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ON PA The Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES M orrow Count) '% H»»me-Owned W eekly Newspaper US P S 240-420 Puhlichrd r tr t t U id im d it and rnirrrd a« vrttm dila«« maltrr ai lh* h a t OiTVr at H*ppn*r. ( k n iw undrr the Alt oI Marth 3. I lfV Snood ila u poatafr paid at llrppnrr. O rn fai OfThr al 147 VArsI W iltow S irm I d t p h iw Addrrsa tixnmuiiK at loo a lo the Mrppnar l.a/rtlr llmrs. P O Box 337, Hrpp ntr, Orryoo * 7< l* S u I> m riplaxta 312 in Wo* row, \ASnlrr, (.illiam and (»rant ( ountM-v 323 cKrwhrrr 3 iu r tli»|{h*s OfTkr Wanagrr, l i p o d l l K , April Sikra N r » » M il or (•ail ( haffrr (»raphut lArpartmcnl Bnkt h w n ............................................................ (•rxphkv llrpanmrnl Monique ParrH P M M m ha» Krnc Oualli ................................................................................. . Blndrri David and April Sykes, Publishers St. Patrick’s Senior Center Bulletin Board By Jane Rawlins Following (he three-day training sessions here last week a local Widowed Persons Service (A A R P ) will now he available in this area Mrs Don (Shirley) Haugen, local coordinator, announced that the group will meet at Vii m the third Thursday o f each month in the senior center for further study and support 'They plan to offer help to the newly-widowed on a one to-one basis For information, ».all Shirley 67ft 5252 This «reek Thursday, the B M C C knitting class w ill be held at 7 p m in the dining room Friday the Dollaride car will be going to Pendleton at 4 45 a m We have room for three more passengers Anyone interested may call the o f ■¿* '» 1 t . I '* ' * f K -. . ' t.i . * ■ r *; ; ., * • ^ f. v .í 'i r ' ; * »• 1 ■ » . * r • ? «* ! *i ’ i . * •:• «■ • # r . i< i « r jf v ! i' . ' * • - ; 7 .. « ¿ . !* • n - < * ' / ? 55/Alive class to be offered . 'oí , '{ - , r- . V *v • > ' , > ■ .;>** V . ,• , ■ +* V r ■ «- V ■ % - ■ zj r / V * * fice 676-51030 or 676-9435. From 2 to 4 p m coffee hour will be in the front room Sunday, Feb 4, the lone Lions Club is giving a benefit bingo party in the dining room F.vcryonc is invited Cards arc 25 cents each with cash prizes W e do appreciate this help and hope we have a good turnout Neit week Monday at 10 a m Sharon Kline, administrator for the Umatilla County Health Dept , will conduct a meeting designed to help Oregon rank health care needs This is an important time lor people of all ages in our community to express opinions and values on health care issues ITiese will eventually reach the joint legislative committee on health care in Salem At I p m "(Jutllcrs and Company " meet in the dining room Wednesday noon dinner menu macaroni and beef, cheese sinks, green beans, tossed salad, hot bread, cake with peanut butter frosting and juice Catholic ladies will help with serving and cleanup Thursday BM CC knitting class will be at 7 p m in dining room Saturday, Feb 10, a benefit bingo party for Carol Ann Rea will begin at b p m with pie and coffee Ibis is sponsored by O h - I cxington Rebekahs Sunday February polluck and games party is at 4 p m I he following Monday the Nutrition Site Committee is giving a "thank yo u " luncheon at noon for that super special group of women and men from the churches who have helped serve the Wednesday meals Vital to our nutrition program, they are truly appreciated Another services o f the Area Agency on Aging offered through our office. The A A A has offered technical assistance and ongoing support in both the establishment and operation o f eight multi purpose senior copters in I astern Oregon Hcrmiston. Irrigon. John Day, Milton Freewater, Pendleton, Stanfield, Umatilla and Heppncr In the Heppncr Icmngton lone area, they encouraged seniors to establish their own center, assisted in forming a board of directors and in becoming incorporated as a charitable, non profit corporation They do not tell our board what to do. we are to do for ourselves, but with their assistance and support when needed They assisted with our decision to hvate in the Heppncr Hotel, with the contract with the city for a long term lease |W years), and with all ongoing projects that occur here it we ask tor help For example, Merri Reamer, our A A A specialist for Morrow County, organized and continues to train and assist the volunteer office staff She attends hoard meetings and cues us into enriching programs tor seniors such as the 55 