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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 26, 1986)
Around About By Justine If est Herford II »win* !n many Morrow residents that l*6 got off lo a pretty »low »lari Now as it* sh"rt second month end* and we move into longer March, how we all hope that our thinking sunshine" will really bring positive results, and before our Irish joy breaks forth over March IS. 16 and 17. we will be surrounded by our beautiful green again hills and new life will be re born in lovely Willow I'reek Valley One joyful project that seems pretty well assured is the coming remodeling of historic Heppner Hotel Meg Murray deserves much praise for "mothering this project, for spending lots of energy tune and developing know how in getting it rolling She made a fine statement before the very supportive Heppner Chamber of Commerce to the effect that the soundly constructed hotel building in the center of town has been looking »ad. looking like a community liability, and with the good support of all citizens can become a real asset to our area ‘ Some of us had not known that the local odd Fellows lodge made a fine contribution in getting the hotel project going by paying the Woo filing fee required with the application for the loan fund Cheers to them' Vfuiet. friendly rural communities which offer good sociability and many opportunities for voluntarism, and which are surrounded hy attractive mountains, lakes and rivers will surely be drawing more and more retirees who know the\ would rather finish out their lives in this sort of environment than in the hustle bustle and crime prone larger cities where they may have lived during then working lives You have probably read that Governor Atiyeh's Fourth Annual Volunteer Recognition Week is coming in April one of his theme* since his 1979 inaugural has been 'Government can do many things, but it can't hire love As all budgeting becomes more difficult with the cuts coming in federal assistance programs, the re awakening of and appreciation of the importance of voluntary workers like those who did so much during pioneer days is happily again drawing attention It is good to note that the American Association of t niversity Women here is planning to honor Morrow Countv volunteers Just think a few minutes how much these unpaid individuals give to our communities in loving service From youth groups through senior citizens, as volunteers give to others they often gain in personal growth, strength and understanding A hasty listing of a few of the places volunteer services make our community a much better place in which lo live would include our firemen, ambulance drivers, persons on many boards, commissions, committees and auxiliaries member* of civic organizations, those who help in libraries and museums, garden club members who spread beauty, all church folks who provide comfort and encouragement, lodge members who provide scholarship and bolster civic pride and on and on Isn't it great lo be reading the announcements of scholarship winners’1 How proud we feel to see young people achieving excellence in their studies and setting lofty goals The organizations which provide their money, assistance and encouragement to outstanding youth are surely investing in America's most valuable asset Were you surprised to see all the flags flying on Heppner streets last Saturday'1 Those of us who are not too sold on having Lincoln s birthday celebrated on February :t and Washington's birthday come of February 17 feel delighted that in Heppner. and in George. Washington, those who put out the flags are holding to the "real" birthdays of our two greatest presidents I won't be "talking" to you again until after we all enjoy Heppner s happy celebration in rememberance of Morrow's Irish heritage over the weekend of March H. IS. lfi, when we so hope bright sunshine will bring joyous sparkle to this early springtime celebration of dear St Patrick s death See you then' rh r llr|i|in rr G azelle-Tim e* H rppnei O regon. U r d n r u liv F ebruary .