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*• V • • * '4 % ' * . . • - _ * : ..t ; r. > • » - » . » •• - — • . • l ■ • __ , ». . _/• V » » . • • . . . *•» >- 9 * 1 • * . .* -> •. •• e: % . » IHS presents ‘Headin for a Weddin’ ^ * • • r V M tppm r Gaactlts-Tlmn, Hrppiicr. Oregon W«lnrMlii*, Ma> 10. 198V - IHKKF Boardman • Irrigo« N e w s Call 676-9228. or 481-3274 With News Items ’*• - « ■kH 1 -'« l'í l è •' i ***0*0 by 0«* lone High School »ill he presen ling the hilarious farce Headin' for a Wedilin' on Sunday. May 21. at 6 p m in the school ami non um The play centers around Homer Hollowhonc and his hillbilly family Homer has fallen in love with a beautiful debutante after seeing her picture in the newspaper, and has been writing her some rather "fan ctful” letters While looking for the refined, young gentleman with whom she has been corresponding. Melissa Dugan. Homer's debutante, becomes lost in a snowstorm ami stumbles upon the Hollowbone cabin Homer, caught in his lie, hides his true identity tmm Melissa and ends up engaged to Her (ha Hlatrhouse Bertha, along with her Maw and brother. has also taken refuge from the storm in the Hollowbone cabin As lies are told upon lies and mistaken identities arc mistaken even further; the Blairhouses begin a feud with the HollowNv»*»« Mrliss.t becomes engaged to Bertha's brother. and old (iramlpappy Hankiey cooks up a scheme to fix everything Eventual ly. as with all good comedies, everything turns out alright in the end. although with this play it takes some pretty interesting tricks To encourage community support, ticket pnccs have been set at only 50 cents and will he available beginn ing May 8 For ticket information, contact lone High School at 422 7131 Sam Boardnian holds Learning Fair By Mindy Nix The Sam Boardnun Elementary School Learning Fair was held Thursday. April 27 in the Sam Boardnian Elementary gymnasium from 6:30 to 8 p in Parents had the opportunity to walk aniund ami see the various pro jects and demonstrations of classroom activities of their children Students had made a display ot Mes ico with the flag and paper mache piñatas, flowers and plants from Mexico There were experiments with eggs in vinegar, nxkets and birds In one classroom, students made puppets for which they practiced puppet shows A music computer game was available where children and some parents played to examine their know ledge with musical mites and theory In the older classes, students w rote informational reports about famous people throughout history, about the 50 states, with drawings, maps, and facts about the stale assigned to them Art projects, such as paintings, reports about famous artists, ceramic pots, sand paintings, paper machc planets and masks were also a hit at the learning fair It was a night of fun and learning lor both parents and students alike Police Chief wins “ Kiss the Pig” contest by Mindy Nix "Who will kiss the pig", was the question in the Sentry Market park ing lot Saturday, May 6 as the votes were tallied at I p m. The 4-H Pegasus Club decided to hold a "Kiss the Pig" contest as a fund raiser The four contestants who agreed to participate included third runner up Doctor Robert Boss. second runner-up Principal Mick Tolar, first runner-up Mayor Art Keglcr and the man with the most votes. Chief Bob Toman The 4 H group raised a total of SI48 worth ot votes Chief Bob Toman replied before kissing the squealing pig, "I've never seen kids work so hard and do so much, it s fantastic! I'm trying to stall'" Foster parents honored A reception was held during the week of April 24 in Salem at the State Capitol Building honoring foster parents rhey met with our State Representatives and were honored with much excitement and news coverage for their dedication Morrow County has six certified foster homes Many more people and businesses in Morrow County expressed their support for the Children's Services Division through donations 4 0 to 45% OFF A L L M A P A FILTERS 40% O ff il 3 OXFiner S IN G L E F IL T E R 45% O ff CASE MIX OR MATCH 45% O ff O ne Dozen Heppner Auto Parts A 676 9123 148 E Center Heppner All tin* ri*¿lit p,irt.s in al I the n¿lit place* ' Mother’s Day Special Chicken Fried 00 OK 6 oz. Sirloin Steak-^H*0 OK Grilled Ham Steaks-*Htti} Bar B-Que Ribs-*W'" Hours: 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.ni. (Call For Reservations) Regular Hours: 8 00 a m to 8 00 p m Sunday 8 00 a m. to 9 00 p.m. Tues. - Saturday Beecher’s Fine Foods and Lounge lone - 422-7540 High school students from Hcr- niiston. Boardnun and Stanfield gained first hand work experience with Wcstinghouse Hanford Com puny and other experts at Hanford Science and Engineering Day They were among 139 students from 47 Washington and Oregon high schools who spent approximate ly five hours Thursday at various Hanford operating facilities, engineering offices and laboratories in addition. 