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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner. Oregon Wednesday, October 18,2006 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County o f Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow C ounty'% H om e-O w net! W eekly N ew spaper Published weekl) and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, < Iregon under the Act ol Match 3 , 1 X74 Periodical postage paid at Heppner. Oregon. Office at IXX W Willow Street Telephone (541) 676-4:28 Fax (541) 676-4211 H- mail: editor'" i apidserve net sir das idl" heppner net Web site: w ww heppner net Post- mastei send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337. Heppner. Oregon 47836 Subscriptions 526 in Morrow County. $20 senior rate (in Morrow County only: 62 years or olden: $32 elsewhere: $26 student subscriptions. David Sykes .................................................................................................. 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Morrow County School Board supports Milton-Freewater bond measure stages converted To the Editor: To the Board of Director of Milton-Freewater School District: Dear Mr. Chairman: Morrow County School District Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution on Oct. 9,2006 in support of Milton- Freewater’s upcoming bond measure election. The benefits that have been realized because of our successful bond passage have been a positive influence for the students, staff and the communities of our district. We were able to build two new elementary schools to ease thef overcrowding in our existing schools. Sam Boardman Elementary and A.C. Houghton Elementary literally had closets and CUSTOM BANNERS A ny Size Lots off Colors Heppner Gazette 676-9228 into classrooms due to lack of adequate classroom space. Now there are classrooms completely furnished with everything they need to make their school days a positive learning experience. With the construction of the new Irrigon Elementary School, we were then able to convert Columbia Middle School into Irrigon Jr/Sr High School and return a high school back to the community of Irrigon. As you know, a high school is the heartbeat of the community. In addition to the high school opening again, the district has just finished construction on a state-of-the-art professional- technical building. Each of our communities have received upgrades to existing school facilities, but the highlight of a previous successful bond measure allowed for cutting edge technology to be installed in all of our schools. Again, we sincerely hope that your school district is successful in passing this bond measure and send our best wishes. The benefits to the students, staff and patrons are immeasurable. It truly does take a village to raise a child. (s) Craig A. Miles Board Chairman Morrow County School District ELECTRIC CO-OP ANNOUNCES PHOTO CONTEST Columbia Basin Electric Co-Op is again pleased to an nounce they w ill be holding their annual Photo Contest this fall. The Cooperative is looking for entries from which to select quality prints to be enlarged and put on permanent dis play. Entries will be received at both the Condon and Heppner offices now through Friday, Oct. 27, closing at 5 p.m. En tries must be photographs, either standard or digital, color or black-and-white, and taken within the C.B.E.C. service ter ritory. w ith some indication or reference to electricity or elec trical infrastructure. This required element may be very mi nor. however. A panel appointed by C.B.E.C. will perform independent judging o f entries. Judge's decisions will be fi nal. There will be two entry classes: entries of people/ani- mals and entries of landscapes/general interest. The same photo may be entered in both classes if desired, but a copy for each class will be required. 8 x 1 0 photos are preferred, but smaller entries are allowed. There will be awarded a I st, 2nd. and 3rd place finish for each class, with prizes granted being $50 for each first place, $35 for each second place, and $ 15 for each third place award. Entrants w ill agree to allow Columbia Basin Electric Co-Op to enlarge, frame, and permanently display winning entries at C.B.E.C.'s discretion, with no compensation or value paid. Appropriate recognition will be noted of entrant. All entrants must be members/consumers of Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative. Inc. No single entrant may submit more than four (4) entries in any one class. Anyone wishing additional information or details may call Tom Wolff of C.B.E.C.'s Heppner office at 676-9146. ____________~ Letters to the Editor ~ ____________ The Heppner Gazette Times \x ill pnni all letters to the Editor with the following criteria met: letters submitted to the newspaper w ill need to have the name of the sender along with a legible signature. We are also requesting that you provide your address and a phone number where you can be reached. The address and phone number w ill only be used for verification and w ill not be printed in the new spaper. Letters may not be libelous. The GT reserves the right to edit The GT is not responsible for accuracy o f statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classified* under "Card of Thanks” at a cost o f $ 10. Spicer obvious choice To the Editor: It is not only my pleasure to write in support of Annetta Spicer for Circuit Court Judge, but it is my obligation to do so. 1 have been a practicing lawyer for 23 years in Umatilla county in the areas of criminal law and family law. First, Mr. Brauer has never prosecuted a single criminal case as the primary attorney in his whole career. He has never prosecuted a Driving under the Influence case in his whole career. Annetta Spicer served as a District Attorney and the trial attorney in the prosecution of all types of criminal cases as the morrow county District Attorney. She has also defended all types of criminal cases for at least the 23 years I have worked in this county. Second, Ms. Spicer has practiced divorce law for over 23 years in Morrow and Umatilla County. I have had the pleasure of working against her many times. She is an effective, common sense advocate for her clients and is able to apply law and facts to family law which is crucial for a judicial candidate. Additionally, Ms. Spicer has a very well rounded experience in other areas of the law. which Mr. Brauer does not have. This gives her the ability to understand and reason legal rulings in all the cases which would come before her. I have known Christopher Brauer for the whole time he has practiced in Umatilla County. Unlike Mr. Brauer. Ms. Spicer is able to set aside political considerations, friendships, and future aspirations in considering the proper course of action and the application of law. Our courtrooms should not be governed by political aspirations, favors for friends, political connections, or how decisions will affect public image. Annetta Spicer is a woman with family values, legal expertise, common sense, good judgment, and integrity. I trust her as my Circuit Court Judge to decide cases based only upon facts and law. The clear choice, the only choice for circuit court judge is Annetta Spicer. (s) Steven Fogelson Attorney at Law Pendleton New building enhances Heppner look To the Editor: The new Wheatland Insurance office building is a modem looking structure and is complimented by some very tasteful landscaping and lighting. This latest addition to our business district has done a great deal to improve the looks of the city of Heppner. Congratulations to everyone who was involved i.i this project for a job well done, (s) Gene Sonstegard Heppner County commissioner . . . S u p p o rts W a ld d l To the Editor: I am writing this letter to express my strong support for Congressman Greg Walden. During my term as Morrow County Commissioner, I have learned much about how local government works. 