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SIX The Heppner Gasette-Tlntes, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, October St, WM Candidates9 Forum Candidates9 Fourm Candidates9 Forum Candidates9 Morrow County Commissioner j , tC I J DOROTHY KREBS incumbent) lone Age: 57 Office seeking: Morrow County commissioner Political affiliation: Repub lican Occupation: Morrow County commissioner Spouse's name: Henry Number of children: four Education: Master's degree from Oregon State University Previous experience in pub lic office: three years as coun ty commissioner, chairman of the East Central Oregon Asso ciation of Counties, a director on the Oregon Consortium board, member of the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council, past chairman of Quintra Corporation, past chairman of the Regional Services Institute of Eastern Oregon State College, past president of the Oregon Sheep Growers League and past moderator of the lone United Church of Christ. Krebs' comments on Ballot Measure 3 are "Ballot Mea sure 3 is the single most im portant thing facing our coun ty. It must be defeated. The impact on Morrow County would be crippling. According to my calculations, it would necessitate withdrawing county funding for all cooper ative agencies and further would necessitate a large re duction in mandatory services. Concerning Ballot Measure 6. Krebs stated "I would vote yes. It would return the re sponsibility of land use plan ning to the local level. I believe it is at the local level that the decisions should be made. Local government is more responsive to local citi zen's needs." When asked what is being done in the county about ob taining a jail facility, Krebs said the issue depends on the passage or failure of Ballot Measure 3. If the measure Farmers urged to cast informed votes on Nov. 2 "Farmers in Oregon must cast an informed vote on Ballot Measures 3 and 6 in the coming election," explained Louis Carlson, lone farmer and president of the Oregon Wheat Growers League. In a special meeting of the board of directors of the state wide wheat farmers organiza tion, the board decided to place an emphasis on educa tion on the two controversial ballot measures and to not make any recommendation on either ballot measure. "We polled farmers from across Oregon," stated Carl son, "and found that farmers are evenly divided on their opinion on both ballot mea sures." Carlson further ex plained that wheat farmers are now asked to explore the long term effects the measure would have on their own oper ations. "Some responsible people whose opinion I respect are evenly divided on the issues," said Carlson. The wheat farmers discus sed both the pros and cons of both measures at the special meeting of the board. The group was told, that ballot measure No. 3, if pas sed, would limit property taxes to one and one-half percent of true cash value. Proponents state that, if pas sed. No. 3 would lower proper (vote for 1) passes, it would be impossible for the county to obtain facility, she said. However, If Measure 3 fails, the court is in contact with state officials to see if they would be interested in keeping selected state prisoners in a county facility to help defray the cost of maintaining a jail, Krebs said. It would cost about $120,000 a year to maintain a jail. "If selected prisoners (those con victed of non-violent crimes) were to be housed in a county facility, it would decrease the county's burden for the opera tion," she explained. When asked what she would like to see done in the county during the next four years, she said assuming Measure 3 is defeated, she would like to see some type of correctional fa cility for Morrow County's needs. She also said that some type of county safe storage building is needed. The courthouse is presently crowded with things that must be kept, she ex plained. "We're (the county) really in pretty good shape," Krebs said. We have an excellent road department with a new facility and good efficient equipment and crew workers. We also have a 911 system now. she added. This is the fourth year of a five-year county road plan and roads are due for work each year, she reported. One road due for widening and rebuild ing is one mile of Wilson Road in Boardman. The project will begin after easements are acquired, she said. Also plan ned is an overlay on South Main Street in Boardman, with bike paths to be con structed on both sides of the street. When asked why she is seeking re-election, Krebs stated "Because I have had the three years in office, I am familiar with the accounting system and the budget system. The voters have an investment in me." They have paid for my schooling in land use planning, computer studies and personnel management, she said. "In order to put this knowledge to work I would like to be retained in office. In the two and one-half months that Judge McElligott was ill, I took a lot of the responsibil ity for maintaining the court's duties and proved that I was capable of doing it." ty taxes significantly. Carlson said that wheat farmers ex pressed concern that local control would be lost if No. 3 were to pass. Other farmers were not sure how passage of the measure would effect Oregon's