2 MARCH 15, 2002
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As many of you know that my Dad has passed but I would also like to
share with you how GREAT all of my coworkers are. They were there for
me through all of my family's times of trouble, they all pulled together
and covered for me when my dad was so sick and gave me the opportunity
to be with him when he and I needed it the most. So Thank You to Bonnie
Tom, Tracy Biery, Jill Brandon, Margaret Wilds, Vernon Kennedy, Darlene
Aaron, Jackie Provost, Julie Little, Melody Fuller, Carol Nelson, Val Grout
and Susie Mooney.
We would also like to thank the Drummers (Bobby Mercier, Richard
Sohappy and Dustin Harmon) for the songs they shared with us.
Thank You Marce Norwest for getting the "Color Guard" and the "VFW"
to help us, it made Dad's passing a little easier to deal with.
And of coarse Angela Fasana!
YOU ALL MADE US FEEL SO HONORED. THANK YOU SO MUCH
FOR YOUR LOVE AND KINDNESS.
Pearl Mekemson
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Changes In Health & Wellness Operating Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed during lunch
Pharmacy Operating Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed during lunch
Thursday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Open during lunch
Anyone with concerns or issues regarding the Medical Clinic and the
care received, please address Linda Beck, RN, BSN, Medical Services
Manager at 503-879-2098.
Art Raffle To Benefit Skate Park
Several local artists have generously donated items for our Art Raffle.
We have over $1,000 of art to give away to 17 lucky winners.
Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. All proceeds will benefit Oaken Hills
Skate Park. Tickets can be obtained by calling Cristi at 503-876-5534 or
Terisa at 503-876-4081. Tickets may also be purchased at Willamina City
hall at 411 N.E."C" Street.
The drawing will be held on Saturday, March 30 at the Willamina Eas
ter Egg Hunt. You need not be present to win. Be sure to put your
address and phone number are on tickets.
Art donors are Julie Biller, Bill Boyson, Judy Buswell, Dudley Carson,
Connie Graves, Melissa Hanson, Johnny Kennicott, Walt Mendenhall,
Geneva Spees, Kay Stewart, Dana Wilson, Leonette's Flowers and Gifts,
Terisa Hibdon and Myra Johnson.
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Important information about ODS
When Member Services added Acupuncture, Naturopathic and Mas
sage Therapy there was a mix up in the benefit structure. Regrettably
the Massage Therapy was not added, this was a mix up between ODS,
our marketing consultant and myself. Please do not use massage
therapy as it will not be covered by ODS. If anyone has used this
benefit please call Valorie Sheker-Robertson at 1-800-442-0346 so
that I may assist you in seeking payment. Only the massage therapy
was affected. The Acupuncture, Naturopathic and Chiropractic are still
active and have not been affected. I'm sorry for any inconveniences
this may have cause you.
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Current and future parents of Grand Ronde Preschool Head Start
students, as well as all other interested individuals, are encour
aged to attend an information and planning meeting regarding the
development of a Chinuk Wawa immersion classroom. The Tribe's
language program received an Administration for Native American's
grant last year to fund the revitalization of the Chinuk Wawa lan
guage. The grant focuses on creating a natural learning environ
ment within a classroom designated for language learning. We need
your help in planning and participation to assure the projects suc
cess. Please attend, a meal will be provided. If you have questions
please contact Tony Johnson by phone 503-879-2084 or email
tony.johnsongrandronde.org.