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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 28,2005 Letters to the Editor Sheriff's Report Editor's note: Letters to the Editor must be signed. The Gazette-Times w ill not publish unsigned letters. Please include your address and phone num ber on all letters for use by the G-T office. The G-T reserves the right to edit. The G-T is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters. (Any letters expressing thanks w ill be placed in the classifieds under "Card of Thanks" at a cost of $ 10.) The M orrow C ounty S h eriffs Office (MCSO) re ports handling the following business: Litter clean up has positive effect To the Editor: A couple of weeks ago I o b serv ed a very positive and encouraging thing on Main Street, in our downtown. What 1 observed was an employee of M urray’s Drugs out in front o f the store with a broom and dust pan sweeping up the litter from the street gutter. This effort only took a few minutes and yet it helped im prove the appearance o f our town. Such efforts are augmented by the City’s periodic street sweeping. O ne o f our m ain assets as a community is that we have a very attractive and well-kept main street. This is an asset, which benefits us and makes Heppner a nice p lace to live. It is also beneficial to us for attracting friends, relatives and other visitors to come to Heppner. So, I would like to e n co u rag e all o f our dow ntow n businesses to follow the exam ple o f Murray’s Drugs and clean up any litter that accumulates in the street gutters in front of their stores. A little effort by a lot of people gets a big job done, (s) John Edmundson Heppner Hold asbestos manufactures responsible, say no to bailout bill not banned because their lo b b y ists co n v in ced C o n g ress that the alternatives were too costly. My question is, “What is more costly than a person’s life ? ” T here are 1700 com m ercial products out there containing asbestos, from baby p ro d u cts to feminine hygiene products. And we are just going to bail them out so they can continue to m anufacture these products? T his b ill d o e s n ’t cover all the work place victims, not to mention the b y stan d e rs on 9-11, or asbestos airborne because of n atu ral d isa ste rs lik e Alabama and New Orleans. Asbestos when it is disturbed is carcinogenic. It is not selective. Call your U.S. S en ato rs or your c o n g r e s s i o n a l R ep resen tativ es and tell them, “NO!” We can make a difference. (s) Dan James Pendleton To the Editor: Re: R.R. Asbestos Bailout Bill -Arlen Spector A sb estos B ailout Bill-S-852 is a trust fund put together by the 13 asbestos manufacturers (a group of the Fortune 500 companies). The S enate Ju d ic ia ry C o m m ittee (w ho was advised by Goldman Sachs, an investment banking firm, that has substantial asbestos holdings) and the secretive lobbying arm of the Fortune 500 asbestos firms called “A sbestos Study G roup.” Now this should tell you right there who is going to benefit from this bill. Not the victims. Asbestos is deadly and we feel that it should be banned to tally and completely. The bill does not do this. What good is bailing out asbestos companies if people can continue to be exposed? There are several industries where asbestos is Weddingf T ati es D a n ie lle G r a y t e a l a n d D yl a n Deity joli n Vied d ing - S a tu rd a y , O ctober 1st M o llie S c t n e i d e r a n d R yan H a lv o rs e n Wedding - S a tu rd a y , O ctober S tb ^ MuMoy'i D mj 217 North Main • Heppner Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426 Serving Heppner, Lexington & lone ‘T fc a E / s t a t e By DAVID SYKES REALTOR md NEGOTIATING THE SALE Probably the most delicate part o f selling your home and the element that means the most in terms of dollars and cents is the art of negotiating the sale with a qualified buyer. Many people who sell their own home have trouble deal ing face to face with a buyer. They find it difficult to look him in the eye and say, "I will have to think about that point and get back to you.” Few sell ers have the in-depth knowl edge of finance and contracts that ultimately come up in ne gotiations. It takes years of Past Real Estate columns and property listings are available at www.heppner.net/heritage I study and experience to mas ter these fields. The role of a third person or intermediary is extremely important. It’s one of the best reasons to have a real estate professional in your comer. Even the largest corporation and top deal-makers in the nation have negotiators work ing for them. Since selling your home is probably the big gest financial transaction of your life, is there any reason not to be just as prudent? 