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r •. * > . . « . . . . - » • « >.. •* - H. - • V ' : ;- y • * , v ..V -i , . 7 . • X.. ’ ’ , 'n •• V <1 Heppner G azette-Tim es, Heppner, Oregon W ednesday July 15. IW 7 - T H R E E Talent contest added to fair The Morrow County Fair is spon soring an Amateur Talent Contest this year The contest w ill be held on Wednesday evening. August 19 at 7 p m at Ihc fairgrounds Several ulent instructors as well as music teachers have been notified about the Contest to help organize it and alert their students to enter The contest w ill have four age categories six and under; 7-12; 13 17; and 18 and over and a special category for small groups Many clubs and organization* in Morrow County have been contacted by (he Fair Office to sponsor the contest with cash awards in these age categories The Fair is hoping for community support in organizing the talent contest this year. The general rules and entry forms w ill be circulated throughout the County beginning August 13. The C iazette Times and Boardman Enter prise have an entry form printed in them this week Various local stores w ill have yellow entry forms as well Please look for those yellow entry forms and enter the contest The contest is open to individual per former* or small groups The talent acts w ill have time limits placed on them o f six minutes or less A pre audition is planned prior to August 19 if 30 or more entries are receiv ed Anyone can enter; musical numbers, dance routines, tumbling, lip sync and other form* of ulent arc acceptable Entry deadline is August 7 at 5 p m Entris may be mailed directly to the Morrow County Fair Office. P O Box 464. Heppner, OR 97836 or left with Fair Sccrcury Marlene Curnn. at the fairgrounds Back row (from left): Glenn Coxen, Bob Mollehan. Don Munkers. Duane Gentry. Richard Beardseley. Bud peck. Lowell rippee. Gene Orwtck, Tom Hughes. Bill Healy. Edwin Gam- mell. Lauren Corwin. Front row Teacher-Lorena Jones, Shirley Wilkenson Rugg, Jo Graves Pettyjohn, Jean Biddle Ball. Betty Baker Orton. Clarice Moore Baker, Ramona McDaniel Marshall, Lois Vance Johnston, Lorene Van Winkle Toll, Randall Peterson. Heppner High School clavs o f 1947 met June 13-14 at the Heppner Elks for a seventh clavs reunion Classmates enjoyed a dinner and dance followed by a program Satur day evening Twenty-one members Class of 1947 of Ihc class were present, elesen from the Heppner Lexington area Glenn Coxcn and his wife Vlayliss came the farthest, from the coast o f Mexico where they live on their sailboat Spec ial guest at the reunion, was Mrs Floyd ilo rc n a l Wilson Jones, the class's fourth grade teacher The class plans a 45-ycar reunion for mid June. 1992 Engagements Former judge plans to travel By Avon Melby After working as chairman o f the Senior C iti/cn Rummage sale held last Saturday, former Morrow Coun ty Judge Paul Jones said it was time to do what he had retired to do and he was going to get on the road again for a while He and his wife Blanche are tak ing their travel trailer, with his sister Lois Graybel as guest, on a two month tour o f Alaska They intend to cover all the major cities and travel extensively in the northern state for two months They w ill travel up the Alkan Highway, which he said has been greatly improved On their return they w ill only be in Heppner about two weeks before they plan on taking o ff again They w ill be taking the trailer to Indiana where they w ill visit Jones' sister. Loma. and her husband. Ira Chal fant. at Morriston Ruby Beckett, formerly o f Heppner. lives about 100 miles from there and they w ill also visit with her From there (hey w ill go to Marion. Noph Carolina, where they w ill visit Mrs Jones' granddaughter and husband, Kathy and John Hed- man. both fo rm e r Heppner residents Jones said his grandfather came to Oregon from Marion and he was going to spend some time sec ing if he could find relatives there Their return w ill be through the Southern states They w ill also visit frie n d s, and form er Heppner residents, in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Elks ruler named Rudy Bergstrom of Heppner has been acknowledged by incoming Grand Exalted Ruler Ted Callicott. o f Paris. Tcnn . to serve as Exalted Ruler of Heppner Elks Lodge No 358 Hav ing attended the Grand lodge convention in Atlanta. Ga . Rudy Bergstrom is now recognized as a voting member of the Grand Uxigc o f the Benevolent and Protective Order o f Elks This recognition was made at the 123rd annual convention held in Atlanta July 5 9 XT W W W W ? Chamber Chatter _______________ By Claudia Mugba* Special thanks to Chamber. Mcr chants Committee, and HE DC for sending Joyce Hollomon and your Chamber Manager to the National Mainstreet Conference It was inten sivc with excellent speakers who kept us enthralled lor two hours at a time W’c came away with volumes o f notes and fresh ideas which we hope to implement through a Downtown Focus Group This Focus Group would consist o f a variety o f people, young and old from within our town and outlying areas It s purpose would be to build bridges, discover how everyone feels about our town, things that feel good about Heppner and things (hat are not so go*xJ, creative events with a focus on knowing our neighbors, etc It's wide open and so exciting This town is ours, let's treat it like a good friend Heppner needs a pal on the back We viewed many slides from across the U S and we're looking good with our improvements There were 17 states represented and seven Canadian provinces with a total o f 120 in attendance Drop by the Chamber Office on Tuesdays to share ideas and look at materials, or visit with Joyce Consider becoming a part of the Downtown Focus Group It w ill be fun. it w ill be rewarding, and a very little bit o f change makes a world of difference "W hether you believe you can, or whether you believe you can't, you're right " Believe You Can Chamber next Tuesday will be fun and educational We ll be touring Kinzua following regular lunch This is a great opportunity to learn about an industry that is a real asset to our community See you there n Hesse — Childers M r and Mrs Louis Hesse o f Cincinnati. Ohio, announce the engage ment o f their daughter. Barbara Ann. to Roger Glen Childers, the son o f Clco and M arilyn Childers, lone The bride elect is a graduate o f Eastern Kentucky University She holds a degree in Horticulture, and is currently employed in I exington. Kentucky Childers graduated from lone High School and Blue M l Community Col lege. He w ill graduate from Eastern Kentucky University July R). with a Bachelor's IX*grcc in Criminal Justice An August 7 wedding is planned at 7 p m at the United Church of Christ, lone A reception w ill follow Garden Club hears about convention 4-H Clubs Two-Trackers The Two-Trackers 4 H Horse Club sponsored an over night trail ride last weekend Thirteen hardy souls showed up and had a lot o f tun and at least one good belly laugh John and Nclla Britt were host and hostess for the event Beginning this week, continuing until fair, the Two-Trackers w ill meet Thursday evenings at 7 p in at the fairgrounds Club members w ill concentrate on getting ready tor the horse show Bring your record books every week Remember, on ly five meetings until fair Members of the lone Garden d u b met at the home o f Jean Nelson on July 8 for a regular meeting Helen Martin reported on the meeting o f Oregon State Federation o f Garden Clubs in Salem on June 14-17 The lone Club received awards in the junior contests, year book and wild flower slides d iv i sions She announced that the Oregon I egislature passed a bill to set aside the first full week in June as Garden Week Delegates were taken on tours of the Thomas Kay Museum. Bush House and Deep wood which are all historical sues Ians A llyn of the Lexington Garden Club was a guest She is spearheading plans lor the Flower Show at the Morrow County Fair and discussed the need for everyone to help wiih the various divisions HARVEST HOURS ! iM o r r u w C o u n t y l air & R o d e o Pot» 0**1 •* Box 464 Hepyt «I V/836 AMATEUR TALENT ENTRY FORM Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. * 6 p.m. < Sat. 7 a m. - 5 p.m. ; August 19 1987 FAIRGROUNDS 7 00 p m C om m unity C alen d ar County asks comments on landfill By Avon Melby Public hearings w ill be held throughout Morrow County this week on the Tidewater Barge Line application to develop a landfill in- North Morrow County to dispose o f waste from the Willamette Valley The court w ill take up the subject in a court session at 10 a m Wednesday in the North Morrow County Annex in Im gon A con tinuation o f that hearing w ill he at 7:30 p.tn on Wednesday at River side High School in Boardman Further continuation ol the public hearing w ill he at lone at (he le g io n Hall on Friday at I p m. and at the Courthouse in Heppner at 7:30p m Friday. The court will hear oral statements and accept written statements about the conditional use permit for the solid waste disposal lixating at Finley Buttes New team members w ill be add ed to the Fam ily Community leadership Group this fall New members w ill attend a state training in October at Mcnucha Conference Center Colbert. Oregon, to learn all about the many opportunities o f FCL. as well as receive leadership training Application forms for those in terested in the opportunity arc available at Monow or Umatilla Fx tension offices The FCL program is different from many volunteer programs as some funding is available to help jvav expense* o f team members The Family Community Leadership pro gram is funded by the Kellogg Foundation For application forms or addi tional information call Birdine I ullis at 676 9M2 or stop h> the Morrow Extension office By Avon Melby There is still room for more kids to enter the second session o f swim ming lessons at Heppner municipal pool. Marshall laivgren said Mon day. The second session starts Tues day. July 21. Beginners class is filled already, hut there is room for additional kids in intermediate, advanced beginners, and swimmers classes Swimmers instruction w ill be at the Heppner Pool from 8 to 8:45 :: r ' ¡ /• * -ft . * *V * * . • » ♦ Heppner class of 1967 plans reunion Heppner High School class o f 1967 has planned a reunion Satur day. July 25 The day's activities in clude golf at 8 a m . a tour o f the high school at I p m followed by a family social at the city park, a no hosi pizza party at Chailie's on Main St fix mi 5-7 p m and dancing at the Elks Club beginning at 9 p m (Questions about the reunion may be addressed to c lass secretary Roger leonnig. 1670 N l Jumjx-r Ave , Gresham, Oregon 97030 * % * • * * * V m in i 1 100 4 5 l i t t tec persons arc Floyd and I>orene jónos. Marcel and Dec Jones, Cor nett and Florence Green and Raljih and Mary Bcamcr \ 1 i ' -•* * » * I - V _ . J w . ; w 4 Acts maybe individuals or small groups 5 Acts limited to 6 minutes or less 6 A pre audition may be held prior to Aug 19 8 Almost anything goes as far as talent's accepted, musical numbers, dance routines, tumbling, lip sync, and other forms . , -*•* • ’ * .• '«- • * V . - V Advanced beginners swim lessons w ill begin at 12 30 Beginning swimming lessons w ill start at I 15 To register, contact Kincaid at the jw m uoKid.______________________ pool. A two week session for beginners and advanced beginners w ill start at the lone pixil Tuesday. July 21, Lifeguard Margaret Kincaid has . . 0, s * f « . H eppner By Hotline Joyce Breeding. 676-5407 -:-Gracc Buschke. Wilma Molcc. and Ed and Eleanor (Jonty joined a senior citizen tour to Elko, Nevada, recently The route took (hem through Boise. Twin Falls, and Mountain Home. Idaho Ihcy report the weather was nxxlcralc and pco pie were friendly. -:-L o i* Connor and her two children Mary and l,cvi went to Baker for the Bishops 4<)th anmver sary celebration and dinner The Connors had a very enjoyable time and spent the night in Baker. Joyce Breeding and Sara Adkins went to Pendleton last week on business and to visit Sara s son l ari Crismon and his family -:-Elmer and Muriel P.ilnx-i and Alice McCabe traveled to laiGraitdc to help Alice's son Bill Mahon and Muriel celebrate their birthdays Kelly Bill's wife fixed a barbecue dinner They had a nice v isii and trip through the mountains They also stopped in Ukiah * • i 7. « « “V '-V*. V * ^ » ' . v *i « f r l X • » m V w " a * , - ^ ÀN s j Kv. S # George Koffler is a Vice President at the Bank of Eastern Oregon and is the m anager of the Heppner branch. George has nine years of banking experience. His prim ary duties are in lending and adm inistration. We appreciate George’s dedication to the job and his com m unity involvement. V W Arlington jC a ste m Ureqon Arlinaton • Heppner HeoDner • lone « / c Ài v . Member F D I C _____ "Your huieprnde.it Home Owned Hunk *1 4 * f •7f - •. «j Beginning swim lessons planned H A N K OF — ---- 7 Entry deadline will be Aug 7 at 5 00 p m r ■ ît * • e iiii% »w » » i < : - » / J of talent ;> i Sj » J " J JW V 1 * 7 V« ; ' 3 Judges will be furnished IflllMTM 0 * f( 0 * 1 / 1)1 , i. • " V „ - ' r * cv- v -*• . 2 Cash prizes for 1st. 2nd. and 3rd in each category INC PO lei )l/< " V NUMBER OF PERSONS IN ACT GENERAL RULES 1 There will be four categories: 6 8 under; 7-12; 13-17; 18 8 over and a special category for small groups Mor row County Grain Growers . I I * by Friday, July 24. in order tor the class to lake place Prcregistralion is a priority lor this sjx-c lal workshop, so if you call Marsha and get her answering machine, leave your name, number and say you're call ing about Tina's workshop This workshop w ill provide a rare opportunity for lix a l painters and potential painters to woik with I ina. whose reputation as a graphic artist has gained her a growing reg.on.if following linn's |irulersnmuJ com mittments have grown with her reputation and BMCC and Morrow County Creative Arts and ( rails arc pleased that she was able to sc hrdulc this workshop Golf and barbecue planned W illow Creek Country Club w ill have a family play day and barbecue on Sunday. July 19 at 4 p m Chairpersons for the event are Howard and Beth Bryant Commit / * Watercolor workshop planned Popular lix a l artist Tina Iharp w ill teach a five day workshop in watercolor techniques presented by Blue Mountain Community College and Morrow County Creative Arts and Crafts The clavs will nx-et Mon day through Friday, July 27 31. from 9 a m to 12 noon. Members o f Morrow County Creative Arts and Crafts should con tact VoJean Forqucr or Betty M ills for registration information A ll other interested parties should prercgister with BMCC by calling Coordinator Marsha Swcck at 676-5039 BMCC tuition w ill be $25 and a minimum o f ten students must be preregistered with Blue Mountain • >* - - >'< Wasco Parts Outlet Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 442-5781 > J . T' ’ 1 . .. ,‘ X w" ■ v * - . . . .-*.•* .* a m , intermediate class will lx- from 9 to 9 45 a m., advanced beginners w ill be from 10 to 10 45 I uesday Friday to July 31 Advanced survival classes w ill start August 4 Swimmers 1 1 years old and up w ill have classes from 11 to 12 noon Advanced Senior Swim mers past 15 years ot age w ill receive instruction from 9 a m to 10:30. Charge is S5 per jx-rson and registration can be- made at city hall ZIP CITY » * " * *, V* , : r • . • * . , -V •% . Still time to enroll for swim lessons AGE NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE DECRIPTION OF TALENT ACT ' Leadership training classes planned We re P R O U D of: G eorge Koffler Entry Oeadline AUGUST 7. 1987 - 5 00 p m Mail this form to M ono* County Fair P 0 Box 464 Heppner. OR 97836 or Deliver this form to the Fair Office Marlene Currin. Fait Secretary ..... .* •_ i • *«*| j J _ . V * 1 • % * * « • ** * f * i * * * •- » 1 Jf t y» i
