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Blue Mountain Scenic byway dedicated 3 n: n p ' r Smokey the Bear looks on during Blue Mountain Scenic Byway dedication ribbon cutting ceremony held Saturday. lone man charged in death An lone man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with an accident which occurred east of Lexington on Friday evening, May 11, according to Morrow County District Attorney Jeff Wallace. Carl David Christman, 32, was also cited with driving under the in fluence of intoxicants, felony hit and run, and recklessly endangering. He is being held in the Benton County, Washington, jail on $100 thousand bail. Dead at the scene was Steven Leroy Burland, 26, of Poulson, M ontana. The vehicle which Burland had been driving had ap parently left the road and rolled several times near milepost 13 on highway 207. Burland had exited the vehicle and was found on the road way by several other passersby who came upon the scene. Passersby were rendering assistance when the Christman vehicle allegedly struck Burland, killing him instantly. An investigation of the incident is being conducted by the Oregon State Police and the Morrow County Sheriffs office. ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ to be presented Plans firming up for 37th picnic Rep. Nelson meets Final plans are being made for the 37th annual Pioneer Memorial Pic nic on Sunday, May 27. The popular picnic will begin with registration at 11 a.m. for those who come from afar to visit friends and relations. The Soroptimist Club of Heppner will welcome everyone at the legistration desk and the Heppner Garden Club will see to it that tables are decorated with the spring flowers of Morrow County. Honored will be the veterans of Morrow County who have served in the numerous wars in the past decades. Special prizes will be given to those who have traveled the far thest, the most senior veteran and many other distinctions. This year, Kesslers of Milton- Freewater will be serving the meal at 1 p.m. “ Mouth watering" barbecued chicken along with barbecued ribs, five salads, bread, baked beans, topped off with dessert will highlight a relaxed day where no one need bring a potluck dish. A special charge of $5.50 for adults and $2.75 for children will be offered. This year’s picnic is also parting from the normal when a host family sponsors the event. This years event is dedicated to the notion that our veterans deserve a day of tribute, especially those who gave their lives for our country. This day will also provide families and visiting friends an opportunity to come out to the Morrow County Fairgrounds and enjoy an afternoon of visiting, eating, and honoring those who served. Heppner, Lexington and lone students audition for parts in ‘Jack and the Bean Stalk’ which will be presented Sat. May 19. What happens when a young boy plants magic beans in his own back yard? For Jack it is the beginning of a great adventure to a land of giants. Find out more this Saturday, May 19, when the Missoula Children's Theatre brings the delightful tale of “ Jack and the Beanstalk” to life in the H eppner High School cafetorium. Featured in the all-original, musical production will be 30 talented youngsters from our com munity. The role of Jack will be played by Bryce Tucker, and Missoula Children’s Theatre actress Connie Fryberger plays Jack’s mother. Sarah Greenup will appear as the Giant and Aleida Goodyear as her enchanted Magic Harp. The role of Jill will be played by Sherry Bingham. The Farmers will be played by Aleida Goodyear. Mandy Gutierrez. Chad Doherty and Jaylene Papineau and the Merchants by Amber Rollis, Toni Cutsforth, Jeanine Michael, Missy Wallace and Sarah Greenup. Featured as Circus Performers are Jennifer Madison, Nathan Rietmann, Jayme Hansen. Jenny Williams, Wes Haynes, Kathleen Greenup, Jaclynn Hughes and Julie Watkins. Paula Spicerkuhn, Kelsey Greenup, Robert Madison, Sarah Eckman. Jessica Carver. Kimberly Hansen, Tai Sweek, Amber Flaiz and Tami Hamrick will appear as the Magic Beans. Helping to tell the story, and create the magic will be Missoula Children’s Theatre actor Frank Simpson in the role of the Magic Man. Laurel Webber-Gray will be the student director and Kevin Tucker is the accompanist. “ Jack and the Beanstalk” is one of several Missoula Children’s Theatre productions currently tour Cabins at Penland Lake broken into Nineteen out of 21 cabins at Penland Lake were broken into bet ween Sunday. May 6, and Wednes day. May 9, according to Carl Mar tin of the Oregon State Police. Martin said that the doors of the cabins were pried open with some kind of bar and windows were broken to gain entry into the cabins. Items stolen included generators, solar panels, electric converters, bat teries, a mounted African antelope head, and an antique broad axe us ed by pioneers to split shingles, said Martin. He said that so far losses are estimated to be in the thousands of dollars, although some cabin owners living in other areas have not yet been contacted. Anyone in the Penland Lake area between May 6 and 9. who may have noticed anything suspicious is asked to call Martin at 676-5158. The Cabin Owners Association is also offering a $500 reward to anyone providing inform ation leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in theft, arson or vandalism at the cabins. The Cabin Owners Association includes 32 cabin owners at Blake Ranch, Scrits Mill, Penland Lake or Cutsforth Park. This production is sponsored by The Morrow County Museum. Ad ditional funding is provided by the Heppner Lions Club, Toastmasters. H.E.S. Parents Club. Artists-in- Residence Program, Soroptimists and several individuals. For