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Port Commission continues negotiations with operating engineers despite local opposition B> Donna Schmidt After nearly two hcxirs of dxuv- Mons in .1 special ctccum r session called by the Port of M ono» November 6 the commission an nounerd it plans to continue ncjtotia lions to locate the Operating Fnginecrx joint .ipprcnticeship and training committee here Gourmet Brands, the port's prin cipal tenant am) Hoardman'x largest employer petitioned the Port Com mission "to rescind or cancel anv agreement it ntav hase made with the Operating I ngineers." hecause the company views the location of any union sponsored facility here a would he threat to the plant's non union atmosphere as well as other employers in the community The petition, signed hy (¡ourmet management personnel and several local businessmen stated Gourmet Brands has endured many efforts by unions to organize the plant’s employees during the past ten years and that Operating Fngmeerx has participated in organizational activ ides Past elections conducted by the National labor Relations Board M RBl show a majority of Gourmet employees have not supported organized labor at the plant In the .lost recent election last December employees defeated at tempts bv the United Steelworkers and the l nited hood and Commer cial Workers to organize the plant by a two to one margin During open session at the meeting I d Harper, a former union representative and training director tor the l nion's training program told the commission the Operating Engineers are not a processing union nor do they represent food process mg employees Harper said he has assured Gourmet Brands the training school will not be involved in "any union activities, labor problems, or anyone's problems " Francis Wicklander. business manager and financial secretary for the International Union of Operating Engineers l.ocal 701 has never par ticipated in any organizational ac tivities to organize Gourmet Brands "W e're here to try to provide training for our people," he said "W e're definitely not here to try and organize anybody." Steve Jay, a laxal 701 member and Boardman resident said the training school is try ing to lixate in this part of the state hecause of the climate to train and retrain members "W e re not a threat to any of the processors ( Kir principal concern is construction " Jay aiklcd that it was "a chance for the area to collect money from other parts of the state Although Operating Engineers focal 701 has not participated in union activities to organize Gourmet. Harper and Wicklander did not deny that other Operating /instate We now handle Allstate Insurance ir Homeow ners if Auto The Good Hands People. Stop hy or Call us for a Q uote jfiÈk . . Sc W hK M U N D INSUHANCI CtNTIR INC lone 422-7410 d Engineers locals may have in the past In a phone interview Harper reiterated that the training program docs not participate in union ac tivities and would not be used as a base camp for organizational as tivities hy the union "W e're a training trust. Harper said "We are not involved in union activities and cannot he used for organizational activities " Harper explained that the training trust is governed hy a board of six people, not by the union Harper said the hoard is made up of three union members and three members of the Association of (ieneral Contractors of America The Association of (ieneral Contractors is an organiza tion of contractors that use union labor "W e arc nit controlled or dominated hy the union." he concluded W icklander said funds to operate the training trust came from the Operating Engineers union and from the Association of (ieneral Contras tors The trust also receives some monies from federal programs such as ( FI A (a federal training program » Port commissioners approved a motion to enter into a 20 vcar lease agreement with Ojvraling Engineers laxal 7()| Every live years the commission would review the lease agreement, the purf»*x ol the wh«»>l and its intentions If the review is found acceptable one fourth of the land would be deeded to the train ing trust (iale (¡rill warehouse manager for (¡»urmet Brands and Boardman Mayor, said he feels a toehold by the union, anv union, in Boardman would he a threat Grill said he feels the presence of the training school could be used as a back door for other unions who want to organize the labor force in this area "Pco pie in this day and age don't need third parts intervention to settle their disputes." he said Grill stressed he was speaking as a citizen and not as a representative of the City Jim Hcimhcvkcr. plant manager tor (iourmet Brands said he still has concerns about the training school locating here "I'm disappointed the commission got to where