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PAGE A2, KEIZERTIMES, AUGUST 7, 2020 WINDOWS, CABINETS, APPL I ANCES, LUMBER, PLYWOOD, YES WE DELIVER! DOORS, FENCING, SIDING, FLOORING, INSULATION, & MUCH, MUCH MORE! B M B C BUILDING MATERIALS BARGAIN CENTER, INC. 775 FRONT STREET NE - SALEM - CALL US AT 503-363-9070 MCFD1 will seek levy renewal in November BY MATT RAWLINGS Of the Keizertimes The Marion County Fire District #1 (MCFD1) board of directors passed a resolution asking voters to renew the lo- cal option levy for emergency services during the November 3 general election — the levy accounts for nearly 30 percent of the district’s funding for emergency services. The levy will be at a rate of $0.71 per $1,000 of assessed property value for a fi ve-year period, which is the same rate as it was from 2016 to 2020. This decision comes after MCFD1 had asked voters to increase the levy by $0.28 on the May ballot for the prima- ry election for the commu- nities of Four Corners, Mid- dle Grove, Pratum, Macleay, Brooklake, Clearlake, Labish Center and Chemeketa Col- lege Station. However, the ballot mea- sure was not approved, which meant the entire levy failed for the July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021 fi scal year, which was a striking blow for the district. MCFD1 Fire Chief Kyle McMann believes that the COVID-19 pandemic led to voters not wanting to pass the measure. “Based on our present data, people had a lot of uncertain- ty about COVID-19 and they didn’t want to pay anything extra,” McMann said. “It was defi nitely a big hit for us.” In order to balance their budget, the district was forced to reduce staffi ng levels from 14 fi refi ghter/emergency medical teams (EMT) per shift to 10. They also cut hours of service for apparatus and sta- tions that respond to emergen- cies in Macleay, Labish Center and Clear Lake. The staffi ng cuts have of- ten increased response times to fi ve minutes or longer, espe- cially if mutual aid is required from neighboring fi re agencies. McMann also said that MCFD1 employees have agreed to nearly $1 million in reduced wages and benefi ts in order to, not only balance the budget, but to reduce the amount of layoffs in order to keep as many boots on the ground as possible. “When things get tough, we just come together. The fi re service is a family. We look af- ter each other,” McMann said. “We take care of our co-work- ers and the citizens we pro- tect.” McMann believes that the changes will keep the district in stable condition for the next year, but is hopeful that the levy, if passed, will provide much-needed fi nancial assis- tance next summer. “We’re very hopeful and optimistic. We’re looking to lock down that levy down for fi ve years to bring some stabil- ity to the district,” McMann said. “We feel like people are more comfortable paying the $0.71.” More information on the local option levy can be found on the Fire District’s website (www.mcfd1.com). Paper adds new account rep looking back in the KT 5 YEARS AGO The Lesson of “WOW” Claggett Creek Middle School lands a new choir di- rector, Sandra Krause. 10 YEARS AGO Funding for Chemawa project approved About $450,000 was ap- proved from the city’s street fund to pay for part of an im- provement project on Chema- wa Road North Total project cost, which includes sidewalks and street improvements, is about $2.30 million. Karli McNutt has joined Bill McNutt, spearheaded the the Keizertimes as advertising McNary High School turf project. account representative. Most recently Karli She is a 2007 has worked in the be- graduate of Sprague havioral health fi eld. High School whose She was program co- extracurricular ac- ordinator with an eat- tivities included ing disorder facility in music. She was a Eugene. member of the Wil- “I believe that the lamette GirlChoir foundation of commu- for 12 years. Her nity begins with indi- passion for music Karli McNutt vidual willingness to and academia lead seek knowledge, cre- her to Portland State University, where she ativity and connection,” said studied music, English litera- Karli. She can be reached by ture and art history. McNutt’s family has been phone at 503-390-1051, or involved with the local com- via email at advertising@keiz- munity for years. Her father, ertimes.com. Submitted A collision at the intersection of Clearlake Road Northeast and River Road North killed a 39-year- old Sheridan woman on July 28. Council asks for solutions at site of fatal crash By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes A fatal crash at the intersection of River Road Northeast and Clear Lake Road North- east is prompting action on the part of the Keizer City Council. “This is a known dangerous spot and we want to encourage Marion County to look at solutions, short term and long term, to a make it a safer intersection. We want to encourage action sooner rather than later,” said Mayor Cathy Clark at a council meeting Monday, Aug. 3. Clark gained a nod from city councilors to write a letter to the Marion County Area Transportation Commission and deliver it to a meeting planned Thursday, Aug. 6. About 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, a Ford Taurus and Ford F-150 collided at the inter- section killing the female driver of the Taurus. She was later identifi ed as Jaqueline Cavero Chavarry, 39, of Sheridan. During an investigation, Marion Coun- ty Sheriff ’s Offi ce deputies learned the Ford Taurus had been traveling eastbound on Clear Lake Road NE prior to the crash. The driver of the Ford Taurus is believed to have failed to stop at a stop sign prior to entering the inter- section where it was struck by the Ford F-150 which was traveling southbound. Chavarry was pronounced dead at the scene, two passengers in the Taurus and the driver of the F-150 were taken to Salem Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. “There have been fatal crashes there before. [The intersection] has some serious line-of- sight issues and some serious alignment issues,” Clark said. correction 15 YEARS AGO After 37 years, Priest still fi ghts fi res for district Louie Priest, 61, has been a district volunteer for 37 years and was honored for his long- time service by throwing the ceremonial pitch at a Volca- noes game. In Activist attorney to run for city council (Keizertimes, July 31, 2020), the article incorrectly stated that attorney Ross Day rep- resented the Oregon Family Council. Day did not represent the Oregon Family Council, but did represent individuals, affi liated with the Protect Marriage Coalition, who challenged a ballot titles that involved same sex marriage in 2013. 20 YEARS AGO Hazelnut farms become a battlefi eld Local farmers battle a fun- gal blight that threatens to devastate their hazelnut busi- nesses. “We thought we had three to fi ve years before it hit,” said grower Bob Lindsey. Body, Mind & Soul Our residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfi ll their needs and interests in the Keizer area. Residents have many opportunities to participate in a variety of life enriching activities and events designed to stimulate the mind, body and soul. 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