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p r s 5 t r u O F OR F ». £ t< Z I A P I R E U G t N i St. Patrick’s Day in Heppner tETZELL OB LIB 9 7 4 0 3 Special Section Inside The Heppner High Gazette-Times Tues , Wed . Thurs F ri Sat., Sun . Mon , Morro«*’ C o u n t y ' » H o m e - O w n e d W e e k l y N e w s p a p e r VOI un NO II MVK4 M 11. l*Hi Heppner, Oregon • P M .F S 25* March 5 March 6 March 7 6 March » March March 10 March I I law 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 26 20 36 27 30 25 27 48 41 4» 54 57 55 56 l*reclp Snow l" snow T snow by ih«* City of Heppner Would operate for profit Management firm wants new hospital The Morrow County Court am) the Pioneer Memorial Hospital Hoard are currently reviewing a proposal from a professional management company to take over management of the hospital In Heppner Westworld Inc . a public corpora lion hast'd in California, has propos ed that it would run the hospital for the county on a profit basis laist Wednesday the Heppner Ec onomic Development l orp met with the county court to discuss the management agreement, and other items of concern to II K I) C Westworld has stipulated that it would be interested in operating the hospital, if the county would build a new building The new facility could possibly cost the county $JU).0U0 per year for :i(i years, depending on the final building figures Westworld has indicated it will contribute $200,600 in $.' MOH pe hospital currently has $459.357 in tax money budgeted for I9H5 H*> howev er. this is included in the total county budget yet to be approved by voters The budget will go to voters for approval on March 26 Wednesday the II E .D C gave a written proposal to the court, stating its position on the hospital We are suggesting the county court consider the follow ing propos al as viable alternatives li I'nder consideration at this time is a proposal by a management concern to takr over the enure medical requirements of the county. These would include the recruitment of doctors, technicians, staff and all associated requirements of a full county wide medical program In their proposal is an indication that the present hospital is inadequate It is suggested that a new one be constructed with a bond issue sup ported both by the county and the firm The level of county support would be considerably less than is now asked of the taxpayers each budget period Action of this nature would acrom plish two objectives la> It would provide the proper facilities needed for county wide medical use. and < bI it would vacate the existing hospital structure However, it must fie noted that this program has yet to fa- endorsed by the Hospital Hoard and H E D C. support for the program is contingent upon that endorsement 2 > The existing hospital structure could then fie used as an annex to the court house A majority of the county offices could be located there Its immediate location to the court house would enhance itself to such things as computer ties, tele phone ties, and many others Ample parking exists on the site and access to the building meets or exceeds the current requirement* Interior design of the structure lends itself to occupancy with very little alteration The property south of the building could be easily used for construction of a jail with needed kitchen facilities already in tart The possibility of receiving prison er* from other areas may actually reduce the cash demand from the county The possibility of locating jail facilities in the existing struc ture is another factor that should bo considered A group from Morrow County recently traveled to St Anthony Idaho, a community of 3.MX), to investigate a hospital run by West world there, and several member» of fhe group came back with high marks for the corporation Commissioner Jerry Peck, who went as part of the investigating group, said the hospital at St Anthony had been costing the county $ 200 . 1*10 to 1250.000 in tax money per year, and that it is now self suffi cient Peck said Westworld pul between $ 20,000 and $ 00 .i*»i per month into the hospital, completely re cquipmg it Hr stated that the town had two doctors when Westworld arrived and the company brought in three more one of them a surgeon W hat Westworld has done there is untie lies able," Peck said pointing out that he and the group went down Main Street in the town talking to local citizens, ex employees, and government officials alike He said he came away with good reports Peck said that Westworld raised rates at the hospital, but that the 17-bed facility was still firing used heavily "It's a private corporation, and they operate accordingly They are there to make a profit,” he said Peck also pointed out that he didn't think the company's proposal would be accepted by Morrow Coun ty citizens "Westworld has made an offer that I don't think has a chance with the taxpayers of this county," he said Erisl Toombs of the II K I) C disagreed " I think the program can lie sold I think there is room for negotiating with Westworld and I think we can come up with a program that is very palatable," he said Toombs and other