they arc todav before investigating to sec what the com munity and tenants felt about the situation that disappointes me As lar as where this subject ends, I guess we'll se e " Steve Rhea (left) models a night gown and rein- from Gardner s Men's Wear while Gail Burkenbine narrates and W one Wilgerx looks on Night night. By Avon Melfiv Soroptimixt Club members were receiving favorable comments Mon day on the gift arid style show the club sfxmsorcd Saturd.iv Ihev were also happy that a larger attendance than in past years assures more tun ding for scholarships and charitable donations bv the club Marian Brosnan. Heppner won the Santa Claus and bag full of gifts sponsored by the club Kellie Boyer. Lexington, was the luc kv winner of the rholoditc garnet gem stone donated by Peterson's Jewelers A rtifacton tables and still available pie available Santa ( laus is ex Tables are still available tor the I Ath annual Artifactorv to be held at the Morrow County fairgrounds Hcppner. on December I. sponsored by the American Association ot University Women Arts and crafts from area people will be available from 10 a m to 4 p m Soups by Saudi will be served by Sandi Carlson Richardson ol Bend, along with her favorite breads A A l W will have beverages peeled with treats and for visits with the little ones During the day there w ill he an op (lortumty to make your own Christmas wreath or buy «»tie from the Heppner (iarden Club in the an nex building where local artists will alvi be displaying their paintings “ 77 A . Community Calendar officers at meeting Legion and auxiliary list December events At their yearly church business Bv Justine W e a th e rfo rd conference on Sunday afternoon. Nov M, the members of the Hepp net l nited Mctfxxhxt Church elected congregational officers and con ducted other business Central District Superintendent the Rev Joe W alker. Bend presided This annual Charge Conference followed a jxtluck dinner which church family groups enioyed Following a review of 1^X6 ac complishments and a presentation of the church's mission plans, certified lay speakers Al and Jean Brazell told of the work they have been tnvolv cd with and will continue A brief memorial service for church members who have died during the year was conducted hy Rev Ikin Boyce and Superintendent Joe W alker The principal responsibility of live dav was the election of church of ficers Al Brazell was named lay leader. Bob Kahl became chairman of the administrative council with I Vbbic bottler as council secretary and I av Pierce became lay delegate to the Oregon Idaho Conference with (iene Pierce as alternate delegate Bob Kahl and Bob Krein were chosen to join Rita Hednun. Steve Rhea. Ernie McCabe and Shirley Connor as trustees and Steve Rhea and Verne Batty are joining INiug Drake, (indy Green. Bob Kahl and Peggy Fishbum on the pastor parish relations committee The committee for nurture and membership care which is now combined with the worship committee includes Marianne Kahl. Joy Krein. Jean Brazell. Carlcy Drake. Mary Jean McCabe. Armc Hednun. Peggy Fishbum and Molly Rhea The finance committee members are Debbie Kolfler, Sharon Harrison, (iene Pierce, and Mary Jean McCabe 1 levied to the nomination commit tec were la>rcna Jones and Harriet Pierson who join Mary Jean McCabe Marianne Kahl. (ieorge Kottler and Gene Pierce The members at large committee in eludes Furl Fishbum. laus Hunt, < ieneva Matthews. Jan Strocbcr and Ida Farra Through next June Peggy Fishburn and Patti McAlpin are church school sujverinteiulents Pat Hvatt is serving as communion steward ami Justine Weatherford as church historian lone schools have announced the following honor rolls tor the first nine weeks grade period "A" Honor Roll Seventh Grade Nancy Morter and Amy Pointer Ninth Grade Melissa Rowell and Amy W'agenWast Tenth Grade Michelle Papincau. I wellth Grade Christopher Rea and Candt Rudisill "B " Honor Roll Seventh Grade Brandi Ball and Kan Morgan Ninth Grade Jo I in da Cupps. Mary Cupps, Jim Davison, and Linda Morter Tenth Grade Brian Ball. Jill Nelson, and Angie Rudisill Eleventh Grade Karla Davison and Dick Me Flligott Twelfth (irade Robert Adams. Pal ty Met lligott and Decna Hams donate to the Neighborhood Center toward Christnus baskets Donations have been sent to Christnus cheer. Veteran's hospital at Walla Walla. Washington, and other funds Shipments ol books and puzzles were given to the Veterans Domxilurv at Medford lor activities and gift items sent to the Veteran's Hospital al Roseburg lor the annual gift shop there Lions to sell citrus fruits Dec. 13 The Hepjvner I ions Club in con Sykes lundion with the Soroptimixt Club 17 m * fruit sale is an annual nxmey w ill be selling oranges and grajx'lruit raiser with prexeedx to be