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7- —1 . : ^ 4 • ' « •' L • • ' J • 1 L ! . . -•; ‘ ■ . , - - "/7 < •. . ' ■, ' ........................................................... --- — 1» ■ « - - \ • V . •■,.*: . -..«r* Ray French files for re-election r r ç s ! E R E U OF N F * S P tk f jî t ; N sL Morrow County s Home-Owned Newspaper The Heppner Representative Ray French an nounced today he w ill file for re election to ihe Oregon legislature from District 39 First elected in 1984. French has served two terms in the House o f Reprewntatives As a member o f the Water Policy Committee. French has been able to represent Eastern Oregon interests He Icels this is an important issue because o f Ihe vast ly different needs and conditions o f Eastern ( )regon as opposed to those o f the W illamette Valiev French went on to point out what he believed is shaping up to be a key issue in the coming election year, live spending limit He stated that he w ill continue to support a lid on the growth ol state spending despite the recent announcement that Governor Goldschmidt intends to seek repeal ot the lim it at the next legislative session “ I believe the current growth in spending authority o f $330 m illion to $41X) m illion is more than ade quate to cover the needs o f state government" said French The state general fund budget in creased $380 m illion (12*3 ) for the 1987 1989 heinmum Alter spending two sessions in the state legislature. French noted that basic school support is funded near the end o f the session He this priority should be changed and schools would become one o f the first priorities to be dealt with by the legislature French continued "w e can the need for the more state aid to local schools- and local tax •within the spending lim it The governor's budget provided only a 331 boost in school support, while pmviding 15% to state agency bureaucracies and 60% more for his own office staff ” I believe most Oregonians would .i • , * agree the state government should live within its means. |ust as tax payers must d o ," said French. “ With thecconomv just getting turn ed around in Oregon, it is counter- pntductive to break the spending limit with increased spending and in creased taxes " One often overlooked economic effect for the state spending lim it is to keep state spending from dropp ing precipitously when the economy turns down, thus cushioning state programs, likewise, the lim it does not rise as soon as recovers occurs, this protecting the- recovery from im mediate increases in state taxes or spending “ The spending lim it protects the economy, state programs, and the taxpaver. and next legislature should recognize that (act rather give in to the special interests seeking to break the spending lim it lor their own pet projects," said French believes address payers • <i '« V * ■ •< 1 ■ _ . - ‘ • > - - * -% _ * • • r , % . * * ;-V 1 w « ,% Y * •' « a »• • V ■ • 3* .-. N, ; • azette VOL 105 NO 46 Wednesday, November 18, 1987 J - V « ..i., ■ n Wilbur Jackson with dog Cocoa Have you seen this man and his dog riding around town on a shiny red fo u r wheeler? Have you wondered just who he is and what he is doing'1 The man is W ilbur Jackson and his dog Cocoa. W ilbur and his wife. Don>thy, a former Heppner resident, moved to Heppner in February 19K4 and arc recent new comers to the area They moved here from Gresham where W ilbur was born He worked 32 years for Reynolds Metal Company of Troutdalc, where he was employed as a direct cooling operator. After retiring fn>m Reynolds, they chose to naive to Heppner to avoid the “ hub-bub” o f a larger town They purchased a house in Heppner from the former Kay (kirham about ten years ago and decided this would be the place for them to retire You can see W ilbur almost any time o f the day on his four wheeler going to do something or other that he has planned for the day W ilbur is involved in many different facets o f community life He is a member o f the Masonic Lodge, grange and Heppner Garden Club He is also a ot the Masonic la*dge. Grange and Heppner Garden Club He is also a mittcc for the Town and Country Week to be held in January at the Hlk's laidgc W ilbur and Dorothy have two adopted children, a son and a daughter, living in Gresham, and three grandchildren, whom he thinks a rc ' great'' He and his son have 43 acres in Gresham where they arc currently planting 7,IK)0 Christmas trees fhev eventually plan to start W'ilbur doesn't like to be recogni/ ed for the many things he does in the community, he would rather the credit be given to others He "ju st likes to see things get done and likes to keep busy His grandmother, he feels, is responsible lor his interest in keeping busy She always told him “ you can do anything you want to d o ." “ II you want to sit around and feel sorry for yourself and worry about your aches and pains, go ahead but don't expect anyone to led sorry for you " W ilbur reflected that he has been very lucky to have his health and hopes things continue that way Wilbur and Don>thy have relatives in Heppner Dorothy is Clyde Allstott and Virginia Peck’s sister Wilbur is a cousin to Harold Snider After this interview, W ilbur got on his red four wheeler with his dog Cocoa at his side, and with a twinkle in his eyes and a wave ol his hand went on his merry way to continue “ keeping busy" Sound familiar ' Fabulous Travelers BB team to play in lone The fabulous travelers led by the legendary Vance “ H ands” Williams, jumping through the hoop and “ B ig " Bill Allen w ill hnng their resounding show to lone High School on November 24 at 7:30 p.m. Assisting ’ ’ Hands“ V W illiams, will he 6’ 10” Big Bill Allen, former A B A star . A rt “ Musk Rat” Woodard, one o f todays outstanding showmen, formerly with the Marcus Haynes M a g icia n s; M ike “ Skyw alker" Simon. Set Shot ar list, Kim "F la s h " Tatum, Rebound and Jump shot specialty. Jarvis “ Tooter” Tatum. 3 point specialist, and A lvin "S to n e y" Reed. Slam Dunk specialsit, formerly with the Applications available for Youth Citizenship Awards A p p lic a tio n s fo r the Y outh Citizenship Awards presented by Soniptimist International o f Heppner are available for senior high school students at the Heppner and lone high schools Each year a first place award ot $150 (X) and a second place- award ot $100 (X) is presented to the top two youths o f our community The application form must be com pletcd and returned by IX-cember 13. 1987. to the school’s counselor Brownfield selected to attend seminar Came Brownfield was recently selected to attend the 1988 HOBY (Hugh O 'Brian Youth) Foundation leadership seminar to be held in the Portland area sometime between March 24 and June 19. 1988 This contest is for sophomores only and one is chosen from eac h high school that is participating The student is selected by a school selection com mittee and judged on leadership ability, sensitivity to others and desire to com m unicate th e ir knowledge to their peers The em phasis is on personal incentive and leadership potential This spring, at the State leader ship Seminar, two participants w ill be chosen to attend the H()BY Inter national leadership Seminar which w ill he held in St laiuis. Missouri, next August Came is an honor roll student and very active in high school Runner Up for this seminar was Dean Munkers of lexington. also an honor roll student Helsinki league o f Finland Prc sale tickets may he purchas ed from lone High School students Students and adults $3 and $4 respectively, a fee o f $5 w ill be charged for all tickets at the door Free admission for pre schoolers Sponsored hy lone High School Stu dent Council Day care receives tax exem pt status The Heppner Day Care, Inc has been notified by the IRS that it is eligible for tax exempt status the organization can now accept tax deductible donations and apply for grants It has been a non profit cor poration since March I. 1987 when it assumed the business formally known as Teddy Bear's Workshop The day care is in need of support from the community through dona tions o f time, money and toys that are in good condition I f you have anything that you wish to donate, you may contact Nancy Wclborn, director 676 S429 Í •.’ • i V .♦ > ' v . 1 * •** • o * . * * . • » *1 J 4 • > i * „ • ; .** , . t • • -, « « •' \ 8 Pages potting plants on I W acres where they figure they can put 10,000 plants W ilbur likes to stay busy He with the help o f John Wood, just recently completed the Lover's lame bridge by the bowling alley, along with the very able help ot the l ion’s Club They did the foundation and the staining o f the bridge He wanted to make sure “ those boys" (the Lions Club) got credit for their work on the bridge While tearing down the bridge, W ilbur found sonic very interesting carvings dating from 1932 36 v 'I * • 4 * . •»; • Dave W inters, Roger Ehrm antraut and George Stillman the city crew, are us ing their expertise to dig a per manent hole to place the town Christmas tree next to the Shoe Box Wilbur Jackson, rider of the Phantom four-wheeler -• 1 imes Heppner 25« • *« *\- *' -J • - i i * ' * « . • * V " • • • t ’ 'll . ’ N i k Getting ready for Christmas -..t H ¿ i ■ . j - V ' .* . y ' i ► V. * * * « Xm - . t - The Columbia Basin crew is shown here transporting the town Christmas tree donated by Luke Bibby from his home on Baltimore Street to the new location of the tree next to the Shoe Box on Main Street \y - ■ • % : - . » -■ Boeing President to address Chamber T u r k e y w in n e r s on Nov. 24 Earl Bowden, President and Chairman of Board ol Boeing Ag In dustrial Company, as well as direc tor o f Aerospace Company facilities w ill address Heppner Chamber o f Commerce Tuesday. November 24, noon at the Heppner I Iks Gxlgc His topic w ill be the aerospace program and how ii relates to Morrow ( nun tv presented through video, talk and The following people are winners o f last week's Gobble dvgook W in a Turkey contest in the Gazette Times Twelve free turkeys were awarded to participants in this con test Cyde Skroch. Heppner Bowl and Central Market. Anna Mac Steagall, Morrow County Grain Growers. Sue Vinson, Gardner's Mens Wear, Margo Jones. Art question and answer period Mr Bowden has heen with Boe ing for thirty years, as his Bill Benoit, Vice President of Boeing In the event a conflict arises. Mr Benoit w ill he his understudy for the program The public is welcome to attend this informative Chamber meeting, says Claudia Hughes. Chamber Manager ington. Coast to Coast. J u ilir laughlin. I r s Schwab Tires, Kay Chinen, Court Street Market Rhon da Winters. Peterson's Jewelers Stacie Briggs. Hank o f (astern Oregon, Marge Hams, M urrav's Drugs, Jim Dunbar. Country Rose and Steve Salhcr, Shoe Box The winners may pick up their turkeys Friday at the business where they were won Search is on for Morrow Citizens of the year Heppner Chamber o f Commerce announces the search is on for M o r row County 's Man and Woman of the Year The selection committee would like recommendations for nominees sent to Heppner Chamber ot Commerce. Nomination Commit tee, PC) Box 1232. Heppner. before December 22 Selection shall be based on the nominees' community and civic ac tivities anti service, voluntccrism and leadership Nomination forms arc available at the Chamber o f Com mcrce office or a letter o f rccom mendation stating activities and leadership w ill be accepted Recipients of this annual award w ill be announced during the Town and Country banquet. January 15, 1988 at the Heppner Elks Lodge Market Report Comçümaesi« o# its# Mrw'nw County (Vu I in s ila i. Nov. 17 Soft White Nov *2 98 bu »3 (X) »3 02 Dec »3 04 A 3 06 Jan Barley »89 f Nov Dec PIK 105 % Local women excel in Baker Tourney bowl The 30th Annual Invitational W omen’ s Bowling Tournament was held in Baker the weekends o f Oc tober 17 18 and October 24-25 A number of local women attended the tournament and the following is the result o f that tournament There were 31 teams in the team bowling and H A C Repair of lone placed first Karen Palmer and Bet ty Christman. Heppner, won first in the doubles howling with 65 doubles entries comprting Gayle Gutierrez eighteenth, loRayne Bowman, tied for nineteenth and twentieth and Iris Campbell, tied or twenty-fourth ami t went y-ft ft h all from Heppner One hundred twenty-four entries com peted in the all around This includes nine games plus a handicap Sandy HaJvorscn, lone, first, Linda Schultz second. M arilyn Childers, third. Gayle Gutierrez eighth. Cheryl Lovgrcn ninth. Bonnie Grant, eleventh Lovgren, seventh, l.inda Schultz, eighth. Bonnie Grant, thirteenth. Sandy Hanna, fourteenth; Theo Greenup, tied for seventeenth and 9Q BE 4 -« * a. t>y C*y o* Hgppr^i N o v em b er 10 16 H igh 1 4IH P rcx . Tues W ed Thurs In Salt Sun ST HI 59 64 61 63 49 48 46 <8 48 43 \S 30 u 2 » 0 .15 30 05 01 0 o astern Oreqon A.F.R. i Weather Report od JC «* 0 9 t,ov»< * ■ A Arlington • Heppner • lone •/ "Your Stones Helpm )<>ur Neighbors i> _____________ MtMKBfOlC * .* iti- 1 “Y t N* ”, • ’ 5 J& rfl ! L a * -
