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Do you get tired of the constant drip, drip, drip of your nose? What about
itchy, red eyes? Sore throat, sneezing, coughing? If you are familiar with
any of these symptoms, welcome to Club Hay Fever.
Hay fever is also known as allergic rhinitis. Rhinitis is inflammation of
your nasal passages. Inflammation can cause runny nose, nasal conges
tion, sneezing, itching and the feeling that there is something dripping
down the back of your throat.
While rhinitis only refers to your nose, many people with allergies also
have symptoms that affect their eyes, ears and throat. This includes wa
tery nasal discharge, blocked nasal passages, sneezing, itching, loss of
taste, facial pressure or pain, itchy or red eyes, feeling of grittiness in the
eyes, sore throat, hoarse voice, congestion or popping of the ears, or itch
ing of the throat or ears. Your sleep also can be disrupted because many
people breathe out of their mouth, awaken frequently and then feel tired
the next day.
A diagnosis of allergic rhinitis is based on a physical examination and
the symptoms described. For many people, rhinitis is a lifelong condition
that waxes and wanes. Allergic rhinitis can begin at any time and affects
approximately 20 percent of people of all ages. Fortunately, symptoms
can usually be controlled.
While we are enjoying a mild winter, it also means that we are seeing
people with allergy complaints earlier than usual. I'm told there are even
bees out and about. So for folks who know they have allergies, might I
suggest you start your daily allergy medicine?
I'm hoping to spare you a trip to see the fine folks at the clinic and pos
sibly a nasty case of sinusitis, bronchitis or an ear infection. For the other
people out there, if you're having these symptoms and they aren't relieved
by over-the-counter products, come see us and we'll do our best to part you
from your box of Kleenex.
Tami Martin, RN, FNP
Adapted from Allergic Rhinitis (season allergies) at uptodate.com B
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Jessica Brann
Jan. 31, 1947 - Feb. 18, 2012
Beloved mother, sister and Trib
al Elder Jessica Brann walked on
on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
She was born on Jan. 31, 1947,
in McMinnville, Ore., to Grand
Ronde Tribal member Etta Han
sen and Richard Younger. The
family moved around a good deal,
but spent her last school years in
Willamina.
She married young at 17 and
moved to Clatskanie. When her
marriage ended, she returned to
Willamina. Jessie married Denny Brann in March 1998 and then
moved to Mexico for about three years. Jessie and Denny finally
returned to Grand Ronde. Her husband preceded her in death.
Jessie's passion was decorating her home and yard. She loved
decorating for the holidays and always had a project in the works.
Her dog Pebbles was a constant companion.
Jessie leaves behind two sons, Rick Olean of Clatskanie and
Rodney Olean of Lacey, Wash.; sisters, Cassandra Scott and Cecilia
Bissonette of Grand Ronde, Stephanie Grim of Salem and Mary
Leith of Sheridan; and brothers, Richard Younger of Utah, Lewis
Younger of Willamina and Edward Hansen of Salem.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the Grand
Ronde Tribal gym. Interment followed in the Grand Ronde Tribal
cemetery.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled the arrangements.
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Books may be purchased from the
Tribe's Cultural Resources Pepartment
located on the second floor of Tribal
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mailed to you, please fill out this form
and Include an additional $3.00 for
shipping cost per book.
Mail this form to:
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9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde. OR
97347
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The Recycle Center has been moved temporarily to 9675 Grand Ronde
Road.
For more information, contact Tribal Facilities Manager Michael J.
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Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Tribal Court Appointed Special
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Each year, approximately 780,000 children in the U.S. are caught
in the court and child welfare maze because they are unable to live
safely at home.
Approximately 13,965 children in the state of Oregon have been
in foster care at least once during the past year. ;
Currently, there are approximately 87 Grand Ronde children in
foster care. Half of those children are wards of the Tribal Court right
here in the Grand Ronde Community.
The Grand Ronde Tribal Court is looking for committed, caring
volunteers who want to help these children by advocating for the
child. The Tribal Court CASA Program will train all volunteer ad
vocates. Give these children a voice during this difficult time, help
these children to receive the services they need, stay connected to
their culture and find safe permanent homes.
If you would Ilk mora Information on how to volunteer and bettor serve our Tribal Children, please
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