180 W. Baltimore #5 Heppner, O R 97836 M ila g e JfandCb. REALTOR 0 541 676-9228 - i Sept. 20: Boardman PD cited Julio Pelayo for No O p e ra to r’s L icense. The vehicle was released to the passenger who is the new owner. -MCSO cited Pablo Lopez E spinoza, 59, for Violation of the Basic Rule, 75 mph in a 55 mph. -MCSO received a report about a gun that was lost. The gun is a Ruger Security Six Stainless Steel .357. -M C SO arrested Jimmy Campbell, 38, on an Irrig o n Ju stic e C ourt w arrant fo r F ailu re to A p p ear/D riv in g w hile Suspended. -MCSO cited Walter M ilton C lem ons for Violation of Basic Rule, 78 mph in a 55 mph. -MCSO received a report on an Unauthorized Entry of a Motor Vehicle. Someone stole the vehicle keys, spotlight and bible, -MCSO cited Gary Bruce K ennedy, 50, for Violation of the Basic Rule, 82 mph in a 55 mph. -MCSO received a rep o rt about a D igital C am era sto len from a vehicle. -M C SO a rre sted three juveniles for Assault 11x2, Criminal M ischief II and Burglary II. -M C SO arrested Daniel A Walling, 18, for V iolation o f R estraining Order. -MCSO received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle at location. Possibly the vehicle m atching the Amber Alert. Sept. 21: Boardman PD cite d Jam es Vernon Bunten, 45, for Failure to O bey T raffic C o n tro l Device. -Boardman PD cited Juan Pablo Peralta, 29, for F ailu re to O bey T raffic Control Device. -M C SO cited Patricia Ortiz Mendoza for Violation of the Basic Rule, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone. -MCSO received a rep o rt from U m atilla Country Jail in Pendleton that Ronald Ivan Scheel, 24, was arrested on an Irrigon Justice Court for Failure to Pay F in e/N o A n geling License. He was lodged at UCJ on USCO w arrants, w ith a hold p laced for Morrow County. Sept. 22: M CSO receiv ed a re p o rt from Hermiston PD that Oscar M. Mejia, 19, was arrested on an Irrigon Justice C ourt warrant for Failure to Pay Fine/Minor in Possession of Alcohol. -MCSO received a report from Marion County Sheriff’s Office that Theodor H erm an Tank, 36, was arrested on an Irrigon Justice Court warrant for Failure to A p p ear/D riv in g w hile Suspended. -MCSO received a report that Joel E rnesto Rodriguez, 50, was arrested on a M CSO w arrant for Failure to Appear/Driving While Suspended. He was also arrested on Probable Cause charges of Burglary I, A ssau lt 2 and C rim in al M ischief II. Bail for the charges was set at $ 131,000 and he was lodged at Umatilla County Jail. -M C SO arrested Joel Ernesto Rodriguez, 19, on a M CSO w arrant for Failure to Appear/Driving while Suspended. -Boardman PD cited Lome Lynn Brown, 42, for F ailu re to O bey T raffic Control Device. Sept. 23: MCSO cited Eliseo Torres Garcia, 45, for Violation of the Basic Rule, 71 mph in a 55 mph zone in a c o m m ercial vehicle. -M C SO cited Marcos Solis Solis, 31, for Violation of the Basic Rule, 79 mph in a 55 mph zone. -MCSO received a report from Umatilla that Harlan Glen Sandbeck, 36, was arrested on an Irrigon Justice Court warrant for Failure to Pay Fine/Driving while Suspended. -B o ard m an PD arrested Jesus A. G arcia Cardenas, 26, on an Irrigon Justice Court warrant for Failure to Pay Fine/Failure to Appear. -B o ard m an PD arrested Javier Pena Ramos, 20, on an Irrigon Justice Court warrant for Failure to Appear/Depositing Burning Material on Highway. -B o ard m an PD arrested Erica L. Freeman, 19, on an Irrigon Justice Court warrant for Failure to Appear/Criminal Trespass. B oardm an PD a rre sted Jam es K enneth Ellison, 34, on an Irrigon Justice Court w arrant for Failure to Pay Fine/False Info to a Peace Officer. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irrigon that a subject chocked the caller’s friend and then left the lo c atio n talk in g o f su icid e. D u stin A llen Shufeldt, 32, was arrested for A ssault IV D om estic Felony and Chocking. He w as lo d g ed at U m a tilla County Jail. Sept. 24: Boardman PD cited Fernando Valencia A lbarran, 27, for Driving while Suspended violation and Driving Uninsured. The vehicle was impounded. -MCSO cited Maria Chavez Herrera, 28, for No Seatbelt. -M C SO a rre sted Richard L. Giffin, 20, on an Irrig o n Ju stic e C o u rt w arran t fo r F ailu re to A p p e ar/D riv in g w hile Suspended. -M C SO cited William Raymond Gibson, 37, fo r D riv in g w hile Suspended-violation and No Insurance. -MCSO received a re p o rt o f a d o m estic disturbance in Irrigon. James Kelly Johannbroer, 43, was a rre ste d fo r A ssa u lt IV D o m estic V iolence x2, Harassment x2, Menacing x2 and Strangulation. He w as lo d g ed at U m atilla County Jail, with bail set at $39,000. Sept. 25: Boardman PD cited Carlos Montoya, 18, Driving Uninsured. The vehicle was impounded. -MCSO cited Maria C alvillo, 44, for D riving while Suspended-violation and Failure to Carry Proof of Insurance. -M C SO cited Ig n acio G om ez, 26, for Violation of the Basic Rule, 88 mph in a 55 mph zone, No Operator’s License and Driving Uninsured. He was also cited for Passing in No Passing Zone and Failure to Signal Lane Change. The vehicle was impounded. -M C SO a rre sted Jeanette Lynn Brantley, 22, for