Committee chair touts mill levy for seniors

Political Action Committee Chair Terry Wilkerson, representing the Crook County Senior Services (CCSS), strongly advocated the 1% mill levy that will appear on the ballot this November before Pine Haven’s governing body at last Tuesday’s meeting.

Wilkerson explained that, while CCSS also utilizes state and federal grants, “This mill levy allows the continuation of the programs and services provided for the seniors.” He noted a letter recently received from the state offices informing him that the state grants is facing a 20% cut this year.

Many of the programs are subsidized by the...