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H H K - Heppner G t lt t l c - T lM t , Heppner, Oregon VN rd iw sd a s. M arch IN. IW 7 isz\ Hotel Project \% ill strengthen economy Goodyear, Bristow, Lindsay, supported markets, drug store, shoe and ap as port commission candidates To ihc Editor The Official Newspaper of ihc City of Heppner and lhe Counts of M o rrii« The Heppner G A Z E T T E -T IM E S M orrow ( Hunts's H one-O w ned »»rchls N rwspuprr USPS 240 420 Puhltohed r*rr> VSrdfirvie* and r n t r rr d a« v n u n d v la «« rnoltrr al Ih r Pm i I KT m r al llrpfMMrr. O regon under (He U l of M a rth 3. II 'M Setond (la w piM agr paid m i p H r . O N p i OfTVe al 14" V\rt| VVilir.a sirrel I rWphonr i Mi 1 1 è "h V J JJ» \ddre«* i onitnun* a lim i lo I he Heppner l.a r r lt r I im n . P O Hart 337. Ilepp nef . O rrg ori V T ll é Sutm r ipltom 3 1 2 in M or r o a . NS her irr l.illia n i and I «rani t • •unftrv 123 rtw a h ere J o u r Hughes OffWe Manager, 1 » p rw itin g Sarai» H-.ii/ N e a» td»l«*r M arie M rv th e rt I . rapita t h rp a rtm rn l I «ali Papineau l.r a p h n t . Ih d rth u ia m li k e n Salima i‘r -.f K .a d m y David and April Sykes, Publishers Editorial Heppner pulls together fo r St. Pat fs The success o f last weekeruTs Si Patric k's Day Cclchrafion proves that Heppner truly has become “ the Irish Capital of Oregon.” The celebration would not even be possible, however, without the support o f everyone in town, and in tact the entire Hepp ner area Out of town guests (and they are our guests) on St Patrick's Day Weekend were treated very well and made to feel welcome here, which is a big plus for our hospitality and sincerity in pulling on a first class celebration As St Patrick's Day chairman, Jim Parley said Saturday over the K C M A radio show, “ it pulls the town together, and gets us out o f our winter doldrums How true Congratulations everyone David Sykes Has enjoyed working on hotel project I wav a lv i happy to assist you in getting your S.VIO.OOII grant from Inter government Relations Divi sum I hope Ihc main street Senior Center and Retirement Home is j success and I look forward to working with you in Ihe future Sincerely yours, (si P.ugcnc (Gene) I) Timms Stale Senator District VO Hotel is worthwhile project To ihc Editor We wivh to concur with all Ihe lei lers in Iasi week's (la /c tlc Times, which supported the re modeling of ihc Heppner Hotel lo house seniors We have often heard the remark that Heppner was a town of "W idow s" So what better idea than this to create a nice living space and provide a Senior Center al the same parel shops, hardware, appliance stores, florist, gift shop and others. I l l three banks attorncss. barber and beauty shops, auto sales and maintenance and I could go on We just about have it all In return these retired people can help us hy pros uhng I ) use of our doctors, hospital and health care facilities i probably the key to main taming these tor our whole com munity). 2> buyers and tenants lor the nuns places advertised here. V) business tor our stores and service people 4i increased actisits in our churches and organizations. Si use and expansion o f our recreational facilities, hi population increase with little or no vandalism, drug abuse or law violation They could be an asset lo Heppner Ihe Heppner Hotel project is ihc one positive, concrete move toward lapping this retired citizen source I doubt that (he l*( apartments plann cd there w ill cover the need o f our own people in the next R) years, and I loci sure Ihal an active senior center in that location w ill be an added in ccnlisc lor people oulsidc our area lo move here We can be thankful tor the in disiduals and organizations with the s ision to pn>[»••< this project and Ihc dedication, hard work, and sacrifice to make u happen On March VI wc people of Heppner can support and encourage their work by getting to the hallot tsn and soling tor tins pro jest ll is one was to strengthen our economy It is not a risk It s an opportunity Sincerely. 