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EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 12, 2008 A dream come true for lone homeowner * review of ;' Handwhistler By Autumn Morgan It w as a dream come true for W illa Coe when she and her husband, Don, bought the Woolery House Bed and Breakfast in lone i X last September. “ 1 fell in love with this house when I was 14,” Coe said. ” 1 told my mom that 1 wanted this house.” Willa Coe lived in lone for three years before moving away to go to col lege. But she knew one day she would return to the place that always “felt like The original Woolery House. home.” The Woolery family began building the house in 1898 and it took a couple o f years to finish. When the ¿US* P house was inspected last September for the sale, the inspector commented that the foundation had already stood 100 years and he ex pected to stand 100 more. The Coes were amazed at how well the house had been built back then with materi als available at the time. T he Q ueen A nne Victorian house, which was updated in the 1950’s, is The Woolery House as it appears today. « m *'»!£ , Showing of photographic art to be held this weekend Local Hep pner artist Denise Smith and Seattle, WA A rtist C har lene Collins will be have a special show ing o f their photographic art during the Wee Bit O Ireland celebra tion March 14-16. The show entitled “Two Women, One Ghosttown: Hardman, Or egon” is a rather unique look at the local town thru the eyes of these two women artists. The show is both historically informational and interestingly beautiful. The research that was done for the show includes a combination of oral histories gathered from local fami lies and historical images from the Morrow County Museum Foundation. Cindy B riedenbach was the re search assistant who helped Denise Smith delve deeply into some o f the history of the town. Information was also gathered at the Herm- iston Library as well as the internet. As a result of the historical bibliography, a very large and beautiful Sheriff's Report The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office reports han dling the following busi ness: Jan. 28: -M C SO received a fraud/forgery report involving CDs being ordered in the rep o rter’s name. The reporter wanted to make an ID theft report. This was the second time this had occurred and a sus pects name was given. -M C SO re c e iv e d a report o f a 13 year old female runaw ay from Ir- rigon. -M C S O re c e iv e d several non-injury m otor vehicle accident reports. -BPD issued a cita tion to G erardo Madrigal G arcia, 20, for failure to obey a traffic control de vice. -BPD issued a cita tion to Albertina Barrera, 53, for driving uninsured. -BPD issued a cita tion to Marcie Lynne Dolar, 48, for failure to obey a traf fic control device. -BPD issued a cita- Center for the Arts "TWO W O M B N and then came home O n i S h o b tt o w n to the Hardman Oys HABPM AN. OMSOON ter Feed in Septem ber o f this year. M s. S m ith u s e s h e r c a m e ra and the computer to recreate a seco n d ary image that is in itself separate from the original photo graph. Ms C o llin s tim eline was created by uses a process called Pola Charlene Collins from the roid transfer and then takes im ages and info rm atio n the image into her computer gathered by Denise Smith to to make yet another change show the town’s life and de to the o rig in al im agery. cline. An additional timeline Both Artists have used com was presented to the town pletely archival materials for o f Hardman at their annual the longevity o f the images. Oyster Feed in September of Ms. Smith puts her imagery on Canvas and paper and this past year. The two artists felt will not make an edition of com pelled to capture the the images. Each one will town in a way that is non- be an original image, not to traditional to photography. be reproduced elsewhere. Shooting o f photos for this Ms. Collins has chosen to show spanned a year with offer her imagery in limited several seaso n s and the edition form and will have finish w ork was another unframed prints for sale. Both artists will do 6 months before it had its premiere show ing in 2007 at nate a portion o f the pro You and I Framing Gallery ceeds to a fund that they in Kennewick. The show have set up at the Bank of then traveled to the Loren- EO for the renovation o f the zen Gallery at the Pendleton Hardman Community Hall. tion to Gonzalo Hernandez Morales, 22, for no opera tor’s license and failure to yield roadway. -BPD issued a cita tion to a