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FOUR-The Heppner Gaiette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, March 4, 1982 Save the Children sponsors letter-writing campaign Children from across the country are being invited to share their concerns with top government leaders through the fifth annual national letter-writing campaign spon sored by Save the Children, the international child-assistance agency. The theme for this year's letters is: "Dear Mr. Presi dent, If I had one wish for the world's children..," said a news release from Save the Children. The campaign will culmi nate during Save the Children Week, May 1-7, in Washington, D.C. At that time, all letters will be presented at a child- HHS to host tri-county music festival The annual Tri County Choral Music Festival will be held at Heppner High School, Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30p.m. in the gym. Heppner instruct or Kitty Coon has announced. Schools participating in the event will include Pilot Rock, Stanfield. Umatilla. Dufur, Arlington. Condon, Riverside, Helix. Whatonka. Echo. Sher man County and Weston-Mc-Ewen. said Coon. The students will rehearse all day in preparation for the evenings concert. The partici- P.M.H. Foundation meets, holds election 'terms, alter which the board The annual meeting of the Pioneer Memorial Hospital Foundation was held Feb ruary 26 and was continued to February 22 due to a lack of quorum, stated A.K. Felt, foundation secretary. (The by laws provide for the hospital administrator to serve as secretary of the foundation.) Seven foundation members were elected to the board of directors and lots were drawn to determine the length of Seniors entertained at Heppner Mealsite By JUSTINE. HEATHERFORD Recent noon programs which have delighted those attending the senior, mealsite on Wednesday noons have included colored slides of Australia shown by Kris Donaldson and on Feb. 24 the singing of Ron McDonald. Seniors kept calling put re quests to'the jovial McDonald and would have kept him singing much longer if pos sible. Next week on March 10, Marv Goheen will show and narrate the colored slides of her last fall's trip into China. Swim team parents slate Mar. 4 planning meeting Heppner swim team parents and all interested persons are invited to attend the first planning meeting for the 1982 season. The meeting will be held Thursday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. at Columbia Basin Elec tric Co-op Conference room. The hiring of coaching staff Retired Educators Assoc, to meet March 6 Unit 9 Oregon Retired Educator's Association will meet in the Free Methodist Church at S.W. 44th St. across from McKay School in Pendle ton, March 6, at 11 a.m. Dr. John Jambura will 1 Mick's a Nice Guy I! ren's hearing in the U.S. Congress and at the White House. The topics expressed most frequently by the child ren will form the 1982 Child ren's Agenda for Action. This summary of concerns will also be the kickoff of the new Children's Congress in Wash ington at which elementary school children, representing every state, will meet to address the problems facing today's youth, the news re lease continued. The letters, along with the name of the teacher and school, must be received by April 1. Mail to: Caroline Brady, Dept LC, Save the annual pating schools are bringing from two to 30 choir members. Coon added. Six numbers will be performed by the combined choirs (mass choir) and some choirs will perform individual ly.. The students will perform under the direction of Bill Mayclin of Pendleton High School. Charges for the concert will be $1 for adults and 50 cents for children and students through grade 12. Proceeds will be applied tr clinic fees, said Coon. elected the following officers for 1982: Larry Mills -president. Michael Chacon -vice president, both terms expire January 1984; Jim Bier - treasurer, his term expires January 1985; Cathy Peck -board member, term expires January 1983; Betty Brown -board member, term expires January 1984; Alfred Clough and Don Peterson, board members, both terms expire January 1985. The church womens' groups who assisted at the mealsite during February included wo men from All Saints Episcopal Church. Hope Lutheran Church. Heppner's First Christian and from St. Pat rick's Catholic Church. On February 24 the Soutli Morrow Ministerial Association mem bers attended the mealsite luncheon in a body and were introduced by Mealsite Chair man Bill Collins. This week, Wednesday. March 3. Karen Thomas. R.N. was testing blood pressure before the meal as she does the first Wednesday of each month. and suggestions for fund-raising projects will be discussed, said a spokesperson. Anyone interested in swim team participation but unable to attend the meeting may call Gary Bruch, president, Hep pner Swim Team Parents at 676-9420. speak on Money Management, announced a spokesperson. Dr. Jambura, professor of Economics at Eastern Oregon State College since 1961, was a former teacher in Pendleton. Children, P.O. Box 911, West port, Ct 06881. Save the Children Week, an opportunity to draw public attention to the needs and rights of children, will be officially