further information call Mar sha Sweek, 676-5524 or 676-5121 or Pat Lundin at 676-9632. Tues. W eds. T h u rs. F ri. S at. Sun. M on. Vleasure No. 5B advisory vote: in- :ome tax increase reducing lomeowner school property taxes. Vleasure No. 5C Advisory vote: in- :ome tax increase eliminating lomeowner school property taxes Measure No. 5D Advisory vote sales ax reducinq school property taxes Measure No. 5E Advisory vote: sales tax eliminating school property taxes 213 209 270 261 May June July Aug. May June July Aug. Pik Tuesday, Mav 15 Soft White *3.64/*3.65 *3.65 *3.65 *3.66/*3.67 Bariev *110 T *110 T *109 T »109 T *98 % 97 141 149 377, 134 281 216 139 100 259 254 174 128 45 90 1 258 21 214 132, 1195 363 21 1131 327 8 131 973 291 16 0 71 818 803 13 4 7 3 508 5 265 232 74 39 712 661 17 217, 67 92 154 122 13 4 64 252 166 54 111 192 13 15 5 105 71 119 343 234 134 44 16 129 131 102 22 164 78 73 V 166 205 82 168 148 167 105 57 311 143 154 104 37 85 93 108 62 $50,176 to $100,000 Market Report 82 37 Sunday, June 24,as part of the Big River Band Festival being held June City of Irrigon tax base increase from 23 and 24 in Arlington. Compliments of the Morrow County Grain Growers State Rep. Mike Nelson met recently with the county and state of ficials to discuss funding for the pro posed Willow Creek RV park. Ken Turner of Heppner, and Morrow County Judge Louis Carlson, gave Dave I ohman. deputy director of the State Economic Development Department and Rep. Nelson a tour of the planned site. Nelson and Lohman spent the day discussing possible avenues for fun ding of the park. They later attend ed the annual spring meeting of the Morrow County Grain Growers at the historic Lexington Grange Hall where Rep. Nelson was guest speaker for the evening. Ves/ No Yes/ No Yes/ No Yes/ No Ves/ No Yes/ No Tot al s 77 l72 487 165 30 140 3 247 304 201 19 108 139 1018 154 244 114 179 I 52 8 751 354 Entry forms available by City ot Heponer - 14. 199« I x w Prec .0 36 .0 4« .0 41 41 .0 40 .0 36 .03 .08 36 M av 15, 1990 Morrow County School District tax 3ase increase from $994,272 to $8,645,151 3oardman Rural Fire District levy of Entry forms for the Big River 10K 558,625 for equipment run are available at Murray's Drug rrigon Cemetery District tax base in- Store. The run will be in Arlington :rease from $5.698 to $15.000 Weather Report M av 8 High 65 69 74 67 62 63 6« P r im a r y E le c t io n R e s u lt s ing the region. Each pair of profes M o r r o w C o u n ty R e s u lts O n ly sional actor-directors travels with their show to 30 or more com Vleasure No. 1 Permits using munities per season. Each show is ocal vehicle taxes for transit complete with sets, props, costumes, Vleasure No. 2 Amends constitution: make-up and any other necessary lallows pollution control bond use for equipment. The show culminates a related activities week of intensive rehearsals and Vleasure No. 3 Amends state con- workshops with the children from stitution requires annual legislative ses- the community. Bions of limited duration “ Jack and the Beanstalk" will be Vleasure No. 5A Advisory vote: chang- presented at 7 p.m. Saturday, May nq the school finance system 19. Student tickets are $1 and adults, $ 2 . Heppner M o r r o w C o u n ty to discuss RV park Hardman 8 Pages Irrigon ____ Boardman Heppner 25c included Morrow County Judge Louis Carlson and his wife Betty, State Representative Chuck Norris, Heppner M ayor Cara Costa, Regional Forester John Butruille, Regional Engineer Tim Rogan, Forest Supervisor Jim Lawrence, Ukiah District Ranger Craig Dix, Director of Recreation in Region 6 Lyle Averly, Heppner Police Chief and President of the Morrow Coun ty Tourism Com mittee Doug Rathbun and his wife Georgia, can didate for Morrow County Commis sioner Ray French and his wife. Norma and Heppner District Ranger Roger Williams. “ It (the scenic byway) gives the communities of lone, Lexingtonand Heppner a focus on the future, ’' said M orrow County Judge Louis Carlson. lone Wednesday, May 16, 1990 Wilderness. Also located along this route is a state-managed wildlife area and remnants of historic mining ac tivities and settlements. The area surrounding this scenic route sup ports a portion of one of the largest Rocky Mountain elk herds in the nation. The byway, which passes through lone, Lexington, Heppner, Ukiah and Granite before joining 1-84 at Baker City is a cooperative effort between Morrow County, the U S. Forest Service and the Federal Highway Dept. The project was in part financed by a Forest Service funds; Morrow County crushed the rock for the project and the Federal Highway A dm inistration ad ministered the program. Those present for the dedication Lexington VOL 108 NO. JO The dedication of the Blue Moun tain Scenic Byway was held Satur day, May 12, at the Morrow Coun ty Courthouse in Heppner. The byway is an alternate route between the Columbia River near Arlington and Baker City. The byway covers 130 miles of paved, two-lane roadway, crossing Morrow and Umatilla counties, with a long segment traversing the Umatilla Na tional Forest. The Blue Mountain Scenic Byway offers a variety of scenery along with historical sites and numerous recrea tional opportunities. Several sites are of national or state significance and include a National Historic District, a crossing of the Oregon Trail, the Wild and Scenic John Day River, and the North Fork John Day 86 1189 773 13 830 86 31 31 125 125 221] 54 221 54 122 122 °ardon our dust. We are remodeling to Tiore efficiently serve you. Watch for our open house in the weeks to come. Thank you fo r your patience . O rvqi Ion« « / Arlington • Heppner • lone " Irm r Independent Home (hvned B a n k "
