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Ifrppnrr G azette-1iincs, Hrppttvr. Oregon W ednesday, April 29, |9#7
C la r n o h o sts P o m o n a
By Delphi Jones
W heatland Pomona Grange
District No. 29 met on Saturday
morning at the Clamo Grange Hall
for a regular meeting The meeting
**•» called to order hv the M uter
Annahele ieager with the following
officer* noted a» absent Chaplain
filled hy France* Smouse. Executive
committee members, filled by Jean
Nelson. Stella Palmer, and Freda
Panee. Gatekeeper filled by Ronald
Rolfe
The Masters of the following
granges were introduced. August
Strecker, of Spray Grange. Ronald
Rolfe of Clamo Grange and Delpha
Jones of Lexington Grange
Officers gave interesting reports of
the workings of their granges, as to
improvement to their buildings,
recreation, and money making pro
ject! Spray reported on the annual
auction at their grange, with a good
crowd in attendance Lexington
reported on the Booster day and the
presentation of 25 and 50 year cer
tificates It was brought to the
group's attention that there was a
fine article and picture in the Oregon
Stockman of Master and husband's
farm near Condon
A resolution committee of Jean
Nelson. Ronald Rolfe. and Berl
Akers was appointed Resolution
No I The Coalition of Farm
Organizations to further the benefit
of the farming industry No 2 a
Thank You to Clamo Grange for the
fine lunch and program
Rolfe reported for the Ag chair
man telling the gniup that it look* as
if that area will have a good hay
crop, but that the price is not too
good, the grass at present looks good
for grazing There is a 13-acre peach
and other fruit tree farm being
started in that area The first two
years there was crop damage by
frost, but this year looks gcxxl so tar
The Legislative report was the na
tional stand on various issues, and
Akers reported that the Legislative
and Agriculture report hooks were
received this week from National
Grange
G W A reported there were four
subordinate grange reports this
quarter There are two entries from
Wheatland Pomona in sewing
contest
Lunch was served at noon by
Kathy and Lloyd Fcrgc who told a
bit about the Country Natural Beef,
and how the group started as a fami
ly project and now have a 30 couple
membership They have openings at
10 different areas in Portland and
Vancouver area where the products
are sold The beef is butchered in
Portland and is USDA inspected
Xhc program tor nutrient compost
twit. tenderness and flavor u earned
out with the cooperation of Oregon
State University There are no add
ed hormones or antibiotics in this
natural food The group cooked
small cubes of meat, with no season
ings for the lunch and served it hut
This lunch was cut from round steak
Cattle growers can join this group by
sending in an application for
membership and passing the rules
Clamo members served salad and
desserts with the beef
A delightful and fun program was
given by Jon Bowerman who recited
several of his cowboy poems most
humorous, from his experiences as
a working cowboy on ranches and
the rodeo circuit Some of these
recitations ended with him jumping
off the stage, or rolling on the floor
A really great entertainment He and
his family live on a ranch between
Antelope and Fossil
Following a cake walk, the
meeting was again called to order
and the business continued The
resolution committee reported
favorable on the resolutions, and
they body accepted reports, voted
and passed
Certificates for Lecturers reports
being in on time were presented to
Wilma Martin the Pomona Lecturer,
with four gold stars, and Mikkalo
Grange for four gold stars There
was some discussion on the chang
ing of (he (i W A district back to
No 6 from No 2 Each subordinate
will be contacted on this and given
a chance to state their feelings on this
matter.
Cecil Jones was chosen as delegate
to State Grange Mutual Insurance
Company and Annabelle Jeagcr as
alternate Annabelle Jeager and hus
band will be voting on delegates
from W'heatland Pomona to the ses
sion in Hermiston Dot Halvorscn
was elected an alternate to (he State
session in Hermiston.
The next meeting will be at the
Anson Wright Park on Sunday. Ju
ly 26. with a potluck dinner The
yearly Memorial will be at this time
Wheatland Pomona is scheduled to
help serve dinner at State session in
Hermiston Wednesday
Some of the members toured the
Hancock field Station near Fossil on
the way home This is a very in
tercsiing place, with barracks for
school groups ( a bus load was there
Saturday from Glide) Many fossils,
skeleton and rock collections They
have rock cutters and polishers for
the enjoyment of guests who find
something interesting It is a real
education for anyone who hasn't
visited
Around About
By Justine Weatherford
This is National Volunteer Week Statistics show that voluntccrism has
been a constant historical American pursuit Americans have proved in many
ways that they truly believe that it is better to give than to receive Many
larger cities have well-organized volunteer bureaus In our area it is so easy
to find volunteering possibilities Voluntcerism needs to be fostered early
in one's life, and we arc proud that school children are being taught to prac
tice it Youth groups contribute much to happy communities Morrow has
a fine number of outstanding volunteers, many of whom arc past the age
of regular employment
ON MOTHER’S DAY,
GIVE HER WHAT SHE’S
ALWAYS GIVEN YOU.
THE VERY BEST.
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ped in to visit Sara Adkins They
were Vida Sager from Stanfield and
her youngest daughter Shirley Stotts
from Hermiston. They were in
Heppner visiting friends and
relative*
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maw at the St Patricks’ Catholic
Church six young people took their
first communion They were Jill
Briggs daughter of Mr and Mrs
Bob Briggs. Rtcnard Worden win of
Mr and Mrs Bob W orden.
Cameron Sweeney wm of Mr and
Mrs Pat Sweeney. Munch Gutter
rez daughter of Mr and Mrs Resin
(iutierrez. Justin Adclnun wm of
Mr and Mrs Bob Adelman. and
Troy Wilwm w>n of Mr and Mrs
Tracy Wilwm There was a recep
tion held in their honor atter Mass
-¡-Three car loads of Heppner
residents motored to Milton-
Frccwater to the District 10 flower
show Going were Jane Rawlins,
Verna Brmda. Vcrn Batty. Behc
Munkers, Justine Weatherford.
Fleamv Gonty. Adelle l.aTrace, and
Vivian McConnell
During the day there were
demons!ratK<nv. floral arrangements,
and a program along w uh election of
officers for next scar After the show
they went to the Frazier Museum
One car load alwi went to Peach
Island to visit former Heppner rest
dent Mr and Mrs Charlie Heard
By Joyce Breeding. 676-5407
who owned and operated the Hcpp
ner ( iazette Times for several years
Jim McConnell. Mr and Mrs
McConnell's wm. will graduate May
7 from Detense language Institute
in Monteray. California
Mr and Mrs Harold Hill have
returned to their home in Heppner
after spending the winter in Coos
Bay
Betty Tanner and Babe Harris
went to Hermiston for a fun day out
thes went shopping had lunch and
went to a Rock show which they said
was real nice with lots of beautiful
rocks, alwi some jewelry made up
Ihc Degree of Honor held a
card party Saturday night Winning
high was Donhy Wilwin and Sara
Adkins Low went to Tom Wilwm
and Alice McCabe Traveling
pinochle went to Alice McCabe and
Adelle [.¿Trace The lodge will be
having another card party next
month wi watch for the date
Officers elected
Student body officers for 1987 88
hjve been selected at Oregon State
University Included are student
senators. Memorial Union officers,
senior class president and student
fees committee members
Eric S Thompwm a junior in
business from Heppner was elected
Memorial Union president
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Community Calendar
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HHS juniors/incoming frosh plan
Monday. May 4 Heppner High
School junwirs and their parents will
meet with a representative from Blue
Mt Community College They will
discuss choosing a college or other
post high school training
Thursday. May 7, incoming
freshmen and their parents will meet
•I 7:30 p m, at Heppner High
School They will elect class officers
for next year and attend a high
school onenlalkin session Honor
Society students, new student body
officers, and stall members will con
duct the session.
Students discourage drunk driving
H eppner's Students Against
Drunk Driving chapter conducted a
program and handed out contracts
for life encouraging students and
parents to sign them The program
was ihursday preceding Heppner's
prom
SADD plans another program
before graduation The chapter is
concentrating its efforts to make both
prom and gradualkin nights safe on
the roads
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Rhea Creek Extension will meet
Wednesday. May 6 at the home of
Dorris Graves She will present a
surprise lesson
last month's meeting was at the
home of Mary Wright Bcbe
M unkers and Verna Brinda
presented a lesson on quality meals
They emphasized one dish meals
prepared in a hurry that follow
dietary guidelines
A potluck luncheon and a discus
sion of vitamin and food sup
plcmcnt* with Mary Wright and
Judy Stevens concluded the meeting
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July 4 celebration planned
Planning for a third Fourth of Ju
ly celebration in lone is well under
way The theme for this year's
parade is "In the Good Old Sum
mertime " Mike Mathews will be
Grand Marshal for the event
A full day is planned, beginning
with the parade and the grand finale
of fireworks and a street dance The
day's schedule remains much the
same as last year, with the addition
of a tennis tournament and a
hootenanny
Those interested in play ing in the
tennis tournament should start prac
ticing and contact Clint Krebs at
422-7548 with any questions Entry
information will he available later
Individuals or groups who would
like to show off their talent or skills
are invited to perform in the
hootenanny which will be in the
evening on the vchool loot ball field
Get involved or just watch and on
joy; lone is the place to be on the
Fourth of July.
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Kating Slim classes offered
An Eat.ng Sl.m dass wtll he of-
fered for 16 weeks beginning at 5:30
p in Tucsday. May 5 in the meeting
room ut Heppner's fire hall Edith
Thompson of St. Anthony Hospital
w'" CooduCt ,hf *Ci!lK,n* Enroll
ment is limited to 15 people who
must be at least 18 years old and 15
pounds overweight
For further information, contact
Thompson at 276-5121. ext 285
Five BMCC classes begin next week
Five second session spring term
Blue Mountain Community College
classes will begin next week Begin
nmg Aerobics will start Monday,
May 4. at 7:30 p m and run for five
Lisa Nelson (left) receives a VCR from LaRae Kindle, chair weeks. Intermediate and Advanced
man of this year 's parents club carnival The Parents Club was Aerobics begin Monday. May 4 .at
able to purchase two VCRs for the elementary school library 6 3 0 p m and run for five weeks.
Many educational tapes are available for the school to pur Dance to Fitness Beginning and In
termediate runs for five weeks
Parents Club buys VCRs
chase. Nelson said
Board members answer
school budget questions
Editor's note School hoard members will answer
questions in the newspaper between now and the
May school les s election Questions they address
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will be those which they repeatedly arc a,sked b\ %
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voters
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Over the past year many have heard it stated
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that " ( fur school taxes are too high." Is this real
ly the case?
First you should look at what these taxes pros ide
In Umatilla County the average tjx levy to run a
school system up to and including high school, is
SIK 74 per thousand evaluation Gilliam County School Districts with
high schools need 513 29, whercjs/thc statewide average rate runs
$15.70. Now compare those figures to the rale Morrow County residents
arc being asked to pay this year H\ paying just over eight dollars per
thousand this district maintains educational facilities at seven different
sites and provides a quality education as well
It is well to look at who pays the tax bill A total of 73** of the tax
load is paid by ten corporations operating w ithin the county Dus leaves
27% to be paid by the rest of the tax payers in the county The ten cor
porations have a combined evaluation of 617 million dollars out of a
total county evaluation of 850 million dollars Die largest lax payer,
the power plant, accounts for 62% of the tax money and isn't even allow
cd one vote To look at it another way, the ten corporations would buy
73% of each bus or of a school root Without them our lax rate would
be double and the quality of education would probably be less
This year the budget committee looked at the operating budget anti
dcciiled to hold expenses down to the bare minimum By not buying such
things as two new buses and not re roofing a s c h o o l your tax bill was
kept down It was felt passage of the levy required these extreme
measures Now look ahead Diese purchases were merely deterred and
must he accomplished at a later date If more items have to be cut. due
to further reductions, then the problem compounds I he bills must be
paid now or later if we arc to have an educational system They do not
disappear and will become more costly if we keep putting them off.
You can help keep Morrow County Schools a viable educational system
hy voting May 19 and continuing your support of the schools Your af
firmative vote will also assure that those with the most assets in the county
pay their share to help educate the county's most important asset, its
children
(s) Jerry McElligort
School Board Vice Chairman
Zone 3
(A school hoard or advisory committee member will answer your q u e s
tions in writing in this column; write: "School Questions". 1* O Box
368. Lexington OR 97839 or call 989 8202 )
beginning Monday. May 4 at 8 30
a m and Advanced Dance to Fitness
will start on Tuesday, May 5 at 8 30
a nv; Introduction to Computer
Spreadsheet, requiring some prior
computer experience, will be a five
week course starting Thursday, May
7 at 7 p m Call BMCC Coordinator
Marsha Swcck at 676 5039 for
registration requirements
Garden Club plans Portland tour
Hv Justine Weatherford
Members of the Heppner Garden
Club along with some gardeners
from lone and L-exington and any in
(crested flower lovers will leave ear
ly on Thursday. May 7 for Portland
Ihcv will lour the Leach Gardens.
Willamette National Cemetery, the
Japanese Gardens, and possibly the
Rhododendron Gardens and the
Portland Zoo before they return to
Heppner Friday evening, May 8
This lour hav been planned as a
memorial to the late Jerry Doherty
who was instrumental in its early
planning Persons other than garden
club members who arc interested in
going should call Jane Rawlins at
676 9435 as soon as possible
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Community Choir plans mini concert
Heppner’s Community Choir will
present a mini concert at the First
Christian Church at 11 a m. Sunday .
May 3.
The
public
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invited.
Refreshments will be served
A variety of sacred music will be
sung
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Ilomebuddies to meet May 5
Homcbuddies will meet Tuesday, ITept is scheduled to speak about
May 5 from 9:30 to II a m. at the 'Coping with Strcvs".
Ilomebuddies is an informal social
Methodist Church in Heppner A
nursery is available A guest speaker and support group for young
from the Morrow Co. Mental Health mothers For more information call
Kay Proctor. 676 9827
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Seniors plan May 9 food sale
By Justine W eatherford
Anticipating a hord of hungry
motorcyclists coming from the
Willamette Valley on Saturday, May
9. South Morrow County citizens
promise to have food ready.
They will set up their tables of
goodies beside the Post Office where
they arc selling raffle tickets for a
fishing boat Many senior cooks will
prepare a variety of fluids Monies
realized from ihe sale will be used
for equipment und furnishings for
the senior mealsite center in the
soon to-he remodeled Heppner
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hold an open house May 9 from I 4
p m at 125 S Chase St in Hepp
ner Refreshments will he served and
door prizes given
We’re PROUD of:
Rhonda Wishart
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hold an open house Sat., May 9, at the
FHeppner Elementary Multi-purpose
room from 10 a.m. until mx)n. All are
invited to come and visit with Ray and
ask questions about bills and propos
ed bills that they are concerned with
or do not understand.
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W hen Y our F eelings A re F o r R eal .
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Rhonda has been with the hank for four years. She’s our
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da is a valuable member of our hanking team and we ap-
prcciatc her._________
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