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City, county representatives arrive at solution to garbage Heppner City Council members voted to accept the proposal by the county court for a Morrow County- owned and operated transfer station between Heppner and Lexington. After completion of the transfer station, which is estimated to take six weeks, the transfer station will of fer weekend service for rural residents and bulkier types of refuse. It would not be a drop-off for city solid wastes, however, there will be bins to accept materials that can be recycled and a place for goods such as appliances. Under the existing franchise with the Heppner Garbage Disposal Ser vice, owner Cliff Green will con tinue to collect solid wastes from businesses and residents. Green estimates that he services about 90 35C The Heppner percent of the city. But now that the Heppner landfill is closed, Heppner Garbage Disposal Service will haul directly to the Her- miston landfill until the Finley Butte landfill opens: owner Wes Hickey says that it will be open between November 15-30. There are still problems ahead as citizens at Monday night’s special meeting questioned the cost of man datory garbage service. However councilman Amie Hedman said that the establishment of management of the transfer station “ is a giant step forward.” And the council will have to deal with devising garbage haul ing bid specifiics, costs and deter mine the most economical method of providing city services. “ I don’t see that the council has a whole lot of choice,” Kinzua Manager Frank Pearson said (by accepting the Coun ty’s offer to build and manage the transfer station.) However when it came to man datory curb service, insurance businessman Bob Ployhar said, “ I'd raise a stink if I had to pay for a ser vice I don’t need.” And councilman Chuck Holt said he thought man datory service would take away a “ freedom of choice.” If we don’t have mandatory ser vice more garbage will go out in the hills and canyons, Morrow County Grain Growers Manager Larry Mills said. And while presently there is no control of garbage outside the city limits in the future that will be more closely monitored he said. Vision 2000 members attend workshop imes azette VOL 108 NO. 42 Wednes y, October 17, 1990 Heppner 3 5 * ____ 10 Pages H eppner students recycle new spapers Nine Heppner residents recently spent two days at a workshop regar ding economic development in Eastern Oregon. The session, held September 21 and 22 in John Day and Prairie City, was the result of an interest the Oregon Economic Development Department has shown in Eastern Oregon to aid in economic development. Last April the state Economic Development Department did a Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) analysis on several communities throughout Oregon. Then the department form ed community response teams from the nine communities selected to make use of the SWOT analysis in their own communities. Members of the local response team, known as Heppner Vision 2000. were Fred Toombs, George Koffler, Meg Mur ray, Ray French, Claudia Hughes, * Renee Devin, Jackie Allstott, Fred Lundin and Ann Spicer. Roger Williams, Pat Hyatt and Bob Ployhar have since been added to the committee. The Heppner committee plans to meet six or seven times between now and next January to prepare a vision statement depicting what Heppner will be like in the year 2000. “ After developing the vision statement, a strategic plan including a set of short and long-term goals will be adopted that speaks to economic develop ment,” said Heppner Vision 2000 committee chairman Ann Spicer. “ Probably the most important aspect of the Heppner Vision 2000 commit tee will be to develop action plans to implement each of these economic development strategies.” The Oregon Economic Develop ment Department, through its Com petitive Communities Program, will B oardm an m an convicted on drug-related charges Newspaper recyclers back row left to right: Jake Roy, Treve Palmateer, Paul Lauritsen, Lindsay Greif, Sarah Greif Ian Sweek, Man- Third and fourth graders are in the process of collecting and recycling newspapers and graphing the dy Haley. Front left to right: Tricia Adams, Kimberly Hanson, Kaylee Zumwalt, Jacob Gavin. number of pounds recycled. As of Sept. 28 the students have collected 540 pounds of newspapers. The recycling project will continue through the school year, said Mrs. Haguewood. Heppner Garden club hosts District 10 meeting A meeting of Blue Mountain District 010 Garden Clubs hosted by Heppner Garden Club was held Oc tober 9. Victoria Grogan, district director presided. The beautiful fall w eather cooperated with the colorful fall decorations used to welcome the guests. Sixty-seven members and seven guests attended. Special guests attending were first vice-president. State Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Elaine Belts, se cond vice-president, Marian Allen, past president, Martha Faris, and her husband Bob. All but one club in the district was in attendance. Recognition was given all state and national life members presenta nd reports were heard from district chairmen on their activities. Elaine Belts spoke on membership and its importance to the local clubs and the state federation. She urged members to begin planning now to attend the next state convention. Marian Allen spoke on the art of getting ads and the importance of ads for the state directory. She also men tioned the “ Oregon Adventures” magazine which includes a calendar of events. Martha Faris, Portland, past presi dent of the Federation, with husband Bob. thanked everyone for their hospitality and comm ented that they always enjoyed atten ding meetings in Eastern Oregon. Many awards were presented by district chairman Jean Nelson, in cluding essays, flow er show schedules, blue star markers, year books and world gardening. A new award this year was given those in Garden Clubs for 20 years or more. Youth awards included were conser vation and Smokey Bear posters. An impressive memorial service was conducted by Delta Huber. Those deceased members honored were John Newm an, Hazel Carpenter Gillespie, Julia Lund, Edith Nickerson, Claire Hess and Martha Mahoney. Before adjounment the visitors thanked the host club for the hospitality, delicious luncheon and a very profitable meeting. BMCC computer Hardman Community Center full plans Halloween Haunted House classes BMCC coordinator Sue Warren The Hardman Community Center is having the “ best, biggest, and most exciting Haunted House ever,” said a center spokesperson. The haunted house will be held Oct. 26 and 27, 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets are available for $1 at the door and are also being sold in advance. For advance tickets call 676-9722 or 676-5852. The tickets include a tour of the Haunted House and the chance to win the treasure chest of toys to be given away the night of Oct. 27. Those entering need not be present to win. After the tour of the Haunted House games for the children will be offered continuously both nights. Games include pin the face on the pumpkin, paint your own mini pumpkin. and bobbing apples. Around 8 p.m. both nights there will be a best costume contest for both children and adults. “ So if you feel like coming in costume, we'd love it." said a spokesperson. Prizes for first place and runner-up will be awarded. There will also be a treat a bag of candy for each child. Dinner will be on sale at the spook shack both nights. Bat Burgers. Vampress Burgers, Fly Fries. Werewolf Tacos. Witches Brew. Swamp coffee and Gooley Desserts will be available at reasonable prices. Anyone interested in setting up a section in the haunted house may contact 676-9722. All proceeds from the haunted house go towards the renovation of the Hardman Hall has announced that computer classes “ Intro to P C .," “ Word Perfect.” and “ DOS" are full. Warren says that there is a waiting list, however. Classes will also be offered winter term. Market Report A Boardman man has been con victed of drug related charges in Morrow County Circuit Court, ac cording to Morrow County District Attorney Jeff Wallace. * Frank Morgan, 29, was convicted of conspiracy to deliver metham- phetamine, conspiracy to possess methamphetamine, conspiracy to possess marijuana and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. The verdict came late Wednesday, October 10, following a two-day jury trial. Morgan was acquitted of a charge of conspiracy to deliver marijuana. The conviction arose from a July, 1989, search of a residence occupied by Morgan on Kunze Road near Boardman. Morrow County law en forcement authorities seized three pounds of marijuana, a large quan tity of methamphetamine, cash and weapons in the search. Authorities had searched a nearby residence belonging to Ladd Kanyid earlier that same day and seized a large quantity of marijuana there as well. Information obtained from that search resulted in a search warrant being obtained to search the residence occupied by Morgan. As a result of the searches and earlier investigations, drug related charges were also filed against Ladd Kanyid, 29, Mike Nelson, 22, and Nicki Baher, 20, all of Boardman. Kanyid plead guilty to conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine as well as delivery and possession of metham phetamine and was sentenced to six years in prison. Nelson and Baher plead guilty to possession of mari juana and are currently on probation on those charges. C ircuit Court Judge Robert Abrams ordered a pre-sentence in vestigation and set sentencing on Morgan for November 16. Puncturevine not easily ignored Puncturevine is a weed that becomes most evident when so meone steps on a seed. It is not a weed that can be easily ignored. The large thorny seeds are very sharp, strong enough to penetrate a bicycle tire-or a shoe sole. Puncturevine is easy to identify, even for the novice. It’s a summer annual with a tap root. The leaves are compound, and the plant grows prostrately on the ground It likes to grow in pastures, roadsides, wastes, along railroads and in driveways. Until it was hoed out, it was grow ing in the elementary school yard this summer. Some people regard puncturevine as one of the worst weeds of the western U.S. The plant was in troduced from southern Europe and is now widespread throughout the U.S. It produces flowers from May through September, and seeds (thorns) from July through October. Once the seed has been formed, especially in high traffic areas, it is best to hoe out and bum the weeds. It is important to get rid of the seed pods, both because they are dangerous and because they reproduce into new plants next year. Chemical control is relatively easy. The least expensive and safest herbicide to use is 2,4-D, but it must be reapplied every three weeks dur ing the growing season, or when new seedlings emerge. Other con tro ls are atrazin e, am itrole, bromacil. MSMA. or paraquat. The ideal time for chemical control is when the seedling first emerges rather than on a mature plant, as we have now. All in all, puncturevine is aptly named, as anyone who has stepped on it barefoot will testify. Control re quires forethought and planning, or a hoe and some sweat. then have another workshop in January to review the draft plans that each individual community has prepared, Spicer said. “ The committee is very excited about circulating in the community, talking with groups, organizations and individuals to make sure that this strategic plan is one that can be em braced by the entire community. Much of the purpose of the commit tee revolves around making Hepp ner a vital community capable of at tracting and keeping energetic and enthusiastic people as the community becomes a showcase for Eastern Oregon,” related the chairman. Any community members wishing to help with the strategic plan may contact Spicer regarding upcoming meetings. Regional 4-H forum planned October 20 “ 4-H for Youth for America” is the theme of a regional forum to be held Saturday, October 20, at the Fossil High School for Gilliam, Morrow and Wheeler Counties. Becky Ward, O.S.U. Extension 4-H and youth specialist will be keynote speaker on “ Learning and Growing With 4-H Members ” Lillian Lar wood, Lane County agent, will pre sent “ Setting Expectations-One Key to Successful 4-H Groups." Bill Broderick, Morrow County agent will offer tips for “ Keeping Up With Recordkeeping.” The Program will also include two sessions of short classes especially helpful to new leaders and parents. Session 01 will offer: “ Before You buy an Animal,” “ The Junior Leadership Project,” “ Quick and Simple Sewing Projects,” and “ Showcasing Your Favorite Foods with Creative Table Settings.” Session II will offer “ Carcass E valuation,” “ Tips for New Leaders,” “ Making the Right Modeling M oves," and “ Make It Yourself With W ool." Participants will indicate their topic choice for each session on a registration form available at the extension office. For additional information, or to pre-register, contact the Morrow County Extension Office, 676-9642 A $4 registration fee will cover a light lunch and all materials. The program is targeted to 4-H leaders, parents and older youth. Anyone interested in attending must pre-register. This annual event was held in Heppner last year and will be conducted in Condon in 1991. Arts club to meet The Morrow County Creative Arts and Crafts group will meet Monday, Oct. 22 at Kates Pizza. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 7 p.m. Weather Report by Cily Moonlight Sale set The annual Heppner Moonlight Sale will be held next Thursday, August 25. Heppner merchants will remain open until 8 p.m. with many specials and sale items. Tues. W eds. T hurs. F ri. Sat. Sun. M on. O ct. 9 High 74 59 65 64 58 56 70 al H«ppo»f - 15, 1990 Ix w Prec 44 .9 .9 30 .0 33 46 .0 40 ,T .09 43 .02 42 CompHm«nt8 of th« Morrow County Grain Growers Soft Oct Nov. Dec. Jan. Oct. Nov Dec Jan. Pik Tuesday, October 17 W hite *2.78/*2.79 *2.80/*2.83 *2.85/*2 87 *2.89/*2.9l Barley *99 *98/*97 *98 *99 % Vi % 7 . 5 % BEST RATE IN TOWN 90 day CD $5000 minimum n A g K O F — = ---- D ^Eastern Oreqon A riin o to n • Heopner Arlington Heppner • ton« ** Your Independent Home O w ned Bank M m h«r F.D.I.C.
