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Meeting notice April 29, 2003Contact: Patricia Feeny (503) 945-6955 Technical Contact: Naomi Steenson (503) 945-6414 Public hearings focus on future of Columbia’s Area Agency on Aging The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) is holding a series of public hearings to address ongoing concerns regarding the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) of the Colombia County Council of Seniors. "Preserving services to seniors is paramount," said James Toews, DHS acting assistant director for seniors and people with disabilities. "Our goal is to get all interested parties at the table and have an objective discussion." Toews said one of the issues for discussion is the possible revoking of the current AAA designation by the DHS State Unit on Aging. This is the schedule of meetings:  St.
Helens Senior Center, Thursday, May 8, 10 a.m. to noon Scappoose
Senior Center, Thursday, May 8, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Clatskanie
Senior Center, Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m. to noon Rainier
Senior Center, Thursday, May 15, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Vernonia
Senior Center, Wednesday, May 28, 3 to 5 p.m.Individuals interested in giving oral testimony will be limited to 5 minutes. To sign up as a presenter, please contact the DHS staff person at the individual senior center sites a half hour before the hearing. Written testimony may be sent to the DHS State Unit on Aging, 500 Summer St. NE, E10, Salem, OR 97301-1076, through May 28. |
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