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Making Contact Archives 2013

MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 01-07-13

A BRAND NEW YEAR HAS BEEN LAID OUT BEFORE US. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU'VE MADE ANY NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR 2013…(OR IF YOU’VE ALREADY BROKEN THEM)**********************************************************************************************************************************
MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 01-14-13

IN SOUTH BEACH, IMPROVEMENTS ON “SURVIVAL MOUNTAIN” ARE BEING MADE TO INSURE SAFETY IN THE EVENT OF A TSUNAMI. MAKING CONTACT WANTS YOUR IDEAS ON WHAT YOU’D LIKE TO SEE IN YOUR COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 01-21-13

THERE ARE SEVERAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT LINCOLN COUNTY TO HELP CHILDREN STAVE OFF WEEKEND HUNGER, NOTABLY THE BACK PACK PROGRAM. MAKING CONTACT ASKS THIS WEEK ARE WE DOING ENOUGH TO FEED KIDS AND OTHERS IN NEED, AND IF NOT, WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO HELP?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 01-28-13

THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER, AND IT’S A LONG STRETCH FROM NOW TO THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. QUALITY DAY CARE IS GETTING MORE DIFFICULT TO FIND, ESPECIALLY IN AN EMERGENCY OR WEATHER RELATED SITUATION. MAKING CONTACT ASKS THIS WEEK HOW WOULD YOU SOLVE THE LACK OF AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE IN LINCOLN COUNTY?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 02-04-13

LINCOLN COUNTY IS TRYING TO HELP THE HOMELESS POPULATION, WITH VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO GET PEOPLE OFF THE STREETS AND INTO DECENT SHELTER. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY THOUGHTS ON HOW TO GET EVERYONE OFF BENCHES AND OUT OF TENTS
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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 02-11-13

DRONES. PILOT-LESS HOVERING HELICOPTERS WITH HIGH RESOLUTION CAMERAS ARE MAKING THE NEWS…AND THE NEWS ISN’T GOOD. PRIVACY ISSUES ARE THE MAIN CONCERN. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THESE UNMANNED MINI DIGITAL RECORDERS.

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 02-18-13

THE INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL AT THE PORT OF NEWPORT IS GEARING UP FOR LOG EXPORTS TO BEGIN. MAKING CONTACT ASKS WHAT YOU THINK OF THE INCREASED TERMINAL ACTIVITY, AND POSSIBILITY OF MORE FAMILY WAGE JOBS COMING TO THE PORT, IN THE FORM OF DOCK WORKERS AND TRUCK DRIVERS.

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 02-25-13

THIS PAST WEEKEND WAS THE NEWPORT SEAFOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS ANNUAL EVENT, AND IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE ON HOW TO IMPROVE THE EVENT.

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 03-04-13

HIGHWAYS 101, 20, 18, 34 AND OTHERS IN OUR AREA ARE A CHALLENGE FOR PEDESTRIANS. CROSSING THESE MAIN THOROUGHFARES IS MORE AND MORE DIFFICULT THAN EVER. MAKING CONTACT WOULD LIKE YOUR IDEAS ON HOW TO MAKE YOU, THE DRIVER AND ALL THE PEDESTRIANS SAFER CROSSING THE STREET.

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 03-11 & 18-13

THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE NEWPORT SWIMMING POOL IS FAILING, AND IT’S NEAR THE END OF IT’S USEFUL LIFE. VOTERS REJECTED A 43 CENTS PER THOUSAND BOND 3 YEARS AGO. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU’LL SUPPORT A NEW BOND MEASURE, OR YOU’D BE HAPPY SEEING THE CITY NOT HAVE A POOL.

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 04-01-13

CRESTVIEW HEIGHTS SCHOOL IS CLOSED THIS WEEK BECAUSE OF A MOLD INFESTATION RECENTLY FOUND. MAKING CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU’D LIKE TO SEE ALL LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS BE INSPECTED FOR MOLD, AND HAVE ANY NEEDED REPAIRS DONE.

