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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 28, 1998 - THREE
Court separate from health district
Letters to the Editor
the Editor:
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Tri-City group enjoys Heppner visit
To the Editor:
In my September letter to you,
I noted my interest in your
community and desire to visit
due to my friendship with co-
workers who had either lived in
or spoke highly of Heppner and
the special letter by Doris
Brosnan. I am pleased to report
that a group of Tri-Citians,
including a good friend and
native of Heppner, made good
on our desire to visit. We
recently spent a day touring your
town and found great enjoyment
in meeting with many of your
citizens and visiting several
sites.
We had the benefit of a
Heppner resident to guide us in
our day-long visit, along with
my friend who hails from your
town. From the moment our
group entered a local gathering
spot for coffee, we were greeted
with sincere warmth and
hospitality. After several cups of
coffee shared over historical
events and people who pre-dated
the "big flood", we departed for
what would be a delightful and
insightful day.
We were impressed with your
new swimming pool and the
efforts,
seemingly
almost
insurmountable, to accomplish
such a community project. We
met with the editors of the
Gazette-Times
and
small
business owner Doris Brosnan,
and sensed their dedication to
not only be the traditional links
that provide news and services
to Heppner, but which also
embraces the spirit of the town.
We toured the museum, which
was
delightful,
as
was
everywhere we went.
However, the characteristics
that struck us most about your
town was the priority placed on
communication among each
other and the demonstration of
setting goals and objectives and
working together to achieve
them. In our work environment,
we are continually striving to
achieve what your town has
already accomplished, which is
good teamwork. This is evident
in how you built your beautiful
pool,
and
the
other
improvements made to your
town. It is evident in the
personal notes left on business
countertops informing folks of
neighbors in need or events that
may take place before the local
paper is published. And it is
evident in the warmth you
display to visitors and residents
alike with quick smiles and
ready assistance.
In returning to our home town
we assessed that the "bottom
line" to our attraction to Heppner
is the combined effort of
a ttitu d e ,
co m m itm en t,
dedication,
emphasis
on
recognizing others, and effective
communication. In essence, the
values that your citizens
embrace does make it a diamond
in the desert.
In closing, I would like to
acknowledge
our
two
distinguished Heppner guides,
Dianne Henrich (formerly Cox),
and her father, Stanley Cox.
Dianne brought to our attention
the attributes of Heppner, and
Stan personally showed us your
community. For both we are
appreciative.
(s) Joe Wiley
Kennewick
Campbell knows way around district
To the Editor:
A few weeks ago The
Oregonian ran an editorial that
opened by praising Kevin
CampbelFsi <
< •»> long' to and
distinguished record of public
setVtce, his understanding o f the
complex, social, economical,
and natural resource issues
facing Oregon's 2nd district.
The editorial concluded by
endorsing Kevin's opponent,
Greg Walden, for reasons which
struck me as rather vague and
general when compared to
Campbell's working knowledge
of water policy, economic
development, environmental,
and agricultural issues.
The Oregonian pointed out that
Walden knows his way around
Washington and wouldn't "spend
the first year figuring out where
the restrooms are located."
Kevin Campbell knows his way
around the 2nd Congressional
District. He knows Mt. Vernon,
Mission, Frenchglen, Fields,
Crane and Spray. Perhaps
knowing your way around the
district you hope to represent is
just as important as knowing
your way around Washington.
The 2nd District is often
accurately described as broad,
sprawling, as taking in "all of
Eastern
Oregon."
These
descriptions
imply
the
geography is broad, but the
issues are narrow and easily
defined. Our district is broad in
every way. We face unique and
specific
challenges
in
communities as diverse as
Pendleton and Paisley, as
uMedford and Monument. Kevin
/¡has devoted the lime and effort
to understand and develop
practical, detailed responses to
these challenges.
Some things, like the location
of a restroom, can be learned in
a five minute tour. Others, such
as how to allocate our natural
resources in a sustainable
fashion which enhances our
communities, schools, and our
lives, require a little more effort.