**. I»a* F l\ F Weddings Srruillev-FÀmuncIson Lexington News By Help hä .Innés 9H9HÎH9 Hy Delpha Jones Joyce Buchanan and Virginia Peck visited Friday with Charles Buchanan who is a patient in the Veterans Hospital in Walla Walla Callers at the C C Jones home on Sunday were Mr and Mrs Wayne Miller of Hermiston and Venice Hendrickson and grandson Kevin of Pendleton Holly Rebekah lodge met on Thursday for the regular meeting with the PNG la-ila Palmer in the chair Plans were made for the dinner at the President s visit and parts of a program for the day were discussed Refreshments were served jointly with the Oddfellows who met at the same lime Business visitors in Heppner over the weekend were Bill and landa Hutchinson and family and Joe Sellards of Prtneville They were guests of Barbara Cutsforth The ta-xington Baptist Church had a progressive dinner on Wed nesday of last week The dinner started at Harley Sager s with appe tizers. on to Gary Bruch's for salads, and to the Church in (.exington where Rena and Bill Marquardt served the main course of steaks, and on to Ron and Jeanne Beesons for lovely desserts and evening fellowship The group had a most enjoy able evening, and all report the foods were delicious Viola Weis of Newport, is visiting her friends Mr and Mrs Murty for a couple of weeks, and learning about Morrow County scenic places The card purty held at the ta*xtngton Grange Hall on Sunday afternoon was well attended Prizes were given and refreshments were served W'onen's high was won by Charlene Papineau. and second high U in KlcCaba M m I high was lewis llalvorsen and second high B w l PaptM M I Pinochle Detitn Sharp and Joyce Buchanan, door prize. Krma Keithley Plans are being made for the Faster Day chicken dinner lo be served by the lexington Grange Jean Nelson and Barbara lYitsforth. the planning committee, met on Monday to finish the plans The dinner will start at I pm and there will be cards in the afternoon for enjoyment only at no charge Delpha and Cecil Jones att ended Pomona Grange at the Col umbia Grange in Hermiston on Saturday This was a busy day with severul resolutions on the floor and initiation in th evening Several honored guests from the State of Washington were introduced as well as Jack Preston, state membership chairman, and Delpha Jones, Wheutlund district deputy third evening in an Ecumenical Lenten Series entitled. "Issues Facing Christians Around the World ” The first two evenings have examined issues facing Chnstiuns in Eastern Europe, the U S S R and China This Thursday. February 27. the program will be given by Donna Bergstrom and will he present ation of Christian issues in Scand inavia where the Church is a State Church The program w ill be held at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Refreshments will follow the pres entation The public is cordially invited to attend and become In formed in issues facing Christians in Scandinavia (in Thursday evening. March 6 the la-nten Series will travel to the United Church of Christ in lone On this evening the Rev Rick Evens on of Hope and Valby Lutheran Churches will present a program on South Africa und the dynamic issues facing Christians in this turbulent part of the world ‘Issues Facing Christians’ continues This Thursday evening marks the Heppner and will begin at 7 30 p m Engagements Kristin lee Kdmundson and Mark Robert Smalley of Hrrmiston were married at a . andlelight ceremony December at The wedding ceremony w.is read to Father Julian atnid a Christmas setting at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston Parent- "t the couple .ire John and Pat Kdmundson of Heppner anil Bob Smalley and the late Iieunne Samlley of Hermiston The bride a graduate of Western Oregon State College, teaches at Sunset Klementarv School in Hermiston Smallev 1tended Blue Mountain Community College and Southern Oregon Stale i allege He is emploved at la*s Schwab in Hermiston Soloists for the cerem ony were Joe McDonald and Lisa Nix, accompanied by Rikka Tews of lone The birde given in marriage bv her father, wore her mother's traditionally long gown of chantilly lace over satin with long sleeve*, high m illusion neckline and a Ixuifiant skirt featuring a flounce of tulle over satin Her veil w.is . aught by a derby style hat. and she carried a cascading bouquet ol red ro-.es w ith lace ribbons atop her mother's Rainbow Bible Vicki Brookshire the bride s sister from Beaverton, was matron of honor Her other attendants were Sheila Kdmundson. the bride's sister in law from Pendleton Honnu Garcia of LaGrande; and Cindy Thompson of Spokane Jeff Smalley Tempt- Ariz was best man for his brother The ushers were Jett Carper and Sam Sobotta. both of Hermiston, and Scott Zielke of Stanfield Jetf Kdmundson and Ann Smalley were the candelighters and Kelly steward was the flowergirl \ ret cot ion including a buffet amt dance, was held in the church parish hall following the ceremony Serving at the cake table were