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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 4,1998 Pomona Grange holds meeting IHS announces students of the month lone Topic Club holds program Spray Grange; overseer Aloha By Delpha Jones Mediock, Spray; lecturer Jean Pomona Grange met Saturday at the Willows Grange in lone N elson, Lexington; stew ard with Overseer Bob Hammack in Clarence Buchanan, Lexington; L.A .S. B arbara G ilbert; the chair. The minutes were read and ap gatekeeper Willard French; Ceres Margaret Stangel; Pomona Nyna proved. Introduced and escorted to the K nighten; Flora Bobbi Jo Master’s Chair was Glennabelle M ediock; ex. com mittee Ken Lewis from Eastern Oregon. Also Smouse, Wilma Martin, Dot Hal- recognized were Bink Lewis and vorsen, and GWA chairm an Edith Morin from Baker City. Bobbi Jo Mediock. Several subordinate members Margaret Thorpe from Columbia Grange was present as musician were also installed. Roll call of granges was as fol for the installation. Grange reports were interest lows: Spray 3; Greenfield 4; Lex ing with all granges working on ington 7; Willows 5; Columbia 3; their halls and different projects Missouri Flat 3; Tillicum 1. Next meeting will be April 25 they are involved in. The ag chairman’s report con at Spray. Columbia Grange will give the cerned the market for U.S. gram in Asian countries. These coun first four degrees Tuesday, Feb. tries purchased 80 percent of U.S. 17 at 6:30 p.m. and the fifth de grain and are currently having fi gree at their Pomona meeting Sat nancial problems which will af urday, Feb. 28 at 11 p.m. Anyone fect the market for grain in the wishing to take these degrees is invited to this meeting. U.S. There was also some discus sion on fish migration in the Co lumbia River and the dam draw downs. Money has been allotted from the federal government to The Maryan L. McElligott prepare streams for the fish habi Memorial Fund is accepting tat. Wilderness areas were dis scholarship applications from cussed and the roads built in these lone High School graduates for area for forestry use, not public the 1998-1999 school year. use. The fund awards scholarships to An article was read concerning knapweed and its effect on can second, third and fourth year cer, aggravating it and maybe students attending post secondary institutions. To be eligible a even causing it. The junior grange chairman student must be attending any reported on the junior grange in two or four year, public or post secondary Spray. They are soon to have their private, institution which is eligible to installation of newly-elected of participate in the federal Title IV ficers. student financial aid programs. The G.W.A. report was inter Scholarships are available to esting. The grange is helping the students who are attending “Make a Wish” project. They ask school either within Oregon or that when sending in subordi out of state. nates’ reports, projects are listed Interested persons may apply so that Pomona and state grange by completing the Oregon State Commission can be recognized as taking part. Scholarship application for private awards Greenfield announced that af ter March, the meetings will again and selected federal programs through the college financial aid be in the evening. Following a delicious lunch, office (Oregon schools) or the cake walk was held, followed request the application form from the Oregon State Scholarship by installation of 1998 Pomona Commission, 1500 Valley River officers. Installing officers were Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, OR Glennabelle Lewis, installing 97401. master Clarence Buchanan, rega The application form will also lia bearer Bink Lewis and em be available at lone High School. blem bearer Wilbur Jackson. The Applications must be received following Pomona officers were by the commission by March 1, installed: master Bob Hammack, 1998. lone scholarship applications open By Kara Miller lone High School has announced their January students of the month. Marc Orem and Allison Halvorsen are being recognized for their citizenship and leadership roles in school, both academically and athletically. Marc is the 18 year old son of Joe and Anita Orem. Receiving a 4.0GPA for the semester, "he has shown the dedication he 4-H News By Sybil Krebs, reporter The Martingale 4-H Club held a meeting January 29 at the lone Library. President Nonnee Walters called the meeting to order. After the 4-H Pledge and roll call, club members discussed a new member who may wish to join. She will be invited to the next meeting. Secretary Erin Crowell read the minutes of the last meeting and the correspondence. The club received a thank you from Operation Lightwatch for the blankets they sent to them. PGG sent forms to fill out to get a 4-H discount at their stores. Fair Board member Marlene Gray came to the meeting to accept the Martingale's $132 donation to the fairgrounds multi-purpose building fund. Kristy Crowell reminded members of the Speakeasy on February 16 and explained what it is to new members. Nonnee adjourned the meeting and Kristal Temple served snacks. The Tasty Quintet 4-H club went on a field trip in Hermiston, Jan. 30. First club members visited Simplot and Wendy Snider told them about Simplot. The Hermiston Plant prepares potatoes for a number of companies as well as McDonalds and Burger King ( The fries they gave the group were delicious.) Then they toured Safeway and got to visit several departments in the store, including the place where they package the meat in the freezers, and into the bakery. It was very interesting. After that the club had dinner and went home. They had a great time and appreciate Simplot, Safeway and their leaders. ^ KNOW includes in all of his actions," says a school spokesperson. As a community member, Marc stays busy in the lone Ecu menical Youth Group, making several trips and volunteer ser vices for neighboring com munities. He