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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 23, 1996
Base decision on facts, not scuttle
Letters to tko Kditor
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by the G-T office. The G-T reterue* the right to edit.
Don't cripple Oregon's food production
To the Editor:
Ballot Measure 38 isn't just
about dean streams and the en
vironment. The use of the tferm
"polluted waters" in the ballot
title is most misleading. A ma
jor factor in listing over 900
Oregon waterways as polluted
was water temperature, rather
than actual pollutants in these
streams.
If this measure passes, fenc
ing of Oregon waterways
would not be the solution to
enhancing the environment
and improving water quality to
benefit fish,' wildlife and hu
mans. Nor would it lower
water temperatures of the
shallow, slow-moving streams
when air temperatures soar in
to the 90 degree range.
At present, riparian restora
tion is being planned and im
plemented on both public and
private lands. Passage of Ballot
Measure 38 would disrupt
these projects because funds
presently budgeted for these
well-planned activities would
have to be diverted for expen
sive and needless fencing that
would cost upwards of $5,000
state government service, plan
a stream would double this cost
to return next year to live on
to $10,000 per mile.
land we own in Morrow
This measure would add to
County.
our already over-burdened
I have a vested interest in the
justice system because of
best for Morrow County, so I
threatened lawsuits and cause
called Jim and asked him why
severe animosity between rural
he wrote the letter. He was
and urban residents. Because of
very open with me and said
the threat of litigation as pro
that after he visited in lone and
vided by Ballot Measure 38,
some friends told him about the
rural landowners would be
"scuttle" going around, he just
most reluctant to allow access
did not understand why Margo
for public recreation such as
would run for re-election. Bas
hunting, fishing, camping, hik
ed on what Jim's friends told
ing and other forms of outdoor
him, I understand why he feels
activity now enjoyed on private
the way he does.
lands.
Vote no on Ballot Measure 38
and don'tcripple a vastseg- I T q the Editor;
ment of Oregon s food produc-
^ week-s letter, i wouid
tion. Agriculture is still a ma like to make it clear my state
jor segment of Oregon's eco ment was a personal feeling
nomy.
and not that of my Soroptimist
(s) Raymond French club. I had no intention of en-
Morrow County Commissioner
Heppner
Clarification
row County, both north and
south. I also am convinced that
he is his own man and will
decide the issues on their
merits and not be influenced by
simply emotional or regional
appeals.
I was surprised that Jerry
Peck filed at the last possible
date. Jerry is a friend and I'm
happy that he is planning to
return to the county. My only
problem with his candidacy is
that he has been living and
working in Oregon City for the
last four years and I feel that he
may be out of touch with the
current issues. At best, he on
ly has a few weeks to inform
himself, seek solutions and
submit them to the voters.
Although Jerry and I had work
ed together for a number of
years, I feel that John is a bet
ter candidate at this time.
(s) Don McElligott
lone
Wenholz has the qualities needed
To the Editor:
We are writing to express our
support for John Wenholz as a
Morrow County Commission
er. Through the years we have
known John, we have observ
ed him to be a man who gives
generously of his time and
materials with no thought of
being reimbursed. He built a
concession stand that for years
served as a Little League booth
for selling snacks at their
games; the concession stand is
currently in use at Riverside
High School.
John spearheaded the volun
teer group that was responsible
for developing the athletic
fields at Columbia Junior High,
starting from scratch. The men
plowed the land, graded it and
developed softball, football and
baseball fields, as well as track.
Their labors included a back
drop at the baseball field and
some work on playground
equipment at A.C. Houghton
School.
The Wenholz' cotton candy
machine is used by various
schools and other groups, in
cluding Watermelon Festival.
Speaking of the Irrigon
Watermelon Festival, John
helps us immensely in using
his trucks to move our vans,
unload our float and in supply
ing flatbed trailers for our per
formance stage. He won't even
let us pay him for his expenses..
A lot of people are unaware
of these contributions to the
community. That is because
John doesn't do these things
for recognition.
