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Active princess has won many awards T W O - The Heppner G azette-Tim e*. H eppner. Oregon H r d n n d i), AuguM 6 , I486 Former G-T sportswriter goes to C hina Thinclad returns from China competition Form er lone High School ceremonies She says she is still negotiating graduate (1979) Janet McElligott with the Chinese b but expects to will change jobs September I McElligott. a former sportswnter spend six months in Shanghai at the (1978-79) for the Gazette-Times, has Institute of Science and Technology been employed as the Assistant to as a foreign expen She expects that Legal Council for the National she will be teaching English and American culture to Chinese scien Republican Senatorial Committee By Ashley ConkJtn Beginning next month, she will he lists and technician» who will be Hcppner track star Wayne Wilgers working for the Chinese government coming to America and dealing with Americans has recently returned fn>m compete in Shanghai "It's a once in a lifetime oppor non in China with International The daughter of Jerry and Maryan Sports Exchange McElligott of lone, she earned a tunity.” McElligott said Wednesday The ISF. team was comprised of 35 degree in communications from the when she called the Gazette Times track athletes from Class " A ” high U niversity of Portland Her from her Washington D C office school throughout Oregon, and 40 viphomore year at UP was spent in " I ’m very young for this type posi from Washington, a two track team Austria as an exchange student She tion Everyone I know who has gone in this type situation has been at least from Montana mple jumpers from became friends with a family there, Dmisiana. and a distance runner says her mother, and stayed on for 20 years older, and a man It's an from South Carolina Also com the summer working in the family's honor, but my mother is still con peting in the China at the same time dress factory She began tying bows vinced that I'm going to be arrested for umiething " were hoys basketball teams from for the blouses on native Austrian The Chinese are taking care of Oregon and Louisiana costumes and finished the summer The ISE team from Oregon driving a Volkswagon all over everything, the foreign expert said "When they want vimeonc. they departed fn>m Portland on Monday . Austria delivering clothes July 14 with stopovers in Seattle (to "Janet lives across from the bring them in. but it must be for a position that a Chinese person can't pick up the Washington team) and Chinese embassy in Washington fill " They want me to come, she Korea (to pick up the other teams) D C. and has become friends with continued, and they're handling the After arriving in Hong Kong, tlte vime Chinese from Beijing " paperwork and will take care of contingent of athletes went on a Maryan McElligitt continued "She transportation, room, hoard and "Whites Walking Tour" of Hong wants to see the world She has talk laundry service while I'm there Kong ed about China for years Usually Chinese is a language with many On Thursday the group left Hong what she talks about, she winds up Kong and arrived in Canton In Can doing, vi I knew she would proha hi y dialects McElligott says she knows ton they stayed at the White Swan wind up going there, but I didn’t some Manadarin. the official language, but doesn't know any Hotel, which according to Wilgers. know when " Shanghainese, one of the more com The 25-yearold former Ionian "is the nicest hotel in the world " mon dialects she expects to was home in June to speak at this After various sightseeing tours, an encounter y ear's IHS commencement all day track meet was held on Saturday Wilgers. competing in the high jump for the first time since the Class " A ” state track meet in mid May. leaped a non placing 5 'I0 " . Sandi Wright The Hcppner Morrow County sibilities will remain the same, Tullis "The Chinese were in the middle Chamber of Commerce has hired a emphasizes Hughes will help with way A real animal lover, Princess San of their training season and 10 hour per week sec retary business things which members seem not to The active princess likes meeting dominated the meet," Wilgers said di also has three dogs and three cats manager. Chamber President Bir- have time to do because they are Another consuming interest is people and seeing the different areas On Sunday the ISE teams return busy with operating businesses and dinc Tullis has announced photography She won the Morrow she has traveled to as a member of ed by train to Hong Kong Back in other activities County Fair People's Award in 1484 the Morrow County Coun "I want Hong Kong they took tours to Aher Hughes says she will try to help this year's Fair to he the best ever deen Bay, Victoria Park. Stanley for a photo of three dogs in a ban the Chamber promote the area and and want to encourage everyone to Bay. and Women's Street dana She hopes to be able to con hopes to visit other Chambers of tinue with her photography in some participate." she said The teams, which crossed over the similar size to learn how they have International Dale Line both to and encouraged growth of their town from China, left