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- U 9 Lutherans present live manger scene f Sunday, December 20 will be an exciting day in the life of the churches of Hope and Valby Lutheran. Adult Bible class at Valby begins at 8:15 a.m. with a study of biblical concept of lov ing. Celebration of Holy Com munion is at 9 a.m. Pastor Stan Hoobing will preach on the theine of “ The Spirit Prepares Us” bas ed on scripture reading of Mat thew 1:18-25. Pastor Hoobing will lead the congregation of Hope Lutheran Church in the celebration of Ho ly Communion at 11 a.m. From 2 to 5 p.m. the members and friends of Hope and Valby Understand hospital billing HEPPNER 35C azette imes VOL. 111 NO. 50 8 Pages Wednesday, December 16, 1992 Morrow County Heppner, Oregon V ision 2000 changes name Efforts to assure economic development in the greater Hepp ner area have taken an important step forward with the transforma tion of the Vision 2000 planning group into a new committee known as the Heppner Coor dinating Council. The transformation was pro mpted by the completion of the Vision 2000 Commmittee’s goal of producing a strategic plan for economic development. The 44-page plan they completed earlier this year covers a number of projects, including the com munity swimming pool, local business enhancements, road im provements, housing and in dustrial development. “ The Coordinating Council was formed to implement the Vi sion 2000 plan,” said council chairman Gary Marks. “ Over the next three to four years I think the public will see some exciting changes that will enhance our community. There are alot of groups around town working on several projects,“ Marks added. “ Our role is not to reinvent the wheel or muscle in on any groups work, but rather to try to be ad vocates and a catalyst for action with state and federal agencies for Heppner projects.” City receives safety award The League of Oregon Cities and the City/County Insurance Services Trust presented the Ci ty of Heppner with an award of merit for recording no on-the-job injuries for the fiscal year ended June 30. Heppner was one of only 10 cities in the state with similar numbers of employees to achieve an accident-free year. “ I’m real proud that our workers were able to receive this award,” said city administrator Gary Marks. “ Accidents happen so quick and can cost a great deal in pain and suffering, higher in surance rates and lost work time. It’s a tribute to our employees and our safety awareness program that we realized no accidents,” The award was presented to the city in November at the League of Oregon Cities Convention in Portland. Firewood season ends on Umatilla The final day to cut firewood on the Umatilla National Forest for the 1992 season was November 30, when all areas on the North Fork John Day Ranger D istrict closed. All other firewood areas on the Umatilla National Forest closed earlier. Firewood permits purchased for the Umatilla National Forest are also valid on the Wallowa- Whitman National Forest when the Wallowa-Whitman special conditions attachment accom panies the permit. The Wallowa- Whitman National Forest will re main open for firewood cutting until December 31, although most areas have received signifi cant snowfall and may be inaccessible. The Coordinating Council has been officially recognized by state economic development agencies as Heppner’s organizing group for economic development. This makes Heppner one of only a handful of communities statewide that are now qualified for a number of new economic development and assistance pro grams through the state and U.S. Forest Service. Members of the committee in clude Gary Marks, George Kof- fler, Ann Spicer, John Edmund- son, Claudia Hughes, Stan Hoob- ing. Ray French, Kent Goodyear and Pat Hyatt. The council meets every se cond and fourth Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at the GEODC office on Main Street. enter before Tuesday of next week. Winners of this week's contest were: Terry M ewhinney- Pettyjohns Farm and Builders Suppiy; Shana Geer-Green Feed; Alma Green-Country Rose; Gayle Gutierrez-Morrow Coun ty G rain G row ers; Vickie Turrell-Peterson’s Jewelers. Lunch with Santa Sunday Valby Saturday school youth will present “ Silent Night” , a pantom ine version o f the Christmas story by Betty R. Foster at 6:30 p.m. Wrapped and marked Christmas gifts will be gathered and given to the Neighborhood C enter for distribution with Christmas boxes to needy families. A coffee hour will follow the program. Christian Life Center to hold Christmas program A Christmas program will be held at the Christian Life Center Sunday, Dec. 20. The program will be held at 10:30 a.m. during the morning service. A potluck will follow the service. St. Patrick’s kids present play St. Patrick’s Catholic church will hold