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EIGHT * Happner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 15,1998 arden C lu b plans plant exchange Relay Challenge planned at RHS in June G The Heppner Garden Club will The first annual Morrow County 24 hour relay challenge will be on Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, at the Riverside High School Track in Boardman. The 24 hour relay challenge is a community event that will bring together people of all ages and abilities and will benefit early intervention and Lexington News _______By Delpha Jon— _______ The recent card party held at the Rebekah Hall was well-at tended. Prizes were given and re freshments served. Prizes were won by: women’s high, Ginger Keithley; second high, Verna Brinda; m en’s high, Vern Keithley; and second high, Ed Hunt Charlene Whitney, and Kimberly Whitney, returned home last week from a few days with her parents, Cecil and Delpha Jones. Lee Wagenblast and Helen Krueger were Easter day visitors for dinner and visiting at the Steve Wagenblast home. Also present were Amy from Spokane, and David, Becky and friend Julie, students at Eastern Oregon Uni versity in LaGrande. Helen lives at the Hermiston Terrace in Hermiston. Recent visitors at the Bill Padberg home were Bill and Bonnie Klinger, Wade Padberg, and Mike and Brenda Padberg. -:- Travis Harrison was a pa tient Friday in Good Shepherd Community Hospital suffering from a broken collarbone. 4-H News The Tasty Quintet By Kristal Temple The Tasty Quintet had its eighth meeting on April 3. Jessica and Shelby Krebs came and told club members how to get ready for fair. They told about many contests and exhibits. They brought several recipe boxes and books and talked to the group about putting theirs together. Shelby showed how to do a cook ing contest and the measuring contest. The Tasty Quintet is looking forward to the fair now. Their next meeting is Friday, April 17. The Barayarders Swine Club By Dan Jepeen The Bamyarders Swine Club met on Tuesday, April 7. The club talked about locating, purchasing and raising pigs. Leader Bill Jepsen also talked to members about getting their pigs wormed. Most members have located or al ready purchased pigs. Treasurer Emily Unruh also reported that $2S0 was deposited for the club’s work at the sheep dog trials; $100 was given to the new livestock building project at the fairgrounds. There was a dis cussion on what emblem to put on the plaque for the club’s do nation. After this, the meeting was adjourned and members split into groups to play a game called “Pass the Pigs.” Candy eggs and other prizes were given to the winners. prevention programs. The relay will include as many as 30 teams made up of 10 members. Each participant will run or walk on mile, then pass a baton to the next member, and so on. Its process will continue for the entire 24 hour period. While the teams are circling the track, a giant community picnic will take place with continuous entertainment, food and camping. It will also offer people a chance to meet others who believe in a healthy lifestyle. All team organization fees and any matching contributions from businesses and sponsors will go to support youth services and activities. All relay walkers, runners, volunteers may receive complimentary food an beverages at a team refresher station, dinner Saturday night and breakfast Sunday morning. Visitors will be charged a small fee for food and beverages. There will also be a snack bar. Riverside's field will be transformed into a giant campground with all the comforts such as bathrooms, showers and entertainment free to all participants. The area will be safe, secure, and staffed with medical and security personnel during the event, said a spokesperson. Anyone interested in forming a team, may pick up an application at the local high school or County Behavioral Health Office. A team consists of 10 members; team captains must collect all team contributions and deliver the total team registration fees to: 24 Hour Relay Challenge, PO Box 469, Heppner, OR. 97836. Those who do not have enough people for a team, may contact the team participation coordinators who will find a team for them to join - Charissa Gates 422-7534, or Terri Bennetto, 422-7004. Registration is $350 per team or $35 per participant. To register as a team submit the registration fee in advance along with a team registration form. Sponsors can help with the cost of the team fees. All team participants and volunteers will receive: "a colorful T-shirt; refreshments and entertainment during the relay, recognition and awards, new friends, and a sense of belonging," said a news release. For more information, call the 24 hour relay directors: Dar Merrill, 676-9675; Marilyn Bader Nesse, 676-9161 or 481- 2911; or Heidi Kurtz, 676-9835. Lexington Grange to hold meeting By Delpha Jones Lexington Grange will meet on Monday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck supper. Justice of the Peace candidates Charlotte Gray and Ron Osgood will be intro duced. Candidates for District Attorney will also be introduced. Pomona Grange will meet in Spray on Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. A program is planned along with the business meeting. host its annual plant exchange on Saturday, Apnl 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Patrick's Senior Center. This is a forum for all gardeners in the local area, whether members of the club or not, to share their knowledge of gardening and pass on some of their favorite plants, said a club spokesperson. There is no money involved, since this is not a fund raising event. Their only request is that you bring something - flower, houseplant, vegetable, herb, perennial, or annual - to exchange. You may take home as many plants as you like, you do not need to have an even swap. "This is also an excellent opportunity for beginners interested in starting their own Obituary Nellie Jones Nellie J. Jones, 89, of Heppner, died Friday, April 10, 1998, at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Heppner. At her request, there will be no services. She was bom December 9, 1908, at Waverly, New York, the daughter of Joseph and Maude Page Babcock. She was raised and attended school in Waverly. The family moved to Heppner in 1922. She lived in Medford and Se attle before returning to Heppner in the early 1950s. She is survived by a daughter, Katheryn McRoberts, of Hepp ner; and a sister, Eunice Plank, of Salem; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One grandchild preceded her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pioneer Memorial Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Heppner, OR 97836. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in charge of arrangements. Justice Court Report The Justice Court office at the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the fol lowing business: Betty Ayers, 39, Lexington- Initiating a False Report, $302 fine; Corey Johansen, 23, Pilot R ock-V iolation o f the Basic Speed Rule, 70 mph in a 55 mph zone, $72 fine; Marla Anderson, 28, Heppner- Violation o f the Basic Speed Rule, 70 mph in a 55 mph zone, $106 fine; Kirsti Brannon, 24, Lexington- Failure to Wear Safety Belt, $54 fine; Glen Harvey, Jr., 28, Veneta- lllegal U-turn, Failure to Renew Registration, Driving Uninsured, $156 fine; Robyn Curtis, 28, Heppner- Violation of the Basic Rule, 70 mph in a 55 mph zone, $72 fine; Robert Backlund, 21, Lexing- ton-Failure to Wear Seatbelt, Driving Uninsured, $126 fine; Beth Backlund, 26, Lexington, Violation of the Basic Rule, 45 mph in a 35 mph zone, $54 fine. gardens," said the spokesperson "Not only are there free plants for the taking, but there are catalogues and books to browse and you can tap into years of gardening experience or find out what grows successfully in this area by visiting with other local gardeners. "We may even convince a master gardener or two to be on hand, share their expertise and identify your mystery plants," they added. This year, everyone who brings in a plant can register to win an herb garden. The winner will be drawn at 3 p.m. Bluegrass group to conduct service The Seventh-day Adventist Church will host the Bluegrass Gospel group dunng their worship service on Saturday, April 18, at 11 a.m. The group, who will conduct the service, consists of: Dan Manager C olum bia B asin E lectric C ooperative Heppner, Oregon A progressive member-owned rural electric distribution system sewing approximately 3,500 meters in N.E. Oregon seeks a highly-qualified successor to the present Manager (CEO) who is planning to retire in late 1998 Candidates must have extensive, broad-based experience in electric utility man agement, financing, operations and planning, preferably in a rural environment. Proven leadership ability coupled with strong communication skills and demonstrated supervi sory capabilities will be key selection criteria. A personal commitment to providing ex cellent service to our customers at competitive rates, to cooperative business principles and to preserving and enhancing the quality of life in the rural communities we serve is essential. College degree(s) in business, engineering, administration or and/other ap propriate discipline(s) are preferred. A thorough understanding of industry restructunng issues is essential. Candidates must be able to work closely and effectively with a con sumer-elected board of nine directors. Columbia Basin has 18 full time employees, 1996 gross operating revenues of ap proximately S5.5M, over 1,350 miles of line and a total utility plant investment in excess of $22M Excellent benefit package. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Headquartered in an attractive rural community of approx. 1,500 resi dents with limited services, but extensive summer and winter outdoor recreational op portunities and easy access to Pasco, WA, and the Tri-Cities metro area. Send resume with recent salary history and three professional references by Agril Chamber Chatter By Claudia Hughes, Cham ber Manager Snow, hail sleet, rain, sun, fog ... it must be spring in Morrow County. Spring means time to plant, especially trees and shrubs on Heppner's Main Street. Kay Proctor of Green Feed has been spending long hours locating the 50 trees needed April 25 will be Heppner's tree planting party. Many hands and shovels and a great deal of energy and enthusiasm will be needed from one and all. Watch the Gazette for details. Celebration and dedication of the completed project will be later this summer. May 1 the returning Columbia Plateau Bicycle Stage Racers will be surprised to see the tree-lined street. The race, in its third year, continues to grow. Racers will again ride from Heppner to lone (the long way, Pilot Rock Highway to Buttercreek, and on to lone) on Friday. Sunday will find them returning from Fossil to Heppner. Let's again welcome our visitors. Walkers are being seen in greater volume. One assumption is they are preparing for the MS Walkathon on April 18. Call Merilee McDowell to register. It's about community. All events positively impact Heppner, some in small ways, others large. It's all about tourism and community pride. It's about marketing and promotion. It's about making visitors feel welcome and leaving with a desire to return. It's about planning ahead to introduce others to Heppner and the Willow Creek Valley be it large events, such as St. Patrick's, fifth of July, or Morrow County Fair and Rodeo, or small walking, running and riding events. It's about tourism; National Tourism Week is scheduled for May 3 -9 . This writer invites readers to submit their best idea o f local (Willow Creek Valley) tourism in 25 words or less to be shared during Tourism Week. Take a look around,.there's much to offer. Next week: The Chamber luncheon will be in honor of secretaries, administrative assistants, those who help to keep business lives in order. Music and humor will be the order of the day. It will be held at the Elks at noon, Tuesday, May 21. Please RSVP to the Chamber, 676-5536, by May 17. Thought for the week: Life is like a jigsaw puzzle except there's no picture on the front of a box and often we don't have all the pieces. 24.1998, to: do Geoffrey Smith Marilyn Williams - EDR 9-201 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association 4301 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22203-1860 An Equal Opportunity Employer C L A S S IF IE D A D S Deadline: Tuesday at CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank all my friends and fam ily for their prayers, cards, visits, phone calls and flowers during my recent sur gery. How wonderful to live in such a kind and caring community. Kay Robinson ____________________ 4-15-lc We would like to thank the ambulance crew, the hospital staff, Dr., and Marge Kenny for their help dunng Bob’s tnp to the hospital. Yvonne and Bob Lovgren ____________________ 4-15-lc Heartworks House would like to thank everyone who donated, helped with, or brought goodies at our bake sale last Friday. We would like to thank M urray’s drugstore for letting us hold our sale there and for letting us dis play our art in their window. We would also like to thank those wonderful individuals who do nated an easel and art supplies to our class. A special thanks to Nansea Odinet for all her help and for giving us such wonderful ideas. Thank you, the community, for your help and support. Heartworks House- Mark, Astrid and Jean ____________________ 4-15-lp Thanks to everyone for their prayers, flowers and cards during my hospital stay and a very spe cial thanks to my daughter and son-in-law and my sister, Betty, for all their help after my return home. June Bellenbrock ____________________ 4-15-lc Once again the Easter Bunny spread hundreds and hundreds of eggs over the church lawn and city park in lone. Thanks to your generous donations, it was an other successful hunt. Thank you! Shelly Key & Sharon Rietmann What a great place to live where neighbors and friends are so loving and caring. Again, many thanks to these people for the food, cards, calls and prayers when in the Good Shepherd Com munity Hospital. Special thanks to the Drs and nurses of the hos pital, Stuart Dick for his visits, my great fam ily C harlene, Ken, Connie and Chris, and those great friends, Bob and Luella Taylor and the many others who remem bered. God Bless You All! Cecil and Delpha Jones 4-15-lx NOTICES Free counseling for victims of abuse and sexual assault. 24 hr. Crisis Line: 1-800-833-1161. Shelter available. ____________________ 5-7-52c FREE CONNECT TO HBO AND DISNEY week of April 13th. Enjoy the new spring shows by adding one or both of these channels. Call 676-9663, Hepp ner TV, Inc. __________________ 4-8-2c I i Damkhuma, Mission, accordion; Clint Dickerson, Milton- Freewater, guitar; Tim Greenlaw, College Place, WA, guitar; Steve Wagner, Walla Walla, Wa, banjo; and Steve Dickerson, College Place, Wa, bass fiddle. Everyone is invited to attend. HELP W A N TED Help Wanted: Thursday, Fri day, Saturday, 4 to 6 hours a day. High school graduate. Must en joy working with the public. $6/ hr. Gardner’s Men’s Wear. ____________________ 4-15-2c *Help Wanted* Carpenter Helper Experience preferred, but mostly just willing to work. 1-541-989-8365. ____________________ 4-15-4c Position 1: Computer Tech nician. Location: District Office, Lexington, Oregon. Application: Contact Personnel at (541) 989- 8202. Successful candidate may be subject to fingerprinting. EOE 4-15-2c W O RK W ANTED Dependable retired man, will do lawn mowing, rototilling, handy man work, trash hauling, etc. 676-9240. 4-15-4p BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY For a great money making op portunity, call 676-8774. 4-15-4p SERVICES Linoleum, carpet and Pergo sale and installation. Free esti mates. Call Tim Hedman, eve nings, 676-9054. Licensed and bonded #78201. _____________________ 1 -4-tfc *Blu Blakeley Construction* Commercial and Residential 1-541-989-8365 Lie #89458 GUARANTEED TO BEAT ANY ESTIMATE BY 5% ON ROOFING, PAINTING, VINYL WINDOWS & VINYL SIDING. _____________________ 4-8-tfc Glo’s Housekeeping Service For more information and free estimate, call 676-9810. _____________________ 4-8-tfc REAL ESTATE Home For Sale: custom-built in 1949, 4114 sq. ft., Heppner, 655 Hager St. Contact Robert Mahoney, 676-5876, or Mike Mahoney, 676-5157. _____________________ 4-8-tfc Heritage Land Co. 03 . 676-5049 180 W Baltimore f O s #5, Heppner • 49 ,0 0 0 - Com m ercial/O ffice building on Main Street with good rental history. • 79,500 - large home on .26 acre M/L in Blue Mts near Reeds Mill, 4 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath Would be a great home or recreational lodge Price reduced. • 80,000 - 4 bdrm, 2 bath, two story home with covered front porch and view Has attached 1 bdrm, 1 bath apt for added income. Sharon Lewis 676-5233 JoyceKay Hollomon 676-5542 Bob Ployhar 676-9649