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O ff The W a ll... Basketball tournament draws alumni to Heppner The first annual Heppner Elks Lodge - Blue Mountain High Five Christmas Invitational Basketball Tournament "brought the best talent to have played in Eastern Oregon in the last two decades to the Heppner High School gym." said organizer Gene Heliker. The final day allow ed the com m unity the opportunity to see the championship game in which the Hermiston Alumni defeated theirarch-rival Pendleton, 89-61. I "he oldest team, I leppner pre-91 alumni, soundly beat a strong W eston-Athena team, 80-59. Undoubtedly the most exciting game o f the day, said Heliker, was an overtime battle in w hich Heppner Alumni 91-95 defeated Heppner Alumni 96-2001,66-65. To round out the day, the team from Imbler. featuring former 2-A high school state scoring champion Todd Gorham, beat the Umatilla alumni m a close, high-scoring game, 91-87. The women's division, which, Heliker says, will be expanded in the tournaments to come, brought Heppner’s "best talent" back to the gym and saw Casey Ingraham put on a scoring clinic in their last game on Sunday. Following that game. Ingraham used that talent in the three-point David Matheny Shoot- Out Contest to win first and raise money for the Matheny family fund. "In a display o f Heppner community spirit. Casey, graciously donated her winnings back to the Matheny family," said Heliker. The two single-game high scorers. Dorian Farrar o f Heppner and Imbler's Todd Gorham, were selected to the tournament's all-star team, along with Max Morgan and Matt Bergstrom from Hermiston. Mike M cM illan and Brandon Boltz o f Pendleton, Brian Pickard and Curt Sloan o f W eston-Athena. Joey Shannon from Umatilla and Cory M cKinnis. also from Imbler. The David Matheny Shoot-Out in both the men's and women's division ended in a tie and had to be decided in a second round. Clinton Kauffman won the contest over teammate Brandon Boltz in the men's division. Casey Ingraham beat "‘wom en from Heppner. I femiiitWn and Pendleton to claim her title. "The mission o f the tournament was to bring the highest level o f talent possible to the Heppner community to promote youth spoils and to encourage players and families from past classes to com e back to the community and spend time over the holidays," said Heliker. Players w ho were unable to attend this year were quick to have then- names added to next year's roster. he said. The previous tournaments o f the '80s and '90s brought families from as far away as Alaska, Southern California and Pennsylvania and raised over 20 thousand dollars for local youth programs. " ITie benefits o f raising community awareness to the positive impact sports can have on the physical and emotional development on our children and the show casing o f the Heppner community and its talent far exceeds the sim ple pleasure o f playing basketball for a weekend." said Heliker. "'Hie partnership o f the Heppner Elks Lodge and Blue Mountain High Five is designed to leverage the influence o f athletics to offer support to kids in all the surrounding communities. ITie mission statement says, "The mission o f Blue Mountain I Iigh Five is to use the platform ol athletic excellence to educate and empower young athletes to make healthy choices in regards to academics, athletics and the learning o f life skills necessary to create moral, ethical and prosperous adults and to encourage them to be leaders in their peer groups in the war against drug and alcohol abuse, gangs and violence,’ " said Heliker. "This mission statement and the directive o f the National Elks Lodge organizations to take an active role in the drug and alcohol issues in their communities around the country, offers our youth not only a junior high, high school and college-level sports development program, but an excellent support network for those com m unities w ho are struggling with those social issues," said Heliker. "The tournament was staffed by Colt parents and players who did a superb job o f running the tournament and managing the facility," said Heliker. "Louanne Heliker and her Colt staff did such an outstanding job they received two cards from the custodial staff applauding them for their efforts." Volunteer referees were: Ron Bowman. Steve Rhea and Gary Watkins with assistance from Justin Matteson. Dale Holland, Tim and Chris Dickenson. Slater Mitchell. Sam Sumner. Stuart Dick, Casey Evans, Austin Coiner, Ryan Matteson. Dick Devin and Jend Eckman. All