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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 8, 1979)
- t- ' i' rriTTi-rwr-j ' nl -iiiiriiViiiiriiiiiiinTiirniininimiir--' . p' .'..' m .iTit"fr"-1- " i"'wr rirHMKsa, mw -pgh. - ..,.....--.-A..w......-.rf.-..5. .rtl.l The Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, November 8, 1979 SEVEN Irrigon couple united in Baptist service in Bountiful, Utah Pair wed in double-ring rites Carol Lynn Fortuna and Robin Leslie Conboy were united in marriage Oct. 13 at the First Baptist Church in Bountiful, Utah. Both were living in Rock Springs, Wyom ing but have since moved to Irrigon. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Everett C. Ransdell of Bountiful, Utah. The groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Conboy of Irrigon. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Reverend Ellis Keck, pastor to the bride's parents. The church was decorated with wine red roses and white mums. The bride wore a floor length gown with antique overlace and lace sleeves with a high lace neckline. She wore a matching fingertip veil and carried the groom's mother's Bible covered with wine roses and white mums. Carol Jo Ransdell, sister-in-law of the bride, was her matron of honor. The brides maid was Heidi Jo Conboy, sister of the groom. Both wore floor length gowns of cham pagne Quiana. The groom's attendants were Ronald Cole Ransdell, the best man and Mark Leonard Ransdell, usher, brothers of the bride. Jerri Oswald played the wedding music. Penny Conboy and Kim Ransdell were can dlelighters for the beautiful ceremony. The wedding reception was held in the Red Flame Restaurant where a wedding cake adorned with wine roses and white mums was served to guests by Penny Conboy, sister of the groom, who was also in charge of wedding gifts. On their wedding trip to Cody, Wyo. the couple wit nessed the wedding of Will Phinney, formerly of Hermis- ton and Heppner, and Carol Vincent, who were married Oct. 18. The bride graduated from Rock Springs Senior High School and attended Western Wyoming College and the University of Wyoming. The groom is a graduate of Hermiston High School and attended Green River Com munity College and Blue Mountain Community College. : . WMk " .'y m The former Kelly Williams and Glenn G. Griffith, at their wedding in Elgin recently. September 1, 1979, Judy Lorine Ledbetter and David Wayne Padget were united in a double ring ceremony offici ated by the Reverend Michael Sheridan. The bride wore an empire gown of white organza with a Queen Anne neckline. The dress was trimmed in hand re-embroidered illusion lace appliques accented with seed pearls that fell into a graceful chapel-length train trimmed in silk Venice lace. The trimmed in Venice lace and long-tapered sleeves were caught at the wrist with satin loops and covered buttons. The four-tiered fingertip illu sion veil was held in place by a Juliet cap accented with seed pearls. The bride carried a bouquet of baby peach roses with stephanotis and baby's breath. Bridesmaids carried out the theme of peach, brown and white with their floor length peach jersey dresses and overjackets accented with peach, brown and white flow ers. Each carried a single long-stemmed peach rose and wore brown daisy headpieces. The bride's mother wore a floor length champagne colored jersey dress accented with a ruffle. Bridesmaids were Stepha nie Jones, Pleasant Hill; Pam Pooley, Medford and Patti Allstott, Heppner, all friends of the bride. Matron of honor was the bride's sister Jeanette Sunseri, Sherwood. Ushers were Ed Lindsay, stepbrother of the groom, Terry Toll, stepbrother of the bride, Doug Pooley friend of both the bride and groom. Best man was the groom's Advisory committee prepares to make recomondations 111 (.&?. J Both certified and classified personnel of Morrow County Schools are busy attempting to anticipate student needs for : the school year 1980-81 even though they are only two months into this school year. The budgeting process be-' gins with staff requests which are submitted to the building administrator. These initial requests are screened, veri fied, standardized and cate gorized into various budget accounts at the building level. Those surviving requests of a major nature are then submit ted to the local Advisory Committee for further scru tiny at the meeting which is set for Nov. 14 at Heppner Elementary School in the Primary Library. To make budget recommen dations is one of the major functions of the local Heppner Lexington Schoo' Advisory Committee during the year. The Committee this year consists of chairwoman Gail Hughes and members Frank Pearson, Paul Sumner, Sha ron Harrison, Judy Wright, Broc Tucker and Steve Peck. Their recommendations will also involve any major build ing renovations, alterations or improvements that involve budget outlay. Other areas of responsibility for recommendations during the year dealt with by the Advisory Committee are re newal of teacher contracts in February and rehiring of classified personnel in May. Meetings of this group normally are scheduled on the second Tuesday of each month. The meeting has been rescheduled to avoid conflict with the annual meeting of the Morrow County Wheat League. Judy and David Padget Public invited togtudent exchange meeting ml NEWS Couple wed in Elgin By Birdine Tullis Morrow Extension Service 4-H Window Contest Winners: Several 4-H clubs participa ted in the Window Decorating Contest during the recent 4-H Week, in both north and south Morrow County. Winners were: in the Heppner area, first place, the Gooseberry Livestock Club. Placing sec ond was the Two-Trackers Horse Club. In north Morrow, displays by Royal Riders Club and Pegasus Patrol clubs were declared a tie for first place. Winners of first place receive ten dollars and second place five dollars. All clubs participating are congratulated for their good displays and interest in pro moting the 4-H program. Fire Safety Topic for Group Meetings: Safety in and around homes regarding fire will be the topic of all study groups in both Morrow and Umatilla counties during November. Many helps for fire prevention and safety in the home are included in the program, as well as informa tion concerning losses by fire. A thought provoking safety check questionaire is inclu ded, which points out preven tion on an individual basis, as well as a slide program on the topic. Anyone is welcome at all study group meetings. Mem bership is not a requirement. New 4-H Clubs Organizing: Many 4-H clubs are cur rently organizing, with a number of new project areas offered locally. Archery is becoming more popular as a leisure time activity so natur ally, 4-H will follow with the opportunity for youth to be involved in a 4-H archery club. Call 676-9642 for information ,on this club. A new creative arts club was started in north Morrow last week, with leaders Jan and Francine Evans offereing a potpourri of handicraft skills to young people in that area. Knitting is coming back with the advent of more sweaters in fashion. Zelma MrDaniels, Heppner, is start ing a new knitting club. There are many more opportunities for youth to become involved in both the projects previously offered, and newer projects. Call John Nordheim or Birdine Tullis at 676-9642 for more information about any 4-H project. Sew With Wool Contest, Nov. 17, MKT Busy young fingers are completing outfits of wool for the "Make It Yourself With Wool" District Contest, which will be coming up Nov. 17 at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton. The contest is always a popular event with 4-H girls, as well as others, and attracts many Morrow County girls. Judging of garments modeled by the girls or boys will be in the morning, with a public style show at 2:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to at tend the style show to view the fashionable garments entered in competition. Winner of the district event receives a trip to the state contest, where she competes for the honor of representing Oregon at a national contest. District participants receive many valuable prizes donated by local businesses and indi viduals. For several years, the local district contest has been the largest contest in the state, and Morrow County girls have been involved in the state contest. The district director for our area is Doris Doherty of Pilot Rock. Friends and relatives honor Irrigon woman's birthday Lola Breeding was honored on her birthday (h-i. 27. as friends and relatives gathered for a potluck dinner at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith, of Irrigon. About 15 friends .:;.) (Natives came from Portland, Gresham, Hood River, Heppner and the Yakima Valley to wish her a happy birthday. Kelly Williams became the wife of Glen G. Griffith Oct. 19 in Elgin. The Reverend Bill Miller of the First Christian Church performed the ceremony. . The alter was decorated on both sides with white glads, white carnations and blue mums. The bride wore a white satin dress with an overlay of white chiffon that formed the train. The accordian plaited panel of the skirt, the sleeves and the neckline of the bodice were all outlined with imported lace. Her shoulder length veil was fastened by a headband of seed pearls and the matching imported lace of the gown. The matron of honor was Kanda Gresham, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Tammi Rysdam and Joni Rysdam. The matron of honor wore a blue satin gown and the bride's maids wore white satin with the same overlay of blue flowered chiffon. All carried long stemmed white mums tied with blue bows. The bride's was of blue and white mums. The best man was Joseph Boai man of Pendleton and the ushers were John Neace of Echo and Daniel Thompson of lone. Mr. Miller played the Wed ding Song on the guitar. The wedding reception was held in the social rooms of the First Christian Church. The wedding cake was three tiered with light blue satin bells. Marie Gregory and Carolyn Williams poured and Kim Rose and Theresa Wiles attended the gift table. Shellie Backtel attended the guest book. The bride was graduated from Elgin High School in 1977 and Blue Mountain Commu nity College with an Associate in Science degree in secre tarial science. The groom was graduated from lone High School in 1975 and Blue Mountain Commu nity College in 1977 with an Associate in Science Degree in Production Agriculture. The groom is now employed as manager of the calving opera tion on the Rea Ranch near Pendleton. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Williams of Elgin and the groom the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Griffith of lone. The honeymoon trip was to the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. The couple resides at the Rea Ranch, Rt. 2 in Pendleton. brother-in-law, Russel Wright. After pledging their love for each other and lighting the unity candle the bride and groom presented their mo thers with a single peach rose. Soloist for the ceremony was Leonard Toll, stepfather of the bride, who sang, "Love Me Tender" and "I Love You Because." The reception toilowing was held in the basement of the church where the aunts of the bride, Alma Green cut cake, Gladys Van Winkle served cake and Clara Pickens served coffee. The bride's Suing your partner The Grand Squares dance club is offering square dance lessons starting Nov. 19 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the ,- Oddfellows Hall in Heppner. Interested persons may call Darrell Wilson at 422-7523. 'Fire safety & prevention' discussion topic "Fire Safety and Preven tion" will be the discussion topic at all November Home Extension study group meet ings in Morrow and Umatilla counties. Volunteer leader-teachers who will present the lessons recently received their train ing from Bill Rompa, state Extension agent, and Molly Saul, Extension home econo mist. Also participating in the training were Ralph Riggs, member of the Milton-Free-water Volunteer Fire De partment; Robert Sturdivant, Pendleton fire marshall; and Clyde Casto, Hermiston fire marshall. A series of colored slides will be shown at each meeting depicting home fire hazards. Participants will be given a check list to use in determin ing the safety of their own homes. Mrs. Saul encourages all interested persons to attend one of the 22 study groups in Morrow and Umatilla coun ties. Membership is not re quired to visit a meeting. The date and location of study group meetings may be ob tained by calling the county Extension officers in Heppner, Pendleton, Hermiston or Mil-ton-Freewater. Leader-teachers who will present the fire safety lessons are: Linda Pickard, Jenny Zerba, Athena; Diana Hen derson, Hermiston; Patty White, Gertrude Haynie, Dorothy Clement, Joanne Pot ter, Ann McDaniel, Cindy Farver, Jessie Villa, Edna Ragsdale, Milton-Freewater. Carol Elliott, Beverly Dan iels, Pilot Rock; Catherine Spencer, Stanfield; Jane Lem bcke, Colleen Newtson, Helix; Fern Simmons, Martha Ma honcy, Maxine Schuening, Caroline Angotti, Irene Phelps, Alice Sacks, Terry Peek, Pendleton; and Bea Luciani, Echo. A Great Gift Idea from ( the Morrow County Wheat Growers "The Revenoor" enables you to make your own gas-o-hol. It will be among many gifts to be awarded by the Morrow County Wheat Growers at the annual meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 13, starting at 1 p.m. at the Heppner Elks Lodge. The annual dinner will be at 7 p.m. Tickets will be $3. Dr. Jim Cornelius, Extension marketing specialist, will speak on "What Happened to Our Wheat Price?" THIS AD SPONSORED BY FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OREGON HFPP'.FR BKANCH sister June Ledbetter poured punch. Attending the gift table were Toni and Tami Toll, step sisters of the bride. Honored guests were the bride's parents John Ledbet ter, Heppner; Lorine Toll, Prineville; the groom's par ents Ray Padget, Prineville; Eva Marie Lindsay, Lake view; and the two grandmoth ers, Cleo Van Winkle, Heppner and Eva Houston, Lakeview. After a potluck dinner at the Ledbetter home the couple honeymooned at the Ledbetter cabin on Blake Ranch and now reside in Prineville. Cardinal Club to present dinner The lone Cardinal Club is presenting a turkey dinner Nov. 11 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the lone Legion Hall. Dancing and entertainment will follow the dinner until 10 p.m. Adults will be admitted for $4, students $2.50 and children under six will be 50 cents. Vets hire disabled Handicapped employees make up more than 12 percent of the Veterans Administra tion work force. Included in this group of 28,000 workers are 13,600 service-disabled veterans. Everyone interested in the American Field Service Ex change Student Program in Heppner is invited to a meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m., at the Episcopal Parish Hall. For more information, call Marian Abrams at 676-9789 or Elaine George at 676-9442. Ex- Heppner man recuperating Melvin Moyer is now at his home in Union recuperating from the heart attack he suffered Oct. 7. He was in intensive care for eight days, and in the hospital three weeks. ll...l.l.,.IIIJllll,HIMHIWp,M.H-'II.IUIl lL.I.WWWWiWIIMIILIIWM.gyyJJ)jy ATTENTION: Elk Hunters 1 pcir of Red Wing socks for V with each pair of Red Wing shoes or boots purchased !! Special good Oct.27 thru Nov.17 HEPPNER 676-5241 v $ ... . .- iJBM .3 steer clear of trouble! i i 1 r in r nn i i r " ' 10 Off All Winter Treads O All Seasonal Radials O Country Squire 120' s O Radial Steel Traction oWlorrow County nRrj Lexington Closed Nov. 12 for Veteran's day if:
