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* - / - ••»•., • • . .♦» •••*■:-* + * y ■ ’• 5 * ’ . •* *. • ' « A - . . » ... • . .; : • ; ‘- r - • -, •» >' Court enjoys Rose Parade festivities The Heppner Morrow County's Home Owned Newspaper unes azette VOI. 107 NO. 24 W ednesdav, June 14, IW ) X Pages Heppner 25* M ono» County Fair and Rodeo Queen and Court traveled to the Portland Rove Fevtival Parade on- June 9 and 10 in Portland Queen Nancy Hailey, and Princevvev Shaw na Cash and Jodec Ashheck were up bright and early Saturday morning, beginning their day at 4 a m The horse» were kept at the ftmland Meadow» Rave Track and had been wavhed and cleaned thoroughly before being taken to the staging area near the Lloyd Center The flower» were brought to the staging area by Ralph Martin at b 15 a m The beautiful bouquet» con sisted of carnation», orchids and rove», vary ing in pink hue» The rib bon used w a» a shiny silver A »mall corsage like arrangement was plac ed on the center ot the breast collars A silver ribbon with streamer» was added to the top of each horses tail The Court was escorted to the ludgtng area at 7:20 a m The parade began at 10 a m tiding through the cotisium Princess Jodec Ashheck explained that there were two women judges and one man They touched the horses with their hands to check on cleanliness and even in spected the bottom of Queen Nan cy's hoots The parents accotnpanving the Court were Baileys. Ashbecks. Cashs, and chaperone Marlene Cur- rin "Many streets were closed, so we read our maps quite carefully and Notorious Criminals “ Jail and Bailed” maneuvered from the staging area to the disbanding area by 8 a m on a certain route." says C um n The Court was assigned a number which gave them placement at the beginning of the parade Alter they finished riding, (hey joined the parents and watched the rest of the parade The luncheon began at 1:30 p m at the Multnomah Athletic- Club, where a lovely cold cut and salad luncheon was served Parade awards were given out to three places the Queen and Court Division wjs won by Mollalla’s Court, »c cond was St Paul's Court and third was the Pendleton Round I'p Court Even though the Morrow County Court did not place, the experience and promotion of Eastern Oregon was worth the trip Several times throughout the parade the Court members were asked where Morrow County was "It is very important that advertising and promotion of our area is given and these young ambassadors arc doing a terrific job for Morrow C o u n ty ," slates Marlene C um n, Court Chaperone "W e often times forget that along with each appearance, we also educate and prunvotc to the best of our abilities." The Court handed out bumper suckers for the St Patrick'* Day Celebration in 1990. plus pens with the Fair & Rodeo dates on them, as they made personal contact 1970 was the last time a Court representing Morrow County rode in the Rose Parade The Court's next gathering will be to join the Wagon Train coming to Heppner on July 3 They are look ing for authentic costumes that they can bonow for this one day ride and it you would like to volunteer your centennial costume of that era. please contact Marlene Currin or Nancy Bailey The 4th of July celebration at Hoardnian will be an exciting ex perience for the Court The Roger Cashs' will host the Court for a backyard barbecue also boats will he available so the Court can enjoy sour - water frolics in the afternoon Anderson released from jail A 22-year old Heppner woman was ordered released on her own recognizance on June 7, follow ing a day-long hearing in Morrow Coun ty Circuit Court Paula Anderson, who is charged with murder, abuse of a corpse and concealing the birth of an infant in connection with the discovery of bodies of two apparent full term in lants ol Heppner arid lone earlier this year, was released to the custody of relatives Morrow County Circuit Court Judge Robert Abrams also schedul ed a June 19. hearing to hear pre ' trial motions in the (wo cases which arc set for trial in Heppner on July 17, and August 28. 1989 There will be a family barbecue and play day at Willow Creek Coun try Club on Sunday. June IK at 4 pm Hosts for the afternoon are Roy and Juanita Martin, chairpersons, George and Karla Waferlarut Tim wm— m ______________ all her friends (and anyone else she can reach ) The Cancer Society raised over $4.800 with Claudia Hughes, Ron Bowman, April Sykes. David Archer and David Sykes all bringing in over $200 apiece in bail pledges A no-host awards luncheon is planned for June 22, 12 noon at Kate’s Pizza Starr submits resignation HHS Principal to retire Chuck Starr, Assistant Supermtcn dent ol Morrow County Schools, has submitted his resignation as assistant to the school board He has been offered the position of Superintendent of Schools for Central l.inn, a district of K00 students in grades K 12 Central Linn is located between Albany and Eugene "This is a goal of mine (superintendent), I have been work ing toward th is", says Starr Mr Starr has been in the Hcpp ner area for 17 years Four of those years were as math teacher and coach at Meppner High Sch<x>l. nine years at lone as principal and four years as assistant superintendent tor Morrow County Starr and his wife. Deena. have two sons and grandchildren they will be leaving behind in this area One- son teaches at Spray and the other has just accepted a position in the Pendleton area, moving from Board man "W e arc excited about leaving, but sorry to be leaving Morrow County.” says Starr The hoard will act on his rcsigna tion at the school board meeting. Monday night at the district office at Lexington at 7:30 p m. Jim Bier, Heppner High School principal, has submitted his resigna tion to the Morrow County School Board Jim has been in the education business for 32 years He began his career in