teams expressed their interest in competing next year and "if all goes well and Heppner builds its new gym facility, w e will be well equipped to expand the tournament," 1 Ieliker said. They hope to expand the women's division, add a second men's division and feature a Colt basketball game, as well as a banquet for all participants and fam ilies at the Heppner Elks Lodge. Group attends tree lighting About 150 people attended the annual Boardman Community Tree l ighting on Dec. 5. The evening started with com m unity choirs singing Christmas carols to the gathering at the city hall parking lot. "Adults and children alike enjoyed tlie festive atmosphere while awaiting the lighting o f Boardman's com m unity tree," according to a chamber new s release. The Boardman com m unity tree was adorned with lights, with the donation of time and m oney from The C& D Drive In and Bakery. City- Councilm an Jim 1 lollandsworth started the countdown to the cerem onial tree lighting. Directly after the tree w as lit, a procession o f flashlight-wielding carolers made their way to the C ireenfield ( n ange where they were treated with more Christmas carols, hot chocolate and cookies. Near to the end o f the evening, Santa Claus stopped in for a visit. I le spent time giv ing out candy and oranges, and listening to children's Christmas w ishes. DA's Report Morrow County District Attorney David C. Allen has released the follow ing report: Jon David Hanna plead guilt v to Possession o f a C o n tr o lle d S u b s ta n c e - M ethamphetamine, a Class C felony, and was sentenced to 18 months formal probation and 80 hours o f com m unity service. He was also ordered to com plete a drug treatment program, an alcohol treatment program, pay S694 in fines, fees and assessm ents and attend a DUII v ictim's impact panel. B y A A crlyn R o b in s o n Looking at the pictures in last week's G -1 o f major local ev ents in 2001 brings to mind that it was a year o f good and evil. Americans united in a patriotic stance after the Sept 11 tragedy and many people became more considerate o f their fellow citizens. Many o f us took time to refocus on the more important issues in life. Small children gave pennies to help victims oftragedv I he lone Youth Group exem plifies young citizens that lead the charge in humanitarian efforts. As people get on with their everyday lives, there is paradox in many endeavors. South Morrow County lost two school board members that worked towards the best interests o f the district at large. An increase in school enrollment in the south end doesn't appear eminent, however few people agree on the best approach to the enhancement o f school buildings in Heppner. Regardless o f the outcom e, new school facilities will not upgrade children’s education. The large ag building at the high school might a s well be turned into a gym alter deletion o! a program that taught hands-on everyday skills. The old junior high building and gym (built m 1926) could probably withstand an earthquake. If a new gym is to be built near the grade school, how about building it across Hinton Creek on school district property? Too logical, I guess. A s to the city needing more space for library and city hall use. the middle school building might suffice. Perhaps a new roof, rew inng. a ramp for handicap access or updating the heating system might be less costly than building a new building. As to parking, about half o f the lawn area on the west side o f the building facing the dead-end street could be turned into a parking area. Totally unrealistic. I suppose. But with the present econom ics and a no-grow th situation, it doesn't seem likely that taxpayers will support every conceiv able proposal. A s a small town, we definitely need all o f our local services. When our agriculture base is hurting, it also impacts local businesses. Sadly, we are letting this country turn into a service nation vv ith the importation o f products made more cheaply in other countries. This in turn causes unemployment through a loss ofjobs. Washington Slate is now the highest paying minimum wage state in the nation. Producers claim this will result in finding ways to produce products with less labor. Talk about shooting o n eself in the foot. For their own protection, all U.S. consumers should demand "country o f origin" labeling on foods sold in this nation. Other countries don't have the same standards for food production as the U.S. For example, illegal residues are three times more prevalent on foods grown and shipped here from M exico. Major packers, chain stores and other conglomerates are fighting against that protection for consumers. They can make more money by importing cheaper products. W hile the general economy is hurting. U.S. agriculture, the backbone o f our economy, has for many years been depressed. Current m ore-economical fuel prices may be short-lived as OPEC has announced it will reduce production to bolster prices- -an example o f how the U.S. has become dependant on unstable countries. 