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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 12,2004 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner G A ZETTE-TIM ES U S PS. 240-420 Morrow County’s H om e-O w ned W eekly N ew spaper Published »eekh 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 Sheet. Telephone (541) 676-9228. Fax (541) 676- 9211 E mail gtO®heppner.net or gt6frapidserve.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 W all.......................................................................................................... Editor News and Advertising Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. For Advertising: advertising deadline is Monday at 5 p.m Cost for a display ad is $4,75 per column inch Cosl for classified ad is 50c 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). 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 num ber on all letters lor 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' at a cosl of $7.) Traffic safety should be a concern on all roads in the city To the Editor, Did you know that if the street running in front of your hom e is not m ain tain ed , it is not considered a street? So, if there is a problem, you can’t get any consideration from the Council to take care of it. the forest he is preparing to grow. Why can some people think they can get away with th is? B ecause our C ity Fathers (?) say he can. The City M anager says since it is not a maintained street they are not in violation of a city o rd in an ce, w hich states there is to be a clear view of traffic that could result in an accident. I b eliev e w hat is good for one n eig h b o r should be good for that neighbor’s neighbors. Wish the powers that be had to live next door to mine. (s) Johanne Wood Heppner We got rid o f Gonty’s woodpile and two Council people remember that it stated that nothing could be allowed in that area no more than 35 inches tall. Let me tell you, hollyhocks Chamber Chatter grow more than 35 inches By Claudia Hughes, Exec. Dir. tall. The Heppner Chamber received a call today for a The h o lly h o ck s relocate packet. This is a common occurrence but it’s the block your view and so will first time l had heard anyone express these sentiments. The gentleman said, “I’ve researched Heppner a little and Mustangs win with hard work and I like what I see, but I want to be sure there are no malls, Wal-Marts. or Starbucks before I even consider moving sportsmanship there.” He went on to say he believed in small business To the Editor: attendance were expecting and supporting those same businesses. He said, “People To Mustangs and Mustang revenge or a “get even” time just don’t realize what they’re doing when they patronize fans, w ith the boy from Pilot chain businesses over their small towns; that’s why small At the d istric t Rock. However, that did not towns are dying.” He had maxed out on cities. Give us a basketball tournam ent in occur; instead the Mustangs few more like him and we’ll be good to grow. Pendleton, H eppner was ju s t play ed good solid Another person interested in moving here has been playing Pilot Rock for the b a seb all, and good a performing arts teacher. Maybe we don’t have to dream district championship. One sportsm anship prevailed. about "The Shoe Box Theater.” Maybe it can become a of Heppner’s players (Justin The first game was 13-2 and reality if we all pitch in. How wonderful it would be to Botefuhr) and a boy from the second game was 4-0. have a small place for performances by local talent, a place Pilot Rock were on the floor Years from now to bring in musicians, another place to exhibit art and create trying to get possession of w hen you look at the art. Diversity is the spice of life and helps the economy. the basketball. The boy from banners hanging in the gym Western art, antler art. painting, music, theater, all cultural the o th e r team slugged at HHS, you will know they opportunities waiting to happen. Justin while he was lying on were won by good athletes And speaking of music and art, the Shenanigans the floor, resulting in a trip who did it the old-fashioned will be giving a free concert on Friday, May 14, at 7 p.m., to the emergency room and way- with hard work and at the Heppner Elementary School. Spring concerts are several stitches in his head. good sportsmanship. also happening at the schools on May 18 and May 25. On The Pilot Rock boy was I ju s t w ant to Thursday. May 20 the Heppner Elementary School will ejec te d from the game, .congratulate, the team for have a Spring Fling with a barbecue. Book Fair, and auction amidst booing from the fans sho w ing .. j„. good to benefit the Parent's Club. Our youth are our future. The in attendance. This is just sp o rtsm an sh ip and not Chamber appreciates HHS students coming to Chamber background information. sinking to the level of their to report on school activities, keeping us posted on what’s Anyway, this past opponents, and still winning happening each month and sharing their ideas with us. Saturday (May 8), Heppner the league championship. Next week the Chamber will be discussing 2004 and Pilot Rock were playing You are all Champions in goals, events, marketing and other items of interest to the a baseball doubleheader at my book. membership. Join us, noon, John’s Place every Tuesday. H eppner. M any in (s) Jerry Hollomon Visitors are welcome. Heppner Thought for the week: “We could learn a lot from crayons; some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors, but There is nothing wrong with this they all have to learn to live in the same box.” picture As far as your Reload Ridge Riders to meet To the Editor: The Reload Ridge Wednesday, May 12 at 6:30 In answer to the editorial of p erso n al fig h t w ith the Riders will he meeting on p.m., upstairs at the Elks Gene Sonstegard of May 5, mayor, I for one, and I’m sure there are many who will Lodge in Heppner. The club 2004: agree, wish you would keep is geared tow ards those First, I am a veteran. it between you and him. At 1RS PR O B LEM S? in terested in ATVs and I served with the Marines all least, be man enough to talk motorcycles. through the South Pacific to him face to