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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 28, 1993 • THREE Extension honors RSVP volunteers % L-R: front-Rachel Harnett, Dorothy Henderson; back l-r Ber nice Nash, Florence Holt, Camilla Samples and Irene Swanson. L-R: Ralph and Barbara Struthers, Grace Buschke, Eleanor Gonty, Wanda Johnson, Doll Campbell. Velma Wiqht and Irene Schroeder. » “ Service to others is the rent we pay for our space on this planet” . ‘‘This quote captures my feeling about the importance of v o lu n teerin g ,” says Carol Michael-Bennett, Morrow Coun ty Extension agent. “ If we app ly that statement to the RSVP volunteers at St. Patrick’s Center in Heppner, they have “ paid their rent for some time to come,” she added. RSVP volunteer honorees honored with certificates of ap preciation and balloons at the meal site on April 21 were: Irene Anhorn. Darlene Arrington, Calla Huddleston, George Jef fries, Violet Mullins, Mema Toll, Bernice Nash, Rachel Harnett, Florence Holt, Camilla Samples, Dorothy Henderson, Irene Swan son, Ralph Struthers, Barbara S truthers, Grace Buschke, Eleanor Gonty, Wanda Johnson, Velma Wight, Doll Campbell and Irene Schroeder. The Morrow County Extension staff, Bill Broderick, Molly Rill and Sonja McCabe, joined Michael-Bennett and Associate Director Roger Fletcher of Corvallis with the recognition. Rachel Harnett coordinates RSVP members as they compile, fold, staple and label various issues of extension newsletters. District spelling contest winners announced ' Patrick Kenney, a fifth grader at A.C. Houghton Elementary School, Irrigon, took first place in Division I at the Morrow County School District Spelling Contest held at lone High School. Brian Koffler. an eighth grader at Heppner Junior High took first place in Division II and Tony Becket, a junior at Heppner High School took first place in Division III. The top six finishers in each division are as follows: Division I elementary to fifth grade: first-Patrick Kenney, second-Joe Peck. A .C . Houghton; third-Julie Mason, Sam Boardman; fourth-Miranda McElligott, lone; fifth-Mark McElligott, lone; sixth-Clint Shoemake, Sam Boardman. Division II, sixth through eighth grades: first, Brian Kof fler; second-Jory Crowell, lone; third-Josh Coiner, Heppner; fourth-Toni Kemp, Heppner; fifth-Gabe Escobedo, Columbia Junior High and sixth-Erika Cor nejo, Columbia. Division III grades nine through 12: first-Tony Beckett; second-Jil Hicks, third-Layla Beth V aughn, fourth-A nna Lietke, all Riverside; fifth-Alecia Tarnasky, Heppner; sixth-Laurel Temple, lone. BMCC sponsors annaul job fair The fifth annual Jobs Fair, sponsored by Blue Mountain Community College, will take place on the BMCC campus Thursday, May 6 from 4-7 p.m. Anyone from Eastern Oregon who is looking for or thinking about a new job should attend this fair, said a BMCC news release. At least 13 employers or agencies with many current openings will be there to answer questions about the application process. Em ployers that will be represented at the fair include: WalMart. Country Companies Insurance Group, Wood Fibre In- dustries. Eastern Oregon Correc tional Institution, UPS, Amber Valley Care Center, Albertson’s Food Center and BMCC. Agencies to be represented in clude: Express Services Tem porary and Permanent Personnel, the Oregon State Employment Division, the Navy, the Air Force, and the National Guard. The fair will be held in the Stu dent Union located in Pioneer Hall on the BMCC campus. Any employer interested in participating in the Jobs Fair may contact Leslie Beard at 276-1260 ext. 210. Stokes Landing to hold game night There will be a dinner and game night at Stokes Landing Senior Center in Irrigon on Fri day, April 30. Dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. Cards and scrabble games will begin at 7 p.m. Price for the dinner is $2.50 and $1 for games. Dinner and game night is open to the public. WCCC Golf Willow Creek Indies April 13 Flight A: low gross-Harriet Pierson; low net-Eileen Padberg; least putts-Lois Hunt. Flight B: low gross-Carol Norris. Flight C: low gross-Bebe M unkers, low net-C hristy Lovgren, least putts-M ary Beamer. Chip in: Lois Hunt, Betty Christman, Harriet Pierson, Eileen Padberg, Bebe Munkers and Mary Beamer. Birdie: Marcia Anderson. Men’s Visitation April 25 Forty-five golfers participated in breakfast followed by golf at Willow Creek Country Club on Sunday, April 25. Winners are as follows: Boardman: low gross: first- Gordon Lineau 64, second- Dennis Gronquist 65, third-Brett Palm er 70, fourth-O scar Shoemake 71, fifth-Dave Pedro 75. Low net: first-Bill Harriman 53, second-Bill Steagall 54, third- Joe Pelzer 58, fourth-Will Bar- rick 59, a tie for fifth between Er nie Campbell, Art Clough and Jim Harper 61. Heppner Low gross: first-John Boyer 66, a tie for second bet ween Ron Bowman and George Waterland 69, fourth-John Ed- mundson 70, fifth-Rick Paullus 71. Low net: first-Frank Pearson 53, second-Earl Norris 55, a tie for third between Lee Padberg and Dave Mitchell, fifth-Ralph Walker 60. Special events winners: Slater Mitchell, Dave Pranger, Jay Straley, Bill Harriman, Brett Palm er, Joe Pelzer. Mike Doherty. Heppner will travel to Board- man for a return visitation at Willow Run Golf Course on Sun day, May 16. WCCC Ladies April 20 Flight A: low gross-Harriet Pierson and Eileen Padberg; low net-Lois Hunt, Martha Peterson and Neoma Bailey; least putts- Karen Wildman and Luvilla Sonstegard. Flight B: low gross-Carol Nor ris; low net-Bernice Lott; least putts-Karen Thompson. Flight C: low gross-Doll Campbell; low net-Mary Beamer; least putts-Lynnea Sargent. K.P.-Karen Wildman. Chip in-Luvilla Sonstegard. Dance set at center A dance will be held at the St. Patrick’s Senior Center in Hepp ner on Friday, April 30 at 8 p.m. Admission for the dance, which features live music is $2. Those attending are asked to bring finger food for snacks. * - . ■ * / ? . “ . . ' * - , , ■ . * / *• . « • *-'••• .A \ . * . ” , . . -v - i v • ' , V % . * , f 7 r'"r.-' j ■ jf I- j •’ 7 • ' * > ♦ Pine Wood Derby winners were announced recently. Back row left to right Weblos first- Justin Nelson, second-Miff Devin, third-Brandon Young; Bears, third-Kelly Paullus, second- David Norton, first-Sam Van Liew; First row left to right: Wolves third-Adam Bergstrom, second-Douglas Orwick, first-Ben Tur- rell; Tiger Cubs third-Adam Wight, second-Matt Young, first-Kyler Howell. Overall race win ners were Tyler Howell, first, Tiger Cubs; Justin Nelson, second, Weblos; Ben Turrell, third, Wolves. The Pine Wood Derby is an annual event the Cub Scouts do. Each scout makes their own derby out of a block of wood and specific instructions or their car may be disqualified. Rodeo court makes first appearance The Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Court traveled to The Dalles last weekend to participate in the NW Cherry Festival Parade. A beautiftil weekend greeted Queen Elizabeth Doherty and Princesses Rondi Robinson and Sara Greenup as they made their first mounted parade appearance of the season. Following the parade, the girls had official pictures taken at the home of Earl and Dolores Ayers in The Dalles. The Court’s two pennant bearers. Dawn Boor of lone and Kathleen Greenup of Heppner, were welcomed to the group. This year in addition to the parade appearances, the pennant bearers will also join the court in grand entries. The court was presented with work boots, a gift from Queen Elizabeth’s family, John and Doris Doherty of Pilot Rock; photo albums from Wayne and Judy Davis; western T-shirts from Wayne and Mary Ann Lowe of Pilot Rock and Bob and Angie Schuening of E*'ho; ard saddle blankets from the Alvin Ashbeck family. The Court’s next appearance will be the Arlington Parade and Rode on May 1. Dates set for summer program The dates have been set for another summer of “ learning, ex citement and field trips” for area children. The Neighborhood Center Summer Project will be held July 6 through 30. A special feature this year will be a Native American encamp ment on Heppner’s Main Street, with native crafts, drumming, dancing and stories of native peoples in addition to some sur prise activities. The children’s summer pro gram, in its second year, was that five members attended and Pat Pettyjohn was presented a life membership by the lone club. An ornamental flowering tree will be planted in the lone park this month in honor of Arbor month. Guests for the day were Phyllis Dudley and Elsie Huston whose help was greatly appreciated. The next meeting will be at the home of Birdine Tullis with the subject of “ Herbs, Their Use and Growth” . Eva Lou Greiner, district director, will be a special guest. Arlington Jackpot rodeo May 1-2 Queen Mary W achter of Pendleton will reign over the 46th annual Arlington Jackpot Rodeo this weekend May 1 and 2. The weekend begins with a parade through downtown Arlington on Saturday at 10 a.m . P re registration for the parade is not necessary and there is no entry fee. Entries for the rodeo, featuring stock from Rattray Rodeos, open at 8 a.m. Saturday. May 1 and close at 10 a.m. each day. Grand entry is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The list of events features calf roping, bulldogging. girls' barrel racing, team roping and breakaway rop ing with saddle bronc riding. .*■ * • * • ;• / * r . ; »: : .4 7 7 7 7 -7 lone Garden club finalizes plans Final plans for the lone Garden Club spring plant sale held at the lone Legion Hall April 27 were completed at the April 21 meeting at The Office restaurant. The day was spent potting plants at the home of Helen Martin. Election of officers was held with Jean Nelson elected as presi dent. Birdine Tullis, vice presi dent, Phyllis Anderson, secretary and Helen Martin, treasurer. Helen Martin reported on the Pacific Regional meeting she at tended in Bend. A report on the District #10 meeting indicated * • .* ' bareback, bull riding and wild cow milking highlighting the list. Sunday’s rodeo will feature a stick horse race and sheep riding for the children. Mark Mobley and CountryTied will perform at a public dance to be held at the North Gilliam County Fire Hall in Arlington from Saturday night from 9 p.m. to I a.m. An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served from 7-10 a.m. on Sunday at the Masonic Hall with church services by the Mid- Columbia Chapter of the Chris tian Athletes from 9-10 a.m. in the arena grandstands. For additional information call 454-2887 or 454-2858. created by the Rev. Grace Drake as a way to help area families cope with the loss of the Hepp ner swimming pool. Drake was recently honored by the Trail Blazers for her contribution to the community. Children who have completed grades one through six in the Heppner, Lexington and lone communities are invited to par ticipate. Registration forms must be completed and returned to the child’s teacher by May 1. The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily, except for July 5 and will include a nutritious lunch. Several churches have donated space for the pro ject, but the site will depend on the number of children enrolled. Parents are invited to volunteer to assist staff and resource people. 4-H News North Lex Sheep Club By Katie Bacon, reporter Gladys Hobbs came to the North Lex 4-H Sheep meeting on April 4. Gladys taught members how to do permanent records. The members learned alot. Leader Stacey Wainwright said she learned some new things too. There were four members pre sent. The meeting was held at the school district office in Lex ington. Stacey brought refreshments and the meeting was adjourned. , T . * * 1 !. \ t ? 7 ■< V> • i' : - v, ’ ■ . . ' ' c mm . ■ The Trail News By Sandi Ford, OTPR secretary______ John M oyer and Kenny Eckman have been working the past two weeks tearing down the grand stands at the fairgrounds. They are now ready for some help to clean up and start prepar ing for the new arena. Anyone in terested in helping can join in on Saturday, May 1 at 8 a.m. at the fairgrounds. John Moyer and Bob Steagall took second place at the U.S.T.R.C. Oregon Champion ships Team Roping Finals held in Oklahoma last November. They will also attend the U.S.T.R.C. Idaho Championships in May, along with Tommy Martin and Rick Getner. The next rodeo meeting will be held May 5 at 7 p.m. at the Hepp ner Elks Club. St. Patrick’s Senior Center Bulletin Board Sixteen seniors and the bus driver Gene Cole enjoyed dinner at the Stokes Landing Senior Center in Irrigon on Monday, April 19. In the afternoon many who attended dinner helped fold the newslet ters for the Extension Service at the center. More letters were fold ed on Tuesday. There were 112 in attendance for the senior dinner April 21 in cluding 14 guests. Six dinners were taken out. Members of the Catholic Church served. Bettie Doherty won the meal ticket, Eldon Tucker the door prize and the guest prize went to Sandy McDonald of Pendleton. The Extension service honored RSVP volunteer members who had assisted them with the newsletters. The Friday card games and Sunday movie were well attended. Those going by bus to the oyster feed in Hardman Saturday night. April 24 and those going to the dance in Pendleton Sunday after noon reported enjoying it very much. The Health Fair at the Senior Center Thursday, April 29. is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The senior dance will be Friday night from 8 to 11 p.m. in the dining room. The Garden Club gardener s clinic and town plant exchange will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the dining room. Martha Doherty will be in the sitting room from 1 to 3 p.m. for anyone interested in discussing city council matters. Other dates to remember: Monday. Bible study, 10:30-11:30 a.m. quilting 1-4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10-10:30 a.m. exercise, Friday, cards and games 2:30 p.m; Sunday movie 7 p.m. The 55 Alive class is May 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m Sign up at the Senior Center. The menu for May 5 will be Spanish rice, cheese sticks, rolls and orange slices. Members of the Baptist Church and the Christian Mis sionary Fellowship church will serve. r- • »7 r - , I - *V r* ^ ■ • t Ìm- » .* ; - • *; • 2 .. ' - Ì ., : • - .* w »> T . jV /• * ! ' . *• - » ^.7 ¿v<- , - , . ‘ > - v ‘ t ' . . ' s - ■ '■ - - - ';/■ *».•*# ' t T -': 7 ; * , .. 'V . .-O *3] ; ■■ ‘ . ' 7 » V -
