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8 Wednesday,January13,2021 Columbia Gorge News FINALISTS implementation of 21st cen- tury learning and providing a World Class Education to all Opportunity for students.” public input Bernal is currently assis- Continued from page 1 tant superintendent, school systems improvement, at Rio School District, Oxnard, wants to see in a superinten- Calif. She holds a Doctorate in educational leadership dent," he said. "I encourage (2019), a Master of Arts with everyone to please take the time to provide us with your distinction in educational leadership and policy studies feedback." (2004) and a Bachelor of Arts NWCSD retained the in English with a Spanish services of McPherson & minor (1994). Jacobson, L.L.C. to assist in Prior to serving as assistant conducting their search for superintendent, she was a superintendent. The con- sultants reviewed, screened, director of human resourc- es, also for the Rio School and conducted background District. She has also worked checks on 11 applicants. as an elementary principal On Wednesday, Dec. 30, consultants presented seven and teacher. Dr. Jeff Dillon, Caldwell, applicants to the School Idaho Board with detailed back- In his re- ground information on each sume, Dillon applicant. states he is The School Board then selected three candidates as “offering achievement finalists. Additional information on in develop- each of the candidates, their ing district leadership interview timeline and how Jeff Dillon to submit the approved feed- to empower back forms, visit the District’s and inspire staff to maximize website at www.nwasco.k12. their full leadership potential or.us, where a link is provided to best meet the needs of a under “announcements and unique and diverse district, built upon a strong founda- latest headlines” at the top tion of TRUST.” right of the page. Dillon is currently super- Dr. Carolyn Bernal, intendent and principal for Camarillo, Calif. Wilder School District #133 In her resume, Bernal in Idaho. He holds a Doctor states, “I am an aspiring of Philosophy in Education female Superintendent Leadership (2019), a Masters committed to supporting in Teaching (2001), a K-8 and leading Teaching Certificate (2000) underserved and a Bachelor of Arts in student Behavioral Science (1992). populations Prior to serving as prin- using my cipal and superintendent, skills and Dillon was a K-12 assistant knowledge principal, summer school to assist assistant principal, adminis- and support Carolyn trative intern and a seventh a school Bernal grade science and reading district teacher. with the development and Theresa Peters, The Dalles In her resume, Peters states, “I wish to utilize my leadership, communi- cation, and administra- tive abilities to serve the Theresa students, Peters staff and community of North Wasco County School District as the superintendent. With over 16 years of teaching experience and 14 years in administra- tion, all within our district, I bring multiple perspectives and a rich historical knowl- edge. My broad experience as a classroom teacher and specialist, my building and district-level experience in administration, including as interim superintend, provide me with a strong foundation of educational leadership skills which I will bring to my role as superintendent.” Peters is currently the interim superintendent for District 21. She holds a Master of Science in Education (1996), a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (1988) and holds a range of administrative icenses, all levels, through 2024. Prior to serving as in- terim superintendent, Peters was principal of Dry Hollow Elementary; Elementary Lead Principal for NWCSD; principal of Colonel Wright Elementary and District Special Education Coordinator for Chenowith School District.Her teaching experience includes grade 5 at Dry Hollow Elementary and adjunct instructor at Columbia Gorge Community College, and taught at Mosier Elementary. www.columbiagorgenews.com Findley announces committee assignments District 30 which encompass- es Malheur, Harney, Grant, Baker, Wheeler, and Jefferson Counties, as well as parts of Lake, Wasco, Deschutes, Clackamas, and Marion Counties. He served as the state rep- resentative for House District 60 during the 2019 session before being appointed to the Senate in January 2020 and elected in November 2020. Senator Findley can be reached at (541) 473-4029 or sen.lynnfindley@oregonleg- islature.gov. leadership appointing me to these roles during the 2021 legislative session. There are a number of criti- cal issues we must address for Oregonians and I look forward to the work ahead VALE—Senator Lynn Findley to ensure the constituents of (R-Vale) announced his Senate District 30 are being committee assignments for served well and well repre- the upcoming 2021 legislative sented in the