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FOURTEEN - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 13, 1992 Elect Wallace Wallace has sound judgment To the Editor: We have an opportunity to elect an excellent district court judge in the May primary. I am referr ing to Jeff Wallace, who is the M orrow County D istrict Attorney. Jeff has tried all kinds of cases, both criminal and civil. He is a person of good character and sound judgment. I feel that Jeff Wallace, because of his farming background, knows the issues that are important to Umatilla and Morrow Counties. He has lived in the area all his life, and is a former state FFA officer. Jeff is not only a good lawyer, he is a good person as well. Please join me in voting for Jeff Wallace for Umatilla-Morrow County District Court Judge, Position 2. Sincerely, (s) Henry Kopacz Dorothy Kopacz Hermiston Glenn for commissioner To the Editor: Ed Glenn works hard to dig out the facts and then gives thoughtful insight to important issues. He will continue to do so as Morrow County Commissioner. While Ed likes to promote thorough discussion of many pro blems, his real desire is to bring us together in a unified manner. Ed will be a very cohesive force in Morrow County, a quality we all need. I support Ed Glenn for Morrow County Commissioner. He will work hard to give us all effective representation. (s) Ken Turner Heppner Retain Peter Fels To the Editor: I encourage Umatilla and Mor row County voters to retain Judge Peter Fels as district court judge in department 2. The extent and variety of Judge Fels’ legal ex periences in Eastern Oregon courts have enabled him to develop the necessary skills for judicial practice. As our present district court judte, he has demonstrated his ability to preside over district court cases with both fairness and efficiency. I know that Judge Fels has per sonal integrity and sound moral standards. These are qualities that I value in a judge for our community. Allow Judge Fels to continue his competent service as our District Court Judge in Depart ment 2. Join me in voting for Judge Peter Fels on May 19. Sincerely, (s) Karen Conant-Norville Pendleton Sullens understands issues To the Editor: This brief letter is submitted to show my sincere support for a candidate running in our district for the Oregon House o f Representatives, Will Sullens. I have known Will Sullens for many years. 1 have worked with Will on several issues ranging from LCDC and land use plann ing, to the current problems associated with the state’s attempt to confiscate our water rights. The issues are complex and have a direct impact on all citizens in rural Oregon. Most importantly is that Will understands the issues, and he listens. His concern and convic tions for the well being of our rural environment, and his posture on private property rights is what drives my support for him. In this day of political rhetoric, I am sick and tired of unfulfilled promises, and the ineffectiveness of the people we send to Salem. If you have observed our legislature recently, it has per formed pitifully. This state is in trouble; we need people with strong leadership ability. For the first time in many years, I am ex cited about the opportunity we have to send someone like Will Sullens to the legislature. He will be accountable; all areas of this vast district will be served. Will is a good man who we can count on to defend our interests in rural Oregon. Please take a moment and analyze the candidates. When you do, I hope you find as I have, there is only one clear choice to represent all of us in Salem and that is Will Sullens. I encourage you to register your support for him on May 19. Sincerely, (s) Greg Sackos Baker Has respect for Glenn To the Editor: I am writing in support of Ed Glenn and his candidacy for county commissioner in the up coming primary election. I have a great deal of respect for Ed and know him to be an honest man, a fearless advocate and a good friend. I have only known Ed for a short time compared to many in this community but have found him to be impeccably honest. I have seen him on several occa sions relinquish what was rightfully his when due to the too im passioned work o f an employee, he felt he might be perceived as having taken advan tage of someone. Ed does not want to be successful at the ex pense of others. As many people know, Ed is not afraid to take a stand on an issue he believes in. When Ed takes a stand he believes that he is right and receives his assurance from this belief. What many peo ple don’t know, however, is the degree to which Ed respects the opinions of others. Ed and I disagree on many issues from taxes to politics to fishing methods. While in these disagreements we seldom com promise, I have never, and I do mean never, known a man who showed more respect for my opi nions, .whether contrary to his or not. Ed is a good friend. He is con stant, considerate, fair and loyal. Any politician showing these qualities is a rare find indeed and worthy of your consideration. I encourage you to support Ed Glenn for county commissioner in the upcoming primary election. (s) Kevin Fry Boardman To the Editor: I have been acquainted with Jeff Wallace since he first got out of law school and came to Pendleton to practice law in 1976. I have always felt that his temperament and legal abilities would make him an outstanding judge. Jeff is a candidate for the M orrow -U m atilla County District Court Judge Position 2 in the May primary. I feel that he is the best candidate for the job and urge everyone