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• - * • * * ♦ « SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 29,1998 Young lone man experiences Mexican culture PUBLIC NOTICE Artec dancers, Mexico City Steve Allen A young lone man was not only able to go through an intensive Spanish language course, but has experienced the Mexican culture first-hand through a special exchange program Steve Allen, who just finished his first year at the University of Oregon in Eugene, spent three months during spring quarter living and studying in Mexico through the college's exchange program. Allen stayed with a host family The Pyramid of the Sun at the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan in Queretaro, Mexico, and easy, but got harder and harder as yearly calendar, with 18 months attended a university there, time progressed. He said that he of 20 days, which turns out to be earning 16 credits of school struggled in grammar, getting only about 100 second off today's work, four of those in Spanish. C's, but was able to get A's in calculations, says Allen. He, along with 16 other conversation. He met several students in the program, spent Allen flew to Mexico to begin friends while he was there and his exchange, but decided to two hours a day studying Spanish often hung out with Mexican return by bus. At one point, when for three months, from the end of people and enjoyed speaking he had been on a bus day and March to his return on June 6. Spanish with them. He also liked night for four days, he was Classes were held from 9:30 a.m. reading Mexican magazines and awakened suddenly by a man to 12 -12:30 p.m. and from 11 newspapers. a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. with a gun demanding to see his He said that much of the news papers. Allen, who at first was Around 2 p.m. was the big meal there is censored by the very disoriented, finally woke up of the day, after which they took government and one magazine, enough to understood what the a siesta. called "Modemo", was published man wanted. Some of the buses Three students were generally assigned to the same underground because o f the in Mexico were very nice, he neighborhood, so, in the evening death of one its officials. said, but some were really bad they got together to study and Allen said he had hoped to and even stunk. His trip back went to cafes or bars that often travel to Chiapas, where a took five days. He stopped at had live music or poetry revolution has of the indigenous Redding to visit relatives and reading»! Many of the restaurants peoples Hiicf broken out, but the then at Eugene to stay with and-^ijass were situated around situation was too dan^rpus. He friends before returning home to scjdaiSee«usvhere many people, did, however, travel to lone. 1 including families, gathered. Allen, 19, who along with his Teotihuacan, an ancient Aztec Allen's host family was a city, which says, Allen, was very sister, Liz, visited the Ecuadorian middle class couple in their 60s impressive and mystical. The rain forest last year, hopes to go with grown children and a pyramids o f the sun and the to Argentina either his junior or grandchild. The couple, Irma and moon in Teotihuacan were built senior year. The son of Dick and Caesar, were very warm and around the time of the Egyptian Jannie Allen of lone, Steve plans giving, he said. "They were very pyramids. The 360 steps of the to major in anthropology or open, really sharing," said Allen. pyramid of the sun signified a sociology at the U of O. "They were always willing to do the extra thing. They had different views of America, though. They thought many The Shrine East-West Football wheeling. She is considering a Americans were arrogant." Caesar was a retired engineer, Association has had a busy career in pediatric nursing. Dena who made a living putting on summer putting together their is the daughter o f Gary and children's birthday parties. Irma 46th annual event to be played at Debra Hansen. Heather Wiley of Merlin will did a craft show on Mexican Bulldog Stadium in Baker City, represent the West team. television once a month. The on August 8. Travis Wilhelm, Heppner, has Heather is the daughter of Steve couple were Baptists, which is been chosen to play. and Vicky Mackley and is a not too common, since the The coaches were announced senior at North Valley High majority of people in Mexico are earlier and the game officials are School. She first became a Catholic. Allen said that the gender roles also selected on a rotating basis. patient at age nine and still in Mexico were very interesting, Referee for this year's game is continues her therapy at the Shrine Hospital. with most women staying at Charlie Mitchell of Salem, Portland Heather enjoys art, photography Salem Association. Umpire will home after they finish high swimming and horses. Heather school, somewhat like the 1950s be Dick Sjolin, Keiser, also of aspires to a career in orthopedics, Salem Association. in the U.S. Many Mexican the hopefully as a doctor at the people were apprehensive about Linesman will be John Sowell of Portland Unit. Sutherlin, Douglas County Americans, he said. Some people Queens and players will leave appeared intimidated, but some Association, and Wayne Cate of from the Valu-Inn in Oregon Bend, Central Oregon were very friendly. City on July 31 and tour the The food was good, said Allen, Association, will serve as line Portland Shnne Hospital. After a judge. Joe Ashcraft of Roseburg, who especially enjoyed the lunch in The Dalles, the players "gorditas", but he said that it Douglas County Association, will report for a seven-day could be dangerous to eat on the will fill the back judge slot and training camp at East Oregon street. He did get ill one time, the Dan La Cheur of Bend, Central University in LaGrande. Each Oregon Association, will be the "worst experience" he had while team will consist of a 30-man side judge. he was there. This year's event will also have squad. Some alternates have Television was "really poor", already moved into the starting he said, but everyone seemed to two young ladies serving as East- line-up. West queens. Both have been like "The Simpsons". While he Pre-game activities will begin at patients of the Portland Shrine was there, he saw "As Good As It Hospital. Dena Hansen of Cove, 6 p.m. with kick-off at 7 p.m. As Gets" at the theater. During his time in Queretaro, it the East Queen, was first usual there will be the auctioning was their summer and the admitted to the Portland Unit in o f the steer provided by the weather was very warm. "I didn't June of 1987. She is now a Baker City Cattlemen’s and see a cloud in the sky for a sophomore at Cove High School Cattlewomen's Association along month," he said. Finally before and enjoys and participates in with various other football he left, they got some volley ball, basketball, baseball, memorabilia. horseback nding and four— thunderstorms. Queretaro was a city of around one million people. A Spanish colonial town, it received money Those who wish to type news The deadline to turn in articles for restoration of its beautiful articles to turn in are asked to not for the Gazette-Times special buildings, churches and plazas type in all capitals or use italics. pre-fair edition is this Friday, from the United Nations. The For more information, call city, with an elevation of around July 31, at 5 p.m. The pre-fair edition will be April Sykes, 676-9228. six thousand feet, was around published August 12. two hours northwest of Mexico City. Sometimes the wind blew in smog from Mexico City and sometimes the skies appeared p.m. at the American Cancer So strange from all the fires, Allen The American Cancer Society ciety office, located at 342 SW 1 st, said. Prostate Cancer Support Group Allen said that his classes at the will meet Monday, Aug. 3 at 7 Pendleton. The topic for this meet ing is naturopathic medicine. university were at first pretty Shrine East-West game set Aug. 8 Pre-fair edition deadline; July 31 Protate cancer support group to meet / BULL PRAIRIE CAMPGROUND MAINTENANCE USD A Forest Service Umatilla National Forest Heppner Ranger District Grant County Oregon On July 21, 1998, D istrict Ranger Delanne Ferguson made a decision to implement the Bull Praine Campground Maintenance Projects on the Heppner Ranger District. This project includes trail maintenance, road maintenance, dock replacement and parking lot maintenance. The Decision Memo and asso ciated project file are available upon request from the Heppner Ranger D istrict, P.O. Box 7, Heppner, OR 97836. This decision is not subject to appeal pursuant to Forest Service regulations at 36 CFR 215.8(a)4. Published: July 29,1998 CARD OF THANKS Lovgren; M arilyn; Marc and Janice H uddleston; Bill and Menlee McDowell; Sue Thomp son; Fred Painter; Renee Yocum; Bonnie Grant; Robin and Mike Jones; Cindy and Mike Brosnan; Patti Pappas; and those who left their donations on the porch after hours. Thank You to the following for setting up and cleaning up. With out you, we couldn’t have gotten done in time: Arletha Brannon; Kim A. Cutsforth; Michelle All- dritt; Lindsay Greif; Sue and Tan and David Norton; Brian; Russ Brannon; Renee Yocum; Som- baht Padberg; Cindy Brosnan; Patti Pappas. ______________ 7-29-lc NOTICES Free counseling for victims of abuse and sexual assault. 