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. ;. . • • • ■ ' • • ; ' r . . • * • - . • ■' • < • - ; •; . , ».-■ .*••• •: ' ' • I ■ N—— W M «M TWO * Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday. April 12, IWV school seniors deliver firewood Rebekahs sponsor Friendship Tree CBEC to sponsor students for High Members of the Hcppner High the Hcppner senior citizens, with an School Senior class delivered eleven excellent job of handling the paper Energy Camp cords of firewood to low-income work, time sheets and client intake Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative, Inc will be sponsoring two sophomores or juniors from their service area to attend the Nevada Youth Energy Camp The camp will be held June 26-30, at Boreal Ridge Resort located 30 miles west of Reno, Nevada Last year. Dulcic Palmer from Hcppner High School and M c I issj Rowell from lone High School represented CBECI at the camp They were guest speakers at the CBECI Annual Meeting in Condon last November. At the Annual Meeting they had the opportunity to tell the members about their ex periences at the camp Also, there was a Rurahte story written about them and the camp At the Energy Camp in June, students will form their own cooperative, serve on the Board of Directors, with the Board selecting a General Manager from among the participants and all taking pan on various committees responsible for the group's activities During the week, the students will learn how a cooopcrativc is run and how an elec tric utility functions, as well as become aware of the careers in the utility field and in the wise use of electricity The participants arc taught «If awareness, group interne lion and hands on experience deal ing with state legislative situations The students also have the oppor tunity to exchange ideas with people their own age from Nevada. Utah. California, Idaho and Oregon Two students will be chosen to represent the camp at the I WO Washington D C Youth Tour In addition, two S750 scholarships will be awarded Interested campers will write a short essay at the camp to determine the winners Any sophomore or junior that is interested should contact Karen Palmer at CBECI's Hcppner office, 676 VI46 McMillan qualifies for Nat’l Leadership Conference . V # V • * « : Marion McMillan, sophomore at Eastern Oregon State College com prtrd at the Oregon State leadership Conference held April *t and 10 at the Hilton Hotel in Portland The conference is sponsored by Phi Beta lambda, a national business club for college students Marion placed second in • • • economics and qualified for the Na tional Conference to be held in (Jrlando, Florida due to the fact that the first place w inner was unable to attend The conference will he held July 4 12 His ability to attend the conference is dependent upon the raising of his experiences. MCCAC meets in lone April 16 • The Morrow County Creative Arts and Crafts group will have a change in the regular April meeting dale The meeting time has been changed to Sunday. April 16 at 6 p m at Shirley McNary 's studio in lone This will be a salad or dessert potluck supper ï I i * 'i T* . « Special guest will be artist Wythel Bronson from Union She will he showing how to prepare the water color paper and talking about the class she will be teaching April 17 and IK This will be a fun and pnv ductivc meeting so all members arc encouraged to attend v a a f Restaurant & lounge t 1 'Where G ihh I Friends Meet, and hit 4 oo Wednesday Evening Special All the Fish You Can Eat* I * * Thursday Ntnin Special Chinese luncheon-* ! 2 ' Every Fri. & Sat. Evening Prime Rib Special * H f>' Il . -■ 0 I One special person who is being honored this week for National Volunteer Week is Joan Ployhar of Hcppner Linda Shaw. reading spccialisl and volunteer coordinator has recom mended that we honor Joan, among many other valuable volunteers in the community, that donate their time and energy willingly, lo make (his community a pleasant and in teresting place to live Joan spends two mornings a week at Hcppner Elementary to help students learn important reading vocabulary She had to learn a com plicated system for assessing, prac tic mg. and testing knowledge of the most frequently used words in the English language In addition to preparing material for this program and accurately following the pro ccdurcs tor leaching and record keeping, she Ids the students know ihai she enjoys them The second graders look forward lo spending lime with Joan because she is such a positive, friendly person Joan has also been generous with her lime when she can sec that the teachers need help at busy times of the year, such as the Christinas season Because of Joan's will ingness lo volunteer, many students have henefitted both academically and personally from her attention Following is a few of the many volunteers who nuke our communi ty a great place to live and work Gail Hughes for her nuny years of playing the organ at All Saints Episcopal Church. Bill Rawlins who was seen working in the Main Street planters (his week, and all the other Garden Club members. Hcppner Booster Club volunteers, Bert Cor bin, Ken Turner, and other members .