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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 15, 2004 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S P S. 240-420 Clues for driving safely Bv Molly Khea Last week the article’s aim was to help people be aware of the grim statistics and issues associated with teenage driving. This article’s purpose is to give some pointers on safe driving. Be a safe driver by: M o r r o w C o u n ty ’s H o m e -O w n e d W e e k ly N e w s p a p e r Keeping Your Visibility H igh- Many accidents each year are caused by two elements o f nature: sun and rain. Sun can be blinding; carry a pair o f sunglasses in the car at all times. Beware o f the hazards associated with rain. Slick road conditions and limited visibility can be deadly. Letting Others See You-As important as watching out for other drivers is, it is also important to help other News and Advertising Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. drivers to look out for you. One great way to do this is to For Advertising advertising deadkne is Monday at 5 p.m. Cost lor a display ad is $4 75 per column inch. Cost for classified ad is 50c per word Cost lor Card of Thanks is $7 up to 100 leave your headlights on, even during the day. Studies have words Cost for a classified display ad is $5.35 per column inch. shown that day-running headlights increase visibility and For Public/Legal Notices public/legal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. Dates lor pubk cation must be specified Affidavits must be required al the lime of submission Affidavits reduce accidents. require three weeks lo process after last date of publication (a sooner return date must be Calming Down- Most o f us would never drive specified if required) drunk, but did you know that driving while extremely upset On the H E PP N E R W E BSITE : www.heppner.net can be just as bad. If you are extremely angry, sad, nervous • Start or Change a Subscription or sick, you cannot pay proper attention to your driving. • Place a Classified Ad • Submit a News Story B acking O ff- One o f the biggest causes o f • View Real Estate for Sale • City Council & Planning Minutes accidents is following too dose. Following the car ahead • Local Businesses • County Park • Willow Creek Park Reservations • Free Digital Postcards • Senior Housing • and more! o f you too close is senseless- it can result in being ticketed, it is dangerous and it doesn’t get you anyplace any faster. Always leave more distance than you think you should have to between you and the car in front o f you. And in the rain, or other slick conditions, double that distance. Keeping Away Distractions- Cell phones, makeup Pharmacy. Or contact Larry and razors- all o f these are an accident waiting to happen That’s right, it’s time in the car. D riving requires one’s full attention. So, for the 5,h annual couples Sample at (541)481-3421. communicating, eating, reading, or doing anything else in For only $75 per golf tournament to benefit couple, you get to play 18 the car that isn’t driving is a big hazard. a th le te s from S pecial Always Buckling Up. Olympics. All profits from holes o f golf. You might Teens are m ore likely than older drivers to have a choice o f an 8 a.m. the tournament go directly to underestimate the dangers in hazardous situations and they or 12 noon tee time. Special Olympics to assist have less experience coping with such situations. Teens For p articip atin g , athletes with handicaps to are more likely than older drivers to speed, run red lights, p a rtic ip a te in sp o rtin g y o u ’ll going to receive a make illegal turns, ride with an intoxicated driver and drive “Special Olympics” t-shirt, events. O ver $3000 was g o lf tees and a ball. A after using alcohol or drugs. Coupled with these issues raised last year. The goal is catered lunch will also be and compared with other age groups, teens have the lowest $5000 this year. rate o f seat belt use. The Morrow County provided. Speaking o f alcohol, at all levels of blood alcohol P rizes w ill be Sheriff’s Office is extending concentration, the risk o f being involved in a motor vehicle this invitation for you to awarded for low gross, low crash is greater for teens than for drivers who are older. net, long drive and KP. And have fun while helping a In 2000, 30 percent o f drivers age 15-20 that died believe it or not, you could great organization. in motor vehicle crashes had been drinking alcohol. Data Join members of the w in a 2004 C h ev ro let from 1991-1997 consistently revealed that more than one Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, extended cab 4x4 pickup for in tree teens reported they had ridden with a driver who a hole-in-one. Sept. 25 at the W ilson’s The fun and had been drinking alcohol within the past month. One in Willow Run Golf Course in six reported, that within the month prior, o f having driven ex citem en t d o e sn ’t stop Boardman. The tournament after drinking