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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 4,2012 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 M orrow C o u n ty ’s H om e-O w ned W eekly N ew spaper Published weekl) by Sy kes Publishing. LLC and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3 , 1879. Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon Office at 188 W. Willow Street Telephone (541) 676- 9228. Fax (541) 676-9211. E-mail: editorurapidserve.net or daviduraptdserve. net. Web site: ww w heppner net. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, PO Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $27 in Morrow County; $21 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 65 years or older); $33 elsewhere; $27 student subscriptions. David Sy k e s...................................................................................................Publisher Andrea Di Salvo................................................................................................. Editor Americans in Paris lone High School students spend spring break in France m . All News and Advertising Deadline is Monday at 5 p m. column inch Cost for classified ad is 50« per word Cost for Card of Thanks is $10 up to 100 words. Cost for a classified display ad is $5.75 per column inch. For Pubkc/legal Notices public/legal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p m Dates for pub lication 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) For Obituaries Obituaries are published in the Heppner GT at no charge and are edited to meet news guidelines. Families wishing to include information not included in the guidelines or who wish to have the obituary wntten in a certain way must purchase advertising space for the obituary For Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor MUST be signed by the author The Heppner GT will not publish unsigned letters All letters MUST include the author s address and phone number for use by the GT office The GT reserves the right to edit letters The GT 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 cost of $10. Rolling Hills Run is back lone students at Notre Dame in Paris. Back (L-R): Gus Peter son, Daniel Holtz, Tanner Bass, Steven Holland, Adam Collin by age groups. and Oskar Peterson. Front (L-K): Lauren Garrett, Julianne Proceeds from the Carlson, Stacee llalvorsen and Mary Kictmann. - Contributed event will go toward com photo munity health education in Morrow County. Early registration is available online through April 5. Cost is $8 without a T-shirt and $20 with a T- shirt. Hooded sweatshirts will also be available at an additional cost. Early registrants will be able to guarantee their T-shirt or sweatshirt purchase. Reg istration will be allowed after April 5 up to the day of the race; however, fees will increase slightly and T-shirt and sweatshirt availability will not be guaranteed. For additional in formation and to register, look for a brochure or visit http://www.active.com/run- ning/heppner-or/rolling- hills-run-2012. F LO R A L ^ Easter Lilies are Here! : ? Starting at $14.99 ^ Don’t forget to decorate Ten lo n e h ig h school students spent spring break in France with teach er Lea Mathieu and parent volunteers Joe and Donna Rietmann. The group spent four days in Paris view ing well-known sites such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, Ver sailles Palace, Luxembourg Gardens, and the Museum D’Orsay, as well as Fragon ard Perfumery. One evening was spent on a cruise down the Seine River, followed by a trip up the Eiffel Tower, which is lit at night. They divided one afternoon to either go shopping at Gal lery Lafayette or to take the train to Chartres to see the famous cathedral there. On their fifth day, the group took the train to Bayeux in Normandy, where they saw the famous l l ,h-century tapestry that tells the story of the Battle of Hastings. They then vis ited the American Memo rial Cemetery, where 9,000 American servicemen from World War II are buried, table for Easter - Centerpieces available ^ ORDER Heppner - April 14 lone-April 21 u y o u r prom f l o w e r s !! a m / Call o u r floral d ep a rtm e n t today!! CUSTOM MADE EASTER BASKETS- DESIGN YOUR OWN OR WE CAN DESIGN FOR YOU PHARMACY- We are now able to process M edco Nelson T ru s t Insurance. Please ask fo r details! 201 1 RX Profiles Available W edding Tabh tes Kyle Carlson & Brenda Gleason E spresso COCONUT MOCHA $3.25 CHERRY FRAPPE $3.00 HuMfJ DftU)- 217 North Main St. Heppoer • Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426 Serving Morrow, Wheeler & Gilliam counties Since 1959 The Heppner ( ia/ette Times will print all letters to the Editor with the following criteria met: letters submitted to the newspaper will need to have the name of the sender along with a legible signature. We are also requesting that you provide your address and a phone number where you can be reached. The address and phone number will only be used for verification and will not be printed in the newspaper. Letters may not be libelous. The GT reserves the right to edit. The GT is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the elassitieds under "Card o f Thanks” at a cost o f $10. and walked Omaha Beach, one site of the D-Day inva sion that turned the tide of the war. They were also privileged to hear a World War II veteran speak of his experience in Normandy. They enjoyed typi cal French food throughout the trip; favorites included croissants, pain au choco late, crepes, mousse, ba guette sandwiches and, to their own surprise, escargot (snails). The trip was orga nized by EF Tours, and the lone students spent a year raising more than $7,000 to help with expenses. Their train tickets to Normandy were donated by Don Peter son, a World War 11 veteran and retired lone farmer. Students will earn academic credit for the trip through travel journals, research and presentation, and several reflective papers. "Travel is an ex