TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 6, 1991
MCGG post higher profit
The Morrow County G rain
Growers co-op had a significantly
better year than in 1990, co-op
members were told at the annual
meeting Monday night
Although gross sales were down
the past fiscal year (mainly because
of lower wheat sales), net profit
showed a healthy increase.
In 1990 the co-op showed a net in
come of $28,265 on sales of $43
million, however, in the 1991 fiscal
year net income jumped to $294,576
on sales of $29 million.
The drop in sales was attributed to
the conservation reserve program,
with less crop being planted and
harvested, in addition to lower wheat
prices. The grain department lost
about $13 million in sales and posted
a net loss of $8,548. This was down,
however, from a loss of $361,851 in
fiscal year 1990.
Co-op Manger Larry Mills had a
mixed message for farmers when he
said the future will present
challenges for the local agriculture.
“ The salmon issue may be costly,”
Mills said about efforts to declare the
Columbia River Salmon an en
dangered species. He said farmers
may end up paying higher electric
and freight bills because of possible
changes in the water flow on the
river.
Mills urged everyone to get in
volved and make agriculture's
message better heard "N o one is
better experts on the environment
than farmers,” Mills said. He said
farmers have to be concerned with
the environment because their
livelihood depends on taking care of
the land. “ We’re not against saving
the salmon,” he said,“ we just think
agriculture is not getting a fair
message out.”
On the bright side, Mills said
wheat prices were up about $1.50 a
bushel, and "the price of cattle is not
too bad.”
In other business at the annual
meeting, members elected four
members to the board of directors.
The following were elected to three-
year terms: Ned Clark. Tom Currin,
Stan Kemp and George Miller.
Businesses talk
about Wall-Mart
Local business people gathered
last Wednesday to talk over the im
pending location of a Wall-Mart
store in Hermiston sometime next
year.
Wall-Mart is the largest retailer in
the United States, but is just now
beginning to move into the western
states.
Business people heard from two
local business owners who had
visted Wall-Mart stores, and gave
some tips on how to be competitive
with the retailing giant, locating so
close by.
Service was the main theme on
how to com pete, and local
businesses were urged to look for
those areas where they could give
better service, something Wall-Mart
is not known for.
The meeting was sponsored by the
Heppner Chamber of Commerce and
attracted about 25 people.
IHS drama class puts on production
Photo by Pam Minster
L-R: Melissa McElligott, Dawn Sheirbon, Lynde Minster, Becky Wagenblast, Joey Baker, John
Doherty, Steve Allen, Corey Baker.
The lone High School Drama Class, directed by
English Teacher Gordon Nance, performed the play,
“ The Halloween Witch” by Marjorie Thayer, for lone
Elementary students on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
The production was an old fashioned theater effort,
with all members of the group performing duties of
planning the program and costumes and building sets,
as well as acting. Steve Allen was assistant director.
The elementary students and staff were delighted
with the play and enjoyed Halloween treats served by
the cast members, said a spokesperson.
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Many 4-H’ers attend achievement night
By Anne Morter
One of the best crowds ever at
tended the annual 4-H Achievement
Night Dinner and Awards Ceremony
held Sunday, October 20 at Hepp
ner High School. Approximately
200 people from all over Morrow
County attended the yearly awards
ceremony, which also included din
ner and entertainment organized by
4-H clubs in the north end of the
county The entertainment was most
ly musical numbers performed by
various talented individuals but also
included a slide presentation by
Casey Allison of Boardman on her
trip to Japan. She traveled to Japan
as an exchange student with the 4-H
LABO program.
Master of ceremonies, Nancy
Morter of lone, started off the pro
gram by welcoming the crowd.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, the
4-H Pledge, and a rousing rendition
of “ It’s a Grand Old Flag” the
aw ards began. Heidi Orem
presented the record book awards for
the various categories. Next, Jason
Proudfoot presented the Beef All-
Around Awards in the form of
checks from the Morrow County
Livestock Growers. Jake McElligott
of lone won the $100 first place
check. Shad Bishop was second,
$50; Andrew Herman third, $40;
Kristie Mason fourth, $30; and Ron-
di Robinson fifth, $20.
Justin Miller presented the Swine
Rate of Gain trophy to John Qualls
of Heppner. This trophy, donated by
Pete and Lois Richards of Irrigon,
goes to member with the fastest rate
of gain between the first weigh in
and the fair.
Bill Broderick, 4-H extension
agent, recognized the junior and teen
leaders in the county and adult
leader. Geri Grieb presented special
awards to various individuals who
have actively supported the 4-H pro
gram. She thanked Sheridan Tar-
nasky, Sharon and Bob Harrison and
Barbara and Lee Ansotegui for their
many hours of support as well as the
Jim Swanson family and the Mike
Allison family for being LABO ex
change student host families.
Carol Bennett recognized some of
the club leaders who had made
significant contributions during the
year. Her list included Gladys Hobbs
of Irrigon. Jan Coe of Heppner. Jean
and A1 Brazell of Lexington and Dee
Gantenbein of Boardman. This was
Dee’s final year as a 4-H leader. The
North Lexington Livestock club also
recognized their club leaders, Geri
Grieb and Kathy Rauch and
presented Geri with a farewell gift.
After five years Geri is also stepp
ing down as club leader.
Intermediate and senior county
medals were presented and record
books were distributed to round out
the evening.
Record book awards: Home
economic-beginner. Jessica Krebs,
lone; junior-Jessica Keersemaker,
Heppner; intermediate-Tina Kemp,
Lexington and Heather Ennis.
Boardman; senior-Nancy Morter,
lone.
L ivestock-beginner,
Shane
M atheny,
Lexington;
Kristi
4-H News
Martingale
On Saturday, October 26. the
Martingale 4-H club had a trail ride
at Erin Crowell’s house. Eleven peo
ple went on the ride. The group rode
to Krebs ranch where Maureen
Krebs had the cookshack warmed
up. After lunch members rode upon
the hill and then back to Crowells.
Present on the ride were Jared
Thompson and his mother Kim.
Clint and Cody Bellamy and their
mother Mary Kay, Erin Crowell and
her mother Kristy, Jaclynn Hughes,
Shelby and Jessica Krebs and Laurie
Barrow.
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Lexington, Oregon
Intermediate medal winners l-r: Brent Wright, Sara Greenup,
Shelly Ashbeck, Sandy Allison
North Lex Livestock club members recognize leader Geri
Grieb. L-R Justin Miller, Nancy Morter, Heidi Orem, Tony
Kemp, Jossie Evans, Kara Miller
Worden, Heppner; junior-Toni
Kemp, Lexington; intermediate-
Kelsie Evans, Heppner; senior-
Casey Allison. Boardman.
Creative arts-beginner-Jill Barber.
Heppner; junior-Annie Hisler.
Heppner.
Horse-beginner-Kevin Baker,
Boardman; junior-Kara Miller, lone;
intermediate-Char Coe, Heppner.
Secretary-Michelle Brown, Ir
rigon; Shelly Ashbeck, Heppner.
Intermediate medals: leadership-
Kelsie Evans; achievement-Jenni
Krein; citizenship-John Qualls; beef-
Jason Proudfoot; sheep-Char Coe;
swine-Dani Hill; horse-Rondi
Robinson; breeding beef-Sandy
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989-8221
The November meeting of the
Heppner Garden Club will be held
Tuesday, November 12, at St.
Patrick’s Center Potluck dinner will
begin at 6:30 p m. Hostesses for the
evening will be Irene Swanson and
Eleanor Gonty.
Karl Urban, a renowned authori
ty on wild flowers will be the guest
speaker. Urban is author of a
publication by Blue Mountain Com
munity College entitled “ Spring
Wildflowers of The Blue Moun
tains,” illustrated throughout by
Elizabeth Miller
The program will be followed by
a business meeting to make plans for
the Artifactory in December
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Make a good
first impression
Gazette-Times
Allison; breeding sheep-Shelly
Ashbeck; consumer education-
Roseann Daltoso; photography-Sara
G reenup; wood science-B rent
Wright; public speaking-Laurel
Temple; clothing-Heather Ennis;
food and nutrition-Tina Kemp: food
preservation-Bridgett McElligott;
breads-Melissa McElligott; home
environment-Heather Anderson;
fashion revue-Bridget McElligott.
Senior medals: leadership-Nancy
Morter; achievement-Casey Allison:
citizenship-Amy Gantenbein: swine-
Justin Miller; sheep-Ryan Currin;
consum er
education-A ndrea
Mesteth; fashion revue-Alecia
Tamasky.
All Saints Episcopal church to hear
presentation on homeless people
By Erin Crowell, Reporter
Wildlife authority
to speak at Garden
Club meeting
I We will be closed Mon.
I Nov. 11 for Veterans Day
Senior record book contestants l-r Nancy Morter, Ryan Cur-
rin, Justin Miller and Casey Allison.
The Rev. Richard Thew from-
Cove will celebrate communion at
All Saints Episcopal Church on Sun
day, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a m.
At 11:30 a m. following the wor
ship service coffee will be served in
the parish hall. At that time Crystal
Minster will present a slide show
telling about her trip to Portland with
the lone Youth Group.
"These young people spent time
helping feed the homeless in
Portland and Crystal has some im
portant things to tell us,” said a
church spokesperson.
With the holidays coming
our thoughts turn to setting
a lovely table. What better
way than to start with a
tablecloth of Battenberg
lace, cut work lace or 100%
cotton
crochet
lace.
White/ecru. We also have a
good supply of doillies.
We will be closed Nov. 11
for Veteran’s Day.
Petersons
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