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2A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017 Republicans appeal provider tax ballot title By CLAIRE WITHYCOMBE Capital Bureau SALEM — A trio of Republican state lawmakers who want to refer Oregon’s Medicaid funding scheme to voters are challenging a description of the measure that voters could see on their ballots in January. Medicaid is a health cov- erage program for people below certain income thresh- olds, funded by the federal government and the state. Oregon collects payments from health care providers — assessments often called a provider tax — to pay its share of the costs. Three lawmakers want to challenge some of those pay- ments, and they are at work gathering the nearly 59,000 signatures required to get the issue to the ballot in a special election Jan. 23. Their deadline for the sig- natures is Thursday. And now they are asking the Oregon Supreme Court to review the ballot title’s caption, summary and its description of the results of “yes” and “no” votes on the potential referendum. The language that the peti- tioners are challenging was approved by a legislative committee in September . A copy of the appeal was provided to the EO Media Group/Pamplin Media Group Capital Bureau by petitioner s tate Rep. Julie Parrish, R-Tu- alatin/West Linn, Monday evening. Parrish is joined by two other Republican state rep- resentatives — Cedric Hayden, of Roseburg, and Sal Esquivel, of Medford. They are essentially argu- ing that the summary of the measure, and the description of what a “yes” and “no” vote mean, don’t accurately con- vey the legislation’s mean- ing or the consequences of a vote, and have proposed an alternative. They argue that the word “assessment” could mislead voters, and that an assess- ment on net revenues “is a tax in every normative sense of the word,” according to the appeal. The petitioners argue that the legislation in question needed the three-fi fths major- ity vote in both the state House and Senate that is required to raise revenue in Oregon. But “assessment” is the language written into the law. Legislative counsel has said that there are legal differences between the terms “assess- ment” and “tax.” The petitioners also say that the ballot title “inap- propriately focuses on pro- grams that may be funded by OBITUARIES Donald George Malarkey Salem July 31, 1921 — Sept. 30, 2017 (the legislation) but were not direct subjects of (the referen- dum petition).” The ballot title approved last month states that a “no” vote “underfunds budgeted costs for providing health care to low-income individu- als and families and individ- uals with disabilities and for stabilizing premiums charged by insurance companies for health insurance purchased by individuals and families.” It also states that a “no” vote would delay a certain aspect of the law, rather than eliminate it as the referral petitioners want. Petitioners intended to refer a 0.7 percent assess- ment on certain hospitals to the ballot. But legislative attorneys have opined that aspect of the legislation would merely be delayed rather than nixed because of an omission in the referral petition. That’s an interpretation that the peti- tioners challenge. In a press release when the ballot title was approved in September, the Coalition to Protect Healthcare — advo- cates who oppose referring the issue to voters and sup- port the way the legislation in question collects money to pay for Medicaid — said that the ballot title “clearly lays out what will happen if the referendum passes or fails.” Donald George Malarkey, 96, Salem, Ore- While a student at Oregon, Don met Irene gon, died on Saturday, Sept. 30, of age-re- Moor of Portland, who became the love of his lated causes. Malarkey was the oldest surviv- life and his wife of 58 years until her death in ing member of Easy Company, of the 506th 2006. They were married in Portland in 1948. Parachute Infantry Regiment of the Don and Irene had four children: a son, Michael, and daughters Martha, 101st Airborne, known as the “Band Sharon and Marianne. of Brothers.” After their marriage, Don and Malarkey, a lifelong Oregonian, Irene returned to Astoria, where he was born July 31, 1921, in Astoria, worked for Lovell Chevrolet. He Oregon, to Leo and Helen Malarkey. was elected Clatsop County com- He attended Star of the Sea School, missioner and served two terms. The where he was an outstanding athlete, family moved to Portland, where and graduated from Astoria High Don was a real estate broker. Don School. In 1942, while a freshman at and Irene moved to Salem, Oregon in the University of Oregon, Malarkey was drafted into the Army, where he Donald Malarkey 1977, where he concluded his career working for the Oregon