Alive and W idowed Persons Service classes But finally, the Heppncr Senior Center Board is responsible fiscally, legally, and morally for all activ itics which occur in the senior center part o f the St Patrick s Senior Center building Members are Jane Rawlins, president, (irace Drake, secretary. John Wood treasurer, Meg Murray, Bud Battv. Pverett Keithley and Paul Jones W e welcome suggestions from anyone and everyone in the community for making this the best senior center ever By Beth S tephens Stokes I „Hiding Senior Center will sponsor another driving class in February, dates to tx- announced. To register call 922 J34K Class will be two sessions ot tour hours each over a two day period The cost i s ’ 7 per person and a student must attend both sessions to receive the comple lion certificate Senate Bill 6H4 re quires a reduction in insurance premiums for those people 55 years and over who have received thiscer tificalc ( lass is limited to 20 fc O A S T TO COAST your SOURCE * ; f>> -7 * for 1990’s * *!*• * i m P, • . • • t * f « new and exciting additions Stop by and see our ‘ Fishing Tackle - Drip Irrigation ‘ 7 , - ’ [ I . - • 1 •' *1 . •* ' *• v « I. » . . IV * • V i, i t : V Guns ★ ★ ★ Coming Soon★ ★ ★ Do-It-Yourself Underground Sprinkler System Mobile Home & RV Plumbing Repair System ★ ★ ★ Expanded Assortments in Most Departments★ ★ ★ Goast to Coast H epp n er WE KNOW OUR STUFF 0 676-9961 Most people would agree that the trouble with vacations is they end and reality returns And what an en d in g. instead of catching Montezuma's Revenge in M exico, it's the flu bug in the good old USA and far too much to do in town to be sick at home Mexican tourism Puerta Valletta has a story to tell From a communi ty o f 9.000 thirty-five years ago. it grew to a city o f 2W).(MI). due in part to the Taylor Buruvn film. "N ig h t o f the Iguana " Fortunately, situated beside the beach with coconut trees and waves crashing along the shore, you can forget there is so much humanity close by M exico is culture shock Patience is required Banering is a way o f life from age two on up Nerses o f steel arc a prerequisite for a taxi cab ride You think the city o f Heppncr had sewer problems, volumes could be written abmit this in Mexico I don't think a ten year, five year or for that nutter, a one year plan was ever pul together for restroom facilities for 50 tourists let alone 200.000 Never thc-lcss. i>ne adjusts to inconve niences It's a trade o ff for the HO degree weather, cruise jungle tour, horseback ride, afternoon siesta and leisurely, friendly at mospherc o f the Mexican people You wonder about America and our obsession with material needs when you see the smiling Mexican people sweeping their dirl fl»>ors and washing their clothes (whiter than white) on r»*cks in the river A vacation is great, but home is where ihe hearl is Time to gel back to work, community development, and St Patrick's festivities "Hasta leu g n .” Justice Court Report The Justice Court office at the courthouse annex in Hepj>ncr reports handling the following business dur ing the past week Tercena la.-e Nash, 20. Hcppnei Disobeyed Stop Sign. S20 fine. Dale Alan Munkcrs, 33, Heppncr Possession o f Mutilated F.lk Tag, 5 13 fine. John Fdward Graham, 2H. Baker Defective Fquipmcnt. S20 fine. Donald Robert Kindstathcr, 25. Pendleton D riv in g W ithout Headlights, 520 fine, Deanna l.ou Jackson Driving Uninsured. 54 3 bail forfeited. Dennis James T r o tte r, 25. Portland Disobeyed Stop Sign, 5 IK bail forfeited. W ayne Chester Ciorbet, 33, Hcrmiston Defective Fquipmcnt, 54 3 bail forfeited. John Parker Romano, 2H. Seattle. W'A Driving Without Headlights, 520 tine. Jess Raymond Knopf. 33 Milton Freewater Iruck Speeding, M mph in a 55 mph zone 537 tine. Robert H atfield W igh t. 3t>. lexm gton No Operator's I ícense. 516 fin e. D riv in g W ithout Headlights. 