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 04-08-13

In an effort to bring together local communities and local Oregon tribes, Rep. Sherrie Sprenger (R – Scio) introduced HOUSE BILL 3397 which allows a local school district and a local tribe to enter into an agreement which allows the use of a Native American mascot and outlines the acceptable uses of the mascot. Making contact wants your THOUGHTS on this new proposed legislation

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 04-15-13

RECENTLY, EMERGENCY MANAGERS WARNED SMALL COASTAL CITIES WOULD BE CUT OFF FROM EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR DAYS, POSSIBLY WEEKS AFTER A MAJOR DISASTER. SURVEYS INDICATE ONLY 25% OF RESIDENTS HAVE PREPARED FOR DISASTER. IF YOU’RE ONE OF THE 75 % THAT HAVEN’T PREPARED, MAKING CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY ??? AND HOW WILL YOU SURVIVE AFTER THE NEXT BIG EMERGENCY?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 04-22-13

IF YOU HAD A BALLOT IN FRONT OF YOU….RIGHT NOW…AND HAD TO MAKE A DECISION ON ALLOWING LOG TRUCKS TO USE THE ROADS OFF HIGHWAY 20 TO ACCESS THE INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL…HOW WOULD YOU VOTE. YES OR NO.

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 04-29-13

AS THE COUNTY GROWS, THE TOPIC .OF ANNEXATION IS SURE TO COME UP
NOT ONLY IN LINCOLN CITY WHERE THE ISSUE IS ONGOING, BUT ELSEWHERE
IN THE COUNTY. MAKING CONTACT WANTS YOUR SUGGESTION ON HOW TO
BALANCE GROWTH AND THE FOLKS IN MOE RURAL AREAS THAT WANT NO
PART OF CITY SERVICES OR TAXES.

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Week of 5/6

AS WE GET MORE VISITORS TO THE COAST IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER MONTHS AND MORE PEOPLE ARE OUT ON THE BEACHES IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP BEACH SAFETY IN MIND. IF YOU SAW SOMEONE PLAYING ON A LOG OR CLIMBING OVER A FENCE WHERE THEY SHOULDN'T BE OR OTHERWISE BEING UNSAFE WOULD YOU SAY SOMETHING TO THEM?
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Week of 5/13

THE NEW TSUNAMI MAPS ARE OUT FOR LINCOLN COUNTY AND VOLUNTEERS HAVE BEEN GOING DOOR TO DOOR TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO PEOPLE ABOUT BEING PREPARED FOR AN EARTHQUAKE OR TSUNAMI. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF IT IS THE COUNTIES JOB TO MAKE SURE PEOPLE KNOW WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY OR SHOULD PEOPLE BE RESPONSIBLE TO FIND OUT AND MAKE PLANS FOR THEMSELVES

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Week of 5/20

MANY CITIES ARE WORKING TO PUT RULES AND REGULATIONS IN PLACE REGARDING VACATION RENTAL DWELLINGS. NEIGHBORS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT LARGE GROUPS STAYING IN HOMES, PARTYING, MAKING A MESS AND PROBLEMS WITH PARKING. SOME VACATION RENTALS IN LINCOLN COUNTY ADVERTISE THEY CAN HOLD OVER 20 PEOPLE.

MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU THINK VRD'S SHOULD BE REGULATED AND LIMIT THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ALLOWED TO OCCUPY THE HOME?
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Week of 5/27

THE NATIONAL MARINE RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTER IS SXPANDING TO HAVE A GRID CONNECTED WAVE ENERGY TEST SITE OFF OF LINCOLN COUNTY. A LOT OF MONEY IS BEING PUT INTO THESE TEST PROJECTS FOR WAVE ENERGY. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF THIS IS MONEY WELL SPENT THAT IS CREATING JOBS OR WILL IT PUT MORE RESTRICTIONS ON OCEAN USE AND FISHING?

