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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, Marrh 7, 1990 Candidates Forum Editor's note: following is the can didates forum for the upcoming mail in elections Ballots for the election will he mailed out March 9. School District Advisory Position No. 6 Boardman/Irrigon Three year term Richard Wright Richard Wright, 33, of Irrigon is a maintenance mechanic at Colum bia Aluminum. He and his wife Kel ly, have two children ages two and seven. He has been an active member of Irrigon Volunteer Fire Dept, for almost eight years. He is a graduate of Pendleton High School and of a four year trade school and is an “ ac tive parent of a school-age child.” “ I'm running for the Morrow County School Board Advisory Committee because I am a concern ed parent. I value the high standards Morrow County has set for our school system. To the best of my ability, I will represent the taxpayers of Morrow County,” said Wright. Wright is unopposed. lone/Lexington Advisory commit- * tee Position No. 3 One year term Incumbent Jim McEUigott, 39, of lone is self employed as a farmer and a part-time engineer. He and his wife Eileen, have three children, 7, 5 and 3. He is currently on the St. Williams Church pastoral council and is a member of the Morrow County School District Advisory Board. He is a 1968 graduate of lone High School, attended Parks College of St. Louis University and has a B.S. in civil engineering from Montana State University. McEUigott says, " I ’m concerned about quality educa tion. We have a fair program-it could be better. We’ve got to keep working on it.” School District Advisory Position No. 3 lone/Lexington One year term Ginger Perez, 40. of lone is employed at Bristows Market. She and her husband Adam, have four children, 20, 18, eight and seven. She graduated from Mt Baker high school in Deming, Wash, in 1968. “ In order to serve effectively as a member of the advisory board one must be willing to serve all the children, as well as the community, be willing to listen and accurately convey the wishes of the communi- © DOUBLE-H BOOTS Th« M a k e r* o f Q u a lity F o o tw e a r ty to the board.” says Perez. “ You must be familiar with the school and faculty at all levels, as well as those involved in administration. “ Although I have never served in public office before, I feel that my experience as a parent and communi ty member enables me to take the responsibilities involved as a member of the Advisory Board. If elected, I pledge enthusiasm and committment.” School Board of Director Position No. 1 Four year term Thomas D. Meyers Thomas D. Meyers, 43, Board- man is a shift supervisor at Portland General Electric Co. He and his wife, Sharron, have two children ages 20 and 17. He is currently on the Boardman Planning Commission, has been in volved in Yes for Kids committee and has helped on Morrow Co. Tax Base Budget Elections. Meyers graduated from high school at Tecumseh, Michigan. He has had budgeting and management experience through PGE. “ I owe Morrow County thanks for the excellent education my two children have received from our school system. I willingly offer my management and budgeting ex perience to the citizens of Morrow County,” said Meyers. “ Maintaining the excellence of our school system is of utmost im- a portance. Today and the future de mand that our school system provide our children with the best education that we can afford. Anything less in these days of scarce dollars would be a disservice to the students and ourselves, the taxpayers and parents. “ I feel my experience in manag ing people and budgets will allow me to serve the schools, maximizing our tax dollars to maintain our excellent school system.” School Board Director Position No. 1 four year term Incumbent Alan G. Holmes, 43, Boardman, farmed in the Boardman area from 1973 to 1977. Since then he has owned and operated Mid Col umbia Excavation in Boardman. He graduated from Joseph High School, attended Oregon Technical Institute and graduated from the Nor thwestern College of Business in computer science. Holmes and his wife. Sheryl, have three children. He was appointed to the board to fill a vacancy in May. Holmes was budget director for the Port of Mor row for three years and is currently budget director for the Boardman Parks and Recreation. “ As a board member. I’m con cerned about spending tax dollars. The best education for our children is the highest priority. To ac complish that, I try to spend wisely with the taxpayers in mind. I’d like to establish some long range goals for the district so that we avoid quick decisions and save money. I feel I'm N O T IC E T O W A T E R U S E R S 1 ;>U Winter packing may now be removed from meters. They will be read this month after using minimums throughout the winter. All gallonage used over the minimum will be reflected on your March billing. Therefore, please expect an in crease on your next statement. - W tikisg D m * $9395 Once again we remind City sewer users to avoid putting rubber and plastic items, oil, grease, etc. into our sewer system. These items clog the sewer lines causing sewage to back up, perhaps into your HEAVY DUTY SOLE home. G a rd n e rs 193 N Main St 676-9218 MEN’S WEAR David P. Winters City Crew Foreman Heppner r i ■ ■ ■ i Morrow County Grain Growers and Bring You A Fantastic i i ■ i ~ products Code No. 55859 55869 48816 48886 27710 27790 52660 52480 52320 17270 29605 24481 24581 i B.M.C.C. Director Position No. 1 Four year term Nancy Brownfield Nancy Brownfield, 42, Heppner, is employed with Wheatland In surance in lone. She and her husband Steve, have three daughters, 18, 15 and 13. She is a graduate of South Eugene High School at Eugene and receiv ed an associate of arts degree in marketing and mangemenl from BMCC in 1983. She is on the Willow Creek Park District board, is treasurer of the lone Community Agri-Business Organization and has served on the Small Business Development board. She has served on the BMCC board since June of 1986. serving currently as the board chairman. “ Blue Mountain serves both Umatilla and Morrow Counties,” said Brownfield. “ I am the only can didate running for the board from Morrow County. 