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on Friday, July 11. The Gresham-based Native Wellness Institute is holding the second annual Native Veterans Summit. Last year's inaugural event, which lasted four days, attracted more than 300 veterans and their relatives. "The gathering is in your honor to help you on your healing journey," the institute says in a brochure advertising the gathering. "We want to honor you, care for you, lift you up and be of service to you and your families so that you can live in balance and harmony." The event …

Health & Education Bacteria detected in local water supply 11.13.2014 Ron Karten Health & Wellness Grand Ronde residents received a scare just before Halloween, and it didn't come from children dressed as ghosts and goblins. The Grand Ronde Community Water Association, which has more than 950 service connections in the area, alerted its customers that coliform bacteria had been detected in two of the five water samples taken in October. The drinking water standard is that no more than one …

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 …

to search for faults in the local area. She studies maps from the U.S. Geological Service and the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. "And there's always the chance of a chemical event if a truck goes over carrying refrigerant, for example. That's one of the bad things. If it happens, we have to respond quickly." Different Tribal agencies and businesses have their own emergency plans, Baxter says. She mentions the casino among others. "My job is not to dictate how others should plan …

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 …

." "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 …