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27th (Inmud W w (Bit V’Jxdand ■Meppnet, Vxeyon JHwich 12-15,2VC9 L E P R E C H A U N P O T O ’G O L D Own a collector's b u tto n a n d he eligible for t h ree chances to win a $100 Library $100 r O T O ’G O L D DRA W IN G S d u r in g the celebration. Drawings for a lucks n u m b e r will he d u rin g the A m a t e u r Boxing S m o k er exenl F rid ay Night, the K l M A Coffee H o u r S atu rd ay m o rn in g , an d at the l.indy ( i r a s e l l e C o n c ert on S alurdas es ening. Buttons a r e asailahlc at sa riu u s business locations p rio r to the celebration. C a e d Mile Faille (“ one h u n d r e d t h o u sa n d welcomes") Sut Jftwuday, Ataxch 12. 2CC9 “Homecoming" - 7 p.m., St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish Hall, 560 NW Jones. Original play written by Father O’Condon, with original music by Joe Lindsay. &%iday. Match 13. 2CC9 Morrow County Creative Arts & Crafts - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., show and sale at Les Schwab Oregon Trail Library District/Heppner branch -o p en 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Will Hornyak. story teller- performance at Library - 1-1:50 p.m. (Sponsored by Friends of the Library); "The Never F.nding Story" will be shown from 2-4 p.m. Morrow County Heritage and Agricultural Museums - Open 1-5 p.m. Vendor’s Square - Enjoy crafts, food and other treasures from local and visiting vendors. All day Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Neighborhood Center on Main Street across trom the Library Museum/City Park. For information call 541-676-5024. Friends of the Library - will be selling books to benefit the Heppner Library - City Hall - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mrs. O'Leary’s Stew Feed - 5-7 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Senior Center, 190 N. Main Street, prepared by the Heppner United Methodist Church members Lind's Concession - Open at 10 a.m. - Featuring corn dogs, elephant ears, funnel cakes, nachos, beer battered onion rings, cotton candy, carmeled apples. Located in parking lot of Heppner Family Foods on Main Street Rolling Thunder BBQ - Featuring bar-b-que sandwiches (Tri-tip; corned beef; pulled pork, pulled chicken; BBQ nachos and bratvvurst). Set up next to Heppner Family Foods on Willow Street Alumni Softball G am e- 4 p.m.. Bob Kilkenny Field, contact Petra Payne 676-9138. Amateur boxing smoker event - Starts at 8 p.m.; will be held at Heppner High School Gy mnasium; sponsored by Heppner Chamber of Commerce/UROCK Radio. Gates open at 7 p.m.. Admission - S10 (Adult-12 years o f age); $5 (11-8 years of age) 7-under free. For information call Chamber office at 541-676-5536. ^D raw ing for $100 Pot O ’Gold. Shuttle bus available starting at 7 p.m. Heppner Family Foods Saturday. Alaxcfi 14. 2CC9 VOL. 128 NO. 9 10 Pages Wednesday, March 11,2009 Morrow County, Heppner, Oregon New St. Patrick’s Celebration buttons for sale Breakfast - 7-10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Senior Center, prepared by O ’Senior Center. $6-adult $3-12 & under St. Paddy's Motorcross - Sign up from 7-8:30 a.m. with races beginning at 9 a.m. Sponsored by the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Committee. $5 admission. Ages 5 and under are free Donna Schonbachler Tribute Walk - 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Church (8:30-9:30 social hour) Silent auction - HHS 2009 Graduating class fundraiser for graduation party - Heritage Land Com pany Office Oregon Trail Library District/Heppner branch - Open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sheep dog trials - Starting at 8:30 a.m. (all day) at Thompson’s Ranch. 3 miles northwest of Heppner on Bunker Hill Rd. off Hwy. 74, between mileposts 41 & 42 Live mannequin show by HHS Drama Club - 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sweet Productions Ice Cream Parlour Children's carnival games - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - The Stable of Youth MAMU » , 14,1« tow Faith Ann Putter and Megan Healv Putter enjoy (¿wen Healy’s (left) complete collection ofSt. Pat rick's Celebration buttons including this year's button that Megan designed (right). Entering the 27th year of the celebration, the local Healy family has been volunteers and participants in many of the Irish activities held throughout its four days. In addition to raising funds to help support this popular event, purchasers of the buttons are eligible to win $100 during three drawings held on Friday and Saturday. They can be purchased now for $3 at local merchants including Murray's Drug, Les Schwab Tires, Sweet Productions, Willow Creek Realty, MCGG Green Feed Store and Windw ave/Heppner TV. Contributed Photo School district to offer early retirement, implements staff/student ratios to cut costs By April Sykes The Morrow County School Board approved a plan to offer a $10,000 early retirement bonus for up to seven PERS (Public Employees Retirement Sys tem) eligible em ployees. The plan, as outlined by Superintendent Mark Bur rows, would save the district money because hiring new teachers costs less than re taining more experienced teachers. Bill Kuhn was the only board member voting against the plan. Burrows said that because of statewide budget constraints, he anticipates around an $800,000 short fall in the district's budget next year, according to cur rent projections. Although not as bad as the $1 million shortfall anticipated, the projected shortfall, “while better than we'd thought, is still a severe whack” to the district’s budget, he said. Burrows said that approxi mately 80 percent o f the district's budget is spent on staffing and the early retire ment plan could save the district around $500,000. The district is also floating a three-year serial levy this May to help make up