>1 ihe W illow Creek Park Proust. All Saints Episcopal Church Alter Guild members, as well as all the volunteers in our churches. Joyce Hollomon for the time spent on St Patrick's Senior apartment rentals and the nunv others involved. Duval Sykes, for the bingo at fair idea and his nuny other contributions. City Council members and all the other hoard and committee members who donate their time and talents for the good of our community, businesses, families and organizations who par ticipate in parades and community events; chamber members who t«x»k the time to sell roses and who nuke time for other community activities; fair superintendents. 4 H leaders, parents and organizations who nuke (he Morrow Ctninty Fair possible; Bob Isied and crew for parade music. Town St Country and St. Pat nek s entertainment. High School honor society for being greeters dur ing St Patnck's event and Barbara Hayes for her help in setting up and assisting. The Historical Society and Jean Nelson for keeping our history intact and pursuing the Oregon Trail in Morrow County; Volunteer coaches for our kids. Jim Farley for resurrecting the St Patrick's celebration seven years ago. Nadine O'Brien and crew for the long hours on Christmas baskets, etc., parade chairmen such as Bob Kahl and Joyce Hughes, announcers like lurry Mills and George Kofflcr. all the ''good sports'' who entered the bed race during our St Patrick s event. Morrow County Cat- tlcWomen who provide u ranc h lour for (he eighth grade exchange and all the i*ther groups and families involv ed that week. Gwen Healy for her special additions to the St Patrick's celebration, the Morrow County Ministerial Association, the lisi goes on and on and on Thanks lo our volunteers National Volunteer Week is April 10-14 H e p p n e r l y I n c . î 4 V s. *- ■ / v r v ' V “ TELEVISION CABLE** 676-9663 Î Â ‘7 ^ v • 1 800 - 222-6356 •' <**©*W**f («•«• »•* A b#*»»»- t W iU » btm to **%%*“*'<*» HNN •*» 0*0» rot»«***• %t» «PP6 *4 M « s m u r • i ' ; ideas are encouraged ansi welcomed A large number of volunteers arc needed to put on this yearly celebra tion If you arc interested in any part or would like to add something new to the celebration, come and bring your ideas k* i .n - 7 y . ♦ v * ■ ’ - »; ’V . *?f M k C 3 TNN L * <* i f * » ¡r./, V 1, A v r l „ *Vv * c, YHJ Now you can turn your ordinary TV into a complete home entertainment center. Just include HBO when you begin your cable service and we’ll install our complete subscription package and HBO’s blockbuster movies, sports, and specials for only $4.95. Call your local cable company today, and watch the difference $4.95 can make. *v . •» # i * ■ . < • î ' «"** r • I The St Patrick's Committee has planned a meeting for Thursday. April 20. at the Extension Office in Hcppner at 7 p m Committee members arc en couraged to attend Plans are under was lor the I WO celebration and new Plans underway for ‘90 celebration INSTALL A COMPLETE HOME ENTERTAINMENT CENTER FOR JUST $4.95. ’ I • The students took on the job as a fund raising project for the senior class trip and earned approximately S200 for the class Rawlins took the job as a fund raising projecl for the senior citizens and will donate S75 to senior programs. "We intend to have a viable firewood program by mid summer so that people can plan their wood needs.” said Groat, "and we arc looking for a local group that would he interested in operating the projecl as a fund-raiser" < 0t n , ✓ " ‘i • . .. ’ r rv " [ j» % . : l* • ;, L*> • • vr . V ; ô f ; ! ;■ ■ t * v-V“ "- .'- 7 * y ‘ -'V ,/ / residents of Morrow County The students, John Shaw. Michael Mafvoney. Ted Schwarz, Mike Cor rea, Brian Kollman. Tim Hays, Will Marlin. Steve Arbogast, Craig Angell and Barney Lindsay, were hired by the Community Action Pnv gram of East Central Oregon The wood was purchased Irom Kin/ua Corporation Tom Groat. Special Projects Manager at CAPECO. said that the students did an outstanding job Groat also credited Jane Rawlins, of ,v. < -___ i_________ •4 .