Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 21, 1992 - THREE
Letters to the Editor
Wallace more competent
To the Editor:
For 11 years, 1981 to 1991 in
clusive, I held the judgeship of
the district court for Umatilla and
Morrow Counties which com
prise the Sixth Judicial District.
During this period I observed the
courtroom work of most of the
lawyers for the district and such
observation included Jeff Wallace
and Peter Fels who are the cur
rent candidates for the position.
With attorneys and public of
ficials writing in support of their
choice, it is felt that, perhaps my
opinion, based on actual court
proceedings, might shed some
light on the matter.
It is important to comment that
none of the letters which I have
read in support of Mr. Fels have
mentioned his work in court, few
as his work as an attorney.
Based on personal observation,
Mr. Wallace is more competent
than Mr. Fels in the matters that
come before a district court. May
I urge the voters to consult the
Voter’s Pamphlet, page 174,
where the background and ex
perience of each candidate is
listed. Mr. Fels pales in com
parison. Mr. Fels does not list
any experience in handling of
felony cases and, if he has had ex
perience, why was it not listed?
The experience, hard work,
fairness and leadership of Mr.
Fels are mentioned but it does not
follow that Mr. Wallace doesn’t
have experience, in fact, more
than Mr. Fels, and in more areas
of the law. As for the hard work,
fairness and leadership qualities
listed, Mr. Wallace has exhibited
evidence of hard work in the
preparation of his cases tried
before me, together with fairness
and leadership in presenting his
case to the jury or the court.
Several letters have mentioned
the bilingual abilities of Mr. Fels
as a plus for him but I differ on
this factor because the court is not
to address a litigant except
through his attorney.
Mr. Fels became the district
judge by an appointment from
Governor Roberts. The bar poll
conducted did not list Mr. Fels as
the clear selection of the attorneys
but the appointment went along
political lines. Again, in the let
ters in support of Mr. Fels, few.
if any, have mentioned that their
selection is based upon their
observation in court or as his at
torney for them.
Mr. Wallace is the better can
didate for the judgeship and I
earnestly urge you to cast your
vote for him on November 3.
Ralph Currin
Former District Court Judge
Carlson works for seniors
To the Editor:
1 am writing in support of
Louis Carlson as Morrow Coun
ty Judge.
I have worked with Judge
Carlson on a number of issues af
fecting senior citizens in our
county. He is a problem-solver
with proven leadership skills, fair
in his decisionrmaking and has
worked diligently for the growth
and expansion of services, pro
grams and facilities for seniors in
our county.
I have always found him ac
cessible and willing to assist with
any questions asked of him.
I urge voters in Morrow Coun
ty to retain him as Judge.
Sincerely,
(s) Merri Reamer
Boardman
Uffelman valuable asset
To the Editor:
Making laws should be done by
persons who have had years of
experience in the real working
world. You are most fortunate
that Steve Uffleman is willing to
serve as your state representative
in Salem. His several years as
mayor cannot help but make him
most valuable in the Oregon
Legislature. Many of the young
legislators with whom I have
served in the past are willing to
experiment with new laws. They
just do not have enough ex
perience to realize the devastating
side-effects their ideas can have.
I chair the Interim House Man
dates Committee. My husband
and I were impressed with
Steve’s knowledge of local
governments and schools when
we visited with him recently in
Prineville.
Please send Steve Uffleman to
Salem to serve with this
Willamette Valley rural legislator
who was born and raised at
Lakeview. He will be a valuable
asset to Eastern Oregon and the
state.
Sincerely yours,
(s) Liz VanLeeuwen
Halsey
Wallace earns reputation
To the Editor:
When voters go to the polls in
November they will be faced with
many tough decisions involving
many candidates. The one which
may have the most personal im
pact is the race for district court
judge for Umatilla/Morrow coun
ties. If you are a victim of a
crime, your decision could affect
how you are treated in the justice
system.
In nearly two decades as a
police officer in
Umatilla and
Morrow County I have seen
many lawyers in both district at
torney offices gain experience on
ly to leave for better paying jobs
west of the Cascades. One man
has stayed in the area through
thick and thin. Jeff Wallace has
dedicated his career to serving the
best interest of the law abiding
citizens of Umatilla and Morrow
Counties.
