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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 17,1999 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U S P S. 240-420 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 W Willow Street Telephone (541) 676-9228 Fa* (541) 676-9211. E-mail: gt@rapidscrve net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P O Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836 Subscriptions: $18 in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam and Grant counties; $25 elsewhere David Sykes ............................................................................................................. Publisher April Hilton-Sykes........................................................................................................ Editor CAT scan from page 1 -Heard a report from Dahlman concerning her tnp to Washington, D.C., representing the Oregon Hospital Association. She voiced concern over the current administration's new bill which would eliminate billions of dollars in hospital reimbursements. The board also met in a March 15 special telephone conference meeting. Following executive session the board voted to go ahead with a contract with Dairyland for a computer system update which they want to have on-line by June 1. 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 num ber on all letters for use by the G-T office. The G-T reserves the right to edit. Heppner to seek Irish sister city To the Editor: I have presented an idea to Heppner City Council and it has (been) approved. I am inviting everyone to join in a search for an Irish sister-city match for Heppner. When 1 recently considered the fact that Heppner does not have such a community in Ireland, 1 was surprised. We are obviously proud of our Irish roots, and we tout our Insh-ness each spring. We need an Irish connection on the Emerald Isle. So, what to do? The city council agreed to my sponsoring a "find a sister- city" contest. This could be especially interesting to school students, but I hope that our adult population will also give the search a try. What I propose: finding a community that shares some of Heppner’s character. I think that many aspects of life in Heppner can be used for finding a match - for instance: weather, to p o g rap h y , in d u stry , businesses, demographics, school sizes, form of government, organizations, location in relation to other communities, services. . . I a m sure the list goes on and on. Anyone who wants to enter the contest will submit the name of the community in Ireland with reasons for its being selected. If enough people participate, the top contenders, chosen by a panel of citizens, will then present their choices to the Heppner City Council for a final selection. The city will assist the winner in making contact with the community. The person whose suggestion is chosen will win $50 from me. I will be talking with some other people, in the meantime, to see if anyone else wants to add to the prize. So, the search can begin. On June 17, 1 will hope to receive many entries. And I hope Heppner will be able to establish a connection and exchanges of many sorts with an Irish town. (s)Doris Brosnan Doris Brosnan true auction leader To the Editor: The article in last week's paper incorrectly identified me as the chairman of the St. Patrick's Day Auction Committee. Please notify your readers that the St. Pat's Auction Chairman and champion is Doris Brosnan. Many, many, volunteers make the auction happen, but absolutely no one works harder to pull off this minor miracle than Doris. She is our true leader... tons of energy, spirit, the organizational and logistical skills of a general and tireless devotion to the main fund raiser that makes the St. Pat's celebra tion something everyone in town can enjoy and be proud to have happen. (s) Delanne Ferguson Heppner Don't drop animals To the Editor: My name is Ashley Zimmerman and I am a fifth grader at Heppner Elementary School. I am writing about people dropping off animals. There should be a fine against people that drop off animals. It's not fair to them at all, so please find them a good home. (s) Ashley Zimmerman Citizens show support for St. Pat's To the Editor: Once again the citizens and business owners of Heppner have demonstrated their support of our St. Pat's celebration through their bounteous donations to the auction. The auction committee is truly impressed with the generosity and unselfish attitude of our friends and neighbors that surface each spring! The Heppner merchants who support the auction deserve our applause for the efforts they put into their selections. They bent over backwards to offer useful, appealing and popular merchandise. Another twist to donations this year came from Kirk and Robinson, who donated 1/3 the price that another local, Oliver Devin, paid for a bull at their Sunday sale. Private