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.f * « •. * •» , • m 4m ' ’ • • »Hila. r - • ■ • - r». k _ * \ . * V * ' - i . • . r .f, - t • • , . \ ». * raá*..: ¿ ,* , - *_ isJUC MCGG to hold Annual Meeting Nov. 2 Morrow Counts Grain Growers will hold their Annual Meeting on Monday. November 2. at the fair an ncx building, in Heppner On this year's agenda, are the year end reports from the officers, director's election, of which four pct>plc art elected for a 4 year term The nominees arc Mike Bunch. Bob Mahoney, Clint Carlson. Mark Miller. Keven Hagucwood. Stese Hill. Steve Wagcnblast. and John Kilkenny .Also to he elected are four Associate Directors to serve a one year term The nominees for these positions are Jerry Ashbcck. Dana Hcidcman. Dave Mathcny and Ruk Peterson BESSIE * F - 2 E L L u OF ORE M K A S P A P F. R L I B £ i f r* r K l J 5 E " t A M OR 97403 Morrow County's Home-Owned Newspaper The H eppner W ednesday^O ctober 28, 1987 rnies Heppner 25» 10 Pages Button business just one interest for local woman Judie Laughlin, longtime Heppner resident, started working at Heppner T V as a girl in high school At that time her father. Carl Spaulding, one of five local people who started the cable company, was the office manager She has been working for them as secretary treasurer, office manager for 21 of the 33 years Heppner T V has been in existence Judie enjoys several hobbies, some of which arc snowmobiling. photography, crafts, cooking and needlework, much of which she has received blue ribbons on. A new hobby she Staned recently is making buttons About a year ago. Judie saw an ad tor making and selling buttons She was interested so she ordered the equipment and found herself in business One size button can be im plemented into a number of different logos, including originals Judie has designed for special occasions, such as St. Patrick** Day New buttons will be made again this year for St Patrick's Day, causing them to become collector's items Judie is m arried to Butch Judie Laughltn sits at her pride and |oy‘ computer Laughlin, machinery salesman dor Morrow County Grain Growers rhey have three children, Tanu Bcr (hold, and Lottie live in Mosier; and Shane. Carson City. Ncsada They also hasc three grandsons lising in Mosier The 1988 Princess Try out Contest was held on Saturday. October 24. at the Heppner fairgrounds This year there were five young women who tried out, Sliawna Cash, daughter of Roger and Kathy Cash. Boardnun. Nancy Bailey, daughter of Dwight and Janelle Bailey. Hepp ner. Kristi O'Brten. daughter of Burke and Ginger O'Brien. Hepp ner. Alyssa Dick, daughter of Stuart and Julie Dick. Heppner, and Debi Driver, daughter of Linda Ellison and Ivan Driver. Imgon "The contest was very difficult to judge Several of the candidates did well in the two different categories that they were fudged on," explain ed Mickey Madison, Court Director "We have an eligibility requirement that the girls be 16 years old by August I The competition is not meant to discourage anyone from try mg out and we look forward to having some of these girls hack next year," says Mickey, "they already will know what to expect " After competing in the horseman ship contest, a speaking contest, and an interview with the Rodeo Com mittee, Nancy Bailey and Kristi O'Brien were chosen as Princesses for 1988 They will join (Juccn Missy Schoonover, Lexington. to Monday night Apparently each of the two city patrolmen were also overpaid, but the council said the patrolmen would not have to return the pay, since the two had been informed by the police chict that the money had been earned. Ruthbun's overpayment may be paid back monthly or traded for vacation time, the council said Contacted Tuesday, Chief Rathbun said he had "no comment at this time.” Local cowboys ranked high in standings Colorado Springs -with slightly more than a week remaining in the 1987 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association regular season, cowboys are making their last effort at quail fying for the National Finals Rodeo, to be held in Las Vegas, Nev., December 4-12 Heppnentes will recognize the name of Tonv Curnn who is rank • r i * * - a ' - .' .. V % * S • *■ ;*■ ' * « 4* ■ - - ■ » . . . * *• , . - r • • *1 s •*<r . » " 1 ed in the World Standings of the PRCA, as eighteenth in the All- Around standings Tony is the son of Judy and Ron Curnn of Heppner Also in the standings is Butch Knowles. Hcrmiston. ranked four teenth in Saddle Bronc riding Butch is married to the former Mary Hca ly. daughter of Bill and Katheryn Hcaly of Heppner Centennial balloons returned granted extension Woodcutting Area 1 will he open through November 15. 1987 It had been scheduled to close November I. 1987 Many woodcutters have not had an opportunity to cut all their wood due to the one o'clock chainsaw shut down resulting from the high fire danger the past several months The tunc extension will give these wood cutters a chance to finish their woodcutting Area I still has an abundance of firewood Cutters are reminded that western larch (Tamarack) turn yellow and shed their needles this C.me of year These trees appear to he dying or dead but they will grow new needles next spring These trees can not be cut All other areas on the Heppner District will close November I as scheduled Accident victim improves Shelly Siclcr. Heppner. iniurcd in a car accident on October 11. was released from the hocpiial on (X tober 20. and is recuperating at home She is doing very well, accor ding to her mother. Myrna. with no further treatment required ai this time Elk hunters descend on town Some of the balloons which were released from Heppner Elementary Sept. 17 to celebrate the 200th birthday of U S Constitution have been found. Pictured from left to right are the students and where their balloon was found: Donnie Pointer. Rhea Creek; Jason Cameron. Idaho; Mike Alldritt. Heppner Hill; Rondt Robinson. Boise (Sawtooth M t ); Molly Welborn, Newberg; and Kelste Evans. Uktah. F.lk hunters arc flocking into the Heppner area fn*m all over the date Starting Iasi Wednesday, hunters have been coming m to capture the elusive elk Flk season officiallv starts (Xtobcr 28 The lack of hun ting areas is responsible for the in flux of hunters Washington stale and the western portion of the state have been closed to hunting, due largely in pari to the fire danger as a result of the shortage of ram 1: 2 : 3 : 4 : 5: 6: / : B : 9 : 10: 11 : 12 : 1 1 : 14 : 15: % . A • „* • - Í '. . ' 'a * v ” . «. • » iî: * % W • «I : i%7 i i **'**'*' % % • V ^ ß T B „''»N I H' * * t\ \ ;‘ • Ir I fp \ •;* • »*.* •*' < \ v . V . *' ! \ *■ * bv O •» çm—u . Princess Kristi O'Brien, Queen Melissa Schoonover and Princess Nancy Bailey. complete the Court Rapid decisions Princess will join us as pennant ah hi ! uniforms and first appearances bearers We require the pennant will he arranged by January. 1988 hearers to travel to at least two parades out of the county." Girls "W e are looking for six pennant and boys who are interested in serv hearers to accompany the Court for ing as pennant bearers, should con 1988." says Mickey Madison "We tact Mickey Madison, 676 9814 or would like them to he at least 13 Marlene Currin, Court Chaperone at years old and we accept girls and ihc Fair Office, Monday through hoys as pennant bearers We hope Friday, 1-5 pi l l . 676 9474 that the girls that tried out for - a V * - • V ’ V .• r . I - • ‘ B00 1,000 450 400 300 1,000 800 1 , 000 B00 750 2,000 , 300 800 1,000 1,000 the theme for each of the forums Some of the issues already iden lifted as possible discussion topics arc housing, employment, mental health, minority needs, health, in surancc. rural services, transporta lion, intergeneraiional issues, voluntccnsm. handicapped needs and comprehensive care services Forums will he held November 11 in Heppner Pettyg>hn Building Con fcrcncc R»H»m. 10 a m noon and November 16. stokes Landing Center. Irrigon. 10 a m 12 noon There's still time to enter the Heppner Merchant's pumpkin carv ing contest, and maybe even win a cash prize Just carve your pumpkin, take it to Gardner's Men's Wear by noon on Thursday, fill out an entry form, and you could be a winner Age groups for the contest arc pre school through kindergarten, grades one through four; and grades five and up Pumpkins will be on display dur ing the Mininlight Sale Thursday from 5 p m to 9 p.m. There will be a $10 prize for first place in each age category, and a $5 prize for second place Roger Britt returns home Roger Britt returned home from a very long stay in the hospital, after an accident at the mill on (X tobcr 2 He will huve two or three weeks at home and then w ill have to return to the hospital for some more bone grafting, according to his wife Rita "Roger would really cn)oy com pany, now that he is home." and Rita encourages people lo visit him Market Report C om plim ents of fts# Morrow County Q/*»r Growers Tuesday, (XL 27 Soft White (Xt Nov I Vi Jan »3.14 »3 l6/»3 18 »3.20/»3.22 »3 24/»3 26 Barley »88 5 T Hard Red Winter I I protein * 1 20 PIK 105 % Weather Report b» CXy (4 H m m * (X tobcr 20 - 26 High laiw Prêt . Tucs W ad Thurs Fri 9m Sun M utt 60 70 63 65 72 71 65 30 ts 11 IX 17 19 M 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0 SIX M O N TH C ER TIFIC A TE H A ^ K OF I Bsnalty to< Mrty withdrswal A rlin g to n • H e p p n e r • lo n e " Y o u r M o n cx H flp in R Your ,\r n ; h b o r \ " MfMBFR j _ v v . mm i T P%'" "'ty-V'?'*'’“ » \ a ' i « b * - V « • ' w v *:i • V .'. 1 » * Still time to enter Pumpkin contest Christmas trees. Kate's Pizza will feature "walk around food'' specials including clephani ears, tacos and pizza slices Shoppers mas also hear music by the community choir star ting at 7 30 p m . much on treats provided by local organizations, or look over the entries in ihc pumpkin carving contest (sec related story) at Gardner's Men's Wear mm :'V % J m t^ / O m V 'E a s te r n Oreqon •/ / •'•i •• V , * • *. • 9 _ 4 ,9 *\ • *< ■*>’ * » '• . 'S • 4 • • • - ?**:. ** , * K pSky Forum held Nov. 11 in Heppner mm -A V .• •*. , . • V* , _ Hours extended for Moonlight Sale In preparation for the 1988 Oregon Governor's Conference on Aging, the local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Advisory Council is sponsoring and conducting a number of local community forums throughout District 12 (Gilliam. Grant. Morrow, Umatilla, and Wheeler counties). The purpose of the forum is to help chart a course for Oregonians to identify and helpfully resolve immediate and future concerns and challenges affee ting the aging population "Dign •ty. independence and quality of life" is , * ’ *1* t ' Domontic Violence Fervicen Stoker, l a n d i n g S e n i o r C e n t e r Boardmnn Child Development Center F r i e n d s of B o a r d m n n C i t y L i b r a r y H o m e m a k e r s o f N. M o r r o w C o u n t y Tri-County Home Health Agency Blue Mountain Council Boy Scouts D i s a s t e r Relief Fund Christmas Baskets Columbia River FMT Association Morrow County Neighborhood Council Boardman Literacy Council Oregon Trail Council Campfire H e p p n e r D a y C a r e , Inc. Heppner Senior Citizen Mealslte Hours for the annual Heppner Moonlight Sale have been extended and this year will run from 5 to 9 p m . Thursday. Oct 29 The longer hours will give shop pers more time to take advantage of the sales In addition to the great bargains. VFW will sell popcorn. St Pat s church will take orders for V - .<’ *• The goal lor this year is $10.000 ac The Morrow County United W ay cording to the South Morrow County campaign is getting into full swing diairtnan, Dave Hampton of First ‘collecting money for the 1988 year Interstate Bank United Way volunteers will be Chairman for the North end of the contacting local businesses in the county is Scott Hauska. 481-7047 near future for their contributions Anyone interested in contributing $5238 has already been pledged, may call cither Hampton or Bausku with the U S Navy Bombing Range for more information employees giving $820. a 25% in The United W'ay campaign will crease for them over last year continue until thanksgiving Following is a fund distribution for 1987 which started this week A new IBM computer, purchased in 1985. is her pride and joy Since the computer has been installed. Judie says ’‘her work is much faster and more efficient than before " She would like to add more programs to further increase efficiency in the future »»V • J United Way campaign getting underway Police chief must repay overtime Woodcutters By Avon Melby Heppner Police Chief Doug Rathhun must pay hack to the city SI358 mistakenly paid for overtime, Heppner Mayor Cara Costa said T uesday. The discrepancy in the overtime pay was discovered by a committee of the city council, which has been reviewing police records over the past month The council ordered Rathbun to return the money follow ing a special executive meeting hall years in Farmer's Home Ad mtnistrjtion as Special Assistant lo the Administrator and the Assistant Administrator tor farmer programs in Washington. D C Haslebacher rejoined the Farm Credit Banks of Spokane as Direc tor of legislative and Public Aftairs. and was named Vice President of legislative and Public Affairs In ad dmon. he serves as president of the Spokane District Farm Credit Council F very one is encouraged to attend this meeting 1988 Morrow County Fair and Rodeo Princesses chosen azette VO L 105 NO. 43 Dinner will begin at h 30 p m with a program to follow The featured speakers will be two F F A students bom Heppner High School, and AI Haslebacher Haslebacher a native Oregonian and current Spokane. Wa resident, is a 1957 graduate of Oregon State Universe ty. He began his career with the Oregon Extension Service as a County Agent in lakesiew. Oregon Mr Haslebacher joined the Federal land Bank of Spokane in 1963 After 17 years with FLB. he versed over two years as Deputy Governor. Office of Supervision. Farm Credit Administration, and one and one , its »