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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 10, 2000 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Letters to the Editor H ep p n er Editor’s note Letters to the Editor must be signed. The Cazelte-Times w ill not publish unsigned letters. Please include your address and phone number on all letters tor use by the G-T office The G-T reserves the right to edit. The C -T is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters. GAZETTE-TIMES Huge difference between member of the board, and board member U S P S 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3,1879 Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon Office at 147 W Willow Street Telephone (541 >676-9228 Fax (541 >676-9211 E-mail gt@heppner net or gUarapidserve net Web site www heppner net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P O Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions S22 in Morrow County, $16 senior rate (in Morrow County only, 62 years or older), $29 else- where Publisher David Sykes Editor April Hilton-Sykes On the HEPPNER W EBSITE: www.heppner.net • Start or Change a Subscription • Place a Classified Ad • Submit a News Story • View Real Estate for Sale • City Council & Planning Minutes • Local Businesses • County Park • Willow Creek Park Reservations • Free Digital Postcards • Senior Housing • and more! (Join u 4 a t S e c e d e * d % e 4 ta c v u u tt frv i a T H o td e i 6 *D a tf Sunday, May 14th Serving from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. ^ ^ § ^ p ^ A true member of the board Roasted Prime R ib • H oney-Baked Ham Chicken Breast in a Wine Sauce BBQ M eatballs • Vegetable Platters Fresh F ruit Salad • Pasta Salad O riental Salad • M arinated Cabbage Corn Casserole • R ice P ila f • Special Dessert /£eaenoerfco*t6 neco*K*tte*tded,: 4 2 2 - 7 0 3 % p ^ 350 'ZtcyAuMUf 74 • Oette. 0 ^ 9 7 8 4 3 ^ ____ __ ■ • __ • _ M other's (Day is Sunday, M ay 14th To the Editor: concerns in the arena in which he In recent days the Morrow could receive answers. The fact County School District budget that he neglected to bring his committee completed its review budget document to one of three of the proposal presented by meetings should not be Superintendent Anderson for interpreted as disinterest in this funding district operations in process. 2000-2001. The budget At the conclusion of the budget committee comprises seven process, in open meeting, Barney school board members and seven Lindsay voted to support the appointees. This group is charged proposed budget, including the with the task of reviewing all $1,000,000 local option levy. expenditures submitted by The passage of the local option administration and making a is an integral part of the new recommendation to the school budget and would act to buffer board to adopt or reject any or all the impact of staff and program included items. To assist in this reductions by allowing the task a budget document, in funding of 10 additional staff How can this excess of 300 pages, was printed members. and provided to all committee individual cast a vote to adopt, in members to be individually a meeting where he is assessed and then reviewed accountable, and then go public collectively. During this process with the reverse message? This disingenuous display has, three public meetings were held, individual concerns were single handedly, set back addressed, and explanations education in Morrow County provided for items that were more than any act seen by this questioned by the committee and observer in the recent past. The students and parents of Morrow citizens viewing the process. The point being that Barney County deserve better. Lindsay attended the above- One day Lindsay may learn the mentioned meetings and failed to huge difference between ask the questions he posed last "member of the board" and week in the East Oregonian. The "board member." proper forum was available and (s) Dwayne Carroll he failed to step forward with his Boardman Gardner’« Men’s W ear 193 N. Main • Heppner • 676-9218 being a board member you did not represent the group that elected you, but followed as a group or herd behind the shepherd. Thank you Barney for not being afraid of the wolves and standing on your own, voicing the opinion of the group that elected you. Barney, you are a dedicated and true member of the board. (s) Bobbette Lovgren Heppner Isn't it time we said no? To the Editor: This letter is written to thank Barney Lindsay for supporting what the people want rather that blindly supporting a superintendent's wishes. Lindsay's own straight-talk express shouldn't be derailed. How can superintendent Anderson justify spending what little money the district has for scholarships and expenses for more administrators? The principal's position open last year had many, many applicants. What does Superintendent Anderson want? Properly brain- washed in-district administrations that will toe his line? More benefits for administrators. What justification is there for getting rid of badly- needed teachers while doing foolish things such as this? We have had superintendents for decades that have pursued their own personal political agendas instead of student's interests. Isn’t it time we said no? (s)Meg Murray lone Sad to hear of museum funding loss