legislature,” said session Dec. 29. Findley. Findley will serve as In addition to serving on vice chair of the Senate the 2021 Legislative commit- Energy and Environment tees, Findley serves on the Committee, and on the Emergency Board and in July Senate Finance and Revenue, was appointed to Governor Joint Transportation, Joint Brown’s Healthy Schools Tax Expenditures committees Reopening Council and the and the Joint Committee on COVID-19 Liability Work the Interstate 5 Bridge. Group. “I appreciate the Senate Findley represents Senate Senator rep- resents parts of Wasco County Mosbrucker to lead Wash. House Public Safety Committee Rep. Gina Mosbrucker, R-Goldendale, has received committee assignments for the 2021 legislative session and will serve as the lead Republican of the House Public Safety Committee. The committee considers issues relating to law enforcement agencies, crime prevention, criminal penalties and sentencing, impaired driving, registration and civil commit- ment of sex offenders, and adult correctional programs and institutions. “It’s an absolute honor and privilege to be named as the ranking member of this com- mittee. Coming from a family with ties in law enforcement, I’ve long wanted to serve on the Public Safety Committee. My father was a Clark County Sheriff’s Department deputy reserve officer. I also carry a badge as a member of the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Posse. Public safety is my passion,” said Mosbrucker. “Public safety is one of the most basic and important elements of government. It’s essential that we keep our streets, neighborhoods and citizens safe. That will cer- tainly be my primary goal,” she added. Mosbrucker retains a leadership position on the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee as assistant ranking Republican. The 14th District lawmaker also has been chosen to serve on the House Capital Budget Committee. This committee considers the state capital budget which approves mon- ey for the construction and repair of public buildings and for other long-term invest- ments, such as land acquisi- tions and transfers. “Our citizens send a lot of their hard-earned dollars to Olympia in the form of taxes. As a member of the Capital Budget Committee, I will be their voice to ensure those dollars are returned to the district for important infra- structure,” said Mosbrucker. The Washington legislative session begins Jan. 11 and will be conducted remotely. GLENWOOD NEWS Glenwood Church Kids Jam starts up on Jan. 22 By Mary Pierce ■ From the sounds of the year, for sure. We have started 2021 with fireworks in our valley, I the students back to in school would say a lot of people here learning. I’m sure they are really wanted to send 2020 very happy to not have to out with a bang and eagerly sit in front of their laptop welcome 2021. We can look screens for several hours a forward to things getting day. Let’s hope for the best better for us all in this new for the remainder of the school year. Jennifer Hallenbeck an- nounced that Kids Jam will start up again and invites all children in grades kindergar- ten through fifth to attend. This month’s Jam will be on Friday, Jan. 22 from 6–8 p.m. at the church. The kids will enjoy a fun night of games, awesome music, a cool Bible story, amazing, crafts and more. Kids Jam will be held on the third Friday of each month through May. Parents who haven’t registered their kids can pick up a form at the post office and send it with their kids to the Friday night Kids Jam. Please keep in mind that, while inside dining is still not allowed in restaurants, both the Glenwood Station and Glenwood General Store con- tinue to serve our community for delicious take-out meals. Please support them as much as you can because they work diligently to serve our community and we can show our appreciation through by our support. Please send any news items for next week’s paper to gmp- ierce09@gmail.com. LYLE NEWS Lyle groups come together to celebrate holidays By Mildred E. Lykens ■ The celebration of Christmas and the New Year got off right with 326 family members enjoying a bounti- ful amount of food from 107 boxes gathered and packed by the dutiful exertions of a few organizations in our area. The Lions Club was the home base from where the family vehicles lined up for the coveted boxes. The food was obtained mainly by the Dallesport Fire department’s food drive, from the generous local residents plus area food busi- nesses The cartons were filled by dedicated people who form the Lions Club, Lyle Good Food, Lyle Community Council and other residents that donated their time and effort, not to mention the muscle to tote those boxes out to the long line of vehicles that drove through the des- ignated area. On a separate note, the Lyle Food Pantry is controlled by the weath- er and has to close when conditions