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Week of 6/3

THE CITY OF NEWPORT IS CONSDIERING ASKING VOTERS TO APPROVE A BOND FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE NEWPORT POOL, WHICH IS OVER 50-YEARS OLD. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF CITIES SHOULD CONTINUE TO GO TO THE VOTERS TO PAY FOR NON-ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC?
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Week of 6/10

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL FATAL VEHICLE VS PEDESTRIAN CRASHES ALONG HWY 101.

AS WE HEAD INTO THE SUMMER MONTHS WE WILL SEE MORE PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS OUT AND ABOUT. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF ODOT IS PROVIDING ENOUGH SIGNAGE, STRIPPING AND LIGHTING FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ON HWY 101?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 06-17-13

THE OREGON STATE MARINE BOARD IS CONSIDERING A RULE TO BAN HIGH POWER MOTORBOATS ABOVE JACK MORGAN STATE PARK ON THE SILETZ RIVER. THOSE IN FAVOR OF THE BAN SAY THE LARGE MOTORS POSE A THREAT TO SALMON AND CREATE PROBLEMS FOR DRIFT BOAT FISHERMEN. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU WOULD SUPPORT THE CHANGE IN THE RULE ON THE SILETZ RIVER?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 06-24-13

THE DEPOE BAY CHAMBER ANNOUNCED THEY ARE NOT HOLDING THE SALMON BAKE THIS YEAR. OTHER NON-PROFITS HAVE SAID THEY ARE NOT GOING TO BE HOLDING SOME OF THEIR ANNUAL FUNDRAISERS SUCH AS FESTIVAL OF THE TREES BECAUSE OF INCREASED COSTS TO PUT THE EVENTS ON. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW WOULD YOU VOLUNTEER OR DONATE TO AN ORGANIZATION TO KEEP AN ANNUAL EVENT GOING?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 06-24-13

NON-PROFITS GROUPS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS HAVE SAID THEY ARE NOT GOING TO BE HOLDING SOME OF THEIR ANNUAL FUNDRAISERS BECAUSE OF INCREASED COSTS TO PUT THE EVENTS ON AND LACK OF VOLUNTEERS. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW WOULD YOU VOLUNTEER OR DONATE TO AN ORGANIZATION TO KEEP AN ANNUAL EVENT GOING?
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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 07-01-13

THE SILETZ TRIBE RECENTLY INSTALLED SOLAR PANELS AT THEIR FITNESS CENTER AND HAVE BEEN ACTIVELY WORKING TO REDUCE ENERGY COSTS. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU THINK THE COUNTY AND CITIES SHOULD ALSO INVEST MORE IN SOLAR AND OTHER TYPES OF GREEN ENERGY TO REDUCE COSTS?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 07-08-13

THE USDA SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE LUNCHES FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU THINK ENOUGH IS BEING DONE TO HELP LOW INCOME CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER TO GET ENOUGH NUTRITIOUS FOODS?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 07-15-13

THE OREGON LEGISLATURE APPROVED A BUDGET THAT INCLUDES OVER 1-MILLION MORE FOR STATE SCHOOLS IN THIS NEXT BIENNIUM. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU ARE SATISFIED WITH THE AMOUNT OR IF THINK THEY COULD HAVE DONE MORE?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 07-22-13

WE HAVE HAD WARM DRY WEATHER THIS SUMMER PLUS THE WIND, WHICH MAKES FOR A DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR FIRE DANGER. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU THINK THAT WHEN THE FIRE DANGER INCREASES IF CAMPFIRES SHOULD STILL BE ALLOWED IN THE CAMPGROUNDS AND IF FIRES SHOULD STILL BE ALLOWED ON BEACHES?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 08-05-13

