TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 10,2012
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of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow
Heppner
GAZETTE-TIMES
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Chapa, Drane to
wed
Jodi Chapa and Willie Drane
Jodi K. Chapa and Wil
lie R. Drane, both of Hepp
ner, are pleased to announce
their engagement.
The bride-to-be is the
daughter of Mariana Luther,
also of Heppner. Chapa is
the owner of Sweet Produc-
tions restaurant and bakery
in Heppner.
The groom-elect is em
ployed by the Northwestern
Motel in Heppner.
The couple plans to
wed on Valentine’s Day,
Feb. 14, 2013 in Heppner.
Kinzua lunch group
The Kinzua lunch group is undergoing a change of
plans for October. The powers that be—this month it
is Bonnie and M arilyn-decided for a change, so the
group will be meeting in John Day at the Snaffle Bit on
Oct. 19 at 11:30 a.m. The Snaffle Bit is on the highway
to Canyon City.
Quilter's Roundup/Artisan Village
Main Street in Heppner is participating in
Sew Oregon-Oregon's 6th annual
statewide Shop Hop Oct. 5-21
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Drawings for a tote bag/three quilters'
samples valued at $175 to be awarded
shop in addition to
MIO ^ from the local
rW local prizes
C heck
out our new daily
lunch specials !!!
THURSDAY filth)- Murray's
Special Reuben w / Salad
$750
FRIDAYi Igthl- Mustang -
Meatball Sub $7.50
MQMQflOSth)- Beef
Stroganoff w / salad $ 5 5 0
TUESDAY (I6th)- Grilled ,
Cheese w / Tomato Soup
$550
Bread Pudding $3.00
We have
Halloween
items!!!
Espresso Specials-
Pumpkin Spice Latte- $3.25
Caramel Apple Jet Tea $3 .5 0
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A very complicated
weed
Probably the most complicated ballot measure of all is
Measure 80, which has to do with marijuana legalization.
Here are just of few important points to consider when
deciding how to vote on this measure:
1. There is a difference between hemp and marijuana.
Hemp is a valuable product that has many very beneficial
uses and applications and contains none of the ingredients
that cause a high, as does marijuana. However, they are
both members of the cannabis family, and the federal
government has classified both as illegal substances. Both
hemp and marijuana are being addressed in this measure,
adding much to the complexity. You might lean toward a
yes on hemp but no on marijuana, or vice versa. So, what
to do? This one mandates some serious research in order
to arrive at a decision.
2. A new commission will be set up to license quali
fied marijuana growers, very similar to the current alcohol
commission. Several states are dealing with this issue,
but they are all incorporating the regulatory aspects into
their already-existing agencies such as liquor control,
etc. Oregon is the only state that will set up a new com
mission. By voting yes, you would be voting for another
bureaucracy in the state.
3. If this measure were to pass, it would automatically
conflict with current federal law. If this measure passes,
the state attorney general will be required to defend any
one who exercises their Oregon rights but who comes
into conflict with federal law.
4. The war on drugs has not been any more successful
than the war on poverty. It seems we are getting good at
losing every war that we get involved in. By voting yes
on this, you would be putting marijuana in the same camp
as alcohol. It would not be illegal to possess but would
be controlled much in the same way as alcohol. The cost
associated with the war would go away.
5. One of the no arguments is that, with legalization,
marijuana use would get completely out of control. Sta
tistics from other countries counter this argument. For
example, the Netherlands and Portugal have completely
legalized it and have not seen any increase in usage,
6. Current medical marijuana users will not be af
fected either way. Laws won’t change with regard to the
medical use.
How about the justice aspects? We have heard a lot
about financial scandals of late, such as the Bemie Madoff
affair, etc. Some of these amount to monumental crimes
but most of the perpetrators are not being prosecuted.
However, there are untold numbers of our kids who are
serving time for possession and use of marijuana. Could
it be that there has been an over-emphasis on enforce
ment of seemingly minor crimes yet no enforcement for
the well-connected?
Certainly looks that way, but there is more to this
than a simple comparison. This little treatise barely does
justice to the subject. Best talk this one over with a few
people and get out the books, or use the Internet and do
your own research. Right now the polls indicate that this
will be a close one. Your vote could be the tie breaker.
Jack Meligan, Heppner
For the Willow Creek Tea Party
Hampton serves with
distinction
Editor:
Lynn Hampton is my candidate for circuit court judge.
