The Heppner Gazette-Times, lleppner, Oregon, Thursday, October 30, 1980-THREE
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Policy not in kids'
To the Editor:
I attended a meeting of the
Morrow County School District
Eligibility Study Committee
on Oct. 21. At this meeting by a
vote of twelve for and two
agninst, a new academic
stundurd for extra-curricular
eligibility was Bent to the
school board for approval at
their next meeting. This new
district wide policy on eligibil
ity requirements is lower than
the present requirements at
Heppner High School.
The new requirements, If
approved by the school board,
would allow a student to get
only a D or better in any four
subjects and get Fs in two or
three other subjects and still
be eligible to participate In
any extra-curricular activity.
This policy does not even
require passing (D) grades in
the subjects required for
graduation.
The argument for this low
standard is that It will allow
students who cannot do well in
school to gain a better
self-image by playing sports
or other extra-curricular act
ivity. I agree that there may
be a few students not capable
of doing passing school work
but can excel at sports and
Let's keep Ullman
To the Editor:
As election time nears we all
know much is said to prove or
disprove what each candidate
will do for the people, if
elected.
In Al Ullman, we have a
man whom we know has
established an enviable record
of achievement for not only
jeople of the United States but
more specifically for Eastern
Oregon and even closer to
home, the people of Morrow
county.
May I relate one instance
for which he deserves the
gratitude of the people and
voters of this county.
In 1965 at the request of the
port commission and with
approval of the court, Clar
ence Rosewall, Wayne Corde,
port attorney, and I were sent
to Washington D C. to confer
with government agencies,
including the Corps of Engin
eers, Fish and Wildlife and
others, in an attempt to save
and hold the lands presently
nder control of the Port
ommission of Morrow
County.
We were there for almost
two weeks and it looked as if
an impasse had been reached.
We were asking for the land
from Patterson Ferry to the
boundary of the present port.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife
wanted practically all the land
presently held by them as well
as most of that now under port
ownership.
After the first few meetings,
the Corps of Engineers stated
they saw no use to continue the
meetings - that neither side
would concede.
We conveyed this Informa
tion to Al Ullman. who was of
course being kept informed of
mir progress. He called all
interested agency represent
atives to his office for a
conference and, in the course
of the meeting, suggested a
compromise which, although
not what we had originally
requested, did comprise the
present port boundaries.
All finally agreed except the
National Fish and Wildlife
Service, who were very ad
amant in their opposition.
At that point Al grew quite
angry and bluntly asked,
,1'WJmL is iLyp.iL gentlcjnen,
want? Is it a fight? If it is I will
take you on and I will win."
Their spokesman answered
and said, "Oh no, Mr. Ullman,
we don't want that."
Al then asked all of us to be
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best interest
other extra-curricular activ
ities. However, this does not
mean that nil students' aca
demic standards should be
lowered Just to accommodate
these students. An exception
can be written into the
eligibility requirements which
would allow the principal to let
a student who was putting
maximum effort into his
studies but still not meeting
the eligibility requirements to
participate in extra-curricular
activities.
This policy will be consider
ed by the school board at their
next regular meeting on
Monday. Nov, 17. I urge
everyone who agrees or disa
grees with the eligibility
requirements to please con
tact your school representat
ive, especially school board
members.
As an elected member of the
lleppner school advisory
committee 1 feel a respons
ibility to let you know about a
policy ! think is not In the best
interest of the education of the
children in our community.
Sincerely,
Brok P. Tucker
Chairman, Heppner School
Advisory Committee
back in his office that evening
with a definite answer. When
we returned he presented a
map with the present bound
aries defined, and it was
accepted. As a result of that
action and subsequent plan
ning Morrow County can
proudly lay claim to one of the
finest port areas in Eastern
Oregon.
I have related only one
secifie incident. Al's record
on Social Security legislation -on
an improved inheritance
tax structure - on agriculture
legislation, his opposition to
the gas tax are just a few of
the many accomplishments of
this able man. Let's keep him .
Paul W. Jones
, County Judge. retired
Heppner, Oregon
Vote no on No. 5
To the Editor:
This issue to ban leghold
traps is a mistake.
Man has a great deal to do
with nature; he is a part of it,
and partially in control of it.
As long as man is the
dominant animal, he will have
some control over nature.
Man has set an offset in the
balance of nature because we
must have food to survive.
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11:00 A.M. REGISTRATION
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1:30 P.M. MEETING COMMENCES
Spcci
This year we have a very interesting featured
speaker. Mr. Sfanley Nash of Great Falls, Montana' who Is a
specialist In the area of solar energy who will speak on the
technology of solar panels lor home heating and should
provide an outstanding program. Please be there as this
will not only be an Informative meeting but will enlighten
you on future plans lor your cooperative.
The coyote takes a heavy
toll on cattle and sheep and if
traps are banned the numbers
will become more severe.
Trapping is a part of life as
is hunting and fishing. If traps
are banned the country will be
overcome with predators.
Man tries to help "reset"
the balance of nature by
keeping some control on
predators who offset It. '
The leghold trap isn't as bad
as some people say. Most
people check their traps at
least every 48 hours and most
even more than that. A lot of
traps are used as instant kill
traps, like the "conlbear," in
which the animal doesn't feel
a thing.