1st Jane Rawlins To the Editor Heppner Economic Development Corporation wishes to express sup port for three of the candidates cur rc-ntly running lor the Port of Mor row Hoard of Directors Kent (inodscar has cxjscricikc as a port manager He also has ad ministralise experience lor a large- employer ihc Kinzua Corporation n u ll in Heppner He has demonstrated his ability lo be lair minded and reasonable ab-ut issues o f import to the entire county John Hristow. Irom lone has been a community businessman lor nuns years He has wrsed on the Morrow Counts Planning Commission and is a past president o f the lone Com munity A gri Business ( »rganization (IC A B O t He has demonstrated hiniscll to be a major asset to the jx-rt commission since his ajsjx’intmcnt in November. IRHh fu rry I indsas has been a jx-rt commission member for many scars Most of the other members arc relatively new to ihe jx-rt com mission lu rry can offer a continui is whishisonls possible Irom a per son who has served the organization lime ’ ll is righi in ihc downtown area so convenient in every respect It would give our lown a "h u le something more" thaï we really need right now We |usi Iccl that it's Ihe tight dung lo do and we wanl lo go on record as supporting whal we Iccl is a wor thwhile project Is) Carl and Sylvia McDaniel Heppner SPRING WHEAT' DIRKWIN SPRING WHEAT Cleaned & Treated U ITA U A X 200 NO Oats/Rye/Goatgrass 422-7204 Eric Anderson To ihe Editor W’c arc excited about all the possibilities for Heppner develop mcntthal indicate people care I list and foremost is the Heppner Hotel What potential Here is a dilapidated building soon to be revised into a thriving apartment complex and Senior Citizen Center, while preser sing the historical significance ll w ill mean Main Street w ill he alive with more people and its appraraikc w ill be upgraded I was fortunate to visit a part ol Europe a lew years ago and the thing (hat stood out most in my mind was the safe ihcs gave their old buildings land we re talking KM). Attn and I .d ill years) I returned with the opt mon that we are a wasteful country W hy lease old skeletons of buildings and build new elsewhere ’ Preserve To the Editor I write this letter to inform Ihe public o f my support ot Bruce Nicholes for port Commissioner lor Ihc Port of Morrow I have known Bruce for nuns years and feel con fident ihal he w ill do whal he sass he w ill Ihal is a quality we all like and resped in our elected officials Bruce has ihc time lo desole lo be ing a good commissioner in lhat his livelihood, real estate, places no great time constraint on him as a regular business or M 5 job d«x-s the old. it shows pride in our heritage While we’re talking about posiiisc additions to our community, don't lorgct the Paik Project at Willow Creek Dam Hits has so much jsotential and is greatly needed tor both visitors and Heppner families Ihc paik would be lull on St Patrick's Das and many other weekends This is our "gateway to the blue mountains' and would be another sign that "yes. wc care about our rural com m unity" A yes vote lor the Hotel Project and the P.irk District < >pr rating I e ss w ill continue a resitalizalion trend which S.ISS to people "W e ’ re < >h and we re moving ahead Sincerely. iv i Merlin and Claudia Hughes Heppner ‘Safety net’ measure will keep schools open To ihe Editor Although I strongly support a school "salets net measure to keep schools open. I was the only senator who voted against SJR V as it is w ritten District 10 with its 4*1 school districts has wide variety of ssh«x-l financing problems Many school districts have tax bases, which this h ill doesn’t a ile d The problem develops with those which have cut hack their budgets dramatically and depend on other operation budget resources’ Ms district has mans schools that depend heas ily on other revenue sources Also, any workable salets net plan must address the pro blcm ol entollment increases and decreases Ihere is no provision in this legislation, and consequents I find it a serious drawback Du-rc is sets little llesibilus in ibis process SJR V Another source ol revenue is basic school support I am scry disap pointed there w ill be very lilllc in crease in basic school support Ihe state has mandated programs and not provided financing kindergarten in |RHU is a prime example II ihe state increased school support I would have voted for this legislation Ih o c luiuls could have stabilized other revenue resources I hope that pco pie understand lhat this is not the answer to scfvx.l financing It is tust whal it sass. "a safety n e t", not an answer to school finance isi Eugene D Timms Senator. Disi »0 S RI2. Slate Capitol Salem lor some lime Without his ex pencncc. the port commission members would.be lorsed lo relearn a lot ol the procedure and develop mcnl which has nude the port an el festive organization