Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 29, 1999 - FIVE millennium Morrow County School Superintendent Chuck Starr retires, ending a 36-year career in education. Bill Mitchell (second left) celebrates at the St. Patrick's K l MA Radio Show in Heppner with relatives from Ireland. Dick and Virginia Wilkinson cuts the ribbon at the July 30 dedication of the Morrow County Fairgrounds new Wilkinson arena while Morrow County Fair Board Chairman Sam Bellamy (left) looks on. The Wilkinsons, staunch fair supporters were major contributors to the building of the 125'x225' building. The building has ample room for show rings and livestock exhibits. This year's fair book was dedicated to the Wilkinsons. The bite of the little-known Hobo spider creates serious health problems for Pam Wunderlich of Heppner. Charity McElligott, lone High School coach, named 1A volleyball coach of the year. The Heideman Family is selected to preside over the lone Fourth of July celebration. Kim and Bert Houweling, pictured with their children, Charlene and Jason, purchase Central Red Apple Market from long-time owners Gail and Forrie Burkenbine. Theresa Hams wins state, national, world dead weight lifting contest. John Gochnauer, owner of Bucknum's Tavern in Heppner which is celebrating 100 years in business, is pictured behind the antique bar which came to Portland by ship around the cape before the Panama Canal was built. Elizabeth 'Beth' Baker, 1983-1999 Iris Doherty Partney reigns over the 1099 St. Patrick Celebration. John Blake, 1978-1999 Katie Bacon. lone, presides over the Arlington Rodeo. Al Beck retires from teaching at Heppner High School after long career. Derek Gunderson is picked for Shrine team. Luiza Saenz of Heppner High Terry Tallman (right) is sworn in as Morrow County Judge by former School is chosen queen of a Judge Louis Carlson. Mexican festival in Hermiston. Karen Dubuque, Heppn Elementary teacher, retires aftei 30-year teaching career. Jared Eckman, Heppner High School, wins state high jump contest for the second year in a row. Nikki McElligott, lone High School, wins three events at state 1A track meet. I Bob and Aloha DeSpain are named citizens of the year at the 1900 Town and Country Banquet. \ Wendy Haack. nurse practitioner with Morrow County Health District announces her plans to resign. Haack plans to attend medical school and eventually return to the area as a physician.