Roorda is commenting that many programs are at risk; including Meals on Wheels, Parents as Teachers and many other valuable / essential programs are facing severe cuts.  He got five bills passed--dealing with drugs, ambulance requirements, fire districts, and merger of Highway and Water patrols. Worked on DWI bill and worked with Springfield representative to get it passed.  Noted will get 62 new 'fresh faces' in Legislature next year.

Mr. Govero is asking for support for the upcoming 21th Annual Golf Classic on June 14 at Deer Creek Golf Club.  Is asking for support for the 'Shop Jefferson County' program.
Next speaker is Joe Fallert Jr--jokes that he could leave off the Jr.--since his dad wouldn't stand up here for a million bucks--audience laughs.  Remarks that the term limits causes the loss of a lot of institutional knowledge--are losing a lot of experienced legislators.  Noted non-binding resolutions that the Legislation passed--the 'Non-binding Session' of the legislature.  He has received a lot of information from representatives of local organizations about the need for services.