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H Ì S S •• -*\ SSW ■ ftfta e y g ff *■: ''i s t '1-. ■ - *% - ' •- « * • ÂvESUfaiS, » . \ÎfyV ■ iXlv c - -:C .-' -«* f K *■.. s ^ Ö -3> t . “ •« Z'-.V vjl _.i - , . f‘ ' '•••-•• . :. - • « " ' • • - • ; ■ • • _ K ■ - ' . • • . • . - ' r . . - ‘ ■• ,' ■ ' v: • • ,: . • • • *. v , . •;•••• . SIX - Heppner Gazette-Tim es, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 10,1997 4-H News Chamber Chatter by Claudia Hughes, Cham ber Manager Ladles and Lace By Jenny Atkins >• .. * -,11 V ' . ’ ■ f' • ¿'S,-.À \ •*:' ' t . : /■■■:< ï On Nov. 11, Ladles and Lace had their second official 4-H m eeting. They met in Mrs. Calvert’s room at Heppner El ementary School. Everybody showed up and they even had a new member, Kelsie McKinney. Ladles and Lace started their meeting by asking if they had any old business. Mrs. Calvert re minded everybody that the $3.50 for insurance must be paid before Jan. 1. Next, Ladles and Lace asked if anybody had any new business. Jenny Atkins brought up that Kelsie McKinney should get an office in their club. This club de cided to make her the substitute helper. Mrs. Calvert brought up that it might be a good idea to have dues for every meeting. Jenny Atkins and Jeannette Trachsel told every body a couple of good ideas for how much the dues should be Sally Calvert made a motion that they have a vote on the dues. Jenny Atkins seconded the mo tion. In the vote, Ladles and Lace decided that the dues should be 250 per meeting. Mrs. Calvert also brought up that it might be a good idea for someone to have to do a job if they mess around. Jenny Atkins made a motion that they have a vote and Sally Calvert seconded that motion. In the vote, members decided that if someone messes around, they have to do a job. Then, Jenny Atkins brought up that it might be a good idea if someone forgets their money, they have to pay double the next week. Michelle Hodgdon sec onded that motion. In the vote. Ladles and Lace decided that people would have to pay double the next week if they forgot their money one week. Jenny Atkins then made a mo tion that they end their meeting and Sally Calvert seconded that motion. The next thing the club did was go to downtown Heppner to see the Veterans’ Day Celebration. When Ladles and Lace got back to Mrs. Calvert’s room at the Heppner Elementary School, ev eryone ate lunch. After lunch, Kelsie McKinney, Jeannette Trachsel and Michelle Hodgdon learned how to sew on two hole buttons, four hole but tons and shank buttons. Stephanie Trachsel helped them with sew ing on the buttons. While they were doing that, Sally Calvert worked on making a stuffed ani mal. Lilly Calvert made a stock ing. Jenny Atkins started a vest. The last thing that Ladles and Lace did was clean up when it was time to go. Tis the season to cozy up by a fire, put on a new log and watch until the embers die down to a warm glow. If only. Makes me think of the Light Parade and Stroll Heppner events last week. Some "new logs" were added to the warmth of this community in the form of ideas at the Downtown Business weekly meetings. These ideas came together with a fantastic light parade, live nativity, 46 small fir trees, holiday open houses, Santa, a beautiful big tree, decorations, music, the drawing for the vacation, and 200 cups of hot cocoa served by the Chamber. People of all ages seemed to have such a great time and it took many, many "logs" on the fire to pull it off. The embers should stay warm for a long time _______ Letters to the Editor Editor's note Letters to the editor must be signed The Gazette Times will not publish unsigned letters Please include gour address and phone number on ail letters for use by the G-T office The G-T reserves the right to edit Marijuana is a big deal To the Editor, You might overhear the remark. Or perhaps you've even said it yourself. "What's the big deal about marijuana?" "It was used back in the 60's." "I'd rather have my kid using marijuana than that hard stuff." This surprises many people, but marijuana is a big deal whose active chemicals are more powerful than in the 60's. Our local Oregon Together group, which is working to reduce factors that put teens at risk of using marijuana, believes one of the first steps is spelling out the dangers and telling parents how much influence they have with their children. The numbers are alarming: since 1990, the percentage of Oregon eighth-graders using marijuana has tripled. This reflects a national trend. Is marijuana dangerous? Consider the results of research and then decide for yourself. Someone who smokes five joints a week may be inhaling as many cancer-causing chemicals as a pack-a-day cigarette smoker. Marijuana use hinders the user's memory for recent events. Smoking marijuana regularly leads to many of the same respiratory problems-coughing, chest colds-as tobacco smoking. Heavy marijuana use can affect male and female hormones. Marijuana is a gateway to other illicit drugs. Kids who use marijuana were found to be 42 times more likely to use other illicit drugs than those who did not. What can a parent do? The happy answer is, "Plenty." Research, both nationally and in Oregon, confirms that parents are influential if they speak forcefully and consistently to the fact that drugs of all types are illegal, harmful and not acceptable. Oregon research shows that for eighth-graders who said their parents believed marijuana is "very wrong", only nine percent used the drug. But for those who thought their parents believed marijuana use wasn’t wrong, 75 percent reported using it. If more parents would tell their children that marijuana use was wrong and say it forcefully and consistently, Oregon's rate of student marijuana use would fall significantly. For more facts about marijuana, contact the Oregon Prevention Resource Center (800 822-6772) or the Oregon Partnership (800 282-7035). Get informed. Get involved. Get your kids prepared for safe, drug-free lives. Presented by the local Oregon Together group: (s)Barb Stefani-Peterson Doug Rathbun Game violation penalties a joke To the Editor: The penalties imposed by our judge for game violations are a joke. According to reports in the paper, it’s more dangerous for a person’s dog to get loose than for a game poacher and thief to fire a rifle across a road. Game violators are thieves and should be held accountable for their actions. Instead of a slap on the hand only encourages more of the same and is a slap in the face for the officers trying to control crime. (s) Billy Adams Heppner Colt basketball to begin Sunday Colt Basketball begins Sunday, December 14, from 2-4 p.m. in the Heppner High School gym. All fourth, fifth and sixth grade students are eligible to join. The cost is $5 per player or $10 per family for insurance costs. By Cyd Tullis Players will need a pair of gym The second meeting of the shoes and "a positive attitude," Incredible Edibles 4-H Club was held November 15. First members decorated for the 4-H awards banquet at the lone School cafeteria. Afterwards, they went to the fire hall where they held a meeting. Cyd Tullis David Wagenblast is the gave a practice demonstration on winner of the Elizabeth Slottee giving a presentation. Memorial Scholarship. Club members made "Easy The scholarship is awarded Pizza" and enjoyed eating it. On annually to a junior, senior or the next meeting the club is graduate student at an accredited planning on preparing cookie four-year college or university. plates for the elders in and The applicant must be in music around town. The next meeting is most likely on Dec. 22. said organizers Chuck Matteson and George Naims. Each player will receive a new basketball. All players will be placed on a team. Those who cannot attend on December 14 or anyone offering to help with the program may call Matteson, 676-5250, or Naims, 676-9252. David Wagenblast wins scholarship ' ' * * • s < ■ . '» * J •» ' '.*S l * . . ■**. > Lèâ-; '■ I* V. V î& v ' M i .•• .99 -v i t ; '.'• '• • .y : * v* ••-.* » * \ * *. * *%* t> L \ t j f *T«V. s * » .-A-, - • - - Ç î v < \ î r ;•■ or accepted to a school of education. Wagenblast, a 1993 graduate of lone High School, is the son of Steve and Vicki Wagenblast, lone. He is a student at Eastern Oregon University majoring in secondary education with plans to graduate in June of 1998. The Neighborhood Center o f South M orrow County wishes to express their gratitude with a big THANK YOU to everyone that donated canned goods on the Monday night food drive. Your generous contributions continue to make the Neighborhood Center1 s work of providing assistance to the community an ongoing realiza tion. We are M O ST APPRECIATIVE of your outpouring. We also wish to thank: Volunteer Drivers: Craig Miles, Cindy Tallman, Stacy Wainwright, Shelli Britt, Debbie Peck, Cindy Penturf, Kelly Merrill, Patti Allstott, Mary Haguewood, Vicki Rayburn, Skip Matthews, Shawn Kempas, Lana Orr, Teri Gentry, Tim Dickenson, Annie Hisler, Dana Reid, Kathleen Greenup, Casey Evans, Jerid Eckman, Darrin Ploy- har, Josie Proctor and Levi Geer. Volunteer Collection Crew: WikJhorse Club-Mitch Matthews, Derek Gunderson, Amber Peck, Jill Barber, Macy Rhea, Kim Pointer, Allison Sykes, Mindy Binschus, Marissa McCabe, San Juanita Elguezabal, Beth Baker, Trisha Adams, Lexi Matteson, Petra Elguezabal, Brooke Boyer, Jake Roy, Shad Hisler, Amy Drake, Abby Kahl, Tyson Palmateer, Nick Anthony, Brandon Blodgett, Mike Haugen, Stephanie Clough and Chris Peck. Cub Scout Den 4: Braden Britt. Ben McCarl, Trent Miles, Jason Wainwright and Correy Tallman. Cub Scout Den 1: Mikel Britt, Chris Rayburn and Michael Merrill. Cub Scout Den 2: Grady Penturf, Trampas Jeffreys and Jared Penturf. Cub Scout Den 3: Drake Cvarak, Quinn Peck, Tony Haguewood, Aaron Allstott and Scott Maker. Tiger Cubs: Taylor Disque, Seth Morgan, Joe Pranger, Christopher Hendricks and Steven Johnson. Campfire Girls: Kendra Rayburn, Whitney Matthews, Kyle D., Kelsie Fox, Kate Kendrick, Megan Orr, Lynan Bingham, Katherine Strouse, Taylor Kempas, Nick Kempas and Sarah Hickerson Donated Flyers: David and April Sykes supplied the flyers that were distributed in the communities by the Campfire Girls and Cub Scout groups. Donated Refreshments: Pop was contributed for the volunteer collection crew by Miller's Mini-Mart. Receiving Committee: Under the guidance of Janice Skaggs, Neighborhood Center coordinator were-Donna Roy, Sharon and Jerry Brace, Helen Jeffreys and R.J. Skaggs Again, we THANK YOU A L U (Hope we didnl miss anyone ) Rejoice in your success and may your holidays be blessed Neighborhood Center Coordinator and Board of Directors So many, many folks are to be commended the businesses who took time from their already busy season to plan the event; the many individuals who contributed to light purchase and stepped in to help light the small trees, Brian Spivy and crew from the Heppner Ranger District who not only got the trees, but put them on the stands built by high school students and set them out; Suzanne Jepsen and Pat Edmundson who organized the small tree lighting; Yaw's for refreshments; the Lutheran Church nativity scene; Bill Kuhn, Heppner T.V., Tom Rawlins, the City, Columbia Basin, the Brownfield family. Cliff Green and Bob Jepsen for making the big tree happen; Delanne Ferguson, Marsha and Tai Sweek for serving cocoa; the band and school music department for festive music; Larry Mills, Bob Kahl, Cara Osmin, "the judges", Darrel Raver for the parade, announcing and sound system and all the people who worked so hard on entries. There are many more of you out and about who truly made the embers glow for this event. What a parade it was, far surpassing all expectations. One and all had excellent entries. It would not have been an easy job PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Morrow County invites bids for the purchase, installation and software/data migration for the county mini frame computer. The installed system must be compat ible with legacy software and data as well as current technology and must be year 2000 compliant. Contractor shall furnish all of the materials and perform all of the labor necessary to complete the project. The project must be com pleted no later than January 31, 1998. Job and contract specifi cations may be obtained from Rick Cvarak, Morrow County GIS, 150 Rock Street, Heppner OR 97836, (541) 676-5661. Sealed bids will be received by the County Court ( M orrow County Courthouse, Heppner, OR 97836), until 2*00 o=clock p.m. on December 10, 1997, and then publicly opened and read aloud. No bid will be considered unless it contains a statement by the bid der that ORS 279.350 (prevailing wage law and prevailing wage rates) will be complied with, if ap plicable. Each sealed bid must be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope as ABid for System Server@. Each bid must contain a state ment as to whether the bidder is a resident bidder as defined in ORS 279.029; Morrow County may reject any bid not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements, and may reject for good cause any or all bids upon a finding that it is in the public interest to do so. No bid shall be received or con sidered unless the bidder is li censed and bonded in accordance with the laws applicable to the activity undertaken, if any. Morrow County does not dis criminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in contracting, em ployment or the provision of ser vices. Morrow County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. For further information, con tact Rick Cvarak at (541) 676- 5661. Published: December 10, 1997 Affid______________________ PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Heppner is accept ing sealed bids for the sale of a 1961 International Fire Truck. Specifications for the truck are as follows: R190 cab chasis, all wheel drive, 212 gross horse power at 3,000 RPM, in-line six cylinder gas engine, pumps ap proximately 650 gpm, 1,000 gal lon steel water tank, and two hose reels. The truck may be inspected at City Hall on an appointment basis. Call (541) 676-9618 for an appointment. Bids shall be sealed and submitted in writing no later than Monday, January 12, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall, 188 W. Willow Street, Heppner, Oregon. Bids will be opened shortly there after. A bid will be accepted or all bids rejected within 30 days. Gary B. Marks City Recorder Published: December 10, 1997 Affid to judge. Winners were: first- Archie Ball with boat in tow; second-thc Heppner Volunteer Fire Department; and third- Kinzua Resources. Awards were made possible by the donations of Klamath First Federal, PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Morrow County Public works is requesting proposals for the design of Second Street in Imgon, Oregon, from Hwy. 730 south, crossing California Avenue and continuing to an intersection with Wyoming (County Road). All bids must be received by 5:00 p.m on December 23rd, 1997 at Mor row County Public Works in Lex ington, Oregon. All bids must be sealed and must be clearly marked “BID” on the outside of the envelope. Bids will be opened on December 24th, 1997 at 10:00 a m. in the M orrow County Courthouse. Specifications may be obtained at Morrow County Public Works, PO Box 428, Hwy 74, Lexington, Oregon, or by 541 - 989-9500. Morrow County re serves the right to reject any and all bids. Morrow County is accepting bids for drilling and blasting all projects needed by M orrow County Public Works from Janu ary 1, through June 30, 1998. All bids must be sealed and must be clearly marked “BID” on the out side of the envelope. All bids must be received by 5:00 p.m. on December 23, 1997 at Morrow County Public Works in Lexing ton, Oregon. Bids will be opened on December 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. in the M orrow County Courthouse. Specifications may be obtained at Morrow County Public Works, PO box 428, Hwy 74, Lexington, Oregon 97839, or by calling 541-989-9500. Mor row County reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Morrow County does not dis criminate on the basis of race, National origin, color. National origin, religion, age, sex or handi capped status in employment or the provision of services. Published: December 10 and 17, 1997------- --------------------- Sweeney Mortuary, Morrow County Grain Growers, Columbia Basin Electric, the East Oregonian, Gardner's Men's Wear and Murray's. The big package at the base of the tree was opened at the end of the evening, with much stirring and shaking by Chamber President Gary Marks. And the winner of the Chamber give away "Hard Hat" luxury vacation was Rick Paullus. Then it was time to retreat to a local restaurant for a late dinner and return home to dying embers, put on some new logs and dream of next year's light parade entry. "Happy Heppner Holidays". We’re very lucky to call this community home. PUBLIC NOTICE A public meeting of the Board o f D irectors, o f the Morrow County Unified Recreation Dis trict, will be held December 18, 1997, at Colum