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SIX- Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 6, 1992 Wheatland Pomona holds meeting By Delpha Jones Wheatland Pomona Grange met on Saturday at the Spray Grange hall for the regular meeting. The meeting, presided over by Master Barton Clark, started at 10:30 a.m. A report was heard from the Spray Master and his wife Clara, w ho reported on the 25th auction held recently as a money maker for their Grange. The auction was reported to be a great success with a roast beef dinner served in conjunction with the auction. The secretary of Willows gave a report on their grange and the Overseerer of Lexington reported on their grange activities. All granges are holding programs of interest to the grangers, touching on farming and wildlife as well as legislative happenings. There was some discussion of Measure #1 in the voters pamphlet. A distinguished guest, Verla Lar son. Dist. 0 4 GW A chairman and her husband. Palmer, were escorted to the master's station. A program and cake walk were enjoyed following the delicious luncheon. Delpha Jones did a reading on “ Value” and Barbara Gilbert on “ The Little Pil". The talk of the day was Verla Larson who spoke of the many contests and activities of the G.W.A. at the state and national level and she encouraged the men to take part in these as well as the women. Handicrafts for both men and women, cookie contests, toys, breads, candies and many others are available. The state meeting will be in June in south Bend. Master Barton Clark was elected the voting delegate from Pomona to the state session. The group was reminded of the GW A Scholarship, of 4200 from each district and an alternate. Granges are urged to collect Christmas cards, nylon hose, hearing aid batteries and pop can tabs which can be turned into the state to be given to organizations who make use of them. The group also helps with the Dogs for the Deaf and the Ronald McDonald house. There are many projects that are beneficial to the public that the grangers assist with. A cup with lovely flowers was presented to the oldest mother present. Mary Wilkins of Condon was the recipient of this gift. The resolution committee appointed Barbara Gilbert. Gus Strecker and Helen Crawford. This group met and voted in favor of the resolution presented. Spray Grange was thanked for the love ly dinner and hospitality and the state grange session expenses to help defray the cost of the sess- sion. They also recommended that the Grange Insurance com panies review their policy of retir ing the agents at a set age, and consider keeping them as agents as long as they can do their work properly and passed a resolution against triple trailers on the highways due to safety reasons. The next meeting is scheduled for the Boardman area and will be potluck. There will be a memorial for the departed brothers and sisters. Names are to be sent to Chaplain Eulenna Vaughn. Roll call was Greenfield zero, Lexington, 10, Spray 10, Willows six. Pleasant Valley two. 33 attend homemakers day at Stokes Landing in Irrigon the Port of Morrow where they barges. They were treated to blessing was given by the Rev. By Delpha Jones enjoyed coffee, and a tour of the sacks of popcorn enjoyed tasting Tuesday, April 21 found 38 Barbar of Irrigon. Welcome was building at the Port, then other of several specialty corns, such ladies present at Stokes Landing given by LaVonne Mader. Dur items of interest. They heard as pina colada, and apple and for a homemaker’s day of the ing the luncheon the group was about the potato plants and their heard that they are soon to have Morrow County Extension study entertained by Don Eppenbach operation and the chip plants. watermelon and jalapena com. groups. After registration two and wife Donna. He gave a short They also saw some trucks The groups then returned to their history of Irrigon and the form senior citizen buses loaded and unloading and saw how the home with thoughts of a very headed for the PGE (coal fired ing of the Columbia River Gorge. storage cars are loaded on the educational and fun-filled day. The group then took the buses to plant) near Boardman. The 530,000 kilowatt plant is located in Central Oregon south of the Columbia River. This is a part of the historical sites of Oregon. Remnants of the Oregon Trail are visible about a mile south of the plant. James Carty. one of these early pioneers, settled in this area and dreamed of a time when water could be pumped from the Columbia River. The vision was not possible at that time, but has FEATURING since come into being. The PGE company decided to build here to accompany the needs of the elec tric customers in the region. A large cooling pond named Carty reservoir provides cooling water for the plant, and it is interesting to note that this water is pumped from the back watering at the Admission $500 per person head of Willow Creek where it runs to the river. The plant was Dining from 5 to 9 p.m. completed in 1980. All fuel used Dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. to fire the boilers is a low sulphur coal, which at the present time is brought by rail from Montana. Following this interesting visit Benefit Performance for lone - Heppner Scholarship Fund the group returned to Irrigon Sponsor - lone - Heppner High School Scholarship Committee where they enjoyed a delicious salad luncheon prepared by the North County Study Group. The COMING ATTRACTION Saturday, May 16, 1992 Heppner Elks Lodge HONKYTONK LOVE AFFAIR BAND Jess Lee - Nolan M urray Kevin Nichols - Paul D river Next Engagement - Reno Thursday, May 7 Ashland theater Ladies Night Dinner at 6:00 p.m. tour scheduled © An Ashland Theatre Tour has been planned for September 20 through 24. The group will see plays in both the outdoor Kathy Clark. Joyce Buchanan Elizabethan Theater and the in By Delpha Jones poured punch and tea and coffee door Angus Bowmer. The plays The Holly Rebekah’s were was served by Virginia Peck. are “ As You Like It,” “ All’s hosts to a reception honoring Geri Luella Taylor took care of the Well That Ends W e ll,’’ Martin on April 26. She has been guest book. During the meeting ’’Othello,’’ and “ Henry VI” by appointed as officer to the State Joyce Hughes entertained with Shakespeare; “ The Playboy of Rebekah Assembly for 1992-93. several vocal numbers. Guests the Western World” by John M. The meeting will be held at the were present from Heppner. Lexr, - Synge; and “ Ladies and the Red Lion Motel in Pendleton. ington and Hermiston with an Camellias” by Lillian Garrett. Serving the cake, which was a honored guest Deputy Grand*, Backstage tours of both theaters lovely creation with white lilies M aster John Blades of are available. September 21 is open for and doves and pink writing, was Hermiston. visiting historic Jacksonville, tak ing the Rogue River trip to Hell’s Gate or other choices. The group will stay at the Marc Anthony Hotel near the theater grounds where the room includes the breakfast. Other meals are left to the choice of the individuals in the group. Many eating places are available nearby. A reading and discussion group on these plays will be available through the summer. Tickets have been reserved for those who have signed up, but DISTRICT COURT JUDGE, DEPT. 1 some tickets may yet be ob tainable. Some are sold out. Morrow - Umatilla Counties Anyone interested in joining the group should call Jan Rawlins, Authorized by the Comm ittee to Elect Rudy M urgo 676-9435. for Judge. Greg Pierce, Chair 1444 S.W . 44th, Pendleton, Oregon 97801 Rebekahs honor Geri Martin Mother’s Day Observance 8:00 P-m* i Heppner Elks 358 676-9181 -Where Friends Meet” 142 N. Main IF YOU DO NT NEED A BAG LIKE THIS, PLEASE F IL U T FOR A FAMILY THAT DOES. IT IS TIME FOR A ELECT 0 RUDY MURGO m Look for this bag in your newspaper and fill it with non-perishable foods, especially high protein foods like canned meat, tuna and beef stew. Then take it to any First Interstate Bank of Oregon branch through May 22nd. Your contribution will help hungry people in your own community. Please join the nearly MM) independent, non-profit agencies of Oregon Food Bank's statewide network and show you care. COUNT ME IN FOR A CASH DONATION. 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