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EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times. Heppner, Oregon Wednesday. December 14, 1994 PMH Residents treated to concert Sixteen homeschool students entertained the residents of the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home with a Christmas concert on Tuesday, Dec. 13. In addition to singing Christmas carols, the children presented the residents with Christmas ornaments that they had made out of cinnamon dough and painted. Students participating were Amv Jepsen, Emily, Meghan and Anna Unruh, Jannicka, lessica and Cory McGuire, Brian and Eric Barnes, Cameron McCurry, Robbie and Stevie Erich, Nicky Fritz, and Darren, Matthew and Nathan Van Cleave. Myrna Van Cleave was accompanist. Chuck Nelson adds dimension to O W G L program Chuck Nelson of Lexington is adding new dimensions to the Oregon Wheat Growers League program for honoring conservation-minded farmers. The Morrow County wheat farmer has convinced Safeway, Inc. and other businesses to help in the promotion of con servation of soil and water. As a result, you soon may see Safeway grocery sacks carrying a message about conservation farmers. That's not all. Safeway is contributing a $50 gift certificate to each county conservation farmer of the year, and a $100 certificate to the state winner. Cenex/Land O'Lakes is con tributing a $50 gift certificate to each county winner and an ad ditional $100 certificate to the state winner. Monsanto, through the ef forts of its representative Russ Cannon, Pendleton, gives the state winner 30 gallons of Round-Up herbicide, worth about $1,200. Two farm newspapers, Agri- Times Northwest and Capital Press, contribute a year's Pharmacy & Your Health Boardman Pharmacy & Hardware 202 1st. N. W. P.O. Box 170 Boardman. Oregon 97818 481-9474 481-7351 Choosing Children’s Cold Medicine Choosing a good cold medi cine for a young child is not as easy as it may seem. For one thing, there are many products containing multiple ingredients from which to choose. In addi tion, some health organizations including the Center for Disease Control are concerned that chil dren under age three receive too many over-the-counter (OTC) medicines One survey revealed that in a month’s time more than half of all three year olds were given an OTC of some type. Many OTCs are not needed. First of all, there is no cure for the common cold. At best OTC medicines may help relieve cold symptoms. In addition, ex perts recommend that as few medicines as possible be given in order to minimize side effects. Antihistamines usually do not do much to help a cold, unless allergic rhinitis is also present. Cough suppressants such as dextrom ethorphan are not rec ommended by some physicians. The cough that accompanies a cold can be beneficial - to help clear the lungs and air passages. Expectorants such as guaifensin are considered ineffective by some experts. Fever reducing medicines such as a c e t a m i nophen may not be needed. This medicine tends to be overused by many parents. Decongestants may help relieve the congestion of a cold. A humidifier in the bedroom also may help a child breathe easier subscription to each county winner. Nelson, 1993 state conserva tion man of the year and chair man of the 1994 conservation review committee of the OW GL, hasn't decided whether to try to seek to ex pand the prize list. The new look to the OWGL conservation awards program this year included a new way of gathering the information about each farm. As in the past, the farm of each county winner was toured. But instead of a com mittee, the tour centered around a television camera operated by Sandy Macnab, Wasco County Extension agent and OWGL membership ser vices director, Pam Ezell, who wrote a narrative for each visit. The conservation awards committee studied each of these 1 V 2 hour tapes. Next the tapes were edited to seven minute versions shown at the conservation awards luncheon during the OWGL convention held recently. Senior class plans taco Patrick's Senior Center Bulletin Board Brok Tucker elected chairman Republican Central Committee Brok Tucker Lexington has been elected chairman of the Morrow County Republican Central Committee. Tucker, a long time resident of Morrow County, replaces Bob Jepsen. Jepsen provided strong leadership to the Central Com mittee for eight years, said a Central Committee spokesper son. Greg Smith was elected vice-chairman, and Kay Proctor was re-elected secretary/treasurer. Tucker says he already has a few plans for the Central Com mittee which oversees party ac tivities within the county. "You don't have to be a mayor or a county commis sioner to make a difference or provide a strong leadership role in the county," Tucker said. "With hard work and per severance I think we can assist our elected officials in creating a better government that more represents the desires of all Morrow County residents." Smith, who worked for State Representative Greg Walden during the 1991 lesislative ses sion says he will work to strengthen party numbers. '' First and foremost we need to get the work out that the Republican party is looking for additional members," Smith said. "By letting the folks in Morrow County know what Republicans stand for, or maybe more importantly letting the folks know what we won't stand for 1 think we will con tinue to gain even more sup port." In other business, the Central Committee elected David Skyes to serve as Precinct 9 represen tative, Bob Jepsen to chair the finance sulxommittee, Corrine Miles to chair the voter registra tion sub-committee, Dick Tem ple to chair the Republican fair booth, and Ken Turner to chair the parade sub-committee. Tucker and Smith were also elected to serve as represen tatives of Morrow County Republicans in electing delegates and respective alter nates to go to the Republican National Convention. Janet Tucker and Lisa Smith were elected their alternates. Coordinating Council elects officers The Heppner Coordinating Council will meet on Tuesday, January 10 at 7:30 