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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 25, 1992 Lexington Grange meets Cardinal P T A sponsor programs By Delpha Jones Lexington Grange met for the regular meeting on Monday even ing Nov. 16 with master Joe Yocom presiding. A bountiful dinner was enjoyed followed by an interesting game on presidents. Luella Taylor and Dot Halvorsen won the prizes. It was announced that Kathy Clark passed her tests and will now be the new Grange insurance agent for this area. Wheatland County Deputy Delpha Jones was introduced and welcomed. She spoke a few words urging more grange atten dance at meetings to support the various activities of the order, such as the arthritis fund, dogs for the deaf, toys for children, the legislative program and the in- suranee program. Attendance at meetings is greatly needed, she said. The charter was draped in lov ing memory of Emma Drake, a recently departed sister. Frances Smouse provided music with two violin solos. Installation was held with the deputy assisted by Joe Yocom and Dot Halvorsen. Installed were: Roger Scharen, master; Barbara Gilbert, overseerer; Delpha Jones, lecturer; Jean Nelson, secretary; Cecil Jones, treasurer; Eldon Gilbert, steward; Clarence Buchanan, gatekeeper; Frances Smouse, chaplain; Joe Yocom, A.S.; Judy Stevens, LAS; Verna Brinda, ceres; Dorothy Wilson, flora; and Joyce Buchanan, Pomona. lone youth group to sell trees The lone Youth Group is sell ing C hristm as trees as a moneymaker to help fund their Burnside project to help the homeless in Portland. The group will take orders for Students l-r: Tim Doherty, Cydne Tullis, Jason Zinter and Natalie McElligott look at map project The Cardinal PTA, formerly the Cardinal Club, has been in volved in several special activities at the lone schools. The group painted a map of the United States on the lone playground sponsored the Blazer Reading program, spon sored a scholarship program; pro vided gifts from Santa for the school children after the Christmas program; decorated the school’s Christmas tree; organized the fall potluck to welcome teachers: put on a recep- tion following the high school graduation and. as a fund raiser, provided the Fourth of July chicken dinner. The club is also selling Cardinal Believer buttons at the home basketball games this season. The club comprised of parents, teachers and community members is seeking more com munity participation at their meetings. The next meeting will be held after the new year. Topics include the future of the organiza tion and its role in the school and community. Your Friends at P L O Y I1 A R IN S U R A N C E Would like to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving and best of luck to the Heppner Mustangs! i i i / i <?.- You've represented - our community very well! 127 N. Main * Heppner, Oreqon n m m m u m tiiiiiimiinm « « s tas isa lass í s í ïss j ä ï < s ï < s t a ïâs b » « a ï « s î » b s b s b s « a bs bs b $ A Special Christmas Gift For The Outdoor Man 2 John D ay V a lle y M u le y s - 54 m in. '21*'® John D ay V a lle y M u leys II - 62 m in .‘ 24*5 W h e e le r C ounty Elk - 56 m in. *29” Total - *76*5 Christmas Special order all 3 for only * 60 ™ Douglas Fir, Noble Fir and Grand Fir until Sunday, Nov. 29. Trees will be delivered to homes free of charge Dec. 6. Call Jeri McElligott to place an order, 422-7257. lone Topic Club has speaker Linda Miller, patient care coor dinator of Vange John Memorial Hospice Inc. of Hermiston, at tended the lone Topic Club meeting on Nov. 18 to tell the members about the hospice group. The hospice is a volunteer group of individuals who receive seven weeks training from pro fessionals to be competent in this field. Compassionate care is ex tended by the team which responds to the physical, emo tional, social and spiritual needs of patients and their families. This service is available free of charge to anyone who is in the Final stages of a life-threatening illness. The hospice volunteer donates her time and energy free ly without thought of any renumeration and becomes a strong friend of the family of the ill. Hospice volunteers do not provide any medical assistance. Since hospice services are free, support for the work of the group must be provided by donations of equipment and funds from in dividuals and community organizations to operate and ex pand its program. Nella Britt of Heppner functions through this organization. Jeri McElligott and Sue Proud- foot were hostesses for the day. Special guests included Lorrine Griffith, Chirella Wallace and Helen Martin. Wheat Growers to hold meeting leaders, to make effective deci The Oregon Wheat Growers sions for the future of the League will hold its 65th annual convention in Portland November ? League,” stated Ben Holdman, president o f the OWGL. 29-Dec. 2 at the Red Lion/Lloyd Holdman and his wife, Nora Lee. Center. will host the traditional “ Presi Guest speakers will include dent’s Reception” at the Albers Senator Mark Hatfield, Ralph Mill. Wheat Marketing Center, Grossi from American Farmland Sunday, Nov. 29 beginning at 6 Trust, and Randy Allen from the p.m. All growers are invited to Minneapolis Grain Exchange. Three workshops will be attend. In addition to business sessions, presented: computer programs for agriculture; risk management there will be a trade and exhibit and farm plans, and; a hands-on show as well as social functions including a cruise on the “ Stem- wheat staging, soil moisture retention and weed control wheeler” . Spouses will have the presentation by the Columbia opportunity to enjoy a demonstra Plateau Conservation Research tion and sampling by world renowned perfum er Chris Center. Tsefalas of The Perfume House, The theme of this year’s con Portland. vention is “ Building on a Strong For further information or Foundation.’’ “ The growers registration contact the OWGL have a strong base organization, office 276-7330. it is our responsibility, as its Lexington News B y D e lp h a J o n e s -¡-Several members of the Morrow County Historical Socie ty were present at the Morrow County Museum on Nov. 6 to greet the Willamette Valley peo ple who were enjoying a trip through Eastern Oregon. The tour took them to Condon. Hepp ner, Pendleton and Baker City. Those present to help were Lor raine Griffith. Marion Brosnan, Helen Currin, Sue Vinson, Jean Nelson and Delpha Jones. The ladies served coffee and cookies and helped serve as a host committee. -:-The card party held recent ly at the Rebekah Hall in Lex ington drew a good crowd. Those winning prizes were: women’s high-Virginia Peck; second high- Ginger Keithley; traveling- Frances Smouse; men’s high-Ed Hunt; second-Lee Palm er; traveling-L yle Peck. Refreshm ents were served following the meeting. The next card party will be Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. -:-Eldon Gilbert is at home again after major surgery at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Portland. -:-Carol Ehrmantraut under went major surgery at the Oregon Medical Hospital in Portland last week and is reported to be doing fine. -:-Phylis Anderson was called to Nebraska by the serious illness of her father. -:-Mike Padberg and family were recent visitors at the home of his father and stepmother. Bill and Annetta Padberg. Nitrate testing for wells offered N itrate contam ination of groundwater is a major concern in Oregon. At certain levels it poses a significant health threat to infants and unborn babies, says Carol Michael Bennett, Morrow County Extension agent. DEQ is concerned about this threat and will test groundwater samples for free at the 1993 Farm-City Fair at Umatilla County Fairgrounds. For best results: -take the sample just prior to leaving for the event; -let the water run from an out door tap for five to 10 minutes prior to taking the sample; Sale Ends Noon Dec. 24th BUBGDECXBI. W o rk m a te * 200 W ork C an tar. Dual haighta - usa as workbanch or taw horsa Swival pags hold odd shapas Full 2 yaar homa usa warranty, item 2 ( 087 - 726 ) Look For Your Christmas Sale Circular In The Mail! Morrow County Grain Growers 1-800-452-7396 Lexington, Oregon Lexington 989-8221 1-800-452-7396 Wasco 442-5781 1 800 824-7185 -the sample should consist of 'A cup of water stored in a clean and thoroughly rinsed glass jar; -record your name, township, range, and section number on jar, (found on your property tax form); -the sample for testing should be brought to Thompson Hall bet ween 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 3. 1993 Farm-City Fair, Umatilla Coun ty Fairgrounds, Hermiston. For more information, contact Barbara Sprott, DEQ 1-800-452-4011. T1S THE SEASON TO SHOW HOW WJCHTOÜ CARE. PMH receives Ed-Net programs A grant from the La Grande- based Northeast Oregon Area Health Education Center (NEOAHEC) is making it possi ble for Pioneer M emorial Hospital in Heppner to receive live broadcasts of continuing medical education programs from Oreogn Health Sciences Univer sity over the Ed-Net television system. Pioneer M emorial began receiving the programs in late September after a satellite dish and in-room video equipment proveded by the NEOAHEC grant were installed. The 90-minute telecasts allow physicians, nurses and specialist to discuss specific medical con ditions and issues with OHSU faculty and staff over Ed-Net I, the one-way video and two-way audio channel. The first series of eight pro grams address arthritis and or thopedic problems with an em phasis on primary care. Subse quent programming will respond to other needs. NEOAHEC works in partner ship w ith Oregon Health Sciences University to develop education and training opportunities for students in medicine and other health professions through residencies and continueing education programs in Baker. Gilliam. Grant, Malheur, Mor row, Umatilla, Union. Wallowa and Wheeler counties. -:-Friday callers at the Padberg home were Shane and Sheridan Klinger, children of Victor Klinger and grandchildren of Bill and Annetta Padberg. Sheridan makes her home in LaGrande where she attends Eastern Oregon State College, and Shawn lives in Ketchikan Alaska, where he is employed by Alaska airlines. -:-Cecil and Delpha Jones, Wheatland Pomona District Deputy were visitors at the Greenfield Grange in Boardman on Monday evening, Nov. 9. A supper was enjoyed before the business meeting. Presiding was the master Harry Gilpin. At this time there was an election of of ficers with the master and serveral other officers reelected. The Grange voted to rent the hall for several meetings a month to a portrait photographer of Board- man who will be taking portraits. -:-Betty Marquardt is spending some time in Hawaii visiting her daughter Lolita Grace and family. -:-Dan and Carmen Loos lie and Ken and Connie Jones spent several days in Depoe Bay at the beach house of Ken’s sister, Charlene Whitney. They were there for a good part of the high winds and rain. -:-Joyce Buchanan’s sister, who spent several days visiting, has returned to her home in the Portland area. -¡-A nnetta Padberg is recuperating at home after major surgery. She is now attending therapy sessions three times a week in Hermiston. The holidays are the perfect time to express your feelings with a gift of fine jewelry. A gift of beauty that lasts forever. Fine Jewelry. • • When your feelings are for real. Stop By For Punch And Cookies Saturday We will be open 12 to 4 p.m. the first 3 Sundays in December for your Christmas Shopping convenience *\ is Jewelers Peterson's 676-9200 H eppner .tv'« 1, ■ * . i'- ■ V i
