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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - THREE The World is against any war with Iraq By Courtney Nelson [Editor s note: This article was written by Heppner High School student, Courtney Nelson, who plans on writing a monthly column fo r the G azette.] “The Sunday O regonian” reported that the protests on Saturday in Portland were peaceful and diverse, and about twice as large as the protests in 1991 against the Persian G ulf War. The Oregonian estimated that there were anywhere for 20-25,000 people who participated in the protests. The protesters stretched for about 20 downtown Portland blocks. The protest, as you may already know, was not the only one that day; the protestors were joined by others in San Francisco, Indianapolis, and Tampa, Florida, in the US. There were many more and larger protests in European cities like Brussels; Ankara, Turkey; Spain; Italy; Russia; and Sweden. The largest protest was in Paris, France. The protests were full o f parents and children, unlike most protests we hear or think about that are full o f violent students or radical religious groups. This was a protest for those who were against an unwarranted war with Iraq. Parents, children, students, and even church groups came together in Portland’s north end o f the South Park blocks to show their doubts o f President Bush’s “ impending war with Iraq.” People showed up from places like Camas, WA, to protest Bush’s action in one way or another. One woman came with her baby boy in his carrier. The carrier had a special saying for Bush: “Bush: Go to your room and take a three-year timeout.” 1 must say this little boy was wise beyond his years. President Bush has not really helped the State o f Oregon very much. He has been sending too much money to the military, as far as 1 am concerned. Our schools need more money and our economy will not be helped by a war. This w ar is not a help to anyone but the people who have oil and gas companies in Iraq. Going back to the protests, people are agreeing w ith me. “Bush’s cronies’ are making a mint on munitions and in the oil market," one woman said to “The Sunday Oregonian.” Many people in the crowd were veterans o f the war in Vietnam. Not surprising to me, they were the most outspoken. More than likely, they did not want to see their kids go to fight a war that does not change any part o f the world There were many specific sayings that were written and yelled to President Bush from across the world, in the paper and on signs. Things like: “ Labor for Peace” were written in Portland. Some in Brussels read: “Bush only wants oil,” “Blood and oil do not mix” and ‘ “Shame on Humanity.” Personally, I agree with the people in Spain who urged the .government to “stop the war before it starts.” Colin Powell says that we will not have a problem finding allies if we do go to war. I do not know how he can say that when the French and German leaders have agreed to look for a peaceful resolution o f the situation. The only w ay we could get support is if the UN weapons inspectors found any bombs or warheads in Iraq that the Iraqi government was unwilling to destroy. Come on, we know that even if they are unwilling to destroy the weapons, they would not tell us. Once again, I believe that they would hide them. My favorite statement came from the Reverend Wes Taylor, the president of the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, “May our words and actions go all the way into the halls o f Congress and into the White House itself... and proclaim loudly: No war with Iraq.” Freedom Tree dedication held at Willow Creek Terrace Development Plan meeting to be held in Heppner A p u b lic m e e tin g co n c e rn in g th e D o w n to w n Heppner Development Plan will be held on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Bank o f Eastern Oregon Conference Room in Heppner. M itchell N elson, the co n su ltin g firm selected to d e v e lo p a D o w n to w n Development Plan for Heppner, will host the meeting. Mitchell Nelson will present two options for Downtown Street connectors and an outline o f downtown code revisions. The options are based on an a n a ly sis o f e x istin g c o n d itio n s , in p u t from com m unity m em bers and a parking survey. The project will develop a downtown commercial zone and c o rre s p o n d in g co d e language to protect the historic character o f the downtown and e n c o u ra g e e c o n o m ic development. Enhancement o f pedestrian linkages between the downtown and residential areas an d o v e ra ll c o m m u n ity improvements will be master planned. A third component of the project is to revise the Heppner Transportation System