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Support shown for Doherty and Kemp
To the Editor:
I would like to encourage
everyone in Morrow County to mail
m their recall petition» in vuppori of
Bill Doherty and Marcia Kemp
How nice it's going to be the next
time we have an opening on the
school hoard I presume everyone
that signed the recall petitions is will
ing and eager to serve on the hoard
The pay is so good (nothing) and the
hours of donated lime mounts up
fast As a past hoard member, I have
a few scars remaining and personal
ly know how things tan get turned
around by the time the public gets it
It's truly a thankless job
I put my trust in (he enlire hoard
as our dem ocratically elected
representative and refuse to be
swayed, in my opinion, by emotional
rabble rousers
Now is the lime for the entire
county to get behind our schools and
attempt to heal the wounds of the
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past few months If we keep throw
ing salt into cash other's »cars, guess
who is going to suffer the most?
Students should he what (his is all
about and I think the poor things
have been lost in the shuffle I can
tell you for sure that my niece's and
nephew'» children don't care if the
district hired legally eligible strike
breakers or not. etc All they want
is a warm body (here each morning
as a caring teacher
Things are lough all over I
recognize the teacher's complaints
but daily run into many who have
equal or worse problems
Remember, just because il is your
opinion, doesn't make il right -I also
have right for mine and. in a
Democracy, the majority rules
Sometimes this isn't equitable to all,
but I want it no other way
Sincerely,
(s) Pal Wright
lxxington
Nelson assistant gives high praise
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For the Iasi year I have had the
great privilege of being able lo work
wnh Stale Representative Michael
Nelson First on hi* campaign and
then in his political office
As I now leave for college. I
would like lo thank Mike Nelson on
behalf of Eastern Oregon for all he
has done for our region Mike's un
tiring ambition, his unrivaled integri
ly, his heartfelt compassion, and his
sense of fiscal responsibility have set
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Three bedroom, one bath home with
family room in basement. Interior o f the
house has been recently repainted. The
assessed value is $23,970.(X). Purchase
price is $ 17.5(H).(X). Excellent terms
available. Please contact George Koffler or
Jim Wishart at 676-9125 for appointment
to view.
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politic tans
While we continue on with our
daily lives. Representative Nelson is
hard at work representing rural
perspectives and promoting this
region We all need to remember to
say thank yt*u for this often times
thankless job
BANK OWNED REAL ESTATE
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Grazelda screamed. "Hey. Clem,
fix this danged roof It's leak
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Clem flushed. "Gee Hon, I can'f
fix it today It's raining too hard
On the first clear day
Gnizelda screamed. Hey, Clem Fix this danged root"
Clem purred. Gee Hon. why fix the root7 It isn't leaking any
more "
CirureLla *buperetl. In what fashion would you like to die.
Clem ?"
> lllle r’ * > lliii-> ln ri A ( luo ro n will donate a hammer &
saw to tix Clem's roof
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Striving for excellence in schools
LOG TRUCKS-BEST RATES Y O U U FIND
To (he Editor
To the voter» in Morrow County,
u I look over (he name» on the
»chool hoard recall list over 95% of
all the signature» arc citizen» who
have never questioned me persona]
ly about the charge»
Here i» my opportunity lo tell
them and others who I am and why
I am »erving on the school board.
Education 1 » the truly the most im
portant asset we can ever give our
children.
Morrow County education 1 » of
vital importance to my life as our
two children are the seventh genera
tarn to be educated in this county.
My inicrc»t in education began as a
volunteer for three years at Heppner
Elementary School I was involved
in starting the Heppner Parents Club
with the goal of parent involvement
in the schools About the same tune
I was elected to serve on the
Heppner lxxington Advisory Com
mittee For numerous years I have
worked on and chaired many schcxil
levy», functions and special events
For the past two years on the
school hoard I have been honored to
serve with individuals who are
honest, hard working and dedicated
their time to achieve "Excellence in
Education " in Morrow County We
spend many hour» away from our
personal lives, families, and occupa
tions lo ensure every student receive
a quality education with the tax
dollars allotted Wc place great im
portance in seeing our students have
reliable transportai ion, nutritional
lunches and safe/m aintained
buildings as well as a good 1 rut rue
tional staff
As a school board member I am
committed to keep local control of
our sctxxvi» and vow to represent the
views of the majority of the people
I am always available to listen,
answer questions and take concerns
of all individuals.
