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I» ^ ^ H rppner G aiette-Times, H rppnrr, OrrpHi W d n r s l« ) , Januaiv 27, 1988 Surveying for spring roadwork advancing ^ 0 * 4? % .i’i * W - ,\ menl crew from Hermiston has been doing the preliminary survey work tor a $1.391.914 '3 road construe non project on Highway 730. stret ching from the west city limits of lr r* ---- -- i ] J - ■ p« • V “ ' * * * . /? “ (L to R) George Ruby, Dan Johnson, and Gene Hedrick, of the Oregon State Highway Department in Hermiston, survey for a paving project scheduled to start in April for right turn lanes on the stretch of Highway 730 which runs through lr- rigon and an asphalt overlay construction project between Ir- rigon and Umatilla By Joyce Hensley Right turn lanes on Main Street in lmgon will he a reality within the Myers makes final competition to USAF Academy Congressman Bob Smith has an nounced the names of 30 nominees for attendance at United States ser vice academics " I take great pleasure in presen ting the names of these second con gressional district students for the final selection process.” said Con gressman Smith "These students truly represent some of Oregon's best Nomination represents the chance to receive one of the nation’s most honored degrees, an opportunity to ex perience a uniquely American educational experience, and iden ti tic at ion as an important part of this nations next generation ot leaders "In light of the rewards of suc cess, it’s no surprise the competition should be so keen i take pride in presenting the names of these young Oregonians for consideration." Among candidates receiving nominations to the United States Air Eorcr Academy is Tern Ann Meyers of Boardman. .. Meyers will now enter the final competitive selection pnxess next tew months An Oregon State Highway Depart rigon to |uM across the Umatilla River on the initskirts of Umatilla, according to Mike G ardner. Highway Departm ent Project Manager tor the paving operation the million dollar plus contract was awarded to Boh Angcll. Inc.. East side. Oregon. December 30. to widen the highway tor right turn lanes in Irrigon ami an overlay of asphalt on highway 730 between Ir rigon ami Umatilla •‘Work should start on the project somewhere between April I amt April 13. if everything goes to plan." Gardner said " Die spec ified completion date is July 31.” Die overlay on highway 730 bet ween Irrigon and 1-89 was com pleted last summer Dan Peck wins National T ae-K won-Do championship By Joyce Hensley Dan Peck. 17, Boardman. came home from the Golden Desert Classic Nationals, a world class ” A" rated karate tournament held in Palm Springs. California, a national champion in the men's green belt kata division, bringing with him this six foot trophy recently Peck, a se cond year student in Greg Puentes' Northwest Tac Kwon Do School. Kennewick, has always been in terested in the martial arts He says about winning the champmaship. "It does feel good although, I can't kick hack now and say 'I ’m done’ it just tells me that I can do good ' ’ The Golden Desert Classic Na tionals is an " A ” rated World Class karate Championship sanctioned by the International Sports Karate Association and the North American Sport karate Association This was Peck's first national con teat. Peck is now rated number one Oreen Belr Kata Competitor in the nation Peck H the son of Jerry and Kaym Peck of Boardman k m / B o a r d m a n • I r r ig o n > JW - This is the third car rollover on Laurel Lane, a new road near Boardman in the past two years. Under the Influence of Intoxicants By Ed Glenn and transported by the North Mor Mane Louise McGuffin. 