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TWO • Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 9, 1995 Weddings Correction for Flower show The Flower Show depart ment at the Morrow County Fair has a correction in the Premium Book on page 41. En tries will be received Tuesday, August 15 from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday, August 16, from 8-10 a.m. The artistic arrangements division offers a new class lot for dried plant materials, ar ranger's choice. Amateur arrangers are es- pecially invited to exhibit this year, said a department spokes person. Classes can be found on page 45 of the Premium book. Junior flower growers, ages 7-14 are also urged to bring ex hibits. "W e had too few ex hibits last year, so we are hop ing for a new burst now to show 'What Kids Can D o'," said the spokesperson. W illow Creek Park answers questions A number of people have asked questions regarding the Willow Creek Park District. Anyone who has a question he would like answered, please send that question to Nancy S nider, Secretary, Willow Creek Park District, P.O. Box 263, lone, OR 97843. The ques tion and answer will be printed in the paper on a weekly basis. The following question has been answered by Snider: Question: How was the campsite at Willow Lake built and what is happening with it now? A statement was made at a public meeting that the camp site at Willow Lake was built with Corps of Engineer funds of over $250,000, and that no one would really want to stay there. The camp site was built with the tax levy for the park district, grant monies, and volunteer labor and equipment with an approximate cost to date of $160,000. Although the camp site is not yet complete, there have been a number of campers using the facility (revenues through July were at about $2500). Weygandt — McElligott Jenni Weygandt and Richard McElligott, both of Salem, an nounce their engagement to be married. The bride-to-be, is the daughter of Bill and Brenda Layton of Salem, and John and Becky Weygandt of Canby. She is a 1991 graduate of South Salem High School and is employed ai Salem Nordstrom and is a full-time human resource student at Oregon State University. The groom-elect is the son of C.R. and Loa McElligott of lone. He is a 1988 graduate of lone High School and is employed by Cousins Construction of Oregon City and is a full-time construc tion engineering student at OSU. The couple plan to be married September 9 at the United Methodist Church in Salem. Park District meeting scheduled Two others vital to rescue at lake According to information lone (site to be determined); received by the Gazette-Times November, Heppner at Colum following the August 2 story, bia Basin Electric; December, "Young man nearly drowns in Lexington City Hall; January, lake", two other individuals lone; February, Heppner at CBE; March, Lexington City were instrumental in saving the Hall; April, lone; May, Hepp life of Mike Hammons, who ner at CBE; June, Lexington Ci almost drowned in Willow ty Hall; July, lone; August, Creek Lake July 28. Hammons was pulled out of Heppner at CBE. the lake by two friends, Matt Chetwood and Randy VanEtta. But, after he was pulled out, Memoriaê Hospitai's David McCurry and Corey Sweeney administered aid, helping keep Hammons alive until an ambulance arrived and assisting ambulance personnel. The pair said that while they The Willow Creek Park District Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month starting at 7 p.m. The meetings will be rotated throughout the year in the three towns of Heppner, Lex ington and lone. Following are the meeting sites: September, Lexington City Hall; October, Pioneer "Hot Meaê ßxpress didn't have to administer CPR, it was a real touch and go situa tion. Hammons' breathing was irregular, at one point his pupils did not dilate to the sun, he often gasped for air and several times his eyes slipped back into his head. McCurry said that several times he brought him back with a slap to the face. McCurry and Sweeney, both classmates of Hammons, had been lifeguards together at the Heppner swimming pool years before. McCurry had also worked as a medic in the arm ed forces. a u i< „ , *<■ » 4 * v . j/i $ Wright - Buffetta Nance Wright of Heppner and Daniel Buffetta of Portland were married April 15, 1995, in a double-ring ceremony at the Oaks Pioneer Church, Portland. The bride's parents are Judy Wright, Heppner, and Kenneth Wright. Buffetta is the son of Pat and Alice Buffetta of Portland. The Reverend Joe Kurtwright performed the ceremony. The \ bride was given in marriage by her father. Nance honored both mothers by presenting them with long-stemmed roses prior to the ceremony. Maid of honor was Kimberle Wright of Hermiston, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Angie Currin of Portland and Shanna Evans of Pendleton, both cousins of the bride. Best man was Terry Neville of Portland. Groomsmen werejim Schmidt of Portland and Steve Buffetta of Portland, the bridegroom's brother. Ushers were Brent Wright of Heppner, brother of the bride, and Tony Raines of Portland, nephew of the bridegroom. * The bride wore a satin and pearl-accented gown that featured a deep-V back and Sabrina neckline. She carried a bouquet of coral roses, ivy and baby's breath. A reception at the airport Sheraton Hotel followed the ceremony. The bride graduated from H eppner High School in 1989 and attended Boise State University. She is employed in retail management in Bend. The bridegroom graduated from Marshall High School and is central Oregon director for Brewed Hot Coffee. " The couple honeymooned in Acapulco and now reside'in Prineville. Pomona Grange holds meeting By Delpha Jones The W heatland Pom ona Grange met at Anson Wright Park on Sunday, July 30, for their regular meeting, with Master Mike Medlock in charge of the meeting. The day started with a potluck dinner. Following the dinner, Bobbie Jo Medlock spoke about the Youth Grange and the work they did at state session. The Youth Grange is the on ly one east of the Cascades and is sponsored by the Spray Grange. Drew Peice was in troduced as a member of the youth group. The youth group includes children 5-13 years old. All youth are invited to take part in this g roup's activities. The Master then gave a short report on the resolutions and “Hot Meal Express” provides homebound Heppner area residents with a nutritious hot lunch on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of each week. Meals may be scheduled on an ongoing basis or as needed If you require this type of assistance and are handicapped, elderly, disabled, or recovering from an illness, please call Evelyn Sweek, PMH Dietary Director, for more information. Phone 676-9133. Morrow County Grain Growers Goes Back to Regular Hours Lexington Store & Shop: Return to Regular Hours Monday, August 14th Monday/Friday Sat. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 a.m. to Noon Phone 503 989-8221 • Toll Free 1-800-452-7396 Wasco Parts Outlet: activities of the state session. The agriculture report told of the St. James Paper company which is raising 10,000 acres of balm trees. It takes seven years for this tree to reach maturity and to be ready to harvest. A report was heard from the com m ittee w ho m ade the Wheatland Grange display for fairs and other events advertis ing the Grange. It will be on display at the Wheeler County Fair next week. Those building the display were Aloha Med lock and Mike Medlock of Spray Grange, Eulenna Vaugh of Greenfield Grange and Cherilynn Smouse of Lex ington Grange. Anyone wan ting to have this display to use at their fair may contact Master Mike Medlock. Zelma McDaniels, chaplain of the Lexington Grange gave the memorial for the departed brothers and sisters of the Grange. A poem was read and the names were given to a background of church music. Those remembered were: Roy Lindstrom, Hermann Blettell, Mabel Ring, Lloyd Morgan, Ida Coleman of Willows, Don Culber of Spray and Anita Boyer and Janice Cutsforth of Lexington Grange. The roll call was as follows: Willows five, Spray five and Lexington 17. Attendance was low due to the Irrigon Water melon Festival, harvest and haying. The remainder of the afternoon was spent visiting. Harvest Hours Continue Lexingt on News Return to regular hours Monday, Aug. 21 Phone 1-503-442-5781 • Toll Free 1-800-824-7185 -:-Gar and Helen Leyva, former Lexington residents, were callers at the Roy Martin home and with other friends last week. --.-Butch Sawyer of the Tri- Cities was a Lexington caller on Saturday, July 29. 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