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. ; , * .*■ FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 30, 1992 Cooley’s interest suspect The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow The Heppner G A Z E T T E -T IM E S Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper U S P S. 240-420 l>ubli>.hed e>«rr> W edaoday 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 Uaiette-TImes, P.O. Box 337, Hepp ner, Oregon »7836. Subscriptions: $15 in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam and (¡rant Counties; $23 elsewhere. Jo>ce H u g h es............................................................Office Manager. Typesetting April Sykes ............................................................................................News Kdltor Mary Van B ibber..................................................................Graphics Department Monique P a rre l.............................................................................................. Bindery Penni k eersem ak er........................................................................................ Printer Jean Ann T u rn e r.................................................................................... Distribution David and April Svkes, Publishers Letters to the Editor Recommends Wallace for position To the Editor: I have known Jeff Wallace for nearly 30 years, both as a 4-H and FFA member and as a prac ticing attorney. I recommend him to you for our next district court judge in this fall’s general election. Jeff is the Morrow County District Attorney. As DA, he has been active in efforts to prosecute drunk drivers, drug dealers and other criminals. He is the only candidate running for this judgeship who has been a pro secutor. He is also involved in community activities, such as Boy Scouts and drug-abuse prevention efforts, to help keep our young people out of trouble. Jeff Wallace has been a member of this community all of his life. He has a farming background and served as a state officer of the Oregon Association of Future Farmers of America. He has also shown registered Angus at the Umatilla County Fair and the Oregon State Fair. He knows this community better than any other candidate, and that's important in a judge. Jeff also has been a private at torney, meeting a payroll, handl ing divorces, real estate transac tions and doing wills. He’s the only candidate with any private practice background in this area. For all of these reasons, I know Jeff Wallace is the best candidate for the job. I’m voting for Jeff Wallace for district court judge. He will serve us well. Sincerely, (s) Bob Cooper Hermiston For Peter Fels To the Editor: We would like to express our support of Judge Peter Fels to be retained as the district judge of Morrow County. Judge Fels has proven himself since January to be a competent and fair person in his court deal ings. Judge Fels has integrity ; he is a good listener; and he works hard to uphold the Oregon statues. Judge Fels is a person in volved with people and the well- being of those with whom he comes in contact with. We feel that being bilingual has given Judge Fels an uppeihand approach to suits being brought before the court it has nut only been beneficial for the people in volved in a case, but also in Judge Fels’ handling of cases. We urge you to vote for Judge Peter Fels as district court judge. Sincerely, (s) Frank and Cara Osmin Elect Jeff Wallace To the Editor: In this fall’s general election, we have a chance to make a real difference in our judicial system. We have the opportunity to elect a judge who not only knows the law. but knows Eastern Oregon as well. That candidate is Jeff Wallace. Jeff is the district attorney of Morrow County. He has been a prosecutor for 12 years. He is an experienced trial attorney who has been aggressively going after drug dealers, drunk drivers and other criminals. We need a judge who has prosecuted criminals and Jeff is the only candidate for this position who has been a prosecutor. Jeff has a farm background. He was raised on a wheat, cattle and hay ranch near Milton-Freewater. He was in 4-H and FFA. He understands agriculture from a farm er’s view point. This background combined with his knowledge of the law gives him the kind of understanding and values that are important to our community. I would feel more comfortable having judges on the bench who have J e ff’s background and ability. Please elect Jeff Wallace district court judge on November 3. He’s the most qualified can didate for the job. Sincerely, (s) Dorothy Kopacz Hermiston To the Editor: 1 have been following the Wayne Fawbush/Wes Cooley campaign with interest. I recent ly received Cooley literature at our house, and 1 recently read in our local newspaper that Cooley was our neighbor, living in the second house down the street. Cooley’s negative campaign where he has attempted to distort the Fawbush record isn’t fooling us. Neither is his new address. During the last month while Wes Cooley has been presumed to be living on our street I have not seen him. his auto, or any other indication that he lives here. It is incredible that the