It requires the kind of effort
Kevin put in driving over
300,000 miles working on behalf
of the citizens of Grant County.
The 2nd Congressional District
race is the type voters cry for
and too seldom have a chance to
participate in. We have two
qualified candidates who are not
polarized by the traditional,
partisan, knee-jerk issues. The
race demands a thoughtful
response from voters, that they
delve deeper into the experience
o f the candidates on topics
critical to the 2nd District's
future. I believe voters who
make this effort will concur with
the nurses, teachers, farmers,
and conservationists who have
found Kevin Campbell to be the
clear choice for Oregon's 2nd
Congressional District.
(s) Robert Stubblefield
Monument
clarification. It involves the
Morrow County Medical District
and the Morrow County Court.
While the names of each entity
start with Morrow County, they
are not the same nor governed
by the same people.
The health district has its board
of directors and the court has its
judge and commissioners.
Lately, there has been
confusion expressed by some
that think the court has some
power or jurisdiction over the
To the Editor:
Just a reminder to voters in
Morrow County to take a careful
look at the Blue Mountain
Community College proposed
bond issue because:
- Last year 875 Morrow County
students took college classes at
Blue Mountain.
- Full time students received
mileage
reimbursements of
$200 each term (one-third of
their tuition cost).
- Internet and distance learning
classes scheduled this fall (in)
Morrow County.
- 100 percent of the amount of
the bond issue goes to BMCC,
none to state.
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Vote for Leann Rea
To the Editor:
I have served with LeAnn Rea
6n the Morrow County Planning
Commission for the past three
years and found her to be a very
capable person that analyzes a
situation to the benefit of the
county and the parties involved.
I feel confident she would apply
this fairness to the county
commissioner position and serve
our county and the population
well.
(s) Art Kegler
Boardman
Oppose mandatory
vote by mail
To the Editor:
The effort and purpose to put
the mandatory vote by mail law
into effect has not been
successful.
Mandatory vote by mail is not
in effect in any other state.
Saving money is not the reason
for this absurd change; it is
control. Each and every well
meaning newspaper and other
media should oppose this idea as
it is open to fraud-and denial of
timely election results.
Keep Oregon elections free.
Vote no on Measure 60.
(s) Alberta Bryant
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- Antiquated Morrow Hail was
built in 1964, six other buildings
in 1975.
- Last bond issue was in 1974
- Morrow County's taxes
comprise 4.7 percent of the
college budget
Also remember that outside
business that desire to locate in
Morrow County always ask
about our quality of education
and about proximity of colleges
and universities.
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on November 3rd
Pete and Laurel Cannon
Marvin and Tanna Padberg
Dustin and Karen Padberg
Keith and Judy Rea
Darrin Padberg
Darrell and Alvina Padberg
Katherine Lindstrom
Dot Halvorsen
Jim and Darla Wishart
Leonard Munkers
John and Linda Bristow
Birdine Tullis
Helen Pettyjohn
Marty Brannon
Ron and Karen Haguewood
Helen Crawford
Rudy and Jackie Bergstrom
Dallas Dalzell
John and Mildred Eubanks
John and Rene Ledbetter
It just makes good "cents" to
vote yes on the Blue Mountain
Community College ballot
measure.
(s) Louis Carlson
Morrow County Judge
Heppner
Terry Tallman, I am convinced
of Terry's
sincerity
and
qualifications. Terry is not only
capable of leading Morrow
County into the 21st century, but
he is also the person that will
look out for the best interest of
all Morrow County and strive
. for county unity.
I urge you not to turn this
election into a North-South
issue, but rather an issue of who
is the best-qualified person to
lead our county. If you think you
would have voted for me as
county judge, I would urge you
now to cast that same ballot (or
Terty Tallman.
