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A6 Opinion wallowa.com LETTERS Continued from Page A5 comes to giving wildfire sup- pression forces the resources they need as well as work- ing to give communities the tools they need to reduce impacts from and prevent wildfire. A major win from Walden, over this last congressio- nal session was fixing the way wildfire suppression is paid for –– so the money allotted for fire preven- tion efforts is used for that purpose! Most recently, Repre- sentative Walden secured aid funding for farmers and ranchers impacted by the Substation Fire, showing once again that he is aware of the needs of the district, and works hard to repre- sent the people of Eastern Oregon. Walden’s effort has also been instrumental in other key pieces of legislation that will help rural Oregon: • A bill to protect Crooked River Ranch –– Crooked River Ranch Fire Protec- tion Act aims to reduce risk of wildfire for local community. • Securing key priorities for Oregon –– House pas- sage of government fund- ing measure which includes Forest Management Reform; Klamath Basin Drought Relief; Combating the Opi- oid Crisis; Funding Criti- cal Mental Health Programs; Ray Baum’s Act (insuring that rural communities get broadband); Brownfield’s Re-Authorization (devel- opment of old industrial sites). Nancy Rencken Joseph GOEBEL-BURNS She is reliable and has integrity I have known Ginger Goebel-Burns my whole life and had the pleasure of work- ing with her in the past. Being the county treasurer, I am sure, requires the person to have a thorough understanding of fund accounting (which is its own beast!). Fund accounting requires an understanding of the differ- ent funding sources, allowable expenditures and limitations to each one of these sources. Each one usually has different time frames as well as report- ing requirements. Ginger has a strong math and accounting background and has served the county in different capacities. Currently she is serving as our county treasurer due to the position being vacant. Ginger is reliable, func- tions from a place of high integrity, is open-minded and quite approachable. Join me in voting Ginger for treasurer – she will serve our county very well. Wendy McDaniel Joseph MONA WILLIAMS West says Mona is best candidate As a former judge of Union and Wallowa counties, I had a unique perspective to observe both candidates for Circuit Court Judge. Because of ethi- cal constraints, judicial candi- dates cannot take positions on legal issues. Consequently judicial races are filled with pabulum about being fair and often turn into personality contests. I believe it is helpful to look at the expe- rience of each candidate. In my opinion Mona is clearly the more qualified candidate for the job. She has experience both defend- ing and prosecuting criminal defendants. She has extensive experience in handling civil cases including custody mat- ters before she became Wal- lowa County District Attorney in 2007. She was a strong advo- cate for victims rights and for holding defendants account- able for their crimes. She is a strong believer in drug court where addicts and alcohol- ics are given an opportunity to recover and lead productive lives. Mona is a team player who knows how to collabo- rate with community partners to improve the justice system. She obtained donations to fund a child abuse assessment cen- ter in Enterprise. This assessment cen- ter allowed victims of child abuse to be inter- viewed in Enterprise within 48 hours rather than hav- ing to wait up to four weeks to be interviewed in La Grande. A child abuse assessment center is an objective agency not affiliated with the police where victims of child abuse are interviewed and exam- ined so that an objective decision can be made as to whether to prosecute the suspect. Mona is fair. In her posi- tion as DA she wielded con- siderable power. In my opin- ion, her plea offers were fair but she was not afraid to go to trial. She demonstrated a strong knowledge of the rules of evidence. Her integrity is beyond T HE B OOKLOFT October 17, 2018 reproach; her work ethic impressive. Russ West Imbler West is retired presiding judge of Union and Wallowa counties and now serves as a senior judge. Baker judge supporting Mona I am writing in support of Judge Mona Williams and her bid to be elected to continue as a circuit judge for Union and Wallowa Counties. I am finish- ing my third term as the circuit judge for Baker County. As a circuit judge I have presided in Wallowa County. Mona has practiced law in front of me many times. As an attorney and as the District Attorney for