TW O - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December
Haemophilus vaccine available in county
A vaccine that can prevent men
ingitis in children recently has been
licensed and is now available in
Oregon, according to a news release
from the Morrow County Health
Dept “ This safe and highly effec
tive vaccine can protect infants and
young children from infections caus
ed by the bacteria Haemophilus in
fluenza type
b,*' said a
spokesperson.
Haemophilus b is the most com
mon cause of bacterial meningitis in
the United States, and also causes
pneumonia and sepsis or blood
poisoning Haemophilus infections
can be fatal and may cause perma
nent neurologic damage in children
who survive. Each year, an
estimated 12,000 children fall ill
from Haemophilus in the United
States, including an average of 120
children per year in Oregon. One in
200 children become sick with
Haemophilus infections sometime
during the first five years of life,
most often during the first year.
The vast majority of these infec
tions can be prevented by the new
vaccine. The vaccine, called
Haemophilus b conjugate vaccine, is
given to infants at two, four and six
months of age, with a booster at 15
months o f age. Previously,
Haemophilus vaccine had been given
to children at 15 months of age, too
late to prevent most illness. The
newly licensed vaccine (Lederle-
Praxis’ HibTiTER) is more effective
because it can be given to young in
fants who are at highest risk.
All children in Oregon should be
immunized with Haemophilus b con-
jgate vaccine beginning at two
months of age, the age when routine
childhood immunizations are started.
Immunization may be given at the
same time as diphtheria-tetanus-
pertussis (D TP) and polio
immunization.
The number and timing of doses
for those older children depends on
their age. Parents with children bet
ween two and 15 months of age
should contact the provider of their
child's immunization to arrange an
appointment schedule. Immunization
is also recommended for children
age 15 months to five years who
have not previously received
Haemophilus b vaccine.
Haemophilus b immunization is
available free at our regularly
scheduled clinics every Friday, 8
a.m.-4:30p.m. at the Health Depart
ment in Heppner; first and third
Tuesdays, 1:30-4 p.m. at Boardman
City Hall; second and fourth
Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. at the Irrigon
County offices.
G la d T id in g s
Christmas is here, along with our good w ishes for
a happy, healthy holiday. Our sincere thanks to all.
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-:-The Card party held Dec. 1 at
the Rebekah Hall was well attended
with hostesses Hilda Yocom and
Virginia Peck in charge. Prizes were
given and lovely refreshments were
enjoyed. The next party is schedul
ed for Saturday. Jan. 5.
-:-The PNG club o f Holly
Rebekah Lodge met at the C.C.
Jones home on Friday night for the
quarterly meeting and Christinas
party. Dinner was served at which
time each member received a lace
and satin lingerie bag, after which
there was an exchange of secret
sister gifts. An election of officers
was held with Kathy Tellechea,
chairman, Leila Palmer, vice chair
man, and Annetta Padberg,
secretary/treasurer.The door prize
was won by Gen Martin. Others
present were Luella Taylor, and
Joyce Buchanan. It was voted at this
time to give a cash donation to the
Hendricks family fire fund.
-¡-Thursday evening several
members of the Holly Rebekah
Lodge motored to Pendleton to
Pauline Lodge where they attended
the initiation there. Two newly
elected members Holly Mosteller
and Susan Porter of Holly, also
received the degree. Preceding the
meeting the ladies all met at a cafe
where they enjoyed a fine lunch and
visiting. Following the initiation,
coffee and cake were served at the
Rebekah Hall in Pendleton. The cake
was a lovely creation of pink and
green carnations and doves with the
word “ Welcome.” Those motoring
over were Virginia Peck, Leila
Palmer, Dorothy Jackson, Joyce
Buchanan, Geri Martin, Fran Peck,
Delpha Jones, Hilda Yocom and the
candidates.
-¡-Several homes in Lexington are
beautifully decorated this holiday
season which helps those passing
through the town to really feel the
Christmas spirit. Let us all get into
the holiday spirit and do a bit of
decorating at this time of good cheer
and friendship.
-:-Judy Groshens of Irrigon was a
Lexington and Heppner caller last
week.
-:-Faye Ruhl motored to Portland
last weekend with her son, Skip,
where they watched the ball game
between Tigard and Roseburg. Her
grandson Rick Ruhl played on the
Roseburg team.
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By Delpha Jones
-Bruce Eng visited last week
with the Connie Eng family. He was
visiting from Kansas where he is in
the First Infantry of the US Army.
He will leave for Saudi Arabia in the
near future.
Isted receives
master’s degree
Bob Isted of Heppner received his
master of science in teaching degree
at Portland State University, it was
recently announced. PSU degree
candidates are announced quarterly.
They are eligible to participate in one
of two commencement ceremonies;
spring (June) in cap and gown at
Memorial Coliseum, and summer
(August) in regular dress in the
South Park Blocks.
Church of Latter Day Saints
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints Christmas services will
be December 23, 10 a.m. at the
Willow Creek Branch in Lexington.
Everyone is welcome to come and
enjoy the spirit of the season.
lone United Church of
Christ
The lone United Church of Christ
will have a Christinas Eve Service
of Candlelight and Communion at
5:30 p.m. December 24.
Fillies lose to
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Union in close
Chamber Chatter
game
By Claudia Hugh— , Chamber Managsr
By Lisa Willman
Monday night’s game, Dec. 10,
with lone was to be a repeat of Satur
day’s game against Union with very
low scoring-except Heppner lost
this time by a score of 18-21.
