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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 13, 1994 - FIVE April Taylor to compete in China By Anne Morter April Taylor, a senior at lone High School, has been invited to participate in an international basketball competition this sum mer in Beijing, China. April will travel with a team of players and coaches from around the state of Oregon. The trip is scheduled for June 7 through 17. The cost of the trip, coor dinated by the International Sports Exchange, is $2,195. This includes airfare, hotels, meals. entry fees, uniform, T-shirt, transportation in China and sightseeing. Taylor is currently raising funds to make the trip. Donations and fund raising ideas are welcome. An account has been opened in her name at the Bank of Eastern Oregon in lone for those wishing to donate. Taylor played point guard for the lone lady Cardinals, who won the consolation championship at the State 1A Tournament in Baker City in February. My Two Cents Worth By Louis Carlson, Morrow County Judge______________ Considerable interest has surfaced on finding a suitable site for the Shorty Peck antique farm collection. If you will remember, the Peck family has donated to Morrow County one of the most remarkable collections of antique machinery and tools to be found in the northwest. The collection is currently housed in a building at the fairgrounds. Shorty tells me that this is just a small portion of his collection that needs to be displayed. McKeever/Morris, a consulting firm, has been hired to assist the ADHOC committee to do a site evaluation, do a concept analysis how the building could fit the site and “ phasing” , putting dollars into phases. Five sites may be available. If you are interested in this project come to the next meeting on Friday, April 22, 7 p.m. at the museum. D id you know? Good old Uncle Sam has funded two new posi tions for the Morrow County Emergency Management Department. Welcome Darcy Bergstrom, the new office manager and Geoff Tyree, the public information education officer. These positions are tied to the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP). Twelve percent of our nations chemical weapons are stored at the Umatilla Army Depot. Although the time table for their incinera tion has been set back several times, beginning construction for the incineration plant is now scheduled to begin in 1995. The Morrow County Emergency Management Department is responsible for a safe ty program in the unlikely event of a release of agent. A lso did you know that the Morrow County Health Department is working hill time and then some for you and your children’s health care? Immunization statistics have multiplied six fold over the past 10 years. Their services have expanded to include family planning, primary review of school age immunizations, high risk infant track ing, HIV testing and counseling, maternity case management, pre natal classes and much much more. The good news is that these are mostly funded by state grants secured by Laura McElligott, health director. We all know that preventive health care keeps your medical costs down. D id you know that $80.579 dollars were collected by the Mor row County Treasurer and passed on to the five cities? This is done by Oregon law which requires counties to collect road tax dollars for city governments. Heppner received $29,903; Lexington $5,192; lone $6,088; Boardman $26,680 and Irrigon $12,713. The formula for this distribution is based upon 50 percent of cities’ value com pared to the county valuation times the annual Morrow County road * fc * ■ n , r- ‘ ' The US Supreme Court recently ruled in the state of Oregon’s favor on the issue of valuation of rail car companies. The rail car com panies were contending that they were not valued on the same basis as other property in the state. During the years before the appeal was finally decided, the rail car companies did not pay full taxes to the counties in Oregon. The result of the Supreme Court decision means the railcar companies will have to pay approximately $800,000 in back taxes to Morrow County. These back taxes will be distributed back to the various taxing districts in Morrow County. lone Topic club hears book review “ Dakota” , a non-fiction book written by Kathryn Norris, was reviewed by Lea Mathieu- Peterson at the March 30 lone Topic Club meeting at the home of Margaret Morgan with Nancy McElligott assisting. Kathryn Norris is an artist-in-residence teaching poetry. Her book presents snippets of life in short poetry form giving insights into things we see in every day life, “ a spiritual geography” . Reports were made on the children’s story hours held with members reading to preschool children. Upcoming events in clude a book sale at the flea market at the Legion Hall on April 16, the annual money making food sale on May 6 at the city hall and a table at the Fourth of July celebration. Library hours have been ex tended to include Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m. as well as Mon day and Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. Children from the third and fourth grades come each Wednes day. The lone Library does not charge a fee for a library card and the public is welcome. Computer Paper 20 lb. 9Vz x 11V2 $0095 Ä C T Gazette-Times • 676-9228 Wranglers hold first playday Heppner Garden Club meets The Wranglers Riding Club held its first playday Sunday, April 10 at the Oregon Trail Pro- Rodeo arena in Heppner. Winners are as follows; Five and under barrels: first- Brandon Davis, second-Lane Bailey, third-Whitney Mathews, fourth-Brent Eckman; Poles: first-L ane Bailey, second-Whitney Mathews, third- Brent Eckman, fourth-Brandon Davis. Figure 8: first-Lane Bailey, second-Whitney Mathews, third- Brandon Davis, fourth-Brent Eckman. 6 & 7 year olds barrels, poles and figure 8: first-Madison Bailey, second-Krystal Temple. 8 & 9 year olds, barrels: first- Kelsey Greenup, second-Brett Barber, third-Donald Adams, fourth-Lacey Davis. Poles: first-B rett Barber, second-Lacey Davis, third- Kelsey Greenup, fourth-Meghan Bailey. Figure 8: first-Brett Barber, second-Kelsey Greenup, third- Donald Adams, fourth-Lacey Davis. 10 & 11 year olds barrels: first- Krista Adams, second-Amy Papineau, third-Sarah Eckman, fourth-Tracy Rankin. Poles: first-Amy Papineau, second-Krista Adams, third- Sarah Eckman, fourth-Casey Ingraham. Figure 8: first Krista Adams, second-Amy Papineau, third- Casey Ingraham, fourth-Tracy Rankin. 12 year olds barrels: first- Kathleen Greenup, second-Jared Eckman, third-Heather Davis, fourth-Bobbie Rankin. Poles: first-Jared Eckman, second-Kathleen Greenup, third- Bobbie Rankin, fourth-Heather Davis. Figure 8: first-Jared Eckman, second-Bobbie Rankin, third- Heather Davis, fourth-Kathleen Greenup. 13 & 14 year olds barrels: first- Brenda Holtz, second-Jaylene Papineau. Poles and Figure 8: first- Jaylene Papineau, second-Brenda Holtz. 15-17 year olds barrels, poles and figure 8: first-Storm y Howard, second-Char Coe, third- Jennifer Rankin. 18 and over barrels, poles and figure 8, first-Dick Temple. Stick horse racers: first-Lane Bailey, second-W hitney Mathews, third Brent Eckman. Terrie Gentry did a goat tying demonstration. The Wranglers will feature goat tying on a dummy and steer dobbin along with regular events this Sunday, April 17. Sewing teleconference scheduled The Morrow County office of the Oregon State University Ex tension Service will host “ Sew ing Update for Entrepreneurs” teleconference on Tuesday, April 19 from noon to 2 p.m. Anyone operating a sewing related business or thinking about doing so are invited to attend this free program. Teleconference speakers will include: Margaret Islander of Islander School of Fashion Arts; Clotilde of Clotilde’s Nitions; Sue Condrey of Susie’s Ready to Smock; and educators from the U niversity of Alabama cooperative extension. Conference topics include: wholesale buying, industrial sew ing methods, ergonomics in the sewing room and new supplies, notions and equipment. To register for the program contact the Morrow County Ex tension office, 430 Linden Way, Pettyjohn Office Building, Hepp ner, or call 676-9642 or 1-800-342-3664. Historical society holds meeting By Delpha Jones The board of directors of the f . u - ■ 1 To b Morrow County Htstoncal Soctc- ty met at the home of Jim and Barbara Bloodsworth for the quarterly meeting on Monday evening. A potluck dinner was enjoyed earlier in the evening. Present were Don and Donna Eppenbach of Irrigon, Harold and Edna Peck, Sue and Darrell Vinson, Betty Carlson, Cecil and Delpha Jones and Ruth McCabe. The essay contest sponsored by the group for senior citizens during the fair this year was discussed and plans were made for the presentation at the fair. The com mittee is Betty Carlson, Barbara Bloodsworth and Don Eppen bach. Rules will be available soon. A letter was read from the Oregon Trail Promotion and Tourism. The secretary will be in charge of the table at the fair. Sue Vinson will assist, and will try and be present at other celebra tions throughout the county. There are still Chronicles available and the committee has been busy getting the new ones ready for the printers. They welcome authentic stories for this publication, and work all year in preparing the books. Plans for this year’s trip were discussed and reservations are coming in. If interested call either „ , n , . . . _ Ruth McCabe or Delpha Jones. £ Paulsbo, w£ Blake ^ and OIher places of interest. The group will leave Heppner on Friday, May 6 at 6 a.m. at the senior center; Lexington at 6:15 a.m. and lone at 6:30 a.m. There will be stops that day such as the train ride at Hood River and a tour of McMenamins, a 1911 county poor farm and now a bed and breakfast, where lunch will be served. Then it will be on to Paulsbo with rest stops and places of interest in the afternoon. Satur day, May 7 will be spent at Blake’s Island where a baked salmon buffet with all the trim mings will be served and oppor tunities to go sightseeing before returning to Paulsbo for further fun. En route home a Mother’s Day brunch will be served in Olympia. An election of officers was held with the following being elected: president, Delpha Jones, vice president Harold Peck, secretary- treasurer Ruth McCabe. The an nual meeting is planned for Sun day, Oct. 2 at the Lexington Grange Hall. The Heppner Garden Club met on April 4 at the St. Patrick’s Senior Center. The potluck meeting included a visit from the district 10 director, Elaine Belts, who gave a talk on her favorite subject, miniature floral designs using fresh or dried materials. Proportion is most important, using materials that is small, said Belts. Designs for flower shows for miniatures have to be five in ches or under. Belts showed many little containers that could be used, such as a walnut shell or a thimble. She says, just use your imagination. Several garden club members are planning to attend the District 10 meeting at Pendleton on April 15. The club is having a plant ex change April 30 at the senior center. Everyone should bring their plants and be prepared to ex change them. Hostesses for the evening were Eleanor Gonty and Irene Swanson. St. Patrick’s Senior Center Bulletin Board There were 106 people present for the senior dinner April 6 in cluding two guests from Montana. Five meals were sent out. Members of the Methodist Church served. Luke Bibby is the host for April. Helen Crawford won the meal ticket and Millie Hanna the door prize. The Nutrition Site Committee met following the meeting and the cooks and menu committee met to make the menus for April, May and June. Jim Bruns was here to give hearing assistance. The foot care clinic was held in the dining room after lunch. The menu for April 20 will be tuna noodle casserole, carrots, cole slaw, whole wheat rolls, applesauce and cookies. Members of the Lutheran church will serve. There will be a focus on health group meeting April 14 at 11 a.m. at the senior center. Plans will be made for the health fair which will be May 19. Ernie and Mary Jean McCabe decorated the dining room for spring Monday, April 11. Their beautiful decorations do alot to make the center more cheerful and are appreciated by the seniors. Don and Judy Kenison gave a birthday party for his mother, Mary, at the center on Saturday, April 9. She is a young 91 years. A large family group helped her celebrate. Four ladies played cards Friday afternoon in the sitting room. There were five present for the Sunday night movie “ Planes Trains and Automobiles” . One hundred eighteen people attended the senior dinner March 30, including four guests. Twelve meals were sent out. Anna Ball won the meal ticket, Dee Van Cleave the door prize, Muriel Owens the guest prize and Grace Steers received the birthday gift. Members of the Lexington Baptist Church served. Julia Fowler and Corol Mit chell of CAPECO were present for the Nutrition Site Committee meeting following the meal. The menu for April 13 is not available. Members of the Episcopal church will serve. The senior center board will meet following the meal. Blood pressures will be taken before the meal. Twelve visitors from Hermiston are expected. Forty units of blood were donated at the Red Cross drive Thurs day, March 31. The 15 high school students, who took time out from school did a terrific job setting up. helping and cleaning up after wards. We compliment this group for a job well and cheerfully done. Congratulations kids. Usually we only read about the young people who get in trouble. The decorations at the center for the St. Patrick’s celebration were made by the second grade classes and their teachers Mrs. Krein and Mrs. Calvert. Dates to remember: Monday, Bible study, 10:30 a.m .. quilting, 1-4 p.m.; Tues., and Thurs., exercise, 10 a.m.; Wednesday senior dinner, noon; Thurs., April 14, focus on health meeting, 11 a.m. Friday, cards, 2 p.m.; Sunday, movie. 7 p.m. Together with our parents, Nikki J. Bris bois and Michael R. Robertson, invite you to share with us the jo y of our marriage on Saturday, the twenty-third of April, nineteen hundred and ninety-four at two o ’clock in the afternoon St. Patrick ’S Catholic Church, Heppner, Oregon Reception following ceremony, Elks Lodge, Heppner, Oregon . -. -V CROP HAIL INSURANCE CONTACT P lo yh a r I nsurance 127 N.. Main Heppner, OR 97836 676-5818 ^CHEVROLET ATTENTION KINZUA EMPLOYEES Over the years some things never change at a quality dealership m Is it better to pay taxes or use an IRA rollover? HONESTY-INTEGRITY-RESPONSIBILITY-SERVICE Doing business for over 45 years in the same old fashioned way If you have questions about the tax treatment of your pension plan give Dean Whitter a call. Samuel S. Crawley, Associate vice president, investments, Dean Whitter Reynolds Inc., 1001 SW 5th Ave. Portland, OR 97204 or call 1-800-767-7824 SHERRELL CHEVROLET Hermiston, Oregon Phone 567-6487