It is no wonder why Jeff
Wallace is endorsed by the police
officers of all the area agencies
and our district attorney in
Umatilla County, Dave Gallaher.
We know him and have worked
with Jeff for all the years he has
already given to the area. He has
earned his reputation for fairness
and honesty the Eastern Oregon
way, he earned it.
Donald W. Christensen
Hermiston
proud to know as a friend and
neighbor.
Being a judge is a serious
responsibility and Judge Fels does
take being a judge serious and
will serve us well.
Now more than ever we need
more people like Judge Fels who
puts others first and this is our
chance.
Don't forget to vote, it does
make a difference.
(s)Barbra Mentzer
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To the Editor:
Judge Louis Carlson has done a
good county wise job. We must re
elect him so he can continue his good
work.
Besides his business expertise at
the court house on budgets, roads,
taxes, etc., he and Betty have both
done a lot for the mending of
grudges between the north and south
To the Editor:
need food and shelter and jobs to
I grew up in Heppner. I am ex continue to live in, and contribute
tremely proud to be an Oregonian to, our society and our state. I
and feel lucky to have spent my love my homosexual friends. I
youth in a safe, nurturing rural see their fear as, week by week,
town. When I think of Heppner, reports of hate crimes increase.
I think of a community of people Skinheads are a reality in
who taught me that each in Portland. They beat black people
dividual should be honored and to death on the streets. They kill
acknowledged, regardless of ed a lesbian woman and a gay
ethnicity, religious bent, or level man in Salem last month. This is
of education. Christian ideals of not media hype. Condemning one
loving one’s neighbor as oneself group of people has already
and helping those less fortunate resulted in splitting our com
were fundamental to life in my m unities, legitim izing one
hometown.
group’s morality at the cost of
The current election brings peace and safety on our streets.
Remember what Oregon stands
with it a test for all Oregonians:
do we really and truly believe in for. To me, Oregon is a place
justice and equality for all our where civil liberties are cherish
citizens? Measure 9 is a propos ed, not a place where groups of
ed law that would require citizens can be singled out as
discrim ination
against perverse. We are facing hard
homosexuals.
economic times in this state and
We don’t all have to agree across the country. We need to
about the normalcy or correctness pull together and work to make
of each person’s lifestyle or sex things better. I cannot see how
ual practices. However, the jump any of us would gain by creating
from not understanding or fear a climate of distrust, fear and hate
in our state.
ing a person to discriminating
Vote no on measure 9.
against or hating that person is
huge.
Sincerely,
Alice Abrams
Homosexuals are people. They
Portland
ends.
They have not missed anything
which has gone on in the north end
since he took office.
Grudges only impair health,
friendships, business: you name it.
Lets keep up the healing process by
electing Louis Carlson Judge.
(s) Mabel Allen
Boardman
Wallace has right experience
To the Editor:
I am writing your newspaper to
ask the voters of Umatilla and
Morrow Counties to elect Jeff
Wallace as district court judge.
He’s the most qualified candidate
and should be elected.
Jeff has been a prosecutor in
Umatilla and Morrow counties
and knows the area. His opponent
is a former legal aid lawyer who
was a political appointee of
Governor Barbara Roberts. It’s
obvious to me who has the right
kind of experience and training -
Jeff Wallace.
Jeff has the endorsement of vir
tually every law enforcement
association in Umatilla and Mor
row counties. He also received
the endorsement of area attorneys
in a recent bar poll. The people
who are involved with the court
system have made a clear state
ment as to who is the most
qualified candidate.
I have known Jeff Wallace for
over 30 years, both as an attorney
and as a person who grew up in
the Milton-Freewater area. He
was involved in 4-H and FFA and
is a person of good character and
values. It’s important for a judge
to understand and reflect the
values of the community.
Let’s elect Jeff Wallace as our
next district court judge.
Sincerely,
(s) A1 Beard
Milton-Freewater
Fawbush works for rural health care
To the Editor:
South Morrow County was not
part of Wayne Fawbush’s district
until December 1991. Shortly
thereafter, he came to Heppner,
introducing himself to his new
district constituents. That’s when
we met for the first time.
We can speak about what Mr.
Fawbush has done for rural health
from a personal viewpoint. After
that first meeting, he took time to
tour the hospital, clinic and nur
sing home and to find out what
the issues really were threatening
the existence of our fragile rural
health care system.