their annual Christmas potluck Sunday, Dec. 20 begin ning at noon. The Sunday school students will present the play “ They Heard the Angel Sing” , directed by Bill Kuhn. There will be a special visit by someone from the North Pole. Those atten ding are asked to bring a hot dish and salad or dessert. First Christian church to hold Christmas program Children from the First Chris tian church will present their Christmas program on Sunday. December 20 at 10:30 a.m. All parents, relatives and friends are invited to attend. Kids pre-school through sixth grade will sing songs and take part in a play of the birth of Jesus. “ The kids have worked hard to make this a special program,” says a church spokesperson. A breakfast for the men of the community will begin at 8 a.m. Bill Jepsen will be the speaker. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. with worship to follow the program at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend any or all of the events. Candlelight service slated at lone Church of Christ Parents can get in a little bit of Christmas shopping and kids can enjoy a movie and lunch with Santa at the annual “ Lunch with Santa” , Sunday, Dec. 20 from A candlelight communion ser noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Hepp vice will be held on Christmas ner Elks Club. The event is spon Eve at 10:30 p.m. at the lone sored by the Heppner Chamber United Church of Christ. of Commerce. Everyone is welcome to join in . Lunch and photos with Santa will be from noon to 1 p.m. on ly. A movie will follow from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cost for the lunch, photo and movie is $2 per child. Instruction classes for Lunch includes a hot dog. chips volunteers interested in being a and kool-aid. The afternoon will counselor for the Tax-Aide pro be supervised. For more informa gram are scheduled to be held in tion call event chairpersons David January. Tax-Aide counselors or April Sykes, 676-9228. provide free personal income tax the singing of carols, hearing the Christmas story from Luke, listening to the choir and celebrating communion. Tax volunteers needed preparation assistance to all low and moderate income taxpayers. Interested persons are asked to contact Vivian Corp at 567-8054 or Sherron W oodside at 989-8166. Lexington dance recital draws 34 girls r Caroling planned Dec. 21 The Seventh Day Adventist church along with members from other church congregations will be caroling around the communi ty on Monday, Dec. 21 starting at 7 p.m. The group will not be able to cover the entire community so those wanting carolers to come by their house should call 676-9449. People interested in caroling should meet at the Seventh Day Adventist church at 6:45 p.m. Dec. 21. Refreshments will be served at the church following the caroling. Last week to punch cards Next week is the final week for shoppers to enter the Christmas Punch contest being held at local businesses. In addition to six $25 gift cer tificate winners next week, there will also be one grand prize win ner of $550 in gift certificates. If you have not yet entered the contest, just pick up a punch card at any participating business and An informational seminar has been planned to help people understand the billing process at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. The meeting will be held this Thurs day night, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Heppner. During the seminar, put on by Pioneer Memorial Hospital ad ministrator Kevin Erich and Russ Demianew, they will also give an update on the Morrow County Medical Fund. Everyone is in vited to attend. will present a live manger scene at Hope Lutheran church located on Alfalfa street in Heppner. There will be live animals as part of the program. People may drive by and visit with some members o f the cast in the church fellowship area as they are done with their shift or before they go in. There will be coffee, punch and hot chocolate. Young dancers show their talent A dance recital in Lexington December 12. featured 34 young ladies, ages three and up. Dress ed in colorful tutus, these young ballerinas performed graceful airs before strapping on tap shoes for livelier numbers. Capitolizing on her 20 years spent studying ballet and other dance forms, instructor Jane Richards said she was delighted with their performance before a Weather Report _ by City of Heppner Dec. 8 - 14, 1992 High la w Free Tues. 44 36 .10 Weds. 42 32 T Thurs. 46 27 .0 Fri. 41 30 .0 Sat. 38 25 .0 Sun. 46 31 T Mon. 53 27 T large audience of supportive family members. Richards said she would begin taking registration for a winter term following the successful completion of the nine weeks of instruction Bank o f Eastern Oregon Announcing. HOME LOAN PROGRAM Rates as low as 7.25% Member FDIC •
