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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 18, 1990 - THREE Sheriffs Report The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow The Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper U S.P S. 240-420 Published every Wednesday and entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 187». Second class postage paid at Heppner. Oregon. Office at 147 West Willow Street. Telephone (503) 676-9228. Address communications to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Bo* 337, Hepp ner, Oregon »7836. Subscriptions: $12 in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam and Grant Counties; $23 elsewhere. Joyce Hughes ........................................................... Office Manager, Typesetting April Sykes ........................................................................................... News Editor Beth Rafferty......................................................................... Graphics Department Becky E v a n s......................................................................... Graphics Department Monique P a rr e l.....................................................................................Distribution Kay Rene Qualls........................................................................................... Bindery David and April Sykes, Publishers Letters to the Editor It is time To the Editor; In the past few months, 1 have had the opportunity to attend a few Timber People rallies. I have notic ed a spark of determination glowing at each one. This spark is something to be cherished and protected, for it is the same spark that brought the pioneers across the Mississippi and across the Great Plains. This same spark of determination drove them, with their wagons, their oxen, and their families, up and over the Rocky Mountains. It got them through the sweltering heat of the desert to the home they later built in Oregon. This same spark was fann ed into a flame by the winds of tyran ny, giving birth to this nation. This spark of determination needs great care and must be tended to dai ly. As anyone can attest who has ever been caught outside on a cold and wet autumn evening, it is easier to start a fire than it is to keep it fed throughout the night. It is time for those freedom-loving people of the wood products industry to see that this spark grows. It is time for each one of us to make this a per sonal fight. Now the hard work begins. Far too often, worthwhile causes are started with a large, noisy fanfare, and then abandoned for an easier path. It is time for those of you who believe that the industry is still viable, and that we as its workers are the caretakers of a renewable resource, to join the fray. It is time to let those who would dictate how you live your life know that you are not going to stand for this in terference. It is time to tell those out siders who point the finger of ac cusation at the people of the Nor thwest that their hearts should grieve for what goes on in their own backyard. It is time to let this nation know how important the wood products in dustry and its workers are...to let them see that it will not be just the people of the Northwest who suffer if this industry falls prey to the preservationists. It is time to raise your voices and to stand side-by-side.. .not only to be heard, but to be dealt with. It is time to let these usurpers know that your cry will not be extinguished, but will only grow larger and louder if left unanswered. (s) David Rose Dora, Oregon OCA candidate produces no gains To the Editor: There is some interest in seeing OCA’s candidate, Alvin Mobley run for governor. There are four misconceptions about this candidacy that need to be cleared up. First of all, Mobley is not really an Oregonian. He is a re cent transplant from Mississippi. Second, he is not an independent. He only changed his party registra tion last February-and that for the sole purpose of running for gover nor without having to face a primary election. This is nothing new. Only shortly before that, he changed from Democrat to Republican. I think that’s rather unstable. Third, he is not a candidate. He is only a potential candidate. Legal ly, he can not file to run until about the middle of August, because of his late registration. Fourth, he has not established any qualifications for himself. He has no education or experience in service that commends him for high public office. He is a candidate of convenience- ideologically pure (because he is untested), and appears sincere and well-meaning. But do we not require more stringent requirements of public office-holders? Given these factors, and the fact that he holds no record of service to Oregon (either in or out of elective office) what reason do we have to believe that he would be a good public servant? None. Any politician can talk a good game. Rhetoric