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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 13,1997 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow 9 ueen from page one Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U S P S. 240420 Morrow County's Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879 Periodical postage paid at Heppner. Oregon. Office at 147 West Willow Street Telephone (541) 676-9228. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $18 in Morrow , Wheeler, Cilliam and Grant Coun ties; $25 elsewhere. April Hilton-Sykes................................................................................ News Editor Stephanie Jensen Typesetting Monique D evin.....................................................Advertising Layout 4 Graphics Bonnie Bennett ............................................................... Distribution Penni Keersemaker ....................................................................................... Printer David Sykes, Publisher Letters to the Editor Editor's note: Letters to the editor must be signed. The Gazette-Times will not publish unsigned letters. Please include your address and phone number on all letters for use by the G-T office. The G-T reserves the right to edit. * Senators' experience well known To the Editor: Oregon citizens are most for tunate to have two really knowl edgeable senators to represent us as well as a very able Represen tative Bob Smith chairing the House Agriculture Committee. Nationally, Senator Wyden’s expertise in the health care field is well known. Without his step ping up with bipartisan Medicare reform plans, Oregon could have suffered more blows from uneven and wasteful Medicare reim bursement rates. People in rural areas particu larly should thank S enator Wyden, as his efforts will help keep not only access to health care for Medicare patients in place, but also access for all. Sincerely, (s) Meg Murray lone Proud of teens teenagers to offer their help. They relayed messages, gave up their ice water and offered any assis tance that we needed. With teenagers like these, we don’t need to worry about what our future leaders are going to do. They will do what needs to be done and our great country will continue to survive. We really appreciate all the help Toni Kemp and her crew gave us. Sincerely, (s) Gerald Bergstrom Heppner To the Editor: I want to use this means of say ing something about our young teenagers of today. When the media prints so little about the positive attitude of the young folks unless they excel in sports, people really don’t hear the real story of most of them. Last week, the Senior Bus with about 13 of our seniors (three in wheelchairs) stalled on the John Day River side of the mountain on one of the hottest days. The first car to stop was four What's wrong with the pool parking? Heppner is working on getting To the Editor: sidewalk access down Riverside This article is written in Avenue as far as the swimming response, to questions or pool. Although this area is concerns that park district inconvenient and dusty now, we citizens have expressed. hope to coordinate efforts with "What is going on with the the county, museum committee parking at the waterpark?" and the city to at least get some The parking situation at the temporary parking in this area. waterpark is a work in progress. Please be patient with us as we Originally the park district made work through this and try to park an agreement, with the county on graveled areas until further that in exchange for the ability to notice. site part of the swimming pool The Willow Creek Park District on the county property, the welcomes your questions, waterpark parking would not suggestions, concerns or infringe on the museum project comments. Please contact a planned for the property. This board member or address your will necessarily put the parking letters to WCPD, P.O. Box 153, next to Riverside Avenue and Lexington, OR 97839. only a sidewalk will connect Board members: Skip across this property. Matthews and Archie Padberg, The park district intends to keep Heppner; John Ripple, their part of this agreement. To Lexington; and Dave and Patti complicate matters the city of McNary, lone. Behavioral Health awarded funds Morrow County Behavioral Health (MCBH) has been selected by Northeast Oregon Area Health Education Consortium (NEOAHEC) to receive over $1400 in training funds. Gary Oberg, MCBH Director states, "We are elated to receive such a sum. These monies are for specialized training and will* allow two of our staff to attend We make Posters Gazette-Times 676-9228 educational seminars not otherwise possible without the help of NEOAHEC." Oberg said that Kim Collins, a therapist who works out of both the Heppner and Boardman offices will travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, to attend a comprehensive workshop on dealing with aggressive youth. Tammy Osborn, who works in both Fossil and Heppner, will be attending a week-long intensive training in San Diego, where she will learn specialized counseling skills. MCBH provides a full array of mental health, drug and alcohol, and developmental disability services to Morrow and Wheeler counties. Pnneville. White there, she got to meet Miss Rodeo American, Miquel Holyoak and Miss Rodeo Oregon, Teah Jones of Lostine. Dawn didn't think the horse races were too bad either, especially since she won a little money. Coming up for the 1997 queen and court are, of course, the Morrow County Fair August 13- 17, the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo August 15-15 and the Morrow County Rodeo August 17. Then they will travel to the Walla Walla Frontier Days on Labor Day weekend and finally to the Pendleton Round-Up Sept. 6-13. At the local fair and rodeo, the court will be on hand for the pet show, style revue, 4-H awards, 4- H and FFA sale, pig races, cowboy breakfasts Saturday and Sunday, the three rodeos, the Saturday parade and the queen's luncheon. The luncheon will be really special this year, commemorating 75 years of Morrow County rodeo. Besides all past Morrow County royalty, the luncheon will also honor other visiting royalty, fair and rodeo officials, pennant bearers and the current court's families. The luncheon will be catered by the lone American Legion Auxiliary. Queen Dawn says that her many years of experience on the court have really boosted her self confidence. "When I first started, 1 didn't want to talk to anybody," said Dawn. "Now I'm really outgoing." So much so that she hopes to try out for Miss Rodeo Oregon a year or so down the road. Dawn's immediate plans are to attend Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton this fall, majoring in dental assisting. After a break in her schooling, to work and try out for Miss Rodeo Oregon, Dawn wants to return to school to become a dental hygienist. "I just want to thank the Fair Board, the Fair Committee and Rodeo Committee for all the support they have given the court this year and all of the work they have done on the fair and rodeo grounds to make this a very memorable year," says Dawn. "I've had a lot of fun working with the members. It's been a wonderful five years promoting the Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo." B M C C beginner's golf course slated A beginning golf class will be offered by Blue Mountain Com munity College (BMCC) at the W illow Creek Country Club (W CCC), H eppner, starting Thursday, Sept. 11. The class will run six consecutive Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. John Edmundson will be the instruc tor. The class is intended for people with little or no prior golfing ex perience. It will cover the basics of the rules, play and etiquette of the game. The skills of putting, chipping, pitching, approaching, fairway shots and teeing-off will be covered. School students in grades five and above may enroll in the class with the instructor’s permission on a space available basis and if an adult takes the class with them. Tuition for the class in $20 ($10 for age 60 or over) plus a $20 temporary membership to WCCC, which is required of all non-members. To register or re quest additional information, con tact Anne M orter, M orrow County coordinator for BMCC, 422-7040. Jan. 17 yn. Wedding August 30th; Shower July 26th Follett Em ert overseas Funeral for Barbara May Follett Emert, 73, Echo, was Tuesday, Aug. 12, 1997, at the First Christian Church in Hermiston. Burial was at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Stanfield. Mrs. Emert died Thursday, August 7, 1997 at her home in Echo. Barbara May (Follett) Emert was bom February 3, 1924, one of eight