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1» j » J WWA Guest Editorial The Official Newspaper of ihe City of Hcppner and Ihe County of M om m National Victim’s Rights Week Set The Heppner G A Z E T T E -T IM E S Morrow Counlv's Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper U S P S 240-420 I rk f f) WrdacaOa) and m trr rd as a n a r f - d a » m a ll« al I k h k < MTkr r. O r f f M iaa»4rr Ike A rl of SUrtte J. i r * Se>imd rtam (*«*■ «. (mid r. t Ingam. (MTIre al 147 W rU W M o* W rrrf TcW thim r i«0 Jl * 7 4 .* !» radorn to iter H r p p n n ( . a u l l r rtm cv F .O . Ik»» 117. M rpv a « . Oregon Y7W*. S o h a rlp llo m $11 la M orrow . V lk c W f . I.UMam and l.rmal ( aaadaa; S IJ rk e a h rrr . Joyce Hoaten ............................................................<*»** Mana«er. T ip n k lla « IMana Ball .................................................................................................. S m IdM uf Marie M ro ttw n ........................................................................ (.raptek* D r p a n mem I , a|l Papaavrau ............................................................................... ( ■ r t f k n . Ad Sake Mianna (‘Sulim ............................................................. Proa# Readme. IHalributina David and April Sykes, Publishers Letters to the JEditor Is there a reason for this? I m * To the Editor: The service station dealers in Hcppner and Lexington would like to ask the District Attorney of Mor row County why a law that has been asked to he enforced protecting the Jealers will not be enforced because of conflict of interest in his We arc wondering if a staff member in .’very of all District Attorney's of fices in Oregon were a part of par- * • ticipating or breaking certain statutes, would this then mean that this statute could not or would not hr enforced. Signed (s) Victor Klinger Lexington Chevron Calvin Sherman Cal's Service Center Max English English Chevron 4th grader from Beaverton wants Morrow County information To the Editor I'm a fourth grade student doing a report on Morrow County. I go to Beaver Acres School I would like to hear from people about statistics, history, industries, recreation, ect. I would also like it 1 1 you could put my letter in your • I Bill introduced for check off box ,• -'¿Z# * » ■ ■ v* ’"*1 ■4$ ..1 >’ >V ? 9* ■ 4Í - v , r r v .j >’«: [ V < * : , : V f. . : ■ i i •V ’r / y & i* > l .P * *• V*. •' 1 ' »•.»( ,» « ‘ "-. m .' V < A '• -/• * .> * • ij* * ; r.J ■ • « - • ■ : : y y ¿ .‘ I newspaper May I also have a sam ple newspaper with my letter in it? Thank you for reading my letter I appreciate it Sincerely, (s) Karin M (4w) PO Box 200 Beaverton. OR 97075 k •; I / ‘ / ^ ‘ V ;V »• * . 4, ÍA* To the Editor- Senator Mark Hatfield has in iroduccd a hill which would make taxpayers responsible for for- mulaiing budget policy. The bill would establish a check off box on lederal tax forms requiring taxpayers to indicate if their tax dollars could he used to fund national defense Proponents of this measure say lhat people who object to military spending should not he made to help fund such spending thmugh their taxes. Howcvcr, the implications of this argument are dangerous and far- reaching Asking the millions of tax- paying citizens to make federal budgetary decisions is a violation of our form of representatives democracy. We. the people, elect and pay our Senators and Represen tatives to closely study the issues and make informed decisions on our behalf Asking taxpayers to make budgetary decisions without the ad vantage or knowledge of detailed tacts, and in some cases classified in formation. is an invitation to dangemusly misguided policy Even if a case cam Id be made for providing more information to the public, Hatfield would be hard pressed to prove his ability to do so When my organization learned of Hatfield s bill, we contacted his of fice seeking a copy of the legislation Yes, we were told, they could mail a copy of the bill to us, but. we were warned, two weeks were required before they could wade through the red tape in their own office and slip a copy of the hill in the mail Wc then contacted Congressman Denny Smith’s office with the same request They sent the bill the next day. If Hatfield feels that he cannot pro perly represent us and. therefore, must forward measures relieving himself of his decision making responsibilities, perhaps he should step aside Others have shown that they are willing to tackle the task of representing us. By Jeff Wallace. Morrow County District Attorney President Reagan has declared the week of April 17 to 23. to be “ National Victim’s Rights Week” to prontotc improved services for crime victims. The observance also marks