20. of row County Ambulance Both Kennewick was held overnight Fri Boardman City Police officers and day in Good Shepherd Hospital a County ShenfTs Deputy were on following a one car rollover on the scene Laurel Lane, near Boardman According to a nearby resident, McGuffin was cited for Driving this is the third rollover on the slight "S " curve« on lauirtl lane since the road was opened in the spring on 1986 laurel lane connects the south sale of the Dirt of Morrow in tervhangc on I 84 with Wilson Road Bill Ackman. Morrow County Public Works Director, acknowlcdg ed tliat he was not intimately familiar M ouse Factors• with the road hut said that the high Beauts Salon incidents of accidents would certain ly cause him to look to sec if some l INDA TOMS 20OB NW 1st design flaw could he a contributing ManagrrA Jperator Boardman factor rs , , , , [XXXTXXSW SltXXXi School Lunch __ Menus February 1 - 5 Sam Roardman Monday ham burger gravy, potatoes, hot rolls, com. cookies and milk Tuesday pizza. green beans, pears, crazy cake and milk Wednesday-chicken nuggets, tar tar sauce, mixed vegetables, fruit and milk Thursday lasagna. French bread, green beans, oranges, cookies and milk Friday fish nuggets, tartar sauce, nee. com. apples, cookies and milk Ed Baker, a thirty year employee for the United States Distal Service, is Boardnun'v new Postmaster "It is really nice working in Boardnun." said Baker, alter tine week of working with the small community, population 2.000 Inspite of Baker's imxlcst attitude that his job dtics not require "a whole hunch of w o rk ,’’ the Postmaster has the full responsibili ty of seeing that everything runs smotithly. besides managing the budget, sorting mail, selling pro ducts of which the Boardman tifTicc sells approximately S * 6.000 worth in a three month peritid. plus any other chore which might crop up kasrn Peck and Carolyn Skouho, c le rk ’« who sell stamps and distribute the mail to the 680 rented boxes, and Sandy Taylor, rural route carrier who delivers mail along Boardmans fifty three mile route will he the three employees working with Baker. Previously, Baker spent eleven years in the Hermiston office. He was Superintendent of Distal Opera lions there Alter serving a two year stint in the army, he started out with the Postal service as a clerk in the Ter minal Annex in Los Angeles in 1958. then went on to deliver mail as a foot earner on the beac h ot San ta Monica "That was very nice.” said Baker He began clerking in the Pendleton Post Office in I9f>7 Alter (3 Bedroom) KILN Monday hamburger gravy, rice, cheese sticks. blucberTy muffins, ap pics, potatoc bar and milk Tucsday-chickenwiches. tartar sauce, chips, vegetable sticks and dip. chocolate cookies, peaches, potatoc bar and milk Wednesday lasagna. green salad. French bread, jcllo. fruit, milk or sandwich bar Thursday hot turkey sandwiches, potahies and gravy, peaches, cookies and milk, or sandwich bar Friday beans and ham, cheese sticks, com bread, honey butter, pudding, apples and milk ✓ MACHINE BUHD-UP OF IDLERS & ROLLERS LALL FOR M •»*' ,* * \ B a g « * . — •• • * # - * I • : v > :* •./ »j *9. •*» PN*t) fry Joyr« Ed Baker, new Postmaster for the Boardman Post Office, is enjoying working in the small community. seven years he was promoted to man office supervisor of mail processing Baker is married anil lives in Her In 1977 he was sent to Baker and miston with his wile Donna Diey worked as Officer in Charge, or have two sons, lid Junior. Gresham, temjmrary postmaster, for seven and Chris, Mountain Home. Idaho months, before musing to the Hci The couple have three miston branch, then on to the Board granddaughters North Morrow Vector Control 1987 seemed to be the year of the skunk in both Morrow and Umatilla Counties These cute little critters have caused a flood ol phone calls front distressed citizens Even though you may never have encountered a skunk before, you will immediately recognize both its ap pearance and odor Skunks arc km to the weasels, ami since they are no« particularly disturbed by man’s presence and activities, they occa sionally move into the neighborhood Skunks arc protected by law in ntost states and arc frequently found to be carriers of rabies So. avoid handling skunks at all costs If you suspect a rabted skunk and must destroy it. save the head so that it may be examined for rabies. Control is achieved by exclusion, that is, preventing them from rctur ning to their sleeping or nesting quarters Sprinkle a thin layer of flour around the hole or suspected entrance to form a tracking patch Examine the area for skunk tracks soon after dark ami when the tracks lead out of the entrance, the open ing can then be safely closed off with lumber, fencing or concrete If you suspect