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BESSIE V.'ETZELL U OF ORE N E W S V A PER LID E U Q i N E CM ; 0 7 4 0 3 The Bfleppmeir VOL. 100 NO. Heppner learns of ' mm.. t ; ; : . r i. " Joe Burn Joe Burns, president of the Hermiston Economic Devel opment Corporation, was guest speaker at last Wednes day's meeting of the Heppner Economic Development Com mittee. The Heppner commit tee was formed recently from the Heppner Merchant's Com mittee, a branch of the Hcp-pner-Morrow Chamber of Merchants Moonlight Heppner merchants will hold their annual Moonlight Sale next Thursday, Oct. 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. Many bar gains will be offered, as well as a variety of other Items for sale at booths set up by local residents and organizations. The Cub Scouts will be raffling off three cords of - ' f' i I I I to I e. J 1 1 tt ..if Make it with Wool Contest slated this Saturday By BIRDINE TUI.IJS Morrow Co. Kxtenxlon Service Entry forms have been coming in, and the Saturday contest looks bigger than past years, according to Ruth McCabe, district 14 director. She is excited that a number of adults are sewing to show their skills along with the younger contestants. A Fash ion Show for the public at 2 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Parish Hall in Hep pner will feature all contes tants. An announcement of the winners who will be traveling to the state contest and the winners of other special awards will also be made. The event will be nurrated by Francine Evans of Irrigon. A special program for the day will feature Theta Lowe of Heppner, who will be demon strating quilting techniques. Prior to the fashion show, all contestants will have been Judged both as models, and on construction of their garm- 42 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1982 Economic Dev. Comm. Hermiston's success 1 Commerce, after members saw a need to promote growth in the area. Burns told the group that the Hermiston Corp. (non profit), was formed 17 years ago by the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce and consists of 10 members. His corporation monitors economic conditions In the area and tries to bring in to hold Sale wood at Ron McDonald Chev rolet, the Uons Club will have a refreshments stand and balloons will be sold at ano ther booth. Anyone wanting to reserve space for a booth may do so up until the niphl of the sale by contacting Marj Gardner at 676-9218. ments. A luncheon at noon will be available for contestants their parens and - or friends. Those attending are asked to bring a salad. Rolls, drinks, etc. will be provided. Events for the day begin with a registration at 9:00 a.m. lone City Council meets, accepts bid lone City Council met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5. The council moved to accept an estimate bid from B & C Repair, lone, for a rebuilt engine for the city's garbage truck. The engine cost was estimated at $2,398.75, said Dianna Starr, lone city recorder. The council also learned that Donny Taylor, a student at lone High School, will begin working for the city pn a CETA program, Starr concluded. EinT Cl iriiiilll ininil tLana ffiirnrP 4. Morrow County's Home 8 PACKS businesses that are compati ble to the area. However, he said, before the group seeks a business to move into the area, it is thoroughly investi gated by the corporation. They must have financial sta bility and proven manage ment ability, he said. He also said the group monitors pre sent jobs, and if there are any problems, the corporation works to resolve those pro blems. Two major achievements of the Hermiston group include locating Marlette Homes Inc. into Hermiston and their latest adventure is bringing in an Alumax Aluminum Plant with construction to possibly begin in April or May. An inventory of available sites where business can lo cate is kept by the group and they also own property for the same purpose. Burns told the Heppner group that "Diversification is the key to Ecouomic Devel opment. Good highways for transportation is also a factor, he added, as is available labor and accessibility to utilities. The Heppner committee was to meet on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m. at R & W Drive-In. Anyone interested in attend ing the meetings of the Hep pner Economical Develop ment Committee is invited to do so, said President Ron McDonald. Who'll win 11 - --jr. -l f ' T v y: J Marlon Marques (left) and Allen Burkenbine Vfte Wl" 28 and show 159 lb. pumpkin that will be given away in . y" Can ,ent,er "W " the market' free drawing at Central Market. T?ie gla"; PumPki" grown by Ervin Anderson of Heppner. Heppner woman leaves after 64 years Gladys Beckett, a Heppner resident since 1918, was to leave Tuesday to make her new home in The Dalles. After living in the area for 64 years, why leave now? To be near my family she says. Mrs. Beckett has a granddaughter in The Dalles, a daugher and grand p3 - Owned Weekly Newspaper 25' Economy -blamed Kinzua Corp. lays off night shift Between to and 15 s.iwntill employees on fheniuhf shift at Kinurt Corporation wre laid off last Thnrsdav for an indef inale period of time General Manager Harrv Kennison said the lav off was due to a depressed lumber market and the corporation's financial situation. "We're losing money . We're trving to lose the least amount of monev." Kennison Wood heating workshop to be held Oct. 27 An evening work shops on safe, efficient wood heating will be presented in Heppner on Wednesday. Oct. 27. 