a.m. at the GEODC office in Heppner. The purpose of the meeting will be goal setting for the council for 1995. At the meeting Dec. 13 1995 officers were elected. George Koffler will serve as chairman, Stan Hoobing, vice chairman and John Edmundson, secretary. The council discussed the for mation of a Heppner team to participate in the Rural Futures Forum community leadership program sponsored by Rural Development Initiatives, Inc. The main topic discussed at the meeting was a self- assessment of the council's functioning as a community response team. The council recommended itself to its mission of building the economic health, unity and progress of the Heppner community. The meeting was closed with an expression of appreciation to Gary Marks for his service as chairman of the council for the last two years. The Senior Center dining room was beautifully decorated for Christmas by Ernie and Mary Jean McCabe last week. They decorate for all the holidays which is much appreciated by the seniors. The tree brought in by Ralph Walker was trimmed by the tenants Tuesday. Merri Reamer visited the center that day and brought a beautiful poinsettia plant and a jigsaw puzzle for the seniors. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at St. Patrick's Senior Center. The tenants have decorations up in their apart ments and in the halls. Darrell Vinson was ill and taken to Portland where he was diagnosed as having an aneurysm. We wish him a speedy recovery, and hope that he will be home soon. The Senior meal had an attendance of 81 people on Wed., Dec.. 7 with three home delivered meals. Members of the Seventh Day Adventist and Nazarene Churches served. The Nutrition Site Committee met following the meal. Jim Bruns was at the center to give hearing aid assistance. The menu for Dec. 21 will be beans and wieners, fruit, celery and carrot sticks, cole slaw and cornbread. Members of the Methodist Church will serve. Sunday afternoon passengers went to Hermiston on the senior bus which was driven by Ed Baker. They attended the Singing Christmas Tree production, "The Gift of Christmas", presented by the Hermiston Assembly of God. Anyone who hasn't attended one of these pageants has missed a great experience. The seniors also went shopping and dined at the Gold Corral before retur ning to Heppner. There will be a bus tour of Heppner to view the Christmas lights, with cookies and coffee at the senior center. Call Eleanor Gonty for the time and date. Dates to remember: Bible study, Mon. 10 a.m.; Exercise Tues. and Thurs., 10 a.m.; Senior meal, Wed. noon; Fri. cards 2 p.m.; Sunday movie 7 p.m. Crushed Rock For Sale minus 1” minus 3” base rock Clean Fill Material Can be picked up at pit or we will deliver. Pit 6V2 miles up from mouth of Lower Rhea Creek, Brenner Canyon. Contact Roger Britt 676-5096 Come Worship With Us at Emergency calendars mailed Residents in the northern part of Umatilla and Morrow Counties, should look in your mailbox this week for an early Christmas gift from the govern ment. Local Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Pro gram offices are mailing free 12 month calendars featuring photographs of local scenes. Morrow and Umatilla County events, such as the Irrigon Watermelon Festival and the Pendleton Round-Up are highlighted each month. The calendar also contains helpful tips on how to prepare for disasters in the community such as severe winter weather, flash floods, wildfire and even the unlikely event of a chemical weapons accident at the Umatilla Army Depot. The Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program sug gests that people discuss this important emergency informa tion with their families and keep the calendar in a handy place, just in case disaster strikes. The calendar was paid for entirely with federal tax dollars. For more information call the Morrow County Emergency Management Agency at (503) 922-4437. Willow Creek Baptist Church Sundays at 3 p.m. Meeting in the 7th Day Adventist Church 560 North Minor | Pioneer Memorial Clinic will i be closed Monday, Dec. 26 I and Monday, Jan. 2. 1 The staff would like to wish 2 everyone a safe and happy Club scouts hold pack meeting i holiday season Five boys joined the Heppner Cub Scout Pack 661 at the pack meeting held Nov. 29 at the Heppner Elks Club. The boys, Josh Gutierrez, Josh Lankford, Aaron Delveaux, Tyler Boyer and Ryan Campbell, who join The Senior class at Heppner ed the Wolves Den, will work High School will hold a taco on requirements to acquire feed Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the their badges and on achieve home ec room in conjunction ments to earn Arrow points. with the basketball game Two boys, Brian Haguewood against the lone Cardinals. and Kiel Naims, completed the Hungry fans may purchase requirements to earn their Wolf two tacos with all the toppings, badges. Kiel received his badge a brownie and beverage for $4. last month. The boys are now Tacos will be served from 3:30 on the trail to earn their Bear p.m. until the beginning of the badges. Brian also earned one boys varsity game which will be gold and two silver Arrow approximately 7 p.m. Pro points for extra achievements. ceeds will go toward the senior Sandra Van Liew from the class drug and alcohol free Webelos II Den earned an ac graduation trip to Seattle, WA. feed G et Serious G et Rickman Corporate • Estate Planning Jeff Rickman 385-6263 2955 N Hwy 97 • Bend I ! i i 5 tivity badge for building things from lumber. The next pack meeting is the annual sledding party on Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. at Cutsforth Park. We make Posters A good way to advertise your event Gazette-Times 676-9228 ■<a e5\a u Pettyjohns will i $ 4 be closed 4 I § j Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. 1 s I ? J ‘ iappy ttotidaysl 1 i . 6 *0 Let us help you with your Shopping! Free Gift Wrapping • UPS Shipping Hallmark Cards and Ornaments • Toys Stocking Stnffer Ideas • Fragrances Candy • Tapes & CD ’s • & Much more! 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