Driving while Suspended misdemeanor. -M C SO cited Christian Raghouber, 52, for F ailu re to R enew Registration. -M C SO a rre sted Israel Martinez, 28, on an Irrig o n Ju stic e C o u rt warrant for Failure to Pay F in e /D riv in g w hile Suspended. -MCSO received a report from Hermiston PD that Shane Lee Roley, 25, was arrested on a Morrow C ounty C irc u it C ourt w arran t fo r P ro b atio n V iolation/Possession of a C o n tro lle d S u b stan ce, Unlawful Use o f a Motor Vehicle and Forgery II. He was lodged at U m atilla County Jail. -MCSO cited a male juvenile for Failure to Use S eatb elt C h ild , No O p e ra to r’s L icen se and Failure to Carry Proof of Insurance. A female juvenile was cited for Providing a Vehicle to an Unlicensed Driver. S e p t. 26: M CSO a rre sted R obert W ade Eastep, 45, on an Irrigon Justice Court warrant for Failure to Pay Fine/Driving while Suspended. Fundraising workshops set for Eastern Oregon libraries, museums and nonprofits P erso n s in v o lv ed with area libraries, museums and nonprofits in eastern Oregon are invited to join board m em bers and volunteers from Libraries of Eastern Oregon (LEO) for lively half day workshops on fundraising strategies. “S teps to Fund Raising Success” will be held in Hermiston and La Grande on Oct. 11 and 12 and Nov. 4 in Bums. The workshops will be p re sen te d by the Portland-based Technical Assistance for Community Services (TACS) and The O regon C om m unity Foundation (OCF). Kay Sohl, executive director of TACS and co a u th o r o f T he O regon N onprofit H andbook and D avid W escott, Vice President of Development for OCF will serve as lead presenters. F u n d in g fo r the workshops has been made available to the nonprofit LEO th ro u g h the Ford Institute of The Ford Family F o u n d a tio n . LEO has contracted with TACS for the sessions. T he b o ard and v o lu n te e rs o f L E O are co m m itted to h elp in g co m m u n ity lead ers throughout eastern Oregon learn how to raise funds to su p p o rt im p o rtan t community programs and fund c o n stru c tio n / reh ab ilita tio n o f needed community facilities. T his train in g w ill prepare participants to teach others in their groups and communities how to have g re a te r su ccess in fund raising. Attendees will learn how to help b oards and volunteers raise money for im p o rtan t co m m u n ity p ro je c ts and to d ev elo p e ffe c tiv e fu n d raisin g strategies. Specific topics to be presented include how to raise m ore m oney fo r programs and capital needs, how to in v o lv e board m embers and com m unity volunteers in fund raising c am p aig n s, how to en co u rag e b eq u ests and explain basic planned giving approaches, how to develop and manage an endowment fund w ith help from the O regon C om m unity Foundation, how to build successful collaborations to seek funding jointly with oth er o rg an izatio n s, and how to work effectively with donors’ reluctance to give to “government” by working w ith LEO fo r fiscal sponsorship. Registration is $20 per person, which includes a c a te re d lu n ch and all handouts. Scholarships are available for representatives of public libraries. Workshops will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at each location as follows: T uesday, O ct. 11 at the downstairs meeting room in the H erm isto n P ublic Library, 235 E Gladys Ave., sponsored by LEO and the Hermiston Public Library. The workshop will be held again on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at the Best Western Rama Inn, 1-84 at Island Ave Exit, La Grande, sponsored by LEO , the La G rande Public Library and The La Grande Community Library F o u n d atio n ; and Friday, Nov. 4 at the Harney Co. Education Services District b u ild in g , 25 F airv iew Heights in Bums, sponsored by LEO and the H arney County Public Library. Registration will be taken at the door and also in advance by contacting Susan B row n, LEO fin an ce director at (541) 442-5123 or gsbrown@saw.net. ( ----------------- N S p ecia lty fldvertising Items Oyster Feed to be held M ugs The annual Hardman Mouse pads Oyster Feed, Salmon Bake Magnets and Ham Dinner will be held Calendars on Saturday, Oct. 1 from Kay Rings 4 :3 0 -7 :3 0 p .m ., at the Sports Accessories H ardm an C om m unity Much More Center. Ticket prices are $ 14 Call for pricing for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12 and children under five eat free. Sides with the meal include salad, baked 676-9228 p o ta to e s and d essert \ _____________________________________/ cupcakes. Heppner Gazette-Times Hunter’s Bake Sale is Friday A H u n te r’s Bake S ale, sp o n so red by the Lexington Fire Fund, will be held Friday, Sept. 30, at 7 a.m., in front of the Shell Station Convenience Store in Lexington. The sale will last until all the food is sold. » Plastic & Aluminum Signs Sold Here 12X18 inches 18 X 24 inches H eppner iiazetle-T im es 6 7 6 -9 2 2 H t