We believe John Wenholz
has the qualities to become an
excellent county commissioner;
he will be fair to all areas of the
county and we encourage you
to give hime your vote.
Sincerely,
(s) A1 and LaVelle Partlow
Irrigon
Wenholz stands up for people
To the Editor:
I have only known John
Wenholz for a short time, six to
eight months, even though he
has been a part of our com
munity for years. I have talked
with John many times and have
seen him first-hand stand up
for other people in our com
munity, not for personal gain,
but just because it was the right
thing to do. This makes me
think John really cares aboyt
our county and the people in it.
John will be getting my vote
in November and I would like
to encourage my friends and
those of you that would like to
see a man who will watch out
and stand up for the people in
Morrow County, to vote for
John Wenholz, county com
missioner.
Sincerely,
(s) Rod Osgood
Irrigon
Wenholz lives in county
To the Editor:
Since he decided not to run
for re-election four years ago,
Jerry Peck has sold his house in
Boardman and taken up em
ployment in the Portland area.
I guess that if he's elected coun
ty commissioner, he'll quit that
dorsing the candidate in my
club's name as some thought 1
did. I just should not have sign
ed my name as Soroptimist
president.
(s) Judie Laughlin
Heppner
Ridgway for judge
Don McElligott endorses Wenholz
To the Editor:
In some ways, I regret leav
ing the position of your coun
ty commissioner this coming
December. There is always
some business or projects to be
initiated that I would like to ac
complish but after 75, one is
forced to realize that a younger
person can pursue them with
a lot more energy.
For that reason, I am endor
sing John Wenholz for the posi
tion of county commissioner.
John has been an independent
small businessman in this
county, except for a few years
with Freightliner Corp., for
over 20 years. I have visited
with his old business associates
and aquaintances from all
around the county and they all
say that he is an honest, fair
and very civic-minded person.
From the conversations that
I've had with John, I believe
that he is a fiscal conservative
with a deep-interest in all Mor
It's just unfortunate that he
wrote the letter based on "scut
tle " from a small group since
he has no access to the facts.
Margo has served 16 years as
county treasurer and should be
judged on how she has done
the job and her plans for the
future. Her years of successful
investments and future plans
for the county investment
policy and review committee
should be compared to her op
ponent's experience and plans
for the county. The pending
legal suit that Jim referred to
has nothing to do with her job
as treasurer and she has con
tinued to work successfully
with the county court.
I encourage Morrow County
citizens to vote for the best can
didate for treasurer, Margo
Sherer, based on facts, not
rumors and "scu ttle."
(s) Judy (Sherer) Ripka
Dallas, OR
To the Editor:
When I read Jim Kinzer's let
ter regarding Margo Sherer
running for re-election as Mor
row County Treasurer, I felt I
had to respond.
I grew up in Morrow County-
watched my dad, Doc Sherer,
give 40 years of service to the
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job and move back to Board-
man, but I'm not sure.
John Wenholz already lives
in Morrow County. I think we
should elect him as our next
county commissioner.
(s) Joe Tatone
Boardman
/
the same time that Bob has
worked to provide the support
groups necessary for those who
are willing and trying to
change, he has taken a firm
stance on crime and proven to
be a judge who enforces the
laws and follows up to make
sure sentences are carried out.
This firmness, coupled with the
understanding that reform op
portunities are the necessity of
permanent solutions, makes
Bob Ridgway an ideal choice for
circuit court judge.
I encourage everyone to re
cognize the impact a judge has
in their area and to then cast
their vote for Bob Ridgway for
circuit court judge. He is the
candidate with more than cam
paign promises, but a long and
strong record of service.
Sincerely,
(s) Wayne Looney
Pendleton
To the Editor:
This November we will have
an opportunity to select a man
who has a proven record of car
ing and competent service for
our community. Bob Ridgway
will be a strong circuit court
judge and will provide the
same firm, consistent service
for our area that he has given
to our community for the past
10 years as Pendleton's muni
cipal court judge.
