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TWO • Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 28,2004 The Official Newspaper o f the City o f Heppner and the County o f Morrow H eppner G A Z E T T E -T I M E S Letters to the Editor 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 for use by the G-Toffice. The G - T reserves the right to edit. The G-T is not responsible for accuracy of s ta t e m e n ts made in letters. (Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under “Card of Thanks "at a cost of $ 7.) 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. Ore gon Office at 147 W Willow Street. Telephone (541) 676-9228. Fax (541) 676- 9211. E-mail: gt@heppner.net or gt@rapidserve.net. Web site: www hcppner.net. 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For Public/legal Notices public/legal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. Dates for publi cation must be specified Affidavits must be required at the time of submission Affidavits require three weeks to process after last date of publication (a sooner return date must be specified if required). On the HEPPNER WEBSITE: www.heppner.net • Start or C hange a Subscription • Place a C lassified Ad • Submit a N ew s Story • V iew Real Estate for Sale • City Council & Planning Minutes • Local Businesses • County Park • Willow Creek Park Reservations • Free Digital Postcards • Senior Housing • and more! Jones has high caliber willingness and ethics To the Editor: I recently learned that W illiam C. (B ill) Jones is seeking election to the position o f Circuit Court Judge for the 6th Judicial D istrict o f the O regon Judicial D epartm ent ( U m a tilla a n d M o rro w counties). It is with honor that I submit a brief observation on his competency to successfully perform that service. W hen I served as the Staff Judge A dvocate o f the 9 th I n f a n tr y D iv is io n (M otorized) at Fort Lewis, Washington. Bill served as my Deputy for several years. Bill’s service w as perform ed in a superb manner. 1 know that he h a s h e ld m a n y o th e r responsible positions in the Arm y and, in every instance, proved his willingness to make the needed sacrifices to see th a t th e m is s io n w a s accom plished.,,,l kno\y M s p ro fe ssio n a l alia p e ri^ M l ethics to be o f the highest caliber. His outstanding record o f service in the A rm y stands as a testam ent to his success in serving our great nation. In ad d itio n , I have kept up with B ill’s service in his b e lo v e d O reg o n since leaving the Army. Bill has held responsible positions in your judicial system and there is no doubt in my m ind that he has perform ed all o f those duties in an adm irable manner. O n a personal level, both Bill and his w on d erfu l w ife, Ju n e, are native Oregonians and active in their church and community. I am proud o f their success in raising a fam ily o f wonderful ch ild ren that every person could wish for. All o f these attributes demonstrate Bill’s outstanding c a p a c i ty to s u c c e e d in positions o f great trust and responsibility. To that end, I am proud to urge the voters in your area to elect Bill Jones to the Offióe that he Ls1seekid(a.4?d will make a great judge. (s) Col. C harles E.' Bbnriey (USA, retired) Dripping Springs, Texas Hill already has experience as a judge To the Editor: I believe that this race for Circuit Court Judge is one o f the m ost im portant in the May Primary. I think that Dan Hill is the best candidate for the job, and here is why: D an has by far the most judge experience o f any o f the people running. He has been a Municipal Court Judge for the City o f H erm iston for eight years, making decisions on traffic, dom estic violence and driving under the influence cases. He has been a part-time C ir c u it C o u r t J u d g e f o r Order M a g n e t i c Door S i g n s HERE Heppner Gazette-Times Umatilla and Morrow counties for three years. This is the same court that he is running for now. None o f the other candidates have th at ty p e o f ju d ic ia l experience. We need a judge who will not need to be trained. We need a judge who has already sat on a large num ber of cases in this district. Dan has already had a large n um ber o f his d e c is io n s u p h e ld by th e Oregon Appellate Courts, with very few reversals. N one o f the other candidates can say that. Experience as a judge in this area is what really sets Dan Hill apart from the other candidates. Please elect Dan as your next Circuit Judge. (s) Ed Sum mers Hermiston Experience • C ircuit Judge, pro-tem . • Practicing A ttorney for nearly 17 years. * Form er M unicipal C o u rt Judge. • Form er Arm y Prosecutor & C ity Prosecutor. • Judge Advocate for O regon Arm y N ational G uard. / H IL L r FOR ( I R ( 1 7 / J I I U. E J u d g e Pro-Tem D a n ie l J. H ill lo r Circuit Ju d ge . THE ONLY CANDIDATE WITH JI'DICIAI EXPf Rll NC I . Jones sets benchmarks in every facet of his life To the Editor: To the citizens o f Umatilla and M orrow Counties, I am very proud to endorse Bill Jones as C ircuit Court judge for the 6th Judicial District o f the Oregon Judicial D epartm ent (U m atilla and M o rro w c o u n ti e s .) . B ill definitely has the experience and k n ow ledge to m ake a difference in the judicial system o f O regon, and I can think