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________ _ \ • • / I * I ’’ « • . _ *■* ? * - . — X • - ** « * • -i • • . . ». % . * * *'• y • • *» • ! # « • . • • ■« - - - ■ * ■> > ‘a . A .a » * ' y- - <1-----' - . • *m • • ■ - ; » ». « - ». v • • •-* * »» • # * * Hrppnrr Gazette-Times. Hrppnrr. Oregon Vkrdnradav. February ». I W Wheatland grange met at Greenfield Grange in Boardman By O elpha Jones W heatland Pom ona G range District *2 9 met at the (ireenfiekl Grange Hall in Boardman on Satur- day. January 2» with the Overxrerer Dot H alvorscn presiding The meeting started at 10 JO a m after a short >. of fee hour Following the roll call of officers the meeting was low ered to the 4th d eg ree. Distinguished guests Dorns Reid Stale G W A Director, and Della Johnson. District Deputy o f Sher man Hood River, and Wasco Coun ties and Wasco Co Pomona Master were escorted to the M aster's via tion, welcomed and introduced Subordinate Masters recognised at this time were Lyle Peck, from l e v mgton Grange. William Alford o f Greenfield Grange, and Perry Reid o f Columbia Grange Reports were heard fri»m the o f ficers o f the various granges Perry Retd announced that there have been some old grange manuals found in Astoria dating back to the IHOO's and the youth group of the grange are planning an initiatory degree at Columbia Grange, in U m atilla C ounty, using these manuels on March 18 The meeting will start sc ith a pot luck dinner followed by the degree, which will have a fee o f SI to help defray the cost for the youth's traveling ex penses All grangers arc cordially in vited to this activity. Wilma Martin told o f the danger o f the Hanford works to the Colum bia River and that we should be w a ching this development carefully, and perhaps the Wheatland Pomona might draft a resolution to this effect This cleanup is to protect the C ol umbia River from pollution Mary D j P uis told o f some, wheat taken from King Tuts tomb, and a Cove citizen has planted some of this gram Nathan Thorpe read an article on the raise o f the congressmans dues He talked some on the school u s e s etc He also reported on the bill to raise the minimum wage and its effects Resolution Committee was Ken neth Smouse, William Alford, and Wilma Martin It was suggested that the District should plan two G .W A con ferences The County Deputy. Jones, stated that it is quite a few miles to travel and perhaps one should be held in the north part of the district and one in the south, perhaps Spray. Plans will be made later for this The group adjourned for lunch Before opening again for business the cake walk was held with the tx c- turcr, Wilma Martin in the chair She also reported on ways to use old tires in gardening, planting tomatoes and potatoes in them. 1C "A 4 * M ike Ammons By U SA F C ecil B Newberry As fog marches in from the Sea o f Japan, you can almost sec old Samurai warriors moving up to stop the advancing enem y. Today. Japan's modern Samurai is Air Force Airman Michael I. Ammons Ammons, son o f James L. and Cheryl M Ammons. Boardman. is a v isual information documentation specialist at Yokota Air Base on the main island ol Honshu "M y jo b is to document events on video tape I use equipment that ranges from the most sophisticated television cameras to a television set.” said Ammons "D uring my actual performance o f my jo b . I photograph people at work in various areas ol dillercnt career fields in the Air Force As I’m taping these events, I must plan how this coverage can he put together to form a story or documentary that is short hut yet interesting and gives the viewer an idea ol what happens or is happening "A fter I have shot all of the video. I take it hack to the shop for editing which is the ‘ putting a story together' part o f it This is where creativity can conic into place, as much as goes into the filing stage of the process When I finish a product. it is ready to he sent to the cu stom er." Located 28 miles west o f Tokyo, Yokota Air Base is just minutes hv air from Vladivostok and Soviet military forces Die Americans and the Japan Air Self Defense Force arc the island's first line o f defense "S in c e I have been in Japan. I have been to many temporary duty assignments I have been to Korea, the Philippines. Thailand, New Zealand and m o re," explained the 1987 graduate o f Riverside High School Japan, known as the 'Ijin d o f the Rising Sun,' is rich in history ami tradition Hut. it is also one o f the fastest growing technical ami in dustnal nations in the world The two facets o f Japan create a con trasting view for the Americans sta Honed there Tokyo, where East meets West, is one o f the largest modern cities in the world today It is a combination o f Hollywood. Chicago, New York and Washington I) C Tokyo is the nation s capital, and home to the entertainment, transportation ami financial centers Although Tokyo is a city o f over 12 million people, it is relatively crime and violence free "L iv in g in Japan has offered me the opfsirtumty to see a different purt o f the world Japan is a very beautiful place which offers me a v tew ol a different culture everyday. with no two days the sam e.” said Ammons "T h e cost o f living sure nukes things expensive here But.w iththc cost o f living allowance the govern ment gives us. I'm able to do some (raveling around the country I could do more (raveling if it would ever stop raining Japan has a long and hard rainy season, in fact, it has been 'TT. '^1 ^ m " F A R M E R S -T R U C K E R S - IX K iiiE R S - iO N S T R D C T IO N Now Is The Time To Get Ready Tor Spring Work — H K I N I I T A l J i— 35 Tears Experience rrr r t r w ' i • • • • Tractor*, all types of farm equipment All trucks farm l 18 wheelers Construction Logging noad Equipment Mesabis. aluminum Iuiiig I Cranes, heavy luaumgetmipment 3 0 9 S F 7th R A D IA T O R "iVndleton, O R 97801 SE R V IC t 2 7 6 -2 0 7 0 BLO O M 1 I Experiencing A Crisis Pregnancy? P re g n a n cy ( P .s .) V > W e £ Ë ‘ F re e S u p p o rt ¿ a n H e lp 567-0888 24 Hour Telephone P re g n a n cy T e s ts * C o n fid e n tia l C o u n s e lin g Office Hours: Mon . - Wed - Fri. 10 a m. - 4 p m. 240 S.E. 2nd St. Suite D, Hermiston • . - THKKK z * ' The resolution committee reported that there was only one resolution Delta Johnson gave a report on the County Deputy meeting she attend ed in the Fugenc area National Grange is going to raise the dues S I . The County Deputy reported that she had received five out o f six reports The granges are holding their own, membership wise, but are down in some areas in attendance The treasurer Cecil Jones, read the expense sheets in an old ledger of the 1926 accounts, which the group found interesting, and enjoyable The expenses then were small by our views now. hut large then The pn>gram for the afternoon was home movies by Dcwte West, on the “ Day the water cam e.” a story o f Boardman and the day the water raised to cover the town, from the building o f the dam One thing noted about the film was the in teresting cloud formations and the sunsets These were also movies o f a caravan, that passed through the town, o f covered wagons, horses and people involved with a Jimmie Stewart movie The next meeting will he at the Clamo (¡range on April 29 All grangers are urged to attend Roll call was as follows Green field lb. Lexington h. Mikkalo 2. Willows 2. Columbia J ; Cold Springs 3. Tillicum 2, Stanfield I and Rufus 2 Ammons documents career fields in Japan . ' i.' - • • W ‘ * • • * I! j ^ • • I 1 W. ' » * * :■ « I . . o • » « ... • -• » v # B oardm an • Irrig o n N ew s •■•I"- * • • ‘.Ss *■ C taw linkages, the growth potential at the Port o f Morrow is immense,” said Neal Morrow County's agricultural potential to support diversified food processing industries was high on Neal’s list o f attractions to his new positKm Neal claims an "aggressive approach to growth,” and points to just a couple o f Port o f Clarkston projects as examples o f that ap^ proach "In just two weeks, a motel and con vent am center will open here at the Port of Clarkston With units and a convention ranoettv of 3 50. this 54 million project will employ 100 people and make a significant contribution to the local econ om y." Neal said The other example is a 140 ton crane with " p ic k ” capacity unique on the upper Snake River which brings high value cargo through the Port, Neal is anxious to nuke the naive complete, hoping to huve his wile Kathy and children Rochelle. 