Perk and Brews has
new owners
50¢
VOL. 141
NO. 21
8 Pages
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Morrow County, Heppner, Oregon
Heppner holds Town and Country event
Terry Butler and Ciara Grogan are the new owners of Perk
and Brews in Ione. -Photo by Bobbi Gordon.
By Bobbi Gordon
be a slower pace. “I was
Perk and Brews, 425 wrong about that,” she said.
Main St, in Ione has been Grogan’s dad lives in Ione,
sold to Ciara Grogan and and she wanted to be closer
Terry Butler, who took it to him as well. They were
over May 1. The couple re- able to find a place to live in
cently moved to Ione from Ione so decided to buy the
Madras, OR, where they restaurant.
worked in construction.
Grogan continued, “I
Ciara was originally from love it here. The commu-
Hermiston and Terry from nity has been great, very
Portland.
supportive. They are really
Tripp Finch, Troy Morgan and Alicia Doherty. -Photos by
The
quaint
little
bistro
good people.” She is work-
Sue Gibbs (left) with representative from Amazon AWS.
Tylynn Cimmiyotti.
in Ione is open Tuesday ing on a new menu and
The Heppner Chamber
through Sunday and closed will be ready to implement
of Commerce held their
on Mondays. They are open it very soon. They already
annual Town and Country
until 10 p.m. each of those have daily food specials and
event May 19, 2022, at the
days except Sunday when are creating special coffee
Gilliam and Bisbee Build-
they close at 1 p.m. Break- drinks.
ing in Heppner. During the
fast is served all day, every
Grogan said she has
event several locals were
day and they also have four kids, ages 10 to 16
recognized for long-stand-
pizza, burgers, deli sand- and Terry has three from
ing contributions to Hep-
wiches, espresso, beer and 11 to 27. She has family in
pner and the surrounding
wine and much more. They Hermiston, but his family
area.
have been busy redoing the is mostly in Portland and
Winners of awards at
kitchen to make more space Alaska.
this year’s event were Ka- Youth award winners Kylie Boor (2nd from left) and Kason Cimmiyotti (2nd from right) posed
for cooking and fixing up
Ciara and Terry invite
son Cimmiyotti and Kylie with Amazon Web Services (AWS) representatives.
the dining areas as well.
everyone
to stop by and
Boor as youths of the year;
W h e n a s k e d w h a t check out what they are
Sue Gibbs, Heppner Ele- ness has serving our com-
brought them to Ione, Gro- doing and say hi. The new
mentary, as educator of the munities are the reason they
gan told the Gazette they phone number for Perk and
year; Sheryll Bates as wom- were nominated for this
were ready to get out of Brews is 541-561-8973 for
an of the year; Tripp Finch award. From the passion of
construction due to inju- calls or text messages.
as man of the year; Commu- their tireless leader through
ries and thought it would
nity Counseling Solutions the front line service pro-
as business of the year and viders, this organization has
Dale Bates winning the life- proven to be a leader.”
time achievement award.
Sheryll Bates was pre-
Citizen Educator of sented the award for Wom-
the Year, Sue Gibbs, was an of the Year by Alvin
presented the award by Liu. Matt Combe, Alicia
Dieter Waite, noting that Doherty and Kim Cutsforth
she rarely misses a day and all commented on Sheryll
works many hours outside as being an asset for the
All high schools in June 4 at the Riverside Jr/Sr
of the daily schedule. She community and always
Morrow
County will hold High School. Baccalaureate
began teaching at Heppner willing to help out. Combe Dale Bates (left) with David Sykes.
their graduation ceremo- will be held at Our Lady of
Elementary School in Au- said, “Sheryll has a genuine is always quick to help.”
are community focused. nies next week from June Guadalupe Church June 1 st
gust 1998 with a fifth and interest in helping out wher-
The Youth Award win- Combined they have over 1 to June 4. The Morrow at 6 p.m.
sixth grade blend. Over the ever she is needed within ners, Kason Cimmiyotti and 250 hours of community Education Center will kick
Next will be Irrigon
course of her 24+ years, our schools and communi- Kylie Boor, received their service. They both have off the graduation week, High School’s ceremony
she has taught every grade ty.” Doherty continued, “If award from teachers Andrea mentored young children in holding their ceremony on at noon on June 4 at the
level. Waite finished with, it wasn’t for Sheryll, we Nelson and Petra Payne. our Spurs program offering June 1 at 5 p.m.
