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A18 NEWS Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Park “They see the value in working with young peo- ple, in teaching those kids a strong work ethic and the value of giving back to their community,” she said, add- ing students need strong role models. “That’s what you teach them when you get in there and do the work, too — they step up,” she said. “They work hard alongside you.” She added, “We need each other to shine.” Heather Bowlus, who is president of the city coun- cil and Aubrey Bowlus’ mother, joined in working on troweling the edges of the path. “The city of Monument would like to thank the SkillsUSA chapter and all the volunteers for their hard work improving our city park,” she said. “As a mom, I’m super proud.” Kyla Emerson said she’s proud of the project. “It will be exciting to see it in 30 years, just to see the impact it has on the com- munity,” she said. Emerson, Bowlus and Cook won gold, present- ing their community ser- vice project at the Skill- sUSA state competition in March. Sophomore Saman- tha Adams placed fourth for her pin design, and Mil- ton placed fifth in general welding. Emerson, Bowlus and Cook will present their project at the national lead- ership and skills confer- ence June 24-28 in Lou- isville, Kentucky. Joining them on the trip will be Adams and junior Drew Wilburn, along with their chaperones. Cook received word recently that she was awarded a $1,500 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools National Championship Scholarship, which will cover her costs for travel, hotel, conference fees and meals during the trip to Kentucky. The students have fund- raiser cans at Boyer’s Mar- ket and North Fork Café in Monument. but it’s lost that legacy over the years. The new policy is a chance to regain that repu- tation, but it will come at a cost, he said. “I am concerned about my farmers, I am concerned about my dairies, I am con- cerned about my fisher- men,” Gomberg said. “I am particularly concerned about my good men and women that work in the large mills in my small towns.” With 38 of the House’s 60 members, Democrats can allow some of their own to dissent, whether it’s because of a rural constituency or otherwise. In the Senate, the numbers are less forgiving. Democrats need 16 of their 18 members to support the bill, and Johnson is already a no. Last week, it came out that several others were uncommitted, including Sen. Arnie Roblan, D-Coos Bay. Roblan gave a “courtesy” yes vote to get the bill out of committee June 12, but said he is concerned about how the gasoline price increase will hurt rural Oregonians. “I reserve the right to be a no on the floor, because I really have some other issues and conversations that I need to have before I feel really comfortable,” he said. However, moving the bill out of committee is a strong sign that leaders of the cap and trade movement have secured the votes to get final legislative approval. But another sign emerged of trouble ahead with a polit- ical threat to the already- passed business tax des- ignated to boost school funding. Robert Freres of Freres Lumber on June 12 made a $1 million contribution to a political action committee leading the effort to refer the business tax to voters. Freres is part of Oregon Manufacturers and Com- merce, an industry trade association led by busi- ness lobbyist Shaun Jillions. Over the past couple weeks, Jillions has been active in trying to get Senate Demo- crats to reject the cap and trade plan. Jillions has said he would consider back- ing down from referring the business tax in exchange for a deal to kill or weaken cap and trade. Asked if the donation indicated there would be no such deal, he said “that’s a fair assessment.” Continued from Page A1 president, and juniors Aubrey Bowlus, chapter vice president, and Cook, a chapter member, who came up with the plan and worked behind-the-scenes to see it through to completion. Cook applied for grants, and Kyla Emerson and Bowlus, with help from Dan Emerson and Michele Engle, did the math for the project and found the prod- ucts and prices. The group was awarded a grant of $4,000 from the Glen and Jean McKenzie Fund of the Oregon Com- munity Foundation, and $1,000 from the Shelk Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation. Monument resident Suzi Mael donated $1,000 to the cause with the funds going toward the picnic table, in memory of her husband, Jim. Other fundraising efforts, including a ham dinner and a shotgun shoot, raised nearly $2,000. Bowlus said support from the community was incredible. “I feel like everyone is pretty excited about it,” she said, pointing to feedback they received from a survey about the sidewalk plans. “Every single one of them was positive,” she said. “I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished.” “I’m looking forward to The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Taking a quick break from their work at the Monument city park sidewalk project are, from left, junior Miranda Cook, junior Aubrey Bowlus, sophomore DJ Howell, senior Cade Milton, senior Kyla Emerson, junior Drew Wilburn (back), freshman Tel Cox, sophomore Enrique Vidrio and eighth-grader Gauge Jenks. seeing all the new activity at the park with the side- walk,” Kyla Emerson said. Dan Emerson Contract- ing and Engle Contract- ing LLC, with help from the volunteers, did the prep work, including excavating the sidewalk area and lay- ing forms and gravel. Chapter members helped haul and spread gravel, among other jobs. Senior Cade Milton also helped run a compactor on the path