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Morrow County could become
Oregon’s dairy capitol
Morrow County could
becom e the dairy capital o f
Oregon following construction o f
a new cheese plant at Boardman,
local cattlemen, farmers and
others were told at a meeting last
Thursday in Heppner.
Up to 40,000 head o f dairy
cow s could be brought into the
county to support Tillamook
Cheese's new plant at the Port o f
Morrow near Boardman, said
Harold Schild, president and
CEO o f Tillamook County
Creamery Assn.
Schild was part o f a panel o f
dairy experts who spoke at a
meeting o f the Morrow County
Soil and Water District last
week.
Most o f the dairies will
probably be located within 15
miles o f the new plant.
Workers at the dairies will
number in the hundreds as it
takes about 22 workers for each
1,000 cows. Wages average in
the $2,000 to $2,500 per month.
The wide open spaces o f
Morrow County is one o f the
reasons
Tillamook
Cheese
decided to locate in Morrow
County. Five dairymen from
Chino, California, are moving
their operations here because o f
increased
conflicts
with
neighbors there.
Three o f the dairies will be
locating on the Offet property
(formerly Taggares Farms) near
the Boardman Coal plant. A
total o f six dairies will initially
set up in Morrow County to
support the Tillamook operation,
and there could be more later.
In response to questions from
the crowd it was said that 30
percent o f the milking herd will
be cull cows, which will cause
"some blips" in the market. It
was pointed out, however, that
more buyers will be attracted to
the area, and that in the long run
will help the local market.
In respect to feed it was
stated that there will be "lots" o f
direct sales with the growers for
the feed, but that $6 to $7 million
a year could be injected into the
county economy for all types o f
buying by the dairymen, the
processing
plant
and
the
employees.
The dairies in Morrow County
will be different than those in
Tillamook. The average dairy in
Tillamook is about 150 cows
with some as large as 500. The
dames here will much larger and
more efficient. The dairy
industry is the backbone o f the
Tillamook economy.
The average dairy cow has a
production life o f about three
years and is about 5 years old
when done. Most o f the calves
will be bom on the dairies and
then raised somewhere close by
until about two years old and
ready for milking.
January
service station in 1968. In
addition to providing trustworthy
engine repair and complete
service for over 30 years. Cal is
noted for his contribution in
keeping the spirit o f the Easter
Bunny alive in Heppner and
plowing snow for downtown
businesses and the elderly.
The Shermans' children and
grandchildren have also worked
at the business.
Devin's Oil first incorporated
in 1980, but started business long
before. In the last three years,
Devin's Oil has expanded its
business as an oil distributor to
acquire and remodel or construct
new service stations in Heppner,
Boardman and Arlington, all o f
which
include convenience
stoies.
Devin’s Oil also emphasizes
family, with Devin's parents
establishing the business, which
now includes
Dick's wife,
Denise, and his children, Rene
and Richard.
Jerry Healy, representing the
Port o f Morrow, introduced the
CEO o f the wheat straw particle
board company which plans to
open a business in Heppner,
initially creating approximately
60 jobs.. It was noted that a year
ago during the community got
the bad news that the Kinzua
Mill in Heppner would close,
putting over 100 people out o f
work.
Also at the awards
presentation, Heppner Chamber
Executive
Director Claudia
Hughes was presented the Elks
Distinguished Citizen award, and
Tom Sly, Tom W olff and Tom
Rawlins were honored with the
Chamber's Hats O ff awards.
1998-99 Morrow County Fair
and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo
Queen Bobbie Rankin crowned
this year's court. Queen Tracy
Rankin and Princesses Rachel
Faber and Salli McElligott.
The program, "1900-
2000...Then & Now," was
narrated and the music provided
by Ed Dailey, singer and DJ with
KORD Radio. A video o f the
past 100 years was created by
the Town & Country Committee
and Tom Rawlins and presented
by the Chamber o f Commerce
with assistance from the Port o f
Morrow, the Morrow County
Museum, the Gazette-Times and
others who loaned photographs.
A gem was donated by
Peterson's Jewelers. The Hepprter
High School senior class served
and cleared tables and the
Heppner Garden Club provided
table decorations.
Master o f ceremonies was
Larry Mills.
Social hour was hosted by the
Morrow County Grain Growers.
Chamber of Commerce board members (left to right) Tom Sly, Jerry Breazeaie, David Sykes, Chris Meyer,
Sharon Harrison, Tricia Sweeney and Barbara Hayes are installed during the Chamber luncheon last
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with the opportunity to learn
about "math open-ended problem
solving" on Thursday, January
27.
