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Brooke found out about the program through her mother, Trish, and Knsti learned of it from their priest. Father Gerry Condon of St. Patrick's Church in Heppner. The two girls, who traveled with a group of around 20 young people from all over Oregon and four adults, spent four days helping build a 8x16 foot Brooke Sweeney and Kristi Worden addition to a poor family's house. field, basketball courts and big The group built the floor out o f playground. They didn't get to first, they said, especially when 2x4s, constructed walls, roofed use any o f that-they were too talking to the children, but, by the building and painted it. Kristi busy and used their brief time off the time they left, they had learned enough Spanish to get assisted with the building o f the work to catch up on their sleep. by. house and Brooke mostly roofed. They did, however have a The group, called the The 8x16 addition to the little time to go shopping. (ambassadors) Mexican family's home was as Brooke said she loved shopping Embajadores traveled in two vans, big as the home was originally. and even the bartering in Mexico. accompanied by chaperons, The house belonged to a woman Kristi, though, wasn't so sure. Cindy Hinton, youth minister who had been widowed with five "Whenever I went shopping," from Condon, Patty Marx, children ages five to 23. said Knsti, "I had to take my Redmond. Jerome Monenbauch, The Heppner girls came away friend Margo. I always kind of Madras, and Father Jim Stevens from the experience with an felt like I was taking advantage." increased appreciation for what They were a little taken aback from Hood River. They met at Klamath Falls, where they had an they have and an appreciation of about the shop owners yelling at orientation and then stayed with the happiness of the Mexican them, but both came home with families in the area. From there people they m et. "Our poor class they traveled to San Francisco gifts for their families. would be considered middle class where they visited the homeless While on their mission, the down there," said Kristi. "It was and delivered meals to them. group cooked their own meals. so shocking, because the people They ate quesadillas, Spanish Then it was on to Los Angeles, we worked for had nothing, but rice, homemade refried beans where they spent the night, and they were still really happy." and taquitos, which is chicken or then the final leg o f the journey "Things aren't as bad as they beef rolled up in tortillas and to Tijuana. They were able to could be," she said. "We really deep fat fried. The food was visit the beach in Tijuana and on do have so much compared to quite a bit spicier than they were the way back stopped at Malibu other people-that you just take Beach, which they said was a lot used to in the U.S. for granted." of fun The language was a problem at "It made me realize how lucky we are here," added Brooke. Besides building the addition to the house, the group helped in an orphanage, feeding babies, cleaning the nursery, washing clothes, playing with the children and putting them down for naps. Brooke says that the with the internal factors (local The Morrow County Court, orphanage, run by nuns of the market) as well as external recently criticized by Morrow same order as Mother Theresa, factors. They add that the plan is County Road Department union was clean and the children, six now in its fifth year and was members for spending more on a months to 10 or 12 years, seemed approved by Road Department wage package than the union happy. "We brought them little union members. asked for. says that their offer, toys and candy. They had so "I do know that their (the which the union accepted 12 to little, but they wanted to share union’s) figures were in error," six, is less than the union asked back with us. They were very said Judge Carlson. "And they for-not more. giving." know their figures were in County Judge Louis Carlson The girls noted that there was error." and commissioners Ray French no running water—a water truck "This is a very objective and John Wenholz say that their came through the town every (classification) system, based on offer was about $2,000 less that day. Some o f the children in the the union requested. Union hard facts," said Carlson. "As town had been taught by their members earlier said that the opposed to whims and parents to make beaded jewelry county's offer was around personalities. The court set the to sell and some children as $14,000 more than the union policy. This is not the decision of one person. It is a county court young as eight years old worked asked for. in the grocery stores. Many of The commissioners say that decision." "What we're trying to do is the children walked barefoot in they believe the union members the dirt roads. The Heppner girls are upset because some o f the make a level playing field," said found that when they stopped on less skilled union positions will Wenholz. the streets, people came up to receive Carlson added that the layoffs very small wage them to ask for money and asked increases, or their wages will be referred to by the union were a to wash car windows for money. frozen because they had been result of Ballot Measures 50 and One day they traveled