7:30 p.m., at the Fair grounds in Heppner, accord ing to Don Floyd. OSU Exten sion energy agent for Eastern Oregon. Richard R. Topielec. OSU Extension's lead agent for wood heating will present the program. A forester, Topielec has worked in wood heat safety and efficiency inSouth western Oregon for three years. Increased use of wood for home heating reduces energy costs but presents some pro- the Great . .. -r - -77,1 daughter in Dufur and a daughter in Portland. Carolyn Cole, a good friend of Mrs. Beckett, hosted a luncheon in hrhoppr!ast Monday, Oct. 11, at the Cole home In Heppner. Those pre sent were Mary Harris, Mary Kennison, Susan Johnston, IIF.PPNKR. ORKOON snd The mill had been run n'Ms! two shifts four davs a week and is now using one '., vh'f five davs a week. The ': mnnai'er said that by cutting " hark 'he corporation hop mi o keep the mill running . through the winter. Though Kennison said he hones the mark 1 will improve ! nevt spring. "We have com mitments to meet." 1 hlems Flovd savs. "Flu fires are one of the leading causes of home fires, and it's easv to ' see the effect of wood burning on air quality now that the home heating season has begun." Topielec will discuss and design and operation of wood stoves for maximum perfor mance, the heat values of different species of wood, building code requirements for stove installation and re ducing the chances of flu fires. For more information., con tact the Morrow County Ex tension office in Heppner. 676-9642. Pumpkin? Jean Ann Turner, Vern Batty, Florence Becket, Mrs. Beckett's granddaughter Nancy Johnson, Linda Lucas and Diann Beckett. This longtime Heppner woman will be missed by many. 1..-" V MW t v. Timher sale Road Dept. IK MVHVWNf FRll.I.O Monies received two weeks ago from the Forest Service for timber sales was a main tonic nf discussion by Morrow Cnuntv Court last Wednesday. Oct 13. Two weeks ago the county received $78,000 which was a portion of the $104,000 from the Forest Service. According to Judge Don McElligott, the court originally budgetted for $180,000. which would go to the County Road Department. In 1981 the county received $235,000 for timber sales. However, the Forest Service was unable to provide a figure for the 1982 county budget year and estimated that the county would receive $180,000. "We're extremely under budgetted because of this," said McElligott. Last week the court learned that the county would receive only $104,000, leaving them underbudgetted for the road department. In other busi'Hess1he c6urrr" discussed and approved a professional service contract for the North Morrow Medical Clinic in Boardman. appointed a study com mittee consisting of Commis sioner Dorothy Krebs of lone, Don Epenbaugh of Irrigon and Fred Martin, lone, to look into future administering of the North Morrow Medical Clinic. Their findings will be brought before the court in January 1983. Lexington City Council says Blackhorse Creek channel must be cleaned out Lexington City Council met last Thursday night, Oct. 14. The council announced that Blackhorse Creek channel must be cleaned out, said Linda Jones, Lexington city recorder. Heavy rainfall sev eral weeks ago caused the creek to flood, carrying mud and debris in its path. Jones said a doier will be leased to Kindergarteners tour fire I:- "TV Cherry Webber's Heppner kindergarten clas- The youngsters tried on fire hats, heard the ses took a trip to the Heppner Fire Hall last siren and ,eamed about the radios in the fire Friday. Fire Chief Forrie Burkenbine gave the trucks- Burkenbine also showed them the Jaws students a tour of the hall, and showed them how of Ufe and explained how they are used, several pieces of equipment are used. Pictured above is the morning kindergarten class. Weather by the City of Heppner receipts fall short, underbudgeted held a public hearing to sign a Quit Claim Deed for North Olson Road. This will give the city of Boardman all rights and responsibility to the section of N. Olson Road run ning between Interstate 84 and Columbia Blvd. No oppo sition was made and the deed was signed. discussed complaints from Irrigon residents that when a person dials the 911 emergency number, the Umatilla operator tells them to dial the Morrow County lone students to hold Health Fair Oct. 26 Students at lone schools in grades kindergarten through 12 will hold a public Health Fair next Tuesday, October 26 from 7 to 9 p.m., at the lone Grade School gymnasium. The Health Fair will feature discussions, food samples, ; testings,- guest speakers anti -information booths, said a fair spokesperson. Several health organiza tions including the Oregon Heart Association and the American Cancer Society will have representatives present. The Seventh-day Adventist health computer with the breath-o-lator will also be available to use for a 50 cent charge, the spokesperson said. Free blood pressure testing clean the channel. In other news, the council accepted the resignation of Assistant Fire Chief Gary Munkers, effective November 11. The Fire Chief, Ed Baker, resigned from his position last month. No replacement has been found for either job, she said. Obtaining satellite televi 11 " 4Mr 7 fife :.v fi i High Um Preclp 69 38 68 40 Tues.. Oct. 12 Wed.. Oct. 13 Thurs., Oct. 14 Fri.. Oct. 15 Sat.. Oct. 16 Sun.. Oct. 17 Mon.. Ot. 18 70 69 65 54 52 42 42 38 29 25 .02 ,12 sheriffs office direct. Irrigon is currently paying 911 fees to receive emergency services from Umatilla. signed a personal service agreement with Krumbien Engineering of Pendleton for consultation on the Lexington Airport expansion. approved the purchase of a Keylock System from Northwest Pump of Portland for $824.39 and a tank from Ace Tank, also of Portland, for $791.00 for the Public Works Department. will be given during the fair and professionals in the medi cal and dental fields will be on hand to lead discussions. A fruit walk will be held, and members of the CowBelles and Wheat League will pro vide food samples and classes, bers of the Seventh-day Ad ventist Church will have samples of vegetarian foods, she added. A 1 0-s peed bicycle will be raffled off at the fair. Tickets will be sold only at the fair, with the lucky winner being announced at the end of the evening, the spokesperson said. Everyone is invited to at tend and have a good time, the spokesperson concluded. sion for the area was again discussed by the council, but action was postponed until a later date. The council is also checking into placing a traffic light or painting crosswalks at the intersection between Del's Market and the I.O.O.F. Hall, to make the area more safe for vehicles as well as pedes trians, Jones said. hall ttf i n - J.
