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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 12, 2000 - FIVE Boardman Chamber picnic scheduled The Boardman Chamber of Commerce will conduct its Wednesday, July 19, general meeting at the Boardman Marina Park Picnic Pavilion. The annual tradition of an outdoor meeting each summer on the banks of the Columbia River continues in 2000, says chamber manager Carol Michael. Program topics will be: "What's new in Boardman and the region," and "Spotlight on New Chamber Business Members." Marty Myers, RD Offutt Co. Northwest, will share a brief overview of the RD Offutt dairies. A Boardman Planning Commission member will give an update on subdivision Irrigon W atermelon expansions in the city of Boardman. Boardman Chamber of Commerce members planning expansions, changes in products, services, staff or location are invited to share brief updates in an informal picnic setting. Tickets for the Wednesday, August 16, "Lunch & Learn Bus Tour" will be available for purchase to chamber members. There is no charge to attend the meeting and the public is welcome to attend. Those wishing to purchase a box lunch for the meeting must RSVP by 4 p.m. on Monday, July 17. RSVP by phone, 481-3014; FAX 481- 2733, or e-mail to chamber@visitboardman.com. Festival planned The 17th annual Irrigon Watermelon Festival is planned for Saturday, July 29, at the Irrigon Manna Park. The day's festivities get underway with breakfast served from 6:30-9 a.m. A softball tournament is planned to begin at 7 a.m. and the parade, with a car show, will start at 10 a.m. Call Rick Ellison to enter the softball tournament, 922-2357, and David and Charlene Cooley to enter the parade, 922-2326. Continuous entertainment planned throughout the day includes arts and crafts, booths, Item* of Health - Tobacco Prevention by Karen Masshoff bingo, a dunk tank, food booths, kids' games and hula hoop contest and a "giant raffle." Those who attend a dignitary seed spitting contest will be able to see how far the mayor of Irrigon can spit a watermelon seed. Entertainment will also include Bram Brata, a steel band, Barbara Cecil, the BMCC Quartet, "Absolutely Nobody", and Tony Madrigal. A street dance, planned for 9 p.m. to midnight will feature a light show with Dan Bums and 3-D Productions. Get together for Gribóles BMCC announces honor students Blue Mountain Community College has announced its president’s list, dean’s list and honor roll for spring term 2000. The honor roll recognizes those students who earn a grade point average of 3.-3.39. Those stu dents on the dean’s list have earned a GPA of 3.4-3.84. The president’s list recognizes the stu dents who have earned a 3.85 or higher. Following are the students who qualified: President’s list: Heppner-David Bates, 3.92, Nola Binchus, Tim Davidson and Rollie Marshall, all 4.; Ione-Debora Parks and Marie Tworek, both 4.; Irrigon-Gregory Henderson and Dulcie Peterson, both 4.; Pendleton-Nova Rietmann and Lindsey Waterland, both 4. Dean’s list: Heppner-Alvin Bennett, 3.43, Daniel Sharp-Petit, 3.47, Shelly Sieler, 3.44, Hud Wilkins 3.58; Boardman -Brooke Barton, 3.5, Jason Calloway, 3.63, Elizabeth Martinez, 3.58, Sharon Nonck, 3.67, Joan Ratchford, 3.5, Jessica Rencken 3.71, Charles Van Gorder III, 3.73; Irrigon- G loria Brasure, 3.47, Linda Calvert, 3.75, Matthew Schilling, 3.59; Pendleton-Katie Riney, 3.4, Katie Tworek, 3.75, Carol Umbarger, 3.5; Honor roll: Heppner-Jessica Maben, Thomas Sturgeon and 4-H club to hold can drive The Critters with Attitude 4-H Club is holding a can drive over the next two weeks with proceeds to purchase a set of sheep clippers for the club's use. Anyone interested in donating cans should call club leader Stacey Wainwright at 676-9082 or bring cans to the fairgrounds on Thursday, July 20, at 7 p.m. Red Cross sets open house An open house and annual meeting of the Umatilla County Chapter of the American Red Cross will be held Tuesday, July 18, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 146 S. Main, Pendleton. All volunteers, friends of the American Red Cross and other interested persons are invited to attend and learn about the Red Cross and the services they offer, such as local, national and international disaster services, health and safety programs and classes, water safety programs, armed forces emergency services and tracing services for disasters and victims of war. Brooke Sweeney, all 3., Bobbie Rankin, 3.06; lone-Johnny Collin 3.38; Boardman-Maria Aguiar, 3.38, LeeDawnson, 3.15, Cynthia Dieter, 3.17, Amber French, 3.25; Irrigon-Ilene Osborne, 3.27, Britney Vincent, 3.14; Pendleton- Maci Childers, 3.12, Linsey Ropp, 3.17, Jason Stillman, 3. W E P R IN T LET T ER H EA D DA 's Report Morrow County District Attorney David C. Allen reports handling the following business: -Jose Monge Solis plead guilty to Harassment and was sentenced to 30 days of incarceration, suspended, with 24 months probation, ordered to complete a batterer's intervention program through Morrow County Behavioral health and alcohol assessment and pay $434 in fines, fees and assessments. -John Cario Godinez plead guilty to driving while suspended, misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 24 months probation, ordered to pay $2,434 in fines, fees and assessments and prohibited from driving unless validly licensed and insured. m ‘The children & grandchildren of 6 7 6-9228 Blake Knowles, Ryan Matteson and Lacey Matteson will leave Wednesday, July 19 for the High School National Finals Rodeo in Springfield, IL. Rodeo competition begins