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'Miracle Worker' Debuts May 7,8 To bo presented May 7 and 8, will be the moving emotion al drama, "The Miracle Work er"( by the HHS Drama Work shop Class. The time la the 1880'a. The place: The Keller mansion In Alabama. The story about one of the most widely known Individuals In the world, Helen Keller. This Is the story of the struggle that Helen Kell er went through before she re allzed she lived In a world of seeing, kearing people, for she -was deaf and blind. Helen Keller (Kathy Sweeney) lived In a household that let , in to her every whim. As she grow she became more uncon trollable, so her mother Kate (Marcla Young) and father, Mr. Keller (Ken Baker) decided to get a person who might be ab le to help Helen. The Individ ual sent to take on the respon siblllty of teaching and caring for Helen was a girl from New York, a Miss Annie Sullivan (Kathleen Ayres). Throughout the drama Annie Sullivan not only has to con tend with a deaf blind girl, but also pitying parents: parents that love a child so much that they themselves are blinded to what pity can do to a person. Other students appearing In the play are Bill Blessing (James Keller); Rick Boyce (A Doctor); Debbie Majeske (Mar tha, young girl); Duane Steers (Percy, young boy); Christie Taylor (Aunt Ev); Jim Healy (Anagnos); Trisha Prock (Vin ey, a maid); Taml Prock (Laura, a blind girl). OEO Honors Retiring Teachers Three retiring teachers from the Morrow County School Dis trict were honored at the final OEO meeting of the year on April 19 at Heppner High School. Teachers representing nearly 150 years of teaching were pre sented by a gift from the or ganization. Superintendent Ron Daniels made the presentations to velva Bechdolt, Frienda Slo- curri, both of Heppner Element ary and Ruth Bentley of A. C. Houghton Elementary at Irrigon. Dennis McKay was elected president for next year. Those serving with him will be La Vern Partlow of Irrigon, Gladys Hobbs, secretary, also of Irri gon and Rachel Dick of Hepp ner Elementary. ThinkrAct and Enter Morrow County Fair Tito fair premium book has gone to press! The time Is now to think of fair preparations in both 4 II and the open class. Many new events have been added to fair activities this year to Increase participation by 4-II members. Not all fair events are competitive. This year will see added attractions so there will be activities each evening In volving youth. The Favorite Food Show, which created much new Inter est for foods and nutrition 4-H members, will be Improved and will be a main efature event on Tuesday evening. All 4-H foods awards will be presented at this time to really spotlight the activities of foods members. Following the Favorite Food Show will bo a special square dancing exhibition outside by tne Dancing scare Crows 4-H Club from Irrigon and Board- man. Wednesday evening will again feature the traditional Style bnow by 4-H clothing and knit ting members. In answer to popular demand it will be held outdoors in front of the main grandstand again this year. Thursday night is livestock memDers nignt with the ever popular pig scramble, auction, and awards. Thursday afternoon the fea tured event will "go to the dogs" a first for the county will be judging of dog obed ience classes and a dog "Fun Match" in which neighboring counties will be participating also. Dog events will be on the Little League field at the fair grounds. Every day and evening is 4-H time at fair. More complete details of all events both re peats and new, will be given as fair time approaches. Our county fair Is growing in both exhibits and participa tion each year. We are proud of Morrow County products and people! Think ahead to fair ex hibits! V . I v'C i CHRIS EVANS, left rear, won the reel given by Coast-to-Coast in the 14 rears and under for tha first trout brought in opening day. She was at the door five minutes before eight Her trout measured 13-18 inches.- DAVE FLANAGAN won both prizes in the over 14 ago group, Tha tubing pole lor bringing In the first fish at 9:30 and tne reel for the largest fish 14-58". which he caught in lower Rock Creek. His daughter, Debby, fell heir to the reel which she holds and Chris, the wee one on the left will get the pole. RAT CURNUTT brought in the largest fish in the 14 year olds and under to win his pole. His fish measured 14-58 inches. He was fishing with Dave down on Rock Creek. Trout Winners Mr. and Mrs. Doug Mallory and Doug and Willie of Pendle ton spent last weekend with his brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Don Mallory, Shawn and Shane on Gooseberry Rd. Grand Jury Indictments Kirk Horn, biology teacher at Heppner High, was indicted Tuesday by the Grand Jury, This was for killing another's animal, a dog belonging to O. A. Wright. Mr. Horn is free on bond. In another case Tuesday the Grand Jury indicted two young men from Warm Springs. Wil liam Heath and Roger E. Mint horn were indicted for assault near Three Mile on an 18 year old girl, with intent to commit rape. ELECTRICAL WIRING Industrial - Commercial Residential Trouble Shooting Appliance Service FREE ESTIMATES CALL 989-8543 TRI-CO ELECTRIC LIC. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Office-Shop at Former Grain Growers Offices Lexington, Ore, The fishing contest sponsored by the Coast-to-Coast Stores here was a big success. In the under 14 group, Chris Evans was the first In with a fish and she won a new reel. Ray Curnutt won the longest trout contest for the under 14 folks and was awarded a com bination rod and reel. His trout measured 14-58 inches. In the over 14' category, Dave Flanagan was first to report and had the longest trout which measured 14-58 inches, same as the Curnutt trout. Dave was awarded a reel and a combln ation rod and reel. Day Care Rules Discussed May 7 The Public Welfare Division will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed revisions to the state regulations for Day Care Centers. All interested per sons are urged to come to the meeting to express their opin ions and suggestions. The meet ing will be held at Blue Moun tain Community College, Pendle ton, Oregon on Friday, May 7, 1971, at 9 a.m. Box 393 TOPS Club Dates Bake Food Sale Heppner Minimize Tops Club will hold a Bake Sale at Evans Lumber Yard Saturday, May at 10:00 a.m. The proceeds from the variety of goods offered will hopefully send a representative to the TOPS State Convention. The con vention will be in Portland on May 14 and the Heppner club would like to send a delegate. Shopping at the G-T For the Mother who has ev erything, sometimes personalis ed stationery fills the gap of the gift for Mothers Day. If she used to live in Heppner and has moved away, maybe a gift sub- scriotion to the friendly home town newspaper is a gift she'd enjoy. Fifty-two presents a year for only $5.00. We'll send a gift card. Call 676-9228 and charge it. NO FIJM30 PAV r" y. - j MOST SETS REPAIRED IN HOME Color or Block & Vhlte Junior High Bands Have A First The first annual regional Junior High Band Festival went so well that all the directors are looking forward and mak ing plans already for next year. The 300 Junior High School band students who met Thurs day at Condon had a great time and put on a good show accord ing to Arnie Hedman who took over 42 kids from Heppner. They were directed by Burgess Cran dall of Beaverton Junior High. Wunderbar, Wunderbar Cantata's Drama is Uplifting By JUSTINE WEATHERFORD Pastor Rudolph Mensch de clared that English has no word to fit the delightful experience the Pendleton performers offer ed those who attended "No Greater Love", "It was so wun derbar!" Enthusiastic agree ment comes from those Heppner folks who thrilled to the lovely music and fine drama last Sun day evening at Hope Lutheran Church. Among the talented actors who told of Jesus' life and in fluence, Craig Cutting was best known here. People who attend Pendleton College Community Theatre recognized several oth er experienced players; Mlnette Ainsworth, Ken Van Diren, Phil Baehmann, Jill Johnson, Cliff Carlson, Delores Sisk, Kathy Pe terson gave very believable por trayals. The Peace Lutheran Choir, un der Director Ruth Carlson and accompanied by Eunice Young at the organ, performed expert ly, the beautiful music by John W. Peterson. The theme song "No Greater Love" was woven throughout the cantata. Pastor Arthur Baehmann was an effect ive narrator. The dramatization by Elwyn Gunn was directed by Ernest Hawks. Solo parts In the cantata were carried by Jim Slmonson, Jim Kullnat, Jim Kuykendall, Jean Thompson, Lucille Reuber and Rosemary Schuenlng. Lacn did an exciting job, but if one stood out, it might be Kuykendall's Pilate. This solo was the only one presented from the front of the sanctuary, The choir stood back of the pews during the cantata, dui came lorward after tne drama to contribute their Easter An them, a fugue, as offertory. About thirty experts brought this treat to Heppner. The light ing equipment was loaned by the Pendleton College-Communi ty Theatre, whose next produc tion "Barefoot in the Park" comes May 6, 7, 8 and 14, 15, at the Blue Mountain College Theater. The appearance here was ar- HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES, Thursday. April 29. 