Within two months, he arrang
ed a meeting between the direc
tors of the Office of Rural Health
and the Office of Health Policy;
and local citizens to review the
issues. Involvement with these
two agencies became pivotal in
later securing a Rural Health
Care Transition Grant, and hav
ing our voice heard at the state
level.
Despite this being an election
year, he has continued his efforts
on our behalf. Mr. Fawbush was
in town during our state nursing
home survey process in
February, 1992. When we ap
plied for the Rural Health Care
Transition Grant, he called us to
offer to send a letter of support
(which he did). He has continued
his efforts in our behalf with the
Oregon Hospital Association to
ensure our hospital stays open.
With two-thirds of Oregon
communities with populations
less than 5,000 having no health
care providers, protecting a
dwindling resource is an uphill
battle.
Mr. Fawbush deserves the en
dorsement of rural health care
providers and their advocates. He
has been working for us and will
continue to do so. He has been a
senator for several years and is
an effective leader who knows the
ropes and can get things done.
Respectfully submitted,.
i (s) Jeanne S. Berretta, M.D
Edward S. Berretta, M.D. -
Wallace knows criminal law
To the Editor:
As a former Oregon State
Police Lieutenant, I know first
hand the problems of crime in our
communities. Jeff Wallace is my
candidate for district court judge
because, as a long-time pro
secutor, he does too.
Several years ago, I was the
victim of a residential burglary.
Jeff prosecuted the case and ob
tained a conviction. I appreciated
the competent and professional
manner in which he handled my
case and the cases of other crime
victims. Jeff is one of the most
experienced prosecutors in
Eastern Oregon. He deals with
crime victims on an almost daily
basis. He has established a vic
tim’s program through his office
to help them deal with the justice
system. He has also set up a child
abuse prosecution team to make
it easier for victims of child abuse
to testify in court and cope with
the trauma of child abuse.
When you elect a judge, you
need to consider that person’s
background and experience. You
need to consider whether he has
a background in criminal law.
You need to consider if he has
ever been in private practice,
dealing with real clients in the
real world. Jeff has, and that’s
why he is my candidate.
Let’s elect as our next district
court judge the candidate who has
the kind of experience this posi
tion calls out for. That candidate
is Jeff Wallace.
Sincerely,
(s) Keith Lewis
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Vote for Miller
To the Editor:
As auditor of public accounts
the secretary of state is responsi
ble for audits to prevent
wasteful spending such as the
carpet in the Archives Building.
Also of particular importance
to rural areas is his position on
the State Land Board. The gover
nor, the secretary of state and the
state treasurer constitute the State
Land Board responsible for the
management of lands.
Involved in a family lumber
business. Randy Miller knows the
value of multiple use of lands. He
would give rural areas a much-
needed voice. A vote for Randy
Miller is a good vote for Eastern
Oregon.
(s) Bob & Suzanne Jepsen
Fels committed to youth
To the Editor:
As members of the education
community we must stress the
importance of retaining Peter Fels
as judge in the Umatilla-Morrow
District Court. Judge Fels has
demonstrated a commitment to
our youth both by visiting our
schools and through his fair
judicial decisions. Peter Fels is a
dedicated public servant and a
man dedicated to community in
volvement. Join us in voting for
Judge Fels this November 3.
(s) Bryan and Alice Traylor
Heppner
Disappointed in area businesses
n
To the Editor:
I was very pleased to see the
Pendleton. City Council, at its
regular meeting October 6. vote
unanimously to oppose ballot
measure 9.
I am also disappointed that only
a very small number of area
businesses are willing to take a
stand against this discriminatory
measure. Business owners would
really be surprised to know how
much of their business is sup
ported by what is, unfortunately
a mostly invisible gay and lesbian
population in eastern Oregon.
(s) Kevin Lawson
Pendleton
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Fels puts others first
To the Editor:
I have known Judge Peter Fels
since before he became a judge
and I know that Judge Fels has
more than the necessary
qualifications to be the best
choice, i.e. community involve
ment, bilingual, fairness, good
listener, integrity, leadership,
hardwork, and has given a good
example of his capabilities since
January.
Judge Fels is also a genuinely
nice person, someone we can be
Keep up healing, elect Carlson
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