:; ÓV : * y ÿ - - s .An. » • * Volkswalkers drawn to St. Pat's event Boardman Wheat Growers offer cake samples Volkswalkers came from as far I away as Philomath and Yakima to take part in the 1997 St. 1 Patrick's Celebration Volkswalk. Forty-one people walked the 10 I kilometer route despite cool | temperatures and an early morning snowfall which made for difficult driving to Heppner I for the event. ; > Over 30 volunteers helped with route marking, registration, rest stops, check points and publicity for the Volkswalk. Their efforts enabled the event to run smoothly, said event chairman John Edmundson. "Many of the walkers commented on how much they enjoyed the walk and their tour of the Heppner community," said Edmundson. BMCC closed Friday, March 28 Blue Mountain Community College's main offices will be open during spring vacation. Most campus offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, March 24 through March 27. Campus and outlying centers Carley Drake (left), Shannon Rust and Morrow County Wheat Growers President Craig Miles offer samples of this year's Wheat League Cake to passers-by on National Ag Day, Thursday, March 20, at Central Market in Heppner. Rust, who is in charge of public relations for the Morrow County Wheat Growers, coordinated the day's event. Marsha Anderson and Debbie Peck also worked at the booth, while Nancy Jepsen, Carla Morter, LaVonne Mader, Terri Myers, Saral Carlson, Betty Carlson, Shannon Miller, Cathy Rauch, Lisa Nelson and Tawny Miles made cakes. Martial arts students attend championship Bill Morris, first place, yellow belt heavyweight; and Gary Oberg, fourth place, advanced black belt heavyweight and second place, advanced senior division heavyweight. Patti Pappas placed third in women's yellow belt heavyweight. Tyler Raible had an "outstanding performance" in the children's division as he placed first in both yellow belt forms and sparring divisions. Kimberly Morris finished third in her yellow belt sparring division. Til Tullis, competing in the junior intermediate lightweight, placed first in sparring. Gary Oberg, head instructor and owner of Kim's Taekwon-Do in Heppner, reports that all his students did very well in Boise with each one performing up to his or her capabilities. "I am pleased with their hard work and dedication to the art," said Oberg. Anyone wishing to join the Taekwon-Do school or desiring more information encouraged to call Mr. or Mrs Oberg at 676- 5449. I SPRING Sale Prices Good Thru March 31 Fencing Sale L Munkers takes all-around honors Tiffame Munkers of Lexington took all around honors at the first spring high school rodeo held in Roseburg March 1-2. The Intermountain boys' team were high point team champions, while the Columbia Basin girls' team were reserve team champions. Local high school cowboys and cowgirls also competed at the Mid Valley High School Rodeo held in Eugene March 14- lb. Following are results of both rodeos. Roseburg Bareback riding: first, Nate Filbin, Columbia Basin (CB) team. Calf Roping: third, Ben Rodriguez, eighth, Justin Matteson, both Intermountain (1M) team. Steer Wrestling: third, Justin Matteson. Bull Riding: third, Ty Wilkins, CB. Barrel Racing: fifth. Lexi Matteson, 1M. sixth, Angela Munkers. eighth, Tiffame Munkers, both CB. Results have been announced for the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo (OTPR) motorcross barrel race held on March 15 at the Morrow County Fairground in Heppner. Following are winners of the events: Twelve and under four-wheeler barrel race: first Codi Krebs, $23.45; second Marci Miller. $14.07; third Donald Adams, $9.38; all received trophies do­ nated by OTPR Committee; Twelve and under motorcycle barrel race: first Brad Adams, $20.10; second Clay McCarty, $13.40; both received trophies donated by OTPR Committee; Four-wheeler women’s barrel race: first Jodi Wilson. $50.25 and $30 gift certificate; second Carmen Wilson, $25 gift certifi­ cate; Three-wheeler m en's barrel race: first Harold Mattox. $46.20 5V2 #125 Hvy Wgts. . 2.09 6 #125 ........................ 2.19 RR TIES BARB WIRE RR-1............. 10.50 RR-2............. 9.00 Switchties 9’-14’ 1.45 per foot 2 Pt. D/W................ 32.95 4 Pt. 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HI QUAL and $30 gift certificate; second Justin Dunlop. $30.80 and $25 gift certificate; Four-wheeler 100 cc-200 cc barrel race: first Casey Huxoll. $33.50 and $30 gift certificate; second Luke Johnson. $25 gift certificate; Four-wheeler barrel race, 16 and older, four stroke: first John Munsterman, $67 and $30 gift certificate; second John Thomp­ son, $50.25 and $25 gift certifi­ cate; third Treve Palm ateer, $33.50; fourth Tim Cooper, $16.75; Motorcycle barrel race: first Dave Fowler, $69.68 and $30 gift certificate; second Richard Lam, $56.61 and $25 gift certificate; third Tyson Palmateer, $43.55; fourth Jeff Botefuhr. $30.38; fifth Keith Pulley. $17.42; Motorcycle barrel race: first Stanley Cutsforth, $33.50 and $30 $ 2 .9 9 all a g e s w e l c o m e g r o u p s $ 1 .0 0 e x t r a V at p er p erso n Mutrag Drugs Calf Table a JJL 499.95 POLY STOCK TROUGH 100 gal 300 gal 69.95 149.95 T uesday, A pril 1, 1 - 5 p.m. HARPER HOLSTERS is p ro u d to be an AT&T Wireless Services au th o rize d d ealer 16* Range panel 83.95 Morrow County Grain Growers 1-800-452*7396 Lexington, Oregon — V. - * •„ :• V --V • - * - : ,VC v /V r i {■ :' A n - *•« • - .1 * • * • •*.. •* •-•. 