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The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U S P S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly and entered as second-dass matter at the Post Office at Hepp- ner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879. Second class postage paid at Hepp ner, Oregon. Office at 147 West Willow Street Telephone (541) 676-9228. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $18 in Morrow, Wheeler, Cilliam and Grant Counties; $25 elsewhere. April Hilton-Sykes........................................................................................News Editor Stephanie Jensen Typesetting Monique Devin..........................................................Advertising Layout & Graphics Bonnie Bennett ..............................................................................................Distribution Penni K eersem aker................................................................................................ Printer David Sykes, Publisher Scholarship applications now ready The South Morrow County Scholarship Trust Board of Directors announces that ap plications are now available for the Lexington $500 scholarship at the Lexington office of Mor row County Grain Growers. A student who has com pleted one full year (two se mesters or three quarters) at an accredited voc-tech school, col lege or university, is a graduate of either lone or Heppner High School (HHS) and their parents' or spouse's legal residence is in the Lexington voting precinct may apply. Applications must be return ed by August 1,19% . For more information, contact the Rever end Stan Hoobing or one of the members of the board. Winners of the scholarship this year are Melissa McElligott and Marie Tworek of lone, and Ben Ewing and Tina Kemp of Heppner. Melissa McElligott, who earned honors in the classroom and as an athlete, was award ed a $500 scholarship in honor of the Kinzua Corporation of Seattle. She plans to attend the University of Nevada this fall. Marie Tworek, the salutorian of the 1996 lone graduating class, earned a $500 scholarship from the trust to help with her .Make Dad feel like a kirtè witk a [mark card. G ive Dad a card that fits his style and makes him sm ile. Top o ff your greetings w ith a great gift— y o u 'll find the best ideas at H allm ark! F a t h ir ' s D a > J une is ^ Mut/uuj'i Dwuj Heppner * 217 North Main college career in the field of nursing. She will attend Blue Mountain Community College this fall. Ben Ewing, student body president of HHS in 1995-96, earned a $500 scholarship to help him in his pursuit of secondary education and a biology degree at Oregon State University. Tina Kemp, outstanding in academics at HHS, is off to Boise State University to major in the field of secondary educa tion. She was awarded a $500 scholarship. Obituary L a vem " P e te " H am s Lavem G. "Pete” Hams, 74, of lone, died Monday, June 3, 19%, at Moses Lake, Washing ton. Graveside services were held Friday, June 7,19% at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Hams was bom August 9, 1921, at Hardman, to James and Lavelle Kirk Hams. He grew up in the Hardman area and attended school there. He worked on the family ranch near Hardman and also logged for many years. He served with the U.S. Ar my during World War II, then returned to the area. On October 16,1959, he mar ried M arjorie Timme, at Stevenson, Washington. He did custom harvesting before starting his own truck ing business. He owned and operated Hams Truck Lines un til his retirement in 1986. Mr. Hams was a member of Heppner BPOE 358. He had been a resident of lone for over 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, at the home; daugh ters, Tanna McIntyre of Moses Lake, Janet Thompson of lone, Susan Russell of Phoenix, Ari zona, and Linda Green, also in Arizona; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, 3103 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201. Sweeney Mortuary, Hepp ner, was in charge of arrange ments. COAST TO COAST YOUR SOURCE FOR Summer Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 12, 1996 - THREE Wedding Marriage License» McElligott — Tevault Father Ed Obermiller officiated at the wedding of Martha McElligott and Scott Tevault on May 18, 19%. The double-ring ceremony was held at the Chapel of Christ the Teacher, Univer sity of Portland campus. A wedding buffet dinner followed at Shenanigan's on the Willamette. A joint barbecue reception for Scott and Martha, and Dick and Jenni McElligott, who were married last fall, will be held at the Dick McElligott ranch Saturday, July 6. Births Dillion John Rodriguez-a son Dillion John was bom to Jill Lattimer of Irrigon on May 25, 19% at Good Shepherd Com munity Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. Courtnie Jo Tayloe-a daugh ter Courtnie Jo was bom to Cin dy and Donald Tayloe of Hepp ner on May 29, 1996 at Good Shepherd Community Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weigh ed 9 lbs. 1 oz. Jose Lorenzo Castillo-a son Jose Lorenzo was bom to Re becca Burgess of Irrigon on May 31, 1996 at Good Shep herd Community Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 6 lbs. 4 oz. Zachary Tyson Bumett-a son Zachary Tyson was bom to Nancy and Abel Burnett of Ir rigon on June 3, 1996 at Good Shepherd Community Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weigh ed 8 lbs. 2 oz. OSU coaches to speak in Hermiston Four Oregon State Universi ty coaches will speak at a noon luncheon in Hermiston Tues day, June 18. Football coaches, Denny Schuler, the offensive coor dinator, and Bronco Menden hall, the defensive coordinator, are joined by men's basketball assistant coach Rich Wold and women's basketball assistant coach Jennifer Young. The luncheon will take place at