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-BPD code enforc
er left a garbage voucher on
a subject’s door.
-BPD officer re
ported he could hear a mo
torcycle racing.
-BPD arrested Noe
Gutierrez, 27, for DUII,
Failure to Carry and Pres
ent. He w as lodged at
Umatilla County Jail with
$7,500 bail.
Wednesday, July 14,2010
Tones Reyes, 51, for riding an
ATV on a highway.
-MCSO received re
port of a haystack on fire with
no one around in the Board-
man area.
-MCSO received re
port of approximately 10-12
cows out and headed toward
the hospital in Heppner.
-MCSO received re
port ofjuveniles messing w ith
livestock by the high school in
Heppner. MCSO responded
and was unable to locate any
juveniles in the area.
-MCSO, Boardman
Ambulance, Boardman Fite
Department, Irrigon Ambu
lance received report o f a
single vehicle non-blocking
rollover with injuries on 1-84.
Two adults and three kids were
in the vehicle. Four patients
were transported to Good
Shepherd Hospital.
-MCSO received re
port of a subject riding a mo
torcycle on private land.
-Boardm an Police
Department arrested Armando
Santiago Guerrero, 46, for
Assault IV Domestic-felony,
two counts o f Harassment
and Recklessly endangering
another. He was lodged at
U m atilla County Jail with
$22,500 bail. Boardman EMS
also responded.
-Boardman Am bu
lance received report o f a
male with a high fever having
a seizure.
-Boardman Ambu
lance received report from a
woman who said her doctor
wouldn’t give her a referral to
another doctor. She said that
she has tumors, both arms
are broken and her knees are
broken and she had to pound
on them to get them aligned so
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Want to repeal or invalidate ‘Americare’? Come to the fair to support and appreci
Be careful what you wish for
ate
To The Editor:
At a recent national meeting of those of us who
teach “health law” in law schools, medical schools,
nursing schools, business schools, etc., the group spon
taneously
agreed that a good name for the new health
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care
reform
act is “Americare.” It was also clear that
County Sheriff’s Office deputy
the
overwhelming
majority of the experts at the meeting
reported being flagged down.
favored
enacting
the
new legislation, as opposed to do
-MCSO received re
ing
nothing.
port from an Irrigon woman
The reason for this overwhelming support is that
that her son was out past cur
when
each
of us begins teaching and researching health
few. He was supposed to be
care
organization
and finance, we quickly discover that
home at 11 p.m., but finally
the
present
health
care system is both dysfunctional and
came home at 1:50 a.m.
unsustainable.
For
several years, the question has been
-MCSO received re
what
type
of
reform
will occur, not whether reform will
port that the skate park in
occur. Ironically, the new bill is substantially based on the
Irrigon was vandalized the
Massachusetts plan put together by Republican Governor
previous night.
Mitt Romney and is built on long-standing Republican
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talking points.
port o f four cows with calves
Access to health care now requires “insurance.”
out at county line. The fence
Very few people can afford adequate medical care over
was down on the Umatilla
their lifetime without relying on some form of health
County side.
insurance. The first issue confronting health care reform
-MCSO received re
was whether to continue our reliance on “private health
port from a Heppner subject
insurance,” or to move toward some form of “social in
that his son had been missing
surance.”
The decision was made to continue with the
since around 11 p.m. the previ
uniquely
American
way - relying substantially on "pri
ous night.
vate
health
insurance.”
Most other advanced democracies
-MCSO received re
rely
more
heavily
on
various
forms of “social insurance”
port o f a horse stuck in a fence
and
achieve
similar
health
care
results at a fraction of the
in Irrigon. The horse looked
cost
of
care
in
the
U.S.
to be okay and the owners
All nations ration health care. No nation can
responded and assisted the
provide
its citizens with adequate health care services
animal.
whenever
they need it. The second issue for health care
-MCSO received re
reform
was
whether to move away from our present
port of mail boxes bashed in
system
of
rationing
health care on the basis of ability to
in Irrigon.
pay
-
including
the
ability
to purchase necessary, adequate
-MCSO received re
health
care
insurance.
This
question is as much a moral
port from an lone subject that
and ethical question as it is an economic question. The
his son’s girlfriend’s father
decision was made to move away from a system of ration
destroyed his son’s PSP player
ing health care on the ability to pay and to move toward
and game. He was advised it
a system of rationing health care on the basis of need for
was a civil matter.
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perhaps, the boldest part of the new plan. But we can no
longer deny the immorality of rationing health care based
on an individual’s ability to purchase and pay for adequate
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private health insurance coverage. Or expecting our phy
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Retaining the “private health insurance” system
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as the vehicle for providing health care services led to the
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third issue - the moral necessity to provide some form of
Morrow County Fair Grounds subsidies for the impoverished who otherwise would be
excluded from the health care market because they cannot
afford to purchase adequate health insurance.
The fourth issue was the necessity to assure that
those purchasing private health insurance are not denied
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a substantial amount of health care. Thus the legislation
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requires health insurance companies to cover individuals
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who
need health insurance. Not quite “universal cover
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age,”
but a substantial step toward thai moral goal.
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That led to the fifth issue, how to obtain a
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functional private health insurance market when health
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high health care costs. If the private insurance companies
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the healthy, we will quickly experience market failure.