secretary of state would take Cooley at his word that he lives in this senate district, after finding out that he had a California driver’s license. Licenses cost more in California, so what was the pur pose of keeping it if not to justify residence in California? How many places does Wes Cooley live? Maybe he will be the first person to try to serve in two state legislatures at the same time. Wes Cooley’s interest in our senate district is certainly suspect, and his supposedly pro-Central and Eastern Oregon stance is just that-stance. I can’t imagine that fellow Oregonians would elect a Californian to represent us. Sincerely, (s) Steve Bucknum Prineville What is truth of 9? To the Editor: The success or failure of measure 9 will impact every family in Oregon and this nation as nothing perhaps in this cen tury. Opponents of measure 9 paint a picture of neo-Nazi fanatical religious hate groups conspiring to remove civil and equal rights, encourage hate and intolerance and enhance discrimination against homosex uals. What is the truth? 1. Does the homosexual com munity demand and receive special minority benefits based on sexual preference? The Portland police department actively recruits homosexuals as does the CSD for foster parents. Some Oregon colleges, high schools and homosexual organizations presently receive tax and student fees to promote homosexual preference. That preference is sodomy. 2. Are homosexuals financial ly or socially discriminated against? The homosexual community is affluent and powerful. The Wall Street Journal (July 18, 1991) il lustrates the average homosexual has an income over $50,000 (Les bian $45,900) while the average A m erican makes $36,500. Roughly 50 percent of homosex uals hold professional or manage ment positions. Portland Future Focus five-year plan calls for af firmative action and hiring guidelines (job quotas) for homosexuals in all departments as well as private contractors who work for the city. 3. Would passage of measure 9 legalize discrimination and hate against homosexuals? The same scare tactic was strongly promoted in 1988 when Governor Goldschmidt attempted to pass an executive order to grant special rights for homosexuals. Fortunately the citizens of Oregon wisely defeated that measure. Has a witch hunt against the homosexual com munity ensued? Of course not. In fact the homosexual community is more bold and militant than ever. 4. Is there a relationship bet ween hom osexuality and pedophilia and other sexual perversions? Homosexuality (sodomy), pedophilia (sex/sodomy between adults and children) and multiple separate perversions including sadism and masochism all must recruit because they require un natural sexual intercourse and un controllable lust. AIDS is only one disastrous result of abnormal and perverse sex. 5. Do any Oregon schools presently facilitate homosexuality? The Portland school district has a counseling program designed to determine who is “ gay” and then refer students to the radical homosexual organization Phoenix Rising. Project, 10 in operation in California, when implemented in Oregon will provide materials and homosexual counselors teaching how to perform homosexual acts. The Word of God warns any nation that permits sodomy (homosexuality) will be destroyed (Genesis 19). “ Choose you this day whom ye shall serve,” Joshua 24:15. (s) Stuart Dick Hermiston Ann Spicer has expertise To the Editor: Who is Ann Spicer? She is a lady attorney in Hepp ner (Morrow County) Oregon. She and her husband are both at torneys in the firm of Kuhn & Spicer. Ann and her husband Bill, have two children. Both children attend school in Heppner. Ann and her family are very in terested in Morrow County with all its small communities. She is very civic minded, par ticipates in many community affairs. By the way, Ann is our at torney. She would make Morrow County people proud to see her as our new county judge. She will certainly have our votes. (s) Mr. and Mrs. Bob Riddle Another Controversy You won’t have to read this column this week because there just isn’t anything to write about. Oh, I could write about the mongrel puppies Sydney had a month ago. They’re beginning to range away from the dog house and get in the way anytime anyone is outdoors around our house. Just like some people I know, Sydney exercised no discrimination at all in her choice of fathers for these pups. I could write about that, but I can’t. I could write about the chickens. By E<J Glenn You know I keep some chickens for the feathers they grow for the flies I tie for the fishing I do. But the only thing to write about is that the pullets are laying pretty good now, good enough that it keeps us busy giving eggs away. And the roosters fight with each other and pull out some of those precious feathers. They all eat too much and the cat gets in the chicken pen once in awhile and chases off a lot of fat and more feathers. Pretty dull stuff. I could write about that, but I won’t. You see, anything good to write about I can’t It’s too close to election to write about anything controversial and some folks think I can turn just about any subject into a matter of con troversy. Like a