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Skows sell Northwestern Motel/RV Park
Partners Dolores Cooper and Tom
LaRusso became the new owners of
the Northwestern Motel and RV
Park in Heppner on January 1.
Ann and John Skow, owners of
the motel for the past 14 years, have
retired from the motel business to be
"vagabonds,” said Ann.
Dolores Cooper comes to Hepp
ner from Redmond, where she
worked in real estate for the past two
years. Before that she retired after
working 20 years as a secretary with
the Redmond school district. She
learned of the motel through her real
estate position and said she felt the
motel would be an investment oppor
tunity. Stating her age as “ 50 plus,"
Dolores has three grown children
and three grandchildren in the Bend
area.
Tom LaRusso, “ 50 something,”
moved to Central Oregon from the
San Francisco Bay area only a year
and a half ago. Semi-retired in Bend,
Tom was a professional musician.He
most recently played bass with the
The Heppner
Health clinic
days changed
azette
VOL 109 NO. 1
Wednesday, January 3, 1991
Beginning January 10 the Health
Department will be holding blood
pressure and immunization clinics on
Thursdays instead of Fridays with
new hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Alumni tournament brings in
around $2.000
Raymond French
to be installed
Raymond French will be install
ed as Morrow County Commis
sioner on Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. at the
Morrow County Courthouse in
Heppner.
City survey
looks at cuts
Photo by Joyce Hughes
1990 Alumni champs 1972-75 left to right: Jerry Gentry, ‘75, Dave Eckman ‘73, Charlie Sumner ‘74,
Dave McLeod '75, Kenny Eckman ‘75, John Myers ‘74, Gary Watkins ‘73 John Boyer ‘74, Rick Drake
‘72, Steve Rhea ‘72. Front row: future cheerleaders, Sara Eckman, Julie Watkins, Brooke Boyer, Macy
Rhea, Jaclynn Hughes, fans-Tyler Boyer and Trevor Rhea.
This year s Heppner High School
Alumni Basketball Tournament held
Dec. 28-30, brought in around
$2,000 despite frigid temperatures
and hazardous roads. Tournament
chairman Stuart Dick said that pro
fits, however, were down to around
$1,300 to $1,400 because of ex
penses for cleanup and referees.
“ It was a super tournament,” said
Dick. “ It was great to have the lone
community and the Condon team
participating.” Dick also said that
the championship game was the
‘most exciting one the had. The
score was tied with less than 30
seconds to go.”
The Heppner High School
aiumnj team consisting of years
1972-75 won the tournament over
the team of 1983-87, with a score of
78 to 74.
In other game action scores are as
follows: 1988-90, 85 points ‘76-‘79,
65; ‘83-87, 67 vs ‘76-79.
57; ‘80-82, 81 vs ‘88-90 80; lone.
78 vs. ‘80-82 55; ‘83-87, 64 vs
‘80-82, 55; ‘68-‘71, 57 vs non let
tering alums, 47; Pre-1968 , 65 vs
‘68-71, 55; ‘72-75, 88 vs. non
lettering alums, 45; ‘72-75, 65 vs
pre-‘68, 53; pre-‘68, 67 vs Condon,
63; the Heppner women (1980s), 55
vs the lone women, 33; and
women's even years, 74 vs odd
Joyce W ard retires from PMH
Left: PMH Administrator Ernest Wick, Joyce Ward and medical
board chairperson, Jackie Bergstrom.
A retirement party was held
December 28 in honor of Joyce
Ward, who retired December 31
after 17 years with Pioneer
Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Ward, who was hired at the
hospital in August of 1973, has done
“ a little bit of everything" in the
PMH office, including insurance
billing, charges and working as a
receptionist
Mrs. Ward. 59, who was bom and
raised in Heppner, is the daughter of
Max and Grace Buschke. In 1957
she married Glen Ward in Heppner.
They have two daughters, Sandra
Hoffert, who is a teacher in Condon,
and Judi Gabriel, a nurse in Her-
miston. and a son. Ron. who is a ser
vice officer with First Interstate
Bank at The Dalles.
Mrs. Ward says she has no special
plans for retirement, but the family
is awaiting the birth of their first
grandchild, due January 5.
years, 31.
Russell Britt won the three-point
contest, sinking six out of 10 shots
in less than 30 seconds. Slater Mit
chell, Dorian Forrar and Jeff On-
each sunk five.
Dana Reid won the women’s free
throw contest, sinking eight out of
10 shots.
Proceeds from the tournament will
go toward scholarships, youth sports
programs and other projects.
Dorian Forrar was in charge of
equipment; Dick and Archie Ball-
announcers; Steve Rhea-referees;
Julie D ick-tickets and senior
class-cleanup.