15 and Ryan 7 . settled into a home in Boardman prior to his first day at the Port o f Morrow on M a a h I Oregon State College in Ashland and Reed College in Portland, with studies in literature, creative writing, music, dranu. anthropology and folklore Since 1981 he has averaged near ly 500 programs a year His work has been acknowledged and sup fx'rted by regional and national arts groups, as well as Native American, educational, historical and public Rummage and food sale at Stokes Landing in Irrigon service organizations In aikiition. he has published several books, made nuny recordings and had an article in the November 13, 1988 Nor thwest Magazine, in the Sunday Oregonian An evening with Thomas Doty is a delightful experience His ability to tailor his performance to his au dicncc is exceptional All ages arc invited to this program raining for the past 6 0 days " te w than 4 0 years ago. the United Sûtes and Japan were locked in hat The District Attorney's office at tie that spread all over the Pacific the courthouse in Hcppncr reports The people o f Japan, with their There will be a rummage and bak Friday and Saturday, February 9 - 11 handling the following business dm (¡cisha girls. Buddhist temples, bam ed foods sale at Stokes landing Chili beans, all you can eat for 51, ing the past week boo groves and rice paddies, were Senior Center in Irrigon Thursdav, will he served to shoppers at noon Rocky Rodriguez. 21, Heppner. as mysterious to Americans as the was sentenced to Burglary in the Se laml they called home However, to cond Degree, before Judge Ralph day. Japan and the United States are Currin on January 27 He was fined S h e lb y l.e w is R a n d a ll, a allies, and economic leaders in the Z.achariuh Jam es M artlson. a 550 for Crime Victims Compensa daughter Shelby, was born Feb 2. world Japanese and Americans live son /achariah. was horn Jan 31, tain. $500 attorney s' tecs amt 52. «>*> 1989 to Rhonda ami Kandy Randall, and work side by side, developing 1989 to Robin ami Kim Martison of in restitu tio n to the victim of Hcppncr at St Anthony Hospital mutual understanding and Irrigon at Good Shepherd Hospital Rodriguez is to serve five years at in Pendleton The baby weighed 9 cooperation in Hermiston The baby weighed 7 Oregon Corrections Division with "T h e Japanese people arc very lbs 2 ozs. lbs 4 ozs one year mandatory minimum, Grandparents are June l.iltler, kind and accept Americans They Nicholas Ira B ozarth, a son suspended on the condition that he Moscow. Id and Bud and Florence often go out o f their way to help if Nicholas, was born Jan 28. 1989 to successfully complete five years pro you need directions or if you're Kamlall, Brewster. WA Tammy Bozarth o f Boardman at hation and pay 25*3 o f hl< income l.jrndt Rose Patton, a daughter, lo s t," said Ammons . A iw vl. StKpbcoJ Hospiul m H e r-.v. towards his restitution until paid in l.ymti. was horn Fetj 2 , 1989 to "T h e Japanese are honest in every mieton Die baby weighed 8 lbs h . full and then, all funds to he paid lo San4rti ami Mark Patton o f Heppner respect. They arc the best host* | ozs his co u rt-o rd ered fees and at St Anthony H ospital in think we could find in the world katelyn Ann Stevens, a daughter avsevsiiKiits until puul in full Dctcn Pendleton. The hahy weighed 8 Ihs They w ill ins itc you everywhere, to katelyn, was born Jan 4 . 1989 to dant shall not possess any drug parades, festivals, and sometimes 11 O/S John ami Marie Stevens of Pendleton paraphernalia, amid subject Ins per Grandparents arc Mr and Mrs they even ask you to participate." at St Anthony H ospital in son. residence, vehicle and real pro Jay Dec Hudson, Heppner and Mr Pendleton The baby weighed 9 lbs perty to search ami seizure by a pro ami Mrs Edward Patton, lone 8 ozs. hation officer to determine the (¡real grandparents arc Mr and Grandparents are Boh and Judy presence o f stolen property, and or Mrs Elmer Moe, Heppner. Mr ami Stev e n s, H cppncr, R obert 1 drug related items Defendant to he Mrs Fred M iller. Post Falls. ID, Kowolchuk. Camas. W i ; Caralee given random urmuly sis test I lefen and M rs D orothy P atton , King. Walla Walla. Wa. dant is required to stay in (he Slate Hermiston Great grandparents are Harold of Oregon during his probation time The baby joints one brother and and Helen Stevens and Verna Brin Dan Greeley Price, 18. Irrigon ap one sister at home da o f Heppner and Carmi Meske. peared before Judge Ralph Currin on t.as Vegas. Nev._________________ January 27 and entered a plea o f Not (¡ra n t Richard Schm idt, a son, Guilty to Kidnapping in the Second (¡rant, was horn September 28. 