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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
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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.
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J u d g e Pro-Tem D a n ie l J. H ill
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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 .
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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
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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
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served his country as an officer
in the A rm y JA G Corps.
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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