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Heppner Gazette-Times Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 13, 1998 - FIVE Editor's note: Letters to the Editor must be signed The Gazette-Times will not publish unsigned letters Please include your address and phone number on all letters lor use by the G-T office The G-T reserves the right to edit Woods deserves re-election To the Editor: I have followed with close scrutiny and interest the contest for the district attorney position of Morrow County. Both candidates represent friends and colleagues I work with in the county. As I have read !he literature and listened at public forums, it has become increasingly apparent incumbent Earl Woods is the most qualified candidate. His credentials, his record and his years of service to Morrow County place him far beyond his opponent. Earl has earned the endorsement of major law enforcement offices in the county, including the Morrow County Sheriff, chiefs of police of both Heppner and Boardman and virtually all of the other officers in the county. These endorsements have been well-documented and expressed during the campaign. They have endorsed him because of his character, integrity and commitment to fight crime. These relationships are vital to successful prosecution. 1, like many of you, share a Van Arsdale, plain In Guy Van Arsdale I have finally found a candidate who combines intelligence and good business sense with a genuine commitment to political principles which seem, these days, to be honored more in the speech-making than in the observance. Perhaps it is his prior avoidance of politics that has saved him from the wholesale arrogance that is drowning American government, or perhaps it is simply his nature, but whatever the reason, when this man says he believes it is the duty of an elected official to respect the wishes of the people- he really means it. He has the confidence to make decisions, but also the strength of character to adapt when the public expresses a contrary will. He is determined to make government produce and is experienced at accomplishing Rathbun exhibits high ethical standards Walden, Lundquist, Wyden Letters to the Editor our votes. To the Editor: Greg Walden, Lynn Lundquist and Ron Wyden are the knowl edgeable, effective and honest legislators for which voters every where are looking. They deserve Tallman for judge concern for what is happening in our county. Serious crimes are being committed against our To the Editor: In the interest of more children and against our cooperation in Morrow County neighbors. We all know people and at the same time getting a who have been victimized. Earl's good man for the position, I am record, his years of experience, voting for Terry Tallman for and his willingness to take a judge. stand is our best protection. Besides that fact, I would hate As a member of the county to lose a most excellent road MDT chaired by Earl, 1 have master. been impressed with his (s) Meg Murray knowledge of the law, leadership lone and his ability to get things done. Doherty honest, I find it interesting that some people in our county are supporting someone who does understanding not reside in our county, does not have ties here and is not To the Editor: Over the past seven years we connected here. In fact, he lives have come to know Bill Doherty, and works in Portland I am a friend of Earl’s, have through a farming relationship. known him for a long time and Bill Doherty' is an honest and know how strongly connected he understanding person. With an is here. His reputation as an open mind, Bill will listen to the excellent trial lawyer, his even- concerns of the residents of handed approach and the Morrow County. Bill's experience raising five working relationship with law children and many years of enforcement are assets we can’t service on the Morrow County afford to lose. School Board will provide the (s) Barb Stefam-Peterson experience needed to be Morrow lone County Juvenile Court Judge. On May 19 we urge you to cast talk and action your vote for Bill Doherty, production within the hard Morrow County Judge. practicality of financial (s) Joe Rietmann limitations. He is absolutely and (s) Donna Rietmann doggedly objective- which is the lone most supremely essential qualification for a judge. And he has learned, through a lifetime of practice with building his own business, to think not just to Morrow County Creative Arts tomorrow but to five or 10 or 20 and Crafts Club will meet for years into the future. With this man, we'll get no fuss, lunch upstairs at Kate’s Pizza on no frills, no smoke and mirrors - Thursday, May 28, at 1 p.m. A just plain talk and short meeting will follow. Ideas are needed for the fair straightforward action. A vote booth and plans are being com for him on May 19 is the best pleted for upcoming workshops favor we've had the opportunity Guests are welcome to attend to do for ourselves for a long, long time. For questions or more informa (s) Valerie B. Doherty tion, call Peggy DeZoete at 676- Lexington 9049 (s) Meg Murray lone Lewis best man for the job To the Editor: We have known Keith Lewis for many years His background is varied and will provide him with the experience needed to be an exceptional judge for Morrow County. He has retired from the Oregon State Police after a long and successful career. Keith served on the Lottery commission for two terms. Both of these po sitions required him to manage large am ounts o f taxpayers' money. People find Keith fnendly and easy to get along with. Bob and I urge you to vote for Keith Lewis for Morrow County Judge as he is hard-working, hon est and his integrity is above ques tion. (s) Bob and Sue Jones Heppner To the Editor: I have been a member of the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police for the past nine years. During that time I have had the privilege of working very closely with Chief Douglas Rathbun. Chief Rathbun has distinguished himself by his leadership in the Oregon Police Chiefs Association. He has served several terms on the board of directors and he has been recognized by our association for his statewide leadership in the care of youth. During my relationship with Chief Rathbun he has demonstrated himself to be a hard working, dependable and reliable individual. Chief Rathbun has always exhibited the highest ethical standards in his relationship with the chiefs association. Douglas Rathbun is currently a candidate for county judge of Morrow County. I know that if elected, Doug Rathbun would bring his same ethical standards and hard working dependability to that position. (s) Jim Carlton Past President, Oregon Association Chiefs of Police Redmond FARM EQUIPMENT ON THE W EB www.mcgg.net TERRY TALLMAN FOR MORROW COUNTY JUDGE MCCACC to hold meeting FOR COMPLETE I0NE AND HEPPNER Ready to make decisions as a commissioner and juvenile judge Provide leadership in government to deal with change in a positive way (demonstrated after taking mayor’s office for Boardman in January 1997) Further our efforts to distinguish Morrow County as a place where others will want to visit, work and live. “Don’t Sell Yourself Short, Vote for TALLMAN” Paid By Committee to Elect Terry Tallman for Morrow County Judge -/ jr. i jio 706MI Hood Ave., Boardman, OR 97818 - ■ - - -........ - - — ------ - ------ h \\K\i | | m . 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