econo my because the measure would eliminate state bonding . for water development as well as the veterans' home loan program. The wheat farmers also dis cussed Ballot Measure No. 6, which if passed, would abolish the Land Conservation and Development Commission (L.C.D.C.) and state-wide land use plans and recom mendations. Backers of Ballot Measure No. 6 state that land use planning should be under local control since local govern ments have developed their own master plan. They also argue that L.C.D.C. has hurt Oregon's economy because of the delays in developing land for job sites, the group learned. However, the wheat grow ers heard that retention of the L.C.D.C. meaning failure of No. 6, would preserve farm lands and other valuable areas of Oregon. The wheat growers also re cognized that the L.C.D.C. process may not be perfect, but "it insures citizen involve ment," said Carlson. ' ( ' ' IRVIN RAUCH Lexington Age: 59 Office seeking: Morrow County Commissioner Political affiliation: Demo crat Occupation: farmer Spouse's name: Mildred Number of children: three Education: graduated from Lexington High School, at tended Oregon State Univer sity, Goniaga University at Spokane, Wash, and Eastern Oregon State College. Previous experience in pub lic office: 19 years on Morrow County School Board, two years as associate director for Morrow County Grain Grow ers, 10 years on Hope Luther an Church Council, president for one year of the Morrow County Farm Bureau. In reference to Ballot Mea sure 3, Rauch stated "Proper ty tax relief is necessary, but it's a poorly written bill. Ballot Measure 3 would be a disaster for the county government. I also believe that the taxing bodies have brought No. 3 upon themselves." When asked how he felt about the possibility of a jail being built in Morrow County he replied "I feel a jail is needed, but it should also be economically feasible." Rauch said he was in favor of Ballot Measure 6 with some reservations. "I favor the measure because the state shouldn't tell people who re side in the area what they can and can't do. I also realize if it passes that it will place an additional burden on cities and counties." When asked if he felt any changes were needed in the road program, Rauch stated "Basically no. The road de partment is the best I've seen in years." However, he added "Any department can always stand improvement." He said he didn't think any major changes were needed in the county government, but "I'd like to see some patron parking developed at the courthouse." Rauch said he is running for election because "I have a good stake in Morrow County. I'm the third generation of my family to farm here. I have budgetary experience, through the school board, I know the county geograph ically, I'm fairly well ac quainted with the people. I really feel it's a nice place to live and I'd like to keep it that way." It was explained at the meeting that Governor Atiyeh has appointed a task force to studsy Oregon's land use planning. "We need to let this task force fine-tune L.C.D.C. policies," stated CArlson. "Both measures, if passed, will have far-reaching effects to all of Oregon's economy," Carlson concluded. "I urge all farmers and voters to read their Oregon Voter's Pam phlet and study all available material to make an informed Methodist Church School children to trick-or-treat for UNICEF Sun. Children ages three through 13 from the United Methodist Church School will trick-or-treat for UNICEF from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. in Heppner on Halloween, this Sunday. About 30 youngsters will seek donations for the United Children's Fund through the United Nations. The trick-or-treaters will be City of Council (vote w t I few; iMN, I BOBPLOYIIAR Heppner Age: Office seeking: four-year term on Heppner City Council Occupation: lumber grader Spouse's name: Cheryl Number of children: two PrevioHS time served on the council or la other public office: none. No photo available ROBERT BOB) LA UGH UN (incumbent) Heppner Age: 42 Office seeking: four-year term on Heppner City Council Occupation: salesman Spouse's name: Judie Number of children: three Previous time served on the council or in other public office: four years on Heppner City Council. Mayor (unopposed) CLIFFORD GREEN (Incumbent) Heppner Age: 40 Office seeking: two-year term as mayor of Heppner Occupation: owner, opera tor of Heppner Garbage Dis posal Service. Spouse's name: Cindy Number of children: two Previous experience: served a two-year term as mayor of Heppner. Reaton seeking re-eieciion: We (the council) have start ed some things during my last term that I would like to see through completion." vote on these and all other issues." Carlson restated that he felt that the O.W.G.L. had an obligation to give recommen dations on the ballot measures to the O.W.G.L. farmer-members... "but our members seem to be very evenly divi ded on this issue," he said. "So, we urge everyone to study each measure carefully and place an informed ballot on November 2." dressed in costumes and will carry UNICEF boxes and dis tribute thank you letters, said a spokesperson. All donations are tax deductible, she added. The United Methodist Youth Fellowship of Heppner is