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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 19, 1995 - FIVE W ranglers hold first playday Local student Hisler, third Katie Walton, attends youth fourth Jeanette Brantley; poles- first Ryan Matteson, second seminar Jeanette Brantley, third Katie Walton, fourth Sarah Eckman; Mandi Gutierrez, Heppner, figure 8-first Ryan Matteson, was one of the area sopho second Shad Hisler, third mores who recently attended Sarah Eckman, fourth Katie the Oregon Youth Leadership, Walton. Hugh O'Brien Youth Founda 12 years old: barrels-first tion seminar. She joined more Krista Adams, second Casey than 180 other high school Ingraham , th ird Blake sophom ore lead ers from Knowles, fourth Tracy Rankin; thoughout the state of Oregon poles-first Krista Adams, se in Wilsonville, April 6-9. cond Amy Papineau, third The Oregon Youth Leader Brandi Brantley, fourth Tracy ship Seminar, HOBY, brings Rankin; figure 8-first Krista together a select group of high Adams, second Amy Papineau, school sophomores so they can third Blake Knowles, fourth in teract w ith g ro u p s of Tracy Rankin. d istin g u ish ed lead ers in 13 years old: barrels and poles-first Jill Barber, second business, government, educa Bobbie Rankin, third Kathleen tion and the professions to discuss present and future G reen u p , fo urth H eath er Davis; figure 8-first Jared issues. The goal is to provide the youths an unique forum for Eckman, second Jill Barber, learning about the American third Bobbie Rankin, fourth incentive system and democra Kathleen Greenup. tic process, and for broadening 14-17 years old: barrels-first their understanding of their Lexi Matteson, second Jaylene Lane Bailey, second-Whitney Papineau, third Brian Knowles, leadership potential and quest Matthews. fourth Justin Matteson; poles- for self-development. The seminar challenges the 6-8 years old: barrels first first Jaylene Papineau, second Rory K ilkenny, second Brian Knowles, third Lexi Mat youth to think about the world Madison Bailey, third Jamie teson, fourth Justin Matteson; around them and what they, Kay Westburg, fourth Brandon figure 8-first Jaylene Papineau, as future leaders, have to do to Johnson; poles-first Madison second Lexi Matteson, third positively influence business, Bailey, second Jessica West Brian Knowles, fourth Justin government, and society. They also better understand that burg, th ird Jam ie Kay Matteson. their goals and dreams are im Westburg, fourth Krystel Tem 18 and over: barrels-first ple; figure 8-first Madison Shelley Ashbeck, second Sara portant and that leaders have Bailey, second Jamie Kay Greenup, third Kelsie Evans, extrem e resp o n sib ility in W estburg, th ird Jessica fourth Char Coe; poles-first whatever walk of life they pur sue, said a press release. Westburg, fourth Gene Ball. Kelsie Evans, second Shelley The Hugh O'Brien Youth 9-10 years old: barrels-first Ashbeck, third Sara Greenup, Lacey Matteson, second Kelsey fourth Char Coe; figure 8-first Foundation was established by Greenup, third Brett Barber, Kelsie Evans, second Sara th e p o p u lar actor H ugh O'Brien following a visit to fourth Donald Adams; poles- G reen u p , th ird Shelley Africa where he was inspired first Lacey Matteson, second Ashbeck, fourth Char Coe. by a meeting with Dr. Albert Kelsey Greenup, third Donald The next playday will be held Adams, fourth Brett Barber; S unday, April 23. The Schweitzer. figure 8-first Lacey Matteson, W ranglers w ecom e new "O ne of th e th in g s second Brett Barber, third members. For more informa Schweitzer said to me was that Donald Adams, fourth Kelsey tion, contact: president Janet the most important thing in Greenup. Greenup, vice president Terra education was to teach young 11 years old: barrels-first Adams, treasurer Judy Barber, people to think for them Rvan Matteson, second Shad secretary Judy Eckman. selves," O'Brien said. "From that inspiration, and with the support of others who believe in youth and the American Dream, I started HOBY to seek The Senior Focus on Health informative talks on health- out, recognize, develop and Group will hold its third annual related topics. EMT Diana reward outstanding leadership health fair on May 4, at the St. Grant will demonstrate how to potential among our nation's Patrick's Senior Center in help a choking victim at 11 a.m. youth.” Heppner from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 2 p.m.; physical therapist Local students are usually The "Healthy Choices" fair is Sharia Erich will speak on sponsored by area Kiwanis open to the public and offers maintaining wellness at 11:15 clubs, Federation of W oman's health information for all ages. a.m. and