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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 6, 1994 students earn degrees David Hall named outstanding teacher Dr. David E. Hall, formerly o f Heppner, was recently named eastern region outstanding teacher o f the National Association of C o lle g e s and T e a c h e rs o f Agriculture. The award presen tation was made as part of the NACTA annual meeting held at Texas A & M University. Hall was also honored as a NACTA teacher fellow. Both award areas were evaluated based on teaching and advising. Other prestigious collegiate awards previously won by Hall include Phi Delta Kappa Kozak Research Award, Penn State University Excellence in Advis ing Award, Penn State Universi ty Provost’s Award for Col laborative Instruction and C ur ricular Innovations, and the A m erican A sso ciatio n for Agricultural Education’s Eastern Region Outstanding Publication Award. Hall, an assistant professor of agricultural and extension educa tion at Penn State University, com p leted b a c h e lo r’s and m aster’s degrees from Oregon State University. He obtained his Ph.D. in agricultural and exten sion education from Penn State University. He was the vocational David Hall agricultural instructor at Wallowa High School from 1975-86. While at Wallowa, Hall receiv ed numerous awards for his teach in g , including an un precedented four consecutive years as the National Vocational Agricultural Teachers Associa tion Outstanding Teacher for Oregon. Hall, a 1968 graduate of Hepp ner High School, is the son o f Gene and Harriet Hall of Hepp ner. He was president o f the Heppner FFA Chapter and State FFA Reporter in 1968-69. MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS Blue Cross * United American American Republic * Equitable P lo y h a r I n surance H ep p n er, O R HOST FAMILIES NEEDED! A 3 y E x p o s e y o u r family to a n o t h e r c u l t u r e . 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Additionally, a high school diploma program is offered through the college’s basic skills department. Local students receiving degrees are: Boardman: Peter Ceton, associate of arts “ Oregon transfer” degree; Susan Corson, associate of applied science degree in nursing; Trevor Edson, associates of science degree in electronic engineering tech nology; Donald Vandeventer, associate of applied science degree in industrial technology; Heppner; Karen Gavin, associate of applied science degree in administrative office specialist; John Kenny, associate of arts “ Oregon transfer’’degree; Slater Mitchell, associate of arts “ Oregon transfer” degree; Chloe Pearson, associate of arts “ Oregon transfer” degree, associate of science degree in ac counting; Giselle Schoonover, adult high school diploma; Myr na Sieler, certificate in practical nursing. Hermiston: Cheryl Moore, cer tificate in medical office recep tionist; Philip Sharkey, associate of applied science degree in business agriculture. lone: Brandi Ball, associate of arts “ Oregon transfer” degree; Dawn Garrett, certificate in prac tical nursing. Irrigon: James Perkins, associate of arts “ Oregon transfer” degree, associate of science degree in computer science/mathemtics. Record number attend festivities The wind didn't seem to get in th»- way of festivities at the lone Fourth o f July celebration, as a record number o f people attend ed the many Independence Day events. Michelle Raible, co-chair of the event along with Theresa ham s, com m ented that “ all booths had good attendance.” Raible, who was also in charge of the Dawn’s Early Light Fun Run/W alk, along with her hus band Jim, said that 75 people par ticipated in the walk/run, which was around 25 more people than last year. In the m en’s division, Al Beck finished first. Bill Jepsen, second and Bob Krein, third. In the wom en’s division Jenny Krein was first, Karen Beck second, and Molly Rhea third. All winners were from Heppner. “ We were really pleas ed,” added Raible. “ The weather was perfect.” The team o f Justin M iller, Brent S h e irb o n , D avid W agenblast, Bridger Baker and Eric Orem, all lone took first in the bed race. Event co-chair, Marvin Padberg said that the event was “ hotly contested” , with the winners beating out their HARVÈST competition “ by a fraction” . Se cond place went to Bob and C hic’s Cheap Rides. The Heideman family and a group of high school kids also participated. Padberg said that he and his co chair, Virgil Morgan, didn’t escape the day without getting dunked in the horse trough. Basketball competition chair man Kelly Morgan announced that Steve Hoffert’s team from Hermiston, which included the Spike brothers, took first in the adult division 3 on 3 basketball tournament. First place in the junior division was the Lafferty team from Umatilla. First place in the girls junior division was the team of Jaclynn Hughes and Janelle Healy, Heppner and Kate Lafferty, Umatilla. In volleyball competition the team of Steve and Sandra Hof- fert, Glen Phillips and Kim McLeod, Hermiston, finished first. Second place was the lone crew of Justin and Kara Miller and Susie and Deacon Heideman. Chairpersons were Tom and Ann Bedortha. In tennis action, Cathy McCabe, lone and Gail Gutier rez, Heppner were doubles’ win ners. Stuart Dick. Hermiston was singles’ winner. Chair Heidi Orem said that she had more en tries than last year. Betty Gray, auction chair, reported that the Ken Snider Memorial Auction drew $3,000. a substantial increase over last year’s $1,984. Gray says that last year they were able to award two scholarships, but this year they will be able