children of Daniel David and L. Faith Goodrich Follett at their home in Hermiston. On June 15, 1942, she married Phill G. Emert at Lewiston, Idaho while he was waiting to enter the Air Force. They moved to lone, farming and raising cattle. The couple had four children. Mrs. Emert taught Sunday school at the lone Community Church, drove the school bus and was an avid Garden Club member. She was a part-time parts runner, part-time babysitter, and full-fine farm wife who participated in many school, community and church activities while raising their children. In 1968 the Emerts moved to Echo where they again took up farming, but on their own land. They farmed alfalfa, grains and cattle. She was very active in the First Baptist Church in Hermiston and was a member of the Women's Mission and supplied flowers for every Sunday service for over 30 years. She often gave rides to church for those who needed it and was always a member of a Bible study group. She was the hub of the Emert family and all Thanksgivings and Christmases were spent at her house where the whole family would often gather at the piano and sing. She enjoyed reading but her first love was flower gardening, nurtured from the time she was a child. Family members say she was a dedicated Christian, always giving, sharing and caring of others.. Mrs. Emert was preceded in death by her husband Phill in 1975. Survivors include: sons, Robert "Bob" Emert of Echo and Phil Emert of Pendleton; daughters, Delores Spor of Olathe, CO, and Connie McMillin of Prineville; brothers, Bruce Follett of Lebanon and Dan Follett of Hermiston; sisters, Doris Klein of Dayton, WA, and Bonnie Jean Hansen of Lakeview; nine grandchildren and two great-grandsons. She was also preceded in death by brothers Robert Follet and Melvin Follett; sister Frances Bensel; and a grandchild, Chad McMillin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vange John Memorial Hospice, P.O. Box 306, Hermiston, OR 97838 or to a charity of choice. Bums Mortuary of Hermiston was in care of arrangements. Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk’s office at the courthouse in Hepp ner reports issuing the following marriage licenses during the past two months: June 26: Charles Steven Allen, 23, Boardman; and Erinn C halene H unt, 18, Boardman. July 1: Michael Lee King, 27, Imgon; and Brenda Lee McQuown, 28, Ir- rigon. July 6: Eric Branson Eilers, 21, Kennewick; and Crystal Leigh M inster, 22, lone. HOST FAMILIES NEEDED C & rid o / ®cMe& Jennifer Hughes & David jaw Barbara M ay Heppner grad competes Obituary ■—— Make a new lifelong friend from abroad. Enrich your family with another cul ture. Now you can host an exchange student (girl or boy) from Scandinavia, Germany, France, Spain, England, Japan, Brazil or Italy. Becoming a host to a young international visitor is an experience of a lifetime! |1 7 North H fjp n v r t^ M lN * Founded 19 76 P A S S E R NT1RMITOM TUO» IT IMMMH WQ— I I 1 L,. h — 676-9228 Chris Dickenson o f Heppner recently returned from competing with other Graceland College baseball players in Belgium and Holland with the USA Athletes International Team. Dickenson, a junior at Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa, won a game as a starting pitcher. The team traveled throughout Belgium and Holland for 13 days and came home with a 4-2 record. The USA team finished seventh of 10 teams in a tournament played at Appledom, Belgium. Four teams were from the U.S. and six were from Europe. Weather Report Barratt inducted into OSU Hall of Fame By the City of Heppner For the month of July Precip. Low High T 52 69 7/1 .01 45 74 7/2 .00 48 79 7/3 .00 52 87 7/4 .00 65 94 7/5 .00 52 87 7/6 .00 49 81 HI .00 54 84 7/8 .14 61 86 7/9 .01 46 68 7/10 .05 50 69 7/11 .00 47 75 7/12 .00 48 83 7/13 .00 59 7/14 88 .00 54 88 7/15 .00 49 87 7/16 .00 57 86 7/17 .00 55 85 7/18 .00 60 84 7/19 .00 58 90 7/20 .00 60 97 7/21 .00 50 89 7/22 .00 50 84 7/23 .00 51 86 7/24 .00 51 87 7/25 .00 49 83 7/26 .00 50 83 7/27 T 51 90 7/28 .00 64 95 7/29 .02 62 88 7/30 .05 55 89 7/31 Heppner alumnus Jim Barratt has been inducted into the Oregon State University Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held on Oct. 10 at the Valley Football Center. Barratt served as OSU athletic director, business manager, ticket manager, assistant alumni manager and