Motocross race planned during St. Pat’s
Heppner is gearing up for the
St Patrick's Day celebration with
a parade, Irish events, great food,
music and the famous St Paddy's
Motocross Race The annual St
Paddy's M otocross Race is
presented by the Oregon Trail Pro
Rodeo Committee. The jackpot
race is scheduled for Saturday,
March 16, this year at the
Morrow County Fairgrounds in
H eppner Barrel races are
planned as well as heat and drag
races. Each class will receive a
trophy as well as the normal
jackpot payoff.
The rodeo arena w ill be
transformed into a motocross
racetrack for the weekend o f fun
The races start at 10 a m with
admission cost of $2. Contestants
are encouraged to enter by 8 am
but heat and drag racers may-
enter during the intermission or
after the barrel race. There will
be plenty o f concessions and the
competition will break for the
Main Street parade
The m otorcycle classes
include the 60cc and under, 80cc
to 1 OOcc beginner and 80 to lOOcc
expert The four-w heeler classes
include ages six and under, seven-
10 and 11-15. The entry fee for
these youth and low cc classes is
$10. The m otorcycle classes
continue with 125cc beginner,
250cc and above beginner, 250cc
and above expert, women only
125cc expert and over the hill
(40+) These entry fees are $25
for each class The four-wheeler
classes continue with two stroke
beginner, four stroke beginner,
two stroke pro, four stroke pro.
women and over the hill. These
entry fees are also $25 The heat
race is five laps for qualifiers and
seven for main event The class
divisions have enough variety to
m eet m ost any m otocross
enthusiast taste for competition
Local businesses help to
make this weekend happen for
racers. The race is sponsored by
Oregon Pow ersports-Suzuki,
Power City Polaris, Bank o f
Eastern O regon, M iller's
Manufacturing, Pettyjohns Farm
and Builders Supply, J D Wilson
Construction, Cycletown Honda-
Yainaha. Lexington Polans. Les
Schwab Tires-Hcppncr, United
Rentals. Lexington Auto Body and
S h u m a te -H o n d a -K a w a sa k i
Suzuki-Harley Davidson
“If you are looking for some
good family fun and some Irish
entertainm ent d o n 't miss the
events all weekend long. The
motocross race is exciting for
both viewers and contestants
alike,” said a spokesperson For
more information concerning the
race contact Jeff Botefuhr at
922-3254 or Ken at 676-5110
Gun club plans shoots
By Sandi Day
The Morrow County Gun
Club will hold night shoots on
Friday, March 1 and March 8,
beginning at 6 p.m , and will also
continue to shoot every Sunday
starting at noon
MCGC will hold their first
m eat shoot o f the year on
Saturday, March 23. at 10 a m
The shoot will run throughout the
day and continue on to a night
meat shoot
For more information, contact
Harvev Childers. 422-7412. or
Sandi Das. 676-5275.
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7 t h ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
FARM & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT
Saturday, March 9, 2002 - 10 a.m. pst - Hermiston, OR
DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 84. take Exit 180. turn South,
go 1/8 mile to Sale Site Watch for Signs
AUCTIONEER'S NOTl:: This is a partial listing, additional consignments
coming in daily. Watch your paper for additional listings prior to sale.
TRACTORS
HAYING & TILLAGE
Ford 8260 4WD, Cab. air, 3 p t.. 2
remotes, 540/1000 PTO, only 1,543
hours, excellent rubber
John Deere 2010 w/Loader, 3 pt., PS.
PTO
Ford 851 w/Loader. 5 spd., PS, PTO
John Deere 500 Backhoe. Newer
Engine, Power Shift Trans., 2 Buckets
Ford 871, Live PTO, 3 pt.
Cat Model 12 Road Grader
Huber Montanan Forklift, 6000 lbs.
Ford New Holland TC 29 4WD w/
Loader, 3 pt., PTO, Only 750 Hours
Massey Ferguson 1100. Cab, Air,
Wheatland Model, No 3 pt.
Ford 6000, 3 pt, PTO, Select-o-Speed
Ford TW 20, Cab, Air, 3 pt., PTO
Kobelco 4WD Loader. Diesel. 3 yd
Bucket. Pallet Forks, 70% Rubber, Extra
Hyd Value
(2) IH 445 Balers. PTO. twine, good
working condition
(2) 6' Brush Hogs PTO, 3 pt.