43 teachers also visited Hanford operations that day During Hanford Science and Engineering Day each year, students perform various hands on activities in the areas of computers, robotics, biological sciences, engineering am) related fields. Each school is invited to send a teacher and three students with in terest in science and nuthenutics and the day-long program of Han ford activities is geared to help students investigate future career op- portumtics in technical fields "This range of Hanford activities is truly a special esent," says Wcstinghouse Hanford program coordinator Ann Cowan "We give students the opportunity to perform technical activities under the super vision of some top Might scientists Applications available for advisory position Boardnun residents wishing to he considered for appointment to fill a vacancy on the Boardnun Irrigon Adv isory Committee may obtain an application at cither Sam Boardnun Elementary or Riverside High Sch<*>l Applications will be accep ted until June I and candidates will be interviewed by the committee at their June 6 meeting. Morrow County to receive 6 Japanese students Woodcutting permits will be issued starting Monday. May 15. from 8 a m to 4 p m at the district office on Willow View Drive Per mits arc also available after hours and on weekends at Millers' Chevron Mini Mart Prices will increase this year, for the first time since the program began Price per cord w ill be S3 with a minimum purchase of four cords tor SI 2 and a maximum of 10 cords per household for $30 Most firewood cutting areas will be acccssablc However, weather conditions nuy affect n»ad condi tions hir further information, phone 67f> 0187 •The controlled burning programs arc underway on the district (her I 300 acres have been completed in the natural fuels program This pro jeet includes burning the natural fuels in the form of underbrush, pine needles, grass, branches and dead maieri.il I he purpose is to reduce the intensity ot any future wild tires Before this lire suppression program began, the natural cycle was a burn about every It) years Inlay with the lire suppression program that cycle takes 70 years Fhe district has another 2,000 acres to complete this year's natural fuels program Another burning program is the site preparation burn The burns arc in recent logging areas fhe fires are broadcast over the atca as the log gers left it, and a few days later the area is planted This type of program is done when ihe fuel moisture is high The district has burned over 1 71 acres w ith 600 acres left to com plete the project For six Japanese kids (his sum mer. Morrow County is a place they will remember their entire lives The six. ages 12 to 18. will arrive July 24, for a one-month stay as par ticipants of the 4 H Japanese Exchange The program is coordinated with three youth foundations in Japan The groups have language clubs whose philosophies arc to teach language hy having fun One of the highlights is a visit to the United States The youth arc matched according to age and sex with Morrow County youth Families that sincerely want a Japanese child in their home, and have children between the ages of 12 8 arc asked to contact Monica Swanson. Morrow County Program Coordinator at 422-7162 in lone Hie timing of the visit is very rigid because Japanese children have on ly a 40 day school vacation. Host families arc constantly reminded not to alter the daily life of their homes Fxpericncmg life in Morrow County as it truly exists is the heart of the program The Air Force Reserve Officer Trainig Course Scholarship Applica lions for the class of 199(1 arc now available If you, or anyone you know plans on applying for a four- year Air Force KOTC scholarship, you should contact your local Air Force Recruiter. Air Force ROIC detachment, or Air Force Academy Liaison Officer to complete an ap plication before December I. 1989 The Air Force ROTC four y ttl scholarship program is intended foi high school seniors or graduates wh, have not yet enrolled in college Du scholarship program is primarily lot those pursuing degrees "in engineer mg. physics, computer science, meteorology and nursing However, a smaller number is available for those enrolling in other selected technical or non technical programs In June, the 150 Bound for Oregon Exchangee« will be match cd with their host families and cor respondence is begun This letter ex change is a meaningful pari of the program, because it also involves the adults and causes the Japanese parents to feel more secure about their child (raveling so tar Many adult and whole family friendships have resulted After the Japanese child has stayed in the American home, it is hoped (hat the American hoy or girl will visit Japan (he follow ing summer on the Out Bound progrum, and stay in his Japanese friend's home It is the program goal that the relationship will be one of a lifetime