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mktmk The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow The Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper U .S.P .S. 240-420 Published every Wednesday and entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879. Second class postage paid at Heppner. Oregon. Office at 147 Weal Willow Street. Telephone (503) 676-9228. Address communications to the Heppner Gasette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Hepp ner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $15 In Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam and Grant Counties; $23 elsewhere. Joyce Hughes .................................................................Office Manager, Typesetting April Sykes ...................................................................................................News Editor Mary Van Bibber....................................................................... Graphics Department Monique Parret......................................................................................................Bindery Penni Keersem aker................................................................................................Printer Jean Ann Turner........................................................................................... Distribution -----David and April Svkes. Publishers___ L e t t e r s to t h e E d it o r Velocette owners sa thanks to Heppner To the Editor: On behalf of the Velocette (motorcycle) owners club of North America, 1 would like to say a big thank you to those good citizens of Heppner who gave us such a friendly welcome and made us feel so much at home during our brief visit recently. After a great day riding our (somewhat elderly) machines through that lovely eastern Oregon countryside along sin- vous and quiet country roads, under a summer sky, it was a perfect ending to sample the super barbecue prepared for us, and to later enjoy a perfect musical interlude. And not forgetting that most interesting museum left open that evening especially for us. All in all definitely a day to remember. It was rather depress ing to hear of the extended drought that the eastern part of Oregon is experiencing. Quite often when we organize a motor cycle event it is a signal for the rain to begin but such was not the case this time. Regards and best wishes, (s) Sam Jowett Vancouver, British Columbia Randy Miller well qualified To the Editor: Recently 1 attended a meeting at which Randy Miller, candidate for Secretary of State spoke. He demonstrated a sincere desire to curb state spending by very careful audits. This policy would prevent mistakes such as the excessively expensive carpeting in the Ar chives Building. He is well qualified for this of fice by his background in the lumber industry, his service in the legislature, and his education in law. He is deserving of our votes. Sincerely, (s) Meg Murray Thanks to volunteers for support of summer program To the Editor: The Neighborhood Center summer project is now history. I want to offer a heartfelt thank you to the community as a whole for its acceptance of the project, especially financial support when it mushroomed beyond original expectations. To the more than 35 volunteers who filled the necessary seven spots per day necessary for the program to work. Without you it could not have happened. You deserve special praise. Then there were artists, profes sional and business persons who donated time and energy to make presentations and be resource persons who added their skills to the program. Local businesses, the school, hospital, forest ser vice, and local government of ficials each contributed to the richness of the experience by welcoming the young people on to their turf to explain how things worked to keep life and relation ship going in our area. A total of 70 different youth participated in the project one or more days. Over the four-week period, the average daily atten dance was 45 youth. The pro gram was strenuous for kids and adults alike. We experienced chaos at times, exuberance, ex citement, curiosity and always an expansion of consciousness and awareness of the world around us. Feeling an ostrich egg, hear ing the fly-by of jet planes, smell ing the aroma of hay-pellets, tasting a tree-ripened peach, see ing artifacts of former days, stan ding at top listening to a former teacher tell how it was in an isolated one-room school during the depression, holding a fire hose, examining the life in a can of water from a pond, listening for sounds of silence at Bull Prairie, all of this and more com bined with painting, clay molding, games and body move ment was a varied experience for the young people who participated. On August 10 at 10 a.m. the steering committee for the sum mer project wil meet. Volunteers and other resource persons are in vited to attend and to participate in a comprehensive evaluation of the project at the United Methodist Church Parlors. Thank you all again for your wonderful interest and support. (s) Grace Drake, coordinator Neighborhood Center Summer Project COAST TO COAST YOUR SOURCE FOR HOME - FARM