531 fine. Jay iX-vin. lexington Negotiating a Bad Check, 6 months in jail suspended, pay all fines fees and costs on schedule as determined by court Sher!ff RePort s Ibe Sheriff's office at the cour thouse in Heppner reports dispat ching the following business during the past week January 24 Morrow County deputy responded to Board man for a report o f two missing bikes In vcstigations are pending January 25 Morrow County Sheriff's office arrested Terrell Lee Rea, 24. Boardnun for Failure to Appear Failure to Perform Duties o f Driver at Scent’ o f Accident Subject posted bail January 2b Morrow County Sheriff's office dispatched the Arl ington ambulance to an Arlington of fice for an unknown illness January 27 Morrow County deputy began investigation o f theft of gasoline from vehicles parked at a Boardnun area business. Morrow County Sheriff's office paged the Condon Fire department to a structure fire in the’ Condon area. Morrow County deputy respond cd to assist Boardman Police depart ment with a welfare check January 2X Morrow Counts S h e r iffs o ffic e dispatched the Boardnun ambulance for a male pa tient with an illness There was no transport Morrow Counts deputies assisted one disabled motorist during the week ot January 22 2*3 January 2*3 Morrow County She riff's office dispute hed the- Hepp ncr umbuluiK c to a Heppner business to» .i 7u scar old témale wiifi an in |ury There was no transport. Morrow Counts S h eriffs office responded to the Boardnun area where two trees had fallen down across the road, AS I SEE IT Health Dept The M orrow County Health »lepartment lists their following mon thly schedule Friday . Feb 2 blood pressures and immunizations, 8 30 a m 4 p m Pettyjohn building, Heppner office Monday, Feb 5 the office will be closed Tuesday, Feb 6-blood pressures and immunizations. I 30 4 p m Boardnun City Hall Wednesday, Feb 7 home blood pressures in the morning Friday . Feb 9 bl<x>d pressures and immunizations Heppner office, 8 30 a m 4 p m Tuesday. Feb 13 blood pressures and inununizutionx, 1 4 p m Irrigon County office. Friday Feb 16-office closed , Monday, Feb 19 office closed, holiday Tuesday. Feb 20 blood pressures and immunizations, 130-4 p m Boardman City Hall W edn esday. Feb 2 1-blood pressures. 2 3 p m lone Bank o f Eastern Oregon kitchen Friday. Feb 23 blixxl pressures and immunizations. 8 30 a m 4 p in Heppner office Tuesday. Feb 27 blood pressures and immunizations. 1 4 p m Irrigon Cininty offices By Beth S tephens Irrigon l ions Club members are Medical hoard to meet Feb. 5. The Morrow County Medical Board will meet Feb 5 at 7 p m at Irrigon City Hall The agenda will include general business matters The public is in sited to attend The Heppner Police department reports handling the follow ing business during the past week January 22 9 16 p m Report of Theft January 23 2 30 a m Prowler Call. 8 27 a ill Courteous Driver Award to Shelly Sieler; 5 24 p m Motoiisl Assisi. 5 38 p in illation issued for Violation o f the Basic Rule. 50 mph in a 25 mph zone. 5 49 p m -citation issued for Defective Ivquipmcni and Driving Uninsured January 25 5 26 p m Report of Worthless Document January 26 10 49 p m request officer for Security Check. It 13 a m Dog Complaint. 2 49 p m Civil Matter January 27: 12 (38 a m-citation issued for Driving While Suspended January 28 2 32 p m False Alarm selling tickets for a weekend for two at the Inn at ( Mter Crest ( 8her prizes will also be drawn The tickets are *1 each Contact Roger Trueax 922 *>188 or Greg Barron 922 4657 tor tickets or more information Marriage Licenses The Clerk's office at the cour thouse in He|>pix’ i reports issuing the following marriage licenses during the past week Clifford J Dougherty and Dawna Ann IK’ v m C lem was so busy at M ille r ’ s M in i M a rt \ C hevron pum ping gas and selling g ixxltes that lie forgo t to w rite this weekly h i-lin e . Oh w e ll" ' See ya next week Court Stroot M arkot CHECK OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES WHERE YOUR DOLLAR MAKES MORE CENTS Y e llo w Dry Mind Quarter (frozen) Onions * IN * | ° ° Turkey Fresh 5 lb bag Potatoes 9 9 C e a Smelt 4 lb pkg Reg 3 79 Oranges t ft C lb Spaghetti or Macaroni Is« (•old A Soft 1 lh Tub K*-si 1 DU Turnips J Irrigon Lions to sell tickets for vacation Heppner Police Report s IX . Margarine i> « F « u r 8 9 C Beet Chut k Pat an Pearl 4 ’ * oat Kre Roast Tiny Shrimp Beef Rib Tillamook Baby Loaf M ed 21b Reg 5.79 Steak Cheese ea u« OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - 7 A M. - 6 P.M. Court Street M arket CiHJri Heppncr ea I 69 Prices Good February 1st - 5th M IN x. Good There's good news around the coun ty this week The County budget committee has finished its work and the county court has settled on a budget with less than a one percent increase in the total tax it would levy on property owners Morrow County has had the fifth highest tax rate o f all 36 counties in (he state and a significant slowing in the growth o f county taxes is goxxl news indeed I don't always think that