Bob Ridgway has a proven
record of service that indicates
concern for the elements ne
cessary for a strong communi
ty. Bob's long service on the
Pendleton School Board, sup
port of the Impact Panel Pro
gram and membership in the
Morrow and Umatilla County
Domestic Violence Council
show an understanding of the
vital needs of a community. At
Wenholz fair, honest
both north and south Morrow
County equally fair and honest-
ty-
(s) Shirley Rugg
Heppner
To the Editor:
I've had business dealings
with John Wenholz. I found
him very fair and honest.
I thing he would represent
Wenholz refreshing
To the Editor:
I have lived in Morrow Coun
ty since 1974. I have known
John Wenholz for the last 10
years. John has always been
very unselfish with his time
since I've known him.
The thing I like most about
John is that you always know
where he stands on an issue.
You may not agree with it, but
at least you know what he
thinks. Too many politicians try
to agree with everybody and
we all know that can't be done.
It's refreshing to see someone
like John because you don't
have to guess what he really
thinks about something.
(s) Steve Doherty
Boardman
Wenholz lives, works, pays taxes in
county
To the Editor:
John Wenholz lives in Mor
row County, he makes his liv
ing in Morrow County, and he
pays property taxes in Morrow
County. Johh is the only one of
the candidates running for the
position of Morrow County
Commissioner that can make
these three claims.
John has the ability to do a
great job as our next commis
sioner. John does not want to
be a career politician, but in
stead wants to give something
back to Morrow County. I have
known John since 1982, and
believe that he can bring a com
mon sense approach to county
government. Please join me in
supporting John Wenholz for
Morrow County Commission
er.
Sincerely,
(s) Don Russell
Boardman
End divisiveness
To the Editor:
In recent da^s 1 have heard
from a number of people in the
Oregon 2nd Congressional Dis
trict that a movement exists to
write-in Congressman Wes
Cooley for Congress.
It seems to me that Republi
cans should end their divisive
ness and follow the lead of the
Republican party hierarchy and
vote for candidates of the par-
ty's choice even though Con
gressman Cooley always sup
ported and voted for the in
terests of Eastern and Southern
Oregonians.
Please give serious considera
tion to the wisdom of our par
ty's guidance.
Sincerely,
(s) Bernie Wertgen
Hood River
Vote Republican
To the Editor:
With the massive amount of
news to digest it is easy to be
confused about how to vote.
This is a time when your vote
will influence the direction our
country takes.
P resid ent Bill C lin ton-
appointed judges reflect leftist
and elitist agenda. Bob Dole ap
pointments will reflect indivi
dual freedom and rule by the
people.
The right to own and use
property, limit government,
and maintain accountability
through elections are reasons to
vote Republican.
Expanded government favors
income distribution, higher
taxes and expanded entire
ments which reduce individual
responsibility. Government
special interest programs are
separating Americans and en
couraging anti-American multi-
culturalism.
Limited government requires
tax cuts which result in more
take-home pay, more indivi
dual responsibility and reduces
transfer of money from private
sector to public sector.
How best to achieve these
better goals: elect Republican
candidates for office.
Vote yes on ballot measures
27, 29, 32, and 34. No, on all
the others.
Sincerely,
(s) Don Peterson
lone
Rauch endorses Jerry Peck
To the Editor:
Morrow County voters are
fortunate this year again, by
having an excellent slate of can
didates for county commis
sioner. I would like to put in a
plug for the independent, Jerry
Peck, who has been both a
wage earner and a small busi
nessman in the county.
I served five years with him
on the county school board and
know he was always as con
cerned about the student from
Hardman or Butter Creek as he
was about the student who liv
ed inside a city.
He has had experience as a
councilman and mayor of
Boardman and knows and un
derstands city problems.
For the six years I was on the
county commission with him I
was impressed by his thor
oughness. Jerry carried past
court minutes home to study
them. Whenever he had to at
tend a meeting in Salem, Port
land, Roseburg or wherever,
and there were many, Jerry
prepared extensively, by ac
quainting himself with the
issues and the people that were
supposed to be present. He
would know who they were
and where they were from.
An especial asset is his
background with Association of
Oregon Counties, having serv
ed on the board and is a past
president.
