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and accidental, caused from vehicle exhaust debris from a passing vehicle. “The multiple fires serve as a reminder that vehicles with aging catalytic converters and vehicles that aren’t properly maintained can pose fire risks,” said the State Fire Marshal’s Office in a statement released on Thursday, Aug. 1. “Fire service agencies encourage anyone driving in Oregon, on- and off-road, to have their vehicles, motorcycles and ATVs serviced regularly before any travel begins.” In addition to the roadside fires …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves program agreements for conservation properties 01.08.2020 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved 10-year agreements with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Partners Program that will help the Tribe manage four of its conservation properties along the banks of the North Santiam River during its Wednesday, Jan. 8, meeting. The agreements affect the Chahalpam 1, 2 and 3 properties, which …

$10,000 to nonprofit Mercy Corps in the wake of an earthquake in Haiti. Additionally, Spirit Mountain Casino was requesting donations from guests and employees to aid earthquake victims. Tribal Nurse Supervisor Jennifer Leggett also was deployed to Haiti in her role as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Public Health Service. She spent two weeks aboard the Navy hospital ship The Comfort helping people injured in the earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince. 2005 – Tribal Elder Dean Mercier …

is survived by his wife, Dianne, of 54 years; daughter, Dawn (Scott) Brinson; son, Mike; granddaughter, Mikala (Ryan) McGinnis; grandson, Houston Cunningham; great-grandchildren, Tanner and Laikyn McGinnis; sister, Janet Taggart; brothers, Randy and Gary Cunningham; nine nieces and nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and very dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forest “Dale” and Edith. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Fisher Funeral Home …

Bob Watson was selected as interim executive officer and president of Spirit Mountain Casino. “The dedicated and capable staff of Spirit Mountain Casino has made it the premier casino in the Northwest and Oregon’s favorite attraction,” Watson said. “I’m proud to have this chance to be more closely associated with them and to be of service to my Tribe.” 1995 – Tribal Council Chair Mark Mercier spoke at a symposium at American University in Washington, D.C. He was one of several guest speakers …

are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, March 14, at 2 p.m. at the Dayton Baptist Church, 300 Flower Lane, Dayton. To leave online condolences, please visit www.macyandson.com Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

and any visits that will affect a patient’s immediate health if delayed. Dental will only accept emergency cases and Optometry has suspended its services. Lab/X-ray is offering all services with limited staff and the Pharmacy, as announced earlier, is offering drive-through service at the back entry. Behavioral Health has no onsite staff, but is offering check-ins and telemedicine appointments. Community Health is offering all services with provisions to Elders and the infirm being prioritized …

government. Regular use ended in 1997. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in December 2012. The register is the official list of the nation’s historic places worthy of preservation by the National Park Service. The depot is a two-story, 1,040-square-foot wood frame structure clad in shiplap siding. It was built by Swiss immigrant John Albert Schuerch. In other action, Tribal Council: Re-appointed Deanna Johnston to the Election Board to a term that expires in March 2022 …

the Tuesday, April 28, Legislative Action Committee meeting. Two other grant applications would help the Tribe establish a medication-assisted treatment clinic to treat opioid addiction on Commercial Street in Salem. An application to the Indian Health Service would help pay for a portion of the equipment and furniture at the clinic while an application to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration would help fund staff and consultant time and supplies. Tribal Council approved …

Smith, Vivian Martin, Ben Bahr, Loren Holmes and Arthelia Clark. A private family funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. A graveside service for friends and family will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Green Crest Memorial Park in Sheridan. Social distancing and face coverings will be required for those in attendance. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the Willamina Booster Club …