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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (June 22, 1988)
. ’ • ; TWO - Heppner Duane Ball Duane Rail. Heppner High class o f 1988 was chosen lo play in the 36th annual Shrine East West foot Ladd is new Miss Rodeo Oregon Hotel project is progressing ball game Duane % parents are Ar chie and Dianna Ball of Heppner DuanA classmate. Gene Lancaster was selected as an alternate Gene t parents are Gene and Evelyn Lan caster also of Heppner Each August outstanding graduated seniors from the states AA-A and B schools play pitting the East schools against the West This year's game will he played on Satur day. August 13 at Baker The parade it set for I 30 p m with a pageant, on the field at 7 p m The kickoff will begin at 8 13 p.m. One of the highlights for the players will he a visit to the Shnner's Hospital for crippled children in Portland All of the proceeds from the name go to the Shnner’s Hospital and Bum Centers for needy children Die coaches, officials and hundreds of others required to make this a great success for the kids all donate their time and efforts for this endeavor There has never been a charge fix the children's treatment at a Shnners Orthopedic Hospital or Bum Center A block of super mid field reserv ed seats have been set aside for the local rooters You may secure your seats by calling 676-5574 Sylvia Ladd. lone, was named Miss Rodeo Oregon last week in Rose burg Now she will advance to the Miss Rodeo American Con test held each December at the Na tional Finals Rodeo in Las Vetas Sylvia was crowned prior to the Umpqua Valley Round-Up in order for her to be able to particípale in the Round-Up performances Flight other contestants had applied for the position but declined when they learned Miss Ladd was com peting. as last year'» runner up She will tour the state as a representative of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association Sylvia is the daughter o f Elmer and Lorraine Ladd of lone named Chairperson of the U G L Y Bartender Contest in Heppner for the Oregon Chapter National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and will coor dinate fund raising events for this year's contest in Heppner Red Lovgren will join her this year as Co-Chairperson U G L Y stands for Understan ding. Generous. Lovable You last year was Heppner s first year in the contest and according to Mrs Lovgren. 4 bars participated, raising a total of SI .248 53 hi help support research into the cause and cure of multiple sclerosis, and services for people who have MS Mr and Mrs Lovgren are serv- desire to help fight multiple sclerosis, a progressive and often disabling disease of the central ner vous system Presently, the cause and cure o f MS remain a mystery Mr and Mrs Lovgren pointed out that an average of 200 new cases of MS are diagnosed weekly in the U S -most o f them young adults “ The tragedy is.“ they said, “ that MS frequently strikes young people in their 20's or 30‘s at the peak of their family, and career building .G.L.Y contest Lovgren chair U ing as chairpersons out of their Chen Lovgren has again been The First Christian Church an nounces preparations are being made for this years Vacation Bible School July 11-15 Classes are structured to include the two-year olds through sixth grade All area children are welcome, there is no charge This year's theme is “ Champions for Jesus'*. Children will be learn ing about Champions like John The Baptist. Peter and Paul Blue Mountain ('(immunity College and Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a seminar for employees This is co-sponsored by our mascot the Heppner Chamber of Com This year's Vacation Bible School merce, BMCC and the Small missions field will center around tfie Business Administration Boise Children's Home In lieu of a *‘ It lines Make a Difference to closing program on Friday. July 15 at 11:45am all VBS children and parents are invited to bring a sack lunch and picnic with VBS volunteers On April 16 over 100 residents of For pre-registratKin. please con tact. Teresa Flair, 676-5862 Come Heppner converged on Timber There will be crafts, activities, and join in the fun and bring a friend Ju Lanes in Portland to take in the Junior Bowlers State Tournament tunc to meet “ Spunky" the Eaglet. ly II. 9-11:45 a m The U. G.L.Y Bartender Contest is a major fund raiser for the Na tional Multiple Sclerosis Society. and will run in Heppner throughout the month of September You" seminar will he July 26. 8 11 a m at the Heppner Elks laxlge at the cost of S5 per person or $ 15 per business Deadline to register is Ju ly 20 Mail registration to SBDC. 37 S E Dorion. Pendleton. OR 97801 Jr. Bowlers storm state D-10’s garden arrangers to meet The D-10's, the flower arrangers' guild of the Blue Mountain District of (ianlen Clubs, will hold their June meeting in Heppner on Tuesday, June 28, beginning at 10 a m for the purpose of studying floral ar rangements for churches Beginning at the home of Jane Rawlins, 260 Gilmore Street, the group in the course of the lesson will tour several Heppner churches to discuss and critique designs in each location Anyone interested in arranging flowers for church is invited to at tend and to join the group for sack lunch and for the afternoon session yean.