1 believe that her broad legal experience as an attorney
for more than 30 years in this area have prepared her to
serve. She is bright, knows the law and knows her way
around a courtroom.
I was pleased when the governor appointed her, al
most two years ago, as one of the first two female judges
in the Sixth Judicial District. She and Judge Eva Temple
made local legal history when they were appointed, and
have served with distinction ever since.
Judge Hampton has sat as a trial judge in a large
number of criminal and civil cases in the last two years.
She has shown that she has the legal expertise and tem
perament to be an outstanding judge. She makes a point
of treating those persons who appear in her court without
an attorney with the same degree of respect as those who
have attorneys. She knows that it is important for everyone
to have their day in court. She is a good listener.
For all of these reasons, I urge the voters of Umatilla
and Morrow counties to please cast their vote for her in
November.
Leslie Weimer, Hermiston, OR
Attend bullying
workshop Oct. 22
To the Editor:
I have been part of the group S.A.F.E. (Suicide Aware
ness for Everyone) in Gilliam County for more than a year
now. There have been some awesome strides taken and
something new to be learned every day. I would like to
encourage everyone to attend the presentation that is go
ing to be at Condon High School gymnasium on Monday,
Oct. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The speakers have heard Gilliam County’s “story”
and agreed to come here for a reduced price to share their
knowledge and wisdom on the topic of “Bullying and
Cyber-bullying.” SAFE has invited all the surrounding
area schools to bring their students and, as of this writing,
Mitchell, Spray, Fossil, Heppner, Sherman and Arlington
schools are going to participate. I am pleased this oppor
tunity will be taken advantage of by so many schools;
busing is expensive and I’m delighted they realize that
it will be worth the cost and time. The public is also
invited and we hope to see many community members.
Our youth are our most valuable asset and any way that
we can encourage them and learn skills to help them in
today’s world will be rewarding.
I’m very proud to be a part of this group and, when
we know we’ve helped someone, we’ve reached our goal.
We can’t afford to stick our heads in the sand and hope
that our children will not suffer bullying, which could
lead to tragedy. Regardless of which county or school
we are from, we are connected through school activities,
rodeo, friends and relatives. When one of us is hurting,
it affects all of us. All of us may not be blood related but
we are ’family.’
On Sunday afternoon, Oct. 21, we will be showing
“To Save a Life” at the Liberty Theater in Condon at 3
p.m. Sean Afable, one of the actors from this movie, will
be the main speaker the next day at the assembly. The
other speaker, Jared Hemadez, is from “Disney 365.”
The schools and all the local businesses have helped
create this opportunity of a rare occasion to host a speaker
An account is in the and other fundraising ac of this caliber to our communities.
I hope to see many of you there on Oct. 22.
process of being established tivities will also be held.
Rene Monahan-Durfey, Condon OR
at the Bank of Eastern Or
After being pinned be
egon for Andre Kendrick, tween two vehicles, Kend
lone, who was injured in an rick was airlifted in critical
accident on Sept. 28.
condition to Kadlec Re
A spokesperson said gional Medical Center in
that, since Kendrick had Richland, WA. He was dis
no insurance, anyone inter charged on Oct. 4 and was
ested in helping the family able to return home in time
The H ep p n er E lk s will help defray the medical
cover medical or travel ex to see his daughter, who Lodge will be holding a costs incurred by a recent
penses may donate at any of was selected as a princess benefit dinner for Ann El fall requiring surgpry and
the Bank of Eastern Oregon on the lone High School gin, lounge manager at the associated illnesses.
branches. Dinners, raffles Homecoming court.
lodge, on Oct. 18 at 6 p.m.
Anyone interested in
The officers and members donating items for a general
will prepare a barbecue raffle or an auction to go
Nazarene and Seventh-day Adventist church mem chicken dinner, mashed along with the benefit din
bers will be serving lunch on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at St. potatoes and gravy, salad, ner, contact Josh Coiner at
Patrick’s Senior Center. The meal will include buttered and dessert for $10 per 541-701-7101 or coineij@
cod filets, potatoes au gratin. green beans, green salad, person; donations will also gmail.com, or contact the
bread sticks and cake. Suggested donation is $3.50 per be accepted. The proceeds Elks lodge.
meal. Menu is subject to change.
Account set up for
Kendrick family
Benefit dinner
planned for Elgin
Com m unity lunch menu
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