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* TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 8, 1996 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P S. 240-420 Morrow County's Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly and entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Hepp ner. Oregon under die Act of March 3, 1879. Second class postage paid at Hepp ner, Oregon Office at 147 West Willow Street. Telephone (503) 676-9228. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $18 in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam and Grant Counties; $25 elsewhere. April Hilton-Sykes........................................................................................ News Editor Stephanie Jensen................................................... Typesetting, Layout, Distribution Monique Devin .......................................................... Advertising layout it Graphics Penni K eersem aker............................................................... ................................Printer David Sykes, Publisher Letters to the Editor Support Wenholz To the" Editor: Please join me in voting for John Wenholz for Morrow County Commissioner. John has many characteristics that make him the best candidate. He has been a Morrow Coun ty resident for 23 years. He served our country during war time and has been an active community volunteer and member of the Parent Advisory Board for the schools. When something has needed to get done in the community and at the schools, John has always been willing to help with money, his equipment and, most importantly, his own time to be sure that the job has been done correctly. Since his son, Jeff, has join ed John in his business, John has the time to serve as com missioner, and that is vitally important since being a com missioner is not a job that can be done in a couple of days a month. Look at the time and ef fort Judge Louis Carlson has put in for the county, and you TV ill see we need more people like Louis and John Wenholz to keep our county government healthy and strong. Probably the most important reason to elect John Wenholz is that he does not have an ax to grind. He belongs to no group and has refused to accept con tributions from anyone, indi vidual or group, to help with his campaign. I see John Wen holz as a conservative who is open-minded enough to listen to all sides and then make up his mind based on the facts and what he believes will be good for Morrow County as a whole. John Wenholz should be a strong county commissioner and I hope you will support him with your vote. (s) Don Holes Irrigon i Animals our responsibility To the Editor: 1 recently moved to Heppner. I have been impressed by the friendliness and safeness this town and its people offer. The ' only thing I have found so far that concerns and frustrates me is that with all the good people in this town, no one is willing to take the responsibility for the stray animals. I realize there are irresponsi ble people out there who will take a puppy or kitten thinking it's cute. Then they find it's not as fun as they had thought it would be and the cost of its care is more than they had realized. All of a sudden, it's more of a problem than the animal is worth to them, so these irre sponsible people put a help less, once thought of as cute, animal out on the streets to fend for itself. This irresponsible behavior isn't fair to the community; it's also inhumane to the stray. I recently had to have one of these unfortunate animals put down. It was painful, but ne cessary. Everyone seems to just be able to turn their backs, using the excuse, it's not my respon sibility or job; or worse, some one else will take care of it. No one does and the poor animal gets hit by a car or starves, or is taunted, teased and abused, rarely finding a caring person to take care of it. The animal is blamed for surviving the only way it can, getting in trash, kill ing other animals and going in yards it doesn't belong. All the way around for the community and the strays, it's just an insane cycle of blaming the animal, and leaving the solution up to a mystery some- present and future) in our com munity. Most important, 1 am concerned on how these issues will be handled and that they will be handled with resolu tion, not empty promises. I feel in order for this to happen, the candidate must be educated, active in, and dedicated to fin ding the solution to ensure a better community. I have been a resident of Morrow County for many years. As an active business owner and a parent participat ing in my children's education, I am quite aware of the needs and desires of many Morrow County residents. John Wen holz is a resident of this com munity as well as a candidate for Morrow County Commis sioner. Through community ac tivity, it has been my pleasure to discuss many issues with Mr. Wenholz and he is truly Commissioner seat: resident and businessman in Morrow County for 23 years; active in Morrow County development for 23 years; served on the Mor row County School Advisory Board; active in numerous community projects; served on various budget committees; in strumental in the development of Columbia Junior High's athletic field; has been married 29 years, with one son and one daughter. I feel John Wenholz has the experience, qualifications and knowledge of Morrow County to fill this position with dedica tion and sincerity. I hope you will join me in voting for John Wenholz on election day. I am convinced he will get the job done. Sincerely, (s) Barbara Huwe Irrigon one w^° never showsiup. With all the land around here, isn't there someplace these strays can be kept? Aren't there enough good, caring, concern ed, responsible people around Heppner to volunteer time to care for