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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 22, 2000 The Official Newspaper ot the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow H eppner GAZETTE-TIMES U S P S 240-420 Morrow County's H om e-O w ned W eekly Newspaper Published weekly and entered as periodical matter at the Post OtTice at Heppner. Oregon under the Act ot March 3 , 1874 Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon OtTice at 147 W W illow Street Telephone (5411676-9228 Fax (541 >676-9211 E-mail gt(uiheppner net or gtiorapidscrse net Web site www heppner net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Ca/ettc-Times, P O Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions $22 in M ottow County, $16 senior rale (in Morrow County only, 62 years or older), $29 else where Dai id Sykes Publisher April Hilion-Sykes Editor On the HEPPMER WEBSITE: www.heppner.net • Start or C hange a Subscription • Place a C lassified A d • Submit a N e w s Story • V iew R eal Estate for Sale • City Council & Planning Minutes • Local Businesses • County Park • Willow Creek Park Reservations • Free Digital Postcards • Senior Housing • and more! Letters to the Editor Editor's note: Letters to the Editor must be signed. The Gazette-Times w ill 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. The C-T is not responsible for accuracy o f statements made in letters. Gore leads assault on heritage To the Editor: The national and constitutional crisis over our presidential election is a perfect illustration of a nation divided against itself. Governor Bush won the election with the electorial votes of Florida. He won the recount in Florida. He won the absentee ballots and, had the Florida Supreme Court not intervened at the request of the Gore campaign. George Bush would have been certified President of the United States on Saturday, Nov. 18. The national crisis has been caused solely by the actions of the Gore campaign to use the courts to deny Bush's presidential victorious vote. Nothing in American history could illustrate more graphically the direction of modem-day libera! Democrats. An A1 Gere, Bill Clinton liberal Democrat accomplishes their goals by spinning dishonest and disingenuous actions with the orchestrated support of the media and press. When that strategy fails, they turn to activist judges and courts that legislate new laws instead of upholding Constitutional standards. The Democratic party under Gore and Clinton will use character assassination to destroy any public official that stands in its way to power, i.e. Kathem Hams. The democratic press has assailed Kathem Harris because she used $100,000 of taxpayer money for travel, yet the same press was silent when Hillary Clinton used 20 times that sum of taxpayer money for her Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk’s office at the courthouse in Heppner has issued the following marriage licenses: Nov. 9-Christopher Lance Stanger, 18, Boardman; and Ashley Paige Crowell, 17, Boardman. Nov 14-Mano Gabriel Pach eco, 19, Boardman; and Veronica Carvajal, 17, Board- man. Chamber Chatter By Claudia Hugh#». C ham ber Manager Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. May each enjoy the holiday and take time to give thanks for blessings bestowed and to bless those who are having some struggles as they cope with, learn from and give their all to life. And just one additional request for which we all will be thankful... let us know who the President is soon. While you are resting, relaxing and enjoying turkey day, think about your Light Parade creation. String those lights on cars, pickups, trucks, bodies, whatever and join in the Light Parade on Thursday, Nov. 30. Prizes of $200, $150, $100 and $50 will be awarded by the audience this year Businesses and individuals are encouraged to enter. Out-of- town entries are welcome. A ballot box disguised as a package beneath the Christmas Tree will be awaiting your vote. Entries in the parade will go through twice, giving young and old an opportunity to view each one. Participants will also be asked to drive past the nursing home following the parade. Entry forms are available at Central Red Apple Market, Bank o f Eastern Oregon, Heppner Chamber of Commerce and the Heppner Gazette-Times. Join in the fun and the spirit of giving as you put sparkle in the eyes of young and old alike. The Lutheran Church is again bringing the Nativity scene to town complete with llamas, sheep, cattle, a donkey, etc. Stroll the Heppner businesses, enjoy goodies, hear the band and choir and visit with friends in the Willow Creek Valley and beyond. It's another Heppner Happening. And yet another thought