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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, January 25, 1995 Kevin Erich installed chamber president Kevin Erich, Pioneer Mem orial Hospital administrator, was installed as the Heppner Chamber of Commerce presi dent at its annual luncheon held Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Send or Heceive Gazette-Times 676-9228 Lexington News By Delpha Jones -¡-Charlene Whitney visited her parents Cecil and Delpha Jones and attended the funeral services for Linda Starks Rip ple. Other callers in Lexington were Stuart and Valda Smith of Hermiston, Max Akers of Portland and Jo and George Ir vin of Irrigon. -:-M ike Burcham from Pendleton visited with his sister and family Mr. and Mrs. John Tellechea over the weekend. -¡-Holly Rebekah Lodge met on Thursday for the regular meeting w'ith the VG Kathy Clark in the chair. Plans were discussed for the card party Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The first meeting in February w ill be the revealing of secret sisters. Refreshments were served by Kathy Tellechea and Kathy Clark. -¡-PNG club met on Saturday at R & J Restaurant in Lex ington for their regular lun cheon meeting with president Joyce Buchanan presiding. Dues were paid and secret sisters revealed. Members pre sent were Annetta Padberg, Joyce Buchanan, Luella Taylor, Leila Palmer, Delpha Jones, Kathy Tellechea, and Kathy Clark. The door prize was won by Kathy Tellechea. Each guest received a guardian angel pin from the hostesses Luella Taylor and Delpha Jones. An election of officers was held. Delpha Jones was elected presi dent; Annetta Padberg vice president; Kathy Tellechea secretary-treasurer. The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 1. -¡-Eugene Sawyer from the Tri-Cities was a Lexington caller on Sunday. 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Outgoing President Steve Dickenson, principal at Hepp ner High School, was presented a plaque for his ser vice. George Koffler installed Chamber officers John Ed- mundson, retired educator, vice president; Gary Marks, Heppner city manager, second vice president; Sharon Har rison, who is employed at First Interstate Bank, secretary; and Marcia DeBo, a member of H eppn er City Council, treasurer. New chamber board members are Bob Kahl, Van Marter and Kahl Insurance, Jon DeBo, Les Schwab Tires, and Mike M cG uire, H eppn er postmaster. Outgoing board members Cliff Green, Rollie Marshall and Bill Kuhn were recognized for their service on the board. Dickenson presented ex ecutive director Claudia Hughes a gift certificate in ap preciation of her efforts during the past year. Bob Krein of the Oregon Departm ent of Fish and Wildlife presented awards to area landowners. (See related story.) Guest speaker at the lun cheon was Wayne Philen, representative for the Oregon Beef Council. Special guests were Mack Birkmaier, Oregon Cattlemen's Association presi dent, and Malinda Nevin, Oregon Cattlewomen's presi dent. Birkmaier spoke on the importance of unity and sup port between the town and country aspects of communities. The Rev. Bob Dowrev of the Heppner United Methodist Church, gave the invocation. Hats off awards presented at Chamber Bob Kahl Jerry and JoyceKay Hollomon The Heppner Chamber of Commerce presented Hats O ff awards at its annual luncheon January 11 at the Heppner Elks Club. JoyceKay and Jerry Hollomon, the Heppner Fire Department and outgoing Fire Chief Forrie Burkenbine and Bob Kahl received the awards in a luncheon ceremony. JoyceKay and Jerry Hollomon, who own the Shoe Box, Talk n' Tops, Fabrics Etc. and Jerry's Barbershop, have added a new antiques section to their Main Street business. The Hollomons, who have been in business on Main Street for 30 years, were honored for their businesses' longevity and diversity. The Heppner Volunteer Fire Department, represented by firemen Steve Rhea and Tom Wicklund, was honored for its service and dedication to the community. Forrie Burkenbine stepped down in December after 28 years as fire chief and 39 years of service to the department. Bob Kahl, owner of Van- Marter and Kahl Insurance on Main Street, for 10 years has been in charge of the St. Patrick's