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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 29, 1989)
1 t \ . ’*• * * > -4 TW O • Heppner (iu r t lr TIm n, Mrppnrr, Oregon Wednesday, November W, I9R9 SWCD meetings set Dec. 4 A meeting n u o tin o o a f í the ik». Morrow « Soil ...I A Water Conservation District will he held Monday, Dec 4. I 30 p m at da includes election o f officers and a project update and 2 30 to 2 55 p m. each day. •’ Any money raised from this pro ject will he used to improve the media center and make it a more at tractive place for students.'* said Heppner Elementary Librarian. Lisa Nelson Soon packed with gift specials C A R ! Heppner Auto Parts Al I the ru llìi [NirtA in 6 76 9123 148 E Center Heppner * - O I I I V « l i t h e r jh t p L * * - » J I M ........................... .. We Stand Behind Our Motto YOU CANT BEAT OUR DEAL Find A Better Price • W e’ll Match It SHERRELL CHEVROLET PO BOX 209 HERMISTON.OR I I The M o rrow County Cat- tlcWomen will hold their annual meeting at I p m at the Heppner Elks, following a joint noon lun cheon with the Morrow County Livestock Growers, says President Tami Rietmann Cindy Osterlund will present an informal workshop. "Group Interne tion and leadership ** Following her presentation the business meeting will convene to include state con vention report, treasurer's report, recap o f the year’ s activities, com mittee reports and organization brainstorming "Where Do W e Go From Here ” Rietmann encourages anyone interested in the promotion o f the heef industry to attend She promises a productive afternoon followed by the 5 30 p m social hour, a prime nh dinner and dancing Membership dues are S3 for coun ty and SIS for the state and national organization H O L ID A Y Watch for SA LE y«»*- special n i ^ r * C coming hnstmas in flyer O i l 4 I » the mail FO R TH E H IV to meet Dec. 8 Book fair set through Friday H eppner Elem entary School Media Center is sponsoring a hook fair through Dec I The fair will he set up on the stage area o f the grade school building and will be available to the public K 10 to 9 a m . 11 ■ 30 a m to J 2 IS n in ‘We’ll do it’ Riehls ’ motto CattleWomen llw Vm f O H ffice f. . . M .l„ T V —_____ the I Pettyjohn bidg The agen V / W 97838 567-6487 Dm Prices A Duality Service For Over 40 S ears MCGG The season o f family traditions is upon us Going out in the woods for a drive, taking along sandwiches and "We ll do it' seems to he the mot to o f Tom and Helen Richl. owners o f the R A W Drive in restaurant in Heppner The Richls, who came to Heppner in February of 1981. began a reading incentive program for elementary school children four years ago Helen first saw a report about a similar program on television and felt that the program could !*c adapted to fit Heppner " I thought, what could 1 do as a little person to help kids learn to read " I approached Linda Shaw (read in g specialist at Heppner Elementary School) She picked the idea up and she and other teachers formed the program ," said Helen The program works like this a child reads a certain number o f hooks and completes a brief hook report to receive a certificate for an ice cream treat which the Richls donate from the drive-in " W e wanted each student-low readers and high readers to have a g o a l," said Helen Helen said that the first year a few kids participated, the second year 103 participated and won 190 in certificates, and the third year 187 students won 376 certificates. " I t (the program) helps create a habit o f reading," says Shaw " I really appreciate what they’ ve done It provides an incentive. It's a good way lor teachers to challenge students I appreciate the teachers too They spend tunc developing in di v (du alized goals fo r their students ” " I t 's made a tremendous d if " W e sincerely meant to provide what we thought was the key to develop a good student, and that was reading," said Helen The Riehls are almost as proud o f the kids' successes as the kids are themselves, "w hat a reward to he able to do something for the kids " The Riehls also offered incentives (ice cream) for other activities and posted the children's posters on the restaurant walls. " I f the school calls and needs incentives for a positive experience, we ll do it." says Helen " I think when we hang the kids' work in the drive-in it's the seniors who are thrilled It's their talk o f the day My kids and my seniors are to he treated extra special " Five years ago. the Richls started a