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16 community may1 2014 Candidate Questionnaire and Responses county. continued from page 11 my history of public service distinguish for Position 3. My promise is to take age me in this campaign. My experience on discrimination on when elected to this Wayne Mayo - I’m an outsider. the bench makes me the most qualified position. You see in me a candidate with I write about my thoughts candidate. My history, both on and off the zeal, energy, drive and ability to fight all the time, and will continue. the bench, is what tells voters that I am this injustice in Oregon. Should Vernonia’s Voice offer me the committed to serving them. opportunity, I will send letters county Prior to becoming a judge, I What do you see as the major issues in related, country related or whatever I’m served for ten years on the Commission this campaign? thinking. I’m committed to the idea on Children and Families and the that those who serve have a greater Columbia County Legal Aid Board of Henry Heimuller - Keeping our obligation to keep the community Directors. I volunteered many hours of communities safe with the ongoing abreast of their thinking. I will do it. “pro bono” legal services, and with Teen severe budget constraints we now face. Court, and as a member of the Local We are having to face the real possibility Jason Heym - I have a Master of Public Safety Coordinating Council of our jail closing due to budget shortfalls. Business Administration which helps (“LPSCC”). We have lost much of the major industry me to think about problems from Since being a judge, I have in our county that supplied not only jobs, many angles and find the reasonable chaired LPSCC, the Local Family Law but also paid significant taxes to support and efficient solution. My goal in any Advisory Council, and the Courthouse needed local services. It is my goal situation is to help people find common Security Committee. I’ve been involved and continues to be one of my highest ground by helping them see past the in the Juvenile Engagement and priorities to bring more industry back to hurt and focus on the reality of what the Leadership Institute, an organization our county, as well as providing every conflict is costing in time, emotional of Oregon judges working to improve opportunity for small business owners energy and money- most often the outcomes for children and families in to start up and be successful, therefore transactional costs far outweigh any juvenile dependency court. providing more real living wage jobs, as potential gain. I can do that by remaining In 2012, I worked with well as the direct tax revenues that help calm, helping people relax and stay community partners to establish the to fund everything from public safety to focused on potential solutions rather Ruthann Center in St. Helens, where schools. than be mired in anger. domestic violence victims come for An advantage my practice assistance in meeting their needs, Wayne Mayo - A. Funding the county affords is perspective. In any given year including legal assistance and advocacy. jail. A 65 cent/ton depletion fee on the I may appear in up to a dozen counties Last September, I spearheaded a gravel leaving Columbia County 5 days and am able to see what works and what fundraiser for the Columbia Pacific Food a week would be my first look. Like does not. I will bring that experience to Jean Martwick - I am experienced and Bank and Community Meals, and I have Alaska and its oil royalties, Columbia our courthouse and do all in my power to hard working. I am the only candidate been an active member of Columbia County has vast gravel reserves for the improve the system. with judicial experience. After a lengthy County Rotary since 2007. next 110 years. This $8.45/truckload Someone should vote for me if investigation and interview process of additional fee would hardly be noticed they want a professional who will treat myself and the two other candidates Agnes Peterson - I have lived in by someone graveling their driveway each case as the most important, respect running against me, Governor Kitzhaber Columbia County, Oregon all my life. but when you consider there’s 850 everyone, and fairly apply the law to the chose me. No other candidate has. I was born truckloads/day leaving for Multnomah, facts without personal bias or outside during the Great Depression at home Washington and Clackamas County, influence. Jenefer Grant - My experience and in Houlton, Oregon. My schooling that’s $7182.50/day, $1.95 million a was in St Helens, Oregon and then I year. That and additional rent money went to the University of Oregon for from the feds would just about meet the both undergraduate and law school. My needs of our jail into perpetuity if written ancestors came to Oregon in about 1850. correctly. We have been 5-7 generations in Oregon B. $45K+ Jobs Clean, environmentally My deceased family members are buried sensitive manufacturing, green energy, in the Pioneer cemetery near Rosemont, logging and sawmills. Working with Oregon City, and in the old Yankton the Oregon legislative body, incentives cemetery. need to be discussed and put into play John Allan Petersen and I were leveling the field for local lumber mills Grade 3 married in Scappoose, more than 50 to again thrive in competition with Grace is a good student who takes pride in her years ago. We raised all 4 of our beautiful Canadian lumber. Oregon can be a work. She is caring and kind and is always willing children in Columbia County, Oregon -- source of renewable timber for domestic to help another student or volunteer in the class- 2 of the 4 live here now. My husband’s consumption. room for extra chores. Grace says her favorite ancestors settled in Buxton along with C. The oil trains. I’m convinced that subject in school is reading. She is playing softball other Danish settlers. Later they moved transporting it in the black rail cars this year and likes playing with her dog. to Deer Island, Oregon. John and I have is reckless. Our towns are at risk; no lived in Deer Island all our married life. question. I am the most qualified person D. The Hospital Special District $7 running for Position 3. Compare my Million. Where did it go, how was it Grade 7 qualifications with anyone else running continued on page 17 Ellie is a student who always tries her best and is a conscientious student. She is well liked by both her teachers and other students. Ellie says her favorite subjects are math and science. Ellie is running track this spring and she plays clarinet in the school band. Outside of school she START RIGHT. START HERE. SM performs with the Vernonia Ballet. She also likes to play piano and go swimming in the summer. Cathleen Callahan - I am a trusted, fair and well known member of the community, and have a solid reputation as an attorney, small business owner and someone who is engaged in the community. I am the only candidate who is firmly invested and committed to Columbia County and has been for over a decade. I know the Columbia County community, its people, its problems and its resources. My community activities include Columbia County United Way, Columbia County Legal Aid, SAFE, South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, and Columbia Humane Society. These organizations are all community based and all are trying to make our communities successful and prosperous. This community service has educated me about the social problems that give rise to the cases coming before the court. My life experiences, education and legal experience all qualify me for the position but my comprehensive understanding of Columbia County, and my reputation of integrity, compassion, maturity, patience and a proven track record of working with individuals from all walks of life is something my opponents do not possess. Vernonia Students of the Month April 2014 Grace Groshong Ellie Brewer Jarred Whitton Grade 12 Jarred was a captain of VHS football team, and plays first base for the baseball team. He competes with the Forestry Team and has placed numerous times in ax throwing and cross cut saw. Jarred did his senior project with Sandy Welch at the Vernonia Cares Food Bank and plans to make volunteering part of his life. Jared says he will attend PCC next year. Sponsored by State Senator Betsy Johnson Get Your Garden Ready Lawn Care Supplies • Insect Control Trimmer Line • Hoses• Seeds Potting Soil • Garden Tools Family owned & operated for over 40 years 834 Bridge St., Vernonia (503) 429-6364
