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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, January 14, 2004 Chamber Chatter The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Letters to the Editor H eppner Editor's note: Letters to the iditor 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 IheG-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 ’ at a of $ 7.) G A Z E T T E -T IM E S cost U S P S. 240-420 Plan offers best chance for Tillamook Burn berry picking, wildlife viewing, 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, Ore gon Office at 147 W Willow Street telephone (541) 676-9228. Fax(541)676- 9211 E-mail glftt heppner net or gt(a rapidserve.net. Web site: www heppner.net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836 Subscriptions: $24 in Morrow County ; $18 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 62 years or older); $30 elsewhere. David Sykes............................................................................................Publisher Katie Wall ................................................................................................... Editor To the Editor: M anaging for biodiversity is the philosophy behind Oregon’s State Forests Management Plan (January 2001 ). News and Advertising Deadline is Monday at S p.m. The integrated forest management strategies look at the health of the forest within adaptive management context. The plan calls for the development of a variety of stand structures across the landscape. This will, in turn, benefit local and regional econom ies w ith the opportunities for forest recreation (such as hunting, For Advertising advertising deadline is Monday at 5 p m Cost tor a display ad is $4 75 per column inch Cost tor classified ad is 50< per word Cost for 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 for publi cation 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.net • Start or Change a Subscription • Place a Classified Ad • Submit 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! Heppner Schools Calendar The Heppner Elementary/Junior High/Senior High schools lists its January events calendar: Wednesday, Jan. 14-Heppner High School Site Council, 6 p.m., and Heppner High School Booster Club, 7 p.m.; Thursday, Jan. 15-End of the semester. Basketball C-team at Stanfield, 6 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 16-Boys and girls JV and varsity basketball teams vs. Umatilla, 3 p.m., junior high girls basketball vs. Weston-McEwen, 3 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 17-Boys and girls JV and varsity basketball teams at Sherman County at Moro, 1 p.m.; junior high girls basketball at Pilot Rock, 9 a.m.; Monday, Jan. 19-Martin Luther King Day Holiday. No school; Tuesday, Jan. 20- Boys varsity basketball team at Wahtonka (make-up game); Community Ed. Comm., 7 p.m. at Heppner Elementary School; Thursday, Jan. 22-Basketball C-team vs. Riverside, 6 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 23-School day; boys and girls J V and varsity basketball teams vs. Pilot Rock, 3 p.m., junior high girls basketball at Umatilla, 3 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 24-Boys and girls JV and varsity basketball teams at Culver, 1 p.m.; junior high girls basketball vs. Stanfield, 9 a.m.; Monday, Jan. 26-Basketball C-team at Umatilla, 6 p.m.; Thursday, Jan. 29-Basketball C-team at Grant Union, 6 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 30-Basketball C-team at Weston, 1 p.m.; boys and girls JV and varsity basketball teams at Weston, 3 p.m.; junior high girls basketball at Columbia, 3 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 31-Boys and girls JV and varsity basketball teams vs. Stanfield, 1 p.m.; junior high girls basketball vs. Columbia at 9 a.m. lone Schools Calendar Thursday, January 15-Semester ends. Friday, January 16-Middle school basketball at Arlington, 10 a.m.; high school basketball vs. Wheeler at Fossil, 5 p.m. Saturday, January 17-High school basketball vs. Horizon Christian at lone, 4 p.m. Monday, January 19-Martin Luther King Day, no school; lone School Board meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 20-High school basketball vs. Helix at lone, 3 p.m.; Site Council, 5 p.m. Friday, January 23-Middle school basketball vs. Arlington at lone, 3 p.m.; high school basketball vs. Central Christian at lone, 5 p.m.; drama class presents “Kokonut Island”, 9:45 a.m. Saturday, January 24-Middle school basketball tournament at Sherman County at Moro, 9:30 a.m.; high school basketball at Cascade Locks, 