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NOLC endorses candidates for Port, Fire District boards The Northwest Oregon Labor Council has endorsed Earl Fisher for re-election to the Port of St. Helens board of directors, Position 4, in the May 15 special election. Fisher is a retired superintendent of the Clatskanie School District. At a meeting with the labor coun- cil’s Executive Board on April 9, Fisher said he understands labor’s is- sues — such as project labor agree- ments and prevailing wages laws on construction projects, and a worker’s right to join a union. “We have a good working relation- ship with the Longshoremen at the Port,” Fisher said. “We try to insist that projects be done with union labor, or at least that they pay prevailing wages for the work done.” Fisher said as a board member his goal is to use the port to attract indus- tries that will provide family-wage jobs. At the recommendation of Clacka- mas Fire Fighters Local 1159, the la- bor council has endorsed Dave McTeague, Marilyn Wall and James Doane for re-election to the Fire Dis- trict No. 1. board of directors. Wall and Doane are running unop- posed. McTeague, a former state legis- lator and chair of the board, is being challenged by Brian Cox. “Mr. Cox is a former Fire District board member who is anti-union,” said Burke Slater, vice president of Local 1159. “We are actively oppos- ing him.” Clackamas Fire District No. 1 pro- vides fire, rescue and emergency med- ical services to Milwaukie, Oregon City, Happy Valley, Johnson City and a portion of Damascus, in addition to several unincorporated areas in the vicinity. Clackamas Fire has 15 fire stations and a workforce of more than 200 employees and volunteers. In the Molalla Rural Fire District, NOLC endorsed Mike Towner and Brian Wolfe for board seats. Towner, a member of Fire Fighters Local 1660, is in a contested race for the open Position 1 board sear. Wolfe, a member of Local 1159, is running unopposed for Position 2. No candidates have filed for another open seat in Position 3. The Estacada Rural Fire District also has had no candidates file for an open seat. Burke said that if anyone is inter- ested in running as a write-in candi- date to contact him at 503-351-9904. The Board of Directors establishes Fire District policy through the pas- sage of resolutions and ordinances. Candidates for the boards must be residents or own property in the re- spective districts. The Board also adopts the District budget, approves appropriations and levies taxes. MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE WITH A REVERSE MORTGAGE 031307R2774107 If you are 62 or older, your home may now provide the financial independence and security you deserve. With a reverse mortgage there are no monthly payments and no loan repayment for as long as you live in your home. Funds are tax free and there are no restrictions on how you may use the money. Lynn Russell Call Lynn or Julie For a Free Consultation 360-694-7272 or 1-866-684-7272 205 East 11th Street, Suite 104 Vancouver, WA 98660 PROTECTING UNION MEMBERS’ SMILES AND WALLETS. Orthodontics Available Quality, Affordable Family Dental Care Q • General, cosmetic, and specialty care • Most insurance and union plans accepted • Easy credit and low monthly payments, O.A.C. • Evening and Saturday appointments • Ask about our Dental Discount Program Quest Investment Management, Inc. Grants Pass 1021 NE 6th St. Grants Pass, OR 97526 541-479-6696 • Serving Multi-Employer Multi-Employer Serving Trusts Twenty Years Trusts for for Over Twenty Years } Cam Johnson Cam Johnson Adrian Hamilton Adrian Hamilton Doug Goebel Goebel Doug Garth Nisbet Greg Sherwood Greg Sherwood Monte Johnson Monte Johnson Bill Zenk Zenk Bill Pat Worley “I CAN GO TO ONE PLACE TO FIX IT ALL?” Northwest Dental Associates, P.C. Northwest Dental Associates, P.C. Gresham 443 NW Burnside Road Gresham, OR 97030 503-492-8487 Salem 831 Lancaster Mall Dr. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-362-8359 Northwest Dental Associates, P.C. Northwest Dental Associates, P.C. Wilsonville 25700 SW Argyle Ave. Wilsonville, OR 97070 503-682-8552 Salmon Creek 2101 NE 129th St. Vancouver, WA 98686 360-574-4574 Northwest Dental Associates, P.C. Klamath Falls 4052 S. 6th St. Klamath Falls, OR 97603 541-883-7706 Northwest Dental Associates, P.C. Milwaukie 17186 SE McLoughlin Blvd. Milwaukie, OR 97267 503-659-2525 One SW SW Columbia St., Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97258 One 1100 Portland, 503-221-0158 503-221-0158 Portland 3580 SE 82nd Ave. Portland, OR 97266 503-777-0761 Northwest Dental Associates, P.C. Chau Ngo, D.D.S., M.S. Phong Bui, D.M.D. Charles Stirewalt, D.D.S. Stirewalt, P.C. Fisher’s Landing 3250 SE 164th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98683 360-891-1999 Peter Vu, D.M.D. Chau Ngo, D.D.S. Charles Stirewalt, D.D.S. Stirewalt, P.C. 1-888-BRIGHT NOW www.QuestInvestment.com www.QuestInvestment.com www.brightnow.com Serving unions for over 25 years APRIL 20. 2007 NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS PAGE 11