1 fit weren't for free trade agreements, that allow unlimited importation o f consumer food and goods, this country could also cut back on production to bolster prices and keep people em ployed. Americans bravely sacrifice lives to protect democracy. Sbfnlieh good is done both locally and abroad. I low ever we re endanger o f losing our standard o f living if we continue down this path o f globalization and we don't protect our American productivity. I lere's to a major tum-around in the year 2002. Too. if we do nothing else to improve children's education, please let them leam how to write legibly in case they become doctors, lawyers or politicians. For example, a recent document I received has George W. Bush's signature, though it looks like it was written in ( hinese. M C G C News By Sandi Bay ITie Morrow County Gun Club held their first shoot o f the new year on Sunday, Jan. 6 . at the clubhouse in Lexington. Club president Curt Day and 1 ony Greenup began the year at the 16- yard line with a perfect 25 score. Harvey Childers was second with 22 and newcomer Jim Povvney was third with a 2 1 . In the 20-yard handicap event. Harvey Childers and Tony Greenup tied for first with 23 each. Curt Day and Mark Schlichting split second with 21. and Jim Povvney and Kelwayne Haguevvood took third with a 20 . Tony Greenup and Mark .Schlichting were the winners in the Annie Oakley shoots. Junior shooters Zane Ford and Chance Day were hot on the line, shooting 12 and 13 respectively. ITie MCGC will hold their annual members meeting and election o f officers at the regular shoot on Sunday. Jan. 13. beginning at noon Record temperature Monday If you thought OLCC disburses funds Nine eastern Oregon counties and the 55 cities in those counties received SI 1 1 .357 as their share o f the Oregon Liquor Control Com m ission's N ovem ber 2001 revenue disbursement. Ihe OLCC's total statewide allocation was $7.6 m illion for November; S3.95 million to the state general fund. Based on a population formula. Oregon's 36 counties received $704.596 and S 1.41 million was distributed among its 239 cities The state Dept, o f Administrative Services' city revenue sharing account received S986.434. Fitly percent o f the taxes collected on wine and malt beverages, S539.849. went to the state Of fice of Mental Health and Addiction Services tor prevention and trcatmeni activities The Oregon VVmc Advisory Board received S 16,368 from a two-ccnt allocation out ol the 67 cents a gallon tax on w me made or imported here. The fund is used for research and to promote Oregon wines. OLCC revenue is generated by the sale o f distilled spirits to liquor licensees and the public in 237 state liquor stores, privilege taxes on beer and wine, license fees and fines tor liquor law violations. The OLCC returned $ 100.1 million in revenue to state and local coffers in 2000 - 2001 . The Nov ember county allocations are: Baker, pop. 16,750, 53,434; Grant. 7.950. $ 1.630; I lamev. 7.6<X). S I.558; Lake. 7,450, S I.527; Malheur. 31.750, S6.509; Morrow. 11 . 100 . S2.276; Umatilla. 70.850, SI4.526; Union, 24,550. 55,033; and W allowa, 7.250. S I.486. In Morrow County. Boardman received SI. 784.82; Heppner. $855.61; lone. S 199.33; Im gon. SI.Of»’ 21. and I exington.SI62 54 Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday January 9 2002 - SEVEN it was unusually warm in Heppner M onday, you were right The temperature soared to a record- high 64 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Pendleton. The Jan.7 high temperature surpassed the former record o f 62 degrees on that date in 1945. Death Notice Winifred Thomson Cox Winifred Thom son C ox. 88 . a former Heppner resident, died Sunday. January 6 . 2002, m Portland, vv here she had resided for the past four years. Memorial services are pending \ WVSC elects 2002 officers ITie Willow Valley Service Club held election o f officers at their regular meeting on Jan. 3. The following officers were elected for the upcoming year: president. Carolyn W illey; vice president. Ginger Keithley; sceretary. Andrea Mortimore; treasurer. Margo Sherer. 