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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 15, 2003 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S P S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper P u b lish ed w eekly and en tered as p erio d ical m atter at th e P ost O ffice at Heppner. O regon under the Act o f M arch 3, 1879. Periodical postage paid at H eppner, O re-gon. O ffice at 147 W W illow Street. T elephone (541) 676- 9228 Fax (5 4 1 ) 676-9211. E -m ail: gt@ heppner.net or g t@ ra p id serv e.n et. Web site: www heppner.net. Postm aster send address changes to the Heppner G a/.ette- Times, P O . Box 337, H eppner, O regon 97836. S ubscriptions: $24 in M orrow C ounty; $18 senior rate (in M orrow C ounty only; 62 years or older); $30 elsew here. David Sykes ...................................................................................................... P ublisher K atie W all............................................................................................................... E ditor News and Advertising Deadline is Monday at S p.m. For Advertising advertising deadline is Monday at S p.m. Cost for a display ad is $475 per column inch Cost tor classified ad is 50* per word Cost tor Card of Thanks is $7 up to 100 words Cost for a classified display ad is $5.35 per column inch. For Public/Legal Notices: public/legal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p m Dates 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 WEBSITE: www.heppner.neI • Start or C hange a Subscription • Place a C lassified A d • Subm it a N ew s 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! High school student joins Army by delayed entry program James H. Grieve has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. A fter completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station. G riev e, c u rre n tly attending Butte Falls High School in Oregon, will report to Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C., for active duty on June 24, 2004. He is the son of James W. Grieve o f Butte Fall and Laurie L. Ellis of Irrigon. Health District to hold special meeting The Morrow County Health D istrict Board o f B oard m eeting, 7 p.m ., Directors will hold a special M onday, Oct. 20, at the Home Health and Hospice O ffice in H eppner. This meeting is open to the public for anyone who wishes to participate. Any Size The agenda for the Lots of Colors meeting is as follows: Call to Order, A udit/C ost Report Logos & Graphics 2002-03, Levy Scenarios, Heppner Gazette-Times Other and Adjournment. Custom Banners ~ In Memory ~ “The Missing Rose” By Anna Mae Steagall One beautiful day in June, God sent down to me a rose in bloom. I never knew why God chose me, cause I’m not anyone special you see. But oh! How sweet and soft was that special rose that I took home to love, not knowing that God had sent it down from Heaven above. How did I know this rose was special? By its stem that could not stand straight, its leaves that were faltering slightly and its petals that could not hold their weight. It was easy to see this special rose needed more than just plain love, but a special type of love to survive in the garden on Earth, that is so unlike the garden above. Then one day I had a vision! The heavens opened up so wide I could see a rose was missing from God’s bouquet in the sky! That special rose is my dear son whom God sent to me when I was young, to love and protect ’til day is done. Then God will come and take him home, to complete that beautiful bouquet on God’s throne. Love you Tommy, Mom IN LO V IN G M E M O R Y O F TOMMY ST E A G A L L June 5, 1947 October 17, 2002 Tommy would be thrilled to dedicate this poem to the loving and compassionate community of Morrow County, which he loved dearly, and particularly to families ev erywhere blessed with a special “Rose”. It would be an honor for him to share with his pre cious community the Truth that he knew and under stood... Jesus declares, “Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. I f it were not so, would / have told you that I go to prepare a place fo r you? And if I go and prepare a place fo r you, 1 will come again and will take you to myself, that where / am you may be also. ” John 14:1-3 (ESV) From Tommy’s Dad, George; his Mom, Anna Mae; and his Brother and Sisters, George, Brenda and Vicki If you would Ilka a gift copy of this posm, or gentle words of support, plesse write; “Tommy's Mom and Dad” 74638 Hwy 74 - Lena Heppner, OR 97836 Letters to the Editor Editor's note: Letters to the Editor must be signed. The Gazette-Times will 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 G-T is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters. (Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under ‘Card of Thanks 'a t a cost of f 7.) MCHD Administrator announces closure of nursing home To the Editor: To the residents o f Morrow County, Pioneer M em orial Nursing Home has proudly served our communities as an intermediate nursing facility for nearly 50 years. However, after careful consideration and evaluation of the changing long term care environment and econom ic fo rces, we regretfully announce the closing o f the nursing home effective Nov. 10,2003. Pioneer M em orial Nursing Home