New rules take effect July 1st, that involve all public and private schools in Oregon, that are aimed at stopping what has been called “passing the trash.” It’s when a teacher or other school district employee has been charged with sexual misconduct and is fired, but the reasons for firing are sealed. The fired employee then heads down the road eventually getting a new job. Continue reading »
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Gov. Kulongoski: Back in the days when Oregon had money
Governor Ted Kulongoski, making good on his promise to bring state service levels back in line with available revenues, announced Tuesday he will enact across-the-board 9% cuts effective July 1st. The announcement brought howls from democrats, republicans, union leaders and advocates for education, disabled children and seniors. Continue reading »
Share on FacebookSubmitted by: Lincoln Commission on Children and Families
WHAT: Film showing – Where God Left His Shoes (Rated PG)
WHEN: Saturday, June 26th – 11:00am-1:00pm
WHERE: Bijou Theatre – 1624 NE Highway 101, Lincoln City
COST: $2.00
Come enjoy this realistic story about a New York family struggling with homelessness, and your admission ticket will benefit local Lincoln County individuals and families in poverty. All proceeds will be contributed to the 4th Annual Lincoln County Project Homeless Connect (PHC), which will take place on October 7th of this year. Continue reading »
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Help Food Share help others
Food Share of Lincoln County wants everyone to know that shopping at the Dollar Tree at 101 and Highway 20 will not only get you great bargains but you’ll save so much money that you won’t mind buying some food for Food Share of Lincoln County. And you can do it over the Father’s Day Weekend there at 44 So. Coast Highway (101). Continue reading »
Share on FacebookWhile many Oregon county and city governments bite their nails over the probable substantial reduction of state “pass through” funds to keep local services intact, democratic State Senate President Peter Courtney and House Speaker Dave Hunt are opposed to convening a special legislative session. At least for the moment, even though a mail-in vote is underway among lawmakers to determine if they want one. Continue reading »
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Sixteen Bayfront businesses, organized by Gabrielle McEntee-Wilson of Mo’s Restaurants and the Bayfront Association, are again helping fill Food Share’s cupboards on Thursday, June 17. This marks the Second Annual Bayfront Hunger Hero fight against hunger. Continue reading »
Share on FacebookProvided by Coastal Progressives,
A member group of the Rural Organizing Project *
Advancing democracy in rural Oregon
Announcements for June 2, 2010
A note to friends of Marcy Westerling and ROP
Marcy Westerling, founder and chief instigator of the Rural Organizing Project, is undergoing treatment for her stage iv ovarian cancer diagnosis We wanted to share an update with you on how Marcy is doing. Continue reading »
This year’s distribution of Depoe Bay city funds to worthy and much needed non-profit services has been substantially reduced. City Councilors say it’s not a question of seeing the need as it is not having the money.
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