Wallowa County, Mona was always pre- pared, knowledgeable and fair. Defendants trusted her to be honest and fair with them. I often told Mona that she would make a really good judge and encouraged her to run for that office. When my oldest son returned to Oregon to begin the practice of law, I encour- aged him to apply for the dep- uty district attorney position in Wallowa County. Why? Because I knew that Mona would teach him how to be an ethical, hardworking attor- ney and would be an excellent mentor to him. She did employ my son and he worked as a deputy district attorney in Wallowa County for approximately two years. I strongly encoura ge the citizens of Union and Wallowa Counties to vote for Mona for she truly is a person of integrity and compassion. She will continue to serve you with all of her heart. Gregory L. Baxter Baker Baxter is a Circuit Judge in the Eighth Judicial District. CASA volunteer voting for Mona I was a Ccourt Appointed Special Advocate for almost 20 years. I was able to observe Mona Kay Williams firsthand. She was always prepared, fair and extremely knowledgeable of the rule of law. I will be vot- ing for Mona Kay. Ramona Phillips Joseph Mona has ideal experience level A judicial race should not be determined by the quan- tity of campaign signs or let- ters. Rather it should be determined by the quality of character and experience of the candidates. Mona K. Williams, in the months she has served as judge, has demonstrated high personal integrity, discipline and the ability to work with people from all walks of life. As I observed her as a pri- vate attorney and as a dis- trict attorney, she was a law- yer whose word I could trust and whose preparation and knowledge of the law were deep and appropriately applied. She is a fifth-generation Wallowa County citizen who has served the public in many ways, including 11 years as the Wallowa County District Attorney. She built coalitions that benefited victims and defen- dants. In private practice, she calmly and decisively handled difficult divorces. As a pros- ecutor, she has been a strong advocate for victims, includ- ing sexually abused children, battered women and even puppies. Prosecution is not an easy job. Five days a week the DA evaluates police reports, inter- views witnesses and directs investigations. Mona has proven that she can balance AND Skylight Gallery Finding books is our specialty 541.426.3351 • 107 E. Main • Enterprise • www.bookloftoregon.com Church Directory Church of Christ 502 W. 2nd Street • Wallowa 541-398-2509 Worship at 11 a.m. Mid-week Bible Study 7 p.m. St. Katherine’s Catholic Church Fr. Thomas Puduppulliparamban 301 E. Garfield Enterprise Mass Schedule Sundays: St. Pius X, Wallowa - 8:00 am St. Katherine of Siena, Enterprise 10:30am Saturdays: St Katherine of Siena, Enterprise 5:30am Weekday: St. Katherine of Siena, Enterprise – 8:00am (Monday – Thursday and First Friday) Grace Lutheran Church 409 West Main -Enterprise SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES 9/30—We worship at St. Patrick’s at 9:30 AM October—every Sunday at 9 AM Mission Project: Harvest Food Drive for Food Bank phone (message): 541-426-4633 web: gracelutheranenterprise.com CLUES DOWN 1. Use a whistle 2. “A pop” 3. Negative one 4. Artist’s rendering 5. Homer in Idaho? 6. Narrow cut 7. Star request? 8. Ignited and how 9. “Weeny” go-with 10. Kind of skier 11. Nabisco mainstay 12. Ladled entree 13. Parapsychology study 21. Throne occupiers 22. Attack via fighter plane 25. Cutting beam 26. Reason for rehab 27. Florida city 29. Word with “a date” 30. “It takes two” dance 32. London apartments 33. Turnstile insert 34. Like caramel apples 36. Playground equipment for two 37. One way to avoid a crash 39. Halfway’s place 40. “Just as I thought!” 45. Infestation 46. Fill, as with energy 48. Destroyer sinker 50. “... happily ever ___” 51. Eyelid sore 52. Some sisters 53. It can help you focus 54. Tennis umpire’s calls 55. “Anything ___?” 