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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
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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.
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NOTICES
Free counseling for victims of
abuse and sexual assault. 24 hr.
Crisis Line, 1-800-833-1161.
Shelter available.
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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.
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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.
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The town is in an uproar,
The Waterpark, vandals and
crime.
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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.
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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
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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
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$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.
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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.
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Part-tim e receptionist need
ed. Send application/resume to:
P.O. Box 572, Heppner, OR.
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Ranch hand wanted. Cattle,
hay, etc. Excellent package. Call
676-9202.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Heppner two story, 4 bedroom
home, built 1900s. Outbuildings.
507 Gale, $39,000. Call 360-834-
0524.
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Heritage
Land Co.
180 W. Baltimore f p S
#5, Heppner
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676-5049
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RENTALS
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For rent. 1-888-982-3456.
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