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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - THREE Engagement Coiner - McElligott Josh C oiner an d M elissa M cElligott Joe and Jeri M cE llig o tt o f lo n e an n o u n c e the engagem ent o f their daughter M elissa to Josh C oiner o f Heppner. The bride-elect graduated in 1996 from lone High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in elem entary and special education from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2001. She is currently a fifth and sixth grade teacher in Stockton, CA. Coiner is the son o f Barb Coiner of Heppner and Dan Coiner o f Sacramento, CA. He graduated from Heppner High School in 1997 and earned a bachelor’s degree in rangeland m anagem ent and crop and soil science from O regon State University. He is a riparian conservation specialist for the Gilliam Soil and W ater Conservation District in Condon. The couple will be married on Oct. 9,2004 in Heppner. One man killed in crane accident at to r t of Morrow On Sunday afternoon, April 25, the M orrow County S h eriff’s O ffice, Boardm an P o lic e D e p a r tm e n t a n d B o ard m an F ire and A m bulance responded to the Port o f M orrow for the report of an accident involving a new crane. Two operators from the K averit Steel and C rane Company of British Columbia, C anada, w ere attem pting to test the newly assembled crane a t T id e w a te r. T h e c ra n e collapsed killing one o f the operators, identified by the c ra n e c o m p a n y as M ile Obradovic, 48, o f Vancouver, B.C. The m an was trapped inside the operator’s cabin of the c ra n e an d due to the instability o f the dam aged crane his body could not be re c o v e r e d u n til M o n d a y afternoon. R epresentatives fro m th e c ra n e c o m p a n y r e s p o n d e d fro m B r itis h C o lu m b ia to assist in the recovery. Heppner Garden Club to hold monthly meeting The H eppner Garden Club will be holding t h e i r m o n th ly m e e tin g M onday, M ay 3 at 7 p.m. at •St. Patrick's Senior C enter in Heppner. Host for the evening Bill E w ing w ill be addressing the group. Ew ing has been teaching in Heppner s c h o o ls a n d is c u rr e n tly teaching young people about forestry and taking care o f our forests. isJeanetteJPa^ V O TE Chamber Chatter By Claudia Hughes, Exec. Dir. Today is “C ham ber o f C om m erce w eather.” “O h, really,” you say. “ Now the C ham ber is also taking credit for the blue sky, sunshine, warm weather?” Not so, but that’s the kind o f answer we most often want to be able to give to people who call to inquire about Heppner’s weather. And, you would be surprised by the num ber o f folks who want to know how m uch snow there is, if the wind blow s a lot, how hot it gets. My reply is not, “I d o n ’t have a crystal ball,” They get my Cham ber answer, “The great thing about Heppner is we have four seasons which offers a variety and four different kinds of beauty.” It’s all Cham ber o f Com m erce weather. W hen we have an opportunity to attract visitors or people w ho w ish to relocate or start a business, we w ant to give them the im age o f a perfect day, a “C ham ber Day.” In other w ords, it’s the kind o f ideal situation anybody w ould wish for when we want to show off our town. We try to think about how we appear to outsiders and how we can improve to generate business and create jobs. As a rural community outside the box (no interstate, no airline, no bus, no train), we are in m uch the same boat as all the other rural com m unities w hen it com es to bringing jobs to town. W hat have we learned? -We have to paddle our ow n canoe (take charge o f our ow n destiny), so to speak. (This takes lots o f m ailing, marketing and tooting our horn.) -G overnm ent can ’t solve all our problem s. Locally, government employees also volunteer because Heppner is their hom e and they feel pride. O utside grants assist on projects, but basically we have to work together; no one can do it alone. -A com m unity c an 't be revitalized from the outside. Rural communities and the people in them (that includes those with Heppner zip) want control over what happens. -The desire for change m ust com e from the people. -N egativism doesn’t grow healthy com m unities or individuals or friendships. M istakes are m ade and m istakes are forgiven. -Communicate, communicate, communicate. -And, finally, listen, learn and laugh. Life is too short to do otherwise. All who are taking time to plan for H eppner’s future, w ith a focus on m aking H eppner a healthier m ore positive community, be it looking for jobs, running a business, growing food, recreation for kids, creating visitor events, teaching, preaching, w aiting on cu stom ers, building, plum bing, fundraising, cleaning up, welcoming newcomers, brainstorming, listening, learning, helping, are to be commended. Thought for the Week: Life is a great journey and we d o n ’t even have to pack a suitcase. . , Al-Anon meetings to start in Heppner Al-Anon meetings will b e g in in H e p p n e r on W ednesday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m., in the United Methodist Church basement. A l-A n o n is a w orldw ide organization that offers a self-help recovery program for the fam ilies and friends o f alcoholics whether or not the alcoholic seeks help o r e v e n r e c o g n iz e s th e e x is te n c e o f a d r in k in g problem . M em bers give and r e c e iv e c o m fo rt and understanding through a mutual e x c h a n g e o f e x p e rie n c e s, strength and hope. Sharing of s im ila r p r o b le m s b in d s i n d iv id u a ls a n d g r o u p s to g eth e r in a bond that is p ro te c te d by a p o lic y o f anonymity. A l-A n o n is n o t a religious organization or a counseling agency. It is not a treatment center nor is it allied with any other organization offering such services. Al-Anon Family groups, which include Alateen for teenage members, neither express opinions on outside issues nor endorse nike BETTY BURNS JU S TIC E OF TH E PEACE Afe AIR ZILLER was $64* MORROW CO UNTY NOW $3995 Air International was $89* NOW MAY 18th ELECTION P A ID A N D A U T H O R IZ E D BY B E T T Y A. B U R N S $4995 AIR ARCHES was $69* “A VOTE FOR PROFESSIONALISM AND EFFICIENCY” Letters to the Editor NOW $3995 Air Down Low was $74* Now $4495 m G a rd n e r's M en's W e a r (5 4 1 )6 7 6 -9 2 1 8 193 N. Main Street • Heppner outside enterprises. N o dues o r f e e s a re r e q u ir e d . M e m b e rsh ip is voluntary, requiring only that one’s ow n life has been adversely affected by som eone e lse ’s drinking problem. For more information you can contact D an D. at 676-8204. WCCC Family BBQ results T w enty-four golfers enjoyed the first family BBQ o f the new golfing season on Sunday, April 25. Participants enjoyed perfect w eather and course conditions. Low gross scram ble team s were: I s1- B obJepsen, Eric Jepsen, Jim H ayes and Earl N orris- 29; 2nd tie- Earl and P eggy F ish b u rn , R ay French, Jerry C ondon; and Dave and Corol M itchell and Dave and Deborah Kendrick- 30. Low net team s were: l 5'- R alph and Sally W alker and Louis and Betty Carlson; 2nd- John and Pat Edmundson and Jim and Cam Wishart; and 3rd- Clyde and Jackie Allstott and Rusty and Cyde Estes. T he Je p se n /H a y e s/ N orris team also w on the closet to the pin- second shot special event with Eric Jepsen sinking an eight-foot putt to gam er the event on Hole #2. Ed ito r's note: Letters to the Ed ito r m ust be signed. The G azette-Tim es w ill not p ub lish unsigned letters. Please include your address and phone number on a ll letters fo r use b yth e G -T office. The G -T reserves the right to edit. The G-T is not responsible fo r accuracy o f statements made in letters. (Any letters expressing thanks w ill be placed in the classifieds under "Card o f Th a n ks'a t a cost o f $7.) All programs at BMCC are important To the Editor: In response to Rick D rake’s angry letter o f April 21 about the B M C C m usic p ro g ra m , m ay I o ffe r the following comments: B M C C ’s B o ard o f D ire c to rs in c lu d e s m e, a teaching colleague o f R ick ’s who has frequently sung with him. I respect him as a musician and I trust the feeling is mutual. Information on all seven board m em bers is easily found on B M C C ’s excellent w ebsite, www.bmcc.cc.or.us. As far