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« m w m m m m MM h H M Princess Dana an active girl t - ¿ s ie CF ORF (Editor's note: Each week until fair time the Gazette-Times will feature a‘ member o f the Morrow County Fair and Rodeo Court. This week’s featured princess is Dana Flanagan.) V. - ■’< 3 !■ A ” A ' - '• - OR azette îmes Heppner 25e Wednesday, July 25, 1090 6 Pages K ara M iller earns ‘w ings’ at OM SI t Kara tries on space suit Kara Miller, 10, of lone, earned her "wings” July 13 from the Oregon Museum of Science and In dustry’s Pacific Rim Spaceflight Academy in Portland. OMSI’s astronaut training academy is one of only a handful of specialized camps in the country that utilizes authentic training techniques and equipment to acquaint youngsters with the rigors and excitement of becoming an astronaut. Forty-one spaceflight cadets at tended the Academy’s Level I ses sion July 9-13. Working in four separate teams for nearly 16 hours a day of the five-day-long camp, spaceflight cadets met the pilots of the 142nd Fighter Interceptor Group, studied physiology and avia tion principles, learned land and underwater survival techniques, planned and participated in simulated space missions and even took to the air in a Cessna 172 as part of this pre-astronaut training program. OMSI’s Pacific Rim Spaceflight Academy, now in its fourth year, in troduces youths ages nine through 18 to the thrills of astronaut training. Level I sessons are for beginning astronaut cadets; Level II sessions are offered to those who have com pleted Level I and want more challenging activities in the space program. In both the Level I and Level II programs, astronaut cadets get a first-hand look at the aircraft of supersonic flight, participate in team-oriented activities such as building a simulated space station superstructure and training in hostile environment survival techniques. The cadets also fly in either fixed- wing (Level I) or helicopter (Level II) aircraft as part of their program. The Spaceflight Academy regimen is all in preparation for the climatic ‘‘Mission Day” when students suit up and execute a simulated Gemini space mission (Level I) or a space station mission (Level II) of their own on the last day of the camp. All Spaceflight Academy par ticipants are housed in picturesque campus dormitories, visit flight facilities in and around the Portland metropolitan area and complete their training at OMSI and Lewis & Clark College. All meals, lodging, local program transportation and course materials are included in the pro gram fee, which ranges between $520 and $540 per person for Level I and between $555 and $575 for Level II. Equipment and materials for OM- S I’s Pacific Rim Spaceflight Academy are funded through a grant by Teledyne Wah Chang Albany and The Boeing Company. Ladies plant tree in memory Rodeo entries taken Aug. 5 » J M >**•*" M * * : • i a ir“ " % *v *■ » m '■ , ■** » *. * ~ m Y Ja Í.I ( L-R Dorris Graves, Coral Mitchell and Jo Pettyjohn A flowering cherry tree was planted at the Willow Creek Coun try Club by the WCCC ladies in memory of Edie Munkers who died May 10, 1990 In charge of the memorial service were her sister-in law Dorris Graves '• ; r- ... ■. *• * • • • »X :>• ••» l . - V . V by Merlyn Robinson ’ in 0 7 ‘1 0 ■» The Heppner VOL 108 NO. 30 , « ; * • * • and nieces Jo Pettyjohn and Coral Mitchell, who told of Edie’s con geniality, friendliness and family closeness. Coral closed the memorial service with a prayer. A plaque will be placed near the tree. Entries for the Morrow County Rodeo Friday, Aug. 17 and local en tries for the PRC A Rodeo Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 and 19, will be taken at the Morrow County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Aug. 5. from 12:30 to 8 p.m. Entries may be in person or by phone. 676-9474. All entry fees must be received no later than Monday, Aug. 13. Morrow County Night events will be as follows: calf roping (open), calf roping (amateur), team roping, senior barrels, junior barrels, pee wee barrels, steer wrestling, cow riding, calf riding, mutton busting and breakaway roping. For more information contact John Moyer. 676-9844. Snowmobile club plans workday A workday to build a snowmobile trail from Cutsforth Park to the top of Coalmine Hill has been schedul ed for August 5. The workday is sponsored by the 4 Comers Snowmobile Club and volunteers are needed to cut and haul brush off the trail. Between 30 and 40 volunteers are needed, said club member Gene Orwick. Those wishing to help with the trail should be at Cutsforth Park at 8 a m. Sun., Aug. 5. Morrow County Fair and Rodeo Princess Dana Flanagan, 16, is the youngest daughter of Pat and Alice Flanagan. Irrigon. Her brother, David lives in Yakima and brother. Mikel, is with the Air Force in Ger many. Her sister, Dawnica, is in job training at Astoria. A junior at Riverside High School, Princess Dana is active in the pep club. She also plays basketball and tennis. Foreign languages are a special interest, she says. Dana has helped with fund raisers for Riverside High School’s year books. She is involved in other ac tivities for her school, church youth group and 4-H. Her hobbies include stamp and foreign coin collections But her first love is horses and she enjoys horse show competition. “ This is my first year as a senior 4 H competitor and I’m excited a'Kiut the challenge of this advanc ed competition,” Dana says. i But if past accomplishments are an indication. Princess Dana and her appaloosa horse ‘‘Rite Handsome” are sure to receive their share of blue ribbons. As a member of the Irrigon River Riders 4-H Horse Club. Princess Dana has won 4-H horse champion ships in her age division in 1985, 1986 and 1989. She also captured the Champion Junior Rider High Point award and the Reserve Cham pion Senior Performance Horse ti tle at the 1989 Morrow County Open » • Photo by Joyce Hughes Princess Dana grooms her horse Catchup in preparation for parades. Horse Show. She has also received the prestigious 4-H horse program county medal. As a past court pennant bearer, Dana has experienced the rigors of early morning parade preparation« However this year’s court respon sibilities add a whole new perspective. “ A lot of work is necessary to have ourselves and our horses look ing good. And public speaking at gatherings and on radio means be ing able to talk freely about our up coming fair and rodeo. But it’s a fan tastic experience as we’ve met alot of other courts and some very in teresting people,” Dana says. For her parade appearance, Dana will be riding “ Catchup,” a bay registerd quarter horse with past V -;.*• to'- >*• • V , . ... . • - ' . ■’ ••• :« •• ; V .. .. ; V parade experiences, who knows when to be a “ ham,” Dana says. ‘‘The court outfits of lavender and silver have received many com pliments. Our versatile outfits with skirts, w o rk outfits and parade uniforms give us an appropriate wardrobe for different occasions,” Dana added. While parades and appearances at community functions lead to a busy schedule. Princess Dana finds time to be a junior volunteer nurse’s aide at Good Shepherd Hospital at Her- miston. Future career plans are indefinite, but currently she enjoys working with hospital patients. The focus right now, however, is on doing the best job possible of representing Morrow County, she says. ' . i "• ■< ¿V. Bfritt, Andreason to play in Parade East-West Shriners game registration begins Photo by Joyce Hughes Russell Britt as Mustang run ning back Matt Andreason, Riverside High and Russell Britt. Heppner High will join five other Columbia Basin Con ference 1990 seniors on the East Shriners All Star Team. They will compete with AA, A and B-8 all stars from Western Oregon Saturday, August 11 at Baker City. Players are Jim Freemantle, Wahtonka; Thoren Hearn. Weston- McEwen; Tucker Hodgen, Pilot Rock; Brady Callingsworth, Stan field; and Joe Smith. Umatilla. Big Sky (B-8) conference will be represented by Doug Martin, Sher man County and Dan Durfy, Condon. * * This will be the 38th annual Oregon Shriner’s East/West game, with all net proceeds going to the Shriner Orthopedic Hospitals and Bum Centers. Needy kids are treated at these hospitals without charge. Festivities start with a 1 p.m. parade in downtown Baker City. The pageant begins at 7 p.m. and the game at 8:15 p.m. at the Baker High Stadium. A.K. Felt is the ticket chairman and he has set aside a block of “ super” reserved seats for local boosters. For tickets call 676-5574. Anyone knowing of a child in need of orthopedic or bum treatment without other financial resources, contact the local hospital represen tative Howard Bryant, 676-9411. Boardman man convicted of theft A former Boardman resident was convicted of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle by a Morrow County jury on Friday, July 20. according to Morrow Countv District Attorney Jeff Wallace. Ralph Byzewski, 49. who also goes by the name of David Scott Evans, was convicted of the theft of a 1986 Mazda automobile in the fall of 1989 The vehicle was taken from the Lloyd’s Center parking lot in Portland and driven to Morrow County. Law enforcem ent authorities became aware of the stolen autom obile when they responded to a reported domestic disturbance at the Byzewski residence. Byzewski is presently incarcerated in Eastern Oregon Correctional In stitute in Pendleton. Circuit Judge Pro-Tern Richard Courson continued the matter for sentencing. Kochia weed becoming troublesome in county Kochia is a weed which is becom ing more and more troublesome in Morrow County, says Extension agent Fred Lundin. It is found primarily along roadsides, in waste areas, and in fallow wheat fields. Kochia is an annual and reproduces from seeds. It resembles Russian Thistle, as well it should, since they belong to the same fami ly. It is a hardy, drought-resistant weed and poses serious control pro blems for farmers. While inexpen sive chemicals or cultivation control it. it tends to germinate throughout the spring and summer to provide a ft® Hr constantly reoccumng problem. Kochia is an escaped ornamental. It has brilliant full color, turning red at maturity. Its round shape at m aturity lets it roll like a tumbleweed and disperse its seed over a wide area “ Control is excellent using .75 lb/ac 2-4-D with .12 Ib/ac dicam- ba,” says Lundin. “ Substituting .38 lb/ac MCPA provides equally good results. Another combination that has proved effective is bromoxymil (.38 lb/ac) plus dicamba (.06 lb/ac).” Anyone with any questions about this weed may call the Exten sion office. 676-9642. The 1990 Morrow County Fair and Rodeo Parade will be on Satur day, August 18 at 10 a.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “ Blue Jeans and Country Scenes.” “ We’re ex pecting to see a lot of familiar parade entrants this year, and hoping to see a lot of new faces,” said chairman Bob Kahl. Several categories will be judged including cars, floats, fair courts and riding groups. Cash prizes and rib bons will be awarded, and there will even be free ice cream for kids under 12 who participate in the parade. Registration forms may be pick ed up at Van Marter & Kahl In surance in Heppner. Anyone needing more information or in need of any special arrangements please contact Bob Kahl at 676-9113 or 676-5422. “ We ask that registration forms be completed before August 13.” said Kahl. Parade lineup will begin between 9 and 9:30 a.m. on the morning of August 18. Numbers can be picked up in front of the Green Feed Store. “ Please remem ber that some categories will be judged prior to the parade start so you’ll want to be there early,” Kahl added. “ We want it to be a fun time for everyone and we sincerely hope you’ll come and share in this with us. See you there.” O F • ■>,- ■ - - , •- •• : - • w .. V , « -. n ,. • mm : ..‘¿V ~.v* by City of Heppner July 17 - 23. High Low Tues. 92 54 94 56 Weds. 56 Thurs. 92 94 60 Fri. 98 Sat. 62 100 57 Sun. 54 84 Mon. 1990 Prec .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 Market Report Compliment» ot the Momow County Qrmir G r o w « . ’?.}. 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