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Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Columbia Gorge News www.columbiagorgenews.com 5 YOUR VOICE CONTINUED … dishonor. This very immoral rather disgust- ing political fray we are engaged in (all futile) is supposed to be off limits to those who claim a relation- ship with Yahshua (Jesus). It is very clear that the knowledgeable and complete Scripture reader is not to have a voice or vote in political mat- Another reason many reasonable, ters. Wow! I must be insane. I would be the only Scripture related person commonsense thinking people in the entire Gorge to claim that was resent the Hebrew Scriptures (the a truth from Scripture. bible) is because those who claim Not voicing your vote is part of to use it treat it with bold contempt and disrespect. That is what you see a fundamental principle that is to caused their disappearance? Are they being the canary in the coal mine? Peter Frothingham Odell Abiding by Scripture be accepted and worked out by the true believer. Suffering. The cow- ardly, money loving church pastor would never teach the paying cus- tomer that they should ever suffer. This would be an example of suf- fering (silently) when living in the truth. A law is passed stating every- one must pay a $1,000 abortion tax. There are two options. Move from the district or suffer the penalty for not paying the abortion tax. Engaging in worldly affairs is forbidden by commandment from Yahshua. This law is as easy to read and understand as the law stating sisters are commanded not to govern or teach the brothers. Unacceptable in today’s world but it is a commandment for those within the truth. The pastor-operated church is a dishonorable system. It sanctions the lusts of human flesh. Pastor would lose all the paying cus- tomers if they taught Scripture as this, “Friendship with the world is hostility towards the Father … whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of the Father.” Voicing your vote makes one a friend of the world. Don’t like abortions? Fine, then DO something to help prevent pregnancies. DO something to help that young woman raise that child. “Prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.” Abiding by Scripture is honorable. Gary Fischer The Dalles LOCAL GORGE NEWS Budget returns trolleys to downtown $54 million budget adopted with wide-ranging project support free GOrge passes for city residents who meet poverty guidelines, as well as passes for downtown employees. Trolleys were a popular way to navigate the city for By Gail Oberst For Columbia Gorge News locals and visitors in 2018 and 2019 but were discontin- HOOD RIVER — The Hood ued in 2020 due to pandemic River City Council officially concerns. adopted a $54 million budget Trolleys are not just a for the 2021-22 fiscal year, tourist attraction. According levying property taxes and to Finance Director Will accepting state revenues. Norris, the added transporta- Next year’s budget will tion aims to reduce park- include additional afford- ing and traffic congestion downtown and addresses able housing planning and the city’s climate change development, replacement policies by increasing public of aging network infrastruc- transportation. ture, park and tennis court The plan is to restore week- improvements, continuing inclusion and equity analysis, end trolley service beginning urban renewal projects, in July through the tourist evaluation of waterline season, and possibly beyond. hydroelectric turbine energy In addition to free low-in- production, and funding come passes on all the CAT for the return of trolley cars, bus and trolley routes, an which are scheduled to be additional pass program is back in service this summer. available for downtown Hood The new budget will also River employees, accord- support staff wage increases, ing to John Andoh, CAT including, over the next three spokesman. years, a 7.7% increase for the Employees can fill out city’s police. an application for the pass, available at the CAT offices, or employers can email john. City, CAT to share andoh@catransit.org, for The Hood River Trolley is back again this summer, with free passes for Gorge residents who meet poverty guidelines or work downtown. trolleys, free passes information. Photo courtesy of Columbia Area Transit GOrge bus passes pro- The newly-approved city budget includes $32,200 in vide access to in-city routes offices, 224 Wasco Loop, purchased on the website, Hood River and Portland, The pass is also good for payments to the Columbia on buses weekdays and Hood River. the Columbia Gorge Express and the Gorge-to-Mountain www.ridecatbus.org/gorge- Area Transit to resume weekends and on trolleys on-the-go, or at the CAT Ski bus. Passes can be buses that travel between trolley service and provide weekends. ■ Join us at the A FREE event sponsored by the Gorge Community Recycling Pop Up Event Saturday, June 26th, 2021 . 11AM - 2PM Ashley HomeStore 1105 Tucker Rd. Hood River (no bathrooms available) Please read the following carefully: every recyclable must be EMPTY, CLEAN, DRY & SORTED According to its specific number Three Types of Foam Come learn about our upcoming recycling club and how you can be a part! For event questions contact Cindy at gorgecommrecycling@gmail.com