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Ballots are due Tuesday, May 21

Ballots in the May 21 special district election are due at the Wasco County Courthouse by Tuesday, May 21, at 8 p.m. It is too late to safely assure mail delivery at this point, so ballots should be hand-delivered to the Wasco County Courthouse at 511 Washington St. A drop box on East Fifth Street outside the courthouse is available for convenience. Ballots may also be turned in at Maupin City Hall on Deschutes Avenue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

IRS errors could highlight a pattern, says Republican chair

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee says the Internal Revenue Service’s improper targeting of tea party and conservative groups seems to be part of a culture of cover-ups and political intimidation by the Obama administration. The remark by Republican Dave Camp of Michigan came as his panel began a hearing on the IRS’s tough screening of conservative groups.

Letter to the Editor: Support Nerdin

To the editor: I would like to encourage voters to cast a ballot for Eric Nerdin for the North Wasco County School District 21 School Board.

Letter to the Editor: Vote Nerdin

To the editor: I am writing this letter to encourage folks to elect Eric Nerdin to the Zone 5 position on the School Board.

Letter to the Editor: Nelson for schools

To the editor: I wholeheartedly recommend John Nelson for school board.

Letter to the Editor: Nod for Nerdin

To the editor: I have lived in the community for 23 years and of that 23 years I have known Eric Nerdin for 8 years. I am writing to endorse Eric for a school board position.

Letter to the Editor: Backing Bowman

To the editor: We are supporting Aaron Bowman for election to the District 21 School Board and hope you will consider voting for him also.

Letter to the Editor: Support Jones

To the editor: Our upcoming school board election is an important one. We are facing many changes and challenges in our schools. For this reason I believe continuity and knowledge of board members is extremely important. I would like to encourage you to vote for Dave Jones for school board in Zone 4.

Letter to the Editor: Nelson for schools

To the editor: This letter is in support of John Nelson as Candidate for District 21 School Board, Zone 4. I have had the pleasure of working on the Start Making a Reader Today (SMART) Chapter with John for three years.

Letter to the Editor: Support Wolfe

To the editor: As a retired firefighter, I would ask you to support Bill Wolfe for Fire Board Position 4. We worked together for many years and I think it would be helpful to have an actual firefighter helping to write policy.

Letter to the Editor: Vote Nerdin

To the editor: I have known Eric Nerdin for almost ten years. During this time, he has displayed a high level of commitment to our local youth programs. Eric has proven himself to be very dependable and willing to work very hard to accomplish any task that is put before him. Eric is well liked by peers and local youth. He consistently displays sound and solid judgement as long as I have known him.

D21 candidate forum Monday, May 13

Voters interested in hearing from candidates for the North Wasco County School District 21 school board are invited to a candidate forum on Monday, May 13 from 6-8 p.m. in the Wahtonka cafeteria.

Letter to the Editor: Backing Nerdin

To the editor: I am writing in support of Eric Nerdin for District 21 School Board. He has a vested interest in our schools and community.

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Oregon bill would make voter registration automatic

SALEM — Oregon’s chief elections official wants almost everyone with a driver’s license to be automatically registered to vote.

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  • By JONATHAN J. COOPER, Associated Press
  • May 9, 2013

Fire board Pos. 2: Carmen Gronquist, stepping back

Carmen Gronquist filed for an open position on the Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue District board, believing it is important to volunteer for the community.

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