To the Editor: I was very sad to read in the paper that the Morrow County Museum lost funding and two great employees. Marsha and Tami did a great job and I was fortunate enough to see much of the love and care they gave to the Museum. May I say to both of you, job well done. The Museum is an asset to the community, so let's hope funding come back in the future. (s) Luvilla Sonstegard Heppner Can drive to benefit local girls Fund raising events for two course. local girls who plan educational Kathleen will stay with a trips this summer have been middle class Mexican family in scheduled. A can drive to benefit San Miguel and study at the most important quality for the Kathleen Greenup and Danielle internationally acclaimed Secretary of State who must McDowell will be held on Academia Hispano Americana. represent all the people of Saturday, May 13, beginning at 1 The cost for this program is Oregon. p.m. $1375 which includes tuition at His leadership ability in the Because they are few in the academia, room and board private sector has also been number, they won't be able to go with a Mexican family and round demonstrated, both as a door to door. Anyone wishing to trip air fair. An account is set up successful businessman and also donate returnable cans or bottles, at the Bank of Eastern Oregon working with state agencies as is * »asked to call Merilee for anyone who would like to representative of agriculture. McDowell at 676-5238 or Janet help with Kathleen's expenses. A The state of Oregon will be well Greenup at 676-5822 for pickup. dinner and afghan raffle to served with Lynn Lundquist as benefit Kathleen will be held in Secretary of State. Kathleen Greenup will attend June. (s) Ray and Norma French the Mt. Hood Community Danielle McDowell has been Heppner College 2000 Summer Spanish accepted into a two-week Program in San Miguel De summer program of the National Allende, Mexico, which is a two- Youth Leadership Forum on week intensive Spanish program. Medicine in Boston. where the years went and they Kathleen will earn a college Danielle has an account for can never be found. You find transfer credit for one term of donations at Klamath First yourself alone and a little bit sad, Spanish from the two-week Federal bank in Heppner. but yet, you're happy for the great years you've had. So you begin a new life, just your husband and you, and find The U. S. Army Corps of regulators will adjust releases yourselves talking about how the Engineers will manage water from the dam to their normal years flew. releases from Willow Creek Dam operating schedule. During the (s) Glenda Hughes to help educational coordinators spring, the Corps fills the Heppner with this year's Watershed Field reservoir for summertime use, Days May 10 to 11 in Heppner. but continues to release three Event coordinators requested cubic feet per second of water to that the Corps modify water meet minimum flow releases from the dam to ensure a requirements. consistent amount of water in The Corps operates Willow Willow Creek below lone. Corps Creek Dam for flood damage reservoir regulators will adjust reduction, recreation and fish and releases from the dam, as needed, wildlife enhancement. to correct for changes in flow from Rhea, Hinton and Shobe We Print creeks, all unregulated tributanes BUSINESS CARDS of Willow Creek. After the event, Corps Heppner Gasette- Times Oregon well served with Lundquist To the Editor: If you have not yet returned your ballot for the primary election we would urge you to vote for Lynn Lundquist for Secretary of State. Lynn's leadership qualities are well known. He has served two terms as state representative, which included one term as Speaker of the House. It was in this position he demonstrated his ability to work with people on all sides of an issue. This will be a A mother's heart M&SIQTBS To the Editor: I would just like to thank Barney Lindsay for being a "member of the board," as Dwayne Carroll stated in the May 3 issue of the East Oregonian. In my opinion, a board should consist of members of the board, who act on the behalf of the people they represent. Mr. Carroll made me feel as if by To the Editor: A mother's heart is a very rare thing, so full of different feelings it's hard to explain. She gives birth to many lives, yet each has a special place. You care for them and teach them from their very first days. You worry, you fret and you hear youself say, "Will they ever grow up? Or will it always be this way?" Then one day you look around and wonder Dam releases to be adjusted As your State Senator, I’ve worked hard to support county fairs and 4-H activities throughout Oregon. to get involved, experience that a lifetime! . C r ' * ’ ' 00” p , jf Give an everlasting Sen. Ted Ferrioli BEAUTY r*>, ‘I t «9; 'v y Teleflora's Rosebud Basket Perfect for beautiful blooms on M other s Day and throughout the year, this ceramic basket features delicately sculpted and hand-painted porcelain roses. It's a gift Mom w ill always cherish. To send this lovely bouquet anywhere in the U S . or Canada, call or visit our shoo. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14 We M ake M o th e r’s Dai; G ift B a sk e ts! Oleleflora' 7 Ac Country j 233 N. Main • Heppner • 676-9426 Not paid for by taxpayer dollars. Paid for by Friends of Ted Ferrioli, 111 Skyline Dr.,