'ITie Willow Valley Serv ice lTub meets the first three Thursdays of the month at John's Other Place. Those interested in learning more about the club may contact one ol the officers Cancer support group to meet SWCD. Weed Board to meet Caregiver workshop scheduled A regular board meeting o f the Morrow SW CD/W eed Advisory Board will be held Thursday. Jan 17, at 10 a m. at the Pettyjohn Office building in Heppner. Agenda and discussion items include: manager report, weed report, agency reports, office space requirements, election of of ficers. A joint afternoon program sponsored by Morrow SWCD/Weed Board and Morrow County Livestock Growers begins at 1:30 p.m. at the I leppner Elks I .odge. A one-act play "W ced" will kick o ff the afternoon followed by a representative from Klamath Tails reporting on the Klamath Basin Story - Could it happen to you?; Pesticide Use Report ing-1 .1 vestock use pesticides too; W illow Creek Watershed- SB 1010 update and EPA/ODA AFO/CAFO inspection update. ITie meeting is open to the public. Tor those in the caregiving capacity. O S l'. in collaboration with Area Agency on Aging, is sponsoring an upcoming workshop designed to assist those with caregiving needs. The workshop w ill be held at the Morrow Estates Conference Room. Boardman. Thursdays. Jan. 10.17. 24 and 31. and Feb. 7 and 14 from 1 -3:30 p.m. The workshop focuses on obtaining tools to help make a positive di fference in the caregiver's ability to manage stress and emotions and to communicate more effectively with family and health care providers. Past caregiver participants showed an increase in taking steps to take better care o f their own health needs and a decrease in their feelings of anger, guilt, and depression. For more information, call the OSIJ Extension office at 1-800-871- 1313. ' BMCC offers winter classes Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton is offering a variety o f classes in the area for the winter term which is currently underway. A selection o f computer classes are slated, including Computer Basics. Microsoft Word. Windows Basics and Web Page Design. Computer Basics is set for Thursday evenings at lone High School beginning Thursday. Jan. 17. Microsoft Word will run for four weeks at Heppner High School beginning Tuesday, Jan. 15. Windows Basics starts Wednesday. Jan. 16, and w ill run for six W ednesday evenings. W eb Page Design begins Tuesday. Feb. 12. and lasts 12 weeks. Call for more information about class content, tuition, etc. Photography is offered beginning Thursday. Jan. 10, from 7-9 p.m. Interested students should call as soon as possible as a minimum number o f students are needed to hold the class. This course will meet every other Thursday for six sessions. Wheat Marketing will acquaint students with the terminology and techniques needed to improve their w heat marketing program. Ibis class, taught by Dan Steiner, w ill be held on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Morrow County Gram Growers. There is no charge tor the class but interested students are encouraged to call ahead so that enough materials w ill be on hand. History o f the Heppner Flood is a one-night, free seminar set for Tuesday . Jan. 22. at Heppner High School from 7-9 p.m. The class w ill offer a chance to brush up on local history in preparation for the 100 - year anniversary o f the Heppner Flood, w hich is coming soon. Call to reserve a spot Genealogy on the Internet will help students research their family history using the Internet. The class is scheduled to last three weeks, beginning Friday. Jan. 18. from 1:30- 3:30p.m. at Heppner High School. Tor more information or to pre register for a class, contact BMCC coordinator. Anne Morter. at 422- 7040. Boardman Chamber to hear WTC program The Boardman Chamber o f Commerce will hold its monthly general luncheon meeting on Wednesday. Jan. 16. at the Port o f Morrow's Riverfront Center. Riverfront Room at 12 p.m. Everybody is invited to attend the meeting; members and non-members alike. Steve Myren, medical preparedness officer for the State o f Oregon Health Department will give a 30-minute presentation o f his recent trip to New York City. Myren lead a group o f nine Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DM AT) members to the World T rade Center site in Nov ember. During their time at the World. Trade Center, the I )M AT operated out of two portable treatment facilities w ithin 50 yards Births o f the site, where they administered medical to the workers of the legan Richard McElligott and dean-up care efforts Myren will Raegan Faith M cF lligott-tw ins cover som e o f there. the little known legan Richard and Raegan Faith information on the W TC incident were bom to Dick and Jeanntc and photos, as well as his own M cElligott o f Salem on Sunday. perspective from his deployment January 6 . 