Oregon 4-H has been hosting Japanese children since 1973, so this will be the 17th exchange For a host family application, or ii«>rc in forma lion, contact Monica Swanson, 422-7162. in lone, or the Morrow County Extension Office, 676 *X*42 in Heppner BMCC appoints student officers and engineers This way. students can experience first hand how a technical discipline like engineering is applies on the job." Student visits on site arc coor dinated each year by the Hanford Science Center under the direction of the U S Department of Energy '* Richland Operations Office. Wcstinghouse Hanford Company n unages the science center and operates nujor IX >E facilities at Hanford. Attending from Riverside High School were Deborah Driver. Harold Glenn. Patrick McDonough and teacher Tim Beatty • J .9 . « .» • , ‘' T - . -, ♦ % • » 4 . • » i - . * i • '< 4 ’ - C * * • Irrigon Police Report__ The Irrigon Police department in Irrigon reports handling the follow ing business during the week of April 19 30: April 19 Michael Kyman Jr was carrying a concealed weapon. Weapon was held in evidence April 20 Kathy J Spring was ar rested on a warrant and lodged at Benton County Jail April 2 1 There was a burglary II at Stokes landing Restaurant In vestigation continues April 22: Loose horse was return ed to its owner Don Jorgenson April 23 A report of Theft II at the Bill Hrasel residence Investiga tion is continuing; report of an in toxicated juvenile at the Ball residence Foster parents assisted; Found property, keys in city park. Investigation continues April 24 Looae horse was return ed to pasture, owner l>»n Jorgenson was unable to be located. Burglary II at the Wadekampcr residence In vestigation was turned over to the Morrow County Sheriff s office April 26 Report of Motor Vehi cle accident on 4th St West A Nevada Morrow County Sheriff» office ussistcd. I anise Horse was returned to pasture Don Jorgenson owner was contacted. April 28 Kurt Cate was arrested on a warrant Morrow County Sheriffs office assisted April 29: report of Domestic Violence at Hth St West A Cain Drive. Morrow County Sheriff sof tice assisted; report of Theft II at the Mills Farms residence Investigaiion is continuing April 30 Found a wallet on Highway 730 near I Of h St Owner was contacted J • • • . * • •. . * . . ■. • ■ V • • .. * o • * • <• . r/» *" ; • * V * * ' • . 'x : - y - > • . 3 • • r • • t* •• *. > • , t . . ' ' ’ •*-; . » ' ' V * V ¿ . • * > . • t \ - • - V. . . - - * ■ ... ■ .£ * « * * ■ ' ' * &S3 * W --. » r -s "»> • » • V „ • ’ >*% . * - .. -, .' - ' V • -* - s- V A . « • t • -4 .. V ' ' - ' v • •- <v. s.* -7>. ■; • »d s*»- v • * •*». J ■ * ■ 1 2 * '* > V i* .. - - Associated Student Government officers of Blue Mountain Com munity College have been appointed to, the 1909-90 idtooi year Mike Rohde, Pendleton; will serve as ASG president ( Xhcr of ficers include Paul /.inter, lone, vice president, Melissa laingdon, Hemuston, corresponding secretary. Goldie Stangcr. Irrigon. recording secretary. Nancy Blue, Marsing. RO I C scholarships available Typically, most scholarships arc offered at the first hoard held in November We highly encourage applicants to have the application completed and returned to the local Air Force recruiter by September to meet the November hoard See your laical Air Force recruiter tor more information ID . publicity director. Jeff Wood, PcMIclon, treasurer BMCC student body officers work with 15 student representatives to plan and hold a variety of activities Annual ASCi project« include the BMCC Christmas Five dinner, a Red Cross blood drawing. Casino Night and new student orientation (iencAnn McLean, student ac tivities director, is ASG advisor - ' Hospital Notes Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner reports discharging Muriel Palmer on May 2 ■ A : «. Weekly auction at the old C Sc H building in Irrigon. Bonnie’s Auction and Second Hand Store. f o r fu rth e r information (d ll 922-2719 or 922-4453 Antiques, new and used furniture and mise. Auctioneer is Don Tonnint » • J , *Vs * V > I V •IV -s • ‘ 'Sf .'/r* -.' .i- y , ;*■ , V Ÿ ' • -w * Í » • • CHEVROLET s - » >.* - ■» • * - » -• t » t: A ssignm ents taken d u rin g the w eek A u c tio n eve ry T hu rsday at 7 p .n i. ’*K f ' * -, * - 5 , ^ 0 * i ----------------- C1500 Extended Cab Silverado YOU CAN'T BEAT OUR DEAL OK Served with vegetable &. Roll, baked or mashed potato /• RHS students get hands-on experience at Hanford r • k *’ * • ■ *" *£.' • k. . j W . S F in d A B e tte r P ric e A n d W e ll B e a t It Friday l Saturday. May 26th l 27th the Heppner Fire Depart ment will be selling 25' root beer floats at Central Market's produce tent sale Firemen will be taking over Kate's Pizza Friday. June 2 Proceeds will go to purchase a foam nozzle SHERRELL CHEVROLET |pk’. V. 296 E M am H E R M IS T O N , O R E G O N 567 6487 i* M . r . v * », •0 J ? V s - • . « j ,‘t .
