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fliP"T" BESSIC UZTZZLl m of cr.u r " .' v The Heppner Weather High Low Predp Tues.,June9 67 SO .t Wed., June 10 67 trace Thurs., Juneli 09 48 trace Pri.,Junel2 62 . 39 .04 Sat., June 13 63 45 trace Sun., June 14 71 42 , Mon.,Junel5 80 54 trace p"aTf t ft 11 HM. BvJKRKI.KDOUX VOL. NO. County to seek approval of By MAR V ANN CERl'LU) Morrow County Court fays it will seek approval this month of a $1 .9 million 'A' levy and three 'B' levies on the proposed Morrow County 198;- Soroptimists f Princewi Anita Palmer, Luncheon guests at the meeting of the Soroptimists on Thursday. June 11 were the Morrow County Rodeo Queen and Court and their mothers. Sludge dead issue By MAH Y ANN ( KRl'I.U) 'The sludge decision is a dead iBsue in Morrow County." says Commissioner Dorothy Krebs. After careful study on the subject. Morrow County Court said they just couldn't open the door to what could possibly cause cadmium contamina tion to Morrow County soil in the future, stated Commis sioner Krebs. Cadmium, a poisonous heavy metal, enters sewage sludge from the effluence systems of industries such as electroplating and battery manufacturing plants. The city of Portland had been Fair Premium Book in this week's G-T Inserted in this week's Gazette-Times is the 1981 Morrow County Fair and Rodeo Premium Book. Fair premium sheets will be available from the Extension' Office in Heppner and from the Fair secretary and Fair office during the fair. For more information contact Fair secretary Dorothy Est burg, Special thanks to all the advertisers who helped sponsor this year's premium book. Enjoy the 1981 Morrow County Fair and Rodeo. Victim advocate group meets Members of a committee to establish a victim advocate program in south Morrow . County gathered last week for an organizational meeting in the office of Morrow County District Attorney Ann Spicer. The group, consisting of Carol Nancy Moore, Carol Helphinstine and Reverend Cathy Barker, met with Spic er, Bev Launer of the Morrow County Sheriff's Dept. and Kim Carnine of the Children's Services Division to discuss the training, boundaries and operation of the proposed program. Morrow County's 15 "THURSDAY. JUNE 82 budget which is up for a vote June 30. The 'B' ballots include county Operations, road main tenance and health care. Murder trials are expected to cost the county at least host Queen & ) Queen Nancy Miller, Guests of honor were Queen Nancy Miller and her mother. Melba. Princess Kathy Hansen and her mother. Cathy, and Princess Anita Palmer and her mother. Mary Ann. negotiating wilh Morrow County for permission to dump sewage sludge on land within the county. Portland now has decided to build a sludge drying plant near the city. Krebs explain ed. And a private farmer in Wasco County has agreed, for a price, to allow the dried substance to be dumped on his land "It will be interesting to someday hear from Wasco County, how the situation is working." stated Krebs. "The farmer may find that he will be limited to what he can grow on that land because of the cadmium contamination. It will be a shame. The group, which discussed the possibility of tying in with the 911 Emergency phone system, says its boundaries may include aiding psycholog ical victims as well as those physically or sexually abused. A psychological victim may be the victim of a robber, family crisis or tragedy, for example, or may "just need someone to talk to." It was stressed that advo cates cannot take testimony or gather evidence but would operate strictly in a support capacity for the victim, work ing and coooeratina with Home-Owned 18, 1981 4 PAGES $33,000 this year and the amount for administering to Juvenile offenders has been Increased from $2.ooo to $5.ooo per year. Both items are on the new 'A' ballot but were not Court T V r J V .A. Princess Kathy Hansen Man cited, two injured in one-car accident A Kennewick man, August Milton Sjogren, was cited for careless driving following an accident around 2 a.m. June 13. one mile north of Cutsforth Corners on Highway 207 in which his 1970 Datsun station wagon was totalled. According to the Sheriff's Dept. the vehicle was travel ing too fast to negotiate the road, left the highway and rolled four times before com ing to a stop. Sjogren and his wife, Fun netta. were transported to Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner and released the following day. Passengers in the Sjogren vehicle were James Ray Steelman, David Joe Steel man and Kenneth I,ee St eel -man. all of Boardman. and James Wayne Ayers, Kenne wick. lone garbage rates increased As of July 1, the city of lone garbage collection rates will be increased to $4 per month. Customers now receiving pick-up service twice a week will be charged $8 per month. "Thank you for your under standing," said City Recorder Diana Starr, "and if you have any questions, please call 422-7528." authorities