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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 27, 2002 In need of a room The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner G A Z E T T E -T IM E S U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner. Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879. Periodical postage paid at Heppner. Oregon. Office at 147 W Willow Street Telephone(541) 676-9228. Fax (541)676-9211. E-mail: gt(uheppner net or gtui rapidserc e 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 Morrow County ; $16 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 62 years or older); $29 else where. David S y k e s................................................................................................................Publisher April Hilton-Sykes......................................................................................................... Editor To the Editor: I’m in trouble and 1 need your help. The Northwestern Motel can only guarantee a room form March 12-15. No room for me on Saturday, March 16. 1 know you have a lot of contacts in town through your paper. Please try to rustle up me a room. Don’t want to sleep in my car. Get back to me as soon as possible. ¥ (s)Bill Mitchell f l l M 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 61 Forest Grove Drive inch Cost for classified ad is 40« 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/Legal Notices: public/legal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p m Dates for publication Daly City, CA 94015-1228 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 HEPP!SER WEBSITE: www.heppner.net • Start or C hange a Subscription • Place a C lassified A d • Submit a N ew s Story • V iew 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 for use by the C-T office. The G-T reserves the right to edit. The G-T is not responsible (or accuracy o f statements made in letters. (Any letters expressing thanks w ill be placed in the classifieds under “Card of Thanks’ at a cost of $5.) (Editor’s note: If anyone has a room for Bill please call the Gazette-Times, 676-9228. Bill, who is a native of Ireland and has numerous relatives in the Heppner area and in Ireland, has traveled from California each year for 17 years to attend the Heppner St. Patrick’s celebration. Big Willie, as he is affectionately called, was featured in the 1998 Heppner Gazette-Tim es and has been pictured in the paper numerous times.) There is a time and a place for free expression Left to right: front-Archie McArthur, Terry Mewhinney, Howard Mullins; back-Dick Allen To the Editor: In response to the letter some two weeks ago from Mr. Terry Mewhinney, here’s a few local lone citizens showing their need Appreciates “yes” adults and have to survive in the To the Editor: way he dresses doesn’t really I just have to put my two portray his true self that he might outside world and mainly with cents worth in on the topic of a want to consider changing his their careers. Another old saying To the Editor: really nice young girl who is a appearance, at least when he is that comes to mind is, “ You have I want give my appreciation, very good student but chooses to going on a job interviews. Again, to look successful to be in as personal way as I am able, dress in such a m anner that knowing “when" it is right. This successful.” I like that one too. the 70-plus individuals who I personally agree with Mr. registered an unequivocal “yes” offends an elderly man that young man lim ited his Mewhinney. The old school dress to the Heppner library-city hall comes from a generation that has opportunities. Every person has a lot more common sense than we value and it’s a shame to see them codes were a necessary project, the subject of the recent implement to teach us how to look by mail survey, conducted in the do. Mel P ip er’s daddy was limit their options. obviously wise. “Sweep off your With every choice comes a - how to carry ourselves - and to community. The work of the own back porch, not the porch of consequence. We need to help the be sociably acceptable. Going to committee, appointed to create school was our job and we had to and send out the questions, was someone else.” I remember that young people understand the old saying myself and it is good consequences so they can make dress appropriately. I think by exceedingly intense. I believe it sound advice. Unfortunately and good choices and expand their changing that we have cheated was respectful and honest in the our children out o f the best deliberations among its members. obviously not advice that the small horizons. towns around here choose to Tolerance, boy we all could education they could get. When The task of this group, of which I heed. The gossip that flies around use a lot more of that. However, you look your best and feel your was one, brought me as close to here is like mosquitoes around a I don't think the judge would be best, you do your best work. the heart of the matter as possible. I also know the schools’ I remain convinced that the plan swamp. Thick... very thick. But very tolerant, and rightfully so, if hands are tied. If you try to was a valid plan, carefully put that’s another story. the aforem entioned attorney You see, what everyone here would show up in his courtroom enforce any “real” dress code, together and comprehensive in its is missing is that you are all right. wearing his weekend attire. I some parent will sue for the scope. 