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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 5, 1986)
í -<*• *m v • - u t * ► — *<» »w ^ ^ f i ^ VV » ^ • l|"M # ’» — ■*•«. jk .’ » » « lrW ^*«¡ ■>» <>■« TW O • The H rpprrr (iiid ^ T Im e » , tlrppnrr. Oregon Wednesday, November 5. PWW> Princesses chosen for Morrow Countv fair and rodeo court The Morrow Count) Fair and Rodeo committees and Fair Board chine three princesses at October 26 tryout« to accompany (Jueen Cindy Devta for 19*7 Kathleen Hra/rll u the daughter of Al and Jean Bra/ell of Lexington She i» a 17 year-old junior at Hepp ner High School Bra/ell u active in 4-H cooking, tew ing, and horvemanthip. and alto an active member of the Heppner Methodic! church in Heppner Rgghel Flanagan, daughter of Charles and Arlene Flanagan of Ir rigon is a IS year old sophomore at Riverside High Schml She it active in spirts, hoth volleyball and basket ball, and was a pennant bearer for die I986 court Flanagan is current ly training and riding her own horse. Sham Judy Jepsen. daughter of John and Jean Jepsen of lone is a 15-year old freshman at lone High School She was also a pennant hearer last year and is active in spirts at lone High state fair the last two sears Jepsen is a member of 4 H conking All three girls excel inpersnnali sewing and horsemanship and she ly. talent, and ruling ability, said a and her horse Slick, have gone io the rodeo committee spikespervin the Doherty closes law office; McNerny to open practice sits He earned ho law degree from the University of Oregon I.aw School Doherty, a I*471 Heppner High School graduate, completed undergraduate work at the Univer sity of Oregon with a nui<>r in science and psychology She work ed for her dad (Mel Boyer of Oar Aviation! for a year jnd tor Morrow County Mental Health Services for a year before entering law school After attending Willamette law School and being sworn in as an al tomey. she joined the Winter and Sweeney law firm in Heppner in (k toher, 1981 She is married to Tony Doherty, also a Morrow Count) native He is a wheal cattle rancher " The last live years have been an incredible education." she said. "I hope the nest five will he as produc live My dad said lh.il I would have to serve my hitch with the counts and. as with many things, he was right It s almost a tradition Boh Ahrams. Herman Winter. Dennis Doherty all look turns working tor the county I know that I will enjoy the work It has been interesting so far. providing legal advice to the county on a contract basis It ms ap plication is accepted, it will he an op portunity to limit my workload in some respects, hut an opportunity to round out my experience So lar. from private practice, my experience has hern criminal dclcnsr The government and prosecutorial side is the other half " Heppner attorney Val Doherty is closing the door* on her law prac ticc, she announced Monday Mor row County District Attorney Rick McNemey will open a general law practice in January. 1986 in the of fice building which Doherty is vacating Doherty who is now keeping of fice hours by appointment only says she will wrap up as much of her business as possible by December I so that she can take some time off to rest before applying for a position as County Counsel'Deputy District Attorney with Morrow County "Although I hope to have some time off.” she said. “ I will fulfill my contract with the county as legal counsel through December ” McNemey who lost the bul for re election to Jeff Wallace in the May primary election said he is looking forward to being his own boss ‘ 'On the other hand, the government pro vidcs a fairly secure income, and it will he challenging to build a new practice to that punt I will he work ing with different people, but am definitely looking forward to work ing fulltime in Heppner." he said McNemey served as district at tomey for four years and was employed at a Boardman law office for one year prior to that He com pleted undergraduate work in political science at the University of Oregon, and did graduate work in administration al Willamette Univer 'Savings y Judy Jepsen Rachel Flanagan K a th le e n B ra /e ll Get a Performance Plus Checkup and save on service work, tool Fair Board felt that the selection of three princess instead of the pre announced two would benefit Mor row County Tamings were off substantially in the upturn comes " I9H6, members of the Morrow Mills said thal the effects of the County (¡rum (»rowers cooperative CRP. a federal farm program which were told at the annual meeting takes highly erodihle farmland out of Monday night production and pays farmers not to Net sjvtngs decreased by over produce, would he substantial Mor S4UK.IXM) toe past year, j slump al row County (¡rain (¡rowers expects Inhutcd to the general decline in the grain handling to he down by one agriculture economy, smaller crop million bushels, fuel consumption to and lower wheat prices. Manager he down in the county by 210.000 larry Mills said gallons and total fertilizer sales The co-op is still in g o d I mane al county wide to he off $330.000 tit shape reported accountant Steve course these are not all our sales, hut Green. with the current assets to cur we are going to feel it." he said rent liability ratio