to award more. “ It was a fun weekend, despite the wind,” added Gray. Golf tournament results were unavailable at presstime. Laurel Webber- Gray gets scholarship Beginning Tuesday, July 5th Monday through Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. Phone 503 989-8221 Toll Free 1-800-452-7396 Wasco Parts Outlet Mon-Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone 503 442-5781 Toll Free 1-800-824-7185 Morrow County Crain Growers INC Phone 989 8221 1 800 452 7396 LEXINGTON OREGON 97839 PO Box 367 Laurel W ebber-G ray, a sophomore at Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA. was selected to receive a $500 scholarship from the South Mor row Co. Scholarship Trust from the Lexington community. W ebber-Gray was a 1993 graduate of Heppner High School. This scholarship is open to any student who graduated from lone or Heppner High Schools and has completed at least one year, two semesters or three quarters, at an accredited trade school, college or university. The applicant's parents must reside in the Lex ington voting precinct. The scholarship is part of $4,000 given to South Morrow County Scholarship Trust by the Lexington community from Tip- page fee monies at Finley Buttes. A similar $500 scholarship will be announced in the spring of 1995. Anyone who would like infor mation on this scholarship and other scholarships from SMCST should contact Bill Rietmann, Dana Reid, Sharon Harrison, Bob Kahl, Jim Swanson. George Koffler or Rev. Stan Hoobing. Lexington News ^ By Deipha Jon— Other visitors were daughters -:-Mark Wright and his family Donna, of The Dalles and Lisa and Jim Putnam and his family from Portland; Mr. and Mrs. joined their mother, Pat Wright, David Wyatt and family from in Baker City where they enjoyed Elma, WA.; Mr and Mrs. Tim the festivities in that area. Schroader, o f Palm Dale. -:-Max Akers from Portland CA. and Kari Papineau, was an overnight visitor at the Pendleton. The Helikers and home of Connie and Ken Jones. Gilberts were recent callers at the -¡-Phillip Tellechea is visiting Harriet Busby home in Seattle, at the home of his uncle, Mike WA. Burcham and son Ken, in Pilot -:-The Lexington Oddfellows Rock. and Rebekah picnic will be at -•.-Plans have been completed Penland Lake Saturday, July 16 for the Oddfellow card party with a potluck dinner at noon. planned for Saturday evening at The fishing derby will be from 7:30 p.m. The Oddfellows will be 4-7 p.m. Prizes will be given for hosts for the evening. the best catch. Refreshments will be served and -:-The Lexington Grange pic prizes will be awarded. nic for members and families is -:-Gene and Luanne Heliker scheduled for July 17 at the and daughter Jessica, have been mountain cabin of Eldon and Bar visiting his mother and family, bara Gilbert. A potluck dinner Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Gilbert and will be held at noon with a short other relatives and friends in the business meeting. Reports from Lexington and Heppner area. delegates to the state grange ses sion will be heard. District 5 tournament begins The Willow Creek Little League All Stars will face the Bend East All Stars in the first game of the District 5 Little League tournament Sunday, Ju ly 10 held in The Dalles. Games will be played on the Little League field and will begin at 11 a.m. The tournament is July 10 through July 13. Stan Camine of Condon is the manager for the team. Steve Shaffer also from Condon and John Sallee from Arlington are the coaches. St. Patrick’s Senior Center Bulletin Board The seniors were saddened by the recent death of Bill Rawlins. They wish to extend their sympathy to Jane and her family. There were 113 people including five guests present for the senior dinner June 27. Ten meals were taken out. Verna Brinda won the meal ticket, Wanda Joyce the door prize, Mary Schoonover the guest prize and Laura Searle received the birthday gift. Members of the Valby and Hope Lutheran Churches served. Election of the meal site committee was held. All of the old members were re-elcted with Paul Werner elected to the ninth position. The menu for the dinner July 13 will be salmon loaf with white sauce, peas, relish tray, dilly bread, pears, cookies and juice. Members of the Mormon church will serve. The senior center board will meet following the meal. Friday, July I, Dot Halvorsen drove the senior bus to Milton- Freewater. Fourteen passengers enjoyed lunch, music and singing at the senior center. Three people volunteered to fold news bulletins for the Extension Service Friday. Saturday night eight people went by bus to Hermiston for an evening of dancing. Dot Halvorsen drove the bus July 4 to take seniors to the celebra tion at lone. The movie Sunday evening was cancelled due to many people be ing away for the weekend. The bus will travel to the Arlington meal site Tues., July 12. Those interested in going should sign up in the senior center office or call 676-9030. Dates to remember: Tues. and Thurs., exercise, 10 a.m.; Friday, cards, 2 p.m. and Sunday movie, 7 p.m. HUNTERS! 776 acres in Morrrow Co. 299 AC in pasture 478 AC cultivated. Currently in CRP, located on Heppner Condon Hwy. Great views. Deer, Pheasant, Chuckar hunting ine. 10,000 bu grain storage. $262,465. ____ Vesta Kilkenny 503 222-9701. C olorado G old ® J ewelry DISCOVER A DELIGHTFUL ASSORTMENT OF COLORADO NATURE DESIGNS FOR MEN AND WOMEN. DOZENS OF STYLES OF RINGS, EARRINGS, NECKLACES, STICKPINS AND TACKS IN STERLING SILVER, 10 or 14 KARAT GOLD. PRICES START BELOW $20.00. w < o t.o ii a n o JE W E L R Y Member Jewelers of America. Inc Peterson’s Heppner 676-9200