the following day. “It’s nice to help the community, help other peo- ple and learn new things,” Milton said. Tel Cox, a junior, agreed that it was good to “give back to the community.” Dan Emerson was look- ing over the work May 15, pleased to see the sun out with a breeze drying the cement. “I think it’s a great deal for the kids,” he said. “I think they learned quite a bit.” The project cost just under $11,000, with $8,000 from grants and fundrais- ing and the remainder from in-kind work. Michele Engle said the project couldn’t have hap- pened without the exper- tise and donated labor from the contractors Dan Emer- son and her husband, Chad Engle. “They’re very good examples to the kids of two extremely successful con- tractors, yet they’re very civic-minded,” she said. “They took time out of their schedules to come down and not only help, but they were the leaders.” She added the men also had a good demeanor with the students and were patient and kind. Climate Continued from Page A1 It would regulate nearly all sectors of the economy, excluding agriculture and forestry. Entities regulated by the cap that are emitting at least 25,000 metric tons of greenhouse gasses per year will have to buy allowances from the state for each ton over the limit. If companies overestimate their need, they can sell those allowances on a marketplace linked to Cal- ifornia and Quebec, Canada. If they don’t buy enough, they can likewise purchase some on the marketplace. The state will make fewer allowances available over time, a mechanism intended to force industry to under- take conversions that reduce emissions. The targets are a 45 percent decline from 1990’s level by 2035 and an 80 percent decline by 2050. It’s a wildly progressive proposal. Oregon’s plan is in part based on California, but Oregon’s economy is much smaller. The hope is to show other states that such a plan can work in smaller and more rural states. However, Republicans EO Media Group/Sierra Dawn McClain Many of the June 12 protesters come from families who have been in the logging business for generations, and who fear that HB 2007 and HB 2020 will crush their businesses. have been staunchly against the idea, saying it will dec- imate the rural way of life, where people work in mills and factories that would be hurt by cap and trade. They drive longer distances, mak- ing the estimated 16 cent- per-gallon increase in gas costs more significant. To that end, Republicans made a last-ditch effort to change the bill with amend- ments drafted by industry and one that would remove the emergency clause. Both those proposals failed on party-line votes, as they did the day before in the Ways and Means Natural Resources Subcommittee. Despite the Democratic unity in the bicameral com- mittee, all Democrats aren’t lining up in support. Rep. David Gomberg, D-Cen- tral Coast, said Oregon once had an environmental leg- acy due to things like bottle deposit and public beaches, Committee Volunteers Needed Grant County is now recruiting volunteers to serve on active boards and committees. Obtain an Application to Volunteer from County Court, 201 S. Humbolt, No. 280, Canyon City, OR 97820 (541-575-0059) wrightl@grantcounty-or.gov or online at www.grantcountyoregon.net . Applications are due by Friday, June 28th, 2019 Committees are formal public bodies required to comply with Oregon Public Meetings Law ORS 192.610. Extension 4-H Service District Advisory Council. Eleven members serve three year terms and meet semi-annually to provide guidance and assistance to local OSU Extension staff in planning, developing, and evaluating balanced educational programs directed to high priority needs of county residents. Membership is limited to one re-appointment. Fair Board ORS 565.210. Seven members serve three year terms and meet monthly to facilitate exclusive management of fair business operations, the fairgrounds, and other property devoted to the County Fair. Responsibilities include public relations and other work for the fair as needed. Library Advisory Board ORS 357.465. Seven members serve four year terms and meet monthly to promote public awareness and support of library services, receive public input, review and update library materials, and coordinate activities with the Grant County Library Foundation. Membership is limited to one re-appointment. Planning Commission ORS 215.020. Nine members serve four year terms and two alternates serve two year terms, meeting as needed to review land use and zoning applications and discuss city and county growth issues and the siting of new facilities. Members must be residents of various geographic areas within the county and no more than two voting members shall be engaged in the same kind of business, occupation, trade or profession with agriculture designations of livestock / forage crop production and horticulture / specialty crop production. Commissioners serving in this capacity must file an Annual Verified Statement of Economic Interest with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. Members must re-apply to the County Court before their term ends if they wish to be re-appointed. Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee OAR 603-019-0015. Members include one County Commissioner, two members who own or manage livestock and two members who support wolf conservation or coexistence with wolves. These members agree upon two business representatives to serve as additional members. The committee oversees the procedure established by Grant County for its Wolf Depredation Compensation Program. The current vacancy is for one business representative. 125298
