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BESSIE WETZELl U OF ORE N E V S P A P k 11 B EUGEHE OR 0 7 4 0 3 VOL, 100 NO. 33 THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 2. 1982 Dougherty captures Heppner saw one of its largest rodeos this past week end as more than 170 cowboys and cowgirls competed in the WRA-NRA Rodeo Saturday and Sunday while 70 Morrow County contestants competed Friday night. Cliff Dougherty of Heppner captured the Morrow County All-Around title Sunday as he placed first in Morrow County team roping, first in steer wrestling and fifth in calgary cow milking. Dougherty walk ed away with the Severe Bros, saddle donated by Morrow County Grain Growers and $50 given by Pettyjohn Oil, lone. A Boardman cowboy rode away with the Morrow County calf roping saddle given by Kinzue Corporation. Jack Mc Gwire had a time of 29.32 on two head to win. Pat Schwartz. Heppner, was second with a time of 30 93. He was awarded a pair of boots from Gardner's Mens' Wear. Mike Currin, Heppner. was third with a time of 32.67 and he m-lvl a (tilt certificate" from Columbia Basin Electric Co-op The suicide race drew ex citement from the crowd on Sunday as three riders raced up the hill behind the arena and then down the hill through the course and came to a finish in front of the grand stand. Debra Palmer of lone won the event, followed by Ken Moorehouse, Arlington and Dick Terrill. Heppner. Palmer won a trophy sponsor ed by rodeo board. In the businessmen's don key race, Blackhorse Tavern took first with a time of 54.60. Bucknum's Tavern was second with a time of 1:02. There were 16 teams vying for the first place plaque. In the Morrow County show, Terri Kobinson, Heppner, won the Wranglers cow ride with a score of 56. She was presented a pair of spurs sponsored by Court Street Market and Court Street Processing. Tony Cur rin was second with 54 and Don Kindsfather was third with 52. Calgary cow milking was won by John Moyer and Casey Anderson, both of Heppner. They were awarded spurs that were donated by Jim Hayes Farmers Insurance, Mike Gray, consignee for Union Oil, The Heppner Gazette-Times, -S 4 J Market, and Heppner Bowl. The Morrow County steer wrestling winner was Cliff Dougherty with a time of 13.09. He won a horse blanket sponsored by Sid and Randi Brit t and Britt Excavating, all of Heppner. Second place went to Ron Currin, Heppner with a time of 17.20 and Sid Britt was third with 19.01. The times were on two head. The Pee Wee barrels event was won by Jennie Currin, Heppner, with Steve Hoffman of Lexington taking second place. Maureen Healy, Heppner, captured the fastest time in barrel racing with a time, of 17.77. She won a watch from Peterson's Jewelers. A set of steak knives sponsored by Coast to Coast was awarded to the second place winner with a time of 18.80, Gail Papineau, lone. Randi Britt placed third with a time of 18.85. Marrow County's Morrow County open calf roping during Fridays per formance saw Dick Hoffman, Lexington, capturing first place with a combined total on two head of 25.77. He won a horse blanket donated by Les Schwab Tire Center, Ray Boyce Insurance and Van Arsdale Construction. Second place went to Mike Currin with a time of 25 98 and third , to Ron Currin with 34.10, both of Heppner. The team of Cliff Dougherty and Monte Evans, Heppner, won the Morrow County team roping with a time of 40.29 on three head. They received buckles sponsored by Gard ner's Mens' Wear. Ron and Tony Currin took second with a time of 50.66 and Don Kinds father. Lexington, and Mark Jarvis, Heppner, followed with a time of 51 08. Breakaway roping was won by Maureen Healy. She re ceived a pair of spurs given by Royce Fulleton, Heppner. Second place was awarded to "ndt Dougherty, Heppner and she received a $25 gift certifi cate from Coles House of Fashion. The results from the WRA NRA show held Saturday and Sunday saw Sam Willis of Redmond capturing the all around title. Willis won a pair of silver spurs given by Wood's Western World, Herm iston. He also won the calf roping title with a time of 10.64 and picked up a horse blanket donated by Dan McBride's Body Shop, Heppner Auto Parts and Heppner Chevron. Willis took the Saddlebronc riding as well with a score of 70. He received spurs from Wagon Wheel Restaurant, Blackhorse Tavern and Cat's Arco. In bareback riding Bill Beamer of Spokane, Wash, topped the field with a score of 73. He received spurs from Cal's Cafe and Lounge, Pig Iron, and Pettyjohn's Farm and Builders Supply. Bull riding champion was Mike Walter of Odessa, Wash ington with a score of 69. He received spurs from Millie's Barber Shop, Country Shears, Donna's Beauty Shop, and Trisha's Beauty Shop. Team roping spurs were awarded to Larry Patterson of Pendleton and Hughie Rey nolds of Quinsey, Washington. They had a time of 7.84. Their spurs were donated by Green Feed & Seed and Tri-County Seed Cleaning. A time of 3.87 took steer wrestling top honors by Rod Hostetler of Asotin, Washing ton. His horse blanket was presented by sponsors Central Market, Lexington Lumber and B & B Chevron. Patti Miller of Powell Butte with a time of 18.09 won the barrel racing event. Spurs were given for this event by Miller 4 Sons Welding, Shoe Box, and M & R Floor Cover ing. Breakaway Roping honors went to Dana Stovner of Coun cil, Idaho with a time of 4.02. She received a rope bag from Turner, Van Marter and Bry ant Insurance. Holly Hem strom of Spokane, Washington captured second with a time of cont. p. 6 The Heppner Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper 8 PAGES all-around, U. h 7 . . --'.fiX, .iff Ail-Around Morrow County Cowboy Clitt Dougherty is presented Morrow County Fotr & Rodeo Court. Tentative Bv M R Y ANN ( EIU I.I.O A tentative intergovern