The city of Heppner has included
a survey with its water and sewer
bills this month, asking for citizens’
input concerning what should be cut
from the city budget to meet
Measure 5 requirements.
According to city officials, the city
must cut its budget by $95,000 to
achieve a $10 per $1,000 assessed
valuation shared by taxing entities
mandated by Measure 5. The city
currently taxes $13.40 per $1,000
assessed value for a total of
$211,000 in taxes.
Those responding to the question
naire may check whether they feel
“ more” the “ same” or “ much
less” should be spent on personnel,
the city pool, new police car reserve,
street lights (electricity), fire
materials/supplies, fire equipment,
library and library book purchases.
Sewer and water systems will not
be affected because they are funded
by user fees. The pool brought in ap
proximately half of its required funds
in the 1988-89 budget. Pool
disbursements in the ‘88-89 budget
were $13,231 with $7,936 in
receipts, for a total of $5,295 re
quired in tax money. In 1989-90
pool disbursements were $18,610,
and receipts were $6,623 for a total
of $11,978 required from taxes.
Heppner City Administrator Mar
shall Lovgren said that the city
budget committee will meet later this
month, but a date has not yet been
set.
Plan ahead for ecomic changes
With many predicting a downturn
in the economy, now is the time to
look at your family financial situa
tion. What, if any, financial changes
will you experience in 1991? Focus
on what to do about the changes. The
earlier you anticipate and plan for
changes, the easier they are to deal
with, points out Carol Bennett.
Oregon State University Extension
agent in Morrow County.
Economists predict pay raises will
average about 5 percent. Review
your 1990 income and estimate your
1991 income. Will income increase?
Decrease? Stay the same?
It is predicted that the Consumer
Price Index (CPI), the most widely
used resource of inflation, will be
about 4 Vi percent higher in 1991
than the 1990 CPI. Some of your
family expenses will increase more
than the CPI and some less. In addi
tion to inflation, some family ex
penses will increase or decrease
because of family changes.
Now is the time to review 1990
expenses and predict 1991 expenses
If you anticipate expenses will in
crease more than income, you have
two choices: increase income or
decrease expenses.
Many families will increase in
come by working longer hours or
adding additional workers. And
many families will decrease ex
penses in certain areas Either of
these require family changes.
If some family members spend
more time at work, family activities
and work in the home will need to
be reallocated. As family expen
ditures are decreased, family ac
tivities will change. Discuss changes
with the family. To be successful, all
family members need to cooperate.
Bennett stresses.
Three Extension publications will
help you analyze your current finan
cial situation and predict your future
financial situation They are “ Finan
cial Planning: How to Prepare a Net
Worth Statement.” (EC 1230); and
“ Financial Planning: How to
Prepare an Income/Expense State
m en t," (EC1229). The three
publications are available for $1
through the Morrow County Exten
sion Office. The extension office is
in the Pettyjohn Office Building, 430
Linden Way, Heppner
Tom LaRusso and Dolores Cooper
San Francisco Symphony. Prior to
that he played with the Cleveland
Orchestra and the Philharmonic in
Rochester, New York. He says he
now plays the guitar for his own
amusement. He has two daughters
and two granddaughters in the Bay
area.
Tom says that he wanted the ex
perience of running a motel and liv
ing in a small town, and enjoys hav
ing projects to do. "W e have some
surprises in store for the RV park,”
he added.
“ I like it here so far,” commented
Dolores. “ The people we’ve met are
really friendly. We’re looking for
ward to getting to know a few
more.”
Farewell to 1990
The year 1990 brought the fall of the Berlin Wall, a reduction in tension
betwen the U S. and the USSR, but also the threat of war between the U.S.
and Iraq. Following is a recap of local events that shaped our lives. Here’s
to peace and a Happy New Year to all of you from all of us at the
Gazette-Times.
J a n u a r y 1990-One hundred forty play in second annual alumni tour
nament. Gail Hughes retires from First Interstate Bank. Dave Pranger and
Tom Bennett are hired by Soil & Water Conservation District. Winds cause
minor damage and power outage in area. Suit against school board dismiss
ed. Power outage caused by vandal shooting pole. Claudia Hughes earns
Hats Off award-installation tops of Town and Country. Lutheran Churches
install pastor. Anne Morter is new lone sports writer. Healy family to reign
at St. Patrick’s celebration. Dentists establish Heppner practice. Hobbs,
Bristow named first citizens. Nancy Brownfield Heppner emissary to
Washington, D C.
F e b ru a ry -F ire destroys three businesses; causes over $900,000 in
damage. lone girls head to district tournament undefeated. lone boys clinch
district spot. Raymond French files for county commissioner.
Fillies on to district. lone girls make history with district win. lone girls
on to state tournament March 1-3 in Baker. Russell Brin named to Shrine
game. Mustangs defeat Eagles 65-39 for second place berth at regionals.
Mustangs, Fillies advance to regional playoffs. Neighborhood Center to
close. Two hundred fifty attend scouts Blue and Gold banquet.
M a rc h -lo n e girls bring home the gold-Cards prove they’re best in the
state. Harley Sager honored for 24 years at First Interstate. Cupps makes
all state. Jeanie Stirewalt honored at 99th birthday party. Neighborhood
center told to cut costs. Record crowd descends on Heppner for St. Patrick’s
celebration. County provides Neighborhood Center additional $1,000.
Neighborhood Center to stay open another year.
A pril-D octors honored at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. Faulty system
causes false fire alarms at hotel. Woman struck by train in critical condi
tion Man says students beat on car. Teacher resigns in wake of incident.
Dana Heideman named Class A/B coach of the year. Construction begins
soon on Central Market.
M ay-Reas selected 1990 Conservation Farm. Trial set for cardlock foe
Mills joins Kuhn and Spicer law firm Briggs suit against city settle for
$37,000. Accident injures two Heppner girls. lone man charged in death.
Blue Mountain Scenic byway dedicated. Hughes resigns from Extension
to promote chamber. Patty Gentry retires after 23 years at Bank of Eastern
Oregon. HHS student denies involvement in car beating incident. Mahoney
resigns from school board. Mustangs advance to state baseball playoffs.
HHS students honored-Eric Connor and Kevin Tucker. Daly resigns from
fair board.
Ju n e-W ard retires 39 years with ODFW. Scott retires after 28 years
with Kinzua. Sumner replaces Daly on county fair board. Bank of Eastern
Oregon names Linda LaRue cashier. Casey Pedro selected 1990 Eastern
Scholar. Edith Matthews named Fourth of July grand marshall. Ione-Lex.
levies pass.
July-M ike Currin dies in plane crash. Wheat harvest underway. Cycle
Oregon advance team meets with Heppner reps. lone Fourth of July celebra
tion a success. Little League All Stars selected. Christman trial date set.
Mike Olson retires from Kinzua. Rea undergoes transplant. Britt. Andreason
to play in East-West Shriners game.
A ugust-Proctors purchase Green Feed store. New manager at Les
Schwab. Fairgrounds master plan gets OK. Grand jury finds no card-lock
violations. Heppner water main bursts. Lexington water pump breaks. Se
cond generation of Murrays take over pharmacy. New signs welcome
visitors. Central Market opens Friday. Record crowd attends PRC A Rodeo.
Jack McGuire takes Morrow County All Around title. Fair and Rodeo gate
receipts up. St. Anthony terminates PMH contract. Senator Hatfield speaks
at luncheon. Merlyn Robinson resigns from fair board.
S ep tem b er-S ch o o l begins in Morrow County. Town bands together
to welcome Cycle III bicyclists. Time running out for city dump. Medical
board receives recommendation to hire Wick. Swiss exchange student
delights American hosts. Former lone boy dies.
O ctober-Prelim inary work done on transfer station. Christman trial
postponed. Health nurse plans busy retirement. Men in Civilian Conserva
tion Camp 50 years ago rekindle memories. City garbage rates to increase
70 percent. Drugs, cash seized in Boardman. Jodee Ashbeck is 1990 Fair
and Rodeo queen. Alma Green resigns from museum board Greenup crown
ed queen of homecoming court Three vie for one county commissioner spot.
N o v em b er-B an k of America Heppner branch to close. Fillies travel
to Vale for Class A tournament. Heppner meets Grant Union in Friday
playoffs on home field. Prospectors end Mustang playoff hopes. Lady Car
dinals named to all-conference team. Johnston named outstanding student
leader among Class 2A schools. Finley Buttes Landfill accepting solid waste.
Judy Jepsen to attend national 4-H congress. Ray French wins Morrow
County Commissioner race. Morrow Co. tax base fails. Willow Creek Park
tax base passes.
D e c e m b e r-B u rn s id e M cElligott replaces W right as coun
ty health nurse. Local students adopt serviceman. lone Kindergarten class
reaches out to serviceman. Wick hired as Pioneer Memorial Hospital ad
ministrator. Cardinals take first place at Condon tournament. Volunteers
show there is Christmas spirit in Heppner Christmas cards to Saudi Arabia.
Fire leaves family of six homeless. Wayne Papineau retires from Kinzua.
Loren Unruh hired as district conservationist. Jennifer Currin chosen 1991
Round-Up Queen. Winter brings snow and cold. Christmas morning fire
destroys home. Heppner Alumni Tournament to get underway.
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