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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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*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.
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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
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• 79,500 - large home on .26 acre
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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