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EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 2, 1994 HEDC make plans for mill closure Heppner Economic Develop ment Corporation has announced that it has done some preplann ing to help those persons employed by Kinzua Corporation and associated timber workers, in the event of the closure of the Kinzua Mill. HEDC has met twice with ser vice providers, including the Oregon Employment Depart ment, GEODC, CAPECO, Mid- Colum bia Employment and Training, OEDD, Blue Mountain Community College, Port of Morrow and others who might be able to offer transitional help to timber product workers in the event of a layoff. As a result of these meetings, Master Gardener training slated It’s hard to believe, with the thermometer hovering around 70 degrees Tuesday, March 1, that a surprise snow storm created this winter scene in Heppner last Friday. St. Pat’s plan family enrichment retreat A family enrichment retreat will be presented at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall in Heppner March 5 and 6. Saturday will begin at 10 a.in. and end at 4 p.m., and Sun day will be from noon to 3 p.m. The retreat will be conducted by Mitch and Kathy Finley. Mitch Finley has an M.A. in theology and has written for many magazines and papers, in cluding “ America” , “ Notre Dame Magazine” , “ Catholic D ig est” , “ St. Anthony M essenger” , " L ig u o ria n ” , “ The C hristian Science Monitor” and “ Outdoor Life.” He is also the author of several books: “ Married Love: A Special Way Of Being Alive” , “ Time Capsules Of The Church” , “ Liv ing Scripture” and “ Your Family in Focus” . Kathy Finley has a B.A. in theology, and an M.A. in religious education and counsel ing psychology. She is an ad junct instructor in the religious studies department of Gonzaga University. She and her husband are popular speakers on topics such as parish family ministry. the spirituality of marriage, C hristian parenting, family spirituality and the parish- household connection. They believe in the interdependent rela tionship that exists between the parish and the households that constitute the parish. Those wishing to register should contact Fr. Gerry Condon at P.O. Box 633, Heppner, or phone 676-9462 before March 2. The cost of registration is $5 which includes lunch on Saturday. Services planned at Hope, Valby “ Cleaning Up From Beginning to End” is the theme of this week’s sermon at Hope and Valby Lutheran Churches. Pastor Stan Hoobing's sermon is based on scripture reading from John 2:13-22. The congregations will also observe Holy Communion. Adult Bible study at Valby begins at 8:15 a.m. with worship at 9 a.m. Service of Holy Communion and Sunday school at Hope Lutheran church begins at 11 a.m. During the weeks before Easter, the congregations are holding special mid-week ser vices on the "Seven Last Words” o f Jesus on the theme of “ Words That Last Forever” . Soup supper will begin at 6 p.m. with service at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, at Valby and Wednesdays at Hope. The word for March 8 and 9 is “ For saken” “ My God. My God, Why hast Thou Forsaken Me?” V isitors and friends are welcome. at the Memaloose rest area, com pliments of the Historical Socie ty. Travelers will board the Mount Hood Railroad for a scenic ride to Parkdale and will enjoy breakfast at McMenamins. a restored 1911 county poor farm, which is now a bed and breakfast, restaurant and pub. The destination that evening is INLAND EMPIRE ANGUS ASSOCIATION Select Yearling Bull Sale and Female Extra. The Lexington voter precinct scholarship committee is seeking donations to their recently established scholarship fund. The fund was started with $4,000 from the Lexington tip- page fees from the Finley Buttes Landfill project and the commit tee members say they would like to see the fund grow to at least $10.000. With $10,000 the Poulsbo. After breakfast on their own Saturday morning. May 7, travelers will leave for Bremer ton, where a surprise awaits, courtesy of the Historical Socie ty. Then they will board a ferry for Blake Island, where they will enjoy a freshly baked salmon buf fet. A no-host dinner will be in Poulsbo that evening. The final day the travelers will be treated to a Mother’s Day champagne brunch in Olympia. scholarship could probably con tinue indefinitely by using the in terest and never touching the principal, said a committee member. Students who have completed one year of schooling above the high school level and whose parents live in the Lexington voter precinct are eligible to apply for the $500 scholarship which will be administered by the South Morrow County Scholarship Trust. Application forms may be picked up at the school district of fice in Lexington or at Heppner or lone high schools. Deadline for applications to be turned in at the school district office in Lex ington is 5 p.m. March 23. Donations may be sent to the Lexington Precinct Scholarship Fund d o South Morrow Scholar ship Trust, P.O. Box 368, Lex ington, 97839. Selling 56 top performing bulls (including many low birth EPD bulls) and 4 elite registered Angus females. HES students to compete in contest NORTHWEST LIVESTOCK CONN. CO., Hermiston, Oregon. For information (916) 965-6122___________ Heppner elementary school students will be competing in a television/public service an nouncement contest co-sponsored by Keep Oregon Green (KOG) and Oregon Cable Television Association (OCTA). There are three levels of competi tion: K-6, 6-9. and 9-12; and two categories, individual and group. Results will be announced April 1 . Statewide winners in the group contest will receive camcorders, television sets or VCRs with remotes for their classroom or school programs, winning en tries will be aired on local cable television stations and the com munity college telecommunica tions system. “ This contest is a good exam ple of Oregon's new school reform in action with schools, state agencies, and private in dustry working together to pro vide opportunities for students to learn by doing, in context with work based learning and advance ment towards a certificate of mastery. ” said a news release from Keep Oregon Green. vyvvvv m "Check with us before you buy that next CAR or PICKUP!" Only Dealership in Oregon in the TOP 50 in United States in C u s to m e r S a tisfa ctio n !! We give the WRIGHT Deals- - We give the WRIGHT Service- - Your Local Dealer; Ufright Chevrolet, Inc. Chevrolet O’ Oldsmobile i fii 763-4175 fossll Herb (bright - Bill Maclnnes - Bill Madnnes, Jr. Largest Selection of St. Patrick’s Day Merchandise in Oregon Come in and look over our many items Dm. 217 North Main Heppner 676-9158 Annuities * IRA’s Call Us P loyhar I nsurance 676-5818 • Heppner CLASSROOMS FOR Saturday, March 19 • Show: 9 a.m. Sale 1 p.m. m be considering th eir own business, the release continued. HEDC says it will continue to work with the Port of Morrow, the Oregon Economic Develop ment Department and the Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation to replace jobs in the community and make it possible for citizens to stay. HEDC of ficers stress that these ar rangements are to be prepared for the worst case scenario. HEDC continues to be optimistic that any sale of Kinzua will result in a viable economic base for this area, the release said. Anyone with questions may contact C liff G reen, Fred Toombs, or Ann Spicer. For specific questions relating to unemployment benefits or job training benefits contact the ap- propriate agency. Scholarship fund seeks donations Historical Society plans tour to Poulsbo, WA. Deadline for registration for the Morrow County Historical Socie ty tour to Poulsbo. WA, is rapidly approaching. Those interested in attending should call Delpha Jones, 989-8189. to reserve their spot by March 10. The tour will depart on Friday, May 6. On the First day a con tinental breakfast will be served A master gardener training is set for March 28 to April 1 at the North Lexington Grange. In terested gardeners should register by March 15 with the Morrow County Extension office, 676-9642. There is a $15 charge. The master gardener program is a state-wide program ad ministered by the Oregon State University Extension Service. In exchange for 35 to 40 hours of in struction in various aspects of gardening, participants are ex pected to spend a like amount of time doing community service related to gardening. Master gardeners may repay their debt by answering hor ticulture questions, by presenting gardening workshops, by plan ting community gardens, or by doing any project that is accep table to both the Master Gardener and the Extension Office. For more information, in cluding an agenda, contact the ex tension office. if the sale of the Kinzua Mill goes through and the mills is clos-. ed, an HEDC news release said that representatives o f the Employment Department who handle unem ploym ent, CA PECO , JPTA and Blue Mountain Community College will meet with employees and with the community within a week of any notice of closure. An office will be staffed in Heppner to allow employees to sign up for unemployment, job retraining and other benefits, said the release. The initial meeting with the employees will take place at the mill site and resources will be made available in Heppner to work with employees for replace ment income. Support will be of fered by GEODC and the Small Business Development Center of Blue Mountain Community Col- lege for any employees who may Urges you to vote YES on the Morrow County School District bond levy. Mail in Ballots w ill be due March 22, 1994. TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT SCHOOL BOND ISSUE ^ ^ Will the school district tear down the "Old Irrigon School" if this bond levy passes? No. The School Board has agreed to keep the "Old Irrigon School" and work with the City of Irrigon to maintain it for both community and school use. ^ 3 Do we have any current school bonds to pay off? No. The last bond levy for the Morrow County School District was paid off in 1993. The tax rate has already gone down $.69 per $1,000 since these bonds were paid off. Look for questions 2 & 1 in next week's paper PAID FOR BY THE CLASSROOM FOR KIDS COMMITTEE. MOLLY RILL-TREASURER, RT. 1 Box 3215, HEPPNER, OR 97836
