FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 7, 2001
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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’
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is in charge of arrangements.
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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
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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.
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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.
Local g»rl standout at Carroll College
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