as I know, none o f us lives in a cave. Furtherm ore, no one wants to cut m usic, o r any other program at BM CC. But the college, like all public e d u c a tio n in s titu tio n s in O regon, is in an econom ic crisis, as has been publicly discussed for years. I do not know of a school in the state that has not had to reduce program s and staff. As a new teacher, Rick should be at least remotely aware of this. M u sic is in d e e d a possible cut at the college, but we are trying to save it. Like other directors, I share Rick’s passion for music, but I can ’t th in k o f a p rogram at the college that isn’t important and worthwhile. It is m uch easier to c o m p la in about bud g et decisions than to make them. After reading his letter, I asked Rick w here funding could be reduced at the college w ith o u t c a u s in g p a in to anyone. H e had no answer. W hen he or any other reader thinks o f one, please let me know. (s) Lea Mathieu M em ber, B M C C B oard o f Directors lone Hill has experience and temperament to be Circuit Judge To the Editor: Dear Friend, Please excuse me for writing rather than stopping by in person to talk w ith you. However, I did want to get the word out about Dan Hill, who is running for the Circuit Court Judge position being vacated by Rudy Murgo. I believe Dan is the right m an for the job. Dan Hill was bom and raised in Umatilla County and has been a practicing attorney in H erm iston for nearly the past 14 years. Four years ago he w as a p p o in te d by th e Oregon Supreme Court as the part-time Circuit Court Judge pro-tem . H e also served as M unicipal C o u rt Judge in H erm iston for six years. He clearly has the experience and tem peram ent to do a good job as o u r n e x t C irc u it C o u rt Judge. Please join with me in electing D an Hill as C ircuit Court Judge position num ber three. (s) Jeff Wallace Hermiston Hill, sets goals and achieves them To the Editor: I first m et Dan Hill when he was 11 years old and joined our Boy Scout Troop. W ithin a short tim e he cam e before me for a scoutm aster’s conference. W hen I asked him w h a t h is p la n s w e re , he p rese n ted a sc h ed u le that amazed me. He was going to earn his Eagle before he turned 14- goal achieved. He was going to earn all the merit badges in th e book- a lm o s t accom plished. He was going to go to Oregon State and then go on to get a law degree- accom plished. He was going to becom e an officer in the m ilitary- he did and is still a d v a n cin g . H e w an ted to pursue a job in public service. N ow th a t D an has m ade the c o m m itm e n t to pursue that goal, I believe we w o u ld be w ell se rv e d by electing him. He is the kind of public servant that we need, (s) Carlisle Harrison Hermiston Senior Citizens wish speedy recovery to Snyder and Lambier To the Editor: D ear O fficers Brian Snyder and Jeff Lambier, We as a com m unity never dream ed w e’d have a tragedy in our midst. Monday, A pril 12, 2004 changed our thinking. We are so sorry you tw o had to suffer, for us to wake up. We are so proud of you tw o and y o u r fello w officers, for keeping us safe, at your expense. Please know the undersigned w ish you a speedy recovery and peace o f mind. We ap p re c ia te you and yours for a job well done, (s) Joe W ilson, C hairm an, Stokes Landing Senior Center And 78 M orrow and Umatilla County citizens Hill will serve with distinction To the Editor: Dan Hill has 10 years o f judicial experience and he is well prepared for this Circuit C o u r t p o s itio n . H e h a s WE LIKE MIKE! Mike Sweek is leaving for Iraq. Everyone is welcome to come help and send Mike off with good cheer, food, dancing, roasting, toasting and even singing, if you want! Saturday, May 8th 6:00 p.m. - ? Salad Potfuck Heppner Elk’s Club practiced law for 17 years and is very well respected. He will serve this Judicial District with distinction. Please jo in m e in voting for Dan Hill. (s) Joe Bum s Hermiston G rasses in your wheat fields a problem? C LEA RFIELD 101 is the answer! ANDERSON SEED is your local dealer W e will have an abundant supply for your fall seeding needs. Any questions? Call 676-9759 541-422-7204 V