Beaver Model F16 Mower, hyd lift
Brush Hog Mower. 10'. 3 pt., PTO
Hesston Big Bale Forks. w/John
Deere Brackets
Drag Harrow. 3 sections
5' Dirt Bucket
Freeman 330 Baler. Diesel, like new
6’ Tortilla Rototiller. 3 pt.. PTO
300 Bushel Grain Fill Tank w/Hyd
Auger
TRUCKS. PICKUPS, TRAILERS
1974 Kenworth Conventional. 400
Cat Engine, 15 spd . long wheel base,
36* sleeper
1991 Barrett. 48’ x 102*, cattle pot, slat
sides, new brakes & drums, side & rear
load, 90% rubber, 11 x 24.5
1988 Merritt, 48 x 102", cattle pot,
punched sides, new brakes, floor cleats,
side & rear load, 80% rubber, 11 x 24.5
1987 Merritt. 48' x 102', cattle pot,
punched sides, new brakes, floor cleats,
side & rear load, 80% rubber, 11 x 24.5
1980 Wilson. 45' x 96", front deck &
dog house, side & rear load
20“ Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer,
Beavertail, load ramps, 14,000 GVW
8' x 18' Flatbed Trailer
1968 Ford 2 Ton. metal combination
grain & stock racks, 4-2 spd., V8
1965 Ford F350. hyd. cable boom, V8,
4 spd.
1950 Chevrolet 1 1/2 Ton. flat bed, 4
spd.
(2) Kawasaki Mules 500 & 550. w/
dump boxes
1965 Kenworth. 330 motor, 10 spd .
20' bed
1960 Ford Truck. 16' bed. 4-2 spd . V8
Willys Jeep
44' Transcraft Lowside Lowboy,
80,000#GVW. 900x15 Rubber
LIVESTOCK, FENCING &
STOCK TRAILERS
Powder River:
Squeeze Chute w/Trailer
Water Troughs
Combo Panels
Squeeze Chute, Right Exit
Assorted Sizes of Panels
Creep Feeder
Dehorner
Electric Dehorner
Horn Saw
Calf Puller
“Chifa" Castrator
Misc. Show Equipment
Mineral Feeders
3" Handline. 35+ Joints
Misc. Couplers & Parts
SHOP & MISCELLANEOUS
Pallet Shelving, 8' sections, vanous
heights
IH 232 Diesel Engine w/Hyd. Pump
4 Ton Chain Hoist
12“ Bench Vise
Hyd. Jacks
Camper Cable Jacks
Oxygen/Acetylene Torch
Propane Tank Heater
Misc. Log Chains
Misc. Tool Boxes
Lincoln Welder
Car Ramps
5th Wheel Plate
Receiver Hitch
Gas Air Compressor
Bolt Bins
20 HP Electric Motor. New, 3 phase
550 gal. Plastic Tank
Numerous Misc. Tools, etc.
ACCEPTING Consignments until 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2002.
RECEIVING Merchandise at Sale Site,
beginning Friday, March 1, 2002.
All Merchandise must be at Sale Site by 5:00 p.m.,
Thursday. March 7, 2002.
All Purchases Must Be Removed From Sale Site
By Saturday. March 16, 2002. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Terms o f Sale: Cash or llankahle Check Day o f Sale
Lunch will be available
For More Information Call: Dennis Rowland. Auctioneer
at 208-962-3284 or Jerry Cooper, 541-449-3227
Sale Managed & Conducted by: Rowland Auction Service.
P.O. Box 178, Cottonwood. ID 83522
208-962-3284 - 1-800-365-2022 - Fax 208-962-3778
All items will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS."
No Guarantees of Any Kind Not Responsible for Accidents
Advertising subject to errors and/or omissions
W eddings
Engagem ent
Ro pp-Li ml say
B ran tlev -H eid em an
N ath an an d B ran d i H eidem an
Brandi Brantley and Nathan Heideman. both Stanfield, were
united in marnage at the Morrow County Courthouse in Heppner on
February 12, 2002 The Honorable Judge Charlotte Gray officiated
The bnde is the daughter o f Steve and Nadine Ball. lone The
groom's parents are Dana and Tonya Heideman. lone.
Maid of honor w as the bride's sister. Jeanette Brantley of
Pendleton Best man was the groom's brother, Aaron Heideman.
Hermiston
The bnde wore a white satin charmoussc bias-cut. tea-length
gown with a cowl neck. The bride's bouquet and the groom's
boutonniere were deep pink roses, white mini-carnations, white wax
flowers and ivy. made for them by the groom's special fnend. Linda
Wilson
A small private reception was held for the couple and
immediate family members at the GD restaurant in Heppner
The bnde graduated from lone High School in 1999 and
completed a certified nurse's assistant training at Pioneer Memorial
Hospital in Heppner She is employed as a mental health therapy
technician at the Eastern Oregon Psychiatric Center in Pendleton
The groom graduated from lone High School in 1995 He
graduated from Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton with
an associate's degree in agriculture. He is employed as a plant
equipment operator trainee at PGE Coal Fire Plant
The couple resides in Stanfield.
Ashley Rupp and Daniel Lindsay
Vilas and Debbie Ropp.
L exington, announce the
engagement o f their daughter.
Ashley Deb Ropp. Lexington, to
D aniel Law rence Lindsay.
