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UPCOMING TRAININGS: Strategies for Working with Opioid Users May 15,* 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. White Stag Block, Portland, OR Peer Support Specialist (Adult Mental Health) May 8-10 and 16-17, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Baker Downtown Center, Eugene, OR Cross-Cultural Communication May 29,* 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bend Center, Bend, OR Vicarious Trauma, Burnout, and the Need for Self-Care June 4,* 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Baker Downtown Center, Eugene, OR SAPP Professional Development offers learner-centered, outcomes-focused education for today’s behavioral health professionals. For more information and schedule, please visit: http://sapppro.uoregon.edu or call 800-824-2714. Integration Skills for Behavioral Health Providers June 10,* 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. White Stag Block, Portland, OR Youth Mental Health First Aid June 19, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Baker Downtown Center, Eugene, OR * Save $$ with early bird registration. See website for details. SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM EUGENE • PORTLAND • BEND EO/AA/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity. © 2015 University of Oregon. AE 10265 The city did this repeatedly prior to 2007. The Lane County Local Government Bound- ary Commission rubberstamped nearly every one of these, public opposition be damned. Eugene wasn’t the only city involved. We worked with then-Rep. Bob Acker- man to draft legislation putting the skids on this practice. With the leadership of then- Reps. Chris Edwards and Arnie Roblan, HB 2760 was passed by the 2007 Legislature. With the help of then-Sen. Vicki Walker we also shut down the Boundary Commission, thus dismantling the most arrogant group of people I’ve ever encountered. I can cite other examples along the same line with which we’ve been directly involved. Some “communities” have fi gured out that as long as they alienate only a small segment of their constituencies at a time in pursuit of their own interests, there’s unlikely to be widespread fallout. Sometimes they’re wrong about that. Jerry Ritter, Springfi eld Legislative affairs representative, Oregon Communities for a Voice in Annexations reminding us of an opportunity to learn more on Mother’s Day [“Fearlessness and Compassion” Viewpoint, 5/7]. This special day to honor mothers is also a time to remember the 289,000 mothers who die each year due to pregnancy-related problems. And to remember the grief of the mothers of the 6,300,000 children under 5 who die each year of mostly preventable causes. Even better, we can practice compassion and ask our senators and representatives to vote for forthcoming legislation that will help end these tragic deaths. So try this compassionate action and see if it adds to your happiness. It will certainly add to the happiness of millions of mothers in our world. The Dalai Lama also said, “Compassion is not enough; you must take action.” So honor mothers everywhere and take a few minutes to write or call your elected representatives to support this life-saving legislation. Willie Dickerson Snohomish, Washington NOT SO STANDARD COMPASSION PLUS ACTION Thanks to Dr. James R. Morris for connecting compassion and happiness and A supervisor at one Smarter Balanced scoring center brags that he grades 55 to 80 answers each hour, sometimes even 300! How did Anne end up at SELCO? She called for a car loan and found a low rate on insurance, too. With one quick call, Anne was preapproved for an auto loan. Her loan came with low payments thanks to a great rate and longer term. SELCO was even able to save her money on auto insurance, and protect her new wheels with an extended warranty. How will you end up at SELCO? Visit us to see what SELCO can do for you. selco.org / 541-686-8000 Several locations in Eugene and Springfi eld NMLS# 402847 Membership requirements apply. See SELCO for details. Banking | Mortgages | Insurance | Retirement | Business Lending EUGENEWEEKLY.COM • MAY 28, 2015 5
