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attended. “I truly appreciate everything that you all do,” Harvey said. “We could not be where we are today without you, and I want you to know that I really do recognize that.” “I think our job (as Tribal Council members) would be basically impossible if we did not have a lot of good employees like you guys who work hard and basically do most of our work for us,” Mercier said. “You guys provide invaluable support and you guys are like the engine of the Tribal organization.” “I’m probably …

Behavioral Health Department started offering a play therapy program to help its youngest members cope with life’s challenges. Mental Health Counselor Brian Jones expressed interest in starting a child-centered program last summer, a year after he was hired by the Tribe to work as a mental health counselor. He first was introduced to play therapy while working with youth at a Kansas community health center. “I was seeing kids for therapy sessions and I wasn’t sure what to do with them,” he said …

last surviving World War II veteran. Hudson, who still drives and is quick to smile, easily walked up to a podium to receive his quilt from fellow veterans and Quilts of Valor volunteers Bob Eldred and JV Torgerson. “This is beyond words,” he said after the ceremony had concluded. “To be honest, I am very humbled by it.” Hudson was nominated to receive the honorary quilt by Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr., a Vietnam War-era Marine Corps veteran who previously received a quilt …

. Additionally, they were Spanish-speaking and needed someone to translate their medical condition to emergency responders. Alcantar grew up acting as the family translator for her mostly-Spanish speaking parents, so she quickly sprang into action. “The driver had fallen asleep and they crashed and rolled the vehicle,” she says. “I did triage as four of them needed to go to the hospital.” The four critically injured passengers were treated for their injuries and recovered, thanks in part to Alcantar’s …

skukum Program and Youth Education, intended to teach them about some of the history of the area. Off to one side, youths Angel Mathews, Makalee King and Haideyn Markel-Hunt had tired of dart throwing long before the boys and were sitting in the grass visiting but said they had enjoyed learning to use the unfamiliar weapons. “Not to toot my own horn, but I’m pretty good at it,” Markel-Hunt said. “I was bad at it at first,” King said, but said that after practicing, she was able to fling her …

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, and the Ladies Auxiliary VFW. Diane enjoyed cooking (especially desserts!), gardening, playing cards, bingo, camping, hunting and the peace of the countryside. She was happy in the company of her daughter, grandson and great-grandchildren. Diane also enjoyed spending time with her brothers and their families. She enjoyed any gathering that allowed her to visit with family, friends and to just have a good time. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie and her husband, Lyle Marrington; a grandson …

American Enlightenment Association will honor former Arena Director Craig Whitehead and Willamette University Native American alumni. For additional information, call Willamette's Office of Multicultural Affairs at 503-370-6265 or visit willamette.edu/dept/oma/events/powwow/ . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

NAMMYs this year - Best Compilation and Best Male Artist. Those awards went to "The Color of Hope" and Gary Small, respectively. Tribal member and guitarist Steve Hudson, who presented the Best Music Video award to Reibach, also was nominated this year for Best Country Recording for "The Old Road," but that award went to C.C. Murdock for "Native Heart." To watch the award-winning "Live As One" video, visit the Web site www.lookingwolf.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …

station. Tribal Graphic Designer George Valdez created the salmon logo for the Coastal Connector. A more detailed and colorful Grand Ronde bus wrap, also created by Valdez, will be installed by next month and decorate one side of the bus. For more information, call 503-815-8283 or visit www.tillamookbus.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …