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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 18, 1996 - FIVE In the Service Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class David S. Dooney, son of Jaunita Bohnhof of Irrigon, recently returned from a six month deployment to the western Pacific and Indian oceans aboard the guided missile cruiser USS California. Dooney is one of more than 550 sailors aboard the cruiser who returned to their home- port in Bremerton, WA. They were part of the eight-ship USS Carl Vinson Battle Group, which also included nine tac tical aircraft squadrons, surface combatants and submarines. During the deploym ent, Dooney supported the retalia tory missile strikes against Iraq during Operation Desert Strike in the Persian Gulf by provid ing air defense support for the USS Tarawa A m phibious Ready Group. Dooney and fellow crew members visited Australia, Bahrain, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore. The 1993 graduate of River side High School joined the Navy in June, 1993. HAPPY HOLIDAYS We will be closed December 23, 24 & 25 Come Celebrate NEW YEAR’S EVE Dancing, Good Food, Good Times Beecfc&i'ft Resfawuwl & Lounge 3 5 0 H w y 7 4 • lo n e , OR 422-7038 Come and join ns in ceCehratipn o f T>elpha Jones 80th 'Birthday Open Mouse 2 - 4 p.m . Lexington Lodge Mad Lexington, Eftk -, Done Community Christmas (yPEiTC^iO 'U S'E J riday, 'December 20, 1996 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p .m . Air Force Airman James Mc Donald/ Jr. has graduated from Dt’s the Diobday Season once again!!! basic military training at Lack- land Air Force Base, San An tonio, TX. During the six weeks of train ing, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs, and received special training in human rela tions. In addition, he earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community Col lege of the Air Force for com pleting basic training. McDonald, the son of James McDonald, Sr., Irrigon, is a 1996 graduate of Riverside High School in Boardman. ‘The follow ing local merchants invite y o u to come jo in in the ^festivities. T here w ill be door prizes an d plenty o f refreshm ents provided: 'Bank o f Dostem Oregon * *B&C 'Repair Beechers Jjf Done Rey Qas Done CMarket /(► Done Repair & Auto 'Parts CVicgg Jfi Office Cafe & Lounge Tost Office Wheatland Dnsurance The Woo (cry Diouse Navy Fireman Bridger J. Baker, son of Robert and Robin Baker of lone, recently gradu ated from the gas turbine sys tems technician mechanical course. During the course tit Navy Service School Com 3$ ^ li 3$ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ,/•___ is Shopping ‘Easier1. (made to order) Flowers Gift Certificates __ _ _ _ m m m m m & (Regular ¿r Espresso) Plants Quality Wine Selection (New Shipment Just Arrived) Hallmark Ornaments (Holiday Barbie, Troy Aikman New Shipment) ^ Free Gift Wrapping - Delivery Available % Sign Up To Win Giant Hallmark Teddy Bear ^ Holiday Hours: ^ Closing at 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. We will be open at 10 a.m. on December 26 with a 1/2 PRICE Christmas Sale. DON'T MISS ITU e htN( g * m e e €> ’ 2 1 7 N o rth M a in , H eppner A n Country Rose 676-9426 233 N M uti Helm et First Christian Church, Heppner The First Christian Church children's choir will present their performance of "A Day in the Manger" Sunday, Dec. 22, at 6 p.m. The play tells the story of how a family finds the true spirit of Christmas in their new home. The children will perform some traditional Christmas carols as well as a few new songs that are "sure to delight audiences of all ages," said a spokesperson. The public is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served in the church fellowship hall following the play. Bible school is at 9:45 a.m. with church services at 11 a.m. St. Patrick's Catholic Church Christmas Eve Mass at St. Patrick's Church in Heppner will begin at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, with the Folk Group singing Christmas carols. The Candlelight Procession will begin at 9 p.m. with the bless ing of the manger scene and the Christmas Vigil Mass. Christmas Mass with the singing of Christmas carols will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 25. Everyone is welcome to attend. St. William's Catholic Church Christmas Mass with the singing of Christmas carols will be held on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, at 8:45 a.m. at St. William's Church in lone. s A ll Saints' Episcopal