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Readers Lend Their Voices... continued from page 3
Furthermore, public records show out of
all the candidates, regardless of position
running for election this May, the only
candidate that has a worse voting record
than Ms. Martwick is Jason Heym.
These two are asking for your
vote for circuit court judge, yet neither
one can be bothered to vote.
I for one will be looking at the
records of each candidate, I will choose
the candidate that has a proven track
record in Columbia County and cares
enough about our Country and our
County to vote.
Daniel Adams
Rainier, OR
Jason Heym responds: As a registered
Independent I have fewer opportunities
to vote in our predominately two party
system. It is frustrating but hopefully
will change as more people register as
Independent. I think my independence
from the yolk of a major party affiliation
and record of deciding for an issue or
candidate on the merits shows that I will
be a fair and impartial judge.
Judge Jean Martwick responds: Here at
the end of campaign season, we see and
hear many allegations and half-truths. It
is understandable that those who have
not been able to make a strong case for
election with the voters will resort to
saying almost anything to win by default.
As your incumbent Judge, I will stay with
a higher standard, this is not only what
voters expect, but it is who I am.
I appreciate the comments I
have seen in letters to the Editor about
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voting. As the mother of a Veteran with
a 100% service connected disability,
I too believe that we all should honor
warriors, those who have protected our
freedoms, by voting. I will work to be
a more consistent voter in the future. I
urge readers to vote and exercise their
rights as Citizens.
As a long term member of the
Columbia County legal community,
and an active community volunteer I
understand the people of Columbia
County, and am honored to be your
judge. I have lived and worked in the
county long enough to know that it is
equal access to justice and a life-long
commitment to public service that are
the real qualification for this job.
It is time to rise above politics
and focus on providing Justice for ALL of
Columbia County. I ask for your support
to remain as your judge and thank you
for the honor of serving our community
in this position of honor and trust.
To the Editor,
I, for one, like Clatskanie. I like
what our town is about, and what our
community stands for. I am proud to
have raised a family here.
So it really bothers me when
some Portland attorney moves to
Columbia County barely three years
ago, decides to run for judge, and insults
our community!
In an interview with the South
County Spotlight (“Appointed Judge
Draws Challengers in Three-Way
Race” February 14, 2014), Jason Heym,
candidate for the Columbia County
Circuit Court, said “I just happen to be
an excellent lawyer, and so I work at
one of the best law firms in the state….
My clients expect much more. The
caliber of law is much higher, frankly.
When people out in Columbia County
have a very complicated case, they
don’t run down to the local strip mall
to hire their lawyer. They come to me.”
Never mind that that’s
incredibly conceited. It’s also highly
condescending. Do we not have
sophisticated-enough lawyers here?
Are our professionals not smart enough
to handle complex issues?
Jason Heym, how are you going
to be a good judge if you look down
on all of our attorneys? How will any
Columbia County Attorney be able to
appear in front of you and feel that
their client will be heard?
Let’s get respectful elected
officials, not those who are nasty while
asking for our vote!
Please join me in voting
for Cathleen Callahan for circuit
court judge.
Shelli Brown
Clatskanie, OR
To the Editor,
Although I cannot vote
in the upcoming election (I
live in Washington State) I’m
glad to support the campaign
of Jean Martwick who is up for
re-election as Columbia County
Circuit Court Judge.
My father, who was
suffering from dementia and
had lost contact with all family,
was involved in an automobile
accident. Although his life was
falling apart he had the good
fortune to have Jean Martwick
assigned to his case. She
worked countless hours with
a friend of his to navigate the
system and get him the help he
needed and a safe place to live.
Jean even drove my father to the
Oregon Veterans Home because
he liked to walk and that would
be a better environment for him.
He died and she attended the
memorial.
It is easy to become
jaded about politics and
politicians but Jean Martwick
is a shining example of what an
elected official should be. She
is a compassionate, qualified,
determined and responsible
woman.
Please support Jean
Martwick in the May primary;
you are lucky to have such an
outstanding judge in Columbia
County.
Upcoming
Events
Potluck and Movie Night - Friday, May
16th, Potluck 6:00 PM, Movie 7:00 PM at
the Vernonia Grange, 375 North St. “The
Blues Brothers” starrring Jim Belushi and
Dan Ackroyd. All ages welcome - please
note: the movie is Rated R for language.
Country Gospel Music Night with the Buz-
zell Family - Saturday, May 17th, 6:30 PM
at the Scout Cabin.
History of the Pendleton Round-up - Tues-
day, May 20, 6:30 - 8:00 PM at the Verno-
nia Library. A series of offerings from OPB
– The Oregon Experience – will be shown
and discussed.
Upper Nehalem Watershed Council Annual
Meeting - Saturday, May 17, 10:00 PM -
2:00 PM at the Vernonia Grange. Contact
Maggie Peyton for more information. 503-
429-0869 or maggie@nehalem.org.
Jr. Salmon Auction - Thursday, May 22,
7:00 PM at the Vernonia Schools. A fund-
raiser for Vernonia Schools arts programs
and Vernonia Hands-On Art. Doors open
at 6:30 PM, Auction at 7:00 PM.
Mobile Mammography - Thursday, May 29,
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Vernonia Health
Center, 510 Bridge St. Call to schedule an
appointment: 503-681-4035 or 503-936-
7149.
Vernonia High School Graduation - Satur-
day, May 31, 1:00 PM at Vernonia Schools.
Ride to Remember and The Logger’s
Daughter - Tuesday, June 3, 6:30 - 8:00
PM at the Vernonia Library. A series of
offerings from OPB – The Oregon Experi-
ence – will be shown and discussed.
April Lubin
Seattle, WA
To the Editor,
It’s time for change.
I appreciate those who give of
their personal time to work toward public
good and am convinced it is important
now to move away from professional
politicians whenever possible. Wayne
Mayo and Cathleen Callahan are two
people on the ballot for election who
have proven themselves by making
a difference, donating many hours of
community service to improve our lives
here in Columbia County. Please join
me in voting for them.
Need
body
work?
Time to call
Meyer’s
Auto Body
Meyer’s Auto Body 493 Bridge Street, Vernonia. 503-429-0248
Arnold Reed
Scappoose, OR
To the Editor,
This is what Wayne Mayo said
to me the other day. Not only does
Wayne care about Columbia County as a
whole, he also cares for individuals and
their part. Columbia County is made up
of many individuals that need to work
together to make this area prosperous,
safe and a great place to live. We need
commissioners that have integrity,
ingenuity in creating jobs and concern
for the families of this area.
We have known Wayne Mayo
for over 16 years. In that time, he has
worked hard to raise successful children,
hire employees through his contracting
business and better the lives of residents
in Columbia County.
In 1999, Wayne wrote the
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