Monday, July 24 and continues through Sunday, July 30. I had a wonderful time at the Fourth of July Celebration. Folks in lone were extremely gracious. Tobacco Prevention had a display of information in the park and many nice people stopped by to chat. Children were especially fascinated by the preserved lung, black with 20 years of cigarette smoking. The young ones liked the poster with the rear-end perspective of several farm animals. Actually, wouldn't you take the backside of a good horse or mule any day over all the cigarette butts that had to be cleaned up after the festivities? Gross indeed. Also at the celebration, quite a few people took a few moments to fill out a survey: "Morrow County Tobacco Use/Opinion Profile." This is to be an ongoing questionnaire in an effort to understand how our fellow residents feel about tobacco use issues. An example of such questions: "Is your work place smoke-free?" I really enjoyed the parade of antique cars - nostalgia on wheels. When I was a first-grader we had a neighbor with a Model A. On fair weather Sundays in Portland my brother and I got to ride to church in the rumble seat. Some time after the parade, the recollection of a cigarette ad and an old car flashed through my mind. From my files I found the copy of the May 2000 Field & Stream magazine cover and inside cigarette ad with the female "car-hop" sitting on the '57 Chevrolet. Times do change! Now, there are so many ways I find this advertisement troubling: first is the way smoking has been so deeply a part of our culture. The tobacco industry has been so ingenious in manipulating us with its ads, blinding us to the health consequences and to the horrendous medical costs we are now enduring. The irony: this magazine cover has a picture of some kind of viper with the caption, "This Bites, But will it kill you?" If you would like to respond to our survey or comment on this column, please contact us at 676-5421 or 481-4200. w Heppner G a zette -T im es Local teens to attend rodeo Karen's Korner (Dr. & Mrs. 9 (en WenBerg [ > Dolores and Lowell Gribble A 90th birthday get-together for Dolores "Dee" and Lowell Gribble will be held on Saturday, July 15, from 2-4 p.m. at the Heppner City Park. The couple request no gifts, but instead ask for "a few good stories and good company." The party is hosted by their family. Friends are invited to attend. St. Patrick's Senior Center Bulletin Board Surprise! Another example of the "return of the native" has just occurred in the apartments upstairs. Charles (Bud) Lundell who grew up in the Valby-Gooseberry area and hasn't lived here for 60 years is a new tenant. Bud hails here from Carson City, Nevada, and says he is glad to be back home. Friends who knew him "way back when" and recall his playing a wicked saxophone are happy to welcome here. By the way, all the apartments are now rented. Last week's Wednesday dinner served 80 with 12 take-outs. All Saints Episcopal Church assisted with serving. Bonnie Gates, manager of the "Go-for It" table on Wednesdays will welcome new merchandise (items of any description, except clothing). Residents enjoyed the Thursday movie, "West End Kids." Movie time is 2 p.m. and everyone is invited to attend. Our library has received several new Western books. Using any books here is a free service, but donations are accepted. Calling all poetry lovers! Plans are now in progress for the Pinsky Poetry Project where people come together to read their favorite poems, telling why they have chosen those titles. The program has been suggested by our U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky. Dates for the first gathering will be announced soon. Fair & rodeo kickoff dance set The third annual Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail The Barnyarders 4-H Club held Pro Rodeo Kick-Off Dance will their eighth meeting of the club be held on Friday, August 4, year on Thursday, July 6, at 7 from 7:30 p.m. until midnight with Final Warning making their p.m. at the Wilkinson Building. final appearance. There were 13 members Prior to the dance, a family present. Leader Bill Jepsen barbecue hosted by the Fair talked about weighing members’ pigs a few weeks before the fair to find out how much they weigh and to make sure they do not get too big. Jepsen also mentioned Swimming lessons at the lone that there will be a livestock Pool will start on Tuesday, judging workshop in Hermiston August 1, and run through on Saturday, July 8, if anyone Thursday August 11. was interested in going. Finally, Sarah Carlson will teach he helped members to fill out American Red Cross certified their 4-H forms so that they can lessons. show their pigs at fair. Lessons will cost $25 per student for eight lessons. Pre- B a rn y a rd ers 4 -H C lu b By Amy Jepsen, reporter want to conßratuCate you on your 8 ? 30 tfi anniversary BIG HONKIN' GARAGE SALE There will be a BIG HONKIN' GARAGE SALE on Saturday, July 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at George Koffler's home at 73973 Fuller Canyon Lane (old Ken Goodyear place, bottom of High School hill). No Early Sales. Grounds will be patrolled and early shoppers will be shot on sight. Items to be sold include golf clubs, several fans, air conditioner, fencing material, clothing, dining room set, paint, chest of drawers, shovels, small utility trailer, pry bar, dog house, bar stools, chains, fishing poles, railroad ties, the last three gifts my mother- in-law has given me and lots of other good stuff and many items of junk. WE WILL SELL EVERYTHING. 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