Real Estate volunteered to become a paratrooper. Agency. During the early morning hours on Don is survived by his daughters, Marianne D-Day, June 6, 1944, Malarkey parachuted behind enemy lines in support of the Allied McNally (Dan), Sharon Hill (John) and Mar- invasion. He was awarded the Bronze Star for tha Serean; and a sister, Molly Rumpakis (Jim). his bravery in destroying German artillery in He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. the Battle of Brecourt Manor later that day. He was preceded in death by his wife Irene, Malarkey went on to fi ght across France, Holland and Belgium, where Easy Company son Michael, son-in-law Tim Serean, and broth- fought off Nazi advances while surrounded ers John Malarkey and Robert Malarkey. The family would like to convey their grat- at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in itude and thanks to Premier Care Homes and December 1944. Following the war, Malarkey returned to his dedicated caregivers Josh, Vicki and Cindy, the University of Oregon, where he received who brought much comfort to Don in the fi nal a bachelor’s degree in business in 1948, and stages of his life. Private services will be held at Willamette served as president of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Later in life, Don was inducted in the Sigma National Cemetery later this week. The date for Nu National Hall of Fame, and named as one a celebration of life for Don will be announced of 125 notable University of Oregon graduates later. Assisting the family is Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service. in 2002. Marlene Wournell Astoria March 22, 1934 — Sept. 28, 2017 FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA TONIGHT WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 70 44 45 ALMANAC 63 48 Mostly sunny and pleasant Intervals of clouds and sunshine Last Salem 41/74 Newport 46/66 Oct 12 Coos Bay 45/69 First Oct 19 Source: Jim Todd, OMSI TOMORROW'S TIDES Astoria / Port Docks Time 7:07 a.m. 7:32 p.m. Low 0.0 ft. 0.3 ft. Ontario 37/64 Burns 24/61 Klamath Falls 27/63 Lakeview 25/60 Ashland 40/72 REGIONAL CITIES City Baker City Bend Brookings Eugene Ilwaco Klamath Falls Medford Newberg Newport North Bend Hi 60 57 71 70 67 61 73 71 66 69 Today Lo 30 29 50 37 48 27 38 43 46 45 W s s s s s s s s s s Hi 62 61 70 72 67 63 75 73 66 69 Wed. Lo 30 31 49 38 48 26 40 42 46 46 W pc pc s s s pc s s s s City Olympia Pendleton Portland Roseburg Salem Seaside Spokane Springfi eld Vancouver Yakima Hi 69 63 71 72 71 69 58 71 70 68 W s s c s t s s pc pc s t s pc pc t s c s c s t s s s s Hi 80 74 73 68 71 77 86 50 88 79 68 83 78 84 85 84 85 77 77 78 77 69 75 69 78 Wed. Lo 60 61 55 48 56 55 69 40 78 63 63 59 60 65 77 58 72 62 65 61 65 44 55 47 60 Today Lo 37 37 44 42 41 45 36 37 42 35 W s s s s s s pc s s s Hi 70 64 73 77 74 69 64 73 71 71 Wed. Lo 36 40 45 43 41 45 40 39 43 35 W s pc s s s pc s s s s Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. W s pc r pc pc t c c pc t t s pc s t s s s t s c pc s s s of Seaside is in charge of the arrangements. Sept. 8, 2017 OLSON, Carol Marie, 74, of Astoria, died in Portland. Crown Memorial Center of Portland is in charge of the arrangements. He and three other passen- gers allegedly fl ed the scene, and one person has yet to be located. One passenger — Bri- anna Fox, 21, of Hermiston — was arrested and charged with furnishing alcohol to a person under the age of 21 • At 9:23 p.m. Wednesday, Gary D. Wells, 52, of Rich- ardson, Texas, was arrested by the Astoria Police Depart- ment on the 200 block of 39th Street and charged with DUII. His blood alcohol content was 0.15 percent. • At 1:29 a.m. Saturday, Clifford Dean Johnson, 67, of South Bend, Washington, was arrested by the Astoria Police Department on the Astoria Bridge and charged with DUII. His blood alcohol content was 0.16 percent. • At 9:48 p.m. Sunday, Shane Bowlin, 47, of Ham- mond, was arrested by the Warrenton Police Depart- ment on Peter Iredale Road and charged with DUII. His blood alcohol content was 0.10 percent. ON THE RECORD DUII • At 8:50 p.m. Sept. 25, Abel Dimas-Orozco, 17, of Astoria, was arrested by the Warrenton Police Department on the 200 block of Northeast Skipanon Drive and charged with driving under the infl u- ence of intoxicants and crim- inal mischief. He allegedly crashed his car into a fence at the Columbia Bar Pilots War- renton Marina offi ce. The car came to rest on top of a vacant boat trailer. His blood alco- hol content was 0.11 percent. APPLIANCE AND HOME FURNISHINGS 529 SE MARLIN, WARRENTON 503-861-0929 O VER Mattresses, Furniture 3 A 0 RS & More! Board, 6 p.m., 34583 U.S. Highway 101 Busi- ness. Seaside Planning Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall, 989 Broadway. WEDNESDAY Gearhart City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 698 Pacific Way. The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. PACKAGE DEALS TSOP C LA U Y C O NT View Funeral & Cremation Service of Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. Sept. 30, 2017 MILES, Robert Edward, 42, of Seaside, died in Seaside. Caldwell’s Funeral & Cre- mation Arrangement Center TUESDAY Community and Senior Center Commission, 10:30 a.m., 1225 Avenue A., Seaside. Port of Astoria Commission, 4 p.m. workshop, Port offices, 10 Pier 1 Suite 209. Seaside Library Board, 4:30 p.m., 1131 Broad- way, Seaside. Miles Crossing Sanitary Sewer District APPLIANCE YE Oct. 3, 2017 ZWALD, Barbara Carol, 65, of Warrenton, died in War- renton. Ocean View Funeral & Cremation Service of Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. BUYS, Emma T., 96, of Astoria, died in Astoria. Ocean PUBLIC MEETINGS Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice. IN After a tough fi ght with cancer, Marlene She is survived by two daughters, Sandy Wournell passed away Sept. 28 in her home sur- (Scott) Rabe of McMinnville and Debbie (Rod) Solum of Astoria; seven grandchildren, Eddie rounded by family. Marlene was born March 22, 1934, in Blaine, Jones and his wife, Emily, of Astoria, Heather Draper of McMinnville, Michelle Minnesota, to Axel and Cleo Nelson. Chattick and her husband, Shawn, She grew up on a farm and attended of Astoria, Shannon Rabe of Bea- school in Minnesota. verton, Paul Jones of Klamath Falls, The family moved to Washington Chris Kane and his wife, Dagmar, state, where Marlene met and mar- of Anchorage and Steven Kane of ried Ed Wournell in 1950. They later Hawaii. She was also blessed with 13 moved to Astoria, where they worked great-grandchildren. and raised their family. Marlene was She was preceded in death by her a very active member of the Ameri- husband, Ed, and a daughter, Linda can Legion Auxiliary. Kane. Marlene had a great spirit for life. A celebration of her life will be She loved to cook and bake, and gar- Marlene Wournell held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, dening and fl owers were her passion. at Clatsop Post 12 American Legion. She was also an avid reader and beau- Memorial contributions may be made to tiful seamstress. She was funny and warm, and welcomed everyone into her home as family. Lower Columbia Hospice or the American Legion in Astoria. You would never leave her home hungry. DEATHS TOMORROW'S NATIONAL WEATHER NATIONAL CITIES Hi 80 68 84 57 78 82 90 56 86 83 80 84 73 86 87 85 85 74 80 75 81 63 72 68 77 Baker 30/62 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2017 Tonight's Sky: At sunrise, brilliant Venus high above the eastern horizon. Today Lo 60 53 68 43 56 66 69 42 77 64 63 60 58 67 79 57 74 58 68 54 67 47 54 46 56 La Grande 31/60 Roseburg 42/77 Brookings 51/73 Oct 27 John Day 33/62 Bend 29/61 Medford 38/75 UNDER THE SKY High 7.9 ft. 8.2 ft. Prineville 27/64 Lebanon 38/72 Eugene 37/72 New Pendleton 37/64 The Dalles 38/73 Portland 44/73 Sunset tonight ........................... 6:52 p.m. Sunrise Wednesday .................... 7:18 a.m. Moonrise today .......................... 6:14 p.m. Moonset today ............................ 4:42 a.m. City Atlanta Boston Chicago Denver Des Moines Detroit El Paso Fairbanks Honolulu Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Los Angeles Memphis Miami Nashville New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Philadelphia St. Louis Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Washington, DC Comfortable with plenty of sunshine Tillamook 42/69 SUN AND MOON Time 12:44 a.m. 1:20 p.m. 66 50 Shown is tomorrow's weather. Temperatures are tonight's lows and tomorrow's highs. ASTORIA 45/70 Precipitation Monday ............................................ 0.00" Month to date ................................... 0.09" Normal month to date ....................... 0.22" Year to date .................................... 53.30" Normal year to date ........................ 40.46" Oct 5 SATURDAY REGIONAL WEATHER Astoria through Monday. Temperatures High/low ....................................... 64°/42° Normal high/low ........................... 65°/46° Record high ............................ 85° in 1980 Record low ............................. 34° in 1968 Full 69 47 Mostly sunny and pleasant A moonlit sky FRIDAY HOURS OPEN: MON-FRI 8-6 • SATURDAY 9-5 • SUNDAY 10-4 We Service What We Sell www.eomediagroup.com The Daily Astorian Established July 1, 1873 (USPS 035-000) Published daily, except Saturday and Sunday, by EO Media Group, 949 Exchange St., PO Box 210, Astoria, OR 97103 Telephone 503- 325-3211, 800-781-3211 or Fax 503-325-6573. 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