has always enjoyed sports- keeping involved in varsity football and basketball, leading both teams as a co- captain this year. He has been a four-year Letterclub member ayd received the "Big Stick" award two years in a row. His main extra-cumcular hobby is being part of the Columbia Basin high school rodeo team where he competes in the roughstock events. He is also vice president of his senior class. Allison is the 14-year old daughter of Frank and Cathy Halvorsen of lone. She is involved in activities including FBLS, OSSOM, the IHS annual and is freshman class secretary. She is maintaining a 3.8 GPA while participating in JV volleyball and varsity basketball at lone High School. "She as proved her worthiness of this award in other ways, by her motivating humor and respect towards other," said the spokesperson. Dar Merrill., director of the Morrow County Commission on Children and Families, spoke to the women o f the lone Topic Club at their meeting on January 28 at the lone United Church of Christ social hall. Cherilyn Smouse and Kerry Rietmann were the hostesses. The Morrow County Commission on Children and Families was established in Morrow County in 1980. Its purpose is to promote the well being of children and families. Since its inception it has progressed so that now various agencies are located all together in the Family Resources Center in the Gilliam Bisbee Building to facilitate cooperation o f their related activities. The commission is made up of both professionals and lay people who are interested in improving the life of children and families in our county. This group does not provide services but rather distributes and supervises federal., state and county funds for programs to benefit these people. Anyone who has an idea to improve our county situation or wishes to help with any o f the programs in this field is invited to contact their office for more information. 4-H Speakeasy workshop set Speakeasy, a public speaking workshop for youth, will be held Monday, February 16, at Riverside High School in Boardman. Activities will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude around 2:30 p.m. Gilliam County Extension agent Cindy Osterlund conduct the workshop assistance from teen members. "This workshop is filled will with 4-H with activities designed to help young people gain self confidence with public speaking and we have a lot of fun in the process," says Osterlund. The workshop progresses from simple speaking activities through the "ABCs of Creating a Presentation", and concludes with all participants giving a team presentation using costumes and props provided at the site. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch to the workshop. Lexington News Valentine goodies can be delivered By Delpha Jones -:-Ruth McCabe, Jean Nelson and Cecil and Delpha Jones vis ited at the Louis Carlson home Saturday evening with Dorris Graves. Dorris was in Heppner for the dedication o f the sign placed on the Butter Creek High way in memory of her daughter and son-in-law, Jo and Howard Pettyjohn. While here she visited her brother, Glen, who recently had major surgery. Dorris re turned to Arizona on Monday. -:-Friends in Lexington were sorry to hear of the death o f a lodge sister, Leila Palmer. She was a longtime and faithful mem ber of the Rebekah Lodge and will be greatly missed. Copy Paper Ream • Carton Gazette-Times 676-9228 YOUR L O T T E R Y Special Valentine deliveries will once again be made by the Creative Care Preschool of lone. This year a choice of three delivery dates, February 12, 13 or 14, will be offered and delivery is free in lone, Lexington and Heppner. Four Valentine options are available: Option 1 includes a big Hershey's kiss, three carnations; and an 18" mylar balloon for $10; Option 2 is a Valentine's mug with a selection of candy tied to a mylar balloon for $6; Option 3 includes a 5" stuffed animal, candy and balloon for $5; and Option 4 is a tinplate mailbox filled with candy and tied to a balloon for $4. Orders may be placed by calling Anne Morter at 422-7429; Missy Cutsforth, 989-8104; or Tammy Hollis, 422-7598. They suggest that Valentines order early for the best selection. Coin toss for good luck B y N ova Rietm ann lone High School students are giving to charity in an unusual way—they are throwing change at a wall. The Spanish II class at lone High School came up with a phrase in Spanish, "Tiren moneda suelta aqui para buena suerte," which translates to "Throw loose change here for • good luck." This phrase was written on posters and taped up to the classroom wall. Consequently, students in language arts classes and in Spanish classes now throw their loose change at the wall for good luck. The change is collected and given to charity. By the end of the year, the classes hope that enough change will be collected and distributed to several charities and perhaps help someone in need. ^ WHERE DO ES THE MONEY GO? on School»: ' Million ff ho decides hou Lottery earnings are used? The Governor and the Oregon Legislature allocate funds based on where they re needed the most. (including K-12, M a le colleges and universities and the education endowment fu n d ) Economic A Community Development: $45 Million Natural $5.5 Gambling Treatment: $2 Million In sh o rt, Oregon L o ttery revenues go w here the need is greatest. This year alone. L ottery funds will provide over $300 million for Oregon's schools, econom ic developm ent and o th e r v ital program s. And as needs change, th e Legislature can allocate L o ttery proceeds as it sees most beneficial. F tfu m b— d on ta c « yom V «7 4 /M budgM W ant to find out m ore? We in v ite you to v isit our web site a t w w w .o re g o n lo tte ry .o rg . If you have any questions, please e-m ail us lo tte r y .w e b c e n te r@ s ta te .o r.u s . O r d ro p us a line at P.O. Box 12649 Salem . O R 97309. T he O regon L o ttery . It does good things for Oreg OPfGON LOTTFPY
