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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 7, 2001 Megan Orr takes first in State £ 4-H News Phat Photos By Kyle Huddleston reporter A new 4-H club, the Phat Photos, met for the first time at leader Kelly Boyer's house, on Thursday, Feb. 15. Members are president, J.C. Shemtt; vice president, Tyler Boyer, treasurer, Jode Coil; and reporter, Kyle Huddleston. Members started the meeting by reciting the 4-H pledge. They then discussed the name that they wanted for the club. They came up with "Phat Photos." For those that might not know, "phat" is a slang word for "cool." Members also discussed the types of cameras they have and how to use them. The club ended the meeting by talking about the things members w anted to accomplish this year. The next meeting will be "focusing" on how’ to take a good picture. Chef Girls Are We By Sarah Hickerson, reporter The 4-H club, PB&J met for the first time on Feb. 2. The members elected officers: president, Whitney Matthews, vice president, Kelsie Fox, and secretary. Sarah Hickerson. The club discussed fund raisers and ideas for fun things to bake. The next meeting was Feb. 10. Members decided to change their name,to "Chef Girls Are We.” They baked Valentine cookies and frosted them. There was no old business to discuss. The next meeting is Saturday, March 10, at 11 a.m. Megan Orr MCGC News By Sandi Day The Morrow Co. Gun Club held their weekly shoot on Sunday, Feb 25, with a full house o f shooters turning out The winners at the 16-yard line were Harvey Childers, Jeff Cutsforth and Rob Ashbeck sharing first with 24 of 25. Mike Bennett was second with 23, and third went to Alvin Bennett and Mark Schlichting with a 22. At the 16-yard line for the ladies, Misty Bennett led the way with a 22, Deona Hodges was second with 19, and Chrissy Wall took third with a 17. In the 20-yard handicap event. Mark Schlichting shot 24 of 25 for first, Harvey Childers was second with 23 and third went to Alvin Bennett and Jeff Cutsforth each with Singspiration planned Program on pipeline set at lone City Hall Obituary \N a UL oam Q/uelc OEM 2 Q MNMil WE PRINT Call and reserve your unit today! BUSINESS CAROS Rick and Sylvia Sandford, Owners < training program sponsored by the Mine Safety Health Administration, offered in Bend on March 22, and an asphalt safety training that some staff are now receiving through the Asphalt Paving Association. Two employees attended crane operators training last week. llie court learned from O'Bnen that flooding in the Lexington area damaged McCabe, Brenner Canyon, Baseline, Lexington Grange/ Cutsforth and Noland roads. The crew continues work on Montana and Blackhorse projects. The Rodeo Committee will attend the Road Committee meeting to discuss requested work in a parking lot. O'Brien reported results of his inquiries about hangar rental fees around the state and suggested reviewing the county's fees and creating a rental agreement form. Other action of the court included the following: - approval of a permit to Umatilla Electric for installation of conduit under Montana Street; - approval of the annexation of territory into the Boardman Rural Fire Protection District; - approval of an agreement for Behavioral Health with the Bums Group Home; - approval of tax refunds to two citizens; - appointment of Bob Flournoy as the Irrigon representative to the Baker Morrow Regional Partnership Board; - appointment of Bob Gates and Mark Miller to the Safety Committee. At the Feb. 28 meeting of the Morrow County Court, Judge Terry Tallman reported a concern of the Boardman Fire Department Chief, who recommends that the county court require sprinklers for all apartment buildings. Die commissioners agreed to investigate the issue. County Counsel Bill Hanlon and District Attorney David Allen discussed with the court the medical examiner's contract, and the court then approved a contract with Dr. Kenneth Wenberg as medical examiner for the county. Hanlon again discussed with the court the property on Columbia Avenue. Assessor Greg Sweek provided a map of the area in question and Hanlon reviewed a deed, the easement and legal descriptions of the tracts in question. Sweek noted a 1965 agreement between the state and Morrow County on the old highway. This resulted in acquisition of the roadway under discussion but creates the question of a 1984 easement agreement with a property owner. Hanlon advised sending a position against Westminster. Nikki McElligott (center) battles for copy of the 1965 agreement to the College