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June 26, 2015 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com • 9A Conference organizers to plot new course Conference from Page 1A tioned how “current conditions have shifted the setting and our ability to offer open, safe and hon- est conversations about sexuality.” The organizers also stated they value their relationship with the Seaside community and could not “in good conscience, hold a con- ference when we believe confer- ence participants and our Seaside partners may be put in uncomfort- able or unpleasant situations.” A small group calling itself the “Stop the Seaside Sex Conference” protested the event last year, and “it’s no secret to anyone” the con- ference and portions of its content received some negative media cov- erage starting in late fall 2014, said Tiffany Tucker, treasurer for the Or- egon Teen Pregnancy Task Force. The task force responded the content was aligned with Ore- gon’s Comprehensive Sexuality Education requirements as laid out in the Oregon Administrative Rules. Additionally, the confer- ence was intended for educators, health personnel, administrators, counselors, social and youth ser- vice workers, parents, clergy, teens, community members and others wanting “to increase their knowledge and skills in address- ing adolescent sexuality issues,” according to the task force. The negative press, however, “seem- ingly impacted” those making decisions on behalf of organiza- tions, agencies and districts about whether to send people to the con- ference, Tucker said. “There were a lot of people who were not able to attend be- cause people in their school dis- tricts or departments had decided not to participate in the conference this year,” she said. The conference organizers set a benchmark for how many reg- istrants were needed by a certain date in March for the conference to take place, since the conference primarily is paid for by registra- tion fees. “The day we called it, it was because there weren’t enough people registered,” Tucker said. A number of people had unregis- tered, she added. The conference was “canceled ing a conference in Seaside,” Van- denberg said. In 2015, the convention’s April numbers were low in comparison to last year, according to conven- tion center staff. Community members had a different opportunity to learn more ality, understanding neurobiology and modern breakthroughs in the recovery of sexual obsession. Other conference participants who led workshops included doc- tors, representatives from The Har- bor and presenters from PFLAG (formerly Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and Gay, Lesbian and Straight Educa- tion Network, or GLSEN. They dis- ‘… it was because there weren’t enough people registered.’ cussed topics such as abstinence and sex education within schools; trends Tiffany Tucker, treasurer for the Oregon Teen Pregnancy Task Force in dating and sexual coercion; safe dating and creating healthy relation- ships; basics on safety and privacy period this year,” Tucker said, about health and wellness during when using technology, including adding they did not just move it the recently formed Clatsop Teen cellphones, email, the Internet and from Seaside. Wellness Coalition’s communi- social media; and gender identity, The Oregon Teen Pregnan- ty organized Adolescent Mind & gender expression, sexual orienta- cy Task Force — whose name Body Health Seminar, hosted at tion and how to create a safe school still is tied to the group’s origi- Clatsop Community College in climate for LGBTQ students. nal mission, although its focus May. According to Meredith Pay- has since evolved — remains the According to a news release ton, the coordinator of the Clatsop main sponsor for the conference. from the coalition, the mission of Teen Wellness Coalition, the for- The group, which is run by a the conference, which was free for mation of the coalition and subse- ¿YHPHPEHU ERDUG PRVWO\ EDVHG the public to attend, was “to in- TXHQWVHPLQDU³ZDVWR¿OODYRLGLQ in the Portland area, is “still very form parents and educators about the absence of adolescent sexual PXFKWU\LQJWR¿JXUHZKDWWRGRLQ evidence-based information con- health information within Clatsop future years,” Tucker said. cerning teen health.” County.” She did not speak as to whether “In doing so, we aim to provide “The cancellation did play a role or not the conference will be held the community with resources in our formation, but our goal isn’t in Seaside again. that promote wellness and safety to replace that conference,” she Calculating the economic im- during adolescent development said. “We hope to be the resource pact on Seaside of the conference and into adulthood,” the release in the community for parents, edu- QRW WDNLQJ SODFH LV GLI¿FXOW 6HD- stated. “The intention behind this cators and administrators about all side Civic and Convention Center is to educate those who hold a po- things relating to teen sexuality.” General Manager Russ Vanden- sition of authority in the lives of The group plans to host anoth- berg said. According to an algo- teens in Clatsop County, be it par- er conference in the fall for every- rithm the center uses to estimate ents, teacher, counselors, etc. The one within education throughout economic impact from any event, hope is to create healthy dialogue the coast, she said. the conference brought in about in the community that will foster Since canceling the Adolescent $284,375 in 2014. That report good choices in young