bitch dog's indiscretion in selecting a mate Controvery is a term that can be applied to almost every subject upon which only two people might disagree. Take the American flag. Some folks think they should be able to burn it. most of us don’t agree, but the Supreme Court says it’s OK. Now there's a controversial subject that is just too hot to touch at election time-the American flag. Some of the most American of traditions-God, Mom and apple pie can precipitate some of the most heated arguments, especially at elec tion time. And for goodness sakes, don’t mention Chevrolet in any Morrow County coffee shop this time of year. So when you take away all the controversial things, there just isn't anything left to write about. Except the chickens. I’ve wondered why it is that controversial subjects are to be avoided with a passion in political races. Some folks say it’s because voters won’t vote for a politician when he says something they don’t agree with. Some folks think that voters will abandon a candidate even when they disagree on just one thing out of a dozen. Like when one state senator candidate sent out a little booklet in which he wrote about 15 of the big issues of the day. He must have lost thousands of votes because just about everyone could disagree on one of those 15. If it really is that way, and if it really is necessary to stay away from all the controversial issues, then we’re certain to get politicians who have not made up their minds about anything, maybe they won’t have minds to make up. The mindless masses elect the mindless leaders. You know, there really are people who believe that I don’t. Sorry, but I just had to say that. 1 believe the general populace, the voters, all my friends and neighbors across town, the county and the country, are alot smarter than the “ experts" give them credit for. I think you size a candidate up for what he is in the long haul, the big picture, what he can do in a full term of office. 1 don’t think you are so small minded as to make voting decisions based on one issue, one comment, the first week in office. There I go again, spouting off on a controversial issue. There are lots of folks who disagree. They are the ones who blast you with 30 second sound bits, catchy slogans and a lot of idle promises. I’m on the other side. I think you look at the bigger picture. So there you have it. There’s nothing to write about that isn't con- troversial. Maybe 1 should stick with the chickens.______________ AS I SEE IT Oct. 5-9 classified employees week Oregon School Employees Association has named October 5 through 9 as OSEA classified School Employees week in Oregon. Classified employees consist of secretaries, cooks, custodians, bus driv ers, instructional Bridal Registry Susan Plocharsky & Troy Hesse Ann Spicer for judge Heppner Elk’s Lodge #358 Invites its members and guests to dine with us Friday & Saturday Evenings 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Our Menu A. ‘2 fer' Filet Mignon Dinners- * 1 5 * * 2 com plete steak dinners Marriage Licenses B. Surf & Turf Dinner Filet Mignon & Tiger Prawns ® I 4 ® * C. Tiger Prawns Dinner * IO ” Prawns 'Sauteed' All dinners Served With Soup, Salad. Potato & Dessert Lounge Open Wednesday through Saturday 4 p.m. till Closing Ì Heppner Elks 358 676-9ISI Where h'ienth Meet' To the Editor: I think it is time for a change in Morrow County. My new political agenda is never to vote for an incumbent. As Morrow County Judge, Ann Spicer would be a refreshing change to Morrow County’s ’’Good Old Boys” network. She’s able, knowledgeable about county government and is aware of the budget problems on the horizon. We’ve been going along as usual the past several years seemingly unaware that the next few will be critical. I think 142 N. Main The Clerk's office at the cour thouse in Heppner reports issu ing the following marriage licenses during the past week: September 25: Robert James Gates. 34. lone: and Catherine Jean Gribskov, 37. lone. Willie Baker. 41, Boardman; and Sinda Irene McKim. 31, Boardman. September 28: Bryce LaGrand Davidson, 35, Boardman; and Debra Morris Smith, 35, Boardman assistants, groundskeepers, maintenance personnel and laun dry personnel. OSEA #59 is one of 162 chapters across Oregon represen ting over 16.000 classified school employees in Oregon school districts. we need Ann Spicer’s expertise and veracity to do what’s best for Morrow County. Ann Spicer as Morrow Coun ty Judge will take into considera tion what is best for all its citizens. (s) Pat Wright October 17 D auij EVERY DAY IS Court Street Market 111 N. Court Heppner 676-9643 GROCERIES - MEATS - PRODUCE 85% Lean Ground Beef FO O D V A L U E d A y ^ Red Delicious •¡••ib Apples 49 Boneless Pork Loin Roast Butternut Squash Beef Western Family 12 uz. Finger Steak * * * * ,b . Slued Cheese Boneless Western Family 2 lb. Stew Meat Tator Tots Ham Hocks *l**b Fish Sticks Western Family 16 oz. Corn Fresh Strawberries 99*dry pint Peeled 1 lb. bag * * ea. Peas Mixed 19 * ea. Frozen Vegetables 12 pack cans Mini Carrots 89V Celery 35 V Pepsi Family $4 * p Prices good September 30th through October 6th • • •' • V ea. Gortons 27 oz. dep.