Plan. The options include: sid e w a lk im p ro v e m e n ts; a pedestrian and multiuse walk along Willow Creek; on street parking m odifications; skate Board Park and Youth Center at the Old Pool; enhancements to the pedestrian corridors and bridges over W illow Creek; designated RV parking areas; and development o f a Downtown District Overlay Zone, which includes zero front-yard set back for new buildings, required p a rk in g lot s c re e n in g , architectural guidelines, and modified parking requirements. This is the third public m e e tin g c o n c e rn in g the Downtown Development plan. In earlier meetings, community members provided input about d o w n to w n c o n c e rn s and conditions. The comments were used to develop the master plan options that will be presented at the meeting. Citizen opinion is requested to further refine the options into one master plan proposal. If you are unable to attend but would like to share thoughts, you are invited to contact the project manager, Joyce Jackson by mail, phone or email at Mitchell Nelson Group, 71 SW Oak Street Suite 100, Portland, Oregon 97204; phone (503) 944-2158; and em ail jlj@mngi.com. MCSD announces new Director of Programs Morrow County School D istrict has an n o u n ced the assignment o f Duane Yecha to Director o f Programs beginning in the 2003-04 school year. Yecha will oversee the Special E d u catio n p ro g ram for the district, a half-time position that b e c a m e v a c a n t w ith th e retirem ent o f Karen Cooley. Additionally, Yecha will be the d irecto r o f C urriculum and Instruction; Assessment; Federal Program s and G rants — all duties that were divided with the re tire m e n t o f a s s is ta n t superintendent, Mike Keown. This assignment represents a part o f the restructuring taking place within the district administration that will realize a net loss o f 1.0 FTE. Currently, Yecha serves as principal at Riverside High School, a position that he has held since 1994. He received his bachelor’s degree in industrial education from Washington State University in 1980; his master's degree from WSU in educational administration in 1987, and is currently finishing a doctorate program through George Fox University. He and his wife, Suzy, make their home in Irrigon, along with their two sons. HHS to recognize local businesses for their support . “Freedom Tree” dedication A d ed icatio n o f the “Freedom Tree” in memory o f S ep t. 11 w as h e ld on W ednesday, Jan. 22 at the Willow Creek Terrace assisted living facility by the Heppner Garden Club. The Heppner G arden C lu b had been w an tin g to purchase a tree for Willow Creek Terrace and was pleased when J o A n n e and Joe B u rle so n announced that a friend o f theirs wanted to help. Jim Mickelsen at the C am by N ursery and the Burlesons researched the project and a 15-foot blue spruce was the outcome o f their efforts. ^ Mickelsen donated this blue spruce and brought it to Heppner to the Willow Creek Terrace where he helped plant it. The Burlesons requested that this tree be dedicated in memory o f their friends Jerri and Harold M ickelson, Jim M ickelsen's parents. Chuck Bailey, president o f the Heppner Garden Club presented an appropriate plaque noting the tree was in memory of Sept. 11 and the Mickelsens. H eppner M ayor Bob Jepsen presided over the dedication and thanked the garden club for their many projects. Heppner High School athletics will be recognizing local b u s in e s s e s , w h ich hav e sponsored HHS, before the starting line up of the boy’s varsity game on Saturday, Feb. 1. The b o y ’s g am e s ta rts at approximately 5 p.m. T he b u s in e s s to be honored include: Bank o f Eastern Oregon; Les Schwab; Shamrock Lanes and Pot O ’ Gold Café; Hair I Am; Heppner Hardware; Eckman Construction; Kuhn and Spicer; Artisan Village; Central Red Apple M arket; Chevron Food Mart; Sweeny Mortuary; N orthw estern Motel and RV Park; Peterson’s Jewelers; Lott’s E lectric; G a rd e n e r’s M en ’s Wear; R&W Drive In; Heppner Auto Parts; and Green Feed and Seed. Heppner Little League to hold meeting Heppner Little League w ill h o ld a m e e tin g on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at C D ’s Restaurant in Heppner. Volunteers are needed; anyone interested in coaching, managing, or volunteering their time are encouraged to attend. The league is especially in need o f a snack sh ack m a n a g e r and field maintenance person. For questions, or more in fo rm atio n , c o n tact D oug Holland at 676-5067, or Jan Huddleston at 676-5358. Order M a g netic Door Signs HERE Heppner Gazet t e- Ti me s 676-9228 A Common Sense Approach h Cody Bergstrom The lone High School has selected seniors Caitlin