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
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David Sy k e s...................................................................................................Publisher
Andrea Di Salvo................................................................................................. Editor
Americans in Paris
lone High School students spend
spring break in France
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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
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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,
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letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the elassitieds under
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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
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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.