56. Thing on a music line 57. Sawbucks units 58. Rivendell resident 541-426-3439 Worship Service Sunday 9:30am 3rd & Lake St. • Joseph Pastor Cherie Dearth Phone: 541-432-3102 Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am Gospel Centered Community Service time: 10:30 am Cloverleaf Hall in Enterprise 541-426-2150 Interim Pastor: Rich Hagenbaugh JosephUMC.org www.summitchurchoregon.org Enterprise Christian Church Christ Covenant Church 85035 Joseph Hwy • (541) 426-3449 Pastor Terry Tollefson Family Prayer: 9:30 AM Sunday School: 10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM 723 College Street Lostine Lostine Presbyterian Church Enterprise Community Congregational Church Discussion Group 9:30 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM The Big Brown Church Stephen Kliewer, Minister Wallowa Assembly of God 606 West Hwy 82 Wallowa, Oregon 541-886-8445 Sunday School • 9:30 Worship Service • 10:45 Pastor Tim Barton wallowaassemblyofgod.com I worked as a forensic sci- entist for the Oregon State Police for 23 years, including running the forensic laboratory in Bend for 16 years. Addition- ally, I have worked on behalf of criminal defendants for nearly 20 years. I know the system very well from both sides. In his letter to the editor, attorney Cory Larvik accuses judicial candidate Wes Wil- liams of being “a crusader for criminal defendants” who has taken “extreme positions” on behalf of his clients. Coming from an attorney, that charge is astonishing. Every first-year law stu- dent is taught that one of the basic ethical obligations of an attorney is to represent his or her clients zealously. It’s not optional. It doesn’t depend on whether you like your cli- ent or how you feel about their actions or about the charges against them. It’s a fundamental ethical obligation. It’s what lawyers do. As a former defense attor- ney himself, Larvik must know this, and should be ashamed to suggest that any defense attorney should do anything less. What Larvik is really accusing Wes of is doing his job very well. Larvik also claims that much of the support for Wes comes from attorneys who view his election as favor- able to their criminal clients. In reality, his support from the legal community has come pri- marily from retired attorneys, district attorneys and judges who have no clients with a stake in the outcome of this race. The outpouring of sup- port for Wes shows that peo- ple from every background support him and believe that he has the ethical qualities to serve as our judge. Michael Howard La Grande Time for a Computer Tuneup? Spyware Removal • 541-426-0108 103 SW 1st St., Enterprise Births McDaniel, was born September 8, 2018 in Enterprise to Kyle and Amanda McDaniel of Wallowa. Grandparents are Charles McDaniel, Debbie & Kevin Neal, and James & Kari King. Great-grandparents are Ruby Frazier, Noma McDaniel and Loleen Jensen. 301 W. Main, Enterprise • 541.426.3177 “Loving God & One Another” David Bruce, Sr. - Minister 541.398.0597 Hwy 82, Lostine Letterwriter was wrong on judge A son, Landon Charles Summit Church Childrens program during service Blog: dancingforth.blogspot.com WES WILLIAMS 100 NE 3rd St, Enterprise NE 3rd & Main St Joseph United Methodist Church Worship at 9 a.m. Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship at 6 p.m. (nursery at A.M. services) the competing interests of pro- tecting the rights of both crime victims and defendants to best serve the community. She has the ideal experi- ence and character to con- tinue to serve as judge for all of us. Eric W. Valentine La Grande St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church All are welcome CLUES ACROSS 1. Lover of Beauty 6. Hurt a fly 10. Medicine amount 14. “Sri” follower 15. Severe prison sentence 16. Dinner scraps 17. Eight-piece 18. Iwo Jima, for one 19. Sob 20. Like the brightest color? 23. Vineyard designation 24. Tale of Zeus, e.g. 25. Latticework strip 28. Like some beer 31. Serious feuds 35. Defunct NBA rival 36. Words with “date” 37. Sickly, complexion-wise 38. Rare August falling 41. Gets a glimpse of 42. Delhi butter 43. Golfball prop 44. Peruses a book 45. Perpetually broke 46. “___ it ironic?” 47. Fabled Bunyan 49. Contractor’s vehicle 51. When a small thing builds disastrously 58. Decorative case 59. Architectural S-curve 60. Ball gown fabric 61. One Redgrave 62. Mom’s sister 63. City near Cologne 64. Suffix with “gab” 65. Hardy heroine 66. Hidden maritime hazards Wallowa County Chieftain with an open door Pastor Archie Hook Sunday Worship 11am Bible Study 9:30am Ark Angels Children’s Program Ages 4-6th grade, 11am Nursery for children 3 & under 301 NE First St. • Enterprise, OR Find us on Facebook! 541.426.3044 Seventh-Day Adventist Church & School Join us! Fall Fashion Celebration Saturday, Oct. 20 4:00pm - 7:00pm Hosted By Tempting Teal Botique b e e c r o w b e e Main Street, Joseph Fashion Models Wine & Hors d’oeuvres in-store specials at both stores! Open 10am - 5pm daily 305 Wagner (near the Cemetery) P.O. Box N. Enterprise, OR 97828 541-426-3751 Church 541-426-8339 School Worship Services Sabbath School 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Worship Hour 11:00 a.m. - Noon Pastor Jonathan DeWeber Uptown Clothing & Accessories in Downtown Joseph 12 S. Main St. • 541-432-9653
