A win for OregonLove the health care bill or hate it — your choice. But cheers to Rep. Peter DeFazio for a timely application of political leverage. In exchange for his “yes” vote, Oregon will see fairer Medicare reimbursement.
Don’t be taken in
Jeers for gullibility. If you get mail offering lower property taxes for a fee, ask: “Why should I pay strangers to deal with county officials who work for me?” Answer: You shouldn’t. It’s a cruel scam.
A room of your own
Cheers for the Bob and Ed Room. A classroom at SOCC’s Brookings campus will honor the late Bob Sutton and Ed Freeman, after Freeman Marine Equipment Inc. donated in their names. You can name a room, too — just $15K. It’s a clever fundraising tool.
Remember Portnoy?Jeers to us, for missing the joke in George Case’s letter on Wednesday. Case wrote about fog horns, under the title, “Port Noise Complaint.” (Go ahead, read that out loud.) We rewrote the headline and spoiled his fun. Sorry, George!
Friendly felinesCheers — or maybe roars would be more appropriate — for visiting Lions. A district convention will bring a bunch of them to the area this weekend. They’re known for countless worthy projects. Welcome, you cool cats.
Keep petitions cleanCheers for a court ruling that lets Oregon keep its initiative process honest. State law says convicted forgers and identity thieves can’t be paid petitioners. A federal judge agreed those sensible rules don’t damage constitutional rights.
A sad farewellTearful cheers and a solemn salute to Pfc. Erin McLyman, 2001 graduate of Eugene’s Sheldon High School. McLyman was a drug-abusing teen who turned her life around — and then gave it for her country in Iraq. Godspeed, soldier.