1971 Morrow County Boys Place in Sunday Race Local favorite Eddy Jonas piloted his '57 Ford to take hon ors In the action-filled Hobby Class main event after finishing third In the trophy dash at the Umatilla Speedway ft-mile pav ed oval. Dean Strawn of Ken newick won the trophy dash and finished second In the fast heat and third in the main event. Ray McKelrnan of Pom eroy, Wn., set the fast time of the day, then finished second In the trophy dash and second in the main. Local favorite Joe Lugauer swept both exciting rlgure Eight main events and third In the trophy dash. Max Dobbins, Hermlston, made his debut for the season and won the trophy dash, and finished second in iMJth main events. Summary: Hobby Class Fast time: Ray McKelrnan. Trophy Dash: Dean Strawn, McKelrnan, Eddy Jonas, Tom McDowell. Slow Heat: Ron McKlnstry, Steve Dickman. Fast Heat: Frank Blttrick, Strawn. Main: Jonas, McKelrnan, Strawn, Bob Winker, Larry Ed wards, McKlnstry, Gary Kislig. Figure Eight Trophy Dash: Max Dobbins, Dale Badoux, Joe Lugauer, Stan Rauch. First Main: Lugauer, Dobbins, Bob Durbln, Terry Tompkins, Ted Toll, Dwfght Crow, Gary Powney, Cecil Berry.. Second Main: Lugauer, Dob bins, Jim Tompkins, Bob Swee ney, T. Tompkins, Durbin, Rauch, Crow. Tha George Currins or build ing a new home on their ranch located on Little Butter Creek. rr n Mrs. Emma Hager underwent major surgery last Wednesday in Portland at St. Vincent Hos pital. She expects to go to Cor vallis to convalesce at the home, of her daughter, Col. and Mrs. C. A. Shaw. MCCULLOCH POWER MAC 6 CUTS THE COST OF IIVIMGI only $179.95 ttxz hMUrgrt hnrit on top lor on , h4 conbol wttr tool PoMrtut Outperforms many mm' ' Cuts n ' tog in 6 4oetHiU. PETTYJOHN'S Farm and Builders Supply Heppner Ph. 676-9157 There were 12 Junior High Bands from lone, Riverside, He- ranged by Hope and Valby Lu meran unurcnes wno aiso oner lix, Echo, Stanfield, Umatilla, Hermlston Jr. High, Arlington Condon, Fossil, Maupin and Heppner. The Festival next year is ex pected to be either in Heppner or lone, Trio Pace Jr. Track Team, Second Tied U.I NOW - ANY SIZE COLOR TV PICTURE TUBE $88.20 1 Tear Guarantee Noa Pro Rated In stallation Included 'Pick Up & Delivery Extra - Chassis repair, if needed, extra Old TV Tube must be Intact not broken or chipped. Includes Labor Heppner's Junior High Track team paced by Wade Padberg, Tom Wolff and Dale Munkers, tied for second place last Fri day at the Pilot Rock Invitation- al Track and Field Meet. Seven teams were entered in the meet with Athena edging out both Heppner and Helix by six points. Wade Padberg led the junior cindermen with a first in the 660; second 330; third high jump and ran in the first position on the 440 relay team which plac ed third. Tom Wolff surprised and pleased the Heppner team with first place in the High Hurd les, which he entered for the first time, and followed with a strong second in the 1320 yard run. With a jump of 15W, his season's best, Dale Munkers tied for first place in the running long jump and carried Heppner in the low hurdles with a lourtn place finish. Dale completed his davs' efforts with an outstand ing performance on the 440 re lay team. Other point providers lor tne Ponies were Curtis Cutsforth, 3rd, discus; Howard Green, 3rd, High Hurdles, 5th pole vault; Kyle Buschke, 4th, discus; Dave Mc Leod, 4th, 1320. The relay team, Padberg. Munkers, Brian Boner and McLeod, placed 3rd. Team Totals Athena, 47; Heppner, 41; Helix 41; John Murray (Pen dleton) 38, Pilot Rock 22, Wes ton 17, St. Joseph 2. Drawing Winners Jack Van Winkle's new Sears Merchant Catalog Store here had a big grand opening last Drawing for door prizes was done by Heppner's mayor, Bill Collins. Winner of the new TV set was Debbie McDaniel of Hardman. Winner of the kitchen electric mixer was Mrs. Luella Fletcher of Pendleton who was over for the Rebekah meeting. ed refreshments and a fellow ship time after the cantata. Assembly Lists Special Speaker Revival meetings at the As sembly of God Church will start May 5 at 7:30 and will run un til May 9. The speaker is Duane Parish, former pastor at New burg. In addition to speaking each night, Pastor and Mrs. Par Lsh will present musical num bers from Western to contemp orary religious music. Young people will especially enjoy this couple. COUNCIL BUYS NEW PUMP The Heppner City Council held a special meeting April 19 to help catch up with a num ber of matters that had piled up. The Council accepted the bid of the Farmore Co. for a 680 gal. pump for $5581.25 for the well. Two parking meters at Lott's have been removed. FOR RENT: TUXEDOS and DINNER JACKETS Ideal for Weddings, Receptions Anniversaries and Other Important Events Gardner's Men's Wear PH. 676-9218 HEPPNER Northeast Television 141 S. Main Pendleton Phone 276-4383 MOVING?? Local or Long Distance Free Estimates Call Gene Orwick 989-8586 er Condon 384-2292 Agents for United Van Line. Y'ALL COME TO THE HOMEMAKERS SPRING FESTIVAL THURSDAY, APRIL 29 MORROW COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, HEPPNER HUSBANDS ALSO INVITED SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY: Coffee Hour 9:30 A.M. Program Starts 10:30 A.M. Noon Potluck Luncheon SPEAKERS: MAIN DISH FURNISHED THOSE TENDING MAY BRING SALADS OR DESSERTS AT- JERRY NIBLER State Leader, Extension Programs HAROLD KERR Chairman Agent Morrow County CURTIS LUND Will Show Pictures of Oregon Scenes CHILD CARE PROVIDED BY EMPIRE BUILDERS 4-H CLUB THIS MESSAGE SPONSORED BY YOUR LOCAL COOPERATIVE Columbia Basin Electric Co-op "Serving Morrow, Wheeler and Gilliam Counties" Telephone 676-9146
