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Christmas tree stands tall SS ! " F o r What is definitely too big for a front yard, looks just fine as the H eppner dow ntow n Christmas tree. The tree, erected on Main Street Thanksgiving weekend, was donated by Chuck and Donna -Moeller. Donna says that when the Moeller family moved into their home 19 years ago, she was able to stand on the ground to decorate the six- foot tree. She estimates that it was about five or six years old then. When the Moellers last decorated the blue spruce five years ago, however, it was a different story. Donna says that Chuck had to use a telephone line truck to decorate the tree and said it would be the last i time. Finally, the Moellers decided that the tree had to 'come out. "It was getting too big for the yard," says Donna. "B u t it's perfect as the Christmas tree." Donna says that the family is left with a big stump, but adds that they eventually plan to plant another tree in its place. 'A,' P : </: c r> a City nets award for third year VOL. 113______ NO. 48______ 6 Pages Wednesday, November 30, 1994______ Morrow County Heppner, Oregon Artifactory craft sale this weekend 'l Craftspeople and shoppers alike are gearing up for the an nual Artifactory craft sale scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Morrow County Fair grounds in Heppner. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa Claus will make his appearance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shirley Landauer, chairman of the event, says that the Ar tifactory this year will feature a variety of crafts, homemade foods, stitchery, crocheted and knitted items, wreath making and handmade jewelry. Con cessions, including chili, hot dogs, pie, cinnamon rolls, cof fee and pop, will also be available. Landauer says that both new and veteran craftspeople from Hermiston, Pendleton, Stan field, Boardman and Arlington, as well as Heppner, lone and Lexington, will display their wares. Artifactory is sponsored by Soroptimist International of Heppner. The city of Heppner was the recipient of an award of merit related to the city's safety pro gram at the recently held League of Oregon Cities Con vention in Portland. The award was presented to the city by the League of Oregon Cities and the Ci- ty/County Insurance Services Trust for recording no lost-time injuries for the fiscal year end ed June 30. This is the third straight year that the city has earned this recognition. "I'm real proud that our workers were able to receive this aw ard," Marks said. "A c cidents happen so quick and can cost a great deal in pain and suffering, higher insurance rates and lost work time. It speaks very well of our employees and our safety pro gram that we have realized no lost time accidents for three consecutive years." First week winners in Christmas Punch contest announced Bryce Tucker (front) and Troy Wilson work on getting projects done for the Artifactory to be held this Saturday. The Woods I, II, III & IV class at Heppner High School will be selling salt and pepper shakers, cutting boards, picnic tables, napkins holders, dry eraser boards, w alll shelves, horn plaques and CD/Video/Cassette holders, all hand crafted. Below: Frank Martin sands wood on a piece of equipment that was donated by Willow Creek Country Club. injured in accident A Hermiston man sustained minor injuries and his wife was seriously injured in an automobile accident on Upper Willow Creek Road around eight miles from Heppner Sun day, Nov. 27, around 12:30 p.m.. Oregon State Police Trooper Tim Cundell said that George H. Clough and his wife, Silke, were traveling to Cutsforth Park to cut some boughs for Christmas greenery when their vehicle encountered some slush on the highway. George Clough, the driver of the car, lost control of the vehicle and it went over an embankment into a pasture and rolled. Cundell says that Mrs. Gough sustained spinal in juries and was transported first to Pioneer Memorial Hospital, then to Good Shepherd Com munity Hospital in Hermiston and finally to a Portland hospital. City residents are encourag ed to light their homes in preparation for the annual, Christmas Lighting Contest, sponsored by the Chamber. Judging will be Sunday, December 18. Outdoor awards will be gift certificates valued at $50, $25, and $15; indoor (view ed through a window) will be $20 and $10. Gift certificates are redeem able at H eppner Chamber member businesses and Morrow County Grain Growers. Special recognition will be given for the most festive business lighting display. W a te r Resources program planned Hermiston couple Photos by Joycss Hughes Christmas Light contest Dec. 18 Dick Sargent of the Morrow County Grain Growers draws the winning entries in the first round of the Christmas Punch con test. Each of the six lucky winners drawn will receive a $25 gift certificate to a local business. If you haven't entered the Christmas Punch contest yet, be sure to do so soon. There will be a drawing every week until Christmas. All entries will go into the pot for the final grand prize drawing of *650 worth of gift certificates for one lucky winner. Pick up your punch cards at any of the participating local businesses, and each time you shop don't forget to have your card punched, and then enter to win. Following are $25 winners for week one of the contest: Ken Tumer-Murray Drugs; Don Anderson-Petersons Jewelers; Joe Cunha-Gardner's Men's W ear; Jim H oltz-Coast to Coast; Don Bennett-Morrow County Grain Growers; and Butch Heideman-Les Schwab. The Morrow County Live stock Growers are sponsoring a water resources program Dec. 9 at the Heppner Elks. The pro gram will begin at 1:30 p.m. At tending will be presenters from the Farm Bureau, Water For Life, Oregon Water Resources Department and the Umatilla Water Basin. Chuck Norris will also be on the program. "It will be interesting to see what these people have to say about water issues," said Bill Broderick, extension agent. "There have been rumblings that, because of the November election, there may be changes in the Endangered Species Act. It sounds like the political pro cess may be more sympathetic to environmental issues with less support of radical en vironmental groups." The Morrow County Livestock Growers annual meeting will be held January in conjunction with the Town and Country program. The afternoon water program will not include the annual meeting or dinner. For more information contact Broderick at the Extension of fice, 676-9642 or 1-800-342-3664. Fair com m ittee seeks them e ideas The Morrow County Fair Committee is asking the public for ideas for a theme for the 1995 fair. The committee would like a theme related to the youth of Morrow County. Ideas may be sent to the Morrow County Fair, Box 464, Heppner, by December 28. The mext meeting will be Dec. 5 at 7 p .m . at the fairgrounds. The public is welcome to attend. Calkins Parts Sale Open House slated Call now and save $$ Included on the December Chamber of Commorce will be Christmas open house. The community is welcome to join Chamber/GEODC/CAPECO for refreshments on Tuesday, December 20, from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 through Jan. 31 Wasco & Lexington Morrow County Grain Growers Lexington 989-8221 1-800-452-7396