Ihe port commission as it now ex ists with the three persons above noted, fairly represents all areas ol the counts W hilc il is true that Ihe Hoardnun area has received the nu jority ol benefit from the [x>rl. the port is a county wide organization and is xupjx-rtcd bs taxes from all of Morrow Counts The port has shown an interest in aiding cu>nomic development throughout the county Such a goal can only he reached through balanced representation HI IK therefore encourages each o f you lo vote tor Kent Cioodycar, John Bristow and I urry 1 indsas to maintain balance and continuity on the Port of Morrow They are the best qualified candidates both by education and experience, and they w ill bring balance lo the Pori Commission (si C liff Green President. HE. I) C Supports Nicholes for port commission Reviving hotel shows that people care Letters to the Editor To Ihc Editor 1 would like lo express lo ihe pro pic ot Heppner and Morrow ( ’oun ly how much I have enjoyed work ing on the Heppner Hotel Project Such programs arc important hmh lo Heppner and other rural areas wishing lo establish facilities lor their older cili/ens We in Heppner and South Morrow all agree that we need to strengthen our economy ( >rgani/alions and in dividualv here are beginning to es plore ways we can do ihal We need to find as nuns as we can Suggrs lions include tourism, cottage in dustrics. a flour m ill, and others One idea I believe is sure lo sue seed is to encourage people to move here to spend their retired years I say it's sure because our country has marked increases in Ihe number ol older people and the assurance of even greater increases in the next 20 to 40 years The "hahy boomers arc in their tomes People are retir ing earlier and living longer Most o f them now live in urban areas Ihc Heppner jrcacan otter vmie ot this large group ol older citizens an opponunily lo maintain and pro long their independence and enhance their cjuality ol life Whal can we otter these people * 11 clean air w ith open country . a lake jn d lorcsl lands nearby . 2l a Iricnd ly . rural lown at ns-sphere w nh pco p lc o l all ages, tree from limitations o f a "retirement com m unity". V) a variety of si/cs and quality ol homes and apartments lor rent or sale. 4i freedom trorn city congestion, the "fasl lane" and tear of being mugg ed. robbed and beaten. V) dentisis. doctors. h o sp ita l. lifeguard helicopter and other health services, hi a choice of worship in IV different churches, 7i a choke ol membership in a sanely o f lodges, c i v i c and hob by organizations. Mi recreation ot good fishing, hunting, Ixiwling. golf, swimming, boating, and others, */i several restaurants, cates, and bars for eating out. 10) good food Bruce has the dedication, interest, and knowledge lo lu ll ill his duties as Port Commissioner He has bex-n in stniment.il in the pasi in helping new indusirs locate in Morrow County and I would like to see him now in a position to help take care o f ex istmg tenants right along with help ing new ones locale here Help me help Bruce, let's elect hint to the Pori o l Morrow and pul him to work is) Vernon Russell PO Box 7 Boardman. OR Continue to stri\e for economic development To the Editor Economic development, the buzz word of today s society Much used serbage. highly sought alter com modify. Ihc answer lo all our pro blcms ' Is economic development all Ihal good * Yes. when done in a positive manner with the right long term goals m mind W e wanl growih and development because without it wc stagnate which leads to fewer opportunities for success, fewer jobs, fewer people and businesses sharing ihe burden of providing set sices, and our lax rale g<x-s up The Port ot Morrow can be c rediled w ith helping to bring mans o f our industries to Morrow ( ’oun ly. and those industries are helping lo keep our lax rales down Jus! look to our west and see Ihe large rates needed lo support services in bolh areas casils twice whal ours are in Morrow County Die reason wc have large industries helping us sup [sort our services they do not We must continue to strive for our positive economic development and ihe Port o l Morrow should be the leader and catalyst lor economic development in Morrow County I would like to add my time, knowledge and committment hy ser sing you. the citizens of Morrow County, on the Port of Morrow Commission (si Bruce O Nicholes Boardman. 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