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' V / , •• < - • • *' '_.4 . . . * ', » , - '. 4 . -\ .. v- - * ’ * « % " - : v * - . .. -a - V «. 1 4.» „ lir p p m r C.a/ctte-1 im r v H tp p m r. O ris o n U rd n rs d tf), Jam yr> 25, I 989 - 1 liK K K Hill receives award for ODFW B o a rd ni a it • Ir r ig o n Mage The steelhead were then transferred to six foot, circular. 100 gallon tanks, 40.000 to a tank, and hand fed every V) minutes until they reached fingerling size The 2 milium fingerlings went from the indoor circular tanks to the outside 20' x 5' x 100' raceways, where they grew to their present eight inch smolt si/e “ W e need to get n d o f four ponds o f steelhead by February 6 . " said Hill “ At that time we will he get ting 3 2 million fall chinook salmon in the sac fry Mage '* The fall chinook will not spend as much time in the Irrigon race ways as did the steelhead “ W e get 3.500 pounds o f sac fry chinook in February and we deliver them as 70,000 pounds, o f three- Ray Hill pN*o bv J°vc* n«n*uy By Joyce Hensley The manager o f Irngon Fish Hal chery. Ra> Hill, gave full credit to fm staff for the Northwest Region Outstanding Manager o f the Year award he received from the Oregon Department o f Fish and W ildlife “ Without my staff I would not have received the award,” said Hill “ They do a good jo b ." The efficiently run and im maculately groom ed hatchery, located three miles west o f Irngon along the Columbia River, is one of the four largest in the state o f Oregon Hill, his assistant manager. Mike Gribble, and seven technicians, are preparing to empty 32 race ways of I 7 million steelhead The eight inch stixvlt have come loan important step in their development They will he trucked to the area where they were originally spawned, the Imnaha and Grande Rhonde Rivers in nor theastern Oregon The steelhead were brought to the Irrigon Hatchery last spring while they were in the egg stage from the W allowa Hatchery in Enterprise The eggs were then placed in in cubators for approximately four weeks until they reached the sac fry inch fingerlings to the Umatilla River in M a y ." said Hill The fall chinook plant is done through the aiopcration o f the Con federated Tribes o f the Umatilla In dian Reservation to rehabilitate the upper reaches o f the Umatilla River The Irrigon Hatchery also spawns spring chinook eggs The eggs arc incubated, raised to fingerling si/c. then transferred to the lamking Glass Hatchery in the Elgin area Expansion o f the Irrigon facilities is in the works and will be completed in two or three years. according to Hill Hill was transferred to Irrigon during the construction o f the hat ^ hery in I l)H4 H ill’ s future plans are to stay on at the Irrigon Hatchery until he retires in eight years “ I don't plan on lea vin g," said Hill He started at the bottom ol the lad der becoming an Oregon Fish and W ildlife Technician before a college education was required “ I learned in the xch«*ol o f hard knocks," said Hill Hill began his career in the world o f fish hatcheries in I MM as a techm cian at the Bandon Hatchery, then moved on to the Oak springs H.ii chery in Maupin, on the Deschutes River He was given an assistant manager position in IM72 at the Wizard Falls Hatchery at Camp Sherman He was then promoted to manager and transferred to the Fall River Hat chery in the Crane Prairie region in Central Oregon From there he went to the Round Butte Hatchery in Madras in 1976. then i>n to Irngon Hill is married His wife. Betty is happy to May in Irngon " N o more moving around for u s." said Betty The Hills have three son's Randy. 28, is a commer cial fisherman in Alaska; Jeff. 26. is a millwright in Rosehurg. and Tim . 15. is a sophomore at Riser side High School COMPANY '¿Ad each W h ile S u p p lies Last S h a p ed pot h older is an attractive kitchen accent with a practical u se1 C h oose from assorted shapes and colortu! p a ttern s-th e y re all 100% cotton for easy care And each pot holder has a handy hanging hook 8x8-m size CRAFT ITEM or the month fairftekl +1 $ toes ^OOftSTW • • • • j . . .• • v Ì :* T ' i , ■ . • '* Call 676-9228. 