used door to d«»u on Saturday . Ikes 14. toward community projects announced club President David Degree of Honor lists year-end events Members ot the Degree of Honor President Betty Tanner to bring a laxlge met at X p m Nov 11 main dish, salad or dessert Members arc having a tocxl sale in December d Mary Bryant will host a comer of the Hcppner Post Office the Icxlge Christnus jsarty at her Nov 21 beginning at a m home November 24 al 6 p m member Mrs Bea Clausen Stale Director families and invited guests will has set February for inspection and gather for a Thanksgiving potluck installation of new officers for dinner Members were asked bv l*JX7 IdXX New leadership team members trained I ast seat Morrow and Lmalilla Counties joined the I amily ( om munity I eadership program Sjvon •»•red by the Kellogg Foundation, the leadership development of prmuri Iv women is carried out in Oregon through a partnership with Oregon Extension Homemakers A team of women including volunteers Claudia Hughes, Charlotte Carpenter, and Btrdine Tullix, Extension Staff, were given extensive training along with team members from Lmatilla County This vear. new Morrow County volunteers Marlene Currin and ( In dv ( Isterlund have attended training and tom the team The FCl program is designed to encourage and train jx-oplc to become mote involved in issues lac ing their Icxal communities lust year's two-county team assisted a number of groups with leadership training as well as in goal setting and handling conflict Call 67b UM2 it you believe the exjxrtise of the FCL team could benefit yixir group Hardware Wrenches Screw I)rivers ,\ut Drivers ^Soldering dun Kits k C o a s t to C o a st o o o o o o o o o o co o o o o o o o o o o cco o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o eo o o o eo c T h a n k s g i v i n g S e r v ie » * Sponsored l>y Ministeriell Assen November 26, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Christian Life Center Barbara Gutierrez is now working at Country Shears. Open Tuesday through Saturday Wednesday & Thursday evenings by appointment Special! 5 Tanning Sessions for $10 by appointment November 19 through December 5 Country Shears ('r e a m Cheese Pillxfiury Ready ^.‘ VVrstern family ( hunk Slit »si < rush«! Pineai 676-5824 i CHEVROLET Olives i 1st 4 • 6 or. , 99 ' 117 S Main P.1 John Leon John I eon and the Rev Jeff Lucas will sing and preach at the Christian l ife Center at 11 a m and b p m Sunday. Nov 24 and at 7 p m Mini day. Nov 24 l-eon. an evangelist and recording artist has ministered in churches, at conventions, camp meetings, and seminars, and has appeared on Christian radio and TV Lucas, an evangelist and pastor has been the main speaker at con ferences and conventions The public is invited to attend any or all of the services W<£i 80 * h uz « * !* » • Fie ('rust *!*• H our io ifi fiag Kellogg s Fruit 1 >oo|) Cereal n <>z Fresh C risp 33V ( 'elery 3 3V Carrots I Ifi hag or hulk I ) r \ Nelli iw 30V ( )nions F resh Mushrooms h oz jikg II* Si. .’ •I**« Potatoes is ih t>ag Western Family 45* Sour Cream , pint Heel *1” Round Steak *3 ** T-Bone Steak F ro/en •4 V Turkevs • Prices Good November 20-26 Wir h ill he closed Thanksgiving Dav, November 27 Gold Medal 1st ! Open 7 days d week, 7 d.m. to 6 p.m. Court Street Market 111 N Court i GIFTS •• Early Shoppers' Specials [ ( We re here to help you. lone schools list honor roll ly California Pittisi \ J Heppner Post and Auxiliars No X7 of American Legion will hold a loint fun night at the Heppner hall this coming Saturdav . Nov 22 at 7 p m Bingo and cards will follow A baked tmxl sale at the Heppner Post Office will begin at U a m W ednewlay, Nov 2b IVcemher I V members will have a Christmas meeting and parly at the Rilev Munkerx home. 7 p m The legion and auxiliary will Western Family There may be a giant octopus, |()() feet or more across, lurking in the deep waters oft Bermuda, repirts In ternational Wildlife magazine Scientists believe that a Bermuda fisherman attracted a huge predator when he began using special traps to catch foot long shrimp and two foot crabs Damage inflicted upon these traps have led scientists to believe that it may he the work of a giant oc topux Jaws beware McDonald . C hurch elects Jaw s He ware Dear folks. It has firm been finalized. Ron McDonald is the nrw dealer in Madras. Oregon! This means the McDonald family will be leasing Heppner, but see want to thank the people who have done busines s with us in our 6‘/i years at the dealership You all hase an open invitation to stop and see us at our new store in Madras anslime Again, thank you, Ron, Joan, and Joe M U N Evangelist to speak Ron 8 I he H eppner G a z e tte -1 imex, H e p p n e r, O rego n W ednesday, N ovem ber |M, |VHW> H eppner 676-9643