citizens chose worthwhile used and collectible items as contributions. They added to the "country store's" variety. The auction - important to next year's weekend and to local non profit projects-was a success, according to early reports. We continue to work toward making the event a pleasure for everyone. As we try what we think will be improvements, we make mistakes and learn from them. We hope that the auction is evolving into a great wrap-up r Former G-T editor arrested in M-F People for the Pool raises $135,000 to the weekend. (s) Doris Brosnan, chair Heppner COPY PAPER Ream • Carton Gazette-Times 676-9228 in S tr . People for the Pool, Inc. third grade class of teacher Cara announces the recent fulfillment Osmin's who held a bake sale at of their financial obligation for Heppner Elementary. Members the Willow Creek Water Park of that class are now juniors at and indoor multi-use spa/ pool. Heppner High School. Some of Organized in July, 1992, by a the other numerous fund raisers group of local citizens to included: produce sales, bake coordinate interest and fund sales, bingo, lapel buttons and T- sales, walkathon, raisers for South Morrow shirts County swimming facilities, bowlathon, golf tournament People for the Pool raised lunches, running the county fair $135,000 through donations, gates, change jars, Ewe-do- grants and fund raisers. Bingo, bed race Calcuttas, lamb Contributors were thanked by barbecue, rummage sale and a their names or inscriptions being rodeo court dance. Raffles were placed on bricks or plaques and held with the following: afghan, displayed in the pool house in wood leprechaun, jewelry set, Heppner. silver bars, lamb, Blazer banner, The first cash donation was golf bag, gift basket and a shamrock embroidered jacket. made by Velva G. Bechdolt, Pendleton, a former Heppner "The funds were raised by true schoolteacher. The largest cash community effort and support," contributor was Kinzua Corp, said PFTP, Inc. spokesperson, the previous mill owners, with Kay Proctor. "Morrow County $45,000 donated upon sale of the and its supporters should take a mill in 1994. Gail and Fome moment and pat themselves on Burkenbine, owners of Red the back for a job well done." Apple Central Market in Officers and board members Heppner, donated over $15,000 past and present include: through the return of one percent president, Joyce Breeding and of grocery receipts turned in to Archie Padberg; vice-president People for the Pool, including Sonja McCabe and Gail Hughes; the last donation that paid the secretary-treasurer, Kay Proctor; financial obligation in full this board members, Theo Greenup. month. George Naims, Darlene Grants were obtained from the Scroggins, Dennis Miller, Janel Oregon Community Foundation Lacey, Jeanette Padberg, and Morrow County Kristine Anderson, Debra Gutierrez and Georgia Commission on Children and VanWinkle; committee Families. members, Walt Foster, Dons The first fund raiser was by a Donnell and Sarah Carlson. Mustang baseball team prepares for 1999 season By Rick Paullus The Heppner Mustang baseball team is getting ready for the 1999 season to start and is looking for ward to a successful one. Head coach Robin Graff and assistant coach Tony Pupo return 13 lettermen from last year’s team, which placed third at the Colum bia Basin Conference District tournament and had a 15-5 over all record. Senior Derek Gunderson leads the returnees as he was on the honorable mention All-State in field and was also a first team CBC infielder. Senior Tim Dickenson (infield) and junior Dylan Pettyjohn (pitcher) were also in the first team. Senior Shane Matheny was honorable mention at third base. Matheny’s injured shoulder is not quite in baseball shape, so he will start the year in outfield. Pettyjohn, sophomore Zach Fabian and freshman Michael McCabe will fill in at third base. Dickenson will be at shortstop, first base and will pitch. Gunderson will be at second, and senior Bias Elguezabal and junior Josh Hill will be at first base. Allan Gribskov returns as the catcher. David Bates will pitch and play in the outfield. Cody Bellamy, Cory Bennetto, Mark McElligott and Nick Anthony will also see time in the outfield. Sophomore transfer Pat Davidson and fresh men Stefan Matheny, Travis Bellamy and Kelly Paullus will fill in as needed. Last year, Gunderson hit .446 with 29 hits, 27 stolen bases and scored 41 runs. Matheny hit .400 with 26 hits, three home runs, 25 RBIs and scored 32 runs. Dickenson hit .333, with 20 hits, two home runs and 14 stolen bases. “We have 18 solid players who can play a lot of different posi- s p y in g 'Bycak Come to Portland; shop ’til you drop at Clackamas Town Center and stay at Grandma Char’s Bed and Breakfast. (2 exits south of the Center-you can’t get lost!) m Stay the night at Grandma Char’s Bed and Breakfast, leave your car. and limo to the airport (no long-term parking