that a skunk is under your home you can hang a trap door very similar to a dog or cat door that lets your pet in and out of the house ( >ncc the skunk goes through the trap door, it closes behind him and he can’t get back in Don't try what one guy did. he-heard that skunks will drink anti freeze (but so will dogs) and cause death hy kidney failure It works, but what if the skunk dies under your home? To prevent skunks from coming around, spicud camphor moth balls around the perimeter of sour home IVin't laugh it works Skunks arc known tor then scent, w hich can be ejec ted for 6 lo 10 feet. The persistence of die odor on anything touched by it i* quite atomshmg A chemical known as Ncutrolcm Alpha is probably the most effective odor neutralizer available for countering that horri ble odor A tablespoonful in a water bath works well for d o g s and humans unfortunate enough to be "h it". It is also quite effective lor scrubbing floors, walls and garages, basements, outdoor furniture ami the like, using 2 ounces to each gallon of water It can also be sprayed on contaminated soil Substitute for the above, arc chlorine laundry bleach or household vinegar, diluted I to 10 parts of water, with a little household detergent added to assist in wetting and saturating the area Tomato juice is messy ami won't work Its suppos- cd effectiveness is based on the fact that it contains a small quanity of organic acid, aspartic acid In large quantities this could he effective, but not so for tomato juice So, if for some unfortunate reason you come face to face with a skunk you'd better turn tail and run belore he turns his tail f. < v . ^ S e c o n d M onth R en t F r e e B&C REPAIR , INC. WITH FIRST MONTH AND DEPOSIT (Call Us At 4 1 1 -R 4 S B Boardman) 4111409 S e n i o r C i t i z e n * - $ 2 2 5 - 2 6 0 (N O D E P O S IT) '" • i 4 A M - 422-7411 IONE. 0R E V 0 * You are cordially invited to attend a BIRTHDAY CF.l.F.BRATION O f 7t) Years in honor o f Rene bwghlin at Heppner U k \ bulge on Fridas. Februars Ath ________________________________ Ut 7 A0 p m V «. C*fh Ptraie ‘A I- *+■ rr - ■ -3 * * I - ^RF.RIM SPROCKETS FREE ^DESIGN & BUILD OUR ESTIMATE OWN CABS & PRESSUR1ZER UNITS \ J r _4 * j* TRACK PRESS TO TURN OR REPLACE PIN & BUSHINGS Super large 2 and 3 bedrm units Some with master bedim and master bath Carpets, drapes, all appliances, air cond . convenient laundry facilities (2 Bedroom) ma Bombeck. ’ Man of the House The Life and Political Memoirs of Speaker and Tip O'Neill" by Tip O'Neill with William Novak Also available is "The Birthday Party B<iok," which has great ideas for birthday parties; "Hot Flashes" hy Barbara Raskin , "And the Band Played On" a book dealing with politics, people and the Aid epidemic. "Free to be a Family" by Mario Thomas In the childrens section wc have just received " If you give a Mouse a Cookie"; "Napping House", "When Mother got the Flu", "How to Draw 30 Horses" and Seuvx’s "I'm Not Going to get Up Today". k *■♦%•••• . * * • 1 i •A v .y « -, - • *«" ; . J * ; ' ' -»*• 3 i v '^ s ^N EW & REBUILT RAILS - RIMS - ROLLERS LINCOLN SQUARE.APARTMENTS ‘Come See Our New Look’ $2 0 0 -3 2 7 5 : IJNDEUCAKKIAUE REPAIR FALL SPE C IA L $2 1 0 -3 2 5 5 T By Joyce Hensley in Boardman by E d Q tonn . *%• i'*- • . - < - l ». . Cz,-. ’ - »V.. ' • f p i w’ ». 5 : - 3 - Boardman has new Postmaster Dan Peck There is souk good reading at the Boardman Public Library and the proof is in the number of current Na tional Best Sellers available Listed in the fiction section is "The Tom my knockers” by Stephen King, ■'Kaleidoscope'’ by Danielle Steele, "Presumed Innocent" by Scott Turow. "Patriot Games" by Tom Clancy, "leaving Home" by Gar rison Keilor. and "Heaven and Hell" by John Jakes Non fiction books available are: "Time Flies" by Bill Cosby; "The Cat Who Came for Christmas" by Cleveland Amory, "Family: The Ties That Bind and Gag" by Er- ■V*-* » . „ Call 676-9228 with news items Mrdlcal Board I he Medical Board will he holding a meeting February 1.6 .30 p in . in Bq^dman at the City Hall High rate of accidents to be investigated by County Library • . ». • > « * • * « w - « ’. > M ews Meeting Notices ' IH R E F r '■ ! ¿ 'i : • - , •v: /•A * t 9