1 have also learned the critical importance of state and federal elected officials who take the time and effort to listen to and assist local governments. County government is at the very grass roots of the electorate. Smaller counties are also at the bottom of the “food chain” when it comes to political clout. To often, state and federal elected officials are pulled in many directions by opposing viewpoints and special interests. Without their assistance, small counties can end up losing battles to large special interest groups, larger counties and the state or federal government. Meaning they end up with loss of revenue necessary to fund mandated programs already in place and loss of tax base due to restrictive legislation and/or regulations that all too often impact or restrict local businesses and economic development. During my term in office, Greg Walden and his staff have always been quick to respond to Morrow County Court's questions and concerns. He has come to the assistance of Morrow County numerous times as we fought for revenues or to fend of burdensome legislation or regulations. That's not just my opinion; it has been my personal experience as a county commissioner. Greg Walden is a tried and true voice for Eastern Oregon. Please return him to the House of Representatives so Eastern Oregon counties will continue to have a strong voice in our future. (s) Ray Grace Morrow County Commissioner Horse owner challenges neighbors protests To the Editor: In response to the recent article about city council not allowing horses in the city limits of Heppner, I must challenge recent protests by Rita Woolsey and Darcy Bergstrom to come up with something better than “simply not wanting them there.” Woolsey and E n d oÇ S eefö o it C lo s e Oiffe S eile! PHOKHIX BAJSBEeOES o n ly $ 4 -2 6 ^ (Limited to stock on hand) 0 * Bergstrom expressed no concern over manure or smell. They “simply did not want a horse there.” Keep in mind that there is plenty of room for a horse and that Bergstrom can't even see the horse from where her house sits. Many people in town have their animals on privately owned lots. It is most unfortunate that I am not even allowed the opportunity to fulfill the requirements of the permit and prove to those people that I can be a responsible horse owner. When I requested a two-week extension to seek alternate housing for my horse, both Woolsey and Bergstrom shook their heads no towards city council members. Is this anyway to treat a neighbor? To me it’s downright vindictive. When my request was voted on by city council it was not a unanimous decision. Several people on the council did not want to give me a two-week grace period. To the residents of this town I ask. “Are these the people you want representing your town?” With the slagging economy in this community it seems town folk would welcome people into their community, however, if this is how people are treated it's a wonder anyone would want to move here at all. Many dogs run loose in this area of town and frequent my yard as their toilet. Do you see me running to the sheriff? No, because it's no way to make friends. I challenge every livestock owner in this community to stand up for your rights or they will be pulled out from under you simply because a neighbor “does not want one there.” Had I been warned about the wolves in this community dressed as lambs, I may have chosen another town to spend my money in. (s) Robin Cobb Heppner Spicer can give County representation To the Editor: There is a huge voter registration disparity between Morrow County and Umatilla County. So it is a big challenge for a Morrow County candidate to get elected as judge in the two-county sixth judicial district. Fortunately, Ann Spicer rises to challenges. She did it before, when she served as Morrow County's first woman district attorney. She is doing it again as a candidate forjudge against a person with significant greater name recognition in the county that has the significantly greater number of voters. But this is an election about who would be the best judge, right? It would be wrong to overlook Ann Spicer just because you recognize the other candidate's name and not hers. Here are three compelling things to think about: -Both candidates have district attorney experience. Ann though has i ’ ^ M orrow C o u n ty G rain Growers Lexington 989*8221 * 1-800-452-7396 \ For farm equipm ent, visit o u r web site at w w w . m c u net far greater experience in other legal matters that come before judges. Did you know that her husband and son are also attorneys? -Ann is a woman. Has there ever been a woman on the state court bench in this judicial district? A ren’t we progressive enough for one? -Morrow County does not have a resident state court judge. But doesn't it make sense for a Morrow County resident to be one of the five judges? Morrow County voted for Ann Spicer 61 percent in the primary election. This margin won’t carry her in the general election because of the voter differential. She needs votes in Umatilla County, too. Please, Umatilla County voters, remember the qualities and character of Ann Spicer and vote for her. (s) Merry Aloha DeSpain Heppner Spicer aware of better court representation need To the Editor: I am writing in support of Annetta Spicer for the position of circuit court judge, serving Umatilla County and Morrow County. At the present time, we have towns in our counties that are not being as well served by the court as they deserve to be. Ann lives in Heppner and works in Heppner and Hermiston. She is aware of the need for more expedient court time for North and South Morrow County. She has pledged to make this a priority and we have a county courthouse in Heppner that would help facilitate her pledge of service. Ann is equally concerned about the lack of use of the Hermiston Courthouse. There are facilities there, ready to be staffed and made available to the citizens that support the day-to-day operation of that facility. We need a circuit court judge that is aware of the needs of the citizens of our two counties, one that is ready to be available for a variety of tasks and issues that require a timely, if not immediate, response... such as, search warrant applications, orders, hearings w hich must be held within a certain time frame, domestic violence restraining order applications and hearings. We need Annetta Spicer. Please join me in voting for Annetta Spicer as Circuit Court Judge for Umatilla County and Morrow County. (s) Patricia Edmundson Heppner M agnetic Door Signs Order Yours Here Heppner Gazette-Times 676-9228