Pioneer Memorial C lub's, Jaycees, and local There is no charge to attend. Nursing Home activities direc businesses. Support from these Participating in this year's fair tor Tonya Jones will discuss the local organizations not only will be the Morrow County benefits of volunteerism at covers the students' seminar Health District, CAPECO, Mor 11:45 p.m. costs, but gives that student ad row County OSU Extension, H ealthy snacks and ditional contacts in the local and Summit Springs Village of beverages will be served free of community. Condon. Space for a limited charge. A homemade soup and num ber of additional par bread lunch will be available for ticipants is still available and $2.50. Fifteen door prizes, in may be reserved by calling Cor- cluding a variety of healthy ol Mitchell at 676-5313. recipe cookbooks, will be given Fair activities will include free away, and a fitness-building thyroid profiles conducted by rowing machine will be raffled. Pioneer Memorial Hospital's In addition to encouraging Motorists traveling Highway laboratory, free blood pressure the general public to attend, fair 207 on Wednesday, April 19, checks provided by Pioneer spokesperson Corol Mitchell w ere able to see actual Memorial Home Health, and a encouraged d o w n to w n emergency messages on the free video camera tour of at business owners to stop in on reader board at Madison Cor tendees' ear canals offered by their lunch or coffee break and ner, also known as Echo cutoff. W illoughby's H earing Aid enjoy the samplings. "It's a The messages are part of the Center. No fasting or appoint great opportunity for all ages to reader board testing currently ment is necessary for any of the learn more about making underway in the area and may health screenings offered at the healthier lifestyle choices," be disregarded, said a news Mitchell said. fair. release from the Umatilla Also scheduled is a series of Emergency Management Of fice. The State Highway Divi sion is testing seven of the signs with a non-emergency display of time and tempera District deputy Luella Taylor ture except the Madison Comer By Delpha Jones Holly Rebekah Lodge met for installed the following officers: sign. The others can be pro their regular meeting on Thurs Kathy Clark, noble grand; grammed to display a variety of day. Plans were discussed for Dorothy Jackson, vice grand; information. The Madison Cor the rummage sale. There is still D elpha Jones, secretary; ner sign may display the Virginia Peck, treasurer; Luella following messages: "road a need for articles. Taylor, w arden; Kathy A motion was made that the closed, danger ahead, detour to Tellechea, conductor; Geri donation asked for use of the Echo” ; "road closed, detour hall will be $25 because of the Martin, RSNG; Frances Murty, through H eppner"; or "cau expense of electricity and heat. LSNG; Leila Palmer, RSVG; tion, road hazard, ahead". Plans to visit the Friendship Joyce Buchanan, LSVG; Annet- Those three messages are the ta Padberg, chaplain; Marlene house in Portland have been only text the sign can display Gray, inside guardian. cancelled for the present. The and to test the sign, those The next meeting will be last card party of the series will messages must be displayed. Thursday, April 20. be Saturday, May 6. Test personnel were stationed along the road near the signs to remind motorists to disregard the test message on April 19. The reader boards are part of the Chem ical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Pro gram. The signs, along with sirens and tone-alert radios, are intended to notify the public in the unlikely event of an acci dent involving the chemical weapons stored at the Umatilla Army Depot, said the release. The Wranglers Riding Club held their first playday, Sun day, April 9, at the Wrangler grounds in Heppner. The noon potluck was followed by the playday. Goat tying, steer dob- bing, breakaway and team rop ing were held after the point events. Results of the playday are as follows: Stickhorse race: first-Mary Rietmann. 