was the sole long-term care provider of our elderly in Morrow County for many years. In the early 1980’s the facility was full. There were 32 residents with both floors utilized and a w aiting list. D uring that decade, the State o f Oregon encouraged the development o f Adult Foster Homes as an option to care for the elderly. In the 1990’s, the State encouraged the building of Assisted Living Facilities as another level o f care. Also, the ex p an d ed H om e H ealth p ro g ram s w ere g reatly promoted as another option. In 1998, residents were moved to a sin g le floor w ith a maximum capacity of20 beds. Current census is 12 and falling. The loss of $200,000+ in State pro-share money and the significantly below cost reimbursement from the State combined with the continuing low census have made closure inevitable. The decision to close Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home has been a very difficult one. Some o f our residents have called the facility their “home” for many years. Our employees have been the most important facility asset Several o f them have served our residents for over 20 years. We will continue to work diligently to reduce the impact on our residents and employees as our facility closes. (s) Victor Vander Does, Administrator Board o f Directors Morrow County Health District Chamber Chatter By Claudia Hughes, Exec. Dir. The Heppner Chamber o f Commerce welcomes new members Kathy Clark of Simmons Insurance and Randal Wee Way o f Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. We wish these members continued success in their businesses. Chamber members for 2003 number 87 strong. Seventeen scarecrow entries have been registered with the Heppner Chamber. Take an autumn stroll to view these creations, then vote for People’s Choice in one of the scarecrow boxes around town. Winners in the six categories will be announced in the Heppner Gazette and on Channel 3 at the end of October. As ai result of the recent ad in the Portland Oregonian, the Chamber has s c far received three hundred plus inquiries for information about Heppner. Pitching in with the Chamber to make the Oregonian marketing ad possible were: Central Red Apple Market, Heppner Hardware, Osmin Century Welding, Morrow County Grain Growers, Morrow County Parks, Jay Wheelhouse, Murrays, Columbia Basin Electric, Peterson’s, Les Schwab, Bucknum’s, John’s Place, the Bank o f Eastern Oregon, and WCVED. Copies of the Travel NW Escapes are available at the Chamber office. The request responses will be out in the mail this week, thanks to the great volunteer help of Gail Burkenbine, who will soon be heading south for the winter. Needed: volunteers who would like to help a few hours a day at the Chamber office. Please call 676-5536 if interested. It might become a paying job. The Chamber Christmas Auction Committee has been meeting in preparation for the second annual tree auction. This is one of the Chamber non-dues projects. Chambers across Oregon depend on non-dues income to enable them to fulfill goals for their communities, marketing, Christmas lights, annual awards banquets, staffing, brochures, websites, etc. Your Chamber tries to make these non-dues projects fun for the community and a way to bring people together. Start thinking now about donating a tree for the tree auction. The trees will be viewed during the Dec. 4 “Stroll Heppner and Light Parade,” with the auction scheduled for Dec. 5. There were some unique and beautiful trees for auction last year and rumor has it the 2003 trees will be even more spectacular and creative. Who will receive the Best o f Show plaque this year? THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: “Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. Was it worth using up time to worry?” lone balloon makes it way to New Zealand Last year at lone’s Fourth o f July celebration a balloon race was held with num erous balloons being released from lone. Attached to the balloons were bags that included a postcard with a return address and beads. O ne of those balloons, released by 2-1/2- year-old Carter Atkins, of Portland, was found in New Zealand. Suspicion has been raised on how the balloon reach ed N ew Z ealand. According to the Weather Bureau in Pendleton, balloons from the Northern Hemisphere cannot possibly travel to the Southern Hemisphere by air. However, the woman who found the balloons in her yard, actually sent the card, balloon and beads back from New Zealand. So, one way or another, the balloons made it from lone to New Zealand and back. B alloon race organizers are considering giving Carter and his family som e sort o f prize. The mystery o f the balloons is still under investigation. O rd er M a g n e tic D oor Sign s H ERE Heppner Gazette-Times School Board continued from page one h im s e lf and M CSD - a c c e p t e d S u p erin ten d en t Dr. Jack resignations/retirements from: Crippen did not have any Bobbi A n g ell, H eppner effect on his decision and added that he w ould not E lem entary School head hesitate to work with Dr. cook; Jennifer Stafford, Windy River Elem entary Title I Crippen again. educational assistant; Katie -h eard co n cern s Dawson, Sam Boardm an about swales at the newly Elementary teacher to retire constructed Windy River Elementary in Boardman, Dec. 1, requesting an interim designed to prevent run-off contract for the remainder o f from entering the street as per the 2003-04 school year; Boardman City regulations. Chris Coon, Columbia Middle The swales had retained so School teacher to retire Dec. much water that they had 31, requesting an interim turned into ponds. Eric Manus, contract for the remainder of project manager for Heery the 2003-04 school year. - a p p r o v e d International, replacing Nan em p lo y m en t for: C huck Hall, told the board that the H eppner contractors said that the M atteso n , problem would be resolved Elementary School half-time when excessive watering to temporary teacher for the establish a new playing field th ird /fo u rth grade; Rick was discontinued. However, Drake, Riverside High School/ Dr. Crippen and the board told Windy River Elementary music Manus that the problem must teacher, replacing Nic Budge; be resolved prior to MCSD increasing Sharon M orris’ signing off on the construction contract from three-fourths time to full time at Heppner project. School -approved a request E lem en tary te ac h e r; for an exchange student to be k in d e rg a rte n increasing Wendy Appleton’s released from MCSD to attend contract from .67 time to full Umatilla High School. time at Heppner High School -denied a request for and H eppner Elem entary a waiver for the children o f a family residing in Lexington to School. -approved transfers/ attend school in lone. promotions for: Patti Rill, from -approved funding to Sam Boardman Elementary add playground fencing at English as a second language W indy R iver and Sam a ssista n t to H ep p n er Boardman Elementary. -approved funding to Elementary head cook. -approved extra duty fix a flagpole at the district contracts for: Rick Drake, office in Lexington. RHS band and chorus; Greg -approved the 2004- Lyons, C olum bia M iddle 05 budget calendar, with the first budget committee work School assistant football coach session set for Dec. 10, the and assistant boys’ basketball first budget m eeting and coach; B rooke Spencer, budget message on April 19 CMS assistant volleyball, and the deadline for budget coach; Angela Dixon, CMS assistant g irls’ basketball approval on May 10. -ap p ro v ed a coach; Shane Matheny, HHS* resolution authorizing the assistant football coach; establishment o f a medical Marilyn Post-Ornelas, A.C. savings account, the VolUntdfy Houghton Elementary Talented ¿ lifte d . program E m p lo y ee s’ BeWtffidiàry * and A sso ciatio n . The plan coordinator; Tana Jons, ACH provides a tax-free account for DART coordinator; Benn employees to pay for medical, Houk, CMS athletic director; dental, vision and tax qualified Lori Monaco, CMS assistant long term care expenses that volleyball coach, assistant are not paid by any other girls’ basketball coach and insurance plans. The plan will assistant track coach; Rick be funded by em p lo y er Paullus, Heppner Junior High head football coach; Chris contributions. -reviewed a list o f Rauch, HJH assistant football classes now attended by coach; Molly Rhea, HJH head students at Riverside High girls’ basketball coach; John School and Columbia Middle F laherty, HHS DART School. The list was separated coordinator; Dieter Waite, into numbers attended by HHS assistant boys’ basketball B oardm an and Irrigon coach; Donna Barton, RHS students, resulting in the DART coordinator; Anne number o f Boardman and Orcutt, SBE computer trainer; ; Irrigon class sections that may Betsy Shane, SBE half time be possible at Riverside and DART coordinator. -heard the following the Irrigon Junior/Senior High an n o u n cem en ts: O regon School after the new school is School Boards Association opened. regional meeting, Oct. 2 1 ,; -learned that plans to P en d leto n ; next board move into Irrigon Elementary meeting, Heppner Elementary School m ay have to be postponed. The school was School, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.; 1 scheduled to open Thursday, OSBA convention, Nov. 14- , 16, Portland. Oct. 16. Deer hunter injured in ATV accident in the Umatilla National Forest An Eagle Creek, OR man was injured Thursday m orning w hen his ATV traveled off a small rock cliff and rolled down a steep, rocky hillside. The accident took place off o f Forest Road 1003-130, northeast o f Dale in the Desolation Hunting Unit Raymond Linkous, 53, was airlifted from Long Creek to St. Charles Medical Center in B end. H is c o n d itio n is unknown at this time. “ A p p aren tly Mr. Linkous traveled into an area closed to motorized vehicles and accidentally drove his ATV off of a small outcropping o f rocks.” said Mark Ditzel, Investigating Officer with the U.S. Forest Service. “He fell vertically 10 feet and then rolled down the steep hillside another 50 yards,” said Ditzel. The ATV was located an additional 50 yards farther down the hill. Mr. L inkous w as found later that afternoon by another hunter who happened upon the accident and heard him yelling. The hunter then went for help. Emergency services from Long Creek and John Day responded, along with U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers. Mr. Linkous was transported by ambulance to Long Creek and then flown to Bend. The accident is still under investigation. ’ • ; | ; . > , ,
