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SIX- Heppner Gazette-Times. Heppner, Oregon Wednesday. September 30, 1992 Letters to the Editor Wallace best candidate To the Editor: It isn’t often that we as voters can be 100 percent sure that those who are running for elected of fice have the integrity, honesty and ability to perform their jobs once they are elected. 1 have the privilege to know one such candidate who will be on the November ballot: Jeff Wallace, running for Umatilla- Morrow County district court judge. Jeff and I attended high school together and have kept in touch throughout the years. During the time that I have known Jeff, he has demonstrated not only hones ty and fairness, but leadership and the strength of character needed to fulfill the penal responsibilities of the office. Jeff has been in private practice, moreover, and is very aw are o f the concerns of the business community. There is no doubt in my mind that Jeff will insure that the court once again performs its legislative function in a fair and equitable manner. Jeff Wallace is beyond a doubt the best candidate for the position of district court judge, and I hope you will join me in voting for him on November 3. (s) Greg Allen Hermiston Irish join with Choctaw To the Editor: This letter (dated September 1) is sent from Ireland and I would be grateful if, through your newspaper, you would allow me to reach some of the estimated 40 million American-Irish located throughout the United States today. I am writing about a unique and historic event this month (September), which links the Choctaw Indians and the Irish people in an extraordinary bond of friendship. Five hundred years after the voyage of Christopher Colum bus, the world is re-evaluating the impact of European colonisation on the Americas. For the original inhabitants of North, Central and South American, the so-called ‘discovery’ of this new world began a process of exploitation and brutality with far reaching consequences. The Choctaw Indians are but one example of this process. In the winter of 1831, tens of thousands of Choctaw were for- cibly rem oved from their ancestral homelands in Mississip pi to Oklahoma. Almost half of the Choctaw people perished dur ing their ‘Trail of Tears’. What makes the Choctaw story of such compelling interest to the Irish, is the discovery of their generosity to our people during the Great Potato ‘Famine’ of 1847. We have no idea how the Choctaw learned of Ireland’s suf fering at that time. What we do know, however, is that the Choc taw (perhaps hearing echoes of their own suffering just 16 years previously), were so moved by the stories of Ireland’s poor, they called a meeting to discuss our plight. At the end of the meeting, the Choctaw raised, from their meagre resources, US $710.00 for famine relief in Ireland. ‘Niles Weekly Register', recording their generosity in 1847 commented “ the poor Indian giving his mite to the poor irish. ’’ On September 7, 1992, a small group of seven Irish people will begin retracing the Choctaw ‘Trail of Tears’ from Broken Bow, O klahom a, back to Mississippi. On September 21 this group will be joined by a fur ther 17 walkers at Lake Village, Arkansas. On September 27. two Brazilian Indians will join at Ackerman. Mississippi. The walk will conclude at the great prehistoric Choctaw ‘Mother Mound’ of Nanih Waiya, near Preston, Mississippi, on Satur day, October 3, 1992. I shall participate in the last two weeks of this historic walk together with my friend, Richard Moore, who, in 1972, at the age of 10, was blinded by a rubber bullet, as he made his way home from school, in Derry, Northern Ireland. Richard and I have decided that our long walk will have three purposes: 1. To thank the Choctaw for their humanity to our people dur ing Ireland’s Great ‘Famine’ 2. To help the Irish charity AFrI (Action From Ireland) with its Great ‘Famine’ Projects and 3. Through the Great ‘Famine’ Project to raise essential emergency relief for the victims of Somalia's Great ‘Famine’ today. I am happy to inform your readers that the Choctaw Indians have agreed to help us with our efforts to assist the people of Somalia, thus establishing a new chapter in the history of our friendship. Should any of your readers wish to join us, they would be most welcome, especially on the last day, October 3, at Nanih Waiya State Park, near Preston. Mississippi. However. Richard and I would like to appeal to your readers to sponsore our walk on behalf of the Great ‘Famine’ Project and especially the suffering people of Somalia. Donations can be sent to: Great ‘Famine’ Project - Somalia Fund, c/o Br. John G. Driscoll, C.F.C, President. Iona College, New Rochelle, New York 10801. Thank you for your attention. Yours Sincerely, (s) Don Mullan Director Dublin. Ireland Is ONRC official the anointed one? To the Editor: Who on earth has made Andy Kerr think he is the “ anointed one” ? He came to Lakeview to scorn our talents, misrepresent our motives, ridicule our sacrifices, demean our intellegence and worse, lecture and threaten us that if we do not see it his way, he will crush us into submission. This tyrannical diatribe is reminiscent