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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (July 6, 1988)
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I«W - THKKF 91 0 .* 4 Irrigon Chamber holds ice melt contest pfxao b» Joyc» Htn*u, Mike Pearsall and Graig Gallien keep cod by a four ton ice cube At one dollar a guess, contestants are asked to guess when the hunk of ice will melt, down to the last second, dur ing the Chamber's Iceberg Meltdown contest By Joyce Hensley Ho« long il« its it take an 8,000 pound of red, white, blue and green ice to melt ’ The person who answers that question during the Imgon Chamber of Commerce Ice Melt contest will win their choice of a professionally guided fishing tnp for four on the Columbia Riser, valued at $400. or S250 cash An around the clock crew will he watching the 4x4*8 foot ice cube when it gets down to the last frozen drop We have raised close to $1,000.” said J,m Nctteland. vice president "T he wind slowed us down a hit " New VCR store opens in Roardman By Mindy Nix While dns ing through Boardman. you'll notice a new business has pop ped up between Circle K and Kegler's Sentry Market Many may wonder how they'll survive without the convience of Circle K movies to rent since the closing July I Mike and Darlene Snyder ami Pat and Paul Dinsmoor have come up w ith an excellent solution for movie Renters Columbia Preview Columbia Preview opened July 1 with over A00 videos and a 7 day a week. 10 a tn 10 p m schedule, many movie renters arc thnllcd You can also play one of the four video machines inside, and buy some pop com ami pop to enjoy with your movie. The prices to rent the movies are $2 regular. $3 for new releases. $3 for adult videos and $5 for VCR's fhey plan to run more specials in the future You can now get a free video on your birthday with proof of age Am*ther spec ial now running is the Family Pack Movie Card, where you pay $21 95 for 12 videos in ad vancc. so when you're broke some day, you'll still be able to rent a movie whenever you wish, since they're already paid for They hope to have an Open House sometime in the near future and looking ahead, would like to even tually expand to a rent to-own store, ami hope to build up to 1,000 videos They currently have a new VCR to se ll and will sell the used V C R l also The funds raised during the event will go towards getting the three month or gam/at* >n on its feet "We have tats of plans, but the projects we are most concerned about now are getting rest rooms for the City Park and overnight camping for this area." said Angie Fotdel. secretary The guided fishing trip was donated by Tales A Tackle Gunsmithing and Mike Weinkauf, Guide Service Twenty one othet prizes were donated by Imgon Chamber of Commerce. Oscar Smith Automotive. Brown's AutoA Truck Stop, Irngon Stone. Sunndgc Homes. Paul's Inn of the Road; Greg’s Tavern. Rod’s Market. Ir rigon Market. Bonnie's Bowser Boutique. Last Chance Fruit Stand. Stokes landing Sales. Homers Green Spot Fruit Stand; Steve Lewis. Pioneer Pride. Craig's Cafe; and Anderson Orchard The Irngon Fish Hatchery froze the ice for the newly formed Chamber t* ■ f^ C C K < l t t 0 n ( l S By Mindy Nix It was a chilly fourth of July in Boardman lhi< weekend as many families wrapped in blankets mow ed the fireworks at (he Marina Mon day night The Marina was busy all day from the 8 a m. outdoor breakfast to the fireworks at sunset Activities that filled the day included the parade. Tin Man Tri Athalon, dunk tank, talent show lip sync contest, along with bingo, health booth, carnival rides anil games, concessions and the Kelly Spray won first place for $50 and April Morgan placed second with a S25 award for lip sync In the other talent category for music. Shauna Bales placed first with a cash award of S50 ami Bob Treason plac ed second and won $25 The adult category was awarded $50 for Ken Gncb and his group Morrow County Abstract & Title Co., Inc. C O M PLE T E T IT L E & ESCROW SERVICE Locally Owned A The branch office, in Boardman. is not manned daily, however, if you call the Boardman number, the