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On this day, March 28, 1942, Japanese-American lawyer Minoru Yasui (1916-1986) violated a military curfew in Portland, Oregon, and demanded to be arrested after he was refused enlistment to fight for the US. He was one of the few Japanese Americans who fought laws that directly targeted Japanese Americans or Japanese immigrants following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. In 2015 he was among 17 people awarded the presidential Medal of Freedom.

Also on this day March 28, 1939, the front page of the Eugene Register-Guard blared the headline: "Mighty Oregon Scramble Ohio State to Take Hoop Title of All America," right under a declaration that the Spanish War had ended, of course.




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Ways and Means Hearing
Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 10:00 am
Public hearings on the budget. Members of the public will have the opportunity to testify at each of the hearings regarding their perspectives and priorities around the state budget. To testify, members of the public will be able to access sign up links on the Ways and Means Committee's webpage on OLIS.oregonlegislature.gov
Portland Community College - PAC Auditorium, Sylvania Campus 12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland, OR 97219



Ways and Means Hearing
Friday, April 14, 2023 at 5:00 pm
Public hearings on the budget. Members of the public will have the opportunity to testify at each of the hearings regarding their perspectives and priorities around the state budget. To testify, members of the public will be able to access sign up links on the Ways and Means Committee's webpage on OLIS.oregonlegislature.gov
Newport Performing Arts Center 777 W Olive St, Newport, OR 97365



Active Shooter Response Training
Friday, April 14, 2023 at 6:00 pm
TNT Martial Arts--- Friday April 14, 2023 from 6pm-9pm. $10
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Pre-Registration is mandatory, class slots are LIMITED, and in the interest of safety and security, you’ll be expected to provide your identification that matches the registration name, upon entering the training facility.
TNT Martial Arts 1982 NE 25th Ave. Suite 15. Hillsboro, Oregon 97124



NW Food Show
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 10:00 am
Showcase your foodservice industry solutions to buyers and influencers across the Northwestern U.S. and beyond. Exhibiting at the Northwest Foodservice Show is a cost effective way to meet with hundreds of industry decision makers face-to-face and grow your business. Space is limited, so book now!

SELL FACE-TO-FACE

• Generate high-quality leads by sampling and/or demonstrating your products in person

• Answer questions and give tailored pitches to a diverse group of attendees over two days

• Create new connections with buyers and build on existing relationships across the Northwest

WHO ATTENDS?

• 75% of attendees are key decision makers and have purchasing authority

• 47% of attendees have an alcohol license

• Nearly half of attendees are experiencing the Show for the first time

INDUSTRY SEGMENTS IN ATTENDANCE

• 36% Restaurant / Café

• 10% Bar / Tavern

• 10% Catering

• 10% Broker

• 7% Institutions: Universities, Schools, Hospitals, Corrections

• 5% Food Carts / Mobile

• 22% Other Foodservice

The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association (ORLA) is the leading business association for the foodservice and lodging industry in Oregon. A not-for-profit trade organization, ORLA represents over 3,000 member units and advocates for over 10,000 foodservice locations and over 2,400 lodging establishments in Oregon.

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Marla McColly - mmcolly@oregonrla.org to register for a booth today!
Portland Expo Center - Hall D - 2060 N Marine Dr, Portland, OR • April 16 –17, 2023 • Sunday, April 16: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 17: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.



Ways and Means Hearing
Friday, April 21, 2023 at 5:00 pm
Public hearings on the budget. Members of the public will have the opportunity to testify at each of the hearings regarding their perspectives and priorities around the state budget. To testify, members of the public will be able to access sign up links on the Ways and Means Committee's webpage on OLIS.oregonlegislature.gov
Umpqua Community College 1140 Umpqua College Rd, Roseburg, OR 9747



Ways and Means Hearing
Friday, April 28, 2023 at 5:00 pm
Public hearings on the budget. Members of the public will have the opportunity to testify at each of the hearings regarding their perspectives and priorities around the state budget. To testify, members of the public will be able to access sign up links on the Ways and Means Committee's webpage on OLIS.oregonlegislature.gov
Four Rivers Cultural Center 676 SW 5th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914 Note: Ontario, Oregon is in the Mountain Time Zone



Lincoln County Fair
Friday, June 30, 2023 at 5:00 pm
June 30-July 2 Lincoln County Fair
Lincoln County Commons 633 NE 3rd St, Newport, OR



St Paul Rodeo
Friday, June 30, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Small town fun, big time rodeo! JUNE 30 - JULY 4, 2023

St Paul Rodeo website
4174 Malo Avenue NE, Saint Paul, OR, United States, Oregon



Marion County Fair
Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 5:00 pm
The Marion County Fair
July 6-9
Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center 2330 17th ST NE Salem, OR 97301



Washington County Fair
Friday, July 21, 2023 at 5:00 pm
Washington County Fair

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Washington County Fair
JULY 21 - 30
Westside Commons 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124