of other depots on other shores who have imprison ed the minds and productivity of people for personal gains or simply to bolster an ego that is bound to an activity devoted to power without regard to the cost to others. His performance begs an answer as to just who is the ONRC. Who are the directors (if there is a board of directors) that countenance the scurrilous words that gushed forth from this little man, who if he were as tall in stature as he is in principle would stand shoulder high to a small wood-ant (yes, we have a dif ferent term for this critter). Who is Andy Kerr? where did he go to school? What is his background? What jobs has he held? Outside of a tongue, what are his unannounced credentials to speak on this subject? Simple questions that also beg for an answer. He refers to us as “ the most socialistic county in the state.” A partial definition of socialism is “ group living where there is no private ownership of property.” Socialism is a transitional stage in M arxist theory between capitalism to communism. He brands us with a dark image that the last two generations of Americans shed blood and gave their lives to vanquish. Believe me, “ If we do not hang together, we shall certainly hang separate ly ” If we do not recognize the enemy when we see and hear it, we are as lost as the generations that blindly followed the call of Lenin an El Duce or a Führer. One thing that clearly was heard was the Declaration of War. This antagonist has plainly told the people of Lake County that our culture...our very way of life... is finished and done with and that he will bury us. The bravado of his comments obviously dem onstrate his disregard of our intelligence and skills. Lacking an understanding of the concept of renewable natural resources displays better than words the sort of enemy we must fight. Andy Kerr is the unlettered one, not us. His ig norance is an embarrassment to our civilization, but not, evident ly, to those who pay him. Let us take the ONRC apart and find out who they are and from whence they came. If sanc tions they doth proclaim, more that one can play that game. (s) Bob Alger Mayor, Town of Lakeview K re b s e n te rta in O re g o n T ra il T re k By Delpha Jones The Oregon Trail Trek, spon sored by Western Oregon State College consisting of 19 vehicles and 36 people, were entertained at the Krebs ranch on Thursday evening with a barbecue lamb supper, salads and dessert. They were en route from Independence Missiouri to Oregon City. Peo ple from Florida, Kentucky, Min nesota, Iowa, New Mexico, Michigan, California and Oregon were in the group. This is the fifth year the group has passed through this area and been entertained by the Krebs. Maureen, Clint, Skye and other Krebs family members were hosts. O W G L to m eet O ct. 7 in U m a tilla The annual fall workshop meeting of the Oregon Wheat Growers League will be Wednes day, October 7, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at The Olde Country Brand Restaurant in Umatilla. The workshop traditionally allows Oregon wheat and grain growers to gather for discussion regarding the direction and focus for the OWGL during the upcom ing year. This year, in addition to resolution discussion, growers will be discussing the implica tions of the NAFTA and deter mining a position on taxes. Also planned for the evening preceding the workshop, is an informal discussion of the resolution pro cess itself. This exchange will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the John Day Room at the same location. “ This is the growers oppor tunity to say, ‘here is our dilem ma’. We choose our focus based on real problems, experienced by real people. With so much impac ting agriculture today, I hope I see a lot of familiar faces, and some new ones as well,” stated Ben Holdman, president of the OWGL. The resolution process allows topics of concern to be discussed at the county level after the fall workshop has been completed. The results of the county discus sions are then taken to the annual meeting of the OWGL, held dur ing the Convention, where they are formally adopted. This year’s annual meeting will be Wednes day, December 2, at the Red Lion/Lloyd Center H otel, Portland. Weather Report Justice Court Report __ The Justice Court office at the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the following business during the past week: Russell J. Estes, 34, Heppner- Exceeding the Maximum Speed Limit, 74 mph in a 55 mph zone, $55 fine; Randy Lott, H eppner- Maintaining a Dog as a Public Nuisance, $70 fine; Eric Eugene Scardino, 20, Portland-Open Container (beer), $55 fine; Failure to Wear Seat Belt, $24 fine; Franklyn Albert Clark, 49, OakGrove-Failure to Stop for Pedestrian in Crosswalk, $35 fine; Thomas Edward Fritz, 38, Heppner-Exceeding the Max imum Speed Limit, 65 mph in a 55 mph zone, $31 fine; Jay Dee Hudson, 53, Heppner- Exceeding the Maximum Speed Limit, 72 mph in a 55 mph zone, $55 fine; Cheryl M. McBride, 34, Heppner-Failure to Use Seat Belt, $24 fine; Larry Reno Stockam, 33, Heppner-Failure to Wear Seat Belt, $24 fine; Howard Kevin Hamblin, 32, Hermiston-Truck Speeding, 65 mph in a 55 mph zone, $31 fine; Mary