sponsoring the event locally, and will hold a Halloween Party for the participants fol lowing the drive. Heppner member for 4) l.ES PAUSTAIN (Incumbent) Heppner Age: 43 Office seeking: two-year term on Heppner City Council Occupation: mill superin tendent Spouse's name: Janice Number of children: One Previous time served on the council or In other public office: was appointed in May 1982 to complete Jim Ackley's term. No photo available JOYCE WINTER (incumbent) Heppner Office seeking: four-year term on Heppner City Council occupation: office manager Spouse's name: Herman Number of children: three Previous time served on the council or in other public office: two years on Heppner City Council City of Lexington Council member (vote for 2) SHIRLEY MCCARL Lexington Age: 47 Office seeking: four-year term on Lexington City Coun cil Occupation: housewife Spouse's name: Morris Number of children: three Previous time served on the council or in other public office: none r N. 4' 4 "I - ( - I 40 become informed on Measure 3 By MARY ANN CERULLO Nearly 40 people attended a public meeting on Ballot Measure No. S last Monday, Oct. 25 at the Heppner High School cafetorium. The Heppner-Ione branch of A.A.U.W. hosted the movie, "The Last Epidemic," which discussed the possible medical consequences of nuclear war. According to the film, every thing would be destroyed within three square miles frorn the bomb site and every thing up to 16 miles would be Mayor (unopposed) J C'Ti n-J V - ... fvk 4- Li. LINDA LARl'E (Incumbent) , lone Age: 37 Office seeking: two-year term as mayor of lone. Occupation: bank teller -bookkeeper Spouse's name: Del Number of children: three Previous experience: ap pointed as mayor once, served one two-year term. Reason seeking re-election: "I feel there are some things pending in the state that could affect the city and would like to see them followed through." VOTE TUES., NOV. 2 M ARGARET 1 1 ENDERSON Lexington Age: 23 Office sfrklng: four-year term on Lexington City Council Occupation: housewife Spouse's name: Dan Number of children: two Previous time servrd on the council or In other public office: none CATHIE POINTER Ixington Age: 28 Office seeking: four-year term on Lexington City council Occupation: housewife Spouse's name: Mark Number of children: two Previous time served on the council or in other public office: none. in flames. All creatures would be blinded as far as 45 miles away. Accompanying the movie was speaker Steve Donnell of LaGrande. Donnell is an en gineer who has worked on the Titan I and II missies and for five years at Lockheed dur ing the construction of Polaris I and the design of Polaris II. He is also a certified shelter management instructor for the Civil Defense Organiza tion, state of Oregon. According to Donnell, if a nuclear weapon was dropped r City of lone Council member (vote for 3) HARVEY C IIII.DFHS lone Age: 24 Office seeking: a four-year term on the lone City Council Occupation: mechanic Spouse's name: Bobbi Number of children: two Previous time served on the council or In other public office: none. WAYNE HAMS lone Age: 39 Office seeking: four-year term on lone City Council. Occupation: office manager. Spouae's name: Diana. Number of children: five. Previous time served on the council of In other public office: none. i ..mi .mi .in ii in wmmmmmmmmwmmmmmmmmK f i I If I r 1 !.. .. City of Lexington Recorder (unopposed) v LINDA JONES (incumbent) Lexington Age: 30 Office seeking: two-year term as Lexington City Re corder Occupation: housewife Spouse's name: Ken Number of children: two Previous time served In of fice or in other related office: was appointed in July 1981 to complete Lois Allen's term. on the Trojan nuclear plant, everyone would be wiped out on the West Coast from the radioactivity. He estimated that, depending on wind cur rent, Morrow County would have the fall out, should a nuclear bomb be dropped on 8 play in crisp weather at W.C.C.C. Eight women played in crisp weather last Tuesday in Ladies' Play at Willow Creek Country Club. BILL RIETMANN ( incumbent) lone Age: 54 Office aeeklng: four .year term on lone City Council Occupation: farmer Spouse's name: Marilyn Number of children: three Previous time servrd on the council or In other public office: 22 years on city council and two years as mayor of lone. ELMER IIOI.TZ (incumbent) lone Age: 56 Office aeeklng: four-year term on lone City Council Occupation: self-employed Spoune's name: Sandra Number of children: six Previous time served on the council or In other public office: 12 years on lone City Council. Mayor (unopponecl) EDWARD BAKER inrumbrnt Lexington Age: 51 Office seeking: four-year term as mayor of Lexington Occupation: truck driver Number of children: two Previous experience: served two years as mayor of Lexington to complete Lee Padberg's term neason tor seeking re election: "I enjoy working with the council and city gov ernment." Portland. Livestock would be either dead or contaminated and plant life would also be contaminated. "Nuclear war destroys any thing you might want to fight for," stated Donnell, "No one, wins In a nuclear war." Winners for the day were Bev Wilson - low gross, Deena Stasrr-low net and Lois Hunt-KP, V 1 0 v
