Candidates cite passion for children.Byline: Mark Baker The Register-Guard CORRECTION (ran 5/02/03): A story on Page D3 on Tuesday incorrectly identified the occupation of Creswell School Board candidate Vicky Curry. She works as a psychologist resident at the Center for Family Development in Eugene and has a private practice working with youths and families. Also, she served on the budget and the policy committees for the school district. CRESWELL - A psychology student and an automobile dealership service manager. A portable sawmill Portable sawmills became popular in the United States starting in the 1970s, when the 1973 energy crisis and the back to the land movement had led to renewed interest in small woodlots and in self-sufficiency. owner and an economic development manager. All want to be part of the Creswell School Board. Even in these recession-racked times. Stephen Dignam, economic development manager for the Lane Council of Governments in Eugene, said his experience with finances over the years makes him a good candidate. "The revenue and expense side of the equation need to be worked on," he said. "I think if we can squeeze every last drop of inefficiency out of the system, we'll be in much better shape." Dignam and John Sells, the portable sawmill owner, are seeking the Position 3 seat on the board. Incumbent Jim Honer is stepping down. Sells is a member of the school district's budget committee and the strategic planning Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. finance committee, which is charged with trying to balance a budget for the 2003-04 school year. "I feel that due to my current knowledge and experience with the district's problems, and my experience as a small business owner, I have skills that would benefit the Creswell schools," Sells said. Among cutbacks the district faces are laying off teachers and at least one administrator in addition to making program cuts, including high school band. School Board member Vicky Curry, a psychology resident, is running for re-election for the Position 7 spot on the board against Gary Clark Gary C. Clark (born May 1, 1962 in Radford, Virginia) is a former professional American Football wide receiver who played for the Washington Redskins (1985-1992), Phoenix Cardinals (1993-1994) and Miami Dolphins (1995) in the National Football League. , who works at Lithia lith·i·a n. See lithium oxide. [New Latin, from lithion, from Greek, diminutive of lithos, stone.] Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep in Roseburg. Both have their ideas about fixing the budget problem. Curry said her No. 1 priority would be to begin considering the impact of the district's unfunded liability for the Public Employees Retirement System." That could devastate dev·as·tate tr.v. dev·as·tat·ed, dev·as·tat·ing, dev·as·tates 1. To lay waste; destroy. 2. To overwhelm; confound; stun: was devastated by the rude remark. our school system," she said. The state needs to tap lottery lottery, scheme for distributing prizes by lot or other method of chance selection to persons who have paid for the opportunity to win. The term is not applicable when lots are drawn without payment by the interested parties to determine some matter, e.g. revenues for school funding, Clark said. "If our economy turns around, fine," said Clark, a 1980 graduate of Creswell High School. "But if it doesn't, they're going to have to find another way to fund schools. What they're doing is not good. They've dropped a nuclear bomb on us." Curry said that the district must explore sharing resources with other districts, whether it be athletics athletics or track and field also track-and-field games Variety of sport competitions held on a running track and on the adjacent field. It is the oldest form of organized sports, having been a part of the ancient Olympic Games from c. or administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. . She also wants the various school board committees to share what they've discussed at school board meetings. Although all the meetings are public, most people can't find the time to attend many of the committee meetings because they often occur in the morning when people are getting ready for work. "I guess my goal is to try and encourage larger participation," she said. In other board races: Incumbent Anne Freske is running unopposed in Position 1. Incumbent Kathy Thompson is running unopposed in Position 2. CRESWELL SCHOOL BOARD - POSITION 3 STEPHEN DIGNAM Occupation: Economic development manager for Lane Council of Governments Age: 46 Civic experience: Five years with L-COG; Lane County Planning Commission Noun 1. planning commission - a commission delegated to propose plans for future activities and developments commission, committee - a special group delegated to consider some matter; "a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle member; American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. disaster team member; basketball official for Kidsports and YMCA YMCA in full Young Men's Christian Association Nonsectarian, nonpolitical Christian lay movement that aims to develop high standards of Christian character among its members. . Why you are running? "I feel passionately about the importance of education to our community and to our state. And I think I can make a contribution to the community I live in." JOHN SELLS Occupation: Small-business owner Age: 42 Civic experience: School board budget committee; strategic planning finance committee; Creswell Middle School facilities committee; alternative education committee for middle and high schools. Why you are running? "Because I want to help find a solution for our current financial problems, and to help continue the work to see that the children in this district receive the best education we can give them." POSITION 7 GARY CLARK Occupation: Service manager for Lithia Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep in Roseburg Age: 41 Civic experience: Volunteer firefighter since 1981; Rural Fire Protection District board; school board budget committee; strategic planning finance committee; volunteer athletic trainer An athletic trainer is an allied (non-physician) health care provider capable of performing immediate and emergency injury management, injury assessment, and rehabilitation. for school district; sports fund-raising fund-raising, large-scale soliciting of voluntary contributions, especially in the United States. Fund-raising is widely undertaken by charitable organizations, educational institutions, and political groups to acquire sufficient funds to support their activities. committee. Why you are running? "To make sure my kids get the best education possible. And I consider all of (the kids in the district) my kids." VICKY CURRY Occupation: Psychology resident Age: 49 Civic experience: School board member since 1999; member of site councils at Creslane Elementary School elementary school: see school. , middle and high schools; strategic planning finance committee. Why you are running? "Because I've really enjoyed the first four years and that was good training ground. But I understand the system now and I feel I can be more effective because of my experience." |
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