for the losses. The levy, which is expected to gener ate $560,000 for the district, would cost the owner o f a $50,000 home around $40 a year and the owner o f a $ 100,000 home around $70 per year. Burrows said that if more drastic cuts become necessary, then the district will then have to look at cutting offerings, such as shop, physical education, ag and art classes. He said cutting the district’s ending and subsequently beginning fund balances is also in the mix. Also at the meeting, held at A.C. Houghton El ementary School in Irrigon, Assistant Superintendent Phyllis Danielson outlined a staffing formula based on the district’s 2008-09 stu dent population, which is also aimed at cutting costs. The formula, which resulted from “at least three weeks o f administrative work," said Burrows, calls for a teacher/student ratio o f one to 21. “We think it’s fair,” he said. If the formula were implemented, Heppner El -Continued on Page EIGHT ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. At the MCGG GREEN FEED STORE in Heppner: EV ER Y TH IN G Wtanqle r SA LE JT BRAN! ? G e t $ 10 W ran gler rebate witl i every $ 5 o W ran gler apparel purcl lase! Pansy b Primrose Now in stock! M orrow C ounty Grain G rowers Green F eed & S eed 2 42 W . L in d e n W a y , H e p p n e r • 6 7 6 -9 4 2 2 Rolling Thunder BBQ - Featuring bar-b-que sandwiches (Tri-tip; corned beef; pulled pork, pulled chicken; BBQ nachos and bratwurst). Set up next to Heppner Family Foods on Willow Street Lind’s Concession - open at 9 a.m.; Located in parking lot of Heppner Family Foods on Main Street Kessler’s Catering O’ BBQ - Chicken & Ribs at the City Park on Main Street Friends of the Library - will be selling books to benefit the Heppner Library - City Hall 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Morrow County Heritage and Agricultural Museums - Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Morrow County Creative Arts & Crafts - 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., show and sale at Les Schwab Vendor’s Square - All Day - Neighborhood Center across the street from Library/Museum/City Park KUMA Coffee Hour - 10 a.m. upstairs at the Elks Club. Come hear music, stories and blarney! Enter the Irish Brogue Ccontest and w in cash prizes, V Drawing for $100 Pot O ’Gold O’Senior Center - 11:30 a. m.-3:30 p.m.-Have a taste of homemade Irish soup/rolls, cobbler with ice cream/coffee for $6; 12 & under $3. Catered by Dino’s Delectable Catering Serv ices The Stable of Youth/Shamrock Lanes - Irish Sweepstakes/Mixed Doubles No-Tap Bow ling Tourna ment; 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. Leprechaun Run - 11:30 a.m., for grades K-6; meet at 11:15 a.m. at the steps of the library/mu- seum St. Paddy’s Cruz-ln Parade - noon on Main Street. Antique and Classic Cars The Great Green Parade - 1 p.m. on Main Street Face painting - 1-5 p.m. Cornerstone Gallery and Gift Shop on Main Street Children's Hoop Shoot - for all ages. Immediately following parade - 2:30 p.m. - Location: By The Stable of Youth. Sponsored by: HHS Boy's BB Team. O'Kiddie tricycle races - Right after the parade for 2-5 year olds. Event to take place at BFO drive through. Tricycles will be provided! The event is sponsored by the Heppner Daycare & Preschool. Ceili - 2-4 p.m., upstairs at the Elks. Irish entertainment featuring John Doherty & the Irish Singers and more! Ewe-Do-Bingo - 2:30 p.m. Live sheep activ ity - between BFO/AmeriTitle. Sponsored by the Cheer leaders O’Ducky Race - 3 p.m. Starts at the bridge in front of the Morrow County Courthouse. Adopt a duck to win a prize of $10 to $100. Sponsored by Colt Football Program St. Pat’s ham dinner & homemade pies 4-7 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Parish Hall, 560 NW Jones Street. Live musical entertainment on stage, Irish of course! Buffet dinner - 6-9 p.m. - Com Beef & Cabbage, etc. with music from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.. at the 1 Iks Teen-disco club night - 8-11 p.m.; Ages 14-19 years. Music, dancing, snack & specialty drink menu - $2 charge Location: Sweet Productions Ice Cream Parlour & Diner. Entertainment-old time fiddlers show -Starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Dance Hall, funded by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District. No admission charge. Stomp your feet and clap your hands to some good old fiddle music! Entertainment- Will Hornyak. story teller and Lindy Gravelle 6:30-9 p.m. at Heppner I lementary Gymnasium, funded bv the Morrow County Unified Recreation District and Friends of the Library . No admission charge. W Drawing for $100 Pot O ’Gold O’Casino Night - 8-11 p.m. - Upstairs Elk Lodge; fundraiser for St. Patrick's fund. Wee Hours O ’ the Mornin' Breakfast -9 p .m .-3:30 a.m. The Stable of Youth - Sponsored bv HI IS Boy’s Basketball Team Sunday, Match 15, 2CC9 Bucknum's After Hours Breakfast- 1-3 a.m. - Bucknum’s Bar & Grill Lind’s Concession - open at 9 a.m. - Located in parking lot o f Heppner Family Foods on Main Street Church - Your choice. Visitor’s welcome Vendor’s Square - All day at the Neighborhood Center across from Library MuseumCity Park Sheep Dog Trials - All day at Thompson's Ranch. See Saturday for location The Stable of Youth/Shamrock Lanes- Irish Sw eepstakes Mixed Doubles No-Tap Bowling Tourna ment; 1-5 p.m. Road Bowling - 1:30 p.m. - Get your team of up to four people ready to play No singles. Location of course w ill be determined, announced and posted. Schedule subject to change !RV Saxhuxit Willow (reek RV Park: 541-676-5576 Northwestern Motel & RV Park: 541-676-9167 and Hermiston Comfort Inn 564-5911 Morrow County Fairgrounds: 541-676-9474 Suites: 541 - Tor .How Jnfrxm atum ( all 541-676-5536 or visit us at www.heppnerchamber.com (( lick on Events, then Featured Events) • 9 8 9 -8 2 2 1 (M C G G main office) i
