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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
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creeks, all unregulated tributanes
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of Willow Creek.
After the event, Corps
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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
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