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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 1, 2019 -- THREE ~ Letters to the Editor ~ The Heppner Gazette Times will print all letters to the Editor with the following criteria met: letters submitted to the newspaper will 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 will only be used for verification and will not be printed in the newspaper. Letters may not be libelous. The GT reserves the right to edit. The GT is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under “Card of Thanks” at a cost of $10. Radie makes the community a better place To the editor: I am writing to support Debbie Radie for Morrow County Port Commission- er. I got to know Debbie when her family lived in Ione. Debbie and her family made our community a bet- ter place during their years there. As Booster Club president she was tireless and encouraged everyone to be involved and help in any way they could. When Deb asks you to help…it’s im- possible to say no, because she sets such a shining example of hard work and a positive attitude. My son and I had the opportunity to tour Board- man Foods. I was impressed with her knowledge of the agricultural sector of our community. It was an im- pressive display of team work. No wonder they have won so many awards. Again, a great example of her leadership skills and ability to work well in any environment. I have known Debbie for over twenty years. She knows Morrow County well as she travels around and supports each town and their events. She un- derstands the importance of business and the jobs they provide. Morrow County is growing and the Port is a very important part of that. Debbie’s experience as a leader and manager is just what the Port needs. I can’t think of anyone who would do a better job. Sincerely, Penny Krebs, Ione Murray the best option To the editor: My name is Wacy Coil. I was born and raised in Heppner. Recently, I moved back to my hometown to work in my father’s fabrica- tion shop, Coil Fabricating. The reason I am writing this letter is to inform residents of Morrow County of why I believe John Murray would be the best option for the upcoming Port of Morrow commissioner election. I have known John since I was knee high on a grasshopper. He and his family have always been fixtures in my life. I grew up alongside his five children, participating in sports and hunting trips with his sons and been to countless fami- ly dinners. In all of the time I’ve spent with John, one thing stands out; he is first and foremost a family man. It is evident in his dedica- tion to his children, his wife Ann and his commitment to continuing his father’s legacy, Murray’s Drug. Secondly, he cares deeply about his commu- nity. John grew up in south Morrow County, attending school in Heppner and lone, and is very invested in bettering the place he calls home. I truly believe he will not only listen to his com- munity concerns, but also act on the problems that are brought to his attention and do his best to improve or fix any issues. As a man I have looked up to and respected my en- tire life, I will be placing my vote and my trust in John Murray for Port of Morrow commissioner. I hope this letter will help you to do the same. Wacy Coil, Heppner A View from the Green Over the Tee Cup Twenty-three Willow Creek Country Club ladies enjoyed a sunny and beau- tiful day on their playday held Apr. 23. Low gross on the field went to Nancy Propheter, low net to Lorene Mont- gomery and least putts of the field went to Eva Kilkenny. Low gross for flight A was Virginia Grant and low net went to Karen Thomp- son. Least putts winner was Loa Heideman. Virginia Grant also got the long drive and longest putt for flight A. Flight B low gross went to Pat Dougherty, low net to Judy Harris and least putts was Karen Haguewood. Dougherty also had the long drive for flight B and Haguewood the longest putt. Bunnie Lindsey took low gross on flight C and low net was Sharon Har- rison. Least putts was a tie between Bev Steagall and Jennie Creswick. Nancy Aransan received the long drive and Sherry Mahoney got the longest putt. Nancy Propheter got a birdie on hole number eight. Marksmanship teams compete Heppner and Ione Marksmanship teams have completed their first week of competition. Ath- letes must shoot at least 50 rounds each week and can shoot on Sunday or Wednesday evenings at the Morrow County Gun Club in Lexington. Head coach is Ken Kippley and is assisted by Travis Greenup and Erin Heideman. Total shooting scores for the Heppner team were Tiffany Akers, 16; Madi- son Ashbeck, 35; Tucker Ashbeck, 38; Struthers Bo- hanon, 31; Zachary Bred- field, 20; Hunter Greenup, 43; Justin McAninch, 30; Gibson McCurry, 32; Matt Orem, 28; Kevin Rea, 32 and Kannon Wilkins, 36. The total shooting scores for the Ione team were Jake Heideman, 26; Grace Ogden, 12; Colt Parker, 29; Kalvin Riet- mann, 29 and Evan Fer- guison, 33. Community lunch menu Hopeful Saints volunteers will serve lunch on Wednesday, May 9 at St. Patrick’s Senior Center. Lunch will be pork chops, mashed potatoes, orange kissed beets, spinach salad, hot rolls and Boston crème pie for dessert. Milk, coffee and tea is served at each meal. Suggested donation is $3.50 per meal. Menu is subject to change. Vote yes on the tax levy Murray is excellent To the editor: Have you ever needed candidate After working to im- an emergency response or prove the quality, avail- ability and accessibility of health care for rural communities throughout the past several decades, I would like to offer the fol- lowing information for your consideration about the im- portance of sustaining es- sential care and supporting the Morrow County Health District local option levy. In our county, we ben- efit from having a strong health care system to sup- port our needs during all stages of our lives and en- suring the availability of family medicine, emergen- cy medical, home health and hospice and inpatient and outpatient services vital to our community. I have assisted communities that continue to thrive because they demonstrate strong support for local health care and I have also observed the converse: services for a community lost that can rarely be regained. If you aren’t aware, it is quite expensive to provide health care for a rural area. Many services aren’t fi- nancially reimbursed at the level equal to what it costs to provide the care. Most health districts require an operating levy to ensure the provision of health services, as does ours. Continuing