Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current, December 29, 1999, Page FIVE, Image 5

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    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.
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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.