Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 7, 1995 - THREE Little League field dedicated in memory of George Waterland Amateur writers sought for contest Amateur writers are being sought for the Western Short Story Writing Contest that Twice upon a time..., the bookstore in Heppner, is spon soring. Any interested person may receive details of the con test by stopping at the bookstore or by sending a self- addressed stamped envelope to Rt. 2, Box 2397; Heppner, OR. 97836. Owners Dan and Doris Brosnan say they hope the con test becomes an annual event, culminating with the an nouncement of winners on the weekend of the Morrow Coun ty rodeo in August. Their idea for the contest resulted from the traditional western flavor still very much alive in Eaaiem Oregon and from their obser vation of the popularity of the western stories among their customers. The Brosnans have set a minimum of 10 entries for the contest to proceed, and in the month since they first made in formation available, they have ,v~' ' • ' Sam Bellamy (left center) coach of the Pirates presents Karla Waterland a Pirate hat at the dedica tion ceremony Saturday, June 3. Rollie Marshall (right center) coach of the Braves also presented . * Karla with a check. The Pirates and the Braves were on hand for the Little League field dedication in memory of past Pirates coach George Waterland. had eight requests for rules and applications. “We are convinc ed that there are many, many more talented writers out there, and we want to hear from them ," Doris Brosnan an nounced. She also explained that an effort is now underway to get a professional writer in volved in the judging of the en tries. At least three judges will select the top three entries, which are due by August 7, and the $5 entry fee will pro vide the prizes for the winners. - - .-.‘I “ I can't think of any place better suited to the writing of a western story set in the past or in the present," Brosnan said. " Remember, Owen Wist- er is credited with having writ ten at least part of the quintessential western, "The Virginian" in the Heppner Hotel. We may just discover the next great writer of westerns through this contest. Brosnan encouraged all in terested people to get involved by coming to the store or by sending for the contest details. Currin graduates from M t Hood Piano students Heppner Pre-school holds graduation Currin, have recital and Tom son, and Jeff, Marlene all Heppner, of Mount Hood Community College, Gresham. Their son, Ryan, received his associate of arts degree in general studies and the arts. traveled to Portland, June 2, for Piano instructor Deborah the 28th graduation ceremony Wryn held a recital and recep tion for her students on May 21 ■ ¥ 11 ^ »■ at Heppner High School. The following students per formed: Jodie Carlson, "Sonata in G " by Ludwig Van Beet <Sa.nd.ia L'uw zt & !2 3ougCai. a M axtin • June 10, 1995 I hoven; Vince Berretta, "Sold ier's March" by Robert Schu I 1 P e g g y 'iP fu.ian & 0 3 lio n <S o H e it y • June 10, 1995 mann; Kaitlyr. Sagely, "Party ¿Jo jta n S tt.u e.n i. & S y C e E x t e n t • June 10, 1995 Time Middle C Etude", Henry Volz; Sally Calvert, "H ym n", ^ S ^ eL cc ca <s/\!oxton & ^ a m u Dw indle • June 24, 1995 Vangelis, arranged by Dan Coates; Julie Morter, "M arch", Dimitri Shostakovich; Sheena Christman, "Scheherezade", Rimsky-Korsakov, arranged by D. Glover; Leland Rill, "The ,INC. 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