5 and under leadline: barrels first-Brent Eckman, second- Katie Kilkenny, third-Emily Rietmann, fourth-Reggie Seitz; poles first-Emily Rietmann, second-Brent Eckman, third- Katie Kilkenny, fourth-Reggie Seitz; figure 8 race first-Emily Rietmann, second-Brent Eck man, third-Katie Kilkenny, fourth-Reggie Seitz. Five and under riders: barrel first-W hitney M atthew s, second-Lane Bailey; poles first- Whitney Matthews, second- Lane Bailey; figure 8 race first- Health Fair planned M a y 4 CSEP test reader boards work H olly Rebekah Lodge meets In The Heppner Gazette Your A d s Are Read Call 676-9228 to place your ad Sheriff» Report The Morrow County Sheriff's office in H eppner reports dispatching the following business during the past week: April 11: Morrow County Sheriff's office dispatched the Heppner ambulance for a male on Barrett Blvd in Heppner with an injury. No transport was made; M orrow C ounty d ep u ty responded to the lone area to deliver a message. Message was delivered; M orrow C ounty d ep u ty responded to Lindsay's on Baseline Road. A U-Haul had been abandoned; M orrow C ounty d ep u ty responded to assist Heppner Police Dept, with a report of a disturbance; M orrow C ounty d ep u ty responded to check the Naval Base area for a report of shots heard near the base. Deputy was unable to locate anything; M orrow C ounty d ep u ty responded to assist the Board- man Police Dept for a distur bance in the Boardman area; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Arlington ambulance to a residence on Hemlock for a male with an il lness. Patient was transported to Mid Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles; M orrow C ounty d ep u ty responded to 1-84, westbound, at mile post 146-148 for a report of a traffic hazard. April 12: Morrow County deputy arrested Karla Rae Johnston, 25 Irrigon, on a Umatilla County warrant. She was lodged at the Umatilla County Jail; M orrow C ounty d ep u ty responded to the Irrigon area for a neighborhood problem; M orrow C ounty d ep u ty responded to the Lexington air port to locate an overdue air craft. Deputy was unable to locate aircraft; M orrow C ounty d ep u ty responded to Hwy 730 for a traffic problem; M orrow C ounty d ep u ty responded to the Irrigon area for a report of telephone harassment; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Arlington Ambulance to meet a mother transporting a juvenile female with an illness to the clinic. Pa tient was transported to Mid Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Heppner Fire Dept, for a report of a fire in the Heppner area. Call was cancelled enroute; M orrow C ounty d ep u ty responded to the Boardman area for a disturbance. April 13: Morrow County deputy began investigation of a theft of road signs marking the detour from Hwy 74 at the Rietmann Canyon Bridge pro ject at lone; M orrow C ounty d ep u ty responded to the Irrigon area for a report of a suspicious vehicle at 5:25 p.m. and 9:54 p.m. April 14: Morrow County deputy began an investigation of theft from an out building on Heppner property. Investiga tion is continuing; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Heppner ambulance to a residence in Blake's Ranch Addition for a male with an illness. Patient was transported to Pioneer Memorial Hospital; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice responded to a domestic disturbance in the Irrigon area; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice responded to an intrusion alarm at Beecher's Cafe in lone. Alarm turned out to be false; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice responded to a disturbance at the Nomad in Boardman; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice responded to a report of cars racing in the streets of lone. April 15: Morrow County deputy began an investigation on a reported assault in Irrigon. April 16: Morrow County Sheriff’s office dispatched the Arlington Fire Dept, to a vehi cle fire on 1-84, mile post 122. There w eren't any injuries; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched an officer to Summit Lane in Boardman for a dog complaint. April 17: Morrow County d e p u ty re sp o n d ed to in vestigate a report of vehicles racing up and down the road near Paul Smith. Deputy was unable to locate anything; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Fossil am bulance to a residence in Fossil for a female with an unknown illness. Patient was transported by Air Life to Bend; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Boardman ambulance and Fire Dept, to a semi truck rollover on 1-84 and Hwy 730 Jet. There weren't any injuries; Morrow County deputy con tacted a complainant regarding a civil matter; M orrow C ounty d ep u ty responded to the Boardman area for a report of property found; M orrow C ounty d ep u ty responded to the Irrigon area for a report of a suspicious vehicle; M orrow C ounty d ep u ty responded to the Lexington area for a report of telephone harassment; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Boardman ambulance to the Wilson Trailer Court for two juveniles with an illness. No transport was made. E m p lo y m e n t k io sk n o w o p e ra tio n a l at C e n tra l The State Employment Office kiosk is now operational at Central Market in Heppner. According to Barb Jeppeson, employment specialist with the State Employment Office in Hermiston, the