1988 degree. Attempted Assault in the to Richard and Karen Schmidt of Second Degree. Criminal M ischief lebanon The baby weighed 9 Ihs in the Third Degree and I ailurc lo 4Vi ozs. The Hcppncr Police department C arry or Present O p e r a to r s Grandparents are Dick and M ax reports handling the following License No trial dale has been set ine Schmidt. Heppner and Bill ami business during the past week at this time Mary Kagee. Ixbanon Feb I 12:15 a m. -citation issued G reat-grandparents are Dec for Careless Driving, 1 3 0 p m - Schmidt, Condon and Clarence funeral escort. 7 V>p m assist Mor Medlock, Dexter row County S h e riffs department u Feb 2 1 5 3 a m Motorist Assist, Wagon Wheel Lunch Specials]^ 1 p m assist M orrow County A irm an Shiela M . (¡a lleg o , Chinese Pork Noodles Thun Feb 2nd S h e riffs department ilaughtcrof Mr ami Mrs Dan Tow a Fish Sandwich Clam Chowder Fri. Feb 3rd Feb 3: 8 59 a in. assist am ot Boardman. has graduated from Buckaroo Stew Sat Feb 4th bulance. 1 1 5 6 p m assist fire Air Force basic training at lackland Steak Sandwich Sun Feb Sth department % -v Air Force Base. Texas French Dip Mon Feb Sth Feb. 4 , 1.25 a m assist motorist; During the six weeks o f training Enchilada Tuet Feb 7th 4 25 p m report o f Kids in Middle the airman studied the Air Force Ftotato Bar Med Feb 8th o f Street. 6 0 6 p m assist at Hotel; mission, organization and customs < A G & 1 Banquet Meeting 10:52 p m assist Morrow County and received special (raining iff Room S h e riffs department human relations Available < all Dick; Feb 5: 2 47 p m report o f In addition, airmen who complete Mtiiry birre“ « 7 H -r » o :i 2 Accident basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the com munity college o f the Air Force The airman is a 1982 graduate of Riverside High School D.A.’s Report Births • i 1 a ? V , * * ■ O K J p < V • \ v . * 0 • • f; ' • : I '• - V ■ • t. i . h **> - * r .» a -> > • ' ' .« . *% 4 • - • • *• * » ’ * a • • 1 * 1% • * 4 u. : .a » v ; • -* ï.r 4 . '>” • j . v « •• y *k , • 4 .» ♦ • J 1 ** AK. - • •/ *•» 1 ■ s, " ; . •* , c r - - *>s •“ -V '...»•* ' W - ■ '* 4 ^ ^ -I •'/ '-*] - A • . ■ V 'v - v In the Service - . ' Heppner Police Report___ 1 wy ■ WHEEL Duane \5. 5 linker, son ot G or don I. and Delores J Yunker o f Tygh Valley, has been promoted in the U S Air Force under the stirpes for exceptional performers (STE P ) program to the rank o f master sergeant The STE P program allows com manders o f major air commands to promote ahead o f their peers a limited number o f enlisted person nel who perform outstandingly under unique conditions Yunker is a security police in vcstigations supervisor at McChord Air Force Base. Wash . with the 62nd Security Police Squadron His wife, Sharon, is the daughter o f Vernon I) and Marilyn Stewart o f Irrigon He is a 1972 graduate o f Umatilla High School ' '• r e t- R e s ta u ra n t & Loung e Sendagüt from the neart. ? ThrrrA no gift more rraruntx dun flowers Your LTD* FVru hat i u »npirtt cntlermm (X Vaimtinek gift* to charm anvxxirk bran So call today And ask vsiur flnrut to send your fltmm through KIT) *1 V iv s n ir , a — / # w’»rvw/ a T h r fc rlirtg n t v t e n d s '* fe a r. «I I vttr A trail*» m i n vn am gtft ,4 V , y > y . J Hit F T t) ( rvwal * I V m X amK Heart.* IVuqurt. ciWrtiil tV«m-» n , . rramii NmH watt mStva unka Country Rose 6 7 6 -9 4 2 6 >réFTDA «ti Howl lUufxt V M « * eW 233 N Main A hnurrful 24% Ml Ind crysul t*m i watt i In a n i Ik a m itraga Heppner •IWsmvX T * 3 *5 * a * f.. 1 *1 - ' Y ^ ' V .* . . * ' • - . " . * * » Storyteller program by Thomas Doty The Friends o f the Boardman C i ty Lihary are pleased to present Stories and Songs From The Native Northwest by Thomas Doty, on Tuesday. February 21 at 7 :3 0 p m at the Sam Boardman Elementary School l ibrary Thomas Doty is the fourth genera tion o f a family in the Rogue Valley o f southwest Oregon His educa tional background is from Southern f • _ •. • v .• L New Port Manager named Gary Neal will assume the reins as General Manager o f the Port of Morrow following the resignaiion of former manager Bob Miller Neal was named to the post by the Port ( ommission last week, following a recruitment period which attracted $2 applicants Neal is currently Manager at the ft>rt o f Clarkston. where, in the past five years he has seen the number o f fx*rt district tenants increase from six to 24 'With such an abundance o f land and such important transporta I * « .v i Call 676-9228, 567-7873 or 481-3274 With News Items By Ed G lenn iV
