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.
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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.
Monday/Friday
Sat.
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morrow County Grain Growers
1-800-452-7396
Lexington, Oregon
Main
989-8221
350
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