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Support youth camp, assisted living
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To the Editor:
The city o f Heppner, the
county court and the Port of Mor
row have given a great deal of
help and encouragement with our
assisted living facility project.
Our mission is to site an assisted
living facility in the Willow
Creek valley to help those seniors
and disabled citizens who need
help with their activities of daily
living.
We also write this letter in sup
port of those who are working to
site a youth accountability camp
in Heppner. The city of Heppner,
the county court and the Port of
Morrow have all given help and
encouragement with this project
too. The mission of the youth ac
countability camp is to help our
young men, age 14-18, who have
committed non-violent crimes, to
turn their lives around. They need
to be accountable for their choices
and learn to live and work pro
ductively in society. If one young
person’s life is turned around, it
will be worth the effort.
We believe that meeting the
needs of our youth, our disabled
citizens and our senior citizens is
making good use of our tax dol
lars in Morrow County.
Please join the three of us in
supporting these very needed fa-
cilitaes.
(s) Suzanne Jepsen, chairman
(s) Gail Hughes, vice chairman
(s) Rene Devin, secretary
Willow Creek Valley
Assisted Living Corp. officers
Heppner
Heppner doesn't need youth camp
To the Editor:
A lot of taxpayers’ dollars and
countless hours of volunteer
labor and effort have gone into
beautifying
and
upgrading
Heppner in the past two years.
Among these projects are the
new swimming pool complex,
rebuilt sidewalks and curbs with
underground lines and new
plantings, two new baseball
fields,
rebuilt rodeo
and
fairground facilities and a mini-
park. The Heppner officials and
community
have
"done
themselves proud."
It is difficult to see why all
these accomplishments should be
compromised by the building of
the Youth Accountability Camp
on
farmlard
that
will
consequently come off the tax
rolls. The city intends to rezone
the 30-plus acre parcel in order
to give it to the Oregon State
Corrections Department, thus
allowing the state reduced rates
on water and sewer usage.
Heppner doesn't need a prison
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like structure with no-climb
fences on the edge of town,
within 1/2 mile of the elementary
school and fairgrounds.
If the county has $50,000 of
tippage fees, which ultimately
belongs to the taxpayers, to
contribute, plus county labor and
equipment, let them be dedicated
to the proposed Willow Creek
Valley Assisted Living facility.
The city and port resources now
committed to the camp could
also be re-targeted to the assisted
living facility. This project will
provide new jobs in the
community, which is apparently
the dnving force behind siting
the camp here. Let's put our
money and effort into this kind
of project which will benefit
South Morrow County's senior
population and help keep them in
our community.
Your concerns and wishes
should be heard by city, county
and port officials before May 15.
(s) Karen Thompson
Heppner
Will the real Tan Hermens stand up?
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To the Editor:
Tan Hermens, a very unusual
name. What is even more remark
able is there must be two of them.
I hear one of them on the radio
telling of all the nice things that
she’d like to do for us constitu
ents of District 5 9 .1 also remem
ber another one that I met on
Grant County Road #1 while on
an outing to Rudio Mountain with
my two sons.
We were at the BLM gate
when she and a young hired man
confronted us. They were both on
4-wheelers and Tan had a video
camera. We were told that we
were trespassing and very rudely
treated. When I protested and said
that we were on a county road,
Tan looked me square in the eyes
and said, “Not for long; we’re tak
ing it over.” Then the hired man
personally insulted me and my
sons immediately bristled.
All of a sudden I had a gut feel
ing that we were being set up-that
they were deliberately provoking
an incident that could be docu
mented on the camcorder show
ing how disrespectful and violent
we “trespassers” could be. If that
was the case, we gave her no sat
isfaction. We quietly turned
around and left with bad tastes in
our mouths and our day com-
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To the Editor:
I am writing concerning the
Youth Accountability Camp be
ing proposed for the Heppner
area.
My major concern is that the
town and its atmosphere that we
all love and are trying to preserve
will be poorly served by the divi
sive arguments that are occurring.
The mayor and city council of
Heppner, who were elected to
lead us, have acted in what they
consider to be the best interests
of our town. Because it might not
fit with someone else’s idea of
what is best does not mean they
have deliberately done something
to harm our community.
These same elected officials
have been the ones who led the
rest o f us in making Heppner
more beautiful and more liveable.
I once lived in another small
community, one which had to be
totally relocated. There were
months of dissension, recalls of
leaders, and threats to sue, when
the time should have been spent
in collaborative planning. It had
a long-lasting negative effect on
the city.
Everyone does have a right to
their opinion about the camp, but
let’s not tear down the town in
order to win the argument.
Whatever happens about the
camp (and it will be God’s will,
not ours), we need to come to
gether in a way that will truly
serve all of us, but especially our
children and grandchildren. It can
not be done with anger.
To the Editor:
With such a wide selection of
individuals running for Morrow
County Judge, it is important for
the voters to know what type of
individual they are voting for. I
have known Guy VanArsdale for
approximately 15 years. We
moved to Heppner when Guy
hired my husband, Denny, to run
part of his logging operation.
During this period of time, I
watched Guy work seven days a
week, 18 and 20 hour days, never
expecting someone to do
something that he would not do.
He
is
highly
motivated,
intelligent and has succeeded in
life through dedication and hard
work. As Morrow County Public
Works director, he has taken the
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(s) Aloha DeSpain
Heppner
Terry Tallman best qualified
To the Editor:
The candidate best qualified to
be our new county judge is Terry
Tallman.
Check his credentials: college
education, keen intelligence,
successful farm operator, skilled
communicator, quality family
life, work with youth groups,
wide
community
service,
experience in governmental con
cerns, and the list goes on to
specifics,
such
as
his
performance as mayor of
Boardman in a difficult situation,
his work on budget committees,
and many other commissions(See
the Voter's Pamphlet).