mental agreement with the cities of Boardman and Hep pner was worked out with Morrow County Court August 25. The city-county agreement, which provided Heppner with the transportation of city pri soners and an emergency dis patch service by the county, had expired July 1. The Hep pner City Council refused to renew the $6,000 contract when the county, not wanting the initial responsibility, ask ed that the city make the first prisoner transport. Sat. Parade The Heppner American Legion Post won a first place in the grand sweepstakes float entries in the Morrow County Fair & Rodeo Parade last Saturday. jCentral Market took second, and the V.F.W. float, third. First place in the antique car division was awarded to Many Heppner businesses Many Heppner businesses will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, in commemoration of Labor Day. The Post Office, all banks, the Motor Vehicles 25 IIEPPNljR. OREGON McGuire takes calf roping in Morrow Co. ' 1 1 ! 'iff t ...... - . " VJWv city-county agreement reached The city of Boardman also turned down the renewal, cit ing that they were already transporting their own prison ers to Umatilla County, The compromise was made last Wednesday between Boardman Mayor Jerry Peck, Heppner Mayor Cliff Green, and members of county court. The agreement states: 1. The county would con tinue to transport all Heppner prisoners. 2. The city of Heppner would pay Morrow County $1,200 to cover the cost of transporting prisoners plus Heppner 's es timated 15 percent use of the county's teletype. winners announced Don Briggs, with Tom Hen rich, second. Merilee McDowell won the best clown prize with other Soroptimist members placing second and third. The local Cub Scouts took the best childrens' award. The Wranglers were named Division and all offices at the Morrow County Court house, except the sheriff's office, will be closed. However, Central Market MR K W JLJ 4VJ o Severe Bros, saddle by the 3. . The city of Boardman would also pay $1,200 per year. This would cover the added number of crimes and prison ers plus one-third of the tele type expense. The city would continue to transport its own prisoners. 4. Both cities would share Justice Court fees, and 911 system funds received from the state would be turned over to the county. Final decision on the agree ment will be made by the court on Wednesday, Sept. 1. In other business the ccirt: - signed a jail use agreement with Umatilla County to pay $35 per day per prisoner for the best riding group. Mary Ellen Moyer won first place in the individual entries, and Jim Farley took second. Those winners who haven't received their ribbons and prize money may pick them up at the Coast to Coast Store in Heppner. to close Mon. will be open Sunday, but clos ed Monday; S & J Market will be closed Sunday, open Mon day, and Court Street Market will be open both days. Weather Thurs., August 26 92 47 by The City of Heppner fh., August 27 a? 45 Sat., Augilst 28 82 53 Sun., August 29 77 49 Mon., August 30 72 46 Jack McGuire, Boardman, Morrow Co. Calf Roping Champion, from Princess Annette Wilgers (L), Queen Anita Palmer and lodging. This is an increase .,frpm $25 per day-.; : . . - deferred a decision to sign an intergovernmental agree ment with the city of Irrigon. - signed an agreement auth orizing the Morrow County Public Works Department to inspect signs on county roads and to order from the state what is needed for replace ment of the signs. - accepted the resignation of Nancy Moore, Heppner from ti e Juvenile Services Com mission. - appointed Larry Cerullo, Heppner, to fill Moore's position. New teachers welcomed to lone and New teachers at lone schools, left to right: Peter Longway-Vince - language arts and Spanish, Lorl longway-Vince - reading and special ed, David Sme - Music and Ron Mack - social studies, science, P.E. and jr. high football coach r7 Don Christensen, band teacher at Heppner schools Tues., Wed., Heppner voters to elect council members, mayor Heppner's registered voters will choose four council mem bers and elect a mayor in an upcoming November election. Petitions for council mem ber positions were received at Heppner City Hall from Joyce Winter, incumbent, Bob Laughlin, also an incumbent, Gazette-Times office to be closed Monday The Heppner Gazette-Times office, along with many other local businesses will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, in obser vance of Labor Day. Heppner It- Li l-l.t 4liltlr.Jliiifllrlii Copies of 'lone and Us' available By DELPHA JONES "lone and Us" a book re cently written and sold by D. Ordell Calkins, associate dean and professor of finance at California State College, Sac remento, Calif., has been well received in the county. Due to the many requests Heppner Pool closes for the season The Heppner Swimming Pool closed for the season last Sunday, Aug. 29. Since the newly installed solar heating system was working so well, lengthening the swimming High Low Preclp August 24 90 57 August 25 86 56 .01 .13 Rodeo 'mf-tt '7 ..... accepts a Severe Bros, saddle Princess Nancy Paine. Bob Ployhar, all four year terms, and Les Paustian, in cumbent (appointed to com plete Jim Ackley's term), a two year term. Present Heppner Mayor Clifford Green will seek re election. Because of the Monday closure, news deadline will be Friday, Sept. 3 for the Sept. 9 publication. I for the book, the Morrow County Historical Society has obtained more copies, which can be purchased through the Society and also at the Bank of Eastern Oregon. The book contains interest ing stories and a fine report on the lone cemetery records. season had been considered. However, the city was unable to acquire a lifeguard for an extended season, said City Administrator Marshall Lov-gren. l. Fink's-. . I t