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 27-High school basketball at Condon, 3 p.m. Friday, January 30-Middle school basketball vs. Spray at lone, 2 p.m.; high school basketball vs. Wheeler at lone, 5 p.m. Saturday, January 31-Middle school basketball at Dufur, 10 a.m.; high school basketball vs. South Wasco County at lone, 1 p.m. hiking etc) as well as aid fire protection and forest health. The plan also has strategies for properly functioning aquatic and riparian habitats which will benefit the recreational and commercial fisheries. The 50/50 initiative petition sets 50 percent of the Tillamook State Forest off lim its to any kind of management. This however gives the Tillamook State Forest the best chance to be the Tillamook Bum yet again. Is that what we want? (s) Charles J. Hurliman Tillamook County Commissioner Tillamook, OR Tax defeat a tragic loss for lone To the Editor: The board o f directors of the lone School District wishes to convey its public support for the tax issue that is coming before the voters of the state of Oregon. While we are sensitive to any tax measure, we are also aware that there are no other realistic solutions available to our state at this time. By our calculations, the failure of this short-term taxing solution will cost the lone School D istrict approximately $ 117,000 per year. When converted to realistic term s, this is approximately the cost of two teaching positions. In a district the size of lone, this would be a tragic loss. Since education budgets are primarily built around people, there are few other areas where cuts can be made. At a tim e when O regon’s econom y is struggling, unemployment is high, and people are concerned about any added expenses, we still believe that there is never a time when we can afford to cease investing in the future of our children. Joe McElligott, chainnan Greg Rietmann, vice chairman Ann Morter John Rietmann Debbie Radie lone School Board Arts & Crafts group plans workshops classes are limited in size, so The Morrow County Creative Arts and Crafts will schedule workshops in oil, watercolors, colored pencil and scratch board at their meeting January 22 at the G D ’s banquet room in Heppner at 1 p.m. Members are asked to attend so they can pick dates that are available for everyone. The artists will be Joyce A nderson for w atercolor and Betty Crosswhite for oils. Sandra Haynes will do scratch board with watercolors on January 17 and 18. Contact Judie Laughlin at 676-9781 to sign up. A colored pencil workshop with Sandra Haynes is scheduled for February 14 and 15. Those interested are asked to sign up now by contacting Judie Laughlin. All workshops are open to the public and beginners are welcome. Some t By Claudia Hughes, Executive Director Town and Country week is here. There are still a few tickets available for the banquet. It’s a great time to overcome cabin fever brought on by winter. Come out and enjoy visiting, congratulating award recipients and hearing Pam and Peggy, the famous Slob Sisters, talk about prosperity in the New Year. During the Chamber luncheon Tuesday, Victor Vander Does took the helm as Chamber president for 2004. Goal setting will take place later this month. All members are encouraged to share ideas and thoughts with board members prior to the planning session. Remember: diversity, change, growth, new faces, and a bathroom for the Chamber. (Sense of humor is important too.) H eppner for all seasons ...there’s no question what season we are in now. Maybe I’ll think twice before decorating next y e a r’s Chamber tree with “let it snow” snowmen! The good news is that the ground is not frozen and therefore our ranchers and farmers are reaping the benefits of much needed moisture soaking into the ground. It’s been a few years. Dues are coming in. The first three members for 2004 are: Rolling Hills Hunting Preserve, H orseshoe Hereford Ranch, and Gordon O ’Brien. An investment in Chamber is an investment in Heppner’s future. It has been suggested that the Main Street tree lights be left up until the snow melts to make removal safer for all the tremendous volunteers. While the lights would look festive for St. P atrick ’s weekend, we hope not to wait that long. An added benefit is the look of the lights on the glistening snow for those out walking at night or driving through Heppner. They are welcoming on a cold winter’s night Thought for the week: “Success is never final, and failure is never fatal; it’s courage that counts.” those interested are asked to sign up early. The January meeting is a guest month, so anyone interested in arts or