juvenile driver for careless driving and speed racing. -H e p p n e r A m b u lance received a call regard ing a 15 year old with a back injury from sledding and was unable to stand. -H e p p n e r A m b u lance transported a male subject that had a seizure to Pioneer Memorial Hos pital. Jan. 30 : -M C SO issued a citation to Wallace Edward Whitmore, 40, for violating the basic rule by going 75 mph in a 55 mph speed zone. -MCSO was notified of vehicle traveling at 85+ mph. -MCSO issued a ci tation to a male juvenile for failure to wear a seat belt and no operator's license. -MCSO issued a ci tation to a male juvenile for failure to wear a seat belt. -MCSO issued a ci tation to N achely M able B ourette, 22 for driving while suspended-violation and violating the speed limit by going 82 mph in a 65 mph zone. -MCSO issued a ci tation to Cole Noah Crosth- waite, 19, for violating the basic rule by going 70 mph in a 55 mph zone, no opera tor's license, and no insur ance. -MCSO was notified o f a non-injury hit and run in which a green Camaro sideswiped a truck and left the scene. It was determined that the incident occurred in Umatilla County so the reporter called UCSO. -MCSO was notified that Salem PD had arrested Todd Patrick Copenhaver, 25, on a M orrow County C ircuit Court w arrant for failure to appear/possession o f a controlled substance II and DUII. -Irrigon Ambulance transported a 40 year old male subject having an aller gic reaction to medication to (iood Shepherd Hospital. Jan. 3 1 : -MCSO ar rested Jered Lee Wicklund, 31, on a M orrow County C ircuit Court warrant for PV/MOCS. still mostly in its original state with the exception of wallpaper and added ceil ings. The stained glass that surrounds the windows, the woodwork throughout the house, and the staircase are all mostly original. Faith Jo rd a n , the previous owner, lived in the house for approximately 20 years. At some time she de cided to turn the house into a bed and breakfast. The Coes decided to keep the business going when they moved in. The C oes’ grandchildren, Shannon, 13, and Teddy, 11, also live with them. The Woolery House currently has three rooms that are available for guests to stay in. The cost is $65 for a single person, $75 for two people, and $ 15 for each additional person. The cost includes a full breakfast and w ireless internet. For the sports enthusiast there is a big screen TV located in the sitting area downstairs. “I fell very blessed to have the house,” Willa said. “I feel like it has been entrusted to me.” By Dr. Annette White-Parks This a review o f A Handwhis- tler, a book by Sally Cohn Cohn is formerly o f Heppner. The profile of a hand whistler on this book’s cover hints at the stories within: o f a girl-becoming-woman in Oregon East, the town of Heppner to be exact. Those o f us who grew up in rural eastern Oregon well remem ber how the long, lolling days urged our imaginations to creative endeavors. We recognize the Blue Moun tains, always on the edge o f our visions, the smell o f spring drifting in lilacs across the back fence. Since 1 was raised in Monument, next-door, 1 relate. But it is the 1940’s with no cell phones or video games or even a television. How does a precocious child, full of energy and ideas, spend the days? The first section of Cohn’s book play with this question, as the author ex plores the array o f ingenious, creative projects with which she kept herself entertained as a child: from building a teepee with a sheet and garden stakes, to building an Four Corners Snowmobile Club holds club rides The 4-Corners Snowmobile Club The 4-Comers Snowmobile Club had a club ride on Sunday, February 17, in the Blue Mountains east o f Heppner. It was a beautiful sunny day with temperatures in the mid 40’s, with 18 snowmobilers enjoying the day. There were many hot snacks that were enjoyed from everyone’s Hot Doggers and Muff Pots. The theme for the ride was “Enjoy the day and learn something new.” Amelia Haguewood and Taylor Hodges each gave a crash course in aquatic education and later, tour guide Mike Gorman, educated everyone on the proper procedure for finding the way back after being lost and going in many circles for long periods o f time. The club also had a ride on March 1, with 13 riders making the trek to Anthony Lakes. There was fresh snow with up to one foot up on top towards Anthony. The Granite Highway was smooth with no previous tracks since the new snow. Trout Meadows was like an ocean o f snow and the road banks were fabulous. Steve Peck was the first to show