alcohol. there. M any great prizes is limited to 54 couples, so In 2000, among teen drivers who were killed in get your application in as have been donated by local motor vehicle crashes after drinking and driving, 80 percent soon as p o ssib le. businesses and you may buy were unrestrained. Applications are available at as many raffle tifckets as you So, what is “The Establishment” doing about these the M orrow C ounty wish. They'are $ 1 each or s ix , for $5. No skill is necessary issues? As o f 1989, Oregon’s provisional licensing system S h e riff’s O ffice, The took effect, allowing students to get a learner’s permit at B oardm an Police to win. Your tick ets are throw n in w ith the rest. 15, a provisional license at 16, and a full license at 18. D epartm ent, The M ouse Oregon put great emphasis on alcohol related offenses, F actory and B oardm an Drawings continue until the implementing both administrative suspension for any last prize is gone. measurable amount o f alcohol for anyone under 21, and requiring a minimum one-year suspension for anyone under Food Handler’s class to be held the age o f 18 convicted o f any alcohol or drug offense or A Food H an d ler’s payable to the State Health any other major traffic violation. class will be offered by Blue Department after successful Oregon’s program has been particularly effective M ountain C om m unity completion o f the written with young male drivers (ages 16 and 17), who had College and the State Health test. R egistration will be approxim ately 16 percent few er crashes than non- Division on Tuesday, Oct. 5 done at class. provisionally licensed male drivers during the first year of For fu rth er from 6:30-9:30 p.m., at the driving. For more information refer to: www.nhtsa.gov, H eppner High School information, please contact www.ipromiseprogram.com and www.orst.ossum.edu. Anne Morter, South Morrow cafeteria. Emergency Medical Technicians that work through County Coordinator, at 422- This is an excellent Morrow County Health District are well trained to help opportunity to locally obtain 7040. people in emergency situations, but each and every one of or renew a food handler’s them would rather not have to respond to the scene o f a card. A Food Handler’s card motor vehicle accident. So please, “Take heed and drive is required by the State o f responsibly.” Oregon for all employees St. Patrick’s Senior Center news who handle or prepare food Lota Tibbies in food service facilities in Lota Tibbies, 94, of United Methodist volunteers are hosts for the Sept. O regon. T his in cludes Heppner, died Friday, Sept. 22 meal at St. Patrick’s Senior Center. The menu they will dishwasher, waiters, staff 10, at Hermiston Terrace. A serve is ham and scalloped potatoes, spinach salad, and b u sin essp erso n s. graveside service will be pineapple juice, hot rolls and apple crisp. Additionally, the card is also held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Ed Baker reminds everyone that the bus will be now required o f all day care Sept. 16 at the H eppner ready at 8 a.m., Friday, Sept. 15 for the Westward Ho workers. Masonic Cemetery. Parade, which begins at 10 a.m. in Pendleton. The cost o f the class Sweeney Mortuary The quarterly meeting o f the AAA is scheduled for is a $10 licen sin g fee, of Heppner is in charge of Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. at the CAPECO office in Pendleton. arrangements. Ed Baker, Tom Wilson, Grace Drake and Sheila Piper are Heppner center representatives. Reports of activities in the various centers, trends and political policies that effect senior centers are discussed at these meetings. 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Editor MCSO sponsoring annual golf tournament Sponsored by Heppner Chamber of Commerce and Willow Valley Service Club Noon to 1:00 p.m. John’s Other Place GENERAL PUBLIC INVITED Thursday, Sept. 16th County Clerk Candidates and County Sheriff Candidates Thursday, Sept. 30th Justice of the Peace Candidates and City of Heppner Mayor Candidates Ad sponsored by Bank of Eastern Oregon Editor's note: Letters to the Editor must be signed. The Gazette-Times w ill not publish unsigned letters Please include your address and phone num ber 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 o f statements made in letters. (Any letters expressing thanks w ill be placed in the classifieds under “Card of Thanks“ al a cost o f $7.) Sheriff’s Association voices support for Denton To the Editor: The Morrow County S h e riff’s A sso ciatio n is proud to publicly announce its support for the re-election o f V erlin D enton as the Morrow County Sheriff. T his p u b lic endorsem ent com es by a unanimous vote o f all 20 members o f the S h eriff’s Association. The Sheriff’s Association is made up of the U nion rep resen ted employees, which include all Patrol Deputies, Dispatch Deputies, the Civil Deputy, D etectiv e and O ffice M anager. The vote was made during the June 2004 meeting in