roller rink at the Morrow County Fairgrounds during the winter months At the time they had young children "T h ere just wasn't enough for the young people to d o ," said Tom Tom still operates the rink on weekends The Riehls came to Heppner "because we wanted to live in Hcpjv ncr W c decided we wanted to live here. so we looked for w hat was for sale,” said Tom The couple had come to Heppner during hunting season since 1964 and liked the town They lived in Portland where Tom worked with Hyster Co in quality control and Helen worked as a secretary for U.S. Bank for 17 years Now they work around seven days a week at their restaurant They have three sons, a daughter, two daughters in-law and two grandsons ference." said Heppner Elementary School Princ ipal Don Cole "In fact I vs as m a classroom this morning and the teacher was having kids turn in their progress slips The excite merit and discussion was tremen dous it's been a really good pro gram li affects every level we have Not only has it been good for kids, hui good for the community." 'T h e y (the Riehlsi are always div ing something for the kids," Cole added T h ey 're just very kid oriented." rv ■ *'■> 22 Pc. Fractional V«" Drive Socket Set Lifetim e guarantee. 89-5122 (215-962) The holidays are the perfect time to express your feelings with a gift of fine jewelry. A gift of beauty that lasts forever. Navy firem an Recruit Roy D. a 1988 graduate o f Heppner High School o f Heppner, recently reported (or duty aboard the am phibious assault ship I'SS Bclleau W ood. homeponed in San Diego He joined the Navy in Apnl 1989 Eric J. Cope has been promoted in the l ! S Army to the rank o f specialist Cope is a light wheel vehicle mechanic in West Germany, with the Allied Command Europe Mobile O ls o n , * iJ t G l I ♦ « r >) [> .* • > ff , • '• 0 •. . ■ • 1 r V * 1 i ’ t • » a * ♦ •» » Í I f And because fine jewelry is a gift whose beauty lasts forever, they'll remember how much you care long after the holidays are over. Fine Jewelry. When your feelings are for real. OPEN SUNDAYS 12 - 4 p.m. thru Christmas Force 1 He is the grandson o f Charles Richards. Irrigon Hie specialist o a 1 987 graduate o f Pomeroy High School. Wa 12 Gallon W e t/D ry Vac; Ac cessories included. 3JJ-22-00 something hot to dnnk. and watching the ex citement in the children-s eyes when that perfect- tree is found, is really worth the extra effort Some suggestions for making the trip a safe as well as a happy one are listed below • Take plenty o f warm clothing along, light layers arc better than too heavy clothing An extra pair o f dry socks and slippers for the youngsters can he just the thing to have if their feet get cold, wet, or both It is also mce to tuck in a blanket or two • It is also wise to pack a first aid kit to take care o f those humps and bruises that can occur It is good to have a shovel along in case you get stuck in the snow • One o f the most important things to remember is to let someone know which direction you are planning to go and the approximate time you plan to return • I f by chance the car develops trouble or gets stuck in the snow, don't wander o ff, suy near the vehi clc I f you run the engine while everyone is bundled in the car, make certain the w indows are open a crack to let in fresh air • Hot chocolate, coffee, or soup and sandwiches, fruit and candy bars can he the right idea if there is car trouble and you find yourself waiting for help to come. Christmas tree permits at $2 each are available now at the Supervisor's O ffice in Pendleton along with Dean's Deli and Chuck's Mini Market Matt's Mowers and Saws in Hermtston will also he selling per mits. North Fork John Day and Heppner Ranger Districts are also offering permits at the present time Pomeroy Ranger District will begin selling permits November 27, Walla Walla will start December I and will also offer permits at the Tollgate Shopping Center When you get your permit, you will be given an information handout which will inform you about regula tions for taking a Christmas tree and also tell you how to take care o f either a cut tree or live tree. Have a joyful holiday season T IS THE SEASON TO SHOW HOW MUCH YOG CARE. In the Service Vise G rip Tool Set; in eludes 5’' and 10" Vise G rip ’“. 251G (227-330) Make tree cutting trip safe N S Primo« j é ii nepp««* » 7* tTM V4S t l o i ie s F o r C h r is t m a s Now on Sale! Fire Extinguisher; Power W rench; 1 drive. Rechargable. 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