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Happy Birthday BRE PETERSON, 11 years old.
You are growing up 20 very fast, it seems like yesterday you were the little one
at Green Peters Dam. I am very proud of you and all of your achievements.
I hope you have the best day ever.
Love Aunt Val Lennis, Gary, Eric, and Anthony.
Also a very Happy Birthday to
our cousin JAN MICHAEL REIBACR
32 years young May 12th.
Health Plan news
For those of you enrolling for the July 1, 1997 effective date, be sure to have your appli
cations in the Risk Management department by June 15. If your application is not received
by this day, you will be unable to receive insurance benefits until January 1, 1998. Re
member that your ODS Health Packet will come in a large white envelope, your medical
benefits and summary and application will be enclosed. If you have moved, you will need
to call our office and let us know your new address. It is your responsibility to make sure
we can contact you. If you have any questions regarding the ODS Health Plan, please call
us at (503) 879-2221, or toll-free at 1-8OO-442-0346.
Tribal members living in HAWAII: Your health insurance applications are due in the
Risk Management office by June 1, 1997. If we do not have your application by this date,
we will be unable to enroll you in the plan for the July, 1997 start date.
Clinic project needs Elders help
The Health Committee is asking that Elders trace their right hand for the Sacred Hide
being constructed for the new Health and Wellness Center. Please send your hand tracing
on a 8-12 x 1 1 blank piece of paper with your name to Jon George, co Nanitch Sahallie,
51 19 N. River Road, Keizer, OR 97303 or leave it with Vivian DeMary at the tribal office.
Your participation is greatly appreciated for historical purposes. The deadline for this
project is Friday, May 30. For more information call Jon at 1-800-552-0939 or 390-5904.
Committee seeks members
The Fish and Wildlife Committee is now accepting applications for three committee
members. The Committee is adding two new positions which are two-year terms. They are
also filling one current position which has one year remaining. The Committee is involved
in overseeing tribal fish and wildlife issues such as hunting and fishing regulations, hunter's
safety, subsistence salmon distribution, the shooting gallery, and other activities.
Anyone wishing to join our vital and interesting committee can pick up an application in
the Natural Resources Division or call Karen Larsen at (503) 879-2376. Applications
must be submitted by 5 p.m. on June 1, 1997.
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Jiappy 1st dtrthday
(and first Tooth!)
Alyssa Justine
We all love our Irtle angel so much!
With love, from your grandma,
great-grandma. Tops, and all your
aunts, uncles, and cousins.
U.S.D.A, Distribution
- SALEM -
June 2: 3 to 7:30 p.m.
June 3: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 4: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- SILETZ -
May 20, 21, and 22
June 17, 18, and 19
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Grand Ronde
Pow-wow
Aug. 15-17
The Pow-wow Committee has the plans
rolling for this years activities.
If anyone is interested in helping,
please contact the sub-committee
person listed below.
VENDORS AND MAINTENANCE:
Mark Cook, 879-5017
ROYALTY: Donna Casey, 876-4663
ELDERS AND PARADE:
Joann Mcrcicr, 879-5551
KITCHEN AND
FRY BREAD STAND:
Jon George, 235-1499
PARKING AND CLEAN-UP:
KathyTom, 463-9431 or 1-800-552-0939
COMPETITION DANCING,
CIRCLE AND DRUMS:
Dana Leno, 879-2037
T-SHIRTS: Carol Glcason, 879-5543
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May is National Blood Pressure Month
Hypertension and Heart Disease
D Understanding Blood Pressure.
Blood pressure is the force of your
blood pushing against the walls of
your blood vessels. When you have
your blood pressure checked, you'll
notice that the measurement is given
as two separate numbers, 1 1070, for
example. The top number refers to the
pressure in your arteries when your
heart is pumping (systolic pressure).
The lower number refers to the pres
sure in your arteries when your heart
is resting (diastolic). Blood pressure changes throughout the day, depending on your ac
tivity, stress level, and other factors. High blood pressure is usually defined as blood
pressure greater that 14090 that fails to come down regardless of activity,
n A Problem Without Symptoms. High blood pressure has virtually no noticeable
side affects in its early stage. That is why everyone should have their blood pressure
checked annually, (if results are normal) or every month (if blood pressure is running
high). Sadly, all too often the first "sign" of hypertension is a heart attack, stroke, or
kidney problem.