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Articles from the December 4, 2014 edition


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  • Medical error causes death of Sisters woman - UPDATED Thursday, December 4, 5:30 p.m.

    Jim Cornelius, News Editor|Updated Dec 4, 2014

    The family of Loretta Macpherson is grieving and the staff at St. Charles Medical Center is devastated after the Sisters woman died Wednesday as the result of a medical error. Dr. Michael Boileau explained the tragic course of events to The Nugget on Thursday. Macpherson had recently undergone successful brain surgery in Seattle and was recuperating at home. "According to her son, she was feeling somewhat anxious at home and they were concerned as to whether the medications sh... Full story

  • Circle of Friends receives grant

    Updated Dec 4, 2014

    Circle of Friends is the recipient of $10,000 grant from Gary and Eileen Wehrie, Fred W. Fields and the Ward Family Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF). Circle of Friends is a revolutionary mentoring program: Mentors are individuals and families that are provided training, support, and resources to mentor children. Their relationship with the children is their sole focus, so they are able to give children the consistent support they need to overcome their challenges. Each mentor is able to spend at least two to... Full story