to ponder on. It's time to remember that person in your life who seems to always go the extra mile without thought of recognition. You know them. They are all around you on the street, in church, in school, at work, in organizations, helping others, making things happen, pitching in on projects, etc. Surprise them and nominate them for Man, Woman, Youth, Educator, or Business of the Year. Do it today. Town and Country is scheduled for January 11 . Thought for the week: "Most people miss success by about 11 inches, the space between the head and the heart." campaign in New York. The Gore Democrats claim they stand for the will of the people and the principle that every vote must be counted, unless, of course, those votes happened to be absentee ballots from America's servicemen that predominantly support Bush. Presidential candidate George Bush has handled himself with dignity in the face of a naked assault by A1 Gore and the Democratic party to steal the election. Were George Bush to attempt what A1 Gore has thus far accomplished in tearing down the foundation of our Republic, he would have been buried under a hostile liberal press that has learned to call evil good and good evil. If the Gore campaign already has targeted members to the electoral college to destroy and bribe to steal the election, would not the press in a Gore presidency be censored when they finally expose Gore's tyranny? Wake up America. A1 Gore and his liberal cohorts will not yield their assault on America's heritage until they have stolen the presidency. Is our life so dear or our party affiliation so fixed that we would sacrifice our heritage by standing silently by and allowing this outrage to continue? Speak out. If this nation allows the Democratic party to steal this election, our Republic under God is over and all the blessing God has rained upon America will surely end. The American Red Cross, (s) Stuart Dick Umatilla County Chapter, will Meacham hold adult CPR/community First Aid courses on Monday and Tuesday nights, December 4-5, Births from 6-9 p.m. at the chapter Hayden John Qualls-a son office at its new location at 920 Hayden John was bom to Dodie SW Frazer, Suite 107 (the bottom and John Qualls of Fort Knox, level of 3-R's school building at Kentucky on October 26, 2000. SW 10th and Frazer), Pendleton. Cost of the course is $25. The baby was 8 lbs. 14 oz. Pre-registration is required. To He joins a sister, Sydney, 1 'A, at home. Maternal grandparents enroll call the chapter office at are John and Sandra Goodell of 276-1211 between 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Heppner. Paternal grandparents or leave a message on the are Rosco and KayRene Qualls, answering machine with a daytime telephone number. also of Heppner. Enrollees may also e-mail the Chapter at umatillaarc@oregon trail.net Red Cross to offer CPR, First Aid Jammie Day at Elementary School board hears state testing results According to recent data, Morrow County School District results for statewide testing for the year 2000 show an increase in scores for Morrow County students over the past four-five years. Results of the report, presented by Mike Keown, MCSD assistant superintendent, at the Nov. 13 school board meeting, are as follows: District Results Reading: 79 percent of third grade students met or exceeded state benchmark tests in the year 2000, up gradually from 62 percent in 1996; 62 percent of fifth grade students met or exceeded benchmark tests, up from 53 percent in 1996; 62 percent of eighth grade students met or exceeded, up from 37 percent in 1996; 52 percent of 10th grade students achieved their Certificate of Initial Mastery, up from 31 percent in 1996. Math: third grade-11 percent, 1996-43 percent; fifth grade-55 percent, 1996-31 percent; eighth grade-55 percent, 1996-40 percent; 10th grade-43 percent, 1996-20 percent. Writing: third grade-81 percent (no testing in prior years); fifth grade-38 percent, down from 53 percent in 1997; eighth grade-52 percent, down from 67 percent in 1999, but up from 44 percent in 1997; 10th grade-11 percent, 1997-63 percent. M ath problem solving: fifth grade-52 percent, 1997-21 percent; eighth grade-36 percent, down from 48 percent in 1999, but up from 20 percent in 1997; 10th grade-5 \ percent, 1997-13 percent. Science: (first year 2000) fifth grade-55 percent; eighth grade- 44 percent; 10th grade-61 percent. School Comparisons Reading Heppner Elementary: Third Grade-44 percent exceeding. 33 percent meeting. 