Heppner. “ Sheriff Denton is an ex p erien ced administrator and a strong leader who cares a great deal about our county and the people who live here. Under his leadership members of the Sheriff’s Office enjoy an efficient and professional work environment, quality tra in in g , su p p o rt and leadership developm ent. Denton works with us to c o n sta n tly re-sh ap e and mold this office into an ever- im proving exam ple o f a m odem law enforcem ent agency that the community can depend on and be proud of. We work hard to provide the best serve possible with m any o f our d ep u ties in v o lv ed in com m unity related functions such as the N e ig h b o rh o o d W atch Program, Bicycle Safety and R odeo, L andlord/T enant Training, The Three Flags C h ild S afety Program , C haplaincy Program and others, all supported and en co u rag ed by S h e riff D enton. S h e riff D enton serves as the exam ple o f devotion to service, loyalty to o ffice and care and support for our community,” stated J e f f L am bier, Association President. We hope that the citizens o f Morrow County will support us by voting to keep Verlin Denton as your S h eriff. If any M orrow C o u n ty re sid en ts have q u estio n s reg ard in g our support they are encouraged to contact the Association President, Jeff Lambier at (5 4 1 ) 4 8 1 -2 9 0 9 or at deputy) lambier@yahoo.com. Lambier or another member o f the A sso c ia tio n w ill contact them and answer any questions they have. (s) Jeff Lambier Morrow County Sheriff’s Association President Chamber Chatter By Claudia Hughes, Exec. Dir. to benefit the lone Education Foundation Buses are running, footballs and volleyballs are flying through the air, hunters are coming into tow n... must be September. This is the month to start considering local/county elections and the Heppner Chamber is inviting the public for a no-host lunch on Sept. 16, 30 and Oct. 7 to meet the candidates and also to learn more about measures affecting small business. Are you registered to vote? Your vote does make a difference. Chamber meets every Thursday (yes, Thursday) at John’s Place at noon. A great buffet lunch is provided for $7 and the opportunity is always there to work together for a vital community. We advocate change for progress, but when it comes as a change o f luncheon day, then we quickly separate those adaptable and those set in their ways, or those with memories or not. Memories, with a bit of help from secretaries and telephones resulted in 23 in attendance this past Thursday. Historical Trails Cyclists will be returning to Heppner on Sept. 16 for an overnight stay at the Morrow County fairgrounds. There are about 15 cycling from the Midwest. They will be coming from Ukiah that day and will have some time to explore, so give them a “Heppner Hello” when you see them in, town. It’s almost scarecrow time again, so get ready to display yours around town. Save those old newspapers to stuff clothes; create a head out o f a pumpkin, fabric or anything that will stay put. Welcome Scarecrows need to be in place by Oct. 1, Heppner’s Homecoming and winners will be announced during the Oktoberfest on Oct. 9. Stop by the Chamber to post your entry for judging or make one just for fun. W ouldn’t it be great if there were scarecrows in front o f every store and on front porches all around town? What Oktoberfest? Come find out on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nancy Gochnauer has been hard at work to make this happen. Look forward to vendors, German food, contests from rooster crowing to ugly man and dog, entertainment, wine tasting, beer garden, a dance and a cake baking contest. If you know how to polka or play an accordion, you are needed. Invite friends and family for an Oktoberfest “block party” in downtown Heppner. Thought for the Week: “If Noah had been truly wise, he would have swatted those two flies.” Saturday, September 25 Social hour at 6 p.m. / Dinner at 7 p.m. at the lone American Legion Hall CROP INSURANCE MEETING sponsored by Obituaries CANDIDATES’ FAIR _____ letters to the Editor_____ 2nd Annual Fund Raising Dinnei Menu: Prime Rib, Crab, Shrimp, Salad, Baked Potato, Bread, Dessert. TWo drinks included with meal (choose from beer, wine and soft drinks). Ticket Prices: Adults - $25.00 Children 12 and under • $10.00 6 and nnder - free Tickets available at Bank of Eastern Oregon, lone Come enjoy a fun evening and help support the lone School. There will be an auction after the dinner, music, and raffle tickets for various items on sale also. The lone Education Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit corporation W H E A T L A N D IN S U R A N C E , IO N E at the lone Grange Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 22nd at 7:00 p.m. 2005 Crop Insurance Year Seminar Make sure you understand all the changes! P ie a n d Coffee w ill be served HPCI available to all eligible producers regardless o f race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability