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We have known for years that a private health insurance
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market cannot avoid market failure without some form of
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mandate to bring healthy individuals into the market.
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Democrats traditionally have favored “employer
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mandates.” Republicans traditionally have favored “indi
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vidual mandates.” Republican Governor Romney opted
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For Americare, both the administration and Congress
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opted for the Republican-favored “individual mandate.”
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Those who favor continuing to finance health
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care primarily through private health insurance, but who
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oppose Americare are in a bit of a dilemma. As we have
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especially
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by the courts - subsequent reform efforts
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are
likely
to
turn
away from private health insurance and
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To the Editor:
A year ago I attended the Morrow County Fair
for the first time in 40 years. What a change from the
“old” days. The "Fair and Rodeo” grounds looked great
to my uneducated eye. But...the Fair Pavilion was sad.
The walls and floor were unsightly, dirty and in dire need
of paint.
I appreciated seeing the new exhibits, photogra
phy and art particularly. But...the flower entries seemed
scarit, very likely due in part to the scorching weather, the
crafts exhibited were few. Overall, it seemed all entries
were down with the exception of food.
Being back home is the best and regardless of
the negative remarks and tone of this letter so far. I’m
writing to share information and to profusely thank Jan
Stroeber. Jan has quietly and tirelessly organized a “clean
up brigade” as well as spending hours of her time with
a paint brush in hand, ensuring that the Fair buildings
have been cleaned and painted. Many other people have
contributed time, labor and the backs to get the job done
and it’s a thing of beauty! The Annex was painted by
4-H’rs and looks amazing.
The Fair Board bought the supplies from their
limited budget and Pettyjohn’s gave the board a price
break. Thank You!
The Fair is for all of us to share the “fruits” of our
labor with friends and neighbors. If you have a vegetable
garden, flowers, art, photography, sewing, craft projects,
etc. please enter them in the Fair. Cooks, and Canners,
bring your wares. Collections: knives, implements,
spoons, dishes, etc. are welcome. The exhibits will be
well taken care of and appreciated.
The theme of the Fair and Rodeo this year is
“Live it Up, Kick it Up.” Plan to come and see the new
paint and decorations and enjoy the food and entertain
ment. Most importantly come to support and appreciate
the labor and skills of others in our community.
Shirlee Sweigart
Heppner
Guest editorial
Time to spruce up Heppner
for visitors
By Doris Brosnan
Common comments heard from visitors at city
hall and the Chamber of Commerce Office include, “Your
town looks so inviting,” “You must be proud of your
community, judging from the looks of Main Street,” “The
flowers and grass here are wonderful,” “Heppner looks
great,” “You sure have some great looking yards!”
These and similar statements reflect the impres
sion Heppner makes on first-time visitors and returning
guests. They also reflect the effect of the hard, on-going
work of home owners, the public works department, and
two small groups of citizens. Today, a call goes out to
other Heppnerites who can help these citizens with their
efforts to maintain Heppner’s first impression.
The city’s Beautification Committee has as its
goal exactly what its title suggests, the beautification
of the city’s environment. The Heppner Garden Club
has a complementary goal for its work at the parks and
planters around our town. Both groups are small in
number. Members of the Beautification Committee do
what volunteer work they are able to do or when not busy
with their “day jobs.” Members of the Garden Club find
the work increasingly difficult because of their “golden
years” and the physical limitations that accompany aging.
These devoted volunteers need more youthful hands and
backs for the work they face.
The spring rains have allowed a seeming explo
sion of weeds and grass that threaten the public flower
beds, and these two small groups are losing the battle
against the intruders. Everyone sees and appreciates,
maybe subconsciously, the planters of flowers in the
mini park by the post office, the variety of plants at the
Heritage and Memorial parks, the colors and textures of
the plants at the Groshens Fountain (maintained by vol
unteers Jan Stroeber and Pauline Matheny), the fullness
of foliage at the city park turn-around, the natural and
inviting welcome at the previous swimming-pool site in
South Heppner, and the planting at the Mustangs’ sign
at the north end of town. Few people realize the hours
of work required for the maintenance of these important
contributions to the ambiance of Heppner. Unfortunately,
wee leprechauns do not come out at night to tidy up these
public spaces for leisure, reflection, and appreciation of
flora and its aromatic essence.
In less than three weeks, the Morrow County Fair
will bring many visitors to Heppner. Additional projects
- beyond the maintenance work mentioned above - are
the preparation of the grounds’ planters and the area that
will feature yard and garden entries.
Heppnerites are encouraged to volunteer some
time to helping Heppner make a great impression on the
August guests and/or to helping clean up the flowerbeds
throughout Heppner. Whether young or old, whether a
crackerjack gardener or a beginner that needs to learn
the difference between a “weed” and a “desirable plant,”
whether someone with large quantities of free time or
someone with just some minutes now and then, work
awaits every volunteer, just a phone call away. Every
one who can help just a little bit can make a noticeable
difference.
Neva de Mayo heads the Heppner Garden Club
and may be reached at 676-8017. Chuck Bailey can show
volunteers the beautification projects and can be reached
at 676-5211. Please call. Please help.
$850
Contact David Sykes
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