1 will not deny that I am The trick is to know “when” it is would guess the judge would issue child’s first amendment rights and sad that the outcome was not right. Hence, the attorney who a contempt of court order along they will be able to “express” different. However, I do not rides off into the sunset on his with a fine and maybe even a few themselves however they deem intend to sit very long in my Harley. A tattoo on his upper right hours in jail to think about his “cool”. sadness and grief. Seventy people And to those parents I say, out there, willing to express trust arm of dear old mom that he loves choice. Welcome to the “real “If you choose not to teach your in a vision, is a formidable group to show off. His hair dyed orange world”. to match his bike, and several The company president, well child when it is okay to display in a town this size. I do not think piercings that he takes in and out I would guess if he showed up to free expression of one’s self, then these 70 have quenchable spirits as often as we take out the work in women’s underwear, he hey, you can still be proud of your - they are people full of life and garbage. I shouldn’t have to point would be asked to resign. Then adult child that works at... uh... desire for the blossoming of the out that he doesn’t go to court to maybe an audit of the books to Tower Records. Or maybe a high spirit of the Heppner community. represent his clients in the make sure he did not charge the p ay in g ... rock band.” Some I want you 70 to know what I, aforementioned attire or do I? silky red bra and panties to his people do get lucky. one person, understand from your (s) Linda Corbin Then there is the company business account before his final willingness to vote against the Heppner president who loves to wear check was issued. Just a little tide, and that I recognize you, and (Transplanted from the big appreciate you as a vibrant entity women’s underwear, but chooses humor here... we need that too, city of Portland) (because it is a choice... we live you know. in this town and the surrounding in America) to do what he loves We are talking extrem es community. only on the weekends so he can here. To compare a woman who (s) Grace Drake keep his position and continue to dyes her gray hair to look younger Heppner be respected by his peers. and a young girl who has blue hair So, you see... it is not about and facial piercings is like who is right... it is about “when” comparing apples and oranges. A Food Handler’s Class has it is right. I think Mr. Mewhinney was been planned for Tuesday, March March 14-17, are required to have one or more persons on site with Personally, I would like the just trying to point out “when” it 12, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the a license. For more information schools to be more involved in is right... acceptable... tolerant, Heppner High School cafeteria. teaching social skills to our etc. I do not know him nor do I Cost is $10 and participants will about the class and requirements, call Chuck Stahl at 276-7880. children that will head out into the know the young girl. I am just leave with a food h an d ler’s In addition to the license, the attorney’s world and not know thinking that maybe I can help license. Those who already have Oregon Health Division requires which direction to go because they everyone see the bigger picture. one in hand should check to see temporary “restaurant” license don’t know “when” it is right or Our schools are not just a if it’s time to renew. applications. These applications are too stubborn to agree to be place for academics. It is a place All organizations involved in may be picked up at the Heppner “m ainstream ” for sake o f to help our young people to be concessions and meals during Chamber of Commerce. expanding their options and successful when they become community events such as the opportunities. I think school is Wee Bit O ’ Ireland celebration on their link to the real outside world •The School»' Sport» Schedule waa tentative at publication and they need to be prepared how deadline. Witch the oaoer and the website for a March »chedule.*' to handle themselves. They need baseball end tu ck to learn “when” it is right. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 1 MONDAY | tU E S D A Y | WEDNESDAY THURSDAY I had a personal experience -I K h e a C k . So. when I attended school with my C h ild C a r t 2 A C lu h B e n e fit C Je r o u t youR C J R C C N C h l N C J S - h e p p n e R is T ra in in g daughter because at 16 years old B a k e S a le C l a s s ______ "p R een in g u p ’ o n tr i e h ifts, in o u r yARds, o n o u r * S ym . R ehears. she was choosing not to attend all S r. C en . C a rd s of her classes. (Hey, it’s a free s t R e c t s - I t 's t h e fe ish t h i n g t o doll! S ta te B B T o u rn a m e n t country, right? Wrong!) The a Garden Club n W CVEDG er R e ta ile r s 9 City Planning 3 3 Cham ber O Co. C o u r t 7 8 teacher decided to have a ^ H S S la te ' S e n . C lu b Fair Board JrH IB B S W C D Sym . R ehears. G U N CLUB S ch . A d v is o n B o w lin g BPOE discussion about young peoples' IIE S Site Comm. S r. C e n . C a r d s E lk s B in g o Award« T o u rn e y HES PTA Nila SC BIOKO attire and w hat kind o f a “S P R U C IN ’ YO U R GREEN” W EEK U P statement designer clothes make. 1 a S e r v . C lu b | g - S y m p h o n y i n H I S tita « o Co. C o u rt 1 o H C C This young boy, who appeared to A U B o w lin g 1 l n « d C r a s J L Z C h a m b e r 1 0 O d d fe ll. o T O i U i i « \ i l l A 3 R e h e a r s a 16 B o o k w o rm s H H S S ite Co. T o u rn e y be very bright and obviously loved B lo o d P r a y i n g S r. C e n . C a r d s • a t u e e w e D ra m a ; GUN CLUB C h lld /F a m Co. P ort o f M o rro w S c h o o l B o a r d “ S t. P a tr ic k , • a ( u r c Bit a the color black (his clothes were a i r u L a n o * R o d en C o m m . A p o s tle o f K flA N rr S in g s p ir a tio n E lk s B in g o black, his hair was dyed jet black, C ity C o u n c il S r .C B in g o A U C T IO N and he wore black lipstick and 1 t R r tA N tr 18 22 23 1 Q C h a m b e r C 2 o u 0 n ty C o u r t 21 fingernail polish, as did his S r. C e n . C a r d s (JU kioui C a c e h END o f NINE M u s e u m C om m girlfriend), was very puzzled W CVEDG N e ig h b . C e n te r W EEKS S y rrp h o rx ) a n d L io n s S e n . C lu b S r .C B in g o because when he went to E ik s B in g o S irp o w BPOE different businesses to apply for eyC o . C ourt a job everyone was judging him 24 2 8 A n G u ild 29 30 2 5 t „ L e g io i 2 6 C h a ”cc m ber C h a m b e r Brd. S y m . R eh ea rs. A m . B e d C ro n by his appearance. “They don’t BPOE G U N CLUB S r. C e n . C a r d s B ookw orm s H o o tin g A u th E lk s B in g o even give me a chance,” he said. M e d ic a l D ill. S r .C . B in g o “They don’t even know me.” ___S P R U N G__ __ V A C A T I Q N_______ Well, I couldn’t help but respond. 