are unsafe for travel. Otherwise their winter hours continue to be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday’s of the month. These fine people and businesses deserve a standing ovation. A major milestone in the Port of Hood River’s progress to replace the Hood River- White Salmon Interstate Bridge was reached in late November with the publi- cation of the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement by the port, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Bi-State EIS Working Group. The diagrams shown in this publication depict a modern structure that is pleasing to the eye and will be successful to travel. Double lanes, with a walkway and viewpoint ... it’s going to be grand. This project has been a long time planning to which I hope this one gets passed the designing stage. I’ll speak briefly on the virus ... by saying that masks aren’t perfect, so if one can exercise at home rather than at a gym ... or their work ... or attend church remotely ... it stands to reason you’re reducing your risk. Many ac- tivities allow less risk, such as the lesser need of wearing a mask when going for a walk, jog or bike ride. The “social distance” rule outdoors is more important. One may also feel safer wearing the mask during the needed errands of shopping at a gro- cery store, pharmacy, etc., but all-in-all the standard rule still applies: Wear a mask, keep social distance and wash your hands often. Quality vitamins and supplements. DANIELS health & nutrition 10% off one regular priced item. 918 12th St | Hood River, OR | 541-386-7328 A longtime High Prairie resident, Elroy Wolff, passed away at his home on New Year’s Eve, following a lengthy illness. Those who were fortunate to be his family, his friends, and his neighbors knew him as kind, gentle, and always willing to help wherever it was needed. Elroy was a veteran and a skilled craftsman, who built a legacy of structures with his talented hands. He was a lover of all creatures, from the tiniest spider to his beloved cattle. He leaves a large, extended family in the Lyle and Beaverton areas. His sweet presence will be deeply missed. About the virus vaccine ... I gleaned, with Renee’s per- mission, from her informa- tive “Dallesport Newsletter," information compiled by Rex Briggs; “Nearly 1 in 100 Americans have now been COVID Vaccinated — 69 percent or so to go to ensure herd immunity. If you are 65 or over (or are close to someone that is) consider these stats: 1 in 206 of the 65-and-over Americans have died of COVID in the last 10 months; 1 in 118 of those 75 and older have died of COVID in the last 10 months. These are not great odds. But there is good news. The Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines are more than 95 pecent effec- tive, which means chance of surviving COVID goes way up for 65-plus. Research and recent experience shows side effects are mild for most peo- ple. The risk of anaphylaxis from the vaccine is less than 1 in 45,000. Friends, if you are 65-plus or have someone in your life that is, please line up your plans to get the vac- cine. If you have questions, arrange to talk to your doctor. A lot of lives can be saved in 2021 with this vaccine, and we can have a shot of getting in-person school, church, theatre, restaurants, and more.” So us “old folk” have to be more careful than the younger ones. On Feb. 9, Lyle School District is asking voters to approve a continuation levy for 2022 and 2023. This isn’t a tax increase, it’s the same amount voters approved for 2020 and 2021. (Although actual collections have been quite a bit less.) Although voters authorized the district to collect up to $700,000 in local levy dollars in 2019 and 2020, the district collected $590,696 in the 2019-2020 school year — which amounted to 13 percent of our total budget. That means nearly 13 cents of every dollar we spent as part of our day- to-day expenses in 2019-2020 came from our local levy. With levy funding, we are able to pay for staff to teach music, art, and career and technical education class- es. Levy dollars also fund a support staff for a high- needs student population and nutrition services and transportation costs. Without the local levy, we could not provide many programs our kids need and our communi- ty values. Funding for schools is more limited than ever and support more urgent. Please remember to vote on Feb. 9. I was informed that in The Ruralite our neighbor Paul Strait will be 105 years old on Jan. 19. His daughter suggests sending cards to him at his home at 1025 High Prairie Road. A neighbor visited him before Christmas and stated that Mr. Strait was well. I’ll bet he has a lot of history that he lived through that would be very interesting. Submit your news to Mildred E. Lykens, 509-365- 2273 or lykensme41@Gmail. com. 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