THREE - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 17, 2018
CANDIDATES
-Continued from PAGE ONE
Cody High
James Kindle
David Gunderson
you and I hope I can contin-
ue to do so.
What do you feel is
the biggest challenge fac-
ing Heppner? The biggest
challenge facing Heppner
will continue to be our
economic future. We have
an aging population, a lack
of in-city jobs and a lack
of affordable mid-level
housing.
In the upcoming few
years, Heppner will also
face replacing our outdated
sewer plant, raising water
rates, redoing Gale Street,
thanks to funding secured
by Representative Greg
Smith, the 2020 census,
the 150 th anniversary of
Heppner being a town (not
incorporated) and finding
funds to repair and maintain
our streets without breaking
our citizens’ banks.
This may seem like a
lot of challenges, but I have
found that Heppner is full of
problem solvers.
How would you address
it as a member of the city
council/mayor? Our eco-
nomic problems are going
to take the city ensuring that
we don’t pass restrictive
resolutions and ordinances
that discourage growth.
Continued governance with
the future in mind and the
continued aid we are so
fortunate to get from Wil-
low Creek Valley Econom-
ic Development and the
Howard and Beth Bryant
Foundation. Both of these
organizations are doing
pner. I have volunteered in
the community with many
different organizations and
I work well with the com-
munity, our schools and
county officials. I will listen
to all citizens’ concerns
and then develop a plan to
achieve positive, long term
outcomes.
What do you feel is
the biggest challenge fac-
ing Heppner? Heppner
is a great community and
we need to keep that in
perspective. If there is a
challenge, it would be the
nuisances and vandalism
that are occurring. I feel that
with some creative thinking
and a bit of tweaking of the
law enforcement contract
we may be able to com-
bat some of that. I plan to
continue working with the
chamber and the county to
keep the community mo-
mentum going. Heppner
has a lot of great resources
available and I believe I can
work well with the people
inside and outside our com-
munity to take advantage
of those resources in good
ways.
How would you address
it as a member of the city
council? I would work with
all of the council members,
our community, local lead-
communities. I think the
community meeting in Au-
gust was the perfect forum
for bringing some of those
challenges forward. Liva-
bility in Heppner seemed to
be a theme of the evening,
which is an important pri-
ority of mine. Livability
would include some of the
following topics: popula-
tion stability, wastewater
management, safe envi-
ronment, beautification and
economic growth.
How would you address
this as a member of the city
council? I am fair, a good
listener and will consider all
options with problem solv-
ing and making decisions
that come before council.
It will be important to pri-
oritize issues and commu-
nicate with the citizens to
meet the needs of the com-
munity. The council needs
to be good stewards with
the funds that are available
to make Heppner the best it
can be. Seeking funds from
other government agencies
and private funds should be
considered in the decision
making process.
ers and county officials and
develop plans to achieve
and meet the needs of Hep-
pner.
tremendous work in an effort to improve our community.
Gale Street is coming along nicely with a start date
in 2020.
Our other problems will take the city and citizens
making sure that all options are looked at and creative
solutions are not disregarded.
Chamber announcements and
upcoming events
Thursday, Oct. 18 from
noon to 1 p.m., Candidate’s
Forum at the Heppner City
Hall conference room. The
Heppner Chamber will be
holding a Candidate’s Fo-
rum for the Heppner may-
or and council seat #5 as
part of the Chamber Lunch
meeting. Bill Kuhn will be
moderating the forum. Rep-
resentative Greg Smith will
also be present to talk about
Measures 103 and 104 and
any other legislative issues
he would like to highlight.
The lunch expense is $10
and this meeting is open
to the public. An RSVP is
required for lunch and to ac-
commodate enough seating.
Please RSVP to the Cham-
ber at 541-676-5536 or by
email at heppnerchamber@
centurytel.net no later than
Tuesday, Oct. 16. Questions
may be submitted to the
Chamber email.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 4 th
Annual Oktoberfest Auc-
tion and Dinner. This event
is a benefit for The Woolery
Project and will be held on
the mesa at the Port of Ar-
lington’s new Flex Building
near the airport. A prime rib
dinner prepared by Paradise
Rose Chuckwagon Catering
will be served. There will
be dinner music by the
Wheeler County Ramblers,
a huge silent and live auc-
tion (with 2 Henry Tribute
Edition rifles). Dance music
will be provided by Coun-
tryfied. Tickets are $35
each and may be purchased
at MCGG-Wasco, Thrifty
Food Center-Arlington,
Condon Chamber, Murrays
Drug-Condon and Dinty’s
Market-Biggs Junction.
Monday, Oct. 22, dead-
line for ordering apples
from Heppner FFA Chapter.
20# box of Fuji, Red Deli-
cious, Golden Delicious,
Granny Smith, Gala and
Braeburn. Each order will
be a 20# box of extra fancy
grade, two-tier tray-packed
apples from LeFore Or-
chards of Milton-Freewater.
Delivery or pickup date is
yet to be determined. Sub-
mit orders to Beth Dicken-
son at 541-980-8677 or via
email to Elizabeth.Dicken-
son@morrow.k12.or.us.