is cheap. Of course, it is wild conjecture that asserts that the OCA candidate could win anyway. This is believed by nobody, except the strictest sect of OCA devotees. The OCA candidacy serves no real purpose, except to elect the most liberal of the major party candidates, Barbara Roberts, and to support OCA. IF their candidate were to have a fair showing, I believe that both major parties would then be subject to further blackmail by OCA, who would try to run their own candidates in ‘92, ‘94, and so on until the public grows tired of it. I would encourage Oregonians not to throw away their votes by suppor ting a candidacy that will produce no gains for family values-and may even cause us to lose ground. Sincerely, (s) Craig R. DeMo Registered Lobbyist Box 19561 Portland, OR 97219 NOTICE As o f July 27th we will be the pick-up station for the “ TWO HOUR CLEANERY” from Hermiston. Pick-up and delivery will » be on Fridays. We will no longe f be affiliated wit Peterson’s Cleaner j o f Pendleton. 5HDE KOX 3 S HEPPNER 143 N. MAIN 6 7 6 -5 2 1 1 COAST TO COAST YOUR SOURCE FOR CAR CARE Filters • Wax & Polish Oil • Seat Covers • Freon Accessories • Floor Mats Dash Covers • Additives Batteries ee Us For Your Auto Needs Coast to Coast Heppner WF CAN H U P YOU 476 - 094 / Ronald Ford reported that various articles of unknown value were stolen. Investigation is continuing; Morrow County deputy respond ed to Irrigon to investigate a report of missing children. Children were located. July 15: Morrow County deputy responded to a Heppner area residence to investigate suspicious circumstances. Investigation is continuing; Morrow County deputy respond ed to the Boardman Marina to deliver an emergency message; Morrow County deputy respond ed by boat to the Crow Butte area on the Washington side of the Colum bia to assist Benton County with an incident on the water; Morrow County deputy respond ed to Boardman to investigate an animal problem. Problem was solved; Morrow County Sheriffs office responded to assist Boardman Police departm ent investigate a neighborhood disturbance. Problem was resolved. July 16: Morrow County Sheriffs office responded to assist Boardman Police department investigate a neighborhood disturbance. Problem was resolved; Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Boardman fire chief to investigate a report of a small grass fire by a passing train on 1-84, mile post 160; Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Arlington fire depart ment to investigate a report of a train car on fire at the Arlington inter change. Call was unfounded. The fire department then responded to mile post 149 to extinguish a small grass fire apparently set from pass ing train also; Morrow County deputy respond ed to a motor vehicle accident in the Lexington area. Heppner ambulance was also dispatched. There were no transports; Morrow County deputy arrested Charles Stork, 35 of Pasco, WA., for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. He was released on his own recognizance; Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Arlington fire depart ment to a brush fire on 1-84 near Willow Creek; Morrow County deputy respond ed to Irrigon to investigate a report of suspicious activity. Call was unfounded. During the week of July 9 through 15, Morrow County assisted four disabled motor vehicles. July 17: Morrow County deputy responded to a residence in Irrigon to investigate a family disturbance com plaint. Investigation is continuing. We Need A Policy The Sheriffs office at the cour thouse in Heppner reports dispat ching the following business during the past week; Summer is the season for refilling the July 10: Morrow County Sheriff s vacancies in the schools’ teaching staff office dispatched the Arlington fire in Morrow County. Several new department to a fire within a teachers were hired at Monday night’s residence in Arlington School Board meeting. Several others July 11: Morrow County deputy were hired last month. investigated a visible fire east of There’s a fair number of turnovers Bombing Range Road. No action every year, thus several new teachers was taken, turned out to be a con are hired every summer. trolled bum; The process goes like this: Morrow County deputy respond A vacancy is generally com ed to Kinzua Mill to investigate a municated to some colleges around that report of an audible alarm. Problem have a placement service. Teachers had been resolved upon arrival; who have attended those colleges Morrow County deputy respond periodically check for announcements ed to 1-84 westbound, mile post 183 of vacancies and apply for those that for a disabled vehicle; seem promising. In the application process, an applicant discloses educa Morrow County Sheriffs office tional background and teaching experience. dispatched the Boardman fire depart Applications are forwarded to the Principal of the school where the vacan ment to a fire