He is acquainted with the
workings of Salem and has
served on several other quasi-
governmental organizations
such as GEODC, Oregon Con
sortium, CECEP and others.
A vote for Jerry is like choos
ing a harness-broke horse over
a colt.
(s) Irv Rauch
Lexington
Ridgway has patience, work ethic
To the Editor:
As a former elementary ad
ministrator with the Pendleton
School District, is was my
privilege to serve on various
committees with Bob Ridgway.
Bob was one of the first lay per
sons to recognize the need for
upgrading our antiquated
junior high facilities. He was
among the first to take action
and his dedication resulted in
the building of the modern
facility recently renamed Sun-
ridge Middle School.
Bob's years of service on the
school board were characteriz
ed by a willingness to listen,
patience in dealing with volatile
issues and a work ethic which
always found him well-pre
pared. These skills, along with
his background in law, qualify
him as an ideal candidate for
the position of circuit court
judge. I encourage you to join
me in voting for Bob Ridgway.
(s) Val Bates
Pendleton
Sherer is a professional
To the Editor:
I encourage the voters of
Morrow County to re-elect
Margo Sherer as Morrow
County Treasurer.
Margo manages 30 county
funds, 60 trust and agency
funds and is responsible for a
four to seven million dollar in
vestment portfolio, all under
Oregon statutes.
She works with the Morrow
County Transportation for the
elderly and the disabled and
applies for the state grant
money that operates the pro
gram. She is professional, effi
cient and honest. She has 16
years experience, education
and training in this job.
(s) Jan Stroeber
Heppner
Campbell knows rural problems
ming family in Gilliam, Wheel
To the Editor:
er
and Grant counties, Kevin
1 have been a lifelong Repub
knows
or will get the informa
but I feel I know a good
Measure 32 would help Morrow Co. lican,
tion
needed
to make a decision
Democrat when I see one. 1
for
the
good
and betterment of
such
things
as
road
and
street
have
known
Kevin
Campbell
To the Editor:
our
farming
communities.
His
repairs
and
new
construction.
for
many
years,
including
years
The Roads and Lightrail
family
are
all
farmers,
and
good
There
would
also
be
money
for
ago
when
he
operated
the
lit
Measure 32: what will it do for
local bridges and special trans tle Kimberly store, plus work ones at that, and Kevin will use
Heppner and Morrow County?
their knowledge and expertise.
portation service for elderly and ing with him as Grant County
Measure 32 will establish a
I hope that my fellow Repub
disabled
citizens.
Judge.
Transportation Equity Account
licans
will join me in suppor
It also permits the state to
I feel that Kevin knows the
of $375 million payable to
ting
a
good
conservative native
fund $375 million of the state's problems we have in rural
Oregon cities and counties for
Eastern
Oregonian,
Kevin
share of cost to build Tri-Met Eastern Oregon and will make
transportation projects outside
Campbell,
for
state
senator,
North-South light rail. Gordon good decisions with small
the Portland region. These
(s) H.C. "H erb" Wright
Smith backs this vital measure. business problems in mind. As
funds come from lottery bonds
owner,
Wright's Chevrolet
This
measure
would
help
Mor
a member of a prominent far
and other sources.
Fossil
row
County
and
Heppner.
We
Local communities would set
urge
you
to
vote
yes.
their own funding priorities.
(s) Bob & Suzanne Jepsen Vote Smith and Smith
The money could be used for
Heppner
To the Editor:
We need to vote for "Smith
Wenholz will represent all
In my opinion, the voters of and Smith;" Gordon Smith for
the Second Congressional the Senate and Bob Smith for
To the Editor
a stTon8 and fair representative
District and the State of Oregon Representative of District Two.
Please join us in voting for for all of Morrow County.
have an opportunity to have Please give this some thought
the finest representation that I
John Wenholz of Irrigon for
as you go to vote.
have seen in the 30 years that
Morrow County Commission^
Mlke an
1
(s) Don Davidson
I have lived in Oregon. How?
er. We believe that he will bé
Heppner
La Grande
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