o f no one better qualified to sit the bench o f the 6th judicial District at this time. I first met Bill and June at Fort Bliss, Texas in the early ’70s w here he served as my Executive Officer in an Army hawk missile battery. Bill was new in the A rm y at that tim e but was not new to law, having already begun his pre-law training. Bill’s professionalism and extraordinary' “com m on sense judgm ent” coupled with his pleasant m anner and fine se n se o f h u m o r s ta rte d a friendship that has lasted for 30 years. B i l l ’s c o n f id e n t p ro fessio n alism and e a sy going m anner are not only reflected in his work but also in his w onderful family. His lovely wife June and he have r a is e th re e tr e m e n d o u s children in Bill III, Tevor and Emily. Together they have held this happy, healthy fam ily on course for 34 years, m aking notable contributions to their comm unity, its organizations and people. They are active contributors in health care, where Emily works; local law enforcem ent organizations; scouting; and in support o f other local businesses. I know for sure that Bill sdll loves fishing a good trout stream as he did w hen we w orked together in the Army. B ill h a s s e t a benchmark for all of us in every f a c e t o f h is lif e . H e is p ro fe ssio n a lly c o m p e ten t, s e ttin g h ig h s ta n d a rd s in judgm ent based on his m any years o f experience. He sets a great exam ple as a husband, f a th e r a n d c o m m u n ity contributor. Finally, Bill is the kind o f friendly easy-going m a n it ta k e s to m a k e persuasive arguments stick in th e le g a l a n d p o litic a l environments. I strongly endorse Bill in his quest for the C ircuit C ourt seat o f U m atilla and M orrow counties and I know that the good people o f the State o f O regon are lucky indeed to have Bill, June and their fam ily as com m unity members. (s) Jim Adamson NA SA Astronaut (retired) W oodbine, M D Jones has strong interest in the welfare of children To the Editor: I am supporting and voting for Bill Jones for Circuit Court Judge. Bill is dedicated, hard working, and committed to doing what is right. He has a lo n g a n d a m a z in g background in the legal system that has prepared him very well to be a fine Circuit Court Judge. A ls o of g reat im portance to m e is B ill’s strong caring interest in the w e lfa re o f o u r c h ild r e n , particularly underprivileged children. He has been a youth sports coach, an Assistant Boy Scout M aster and merit badge counselor, a Sunday School teacher, a M ock C ourt Trial C om petition organizer and ju dge, and he is a volunteer w ith the SM A R T R eading 2 3 9 E r m M a i n Street. H r r m iv t n n , O H *)'*81 8 . I To the Editor: Bill Jones is the best qualified candidate for Circuit C ourt Judge. I have w orked with him as an attorney for Umatilla County, practiced law in the judicial district, which he adm inisters, and know n him for many years. Bill had adistinguished career as a litigator and law professor for the m ilitary for 22 years, w as an effective U m atilla C ounty counsel for f iv e y e a r s a n d a v e ry s u c c e s s f u l T r ia l C o u r t administrator for five years in ou r reg io n . B ill is largely responsible for m any o f the improvements and expansions that you have seen in our local counhouse in recent years and are anticipating in Hermiston. To the Editor: B ill Jones, the trial court adm inistrator for the 6th Judicial District, is a candidate for 6th Judicial District Circuit C ourt Ju d g e this fall. Bill served his country as an Army A ir D efense A rtillery Office and a Judge Advocate for over 22 years. B ill w as under my direct supervision during part o f h is tim e a s a J u d g e Advocate. I also know o f Bill’s c o n trib u tio n s to the A rm y when he did not work directly for me. Bill was an excellent lawyer and Arm y officer. As a department Chair and Dean of the A rm y’s L aw School in Charlottesville, VA, I selected Bill to serve on the faculty o f the school. Such assignments in the Arm y are highly sought after and selection is a m ark o f distinction. Bill was highly regarded as a law teacher and his w ork showed exceptional legal scholarship and ability. Bill subsequently worked for me at the Headquarters for the US A rm y E urope during the time that the Berlin Wall came down. The legal issues facing the A rm y w ere difficult and re q u ire d in n o v a tiv e leg al thinking and talents. B ill’s guidance and advice to the Commanding General and me TO W OLD HOMLTOW!