and mental health and hospital personnel. The victim advocate group, now in the process of arrang ing meetings with area civic groups for education and advocate recruitment purpos es, says it intends on begin ning advocate training in the fall with hopes of having the program in action by Christ mas, a particularly stressful time of year. The Morrow County pro gram is modeled after the Klackamas County rape vic tim advocate program. Weekly Newspaper 20 CENTS $1.9 million levy in included in the county budget rejected by voters May 19. The amount of $1,927,583 for the 'A' levy is the same amount voters turned down last month. . , The new 'B' ballot will cover Wood gathering, park renovation to begin By MARY ANN CERt'LLO The Heppner Neighborhood Center, Morrow County Public Works Department and the East Central Oregon Associa tion of Counties are Jointly overseeing a Wood Gathering Parks Renovation Project, ECOAC President Dorothy lone Junior-Senior lone Junior -Senior High School has releared the names of those students qualifying for the honor roll for the fourth nine weeks and second semes ter. FOURTH NINE WEEKS A Honor Roll (3.5-4.) Seniors: Richard Ladd, Shawn La Rue . Jim McCabe. Juniors: Margaret Doherty. Michelle La Rue. Elizabeth McElligott. Diann Morter.. Anita Palmer. Sophomores: Craig Gutier rez. Denny Starr Court discusses roofBomhing Range Rd By MAR V ANN CFRl'I.I.O Morrow County Court con vened last Wednesday to discuss leaks in the Heppner Museum roof. A recess was called to examine the roof and have a thorough tour of the museum with the roof contractor. Don Peck. No action was taken. HHS Class of By JUSTINE WEATHERFORD Last weekend, Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, more than half of the mem bers of the Heppner High School Class of 1971 gathered here for what they all agreed was a "very successful" tenth reunion. Marsha Young Anderson (Mrs. Charles) was aided by Julie Ayres Ashbeck (Mrs. Alvin) in getting out invita Co. students Over 220 degrees, certifi cates and diplomas were awarded during nineteenth commencement ceremonies at Blue Mountain Community College on June 6. Morrow County students receiving degrees include: Iexington: David Campbell and Luella H. Taylor. Heppner: Kenneth W. Bail ey, Jackie D. Gentry. Janice K. Healy, Maureen M. Healy. Donald J. McEwen, Jacelyn M. Mollahan. Wendy S. Myers. Carla J. Thorpe and Angela J. Rail. lone: Leland T. White. Irrigon: Charlotte F. Line and Donald A Richards. Students earning associate in science degrees in occupa tional fields ranging from nursing to production agricul ture numbered 104. Thirty- HEPPNER. OREGON y funding for a deputy sheriff, a car for transporting prisoners, and salary for a building inspector. The 'B' ballot totals $40,778. Voters defeated the B' serial levy for roads in the May election. The ballot asked Krebs reported recently. The project goals consist of gathering and splitting 100 cords of wood to be distributed among senior citizens in the area fencing Cutsforth Park with a split rail and barbed wire, rebuilding the fireplaces at Cutsforth and Anson Wright prks. installing . two cattle guards at Cutsforth High releases honor Eighth Grade: Lori Fetsch. Seventh Grade: Eric Poin ter. B Honor Roll (3.-3.4) Seniors: Tim Key. Lisa Meyers. Craig Rea. Gregg Rietmann. Juniors: Cathy Cheney. Chris Rietmann. Sophomores: Roger Morter. i Tim Patton, Donnie Taylor. Freshmen: Mike Douglas. Craig Hams. Bobby Harris. Sylvia Ladd. Howard Leavitt, Darrin Padberg. Eighth Grade: Mark Mey ers. Seventh Grade: Bill Malm. Court reconvened over the Federal Aid Secondary Roads program on Bombing Range Road. FAS had previously agreed to provide $355,000 for the project on the' condition that Morrow County back the funds with $300,000. According to Judge Don McElligott. the FAS project relies entirelv on the June 30 1971 enjoys tions and making arrange ments. They were assisted by other local class members including Terry Hughes, La Verne Van Marter, Mark Miller, Bob Worden, Dallas Harsin and Becky Doherty. Dee Ann Pettyjohn came from Cairo, Egypt, thus' traveling further tha Darlene Warren Klinger, who came from Ketchikan, Alaska, with her children. Dee Ann is visiting here with her parents, Howard and Jo Pettyjohn, and graduate from BMCC seven associate in arts degrees were conferred Thir teen students earned associate degrees in general studies. One-year certificates in oc- Congressman to hold meetings Second District Congress man Dennv Smith will hold town meetings in John Dnv and Condon, and will sponk to the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce Friday. June 2fi Smith's town meeting in John Day hepins at 10 a m at the Senior Citizen Tenter. 