the first full year of operation of the Victims Bill of Rights, established to give protection to the often- overlooked crime victim If you have been a victim of a crime, you may have felt overlook ed by the criminal justice system The rights of the Defendant, in cluding the right to an attorney, the right to remain silent and the right to a trial, are guaranteed by the Constitution. These are impor tant safeguards intended to guarantee individual liberty. Now. however, crime victims have been recognized and given rights which reflect their importance to the system. legislation passed in Oregon in 1983. established a State fund under which victims of violent crimes can be reimbursed for their medical expenses and loss of income. It does not allow reimbursement for property damage, however. The same legislation also requires criminal defendants to pay an assessment to the Crime Victim’s Compensation Account (CICA) of $20. for misdemeanors. $40 for DUH’s and $50 for felonies One- half of this money is then available to counties to set up Victim- Witness Program's administered by the District Attorney’s office. In Morrow County, Vi Wilgers serves as the Victim-Witness coor dinator on a part-time basis. Her duties include contacting crime vic tims and determining restitution, providing assistance to crime vic tim’s who wish to be reimbursed for their lost income and medical expenses, coordinating w itness appearances at grand jury and trials, and helping victims through the oftcn-lraumatic court process Under recent legislation, crime victims arc now given the right to sit through a trial, and cannot be excluded from the courtroom. In addition, they now have the right to be present at sentencing and are given more input into the sentencing process. Anyone interested in further information on “ National Crime Vic tim’s Week’’ or recent enme victim’s legislation, should contact either myself or Victim’s-Witness Coordinator, Vi Wilgers. at the Mor row County District Attorney's Office. Morrow County Ci»urthouse. Hcppner. OR by calling, 676-9061. Heppner Police Report The Hcppner Police Department report» handling the following business during the past week April 4 12:22 a m -citatum issued for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, citation issued for Open Container; 8:28 a m Report of T h ie f. April 6 12:21 a m request of ficer for Security Check; 10:22 p m report of Suspicious Vehicle April 7: 2 .30 a m request officer for Security Check; 9 27 a.ni Welfare Check. 10 14 a m assist Morrow County S heriff's Department April 8 I 47 a m request officer for Security Check. I p m -report of Traffic Accident. 7 43 p m.-assist Morrow County Sheriff's Department. furthermore. Hatfield s bill wtmkl establish a dangerous precedent, opening a pandora’s box for special interest groups seeking to override policies they find objectionable Many business groups object to the powers of the Commerce and l-ahor Departments to impose regulations on them Should they be given a check off box to prohibit the use of their taxes to fund these depart menu? Some people lind welfare programs objectionable Others believe that we arc not being ade quatcly represented by Congress Perhaps a check off box allowing taxpay ers to prohibit the use of their The District Attorney 's office at tax dollars to pay elected officials, the Courthouse in Heppner reports such as Hatfield, would be in order handling the following business dur Finally, the addition ol the check ing the past week off box Hatfield’s bill seeks would Jacob Shilts. 22, appeared for Pn> add further confusion, bureaucracy bation Hearing Defendant’s pri*ba and expense to an already inefficient tion revoked and reinstated on the lax system Special treatment would same terms and conditions as be required to process the individual original sentence order The Dcfcn tax payments of those utilizing the dant was released from custody of check off box. Unraveling the mess the Benton County Washington Jail created by this special treatment Merle Barrow, .39. Canby, ap would create new governmental ex peared for Change of Plea on April penscs Who would pay for these ail 8. before Judge Ralph Currin. and dttional expenses? The taxpayers plead guilty to the charge of would pay. of course Perhaps Hat Custodial Interference IXtcndant to field could then promote a check off serve two years bench probation, plan whereby taxpayers not wishing obey all laws nd have no futhcr in to pay the additional costs of check cidcnts of assaultive behavior in off schemes could indicate so on volving the victims in this case their tax returns Eric Lindsey, 20. appeared for Our government works best with Change of Plea on the charge of cimgressional representatives