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Elders enjoy "Luau theme" dinner
Tribal Elders took two weeks off to pow-wow and returned to
the Elders' Mealsite in Hawaiian style with a luau. Staff deco
rated the room and had leis for everyone. Elders' Mealsite days
now include Fridays.
Because many Tribal Elders have moved into the new Elder
housing in Grand Ronde they are now able to attend these fun
Elder events. Photo by Brent Merrill
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TITLE: Front Desk Clerk HIRE DATE: Oct. 7, 1997
HOMETOWN: Monmouth, OR
JOB DUTIES: Guest service, data entry, teamwork,
booking reservations.
JOYS OF JOB: "Meeting guests and working with my
co-workers."
MOST INTERESTING PART OF YOUR JOB: .
"I have met so many great people, fellow employees and
guests here at the lodge."
HOBBIES: "I paint a lot of Native American ceramics.
I love sewing and making things for my granddaughter. I crochet table cloths, doilies and afghans."
PHILOSOPHY: "Always treat others the way you want to be treated."
WHAT BROUGHT YOU HERE TO SMC? "To be a larger part of my growing heritage."
FAMILY: Mother Betty Janie Riggs; Father John Ramos; Grandparents Andrew and Amanda
Riggs; Great-grandparents Solomon and Jan Riggs; Brother Rodney D. Ramoz; Sister Victoria J.
Hunt; Daughter Beronica A. Galindo; Son Todd D. Galindo; Granddaughter Ariana; and Grand
son Todd Jr.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD? "I would like to add that my
Supervisor Sharon Hall and Lodge Manager Mark Holland are the most committed, understand
ing, dedicated people that I ever worked for. Between the two of them, my job is very enjoyable
and relaxed. In closing, I would like to thank my Aunt Wilmadene and Uncle Jim Butler for giving
me the strength and courage to apply for my position at the lodge."
STROKE
What you should know
very year, more than 700,000 Americans experience a stroke. At
least one-fourth of them are under age 65. Stroke is the country's
I third leading killer and the No. 1 cause of adult disability.
Doctors now commonly refer to stroke as a "brain attack," and that's ex
actly what it is. A stroke occurs when an artery in or leading to the brain
becomes blocked in or leading to the brain becomes blocked or ruptures.
Blood flow to the brain is then cut off- killing brain cells in that area, usu
ally within minutes to a few hours.
ISCHEMIC STROKES are caused by a blood clot or plaque that blocks
blood flow to an artery within the brain or neck.
HEMORRHAGIC STROKES occur when an artery in the brain hemor
rhages or bursts, either flooding the surrounding tissue with blood or filling
the space between the brain and the skull with blood.
Temporary interruptions of blood flow to the brain can cause brief epi
sodes of stroke symptoms called transient ischemic attacks, or TIAs. A TLA
can last from a few seconds up to 2 hours.
TIAs should never be ignored because they often act as a warning sign of
a full-blown stroke. Consider this:
About 10 percent of all strokes are preceded by TIAs, and one-third of
people who have TIAs will eventually have an actual stroke.
HOW TO HAVE A STROKE-FREE FUTURE
If someone asked you if it was possible to prevent a stoke, what would you
say?
If you're like most people, you'd probably answer no.
"People often believe that a stroke just happens, that there's nothing they
can do to prevent one. But that's not true. There are many things you can
do that will substantially lower your risk of a stroke," said David Gordon,
M.D., a leading stroke researcher, speaking at an American Heart Associa
tion stroke conference.
To reduce your risk of stroke:
KEEP YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE DOWN. One of the most significant
risk factors for a stroke is high blood pressure. Have your pressure checked
often by a medical professional. If it is high, faithfully take all prescribed
medications. These drugs only work when taken routinely.
TREAT AF. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat respon
sible for about 15 percent of strokes. Aspirin and a prescription drug (war
farin) help prevent strokes in people with AF.
DON'T SMOKE. Smoking doubles the risk of stroke. Women who smoke
and take birth control pilk face an even higher risk.
EAT PLENTY OF WHOLE GRAINS, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Diets
rich in these foods help reduce risk.
EXERCISE REGULARLY. Physically active people enjoy lower risk.
CONTROL DIABETES. Treating diabetes can delay complications that
raise the risk of stroke.
SHED EXTRA POUNDS. Being overweight can bring on other stroke risk
factors, such as high blood pressure.
- Reprinted from KEEPING WELL, Summer 2000.
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