The evening will begin at 7
p.m. in the elementary library
with a group presentation by
HES Principal Phyllis Danielson
and teacher Linda Shaw. At that
time everyone will be looking at
the state standards for math open
ended problem solving.
Following will be three-30-
minute focus groups provided for
parents. One presentation is
planned for grades kindergarten-
one-two; one for the benchmark
years o f grades three and five;
and one for off-year benchmark
assessments o f grades four and
six.
Since there is only time for a
parent to attend an individual
session, the school suggests that
if families have more than one
child in school, perhaps one
parent
could
go
to
the
Parents o f Heppner Elementary
School students will be provided
P IC K U P S
1991 Chevrolet K20, 3 /4 ton, 4x4
1989 Chevrolet K10, 1/2 ton, 4x4 short box
1982 Chevrolet K20, 3 /4 ton. 4x4, 6.2 diesel
1990 Ford FI50. 1/2 ton. 4x4, canopy
1995 Ford FI50. 1/2 ton. 2WD
1997 Dodge, extra cab, 1/2 ton. 4x4
1998 Chevrolet K20. ext. cab. 3 /4 ton. 4x4
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1996 GMC Jimmy, 4x4, 4-door
1990 Ford Bronco, 4x4
1995 Chevrolet Blazer. 4-door, 4x4
2-1997 Chevrolet Blazer. 4-door. 4x4
1995 Jeep Cherokee. 4-door, 4x4
1997 Ford Explorer, 4-door. 4x4, AWD
1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. 4x4. AWD
1998 Chevrolet Blazer. 4-door. 4x4
1995 Isuzu Rodeo LS. 4-door. 4x4
1995 Chevrolet Tahoe. 4-door. 4x4
1997 Chevrolet Blazer. 2-door, 4x4
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kindergarten-one-two
session
while the other parent goes to the
three-five session.
Packets o f information will be
handed out in each focus group,
with
information
regarding
scoring
guides,
the
five
mathematical strands, sample
problems, etc., for parents to
have at home to aid them in
helping their children with math.
After the focus groups, those
attending will meet back in the
library for a closing time and
refreshments.
"This event for parents will help
us take a big step together in
helping
our
children
be
successful in math," said the
HES staff. "We hope to see you
on the 27th."
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BUSINESS CARDS
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Morrow County Health District
is contemplating offering a
Certified Nurses Aide class
in the near future. If you are
interested in participating
in this class, please call Tammy
at 676-2926.
AaQnr Wright Chevrolet, Inc.
541 - 763-4175
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Morrow County Creative Arts
and Crafts Club will meet on
Thursday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. at
Cal’s Restaurant for lunch and a
meeting. Workshops for this year
will be discussed.
The club requests old pictures
o f local families involved in farm
ing activities for the mural to be
painted on the agriculture mu
seum.
Parents invited to math night at HES
CARS
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 4-door
1999 Olsmobile Intrigue. 4-door
1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS, 4-door
1996 Chevrolet Lumlna LS. 4-doof-
1996 Olsmobile Ninety-Eight Elite, 4-door
1998 Chevrolet Camaro, coupe
1996 Chevrolet Camaro, coupe
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1996 Cadilla Deville Concours
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24, coupe
1994 Oldsmobile D-88 LSS, 4-door
' J" held on the proicel voncem-
mg a proposal that the Steens
Mountains be made into aw ilder-
I'his would do away with grazing
lands and public building.
Discussion was also held on
2000 Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Court (left to
right) Princess Salli McElligott, Princess Rachel Faber, and Queen Tracy
salmon and the fish hatcheries.
Rankin.
The need for more income was
brought forward and the GWA
meeting will be at Jean N elson’s
home on Monday, Jan. 25 at 1:30
p.m. to discuss this and other is
sues. Also discussed was land
usage (Oregonians in Action).
The Archie Padbergs invited all
grangers to their 50th wedding
anniversary to be held at the Epis
copal parish hall.
Pomona Grange will meet Sat
urday, Jan. 22 at Willows Grange
in lone at 10:30 a.m.
The supper committee for Feb
ruary will be Archie and Jeanette
Padberg, and Cecil and Delpha
Jq n e y r , .
Recognition was recently given
fltp i)eJph^,Jones, a long-tinje
grange member, for the lifetime
achievement award.
1999 Chamber President Bob Kahl passes the gavel to Incoming
president Sharon Harrison at the annual chamber luncheon.
A gam e co n cern in g N ew
Year’s resolutions was enjoyed.
Grange meets the third Mon
day evening o f each month.
Clean-Up
^ t e p In a n ? check, cu t
g r e a t s e le c tic n c£ use? v eh icles!
7:30 p.m. with reports from the
various committees. Discussion
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