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I am writing today to make it clear to the public where I stand in the matter of the County Court’s recent order 2023-01 transferring probate cases to Circuit Court permanently. I am going to recommend to the County Court to remove transfer of probated cases from the order through an amendment of the order. While I firmly believe the order is sound based on legal counsel, I do not believe it is in the best interest of Gilliam County to spend valuable tax dollars to prove its constitutionality. I also believe we should e...
Ready, set… In football it’s the Quarterback sneak; it’s an offensive move intended to deflect attention and gain advantage. In Gilliam County it’s the Judge Elizabeth Farrar-Campbell sneak: equally offensive and played to divert public attention. Most recently the Judge Elizabeth Farrar-Campbell sneak was used when the judge announced she’d probably be in Salem during the Court’s first February meeting; working on early childhood education, she said. Ah, but the sneak; she was running (some say frantically) around Sale...
It’s been just over a year now and I’m still at a loss for words. When I was slapped with this diagnosis of ALS it turned my world upside down, as I just couldn’t believe it was me that this was happening to. I have always been an active healthy person that works hard and just couldn’t believe that I could be sick. The love and support that this community and others have given my family is just truly surreal. I have always loved this small town. I have always been proud to tell people where I grew up! I have often told people...
Hello, big game hunters: I'm the chairman of the Veteran's Hide Committee and of the Veterans Service Committee for the Condon Elks Lodge #1869. I know deer season was a bit slow for most of you as I only received 65 hides. 15 years ago we would receive 100s. This year we did receive 70 elk hides which were in exceptional condition. Very few with the hair and hide burned off by dragging them behind an ATV. Only had trouble with one elk hide from the Fossil unit. It was split down the back and essentially worth very little....
I am responding to the article titled “Arlington’s water system strained by deep freeze”. As Paul Harvey would say here is “the rest of the story”. The City has done a lot to plan for future improvement to our water system, which hasn’t had any major upgrades in about 20 years. The situation we are in now is due to component/equipment failures and the nature of our well #1 water smell quality is something we have always had to deal with. In addition, equipment always struggles when it gets that cold. Recently, the City ha...
As I write this today, my main concern is for Gilliam County residents and electorate who enjoy the opportunity to vote when major actions are being proposed that completely change the nature of our County government. The following actions happened without that opportunity to vote. Order 2023-01 dated December 6, 2023 transfers two duties of official responsibility assigned by state law to the county's elected Judge. They are: 1. Juvenile Court Jurisdiction 2. Probate Jurisdiction In this letter I want to solely address...
Letter to the Editor, Gilliam County is blessed with low unemployment. This means most of our good citizens are working during the day. This also means they are unable to attend the County Court meetings which are held during the day. The City Council in both Condon and Arlington meet in the evening. School Boards and Health Boards even the Port Board meets in the evening. The reason is simple, they value the people they serve and want their input. Our County Court is in the process of making sweeping and monumental changes...
To the Editor, County in Crisis. Gilliam County Court has publicly acknowledged we are in crisis. The discord, discontent, divisiveness throughout the halls and offices of Gilliam County are palpable. Folks have been jumping and pushed overboard at an alarming rate. Services to county residents have been curtailed, delayed, diminished. Whether this crisis was inherited or caused by the current County Court is of little importance. What's important is that the current Court roll up its sleeves, address head-on, and fix the sit...
To the Editor: Thanks for the “Days of Yore Years Ago” featured in the recent Times-Journal. Jimmy Campbell gave me a picture with a five-line story that he had from a 1957 East Oregonian. The reporter was identified as Elsie Dickson, and he told me she was a relative, no more! Fitzmaurice was her maiden name; now I know the rest of the story! Jannie’s story intrigued me, so I did some research on "POPS". His back story is “wow”. I only remember him from the Shoestring after Bill and family had it. He was a neat guy! I to...
Dear Sir, Unfortunately the virus, SARS-CoV-2, which causes the Coronavirus disease is still with us, and appears it will be for some time to come. In our facility, Summit Springs Village, which provides care and housing for our most vulnerable citizens the virus continues to infect the residents and staff. Through the diligence and adherence to science based practices of washing hands, constant cleaning, and the wearing of masks the staff and administration of Summit Springs Village have kept the virus and disease mostly at...
After spending the past several days, reviewing the events and conversations that have taken place during the past couple of weeks and watching what is happening during my first election cycle as a County Commissioner, I have decided to respond to the Letter to The Editor submitted by Steve Shaffer last week. I am surprised at Mr. Shaffer’s obvious ability to ignore what had been discussed during our four conversations over the last two weeks. Two telephone conversations, one in his living room and a my rebut of his a...