567-7873 or 481-3274 With News Items i - V . ‘ 5 - 5 - ' J Spec. Donald E. Doherty has - • . •w » % * • .. * - V f ». . * • . z - . X : • y ■ • • - 9 • • 3 N I V ’ M , 4 , •s \ •* , . *•> Over 120 teachers marched Monday night at the Morrow County School Board meeting in Boardman Quiet pickets greeted the Morrow County School Board members at the board meeting Momtav, January lb, but negotiations remain at a sl.mdstill After 14 months o f negotiations, contract talks have reached the crisis stage. accordin g to Maureen Met lligott. teacher at Riverside and president ol the Morrow County Education Association Over 120 teachers marched in the informational picket in front o f Sam Bourdmar Elementary School hetorc the meeting which had to he moved from the library to the gymnasium to accommodate the audience con sisting o f about 180 concerned citizens, students and teachers 12 ; Early season hunting proposal meeting is January 26 early antlerless seasons and late how hunts. The meeting will he held Thurx day. January 27 at the Hermiston Junior High School, room 25 at 7 p m Anyone interested in the early season pn>posals is invited to attend According to the Department o f Fish and W ildlife, there will he a public meeting in HcrmiMon to review and discuss proposed early hunting seasons for 1989 Seasons to he reviewed are Antelope, Big Horn Sheep, limited entry I lk and Deer, Monday. January lb. the Morrow County School Board met at Sam Boardman Elementary School The board heard a statement from Maureen M cFlligott. MCEA prexi ilent, criticizing the board's position of certificated negotiations A concerned Heppncr parent. Ar dy Evenxon. made a statement re questing fair settlement o f the ccr tificatcd contract negotiations A report was given on the Sam Boardman elementary sixth grade project proposing a name for the next space xhutttlc from teacher F.lisa Carls* >n The superintendent reported that the renewal premiums on property, tools, general liability, vehicles, boiler and machinery and fidelity Nmds arc down slightly over 5 Ml,000 this year He read a letter from the Carnme fanny requesting a "reasonable set tlcmcnt o f the contract negotiations with the teachers A letter was read from Judge Carlson an*l a memorandum from County Health Nurse, Pat Wright, informing the district that present and future health services for schools from the County Health Department will he limited to those required by Oregon Administrative Rules A number ol board members and Advisory committee positions are up for the March 21 election The til ing deadline is February 16 tor these positions Under unfinished business, the board approved a resolution on Mor row County School District's poxi tion on School Funding Reform to be sent to Governor Goldschmidt Under new business, the Nurd hired I.ydia Sanchez as an aide at A C Houghton Elementary to replace Marcia Anderson Anne Bolorthu was hired as a bus driver tor the lone McNahb route Thirty-four contract days of maternity leave was approved lor Cindy Beatty from A C Houghton Elementary The Nurd was notified that Dud Killingheck will he on sick leave from his position at Columbia Junior High tor approximately four weeks A field trip was approved for the Riverside High ScNml Jazz Band An Executive Board session was held on personnel and collective bargaining The next hoard m eeting is scheduled lor February 21 V -» j »"• - • j • .* The follow in g patients were reported admitted and discharged during the past week at Pioneer Memorial Hospital Daryl Hudson admitted Jan 13; Kathryn Spears admitted Jan 15; Alta Cutsforth admitted Jan 16. Ethel Dunbar admitted Jan 17 Bud Richards discharged Jan 12. Donald Chase discharged Jan 12; CharKxtc Gray-discharged Jan 12; Sharon Mahonev discharged Jan ,# t .