I believe Morrow County has a
good education program contributed
to a team effort from the many
volunteers, parents the community
along with all sc hex >1 employees
working together.
I urge each and everyone of you
to vote on Sept 19 and let's get on
with the most im portant job
"educating our children "
(s) Marcia Kemp
MCSB Member
Rt 2 Box 2230
Heppner. OR 97836
Humane cSociety needs help!
To the Editor
To the people of Umatilla and
Morrow Counties
Right on. Kelly Brads sou said it
right (East Oregonian. Saturday.
Aug 12 letter lo (he editor)
Pioneer Humane Society is
broke annual memberships have
not been renewed, people bringing
animals to be euthanized have rrfus
ed to pay their minimal share of the
cost, and. in general you who live
in these two counties do not realize
that our volunteers serve you.
whether you call us or not, just by
being on duly and ready to serve
you. and that, therefore, every
household needs to support the
Society with Us nominal $10 annual
membership
(To clarify Many people still
think Humane .Societies arc sup
ported by taxes or should he No
Dog control districts arc supported
by taxes Humane Societies are non
profit charitable c*rganizalions. dona
lions ami memberships are tax
ded u ctib le, and they cannot,
therefore, be tax supported ) Com
parable organization the Red
Cross .we all support it, (even
though few of us receive benefits,
personally from it), just so it will be
there if we ever do need it So with
the Humane Society, all should sup
port it, just so we will he there to
help you if you need us
Of the ¥1.000 plus households in
Umatilla and Morrow Counties, levs
than 250 arc members of the Socie-
ty, ami to these loyal people you owe
iHir being here these past 14 years
We are currently mailing flyers to
hoxholdcrs detailing our plight W’c
urge that you do not wait for your
literature to arrive, but get out your
chcckbixik and send your member
ship or contribution nxlav. now. to
Box )6 I, HeratiaKM. <>R 97S3S
Failing these appeals, this is our
phase «Hit plan August I . wc stop^
ped subsidizing euthanasia (killing
unpacchle animals) September I,
unless sufficient funds arc on hand,
wc shall shut off the Pendleton
phone. October I. there still being
insufficient funds, ixir central Her
miston hot line will be shut off. and
our volunteers will no longer be
available to serve you.
O rg an izatio n s.
heads
of
businesses, private citizens Think
about it Dq yini wapt Jp jiv c in an
area without a Humane Siviety'’ It
is up to you
(s) Rose Hoosicr. President
Kt ' Box 2H Hooataf I AM
Stanfield. OR 97875
Heppner Police
Report
Justice Court
Report
The Heppner Police department
reports handling the following
business during the past week
August 14 II 19 a m report of
theft; 9 24 p m -citation issued for
Expired Vehicle License
August 15; 5:25 p.m.-report of
Harassment
August 16 8 48 a m arrest for
Criminal Trespass, II 20 a tn assist
Wheeler County; 7 50 p m assist
M orrow
C ounty
S h e riffs
department.
August 17 12 4? a m assist
Pendleton Police depart rixrnt. I 10
a m -Two Juveniles taken in
custody; 7:53 a m assist fire
department
August 18 9 22 p m report of
Criminal Mischief; 10 5? p m -
problem al hotel
August 19 12 16 a m request of
ficer for Security Check; 12 37
a m request officer lor Security
Check. 6 29 p m citatMin issued for
No Operator License, 10 (SI p m.
motorist assist
August 20 12 07 a m citation
issued tor Minor In Possession. 5 32
p m Found Property; 6 12 p m
Civil Matter
The Justice Court office at the
courthouse annex building in Hepp
ner reports handling the following
business during the past week
Keith Roy M orter. lone-
Fxcecding the Maximum Speed. 82
mph in a 55 mph zone, $57 fine.
Matthew Wayne H illehrand,
Hcrmiston Casting Light on Game
Mammal While Armed. $110 fine;
Clarence Edward Akkcrman.
l-ewiston. Id Truck Speeding. 65
mph in a 55 mph zone. $57 bail
forfeited;
Larry Edw ard C o p enspire.
