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hand in most every aspect of our community from supporting our schools to community service projects, employing local timber professionals and being a major leader of our timber industry. We thank you for your continued efforts to better our little "Timber Town USA." Matt Saucy, Ryan Mehlhoff and Jesse Leavitt continue to enhance this event with their skill and craftsmanship in milling lumber and chain saw carving -- you are awesome guys. Finally I have to say our committee is just incredibly …

was in the middle of a creek and OK." Afterward, Wellborn remembered hearing about Project Lifesaver at a Washington State Search and Rescue Conference. He called the program's main office and asked why Oregon didn't have the service. "They said, 'No one asked.' " So, he asked. The program involves a location transmitter watch that the client wears and a receiver generally staffed by a police agency. Every month, Project Lifesaver personnel visit clients and replace the watch batteries. The program cuts time …

and research for three years, and a special memorial service was held for her at Spirit Mountain Casino Convention Center on Aug. 17, 2013. The enclosed donation may be used in whatever manner you believe may be appropriate. Thank you for the enjoyment your publication brought to our mother, especially in her later years, and best wishes for the continued success of Smoke Signals. Jane Rausch Portland, Ore. (Editor's note: The staff of Smoke Signals donated the $1,000 check that arrived with his letter …

to "make things work better and provide great service. I wanted to make sure we were wowing people," he said. The hospital became more efficient. The needs of both staff and patients improved. "If I meet staff needs," he said, "then they meet patient needs." In a nutshell, his philosophy is, "I work for them. I like to be able to tell patients, 'Yes, we can do that.' " On an administrative level, efficiencies followed a number of actions, including taking back operation of the pharmacy, negotiating …

Yamhill, Polk, Marion and Lincoln counties, nonprofits (Juliette's House, Henderson House, Sable House and Liberty House, among many) and two Tribes - the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians' Indian Care Program and the Grand Ronde Tribe's Domestic Violence Program - each with a niche service in the fight to end domestic and/or sexual violence within their communities. Annie Falla, the Grand Ronde Tribe's Domestic Violence Program coordinator, said that one of the luncheon's aims was to introduce …

in the foothills of the west Cascades. The effort takes an "All Lands Approach," an initiative of the U.S. Forest Service. It was defined in the 2008 federal Farm Bill as recognizing that "public benefits as well as forest threats cross boundaries and are best addressed through integrated partnerships." As a result, stakeholders include the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Siletz and Warm Springs, Linn County, the city of Sweet Home, the Sweet Home Economic Development Group, the South Santiam …

." "It's very clear that people here work as a group," said Alan Crain, Banquet lead. "It's intriguing to see and it's going to help us have better bonds with our guests." "Everybody enjoyed it," Merrill said. "Somebody e-mailed that it was the best guest service trainings they had been to. Another liked hearing the history. Many enjoyed hearing about the culture from somebody who was so passionate about their culture." Tribal Council member Jon A. George welcomed the group and gave the invocation. Share …

second century at 99. Tribal Council member Jon A. George gave the invocation. Royalty performed "The Lord's Prayer" and helped Elders by serving meals and generally running around where they could be of service. Land and Culture gave tours of the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center to Elders. A Grand Ronde Drum performed "New Beginnings." Participating were Michael Karnosh, Jordan Mercier, David Harrelson, Jan Looking Wolf Reibach, Reina Nelson, George, Leslie Riggs, Mike Herrin and Kathy Cole …

and continue to build relationships that help all of us to work better together across jurisdictions," said Justin Martin, Grand Ronde Tribal lobbyist. "This, in turn, creates safer communities and a safer state for all Oregonians." Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno welcomed the group to Grand Ronde in a conference room at the casino and added, "It has always been a dream of the Tribe to have our own police force. Now we do." Leno said that the Tribe honors veterans for their service to the country …

seen that before." The program in Grand Ronde started last year, said Mercier. "Our role is to facilitate," she said. "They love getting to take a book home and they love to read. When they start, they're timid." Later on, she said, "their excitement takes over." "The Delphian students are so mature. They're like young teachers. They seem to have a joy for working with little kids. Plus, they love books. It's awesome to see and that gets passed on to the kids. We appreciate the service …