EVERY YEAR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS HELP PEOPLE WHO GET SWEPT OUT TO SEA BY RIP CURRENTS OR SWEPT OFF THEIR FEET BY SNEAKER WAVES ALONG THE COAST. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF THE STATE, WHO MANAGES THE BEACHES IS DOING ENOUGH TO KEEP PEOPLE SAFE AND INFORMED ABOUT THE DANGERS OF SNEAKER WAVES AND RIP CURRENTS?
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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 08-12-13

SOLVE ORGANIZES A FALL AND SPRING BEACH CLEANUP STATEWIDE EACH YEAR. LITTER ON OUR BEACHES HOWEVER ACCUMULATES YEAR ROUND. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU THINK THERE NEEDS TO BE MONTHLY CLEANUPS ON OUR BEACHES STATEWIDE?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 08-19-13

THE COAST GUARD AND OTHER WATER SAFETY ADVOCATES STRONGLY RECOMMEND WEARING A LIFE JACKET OR PERSONNEL FLOATATION DEVICE WHEN ON THE WATER. LAWS ARE IN PLACE REQUIRING CHILDREN TO WEAR LIFE JACKETS WHEN BOATING. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU THINK IT SHOULD BE A LAW THAT EVERYONE OUT ON OR IN THE WATER, INCLUDING SWIMMING IN THE OCEAN SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO WEAR SOME TYPE OF PERSONNEL FLOATATION DEVICE?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 08-26-13

AAA REPORTS THAT FRIDAY AUGUST 30^TH IS GOING TO BE ONE OF THE MOST HEAVILY TRAVELED DAYS KICKING OFF THE LABOR DAY WEEKEND. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU WILL BE TAKING SOME EXTRA PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE EXTRA CAR AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 09-02-13

THE OREGON REVENUE FORECAST WAS RECENTLY RELEASED SHOWING A POSITIVE OUTLOOK FOR THE STATE. LINCOLN COUNTY TENDS TO RECOVER MORE SLOWLY THAN OTHER AREAS OF THE STATE. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU FEEL THINGS ARE PICKING UP FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES HERE ON THE COAST?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 09-09-13

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 09-15-13

THE LINCOLN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT RECENTLY CONCLUDED A PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CAMPAIGN FOR THE SUMMER. THE IDEA IS TO BRING AWARENESS OF DRIVERS TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ISSUES. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU THINK THERE NEEDS TO BE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CAMPAIGNS THAT FOCUS ON EDUCATION OF PEDESTRIANS ABOUT SAFE STREET CROSSING INSTEAD OF FOCUSING ONLY ON THE DRIVERS?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 09-23-13

THE CITY OF LINCOLN CITY HAS BEEN WORKING WITH THE LINCOLN LAND TRUST TO PROVIDE PROPERTIES FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING. OTHER CITIES LIKE NEWPORT AREN’T MAKING THAT MOVE RIGHT NOW. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN A CITY CAN GROW WITHOUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR WORKERS?
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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 10-7-13

LINCOLN COUNTY EXPERIENCED ITS FIRST BIG STORM OF THE SEASON WITH HEAVY RAIN AND WIND. THERE WILL LIKELY BE MORE STORMS AHEAD THIS FALL AND WINTER THAT CAN CAUSE POWER LOSS, FLOODING AND MUDSLIDES AND DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU ARE PREPARED FOR THE FALL AND WINTER STORMS?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 10-14-13

THE OREGON STATE POLICE HAVE NOTICED AN INCREASE IN REPORTS OF MARINE MARKER DEVICES THAT HAVE WASHED ASHORE ON OREGON BEACHES. THESE DEVICES CONTAIN PHOSPHORUS, WHICH BURNS IN CONTACT WITH THE AIR AND CAN BE DANGEROUS IF THEY SPONTANEOUSLY IGNITE. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU THINK THE AIR FORCE SHOULD FIND ANOTHER WAY OF UTILIZING MARINE MARKERS WITH SOMETHING LESS DANGEROUS WHEN WASHED UPON THE BEACHES?
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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 10-21-13