fee). Coming home, arrive at PDX, limo back to Grandm a C h ar’s, stay the night and head on home the next morning. Package # 1 (Shopping Trip): Two people, $ 5 0 !qu»«n bid, private bath, b r n k fn f included) tions. (We have) strong pitching and team speed and should be better with the bat and better de fensively this year. We get great team leadership with the seniors who are real positive, along with a good work ethic,” coach Graff said. “The team goal is to win our half of the league and go into dis tricts in first place. If we beat the teams we should beat and not play down to the level of the opponent it should be a fun year. We also have a solid group of freshmen who we aren’t afraid to play any where.” The Mustangs start their sea son quickly as they hosted Sherman County on Tuesday, March 16, and then will host Du fur on Friday, March 19 in a double- header starting at 3 p.m. in non league games. Booster Club scholarships The Heppner Booster Club will award four $300 scholarships to Heppner High School seniors planning to continue their education past high school. The graduating senior must be attending an institution of higher education this fall. The Booster Club invites all seniors to apply for the scholarship. Applications for the scholarship are on file at Heppner High School. The filing deadline is April 31. Package # 2 (Limo Service, Two Nights Lodging & Car Storage): Two people, $ 1 7 0 ( q u u * bad, private bath, braabfait Included) For re serv atio n s an d directions, p h o n e (503) 654-8117 GranemJ S3 [(j ® * & ‘'Bed and “ 'Breafyast Grandma Char's'Bed Brealcfai 'Portland a f, 3* V J, HAPPY S A IN T PA TRICKS DAY/ A MANY, MANY THANKS to all the hard-w orking “leprechauns" & participants in H eppners 17th Annual W e e Bit O ’lre la n d D isg u ise d a s cha irm en o f th e C offee H o u r, A u ctio n, Parade, S h e e p d o g T ria ls, Lam b B arb ecue, Ceili, Social H our, Flags, Padd y W a go n, E n te rta in m e n t, T o u rs and Food eve nts, B u tto n s, etc., th e s e su p e r "le p re c h a u n s" and t h e ir co m m itte e s put in long, te d io u s h o u rs, d ay and night, so th a t one and all could have a g r e a t w eekend in H eppner. We invite you to attend the wrap-up meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 6 p.m. at Kate’s. Again, TH A N K S to Heppner A the re s t o f our county from Claudia Hughes A Cara Osmin Wee B it O ’lre la n d Co-chairwomen & “A Solid R eputation M atters.” "In la n d Em p ire Bank «Hers tremendous se n ice, has competitive prices and is eager to w o rk with you. It's a tjualits outfit.” u To Water Users: Winter packing may now be removed from meters. Also, a reminder that the customer is liable for any damages to the equipment and that it is a violation to operate the meter stop that controls tne flow of water to the meter unless there is a shut-off on the property side of the meter. Please contact the Water Superintendent at City Hall i f there is a problem with your water service. David Winters City Crew Foreman Phone: 676-9618 0 Police investigated and identified Hager as the suspect, obtained a search warrant and then went to Hager's house at 920 Lamb St., Milton-Freewater, at about 5:30 p.m. Friday to search for the gun. In addition to the weapon Hager allegedly used to threaten Gillman, police also confiscated 16 marijuana plants, a system of lights, a fan and dryers, scales and marijuana apparently packaged for sale. The value of the total seizure was estimated at $24,000. Hager was arrested and lodged in the Umatilla County Jail. Bail was set at $21,500. The Milton-Freewater Police were assisted by the Blue Mountain Enforcem ent Narcotics Team, which will continue the investigation. Hager recently sold the Valley Times, a weekly newspaper, to a couple from Massachusetts. Hager had owned and operated the newspaper since December 1994. Police, searching for a handgun at a Milton-Freewater residence, found the gun, along with 16 marijuana plants and an elaborate system for growing and drying the plants. Former Valley Times newspaper publisher Terry Hager, 50, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and manufacturing a controlled substance. Hager was managing editor for the Gazette-Times in the late 1970s. Police obtained the search warrant after Richard Gillman, 48, of Milton-Freewater, told them that a man threatened him with a gun shortly after midnight Friday in the parking lot of Circle K at the south edge of Milton-Freewater. Gillman told police that he had a confrontation with the same man earlier at the M-F Supper Club. He said the man pointed a handgun at him at the Circle K parking lot, threatened him and fired a shot over his head. Gillman was not injured. I ‘ R oc G ardner (In n e r, Roeniark's M en s S l W estern W ear Herntiston INLAND EM PIR E B A N K Hermiston ♦ Umatilla ♦ Stanfield# Pendleton ♦ Boardman Member FDIC
