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WHY I’M IN ...” An interview with Galena Flores
What drew you/your organization to partner with Tillamook County Wellness? My first partnership with Tillamook County Wellness (TCW) was at the YMCA. Having lost my grandfather to diabetes, I became a Lifestyle coach teaching the National Diabetes Prevention Program, which was partnered with Tillamook County Wellness. They promote the program by helping recruit individuals at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The year-long program taught individuals small lifestyle changes that would have a lasting impact on their health, reducing their chances of getting Type 2...
Letter: Opposition to the emergency radio bond measure
The intent of our county to upgrade our 911 communications system is a typical move seen everywhere at all levels of government. In a perfect world, we would have nothing but sate of the art equipment in all phases of our lives. This is far from a perfect world. The people of this county cannot afford it. A resident with an assessed value of $400,000 on his home (mediocre in this day and age), will pay $120 per year, $1,200 in ten years when the powers that be decide on another upgrade. A landlord will pass this expense on to...
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