Susan West, 24, Ione- Exceeding the Maximum Speed Limit, 68 mph in a 55 mph zone, $76 fine; George Stacy McDowell, 19, Heppner-Illegal Window Glass (tinted) $56 fine; Andrew T. Williams, 22, Hermiston-Exceeding the Max imum Speed Limit, 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, $95 bail forfeited; Daryll Frank Decius, 20, Heppner-No ATV License (Class I), $31 fine. WCCC Golf Ladies Organized Play First: Juanita Martin, Lorena Jones. Luvilla Sonstegard, Carol Norris; second-Harriet Pierson, Jan Paustian, Neoma Bailey, Melba Miller; third-Lois Hunt, Barb Gilbert, Norma French, Doll Campbell. Special awards: long drive- Barb Gilbrt; KP second shot- Melba Miller; long putt-Harriet Pierson. Market Report Compliments of the Morrow County Gram Growers Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1992 Soft White Sept. *4.40 Oct. *4.45/*4.48 Nov. *4.49 Dec.-Jan. *4.50 by City of Heppner September 22 - 28, 1992 High Low Free Weds.. 84 47 .0 Thurs. 82 49 .32 Fri. 61 48 tr Sat. 65 45 .0 Sun. 76 40 .0 Mon. 69 40 .0 Tues. 73 41 .0 Barley Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. *98 ‘99 *1.01/*!.03 *1.04/* 1.05 *1.05 P U B L I C N O T IC E Pioneer Memorial Hospital is inviting bids on an addition to Pioneer Memorial Clinic. Plans and specifications for the addition may be obtained at Pioneer Memorial Hospital, 564 East Pioneer Drive, Heppner OR 97836 starting on Wednesday. September 23, 1992. Contractors biding on this pro ject must be licensed and bond ed. Bidder are required to visit the site and follow all contract documents, specs and plans. Sealed bids will be received by Pioneer Memorial Hospital, 564 East Pioneer Drive. Heppner OR 97836 until 2:00 p.m.. Friday, October 16. 1992. Bids shall be identified with the project name, the Bidders name and address, and labeled in bold print “ SEAL ED BID". Any bids submitted after the date and time will not be considered. Bids will be opened publicly at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. Friday October 16. 1992 at 4:00 p.m.. The contact person for this project will be Gary Nolan. Pioneer Memorial Hospital does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or age and han dicapped status in employment or in the provision of service. Published: September 23 and 30. 1992 Lead shot banned Waterfowl and upland game bird hunters are required to use only non-toxic < teel) shot while hunting on feceral refuges in Oregon, including Umatilla, Cold Springs, and McKay Creek Na tional Wildlife Refuges. Refuge M anager M orris LeFever would like to also re mind hunters that toxic (lead) shot may not be possessed while hun ting game birds or waterfowl on these refuges. P U B L I C N O T IC E NOTICE OF WATER RIGHT TRANSFER 6174 Ralph L. Morter filed an ap plication with the W ater Resources Department for an ad ditional point of appropriation of water from groundwater as pro vided by ORS 540.510 to 540.530. Certificate 49816, in the name of Franklin Lindstrom & Sons, Inc., includes a right limited to 1.30 cubic feet per second from a well, with a priority date of September 25, 1969, for irriga tion of 225.6 acres. Certificate 57252, in the name of USDA-Farmers Home Ad ministration. includes a right limited to 0.90 cubic foot per se cond from a well, with a priority date of September 25, 1969, for irrigation of 165.8 acres. The point of appropriation for these rights is in the SE V* SW '4, Section 32, T 2 N, R 24 E, W.M.; 460 feet North and 3930 feet West from the SE Corner, Section 32. Certificate 57223, in the name of USDA-Farmers Home Ad ministration. includes a right limited to 1.58 cubic feet per se cond from a well, with a priority date of April 29, 1975, for irriga tion of 126.7 acres. The point of appropriation for this right is in the SE'4 NE%, Section 31, T 2 N, R 24 E, W.M.; 10 feet North and 10 feet West from the E'A corner. Sec tion 31. The applicant wishes to com bine the water rights evidenced by Certificates 49816 and 57252 into one right to irrigate only 225.6 acres. The applicants also wishes to add an additional point of appropriation to these water rights. The new well is located in the SW'/4 SE 14, Section 30, T 2 N, R 24 E, W.M.; 2840 feet North and 2600 feet West from the E'4 comer. Section 31. Protests may be filed by per sons who think their water right may be injured by this change. Additional information or forms and rules for filing protests are available from the W ater Resources Department by calling 378-3739. If a protest is filed a hearing may be held. IF NO PROTEST IS FILED BY OCTOBER 27, 1992, THE CHANGE MAY BE APPROV ED WITHOUT A HEARING. Published: September 23, 30; and October 7, 1992 WRIGHT CHEV. INC. Oldsmobile Your transportation headquarters for 30 years under the same local ownership Full line of new Chevy pickups, full size Blazers, extended cabs. 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive, V-6 or V-8 engines. Full line of new Chevrolet and Oldsmobile cars small, medium or full size. 2-door, 4-door, 4- cylinder, V-6. V-8. Also, nice selection of reconditioned and safety checked used pickups and cars. See them all at WRIGHT CHEV. 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