and Rodeo parades. He has also “ been in the tren ches” , working toward the completion of the Willow Creek Lake RV camp site and is a member of the Willow Creek Park District Board. H H S Dram a club to present play Lutherans plan 'Souper Bowl' Lutheran churches of H epp ner, lone and Condon will celebrate “ Souper Bowl” Sun day, Jan. 29. Each worshiper is asked to bring either $1 or a can of soup, or a canned good for distribution to the South Mor row County Neighborhood Center or the Condon Food Bank. This effort of Christian caring and witness began with Senior High Youth Fellowship of Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina in 1990. The partner ship of 22 churches in 1990 rais ed over $5,700 for local ministry of the group's choosing. Last year nearly 1,700 churches represen ting 30 d ifferen t denominations raised over $275,000 on the Sunday of the Super Bowl football game. “ This effort is an opportuni ty for people around the nation to respond to God's love by “ Loving the Lord our God, and loving our neighbors," said Rev. Stan Hoobing. Worship service at Valby begins at 9 a.m. Hope Lutheran Church worship service and Sunday School is at 11 a.m. The residents of Condon and Fossil are invited to worship at Condon Lutheran Mission at 2 p.m. at the Condon United Church of Christ. L-R: Tracy Blodgett, Bryce Tucker, Chad Skroch and Rondi Robinson practice for upcoming play The Heppner High School Drama Club will present a play, “ Rest Assured", by Donald Payton, Heuer Publishing, February 3 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 4 following the boys' varsity basketball game. The play features Mr. Mor- lock, a wealthy businessman. Mr. Morlock's daughter has fallen in love and wants to get married. Mr. Morlock, how ever, opposes the marriage because he doesn't approve of her fiance's father's occupa tion. Mr. Morlock gets in a fight with the fiance's father and they both die. The play re volves around the hi-jinx that result when Lucifer then comes to collect the souls of the deceased. Bryce Tucker plays Mr. Mor Mr. Morlocks secretary; John lock; Brandi Marshall, Mrs. Qualls, Mr. Morlock's attorney; Robinson, Mrs. Morlock; Jayme Hansen, the Rondi Schmaltz, a lost soul who has daughter of Mary; Amber Rollis Jessica, the 13 year old been married numerous times daughter of the Morlocks; Jen and who meets Mr. Morlock ny Krein, Mildred, the maid; and Lucifer at Morlock's house; Josh Coiner, Joe Lanconi, the and Sherry Sieler and Chris fiance; Tracy Blodget, Luigi Holland, extras. Lanconi, the fiance's father; Student directors are Dani Cimmi Huth, mother Lanconi, Hill and Patti Anderson. A d Luigi's wife who has been dead visor is Nancy Swarat. 20 years; Chad Skroch, Lucifer; Cost for admission is $2 for Beth Cookston, Miss Akers, adults and $1 for students. ¡>t. Patrick’s Senior Center Bulletin Board There were 117 people present for the senior dinner Jan. 18. Five meals were home delivered. Members of the Mormon Church served. The menu for dinner Feb. 1 will be chili, cole slaw, peaches with cottage cheese and cinnamon roll. Members of the Catholic Church will serve. The Meal Site Committee will meet follow ing the meal. There will be hearing aid assistance given and blood pressures taken before the meal. The quilters will meet at 1 p.m. Irene Anhorn was honored at a birthday party at the senior center Monday, Jan. 23. Her birthday was Jan. 21. Four ladies played cards Friday afternoon. Seven seniors wat ched the movie "C hristy" on Sunday evening. Ruth Bergstrom had the misfortune of breaking her ankle recently. The seniors wish her a speedy recovery. Congratulations to Truman Messenger on his 90th birthday Jan. 20. Several seniors from Heppner attended his reception at the Baptist church in Lexington Sat., Jan. 21. The bus has been btxiked solid for the ice show trip to the Tri- Cities Feb. 18. A letter from RSVP received at the senior center last week ad vised that the tea honoring the RSVP volunteers of Morrow Coun ty would be held at the Heppner Senior Center Feb. 14. Tickets for the St. Patrick's quilt are available at the senior center office. iy - Me i ber Jewelers of America, Inc Peterson’s ^ Heppner Jewelers 676-9200