31 Call 6 7 6 -5 3 82 to add o r ch an ge In fo rm ato n . Find the u p d ate d Internet c a le n d a r at I tried to explain to this young boy uniMiJ.heppner.net. N e w t o H e p p n e r ? v o l u n t e e r s a r e a p p r e c i a t e d ! C a l l t h e that his appearance “is” an C h a m b e r O f f i c e t o in o u w ic o r g e t h e l p f u l o c a s 6 7 6 - 5 5 3 « expression of who he is. If the Food handler’s class planned C D AR C b 2002 2 to express their individuality though dress and adornments. The enclosed picture was taken at the Office Cafe in lone with Mr. Mewhinney expressing our opinion. As you may note these citizens do not agree with Mr. M ew hinney’s editorial and opinions. (s) Archie McArthur lone Bike program seeks donations To the Editor May o f 2001 marked the beginning o f the first annual Morrow County Bicycle Safety Program. Many of the businesses in Morrow County contributed to the program through cash donations, merchandise donations (prizes for the bike rodeos), and certificates for free merchandise to be given to children seen wearing their helmets. It was a very successful year for us. We distributed over 400 helmets in the entire Morrow County area and held four bicycle rodeos that were well attended. People in the communities of M orrow County have seen children wearing the helmets frequently and the helmet law has been enforced giving an added incentive to wear the helmets. It is now tim e to begin planning for the second year of the program . As with most programs, we have noticed some things that we would like to im prove on as the program grows. One of the requests from some o f the contributing businesses was to have a certificate given for the contribution. This year we will send a “Thanks for Your Support” certificate for each contribution. We will also be attempting to find more advertisem ent for the program and the rodeos. Last year was a great start but we want this program to continue to grow and service the com m unities in Morrow County. We are asking again this year for donations to this very important safety program. Many o f the helmets distributed last year will need to be re-issued because of wear or size changes in the children. We will also be purchasing prizes for the rodeos again this year. Any donation received will go directly to these purchases and therefore to benefit the com m unities o f Morrow County, including Heppner, lone, Boardman and Irrigon. A rodeo will be held again in each of these communities during May, which is National Bicycle Safety Month. You might ask, why is this program so important? Well... We have noticed that there are a great number o f young children riding their bicycles each year without helmets. Studies show that about 800 Americans die each year in bicycle crashes and using a helmet could save about 680 of them. 400 of these fatalities are children. Studies also show that over 500,000 people visit a doctor after a bicycle crash. Only about five percent of all serious bicycling injuries involve cars and most o f the accidents happen on quiet neighborhood streets. Merely falling off of a bicycle onto a hard surface such as asphalt or concrete can cause a serious head injury. Bicycle helm ets can prevent these injuries. Our highest goal is to provide a helmet for each child in the prim ary education area. We realize that Morrow County consists of many families that do not have the finances to purchase helmets for each of the children. Many families have many children and will purchase only one helmet, which all the children share. Research shows that a helmet must be correctly fitted to the child’s head to protect them. T herefore, helm ets that are shared are not effective protection. We realize the need for helmets in Morrow County and would like to meet that need. We have a three-part program that consists of: 1. E ducation: Educating parents and children of the need for bicycle helmets. We will be educating parents and children through school activities, poster contests, and bicycle rodeos teaching the need for helm ets as well as the techniques of safe bicycling. 2. A vailability: M aking helmets available to each child. We will use donations to purchase helmets to distribute to the children in Morrow County. 3. Enforcement: Enforcing the current state o f O regon helmet law requires all youth under the age of 16 to wear a helmet with riding a bicycle. Law enforcem ent officers will be watching bicycle riders to ensure that they are using their helmets correctly. Wamings/citations will be issued to riders w ithout helmets. We would also like to reward riders with helmets with gift certificates donated by local establishments. We need your assistance in making these helmets available to the children. We have found a com pany that will provide helmets for $5 each. So for each $5 donated, a child will receive a helmet. There are over 1,100 children in primary education in Morrow County. We realize that distributing to each child is a lofty and expensive goal, but we believe that with your help we will make it happen. In closing, we appreciate your consideration and any donation to the campaign would be greatly appreciated by the children of Morrow County. Any donations can be made payable to the Morrow County Bicycle Safety Program, c/o Morrow County Sheriff’s Office. P.O. Box 159, Heppner, Oregon. 97836. Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at 541 -676-5317. SWCD, Weed Board to meet A regular board meeting of the M orrow SWCD/Weed Advisory Board will be held Tuesday. March 5, at I p.m. at the Pettyjohn Office building in Heppner. Agenda and discussion items include: manager's report. Local Action Committee Report, weed report and agency reports. The meeting is open to the public. »