call will automatically be transferred to the Heppner office An appointment can then be arranged for you in the Board- man area. Landmark Square Boardman. OR 97818 269 N Main St. Heppner. OR 97836 481-9261 676-9912 SALE AUCTION Sat. ►at. July 9 - 10:00 1 a m. Heppner 206 E. May Ave * (Across from the Courthouse) E s ta te * o f P a u l l l a i i M * n C an Ixirycnt, Auitiimcrr EQUIPMENT 16 GlJSton boat 50hp motor 1964 RED, 3 ton tank truck 1958 2 ton Tank Truck 1969 <4 ton Ford pick-up 1955 H ton Ford pickup 1977 66 l 67 Chrysler ca n MORE! SHOP EQUIPMENT Arc welder & table Compressor Table Saws Shop Heators Parts Bins Vicos grinders Just a hout everything the shop would need' H Q V R H Q LP 6000$___________________ Circular O m n p o rt Coffee end Tables Lamps Console TV's Cham Relmer Wbod Desk, Chair Bedroom SotRouno tied Typewriter Stand Boudoir Beddini Good Refrigerator Ice Maker Good Older Refrigerator Small Kitchen Appliances Patio Furniture Bar B Que Lawn mowers Bowling Ball Tennis Rackets I’ a lifetime aci umulalum Mam more items that are not mentioned Th RMS Cash nr local checks only! All Sales Final _ ia n • I r r ig o it i • • • • ' N ew s Call 675-9228, 567-7873 or 481-3274 With News Items • i i * j X • . • d ■ * • * 0 > ‘ I I im 1 '»• • ~ • 1 I 4 »• * ■ At * f photo by Joyc* >Wn»Wy Flagger. Doug Hasting. Springfield, directs traffic on U S. Highway 730 between Irrigon and Umatilla for the $1,351,914 55 asphalt overlay protect By Joyce Hensley Take a newspaper to read or a crossword puzzle to do if you are planning on traveling Highway 730 between Irrigon and Umatilla A $ 1.351.914 55 asphalt oserlay road project began recently ami there are mutual murmunngs from both the travelers and the overlay crew. The motorists have to wait 20 or 30 minutes at a stretch and the asphalt overlay project construction crew are having to ileal with the traffic "This is the worst traffic I've ever seen," said dagger, Doug Hasting. Springfield “ I'd advise anyone traveling from Heppner to please use the freeway." said superintendent Tom Jarvis "T he traffic is horrendous The worst I've ever seen." "I had to wait 20 minutes going to town and thirty minutes coming hom e." said one Irrigon resident The state funded project, uward ed to Hob Angell. Inc . Coos Bay. should he finished by the end of Ju ly. according to Jarvis The project employ ing 4b people, in eluding five women, consists of grinding out the base, putting in new asphalt, then overlaying the entire section. A six nun state inspection crew will he on hand to test material for quality and to test the finished pro duct for gradation and compaction "T hey'll make sure the signs are up in their proper places." said Jarvis, "and that we are complying with the safety rules ” Columbia River Heritage Assn, forming by-laws The newly formed Columbia River Heritage Association is draf ling by-laws The association was formed to develop marketing and to organize tourism along the Columbia River, from the lower river mouth, to the middle section, including the Colum bia River Gorge, to the Tri Cities "W e'll include anyone above the Tri-Cities, if they express an in terest," said lX»n Fppenhach. acting chairman from Irngon The association hopes to stimulate the residents along the nver to assist in promoting tourism "W e want to generate enthusiasm in the cities," said Fppenhach "W e want to he proud and to encourage people to visit." The Columbia River was part of the first lew is and Clark Expedition in 1805 and was also part of the Oregon Trail. "There is as much historical interest here as any piece of water in the nation," said Fppenhach The river was not only used as a landmark hy explorers scouting the Oregon Territory, hut it was a lifeline for interior trade "Until the railroad went through in 1881, the river was the main artery for trade.” he said. "A ctual ly, the nver was a major artillery for transport until the highway came through in 1921 " Brochures and booklets of local in formation will he distributed, tours will he formed, and the Oregon Historical Society is planning a