minds.” Sexuality Conference had noth- is based on the number of event The event featured a panel ing to do with organizers thinking days — which was two — and the discussion with participants from it wasn’t an important and good number of attendees — 260. The Clatsop County Public Health, opportunity for the professional direct impact was calculated to be the Lower Columbia Diversity development of people working $81,250, and indirect impact was Project, a child and adolescent with youth in multiple capacities, about $203,125. therapist and other community Tucker said, area coalitions have “The fact they did not hold the members. The keynote speaker formed to provide a similar re- conference in 2015 makes this ZDV'U*OHQ0DLGHQDFHUWL¿HG source and education. GLI¿FXOW WR FDOFXODWH EHFDXVH ZH sex addiction therapist, author and “The beautiful thing about this, don’t know how many attend- international speaker on recov- if there is something good about ees would have attended, and the ery. He talked about how to con- what happened, is communities impact is based on attendees and nect with youth to have positive, have taken it upon themselves to number of days, not just by hold- healthy conversations about sexu- ¿OOWKHJDS´VKHVDLG Council OKs city budget for 2015-16 Budget from Page 1A The budget also maintains the munici- pal court clerk position, which was vacant IRUD\HDUDQGDKDOIEHIRUHEHLQJ¿OOHGDW the end of 2014. The city’s budget also accounts for several special revenue funds that are OHJDOO\UHVWULFWHGWREHVSHQWIRUVSHFL¿F purposes. The special revenue funds in- clude the state tax street fund, the Seaside Downtown Maintenance District, 911 dispatch, economic development, emer- gency readiness, watershed enhancement DQG¿UHHTXLSPHQW ‘Sunset’ of a taxing agency The Greater Seaside Urban Renewal District, formed under the Seaside Urban Renewal Agency, will “sunset” on June 30, which means 2014-15 is the last year the district has taxing authority, according to Winstanley. That will release approximate- ly $77 million of assessed value to other taxing agencies for 2015-16, and those ad- ditional funds will go to the city, schools, Clatsop County and special districts. Other aspects of the budget include trust and agency funds, capital project funds and enterprise funds. The enterprise IXQGVDUHIRURSHUDWLRQVWKDWDUH¿QDQFHG and managed in a manner similar to pri- vate enterprises, which means user fees primarily cover costs. The new budget will fund improve- ments on North Holladay from 2nd Av- enue to 12th Avenue including water, sewer, roads, underground power and sidewalks. The Convention Center will see improvements, as will the airport, and the city will conduct a facilities study WR SULRULWL]H PDLQWHQDQFH DQG HI¿FLHQF\ needs for public buildings. While construction is still lagging in Seaside, Winstanley said, single-fami- ly inventory continues to decline, which should result in increased activity. “What we see in this area is when revenues go up, business is good,” Win- stanley said. “I would anticipate or ex- pect that businesspeople are very happy since we’re seeing very good revenues, they must be seeing some very good rev- enues.” MARKETPLACE Signal T o pla ce a cla ssified a d ca ll 503-325-5561, log on to w w w .sea sidesign a l.com or stop in a t 1555 N . Roosevelt in Sea side | D ea dlin e is W edn esda y a t n oon 61 B ANKRUPTCY 70 H ELP W ANTED 70 H ELP W ANTED 70 H ELP W ANTED Astoria Parks & Recreation Have Immediate Openings: 70 H ELP W ANTED Accepting Applications: Now hiring processing workers for the whiting season. 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(503)436-2202 or pick up application at 188 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, OR. Astoria Co-op Grocery Seeking Grocery Manager Full time with benefits See www.astoria.coop for more information No phone calls please Case Manager 40 hours/week Salary Range: $12.75 - $14.25/hour, plus benefits (depending upon experience) Position Summary: Clatsop Community Action is looking for a full-time Case Manager whose primary responsibility is to assist residents with housing and other needed services through case management determined by eligibility and funding sources. Duties include the assessment of potential clients for housing assistance and other assistance programs offered through CCA. If funds are available and clients are eligible, the Case Manager schedules appointments to provide information about programs, conducts direct case management, reviews possible funding programs, and/or advocates for housing or identified social services. The Case Manager provides appropriate referrals, assesses the current socio-eco- nomic situation of the individual/family, and attempts to connect them to applicable social services. Accurate and detailed reporting and file maintenance is required as well as outreach and collaboration with other community partners. Bi-Lingual English and Spanish written and verbal abilities is a plus, reliable transportation and insurance is necessary for business travel. Medicaid Assistor Position 32 hours/week Salary Range is $15.50- $18.50/hour, plus benefits (depending upon experience) Position Summary: Clatsop Community Action is hiring for a 3/4 time (32 hours/week) Medicaid Assistor whose primary responsibility is to inform eligible enrollees about coverage options and facilitate enrollment into the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) insurance program. 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