Lexington Lindsays parents are
Larry and C orrine Lindsay.
Lexington
Ashley graduated from
H eppner High School and
attended Mt Hood Community
College at Gresham and Blue|
Mountain Community College.
Pendleton She plans to finish!
school at BMCC and work on the|
Lindsay family ranch
Daniel graduated from I
H eppner High School and!
graduated from BMCC He i si
employed on the Lindsay family |
ranch
The couple plan a May I
4. 2002, wedding at St Patrick s!
Catholic Church in Heppner
Heppner taxidermy shop thriving
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4-H News
Books and More Books 4-H Club
By Jeff Hunt, junior leader/
reporter
The Books and More Books
4-H Club met on Dec. 20 at
M iranda H unt's home The
meeting marked the club's last
m eeting in 2001. With six
members at the meeting, the club
is on its way to getting the gold
club award for the second year
The previous book read was
‘ In The Stone Circle' by Elizibeth
Kimmcl After a book report by
Emily Rietmann. an author report
by Kara Clay and a xocabulary
lesson by M iranda Hunt, the
pages w ere added together As of
Dec. 20. the club had read 4.976
pages. ‘*1 really like reading." said
club member Aimec Emery
The book for the next meeting
was chosen, “Joey Pigza
Swallowed The Key" by Jack
Gantos Tasks were assigned and
the club adjourned to have snacks
The club met on Jan 17 at
the Hunt home After the meeting,
the magic number was 5.130 -
5.130 are the number of pages that
club members ha\e read
Six m em bers were in
attendance at the first meeting of
the new year Much like the
Oly mpics, the club is on its way
to seeing gold If they get the gold
club award, it will be the second
year for them
The girls (the club has no
boys, but any one is invited to join)
had read “Joey Pigza Swallowed
The Key’’ by Jack Gantos After
a book report, author report, a
vocabulary lesson and numerous
discussions, a fund raiser selling
“Val-o-gram s” at school was
decided upon
The next book to read w ill be
“The R iver" by Gary Paulson.
“The River" sounds like a great
book.” said member Kara Clay
“I like Gary Paulson .”
The club's next meeting was
Feb 14 at the Hunt home
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70Ì F:. Main / PO Box 808
Hermiston. OR 97838
541-567-6367
800-244-0327
Curt Christiansen
A new taxidermy shop opened in Heppner is already oft tol
a running start Curt Christiansen opened his shop at 3X8 N. Main ini
Heppner in late October-early November and is already naming a |
thnxing business.
Christiansen graduated from the 15-week Colorado Institute!
o f Taxidermy Training program at Denser and has had 10 years ofl
experience in taxidermy He has mounted about every animal y on can I
think of. from the domestic such as pheasant, mallards, wood ducks.l
fish, elk and deer, to the more exotic such as Blesobock (a spiral-|
homed antelope). African Springbok, wart hogs and even a lion cub.
His clients include Tad Jones with World Wide Outfitting out o f|
Harrisburg, who has hunting tours to Africa. New Zealand. New
Mexico and Arizona, Bryce Logan, who lias the Prairie Ranch out ofl
Fossil at the old Kinzua property and Ruggs Ranches, in addition to I
hunters all oxer the country, including the Portland area I just lose!
hunting and I figured I wasn't going to pay someone for what I could!
leam to d o ." said Christiansen, who is now strictly an archery hunter \
Christiansen offers a special deal to young huaters-their firstl
bird mounted for free We were really happy with the work Curtis!
did for us.” said Curt. Sandi and Chance Das of Heppner “Our soul
shot Ins first pheasant this year and he mounted it for free for him and]
sse were impressed I got my first pheasant also this year and ss
thought the ssork ssas superb and his prices reasonable."
Winter hours at the shop arc 5 a m. to I p m For huntirn
season, beginning in August, hours arc 5 a m to 5 p ni "I'm pretts I
much available 24 hours.' he says He is considering expanding his)
shop to also include hunting equipment
C hristiansen is lieensed federally and by the state and saxsl
that OSP makes regular xisits to his shop to check the legality of]
animals brought in
Christiansen also emphasizes spending locally
Christiansen. 28. is originally from Elgin, graduating from 1 Igml
High School He worked in Stay ton for around five years as a custom!
glasseutter at Summit Windows and Patio Doors \t Stas ton he met]
his xvifc. Mindy They liasc txxochildren. Ennis. five, and Aspen, two.
When thex first moxed to Heppner about a sear and a half ago.l
Christiansen worked as a ranch hand for Tim Rust
Their move to Heppner svas partly because it is centralis located!
betxvecn Pnncxillc. where his grandparents live, and Spokane. WA.|
sshere Ins xxife's family lixcs and. o f course, there's the huntinu
“ Besides, adds Christiansen, “Hcppner's a neat little toxxn “
For more information, call Christiansen at 676-5140