members of H E D C will meet with county budget officers to review the hospi tals present financial condition If E D C also questioned the court about reports the county had plans to build an office building in la'xing ton on county land, to house the County Extension. A S C S and Soil Water Conservation District offices Those offices are currently local ed in the (iilliam Ittsbee Hutlding over Coast to Coast in Heppner The H E D C is concerned about the offices moving out of Heppner because of the negative economic impact it would have "Our plans are up in the air," said Morrow County Judge I>on McElli goti We re not going to make any hurried decisions McKlligutl did say that the county receive* federal monies, and would have to abide by federal regulations in regards to handicapped access ible, however, owner Dick Sargent is investigating the cost of an elevator which would cure the prob lem The A M S office recently adver lived for bids on office space, however local builders h u e been relucían i submit bids saying the !e •> * " 1,1 only tie for five years, ne. long en ugh to insure paying off a new building If it all fails. McKiligott said, and goes down the tubes and if we the county have to bu ilt), we are going to put it on our own land We don t want to tie landlords, but we don t want to be left blowing in the wind he said i St. Patrick’s Weekend Schedule o f Events Friilav, March 15 s - * l‘ Holler Skating Morrow County Fair Pavilion S: l i - io l i p in Roller skating Morrow County Fair Pavilion * |i m a III Dar 1 f to l ive Music Elk* Didge 4 Wagon Wheel laninge Saturday, March lb K 1,1 a "* Continental Hreakfast-Kon Mi Donald Chevrolet Show room * mi * hi ai a in Tours of Kinzua Cogeneration Plant, Historic Homes & Willow Creek Dam Husses load in front of l.es Schwab Tire Store m i l mi a m Kl MA • offr Hour L IV E AM I'pstair* Elks laxlge 1« a m i to p m Art show and sale by Morrow County Art* and Crafts Assoc at la** Schwab Tire • ter 2 p in II a in Brunch Elks Dining Room 1 p in Irish Parade Main Street 2 p in Sheep Dog Trials 1st round Morrow Co Fair (¡rounds Coin Hunt lor kills Morrow County Fair (¡rounds f l i p m Tours ol Kinzua Cogeneration Plant. Historic Homes & Willow Creek Dam Husses load in front of la's Schwab Tire Store 3pm Square Dance demonstration Morrow County Fairgrounds 2 - I p hi Holler Skating Morrow County Fair Pavilion 3 • $ p in •so» ml Hour Farley Motor Co A Hon MctXmald ( Tiev rolel show room s I Mi J mi p m St Patrick s Dinner St Patrick's Catholic Parish Hall « - X pm Roller skating Morrow County Fair Pavilion » p m.-2 u m Dance to Live Music Elks l-odge A Wagon Wheel laiunge Sunday, March 17 » 12 a m It a m Noon 2 p in I Ml p m Worship al the church of your choice Kl MA Coffee Hour Rebroadcast Tape EM Basque laimti HHg by Mario Zubirri Morrow County Fair (¡rounds Sheep IXig Trials Final Round Morrow County Fair (•rounds Clown cheers residents Ihoneer Memorial Nursing Home resilient Emma Peek deft smiles as she receives a hug from a clown who paid a visit to nursing home residents Monday morning. March 11 The visit is part of the special event for the month of March say s Activities Director Connie Hammons The Iheme for March is clowns and "Big Top Day" as well as other events featuring clowns have been scheduled, she said Of course, we will have a Si Patrick's Day party, too. but that's in addition to other events ’ atures marketing seminar slated at fairgrounds The Dregon State University Ex tension Service, in cooper»* r- vith the Morrow County Livestock tirow ers Association, is presenting a seminar on ag ric u ltu ra l com modifies marketing. Murch 20 at 2 30 p m al the Morrow County Fairgrounds according to extension agent Steve Campliell It will he a six hour program with a break al S 30 p m for (he evening meal It is expected lhal the presentation will be completed by 9 30 Dr Art (¡rcer. an 0 S U Agricul lural Economist leaching at Eastern Oregon Slate College in laiUrande. will lx1 the featured instructor The firm of Merril Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith Inc will tie providing technical material Harley Sager of Firsl Interstate Hank will discuss three party agreements and the position of the hanking industry on hedging and futures marketing The seminar will deal with both livestock and soft white wheat mar kets and will be of interesl to producers of Ixith commodities It will be introductory in nature and w ill not deal with the purely specula live aspects of futures marketing However, the vital role that spec ulators have in the overall market process will lie discussed in detail If there is enough interest a followup program dealing with futures op tions is a distinct possthilllv -Steve Campbell will be glad to answer any questions that might come up concerning this program He also would like to note that while this educational program is free he would like to have those interested in attending call the Morrow County Extension Office al 676 »M2 to pre register This will give an accurate head count and help in selling up the facilities Chamber to honor fillies The