His strong sense of fairness and
responsibility insures us that he
will deal fairly with all areas and
work
toward
cooperation
throughout the county.
Tallman is the only one running
who has this combination of
qualities and experience that we
need in a county judge.
If we're smart, we will elect him.
(s) Jane Rawlins
Heppner
To the Editor:
It has come to my attention that
Keith Lewis is seeking the posi
tion of Morrow County Judge.
I would consider it an honor to
say a few words for Keith.
I have known him personally
for 30 years. Everyone can be as
sured of his honesty and integrity.
His background of some 27 years
with the State Police; 17 years of
that time was in the criminal di
vision. At the time of his retire
ment, he was district lieutenant
for that division, which included
nine Eastern Oregon counties.
Keith has just finished his sec
ond term as Lottery Commis
sioner. This included determining
gaming policies, security of the
games, overseeing the lottery
budget and he was a member of
the audit committee.
His ability to work with people
and getting the job done should
place him high in the position he
seeks.
Former state senator,
Board chairman of the
Oregon Lottery,
(s) E.D. Potts
Salem
Steve Rhea shows o ff the carved w ooden goose that will be
auctioned o ff at the annual Ducks U nlim ited Dinner Friday,
M ay 15 in Heppner.
The dinner will be held at the H eppner Elks Lodge and
social hour will begin at 6p.m. and dinner at 7p.m..
Advanced tickets are $15 and will be available from Rhea
next week.
Work together despite differences
To the Editor:
From the beginning of time,
people have'had differing opin
ions on every subject. This is
good. Let’s remember to accept
each other as friends and not to
be hurt and angry over differences
of ideas.
One of the charms of our small
towns is that our lives intertwine
and we all need to work together.
Please keep our town and our
county a peaceful place to live no
matter if we disagree.
(s) Cam Wishart
Heppner
Look, enjoy, but don't help yourself
To the Editor:
The flower pots in front of
Murray Drugs are so beautiful.
They have been lovingly nurtured
by Nansea Odinet for over a year.
It is a shame that from time to
Remember we have GMAC Financing as
low as 0.9% APR on selected vehicles.
time someone has helped them
selves to some of the plants.
Please give Nansea encourage
ment for the beauty she creates.
Let’s all enjoy the new garden
that the Murrays are making for
our town’s enjoyment.
(s) Cam Wishart
Heppner
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Experienced in Budget Finance
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same approach.
He has
expanded his knowledge by
becoming familiar with the
county budget process, making
sure that his department was
being run as efficiently as
possible. I believe he has proven
himself well.
Guy has a high regard for the
county and the people who live
here. He knows what it takes to
make a living in Morrow County
and will work hard to make that
happen.
If the voters want
someone
who
is
honest,
intelligent, hard working and has
integrity, they could not ask for
anyone more suited for the job
than Guy VanArsdale. My vote
is on Guy and I hope yours is
too.
(s)Linda R. Nave
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record of public service. He has
high devotion to family values.
There is nothing in his past that
will cause us embarrassment.
We urge you to cast your ballot
in favor of Greg Walden.
(s) John and Patricia Edmundson
Heppner
Van Arsdale suited for the job
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Featuring: Prime Rib
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Green Pea Salad ~ Fresh Fruit Salad
Potato Salad ~ Fresh Garden Vegetables
Special Dessert ~ Rolls and Butter
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community projects and during
that time he as served as
president of the Heppner
Chamber of Commerce and as
chair
of
the
Heppner
Coordinating Council. I have
come to appreciate Rollie's firm
commitment,
integrity
and
insightful leadership. As the
former manager of the city of
Heppner, I know first hand what
it takes to successfully meet
challenges
and
provide
leadership in local government
today.
I know that Rollie
Marshall has the "right stuff' to
be an outstanding judge for
Morrow County.
(s) Gary Marks
he will be able to "hit the ground
running" in behalf of our critical
Eastern Oregon issues.
Mr. Walden has an exemplary
Lewis can get the job done
pletely ruined. Oh yes, they also
had the forethought to put a pole
barrier across County Road #1
that we had to remove on the way
out. This lady definitely had her
own agenda and w asn’t con
cerned about her fellow Orego
nians.
The following Monday I went
to BLM headquarters in Prineville
with questions. A supervisor im
mediately appeared and heard my
story. He informed me that (a)
they have had numerous com
plaints o f harassm ent by the
Hermens; (b) we were entirely
within our rights being where we
were; plus (c) they had absolutely
no right to restrict access to BLM
land at the end of Road #1.
I was also asked to make a
written statement o f the affair
signed by my sons and I. We
promptly complied. A very pro
fessional BLM ranger followed
by talking to me before going out
to the Hermens’ ranch.
I believe that it was resolved
that access to our BLM land on
Rudio Mountain would be open
to the public, not just their fee
hunters.
So,.will be real Tan Hermens
please stand up?
(s) Richard Wanous
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To the Editor:
Some years ago the movie "The
Right Stuff' portrayed the early
years of the America's space
program. The title, "The Right
Stuff', referred to the fact that
NASA had to find unique
individuals who had a certain
intelligence, charisma, style and
attitude to become the first
astronauts.
In many ways, the voters of
Morrow County need to select a
new county judge that has the
"right stuff' for the job. I believe
that individual is Rollie Marshall.
I have worked with Rollie over
the past seven years on numerous
To the Editor:
Greg Walden has our vote for
representative to the U.S.
Congress from the Second
Congressional District.
Mr. Walden has served in the
Oregon State Legislature. Mr.
Walden has served as an aide and
chief-of-staff to Rep. Denny
Smith in the U.S. House of
Representatives. He knows how
the political process works and
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