** SBDC sponsoring seminar July 26 Christian Church VBS is July 11-15 *: when line mass designs brought by the members will he discussed and evaluated Blue Mountain District 10 of the Oregon Federation of State Garden Clubs includes Grant. Gilliam. Mor row. Umatilla, Union and Wallowa Counties The D-10’s is made up of members of these clubs who are especially interested in in depth study of floral arrangements Churches inc luded on the tour will be All Saints Episcopal, United Methodist, Si Patrick's Catholic. Seventh Day Adventist. Hope Lutheran and the Christian Life Center i t »j While there, the Heppner Bowlers received many compliment» cai their performance, sportsmanship and behavior Heppner can he very pro ud of the manner in which the Junior Bowlers represented tfieir communi ty. They were coached by Terry Smith, and assistant coaches lairry Bowman and Bert Corbin These men donate their lime to make this program a success Of the 52 bowlers participating 20 received top awards Following is a list of winners “ “ denotes division Third place team I “ F “ Brian Dames. Melissa Pettyjohn. Lori Moeller and Mark Moeller Third place team “ G“ Holly Eckman. Jodi Johnston. Sara Greenup and Allisa Brownfield Doubles third place “ E" Kevin Payne and Chad i>iherty. fourth “ F" Melissa Pettyjohn and Lori Moeller; sixth “ F**'Brian Struckmcier and Matt Kcersemaker, fifth “ G“ -Eric Skroch and Travis Pettyjohn Singles sixteenth “ D" Jeremy Maddem. fifth “ E"-Kcvin Payne, tenth “ E"-Jason Hanna, second “ F" Mark Moeller, sixth “ F"- Melissa Pettyjohn, seventh "F"-Jodi Johnston, eleventh “ F“ -Donita Sharp, third “ G” -Katie Holloran. ninth ‘‘G“ -Tony Beckett, eleventh “ G” -Travis Pettyjohn All events: second “ D"-Steve Warwick; fourth “ E"-Jason Hanna, seventh “ E“ Kevin Payne; second "F " Mark Moeller; third “ F“ - Mclissa Pettyjohn, fourth "F " Brian Struckmcier; third “ G“ -Tony Bcckct. fourth "G" Katie Holloran !¡lll|tlll||ll|lMÍilll|t!lll||il :lj' i :li iMiitili' Get F ire E xtinguisher R econditioned Thursday , June 23rd. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. \ - « . At Morrow County Grain Growers - Lexington : * J ' Dry Chemical Recharge % ' *Is’ ? .* , ■ ’ 2 'A I h . 5 lb. 10 lb. - sH " n - T h is S e rv ic e C ou ld Save Your L ife ! 20 lb. - *3000 Union - s600 per lb. - Plus Parts if Needed Have Your Extinguishers Serviced While * You Wait - or Pickup Later. Work done by qualified technician; Tom Ixfwe 1ÌH KIINCTON 0*1 (OM «JIJ9 <3 4 L T 'C - 'i >■ V » v , 4 - icar * * a : M tpdê» J* ^ * * Lay » * * 7 ■' ***. ’ r * # * M M »V , LK. . * ,Jt ^ ■ * f , ' ! - . • _ r V« _ i* 0. • I# 'a n • V ? Vr / - * V* * '1M? ^ H I aM u rsM i ar M W I IMItl a w tu iu w o (M tM i ’K W «oat u an , cM.iit'n uaw.ii «vati wiucmimciw a M tutine tiU 'K a in iN tw The St Patrick's Hotel is progressing according to schedule, says Ray Kuhns, project engineer The walls are being fram ed on the 2nd floor and plumbing and electrical projects have been started All of the demolition has been on the top two floors and a good share of the first floor Gonty’s return from Over two night week trip »top» were made in Mr and Mr» F. F. Gonty and son Tom recently returned from a two week trip by motor home to Cali tor ma In Valley Spring», the Gonty'» visited Mr» Gonty'* brother and siller-in-law. Roy and Georgia Hcmrieh In Modcra they »isitcd Mr and Mr» Dick Schlichting former Heppncrite» and their daughter and husband Reno, Winncmucca and Ukiah. visiting daughter Virginia Blevins, granddaughter Pal Brady and bus hand Bob I.atcr everyone met with granddaughter Pam ArhogaM. hus band Casey and great grandson Jcrcmc) The Bradys arc moving to Everett. Washington where Bob will be working for the Boeing Co Community gets update on hotel progress Dave Allstott, subcontractor on the Hepper Hotel renovation project leads a tour of the hotel last Thursday night. Framing and plumbing for individual rooms in the hotel which is being turned into a senior citizen housing, is now being put in Allstott pointed out He said work is going smoothly and the project is reported to be ahead of schedule. Condition of Thongdy is upgraded Som Kit Thongdy . a former Hcpp ncr youth that was injured by a »ingle engine tram last week 15 miles southeast of Pasco, is still in Our t-ady of Lourdes Hospital in Pasco His condition has been upgraded and he was to he transferred to Walla Walla this week, but will not be able to be moved until an infection clears up in his limb, according to a ckise family friend. Su/annc Jepsen of Heppner According to his mother. Som chith. she. her daughter and Som Kit were fishing together and after several hours. Som Kit tired of fishing and started back to the car He remembers walking along the middle of ihe track, which was parallel with (he Walla Walla to Pasco freeway. which is very noisy, his back was to the oncoming engine He remembers hearing the traffic hut did not hear the train or a whistle He was hit and both legs were severed at nud thigh According to Ms Jepsen. Som Kit's school has insurance on migrant worker's children, which hopefully will help with the hospital and doctor expenses. ()\cr $700 has been collected through All Saint's Episcopal ('hurch Donations arc being col lected by Gail Hughes and Marcia Anderson Those interested in donating may contact either of these women Choose A D iam ond As Special As Your Love. Fire irtjftgwskff M o rro w C o u n ty G ra in G ro w ers INC 1 100 4 » *0 lei 3C7 Hw* »MI2J1 i •> »' . • . . •*.. * » ‘ ' * *_• • . _•/ y» * »V » . » WedMMlay. June 22. 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