who Negotiating a Bad Check, belore are willing to meet the challenges Judge Ralph Currin on April 8 posed by the legislative process A He plead guilty and was sentenced government based on check off to one year in jail All hut 41 days schemes is an unwise and misguid jail time was suspended with credit ed alternative for time served of 41 days He has Sincerely one year bench probation and was (s) Drew Davis. President ordered to pay Cnme Victim's Com American Freedom Coalition pensation account S20 and make PO Box 3257 restitution to Brown's Auto and Portland. OR 97208 Truck Stop. $20. Irrigon Market. $10. R ik I ' s Market. $55. Paul s Inn of the Road. $45 and Stokc’s Lan ding Restaurant the sum of $20 D.A.’s Report V: GAS GRILL MINNKOTA P u t Your Tax The Morrow County Sheriff s Of fice al the Courthouse reports dispat thing the following business during the past week: April 4 Morrow County dispat chcd the Boardman ambulance to hay on fire between Wilson Road and the freeway on Bombing Range Road April 5 Morrow County assisted Boardman Police Department in ar resting a subject at IX-scrt Springs Estates for Assault IV He posted hail and was released April 6 Morrow County Sheriffs Office dispatched the Boardman Ambulance to Boardman Farms One male was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital for an unknown illness April 7: Morrow County ShenH's Office recovered a stolen bicycle in the Irrigon area April 8 Morrow County deputy responded to the Cecil area to a report of suspic io u s vehicle on private property. Morrow County deputy arrested James Albert Green. 45, for Dnv ing Under the Influence of Intox icants and Driving While Suspend cd This is regarding the suspicious vehicle He was taken to Benton County Jail where he was lodged April 10 During Ihe week of April 4 10. Morrow County Sheriff's office assisted one disahl ed motorist Morrow County Sheriffs office arrested Terry lare Cain, 24. Ir rigon. for Failure to Appear and Assault IV (45*1 IUCC Auction To PAINT CAMP E Q U IP M EN T MICROWAVE FISHING TOUR SOURCE G o a stto G o a st. ¡ *v A • • ". w» à Itola I H a rd w a re -W e C a n H e lp You Heppner 6 7 0 -9 9 6 1 y :s : -y r_ïj*"‘ % *»ÍP * •* , » 1 m m m Port of Morrow The Port of Morrow Commission will he meeting Wednesday. April 13. 3 p m at the Port office. I Marine Drive. Boardman y - ** - { WE GOOFED NO AD IN LAST WEEK'S PAPER! So we are extending a free con n e d opportunity thru Wednesday, April 20. Call today to connect either or both... 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Today marks the beginning of a new project By Friday I will have mailed the firvt issue of a winegrape market newsletter to more than 300 wineries and grape growers throughout the Pacific Northwest This project has been in the "think mg" stage for more than a year and now w e've finally got all the preliminaries lined up We’re excited Particularly because this project is close on the heels of the last "new deal " A nv mth or so ago we started an herb larm Not just the usual garden size for home use. but a real farm with com inee uil intentions The greenhouse is up. ttie seedlings arc up and we’ll have 20 yards of manure delivered some time this week We plan to sell both fresh and dried herbs in our own brand named glass jars (One suggestions was "Herb s herbs ) My psychiatrist says these new projects evidence a touch of mama He counsels that the line between constructive and destructive mama is a tine one indeed The constructive mama brings an emotional high that is the reward for living It’s a sense of euphoria tha only cxwnes with something new. adven- turcvime, maybe a little risky, challenging The same good feeling come* from buying a new has» boat, planning a vacation to Australia, having a baby, or moving to West Virginia (or Morrow County?) As I see it. it d « s n ’t take drugs nor excessive alcohol to bring on a high A new project, touch of mania, produces a natural high that is unbeatable Wc all know people who arc bored w ith life, critical of others, negative in outlook, unhappy and discontent Even wc get that way once in a while A new project brings hack the spice of life Recommended for the spring of 1988 Remodel the bathroom; join a political campaign, take up windsurfing, make a product at home lor sale; write a hook Catch a hit of mania for a natural high Sheriff’s Report Meeting Notices LAWN MOW ER BICYCLE A Natural High M: Kraft vs n£ Miracle Whip V oz Salad Dressing • I * * ea D o g g ie s • I* * , 12 oz pkK Western Family B a th r o o m T issu e 1st * »!• * „ Hygrarie B all P ark F ran k s Prices good April Ì4 - IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - 7 A M • 6 PM. C o u r t 111 N Court M Heppner a r k H 676 9643
