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Oregon W id iM > d » i, O ctober 14. 1987 - T H R E E S e r v ic e g r o u p su p p o r ts c o m m u n ity Boardman • Irrigon By Jo yc e H e n s le y Raising money for the communi ty is an activity relished with en thusiasm by a group of women in the Board nun and Irngon area A little over a year ago. 19 ladies staned a chapter of Soroptinust In temattonal, a non profit business, professional, and working women's service organisation dedicated to the betterment of the community, in North Morrow County They have been successful in the challenging task of fund raising "W e arc good at raising money," said President Lynn Prag. “ now we need to set goals for spendmng the funds, for putting it back into the community.” "Our first projects have been for our youth." said Anne Artdervw. recording secretary Recipients of two $100 scholarships were Triru Hellberg. of Irngon. anti Israel (Bingo) (ianvoa. Boardnun. SUM) was given to tour young people to go to 4 H summer camp, and silver dollar prizes were given to Irngon grade school students from A C. Houghton Elementary for the best posters depicting Irrigon's Clean Up Week, to name a few of the ways the Sorop timists have started helping the com munities. according to Judy Miller, corresponding secretary "Money raised last year was mostly from our FunShine F.sprcss and yard signs," said Miller The FunShine Express was a chartered, first class bus trip to the Tri-Cities for a shopping • spree Tickets were sold for $27 for the day with a continental breakfast served on board by the Soroptmust's, gifts, roses, lunch, champagne and soft music as part of the package Because it was such a success last year, there have been two buses chartered for this year's December 5 shopping spree, according to Vice President Pat McClintock. Custom made yard signs for Valentine's Day may be ordered from any ot the Soroptinust members for $5 Personal messages such as Happy Valentines Day or I Love You will be written on them and they will be delivered to the ad dress you designate and planted’ in the front yard in the wee hours of the morning A Flea Market October 24. in the old U S Bank building in Board man. is a new fund raiser the group has added to their list T ables can be purchased for $10 for anyone with new or used merchandise to sell "W e are just going into our se cond year we have a lot of ideas to put to use." said Miller Programs have been poresented at the regular meetings by such people as F.E. (Ed) Glenn, representing Tidewater Barge Lines, enlighitng the ladies on the current status of the prospective Tidewater solid waste landfill in Morrow County Future programs on the agenda arc voting tips for election time by Boardman City Manager, l^rry Dalrymple. a Mary Kay Cosmetic demonstration by Italy Tatonc. and Call 676-9228 with news items M O p e n h o u s e in t r i g u e s p a r e n t s By Joyce Hensley Parents were pleasantly surprised when a new approach to educating them as to what their children arc ex posed to when they enter those hallowed halls known as school was presented to them recently at Ihe Riverside High open house Display», demonstrations. and ac tivities such as watching a taxider my demonstration, bronze being melted down in a 2.200 degree oven and (hen poured into molds, or videos explaining the reason why you should hook your seat belt, plus eating goodies in the homemaking mom. were all part of the intriguing evening Student body officers and members of the National Honor Society guided parents to all comers of the schixil where pfxxography. the yearbook, student prepared foods, and student computer graphics were displayed. A nattion lab and a lab showing erro r o f m easurem ent were displayed by the advanced science students in the biology lab room, a tour of ihe woodworking shop was offered, and iXher activities were available thruugh-out the evening for parents to observe The students themselves, with per mission, set up their own display ol Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) SADD is rax a school ac tivity. but a student initiated program staned by a high school hockv coach in Missouri, after three of his athletes were killed in separate ac cidents during a one-month period Alcoholic beverages were involved Parents were each given tickets and through < hi ( the evening winn ing numbers were drawn and an m hi need over the loudspeaker for prizes donated by teachers and merchants. Hugs Not Drugs bumper stickers were distributed V * • % * - * x V ' *ê * '* • ** « f'-i f \ V -'..v*'-* . / • > j * •*. * S • . *: ' * 7 » k ■ . ‘ • 1 - V : . j J - • **• J • , . •** 1 * i * J •-*** * • * • • • , ■ t. • i • ■ V * ; C *• 'Ac * „ ■ . . ■ ■ Photo by Joyce Hensloy A major problem is budgeting, and deciding how we are !*? V going to invest (the funds raised) into the community," said Lynn Prag, chairman of Soroptimist International of North Mor row County. The group of Soroptimists in the Irrigon and Board- man area, a business, professional and working women non profit service organization, have had only a short time since they began to promote funds for worthy projects in the com munity. but have been highly successful in that time advice on self examination for breast cancer Soroptinust International of North Morrow County meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Minin lain Valley land Office in Boardman and the third Tuesday at the Colurn bia Junior High School in Irrigon at 7:30 p in Membership is bv mv nation only. with new member dues set at $30. then $33 a vear thereafter • »•. >i • . t . • • » w » .* « y •> !. . ' • .j * > *-» * * ... - V t ; . *. * - • VC * N * . ■» < Elected officers of the year arc Lynn Prag president; Pat McClintock vkc president; Shirley Thompson-second vice president, Linda Lowrcy-trcasurcr. Anne Anderson recording secretary , and Judy M iller-corresponding secretary Soroptimist International h a s more than 78,(MM) members in 2.200 clubs, located throughout the world in 7$ countries * Greenfield grange has awarded Pat Plug ot Boardman a community citizenship award in recognition ol her outstanding service to the community. She h a s been a member of Tillicum Club. Boardman Chamber of Commerce. Soroptimists, the board of directors tor Day Care and Latch Key programs, and tor the last two years has chaired the Boardnun Fourth of July celebration Flug. w ho is not a member of the Grange said the award came as a complete surprise She works tor the Port of Morrow and before that worked tor Inland Empire Bank, both ot which encourage employees to be active in the community "When >txi live in a small town, you care a lot and do what needs to he done to help out." she s a id The award was presented at the Grange’s Booster Night Saturday. Oct 10 QUALITY ALFALFA HAY and ALFALFA/BARLEY MIX delivery available KING FARMS ______________4227400 ( Don’t forget your boss on I'v his or her special day Friday, Oct. 16 th. is recognized as ‘ ‘B 0 SS 6 S Day. J u s t s to p by o r c a ll u s fo r flo w e rs , P la n ts , o r h e liu m b a llo o n s . WE ALSO DELIVER! Homecoming is Oct. 16th. - Order /// corsages as early as possible!! Oct. 17th. - "Sweetest D ay" Oct 25th. - "M other-In-Law ’s Day" U 6Tft-9426 233 V ■< 1 * ' ♦ • » • - - ' ■ ‘- / i Rick Danielson, the vocational-agriculture instructor (seated) at Riverside High, explains to (L to R) student Jon Horn and visitors, David Horn and Rob Ceton. how putting borax on the Grass Valley chuckar as he skins it for stuffing, absorbs the moisture and keeps the skin from sticking to the meat, in his taxidermy demonstration at the recent annual open house at the school. ______ Irrigon woman to attend state leadership training course [ i Pat Flug against W asco County last Ihurs .day Ibcv went on to win the game The second quarter was unevent tul lor Riverside, but Wasco made an interception Pirate Rick Holden exploded in the third quarter with two touchdowns lor the Pirates. MvJMg II MV 20 W »..41 i « * . mis » i Nrtnmln INS $; M m »; t < X i M .> « M m ist Anne Anderson. Irrigon, Pal Gaz za. Hermiston and June Kononan. Pendleton, will be among 8$ volunteers from across Oregon at tending the three day FCL Institute October 13 1$ in Corbett Chuck Norris. Pendleton Representative District $7. has agreed to serve as the policilal advisor for (he Family Community Leadership (FCL) Training Institute The purpose of FCL. Extension Program Assistant Birdinc Tullis said, is to encourage participation in public |H>licy process anti increase leadership skills at the community level Volunteers received in depth training in these topics in exchange for volunteer service two days per nxwth The trained volunteers work in teaching roles with local groups, individuals and organizations, as well as with Extension staff and volunteers. At the institute, participants will hear state and local speakers and work with elected officials such as Representative Norris In small W M ..| Columbia students visit fish hatchery Columbia Junior High School academically talented students visited the Irrigon Fish Hatchery on Tuesday, Sept 29 Ray Hill directed the students on a tour of the facility He pointed out the various phases of fish develop ment and explained the purpose ot sophisticated equipment in operation at the plant This year s Challenge program will give academically talented students the opportunity to learn what business, economic opportuni ties, science and art programs are available locally. i é j¿ , Members of the group arc. at the present, iX’bbic Achcson. DalaCox, Jason Cross. Jeff Fppenbach. Mikka Evans, Ryan Evans. Randy Johnson. Jana Mounts. Kelly Sjiray, Brandon Suchy, Jell Saunders, Mare Evans. Chastity Woods, Ryan Schiller. Mandi Marchck, Chris Tallman. Amy Daulton. and Seth Smythc Challenge coordinator is Mrs Sally Edinitcr. Hunters Save Your Hides Donate your Deer and Elk groups, they will "learn by doing" how to form a grass roots orgamza tion a nil how to make presentations to decision makers Conference participants will have an opportunity to work in a mock neighborhood setting and solve a community problem. Family Community Leadership is jointly sponsored by the Oregon State University Extension Service and Oregon Extension Homemakers Council. Morrow County FCL Trainers who have previously partu. ijxitcd in the stale training event arc Marlene C u rn n , C harlotte C arpenter. Claudia Hughes. Cindy (Ktcrlund. and Birdme Tullis Dawn Hawkins. Extension Agent, will serve as a trainer at the state institute H e p p n e r E lk s 3 5 8 ^6^676-9181 -Whrrr Fnrruis M m ’ 142 N. Main i ■■ P h o to b y J o y c e H e n s le y .'•4 Soroptimists sponsor flea market Soroptimist International of North Morrow County arc sponsoring a giant Ilea market and hake sale Saturday. Oct 24 from 10 a m. 5 p m at the U S Bank building on First St across from Boardnun Pharmacy Individuals or groups may rent tables for the day for $10 For more information, contact Shirley Thompson, 481 269$ ^ *• » -*v * - .. -^*7, ■ ... O'* ^ * .'•* « L IWALLPAPERI SELLATHON Now Thru Oct. 27th 1 PETTYJCIH1 V1 * •• ri* 4 i >' or 676-5001 f ri- r 4 1 > J • 4r I FAI L SPE C IA L : * » s. K c „ m o > v : LINCOLN SQUARE APARTMENTS ‘Come See Our New Look’ Super large 2 and 3 bedrm units Some w ith master bedrm and master bath Carpets, drapes, all appliances, air cond . convenient laundry facilities 8 2 1 0 -8 2 5 5 8 2 0 0 -8 2 7 5 (2 Bedroom) (3 Bedroom) •• A , *4*. 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