THE NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL IS LOOKING AT WHAT PROPERTIES THEY HAVE AVAILABLE FOR POSSIBLE SALE, INCLUDING THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER BUILDING. THE BUILDING IS COSTING THE CITY MORE MONEY THEN IT TAKES IN, ESPECIALLY FOR MAINTENANCE. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU FEEL A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT SHOULD RUN PROGRAMS LIKE THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OR THE PAC INSTEAD OF THE CITY?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 10-28-13

MANY DRIVERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF SKATEBOARDERS WEAVING IN AND OUT OF TRAFFIC AND CAUSING POTENTIAL HAZARDS. SKATEBOARDERS ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THE SAME RULES WHEN RIDING IN THE ROAD AS A BICYCLIST. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF LAW ENFORCEMENT SHOULD BE MORE ACTIVE IN GIVING CITATIONS TO SKATEBOARDERS WHO DON’T FOLLOW THE RULES OF THE ROAD?
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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 11-4-13

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RECENTLY TOLD THE STATE THAT ANY FEDERAL WORKERS WHO CLAIMED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS DURING THE GOVERNMENT SHUT DOWN MUST PAY BACK THE MONEY THEY RECEIVED. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU FEEL IT IS FAIR TO TELL WORKERS THEY QUALIFY FOR BENEFITS AND THEN CHANGE THE RULES AFTERWARD AND DEMAND RE-PAYMENT?

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THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AFFECTED FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND
KEPT WORKERS IN LINCOLN COUNTY OUT OF WORK FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. mAKING
CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU THINK THAT THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 11-18-13

SOME STATES HAVE LEGALIZED MARIJUANA; THIS IS SOMETHING THAT OREGON HAS ALSO CONSIDERED. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU THINK MARIJUANA SHOULD BECOME LEGAL AND TAXED LIKE BEER AND WINE TO HELP PAY FOR GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 11-25-13

THERE ARE MANY WHO ARE WITHOUT PERMENANT HOUSING IN LINCOLN COUNTY. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS DOCUMENTED THAT 10% OF THE STUDENTS IN THE COUNTY ARE HOMELESS. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO VOLUNTEER OR DONATE TO AN ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH HOMELESS FAMILIES TO MAKE THEIR LIVES EASIER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 11/30-12/2-13

DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR THERE ARE MANY FOOD DRIVES AND PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE HOLIDAY FOOD BOXES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES OR THE HOMELESS. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU FEEL THERE IS ENOUGH DONE AFTER THE HOLIDAYS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 12/2 2013

THERE WHERE SEVERAL DEALS TO BE FOUND DURING THE BLACK FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING WEEKEND. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU THINK THERE IS TOO MUCH PRESSURE FOR PEOPLE TO BUY GIFTS WHEN THERE ARE BIG SALES WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD THEM?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 12/9 2013

THIS LAST WEEK WE EXPERIENCED COLDER WEATHER AND SNOW AND ICE CONDITIONS IN LINCOLN COUNTY. DURING THE WINTER MONTHS THERE ARE WIND AND RAIN STORMS. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU ARE PREPARED FOR THE WINTER STORMS?

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MAKING CONTACT QUESTION FOR THE WEEK OF 12/16 2013

DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON THERE ARE MANY FUNDRAISERS AND FOOD DRIVES TO HELP THOSE IN NEED TO RECEIVE A HOLIDAY FOOD BOX. AFTER THE HOLIDAYS THERE IS STILL A NEED TO HELP AS FAMILIES ARE FORCED TO CHOOSE BETWEEN PAYING BILLS AND PUTTING FOOD ON THE TABLE AFTER HOLIDAY JOB CUT BACKS. MAKING CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU WOULD CONTINUE TO DONATE FOOD OR MONEY TO THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRY AFTER THE HOLIDAY SEASON?

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