and find homes for these strays? Aren't there peo ple who can volunteer time to care for these animals? Isn't there enough caring, responsi ble people in Heppner to begin an animal shelter? I am sure some of the children aound town would be willing to help. Can’t adults learn from the children that animals, whether they belong to us or not, are everyone's responsibility to take care of? Don't children learn more from the actions of adults, than from our words? Do the people here want to teach the children it is okay to treat a pet like a toy? Children have a natural, caring instinct. It can be nurtured and built on, or destroyed. It's up the adults and examples we show by our actions. I also know there are spiritual people here in Heppner. If there wasn't, there wouldn't be so many churches. Aren't the animals also created by God? Arent' they His gifts to us, not only to be used for food and companions, but also for us to take care of? One person can't solve the stray problem, but a communi ty effort would not only be a good example for the children, but would also make Heppner a safe and friendly place for animals. Don't all of God's creatures deserve a chance? (s) Laurie Reichardt Heppner Wenholz a positive step To the Editor: I was very enthused and For Wenholz As a member of the advisory pleased to learn that John To the Editor: board, John made himself Wenholz is running for Mor John Wenholz has lived in available to every teacher and row County Commissioner. the Irrigon area for 23 years. He classified employee of the I have known John for over has been interested in com schools. He visited the schools * 20 years. Dpripg this time, I munity affairs and served for a on a regular basis to see the * have had the opportunity to time on the Boardman-Irrigon education system in progress, * work with him in several set Advisory Committee for Mor and he was involved. tings. John has been very in row County Schools. We feel that John has no hid volved with youth activities John has always had an in den agenda and wants to serve and projects including the terest in the youth of his com as commissioner for Morrow school advisory board and par munity and when the schools County in the same manner. ticularly youth baseball pro were built in 1979-80, he felt John's home and business are grams in the area. When equip that wasn't enough. John went located in Morrow County and ment or facilities were needed, a step further and gathered we are convinced that he will John was always one who volunteer help to complete the stay involved and productive in could be counted on to spear existing ballfields and track at the progress and growth of the head the projects. Columbia Middle School, so entire county. The athletic complex at Col the students could have more (s) Dan and Jeannie Creamer umbia Middle School (which than just the building. . Irrigon includes the baseball, softball, football and track fields) is there Support Ridgway because of John Wenholz. He planned, organized and devel To the Editor: Please join us in casting a As Pendleton's municipal oped that sports complex with vote for Bob Ridgway as circuit judge, he continues to demon community and surrounding court judge in Umatilla and strate his devotion to uphold Morrow counties. We have ing the law as well as compas Wenholz involved known Bob for many years and sion for victims of crime. To the Editor: We believe that he will con have always known him to The upcoming election offers uphold the highest of ethics tinue to demand consequences Morrow County residents an for actions while maintaining opportunity to choose from and stand by his beliefs. As chairman of the Pendleton those values necessary for a cir several candidates for county School Board, Bob was commit cuit court judge. commissioner. One, John Wen (s) Jim and Sally Duff holz, has demonstrated his ted to achieving high standards Adams ability to provide leadership for in education for our children. all areas of the county and has earned my support. Wenholz will get job done I have had the opportunity to To the Editor: dedicated to Morrow County. work with John on various I would like to address the He has real concern for com committees and have observed issue of the upcoming election munity awareness and safety. his involvement in numerous for Morrow County Commis I would like to share the community activities over the sioner. As a business owner, qualifications of Mr. Wenholz past twenty years. During that wife and parent, I am concern which I feel would make him time he has shown he has the ed about many issues (past, a welcome addition to the qualities necessary to make an ‘ • V -■>»•♦•»< « » % » ►»> v • * * • * ’ « *■ »v->“A * *• area support at practically no cost to the school district. The school had just been built and there was no money to develop that area of the campus at that time. John saw the need and put together a plan to make it work. .. Jphh's backgnaund ipcjutfes a distinguished career in the Special Forces during the Viet nam War, time spent as an iron worker, and several successful ventures as a self-employed businessman. His honesty, perserverance and tenacity will be valuable assets as a county commissioner. I know that he will research issues thoroughly and will be fair in making deci sions that affect our entire county. A vote for John Wen holz will be a positive step for Morrow County. Sincerely, (s) Bob Byrd Irrigon in community excellent commissioner. He possesses good common sense and intelligence, is capable of making sound decisions and treats others with fairness and honesty. His background in cludes experience in several areas of business and construc tion. These attributes, along with his dedication to public service, qualify him as an ex cellent choice for county com missioner. John Wenholz has earned my vote. Sincerely, (s) Mick Tolar Boardman Neighborhood Center needs your help To the Editor: Recently, at a meeting of the Neighborhood Center of South Morrow County, the delibera tions turned to the center's rather stressing financial bind. A combination of slashed bud gets and increased costs of do ing business have put the cen ter's future in jeopardy. That's pretty bad news. However, the good news is that the Neigh borhood Center has always ex isted as a matter of faith and trust. None of that has been slashed by budget axes. Life must be an adventure of faith and trust if we are to be victors over it, not victims of it. Faith in the charitable soul within us, faith in the life of our fellow citizens...for without faith and trust, the plus qualities, we cannot really live. To faith and trust must be add ed wisdom, which may be summed up in six words, the three greatest maxims of the race. Two of these words we own to Greece, two to Rome and two to Judea: "Know thyself, control thyself, give thyself." For the rest, hope much, fear not at all, live with all your heart, do your best, seek the best in others and put your trust in the kindness of the human spirit. These are the guiding prin ciples that have helped main tain the Neighborhood Center. It is our conviction that these are principles that guide our community as well. Your faith and trust and continued sup- Voice opinion on carnival To the Editor: Remember to voice your opi nion about the carnival. Be at the Fair Pavilion on Monday, view the proposed tag numbers for the 1996 hunting season. In addition, the 1997 season pro posals will be avaiable for re view. ODFW representatives will answer any questions about the regulations or other depart ment programs as needed. MCHS trip has one vacancy open By Delpha Jones The spring getaway trip sponsored by the Historical Society is well underway. The group will board the bus at 7 a.m. from St. Patrick Senior Center on Thursday morning, May 9, and will pick up the Lexington and lone riders shortly after. Breakfast will be at the lr- rigon Marina before starting on the rest of the trip, which will go to the Isaquah, Washington area, where several interesting tours are scheduled. There is still a vacancy on the bus. Those interested should call either Ruth McCabe at lone, or Delpha Jones at Lexington. May 13, at 7:30 p.m. for the fair board meeting. (s) Paulette Yocom Heppner Article corrected To the Editor: This letter is to correct an in terview that was published in another paper last week. I was not working for Kinzua when I came to work for Mor row County. I was employed by the Army Corps of Engi neers when I came to work for Morrow County July 6, 1993. I do not do payroll and book keeping for public works. I am office manager for the Public Works Department. Public works includes the Road Department, transfer station, airport, general maintenance and two parks. I count and receipt all monies coming into those departments and take them to the treasurer's office to be deposited. I write grant ap plications, do all of the state and federal reports for the departments, prepare prospec tus documents for obtaining funds for bridge and road pro jects, manage the host program for both parks. I am a liaison for those departments and the public. I have many other duties too numerous to list. Most of Morrow County money is not invested through the Bank of Eastern Oregon. Checking accounts for payroll and accounts payable are with the Bank of Eastern Oregon. Some of the investment funds are invested in money market accounts at U.S. Bank, First In terstate Bank and Inland Em pire Bank. Most county funds are invested in the local Government Investment Pool. All of the treasurer's duties are governed by Oregon law and I am aware of how to access that information. (s) Marie B. Key Candidate for Morrow County Treasurer HUGE SAVINGS ON ITEMS YOU USE EVERYD AY New merchandise arriving soon Department store returns & seconds Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Blue Mountain Outlet Center Front Room of Skaggs Heppner ® k W hat W e H ave 1995 Cam aro Z28 350 V/8. Auto. T-Top. ALL the Goodies ONLY 2,000 miles O D F W plans open house May 9 An Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) open house will be held Thursday, May 9 at the Pettyjohn Building conference room in Heppner from 4-8 p.m. The open house is being held to allow interested sportspeo- ple, landowners and the gener al public an opportunity to re- port is needed to insure on going services for those in our community who are in real need of food, clothing, hous ing, etc. Here is how you can help: 1) donations to the food and clothing banks are always ap preciated. Donations of used furniture and household items are also useful. 2) Occasional ly, we sponsor what can best be described as a "yard sale." Items are sold to help support our center. You have been generous supporters of such ef forts in the past and we ask for your continued support when such events are planned in the future. 3) Donations of cash are much needed. Such donations assist us in ensuring the employment of our director, who is responsible for the day- to-day operations of the center, and help us meet building ren tal and storage costs. Your help can come in a cou ple of ways...either as an in dividual or as a member of some group, such as civic organizations, churches, clubs, places of employment, or neighborhood clusters. In any event, your help is needed, and we encourage you to consider the Neighborhood Center of South Morrow County as you attempt to give new emphasis to giving of thyself and a new understanding to the old saw that "charity begins at home." 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