Church Christmas Eve worship services with the singing of Christmas carols and Eucharist will be held at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Heppner, beginning at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24. U nited M ethodist Church Candlelight worship services at United Methodist Church in Heppner will be held at 11 p.m., Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24. H ope-Valby Lutheran Parish Gilbert Chavez The Oregon Trail Library (OTL) District welcomes its new library director, Gilbert "Tony” Chavez. He is respon sible for library operations at H ep p n er and Boardm an branch libraries effective Dec. 16. Chavez brings with him over 22 years of professional library experience, including head librarian positions in the southern California communi ties of Rancho Cucamonga, Montclair and Chino Hills. Most recently, he has been ser ving as network services man ager of four branch libraries of the Braille Institute Library in Los Angeles. "The libraries at Heppner and Boardman reflect a strong commitment to public services by a dedicated and quality staff and a sense of community pride," said Chavez. "I am looking forward to working with the communities during the coming months. Together we will continue to improve and expand quality library ser vices for all our fine communi ties.” The OTL board plans a wel come open house at the bran ches in January. The date and time will be announced later. Candlelight Christmas Eve services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 24, at Hope/Valby Lutheran Parish at 6 p.m. at Valby Lutheran Church, lone, and at 9 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, Hepp ner. Pastor John Baglien, interim pastor, will be preaching on the theme of "Crooked Halos and Bathrobed Shepherds." Wedding Announcement Wehrli — McNary Patty Helen Wehrli, Fossil, and David McNary, lone, will be married at 1 p.m. on January 4, 1997, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Heppner. Patty is the daughter of Bill and Linda Wehrli o f Blythe, CA. She was raised by her grandparents, Bob and Helen Wehrli, Fossil. David is the son of Lloyd and Shirley McNary, lone. A reception will follow at the American Legion Hall in lone. Everyone is invited to attend. Arts and Crafts 0 ni ^ Club plans party (Make _ Gift Baskets Christmas church services announced Library district hires new director Marine PFC Jason V. Karf- man, son of Diane Karfman, ir- rigon, recently graduated from the Marine Corps Basic Combat Engineer Course at Marine .Corps Base Camp in Lejeune, NC. During the five week course, Karfman learned the funda mentals of engineering support for combat units, including the procedures for building and re- paring bridges, roads and field fortifications. Karfman also learned about demolitions, land mine warfare and camou flage techniques. Karfman will accompany Marine infantry forces to build roads, set up camp and fortify the living areas. A 1995 graduate of Riverside High School, he joined the Marine Corps in February, 1996. December 2 2 , 1996 18* mand, Great Lakes, IL., Baker received training in the opera tion and maintenance of gas turbine engines and support systems. As a gas turbine systems technician in the Navy, Baker will operate and repair the jet engines used to propel a ship through the water. Baker also will work on main propulsion machinery, electrical and elec tronic circuitry and is now trained to perform related ad ministrative tasks. The 1994 graduate of lone High School joined the Navy in August 1994. The Morrow County Creative Arts and Crafts (MCCAC) club will have their annual Christmas party and gift and goody exchange on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at the home o f Betty Mills, Heppner. Members and guests are reminded to bnng their "Christmas spirit, a $5-$10 gift, either homemade or otherwise and any Christmas treats that they would like to share and trade with others," said a MCCAC spokesperson. Lunch will be held before the party at 1 p.m. in the coffee room at Yaw’s with a short meeting to follow at 1:30 p.m. Contemporary Western Look. Painted Desert® western dress shirts feature rich colors in solids, stripes and pieced looks. Made of 100% cotton, these shirts feature a button-down collar and two pockets for a great western look. . OPEN SUNDAY 12-4 p.m. Free Gift Wrap Exchanges Gladly Layaway Available Special Orders Free Alterations P ic k u p Pu n e * c ard Gardner’s 193 N Main St 676-9218 WEAR Heppner
