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The Shedd Institute www.theshedd.org - 541.434.7000 Con & Mary Sheffer concert sponsors ! t Tonigh Dick Hyman Evan Christopher Thursday, May 5 Lourdez Sánchez, PC Concert Sponsor RECORD OF SERVICE SUPPORT EXTENSION There are two Democrats running in the primary in House District 14, which covers the west Eugene and Junction City area. The clear choice from where I sit as a member of the Bethel School Board is Sgt.-Major James Manning (U.S. Army Ret). James has given countless hours of service to the Bethel School District as a volunteer at Kalapuya High School, two-term member and immediate past chairman of the Bethel School District Budget Committee, EWEB Commissioner in Wards 6 and 7 for the past four years, Eugene Police Commission member, board member at the Pearl Buck Center and several other boards and commissions at the state and local level of government. Not a bad record of service for a nine-year resident of our Bethel community! His opponent in the primary, Julie Fahey, is an energetic young woman who, according to the R-G, has resided in House District 14 for the past 11 months or so. Ms. Fahey is a former chair of the Democratic Party of Lane County and, to her credit, has been active in several political organizations. She will undoubtedly make a good public official some day. James Manning, however, will not need any on-the-job training. He is ready to serve the people of House District 14 the day he takes office. He has a proven record of getting the job done. He is committed to funding K-12 public education according to the model established by the Oregon Quality Education Commission. James Manning is committed to living- wage jobs and equal pay for equal work, regardless of who or what you are. Most of all, Manning has the lifetime accomplishments on his resume that will make him one of the best legislators in Salem. Please join me in voting for Manning in the May primary election. Rich Cunningham Bethel School Board Eugene The League of Women Voters of Lane County urges voters to approve Measure 20-239 to help support Oregon State University extension programs in Lane County. For a very small cost to property owners ($3 per year for a house assessed at $200,000), the measure will provide funding for programs that teach valuable skills to youth and adults. It is a testament to the support extension programs enjoy that people have been willing to pay higher fees, limit access and volunteer to keep the program alive. This five-year levy will restore many of the programs that were lost due to budget cuts in 2010. It will enhance and expand the extension programs that Oregon State University now provides locally using federal and state funds. More kids will be able to participate in 4-H programs in their schools, and the $100 participation fee for 4-H project/ community clubs will be reduced. There will be more access to educational courses in gardening, food safety and preservation, nutrition and wellness. A Yes vote for Measure 20-239 will promote self-sufficiency and healthy eating, and teach more people both basic and advanced life skills. Linda Lynch President, League of Women Voters of Lane County Eugene Thu, May 12 Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band Mike & Nancy Oft Rose concert sponsors Frank Vignola Vinny Raniolo Fri, May 13 Guitar Workshop Sat May 14, 9:30 pm LETTERS POLICY: We welcome letters on all topics and will print as many as space allows, with priority given to timely local issues. Please limit length to 200 words and include your address and phone number for our files. Email to letters@eugeneweekly.com, fax to 484-4044 or mail to 1251 Lincoln, Eugene 97401. Tue, May 17 BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet eugeneweekly.com • May 5, 2016 7
