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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 16, 1994 - THREE Weddings Local steelheaders group formed WOSC lists honor roll Carrie Brownfield, Heppner, was named to the president’s list at Western Oregon State College in Monmouth for the fall term. To be named to the president’s list a student must have a perfect grade point average of 4. Scott Johnston, H eppner; Michelle Brown, Irrigon and Amy Gantenbein and Jana Mounts, both Boardman were named to the fall term honor roll. To be included on the honor roll list a student must have a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99. WOSC, a fou-year liberal arts college has an enrollment of 3,900 students. The first meeting of the year of the John Day River Chapter of the Association of Northwest Steelheaders was held Jan. 25 at the Elks lodge in Heppner. Wayne Hams, lone, was elected as president for the com ing year. Other officers are: Craig Gutierrez, vice president and Dale Conklin, secretary- treasurer, both of Heppner. There were 19 people in atten dance with 12 new members sign ing up to be a part of the chapter. Guest speakers for the evening were state representative Chuck Norris and assistant district biologist ODFW Mike Gray of Advanced Speakeasy slated Feb. 26 Swanson — Ashbeck Jodee Alene Ashbeck and Mark Eric Swanson were married November 27, 1993, at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church at Her- miston. Father Francisco Vallejos officiated. Jodee is the daughter of Alvin and Julie Ashbeck, Echo. Mark is the son of Wayne and Geri Swanson, Pendleton. The bride wore a white satin gown with a cathedral train and Queen Anne neckline. The gown was accented with Schiffli lace, sequins and pearls. She wore a chapel-length veil with a blusher, attached by a pearl headpiece. Maid of honor was Jenm Ashbeck, Pendleton, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Angie Stewart, Pendleton, sister of the groom, Elizabeth Doherty, Pilot Rock, Amy Greenup and Sandi Day, both Heppner, all friends of the bride. The bridesmaids dresses were made by Dolores Ayres, the bride’s grandmother, of The Dalles. Greg Sherman, Pendleton, was best man. Groomsmen were An dy Ashbeck, Echo, brother of the bride, Scott Swanson, Pendleton, brother of the groom, Jeff Wood, Jerome, ID., and Rick Schimmel, Pendleton, both friends of the groom. Flower girl was Becky Schiller, Echo. Ring bearer was Shae Schim mel, Pendleton. Readers for Mass were Calvin Ashbeck, the bride’s uncle, and Kelli Ashbeck, the bride’s cousin, both Pendleton. Candlelighters were Jason Sallee, Arlington, and Beth Ayres, The Dalles, both cousins of the bride. John Doherty, Pilot Rock, was soloist. Organist was Doris Pitzer, Hermiston, and Paul Green, Pendleton, was guitarist. A reception following the ceremony was held at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Parish Hall. Cindi Swanson, Pilot Rock, the groom’s sister- in-law, and Mary Sallee, Arlington, the bride’s aunt, cut and served the cake. Gloria Kelty, Athena, and Pat Frost, Salem, both aunts of the groom, served coffee and punch respectively. Kathleen Ayres- Booren, Beaverton, the bride's aunt, coordinated the reception with Martha Munkers, Lexington and Janet Greenup and Patty Gentry, both Heppner, assisting. The bride graduated from Heppner High School in 1990 and at tended Blue Mountain Community College, she is employed with St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton. The groom graduated from Pendleton High School in 1986 and graduated from Blue Mountain Community College in 1988. He is employed with the City of Pendleton. Following a wedding trip to Southern California and the Oregon Coast, the couple are at home in Pendleton. TIMBER WANTED Competitive Prices paid for Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir and W hite Fir W ill buy Standing Timber or Delivered Logs Third Party Scale We take logs year around! Contact: Travis Huntley, Lindsey Wenick or Merlin LaChapelle Days: 503-573-5281 Evenings: 503-573-6875 (Merlin) or-503-573-6128 (Lindsey) 0 SNOW MOUNTAIN PINE, LTD. P.O. Box 888 503-573-5281 Hines ,OR 97738-0888 Fax 503-573-6143 Office of the Governor State of Oregon W HEREAS: W HEREAS: W HEREAS: “ There is more to public speaking than saying some words in front of a group,’’ says Cindy Osterlund Extension agent for Gilliam County. The Advanced Speakeasy, scheduled at the Condon High School, Saturday Feb. 26, will provide experience in putting presence and pizazz into speak ing presentations. This field day is filled with practice activities that will help participants. Attendees will learn how to put expression and emotion in to their speaking voice, project their voice to the back row, select the best colors for their visuals, use overheads as a visual aid, be aware of what their body is do- Proclamation The Citizens of this nation live in freedom won through the great sacrifice and many tribulations which have provided the foundation for a free, prosperous and independent life; and Each generation, in turn, must work to maintain this freedom, otherwise through carelessness or indifference, the rights and liberties enjoyed may vanish; and It is fitting and proper to recognize this freedom and to honor the nation which provides it. NOW , THEREFORE, I Barbara Roberts, Governor of the State of Oregon, hereby proclaim February 14-19, 1994, as board members from different areas. They will be involved in directing the group in future pro jects. Until the committee is formed the chapter is looking for a project to get members involv ed with in the near future. Before the meeting was ad journed door prizes donated to the chapter by local businesses and individuals were drawn and given out. The next meeting will