Welding Supplies - Paint - Hardware Automotive - Electrical - Outdoor Housewares - Sporting Knowledgeable Service Excellent Selection Honest Value Coast to Coast Heppner WE ( A V HEI.E YOi 676-9961____________ Sheriff’s Report The Morrow County Sheriffs office reports dispatching the following business during the past week: July 27: Morrow County depu ty investigated a report of a vehi cle parked with its trunk open and no one was around. Deputy was unable to locate vehicle upon arrival. July 28: Morrow County deputies investigated reports of shots being fired near the Cargill elevator at the Port of Morrow. July 29: Morrow County depu ty responded to begin investiga tion of theft of hay from the Prit chard Ranch in Boardman; Morrow County deputy began investigation of theft of fuel from the Donald McKenzie residence in Irrigon; Morrow County deputy ar rested Sandra Renaud Alderete, 24, Boardman, for Attempted Assault I and Criminal Mistreat ment of a Child. She was lodged at Benton County Jail; Morrow County deputy began investigation of missing livestock from Scesario Chairez; Morrow County deputy in vestigated a deer that had been killed on Highway 730. July 30: Morrow County depu ty began investigation of proper ty damage caused by reckless driving in Irrigon. Amount of value was unknown. July 31 : Morrow County depu ty responded to a report of an in toxicated driver on 1-84. Deputy was unable to locate subject; M orrow County deputy responded to Irrigon to in vestigate a reported dispute; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice assisted the Umatilla Coun ty Sheriffs office with a request of an area check for a missing female. Sheriffs office was unable to locate female, Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Boardman am bulance to a residence on Malheur. One male with an il lness was transported to Good Shepherd Community Hospital in Hermiston; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Boardman Fire Dept, to a grass fire south of Fossil; Morrow County deputy began investigation of an animal pro blem at Wilson Trailer Park in Irrigon; M orrow County deputy assisted the Umatilla Police Dept, attempting to locate a vehicle reported on fire on Hwy. 730, between Irrigon and Umatilla. Deputy was unable to locate vehicle; Morrow County deputies con tacted an Irrigon resident who was a victim of harassment. August 1: Morrow County deputy responded to investigate a report of vehicles squirrelling around near the Port of Morrow; M orrow County deputy responded to investigate a report of theft and burglary of several victims at the John Gorham’s storage units in Irrigon. Amount of value was unknown at press time; M orrow County deputy responded to investigate a break in and burglary at Desert Farms Supply in Irrigon. Amount of value was unknown; Morrow County Sheriff s of fice dispatched the Boardman am bulance to Boardman Park for a female with injuries. There was no transport; M orrow County deputy responded to Hwy. 74, Hinton Creek to investigate a report of careless driving. August 2: Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Boardman Fire Dept, to a struc ture fire on Hilltop Drive, West Glen Addition; M orrow County deputy responded to Desert Springs Estates for a welfare check; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the lone Fire Dept, to a field fire at Lee Palmer’s on Rhea Creek; M orrow County deputy responded to the 3 mile canyon area for assistance with a tow for a beached boat that had lost its prop and shaft; Morrow County deputy took a report of a stolen pistol from a pickup in the Heppner area. Gun belonged to Ron Schwarz. Heppner; Morrow County Sheriff’s Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 5, 1992 - THREE deputy responded to the Lex ington area for a report of an unattended death, Allen M. Clark, 58, Lexington; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Heppner am bulance to Elder St. for one female who was transported to Pioneer Memorial Hospital. August 3: Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Arlington ambulance to the Village Motel Inn. One male was transported to Mid Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Irrigon Fire Dept, to investigate a report of a possible non-controlled bum; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Condon Fire Dept, to a reported grass fire six miles northeast of Condon. There was no fire, it turned out to be dust from the rock crusher; Morrow County deputy ar rested Martin Prado, 21, on a Heppner Justice Court warrant for 1116111 and Burglary II. Sub ject was lodged; Morrow County deputy ar rested Rafael Bomela, 21, on a Heppner Justice Court warrant for Theft I and Burglary II. Sub ject was lodged; Morrow County deputy started investigation of a reported stolen 5th wheel trailer. Stolen from MCGG was a 17’ flatbed, red with wooded deck license number HT34776. Amount of value was unknown. Justice Court Report The Justice Court office at the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the following business during the past week: Athea Joy Ruybal, 18, Heppner-Careless Driving, $176 fine; Terry Evans Thompson, 