Chamber of Comm* March 12. for its regular meeting. Judge McElligott, the guest speaker, spoke about the county budget. present and future Next week s guest, for March 1» will lx- the Heppner Fillies Hasket fa ll team The Chamber is honoring them for their third place win the Slate Class A tournament Schixil District Superintendent Doyle Me Caslin is also scheduled for the day's program to discuss the county school budget The public is Invited to attend this meeting To make reservation* call the Elk's Club 676 »1HI Fillies place 3rd at state; remain no. 1 with fans Jodi Podberg shoots |ump shot against Amity Heppner High School s girls has ketball team rapped a tremendous season last weekend at the Oregon Hass A State Kasketball Town» men) by capturing third place honors The Fillies, in their first ever State Tournament, advanced to the semi finals before losing to eventual champion Regis High School The Fillies downed Amity High School on Thursday afternoon. 45 29. to advance to the Friday night semifinals The locals then dropped a 56*5 decision to Regis in the semifinals, before drubbing Corbett in the Third Place game on Saturday afternoon Regis followed its win over Hep pner with a win in the title game. Ry Ao,l> over tmnter. to claim the Mate Championship The tournament opened for the Fillies on Thursday afternoon, in front of an impressive throng from Heppner In a whistle dominated encounter, the Fillies ground out a win over Amity champions of the West Valley League The stop and go game featured 74 turnovers (34 by Heppner i and 52 free throws The Warriors from Amity came into the • ootest as a high scoring team, but ■ecnied incapable of penetrating Heppner s swarm ing defense Amity's dismal 7 26 free throw hooting pul them in a hole, and the Killies accuracy from the stripe closed the door on the Warriors Heppner featured balanced scoring, .is no player ended in double figures The win over Amity advanced the Fillies into Friday night's semifinal game against Regis In front of a crowd of over 3000 fan*. Heppner dropped behind early, and was never quite ahlc to recover The tall and talented Rams opened a 30-16 halftime lead, and withstood a furious Heppner third quarter rally to claim the spot in the title game W ith the exception of a brief part of the third quarter. Regis handled Heppner s pressure defense as well as any team had all year Ultimately the Rams were then able to expoit their height advantage, which told the tale of the game Heppner dosed within one point in the third quarter, and closed the period at a deficit of three points Regis was able to regroup, however, and sealed an II point win with clutch free throw shooting A bright spot for Heppner in the loss to Regis was the shooting of junior l.ana Reid, who zrroed in for 2n points She bounced back for 21 points on Saturday afternoon, and was named to the five player All Tournament team Heppner seniors Jixiy Padberg and Stephanie I ’ayne More stories, photos, p were also honored with spots on the second team All Tournament Saturday's third place game was played in front of a very nice crowd at the Armory Heppners opponent was Corbett, which had entered the tourney as a favorite Corbett was upset by Imhleron Friday, however, on a last second shot Corbett featur ed two All Tournament players, and engaged the Fillies in a fast paced contest In one of their best showings of the season. Heppner closed out in style by waxing Corbett 62 45 Parti cularly noteworthy was the defen sive job done by Heppner on Cor belt's stellar point guard. Lucia Brandon The catalyst of the Corbett offense was held to 3 15 shcxiting and committed » turnovers in the face of 5 defensive pressure from the Fillie guards Heppner s initial visit to the state finals was highlighted at Saturday night's award ceremony when the Fillies were also aw arded the Sportsmanship Trophy for their con duct during the three days Tlie Fillies returned to Heppner on Saturday night, along Ihe route strewn with supportive banners posted by their fans Allhough play ers and fans alike will certainly look forward lo more good things to come, it was apparent that the first trip to Ihe State for the team that had never tx-fore been to the region als was an experience that will never lx- forgotten Community meeting slated lone will hold a "community meeting on Thursday, March 14. at 7 30 p m in the high M llOOl cafeteria There are two purpose* for the meeting The first is to provide information alxiut the Morrow County School Bake sale set Member* of Ihe Degree of Hoaor lodge will have a baked foods sal* la Ihe lobby of the Heppner Post Dfflce beginning at 8 30 a m . Friday March 15 Members say that this is a good time to buy desserts for your St Patricks day company " District budget Principal Chuck Slarr will give a presentation, and Budget Committee members Jerry McKiligott. (¡ene Rirtmann. and Keith Nelson, will answer questions The second purpose of Ihe meeting is to discuss and gather community input about proposed land develop menl in and around lone All people interested in the future of lone should attend this meeting \ — ^
