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Summer’s here!! C E 5 3 I E ’A' E T I ? I L U OF ORE NEWSPAPER L I D U a n e OR 9 7 r 1 The Heppner . >• '■ V < . Photo by Joyce Hughes % Three-year-old Cara Kennedy (left) gets a cooling off squirt f m brother Nathan, 1, at their home on Church Street. VOL 108 NO. 28 Wednesday, July 11, 1990 Heppner 25* The mercury crept up to 95 degrees Monday and an unofficial blistering 96 degrees on Tuesday, the hottest so far this year. 8 Pages Little League All-Stars selected Morrow County top potato county “ In 1989 M orrow County harvested 14,000 acres of potatoes, for a value at the farm of over $27 million, making us numB&r one in potato production in Oregon, " sa id Fred Lundin, O.S.U. Extension agent in Morrow County. “ Yet there was a mighty small potato display at the county fair.” Wheat production in Morrow County was 6,270,000 bushels from 104,000 acres of land in 1989, mak ing it number-two in wheat produc tion in the state (behind Umatilla County). Lundin notes, however, “ there were only half a dozen wheat entries last year in the fair.” In addition Morrow County was third in field corn production, first Willow Creek Little League All Stars back row left to right: Manager Bob Ployhar, Randy Scott, Mark Wilson, Jason Halvorsen, Matt Keersemaker, Chris Sykes, Brian Koffler, coach Kim Gutierrez. The Willow Creek Little League All Stars, comprised of players from Heppner. Condon, lone and Arl ington will play in the District 5 Lit tle League Tournament July 18-21 in Boardman. Willow Creek’s first round game in the single elimination tournament is Wednesday, July 18 at 6 p.m. against The Dalles, a perennial Heppner. The All Stars manager is Bob Ployhar and the coach is Kim Gutierrez. District 5 has 11 teams consisiting of Hood River, The Dalles, Bend, Deschutes, Crook County, Red mond, H erm iston, C olum bia, Sisters, Willow Creek and Jefferson County. Carri Brownfield discharge Aug. 3 Carri Brownfield (center) with friends Terri Gentry, Amy Brownfield and Amy Greenup. Carri Brownfield, Heppner High School senior who was seriously in- jured in a one-car accident on the Heppner-Pilot Rock Highway May 12, is due to be discharged from the hospital Aug. 3. according to her in grape production, and even fifth ip barley production, which, says Lundin, is remarkable, given the number of barley base acres that were lost to CRP The county is a Ynajor producer of alfalfa (22,000 acres), apples (850 acres), sweet com (2800 acres), popcorn and asparagus. Why is the commercial crops area of the Morrow County fair so dismal? “ No one thinks about the fair during harvest, I guess,” said Lundin. Wheat producers might plan to save some wheat this year and take it to the fair. It only takes a half a bushel of clean wheat for an exhibit. “ You should probably plan on cleaning your exhibits yourself this year,” comments Lundin. The wheat is judged on uniformity, freedom from foreign matter, sound ness, bushel weight, and hardness. Potato producers need to save ten pounds of early potatoes for an ex hibit at the fair. Alfalfa growers need three bales of hay from this year's crop. Samples will be analyzed for crude protein and moisture. Those plann ing on entering alfalfa in the fair should allow time for the analysis. "The Morrow County Fair Com mercial Crops exhibit can be the big gest and best in Oregon if growers get involved and bring in displays,” Lundin said. “ Help make this year’s fair the best ever.” State official Trust fund established for Cheryl Ripple to speak Photo by Joyce Hughes Front row l-r: J.D. Shannon, Rodney Zum- walt, Jerid Ployhar, Brad Lathrop, Stev»Allen and Luke Swanson. Not pictured are Kyle Kalmbach and Eric Schonbachler. power house in the district. Members of the Willow Creek team include Brad Lathrop, Mark Wilson and J.D. Shannon, Condon; Kyle Kalumbach, Arlington; Luke Swanson, Randy Scott, Jason Halvorsen and Steve Allen, lone; Matt Keersemaker, Brian Koffler, Rod Zumwalt, Jerid Ployhar, Chris Sykes and Eric Schonbachler, August 6 and 7, 1989, temperatures climbed to 97 degrees, the hottest recorded in Heppner last year. Last year’s temperatures on July 9 and 10 were relatively cool, 79 degrees on both days. mother Nancy Brownfield. “ Thanks to everyone from home for all of the wonderful cards, gifts, phone calls and visits,” says Carri in a letter. “ It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Heppner, and hear ing from so many friends helps to make the time pass much more quickly. I’m doing well. As of June 26 I’ve been able to be upright. I took my first steps on the bottom of a pool that day. Since then I have been walking every day using a walker—being able to walk just a lit tle further each time.” “ On the Fourth of July I had my first day pass,” said Carri. “ It was great to get away from the center for a day. I’ve also been shopping at Clackamas twice. Although I still have to rely on the wheelchair when I’m out, it’s great to be able to go somewhere.” “ Carri is able to leave for a day on the weekends,” added her mother. “ If you are making a trip to Portland especially to see Carri, give her a call first to make sure she knows you will be there. She still loves getting m ail." C am ’s address is 3001 N.E. Gantenbein Ave., Portland, OR 97227. M rs. Brownfield said that after Carri is discharged, she will have to stop by the center every six weeks or so for a checkup. A meeting has been set by the Heppner Economic Development Commission on Wednesday, July 18 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Col umbia Basin conference room to ‘discuss an economic development analysis recently completed by the state. Lynn Youngbar of the Oregon State Department of Economic Development will be at the meeting to discuss a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis recently done at the request of HEDC. according to Ann Spicer, HEDC president. Spicer said that the state focused on 12 communities in Oregon to assist with economic development. She said that additional funds may also be available to help the com munities implement the economic- development plans developed. Some copies of the draft plans are available at the law offices of Kuhn and Spicer. Spicer said that she encourages representatives only of interested organizations to attend the July 18 meeting, because of limited space at the CBEC conference room. A trust fund has been established for Cheryl Ripple at the Bank of Eastern Oregon. Cheryl is in critical condition at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland suffering from kidney failure. She is undergoing dialysis and antibiotic treatment. She was admitted to St. Anthony’s Hospital in Pendleton on July 3 and then flown by helicopter to Portland on July 6. Cheryl has no insurance to cover medical bills. Anyone wishing to make dona tions may do so at the bank. Cans will also be placed around town, ac cording to April Wilson. While Cheryl is not able to receive candy or flowers, she may receive cards in care of Good Samaritan Hospital, 1015 N.W. 22nd Portland. OR Cheryl was employed at Central Market before it was destroyed by fire Feb. 3. She also worked for many years at the Heppner Day Care Center. She has two daughters Joan na Welch and Heather Ripple. Christman trial date set An October 15 trial date has been set for Carl Christman in Mor row County C ircuit C ourt. Christman had earlier entered pleas of not guilty to charges of first- degree manslaughter, recklessly en dangering, Driving Under the In fluence of Intoxicants, felony hit- and-run and reckless driving. Christman, 31, was charged following a May 11 incident in which a vehicle driven by him allegedly struck Steven Leroy Revised proposals for Forest Service facility due in August Burland. Following a May 24 preliminary hearing. Christman was bound over to circuit court on the charges by Judge Ralph Currin. Weather Report by City of Heppnor Tues. W eds, T hurs. F ri. Sat. Sun. M on. July 3 - 9 , 1990 High Low P rêt 48 76 .0 85 55 .0 54 .27 85 47 73 .0 82 52 .0 89 55 .0 59 95 .0 Market Report Compliments of the Morrow County Grain Growers Revised proposals for new facilities for the U.S. Forest Service building in Heppner are expected to be back in mid-August, according to Earl Fishbum, U.S. Forest Service Heppner District program develop ment and budgeting assistant. Fishbum said that around seven proposals have been evaluated once and the deadline for submitting revised proposals is in mid-August. Fishbum said that the decision whether or not to accept one of the resubmitted proposals will depend on the information provided. The Forest Service will move as soon as a building can be provided. The existing facility on Canyon Road in Heppner is too small for the expanding agency. July Aug. Sept. Oct. Jan. July Aug. Sept. Pik Tuesday, July 10 Soft White *3.52/*3.50 *3.48 *3.50/*3.5I *3.52/*3.54 *3.61 Bariev *103 T »103/M04 T »105/M06 T 101% *********★ *★ ★ *****£ Financial aid still available at BMCC Financial aid is still available to students planning to attend Blue Mountain Community College dur ing the 1990-91 school year, accor ding to Dana Young, financial aid technician. Young explained that financial aid forms (FAFs) for the coming school year are handed out throughout the year "We try to encourage students to send the FAFs in as soon as they know they’ll be attending college." While the deadlines for some forms of financial aid have passed, there are still a number of packages still available. Some of these include Pell Grants. State Need Grants, and Stafford Loans For more information on any form of financial aid contact the BMCC Financial Aid Office at 276-1260, ext 349, or 1-800-526-5401. * lone Fourth l o f July l celebration » * \ } I * photos page 2 J * i I | ******************* HAVE SUMMER FEN See us fo r: •Boat Loans «RV Loans »Vacation Loans DA51 KOF —— __ VJZ astern Orvqon A rh n n to n • • Heooner • lone *• Arlington Heppner • “ Your Independent Home Owned Bank Member F.D.I.C.