56, Heppner-Exceeding the Max imum Speed Limit, 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, $49 fine; Leroy Keith Rea, 35, Ione- Exceeding the Maximum Speed Limit, 68 mph in a 55 mph zone, $55 fine; Budd Richards, Heppner- Negotiating a Bad Check, $611.50 fine, $400 suspended. Chronicle Quits Within hours of the time you read this, the last issue of the Columbia Valley Chronicle will be on the street. That announcement comes with a lot of sorrow at our house. The Chronicle certainly is not the first Boardman paper to fold. It joins at least four others that at least pur ported to cover northern Morrow County. Began over three and a half years ago, the Chronicle served the Boardman community particularly, and Morrow County as well, with news, photos, features and commentary. Published by the Glenn family, the paper was truly a family effort. Fran- cie did a lot of the typing and wrote all of the sports stories. Laurel wrote an Under 20 column and Harold kept the books and developed most of the pictures. I picked up what was left: features, news, photographs. And I wrote the editorials. My friends Grit and Barrit usually had some pointed remarks to make. Newspapers are a dying means of communication so it was known to be an uphill battle to start a new one. Newspapers rely on adver tisers for the income to pay the bills. Subscription prices usually only pay for the distribution of the finished product. It’s advertiser income that pays the cost of production. The Chronicle just never had the level of advertiser income that was necessary. Some very faithful advertisers like Boardman Pharmacy & Hardware and Morrow County Grain Growers appeared every week. But they couldn't carry the ball alone. We have no regrets about the way we’ve spent our time the past three and a half years. We poked into places we never would have gone other wise. We overheard some back room discussions and we were in the front row at some important events. We interviewed some powerful, respected people and we got to know a lot of just ordinary folks. Our photo file will be a prized memento. The tree at Wells Springs that is no more, the way Gabe Garcia sails through the air at a basket ball game, the classic old courthouse and the Last Chance Fruit Stand are but a few of our favorites. With up to 60 frames a week, we’ve amassed quite a collection. Taking many of those pictures, of people, was a lesson in human nature. Some are really hams before the lens, others want to hide. We shot 'em all. The future is uncertain. Except this column. I’ve written this spot for longer than the Chronicle. I was here before and will be here after. We’ll maintain our strong interest in things of Morrow County, govern ment, development, and celebration. We’ll cherish our new friends along with our old. We’re still here, just doing some things a little different. That’s the way it is with Morrow County. The opportunities are limitless. The sky is blue and broad, space is open and life s much what we make of it. PLOYHAR INSURANCE Thanks for doing business with us. We appreciate it! Life * Auto * Home * Farm * Health Obituary 127 N. Main Heppner, Oregon Allen M. Clark Memorial services for Allen M. Clark were held Wednesday morning August 5 at the United Methodist Church in Heppner. Mr. Clark, 58, Lexington, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1992 at his home. He was bom April 27, 1934 at LaGrande to Marvin and Josie Luton Clark. He served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Clark worked in construc tion in Oregon and Washington. He moved to Lexington 2 Vi years ago. Survivors include his mother Josie Halladay of Hermiston; son, M arvin of Portland; daughter Valerie Christiansen of Portland; brother, Martin of Ben ton City, WA.; and seven grandchildren. Sweeney Mortuary, Heppner, was in charge of arrangements. SELECT YOUR EXCHANGE STUDENT TODAY! Choose a high school exchange student from France, Germany, England. Italy or Scandinavia to join your family for a school year. Enrich your family with the culture and love of your new student while sharing your love with them. Don’t mUs this oppor tunity. You can qualify to become a host family to day Call: & Hanna from Norway, 17 yrs H ichal from Czechoslovakia. 16 yrs. Local area representative Cathy Halvorsen 422-7107 Likes skiing, swim- ming, dancing and art Hanne hopes to join a drama club while in the USA Michelle at _ Loves camping and playing soccer, 1 - 8 0 0 - 7 3 3 - 2 7 7 3 (T b ll Free) Michals dream has __ __ ______ b e e n to spend a school year in the USA. 52 iNTEOrSiATiOMAt S ’ u O t N ’ E XC h à NGE PO O GO AM S «SSSSSSSftSSSSSSagSSSSSSSSSSggSSSS W S C S » Court Street Market 111 N. Court Heppner 676-9643 GROCERIES - MEATS - PRODUI : e * Sunshine 20 lb. (limit 1) Grapes •9V . Cat Food Lindsav 2.2 oz. Hermiston II V Watermelon Sliced Ripe Olives 88* Western Family 4 lb. Tomatoes •9 V Nectarines 49V Macaroni or Spaghetti Western Family 46 oz. Dill Pickles * l* * e a Whole Body Fryers 89V Green Peppers 2 lb. bag Carrots •* v Darigold Vi gallon Ice Cream ,.* 1 « Western Family 16 oz. 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