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community Candidate Questionnaire and Responses spent, and why weren’t we provided a county as a whole, and understand the final public certified audit? wants and needs of our citizens, and will continue to work as hard as I can to Jason Heym - 1. Should we as a county address their concerns every day. I am a rubber stamp an appointment by the firm believer that people who are able to governor or should we elect our own work within their community to support judges. their families offer an additional asset to 2. How can the candidates relieve the their neighbors and families, in that they intolerable backlog of cases facing our are able to spend more time volunteering county? and participating in their kids activities 3. Which candidate has concrete rather that commuting. I have been and solutions to the problems our county will remain open and accessible to all. faces? 4. Which candidate is the most qualified Wayne Mayo - I will use my energy to with the greatest breadth and depth of work as hard as possible for the people experience? of this county. I will think outside the 5. Which candidate most reflects the box. I will bring a different perspective values of Columbia County? and will speak my mind. 6. Which candidate would you trust to make decisions on your case? Jason Heym - By empowering the community: Access to the court system Cathleen Callahan - Not applicable. for those not represented by lawyers is an important issue facing Columbia County. Jean Martwick - The candidates’ Our court house is very difficult to experience and ability to be fair. navigate for someone without a lawyer; it is like visiting a foreign country and not Jenefer Grant - Because this is a non- being able to speak the language. More partisan judicial election, I believe the self-help forms need to be available to only issue is who is most qualified to the public and there needs to be simple serve as your Circuit Judge. to understand directions. Many self-help forms need to be Agnes Peterson - 1. Age Discrimination. placed online so people may complete 2. The rights of the voters to elect a them in the comfort of their home and write-in candidate. have access to reference material. This would be an invaluable public service If elected, how will you make a and would actually make the court more difference in the lives of Columbia efficient. The court staff would not have County voters? to return as many documents to people who incorrectly completed documents Henry Heimuller - I am a team player and the citizens could get relief quicker. with an independent mind, who is This is an issue I am willing to help fortunate to have excellent colleagues improve as judge. to work with. I am engaged in our Additionally I want to lead a Banks Plant, Book and Art Sale The Friends of the Banks Public Library are gearing up for their Annual Plant, Book and Art Sale. The sale will include local crafts and garden art, in addition to a broad selection of plants and used books. The sale will be held at Schlegel Hall in Sunset Park on Friday, May 9 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM and Saturday, May 11 from 9 AM to 3:00 PM This sale is a perfect opportunity for last minute Mother’s Day shopping. Credit cards are accepted. Plants are coming from local nurseries and gardeners, and will include vegetable starts, annuals, perennials, planters, herbs and trees. The Friends always strive to have some unusual varieties available. All are offered at reasonable prices, and the Friends receive a portion of all sales. Books for all levels of readers will be offered for sale as well as some videos and other materials. Items for sale will include private donations as well as withdrawn library materials. If you wish to donate plants or books for the sale, please contact the Banks Public Library at (503) 324-1382. Burnt Ends BBQ will be offering beef brisket and pulled pork sandwiches for sale on Saturday. Old, worn out and rusty? Need body work? Call... Meyer’s Auto Body •493 Bridge St• VERNONIA 503-429-0248 may1 2014 17 continued from page 16 robust Pro Tem program of volunteer experienced lawyers to work as assistant judges to handle routine court appearances to free up the judges time for more serious matters. This would provide citizens with relief months earlier and provide them with certainty and greater confidence in the system. Cathleen Callahan - Citizens who are in the court system want to be heard and have their issues resolved, in a timely manner. Judges must find a rational practical legally responsible resolution that enforces the law, holds people accountable, changes lives for the better and keeps the community safe while interpreting and applying the law to the unique facts and circumstances of each case. I have the ability to ask the right questions with patience and empathy to get to the heart of the issue before the court while treating the people with respect and patience. Jean Martwick - I believe in providing a safeguard for individual rights and a responsible forum in which Constitutional principles and concepts can be examined and balanced. Also, I would like to start a Veteran’s court in Columbia County. I see the need for a court that works as part of a coordinated service response to veterans who find themselves involved in the justice system. Jenefer Grant - People are generally unaware of what happens in court unless they read something in the newspaper or have their own business with us. However, the decisions I make in court have the potential to affect many people BBQ ribs of Chicken dinners will be available for pickup by pre-order only. Place orders at the library by May 2. The Plant, Book and Art sale is a major fundraising activity for the Friends of the Banks Public Library. The Friends’ funds are used by the library to purchase bestsellers and current titles, CDs, DVDs, equipment and programs for the library throughout the year. The Friends fund a weekly Story Time for preschool children, a summer reading program for early readers through teens, and provide books for the Banks Community Auction. who never appear there. We are facing very challenging times, with the distinct possibility of losing our County Jail, so a skilled, experienced decision-maker with an understanding of how to creatively use the scarce resources in our criminal justice system is more important than ever to public safety. Those who do come to court for traffic tickets, a child custody case, because there is a dispute over a family member’s will, or for any other reason, expect to be listened to, treated with respect, and to get the case resolved fairly and within a reasonable time period. I am committed to ensuring that everyone who has business with Circuit Court will have that kind of experience with us, and I will continue working hard to deliver it. Agnes Peterson - I will work hard as Judge, make firm and fair decisions and continue to fight to end age discrimination everywhere it exists. My Philosophy: The Law is the greatest fortress of freedom. It should be blind to the color of skin, age of the participant, gender, political or sexual persuasion, or the handicap of mind or body of anyone seeking its Justice. It is the foundation of fairness . All should have fast and fair justice from those serving them as judges. J u d i c i a l Qualities I consider essential: A Judge should be hard-working, professional, courteous, considerate, listen to everyone and everything, be studious, be willing to make unpopular decisions that are right according to evidence and law, and at all times be a credit to the great legal profession. VHS Spring Sports Update continued from page 22 best sprinters. Sullivan is ranked first in the league in the 100 meters and 2nd in the 200 and anchors both relays. Emma D’Onghia is also turning out to be a real talent in 100, 200, 4x400 relay and triple jump. Dom Woods is the top Logger in 100 and 200. Jocie Roberts, Johanna Lange Alex Rubiera and Jarod Medearis are strong in the high jump. Paul Lemaron and Drew Cheney are the best distance runners. 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