I 2 to I Mills urged the co-op members to In addition to a drop in sales ol shop at home, support their com over S*k million, increased ad munity and support their co-op "If ministrutive costs due to higher in are to preserve the lilc wc have suranee rates and bad debt write offs wc in these small communities, wc need contributed to the p an showing on to work together through the tough the bottom line limes." he sard Mills sad he expects the downturn Also part of the annual meeting to last several years until the effects program, was a speech by co-op ac of the conservation reserve program countant Green on the effects of the (('KPi jre tell, wheal surpluses are new tax law on agriculture reduced, am) prices begin to rise Some of the highlights of the new Mills said the co op has taken law as it applies to farmers include steps to meet the dec line in business 1 repeal ol the investment tax including laying ofl six people, or credit 17 percent of the workforce, cutting 2 lengthening of depreciation hack on the jmount ol suppirt for schedules community service and reducing 3 vul conservation costs limited inventors to actual costs, and only those pro "W c have a couple of tough sears jects approved by ASCS ahead in the (arm equipment sec 4 no deductions for land cleaning tor." Mills said "But it surplus ^associated with installation of center gives down, we will see increased ’ irrigation commodify prices We see an im pivotal 5 repeal of capital gains dcduc provement in j couple of years " lion, and maximum tax of 28 He said the co-op has established percent a parts outlet in Wasco and "thal h Corporations and partnerships should position us quite well when must change from fiscal to calendar year accounting 7 income averaging repealed K consumer interest deductions phased out over the next three years Green also gave some accounting tips on what to do before the end of l9Kh to lessen tax hills 1 huv auto or equipment, because of the change in depreciation schedules 2 pas hills and take deductions in I9K6 1 prepay any farm expenses possible 4 plan to sell property by December II. 1986 READY TO GO! I Livestock editor to speak Nov. 21 Nationally known livestock editor Ire Ihtts will sjx-.ik al ihe Farm City Banquet which begins at h 10 p m Friday. Nos 21 Pitts is executive editor and part owner ol Livestock Market Digest and pens a humorous weekly column. "Riding Herd " Pitts address al the prime rib ban quet will cap a full das ol meetings ami presentations hy the wheat growers, the small woodlands ow ners. livestock grow ers. Cow Belles and the Soil and Water Conservation District Booths will he on display all day organized around Ihe following themes lann finance, woodlands management, retraining oppor- tunnies, conservation, small business development and larm programs M City Council F ro m P g 1 Trenching, which is supposed to allowed to keep pigs on his place in he dune by the county. has not been the urban growih boundary He ask done at the land fill. Costa told the ed that he he taken out of the "u r council Winter said he would see if ban growth boundary ." that the ci he could arrange it. hopefully within ty give him water and lake him in the the nexi month It may be impossi city, or that he be allowed |y h#vf ble to get through the winter without water without coming into the city the work being done During a meeting jointly with the Police Chief Douglas Rathbun city planning commission before reported the county sheriff1 s person council meeting Monday. decision to nel and police had cooperated in con request that area be returned to zon structing a satisfactory firing range ing for farm use had been made at the location of the old city dump This information will he sent to the Just how dangerous pit hull dogs county. Key was told, and may help arc. was asked by Ployhar He said his problem about the pigs there are one or two in U>wn. and ex A meeting to abstract the votes in pressed concern about safety to the general election was set for children Chief Rathhun said he November 12 at 5:30 p m at city wanted something done about peo hall Several council members ob ple who keep rattlesnakes in the ci jected to having to meet "for three ty There have been a couple of minutes to accept the vote ” The times when the police had to tell poo mayor said it was in the city charter, pie to get rid of them and one ten- and that there was no way it could nant moved and left one in an emp he disregarded Kuhn said telephone ty house Kuhn will draw up an or conference was considered a legal dinance covering vicious dogs and meeting Those council members exotic animals and have it for the who can are to attend the meeting, council to review next week others will he phoned if necessary Request to keep a horse by Richard Turrcll at 460 So Main and a pony hy Gene Pierce at 615 S. Plastics kill wildlife Altalfa Street, were approved According to many experts, Mayor Costa announced a meeting plastic trash thrown into oceans may at 7 p m at the Ixxington school he as big a problem, if not bigger, November 13 to discuss the issue of than oil spills International Wilflifc two medical districts in the county m aga/inc reports that non- The meeting set up by Mamie bmdegradahlr plastic waste is kill Anderson, chairman of the Board ing up to one million seabirds. man Medical Center hoard, is open 100.000 sea mammals, and countless to the public. and Costa encouraged fish each year Part of the problem the council to attend is that seals, turtles, fish and birds Ken Key told the council he had become entangled, and then die. in received a letter from the county discarded fishing nets and strapping planning dqiartmcnl that he was not hands Jewelry Fashions. Facts. Fiction Here’s To You This is the time of year we reflect on the things we are thankful for. on people who have made a difference to us Fvery day people come into the store and give us the chance to share in one of the important moments in their lives Thank you lor choosing us to be your family jeweler In 19 34 , a group of jewelers recognized the need to form a priv lessional organization dedicated to protecting the jewelry consumer That group named itself the American Gem Society, and I'm proud to say that our store has been right in there with your best interests in mind since 1929 Because our ^ INC J O lo i »7 la iin g to n O regon 971)9 5 make charitable contributions 6 pay consumer interest 7 defer income to I*#87 if possible " There is little in the lax reform act to help agriculture," Green said, and he urged taxpayers to consult tax ads ivors ' 'especially if you are a cor poration " New officers elected at the annual meeting were Lyle Peck president, Mark Miller sice president. Charlie Anderson secretary, and l^arry Mills treasurer Directors elected to three year terms were Charlie AmJervm. Ken Nelson. Keith Rea, and Boh Kietmann orders of their doctors Concern for the future of Pioneer Memorial Hospital was expressed last month by several hoard members when the subject of the proposed two health care districts in the county was discussed "It will mean the death of the hospital.” County Commissioner Irvin Rauch said Commissioner Jerry Peck was authorized to get in touch with at tomeys for Oregon Association of Hospitals to tee how contracts and htvundarict could he drawn Patient load is down al the hospital hut there are bright spots Ad ministrator John Hempel told the hoard laboratory work has almost doubled over a year ago Nursing home use is up 33 percent Outpa tient care is up by 17 percent, and emergency room use up by eight percent Both doctors in the clinic are doing well They should he well above their guaranteed annual in come. he said A new telephone system will he installed early this month Funds for the change were included in the budget and the cost is well below the amount allowed, according to Hempel Collection policy of the hospital will he reviewed h> the hoard at its November 20 meeting It will he decided how long to carry hills A limit is expected, and may he set at VO days At the request of Board President Marcia Anderson, patients have been surveyed about the care they received and changes they would like to sec made Hempel said it showed the moq comments were on the friendly service, and the most needed change was to lower the noise level relationship with you matters, we continue to join forces with other jewelers in AGS to give you as much information as we can, to keep our store up-to date to meet your needs, and to keep our staff well-trained to help you with your jewelry selection You. though, are the reason that we continue to he the successful store we are Because you value the kind of service we provide, because you keep coming hack, because you give us the chance to help you decide on just the right jewelry selection, we keep on Wc take pride in the quality of our customers So. here's to you' We Will Be Closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veteran s Day. Morrow County Grain Growers I -000-452 7396 By A son Mrlby Tri-County Home Health Services will lixale in Pioneer Memorial Hospital the first of nest month Members of the boards of the two agencies had been discussing the change lor some time and arrived at an agreement last month There are advantages for hoth agencies It will cut administrative costs for Tn-County. and will pro- s ulc patients leas ing the hospital het ter access to the home health care The move is on a trial basis, hut will become permanent if it works out as well as anticipated A no smoking p>licy will he en forced at the hospital One room was set aside for smokers when the last employee contract was signed and was a part of the agreement, hut the policy has not been enforced The h«ard decided there will he no strok ing except in that room, by employees or visitors Patients may smoke in private rooms only on Grain growers earnings off for 1986 Get your tractor in to p s h a p e for the busy season and s a v e at o ff-s e a s o n prices. We ll send a s e rv ic e te c h n ic ia n directly to your farm fo r a P e rfo rm a n c e P lu s C h e c k u p of your Case, IH. or C a s e In te rn a tio n a l tra c to r Then, if you want repairs, we ll d o th e m in o u r S e rv ic e C e n te r a t a special discount. Don t w a it u n til th e b u s y s e a s o n hits. G et your tractor ready to roll n o w at sp e cia l P re -S e a s o n S e rvice Savings ffcone 909-8221 Home Health service to move to hospital L e e P itts N / Peterson’* r m 3 Jewelers 474 9Í6«
