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- 0- r ' " The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, July 27, 1978 THREE CaPs Cafe sold to Vancouver couple plu Sumner sues Bennett, seeks $35,000 s new election mmm Jack G. Hentges of Vancou ver , Wash., will take over operation of Cal's Cafe and Lounge from Buzz Lynch, pending state approval of a liquor license. The tentative new owner of the downtown Heppner busi ness is a veteran of more than 25 years in the trucking industry, and has been invol ved with bowling and restau rant concerns. Hentges and his wife plan to move to Heppner around the first of August. The couple has two grown children. The Vancouver man is the nephew of former Heppner physician Dr. Ray Rice. Hentges has also made a number of trips to Morrow County during hunting sea sons. "We've been wanting to get out of the metropolitan area for some time," said Hentges, "and the idea of owning a tavern and cafe in Heppner was appealing. It will be quite a transition for us." Hentges said Heppner resi dents have been extremely helpful in expediting his purchase of the business. He added that he would not likely make any immediate major changes in the restaurant loiinge. Lynch will remain in Hepp ner, with a little more time to devote to his family. Wilson resigns Cont. from page I Wilson said he talked to Groshens and the former city employee had said that he was getting too close to the income limits imposed by Social Security and that he (Grosh ens) did not want the money. City Administrator Mar shall Lovgren asked where he should get the money from what department. Wilson responded that per haps the money could come out of the water fund. The council minutes then show a motion made by Wilson and seconded by Councilman Cliff Green, that authorized Lovgren.. ."to designate $100 in cash to Vic Groshens for his services, and publicly extend thanks to Victor and to Kinzua Corporation and all others who extended help during the crisis. The motion received an affirmative nod from Wilson, Green, Councilman Warren Plocharsky and Councilwo man Carolyn Cole. In his letter of resignation Wilson said, "Because of the misunderstanding as to what I intended to say at the council meeting of July 21, 1978, I feel I have embar rassed the City of Heppner, the council and Mr. Vic Groshens. It was not my intent to say anything that would embarass or offend anyone." "It was only my intent to thank Mr. Groshens," said Wilson, "I'm truly sorry if I embarassed anyone." Details of last night's meet ing at which Wilson tendered his resignation were not available at press time. Hospital meeting Cont. from page 1 money to purchase medical equipment in the Heppner clinic, since having the equip ment readly available would be another incentive for pros pective doctors to settle here. The committee is also hoping to partially fund a salary to retain Gail Arbogast, the clinic's nurse, who is familiar with the clinic's operations. When asked why the hospi tal is currently operating at a loss, Mills explained that most of the blame goes to the fact that the occupancy rate at the facility has been averaging only about 38 per cent. "If we had about ten more admis sions per month, we'd proba bly be at about the break-even point," he said. Currently, the hospital is managing to pay its bills through fees collected for patient services. Although the operation remains in the red, the deficit is currently being absorbed through non-cash RUBBER STAMPS 676-9228 budget tiems, such as depre ciation, non-collected debts and the like. "But we can't go on operating like this for long," Mills added. Mills estimated it would require about $60,000 per year above fees collected to keep services going at a bare minimum level. An unidentified man in the audience asked the board to respond to a rumor he'd heard that plans had been made to convert the hospital into a nursing home, and locate a new hospital in the Boardman area. Mills responded that the rumor was totally unfounded, as were other rumors that the hospital was slated to be closed. Byrnes said the hospi tal administration plans to retain emergency room facili ties, keep the current level of 20 acute care beds intact, and, should money become avail able in the future, expand long-term and nursing home beds to 36. Although a number of sub jects were heatedly debated during the meeting, no one present spoke against the concept of retaining the hospi tal facility in Heppner, and 1978 YS EWE0IGDA AUG. 8-9-10-11-12 Rep. Jack Sumner, D-Hepp-ner- filed suit in Marion . County Circuit Court last week for $25,000 in general dam ages, $10,000 in punitive dam ages, and $5,000 in attorney's fees from Chuck Bennett of Gates, who defeated Sumner for theDemocratic nomination for District 55. The lawsuit follows two recount efforts by Sumner to overturn Bennett's narrow victory margin in the May election. The suit also calls for Bennett's nomination to be thrown and a new election held. In his suit, Sumner alleges that Bennett made false campaign statements that led to his primary defeat. Bennett, contacted by the Gazette-Times in Salem Mon day, said that the suit did not contain a "bill of particulars" outlining what statements he is accused of making. "I wish I could tell you what it is i'm accused of saying," said Bennett, "But I don't know myself. It came as a surprise In me. ..I read