off by taking a jum p like a motocross rider doing a table top. Once up on top, Scott Dougherty climbed his way to the top o f all the hillclimbs, while Mike Gorman and Sandi Patton showed there expertise in quick dismounting. Mike Sweek topped off the day by customizing the left front side o f his sled. Later, on the way home, a stop at the Dougherty cabin with Cliff, Donna and Mike and Tonia Adams hosting with snacks and refreshments made the day a full success. Grant funds available The Umatilla-Walla Walla-Willow Creek OWEB Small G rant Team, consisting o f m embers from the Morrow SWCD (541-676-5452), Umatilla Co. SWCD (54 1 -2 7 6 -8 1 3 1 ), U m atilla B asin W atershed C o u n cil (541-276-2190), Walla Walla W atershed Council (541-938-2170), Tiicham SW CD and CTUIR (C on federated Tribes o f the Umatilla Indian Reservation) (541-966-2325), announces the availability o f up to $10,000 small grants to private landowners, and others eligible for regular OWEB (Oregon Watershed Enhance ment Board) grants, for the purposes o f enhancing wa tershed conditions to improve water quality and quantity while meeting the needs o f all beneficial uses; flood plain and upland improvement and enhancement; and reducing erosion, sedimentation and nutrients. Projects will also be considered dealing with invasive plants and noxious weeds. Funding is provided through OWEB. OWEB Small Grant information is available on their website at www.oregon.gov/OW EB/index.shtml. Interested landowners can also contact a team member in their area. A two week signup for small grants will be held March 3-17, 2008 with funding decisions being made in April. Contact (Morrow SWCD) for application materials and requirements. Heppner JV Baseball Schedule March 18 - March 20 - March 24 - March 31 - April 2 - at at Baker, 2 p.m. at Weston, 4 p.m. at Nixyaawii, 3 p.m. Pilot Rock at home, 4:30 p.m. Stanfield, 2 p.m. •Continued on Page 10 i igloo ot tumbleweeds when the one she has built o f snow melts. With time projects become more complex un til, at age 12, smitten with Catholicism in a Protestant community, she creates a desk with false bottom to hide her catechism book in, then an underground hide out for the desk. Reflecting the title piece, she teaches h erself hand-w histling in secret. The final sections of A Handwhistler with Cohn’s 10-year hiatus in the East and college days at Staten Island, then her move to Portland in 1972, w here gay rights is “in full blos som ,” activism flourishes and she makes peace with her own identity. Here the art o f hand-whistling the au thor has perfected over the years also bursts forth - she makes a gutbucket, plays in the Women’s Jug Band and enjoys the triumph o f being asked to perform at her class reunion at the University o f Oregon. As she returns to Heppner to join annual ceili at the Elks Lodge each St. Patrick’s Day, the memoir comes full circle. Cohn has structured her book on: 1) creative projects in childhood, 2) at tempts to survive as a young adult and 3) attaining her distinct identity as a mature woman, each part made vivid through scenes and stories. The author's prose is clear and straightforward, never succum bing to the snare o f sentimentality. Anyone who has undergone conflicts between social expectations and their own inner needs can relate. An added bonus is the book’s generosity with white space, clear and well spaced print. A H andw histler is C ohn’s first book. A new book is evolving about Hep pner and the Holocaust. An enticing prom ise in clos ing. Dr. Annette White- Parks is a faculty emeritus in English from the University o f Wisconsin in La Crosse. She is currently living in Portland. Cohn will be at the KUMA Coffee Hour at the Elks this weekend. Heppner man injured in skiing accident H ep p n er re sid e n t Steve Brownfield was in ju red Sunday in a skiing accident. Brownfield’s ac cident resulted in broken ribs and a punctured lung. He is currently in ICU in LaGrande. He is expected to be in the hospital for ap proximately one week. B row nfield was a driver for the Heppner High School’s Outdoor Club. Heppner Varsity Baseball Schedule March 14 - Grant Union Tourney, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 18 - at Baker, 2 p.m. March 21 - Dufur at home, 2 p.m. March 25 - Santiam at home, 1 p.m. March 29-30 - at Colfax Tourney. April 1 - Mac Hi at home, 2 p.m. April 5 - Irrigon at home, 11 a.m. April 8 - at Pilot Rock, 4:30 p.m. April 12 - at Weston-McE- wen, 11 a.m. April 15 - Stanfield at home, 4:30 p.m. April 1 9 - B Y E