The Pheasant on Main Street, and everyone is wel come to attend. Cost is $6, which includes gratuity. The luncheon will also include raf fle prizes and video highlights. For more information, con tact Bob Hawlins, 376-8268 or Ed McCallum, 567-8551. Nicole Louise Horton-a daughter Nicole Louise was bom to Pamela and David Hor ton of Irrigon on June 4, 19% at Good Shepherd Communi ty Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 3V2 oz. Market Report Compliments of the Morrow County Grain Growers Tuesday, June 11 Soft White June *5.60/*5.50 July *5.32/*5.22 August *5.13 Sept. *5.15/*5.17 Oct. *5.21/*5.23 Nov. *5.27/*5.29 Dec. *5.33/*5.35 Jan. *5.37/*5.39 Barley June *150 July-August *145 Taylor basketball clinic June 20-21 Coach "C .T ." Carla Taylor from Weber State University is returning to Heppner High School again this year, to put on another girls' basketball camp for girls in grades 5-12, June 20-21 at the Heppner High School gymnasium. Sessions will be from 9 a.m.-noon, and 1-4 p.m. Cost is $50 per partici pant; this includes instruction, an individual evaluation report, a camp t-shirt and awards. Coach Taylor will bring some of her Lady Wildcat players to help with the camp. "The camp emphasis is on individual skills, individual offense, posi tion break-down, individual and team defense, contests, team play and fun," said local organizer Donna Moeller. Coach Taylor was selected Big Sky Coach of the Year, and coached her Lady Wildcats to their best ever finish this year. For more information and an application, contact Moeller, 676-5101 evenings. Coast to Coast Heppnrr WE CAS MEI.P YOC 676-9961 We make Posters Gazette-Times 676-9228 S to r-4 -U Mini Storage 4 2 6 Linden W ay H eppner NOW RENTING 567-7317 { h ¥ p p ÎT e R* t T v . INC. X X ANNUAL MEETING | t Tuesday, June 18, 19961 T 8:00 P.M. at HTV Office, 162 N. Main I I I 1 2 AGENDA: BOARD POSITION TO BE FILLED ^ REVIEW OF FINANCIAL REPORT CURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATION ^ REVIEW OF YEARS OPERATION 4 ^ Miller & Sons Welding, Inc. AG Equipment Repair Steel Sales Field Repair Drill Packer Wheel Recaps 676-9613 1 -800-827-8257 Medical Supplement Insurance Thru a local agent. Call Bob Ployhar at P loyhar I nsurance 127 N Main • Heppner, Ore. • 676-5818 G e n u i n e C h e v r o l e t Remember when your word was your Bond. - You sealed a deal with a handshake - Thar s still the way we do business today. COMFORTABLE • TRUSTFULL • HONEST • CARING St. Patrick’s Senior Center Bulletin Board There were 78 people present for the senior meal June 5; eight meals were home delivered and two were taken out. Members of the Lutheran Church served and helped clean up. Pete Schwar- zin won the meal ticket and Georgia Lynch received the door prize which was a basket of flowers. A meeting on reinstating the meal site committee was held following the meal. Eva Mabbot and Corol Mitchell of CAPECO were present for the meeting. Election for committee members will be held Wednesday, June 12. The menu for June 19 will be cold sliced turkey, three-bean salad, fruit, vegetable tray, bread and strawberry shortcake. Members of the lone Church of Christ will serve. One table of cards was in play Friday afternoon. Seven seniors watched the movie, "The Unforgiving" Sunday evening. A guitar concert was held at the center Saturday, June 8. There wasn't a very large audience, but it was very much enjoyed byr those present. Refreshments of strawberry pie and beverages were prepared and served by Corol Mitchell and volunteers. Pro ceeds will benefit the meal site. The bus departed Heppner at 9 a.m. Monday with 15 seniors and driver Gerald Bergstrom on board, on their way to enjoy dinner at the senior meal site in John Day. The next scheduled bus trip is to the Arlington meal site Tuesday, June 25. The bus leaves Heppner at 10 a.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the senior center office. Everyone is reminded to give blood at the Red Cross blood drawing Tuesday, June 18 from 2-4 p.m. in the center dining room. A VFW meeting will be held Wednesday, June 19 at 7 p.m. Other dates to remember: Tuesday and Thursday exercise, 10 a.m.; Wednesday blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m., senior meal, noon; Friday cards, 2 p.m.; Sunday movie, 7 p.m. Bridal Tables Living The Morrow County Clerk's office at the courthouse in Heppner reports issuing the following marriage licenses during the past week: June 5; Michael Lewis Dodge, 33, Boardman; and Tamera Louise Elliott, 18, Boardman. June 7: Marvin James Bran non, 28, Heppner; and Kirsti Lea Winters, 22, Hepp ner. George Junior Norris, 51, Heppner; and Judith M. Durkee, 52, Hepp ner. LKaxtn ^uxm x & iPadßtxg Wedding June 22 ‘T a t a - L i t cA/[a£rtn & 'Jtxtmtf C lim m iyotti Wedding July 6 ^ Muwup DlUUj J 1 7 North M aui H rppnri *7 4 -4 1 5 « The Largest Volume Chevy Truck Dealer in Eastern Oregon SHERRELL CHEVROLET Hermiston, Oregon 1-800-567-6487 New Car Sales Used Car Center 567-6488 567-3919 June 13: LADIES NIGHT Dinner by Linda Kenny and crew at 6:00 p.m. FLAG DAY SERVICES with Methodist Church singers, Cub Scouts and American Legion Post at 8:00 p.m. Public is invited. Bingo 8:30 p.m. June 16: ELKS FAMILY POTLUCK PICNIC AT Cutsforth Park starting at 10:00 a.m. Hot dogs, pop and refreshments provided. Games for kids and adults. June 22: CLASS OF 86 REUNION. Live music. Invited guests welcome-come and visit the Class of 86 . Dining every Friday-Saturday 6-9 p.m. Many thanks to Patti and Gay Harshman for serving as dining room employees this past year. We enjoyed and benefited from your service. Welcome to our new cook, Jane Inskeep, and may we give her our support and gratitude that makes dining enjoyable. ¿0* Heppner Elks 358 ^ 4 ^ 6 7 6 -9 1 8 1 W hen l ilt nth M e e t" N - N,;nn