At halftime the score was the
Fillies, nine, lone seven, all because
of turnovers, tight defense and shots
unable to be sunk. The second half
was a little more aggressive. With
4:08 left in the third quarter Hepp
ner already had five team fouls and
lone had a chance to catch up with
foul shots. With two minutes left
April Taylor of lone sank a foul shot
to tie the game 13-13. In the last two
minutes of the quarter Kara An-
sotegui and Donita Sharp made their
foul shots to put Heppner ahead at
the buzzer, 16-13.
With 6:35 left in the fourth quarter
lone tied the score, 16-16. Heppner
made a basket for a two point lead
but lone made the next two foul shots
to tie the game at 18-18. lone scored
again to take the lead and lone’s
Heidi Nelson of sank a foul shot to
beat the Fillies by three points.
Chrissy Schultz was the Fillies high
scorer with five points and Kris
Bedortha was lone’s high scorer with
seven. Sara Greenup added her four
points, five rebounds and six steals
for the Fillies.
St. Patrick’s Catholic
C hristm as schedule for St.
P atrick ’s, H eppner will be:
Dec. 24: 11:30 p.m. Christmas
carols with Mass at midnight.
Dec. 25: Mass at 11 a.m.
St. William's in lone will hold
Mass at 8:45 a.m. on Dec. 25.
United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church will
have a Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The
church choir will sing ‘The Jesus
Gift' during this service.
All Saints Episcopal
Fr. George announces that All
Saints Parish will again celebrate
Christmas Eve with the traditional
Choral Eucharist Candlelight Ser
vice. The service begins at 11 p.m.
and will include the traditional
Christmas scripture readings accom
panied by the singing of the familiar
Christmas hymns and carols. Special
music will be presented by the choir
at this service. Parents are encourag
ed to bring their children to this
wonderful worship experience and
“ they may come dressed in their
jam m ies.’’ The community is
invited to attend this service as all are
welcome.
A service of Holy Communion
will also be celebrated on Christmas
Day starting at 9 a.m. is also invited
to attend this special Christmas
Service.
In the Service
Army Reserve 2nd Lt. George
A. Izzett has completed the field ar
tillery offiicer basic course at Fort
Sill, Okla.
During the course, students were
taught basic techniques and were in
troduced to new weapons systems
and doctrine.
He is the son of George and Mag
gie Izzett of Heppner.
The officer is a 1979 graduate of
Andrew Jackson High School.
Portland, and a 1990 graduate of
Portland State University.
Children’s Christmas programs,
Christmas cards, last minute hurry
ing, scurrying and worrying, twinldy
lights on your tree, the fragrances of
the holidays, excitement, church ser
vices, and a feeling of snow in the
air all indicate Christmas is on the
way, ready or not. Make some time
to share a Christmas story, pause at
Heppner T. V. to view the miniature
Christmas village, take a drive to see
all the lighted homes, sing some
Christmas carols, do something
special for someone who least ex
pects it, attend a Christmas Eve
church service, look at the starry sky
and enjoy this season of love.
Remember, Christmas lasts until
January 6, so you still have lots of
time to enjoy the season after the
rush is over.
Heppner Chamber has enjoyed the
sounds of Christmas during the last
two Chamber meetings as our youth
presented Christmas selections dur
ing lunch. Doorprizes were Cycle
Oregon Souvenier shirts and a beef
gift certificate, donated by the Mor
row County CattleWomen.
Last week my husband and I were
a part of the Christmas boat parade
on the Willamette River. That was
a fun experience, but as for taking
30 minutes to get out of a mall park
ing lot...I'll take shopping at home,
thank you. Those people lead a dif
ferent existence and I’m thankful for
our less stressful small town living.
It will be next year before
Chamber meets again, as Christmas
day and New Year’s day both fall on
Tuesdays. Remember to fill out your
surveys enclosed in last weeks
Gazette and turn in nominations for
the Town and Country awards.
Thought for the week: “ Use what
talents you have...the woods would
be silent if no bird sang except those
that sing best.” Remember that a*J
you sing those Christmas carols.
Have a very “ Merry Christmas”
and thanks for being such a wonder
ful community of volunteers.
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exulting In the
glory o f this festive
season and all It
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holds dear.
Valby/Lutheran Church
On Sunday, December 23, Advent
services will be observed at Valby
Lutheran Church at 9 a.m. and at
Hope Lutheran Church in Heppner
at 11 a.m. Pastor Hoobing will
preach on the theme “ What Will
People Think?’ ’ based on scripture
reading of St. Matthew 1:18-25.
Members and friends are urged to
bring poinsettias to the worship ser
vice. Special music will be provid
ed by the Hope-Valby Choir under
the direction of Kathy Hoskins.
A Christmas Eve service of carols,
scripture, sermon and candlelight
will be celebrated at Valby Lutheran
Church, located 16 miles east of lone
on Ione-Gooseberry Road at 6 p.m.
Pastor Hoobing will preach on the
theme of “ God in our Midst” , bas
ed on the reading of St. Luke 2:1-20.
Carols, candlelight and commu
nion will be celebrated on Christmas
Eve at 9 p.m. at Hope Lutheran
Church, located on the comer of
Alfalfa and Cowins Streets in Hepp
ner. Pastor Hoobing will be
preaching on the theme “ God in our
Midst” based on the reading of St.
Luke
2:1-20.
First Christian Church
The First Christian Church in
Heppner will hold their Christmas
program this Sunday, Dec. 23 begin
ning at 10 a.m. The program will
feature Sunday school children pre
school through fourth grades singing
songs and reciting poems with the
help of puppets. Everyone is invited
to attend.
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