cellent form of education,” said Mathieu, “that I hope these students continue to pursue throughout their lives.” Dear Editor, As 1 complete my working career in Heppner, my family looks back with so many fond memories of our time here. We moved to Heppner in August of 1974 so 1 could take a teaching job at the high school. My col lege roommates helped us move. It was Fair and Rodeo weekend. After we unloaded the truck, my long-haired, California roommate headed for Bucknam’s for a beer. He returned some time later, bruised and bloody, after a beat- down from a cowboy for being so loud and abrasive. Such was our first night in Heppner. Things did improve. I ended up at the bank in 1979 and spent the next 32 years with a fantastic organization, the Bank of Eastern Oregon, which was and is a cornerstone o f help ing people succeed in their businesses and creates a large number of good jobs for people who want to live in the Willow Creek Valley. Debbie was able to work for Morrow County Grain Growers and Devin Oil Inc., both excellent exam ples of great organizations with committed managements and boards that care about the area, create good jobs and are successful endeavors. Along the way, we raised two boys in the commu nity. They received a top-notch education that helped them finished college and start their careers. They also were able to participate in so many extra-curricular activities that taught the value of participation, teamwork, discipline and dedication that still serves them to this day. We have so many memories of participating in the Elks. Lions, Booster Club, church, Little League, chamber, et cetera that keep a community strong and progressive and are the price you pay and the privilege you have from living in a small community. We met so many great people whom we will never forget, both acquaintances and people who will be lifelong friends. In retirement we will be throwing away the alarm clock, traveling to places we’ve never been before and finding somewhere warm to spend the winter months. We will always cherish our time in Heppner and will continue to refer to it with pride as our hometown. Signed, Debbie and George Koffler Marine gets world- class welcome Arlington rodeo dates changed T h e A r lin g to n Jackpot Rodeo has changed dates this year, moving from the first full week end in May to the second weekend. May 12 and 13, in Arlington, OR. Events for the 65th year will begin Saturday, May 12, w ith a parade through dow ntow n A r lington at 10 a.m. and the queen’s luncheon immedi ately following the parade at the United M ethodist church hall, 150 Hemlock St. Rodeo action be gins at 12:30 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. A cowboy breakfast will be served on Sunday at the Masonic Hall from 7-10 a.m. Arena action will feature the traditional ro deo events, including bull riding and ranch bronc riding. There will be added money each day, except for specialty events. The spe cialty events will be mutton bustin’, junior and pee-wee barrel racing, and a calf scramble. The 10,h annual Kevin Johnson Memorial buckle will be awarded to the all-around cowboy or cowgirl. The cook shack will be serving food both days. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for chil dren 12 and under. A two- day pass is available for $9 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. For additional in formation on the Arlington Jackpot Rodeo, call 541 - 980-1593 or 541-980-7108. For royalty-related informa tion, call 541-384-6251. HEPPNER ELKS 358 676-9181 Shower: A pril 27, 2 0 1 2 Wedding: June 16 , 2 0 1 2 Letters to the Editor ~ Fond memories of Heppner For Advertising advertising deadline is Monday at 5 pm Cost lor a display ad is $5 per The 2012 Rolling Hills Run will take place Saturday, April 28, at 10 a.m. at the Morrow County Fairgrounds in Heppner. “Last year we had a great time and a lot o f participants at the Rolling Hills Run,” said a Mor row County Health District spokesperson. “In support o f the countywide focus on a healthy lifestyle, and in order to promote the M orrow County Health District’s vision of promot ing wellness and improv ing health, we’re happy to sponsor the Rolling Hills Run again in 2012.” The event will in clude a 5K w alk/run, a 10K run and a Kids’ Fun Run. The course will be the same as in years past, with contestants walking and running along Highway 74. Prizes will be awarded ~ ' Where Friend* Meet” Former Marine Sgt. Michael McCabe received a big smooch from his three-vear-old nephew, Logan Turner, upon his arrival back in the U.S. after two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. Both are now at home in Heppner. -Contributedphoto Holly Rebekah card party Holly Rebekah Lodge will host their monthly card party on Saturday, April 7, at the Lodge Hall in Lexington. Play starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $5 per person, which includes snacks throughout the evening. Prizes will be awarded to the high and low scores for both men and women. Bingo is still held every Thursday starting at 1:30 p.m. Blackout prize starts at $150. The public is invited to join the fun at both of these events. Correction In last week’s issue of the Gazette-Times, the ar ticle “Morrow County teacher to retire after 27 years with district” incorrectly stated that Windy River Elementary is in Irrigon rather than Boardman. It also incorrectly stated that Frank Osmin has two sons; Osmin has a son, Derek, and a daughter, J.J. The editor apologizes for the errors. 142 North Main ladies Night Thursday 4 /5 /1 2 at 6pm Menu will be a Breakfast Buffet The Heppner Jr/Sr high school wrestling team is collecting batteries for an ongoing team fundraiser. Auto, tractor. RV. and four wheeler batteries will be accepted. Please bring your batteries to the South end Transfer station free of charge located at 57185 Hwy 74, Lexington, OR. For further information or if you need batteries picked up, call Mark Lemmon at (541)215-9248.
