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of the different departments offering health care at the clinic: Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Optometry, Pharmacy, Community Health, and Administration and Business Office. No matter the department, however, they are all judged on the same criteria: quality care, patient access and, perhaps most importantly, patient satisfaction. “Our complaints went down 20 percent from 2018 to 2019,” Rowe said, adding that the goal is zero complaints. “If we don’t shoot for the best …. We have to meet …

will be making. There is much too important work ahead to ever make it about anything other than good performance." Haller, 34, the owner of Wildwood Hotel in Willamina, was a first-time challenger. "Thank you for believing in and supporting me during my campaign," he said. "In the next three years, I promise to give every single member of our Tribe my all, equally. I will do my best to help our Tribe continue to advance in a positive direction for the betterment of us as a whole. I simply can't thank …

for Yamhill County warrants. Disturbance reported in the 27800 block of Jahn Road. Parties agreed to separate for the night. Assist outside agency with a disturbance in the 27800 block of Jahn Road. Argument started again and provided cover for Polk County deputies. Assist outside agency with a disturbance in the 8600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Male vs. female involved in an argument. Parties were separated before law enforcement arrival. Tuesday, Oct. 13 Drug complaint reported in the 27100 …

. One of the common themes that came out of those meetings was a need to provide financial education and planning assistance, as well as better notice of the tax liabilities that accompany withdrawing the money from the trust funds. The Tribe worked with ONABEN, a national Native nonprofit based in Portland, to create a program to help Tribal members better understand financial management, as well as how to grow their money and build their assets if they so choose. Higher Education Manager Bryan …

, Tonya and Michael Shepek, Tisha and Earl Pellett, and Elsie Gleason; grandchildren, Kryshanne and Dennis Searls, Braxton Tucker and Laycie Pellett; and great-grandchildren, Reece Romans and Adeline Searls. She lived a life of resiliency and faith with an abundance of generous love. That love touched so many people during her 73 years here on earth with us. We will miss our mom, grandma, nana, sister, cousin, auntie and friend every day until it is our time to join her. Many times Laura had said …

occurred in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. An ordinance violation occurred in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Officers assisted in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Officers assisted in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. An emotionally disturbed person was reported in the 26000 block of Salmon River Highway. Citizen contact occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 26. A disturbance was reported in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Wednesday, April 10 Citizen contact occurred in the 8500 block …

Culture The graduate: Steve Bobb Sr. receives his high school diploma at age 69 05.26.2018 Dean Rhodes People , Education , Events Smoke Signals staff report WILLAMINA -- Tribal Elder Steve Bobb Sr., 69, finally received a Willamina High School diploma on Saturday, May 26, during its Class of 2018 graduation ceremony. Bobb was on track to graduate 51 years ago with the Class of 1967. However, he dropped out three months shy of earning his diploma after he and two friends were suspended …

on to unveil at the 25 th anniversary event. “Ten more days and it will be complete,” he said. “When I was asked about what we could do to help heal our community, I thought about a canoe. Once you get out on the water, it’s always a good day. This is not so much to have on canoe journey as it is to get our community on the canoe. Hopefully, we’ll put a sail on it and get you guys sailing, too.” The event ended with Rowe inviting attendees to inspect the canoe and take some of the many giveaway …

Culture Spirit Mountain Community Fund tops $73 million in charitable giving 03.16.2017 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Community Fund New Spirit Mountain Community Fund Director Mychal Cherry presided over her first quarterly check distribution on Wednesday, March 15, which saw the Tribe’s charitable arm surpass the $73 million mark in giving. “I am so honored to be here,” Cherry said. “It’s a privilege to meet you. I am just excited to see so many people here. I just really appreciate …

an uncontrolled fire on the fictitious Jericho Nation Reservation during Oregon’s infamous 2020 Labor Day weekend, and the smoke is making it hard to breathe, or even see clearly. However, Tribal Police Officer Warren Lawson doesn’t have time to worry about it; he’s got a killer to track down. The man has already murdered most of his own family and a police officer, and Lawson must find him before he can kill again. Meanwhile, firefighters battle to keep the flames from spreading on a weekend when multiple …