Hong Kong on She will visit with local businesses Thursday and returned to Portland, through the to learn their needs and will en going through Thursday twice courage businesses to join the "I'm glad I got the opportunity to Chamber go with the ISF. teams, because it "I would encourage everyone was definitely a chance of a with new ideas to share them with ed for dairymen. Hager's have 10 Years Ago lifetime,” Wilgers said "I would me.” Hughes said "It doesn't mat claimed since the law bec ame effec Monte Stookey. part time Condemnation proceedings were encourage anyone who has the op ter who gets the credit just so the job goldsmith, earned a fourlh place at tive on June 15 that they could not settled out of Court last week bet portunity to go to do vi Without gets done Everybody has something the Oregon State Gold Panning pay their dairy men this price because ween Morrow County and a Ian everyone's gracious contributions to offer and Heppner has many Championships they were not receiving enough from downer disputing the purchase price the trip would not have been possi Claudia Hughes events like St Patrick's Day. swim A Monday afternoon storm caus the retainers to meet the price the county offered for land acquired ble," he said This is the first time the Chamber ming. hunting, and golf." ed extensive crop damage to area for widening Eighth Street in Ir has had j paid employee, she said famis Ten forest fires were reported 50 Years Ago ngon. Judge Don McElligott * The position is temporary, and will in the l mat ilia National Forest and Hcppner » city council waxed both announced be reconsidered following a six- Morrow County farmers reported cold and warm Tuesday evening in An indépendant appraisal has now month trial If the Chamber decides wheal crop losses as high as 20 a holdover session -cold as far as the established a value for the property the position is worthwhile, it will Plans are nearly complete for me percent new pipe line is concerned and warm involved and will hopefully help set work into a permanent position, she August 23 Irrigon Watermelon Deputy Sheriff l-arry Fetsch on the swimming tank proposal sub tie other cases, he said Beef for Fitness said. Festival, say organizers A full day became acting Sheriff following the mitted by the (.Kins club Remember Bill Walton the 1476 Claudia Hughes will work with die of entertainment is planned resignation of Sheriff John championship Portland Trailblazer Chamber, research possible grants A 6-10 a m. breakfast at the Ir- Mollahan "Marion Green, four year old son and one time Vegetarian ’ Well, after available to Chambers, and assist ngon Marina Park will start the day 25 Years Ago of Mr and Mrs Cornett Green years of iniunes and health programs with tourism. Tullis said She will Those wanting to start the day with Hager's Dairy has announced that swallowed a foxtail just before rxx>n that nearly destroyed his career, he alvi write a newsletter and try to exercise may want to register for the it has quit acting as receiver for local yesterday The little fellow suffered is now playing vmie of his best establish better communication with Festival Fun Run at 7:45 a m The Morrow County District At dairymen as of July 15 They said considerable pain for a lime, but the career basketball for the Boston other groups in town She will work A 10 a m parade has exciting en the action was due to an "ad offending morsel had gone the way tomey’s Office reports handling the Celtics He is alv> doing radio com from Ray Boyce's Insurance office tries and promises to attract many ministration of the Milk Stabilization of all food by the time the doctor ar following business during the past mercials promoting a steak house in on Main St in Hcppner on onlookers. week Act " A price of $5 80 per 100 rived, and he believed it would not Boston In the commercials he talks Tuesdays Hughes says those who From II a m - 4 p m , everyone Eugene I amis Stacy. 25. Board pounds ot fluid milk was establish give further trouble " about the nutrition and quality of cannot contact her on Tuesday s may will want to be at (he Marina Park nun. was arraigned in Circuit Court beef as being valuable to an athlete call her at home Mondays. Fridays, for continuous free entertainment before Judge Ralph Currin August as well as individual consumers and evenings Old-time fiddlers, a dog show, pup I on a charge of Sexual Abuse I Bail The Chamber officers respon pet shows, a sing along, a quick was set at J25.000 with no option of draw artist, a lip sync contest, varie posting 1091 for release ty show. and 50s revue are only a Carlene R Zamudio. 27, Hcr- few of the half-hour shows miston. Failed to Appear for a Tnsha Mahoney. daughter of Bob scheduled change of plea in Circuit Court on and Sherree Mahoney of Hcppner, Remember the twist? the hula the charge of Negotiating a Bad will he among 26 contestants at the hoop'’ You'll want to put on your Chec k The Court ordered a warrant August 13-16 Miss Idaho pageant at best 50» garb and enter both con Sun Valley. Idaho for her arrest tests Can you still do the limbo? Be Jacob Frederick Shifts, 25. lone, The Miss Idaho pageant is a sure to enter the contest A prize will arraigned August I before Judge preliminary for the Miss USA and be given for the best-dressed guy and Miss Universe pageants Ralph Currin He pleaded Guilty to gal depicting the 50» Mahoney . 