142 N.K. Dayion. From John l);n . Smith flies to Pendleton where he will speak to the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce at noon at the Red Lion. At 3 p.m.. Smith will hold a town meeting in Condon at the Round Up Cafe. 211 S. Main Street. June 30 election for $2,856,000 per year for three years. totalling $8,568,000. This amount has been cut to $1,655,551 per year for three years for a total of $4,966,653. The 'B' ballot covering the Pioneer Memorial Hospital Park and clearing brush and leveling ground around the back areas of Cutsforth Park. The East Central Oregon Association of Counties will be responsible for wages and fringe benefits for the project supervisor and the CETA Summer Youth Employment Program participants. SECOND SEMESTER A Honor Roll (3.5-4.) Seniors: Shawn LaRue, Jim McCabe. Juniors: Margaret Doherty. Michelle La Rue. Elizabeth McElligott. Diann Morter, Anita Palmer. Sophomores: Craig Gutier rez. Roger Morter. Denny Starr . Eighth Grade: Lori Fetsch. Seventh Grade: Eric Poin ter. B Honor Roll (3. -3.4) Seniors: Duane Fetsch. Tim Key, Richard Ladd. Lisa Meyers. Craig Rea. Gregg Rietmann. vote. "Morrow County will lose the state grant on Bombing Range Road if they don't come up with the matching funds." he said. The amount of $300,000 for the Bombing Range Road project is included in the 'A' ballot which will be voted on June 30. tenth reunion will be nursing returning to her career in Cairo in August. The 1971 grads and their spouses enjoyed dinner at the Elks Club on Saturday and danced to the music of Cal Scott's band. On Sunday the entire group plus their child ren had a big picnic at Cutsforth Park. Joe Wilhelm was named to organize another class get-together in about five years. cupational fields of study were earned by 33 graduates. Adult high school diplomas were awarded to 37 students. CowBelles to serve samples In celebration of Father's Day and sponsored by the Oregon Beef Council, the Morrow County CowBelles will be offering samples of "24-hour roast" at markets throughout Morrow county this Friday. Starting in the late after noon Friday, tasty samples of slow-cooked roast will be available to the shoppers at Central Market, S ft J Market and Court Street Market in Heppner, Del's Market in Lexington, Bristow's Market in lone, and Sentry Market in Boardman. levy was approved in last month's levy but. because the county 'A' ballot failed, it' must be voted on again. No changes have been made on the request of $106,565 for the hospital levy. The Neighborhood Center will provide a pickup for transportation of the tools needed for wood gathering. The Public Works Depart ment will supply gas and oil for the pickup and chain saws, as well as providing hand tools needed for the park renova tion. roll Sophomores: Cindy Drink ard. Vince McElligott. Tim Patton. Freshmen: Mike Douglas. Craig Hams. Bobby Harris. Sylvia Ladd, Howard Leavitt. Darrin Padberg. Eighth Grade: Jeff Ball. Seventh Grade: Bill Malm. Denotes all A's. Heppner, lone Bible school this week . ... f ' I ... - :,- ;: . , r-- , v. $ 'V- 7f?l l l-M h Colin Anderson, three, displays clay birthday cake creation he made at vacation Bible school in Heppner this week. Colin is the son of Marcia and Charlie Anderson, Heppner. By JUSTINE WEATHERFORD The Episcopal-Lutheran-Methodist Bible School in Heppner enrolled 74 pupils on Monday morning. The major ity of them were pre-school and lower grade youngsters, however, there was a good sized group of fifth and sixth grade students. As is her custom, Mrs. Amanda Duvall will be furn ishing ice cream treats to the youngsters during their final morning of school. On Friday evening, June 19, a concluding program to which everyone is Invited will Builders Board cautions homeowners According to the State Dept. of Commerce Builders Board there are 31 homebuilders and contractors in Morrow County registered with the State Builders Board. As of June 1. 1981. 15.363 builders were registered " throughout the state. New construction as well as home remodeling and repair reaches its peak in-Oregon during the summer months. A homeowner who is having work done on a home should first be sure the builder is registered by calling the Builders Board toll-free at 1-800-452-7813. Builders who are registered with the Builders Board are bonded and insured for the homeowner's protection. Homeowners who deal with non registered builders do not have a bond to rely upon should problems develop, says the board. In addition, the builder could be fined up to $1,000 for working while not registered. feature everyone who has participated in this summer's school. The program will begin promptly at 7 p.m. At the lone United Church of Christ Bible School enrollment this year surpassed last year's. There were 22 children registered on Monday with' most of them being younger than the fourth-grade level. - This school will conclude with a public program on Friday evening, June 19, when the three teachers and their four youthful assistants will present their charges In t display of sharing with their community.. J iiiiJ.ii1Biii Jfm
