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FOUR - Heppner Gazetle-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 3,1997 T h e O ffic ia l N ew spaper o f the C ity of H e p p n e r and th e C o u n ty of M o rro w Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U S .P .S . 240-420 M o rro w C o u n ty ’s H o m e -O w n e d W e e k ly N ew spaper 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)678-9228 Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times. P.O. Box 337. Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: *18 in Morrow. Wheeler. Gilliam and Grant Coun ties; *25 elsewhere April Ililton-Svkes........................................................................ News hditor Stephanie Jensen .................................................................................. 1 vpesettMg Monique D evin.....................................................Advertising Layout & Graphics Bonnie B e n n e tt.....................................................................................Distribution Penni Keersemaker Printer David Sykes, Publisher tetter» to the Editor________ Editor's note: letters to the editor must be signed The Gazette Times will not publish unsigned letters. Please include gout address and phone number on all letters for use by the G T office The G T reserues the right to edit Concert behavior rude, distracting To the Editor: 1 wish to inform your readers that the Oregon East Symphony and Chorale performance on Saturday was wonderful. The Symphony and Chorale did a great job. The acoustical shell built for the junior high gym made it sound like we were in a real concert hall. The Morrow County Arts Council is to be commended for their work. It is not often that we receive such a professional performance in Heppner. I do hope it becomes habit. As delightful as Saturday’s performance was, there was one sad problem. Because we do not often attend such events, many people do not know how to behave properly. In the balcony, where I sat with my children, there were several children allowed to run up and down the stairs and seating area. It was quite distracting and rude. We all can tolerate the "fidgets" of small children (mine were no exceptions). However, the older children ( ages 9-11 or older) are intolerable. This behavior is common at school concerts where many children are allowed to run around all oveir ruining the enjoyment of the concert. Even at this level, it is rude. The saddest o f all were the adults flitting about and talking. When we attend a performance, be it the school program or the symphony, we expect to sit and enjoy the performance, not be distracted by the rude behavior of loud adults and children. I commend the parents with the sense to remove their misbehaving children until they calm down. I also apologize if my "squirmy" child distracted anybody. People will stop attending performances here in Heppner if they are constantly subjected to the rude behavior of others. In the future, when attending a performance of any kind, behave in a manner that does not ruin the performance for Will activities be Basketball season underway for Cards By Brad Burright and Adam Neiffer The lone Cardinals are excited about the 1997-98 basketball sea son and will play their first game at home against Pilot Rock on Friday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m. This is just one of 22 games, including three tournaments, which will be played. The Cards will have a tough pre-season as their first few games will be played against 2A schools. Practice for the varsity and jv squads commenced on Nov. 24 and will continue through their last game, which is dependent on whether or not they advance to the post-season. Varsity coach this year is Dennis Stefani, who is making his basketball coaching debut. The junior varsity coach, Scott Burright, is also new to lone basketball. The lone High School team has changed from being dominated by seniors last year to only three this year. Team leaders will be seniors Jake McEUigott, Marc Orem and Nathan Rietmann. They, as well as several others, will be part of the varsity team. In all, lone has 17 players, mostly freshmen or sophomores. IMS girls basketball season starts By Salli McEUigott, Amellia Peck and Rhonda Wilhelm lone Middle School (IMS) girls basketball started Monday, Nov. • 24, with their first practice. The Cards' first game will be Satur day, Dec. 13, against Echo in lone at 10 a m. The IMS girls’ team consists of 13 players this year. They lost nine players from the eighth grade last year, but have gained seven new players. The Cardinals will play in 10 your fellow audience members. Another problem arose during intermission when refreshments were served. I waited in line while several ill-mannered children were allowed to run up to the table, push others aside and grab a handful of cookies and candy. Where were the parents and why were they not making sure there children were The annual reading incentive minding their manners? It may program at Heppner Elementary be acceptable to push others out School, which is sponsored by of the way to grab at food in their homes, but not at a concert hall the R & W Drive In, has begun refreshment table. 1 have its 11th year, according to Linda attended concerts in Pendleton, Shaw, HES reading specialist. Hermiston, Portland and other Beginning at the start o f the cities and never observed such second quarter, students are poor manners. It is appropriate reading to fulfill requirements to wait in line for your turn, take established by their reading only one or two and supervise teachers in order to earn your children. Observing proper certificates for ice cream treats at manners (even in Heppner) is the R & W Drive In. The owners what makes for an enjoyable and and operators of the R & W , Patty and Alex Rystedt and Carol memorable evening for all. and Scott Hollis, are continuing We hope you all look forward the program started several years to attending the combined OES Chorale and South Morrow ago by Helen and Tom Riehl. At Heppner Elementary School, County Choir performance of teachers Sharon Morris, Karen "The Messiah" on Dec. 19. It Clough, Cherry Webber, Lea will be a performance to C alvert, Joy Krem, Sherry rentember. ’ Matteson, Cara Osmin, Karen - * . 