14. will compete in the Burglary I and Attempted Robbery Concession booths and binco will I The Court ordered a presentence following swim suit and evening keep some busy For otfiers, a kid's investigation and set sentencing for gown competition, a personal inter fishing pond, coin scram ble, view with judges, a personal resume, October .1. 7 9 3 5 Gallon Pal watermelon seed spitting contest, and photogenic qualities Winner of Trisha Mahoney Jeffrey Todd McElhany, 20. watermelon toss, watermelon eating the contest will receive a full tuition Hcppner, Failed to Appear for Farm Red Oil Barn Paint National Collegiate Finals but did contest, and watermelon relay, dart Sentenc ing August I on a charge of scholarship to the college of her not place toss, and dime toss are scheduled Burglary I The Court ordered a choice • «■.«, p m m Mom Sherree. Grandma Hazel. throughout the day •Ami mma -Tison A 1485 graduate of Hcppner High warrant To finish the day. a light show Schi*>l. Mahoney has completed tier Aunt Sharon Smith of Hernuston. Kandy Donell l.uttrell, 14, K.- k »67" S au kv first year of pre tried at Boise State and many other relatives plan to w ith D-J Dan Bums and a variety of Portland. Failed to Appear for ar leave today for Sun Valley to help music w ill keep toes tapping and feet University and has been accepted in raignment August I on a charge of Gallons - Reg $13« Now $11« to the Radiology program there In the attractive contestant get ready for dancing from 4 p m - I a m Negotiating a Bail Check The court Festival buttons are on sale now addition to maintaining a 4 0 grade next weekend's pageant ordered a warrant "She has met many nice people for $1 The price will raise to $2 the point average throughout the school Dana D Crawl. 26. Hcppner. 7 5 3 5 Gallon Pail year, she has competed at college through the contest and has been day of the festival Buttons are the was arraigned August I before Judge rodeos and recently won the promised some modeling jobs for cost of admission to the dance Ralph Currin on charges of Theft I. Brilliant Red Oil Barn Paint breakaway roping event at the Rocky next year." her mother said Forgery I. and Theft II Entry of plea • AnieenBWd Mt Regional Kodeo She also com VVCVAV.S’.V/AW.VSVWW.V.’AV.SV was set for August 8 peted at Bozeman. Montana, in the • Se« .trami) A pnnce*« with pep. Sandi Wright h*d always wanled to he member of the Morrow County Fair and Kodeo Court, and decided to "go for it” thia year hetautc she will he going on and doing other thing» The 18-year old daughter of Pat Wright and the late Harvey D Wright hat lived in lxxington tince the was five A brother. Mark, works in the electronics field in Ken newick Also at five-yearvold she acquired her first horse, a Shetland. "Tubby " Later a quarterhorse named "'Shiner' taught me all I know ahout horses,” the brown-eyed princess said For Fair and Rodeo activities, she will ride a hay gelding borrow ed from John ledhetter His name is "K etchup." and "he loves watermelon I hale to give him hack at the end of the summer, he's part of the family,” she said She attended lone schools and finished high school this summer through the Blue Ml Community College alternate diploma plan "I'v e always wanled to become a beautician since I was a little girl," the vivacious princess said She will hegin her training on September 2 at Earl's School of Hair Design in Pendleton and lake business courses at RMCC to prepare for owning her own beauty shop Active in softball, basketball, volleyball, snow skiing, white water rafting, and fishing she has also been a 4 II club member fur eight years She has panic ipuled in cooking, sew ing. horse, rabbit, and tolc painting clubs Her projects have qualified for state fair in all areas She has had Best of Show rabbit for four years She raised rabbits for eight years and showed them in competition all over the northwest "At one time, I had over 50 rabbits I have won many Best of Show awards and I have a closet full of trophies to pro ve it." she said I i Chamber hires secretary- business manager Property Times condemnation settled Sifting Watermelon festival planned Aug. 23 CowBelle Corner District Attorney1! Report Mahoney competing for title Cene*paints it test, RED & WHITE BARN PAINT SALE $ 57 " $6795 See The New Line of E neore Reg laT" S au ai » Gallons - Reg $17« Now $13« 711 5 Gallon Pail W hite Oil Barn Paint Oil Frtrrrs (Vssrtf • 'uggì • VltclwnnQ • OwCprei’J'«»' R.g S au is - $ 6295 ne 9894)221 1 800 *52 7396 396 g August 7.B.&9 Handmade Classic Earrings — Finely Handblown Glass Beads — Handmade — Classic Designs -------F i — Gallons - Reg $15« Now $12« o rro w County G rain G r o w e rs . « sum m er (r re t", !*r *' 7 3 Heppner S CLEARANCES ALL FABRICS 3Q% O ff We also have a good selection of carpets in stock at sale prices -r* i Peterson’s p f e i Jewelers Fabric CASE FORBITURE 676 9200 16 7 6 - 9 4 3 2 I H r * >nrr vw M a in St.