\ S IORL! Please join us In wishing Norm and Barb hesl wishes and thanks: and thanks to those who have made us feel so welcome! M arcus and Lisa Collier were instrumental in forging the A rm y’s legal relationship to a unified G erm any. Bill was recognized by his fellow judge a d v o c a te s as an e x c elle n t lawyer. M o s t v o te r s in Umatilla and Morrow counties know a little o f w hat Judge A dvocates do in the m ilitary from m ovies and television shows. W hile the movies and television m ay glam orize the legal work of judge advocates, it is a very demanding and fast p aced practice o f law that dem ands exceptional legal knowledge, the ability to reach and m ake difficult decisions and integrity. These are the same traits needed as a Circuit C ourt Judge. Bill displayed these talents while serving on active duty. Bill Jones has a superb reputation as a law yer for the A rm y . T h e q u a li ti e s he d isp la y e d w h ile in a c tiv e service are the same qualities n eed ed as a C ircu it C ourt Judge. Bill Jones will be an asset to the citizens o f Umatilla and M orrow counties as a Circuit Court Judge. (s) Thom as M . C rean Colonel, US A rm y (Retired) Judge A dvocates G enerals C orps Springfield, VA Hill has understanding of area background Hill, an Eagle Scout, best qualified candidate Coming Soon: A larger assortment of groceries, snack items, beverages, dairy products, produce and deli. A lso look for DVDs/videos for rent and sale, magazines and books, and a broader selection of variety merchandise. H e h a s b e e n an e ffe c tiv e adm inistrator for our judicial district. Bill has volunteered in this community in a long list of c h a r i ta b l e a n d s e r v ic e organizations. H e has also served on several statew ide law an d law e n fo rc e m e n t commissions. He is particularly involved w ith children and y o u th p r o g r a m s in o u r community. I know Bill as a m an o f in te g rity , c o u rte sy and r e s p e c t. H e w ill u se h is e x p e rie n c e , in te g rity an d strong values to excel as our judge. Please join me in voting for Bill Jones for Circuit Court J u d g e in th e u p c o m in g election. (s) N ancy Kerns Pendleton Jones would be asset as Circuit Court Judge Program . He w rote and has re v ise d the S u p p le m e n ta l Local Court Rules for the 6th Judicial District. The Standard Parenting Plan is an important part o f these rules. This Plan is d e sig n e d to p ro te c t the interests o f children w hose parents are divorcing, and also to protect the interests o f the divorcing parents themselves. He is also a m em ber o f the F a m ily L a w A d v is o ry C o m m itte e , w hich am ong many other things, periodically reviews and seeks to improve the local court rules. Please join me and my family in voting for Bill Jones for Circuit Court Judge. (s) Merrill Hilde To the Editor: Elementary School Teacher In the M ay Prim ary Pendleton e le c tio n , o n e o f the m o st im portant races will be for Circuit Court Judge, position num ber three. I am voting for Dan Hill o f Hermiston, who I To the Editor: L o y a l, h e lp f u l, experience, is the best qualified think is the m ost qualified friendly. You may have heard candidate for U m atilla and candidate. I have lived in this area these w ords w ith the Scout Morrow counties. As a lifelong Law, and this year you have resident, Dan is dedicated to all of my life. I happen to think an opportunity to put an Eagle the area and its people. In the that it is very helpftil for a judge S c o u t o n th e b e n c h fo r M ay vote by m ail election, I to u n d e rsta n d and h av e a Umatilla and M orrow County urge your vote for Daniel J. Hill background in this area. Dan Hill is a lifelong resident o f this who believes in the Scout Oath for Circuit Judge. a re a . H e g r a d u a te d fro m and Law. (s) B. Wolfe H erm iston H igh School and Dan Hill, Eagle Scout Hermiston th e n fro m O re g o n S ta te and C ircuit Judge, pro-tem , University and Willamette Law w ith 10 y e a rs o f ju d ic ia l School. He has had a private law practice in Hermiston for a num ber o f years. H e has T N I IO N I MARKET WILL BE CLOSED served his country as an officer in the A rm y JA G Corps. BEGINNING ABRIL SB A WILL RE-OPEN I am not saying that UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP O N M AT 1B being from this area is the most im p o r ta n t q u a li f ic a ti o n . IT WILL BL \ \ I W 1 ,0 0 k & I LL!, However, I believe that, o f all w x v w .d a n ie ljh ill.c o m l\»id fo r a n d J i it h n n / r d b y the ( n in m ii it T lo I le d D a n ie l | M il l < i n m i |ud^«-. Jones has experience, integrity and strong values th e c a n d id a te s f o r th is im portant office, Dan has the m ost experience as a judge and a lawyer. He has also been involved in his com m unity, serving on the Umatilla County Planning Commission and tire Blue M ountain C om m unity C ollege Board. The fact that he has Eastern Oregon “roots” is ju st one m ore reason to select him as our next Circuit Court judge. Dan Hill has the ability to listen to people, w hich is im portant for a ju d g e in a courtroom . A nd d o n ’t ju st take m y w ord for it. I’ll bet if you ask the lawyers and others involved in our local court s y s te m w h o is th e m o st qualified candidate, they will tell you that it is Dan Hill. W h e n y o u r b a llo t comes in the mail, please mark your vote for D an Hill for Circuit Court Judge. (s) M arvin Key M ilton-Freewater Vote for Hill, experienced and knowledgeable To the Editor: It is a p le a s u re to recommend Dan Hill for your vote for C ircuit Court Judge. Seldom does a candidate have the range o f experience and know ledge o f the area, as does D an Hill. W ith a rural background, an excellent legal e d u c atio n , an o u tsta n d in g military experience, and as an attorney in private practice, as a prosecutor and as judge, he has the tools to do a great jo b as C ircuit C ourt Judge. Dan Hill has my unqualified support for Circuit Judge. (s) Ron and Penny Gauette Hermiston
