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instinctively. Listening to other respiratory therapists talk to people, that spiked my interest. There's not a lot of people who think about how your lungs work with your heart. "I always had the biggest soft spot in my heart for my brothers in arms. One of my dreams, if you will, is to give back to the military." Following high school, Herron's path took him to the Army where he served in the peacekeeping force in Bosnia. He was a gunner on a Bradley fighting vehicle. Stateside, he served at Fort Irwin …

Department. "This is a great piece of property to protect for the long term," Schwabe said. "The Kalapuyans maintained this area with fire and created open areas, but a lot has been lost." From the top of the property, 1,000 feet high, one can see the valley for miles, Schwabe said. The land purchase helps fulfill Bonneville Power's obligations under the 2010 Willamette Wildlife Mitigation Settlement. The negotiated settlement specified that Bonneville Power either give or place conservation …

was a live-in treatment center for teenagers 13 to 18 years of age who are Native American. It was established in 1989 in Keizer, Ore. Nanitch Sahallie was one of only eight Native American youth treatment centers in the United States, Ryan said. 1992 - Tribal member Myrna Brandon won a $50 gift certificate from Fred Meyer for suggesting the name of the new Community Council's project. She suggested Chee Mamook, which is Chinuk Wawa for "New Beginnings," reported Community Encourager Michael J. Larsen …

Tribal Government & News All 13 candidates attend Tribal Council forum 07.30.2012 Dean Rhodes Elections Thirty Tribal and community members turned out for the 2012 Tribal Council Candidates Forum held Wednesday, July 25, in the Tribal gymnasium to hear all 13 candidates introduce themselves, answer two rounds of questions and give a closing statement. The event lasted two hours. Individual responses were limited to one and two minutes. Questions from the audience covered such longstanding …

and crouching down on one knee, I said, 'Part of it is an exchange. Usually one must give something, a kind of offering like tobacco, sage or cedar.' "Liam looked down and said, 'I have this,' and gave me a gummy worm." Reibach told Liam the sticky gift would work fine and that he would bring it back to Grand Ronde, where he would bury it. Then after a prayer together, Reibach christened Liam with the Native name "Little Wolf." After the ceremony, Liam told Reibach how beautiful his boots were …

, so doctors will know what services the Community Health program has been providing. Chamberlain said she aims to expand the role of Community Health representative and certified nursing assistant positions to include an educational component. For Elders who receive the one noon meal from the Elders' meal site, that education might involve helping coordinate and plan other meals during the day, whether that involves cooking or ordering in. On shopping trips, education might touch on reading …

commitment to working for the Tribe takes precedence and his performance schedule is limited. He said that performing in Ireland is especially close to his heart. "Every day, I wake up and feel grateful to be a Grand Ronde Tribal member and to have the blessing of our culture," he said . "We are all tied through Mother Earth one way or another. I am excited to meet my Irish relatives and share the native flute with them." Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe …

, the Ceded Lands Program will continue to push for increased and improved consultation from governments on issues of Tribal importance." Concerns were expressed over toxins in traditional foods. Addressed in many ways, one big concern was how to address the threat of climate change. Cylvia Hayes, Oregon's first lady, said that a sustainable economy will only be based on a sustainable environment. On opening night, the Tribe welcomed participants with prayer, song and traditional fare at the Tribal …

are able to have enough surgical intervention to keep their limb(s), but the surgery can be intensive and painful. Inatye falls into the latter category. He has enough of a tibia present that at age 9, he still has his left leg. "So far he has undergone four procedures (a total of eight different surgeries) and has many more to go. One of these procedures was a painful limb-lengthening procedure that lasted most of his kindergarten year - he will have another in a few years. The latest …

Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr., who has been on medical leave recently as he fights a recurrence of leukemia. "While this will be an incredibly tough climb, the real challenge is to help fight blood cancers," Ripley said in a fundraising letter sent to friends and family. The Stair Climb will require Ripley to climb 788 feet in vertical elevation one step at a time while wearing heavy firefighting turnouts. To support Ripley, go to www.firefighterstairclimb.org and click on the donate button …