Cam Wishart. Sue June and Suzanne Jepsen of Heppner Hostesses for the buffet ami punch tattle were Kathy Carper Shirley Crane and Palsy Keimig of Hermiston Jan Tergeson Pendleton, was in charge of the guest I took and Darcy Chamberlain Tempo Arizona assisted at the gift table Emily Kdmundson. noico of the bride, handed out groom's cakes and rice bags Special guests at the ceremony were the grandmothers of the couple. Vera Turner The Dalles. Mary Kdmundson. Hood River and Frances Boise, Idaho Mr and Mrs Jerry Dougherty of employed at Headquarters Beauty Smalley. Following wedding trip to Phoenix Arizona and the Oregon Coast the Heppner announce the engagement Salon in Pendleton is a graduate of Pendle couple is at home in Hermiston of their daughter. Cynthia Marie, to ton Kannard High School and is employed by Forest Kldon Kannard, son of Mr Pioneer Construction in Pendleton and Mrs Wes Kannard of Pendleton The couple plans to be married Miss Dougherty is a graduate of March All Saints' Men's Club will hold same lime I at St Patrick's Catholic Heppner High School and the Pen All Sunday School teachers will their monthly breakfast this Sunday delton College of Beauty She is (hurch in Heppner at 8 a m at the parish hall Terry meet this evening at 7 30 The next Hughes is in charge of this event and home Bible Study will la- held at the encourages all men of the church lo Home of David and April Sykes. :)6o Green Street, on Wednesday. March be present There will be a meeting of the S Bishop's committee this Sunday at 7 15 pm There will also be a By Mary Bryant 676-9493 meeting of the laiy Readers at this Dougherty-Kannard 1 .1 M en’s breakfast slated March 1 Heppner Happenings The Country Fibre Artists Guild held its monthly meeting at the home of Vanessa Thomoson at Morgan The day was spent working with luxury fivers A potluck dinner was held at main followed by a business meeting The next regular meeting will be at Nancy McElhany's home in Heppner For any information on the work of the Guild, call Sandy Van laew at 676-5060 members and guests following the Flks Annual this past weekend Mel Hammons and Eleanor Gonty were the cooks with Senior Volunteers helping The proceeds to be used for the various projects of the Seniors Here for Mrs Snoda Blake* 68th birthday were her grand Lack of funds prevents budworm treatment daughter and husband. Sharon and Holt Simmons of Portland Sharon works in the lah at the Kastmore land Hospital in Portland She is the daughter of Bill and Shirlev Blake Mrs Sm«la Blake has received word ut the death of her brother in law. Merle Blake He was the last of the children of Willard and Anna Blake, who lived in the lone area years ago Burial wax in Gresham We all wonder if anyone wins the many contests we see advertised these days, every product seems to be offering prize*, trip*, etc One of our local high school students rec ently received a check for Hot) in a contest on a box of cereal The letter accompanying the check said they had mailed out 10.000 such checks, so keep trying Mrs Sara Adkins recently cele brated her 81st birthday Mrs Alice McCabe had guests in for cards and refreshments in her honor I wonder how many persons realize the nice things that Mrs McCabe does for her friends Being pretty much confined to my home she sees to it that I do not lack for hooks to read, occassionally brings us a treat and generally keeps an eye on my sister and myself A lovely person The western spruce budworm in testation m the forests of eastern Oregon am) Washington will not he treated in 1986 according to Forest Serv ice Regional Forester Tom Coston Ntionally, limited forest pest management funds are focused on treatment of critical pest problems like the southern pine beetle out breaks in the Northeast "Although we had planned to treat nearly 500,000 acres this year,” Coston said, the 65 million neces vary to carry out the project simply is not available The Forest Service. Washington Stale iH-partment of Natural He sources and the Oregon State Dep artment of Forestry will continue with efforts to monitor budworm populations and evaluate the im pacts of uncontrolled outbreaks of this forest post Forest Service entomologists predict the current infestation will last several more years All data collected will he important to evaluation of budworm outbreaks in the future Unit 9 of the Umatilla Morrow Counties Oregon Retired Educators Association will meet at II am Saturday. 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