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v •'¡ % r - i T 1 » School board rejects Lexington proposal The Morrow County School Board rejected a proposal from the Lexington City Council re questing that the school district either deed a piece of property to (he town of Lexington or con tribute to the cost of upkeep on the property at its meeting August BESSIE WETZELL U OF ORE NEWSPAPER Lin E U G E N E OR 9 7 4 0 3 17. VOL. 111 NO. 33 10 Pages Wednesday, August 26, 1992 Morrow County Heppner, Oregon Watch out below!!! of the reliability of the cord, Flug says that at this time the company does not use any type of air bag. Equipment is checked every mor ning and evening. So you still want to jump? This is what happens. Each person is weighed. Their weight deter mines what kind of cord is used. The cord must be substantial, but not so stiff that the juniper does not bounce. A harness is fitted either around the body or the ankles and the jumper is taken up in the cage. The jumper is check ed three different times before he jumps 150 feet, coming within 30-40 feet off the ground. " I f they freak out,” said Flug, “ we take them down and have them sit for awhile. Only three people haven’t jumped.” "The scare factor is totally unreal,” continued Flug. "They (the jumpers) see it and they just have to try it.” Kee-A-Bungee offers two packages. For $45 you get to jump with no extras; the $59 Photos by Joyce Hughes Bungee jumper does a swan dive before hanging upside down and bouncing around ‘‘Totally unreal, unbelievable,” is the way Rod Flug of Boardman describes his new job. More than a few brave souls may echo Rod’s sentiments. Rod’s job involves cranes, cords, extreme heights, falling—you guessed it. Bungees. Rod is working for Kenn Evans of Irrigon, who owns Kee-A- Bungee bungee jumping. Around six months ago they started look ing into bungee jumping to enhance Evans’ crane business. They started offering bungee jumps around a month ago, first at Redmond. Since then, they have been to the Umatilla Coun ty Fair at Hermiston and the Mor row County Fair in Heppner. They have scheduled trips to the Benton-Franklin Fair in Ken newick, WA, Walla Walla, the Pendleton Round-Up and Hood River. Rod, who has jumped from the crane 15 or 16 times, says that they went through extensive training from David Barlia, who owns his own jumping site in California. Flug says that Barlia was highly recommended by their insurance company. Kee-A- Bungee is insured for 2.2 million and is OSHA inspected and ap proved, he says. While bungee jumping is not regulated in Oregon, Flug says that for safe ty reasons, their company is self- regulating themselves and has adopted California's standards. “ There is a risk in any sport,” said Flug. "But if I didn’t feel what we were doing was not safe, I wouldn't be doing it.” They use a brand-new 50-ton portable crane and a special bungee cord with a cotton sheath which en cases multiple individual cords. "All of our equipment is brand The property, located across the street from the school district offices in Lexington, is a ball field. The school district owns the property, but had given it to the town of Lexington many years ago, under a special agreement. According to the agreement, the property would remain in the hands of the city until the district wanted it back for educational purposes. John Edwards, Lexington city council member, said that the ci ty cannot get grants to fix up the park, and is reluctant to fund im provements on it, because it is owned by the district, which can ask for the property back at any time. The city does not want to continue the entire cost of upkeep on the field. "A s a property owner, it’s an eyesore,” com mented Gary Richards of Lex ington. "Somebody needs to do it.” Richards added, “ our kids have nowhere to go unless they go to lone or Heppner.” In other business, the board learned the the district dropout rates for the 1990-91 school year were 10.6 percent, above the state average of 6.48 percent. District superintendent Ralph Reed said that Heppner and lone were below the state average, while Riverside was above. -voted to change the reimburse ment procedure to administrators for in-district expenses, upon the BMCC offers beginner golf Blue Mountain Community College will offer a group begin ning golf class this fall at Willow Creek County club. Class will be held at the golf course on a series of'five Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dates will be September 3, 10, 17, 24 and October 1. The class is intended for peo ple with little or no prior golfing experience and will cover the basics of the rules, play and eti quette of the game. The skills of putting, chipping, pitching, ap proaching, fairway shots and teeing-off will be covered. There is a $20 course fee and a temporary membership fee of $15 for non-members. Registration may be completed by contacting Sue Warren, South Morrow County Blue Mountain Community College Coordinator at 422-7404. Class will be limited to 10 members. For more information contact Warren or the instructor John Ed- mundson. 676-9187, work or 676-5177, home. HHS yearbook signing Sept. 3 The Heppner High School year book signing party will be Thurs day, September 3. at 7:30 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. There are a few yearbooks available at $17 each for those who have not already purchased one. advice of the auditors, instead of giving the administrators $100 in cash each month for expenses, the district will allow up to $1200 a year for expenses, but is requir ing that the administrators submit receipts for their expenses. •approved resignations of Kevan Pratt, Columbia Junior High counselor, assistant football coach and Riverside High School head baseball coach; Kevin Fry, RHS Tag coordinator, assistant wrestling coach; Matt Warren, maintenance supervisor; Karen Kegler, RHS assistant track coach; Dan Daltoso, RHS assis tant basketball coach. -approved employment of Vic toria Broden, Heppner Elemen tary School half-time sixth grade teacher; Katy Belanger, A.C. H oughton/Sam Boardman Elementary art teacher; Shane Fritz, RHS TAG coordinator; Mark Jones, RHS assistant wrestling coach; Darcy Robin son, Heppner High secretary; Barbara Hayes, HHS computer coordinator; Russell Britt, HHS assistant football coach; Rick Johnston, HHS head baseball coach. -approved transfers for: Kevin Fry, from RHS language arts to RHS dean of students; Barbara Orwick, HES half time sixth grade to Chapter I; Sharon Sam ple, CJH P.E. aide and custodian to CJH library tech.; Robin Hux- oll, ACH instructional assistant to CJH media computer aide. -received the HHS accredita tion report. Ballots to be mailed Friday The ballots for the vote on the repeal of the Heppner hotel-motel tax will be sent out this Friday, Aug. 28 according to Morrow County Clerk Barbara Bloods worth. The ballots must be received by the clerk’s office by Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. A ‘yes’ vote will repeal the transient hotel-motel tax. A ‘no’ vote will retain the tax, which was approved by the Heppner Ci ty Council April 13. The tax ordinance places a five percent charge on those who rent rooms on less than a monthly basis and on overnight RV campers. The tax is expected to generate around $5,000 annually. The motel owner will receive 10 per cent of the tax to recover the cost of collecting the tax, the city will retain 10 percent for administra tion and the balance of the money will go to the chamber of commerce. Glenn and McElligott in for the race Morrow County Commissioner Jerrry Peck had not filed for the commissioner’s position as of press time Tuesday. Peck, an in dependent had until 5 p.m. August 25 to file. Ed Glenn, Boardman, who defeated John Prag of Boardman in the prim aries and Don McElligott, lone face each other for the commissioner’s spot on Nov. 3. October 13 is the last day to register to vote in the November 3 general election, according to Morrow County Clerk Barbara Bloods worth. Christian Life Center to hold crusade A 'Kids Crusade' is coming to tow n. The U lrich Family Ministries are bringing HOBY and all his puppet pals to the Christian Life Center, 535 W. Morgan, beginning Sunday Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. and continuing each evening through Wednesday, Sept. 2. After pastoring in Idaho for over 10 years, the Ulrich family has been traveling since 1985 all across the west, ministering the Gospel to thousands of kids through the use of puppets, il lustrated stories and songs, object lessons, costumes, contests and more. "You don’t want to miss it,” said a church spokesperson. Pastor Tim, Van Cleave invites you to make this a family time of fun, excitement and learning from the Bible each evening at 6 p.m. For information or transporta tion just call the church at 676-5581. Baptist church cancels service Aug. 30 The Lexington Baptist Church will not hold services Sunday. September 5, because most of the members will be attending fami ly camp. "W e encourage those who would like to attend a ser vice on this Sunday to worship at the church of their choice,” said a church spokesperson. "Our doors will be open again the next Sunday, September 12.” Bowling league signups slated Free bowling and league signup at Heppner Bowl has been scheduled for Friday, August 28, Sunday & Monday, August 30 & 31 and Tuesday through Thurs day, September 1-3. September 2 and 3 will be morning and evening. Bowling leagues will begin on Sept. 8. League schedule is as follows: Tuesday. Sept.8-evening ladies; Wed.. Sept. 9-moming mixed, evening men; Thursday, Sept. 10-morning and evening ladies; Fri., Sept. 11-evening mixed; Sun., Sept. 13-evening mixed; M onday, Sept 14-moming senior league mixed, evening men. The second Sunday of each month is the travel mix ed league. A starting date has not yet been set for the men's scratch travel league. Contact Walt or John at the bowling alley for more information. Community band practice Do you like sports, play an in strument, or would like to get into games free? Heppner community band will hold its first practice for football and basketball season on Thurs day. Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at the high school band room. Anyone in terested should attend. At the top ready to flip off backwards new and the best you could buy,” added Flug. “ No one has been hurt, maimed or killed by the cord we are using.” He said that the type of cord they use is good for at least 1.500 jumps, whereas another, less reliable New Zealand cord, good for only 80 to 100 jumps, has had some failures, and requires some type of air bag at the bottom, because package includes the jump, a video of the jump (to show your friends that you really did it) and a T-shirt. Evans and Flug said they haven't had anyone come away disappointed yet. Everyone that has jumped has loved it and response has been real positive. f9 - / « I Street V ^ , It s h o p p in g -K a y Chinen looks over street bargains during the merchants Sidewalk Sale Friday in con junction with fair and rodeo. There were plenty of good bargains for shoppers that day. Bank o f EastemOregon HOME LOAN PROGRAM Rates as low as 7.125% D A N K OF — ----- ---- D IZ astern Oreqon Arlington • Heppner • lone ),iw M / h m / i M H"t'h O m n i/ hw it Member FDIC