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Dale Wilson and Shane Mathis, both $30.23; seventh Dale Krebs, $19.09. Gift certificate sponsors were Lexington Polaris and Cycle Town. V* • • \\ - _ -C- * . r . > - . V '. .... . „N. ■ V . v - ' ' , • • • • • s •••••••••• Kool Kitchen Kids By Olivia Sagely, reporter The Kool Kitchen Kids held their second meeting on Feb. 5. All members, including Jodie Carl- son. Claire Anderson, Shelley Rietmann. Meghan Bailey, Leland Rill and Olivia Sagely, were in at­ tendance. Die meeting was held at leader Tami Rietmann's home. The group made clam chowder, and concluded “it was certainly a delectable soup." Here is the recipe: 1 cup potatoes, cut into 1/2" cubes 1/4 cup diced onions 1/4 cup diced celery 2 tbls. margarine or butter 2 tbls. flour 1/2 tsp. salt, pepper to taste 2 cups lowfat milk 1 can diced or chopped clams 1 tbls. red wine vinegar or ci­ der vinegar (optional J I A ' : 'V X t * $ - . - . «1 ' - »V y * > • ■*% - • . U L; • * * .... _ : 4-H News only 69.95 * W Vv ,* < * ■» j *•.:/-*. ä -1 -,'r V , . Ik ' winners listed Portrait 10'HD Gate 79.95 12’ HD Gate 84.95 14* HD Gate 94.95 12’ Range panel * . • • ■ ■i . Hoop Shoot 8x10 59.95 64.95 74.95 A yield o f 272.10 bushels per acre recently gave Randy Hirano o f Taggares Farms, Inc., third place in the Irrigated division o f the 1996 National Com Growers Association (NCGA) National Com Yield Contest in Oregon. The yield gave Hirano one o f the 340 state and national titles won with 47 different Pioneer hybrids. A total o f 482 state and national titles were awarded in the 1996 contest. The overall average yield for the 2,307 completed entries from 45 states in this year's contest was 188 bushels per acre. That compares with yields of 171 and 192 bushels per acre in the 1995 and 1994 contests, respectively. Pole Bending: fourth, Tiffame Munkers, fifth. Annie Hisler, eighth, L. Matteson, both IM. Goat Tying: second, T. Munkers, sixth, L. Matteson. Boys’ Cutting: fifth, Emmett Following are the results of the Evans, IM. St. Patrick’s Celebration Hoop Girls’ Cutting: third. T. Shoot, held March 15. The win­ Munkers. ners are: Team Roping, first. Rodriguez, Five years old and under: girls- sixth. Zane Gibbs and Brian first Kara Angell. second Taighler Knowles, eighth, Jess McMillan, Dougherty; third Torrie Lovgren; all IM. boys-first Ian Murray, second Eugene Jared Huddleston, third Brent Eck- Bareback: second, Filbin man; Calf Roping: fourth, Evans, Six-seven years old: girls-first fifth. Rodriguez. Cyde Coil, second Chelsey Hed- Saddle Bronc: second, Wilkins, man; third Kylie Doherty; boys- fourth, Filbin, seventh, Evans. first Zane Day, second Mike Steer Wrestling: third, Evans, Angell, third Kyler Dial; Eight-nine years old: girls-first fourth, Rodriguez. Madison Bailey, second Krystal Bulls: first, Wilkins. Naims; third Liberty Wambeck; Barrel Racing: first, L. boys-first Roy Proctor, second Matteson, third, Hisler, sixth, Mike Wolfington, third Peter Geer; Faina Mathews, Intermountain. 10-11 years old: girls-first Poles: second, Hisler, third, T. Kaitlin Sagely, second Blair Keith- Munkers. ley, third Jessica McGuire; boys- Goat Tying: second, Angela first Joseph Jamison, second Cody Munkers, CB, eighth, T. Walton, third Kyle Huddleston; Munkers, ninth. L. Matteson. 12 years old: girls-first Aleshia Team Roping: first, Jerry Geer, second Kayla Gambill. third Young and Wes Young, both CB, Cindy Gall; boys-first Jeremy fifth, J. Matteson. Majors, second Mike McCabe, third Aaron Hams. Color 1 O'general duty gate 12' general duty gate 14' general duty gate farmer takes third in contest O T P R a n n o u n c e s St. P at's r a c e w in n e r s T-POSTS CATTLE PANEL 1 *4 Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 26,1997 - FIVE Students from Kim's Tae- kwon-do school in Heppner traveled to Boise last weekend, March 15, for the 13th annual Idaho state martial arts cham­ pionship held at Boise State University. Various styles were represented from Korean Taekwon-Do to Japanese Shotokan Karate. Local students placing in the tournament were, in the men's sparring division: Leonard Reitman, third place, white belt middle weight; Jim Raible, first place, yellow belt middleweight; i -'S. » V • ■ • t