crafts is welcome to attend and listen to the club’s yearly plans. A no-host luncheon is planned before the meeting. Donations are being sought for the mural drawing at the Ag Museum. “With the mural drawing on the ag museum, a donation to the Farm Foundation now will help see the painting done this A “Five-Day Plan to year,” said Betty M ills. Stop Sm oking C linic”, Contact Mills, 676-5546, for sponsored by the Seventh- more information. Day Adventist Church, is planned for January 25-29 at Subm it 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Room of the Seventh-day Adventist Church on Minor Street in Heppner. article The clinic will be held in two-parts. The class is five online days long and then a second week of meetings is available www.heppner.net for support. “This well-known ^ I I ^11 ' X . i t * V l i ,b k « * 'V M 4 is used nation-wide and ! plan has a good success rate,” ! according to a spokesperson. e The program is non- I denom inational and has t m physical, em otional and spiritual support. The medical I « information will be presented / by Dr. Ken Wenberg and videos. I There is no charge to attend. Anyone who needs Mr. Mr*. ‘Rfibt’rt TVarden help with a New Y ear’s raj nr At tfw flvuvur vfyvur preAVtux resolution to stop smoking may at tfir mamayr of t/irir dauyfitcr pre-register by calling 676- 5036. Free stop smoking clinic planned a FIN A ll Y! BRAMO OPININE OF TOI FITNESS CENTER! 'hjÏAti Manr U i I0y tOo Heppner Videe Stoni dhrafiani c J n tfiv u y M c'N îu n a’ Avft of‘Mr. Mr*. 'Patrick Midbfantee on Saturday, January / ////, 2004 at t 2 v J o c k Wuptial M St. ‘Patrick a Cattivili CtìurcA-, ‘jfeppner ON MONDAY, JA NOANY lOth Preregister at our OPFN HOUSE on Saturday, January 11th from 0 a.m. to 0 p.m. vaa Daily - Weekly - Monthly rates available! / I tyCit’filuin /olJcm'Uhj a t ttif M orrow t rumty Taùyrouiut I * 'X. « I 'X. Births Kodie Jayde Walchli-A daughter, Kodie Jayde Walchli, was bom to Jamie Jean Walchli, Heppner, on December 24, 2003, at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston. Obituaries Rose Nelson Rose Marie Nelson, 71, of Condon died Saturday, December 27, 2003, at her home. At her request, no funeral service will be held. Disposition was by cremation. Mrs. N elson was bom September 26, 1932, at Trout Lake, Washington, the daughter of Theodore and Frances Kessinger Pierson. She attended schools at Moro and graduated from high school at Heppner in 1950. She attended Eastern Oregon University, graduating in 1954 with a degree in elementary education. She taught school at Pendleton until her marriage to Jim Nelson on December 26, 1954, at Condon. The couple farmed in the Condon area. Mrs. Nelson enjoyed winters in Maui and spending time with family. She enjoyed cooking, reading and working crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed sewing and music. She had won several cooking awards at the Gilliarrj County Fair and Oregon Wheat League. ** Survivors include her husband, Jim, of Condon; sons, Jeff and John, both of Condon; daughter, Danone Smith of Portland; seven grandchildren; sisters, Marj Yung o f Tum water, Washington, and Pat Rauch of Milwaukie. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Becky and sister Frances Irene. Me mo r i a l contributions may be made to the Gilliam County Medical C enter, P.O. Box 705, Condon, OR 97823, or to Pioneer Memorial Hospice, P.O. Box 9, Heppner, OR 97836. Sweeney Mortuary, Condon, was in charge of arrangements. Milton R. Morgan, Jr. Milton R. Morgan, Jr., 90, of lone, died Saturday, January 10, 2004, at Columbia Basin Care Facility in The Dalles. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 15, 2004, at 1 p.m. at the United Church of Christ in* lone. A complete obituary* will be in next week’s Gazette- Times. Sweeney Mortuary of H eppner is in charge o f arrangements. Helen M. Kruger Helen M. Kruger, 88, of Lexington, died Monday, January 12, 2004, at Good Sam aritan C enter in Hermiston. Graveside service will be held Friday, January 16, 2004, at 1 p.m. at the G ibbs C em etery in Sherwood. A complete obituary will be in next week's Gazette- Times. Sweeney Mortuary of H eppner is in charge of arrangements. SMART topic of Lex Grange meeting The SMART program (Start Making a Reader Today) will be the topic of the Lexington Grange meeting set for Monday, January 19, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Virginia Carnes, state SM ART coordinator, is tentatively scheduled to speak, along with Tracy Bunch, Morrow County SMART coordinator. The evening will include a potluck supper. 1