2002 in Salem. Tegan there. weighed 5 lbs 3 oz and was 17' 4 " ITie luncheon menu will be pizza, long Raegan weighed 5 lbs. 8 oz salad, cookies, coffee and water, and was 1 7" long. catered by Poppy's Pizza’ The cost C irandparcnts are Bill and Brenda is 57 . to be paid at the door ( ontact I ay ton o f Salem; John and Becky the chamber by Monday. Jan 14 W'cygandt o f I aGrandc and Dick to RSVP. at 481-3014 and I oa M cElligott o f lone The Man to Man Pendleton Prostate Cancer Support Group, sponsored by the American Cancel Society and St Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, will hold then next regular meeting on Monday . Feb. 4. at 7 p.m.. in meeting room one o f St. Anthonv Hospital. Robert W Pfeiffer. D C .. will present a program on complimentary care for benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary tract infections and incontinence. For more information on the Man to Man Pendleton Prostate Cancer Support Group, or to register for the free meeting, contact June Miller a t (5 4 1 )4 43 -6 1 7 1 . Boardman Chamber after hours set Mid-Columbia Title C em pam and Umatilla Electric Cooperative will co-host Boardman Chamber o f Commerce "After Hours" on Thursday, Jan. 17. between 5-7 p.m at their offices located at 203 and 205 NE Boardman Avenue. Boardman. Renee Grace and Debi Watson and their staff inv ite the public to enjoy a tour o f their building and refreshments. Chamber After Hours is held for Boardman Chamber o f ( ommerce members and community members. Ottered in different business locations each month. After Hours not only provides an opportunity for casual networking alter the close o f the business day. but it also prov ides the hosting business owner and staff an opportunity to showcase their business and the serv ices they provide, said a chamber new s release. Everyone is inv ited to join Mid- Columbia Title Company. Umatilla Electric Cooperative and fellow Boardman Chamber o f Commerce members for this networking opportunity. "There will be plenty o f people to meet and exchange business cards with." they said. For further information, call 481 - 3014. Chamber Chatter 2002! Seem s like just a few months ago w e w ere celebrating the new millennium. WTiat have we done these two years? Where are we going'.' Where do you see I leppner in five or 10 years down the road * 1 I low will it change'.' h w ill change no matter what: but how it will change depends on how you and I utilize our energy. Seems like the "heart light" o f Heppner is diminishing \n individual from the north Morrow. w here things are grow ing by leaps and bounds, commented that he "hail alway s cm icd I leppner. but lately seems like I leppner’s been zapped." We are all given energy and we choose how to use it. Working together, planning together, soli ing problems together, is energizing and creates more energy, \ngcr. resentment, getting ev en, holding grudges, lack o f trust zap our personal energy and that o f the community also. Honest, upfront communication is the answer w ith eyc-to-eyc discussions. My new year resolution is lo try to direct my energy in a positive direction, to generate more laughter, to encourage all people to come to the tabic to determine how to use energy to keep the heart of Morrow County aliv e and well Will you help to solve the problem ’ I low can we create a balance where quality ol life is retained, new projects can happen, and we're looked upon as a good example in problem solving techniques and communication? Ihe C Tiamber Board of Directors will be looking at solutions and bringing more faces to the tabic as they set their goals on Thursday. Jan. 24. Share your ideas. Come to the tables. In the meantime, take time to enjoy and participate in I own and Country , the chamber annual luncheon. W illow Creek Valley 1 conotmc Development. Heppner Coordinating Council. etc. Remember how we made the senior center happen for the community? I ct's get to work and find a project to bring back the hearthght in 2002 I aughter helps Happy New Year H r I’ rint Com puter Forms ffrp p u rr (t/irrtir-T im rs
