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Kids flock to area parks in search of eggs U V E Ei E S S 1 E OF OR F WE T Z WS P A R E R L I :: 97 t e n or 3 * Ptioto bv Joyce Hughes Madison Bailey (center) shares a piece of Easter caidy with sister Meghan, while Lillie Calvert looks over her goodies. Jr. High play set April 18 VOL 108 NO. 16___________ Wednesday, April 18, 1990___________ Heppner 25e___________ 8 Pages Fair/Rodeo time of change in 1990s The decade of the 1990's is a time of change for Morrow County’s an nual fair and rodeo, August 15-19. For the first time since 1977, the Saturday and Sunday afternoon rodeo performances will be sanction ed by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. “ Added purses for rodeo contes tant winners, with $7000 already pledged by sponsors, will attract some top rodeo athletes.” rodeo committee chairman John Moyer says. And in addition to local and Eastern Oregon business pledges, nationally known sponsors, Coors and Wranglers, will assist in the pro motion of the Heppner rodeo, a traditional event since 1922. Livestock for these two PRC A performances will be furnished by rodeo stock contractors Kelsey- M cLean. o f Coulee City, Washington. The rodeo committee is schedul ing work days to put up a professionally-designed arena in front of the north grandstand. And bleachers on the south side of this enclosure will accommodate what is expected to be a capacity crowd, Moyer says. In addition to professional rodeo events, fair and rodeo week will feature live entertainment for fami ly nignt, an amateur talent contest, a carnival and the Friday night amateur rodeo. The popular log bucking contest slated for Sunday morning has been expanded to in clude two different categories, one for stock saws and another division for saws with more horsepower. Additions and changes have been made for the fair premium book and books will be ready for circulation in June. This year the premium books will be placed at convenient locations for distribution. Deleting premium book mailing expense will provide additional funds for con structing display settings. For in stance, the flower show will be ac commodated by an outdoor display area adjacent to the show barn south wall. And additional lighting for the midway and stage area is planned, fair board officials say. A $12.50 fair and rodeo button will be charged for admission to all events. “ Purchasing a button to help sponsor these events is a $6.50 sav ing over daily admission charges,” Fair Board Chairman Charles Daly says. Daily gate charges will be $3 per day, Wednesday through Friday. There will be a $5 per day gate charge on Saturday and Sunday. Legionaires honored The Heppner seventh and eighth grade chorus students will present the musical “ Tum blew eeds,” Wednesdsay, April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Heppner Elementary Multipur pose room. There will be a small ad mission fee. Bingo benefit set for Rea A money bingo benefit for Carol Rea. who has leukemia, will be held Sunday, April 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Office Cafe in lone. There will be a “ big dollar blackout at the end of the game.” Teacher resigns in wake of incident Police are continuing to in vestigate an incident on April 4 in Heppner in which a car allegedly was damaged, according to Morrow County District Attorney Jeff Wallace. “ The matter is being considered by the Morrow County Grand Jury,” says Wallace, “ and will be taken up again at the next regularly scheduled grand jury session.” Nine Heppner High School students involved in the incident are being administered disciplinary measures, according to Heppner High Principal Steve Dickenson. Dickenson said that the students' discipline varied, depending on their involvement in the incident. Morrow County School Ad- Soil and Water Stewardship week Emphasizing everyone’s role in protecting soil and water resources for future generations, the Morrow Soil and Water Conservation District is encouraging local churches, organizations and individuals to join the nationwide observances of Soil and Water Stewardship Week. April 29 to May 6. The local district, which works throughout the year on soil and water conservation measures, is providing literature that highlight m an's responsibility to be active stewards of our nation’s soil and water resources. Rudy Bergstrom, chairman of the Morrow Soil and Water Conserva tion District, said that everyone needs to learn abou the impact of their actions of those around us. “ Recognizing that, we can commit ourselves to individual and com- munity action. By using good ero sion prevention practices, conserv ing water or simply planting a tree, we’ll each help make the world a better place for our children's children.” said Bergstrom. Since 1955, the National Associa tion of Conservation Districts has sponsored Soil and Water Steward ship Week, in cooperation with near ly 3,000 local districts nationwide, as one way to emphasize the impor tance of good stewardship of basic soil and water resources. Materials especially designed to convey the 1990 theme, “ Citizens of all Creation," are being distributed by the Morrow Soil and Water Con servation District and may be obtain ed by calling or visiting the district office during business hours at 430 Lexington/H eppner Highway, 676-5452. Dana Heideman named Class A/B coach of year By Anne Morter Recognized for their many years of service pictured) Howard Davison. The men were honored by the lone to the American Legion are (left to right) Her American Legion Auxiliary Unit no. 95 at a man Blettell, 45 years; Jim Bennett, 45; Don no-host dinner at Beechers Cafe in celebra McElligott, 30; Ted Palmateer 45; Dick McElligott, 30; Joel Engleman, 45; and (not tion of the Legion’s birthday. Don Peterson wheat growers spokesperson Don Peterson of lone is one of twenty-eight U S. wheat growers who have become spokespersons to inform agricultural producers and the public on the importance of economic aid and development and foreign trade. Peterson is available for presenta tions and newspaper, television and radio interviews throughout Oregon on developmental issues as they relate to specific country markets and the growth demand in these markets. Anyone interested may contact him at 503 422-7136. The twenty-eight spokespersons participated in an issue and media- oriented training session as part of the National Association of Wheat G row ers F oundation's “ The Developing World: Opportunities for U S Agriculture" program The training session, held last month in Washington. D.C., included top level congressional. USD A. state departm ent, em bassy. and agribusiness personnel and was designed to increase growers’ awareness of the potential markets for U S. wheat and U S. agricultural products in lesser developing coun tries (LDCs). International development will play an increasingly important role in the future of U S. agriculture. By providing farm leaders with inten sive training in the future growth markets for U S. wheat and U.S. agriculture, the foundation is com municating the importance of developing economics in the LDCs to improve the wheat industry and the U.S. economy on the whole. The foundation was created in 1978 to foster charitable, scientific, and educational programs which could provide lasting benefits not on ly for the wheat industry, but for consumers and the general public. Heppner Bowl to close for summer Heppner Bowl, both bowling alley and restaurant will be closed April 29 through the middle of August, owners Doug and Sonja Smith have announced. _________ Weather Report by City of Mepprw This program has been made possible in part, through a Biden-Pell grant from the Development Educa tion Program of the Agency for In ternational Development. The foun dation is the first commodity organization to be awarded a Biden- Pell grant T ues. W eds. T h u rs. F ri. S at. Sun. M on. A pril 10 - 16. I960 High I jiw Prec 44 .0 71 .05 68 41 66 40 .0 .0 74 47 .0 75 45 .0 78 43 .0 76 43 The Oregon High School Coaches Association recently announced that Dana Heideman has been named the Class A/B Coach of the Year. Heideman has been coach of the lone girls basketball team, champions of the State Class B Tournament held last month in Baker City, for the past three years. The award makes Heideman an automatic nominee for the Oregon Coach of the Year. The Oregon Coach of the Year will be selected from the pool of all the coaches of the year at a banquet to be held in Eugene on May 26. According to the Oregon High School Coaches A ssociation, Heideman was selected by his fellow coaches for this honor. ministrator Doyle McCaslin said that the students’ teacher and supervisor at the time of the incident Jay Tillery, voluntarily submitted his resignation on Friday April 13, to be effective immediately. McCaslin said that the resignation was ac cepted by the school board at its regular meeting April 16. Mr. McCaslin said that the physical educational teacher's posi tion, which was parttime at the high school will be filled by substitute teachers “ for now.” The owner of the car Don Smith, says that the students pounded on the car, causing over $750 in damages, and cursed at his wife. Carmen, who was driving the car at the time. Creative Arts club to meet Morrow County Creative Arts and Crafts regular monthly meeting will be Monday, April 23, at 1 p.m. at Kates Pizza Members are asked to bring something they are working on to share with the group.. Anyone in the community with an art or craft item they would like to give a demonstration on is asked to call Mary Ella Moyer, 676-9844, or VoJean Forquer, 676-5408. National Library week upcoming April 22-28 is National Library Week. Heppner City library hours are 1:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and 1:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Story hour is Monday morning 10:15 to 11:15 for pre-shool children. “ Visit your public library and check out the latest best-seller,” said librarian Dorothy Wilson. “ We also have a few audio-cassettes available to check out.” Market Report Compliments of the Morrow County Grain Growers Tuesday, April 17 Soft White *3.71 *3.72/*3.73 *3.70/*3.66 *3.64/*3.62 *3.60 April May June July A ur . Bariev April Mav July Aug. Plk *107 T *108 T »105 T *105 T *97'A % Eighth grader Jake Bacon discusses with Ohris Bowman and Jonas Healy what carbohydrates, fat and sugar mean to your diet Tuesday night at the Science Fair in Heppner. The science fair is put on each year by the seventh and eighth grade students as part of their nine weeks grade. This year was a 'hands on’ experience for the kids. Pardon our dust. We are remodeling to more efficiently serve you. Watch for our open house in the we _ Thank you for your patience. 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