at the Man Camp in cy exists and are screened based on the application and other documen the Boardman area; tary evidence, including a check of references. Then the top three or four Morrow County deputy respond are interviewed by the Principal and others and one single candidate is ed to an alarm going off at the First recommended to the Board. Interstate Bank in Heppner. Problem The Board approves or disapproves of the hiring based on the Principal's was solved; recommendation and a very brief summary of the applicant’s qualifica Morrow County Sheriffs office tions. The Board knows nothing about the other applicants. dispatched the Heppner ambulance As I see it, the potential for break-down in the whole process is that to Cal’s. One male was transported the Board is given very little real direction to the building Principal about to Pioneer Memorial Hospital with what kind of teachers are the most desirable. There simply is no policy unknown injuries. statement defining the district’s goal in developing a teaching staff. July 12: Morrow County deputy Do we want a staff loaded with young, inexperienced fresh graduates responded to investigate an animal who draw lower salaries? Do we want more mature, experienced teachers problem in the Boardman area. In who may require a higher salary? Do we want teachers with just enough vestigation is continuing; education to qualify for a basic certificate or would we like teachers with Morrow County deputy respond advanced education, perhaps advanced degrees? ed to an alarm at Irrigon Market. Are we looking for a staff that is highly specialized in their subject areas Turned out to be false; even at the expense of being broadly qualified in teaching skills, discipline Morrow County deputy cited and or student activities? If a balance is desirable, then what are the priorities released Artemio Torres Lomas, 24, if balance cannot always be achieved? S tanfield, o f Driving While No wonder there is no policy giving guidance on these matters, it will Suspended; require some hard work and some straight thinking. It will also require Morrow County Sheriffs office some give and take and eventual agreement. One board member, who may dispatched the Boardman ambulance resist a formal statement of policy, has said the most desirable staff is one to Riverview Motel for a female with in which every teacher is hired fresh out of school, teaches three years an illness. No transport was made; and then moves on to be replaced by another fresh graduate. Morrow County deputy cited Jesse In the absence of a policy, the Board has no idea whether a teacher recom R. Perez, 36, Boardman, for Main mended for employment meets the needs of the district or not. There is taining Dog as a Public Nuisance. simply no rational way to decide whether to approve or reject a Principal’s July 13: Morrow County Sheriff s recommendation without having decided what kind of staff should be office dispatched the Arlington fire teaching in our schools. and ambulance to a one vehicle That very point came to light Monday night. The School Board approv rollover on 1-84, mile post 129. One ed hiring a new teacher recommended by the building Principal. But they 39 year old male was transported to did so on a split vote 4 to 3. I am not at liberty to disclose why the three Columbia Center in The Dalles with dissenters voted to reject the applicant and they did not choose to reveal unknown injuries. Morrow County their reasons in public. They should disclose why, so that you can know- S h eriffs office responded for what’s really important to them in selecting replacement teachers for this assistance due to traffic problems district. and four lane blockage; Morrow County deputy respond ed to Irrigon to investigate a juvenile neighborhood disturbance; Morrow County Sheriff s office O.R.S. 478.960 AND O.R.S. 476.380 dispatched the Boardman fire depart STATES NO OUTSIDE BURNING ment to 1-84 for a semi truck with its brakes on fire. Deputy was unable OF ANY KIND to locate truck; Morrow County deputy and Hepp E ffective Ju n e 27, 1990 ner ambulance responded to a two VIOLATORS WILL BE FINED!! car motor vehicle accident near Blake Ranch. Two juvenile males Forrest Burkenbine, Fire Chief were transported to Pioneer Memorial Hospital with unknown injuries; Morrow County deputy respond ed to Blake Ranch to investigate a report of suspicious persons. Call was unfounded; Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Boardman ambulance to a female with an unknown illness. Female was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital; Morrow County deputy respond W e Stand B ehind O ur M otto ed to a neighborhood disturbance in volving juveniles. Problem was resolved. July 14: Morrow County deputy Find A B etter Price • W e ’ll M atch It responded to Boardman to in vestigate a dispute concerning juveniles. 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