Halfway, Oregon, which is now a combination ol Richland and Halfway schools and is called Pine luigle. where he worked for five years He then went to Her miston for seven years and moved to Heppner where he has been for the last 20 years. Jim and his wife, Pauline, an employee ot the Bank ol Eastern Oregon, have not planned anything spec ific for the future other than they would like to stay in (he area Jim likes to hunt and fish, of which he has plans to do much more He has always wanted to retire from the education business "before it got to be a chore" He still cnioys his work and the kids hut wanted to end his career on a positive note, which he feels he is doing At 55 years of age, Jim is too young to retire completely, but he is unsure of what the future will hold He and his wife have three children, all away from home A one vehicle accident sometime between 10 p m Saturday night and 10 a m Sunday morning when the vehicle was found, killed the lone occupant of a car, 19 miles south ol Heppner on Highway 207 Sammic Pauline G cier, 45, Haines, formerly of Pendleton, died at the scene of ihe accident VBS is June 26-30 According to a sheriffs office spokesperson, the accident was not mechanically caused 4-H News Northwest Livestock The North Lexington Livestock Club will have their annual project tour on Sunday, June 25 Ihe tour will conclude at Sue and Paul Proud foot's home for swimni ing and a barbecue. Times will be announced later in Heppner Weather Report by City <>♦ Heppr*#. Come join the M ethodist, Episcopal and Lutheran churches lor Vacation Bible School June 26 through 30 from 9 a m to 12 noon Parents please register your J uin - fi • 12 lue». \\ rds. 1 hurs. tu Sul* Sun. Muli lone pool opened June 13 The lone swimming pool opened on Tuesday, June 13 Regular hours will be Tuesdays through Fridays from 2-5 p m and 7 9 p m The pool will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5 p m only It will be closed on Mondays Charges arc daily use. pre school free, grades K 6 50*, grades 7 12 75C, adults SI Season tickets arc grades K 6 $10. grades 7-12 $15; adult $20. family $35 High Low Prêt 84 4 : .0 85 48 .0 47 83 .0 76 42 .0 HI N .0 55 86 0 89 63 .1) Market Report C'*-rtpf'r»v#MH Kcil X toss sw ii i ii i Imp u in ms win run in two two-wcck scssons The first session will he June 20 June 30, and the second will be July 1121 The cost of the swimming lessons will he $4 To assure a spot in lessons, pre register in person at the lone pool between 2 and 5 p m Wednesday and Thursday . June 15 and 16 For more information contact lone schools at 422 7111 or l-orena Hvrd at f84-4255 A fh # M- r '0 * Covjftfy G '«<* G U * » # '» Tuesday, June 13 Soft NMilte «4 48 *4 45 »4 41 *4 39 *4 38 *4 40 »4 42 Bariev Aug Sept Pik New Crop Corn FINANCIAL SFIIYICFS P*«0 by Ob r«pr—u Paul Jones, right, presents a plaque to Rachel Harnett, retired Museum Curator of the Morrow County Museum Mrs Harnett was honored for her years of service to Morrow County Annuity Guaranteed] Rate Three Years tern (Oregon Universal Life f t \ a s c ia i ShRvuhs P O BOX 39 M fP P N fR OR 97836 See Louise at: M M Y ^ M f I S ^ ta «KT WÊUtÊÊÊ » • t* A * , il : *4 • \ r ■* I J . .3. *. * - , J v, . *v„V'.L J v . - A i ... v / 4 * •7 « * : * * *4 . *9 J t * \ * •> * î »: - y '• • ' . . • a ■ t. • •• - . .* . - -Xs-*'« : f ,y . v . and Vicki Hirkhy, Elmer and Muriel Palmer. Carl and fieri Martin Laich fumily will bring their own meat to barbecue Those whose names begin with A through I bring salad; J through / bring dessert One-vehicle accident kills Haines woman children by calling M erilcc Mi Dowell 676-5238, Joan Records 676 '2 6 0 or Georgia VanWinklc 676 5249 Harnett given special recognition Morrow County residents showed their appreciation of Rachel Harnett last Wednesday by recognizing her many years of collecting and cataloging historical data Rachel is of pioneer stock and a native of Morrow County. She was bom to Henry and Charlotte Schcrt Zinger on the homestead on Rhea Creek Henry came to the county at the age of 16 in 1877. He married Charlotte Shipley, daughter of Or Lewis Shiplcv. in 1905 He homesteaded on Rhea Creek from 1882 on the farm which is still in the familv ____ Rachel spent her growing up years in Morrow County later, she (aught school and she married Marion Harnett, who was on the police force in lehanan. Oregon They had a son, Melvin, who now lives in Walla Walla Following the death of her husband in 1938. Rachel returned to Heppner She helped set up the Mor row County Museum and served faithfully as its curator until her retirement in 1981 She still helps as a volunteer and offers a wealth of in form ation concerning fam ily histones and other historical facts about the county ... t* I to perfect the petition Within 35 days of submitting the petitions to the County Clerk, a special election will be held, pro siding (he signatures are vulid and verified by the County Clerk Ibis action comes in the wake of the Morrow County teachers strike, which to date has not been ratified, according to Superintendent ol Schools, Doyle McCaslin Family barbecue planned at YVCCC of EO, break out of jail by sneaking him emery boards con cealed inside some donuts. Gerald was put in "Ja il" for the American Cancer Society's Jail and Bail last Friday Judy Rickert (front) is busy trying to raise her bail by calling ' r. Petitions for recall being circulated The "Fresh Start" committee headed by Phyllis Gilbertson, Hoard man. is circulating petitions to recall four Morrow County School Board member*. Jerry McElligott, Hill IXihcrty. Bob Mahoney and Marcia Kemp were naiiR-d on the petition for recall The petitions are required to have at least 434 signatures lor each board member and the group has 90 days , - f Rusty Estes, right, prepares to help Gerald Pierson. Bank • S V