face with your • Haven’t filed for ... years? The club needs and I am very proud of our • Lost records? likes and dislikes. • Liens - Levies - Garnishments? everyone who is helping memorial. By the way. I ’m a • Negotiate settlements. with the Poker Run and Second, as for the retired farmer and I, resent • Prepare offer in Compromise. Race or who would like to large area, with that “junk your remark about the “junk volunteer to come to this machinery,” as you call it, machinery.” Expect a visit meeting. this area represents, not only from me on this subject. Call Nancy D. Anderson the veterans of our great (s) A1 Riney Enrolled Agent/Tax Practitioner We P rin t land, but also those who are Heppner Envelopes the base o f o ur en tire V 5 0 3 -2 4 4 -6 5 1 9 x Heppner Gazette-Times e x isten c e. W ithout the farm ers, and this “ju n k Horseshow to machinery,” we would not come to Heppner Join Us For Dinner And A Spring Fungi be here. A horseshow Perhaps since you Heppner Elem entary School to u rn am en t has been are from the “big city,” you Spring Fling Auction, Raffle and Book Fair scheduled for Sunday, May think milk and bread only 23, beginning at 1 p.m. at Heppner Elementary School gymnasium come from the local market. Hager Park in Heppner. Thursday, May 20 starting at 7 p.m. On the HEPPNER WEBSITE: www.heppner.net • Start or C hange a Subscription • Place a C lassified A d • Submit 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! Heppner Site Council Hamburger and Punch Dinner Starting at 6 p.m. at the gym The Auction will Include Items created by the elem entary classes; and teachers’ uniquely themed buckets (which can he seen a t Heppner TV). Raffle Items Include blcyeles, hanging baskets, and a garden bench. (Be sure to watch Heppner Channel 3 to preview these one-of-a-kind treasures before the auction and raffle.) A book fa ir will be held at the same time as the auction and ra ffle . I t is buy one, get one fre e . It's a great way to stock up fo r those summer reading programs! Don’t let actions of the few taint the whole To the Editor: Do I hear an echo? Ju st as b efo re, a w eakness has been discovered in our military. A gain, sham eful behavior has been practiced, by a few. And yet again, this foulness is being reported in such a way that it taints all. Some of us are old enough to rem em ber. A sham eful butch ery was discovered in small enemy village in Vietnam. Many headlines were printed, TV sp ecials w ere shot and show n, street demonstrations were staged. C e r t a i n opportunistic entertainment stars, media personalities and p o litic ia n s w ere so devoid of character that in order to gain attention for themselves they appeared on new scasts, or in front of congressional committees, and claim ed that the all inclusive “ m ilitary” was cutting off heads, ears and hot-wiring genitals. The result was that V ietnam v eteran s w ere labeled "baby killers” and were spat upon. C o n sid erin g the grave consequences of our nation running away from that war, and the far more grave co n seq u en ces of running aw ay from this struggle, can we afford to let it happen again? (s) F. Green White Heppner Hill has strong background in public service and legal work To the Editor: I ’m w ritin g to support Dan Hill for Circuit Judge, position 3. Dan has a well rounded background of public service and an excellent legal background, as p riv ate attorney, prosecutor and Judge. He was raised in U m atilla C ounty and understands well the fabric of Umatilla and M orrow co u n ties. Please vote for Dan Hill in the coming election. (s) Larry S. Sample Board man Gunderson completes Air Force basic training Gunderson is a 1999 graduate of Heppner High School. Voice of the Martyrs coming to Lexington w Derek Gunderson A ir Force Airman 1st C lass D erek J. Gunderson has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX. D uring the six w eeks o f tra in in g , the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and m ilitary cu sto m s and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field train in g e x ercise s, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn c re d its tow ard an associate’s degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of David and Tricia Gunderson of Heppner. Bank of Eastern Oregon EXCESS PROPERTY “GARAGE” SALE Saturday, Nay 22ud 8 a.m. to 12 uoou at the Klamath First building Wheeled Certs • Chairs * Conference Table * Desks Assorted Tobies * Numerous Storage Lockers Couches * Copier * Typewriter * Ladders P R IC E D T O S E L L - EVERYTHING G O ES! Bank o f Member FDIC David W ilt of the Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) will be making a rare stop in our area on Sunday. May 16 at 6 p.m. at Lexington Baptist Church. P asto r G lenn Anderson says, "This is a unique opportunity for those of us in the U.S. to hear what it is like to be a person of faith in other countries.” Lexington B aptist Church would like to invite the other churches in the area and others that are interested to hear Wilt share his experiences to attend the service. A free will offering will be taken for VOM. Wilt shared recently that, “ V O M ’s Executive Director, Tim White and I recently returned from Iraq. One believer I met had been put in prison seven times for sharing his faith. His faith is vibrant and he fearlessly serves the Lord in Iraq. He told me these words: ‘If the devil fights you, you will be on the defensive. If you attack the devil, he will be on the d efen siv e. If American Christians are not on the attack they will be on the defensive.’ “God has given me a passion to share the courage and faith of our p ersecu ted fam ily w ith believers in America. In the six years I have been on staff with VOM, I have traveled to 14 other restricted nations including Pakistan, China, Sudan, In d o n esia and Vietnam.” HHS senior class to hold meeting T here w ill be an im portant H eppner High School senior class/parent meeting on Sunday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Heppner City Park to finalize the after graduation trip. All participants and their parents need to attend. For more information you can c o n tac t B rian Haguewood at 676-9759.
