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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner. Oregon M tdnnday, Augusl 10, IW* V & G has new owner Eckman making time count Wagon Wheel gets facelift G a ie G ra y (L) new owner of the V & G Restaurant and Lounge" stands outside the lounge with helpers Betty Mathews and Bob Allen through Friday Wednesday evening is an All-You-Can Eat fish dinner with French fries, cole slaw, garlic bread and coffee Saturday evenings will feature a Prime Rib dinner They will he catering to families and group*. The V A G will be open seven daysa week 7 a m to 10 pm Mon day through Saturday and 8 a m to 9 p m Sundays Su»p by and see Gale and his crew for an evening out ______ (laic Gray has officially purchas ed the Hunchgras* Saloon in sunny downtown Ixxington. as of August I. The name has been changed to the V A G Restaurant and lounge, Gale's helpers are Betty Mathews, bartender and Boh Allen, cook Bob and Betty were with Gale when he was at Beecher's Cafe in lone They will be making some changes in the menu Breakfast will be served every day They are also having luncheon xp— -••»•* Monday leader* in the barrel racing for the Pacific Coast Rodeo Association (PRCA). which «a* previously the Oregon Rodeo Association (ORA) She is also leading in the Northwest Rodeo AMOCfcOoa (NRAl and Washington Rodeo Association (WRA) Two weekends ago. Joan placed first at Glenns Ferrry. Id. and Maureen was second That weekend she also placed fourth at St Helens. Wa and second at Portland Maureen placed first at Portland Maureen also spin first at the Joseph rodeo that weekend Together, they pretty much dominate the cans This coming weekend Joan, and company will travel to Omak. Wa . Hermiston for the Farm City Pro Rodeo and Klamath Falls Juan Eckman it on a winning streak This local barrel racer it making it tough for other barrel racers in the state. Last weekend Joan, who hauls with her sister and brother-in-law Maureen and Shane Crossley of Hermiston. traveled to four rodeos over the week-end From Ontario to Longview. Wa to Hillsboro and Redmond, they were kept very busy Joan won second in the first go round at Longview. Wa., second in the second go-round and first in the average for a win of over $850 From Longview, they traveled to Hillsboro, where Joan won first place and approximately $900. with a time of 17 6 Forty-one girls par ticipated there and sister Maureen placed fifth Joan it now one of the Soccer planning meeting Aug. 15 An organizational meeting tor a Heppner. Lexington and lone Soc cer program will be held at the Col umbia Basin Co-op Conference Room. Monday. August 13 at 7 p m The program will include a 7 8 year old division. 9-10 year old divi sion. and 11-12 year old division boys and girls combined teams if the«-» i« «'ifOcient interest All interested parents particularly those that can coach or referee are invited All that is required to coach is love of children Please contact Stuart Dick. 989 8430 for further information This soccer program is being spon sored by a newly formed Inter Church Youth Committee The Wagon Wheel Cafe was getting a new look last week. Chuck Marquardt is doing the work on the building which is lust about complete Tourism committee tours Boardman Marina Following a brown bag lunch at Tennessee and it’s l<x>king good for / 1 Î \ [X jf f lf i | | | - A 1 V * Boys’ Long Sleeve WESTERN SHIRTS ■ Reg 14.55 BIB OVERALLS Res ILIO ___S A 9 9 ■aw » I I * * s’ 14 oz. No-Imn DENIM JEANS ____ÏIII9 9 Q U A L IT Y f Boardman Manna the meeting was called to order by Lisa Mittelsdorf in the absence of Fred l.undin Claudia reported on first planning session of the Governor's Con- ference and the ethnic evening which will include Indian. Mexican, Japancse. amt Irish food and enter- tainment It was suggested that the placcmats might be used for one of the meals at the conference Claudia distributed posters re questing 35mm slides for a multi- screen production dunng the Gover nor's Conference the importance of Morrow County being represented with adequate slides was stressed, as the production will be madeinto’aYiJeoavuiljbletocmin ties Deadline is August 31 Dave Sykes sefit a report on the restaurants contacted about place mats Dodge City was not will- ing to pay more than $10 per thou sand and others were unwilling to commit. therefore it was Dave's recommendation that $10 be the price offered to restaurants The committee decided to go with the $10 per thousand, so that placcmats will be circulated before the hunting season is over It is important that they be used previous to lair, round up. hunting season and other times when traffic is heavy. Roger Williams reported the first scenic By-Way designation is in the Blue Mt Scenic By-Way He will be submitting proposal to show why this area is a by-way candidate and how it fits with land manage menl When the proposal is ready, letters of support will be needed from Chamber. Tourism Commit- tee. and the county, Claudia reported dates are nccd- ed for the 1989 state calendar of events by August 15. The group toured the manna and determined it is a wonderful facility and needs lots of publicity and 1-84 signage Sixty-three camp sites are available Moved on to KIOSK where Claudia reviewed plans submitted to Info Centers for Morrow County panel. Slogan "Stay and Play Another Day In Morrow County’’ will be used along with revised placemat copy and pictures of Lake Penland, Courthouse, Oregon Trail, clk in snow, and sailboats on Col- umbia Included will be phone numbers for further information If cull possible. Roger suggested Forest Scrvice number could also be lifted and they could be of service in future Feeling was that Morrow County Tourism Committee should have a Fair booth The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday. September f> at 8:30 a m in the Extension office in Heppner RMEF sets banquet date Quality LOGGER JEANS BOOT JEAN Reg 13.25 Short Sleeve Western Shirts Reg 12.50 Snap Buttons Now * 1 1 ” The Pendleton Chapter of the Rocky Mountain F.lk Foundation hjs announced that its first annual ban quet and auction will be held at the Pendleton Red Lion Motel on Fri day. August 12 The Rocky Mountain F.lk Founda tion is an international non profit wildlife organization dedicated to conservation of the elk resource, and preservation and improvement of elk habitat in North America The organization was founded in Troy, Montana in May |d84, and current ly has over 30.000 members The Foundation's primary objec tive is to raise funds from private sources to support "on the ground" projects which benefit elk and elk habitat Examples include manage ment related research, elk transplants into areas of suitable habitat, habitat aquisitions. and habitat improvement projects Although the Foundation is only four years old, it has already helped Designer Jeans Reg 18 50 Now * 1 6 « SALE County Anniversary 1 800452 7396 LEXINGTON OREGON 97839 Peferwn's generate almost $1.000.800 for fun ding of elk projects in several western states and Canadian pro vinces RMF.F also publishes a quarterly magazine. "BUGLE” the only major publication devoted en tirely to elk and elk hunting Committee Chairman Randy Williams announced that the social hour will begin at 5 p m followed by the banquet at 6 p m The fun draising auction, which begins at 7 pm will feature several fine rifles, bows, outstanding limited edition wildlife prints, Nrautiful bronzes, and other lop quality items Proceeds from the evening will benefit Foun dation programs and Oregon elk projects Tickets, which arc $37 each or $50 a couple, include a one year RMFF membership and a subscrip tion to "BUGLE" magazine For reservations call Randy Williams. 276 4109 days or 566 2687 evenings Memorable years of love and happiness deserve a memor able gift What better choice than a fine gem lo shine meaningfully for all of her days Perhaps a larger dia mond is in order reflect mg the alTIuency of taler years. (She may like her original diamond remounted in a ten timental pendant ) Pearl*, her favorite colored none, fine gold tewelry alt are excellent chorees to make this nest an niversary one to remember Come in soon and lei ua help you in your selection. Our membership m the American Cigm Society it your asaur- ancc of quality and aervice