1 n n 11 Lori Dubuque, Mary Haguewood, Pat Straley Hentges, Jannie Allen, and Linda Heppner Shaw establish goals for students games and one tournament. They will play all of the teams they played in volleyball, with the ex ception of Helix. The team has three eighth grad ers this year, two of which played for the team before; four return ing seventh graders and one new player. The new additions to the team consist of five sixth-graders. Coach Steve Schaber com mented, “We have a very young team this year, with the exception of a few seasoned veterans.” R&W reading program in 11th year Births Kateri Lynn Marie Mercedes L ead er-B o w les-a daughter Kateri Lynn Mane Mercedes was born to Janette Leader and Stephen Bowles of Umatilla on Novem ber 21, 1997 at Good Shepherd Community Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 8 lbs. 11 oz. C ristin a Leanne Rivera-a daughter Cristina Leanne was born to Kathryn Bowline and Alex Rivera of Boardman on November 22, 1997 at Good Shepherd Community Hospital. The baby weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz. in their reading classes based on the child's age and reading ability. Most teachers also ask parents to be involved in the process by listening to students read at home or encouraging a time for reading each evening. . The R & W Reading Program for the 1997 - 1998 school year will last until early April. As of November 21 five students had earned certificates: in Mrs. Krein's room-Megan Orr, Joe Pranger, Kelsie Fox, and Tayler Hodges, and in Mrs. Hentges1 room-Brandon Johnson. All students from kindergarten through sixth grade are encouraged to participate. "The school appreciates the community spirit of the R & W Drive In and the willingness of the owners to continue this program whith encourages the development of reading skills," said Shaw. Helen Crawford honored at OSU Morrow County native Helen Crawford of lone, was honored as a 1997 Diamond Pioneer in ceremonies at Oregon State University in Corvallis. Crawford was one of 40 men and women added to the Diamond Pioneer Registry of the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences for their contributions to agriculture and related industries. The registry, started in 1983 when the college observed its 75th anniversary, honors those 75 and older. Crawford has been involved in Rose Marie Buschke honored agriculture most of her life as a farmer's wife and as a life member of the Oregon Wheat League, participating in the Women's Heart Group, promoting the use of wheat in baking. She organized luncheons and coffee hours for Wheat League meetings in the lone area for many years. The former school teacher organized the first kindergarten at lone and was its first teacher. She drove a school bus and was head cook in the lone school lunch pro-ram. Rose Marie Buschke Local senior volunteer Rose Marie Buschke, Heppner, was honored by the Governor's Commission on Senior Services in a ceremony on Nov. 14. Buschke, "79 years young", was nominated by the District 12 Area Agency on Aging In praising her works, a presenter said, "This truly remarkable lady is a lot like the Duracel bunny, she just goes and goes...The old cliche, if you want something done, ask a busy person very much applies to Rose Marie. You can always count on her to help when a need arises. Rose Marie's contribution to her community and the elderly are commendable." Buschke has served on the Area Agency on Aging Council for the past two years; is the meal site coordinator for the St. Patrick Senior Center; is treasurer for the St. Patrick Senior Center Board of Directors; provides income tax assistance; is in charge of setting up shelters for the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program; is a human resource coordinator for Emergency Management; keeps books for the St. Patrick and St. William Catholic churches; is involved in cancer, Red Cross and tuberculosis fund raising drives; volunteers for fund raising activities and provides transportation and other care to neighbors and other seniors in need. Buschke was bom in Elgin where her dad was a depiot agent. She married Herman Stroeber in 1936 and they came to Heppner in 1960. He passed away in 1968. In 1969 she married Claude Buschke, who passed away in 1990. Buschke's son and daughter-in- law, Don and Jan Stroeber, accompanied her to the award presentation. Buschke has three grandchildren and four great grandchildren, with another expected in July. M M S e t r o p o l it a n ortgage e c u r it ie s & C o ., I nc . IN V E S T M E N T D E B E N T U R E S . S E R IE S II Annua! Yield 07 % Health Dept. The Morrow County Health Dept, lists the following monthly schedule for blood pressures and immunizations: Thursday, Dec. 4-blood pres sures and immunizations, Hepp ner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 9-blood pres sures and immunizations, Board- man clinic, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 11-blood pres sures and immunizations. Hepp ner clinic 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 16-blood pres sures and immunizations, Board- man clinic, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.i Thursday, Dec. 18-blood pres sures and immunizations, Hepp ner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 23-blood pres sures and immunizations, Board- frian clinic, 9:30 a m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 30-blood pres sures and immunizations. 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Another road closure, another fee hunting area or another threatening sign nailed to a post all make me wonder what the future o f hunting, fishing and trapping will hold. Will we find ourselves in a society where these activities are reserved for the extremely wealthy? If so, the loss of these recreational activities would be felt the most by local families, but wealthy outsiders would never know the difference. This would have a strong negative impact on our country way o f life and I hope I never see it. On the positive side however, there are many local land owners, farmers and ranchers that have posted their land welcome to hunt or have given me permission to hunt, fish or trap. (They provided) hours of enjoyment for myself and family. It is greatly appreciated. You are preserving our heritage, our rural lifestyle and providing a glimmer o f hope that future generations may also have these privileges. 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