Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 14, 2015)
THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015 NORTH COAST 3A Voters given option to renew Consult a tax for Seaside School District PROFESSIONAL Programs at risk should option tax fail HOW TO VOTE Voters can turn in their ballots at several local drop sites: • Clatsop County Clerk & Elections Office, 820 Exchange St., Suite 220, Astoria • Cannon Beach City Hall, 163 E. Gower • Gearhart City Hall, 698 Pacific Way • Seaside City Hall, 989 Broadway By KATHERINE LACAZE EO Media Group SEASIDE — A special election Nov. 3 will give vot- ers in Seaside School District the option to renew a ¿ve- year local option tax to fund operations at the district’s four schools. Ballots were sent out Wednesday, and voters have until Nov. 3 to turn them in. The question on the bal- lot asks if the district should renew its 0.52 tax per $1,000 of assessed property value for ¿ve years beginning 201-1. The measure would renew a tax in place since 2000 to support the school district, which includes Seaside High School, Broadway Middle School, Seaside Heights Ele- mentary School and Gearhart Elementary School for stu- dents from Seaside, Gearhart and Cannon Beach. This is the fourth time voters have the option to renew the levy, according to Superintendent Doug Dougherty. If the measure is approved, the levy will be renewed at the same rate for the next ¿ve years, starting with school year 201-1. 5esidents will not see an increase because of the local option tax. According to the state’s Department of 5evenue, most taxing districts are allowed to ask their patrons for tempo- rary taxing authority above the permanent rate limitation. This authority is known as a “local option tax.” Local op- All drop sites will be open until 8 p.m. on Election Day to receive ballots. For more information, visit www. co.clatsop.or.us/clerk/page/ elections. Submitted Photo Erin Jackson, left, and Lori Lum, members of the Vote For Kids committee, hold up signs of support for renewing a local option tax for Seaside School District 10 during a football game. The tax will be up for vote during a special election Nov. 3. ‘Good education leads to good community.’ Lori Lum, co-chairwoman, Vote for Kids tion taxes are limited to ¿ve years for operations and up to 10 years for capital construc- tion purposes. 2verall, more than $.5 million would be raised through the local option tax. This estimate is based on current data available from the Clatsop County assessor. Seaside’s total school budget for 2015-1 was Must over $21 million. The additional revenue has to be used for operation- al costs, or to maintain cur- rent programs, services and staf¿ng levels at the schools — items that directly impact students’ classroom experi- ence. It helps offset the costs of extracurricular activities and sports, which are “very attractive to prospective teachers” and help the dis- trict bring in and retain qual- ity teachers, Dougherty said. If the measure does not pass, the district will need to make reductions in programs and increase class sizes. Co-chairwoman Lori Lum of the Vote For Kids committee, said she believes the measure “is vital to the school district.” The com- mittee, established about four months ago, raises awareness for the measure through pre- sentations, handing out infor- mation and setting up signs. Lum has four children in the school district and has seen the positive bene¿ts of the additional revenue, but she said she would still be in fa- vor, even if she didn’t. “Good education leads to good community,” Lum said. “I’m all for a greater, stron- ger community and educat- ing our kids.” The local option levy is not related to building new school facilities at a different location. A bond measure to do so was proposed in 2013 and failed. Dougherty has said the district likely will present a new bond measure some time in the next year and a half. 5enewing the lo- cal option tax is the ¿rst con- cern, however. “We’ve been trying to keep that separate,” Dough- erty said. Wyden talks gun ‘rights and responsibility’ By ANTONIO SIERRA East Oregonian B2A5DMAN — In the wake of the Umpqua Com- munity College shooting, the national debate over gun control and mental health has centered around 5ose- burg. In his first town hall meeting since a 2-year-old man killed nine people, U.S. Sen. 5on Wyden carried on that debate in Boardman on Sunday. Some in the crowd were decidedly anti-gun control, with one man saying school shootings were the result of people not being able to protect themselves because they’re in “gun-free zones.” According to The Orego- nian, UCC is not a gun-free zone and students with guns and concealed firearm per- mits were on campus at the time of the shooting. Wyden said legislators must find a way to balance “rights and responsibility,” finding a sweet spot between protecting citizens’ Second Amendment rights while also closing loopholes like straw purchases. Irrigon resident Sue Oli- ver asked Wyden about the federal government’s ban on funding for gun violence re- search. The Democrat said the law was introduced by for- mer U.S. 5ep. -ay Dickey, an Arkansas 5epublican who recently told the Huffington Post that he has since re- AP File Photo U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, shown here speaking on Capitol Hill in June 2013, held a town hall Sunday in Boardman where the audience questioned him on gun control and Planned Parenthood funding. gretted pushing the law after mass shootings like the one at UCC. Despite early discussion focusing on gun control, questions from the audience soon veered into questions and comments about mental health. Wyden asked for com- ments from George Shimer, a school resources officer for the Boardman Police De- partment and the husband of 5iverside High School Prin- cipal Marie Shimer. Shimer said he would like better integration of the po- lice force and mental health organizations to give him W A NTED Alder and Maple Saw Logs & Standing Timber N orth w es t H a rdw oods • Lon gview , W A Contact: Steve Axtell • 360-430-0885 or John Anderson • 360-269-2500 CON CEAL O cto b er 23 rd 1 PM o r 6 PM CONCEAL CARRY CARRY PERM IT PERMIT CLASS CLASS Oregon – O rego n 34 - U States tah Utah - Valid Valid 35 States Best W estern : 5 5 5 Ha m b urg Ave, Asto ria O OR/Utah–valid R/U ta h— va lid in in WA W A $80 $80 or o r Oregon O reg o n only o n ly $4 5 $45 | Firea rm Tra in in gN W @ gm a il.com w w shauncurtain.com w .Firea rm Tra in in gN W .com ~ shauncurtain@gmail.com 36 0-921-2071 360-921-2071 more latitude in dealing with people who are suffering with mental illnesses. Wyden said there need- ed to be a better warning system for potentially dan- gerous people with mental illnesses to prevent violent incidents. Many in the audience pointed the finger at the lack of mental health facilities in Eastern Oregon. Morrow County Sher- iff Ken Matlack said there haven’t been any adequate facilities in vicinity to the county since the state closed the Blue Mountain 5ecovery Center and Eastern Oregon Training Center, with one of the closest facilities be- ing the -uniper 5idge Acute Care Center in -ohn Day. “They broke something on purpose and had no fix at all,” he said. “That’s what’s frustrating.” Morrow County Court -udge Terry Tallman said increasing mental health op- portunities was one of the county’s top priorities. The audience requested answers for other hot top- ics, like the recent inves- tigation by Congress into Planned Parenthood after an anti-abortion group accused the organization of illegally selling fetal tissue. Wyden said he supported a woman’s right to abortion but also supported alterna- tives like family planning, foster care and adoption. A local physician’s assis- tant said the federal govern- ment should direct its family planning dollars to clinics that provide those services without doing abortions in- stead of Planned Parenthood. Wyden countered with the fact that none of the fed- eral government money that goes to Planned Parenthood pays for abortions. IN SU P P O RT O F B reast C ance m r onth A w areness Fo r every a d w ith a p in k b a ckg ro u n d , The Da ily Asto ria n w ill d o n a te a ll o f the ea rn ed p ro ceed s a n d w ill b e sha red b etw een o u r lo ca l ho sp ita ls, Co lu m b ia M em o ria l a n d Pro vid en ce S ea sid e. The proceeds w ill be a pplied to their brea st-hea lth progra m s. O ur goa l is to ea rn $1,000 during the m onth of O ctober. CALL 503-325-3211 TO PARTICIPATE P lea se join us w h en pla cin g your a d a n d h elp us pa in t th e pa per pin k! should I have Q: Why my teeth cleaned twice a year? A : JEFFREY M. LEINASSAR DMD, FAGD 503/325-0310 1414 MARINE DRIVE, ASTORIA www.smileastoria.com For the majority of patients concerned about their dental health this is a reasonable interval. However, for many patients who struggle with plaque control, have poor brushing habits, inadequate diets, smokers, and patients with medical conditions such as diabetes a more frequent cleaning interval is recommended and appropriate. And yes, there are the few patients out there who do an amazing job of home care and can remain healthy on just an annual cleaning visit and checkup. Remember “ you only have to brush and floss the teeth you want to keep”! Q: Does it cost more to insure my teenage son versus my teenage daughter and if so when would his rate go down? A : Jerem y R ya n M ills A gen t 503-738-6100 F a m ily. F rien d s. Com m u n ity. W e’re a ll in th is togeth er. 815 S H olla d a y D rive Sea sid e, O R 97138 w w w .jm illsinsura nce.com So here we enter the wonderful world of statistics. As we all know the younger drivers have the highest statistical probability of accidents or tickets. Statistics bear witness to the idea that boys are of higher risk early on than girls and rates may reflect that. The good news is their rates will go down each year as they become more confident and more experienced drivers. Each company may differ but State Farm has a very large Good Student Discount for young drivers who maintain a 3.0 or better and this discount will follow them so long as they are in school and also a Steer Clear Discount that will be available to keep until they reach 25 years old so long as they stay accident and ticket free. you help me Q: Can get a package LEO FINZI A : deal on TV, Phone and Internet? NETWORK AND COMPUTER SALES, SERVICES & REPAIRS Answer. YES! Get 125+ cable TV Channels, w/ FREE HD, ESPN, Discovery, CNN, MTV, Nickelodeon; the fastest (60 Mbps) most reliable Internet, and Phone with Unlimited Local and Long Distance in the U.S., Canada, for as little as $99 / month. In addition, get a FREE computer tune up when you sign up at our convenient downtown location. M-F 10-6 Sat 12-5 1020 Commercial #2 503-325-2300 Astoria’s Best... getting better all the time. Our business and residential service calls typically save you 25% to 75% Astoria ’ s Best happens Q: What in a whiplash A : ASTORIA CHIROPRACT I C Ba rry S ea rs , D.C . 503 -3 25-3 3 11 2935 M a rin e Drive, As to ria , Orego n injury? Motor vehicle accidents cause a variety of injuries because of an abrupt change, like the cracking of a whip. In less than a second, many tons of force are transferred to the body, including ligaments, muscles, disks and joints. Those tissues stretch and tear and do not heal without proper care. Injuries can include neck, back, jaw, shoulders, ribs and knees. Chiropractic care has been shown to be effective and gentle to restore normal function after injuries and accidents. Even if your injury is older, we can help. Astoria Chiropractic has been providing excellent services in Astoria for 35 years. going out of Q: I’m town and need to stop my Daily Astorian newspaper. What are my options? T HE D AILY A STORIAN 503-325-3211 www.dailyastorian.com 949 Exchange St. Astoria, OR 503-325-3211 A : We have several different options for you if you are heading out of town. We can save your papers in a vacation pack and deliver them when you return. We can switch you to a Web subscription while you are away and you can read the paper online. You can have your delivery stopped and you can donate your missed newspapers to local schools. What ever option fits your needs, just call our circulation department at 503-325-3211 and we will take care of it for you. is the Q: What Consult a T HE D AILY A STORIAN 503-325-3211 www.dailyastorian.com 949 Exchange St. Astoria, OR 503-325-3211 A : Professional section and how can it help my business? The Consult a Professional section in the Daily Astorian is a great & affordable way to advertise your business or service, by allowing you to educate the reader of exactly what you do on a professional level. All you need to do is come up with a question that a customer might ask about your line of expertise and then give them a detailed answer to help educate them before they even walk through your door. We are offering great rates and package deals that help save you money!