Clarkston. WA Ovcrwidth. $U
bail forfeited
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(Once in a while, an idea for a story
is hard to come by That happened last
week, but Frances had one So tn spite
of the by line, this column is by
Frances Glenn )
The days arc shorter, the evenings
cooler. cxMinty fairs open everywhere
That can only mean one thing summer
is coming to a close It always amazes
me how quickly the summer can go by
I have »0 many things to do during the
summer months but I never seem to
have enough summer to do them all
The end of summer means sclxx»l
H> Ed Glenn
must he about to start again I have
started school now for 33 years Like
an old fire horse who's ready to run
when he hears a hell clang when the mornings are crisp and fall is in the
air. I’m ready to go hack to the classroom
I remember the five years I took off to have my family The first autumn
with no classroom was one of the hardest I have ever had to endure
was like an alcoholic on withdrawal watching young students climbing
aboard the yellow busses I wanted so desperately to he back in the
classroom, putting up bulletin hoards, preparing lessons for eager young
minds, renewing acquaintances with my students and meeting new ones
I don't think I ever really enjoyed any of those autumns I was not teaching
II was only when my own children started school and I could return to
the classroom did I enjoy another one
Like all the years before. I am eagerly awaiting the start of a new school
year I am already making plans for my bulletin boards I have started
to write some lesson plans ihal will utilize the schooling I had this sum
mer and have bought a new blouse or two I’m counting the day* until
the students arrive and I will have them in my room
This summer I spent three weeks in Salem with teachers from fifteen
of the western states It was one of the most educational summers I have
had as an educator In several of inir group sessions when wc talked about
our districts/schools I felt proud of the education that was taking place
here in Morrow County The first week at the seminar was spent on new
technology in education I was one of the more experienced in my group
Because of the foresight of our district I was familiar with video discs,
hypcrcard. long distance learning via m»xJcm and satellite systems, basic
word processing and dala base prixcssing Where some of the participants
said their school districts had barely scratched the surface of nxxlcrn
technology. I was able to say (hat my district was willing for our students
to he competitive in the nxxlcrn world Of course, there were other districts
that had everything in the way technological gadgets (like Park City, Utah
and Kamiamia School. Honolulu, Hawaii) I am glad my schixil district
is progressive
Other topics that we talked about included images of teachers, develop
ing critical thinking skills, co-operative education, scarcity of teachers (this
is quite real in some states and tn some areas).
I’m eager to begin to apply some of my summer's work in nn classrixim
this coming school year
Along w ith the eagerness this year I also have a bit of trepidation I will
be having a new principal and the unknown always presents questions
My previous principal was the only one I have had here in Morrow Coun
ty and wc worked well together I knew how he wanted things done, our
educational philosophy meshed, and I knew I could count on him for sup
port for the various projects I had my students do He encouraged me to
enter my students in contests and make it possible for them compete <>ies
lions go through my mind about my new principal What changes suit lie
make in the educational philosophy of the building'1 Dixrs he consider
academic interscholastic competition worthwhile? What basic changes cKx's
he have in mind for our students? I can expect change, changes will be
made The uncertainty for me is what’’ Change is .1 characteristic of life
Without change there is no life, so change is not all bad Many changes
are good.
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he teaching our daughter Another will be teaching a class I helped develop
in my dcpartnxrnt As department head. 1 feel a sense of responsibility
for how well that class is taught by a brand new teacher Riverside High
Sch«x»l was lucky Wc lost only a few teachers this year, not nearly so
many as some other schixds But I'm a little nervous about that
I have a little apprehension about the board and the administration With
two new members and others under lire, the board may not notice what
we're really doing down in the classrixvms all across the county There
arc two new key people in the District office and each will be feeling their
way for a while
So as a new school year is about to begin I am eager but also apprehen
sivc I want the year to be a positive one with great things happening in
our district I want Morrow County to regain its reputation as one ot the
better districts in the state I want students leaving our schools to go to
college or to enter the work force prepared to compete well with other
students I am (earful that too many of us can not. or will not. put the
past behind u s and begin anew to accomplish this This is why I am ap
prehensive I. lor one will put the past in perspective, learn by it and try
to make the future better That is why I am eager
C ourt St ro o t M arkot
I I I N Court
Heppner
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