further previously overpaid. By contrast, 47 and not a result o f the into Mexico and visited a village they said, some o f the more classification system. with the people living entirely in skilled positions' salaries will see "The layoffs were part o f the burlap tents. They also were able a greater increase because they budgeting process because of to visit the missions. Ballot Measures 50 and 47," said had been previously underpaid While the group was in Mexico Commissioner Ray French. The court says that the they stayed in a sports complex, differences in increases have "Those things were decided long much like a big dorm with a resulted from a classification ago because of the declining gym, swimming pool soccer system that brings wages in line revenue we're facing." imes VOL. 116 NO. 37 10 Pages Wednesday, September 10,1997 Morrow County, Heppner, Oregon 1997 Conservation Farm winner to be honored Dick and Virginia Wilkinson o f Heppner w ill be honored Wednesday, September 24, at the fairgrounds in Heppner as the Morrow County Wheat 1997 Conservation Farm Winner. Ac cording to Craig Miles, Morrow County Wheat League president, the evening will begin at 5 p.m. with a barbecue/potluck followed by a video tour of the Wilkinson’s ranch. Everyone is invited to attend the celebration and assist in con gratulating the Wilkinsons on their award. The main course and beverages will be provided at the barbecue/potluck. Those planning to attend are asked to participate as follows: If your last name be gins with the letters A-M, you are asked to bnng a salad; and last names beginning with N-Z, a des sert. RSVP attendance to the Hep pner Extension Office, (541)676- 9642, by September 17. Country rose plans rose give-away The Country Rose florist and gift shop in Heppner will give away a dozen roses to everyone who comes into the store this Friday, Sept. 12, beginning at 9 a.m. as long as supplies last. The roses will be given away on a first-come, first served basis to everyone with the stipulation that the person only keep one of the roses and give the remaining away to neighbors. The give-away commemorates "Good Neighbor Day" and encourages people to acquaint or re-acquamt themselves with their neighbors, "in an act of friendship and goodwill," says Trish Sweeney, Country Rose manager. "What a wonderful way to meet people in you neighborhood and to encourage fellowship and friendship," said Sweeney. "The Country Rose is proud to be a provider of roses to those people who wish to participate in this great event." Singspiration planned Sunday The South Morrow County Ministerial Association's Singspiration will be held this Sunday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Heppner Seventh-day Adventist Church. There will be a time for fellowship and refreshments and special music arrangements are encouraged. TT“ » S Bill Doherty announces bid for County Judge Long time area resident and former Morrow County School Board member Bill Doherty has said he will throw his hat into the ring for the Morrow County judge position, up for the May primary and the general election in November 1988. Doherty, who served 13 years on the school board, has had budget experience, having dealt with the county-wide school district budget following the passage of Ballot Measures Five and 47. He said that the school board spot also provided experience in dealing with juvenile problems, necessary since the judge also presides over juvenile court Doherty said that he supports a county government that is receptive to entrepreneurs-to make services available so as not to create a "headache" for possible development. Doherty also listed the Road Department as a high priority and said he hoped to have an open government where people are comfortable coming into the judge's office if they have a concern. Doherty added that he feels that CSEPP is o f great importance to the county and said that its impact should not be underestimated. Doherty, 55, and his wife, Joan, have four sons and a daughter, ranging in age from 11 - 28. Doherty graduated from Echo High School and attended the University o f Portland. He joined the Army and was trained as a combat medic. After serving in Germany he returned to work on the family farm. County Court says wage v ' i ] X' V <. j • • 'V • ”‘0 . . X -X - . Artifactory set earlier this year This year's Christmas Craft "Artifactory", sponsored by Soroptimist International o f Heppner, is scheduled for the Saturday before Thanksgiving for 1997. The Saturday date will coincide with Murray Drugs' Hallmark open house. Vendors not on last year’s list, may notify Judie Laughlin, 676- 9781, or Ann Spicer, 676-5033, to receive a table reservation form. Deadline to reserve a space will be October 31. CONVENIENCE STORE in Lexington NOW OPEN! 6 a.m.-IO p.m., 7 days a week 'W W t * rv * - * - > - »■wVw-.V * .* ’ > ' 'V X VI , * -4 . - M *. - 4» -*» • ' w • ->* .. * * * -• Vs- “* ' 1 ■ ,- - * • X :. * K -' •> , ... .. ' * « * V . \ _ 0 - V . V ^ v'-» •• ' : ' . i V . , - • ^ \ * . ’ t.' - V • V > ■' -V>'* ’ . . . '- i * ' * • * • ' • i. '• *••• I.' x *> • MORROW C0IHÎY GMIN GROWERS Lexington 989-8221 1-800-452-7396 • -, \ " • • - • •: . ’ «V * .V 'C V UVA-, « * ’ » »vi v ;. 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