Hams takes first in dead lift competition
Photos by Craig Hams
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Theresa Hams of lone
attended the Twinlab WABDL
World Cup Benchpress and
Deadlift
Competition
in
Wilsonville August 5. She took
first place in the 123-pound Sub-
Master class deadlift with a lift
of 286-1/2 pounds, her personal
best, and went on to win
Outstanding Lifter out of all the
Sub-Master women deadlifters.
Hams has been lifting for
almost two years. She has
qualified to go to the world
championships in Reno in
December.
Hams' coach is Ross Phillips,
who not only helps her with her
lifting, but also, she says, helps
her with her self-esteem, and is
also there for her in her
competitions. Hams says that
"Gus Rethwisch (president of the
WABDL)
makes
this
competition awesome."
Hams' sponsors include:
Vandever Bros., Morrow County
Abstract and Title, Red Apple,
Lotts Electric, Twice Upon A
Time, RJ's Restaurant, Lexington
Auto Body, lone Repair,
Wheatland Insurance, Cal's
Restaurant, and Clint and Sharon
Camarillo.
Win OTPR
tickets
By Doris Brosnan
Morrow County Finance
Director Lisanne Cumn appeared
at the Morrow County Court
meeting on August 2 to apprise
the commissioners of the
county's financial status.
She explained impacts to next
year's budget: the actual cash
balances compared to what had
been anticipated, the expected
increases next year in personal
services costs, and the declines in
some revenues.
Currin alerted the court to the
probable need for a levy. She
shared her concern that a delay in
presenting a levy proposal will
result in the public's concluding
that "there is plenty of money"
when, in fact, there is a problem.
She also pointed out the options
of borrowing money or further
cuts in expenditures. Currin also
mentioned the possibility of a
special service levy. Another
topic mentioned was the ballot
measures that will have an added
detrimental effect on the county
budget if they pass. The court
agreed to meet next week to
the accepted uses of money
- budgeted by the county. Wenholz
prepared the board for some
further budgetary difficulties if
two particular ballot measures
pass. Commissioner Brosnan
recommended that the board
establish their recommended
changes to the by-laws for the
court and county counsel to
review.
The court reviewed the
proposed civil penalty agreement
and final order from the Bureau
of Labor and Industries and
discussed the situation with
representatives of the Morrow
County Fair Board. The court
agreed to a suggestion from the
representatives and approved to
equally share the fine with the
fair board. Former fair board
chair, Sam Bellamy, stressed the
impact of this case on
volunteerism and suggested that
someone attend the state fair
convention to address the
problem. Discussion continued,
with general agreement that both
the board and the court thought
concerns of BOLI had been
satisfactorily addressed during
the Wilkinson Arena project.
Other business of the court
included the following:
-approval of a permit for
Umatilla Electric to relocate a
pole on West 8th Street in
Imgon;
-review of a resolution
concerning the transport of milk
from a dairy on Rhea Creek
Road;
-approval of an agreement with
the Department of Human
Services to renew the State
Incentive Cooperative;
-approval of Judge Tallman's
preparing a letter to the Oregon
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Com mu nity
Development
Department
committing
$1250
of
discretionary tippage fee funds as
a match in the relationship-based
examine options.
Public Works Director Burke
O'Brien made the following
report: All work on Patterson
Ferry Road is complete. The
crew has completed some fire
training and compiled a list of
equipment
and
manpower
available for future emergencies.
He hopes for help from the
emergency management agency
with acquiring better radio
equipment, and the Boardman
fire district has provided them
two hand-held radios. Work
continues on the Anson Wright
Park project.
In response to questions from
Judge Terry Tallman, O'Brien
reported a lack of coordination
between the road department's
computer system and the
county's system. Noting a
complaint about a particular
cattle guard, O'Brien clarified
that the county works on a cattle
guard if maintenance on a road
has resulted in a problem.
A landowner addressed the
court about damage to a county
road by a contractor's trucks
associated with a state highway
project, concerned that proper
action by the county is not
occurring. He also observed that
the dust from the road is an
ongoing
problem.
O'Brien
reported that he has laid a good
base on the road, which truck
traffic is helping io compact. He
explained that the present
hauling on that road should be
completed next week, and
Morrow County Commissioner
Dan Brosnan offered to call the
state office to verify the date.
Commissioner John Wenholz
assured the individual that the
road will be repaired.
Representatives of the Morrow
County Museum Board discussed
the status of the museum with the
court. They suggested the need
for by-law changes and clarified
recruitment process for the
Baker-Morrow
Regional
Partnership;
-Judge Tallman's decision to
have one person pick up the mail
for all departments in the
courthouse;
-approval of the certificate of
appropriation of funds in support
of the OSU extension service and
conditional approval of the
placement of a shed behind the
Boardman Annex for OSU
storage;
-approval of a consent to
participate
agreement
for
improvements to West Third
Road;
-approval of paying County
Clerk Barbara Bloodsworth's
Clerk's Association registration
fee;
- approval of the findings of
fact and the mutual settlement
agreement in the zoning permit
1152 case,
dealing
with
temporary siting of a travel
trailer while building a house.
The Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo is
again offering two free OTPR
tickets to people who are up on
their local rodeo facts.
The first contestant to stop by
the Heppner Gazette-Times with
the correct answer to a question
will win two free tickets to one
performance of the OTPR
August 18 at 7 p.m., August 19 at
1:15 p.m. or the Morrow County
Rodeo on August 20 at 1:15 p.m..
Questions are as follows:
1. When was the first Morrow
County Jackpot saddle given and
what company sponsored the
Theresa Hams
har:d-crafted saddle?
2. Name the Morrow County
Amateur Calf Roping saddle
winners from 1950-55.
A wildfire has burned 200
3. Why was the Morrow County acres on the Umatilla National
Amateur saddle started in the
Forest approximately eight miles
1950s?
northeast of Meacham The Mile
4.
How many committee
Post 245 fire, reported late
members does it take to put on
Sunday night, is located in the
the PRCA rodeos and the
Hellhole Roadless area on the
Morrow County Jackpot Rodeo.
Umatilla National Forest land
Name them.
and is threatening nearby private
land.
"As of 2 p.m. today (Aug. 7),
the fire was laying low and it
didn't look like it had spread.
Lexington city councilmember Crews are still working on hot
Duane Disque has accepted the spots near the northeast comer of
position of mayor for the town at the fire in addition to helicopter
drops,"
said Jeff
a special meeting of the council bucket
Blackwood, Umatilla National
July 26.
Forest supervisor.
Also at the same meeting
Mile Post 245 fire is burning in
Chirella Wallace and Luella
steep,
difficult terrain where dry
Taylor were appointed to fill two
forest
fuels provide a high
vacant council positions. All the
potential
for fire activity. Local
terms are until January 1.
weather
forecasts
predict much
Pat Baker and Glenn Anderson
of the same, high temperatures in
make up the rest of the town
the 90's, low humidity, and
council.
Wildfire still burning
Disque appointed
Lexington mayor
southeasterly winds with possible
dry lightning later in the week.
Resources currently located on
the fire include three-20 person
fire crews, one dozer, two
engines and a helicopter w ith six
rappellers. Five additional crews
and two air tankers with a lead
plane are on order.
The Blue Mountain Type 11
Team has been brought in to
coordinate fire suppression
activities. Fire camp is being set
up at the Sunndge Middle School
in Pendleton.
The Oregon Department of
Forestry and the Umatilla
National Forest are jointly
managing the fire. Protection
concerns include employee and
public safety, private lands and
structures, ceded tribal lands and
endangered fish species.
The cause of the fire is under
investigation.
Football camp held this week
High School rodeo action
in Condon
The first Oregon High School
Rodeo Association action for this
school year will take place
Saturday and Sunday, September
2-3, in Condon, with the
Columbia Basin High School
Rodeo hosting the gathering.
Any youth interested in
becoming a member of the
OHSRA is invited to contact
state secretary, Rita Rattray, at
(541) 384-2855 for membership
applications. Entries open for the
rodeo on Monday, August 13,
and memberships are required to
enter.
The Columbia Basin High
School Rodeo Club is one of
several throughout the state that
hosts a rodeo. Youth who join
the OHSRA are encouraged to
join a local club. Benefits include
activities throughout the year and
assistance with post-season travel
expenses.
The Columbia Basin High
School Rodeo Club has included
youth from Wasco, Sherman,
Gilliam, Wheeler and Morrow
counties.
Anyone interested in joining
the club may contact the advisor,
Lynn Wilkins, at (541) 454-
2516.
Heppner High School students run some plays at the Morrow County football camp held this
week at the high school. Daily doubles for Heppner and lone schools begin Monday. August 21.
Library plans Harry Potter day
The lone Public Library invite
all "witches and wizards" to
attend their "Harry Potter Day"
on Wednesday, August 23, at 3
p.m. at the library.
The event will be the end of the
summer party for the reading
program. Prizes will be given to
all children who participated in
the
reading
program.
Refreshments will be served.
Children (and parents) are
encouraged to dress as a
character from the Harry Potter
books.
Muggles
will
be
welcomed at the party too.
For more information call
Kristy at 422-7564, or Anns it
422 7429.
Starting Monday, August 14th
WE’RE BACK TO OUR REGULAR HOURS
W e e k d a y s : 7 a .m . to 5 p .m .
S a t u r d a y : 7 a .m . to 1 2 n o o n
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