proclaimed by all state governors. Julie An drews is Honorary Chairper son. Save the Children, which is celebrating its 50th anniver sary this year, was founded to provide assistance to the disadvantaged children of Ap palachia. The agency now works in 33 countries, includ ing five regions in the United States, the news release concluded. Ackley Scholarship Fund open to donations By MARY ANN CERULLO The Ackley Scholarship Fund has opened a savings account with the Bank of Eastern Oregon and is cur rently available to the public for donations, Jim Ackley announced last week. The Ackley Scholarship con sists of two awards, the Bill Kenny .Music Education award and the Bonnie Nix John Bier Outstanding Service Award. These are presented annually to deserving gradu ating seniors. "With the rising cost of education we should help young people as much as we Pot of Gold Banquet schedules speakers BYJl'STNE WEATHERFORD Earl Pryor of Condon, who is currently serving his third year on the State Commission of Economic Development, will be the principal speaker at the Chamber of Commerce banquet in Heppner. Monday evening, March 8. He was president of the Oregon Wheat Growers' League in 1979, is currently serving as the secretary-treasurer of the National Association of Wheat Growers and is slated to become president of that national association in 1984. Pryor will talk about the status of the economy of Oregon and the U.S. presently and in the future. He will also review the impact that Oregon's long special legislative session has had on the Department of Economic Development. Don Farnam, staff member of the Department of Econom ic Development, now the director of the Eastern Oregon District, will talk about the work the department is doing, particularly in this part of the C DILILASE TOOL: Buy NOW And PLOW SHEARS SWEEPS POINTS AND MORE See The Friendly THEY Tain Wheat growers make decision By BOB COSTA OSU Extension Agent Morrow County Wheat growers must decide if they will benefit by partici pating in the voluntary 15 percent reduced acreage pro gram. The February USDA Farmer's newsletter on wheat gives a budgeting method that farmers can use to compare the returns from participation vs. non-participation in the program. Growers can get a copy of the USDA newsletter by calling or stopping by the OSU Extension Service office in Heppner. A major benefit of the new farm program is a deficiency can." said Ackley. "I'm aiming for $1,000 but I need the support of the community to reach my goal," he said. On Thursday, March 18, Jim Ackley will hold his first fund raising concert which will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Heppner High School cafetor ium. Tickets will be $2 per person with no charge to preschool children. All pro ceeds will go toward the scholarship fund. Any civic group or private individual who would like to participate in the Ackley Scholarship Fund is welcome, state Ackley. state. Farnam was a La Grande businessman and was very active in civic affairs there before he became a staff member of the state depart ment. During his World War II Navy service. Earl Pryor attended the College of Colo rado and the University of Oklahoma where he gained a degree with a major in Naval Science and a minor in Electrical Engineering. Pryor's family began farm ing in Gilliam County very early in this century and is now in its fourth generation. His father, Emmet Earl Pryor and his mother, .Julila Lucille Jones Pryor are remembered by many here. Earl now operates the ranch they estab lished. Mrs. Earl Pryor was Sena B. Petroff of The Dalles. The Pryors have two children, Marc and Ty. It was previously announced that John N. Groupe, director of the state department would be the banquet speaker, but because of his announced resignation, Groupe and the commission felt that it would be better to have Commission er Pryor speak. K frSk 0 Paca Save On Through March 15th Staff At The MCGG Parts Dept. HAVE WHAT YOU NEED! Lexington 989-8221 payment to growers if the national average farm price for wheat during June through October, 1982, is less than the $4.05 per bushel target price. The expected price during the June-October period should be a major consideration in deciding on participation. Other benefits of the pro gram include eligibility for the regular loan of $3.55 per bushel and the farmer owned reserved program with a loan rate of $4 per bushel. For more Oregon Farm Calendar Week of March 8 Agricultural Conference Days. Oregon State University, Corvallis. March 12-13 Mid-Columbia Horse Producers Conference, Recreation Cafe The Dalles. March 15-16 Oregon Women for Agriculture Annual Meeting Newport. March 19-22 54th Annual State Future Farmers of America Convention - OSU, Foundation Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis. March 23 Annual Beef Cattle Field Days - Squaw Butte Station, Burns. March 23-24 Pesticide Certification Pre License Training, Forestry - Spokane, Washington. March 30 Annual Beef Cattle Field Days Union Station, Union. What'e Your Opinion? t iri v 1 I Question: "How do you think Heppner will fare in the regional tournament this weekend?" "They're such super play ers." said Lenna Smith. Hep pner. "I'm sure they'll come out first. But even if they don't win, their sportsmanship is everything. They're such neat kids." All Saints to hold potluck dinner Mar. 7 By MARY ANN CERULI.O AH Saints Episcopal Church in Heppner will be holding a special potluck supper, Sun day, March 7 at 5 p.m . to share in the fellowship of Venture in Mission (VIM). Guest speaker will be Jim Foster, lay chairman for VIM. All are invited to come and hear more about what VIM is about and what programs are involved, said a spokesperson. For more information, con tact Kathy Clark. 