about it in the paper last Friday, and that was the first I'd heard of it." Taking note of the recount efforts, followed by the law suit, "it seems like it's about time for the primary election to end. ..In elections, there are winners and losers. It's unf'or- Swim meet results Cont from page 4 Butterfly Eight and under boy (25 meter) Dwayne Ball, first, 41.3 M0 girls ( 50 meter) S. Biddle, first, 53; Penny Connor, second, 56.4; Andrea Ball, third, 1:00 11-12 girls (50 meter) K. Bergstrom, first, 40.9; Ellen Arbo gast. third, 51.2 11-12 boys J. Sumner, first, 49; C. George, second, 51; G. Connor, third, 52 13-14 girls (50 meter) Karen Kenny, first, 36.7 (pool record); Sandra Ward, second, 38; Judy Ward, third, 40; Lottie Laughlin, fourth, 42 Individual Medley 9-10 girls Shelley Biddle, first, 1:48 S: Heidi Samples, second, 1:517; Andrea Ball, third, 1:53.6 11-12 girls K. Bergstrom, first, 1:29.5; Ellen Arbogast, third, 1 :46 2 11-12 boys Cam George, second, 1:43; J. Sumner, third, 1:45.7 13-14 girls (200 meter) K. Kenny, first, 2:59.3; S. Ward, second, 3:12; L. Laughlin, third, 3:15.4 15-18 boys (200 ' meter) Scott McEwen, first, 3:10.1 Freestyle Relays 11-12 girls Enterprise first, 1 : 19; Heppner second, 1:21 11-12 boys Heppner first 13-14 girls Heppner (M. Arbogast, K. Kenny, S. Ward, C. Bergstrom) first, 2:21; Enterprise second, 2:31 locating doctors to staff it. Don McElligott recalled a time before the hospital was built, when he stopped to pick up a man whose leg had been severely injured in an auto accident near lone. McElligott said he drove the man to Heppner, finding no doctors available, forcing him to drive on with the accident victim to Pendleton, where the nearest hospital was then located. "He died at the hospital door," McElligott said. To avoid similar situations in the future, and to retain the sense of security a local hospital provides for elderly or ailing citizens, McElligott said "I'll vote for it (the hospital budget) and pay my share whatever it costs." The Rev. John Maas noted that a young girl in one of his congregations recently went into diabetic shock and was brought to the Heppner hos pital "rather than the 80 miles to Hermiston" in time to receive treatment that may have saved her life. "Would you like to tell that girl's mother that we didn't want to pay to bring the doctors here to run the hospital?" he asked the audience. A show of hands vote at the end of the meeting showed nearly all those attending supported hiring temporary doctors until permanent phy sicians could be found, and including $20,000 in the budget for doctor recruitment and payment for temporary doctors. Lighting Fixtures I 1 Up to kf 40 OFF CAM-DO 676-9801 k. Two-ton stainless itael Champagne dial. Accuset. tlOi.OO -4rn Only BULOVA ACCUTRON QUARTZ watches have Accuset Superbly accurate quartz watches with the exclusive Bulova Accuset feature. See our full selection of these handsome quartz watches. From $110.00. Let us demonstrate all the special features of the Bulova Accutron Quartz . . . including Accuset. ACCUSET A built-in miniature computer that lets you readjust tha sweep second hsnd to the precise second without itoppini in movement. ; Peterson's y&i Jewelers J Heppner V 676-9200 lunate that in this case the loser has taken the election to court." Bennett said he was anxious IV.- it-., cij i. h m to BMCC signup is scheduled Registration for Fall term at Blue Mountain Community College will be held Sept. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for sophomores and returning students. For freshmen and other beginning students registra tion will begin at 1 p.m. on Sept. 21, and continue through out the day on Sept. 22. In addition to the regular 8:30a.m. to4p.m. registration hours, BMCC will also be open from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 21. Registration will be held in the McCrea Activity Center for all groups of students. All students should make financial arrangements prior to registration day. according to Registrar Truman Baily. Students seeking additional information on registration, admission procedures and financial aid may contact the college at 276-1260, extension 201. court, so he can devote full attention to his campaign against Republican Bill Bellamy. oooooooooo Sell Your Unused Items With A Classified 676-9228 ooooooooo o Bluebirds, Campf ire day camp scheduled A Bluebird and Camp Fire day camp will be held July 31, Aug. 1 and 2 at Cutsforth Park for girls in grades 1 through 6. Non-members are welcome to attend. Further information on the day camp may be obtained by calling Karen Beck, lone, at 422-7526, or Judy Wright, Heppner, 676-5832. SUMMER FABRICS 40-S Sole Lasts From July 27-August 3 FABRIC & MACRAME 676-5106 HEPPNER, OX. FROM HIGH FOOD PRICES - SHOP HERE! Country Style Spareribs $ If PACIFIC Shrimp $ 19 BLUE BELL Natural Potato Chips c EM NESTEA Lemon Flavored Instant Tea Mm, P UT 4-oz. OREGON tHIEF Dinner Franks $n 15 o. I Layer Turkey Hindquarters CONNORS Kippered Snacks 43 c SHADY GLEN Stems & Pieces Mushrooms 4-oz. TOP DOG Dog Food 6$l HEINZ Bcr-EM) Sauce J C 16-oz. HEINZ Ketchup iiC 20- WESTERN FAMILY Large Eggs Peaches Nectarines Potatoes 4fc - 4fc US NO. 1 MARKET We Deliver Tuesday & Friday Grocery 676-9614 Meat 676-9288 Prices Effective Thursday, Friday, Saturday July 27, 28, 29 Scnta Rosa Plums M. JJ5 . . .jlL.-- iff, j(sr .fl?;. ,405,-' Dozen
