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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 29,1998 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner G AZETTE-TIM ES IHS juniors Heppner HS selects 1998 prom court chosen for Girls' State U S P S 240-420 Morrow County's Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879 Periodical postage paid at Heppner. Oregon Office at 147 West Willow Street Telephone (541) 676-9228. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Cazette-Times, P.O. Box 337. Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $18 in Morrow, Wheeler, Cilliam and Grant Coun ties; $25 elsewhere April Hilton-Sykes............................ ................................................ News Editor Stephanie Jensen Typesettrtg Monique Devin Advertising Layout it Graphics Bonnie B en n ett.................... Distribution Penni Keersemaker .................. Printer David Sykes, Publisher M S fundraiser earns over $5,000 Ê *J Katie Tworek Photo by Joyce Hughes Heppner High School crowned its 1998 prom court on Saturday, April 25. Pictured (L-R) are: back-prin cesses Josie Proctor and Mac! Childers, queen Petra Elguezabal, and princesses Lexi Matteson and Annie Hister; front-princes Brian Burnside and Caleb McDaniel, king Adam Doherty, and prince Travis Wilhelm. Not pictured is prince Chris Anthony. MCCCF community Niki Sullivan By Nova Rietmann (L-R) Marie Van Etta, Dave Fowler, Gail Hughes, Merilee McDowell (front), and Kay Fowler The MS Walk & Roll, Rain or Shine held in Heppner Saturday, April 18, drew 38 participants and earned over $5,000 to help fight multiple sclerosis. "We all had fun raising money to help those with MS," said local chairperson, Merilee McDowell. "Come join us next year." McDowell said that Kinzua Resources gave "a nice donation" to each of their walkers and the walkers also raised money on their own. Walkers came from Heppner, Lexington, lone, Pilot Rock, Hermiston and Pendleton. Volunteers included: George Naims, Bob and Aloha DeSpain, John Edmundson, Claudia Hughes, Lindsey Ward, Sandy Matthews, Bill and Danielle McDowell, Greg and Ten Lynch, representing Campus Life, and Florene Robinson and Kay Rene Qualls, representing Klamath First Federal. The participants enjoyed a lunch of soup and rolls at All Saints Episcopal Church following the walk. Klamath First Federal to host "Business After Hours" Klamath First Federal, Heppner branch, will be the host for the Heppner Chamber of Commerce's "Business After Hours" Tuesday, May 5, starting at 6 p.m. at the bank. The evening will feature an art display by Heartworks, an art class tor area youth lead by Mark and Astrid Bruno of lone and Jean Clugston. Heppner.. Other artists will also display their works. Refreshments will be provided and door prizes awarded. Everyone is invited to attend. Niki Sullivan and Katie Tworek, both juniors at lone High School, have been selected to attend Girls' State, a two-day mock government exercise to be held at Linfield College this summer. Girls' State, which involves girls selected from all over Oregon, is sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary. Niki Sullivan, 17, is the daughter of Brian and Lon Sullivan. She participates in volleyball, basketball, tennis and drama. She is a member of the National Honor Society, FBLA, letter club, the Ecumenical Youth Group and OSSOM. Sullivan is the junior class president and will be a counselor at Tupper next week. Katie Tworek, 16, is the daughter of Conrad and Lucy Tworek. She participates in voleyball, tennis, drama and was the manager of the boys' basketball team. She is a member of the National Honor Society, leter club, the Positive Action Committe, the Ecumenical Youth Group and the junior class vice- president. 4-H News By Blair Keithley Gome Share With Us A t Willow C reek B a p tist C k u rck Worship Service on Sundays at 11 a.m. Meeting in the 7th-day Adventist Church 560 North Minor, Heppner And a t ig WELCOME to our new pastor and his wife Brent and Jennifer Waldrep The Jr. Kool Kitchen kids had their third meeting on Wednesday, April 8. The meeting was called to order by Madison Bailey. Chefsea Britt was the only one absent. Club members made com bread or johnny cakes. Claire Anderson showed them a tape o f how she did at state fair. The meeting was adjourned by Madison Bailey. 7hank H er 7or AH H er Loue MOTHER’S DAY WEEK May 4-10, 1998 grants awarded The Morrow County Commis sion on Children and Families (MCCCF) approved four commu nity development proposals on April 14. Grants totaling $1,500 were distributed for a “Kids Aware- Beware” program, sponsored by the Oregon Trail Library District; “Moonlight Bowling” program for youth in Heppner; a children’s reading program sponsored by the lone Topic Club; and a teen-par ent child care assistance program sponsored by the Boardman Child Development Center. The Community Development Fund was established for commu nity needs and to leverage other funds and resources into services, advocacy and unique application projects for the children, youth and families of Morrow County. There is approximately $1,000 available each quarter and the maximum grant is $500. Ex amples of reasonable Community Development Fund requests in clude seasonal program staff training; one-time events and pi lot projects. Home day-care pro viders may also apply for funds to enhance the quality and avail ability, but they must be regis tered by the state or have regis tration forms submitted to the state for approval at the time of request for fluids, said Dar Merrill MCCCF director. Next quarter’s proposals will be reviewed on July 14, during the monthly commission meeting, but must be received by the com mission office by June 30 to be considered. A pplications are available at the commission of fice at 120 South Main, Heppner, or by calling 676-9675. W eb P ages H eppner G azette 676-9228 State Officials • Gov. John Kitzhaber, State Capitol, Salem, OR 97310; (503) 378-3111 • State Sen. David Nelson, R-Morrow. Umatilla, Union, Wallowa counties, S-317 State Capitol, Salem, OR 97310; (503) 986-1729 • State Sen. Ted Ferrioli, R-Morrow, Grant counties, S-216 State Capitol, Salem, OR 97310; (503) 986-1728 • State Rep. Bob Jenson, l-Morrow, Umatilla counties, H-485, State Capitol, Sal sm, OR 97310; (503) 986-1457 • State Rep. Lynn Lundquist, (House Speaker) R-Morrow, Grant, Gilliam, Wheeler counties, H-269 State Capitol, Salem, OR 97310; (503) 986-1459 Re-Elect Charlotte S. Gray Justice of the Peace 0 22 years ju d ic ia l e x p e rie n c e a n d k n o w le d g e 0 M ost e ffic ie n t use o f ta x dolla rs 0 Proven h o n e sty a n d in te g rity 0 Fair a n d im p a rtia l ju stice Paid by Charlotte S. Gray, PO. Box 1022, Heppner, OR 97836 Boardman Cinco de Mayo Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. at the Marina Park Authentic Food • Beer Gardens Folk Dancing (12:30 and 4:00 p.m.) Dance to Caricia throughout the day! Co-Ed Softball Tournament all day (1st, 2nd place trophies) COME JOIN US! Ad paid for by Marrow County Unified Recreation District Keith E. Lewis "Dedicated to the Needs o f A H M orrow County Citizens" AFS-9005A AFS Cherish Mom™ Bouquet This cheerful arrangement is a wonderful way to thank your Mom for her unfailing love & a fs • Fair and Impartial • Solid Background in Law Enforcement • Experienced in Budget Finance and Public Administration • Life-long Resident of Eastern Oregon ELECT Keith Lewis M orrow County Judge tor by CammktM la Elacl KMli Lnnh, f O. Sox S i t H.pfm.r, OH 9713*