one sltould gauge his own by what that famous neighbor Jones is up to. but sometimes I it is one measure o f how well we're do ing High property tax rates can give Hv Fd (ilcnn us a competitive disadvantage New tractors cost as much in Morrow Coun ty as they do in Umatilla Cmtnty and wheat does not sell for any more But if our taxes are higher, expect our farmers to have a little tougher time to make a go than the folks across the county line In spite o f the good men and women, w ith goixl intentions 1 can t help but think that a certain amount o f every tax dollar is wasted Lhe only way to cut waste in governnteni is to cut (or at least hold down the growth o f) the size o f government The wasted percentage will alwavs remain the same but it will be fewer dollars if government has fewer dollars to start with And government always tries to do too mu»h I don't think there’ s anything that private industry dix’ s that it »an t do better and for less than government does I d like to see much more competitive bidding by the private sector for the things government tries to do Like one of the main things county government does, build and maintain mads Finally, it seems that nearly everything government undertakes is real ly another limitation on each o f us doing what we want to do There's a big movement to free our ftxxl supplv o f what might be harm ful chemicals Recent legislation regulating "organ ic" fixxl. however, will frustrate that desire The rules are so onerous that many would be organic farmers will go back to insecticides herbicides and chemical fertilizers The few that don't will have to have twice as much for their prixluce to pay for meeting the new rules and it will he years and years longer before there is a reliable source of "c le a n " fixxl What a blunder So you can see why I sav holding the line on counts taxes is g«xxi news indeed And there's the same gixxl news from the sch<x>l district They say next year's tax levy will not be up just a little like the county's' they say "n o new taxes " Unless the budget committee adds back some ot the wish list, the sch«x>l levy will be exactly the same as this year One way the schcxil district can do that is to spend part of the slowing accumulating "savings account" they 've put together over the years The district has underbudgeted la gtxx! thing to do, right ’ ) both the beginning and ending cash balances But when you underbudget both, there's a kind of invisible accumulation over the years that has grown to well over SI ! million In addition to the zero-tax growth posture, the district will propose a new tax base for the same amount I really like that idea With annual tax levy elections based on a woefully inadequate base, we have approved an annual growth greater than 6 percent per year If we update the tax base now, we will be less inclined to override it with an annual levy That will mean we may have a better chance to hold the line on sch«x>l tax increases it we have an up dated base than it we go on like we have these past years Taxpayers in the city o f Irrigon had their gixxl news last year when taxes dropped by alnx>st half Boardman anil Heppner remain in the top 10 per cent o f all cities in Oregon with more than 512 rates Maybe folks there will get some gixxl news before spring Jessica M a r ie C o n n o r-a daughter. Jessica Marie, was bom to M ary Connor o f Heppner on January 17. 1990 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston The baby weighed 6 lbs 12 ozs Grandparents arc Lois and Nelson Connor. Heppner Great grandparents are Truman F Messenger. Lexington and Mr and Mrs Truman E Messenger Jr Hermiston Ben Cody M cC arty-a son, Ben C ody. was bom to David and Dyann McCarty o f Heppncr on January 16. 1990 The haby weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. Grandparents arc Fddic and Lor raine Brosnan, Heppner and Mike and Jane McCarty. Echo Great grandparents are Jerry and Mary Brosnan, Heppner, Hattie Hamden. Heppner. Oscar and Mane McCarty, Echo and Ann Webb. Hermiston The baby joins one brother. Clay Tom at home C o ry Dominic Zita-a boy. Cory Dominic was bom to Sheridan and Rich Zita o f Milton Freewater on January 7. 1990. at St M ary's Hospital in Walla Walla The baby weighed 7 lbs 1.3 3x o/s Grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Clayton Sweck. Heppner and Mr and Mrs Bob Flaw kins. Echo (irc a t Grandm other is Alta Cutsforth. Heppncr 676 9643 mm • < § • • **