22 percent not meeting; Fifth Grade (exceeding, meeting, „ not ■meeting)-22, 44, 33. Heppner Junior High: Eighth Grade-20, 33,47. Heppner High School: 10th Grade-34,31,34. lone Elementary: Third Grade-50 percent exceeding, 25 percent meeting, 25 percent not meeting; Fifth Grade-25, 50, 25. lone Middle School: Eighth Grade- 60, 20, 20. lone High School: 10th Grade-0,10, 30. Sam Boardman Elementary: Third Grade-28, 55, 17; Fifth Grade-6, 64, 31. A.C. Houghton Elementary: Third grade-30 46, 23; Fifth Grade- 10,41,49. Columbia Middle School: Eighth Grade-30, 32, 38. Riverside High School: 10th Grade ! \, 34, 55. State Average: Third Grade- 52, 30, 18; Fifth Grade-23, 50, 27; Eighth Grade-36, 27, 36: 10th Grade-M, 34, 49. Math HES: Third Grade-31,47, 22; Fifth Grade-15, 52, 33. HJH: Eighth Grade-52, 35, 13. HHS: 10th Grade-38, 38, 24. IES: Third Grade-50, 42, 8; Fifth Grade-0,15,25. IMS: Eighth Grade-60, 20, 20 . 1HS: 10th Grade-40, 60, 0. ACH: Third Grade-16, 47, 37; Fifth Grade-8, 36, 56. SBE: Third Grade-21, 49, 30; Fifth Grade-1, 50, 42. CMS: Eighth Grade-\9, 20, 61. RHS: 10th Grade-6, 19, 75. State Averages: Third Grade- 32, 43, 25; Fifth Grade-\9, 51, 31; Eighth Grade-30, 26, 44; 10th Grade-15, 25, 60. Writing HES: Fifth Grade-0 exceeding, 16 meeting, 36 conditionally meeting, 48 not meeting. HJH: Eighth Grade-0, 10, 39, 52. HHS: 10th Grade-0, 44, 44, IHS: 10th Grade-0, 50, 50, 0. ACH: Fifth Grade-0, 15, 27, 58. SBE Fifth Grade-0, 4, 17, 79. CMS: Eighth Grade-0, 16, 34, 50. RHS: 10th Grade !, 24, 46, 30. State Averages: Fifth Grade- 2, 32, 32, 35; Eighth Grade-2, 33, 31, 34; 10th Grade-3, 42, 31, 23. Math Problem Solving HES. Fifth Grade-0, 44, 0, 56 HJH: Eighth Grade-6, 32, 13, 48. HHS: 10th Grade-13, 65, 6, 16. IES: Fifth Grade-0,15, 13, 13. IMS: Eighth Grade-25, 44, 6, 25. IHS: 10th Grade-40, 20, 20, 20. ACH: Fifth Grade-0, 40, 11, 49. SBE: Fifth Grade-0, 42, 10, 48. CMS: Eighth Grade-2, 1 8 , 6, 74. RHS: 10th Grade-2, 35, 2, 62. State Averages: Fifth Grade- 2, 55, 7, 36; Eighth Grade-9, 40, 6, 45; 10th Grade-6, 36, 4, 55. Science HES: Fifth Grade- 16 exceeding, 56 meeting, 28 not meeting. HJH: Eighth Grade-6, 45,48. HHS: 10th Grade-33, 41, 20. IES: Fifth Grade-0,15, 25. IMS: Fifth Grade-41, 20, 33. IHS: 10th Grade-50, 40, 10. ACH: Fifth Grade-10, 38, 52. SBE: Fifth Grade-6, 44, 50. CMS: Eighth Grade-8, 30, 62. RHS: 10th Grade-13, 46, 41. State Averages: Fifth Grade- 22, 47,31; Eighth Grade-16,40, 44; 10th Grade-19, 36, 45. 13. IES: Fifth Grade-0, 25. 50, 25. IMS: Eighth Grade-0, 40. 40. 20 . ARTISAN VILLAGE 288 W. SCRATCH PADS - $ 1 lb. Gazette-Times ■ 676-9228 ~ TINE BASKETS McUnStreet, Heppner HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & SALE Thursday, Nov. 30, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 1-5 p.m. Everyone who comes in during the Open House will be registered for a drawing for a free basket »T» * • » * * * • * • * * % Just look at ttie great used pickups in our inventory ~ 2000 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab 4x4 Vi ton, LT interior, leather, power seats, power windows & locks. Only 9,000 miles, loaded & extra sharp! Local trade ~ one owner. 1998 Ford F150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with matching canopy, loaded, full power, 6 disc CD changer, only 33,000 miles. 1998 Dodge D250 Reg. Cab 4x4 SLT, loaded, 5 speed, V10, extra sharp! Local trade ~ one owner. Only 20,000 miles. 1999 Chevrolet Vi ton Suburban LT 4x4, leather, heated front bucket g seats, all the options! Only 37,000 miles. Local trade ~ one owner. gj 1998 Chevrolet Vi ton Extended Cab 4x4, Cheyenne trim, 5 speed, 350 V/8, loaded, only 40,000 miles. Nice. Local trade ~ one owner. 1998 Chevrolet Vi ton Extended Cab 4x4, Silverado trim, auto, transmission, power seats, power windows & locks, third door, all the options. Only 30,000 miles. Extra sharp! 1996 Chevrolet Vi ton Extended Cab 4x4, Silverado trim, 5 speed, 350 V/8, all the options. Extra clean & sharp. Local trade ~ one owner. 1996 GMC Vi ton Suburban 4x4, loaded, only 60,000 miles. Local trade. 1997 Chevrolet Crew Cab 4x4 Cheyenne, A/C, 5 speed, 7.4 V/8, only 48,000 miles. Plus we have... 1995 Chevrolet Ext. Cab Vi ton 4x4, 1997 Chevrolet Ext. Cab Vi ton 4x4, 1997 Chevrolet Ext. Cab Vi ton 4x4, 1991 Ford Reg. Cab F250 4x4, 1994 Chevrolet Ext. Cab Vi ton 4x4 with canopy, 1995 Chevrolet Ext. Cab 4x4 Light Duty Vi 4x4 ~ All with higher miles, but in excellent shape with lots of miles left! All are clean & ready to go! Wright Chevrolet, Inc. Locally-owned dealership fo r over 40 years! Chevrolet & Oldsmobile It looks like Heppner Elementary School teacherCara Osmin is reading a bedtime story to her third grade charges, but the class was just celebrating "Jammie Day” on "Freaky Friday" at HES Friday. November 17. 2nd & Main ~ Fossil 541-763-4175 or 800-336-0057 Herb Wright - Bill Maclnnes - Bill Maclnnes, Jr. IV lt* W * i T « •: