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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 8, 2001 H eppner U.S.P S 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly and er'.ered as periodical matter at the Post O ffice at Heppner, Oregon under the A c t o f March 3, 1879 Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon O ffice at 147 W W illo w Street Telephone (541)676-9228 Pax (5 41)6 76-9211 E-mail gt@heppner net or guarapidserve net Web site www heppner net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P O Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836 Subscriptions $22 in M orrow C ounty, $16 senior rate (in M o rrow County only, 62 years or older), $29 else- where David S ykes...................................................................................................................Publisher A p ril Hilton-Sykes ................................................... ............................ Editor News deadline Is Monday at 5 p m For Advertising advertising deadline is Tuesday at noon Cost for a display ad is $4.50 per column inch Cost for classified ad is 40c per word Cost for Card of Thanks is $5 up to 100 words Cost for a classified display ad is $5 10 per column inch For Public/Legai Notices publicflegal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p m Oates tor publication must be specified Affidavits must be required at the time of submission Affidavits require three weeks to process after last date of publication (a sooner return date must be specified if required) On the HEPPNER W EBSITE: www.heppner.net • Start or C hange a Subscription • Place a Classified Ad • Subm it a News Story • View Real 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 lor use by the C-Toffice. The G-T reserves t he right to edit The G-T is not responsible for accuracy o f statements made in letters. <An\ letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under "Card of Thanks" at a cost ot $5.) Not in the best interest Air Life w orthy To the Editor: investm ent Heppner has a beautiful Main Local girls named to presidents list Bobbie and Tracy Rankin, Heppner. have received academic recognition for qualifying for the president's list at Blue Mountain Community College. The girls are the daughters of Tim and Kathy Rankin. Heppner. To the Editor: After reading the July 25 issue of the Gazette-Times, I was inspired to write this letter regarding AirLife. If you are not a member of AirLife, I strongly urge you to become one. Last summer while trailing cattle in the mountains my mother was involved in a horseback riding accident in which her pelvis was broken in three places. My family was several miles from the nearest road, let alone a hospital. AirLife was the only reasonable method o f transporting her to avoid further injury and extreme pain. Luckily, we were AirLife members. Had we not been members, the flight would have cost nearly $ 14,000. A family AirLife membership is $45 a year (for a business membership, it is only $40). To me this is a very worthy investment to protect your family. To become a member, or for more information, call AirLife o f Oregon at 1-800-522-2828. (s) Lindsey Ward Heppner Hearing set on discharge into creek A hearing on a proposed National Pollutant Discharge Eliminations System (NPDES) permit for the Port o f Morrow and Frontier Energy LLC wil be held on Thursday, September 6, at the Bank o f Eastern Oregon in Heppner. The Department of Environmental Quality proposes to issue a NPDES permit to discharge industrial wastewater to Willow Creek. According to a DEQ notice. Willow Creek has been identified as "water quality limited for pH and temperature during the summer months. In order to meet water quality standards. Frontier Engergy plans to treat the wasterwater to reduce the heat load. pH is expected to be in the neutral range. The proposed permit incudes conditions to ensure compliance with the water quality standards, including pH and temperature." An information session will begin at 6 p.m., with the formal hearing commencing at 7 p.m. Written comments will be due September I 1. sleek silhouette Introducing Silhouette - the smallest and most elegantly proportioned ladies' Eco-Drive watch ever created Beautifully designed and technologically advanced. Silhouette offers an effortless push-button clasp ‘ and solid stainless steel case and bracelet. And with Eco-Drive technology, it never needs a battery % 4 CITIZEN EcoDuve A revolutionär/ watch Jww ti n of Amane* Inc Peterson s Heppner f j / Jewelers/ 676-9300 continued from page one Madalyn V. Bibby s GAZETTE-TIMES Street with outstanding retailers that make up the business area. The proposed public, non-business building competing for Main Street parking is not in the best interest ot the city o f Heppner. The present property is not an eyesore and does provide parking for several cars. I have owned property in both blocks of Main Street and had retail business interest in at least four Main Street locations. There has to be a better location for the city hall and library . 