to fund an operating levy and local option allows the health care providers to create opportunities for people to receive care and achieve their maximum level of health. Morrow County is one of very few remaining rural areas, where local control of decisions about health care delivery is preserved; not administered or consumed by a larger “system.” Your support of local services ensures we maintain local control, are financially via- ble and retain critical care. considered the time it takes to receive emergency care when you need it? What might be the outcome if you called 911 and emer- gency services were an additional forty-five min- utes to an hour and a half later responding? Have you become familiar with the care provided by the home health and hospice program? If you haven’t, please take the time to, and for a just a moment, ponder life without the security of knowing we have access to local care in time of our greatest need. The health care sector provides a significant con- tribution to the economic vitality of our county. We benefit greatly when friends and family are employed as staff or work as volun- teers of the Morrow County Health District and having a stable, high-quality med- ical service is fundamental to attracting industry and families to our area. Over ten years ago, a county-wide collabora- tive of all Morrow County health care providers, hu- man services and commu- nity partners was formed – the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP). The health district was one of the founders leading this effort, which continues to exist to jointly examine community needs and plan for better health for all people living in Mor- row County. Would you please con- sider joining me to vote yes to support renewal of our health district local option levy? Your vote will help ensure we have the infra- structure, technology and workforce to meet future needs of our community. Andrea Fletcher, Lex- ington Funeral Notices Judith “Judy” (Paine) Shannon – a celebration of life will be held May 4 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Heppner. A reception will follow in the church basement fellowship hall. Shannon was born July 14, 1942 and passed away January 26, 2019. Bag sale scheduled The Neighborhood Center will hold a bag sale on Wednesday, May 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pro- ceeds from the sale help support the food pantry. The first bag is $15 and the second bag is $10. Items included in the bag sale are clothing, shoes and books with all other merchandise being 50 percent off. The Neighborhood Center is located at 441 N Main St, Heppner. For additional information call 541-676-5024. To the editor: For many years I have had the honor of represent- ing Morrow County on the Port of Morrow commis- sion. It has been truly an unforgettable experience and I am extremely grateful to the citizens of Morrow County for allowing me that opportunity. The Port of Morrow is blessed with an extremely competent staff of employ- ees from top to bottom. I am confident that this is an excellent time to retire from the Port commission. I am proud that John Murray has decided to file for this position on the Port and I endorse him for the open position in the coming term. John Murray has participated in several county wide positions. He has volunteered 14 years to the health district and participated in numerous board training programs. His pharmacy busi- ness has been successful in various parts of Morrow County and he has served customers in all the towns of Morrow County. He has been a willing volunteer in numerous county orga- nizations and is sincerely interested in the welfare of all our county residents. John Murray has demonstrated admirable ability in business and pub- lic service. He is an excel- lent candidate for the Port commission. Larry Lindsay Please vote for Murray To the editor: I am submitting this letter to encourage all of my fellow Morrow County voters to join me in voting for John Murray for the Port of Morrow Commission- ers position being vacated by his father-in-law Larry Lindsay. Now I would like to tell you why I am strong- ly supporting John Murray. I have had the privilege of working with both candi- dates, so I feel I am in a unique position to be able to make an educated decision in this important election. When I was in charge of the AARP Tax Aide pro- gram, Mrs. Radie volun- teered as a tax preparer for a couple of years. I also brought her name forward to be on the Eastern Oregon Work Force board. I have a great deal of respect for her abilities and applaud her for her accomplishments. That being said I was very concerned by a comment she made at the Heppner Chamber candidates fo- rum. She stated that some individuals had approached her and suggested that she run for the commissioner position. That tells me that maybe her heart is not into this endeavor. Now for why I am put- ting all of my support be- hind John Murray. I have known John Murray for many, many years. I have had the honor and privi- lege of working with John on the Morrow County Health District board for the past 14 years. During that time John has displayed both dedication and pro- fessionalism. John always comes to meetings well prepared and asks for the engagement of his fellow board members. John fully understands that the only employee that answers to the commission is the Port manager. John sees the county as one entity and has always expressed concern for all residents of the county. For the last two- or three-years John has expressed an inter- est in being a Port commis- sioner. Therefore, I know he has put a lot of thought into the time commitment, travel requirements etc. expected from a Port com- missioner. John is one of those exceptional individ- uals that has integrity, high intelligence and most of all common sense. For all of the above reasons, my vote goes to John Murray. Please vote. Leann Rea Kinder roundup to be held Heppner Elementary will be rounding up all the kindergarten students for the 2019-20 school year on May 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Children will meet Mrs. Calvert, tour the school and participate in other fun activities. Contact Mrs. Robinson at 541-676-9128 to register for the kinder roundup. Parents should bring their child’s birth certifi- cate, immunization record and emergency contact in- formation. Students must be five years of age by August 31, 2019 to enroll. Nurse's Day May 6th ! 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