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Leann Rea
Throws support to Tallman
To the Editor
As a former candidate for
Morrow County Judge, I feel it
is important that the voters of all
of Morrow County elect the
most qualified person for the job
of judge. I also feel it is equally
important to elect the person that
will best represent all of
Morrow County.
After spending many hours
during the primary campaign
discussing issues and goals with
Having a college m close
proximity is one of the factors
important to people who wish to
relocate, thus adding to the local
economy and quality of life.
Computer training, the small
business development service
and farm/ranch management are
just a few pluses of our college.
It is important that the college
expand, upgrade facilities, and
have up-to-date labs and
classrooms. A yes vote is a vote
for the economy of the area and
ad v an ced
e d u c a tio n a l
opportunities for one and all.
(s) Mike McGuire, president
Heppner Chamber of Commerce
The following people
urge you to VOTE for
vote yes on BMCC bond
T O U G H N A M E .T O U G H E Q U IP M E N T
W o o d c u tte r 's
To the Editor:
The Heppner Chamber of
Commerce supports the BMCC
Bond Measure. Our area is very
fortunate to have Blue Mountain
Community College meeting the
needs of all ages of students
through full-time education and
a variety of expanded programs
and
services to outlying
communities. During the past
year, BMCC registered 825
enrollments
from
Morrow
County residents. Many have
benefitted from the new
technology enabling them to
take courses "online" or through
video conferencing.
It makes good cents to
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hospital and other medical
facilities. That simply is not the
way it is. True, several years
ago, the hospital operation was a
function of the court but that
changed when the medical
district was voted into being.
The selection of court
personnel should not be based
on the problems of the health
district. Rather it should be
based on the qualifications of the
candidates that deal only with
the management of county
affairs. Again, the court cannot
intervene in the operation of the
medical district.
(s) Dorothy Krebs
Boardrran
Chamber supports BMCC bond
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to everyone who heCped to makg
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Morrow County Vnifiecl
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The following students and concerned community members
would like to express their support for a yes vote on the
M orrow County Unified Recreation District ballot issue.
We understand that this courtesy vote is advisory and that
passaae will result in NO TAX INCREASE to taxpavers.
We also understand that recreation district activities, whether
they be school or general public, have been a success story
for M orrow County and should be continued.
Dorothy Krebs
Laurel Cannon
John & Ronda Powell
Joe & Jen McElligott
Gary & Becky Hunt
Gene & Kristy Crowell
Dean & Florene Robinson
Ashley & Cathy McCabe
Frank &
Kathy Halvorsen
Tom & Arlynda Gates
Joe &
Anita Orem
Dave &
Debbie Radie
Irene Swanson
Scott &
Cindy Burright
Art & Rose Kegler
Rita Otis
Lisa Mittelsdorf
Travis Hyder
Lee & Pam Docken
Denise Hubbell
Carrie Hubbard
Linda Smith
Linda Calvert
Dennis Mith
Maxine Johnson
Gene Freitas
Maria Hughes
Victoria Martin
Donna Gilpin
Betty Seeger
Pamela Montoya
Dewena Bates
Darcie Lappen
Julie Gisi
Ron & Tern Palmateer
Dennis & Janet Thompson
Steve & Camille Peck
Bev Crum
Jaymie Reynolds
Virgil & Debbie Morgan
John & Kerry Rietmann
Jim & Eileen McElligott
Paul &
Charity McElligott
Duane &
Linda Neiffer
Dana &
Tonya Heideman
Joe &
Linda Halvorsen
Jim & Monica Swanson
Gary &
Kathy Neal
Blair & Dalane Philippi
Smokey Joe Wightman
Sherri L. Hyder
Eileen Hendricks
Lori Schnell
Cecilia Kinsey
Pat Earle
Robin McCord
Virginia'Moore
Carole Nelson
Chris Davault
Mike Gunderson
Frank Raine
Margaret Charter
Harry Gilpin
Hartley Seeger
Kate Close
Mansela Rodelo
Kimberly Hancock
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