1 am sure the present city hall could be good location. (s) L.E. Dick Heppner Rodeo princess Obituaries The Official Newspaper o f the City o f Heppner and the County o f Morrow Madalyn V. Bibby, 83, of Heppner, died Friday, August 3,2001, at her home. Memorial service was held Tuesday, August 7, 2001, at the Heppner Elks Lodge. Mrs. Bibby was bom October 8, 1917, at Buhl, Idaho, to Curtis and Lula Swan Vaughn. She grew up in Idaho and attended school there. While living in the Northwest, she was part-owner of a motel, worked for Boeing as a wirer and then as a secretary, was part-owner o f a construction company and also operated some o f the heavy equipment. In 1978, she met Luke Bibby and on April 11,1979, they were married at Vancouver, Washington. They made their home at Heppner. Mr. Bibby died in 1992. Surviving is a daughter, Carolyn Willey o f Heppner. Memorial contributions may be made to Pioneer Memorial Home Health Care, P.O. Box 9, Heppner, Oregon 97836; to the Heppner Elks 358 Foundation, P.O. Box 494, Heppner, Oregon 97836; or to a local charity o f choice. Sweeney Mortuary o f Heppner was in charge o f arrangements. Marilyn Jean Robertson Marilyn Jean Robertson, 63, o f Irrigon, died Friday, August 3,2001, at her home. Memorial service was Monday, August 6,2001, in the chapel at Bums Mortuary ofHermiston. Disposition was by cremation. Mrs. Robertson was bom September 14, 1937, at Antelope, Montana. She had been a resident o f Irrigon the past two years. Her husband, Robert C. Robertson, Sr., died in August 2000. Survivors include sons, Robert, Glen, David, Doug and Edward; a sister, Janet; and 12 grandchildren. Bums Mortuary ofHermiston was in charge o f arrangements. Joseph J. Hughes, Jr. Joseph J. Hughes, Jr., 73, o f Los Angeles, California, formerly o f Heppner, died Wednesday, September 6, 2000, at Queen o f Angels Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital in Los Angeles. Graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, August 11, 2001, at noon at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. He was bom January 1, 1927, at Heppner, to Joseph and Olive Bassett Hughes. He grew up at Heppner and attended Heppner schools, graduating from Heppner High School. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. Following military service, he moved to California where he was employed as a credit manager. Surviving is a brother, Thomas J. Hughes o f Fossil; and a sister, Ellen Marshall o f Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 158, Heppner, Oregon 97836, or to the donor's favorite charity o f choice. Sweeney Mortuary o f Heppner is in charge o f arrangements. Weather Report By the City of Heppner For the month of July 7/1 7/2 7/3 7/4 7/5 7/6 7/7 7/8 7/9 7/10 7/11 7/12 7/13 7/14 7/15 7/16 7/17 7/18 7/19 7/20 7/21 7/22 7/23 7/24 7/25 7/26 7/27 7/28 7/29 7/30 7/31 S ( High 84 86 92 93 100 86 86 94 95 98 96 92 93 90 88 76 73 73 76 81 71 80 86 89 88 87 89 88 78 67 — Low 49 52 56 62 67 52 50 51 52 59 54 58 57 53 54 54 48 49 48 55 50 52 54 56 51 54 52 55 46 54 Precip .00 00 00 00 00 01 .00 00 00 00 00 03 03 00 00 .00 00 00 00 01 17 00 00 (K) 00 00 00 T 00 16 ... ... C op ies 1 0 1 Qazette-Tunes 676-922S Left to right: Morrow County Fair Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Princess Kelsey Greenup, with cousins Heather Davis and Katie Walton and friend Marissa McCabe, have fun on an elk hunting trip. did a run-in on a race track, rode in the parade and attended a luncheon. In Arlington they got first place. Her favorite thing about representing Morrow County is meeting new people and traveling. "I like to travel and I like new experiences," said Kelsey. Her least favorite thing is "getting up early.” She said that once this year they had to get up at 4:30 a.m. in order to arrive on time. The girls are still looking forward to the