be in lone at the Legion Hall. Guest speaker will be Jerry Anderson with the Morrow Soil and Water Conservation District. G un club announce w inners ing while they speak and gain confidence to share their speak ing talent. Advanced Speakeasy is design ed for 4-H members who have had some experience with public speaking. Kim Williams, Wheeler Coun ty 4-H leader, Jon Bowerman, rancher, wirter and performing cowboy poet and Osterlund have teamed up to present an exciting and fun learning experience. Registration will begin at 9:15 a.m. Activities start at 9:30 a.m. and will conclude at 2:20 p.m. Those attending should bring a sack lunch. Parents and leaders are also in vited to participate. n Knowledge Master teams picked Heppner Elementary and Mid dle Schools are again par ticipating in the Knowledge Master Open, a computer-based competition which tests the students’ basic knowledge and ability to apply that knowledge. The competition requires the students to work together to solve problem s, reinforcing the necessity to communicate and trust one another. Adults may not be involved in any way in the pro blem solving process. The first junior high contest was held in December with the team of Jonas Healy, Brooke Boyer, Amy Burkenbine, Sarah Greif and Ian Sweek placing 18 of 25 Oregon teams in the com petition. Their score of 1042 was the fifth best for this age group for the 200 question round, which often takes more than three hours. The school record of 1244 is held by last years spring team of Jonas Healy,Brian Koffler and Shannon Benjamin. The next competition for the seventh and eighth graders will be in mid-April with a team of eighth graders Jayme Hansen, Jonas Healy and Josie Proctor and seventh graders Brooke Boyer, Amy Burkenbine and Sarah Greif. The first elementary school competition was held in January with a team of sixth graders Trisha Adams, Leah Denton, Ben Goodyear, Casey Ingraham, Matt Jepsen, Corey Miller, Amy Papineau, Eric Rollis, Ashley Ropp and Matt VanLiew. This team’s score of 619 set a new school record for this division and placed the group sixth among nine teams in Oregon comprised only of sixth graders. The next John Day. Mike Gray brought the group up to date on the fisheries situa tion on the John Day River. Salmon, steelhead, bull trout and bass were discussed. After an informal question and answer period the group set three goals for the next several months. The group decided to expand the membership and chapter by per sonal contact with others and by holding future meetings in other cities in the area such as Condon, Fossil or Spray. The group also set up an ex ecutive board consisting of five people. The group hopes to have Jeff and Curtis Cutsforth each shot perfect scores of 25 from the 16 yard line Sunday Feb. 6. Se cond place went to Loren Wood- side and Ron Hague wood. The handicap winner was Brian Thompson who shot 24 of 25. Sherron Woodside was second with 23. Annie Oakley winners were Jeff Cutsforth, Mike Adams and Pat Lovgren. Despite the wind and the rain last Sunday, Feb. 13, Jack Hen- tges managed to break a perfect 25 at the 16 yard line at the Mor row County Gun Club shoot held in Lexington. Loren Woodside broke 23 out of 25 targets to take second place. The handicap event was led by Sherron Woodside with a score of 20. Mike Gorman, Kelwayne Hague wood and Tim Hedman tied for second place with 19 targets broken. The club will open at noon on Sunday, Feb. 20. PAINTS AS TOUGH AS ALL INDOORS/OUTDOORS! competition will be held during the week of March 14-18 with a team made up of fifth graders. This team will include Krista Adams, Amber Flaiz, Bradon Kanyid, Blake Knowles, Marissa McCabe, A.J. Perez, Craig Scott, Tai Sweek and Lindsey . Ward. The elementary contest p resen ts 100 challenging questions. Linda Shaw, reading specialist and TAG coordinator at the school supervises the competition. Eastern Star to raffle afghan The Ruth Locust Order of the Eastern Star will hold a drawing for a handmade afghan on April 11 . The afghan will be displayed at Gardner’s Men’s Wear. Tickets are available at Gardner’s for $1 each. Proceeds will go to the Masonic and Eastern Star home at Forest Grove. • INHIBITS RUST • FAST DRY HI-GLOSS • W IDE SELECTION O F COLORS Heppner Auto Parts Because there are no unimportant parts” 676 - 9123 148 E. Center Heppner CL PROCLAMATION UREAS: The citizens of this nation live in freedom won through the great sacrifice and many tribulations which have provided the foundation for a free, prosperous and independent life, and u~ ¿W H E R E A S : Each generation, in turn, must work to maintain this freedom, Q otherwise, through carelessness or indifference, the rights, ° and liberties enjoyed may vanish, and [REAS: It is fitting and proper to recognize this freedom and to honor j the nation which provides it, now q - ;o ^ T H E R E F O R E : I, Robert Jepsen, Mayor of this city of Heppner, Oregon,» ^ do hereby claim February 14-19, 1994, as National) Patriotism W eek and in commemoration of this event, urgei all citizens to express gratitude for the privilege of American1 _ citizenship with appropriate celebrations and observances. Q. ^IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the S e a l^ [of the City of Heppner to be affixed this 8th day of February, 1994. ATTEST: (s) Robert Jepsen NATIONAL PATRIO TISM W EEK in Oregon in commemoration of this event and encourage all citizens to join in this observance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and cause the Great Seal of the State of Oregon to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the City of Salem and the State of Oregon, on this day, January 25, 1994. - ^ - Heppner Elks 358 % N t^ 6 7 6 -9 IH I / - ¿ y /¿ L , S ecretary o f S lat# Iiftt-n h in n h U m " U 2 V Main