Coos County Fair
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 5:00 pm
The Coos County Fair
July 25-29
Coos County Fairgrounds 770 4th St, Myrtle Point, OR 97458



Clatsop County Fair
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 5:00 pm
The Clatsop County Fair
August 1st-5th
Clatsop County Fair and Expo Center 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, OR 97103



Oregon Jamboree Music Festival
Friday, August 4, 2023 at 5:00 pm
The Oregon Jamboree is the Northwest’s premier country music festival. Nestled in the foothills of the scenic Cascade Mountains, the Oregon Jamboree is held on 20+ acre park-like setting that includes the historic Weddle Covered Bridge. The Jamboree offers a full festival atmosphere in the main venue and a more intimate concert experience on the second stage. In addition to featured headline entertainment, this event hosts RV and tent camping, merchandise vendors, food booths, beer & wine gardens, and a variety of other attractions.

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Douglas County Fair
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 8:00 am
Douglas County Fair AUGUST 9 - 12
Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex 2110 SW Frear Street Roseburg, OR 97471



Crook County Fair
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Crook County Fair
AUGUST 9 - 12
Crook County Fairgrounds Prineville, Oregon



Oregon State Fair
Friday, August 25, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Oregon State Fair
Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center 2330 17th St NE, Salem, OR 97301



Pendleton Round-Up
Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 5:00 pm
The world famous Pendleton Round-Up
Pendleton Round-Up Grounds 1205 SW Court Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801


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State Board of Education Rule Challenged
Sanitary Pads Cause for Special Meeting

Eagle Point School Board Director, Cherylene Stritenberg, has petitioned the Oregon State Board of Education to amend the rules requiring all public education provider to install sanitary menstrual dispensers in every student bathroom.

On June 23rd, 2022, the Oregon Department of Education received their petition to amend two administrative rules: OAR 581-021-0587 Menstrual Dignity for Students: Definitions, and OAR 581-021-0590 Menstrual Dignity for Students: Requirements.

The petition reads:

3. Under OAR 581-021-0590, petitioners’ schools are required to provide dispensers, products and educational services to all student bathrooms regardless of having the biological capability of menstruating. Under OAR 581-021-0587 student bathroom includes designated males which is biologically impossible. 4. Petitioner asserts that the mandatory requirement for all education providers to install at least one dispenser in “EVERY” student bathroom is unnecessary, a mismanagement of public finances, as well as creating an additional financial burden not only upfront but future misuse and waste of products (i.e., clogging toilets and vandalism). Petitioner contends that the original proposal of providing these products in at least 2 bathrooms but not limited to is sufficient to meet the needs of menstruating students without unnecessary requirements. Males DO NOT menstruate and should not be included in the definition for student bathroom inclusion when providing feminine hygiene products for menstruating females.

They propose amending the rule definition of “Student bathroom” to mean a bathroom that is accessible by students, including a gender-neutral bathroom, and any bathroom designated for females. And, maximum mandatory dispensers to two for each education provider.

The petition also stated:

8. Petitioner has knowledge of persons who may have a particular interest in the proposed amendment of OAR 581-021-0587 and OAR 581-021-0590. This petition is not to be denied without Oregon Department of Education and or Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission inviting public comment upon the rule based on OAR 137-001-0070.

The administrative rules were adopted by the State Board of Education in March 2022 in order to implement ORS 326.545, “(2) Each public education provider shall ensure that both tampons and sanitary pads are available at no cost to students through dispensers located in every student bathroom of every public school building.”

The Department responded that written public comment on the proposed amendments were invited, including whether options existed for achieving the rule’s substantive goals in a way that reduces negative economic impact on businesses. This public comment period closed on July 20, 2022, and comments received during that time will be presented to the State Board of Education by Department staff. No additional public comments will be accepted for this meeting.

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

The petitioner requested that education providers should have the ability to pause any further implementation until the outcome of this proceeding has been re-evaluated and proceedings are determined.

The Department received the petition within the comment period, and still implemented the rule, and waited until schools have started to review the petition leaving schools in a quandary to overspend or be out of compliance.

The petitioner stated, the “requirement goes above and beyond a reasonable accommodation. Our Secretary of State report recently spoke to oversight, accountability on school spending and performance. We must evaluate how requiring a funding priority of installing dispensers for menstruating females in male bathrooms is beneficial to our student’s success.”

Oregon State Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:00 AM to decide whether to deny the petition or to initiate rulemaking proceedings. In making their decision, the Board must consider the continued need for the rule, the nature of comments received from the public (over two-thirds of 244 comments supported this petition), the complexity of the rule, overlaps or conflicts with other regulations, changes in technology or economic conditions, and the legal basis for the rule. The public may watch the meeting via livestream.


--Donna Bleiler

Post Date: 2022-09-16 16:33:02Last Update: 2022-09-16 16:41:53



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