to vote for Methodist women to honor grad him. Jeff is from Umatilla County but now lives in Morrow Coun ty as the district attorney there. I have lived in both counties and know that it’s important for Mor row County to have representa tion in our courts as well as Umatilla County. Jeff Wallace will serve the cause of justice well. Please elect him as our next district judge for position 2. Sincerely, (s) Laura Moore Pendleton The Heppner United Methodist Church Women will honor graduating senior, Steve Rollis, during the 10:30 a.m. worship service this Sunday, May 17. The UMW will also honor the church choir, Library district a good deal To the Editor: The Oregon Trail Library District is a good deal for us. If it is approved, it will result in all city and rural library users pay ing for the services they receive. Formation of the district will cause utilities and industry to pay the bill for about two thirds of the cost of operating the libraries, libraries that are used by the employees of these businesses. The estimate of $10 per household living in a $40,000 home in the proposed library district seems like a pretty reasonable cost. For this we will get all the present services plus some needed improvements in our library offerings. We’re in favor of forming and funding the Oregon Trail Library District and we’re going to vote in favor of it. (s) John and Pat Edmundson Heppner Fels best candidate a high percentage of court cases To the Editor: Several candidates of quality involve Spanish speaking people are running for the district court with little or no English skills. position presently held by Peter Finally, Mr. Fels is a man of high Fels. It is our belief that Peter quality. He is honest and Fels is the best candidate for dedicated to strong and fair district court judge, department justice system. Peter Fels is the two for three important reasons. kind of person we all want serv First, Peter Fels presently holds ing in our court system. Join us the position and by all accounts in supporting Peter Fels as district has done a superb job. Second court judge, department two. (s) Bryan and Alice Traylor ly, he speaks Spanish fluently which is an important asset since Heppner RU D Y MURGO is An experienced trial attorney knowledgeable in criminal, civil and military law involved in the community faithful , impartial and diligent IT IS TIME FOR A IT IS TIME FOR A| CHOICE CHANGE Initiative would jeopardize city To the Editor: Soon many of you will be ask ed to sign an initiative petition started by Tom LaRusso of Bend, Oregon. The petition, if enough signatures are obtained, would place a measure on the ballot pro hibiting the city of Heppner from raising new taxes or increasing the taxes now existing. While this measure sounds inviting and you may think, what's the harm of putting the question to the voters, be aware of the following: 1. The city may be forced to reduce services even futher than has been required under Measure 5. 2. The initiative may prevent the city from generating sufficient revenues to meet expenses because it does not define the term taxes. Heppner has just suffered the worst budget cutbacks it has ever seen. The police force is at the lowest manpower it has been in Health Dept. The Morrow County Health Department lists the following monthly schedule for May: Tuesday, May 19-blood pressures and immunizations, 1:30-4 p.m., Boardman City Hall; Thursday, May 21-blood pressures and immunizations, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Heppner office; Tuesday, May 26-blood pressures and immunizations, 1-4 p.m. Irrigon County office; Wednesday, May 27-blood pressures, 11 a.m.-noon, Hepp ner Senior Center; Thursday, May 28-blood pressures and immunizations, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Heppner office. many decades. The fate of conti nuing police and fire protection rests with the voters on an up coming bond issue. Further cuts in city revenues will result in drastic service decreases. With our pool, and library gone and police services cut, we must ask ourselves, can we afford to lose more? Sincerely, (s) LoRayne Bowman Chamber President for the Heppner Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors * i RU D Y MURGO District Court Judge Dept. 1 Morrow - Umatilla Counties Authorized by the committee to elect Murgo for Judge Greg Pierce, Chair, 1444 S.W. 44th, Pendleton, OR 97801 Wetzel For the People, For a change. Democratic Candidate For United States Senator. Joe Wetzel will represent Oregonians and only Oregonians, —not special interests—in the United States Senate. SAVE JO B S: STOP ENVIRONMENTALISTS from shutting down the Oregon economy. Our timber, ranching and far ming industries must be protected first. RESTORE TAX BREAKS “ HEARTS AND HANDS” to working men and women for: consumer interest deductions, retirement contributions; and repeal Packwood’s and AuCoin’s taxes on unemploy ment compensation and social security benefits. A Social History o f Nineteenth Century Women and Quilts” PROVIDE HEALTH CARE INSURANCE for all families—use U.S. Medicare and efficient private markets to do the job. Film, Lecture and Discussion led by Elizabeth H o ffm a n .^ h .D Friday, May 22, Morrow County Museum 7 p.m. Public Invited - Admission Free This program is made possible by the O regon Council for the Humanities, an filiate o f the National Endowment for the Humanities. af- Paid for by The Committee to Elect Joe Wetzel. U S. Senator 300 Dayton OwU m t *39 S * I n A w Portland 0 9 97204 % S03) 220429 9 • FAX ( 5031 225-1322