Thursday, Oct. 23 from
5:30-8 p.m., 14 th Annual
Soup Bowl Supper and
Silent Auction at Sister’s
Café. The cost is $25 per
person. To reserve a table
and bring your friends,
family or employees, call
541-276-3322 or email
www.dvs-or.org.
Saturday, Nov. 3 at 5
p.m., Turkey Bingo at the
Ione Legion Hall. The doors
will open at 4:30 p.m., play
begins at 5 p.m. Dinner of
baked potatoes, hot dogs,
chili and all the fixings will
be available for purchase.
Bingo cards: first pack (nine
cards) and dauber $10;
additional packs for $5;
Blackout bingo sold sep-
arately for $5 each or $10
for three cards.
Saturday, Nov. 17 from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7 th Annu-
al Ione American Legion
Auxiliary Craft Bazaar
at the Ione Legion Hall.
Breakfast will be available
for purchase from 8 to 10
a.m. with coffee and hot
chocolate available for do-
nation. Soup, roll and des-
sert available for purchase
from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Table rent is $10 (space
is limited). Contact Becky
Rietmann at 541-422-7230
or 541-720-2040 or via
email Becky at becky677.
br@gmail.com.
Saturday, Nov. 17 at
5 p.m. at the Riverfront
Center, Port of Morrow,
Boardman, First Annual
Morrow County FFA Din-
ner/Auction to benefit the
Heppner/Irrigon/Ione, Riv-
erside Chapters. There will
be a live and silent auction
along with a meal.
HJSHS Drama club presents
Robin Hood
HHS senior volleyball players
and parents honored
Heppner volleyball senior players and their parents were honored at the last home match of
the season. The seniors were recognized for all they have contributed to the volleyball program,
to their school and community.
Seniors pictured (L-R) with their parents: Jenna McCullough, Susanna Teeman, Dakota Durfey,
Madison Combe, Claire Grieb and Jacee Currin. -Photo by Kirsti Cason.
Colors of Worship
offered
Colors of Worship, a
night of art, worship and
scripture will be held Oct.
27 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at
Christian Life Fellowship,
535 Morgan Street in Hep-
pner.
Jim Kindle For Mayor
HEPPNER NEEDS A CHANGE
The past year and a half have not been kind to our Community. The current
administration’s struggle to collaborate with others has put a strain on our resources and
limited the Community’s ability to get things done. Good city management begins with a
The event will include
Bible journaling, drawing,
painting, coloring or any
kind of art. Kris Green, the
event organizer stated, “No
artistic ability is required.”
Contact Kris at 425-
387-6974 or kris.green@
live.com for additional in-
formation or to reserve
your spot.
Pictured left to right starting with front row: Hunter Houck, Daemon Worden, Felix Matthew,
Faith Futter, Austin Moses, Leo Waite, Stephany Dubry, Madison Palmer, Hannah Palmer,
Hannah Finch, Tyson Vawser, Trevor Antonucci, Madelyn Nichols, Roen Waite and Christian
Dubry.
The Heppner Junior/Senior High School drama club will present Robin Hood on
Oct. 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. at the high school cafetorium. Admission is $1 per person.
Participating in the play are Leo Waite, Stephany Dubry, Trevor Antonucci, Aus-
tin Moses, Hannah Palmer, Madison Palmer, Roen Waite, Madelyn Nichols, Arianna
Worden, Tiffany Hollis, Felix Matthew, Aimee Turrell, Tyson Vawser, Hannah Finch,
Daemon Worden, Faith Futter, Emma Lester, Hunter Houck, Christian Dubry, Nate
Ellsworth and Ed Ellsworth.
Transportation
System Plan
Completion
Celebration
Mayor that has a deep regard for their home town, respect for others, the ability to listen
Haunted Heppner
scheduled
The Haunted Heppner Trick or Treat event will be
held Wednesday, Oc.t 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. Heppner busi-
nesses will offer treats to costumed children that stop by
the stores, banks and offices.
Participating businesses will display an orange sign
that says “Welcome to Trick or Treat.” Businesses in-
terested in participating are asked to contact city hall at
541-676-9618 for a sign or for additional information.
and learn and the desire to build relationships with other local government entities and
community leaders.
Jim would join the council with a pre-existing relationship with The School District, The
County Administration, Local Law Enforcement and Community Advocates. Jim was
Heppner’s Man of the Year in 2015. He was selected for this honor because he is a
dedicated local volunteer and is well liked by a diverse group of people, ranging from
young to old.
If you would like to see an improvement in Heppner
VOTE JIM KINDLE FOR HEPPNER CITY MAYOR
PLEASE JOIN US FOR COOKIES
AND REFRESHMENTS!
October 24th
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Heppner City Hall
Please come to celebrate the completion of the
City's Transportation System Plan that supports
safer streets, sidewalks, and multi-use paths for
the City of Heppner. The plan aides in planning for
potential growth of the City though the year 2038.
THE BURNING BAN
HAS BEEN LIFTED
FOR THE CITY OF
HEPPNER