Barometer editor from 1946-75. During his administration, OSU expanded Parker Stadium, installed artificial turf and built Patrick Wayne Valley Field. Barratt was named to the National Association of Collegiate Athletic Directors of America Hall of Fame in 1991. Reservations are required for Justice Court the induction ceremony. For Report more information or to purchase tickets, at $35 each, contact the The Justice Court office at the OSU Beaver Club, 541-737- courthouse annex building in 2370. Heppner reports handling the fol lowing business during the past Births week: William Donald Greenup, 45, Brian Kevin Landeros-a son Lexington-Violation of the Basic Brian Kevin was bom to Fidelina Rule, 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, and Huber Landeros of Boardman on July 25, 1997 at Good Shep $101 fine; Stanley Allan McMillion, 30, herd Community Hospital in Her miston. The baby weighed 8 lbs. Heppner-Assault IV, $1120 fine and 180 days in jail, jail sentence 7 oz. Alonso Isaac Cambero-a son and $300 suspended with two Alonso Isaac was bom to Maura years probation with no further Aguilar and Jose Alramirano of violation of law. Complete Mor Boardman on July 26, 1997 at row County Behavioral Health Good Shepherd Community Hos alcohol education and anger man pital in Hermiston. The baby agement counseling; Jacqueline M cConnell, 25, weighed 8 lbs. 0 oz. Kyle Matthew Benedict-a son Seaside-Maintaining a Dog as a Kyle Matthew was bom to Jenni Nuisance, $91 fine; Elizabeth Memman, 27, Hepp- and Matt Benedict of Pendleton ner-No Motorcycle Endorsement, on July 28, 1997. The baby Driving Uninsured, $334 fine; weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. Joseph Reed Bartlett, 28, Walla His grandparents are Bruce and Walla, W A-Careless Driving, Sue Benedict of Milwaukie, and $287 fine; Alvin and Julie Ashbeck of Echo. Freddie Albert Breeding, 53, Great-grandparents are Wendell Heppner-lnoperative Low Air and Elaine Benedict of Portland, Leo and Mary Ashbeck of Echo, Warning Device, $67 fine; Juliana Mary W anous, 27, and Earl and Dolores Ayres of The Dalles. Heppner-Violation of the Basic Kaylee Marie Aughinbaugh- Rule, 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, a daughter Kaylee Marie was $67 fine; bom to Paula Moore and Jessie Paul W. Gilbert, 29, Prineville- Aughinbaugh of Irrigon on Au Violation of the Basic Rule, 83 gust 1, 1997 at Good Shepherd mph in a 55 mph zone, $ 192 fine; Community Hospital in Hermis Daniel Zion Sample, 20, Hepp- ton. The baby weighed 8 lbs. 2 ner-No Oregon Driver’s License, oz. Driving Uninsured, $384 fine; Angela Marie Mendoza-a Kyle Donald Hill, 20, Pilot daughter Angela Marie was bom Rock-Open Container (beer), to Maricela Muniz and Raul Car $122 fine; rion Mendoza of Irrigon on Au John Breidenbach, 50, Hepp- gust 6, 1997 at Good Shepherd ner-Maintaining a Dog as a Nui Community Hospital in Hermis sance, $43 fine; ton. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 6 Debra Jones, 42, Pendleton- oz. Negotiatmg a Bad Check, 180 Austin Michael Borup-a son days in jail, $620 plus restitution, A ustin M ichael was born to jail sentence and $200 suspended Shaunna and Michael Borup of with no further violation of law, Irrigon on August 7,1997 at Good make restitution on or by July 1, Shepherd Community Hospital in 1997; Hermiston. The baby weighed 5 Andy Burt, 19, Heppner-Minor lbs. 8 oz. in Possession, $297 fine. o C y y y ^ ic y y ^ y T ry y y y > > > > > $ 1.00 Hanna. I6yrs. Susan at 1-800-733-2773 MlUtaiJ'J DjttUJ- Gazette-Times T IC K E T S Local Area Rep: Cathy Halvorsen at 422-7107 Wedding August 16 Posters T r a il B ik e R a f f l e 1 980 H onda X R 8 0 Call for information or to choose your own exchange student. Large variety of nationalities, interests, hobbies, etc. now available (single parents, couples with or without children may host). Call now; Nina Tucker & Truitt Greenup We make J Fully Accredited International O rganization A WORLD OF UNDERSTANDING THROUGH CROSfrCULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 6 for $5.00 Drawing to be held August 17th (need not be present to win) Tickets available at the Neighborhood Center of South Morrow County PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER OF SOUTH MORROW COUNTV { ! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > *
