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Ml Vernon " I am satsified with the «Hit committee The Heppner Morrow County's azette VOL 106 NO. 4 W ednesday. January 27. 1988 The Budget Committee of Blue Mountain Community College met Home Owned Newspaper Jan 19 to set the directum »»I budget planning tor next year Kent Goodyear. Heppner, was elected «hairman of the budget com nutter l«la Culp, Pendleton, will serve as secretary of the group Enrollment figures f«ir previous years were presented to the commit tee by College President Ron Daniels Enrollment has been rcla lively stable.he said, with the excep tH*n of 1979 80 and 80 Ml (Hiring those years, enrollment r«»se to re cord heights not only at BMCC. but at community c«»llcgcs across ()rcg«>n Daniels stated that the "total enrollment is not a major concern at this time '' He added that the college is currently studying some of the vocational pn>grams in an cff«»r1 ««> Heppner 25* 12 F tg e s either increase enrollment or reduce expenditures i m es limes, travelled together and logg ed over 100,000 miles last year in their quest for a try at the NFR It worked for Tony, and he says he wants to try again this year He was leaving immediately after this inter view for Denver and a start on the winter rodeos He is going south where you can compete in 4 or 5 rodeos or more a week and ac cumulate points faster than in (he northwest at this time of year Here the rodeos arc few and far between in the winter He is traveling with his bn*ther Ron. Marti Britt. Charlie Patterson. Marti Melvin and Johnny Sloan to start out. Tony and his brothers, Ronnie and Mike just purchased a new horse from lawis Toricellas. Fugcnc, for $10,000. Louis trains steer wrestl ing horses He and his two sons. Danny and Mike have also competed hard onthc PRCA circuit For the 12 days Tony was in Lais Vegas, he was treated royally For a start, the hotels footed the bill for the finalists that stayed there Each of the separate event contestants were located at different casinos Hie hotel also furnished a hospitali ty room for the contestants, which included food, beverages and a place to just relax and socialize. The con testants had to purchase very little while there unless they chose to do so. The hotels also furnished limousine service for the contestants with chauffeur They only had to Iifk the phone to have one at their folds a contest for the best theme tor the Fair ami Rodeo Richard I add. Fair Committee Chairman, would appre« laic receiving your ideas for a theme for this year Inst year the theme was "Parade of Bounty in Morrow C«>unly". Mail your theme entries to Richard lntld. Fair Committee rM Tourism pictures needed of Morrow County IVnUine is Iasi approaching lor ihc N«»rth Central (fregon brochure Colored pictures or slides depicting our area are ixxded immediately. Keep in mind Umatilla and Gilliam County will be sharing brochure space Think about pictures of this area that would appeal to a tourist fishing on the lake, a Tony Currin fakes time off from his busy schedule to show off the four new saddles he won this year while rodeoing full tim in his quest for a trip to the NFR Ropes, tack equipment and many disposal The car took them beautiful works «if art. including wherever they wanted to go and bronzes were shown "It was really waited for them very impressive", according to There were many activities Tony, " a great place to visit". organized for the contestants while The NFR generates approximate they were at the finals there were ly 50 million ckillars for las Vegas tours, a golf tournament and the They are considering building more most exciting of all. a poker game facilities t«> fa hi sc the NFR in the “ Texas Hold 'Km” , sponsored by near future The arena is small, but the Stardust l asmo l a h player was worked to a very g«*xJ advantage for given $2,000 to play with there Tony and his events was an elimination process with T«>ny, when asked what he plans three winners from eac h day for four to do ik>wn the road, after he is days Each of the daily winners col through rixkoing. was very evasive Icctcd $501), $300 and $2(X) rcspoi with his plans I realized later that lively tor 1st. second and third with his events, calf roping and steer places The winner of the 12 finalists wrestling, and his young age (25) he collected $1500 in cash, two $300 has many years left to rodc«> When hats and a horse trailer valued at he docs quit, thtxigh. he has a degree $4,000 On one particular day. there in Agri Business from California was a $25.000 pot. although Tony Polytechnic State University. San says he did not participate in this laiuis Obispo. Ca to back him up game Tony says what he really would like t«> do is "buy my dad 100 head of new cows to run for him (Tony) on One of the hotels, the I ropicana, the ranch " According to R«>n Sr . put on a "Trade Show" fhis is the he would like to be "sitting on the cowboy’s version of a flea market beach" in Hawaii by that time Anything, even remolds assoc iated I arts of luck down the road. Tony with rodeoing was exhibited there and hang on to your billfold Tourism committee investigates need for motels in the area Ciochnauer to The Heppner Tourism Committee of Transportation with the commit met on January 19 at the Columbia Basin Electric meeting r«x»m The meeting was called to order by chair man Fred l.undin. The need for motels in the area was discussed A person in John Day will he contacted regarding this matter Don Cole up dated information on (he Umatilla National Forest Plan Fred shared a letter from the Oregon Department tee They are willing to work with the Tourism Committee on the con cents expressed by them A letter received from a Newport motor cycle club wanting information ah«ait Heppner will be answered IX>n Cole will attend the ODOT meeting in Salem on January 23 taking the Tourism Committee concerns with him Michael Neslon. Democratic can didate for State Representative. District 59. will be horvired by Baker County Chamber of Com merce as a finalist for the ' ‘Outstan ding Man of the Year" award Citing his long time committment to his community. his energetic pur suits on behalf of Eastern Oregon, and his faithful wrs ice to his church. the former Chamber of Commerce President will be honored by a large group of community leaders This annual dinner and dance will be Saturdas. January Ml Featured speaker for the evening will be Jerry Reid recently named Eastern Oregon Business devel«»per by Oregon Economic Development Department Legislative Candidate honored participate in Art Exhibit Laval people will recognize the name of Cindy Gochnaucr, «laughter of former Heppner residents Judy and John Gtxhnauer. now residing in Davenport. WA It seems Cindy is doing quite well in her art work The Spokane Arts Foundation has selected Cindy as one of several local college students to participate in their art show entitled "F.xplora lions" The exhibit began January 11 and will continue through February 5 at the Chase Gallery in Sp«»kane Cindy is a student at Whitworth College in Spokane snowmobile or hunting scene, our industry. St Pat’s The field is wide open Please bring to Chamber office right away Picture «>r slitlc will be returned to you Co-pastors to serve lone church of Christ • A * * - I ’ .«/• . I t Due to a con(1x1 of events, the Heppner Elementary Parents Club has re schcdukxl their annual scfxx»l carnival from February 13 to April 9 this year W inter Sports Awards presented The Winter Sports Aw ards dessert for Heppner 7th ami 8th grade students will be Ihursday, Feb 4 at 7 p.m. at the Junior High Gym. It is sp««nsorcd by the Heppner Elementary Parents Club and all parents and participants are cn eouraged to attend Homebuddies. the local stxial support grmip tor y«Hing mothers is meeting Eehmary 2. Tuesday. 9 TO l l a m at the Heppner Methodist Church Jetl Mauley with the Mot row Ctmnty Mental Health IVpart ment will be speaking on various subjects For more in format Kin cull Kay Proctor. 67b 9827 Community choir resumes practice ('«immunity Choir has resumed practice at HHS in the hand mom at 5:30 p m Monday evenings Anyone interested is encouraged t«« attend practice They are also look ing for an adult in the community t«> watch 3 6 children «luting practice for $10 per evening Anyone interest«! shtnild call Kalhy Hoskins, 676 514 3 or IXin Boyce Weather Report by C»» al Hanna. Januar > 19 - 25 lone United Church of Christ will welcome new permanent leadership to the church in the coming week Das id and Caroline /aiw«>rski will be arriving in the lone community on February I, 1988 to begin their shared ministry as co-pastors of the lone U.C.C. David and Caroline come to lone from Alm ira. Washington where they have scrv ed 4 'A years as co-pastors of the Almira United Church of Christ Faich of the new pastors received a Masters of Divinity Degree from \ ♦ ''• Z V V C * * y . * Chicago Theological Seminary in 198 3 and were ordained in the same year Both Caroline and David graduated from Oregon State University in Corvallis, where David also graduated from Corvallis High School The ample bring with them a family of 2 sons. Jacon. 2 'A years and Will, 5 months The church extends its invitation to the community to join in pr«> viding the Zaworski'» with a warm welcome to our area l l i Kh M i«* 1 lies. 4Z> 25 .0 W ed. 46 : m .0 ITiu rs. 48 u> .0 E r l. 54 .30 .0 Sal 4M 26 .0 Sun. 41 49 28 .0 26 .0 M on. Prex Snna Market Report amara» al lha Mam ym C a M | Q ta n f l n m Tursd»», Jan. 26 S«»ft White Jan Feb March New Crop Barley Jan Eeh PIK *88 I *89T 105*» Help Support (ho H eppner Hotel Projpol On (ho Jan. 30 and Fob. ft Community W ork IIays With Your Participation. Volunteers C all Arlington • Heppner • lone • / ft7ft-9l ftl. ' Your M onr\ H elp in g K»ur N r tR h b o n " astern Oregon wf MBf n r o i c aP ar f. * * <•> W * * * * »V » . n ** « Hi.-.-. • * •V' . f £»• si * ^ ; T V Carnival date St Pat’s committee to meet Pastors David and Caroline Zaworski with their children Will, 5 months and Jacon, 2 years They will co-pastor the United Church of Christ in lone beginning February 1 • J. : . Parents club reschedule There will he a meeting of the St Patrick's Committee Thursday. January 28 to he held at the Exten sw»n conference room at 7 p.m. All interested parties are invited to attend I - 97843. b> March 7. The prizes awariled to the theme contest winner will hi- a $10 admis sion button for the Fair ami Kinks« (good for all five days), a dinner tor two. their choice, spons«>red by the Wagon Wheel Cafe ami lounge, and one free haircut. sf*»nsored by Country Shears V / i - r ’ *« - „ifT '* "- «i. .- . - Vi. % L 1 k ' , • * • • Fair committee seeking theme for 1988 Manley to speak Ea«h year the lair Committee Chairman. P O B*»x 244. lone, OK to Homehuddies On the road again...to the NFR What's it like, going to the Na ttonal Finals Rodeo as a contestant? I asked Tony Cum n, winner of the National PRC'S Steer Wrestling Rookie of the Year Award. Resislol Rookie of the Year for 1987, win ner of the Columbia Basin Circuit in Steer Wrestling and the Circuit Rookie Winner. "One thing for sure. I had a good tim e," he says with a grin on his face Getting to the finals is not a minor achievement. It is a lot of traveling, long, hard hours, and with many deadlines to meet along the way Tony found out |ust how many ins and outs there arc in getting to the "Ultimate” rodeo He. his brothers and different cowboys at different In planning for the new budget, the college needs t«>' 'budget as am servativcly as p*«v>iblc in «mler to maintain an appropriate ending fund balance." Daniels told the commit lee He projected that the new budget shtnild not exceed an increase of $2(X).01X) In planning the college budget, the president said that «lepartmental re quests are screened through depan ment heads, deans and finally through the administrators A budget «kxumcnt is then drafted "that is realistic in terms «>f the college's ability to fund expenditures," he added The budget committee will take a look at the proposed draft «*f the I98H 89 budget when they meet again March 22. At that time, the budget message and dtvuntcnt will be presented come.' state Jeff M Wallace. M««r row CiHint> District Attomery "A kg of credit goes to the victim. The maximum penalty which could be imposed «*n the combined ««Hints is $400.(XX) arul 40 years imprisonment Judge Richard Courson ordered a prr sentence investigati««n A J oV . i . » ,*n*’ . V, • • a ^ a. *’ •« • < 1 •» ' V V -> . .*•
