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n SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Orégon Wednesday, June 12, 2013 lone students learn about America’s flag AMAZON SIGNS WITH CREZ -Continuedfrom PAGE ONE again that the list would not include organizations involved with politics, and no churches. The board also made an apparent change from earlier discussions and indicated that all govern ment agencies, including special districts, would automatically qualify for the charitable organization list. Anyone who would like their organization in cluded on the list was urged to contact CREZ manager Carla McLane at cmclane@ co.morrow.or.us, or by call ing 541-922-4624. In other business, at its June 3 meeting the CREZ officially appointed McLane as the Enterprise Zone Manager. She had been acting in that capacity already. First- and second-grade students from lone Community School were enthused when loeal Lion’s The board approved ( lull member Dean Robinson presented each student with a hag. Robinson also spent time an agreement to have the teaching about our nation's hag and its history. Pictured (l.-R): Bottom: Sunem Calvillo, Callie Yates, Kelly Doherty, Madison Orem and Karensa Jones. Middle: F.li/abet Calvillo, Daralynn Teeman, Cameron Proudfoot, Kals in Rietmann, Fernando Ramirez, Andress Stanger and John VlcFJligott. Back: Carson Fynetich, l.esskus Burright, Lcxi Gurinko, Nevaeh Chamberlin, Dean Robinson. Charlie Smith and Bryce Rollins. Contributed photo City of Boardman act as the CREZ Fiscal Agent. After approving the new fiscal agent, the board said it would instruct Morrow County Treasurer Gayle Gutierrez to forward the $300,000 from Amazon to the zone fiscal agent. In other business, the CREZ board discussed hir ing its own legal council instead of using county council. Several attorney names were discussed who would be contacted about possible representing the new organization. “We need to identify an attorney who can answer some questions for us,” board member Gary Neal said. The board also dis cussed how compensation for the CREZ manager’s time would be handled. McLane is also the Morrow County Planner and so far Dinner-at-the-Cemetery t0 Heppner lone gears up for Red, White returns As of last Sunday , the ing in Willow Creek Valley. weather forecast for Hepp But for our citizens with and Blues ner for this Friday, June 14, deep roots here and for our lone's Red, White and events include a golf tour White and Blues parade; Blues Fourth of July cel ebration is right around the corner. Though the schedule has yet to be finalized, this year's event promises to be another firecracker of a good time; the celebration will start with a bang the Saturday before the Fourth with a Texas Hold 'Em and cribbage tournament at the lone Legion hall at 7 p.m. June 29. Wednesday, July 3; nament at Willow Creek Country Club, a book sale at the lone Legion Hall, and a talent show at the city park, w ith music by Frank Carlson to follow. Fourth of July events will start early with a fire man's breakfast and then continue with a 5k walk/ run; craft fair; book sale; Blues Cruise car show ; kids events in the park; food and merchandise vendors; Altar Society pie sale; Red, and, of course, blues bands on stage leading up to the fireworks that evening. This year’s blues lineup looks to include Tommy Tutone, HiFi Mojo, Billy I) and the Hoodoos, and Vicki Ste vens and Sonny Hess. lone’s Fourth of July celebration is sponsored in part by Morrow County Unified Recreation District. Look for more details as the date approaches. Army seeks 40 years of veteran volunteers’ stones Uncle Sam wants you. Again. The U.S. Army cel ebrates the 40"' anniversary of the all-volunteer Army July 1 by asking veterans who served since 1973 to share their Army story. It is asking those mil lions of veterans to answer three questions: Why did you volunteer for the U.S. Army? What did you get out of your service? What do you think you contrib uted to the Army and the na tion through your service? “Your stories of cour age, service and sacrifice inspire new generations of Americans to follow in your footsteps," said Maj. Gen. David Mann of Army Recruiting Command. “As Army ambassadors in your communities, our Soldiers for Life, we urge you to continue to share your Army Story w herever you go.” Veterans can answer these questions via email at armyrecruitingcommand@ yahoo.com or through the Facebook page “Army All Volunteer 40,h Anniver sary.” Also, include your name, rank, years of ser vice, city and state where you currently reside, and, if possible, a picture of yourself in uniform. P resident R ichard Nixon ended the draft and began the all-volunteer Army in 1973 in the wake of Vietnam and the mili tary's preference for men and women who wanted to serve. "I personally believe one of the fundamental rea sons our Army is respected and viewed as the preemi nent combat land power is the highly qualified young men and women on our team," Mann said. “It's critically impor tant to the health and future of our profession that those who are on our team truly want to be on the team and are dedicated to serving something larger than them selves... the/security of our nation.” ■ Veterans Affairs esti mates there are presently more than 22.3 million veterans in the U.S., 9.7 million of them Army. MUSIC IN THE PARKS 2013 Funded by Morrow County Recreation District and Portland General Electric O' In The ^ 'ÎPairfe /X 'PGE / X Sponsored by North Morrow Community Foundation, Irrigon Watermelon Festival and MPS Free Outdoor Music Festival CONCERTS BEGIN AT 7:00 PM I Monday June 17 Boardman Marina Park - Skweez the Weezle Monday June 24 Irrigon Marina Park - Brass Fire Monday July 1 Boardman Marina Park - Rolling Hills Chorus - "Honor our Veterans" Monday July 8 Irrigon Marina Park - 98% Angels - "Honor our Veterans" Monday July -15 Boardman Marina Park - Bram Brata - Steel Drums Monday July 22 Irrigon Marina Park - BlueZettte - 60’s 70's Monday July 29 Boardman Marina Park - Mariachi Los Tenerosos Monday August 5 Irrigon Marina Park - Cale Moon - Cftuntry Gospel Monday August 12 Boardman Marina Park - Barb Nelson - Country Monday August 19 Irrigon Marina Park - Too Tall Pappas the county has not asked for reimbursement for her time spent working for the Zone. The board also dis cussed naming a financial institute in which to keep the CREZ funds, and indicated that the recently named City of Boardman fiscal agent would be responsible for finding the best bank. The board indicated that, if pos sible, it wanted to keep the funds within the county; however, one board mem ber said it should consider banks outside the county to save money. In other business, the board approved a revised fee schedule for businesses applying to the enterprise zone, and sharpened up some of its policies for negotiating with companies making application to the zone. was ‘mostly sunny skies, 74 degrees, and only 10 percent chance of rain,”' reports Sharon Harrison. Harrison has not taken up weather-forecasting but has been closely watch ing the Weather Channel this month, since she is co-producer of the Dinner- at-the-Cemetery dramatic production scheduled for the stage at the Masonic Cemetery Friday evening. “ M em ories o f the Flood” is an encore per formance first produced in the cemetery on the 100th anniversary of the 1903 Heppner Flood. On this 110th anniversary of that historic event, fair weather promises to hold, with no threat of a storm like the one that surprised Heppner residents on that tragic day. Guests should have a com fortable evening under a canopy for their dining and theatre experience. Dinner will be catered by Alvin Lui, who explains his plan as “elegant.” Mem bers of the local FFA group will serve, as they are work ing to earn money for their national convention ex penses. “ M em ories o f the Flood” will feature some of the Dinner-at-the-Cemetery Players familiar to audi ence members who have enjoyed them in previous productions: Cara Osmin, Jack Meligan, Dan Van Schoiack, Janet Greenup, Brian Kollnian, Sheridan Tarnasky, Tim Dickenson and Zech Hintz. Travis and Kyle Harrison will also make an important cameo appearance. “This is probably our most informative produc tion and surely our most somber production,” Har rison offers. “In the play, we remember some of the victims and we pay tribute to some of the survivors. Many of these people were ancestors of people still liv newer-comers, we will end the evening on a lighter note with an epilogue that will introduce Tammy Malge- sini, reporter for the East Oregonian.” Tickets, $25 each, are available at Murray's Drug, Bank of Eastern Oregon, Community Bank and the Heppner chamber office. Seating is limited to 100. If weather becomes inhospitable, “Memories of the Flood” will be per formed at the St. Patrick Church parish hall, located behind the church on Gale Street. Local pitcher helps in championship win Oil Sunday, June 9, the Washington Explosion Gold softball team won the regional ehampionship tournament in Selah, WA. Local player Baily Bennett is a member of that team and was the winning pitcher for the ehampionship game versus the Washington Angels Gold team out of Richland, WA. Explosion won the ehampionship with a score of 8-5, in which Bennett also hatted 2-4 with two RBIs. The winner of this tournament also earned a berth to the ASA National Tournament in Clearwater, FL in late July. Only 64 teams across the country qualify for the national tournament, so the team is very excited to have achieved this honor. Contributed photo Elks plans flag ceremony, youth night The Elks Club will host (members and non-mem bers welcome) the annual Flag Day Ceremony and Youth Night on Thurs day, June 13, starting at 6 p.m. After the Flag Cer emony, there will be a kid- friendly dinner and lots of raffle prizes. Contact Corey Sweeney at 541-256-0355 for more details. Wheat League social and dinner set for June 13 The 2013 M orrow Marcia Anderson’s place, County Wheat League So 69530 Condon Highway. cial will be held on Thurs Social hour begins at 5 day, June 13, at Charlie and p.m., and dinner is served at 6 p.m. The dinner is a pot- luck—steaks are provided, H ___ E _ P P N E R E L K n S 3 5 8 and attendees are asked to 676-9181 "Where Friends Meet" 142 North Main bring a dessert or side dish, ___________ if possible. Participants will enjoy the musical talents of John Wambeke, Eric Jepsen, and/or Joe Lindsay while there. There will be a short A ll youth 17 and under field demonstration on sum > - Dinner, then mer-planted winter canola. arc invited. There will This will be at Bill and by be raffles- including a Nancy Jepsen’s place (3.2 gs for prizes. Rossi Trifecta Youth Rifle miles north on Dale Brown Road) before things get started at the Anderson Ranch. Contact Larry Lutcher Questióni cantaci Corey ^teeeney (541-676-9642 or 541-571- 541 - 256-0355 4454) with questions. /tannai tycu J )