676-5828. details on the farm program, contact the ASCS office In Heppner. Growers who participate In the program must reduce their normal acreage of win ter wheat by 15 percent. The new program wasn't announced until mid-January. Most wheat growers planted their normal acreage in the fall and must take out part of their established crop to participate in the farm program. Creenlinr Equipment Lot In Behalf of: Partial List TRl'CKS 1975 Ford F7IX) 22 Ft. Bed w-racks 1974 Chev. 20 Ft. Van w-power tail gate 1976 Chev. h Ton 1977 Chev. , Ton 1959 G.M.C. 5-6 Yd. Dump 197(i 23 Ft. Beaver Tail Trailer 3 Axle Elec. Brakes TRACTORS J.D. 4010 w-Cab Exc. J.D. 5010 w-Cab Exc. 1 11. 4156 M.F. 135 Front End Loader Allis Chalmers 5040 w-Loader Allis Chalmers 160 w -Loader Pasquali 998 Blade Backhoe w-Loader & Mower Oliver 88 Bobcat 720 Loader Ford 641 w-Loader I.H. 04 Tractor J.D. 4.50 Crawler w-HIade & Winch Farmall M w-Loader Case 830 White 4-150WD 993 Pasquali w-Loader & Tiller 1975 Bobcat 610 1979 Sperry New Holland Skidster Loader w-Dl.'if) Backhoe 12 & 24 inch bucket ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE FIELD READY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED With the success of last year's Auction Sale, we will be holding our 2nd Annual Aur-tion n M..h 6th. We are, with your excellent cooperation, creating a much needed service in the Mid-Columbia Area with an Annual Farm Equipment Auction Sale. It is important that you know what your equipment is worth in hard cash dollars. Many parts & tools too numerous to mention Financing available with prior approved credit. Call Bruce Jones 503-296-4686 Terms: Cash, Negotiable Check, Bank Letter of Credit Lunch on Grounds Listing subject to prior sales All items to be removed advertising inaccuracies or accidents For Information Call: Jim Lvnch (503, ynch Equ,pm.nl nc Hob Jewett (509) 773-5738 Greenfield Imp. Hob Smith (503) 2-4H6 Greenline Inc. Auclimieer Eddy' Cole Evenings (509) 767-1232 Ann Lindsay does it again Ann Lindsay has done It again. Last weekend she won the Elks State Scholarship Award. She won the contest after competing against seven other district winners at Grants Pass. The Heppner High School senior has now won about Umatilla - Morrow County Convention at Willow Lodge No. 66 - OddFellows Hall Saturday, March 6th Registration 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. GtoSB MU-( OI.U.MBIA EQUIPMENT DEALERS 2nd ANNUAL SWUNG AUCTION SALE Saturday. March 6, 1982 - I0:uo A.M. 270S Emit 2nd Street OPEN CONSIGNMENT No Limits, No Reserve Inventory Reduction Sale Lynch Equipment Co., The Dalles, Oregon Greenfield Implement, Goldendale, Washington Greenline, Inc., The Dulles, Oregon MISC. EQUIPMENT CO MR INKS 67 J.D 9511 IB Ft Header Exc. (54 J.D. 9511 1H Ft. Header Ca nopv 6.1 J.I) 95H 1H Ft. Header Canopy 60 J.D 9511 IK Ft Header Canopy 6!) J.D. 9511 Pivot Pin 67 I II 403 2 Way 67 J.D 9511 IB Ft. 63 I.H 403 2 Way 62 J.D. 95 H IB Ft. 67 J.D. 9511 IB Ft Header Header Header 65 I II 403 2 Way Int. 403 Cab 4 Way HAY KQl IPI.MENT 1978 Weston PT10 Swather Case 1255 Swather 12 Header J.D. 216 Baler I.H. 57 W PTO Baler Freeman 25 A T Baler J.D. 21 SP Mower N il 272 PTO Twine Baler N il Super 66 Twine Baler J.D. 24T Eng Baler N il. 469 Mower Conditioner Ford 3 Pt. Side Del. Rake Ford 3 Pt. 7 Ft. Mower Kirchner Bale Wagon I.H. 32 7 Ft. Trail Mower Heston PT-10 Mower Con ditioner Farm Hand Wheel Hake Case 1275 1 2 Ft. Platform Hydro Diesel J.D. 2(H) Stack Wagon Bale Loader Pop-Up hy March 15th - Auctioneer and $3,500 In Elks Scholarship money, said Jim Swarwon of the Heppner Elks Lodge. Lindsay's file will be sent to national Judges of the contest, and if Hhe wins the national, said Swanson, she'll have a total of about $20,000. The Dalles, Oregon Wards 8 HP Hydro Ruling Mower 4 Ford Rear Cranes Ford Lawn Cart New 6 Ft. Towable Woods 120 Orchard Mower 10 Ft. Woods 121 Orchard Mower 10 Ft. Offset Foster Wagon w Blower New Foster Wagon w-Engine J.D 21 SP Mower w-Bag Toro 21 SP Elect. Mower TILLAGE KUl'IPMKNT Int. 716 Trip Beam 7 Bottom Case Tandem 4 Bottom Plow w -Hitch Jeffrey Chisel Plow 17 Ft. I H 19 Ft. Vibra Shank Cultivator Calkins 12 Ft. Cultivator Yamar Tiller Oliver 7 16 Plow Trip Beam I II No 70 7 16 Plow Trip Beam I II. No. 70 10-16 Tandem Plow I.H. NO. 700 8-16 Plow Trip Beam Doepher 36 Ft. Rod Weeders Calkins 30 Ft. Free Float J.D. 840 40 Ft. Rod Weeder J.D. L2B 1014 12 Ft. Drill J.D. L2 1010 8 Ft. Drill Dearborn 9 Ft. 3 Pt. Spring Tooth 3 J.D. 500 lO'i Rod Weeders Case 5 Bottom Plow 12 Ft. Offset Disk owners not responsible for