kiosk provides current job openings from all over the state and also gives basic information on obtaining information from community service organizations, such as food banks, educational facilities, Adult and Family Ser vices and housing authorities. She says that the kiosk is easy to use, with touch screen directions, and will print out in formation. She adds that in ad dition to those seeking jobs, the kiosk will also benefit employ- ers who may enter their job openings free of charge. Right now, says Jeppeson, job open ings include listings from the Heppner Ranger District. Em ployers may call 503 567-3381 to sign up. Forms are also available at the kiosk to sign up for unemploy ment. Those applying should fill out the forms and mail to the address appearing on the form. They need not travel out of town to apply. Forms are available at the Neighborhood Center. Representatives from the employment office and other agencies are scheduled to be at the Neighborhood Center the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. lone Garden Club plans state meeting The lone Garden Club met for its meeting and a no-host luncheon at Beechers on April 12. Guests for the day were Jane Raw lins and Ruth McCabe. Plans for decorating one of the tables for the Oregon State Federal Garden Club meeting in Pendleton the last week in June were finalized. Members will help the Heppner Garden Club entertain the District #10 meeting to be held in Heppner on April 28. Plans for the plant sale on May 4 were made. This year the sale will be held at Helen M artin's home on 3rd Street, and Birdine Tullis' home next to the park, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Early orders may be called in to Martin at 422-7124, or Tullis at 422-7274. If anyone has plants they would like to share, please bring them . The May meeting will be a field trip to Corrine Miles greenhouse on May 30. Mvnyn rnwnon E w Mil M,r— It is fortunate that the Easter bunny sports a fur coat. But he probably incurred very damp feet while hiding goodies in the frosty grass. Hopefully, it will quit freezing at nights at least by the Fourth of July. While spring weather seems to be getting shortchanged, it does not thwart the efforts of several groups of hard-working volunteers. Those groups are involved year around in the stag ing of the Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo. Plans for upgrading the grounds are underway by a full slate of fair board members that include Tim Coe, Marlene Gray, Sam Bellamy, Roscoe Qualls, and new member Roger Cash, from Boardman. The large contingent of rodeo committee members continues to work diligently to sponsor a professional show. There will be a lot of painting going on at the grounds, once the weather cooperates, according to board members. The rodeo committee plans to have a major tree planting session to enhance the rodeo arena facilities. It is time to have all premium book information handed in. This year's booklet form of the premium book will be published by the Heppner Gazette-Times. The fair committee welcomes any fair premium book advertisers to help pay that expense. Community fair booths will once again be featured at this year's fair. So it is time for organizations and clubs to make a commit ment and start planning entries. This year's theme, "Look What Kids Can Do" is dedicated to the accomplishments of our youth. Since we are all kids at heart, it should be easy to depict many of the things in which residents are involved. We have many talented people living in our county. Hats Off to the 1995 Grand Marshal, Harold 'Shorty' Peck, who has donated a lifelong collection of antique machinery and im plements to the county. May his 1903 Sears buggy, with Shorty at the wheel, continue to be a part of all future parades. Fair superintendents will be issued passes this year, in recogni tion of the many hours of volunteer services that they contribute to the fair. "The Lansings" have again been hired for an infor mal street dance at the fair grounds and other entertainment is in the works. For those wishing to purchase $10 fair admission and Morrow County rodeo tickets, there will be the chance of winning a draw ing for $50. PRC A rodeo admission will be a separate charge, as in the past. The long-standing tradition of our county fair and rodeo is possible only through the dedication of all those who are involv ed. Yet it takes a commitment by everyone, as an individual or as part of a group, to showcase this annual affair. Whether it is the work of an exhibitor with a few entries, a community booth, or an entry in the parade, everything adds up to a successful show. 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