Orem and Cody Bergstrom as Students o f the Week. C a itlin O rem , the daughter o f Joe and Anita Orem, is active in both school and community activities. She is a member o f the Drama Club, O S S O M , F B L A , STA R S, International Club, and the yearbook staff. She has been a class representative, OSSOM president, and a STARS leader. She also participates in sports, playing volleyball, basketball and tennis. She has also been an American Legion Auxiliary Girls’ State delegate. Besides being on the “A” Honor Roll all four years o f high school, Orem won the Physical Science Award, the H ealth Student Award, was nam ed O utstanding Biology S tu d e n t and w as a H ugh O 'B rie n Youth L eadership Representative. Orem participates in 4- H and is a member o f lone Youth G roup, w here she recently received the Outstanding Service Award. She is active in the Catholic youth group as well. She helps with Sunday School by teaching the preschool students. She wants to attend a four-year university next year, eventually becoming a geologist. C ody B erg stro m , adopted son o f Betty Bergstrom, hopes to attend Eastern Oregon U n iv e rs ity and one day be a social studies teacher. He is an honor roll student and m em b er o f the National H o n o r Society. He is a lso a m em b er o f the International Club, where he has been busy this year raising funds for a Spring Vacation trip to Italy. He is active in basketball and track, and was manager o f the football team the past four years. He has spent many hours helping the coaching staffs by v id e o ta p in g fo o tb a ll and basketball games. B ergstrom lends his voice to sporting events at lone High School, often announcing the starting line-ups and singing the National Anthem. He sang at the lo n e S ept. 11 commemorative event and often sings at the lone United Church o f Christ. Bergstrom worked as a custodial aide over the summer. AARP & 1RS offers free tax preparation Free tax preparation is being made available to seniors, low income, Spanish speaking, d is a b le d o r h a n d ic a p p e d persons, by AARP and the IRS. Volunteers Shirley Zielinski and Leann Rea will be at Heppner, lone, Boardman and Irrigon during the months o f February, March and April. You will need to bring a copy o f your 2001 return, all W- 2s and 1099s, social security cards for all individuals to be show n on return and social security number and address for your child care provider. The following locations and tim e s are as fo llo w s: H e p p n e r- to m ake an appointment call 676-9642, at Red Cross to hold CPR refresher class The Red Cross will be holding a CPR re-certification class, Monday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center in Heppner. There will be a $35 fee for people who are not part o f the Disaster Action Team. To register for the re certification class or to find out about first-tim e classes, call Midge Michaels at 676-9234. W e Print Business Cards We believe in a common sense approach to the financial side of life. Y ou’ve got to make more money than you spend. Save a percentage o f your income. No matter what. In a time when common sense is getting more uncommon everyday, this is good advice. IHS announces Students of the Week Heppner Gazette -Times 676-922 the OSU Extension Office, the se co n d , th ird and fo u rth Tuesdays ofFebruary and March and the second and third Tuesday o f April, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; lone- no appointment needs, at the lone City Hall, the first Tuesday ofFebruary, March and April, from 10 a.m .-4 p.m.; Boardman- for appointments call 481-2665, at the Oregon Trail Library, every Wednesday in February, March and the first two weeks o f April, from 1-6:30 p.m.; and in Irrigon- at Stokes Landing, every Wednesday in February, March and the first two weeks o f April, from 9 a.m .-12 p.m. For more information, call Leann Rea in Boardman at (541)481-5922. SWCD, Weed Board to meet A regular board meeting o f the Morrow SWCD/Weed Advisory Board will be held Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. at the Pettyjohn office building in Heppner. Agenda and discussion items include: job description- g ran ts/w atersh ed assistan t; update on grants; request from Rep. Greg Smith-March weed meeting; Stephanie Haguewood (CA PECO )-greenhouse; and Watershed Field Day and agency reports. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. Member FDIC Bank of Eastern Oregon H O M ETO W N C O M M U N IT Y SPIRIT H O M E T O W N C O M M U N IT Y PRIDE: You are in vited to a wedding reception for M a tt and Erin Jepden on S un day, F ebru ary 2n d from 2 -J p.m . a t the L exin gton B a p tist Church Save a Percentage of Your Income I