1 have been the on ly member on the board from Mor row County. Maintaining represen tation from Morrow County is im perative. The people of Morrow County have been very supportive of the college historically. Approx imately 37 percent of the taxes col lected for the college come from here. I have been committed to Blue Mountain Community College since moving to Heppner in the fall of 1971. My experience with the col lege consists of attending continuing education classes, serving as an employee in the position of coor dinator for South Morrow County from May 1977 until May 1983 . at- CASE LOT SALE!!! 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School District Advisory Position No. 3 Boardman/Irrigon One year term Karen Pettigrew of Boardman and Dean R. Mason also of Boardman are vying for one position. School District Advisory Position No. 4 Ione/Lexington Three year term Valerie Doherty is running unopposed. School District Advisory Position No. 1, 2 and 7 Heppner/Lexington Three year terms No candidates have filed. tending as a full time student from September 1981 until June 1983, then being elected on the board in 1986. I know Blue Mountain Com munity College very well. Com munity colleges will be playing a large roll in the education of our community members, young and old alike. Community colleges are com mitted to meeting the needs of the communities to which they belong. All of the board members will be re quired to be sensitive to those needs.” Brownfield is opposed by Terry A. Goss of Milton-Freewater. B. M.C.C. Director Position No. 7 Four year term Phillip W. Houk Phillip W. Houk, 31, of Pendleton is senior casualty management representative for the Union Pacific Railroad Company, Hermiston. He and his wife, Kathy, have two children, 10 and six. He has a B.S. in general studies from EOSC and an associate of science degree in law enforcement from BMCC. He has served on BMCC Board of Directors, BMCC Criminal Justice Advisory Board, BMCC Budget Committee, BMCC Long Range Planning Committees, Umatilla County Juvenile Services, Commis sion Board, Hermiston Rotary Club, Pendleton City Budget Committee; Pendleton City Police S.W .A.T., Pendleton Running Club President, UPRR Disability Task Force, UPRR Hazardous Materials Management Committee, UPRR Emergency Response Management Committee, Disposition Team Leader and Emergency Claim Center Coor dinator and Negotiator for the Portland Region and UPRR Safety Committee. “ To this day, I still agree with our country’s educational philosophy, a right to a good quality education for every citizen; a necessity for a truly Democratic society. Blue Mountain Community College is a well run, highly structured school, which is very responsive to the key issues fac ing education, but must continue to adapt to new and different challenges in order to enhance those citizens of our communities opportunities to earn a higher education. At the same time, it is important that the College continues to keep a tight rein on the budget in order to satisfy their responsibilities to the taxpayers. “ The past four years, we have brought the college a long way in curriculum development, restored a good open rapport between faculty, administration and college board. “ It is my decision to run again, because of the continuing challenge presented to the college by the prison for services arranged through con tracts with the State Corrections Division. Also, because I am con cerned about maintaining the quali ty Blue Mountain Community Col lege has achieved, which benefits business in Umatilla and Morrow Counties. “ Finally, I feel it is important to continue to work toward more off- campus offerings closer to smaller cities in Umatilla and Morrow Coun ties, and better explain offerings for our senior citizens within our com munities to stimulate more citizen in volvement with the college.” Houk is opposed by Charles S. Albro of Pendleton. BMCC Director Position No. 2 Four year term Doug Harper of Helix is running unopposed. NEW ARRIVALS Order Your Needs Here Now Through March 11,1990 For Pick Up Friday, March 23,1990 i i i i qualified to continue serving as a board member in that I’m conser vative. willing to spend the time necessary, understand the running of a business involving budgets and employees, and have a working knowledge of the system as an in cumbent. I'm also involved in that I have children in the Morrow Coun ty Schools. Phone_______________________ ___________ 350 Main Street Lexington, OR Hrs. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 17:00 Sat. Sa/e Ends - Sat. March 10th Spring & Summer Jewelry Necklaces and earrings in earthtone colors Also a good supply of hoop earrings Me ml XT Jeweler« of America. Im Peterson’s _____ t ^ Heppner Jewelers 676-9200