24 hr. Crisis Line, 1-800-833-1161. Shelter available. ___________________ 6-17-52c Have you felt threatened or intimidated lately? Are you dis satisfied with police response? Need to find out what you can do? Come meet with the Committee of Concerned Citizens! Call 676- 5253. ____________________ 7-22-tfc We don’t have a new sidewalk, but we do have a sale! Additional 10% off books and copies. Twice Upon a Time..., Friday, July 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 7-29-lc The town is in an uproar, The Waterpark, vandals and crime. * The newspaper is full of stones, But last week, we had a good time. We would like to tell the town of O ccasio n a l P a rt-T im e Heppner, Housekeeper wanted. 19 hours How very proud that they or less per week. Day shift. should be. W ages; $7.37-8.28 per hour We got the chance to watch some DOE. Apply: Pioneer Memorial baseball, H ospital-H um an R esources. Oh what fun it was to see. (541)676-9133. We can’t believe the front page. ____________________ 7-22-2c O f our paper didn’t say, Scale A ttendant/ “Willow Creek Gets a Trophy at Clerical Assistant the Tournament on Saturday.” Finley Buttes Landfill Com The Willow Creek All-Star team, pany, located outside o f Made up of 13 talented boys. Boardman, OR., is seeking a They went up north to Boardman, Scale Attendant/Clerical Assis At that tournament and made tant. This position is the primary some noise. point of contact with the generai Many people came to watch Our young men made us proud. public and requires good tele They played in the heat by the phone, public relations and gen eral office skills. nver, ; -T he ideal candidate will pos In front of a cheering crowd. sess good math and computer They played each and every day, skills, good oral and written com With one loss to their name. munication skills, experience They didn’t seem frustrated and working with the public and han They never went insane. dling cash. High school diploma/ Saturday was the final game GED, a steady work history and The scoreboard said we hadn’t a good attendance record is re won. quired. The tournament now was over Finley Buttes offers a competi And their season now was done. tive wage, an excellent benefits Next came the trophy presenta package and steady hours. tion If you possess the required For first and second places. skills and experience, please call Our team was out there waiting (360) 695-4858 for an application With smiles upon their faces. Oh how proud we were of these or send a resume with cover let ter and salary requirements to: kids Finley Buttes Landfill Com And their talent is a special art. pany; Corporate Headquarters; For their trophy might say “sec Human Resource Department; ond,” P.O. Box 61726; V ancouver, But they are winners in our WA. 98666 heart. Non-smoking facility. Pre -Angie Hanson employment drug screen. Equal ____________________ 7-29-lc Opportunity Employer. Grateful thanks to all who ____________________ 7-22-2c showed so much kindness to me Current openings for CNAs, during my recent illness. night shift 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. Fr. Gerry Condon Full-time with benefits. Wages ____________________ 7-29-lp $7.19-$8.02. Apply-Pioneer Me Thanks to the quick response morial H ospital, Human Re of neighbors and friends; the lone, sources. (541)676-9133. Lexington and H eppner fire ____________________ 7-22-2c depts.; John Boyer; and our son Equipment O perator and son’s in-laws for their help Finley Buttes Landfill Com in our wheat fire on Monday. pany, located 10 miles south of Mike and Marlene Gray Boardman, Oregon, is seeking a and Uncle Bob Jr. Equipment Operator. ____________________ 7-29-lc Primary responsibilities in Thanks to the lone and Hepp clude operating the tipper, water ner fire depts. and a special thanks truck, and other equipment as as to neighbors and concerned signed. This position may also people who brought their equip perform waste screening func ment to help fight out fire. tions and general facility labor Thanks, tasks. Dick Ruhl and family Requirements for this position ____________________ 7-29-lc are a minimum of 3 years operat The Heppner Day Care would ing mobile construction equip like to say Thank You to the fol ment, good oral and written com lowing people for donating items munication skills in English, to a much worthy cause that steady employment history, ex brought in $310 and would like cellent attendance record and a you to know we appreciated your high school diploma/GED. Finley Buttes offers a competi thoughtfulness and dedication to tive wage, excellent benefits and your local Day Care. Donations: Bonnie Buschke; steady work hours. To apply for this position, Chuck and Carolyn Holt; Janet Taylor; Andrew Bara's grandma; please pick up an application at Debbie Young; Tom and Sue the landfill between 8:00 and Norton; Sandi Day; Ann and John 4:30, Monday through Friday Murray; Fran Greenlaw; Myrtle (73221 Bombing Range Road, McMillan; Sandi Putman; Pat Boardman), or contact the main Wright; Les and Janice Paustian; office and an application will be Marcia Anderson; Jimmy Th mailed to you: Finley Buttes Landfill Com om pson; M arshall and Etta HELP WANTED pany; Human Resources Depart ment; P.O. Box 61726; Vancover, WA. 98666. 360-695-4858. Pre-employment physical and drug screen. Non-smoking facil ity. EOE. ____________________ 7-22-2c Part-tim e receptionist need ed. Send application/resume to: P.O. Box 572, Heppner, OR. ____________ â_______ 7-29-tfc Ranch hand wanted. Cattle, hay, etc. Excellent package. Call 676-9202. ____________________ 7-29-lc W o rk fo rc e D evelopm ent Specialist position available. Po sition requires intensive planning and case management activities leading to unsubsidized employ ment for JTPA eligible partici pants. Incumbent must possess excel lent communication and record keeping skills, be able to conduct classroom sessions, be a team player and must possess knowl edge regarding delivery of high quality, customer-oriented ser vices. BA/BS degree strongly desired, relevant experience may substitute. Position is based at Hermiston office. For application, contact CAPECO at 276-1926, extension 100, or phone toll-free, 1-800-752-1139, ext. 100. Dead line for receipt of application is 5 p.m. on Aug. 3, 1998. Equal Op portunity Employer. ____________________ 7-29-lc Morrow County is now accept ing applications for temporary workers to do litter patrol at the Fair and Rodeo grounds during the week of Aug. 19-23 and night security Aug. 18-22, 1998. Pay is $6 per hour. Applications may be obtained at the Courthouse and must be returned to Andrea Denton, Mor row County Courthouse, P.O. Box 788, Heppner, OR. 97836 by 5 p.m. on Aug. 7, 1998. 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. 7-29-2c M orrow County Sheriff's Office Communications Officer For an opening and to build an eligibility list: job requires typing, general office experience and ability to function in stressful situ ations. Duties include taking 9-1- 1 calls, radio dispatching, teletype operation, working with word processing and computer files. Must be willing to work any shift. Office operates 24-hours a day. Pay starts at $l,808/month. Apply at Sheriffs Office, 325 Willow View Drive, Heppner, OR.; phone (541) 676-5317. Re turn by closing date, Friday, Aug. 14, 1998, 5 p.m. Morrow County does not dis criminate on the basis of race, color, natural origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services. ____________________ 7-29-3C 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 Heppner two story, 4 bedroom home, built 1900s. Outbuildings. 507 Gale, $39,000. Call 360-834- 0524. ____________________ 6-17-tfc Heritage Land Co. 180 W. Baltimore f p S #5, Heppner m . “ 676-5049 l,°" • 25,000 - one bedroom, one bath, lots of storage on two deeded lots, older single-wide mobile. Owner could help finance. • 89,900 - 3 bdrm, 2 bath “A ” frame house with great view on 2 acre lots M/L, has wood stove and hot tub. A nice place for a home or recreation at Blake Ranch. • 7,500 • additional 1 acre lot at Blake Ranch. W ater and utilities available. Sharon Lewis 676-5233 JoyceKay Hollomon 676-5542 Bob Ployhar 676-9649 RENTALS Blue Spruce A partm ents For rent. 1-888-982-3456. 4-22-tfc* / 1 v* ' * . >•