floating museum of river history as pan o f the 1992 hi centennial celebration of when Captain Grey discovered the Columbia River The museum barge will slop at cities along the river during the tourist season as part o f the celebration The association will he a suM * • '- • s * - « \ * % y .f V • , • ,• * • o • '« w* 4* • # *4 » 1 * -, N *, ' • ;; • 4 ’•* - s V . / - « :\: ' é • "»*• * ’ ■ ’ i ‘t t •- . * y .. • » S The . » * S •*. M ouse Tin tors s » . • - a w . . Beauts Salon U W ÌA TOMS JUDY DAM F IS M anager Operator « .V . - w .. "i < . . Hair Stylist 200 H n it 1st Boardman ______ m i m m __________ OF THE MONTH , ' V * V -w ^ • * Y**.* ■ ' .* •>. -v . 's P 1*- « - Redwood Stain J j J s l .. i ■ • * , t J v v • • s 4,8 ' > i; O ; . 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' •-•c '• BARGAINS o v . •. : - • . . sidiary of the Oregon Historical Society Appointees to the Board of Direc tors for die Columbia River Heritage Association are Lisa Mittlesdorf, Port of Morrow, five F ixhc . City of Umatilla Administrator; Christine May. Kennewick, Chamber of Com mcrce, Washington; ami Marion M eisingcr, Tri C ities River Enhancement, Washington - * *. \ \ — F " r. • NEW AUTO LOANS * » . I -H . * . • m See Us For r;. i A , sH * . ’ * ‘ -1 - » ^ . -, 1 ‘ , .V kV . • * . „ ,, _ v ,T $ w* I oÆ WHEN YOUR OLD CAR GIVES UP n I - - * l e ,V . * * U V v ." .* . J ê T s* . I . * • US 730 road work slows traffic By Joyce Hensley Many ribbons were awarded in the parade In the Auto category, first place went to the Obsolete Flect-a group of antique Chevrolets from Milton Freewater, second place went to the Boardman Bombing Range In the Comic division, the Boardman Health Division won first First place in the float category went to the Imgon Watermelon Festival; second went to Keglcrs Sentry Market for their salute to the Olym pics; and third went to Boardman Community Church for their "God Bless America" theme In the Clubs division, first place went to the Boardman Fire Depart ment; second to the Greenfield Grange, which tied with the Square Knots The Desert Pegases placed first in the horses category, follow ed by the Riverside High Sch«x>l Critter Fritters in second anil third place went to Bonnie, Brice and Vynetta In the Marching division, first place went to the color Guard Navy "BULA" won the funny cars division as a Republican Central Committee The Morrow County Fair and Rodeo Court won in the Royalty category The Boardnian Tillicum Club sponsored the Childrens' parade Ribbons in the 0-3 year old category were presented to Tara Pratt lor first place and Thomas Bauska for sc cond In the 4 years kindergarten category, fnst place went to Andrea Orcutt. second to Jay Scamhcr and third to Kyle Stubblefield Marcia Simpson placed first in the first and second grade category and Kristi Mavin placed second In the third grade and up category, first place went to Kristi Cox and second to Rosannc Dal tost > Pari icipant ribbons were awarded to all the children ,■ » » * "V - ’ boys state By Mindy Nix Dan Peck, 17. the Riverside ASH President, had the opportunity to at tend Boys State at the University of Oregon June 12-19 Boys State in Dan’s words is "one year of state government packed in to a week.” The top 550 in the state of ( )regon were chosen by select interview Those selected had excellent leader ship abilities. inschool activities and know ledge of American government and history Dan was the only River side student attending Hoys Stale Dan fell it was a great experience and appreicates the American lxgain for sponsoring the camp and encourages other students to try out for it next year He learned an ex cessive am ount of ju d icial, legislative and administering govern ment and met some of the top minds of Oregon • : ■ : * Boardnian enjoys chilly 4th o f July continuation of the baseball and horseshoe tournaments Results of the talent show/lip sync contest had Lonnie Spray with $25 in first place, and Michelle Toman with S I5 in second place for t)ie 8 12 category In the 13-18 year category. 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