I heard of a plan someone
wants to use to save trees
instead of hy trapping. The
plan is to go along the creeks
and put rubber around trees to
keep beaver from chewing on
them, Not a.bad plan, but what
happens if the tree decides to
grow a little, or what happens
when the beaver struggle and
strive in search for food and
material to eat and build their
dams, and slowly starve to
death?
I don't know about you but I
sure wouldn't want anybody to
see me walking around put
ting pieces of rubber around
trees.
Humanely yours,
Jim Angell
Heppner
Bud, voters -an
excellent team
To the Editor:
It has been my pleasure to
have known Bud Englert since
the early '50s. I have known
"Hud" as a truckdriver.
judge, city policeman, and as
a businessman. He has always
been dedicated, hardworking
and knowledgeable about his
work.
I have been his co-worker,
fraternal brother, and friend.
He works well with others,
provides leadership, and sees
that the job is completed to the
last detail.
My job as an elected official
of Umatilla County has put me
in close contact with the
pressures of county govern
ment. The job demands an
elected official to provide
knowledge and professional
ism to do an acceptable job.
Bud is well qualified to meet
these requirements.
In summary, I urge the,
voter's support of Bud Englert
for sheriff of Morrow County.
The "voters" and my friend
"Bud" will make an excellent
team. He will "keep the
peace," honestly, with integ
rity and common sense,
Please vole.
Sincerely,
F. K. Starrett
Hermiston, Oregon
A vote for
Rathbun-a vote
for you
To the Editor:
I have been in Morrow
County for one year. I work for
the city of Heppner as a police
officer.
My position for the city has
given me opportunity to ob
serve the workings of the
Morrow County Sheriff's of
fice. The present department has
a lot to be desired.
I have worked with Douglas
Rathbun for a year; I have
found Doug to be a very
dedicated police officer. Doug
Rathbun is honest, fair and he
is impartial when dealing with
the public.
For a more efficient Sher
iff's Department vote for
Douglas Rathbun.
A vote for Douglas Rathbun
is a vote for you, the people of
Morrow county.
Merle G.Cowett
Heppner
Support local
control-vote
no on 6
To the Editor:
On Nov. 4, voters will go to
the polls to elect many
candidates and decide many
issues that will affect our lives
as Americans and Oregon
ians. One measure that will have
drastic and far reaching
significance to statewide vo
ters is Ballot Measure no 6.
The property tax, although
much maligned, is one of the
few taxes where taxpayers
can actually see services
rendered for the taxes collect
ed. All local property taxes go
to support services that have
been voted on by the affected
taxpayers. This tax has al
ways been under severe
scrutiny by tax conscious
citizens.
Ballot Measure no.6 will
serve to eliminate many of the
basic property tax supported
programs that voters have
elected to support. It would
appear that again a very vocal
minority is trying to disguise a
tax limitation measure on a
system which already has
adequate taxpayer control
over govermental expenditures.
In Boardman, where pro
perty taxes are relatively low,
passage of this measure would
severely cripple city services.
The parks and library pro
gram will most certainly be
eliminated, street lights may
have to be turned off, police
and fire departments would be
drastically reduced, plus oth
er unpredictable reductions In
services would be inevitable.
It is difficult for any
government official to detail
projected severe cuts. It is
also difficult to understand
why continued efforts to cut
back basic services are put
before the voters and why we
have to choose between ser
vices provided by local gov
ernment which return the
most measurable benefits
back to taxpayers.
It would appear to us that
these efforts would be better
channeled to reducing bur
densome income taxes at the
state and federal level and
correspondingly reducing fed
eral and state expenditures.
In accordance with obvious
voter sentiment, the Oregon
State Legislature put together
a responsible property tax
limitation program that has
given substantial relief to
homeowner taxpayers. Pas
sage of Measure No 6 would
produce such drastic service
cutbacks it would be neces
sary for the state to increase
their support to schools, cities,
ounties and special districts
which would serve to elim
inate voter control over local
expenditures. The measure
also makes provisions for
mandated reductions, thus
denying local governments,
thro;;h their budget commit
tees, the option of determining
which services are most
necessary and demanded in
their jurisdiction.
We urge you to support local
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for Packwood
To the Editor:
As Oregonians cast their
ballot for United States Sena
tor on Nov. 4, 1 urge all of you
to vote for Bob Packwood. He
is an experienced, respected
and effective voice for Ore
gon. As your Governor, I can tell
you how important it is to have
someone like Bob to work with
in Washington, D C. On those
Did you know that Al Ullman
has worked long and hard for
Federal appropriation of funds
for the establishment of the
Willow Creek Mud Puddle
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Issues vital to Oregonians,
Bob not only proposes, Bob
delivers. For instance, his
reforestation bill will help to
ensure the steady supply of
timber that will keep this
state's economy healthy. He
knows the importance of a
strong national defense and
fights to see that we have one.
He watches out for Oregon's
fishermen and farmers, sen
iors and students.
And. because of Bob's
reputation in the Senate (he
was named 11th most effective
Senator by the Washington
press corps last year), when
Bob Packwood talks, his
colleagues listen.. ,
We must make sure that
Bob Packwood keeps fighting
for Oregon in the United
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Vic Atiyeh
A renewed
interest in
JV football
To the Editor:
Perhaps the prospect of
traveling to Athena (about one
and a half hours away) doesn't
appeal to some, but if you had
made that trip last Monday
evening, you would have found
it well worth the drive and the
expense.
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