high school. The Irrigon
“She has made an impact on would not have all of the The speech introducing the guidance and support to
I o n e C o m m u n i t y baccalaureate is scheduled
hundreds of HES students. events in town that bring us two students stated, “In the children who need a little School will then be next for June 1 at 7 p.m. at the
She lifts them with her together.”
classroom they set a high extra TLC. They contin- with their ceremony sched- Family Worship Center.
expectations and supports
The Man of the Year bar of excellence. They uously find ways to help uled for June 3 at 7 p.m. at
The last graduation
them through challenges, award was presented to ask thoughtful questions others, on their own they the school gymnasium. A ceremony for the day will
then cheers for their suc- Tripp Finch by Troy Mor- and thrive on feedback. notice when someone is in baccalaureate will be held be Heppner’s, held at the
cesses, never asking for gan, who said, “For years he Just getting an assignment need or struggling and they for Ione seniors at the Ione Heppner High School gym-
recognition.”
has made a positive impact done is not enough, rather are eager to lend a helping Community Church June 1 nasium, June 4 at 2 p.m.
Mayor Jim Kindle on this community, quietly they strive for quality. They hand.”
at 7 p.m.
Heppner’s baccalaureate
presented the Lifetime working under the radar. He love to help others and
Morrow County School is scheduled for June 1 at
Achievement Award to
District graduations begin 6:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s
Dale Bates. According to
with the Riverside (Board- Catholic Church.
his speech, “This person is
man) graduation at 10 a.m.
one of the first to volunteer
their services whether it is
a community event, school
event, church event, funeral
or Elks. I could go on and
on.” Other citizens noted,
T h e H e p p n e r G a - 27, at 5 p.m. Normal busi-
“He is such an asset to
zette-Times will be closed ness hours will resume
Heppner. He will help any-
for the Memorial Day hol- Tuesday, May 31.
one. He always has a smile
iday on Monday, May 30.
The G-T wishes ev-
on his face and is willing
to stop and chit chat with Community Counseling Solutions pictured Back (left to right): Rebecca Humphreys, Dirk The deadline for all news eryone a happy and safe
Dirksen, Mike Snyder; Front (left to right): Rick Worden, Kaitlynn Evans, Judy Healy, Hanna and advertising for the June Memorial Day weekend.
you.”
Rinehart, Christine Gray, Kimberly Lindsay, David Sykes.
1 issue will be Friday, May
Community Counsel-
ing Solutions was presented
the Business of the Year
award by Melissa Lindsay.
th
Lindsay told the audience,
E L E VAT E YO U R A DV E N T U R E
“The people that this busi-
Representative Greg tative Smith.
Smith (R-Heppner) won
Representative Greg
CALL
his 12 th republican primary Smith is Conservative Re-
election and is now on to publican currently serving
the general election this his 11 th term as an Oregon
ext 204
November.
State Representative, mak-
“I am honored to once ing him the longest serving
for more
again be on the ballot in member in the House of
November, humbly asking Representatives. To reach
information
to serve District 57 for out, please visit Rep Smith’s
another two years. Thank Facebook Page or send him
you to Republicans and for an email at rep.gregsmith@
CHECK OUT THE ALL-NEW
2 0 2 2 P O L A R I S L I N E U P.
everyone that has put their oregonlegislature.gov.
WE’LL HELP YOU LOCK
faith in me,” said Represen-
I N W H AT Y O U W A N T.
2022 graduations
scheduled for next
week
G-T closed Monday
for Memorial Day
Rep. Greg Smith
wins 12 primary
541-989-8221
FOR
NEW
2022
WARNING: Polaris ® off‑road vehicles can be hazardous to operate and
are not intended for on‑road use. Driver must be at least 16 years old with
a valid driver’s license to operate. Passengers, if permitted, must be at
least 12 years old. All riders should always wear helmets, eye protection,
and protective clothing. Always use seat belts and cab nets or doors (as
equipped). Never engage in stunt driving, and avoid excessive speeds
and sharp turns. Riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. All riders should take
a safety training course. Call 800-342-3764 for additional information.
Check local laws before riding on trails. ©2021 Polaris Inc.