March 1-2, McElligott Former lone High School property owner now questioning had 16 points, eight rebounds and the easement/ownership, and the athlete Nikki McElligott, a center two blocket shots in a win over court agreed. for Carroll College in Helena, Westminster College of Salt Montana, was third in Hanlon updated the court on the Lake City. In a semi-final loss to status of the bridge at the end of rebounding, field goal percentage Lewis-Clark she had nine Eastregaard and informed them of and blocked shots in the Frontier rebounds, eight points and one the implications of the court decision League (NAIA Divison I school). blocked shot. McElligott, who graduated that overturned Ballot Measure 7. Carroll College ended up from IHS in 2000, averaged 8.1 With the court. Public Works fourth in the Frontier Conference Director Burke O'Brien discussed rebounds per game; had a .557 standings. field goal percentage and had the language of the stockpile In an earlier win over Lewis agreements and the status of the 1.23 blocked shots per game. She Clark, McElligott came off the Zinter rock quarry. The court then averaged 10.8 points per game. bench to score 22 points and grab approved a contract for the Zinter Playing in the Frontier 15 rebounds in the game. Conference Women's Basketball Pit. McElligott is the daughter of Tournament at Lewis-Clark State O'Brien provided the court a copy Joe and Jeri McElligott of lone. of the fully executed County Line Representatives from PG&E Gas Road agreement with Umatilla County and apprised them of a letter Transmission Northwest will be from West Extension Irrigation present at the lone City Council Leland Leroy Groce District regarding an easement and meeting to be held Tuesday, March Leland Leroy Groce, 69, of an abandoned concrete ditch by 13 at 6 p.m. Boardman, died March 4, 2001, at Dave Young and Larry Thomas Blue Mountain Community Montana Avenue that the district his home. from PG&E will make a presentation College will offer a workshop called replaced with a pipeline. He also Graveside service will be held on safety awareness concerning the reported the likelihood of the "Understanding the College Thursday, March 8, 2001, at 2 p.m. pipeline. county's receiving Special Admissions Process" this Saturday, at Park Lawn Cemetery in The "They w ant people to know how March 10, at Heppner High School. Transportation Program exchange Dalles. Inurnment will follow the conscious they are about safety," The class is set to run from 10 a.m. money, referenced in a notice from service. said Cindi Doherty at lone City Hall. the County Road Program manager to 1 p.m. Leland Leroy Groce was bom For more information, call lone This class is intended for high of the Association of Oregon June 4, 1931, in The Dalles, to City Hall, 422-7414. Counties. O'Brien explained a school juniors and their parents, Leland D. and Delons M. Peevler although seniors and their parents Groce. He was raised and attended may attend. schools in The Dalles. He then Information will include factors joined the United States Navy, to consider when choosing a college, serving from 1950 until 1954 dunng CLEANED, TREATED and READY TO LOAD. timelines students should be the Korean Conflict and then served observing, the admission process from 1961 through 1965. ALPOW A from a college's standpoint and other He married Norma Stephen in helpful hints. Financial aid options PENEW AW A October 1956, in Stevenson, will also be discussed. W IN SO M E H A R D W H IT E S P R IN G Washington. They lived in the The cost of the class is $10 for Heppner area where he worked as a ranch hand until the early 1970s. tuition, in addition to a $5 lab fee. CALL Families may attend for one fee. He mamed Helen Taylor in 1973 Pre-registration is required for and they lived in Eagle Creek, where he worked for Leo Comgan Logging this class. Call Anne Morter, BMCC TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS Company, dnving a log truck until coordinator, for more information 5 4 1 - 4 2 2 -7 2 0 4 and to preregister, 422-7040. 1991. Mr. Groce then moved to Boardman where he worked for Coyote Springs Sand and Gravel until 1998 when he retired. He was a member of the Estacada BARBED WIRE T-POSTS Oregon Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, country music and 2 pt. DA N Ranch Hand 5/4’ #125 Hv-wghts 1 " John Wayne movies. 4 pt. DA/V Ranch Hand 6’ #125 Hv-wghts 2 15 Survivors include daughters, Diana Wilson and Elizabeth Moms, both of Boardman, Laurel Groce PRESSURE of Pilot Rock; sons, Larry Groce RAILROAD TIES o f Boardman, Stephen Groce of TREATED POSTS RR #1 1050 Los Angeles, California; brother, Edwin Groce o f Portland; sister, 4" x 8’ 550 Jane Moore o f Portland; 12 5" x 8’ 750 grandchildren and seven great Sale through March 24th. 6” x 8' 1050 grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Research, d o Bums Mortuary of Hermiston, P.O. FIELD FENCING Box 289, Hermiston. Oregon 97838. Bums Mortuary of Hermiston 1047-6 47” 330’ 7995 is in charge of arrangements. 22 . Deona Hodges led the pack for the ladies with a 20, followed by Chrissy Wall with 17 and Shelley Ashbeck, third with 14. MCGC met again on a rainy, cold Sunday, March 4, afternoon with Hillhoppers 4-H Club another packed clubhouse. By Kate Kendrick, reporter At the 16-yard line, newcomer The Hillhoppers 4-H club held Mike Bennett shot a perfect 25, their second meeting Feb. 9. Harvey Childers had a 24 for second, Meaghan Unruh was the president and Curt Day and Mark Schlichting this month. Kelsey Wolff gave her tied for third, each with 23. presentation on three breeds of The ladies at the 16-yard line rabbits. Anna Unruh described were led by Deona Hodges with undesirable characteristics of a a 21, Misty Bennett, second with rabbit. Kelsey W olff and Kate Kendrick will give a report on the 18, and Sandi Day, third with a 16. In the handicap event, Mike Havanah and Mini Rex rabbits next month. Everyone took turns Bennett was again first with 24 of describing and spelling rabbit words. 25, Barry Munkers had a 23 for second, and another newcomer, Tim Stichin' In The Kitchen Collins, was third with 20. By Jessica Heliker Sandi Day and Misty Bennett On Feb 12, the "Stichin' in the Kitchen" 4-H club held their fifth tied for first at the 20-yard line for meeting o f the year at leader the ladies and Deona Hodges took Deborah Kendrick's house. All second. In the Annie Oakley events. Bill members were present to make calzones, using dough from a bread Greenup won the first pot and junior machine. "They all turned out shooter Chance Day won the second, looking different but tasted great." for his first Annie Oakley win. In the fifth week o f league Katie Kilkenny was elected president for the second half of the shooting, the team of Mark year and Jessica Heliker was elected Schlichting and Sandi Day are still in the lead, followed by the team secretary/treasurer. Next month the club will make of Rob Ashbeck and Brian tank tops to go with the shorts that Haguewood. MCGC will shoot again on they made in December. Sunday, March 11, beginning at Horse'in Around 4-H Club noon. By Stacy Just The Heppner horse 4-H group "Horse'in Around" had a meeting Feb. 24. Club members started working on their record books and made plans for fund raisers and The Ministerial Association will activities. hold their monthly Singspiration The next meeting is this Friday, March 9, at 7 p.m. at Stacy Just's this Sunday, March 11, at 7 p.m. home. This is an important meeting at Lexington Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to join in as the group is preparing to take a club trip to the "Greater Northwest singing their favonte hymns, enjoy the special music provided by Equine Expo" where professional community members and stay for trainers like John Lyons will be there helping them leam about their refreshments and fellowship FAX Send or Receive following the service. horses. "This is a wonderful For more information, call Pastor Gazette Times 676 9211 opportunity, so don’t miss it. Come to the meeting on March 9 to make Glenn Anderson at 989-8555. arrangements for this tnp," said Just. In order to pay for the trip, the group must have some support for its two fund raisers. The club plans on having a club car wash this H w y 7 4 and J o h n s o n G ra d e R o a d , lone Saturday, March 10, at Les Schwab Tire Center in Heppner from 10 a m.-2 p.m. On Saturday, March 17, the club is having a bake sale of St. Patrick's Day treats before, dunng and after the parade. Call Storage Unit Rent - HALF OFF for the Stacy Just, 676-5102, for more FIRST 15 RENTERS during March! information or to help out. H ep p n er G azette-Tim es Court hears BFD concerns By Doris Brosnan Hoop Shoot contest Megan Orr of Heppner has won the Elks Hoop Shoot state championship for the girls' 10- 11-year-old competition. Megan, 11 years old and a student at Heppner Elementary School, won the local and district competition before advancing to the state contest. She will now compete at the regional level. Megan is the daughter of Jeff and Lana Orr, Heppner. 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