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BAGE A10, KEIZERTIMES, FEBRUARY 9, 2018 REPORT, continued from Page A1 Attorney General Offi ce found there were “am- biguities,” Gelser and Post moved forward with a bill to further defi ne what constituted a report- able offense. Gelser took up the issue after calls regarding the change began fl ooding her offi ce. When Keizertimes asked University of Or- egon School of Law Professor Leslie Harris to review the training materials given to teachers and explanations provided by the district for the changes, Harris said the new policies were “sad.” “The advice (given to the district) is extreme protect-yourself-from-liability kind of advice that has extremely bad consequences for stu- dents and teachers, and particularly for young people in diffi cult situations who need help,” said Harris. The bill was slated for a hearing by the Sen- ate Committee on Human Services Tuesday, Feb. 6. outcry from students at McNary High School who held a protest on the steps of the Oregon Capitol and then a sit-in at the school. Teach- ers at McNary also voiced opposition to the changes. The new guidelines were only put in place for SKSD and, later, the Klamath School Dis- trict. However, if they are allowed to stand, it could end up setting precedent for every man- datory reporter in the state including: physicians, clergy members, counselors, pharmacists, fi re- fi ghters, and any compensated coach to name a few. When a review of the law underlying the mandatory reporting policies by the Oregon KEIZERTIMES/Eric A. Howald Brad and Claire Lomax, Taylor Johnson, Sarah Eckeri, Lizzie Bryani and Madesyn Samples place a iree in ihe Roiary Arbo- reium ai Keizer Rapids Bark Saiurday, Feb. 3. Rooted in service Eighty-fi ve volunteers from the Rotary Club of Keizer, McNary High School, Whita- ker Middle School, the Keizer City Council Keizer Parks Board community members made quick work of fi nish- ing the Rotary Arboretum at Keizer Rapids Park Saturday, Feb. 3. The crew fi nished planting 43 trees in less than an hour. The new 86-tree arbore- tum, which includes a tree for every active member of the Rotary Club of Keizer, in- cludes trees recommended by the city as best for this area. The planting was sponsored by Rotary and Keizer Parks, coordinated by the Claggett Creek Watershed Council, and made possible with donations by Keizer Rotary Foundation, Rotary District 5100, HERC and Randy Miller. CLARK, continued from Page A1 we need additional personnel and we will have to have the resources available,” Clark said. Given a city budget that is drum-tight, Clark she said she didn’t have the immediate an- swer to solve the question of RIGHT: Abbi Covali and Maddie Bevens fi ll in diri around Camryn Miller who was packing in loose diri for a fi rm base. funding, “but I know who to ask,” she said. In addition to mayor’s seat, the terms of three sitting city councilors – Bruce Anderson, Roland Herrera and Amy Ryan – expire in January 2019. Can- didates can fi le to run for the soon-to-be open seats anytime before Aug. 28 for the Novem- ber general election. The only requirements are having lived in Keizer for the 12 months preceding the election and fi l- ing a petition with the city by gathering 120 qualifi ed elector signatures. Candidates do not need to declare a party affi lia- tion to run. (Editor’s note: The February 17 edition of the Keizertimes will fea- ture a more in-depth conversation with Clark aand her vision for a third term.) orihodoniics for children, adolescenis & adulis OUR KEIZER OFFICE IS NOW OPEN 5099 RIVER RD N (In Schoolhouse Square) Linda Banialone holds a iree uprighi while her hus- band, Mike (righi) and Jesse Ojada fi ll in diri. We are excited to become a part of the growing Keizer community. Trey and Cody Johnson, 6 and 3, respec- iively, piich in wiih kid-sized shovels. 2017 Invisalign ® and Tradiiional Braces Cusiomized Baymeni Blans FOR A FREE CONSULT CALL 503.362.0500 www.haveagreaismile.com SALEM RV SHOW SUPER SALE AT THE OREGON STATE FAIRGROUNDS Thursday thru Sunday THIS WEEKEND! FEBRUARY 8 – 11 ALL THE TOP BRANDS! Y CE YOUR FULL SERVICE RV DEALER SINCE 1969 JUST WEST OF I-5 3282 Silverton Rd NE - Salem 503 .585.7713 - wagersrvs.com • CREE trailer sales