Pendleton Round-Up in September. The court's work outfit this year is a burgundy, cream and blue checkered shirt with jeans. Grey boots and hat complement Princess Kelsey's outfit, while Queen Tammy's hat and boots are cream colored. The outfits are accented with Montana Silver and gold earrings, broach and buckle. The broach and buckle have a barrel racer on them and the buckle features a blue jewel. An alternate work shirt is a burgundy and blue polo shirt. "We hope to see a lot o f people at the Morrow County Fair and Rodeo this year." says Princess Kelsey. "Come out and enjoy the fun and be sure to buy our raffle tickets for the three- minute, $300 limit shopping spree at Central Red Apple Market. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20 from the court or pennant bearers." Puzzle piece finally dropped into place DA's Report Morrow County District Attorney David C. Allen has released the following report: Darrin Leon L.attimer admitted a violation o f probation for attempted manufacture o f a controlled substance. His probation was revoked and then reinstated and he was sentenced to five days in jail and six months probation with credit for time served. Roxann Turner admitted a violation o f probation for first degree burglary. Her probation was revoked and she was sentenced to six months in jail, concurrent two other cases, and 12 months post-prison supervision with credit for time served. Roberto Cervantes. Jr., admitted a violation o f probation by failing to enroll in a batterer's intervention program, according to his judgment/sentence order. His probation was continued and extended six months from the original expiration date. Commission plans meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Morrow County Commission on Children and Families will be held Tuesday. Aug. 14, in the conference room of the Family Services Building which is located above Heppner Hardware in Heppner, from 7-9 p.m. Agenda items will include discussion o f Phase II and budget allocations. The public is invited to attend and participate in the discussions. For further information or for special accommodations call 676-9675. 3 Fountain across from rodeo grounds After 14 years o f debate and intensive research, it has been confirmed that Victor Alexander Groshens was the stone mason who built the fountain located on Highway 74 across from the rodeo grounds. Some hometown historians had earlier claimed that the Civil Conservation Corps (CCCs) had built it when they were stationed at Heppner. According to Louis Carlson, a member o f the Morrow County Historical Society, during the Morrow County Historical Society's meeting on December 28, 1987, a letter was read from Victor Groshen's sister. The letter told about the work Victor had done in preparation for the building o f the fountain and also remembering the completed fountain. On February 22, 2000, Vic Groshens o f Baker City, grandson o f Victor Alexander, wrote a letter, confirming the above information, said Carlson. In that letter Vic Groshens said that his grandfather had emigrated from France, was a stone mason by trade, had helped construct the courthouse in Heppner and had built the aforementioned stone fountain. Vic's aunt Clementine Groshens Helgeland. age 88, who now lives in Portland, also confirmed this information and stated that she remembered her father Victor building the fountain when she was in the eighth grade. Seventy seven years after Victor Alexander built the stone fountain, the Morrow County Historical Society has decided to commemorate this historical landmark by dedicating the work done by Groshens. A plaque has been placed on the fountain with appropriate inscriptions and will be unveiled at the stone fountain on Thursday, Aug. 16, at II a m. On hand will be members of the historical society as well as friends and relatives o f Victor Alexander Groshens. The Heppner Garden Club has landscaped and maintained the area around the fountain. "August 16 is also Senior Day at the Morrow County Fair and Rodeo, so mark your calendar for this commemorative day, and plan to attend the unveiling and then attend the fair," said Carlson. Columbia Basin Electric says: When You Dig , fA m — ^ WA Dig^Safely. Call the Oregon One-Call Center 1 -800-332-2344 *5Si Oregon Utility Notification Cenlu 2001 1. 2. J. 4. Call before sou dig.* Wail for the site to he marked. Respect Ihe marks. Dig with care. . 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