bia Jr. High School in Irrigon, beginning at 7pm. This meeting is open to the public. Any person may appear at the meeting and participate. All meetings are handicapped acces sible according to ORS 192.630(5) and American Dis abilities Act. Topics on the agenda for this meeting are, Morrow County Ski Program, Financial Officer to give presentation, Pending Liti gation. Secretary George Naims Published: December 10, 1997 PUBLIC NOTICE The Morrow County Court will be considering four-year appoint ments to serve on the Morrow County Planning Commission for the following geographical areas: 1. Two appointments from the City of Boardman or the sur rounding area 2. One appointment from the lone area A letter of interest should be submitted to the Morrow County Court. P.O. Box 788, Heppner, Oregon 97836 by December 31, 1997. Published; December 10 and 17, 1997 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo CLASSIFIED D E A D LIN E : Tuesdays at 1 2 :0 0 N oon CARD OF THANKS To the community o f lone, thank you for your generosity, prayers and great support for our family. We will be always grate ful. Burt, Nansea & Ton ___________________ 12-10-lp The family of Bemice Nash wishes to thank everyone for the beautiful flowers, food brought to our homes and to the church din ner, cards, donations, prayers said on our behalf, and all other acts of kindness and sympathy shown to our families. We also want to thank the EMTs, Pioneer Memo rial H ospital personnel, Dr. Weinberg, Rev. Trachsel, Carley Drake, Kari Keown, and the United Methodist Church ladies. Your support has been appreci ated. Mary Ann and Lee Palmer Lyle and Pat Jensen Shirley and Dean Connor Rose and Bud Gott and families ___________________ 12-10-lc Many thanks to the Good Sa maritans from Lexington Auto Body and Les Schwab who got us back on the road and safely home last Saturday. Our gratitude also to the many motorists, friends and strangers who stopped to check on us. ’ Greg, Ian and Talia ___________________ 12-10-lp We, the 1997 Heppner Mus tang State 2A Volleyball fourth place tournament team, want to extend our deep appreciation and thank you for the wonderful sup port that we received throughout our season and especially during the state tournament in Portland. Tournament officials were im pressed with the large turnout of people coming to support and cheer on their Eastern Oregon volleyball team! Through the combined actions of Heppner players, coaches and fans, the Heppner congregation showed through their matches the enthusiasm and joy of being a part of this year’s tournament. With this strong network of support, our team was also honored to receive the coveted Sportsmanship Tro phy and to have a player named to the All-Tournament and All- State team. We want to thank all our fami lies, friends and fans who traveled near and far in helping us reach and fulfill our season-ending dreams. We had fun in being am bassadors o f H eppner High School and the town of Heppner. Heppner Varsity Volleyball Team & coaching staff ___________________ 12-10-lc The family of Bill Cox would like to express their deepest ap preciation for the care and kind ness extended to us the past few weeks. Special thanks to the Elks and Masonic lodges for their thought fulness and generosity at such a difficult time for our family. _ _ _ _ _ _ 12-10-lc HELP WANTED M o rrow C ounty P u b lic Health Department has the fol lowing openings: Part-time Public Health nurse. R.N. license and valid Oregon driver’s license re quired. Public health experience and/or bilingual Spanish/English preferred. $14.30 per hour. Part-time office clerk. Eight hours/week. Basic office experi ence including computer skills, fil ing, some bookkeeping and recep tion skills required. $7.96/hour. Bilingual preference. Part-time translator. Bilingual in English and Spanish with interest in promoting health. Preference for health-related experience, cer tification as translator. $6.50/hr. DOE. Contact Andrea Denton, Mor row County Courthouse, P.O. Box 788, Heppner, OR 97836, phone (541) 676-5620 for applications. Return same address by 5 p.m. Dec. 19, 1997. Morrow County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in em ployment or the provision of ser vice. _____________ 1 l-26-4c mm ’f