* '• A • Hospital Notes__ McFlligott presented a speech to the N u rd in which she stated, "y o u have not responded to our cllorts at reason We now believe that you in tend to force the teachers to accept an unreasonable offer or strike Following M cElligott's speech was a statement by Ardy Evenxon. a concerned citit/cn and parent o f Heppncr who stated that the Nurd has given misleading statements to the press concerning contract pro posals. which has confused the public. The Nurd has offered the teachers a 0% I % 1 % increase for the next three years, which is an "unreasonable o ftc r" according to Morrow County teachers who have accepted the neutral factfinders recommendation ol a 4.5% increase Slew feed and game night to he held A stew leeil and 'game night' will he helil at Stokes l anding Senior Center in Irrigon on Friday . January 27 Everyone is welcome to attend either or N>th events Bring your friends und have a pleasant evening the stew teed will include hot rolls anil coffee or juice and pie The meal will he served from 5 to 7 p in for 52 50 Card games and table games will N ’ gm at 7 p m and close by 10 Mi p m t here is a 51 lee Computer Paper '29.82 — 2,550 sheets for I98H MU. an increase by the Con sumer Price Index (CPU less 1 5 % with a minimum o f 3.5% and a max imum i>i Ml tor 1989 ‘Ml, and a salary increase hy CPI less 1 5 % with a minimum o f 4% and a nuix- imum o f 8% Ihe M oitow County xch*x>l N u rd has said that "th e taxpaying public has said through the ballot N ix that sch**ol costs must hold the line O f thirteen levy or (ax base elections in three years, the voters passed three " The N u rd has also cited a decrease in cash reserves to i>perate the schools and unforseen building maintenance and asbestos problems as reasons for holding the line on in creased spending The district has said that the cos. o f current teacher salaries and benefits is high, and that the cost o f the teacher's new proposal is "sign ifican t". No strike announcements have ye. been made, hut under Oregon I j iw . Morrow County teachers could Mrike after giving 10 days notice. Morrow County teachers have been working without a contract lin e* June JO, 1988 «• •- * ' , *• ••• V . • • - v We Print n . - j . * * /, ¿ -r .V • . • , • » * / F « *l» ru a » r% Is ! 1/4 lb. Burger, Fries & Medium Drink . ‘ ' ^ 7.. f ; O ji ' W u l s '» t » t * A* 7 . 4 - . . -iw T ' X ■ x - »a . ». r ’S ': - .v*-. »1 • 4 « - • •v 3 A 1 c ■<. V •• ». . • ^ , - .» III Riehl Deal at IC a W ^ - V . *« . . 1 . A iin ix o r sa r y IV lim arv I. 1989 v . •. V i -> 8 - ■ s . * .- 147 W . W illow , l l e p p n t T , O K 97836 Drive In •• ‘-.v /T - ? •» 6 7 6 -9 2 2 8 K&W ■ •» • fc * 676-9228 - ' ENVELOPES G-T Printing ' . s •' • ' Gazette-Times a» S. > - — ■ » I# * ' Ai A ; * ■».» • . ' I* v* » > A4 * * .4* * V f< J K ./it n 217 North Mam ¥ . fi* * .f jt i ^ i Mn n it EREE Bin W heel with even Sontlnich or Dinner FREE Balloons for kith H ami under otymtU tit it-ntmt o f y m t fittttnn 0 , nt tit Last lives up to its name' It makes pillows toys and quilts Plus, washing Its 100% polyester Hi-umvr manttayt t f t in t .ititintn . 1 ,tmy lit t We could not have given first job oppor tunities ««» so many young people without your patience. Thank you tor your loyalty. Y . Uni t i f/atmnJay tit /rmoti t f .Mnn itinmaty . Sm ino ia n J ttJ n f it y otnt * t ton n r itti in tit afttonatn fft . Mat y t i n titif fJ i ---- y J2 Stianti .t n J U n [ŸtnJittnn f^ntyna SgU -------------------- ----------------------------- ^ R W T IA J 5- j > * m ,’ . 4 0 -\ Picketers greet School Board members been decorated with the Army Ci>nv mcndution Medal in WeM Germany The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to those indiv iduals who demonstrate outstanding achieve ment o f meritorious scrnce in the performance of their duties on hehalt o f the Army He is an Infantry man with the Mth P id d -Vrtillcrv Doherty is the son o f Charles J and Beverly J FX>herty o f lone D k specialiM is a I9H5 graduate o f lone High School Pst. Katrina M . Wilson daughter o f Thomas V Wilson o f Dillard and Mary I. W idcl. lone has completed basic training at Fort Dix, N i During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military juMice. first aid. and Army history and traditions She is a IMXK graduate o f Douglas High School. Winston . f (t INt i V mmJ '^4 MuMOjj'i D au I) J 1 In the Service ÌT 5 W h ile S u p p lies E -Z S tu ff’ p o lye s te r fib e r really stuffing easy for your craft projects it wont shift or b u n c h -e v e n after and non-allergenic 12-oz bag I • * V - • - * 1 - • x *• • 1 % - , < :: •»-- . • v N e w s School Board meets at Sam Boardman Elementary 1.00 * • Paddy Howell-discharged Jan 13. BARGAIN OF THE MONTH « • # 0 * - Y « ; t* *+ * f * ^ I * 0~ A r ; » *