> o4m ç n » Frank Robinson. Lexington, stands by Ruth’s Friendship Tree, sponsored by Holly Rebekah Lodge No. 139 The tree is in memory of his late wife Members of the lodge chose an orna ment off the tree to take home and return with the item listed on the ornament. The items collected are given to the more unfortunate in the county Sewing festival featured in Eastern Oregon "What is a serger? Should I pur chase one7 How can I find out ways to turn my creative sewing tak-nts in to dollars ’” "What sewing techniques will help me produce a garment that looks store bought7 Where can I find local sources of instruction and sup plies for textile related garments and crafts?” Find out the answers to these ques tions and more at the first ever Nccdlemama Sewing Festival in the Pendleton Armory. Saturday. Apnl 22 from 10 a m to 5 p m. This all-day educational program w ill consist of demonstrations. Icc tures. exhibition booths, style show , handouts of educational materials, and hourly door prizes The em phasis at (his educational program will be on the needle arts: sewing, knitting, quilting, spinning wheel, and other types of handwork. A wonderful opportunity awaits the Needlctnania audience Palmer Pletsch Associates, Nationally known for their practical and effi cient methods for home sewing have agreed to make two presentations Fiir your caring, love, understanding and acts of kindness, we the family of Dee Jones, would like to thank: Dr. Ed Berrctta, Dr. Kenneth Wrnherg. nurses and staff for sour deep con cerns and wonderful care during Dee's illness. Molly Rhea: for the visits and crazy jokes that Dee always ¡(Hiked fossurd to. Jeff and Kathy Mähen; You are vers special people! Pastor Dasiit, Katherine Hoskins and members of the hirst Christian Church for their acts of love. You will always he remembered. To the people of Heppner who w ent out of their way to make our loss much easier. You make Heppner the place we will ahsavs call home Is) Ron Monica, David, Judy, Heather A Amy Denning Farmers to receive credit for class Stale Representative Mike Nelson announced Monday that several farmers from Morrow County will receive credits for a chemical ap plicators class they took early Iasi year, ending an ongoing dispute bet ween local farmers and the Oregon Dv|>aitmcnl of AgiisultufC Those who attended the class will now he able to apply those credits toward their chemical applicator licenses Last year, several local agriculturalists voluntarily attended classes on the safe application of chemicals, to meet requirements made by the Department of Agriculture However, the agency refused to give credit to the tanners because they weren't set up tor the program "It's a simple matter of common sense.” said Nelson, "and one that I hope has been resolved Tom Pointer. Virginia Gneh and Stephen Hill came to Salem to see me about this, and now the Agriculture Department is coming around I hope that everyone who look that class comes forward now and claims credit ” After discussions with Nelson, the Department of Agnculturc agreed to review the course and give credits, agreeing that the farmers should n«« have to lake the course again simp ly because the new program was not yet set up Scrgcrs and Sewing Brush-Up. Nccdlemama participants will receive the double benefits of ex periencing Palmer and Plctsch Associates close to home (eliminating the tour hour drive to Portland); and the updated knowledge from two S20 seminars, for the V4 advance admission (S5 at the door the day of the event). This is an opportunity lor saving S36 on Palmer and Pletsc h techniques alone Additional presentations from Eastern Oregon educators will in clude topics such as Sew ing for Big Beautiful Women. Tips for Sewing Kids Clothing; Quilting History; Dollmaking and more Tickets can be purchased in ad vance from Oregon E xtension Study Group members, or at the Armory the day of the event Umatilla Coun ty ticket Coordinator is Wanda Cox, Hermiston 567-.M5I Morrow County ticket Coordinator is Isabelle Jones. Imgon 922-4U34. Tickets can also he purchased at Umatilla and Morrow County Extension Offices, Monday through Friday. 8 a m. - 5 p m. until Ayril 21. At Peterson’s SERVICE AS BRILLIANT AS O U R D IAM O ND S. Our services .ire nothing less tluin militant, including siring, minor and ma|or jewelry repairs, cleaning and polishing and appraising Visit us for the professional guidance and expertise to help you purchase an ideal cut A ^ ____________ M rTl Jewelers H eppner 67» 9300 — %*«*r*N M (pm 0jp|R^N
