Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 5, 1997 - THREE
The Official Newspaper of the
City of Heppner and the
County of Morrow
Valentines to
benefit preschool
Heppner
Creative Care Preschool of lone
will deliver Valentines in lone,
Lexington and Heppner again this
year on Thursday, Feb 13, and
Friday, Feb 14 Delivery is free
within the city limits of those
towns. Out-of-town deliver is
available for an additional charge
Several gift options arc
available. The first is a ceramic
Valentine's mug with a small
amount of candy, topped with a
festive mylar balloon for $6. The
second is a five inch stuffed
animal with a small selection of
Hershey's candy tied to an 18 inch
Valentine balloon for $5 The last
option is an 18 inch mylar
Valentine's balloon weighted with
a "smidgen" of candy for $4.
All proceeds go to fund Creative
Care Preschool, a private non
profit organization Orders should
be received by Wednesday, Feb
12, but the selection is best if
orders are received sooner, say
sponsors.
Orders may be placed with Anne
Molter, 422-7429, Miss Cutsforth,
989-8104, Shannon Lancaster,
676-5834, or Michelle Raible,
422-7037.
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Chamber Chatter
By Claudia Hughes, Chamber Manager
How did February' get here so
soon? Yes, the groundhog saw his
shadow, but Heppner was ready to
be energized with a steady dose of
sunshine. The weather seems to
be constantly reminding us that
man does not and cannot control
everything A good lesson
However, if anyone has the
inside track, leprechauns have
requested a very warm day for
Saturday, March 15. Plans are
moving forward at a rapid pace.
The Heppner St. Patrick's
Committee is in need of
chairpersons for the races prior to
the parade (O'Shanty, O'Hanky
Planky, and Bartender's races); a
group to handle concessions at the
sheepdog trials; and energetic
bodies to make sure the
leprechauns circulate during the
weekend There are many areas
where volunteers are needed, the
parade,
the
auction,
wee
leprechaun care, musical talent,
etc. It would be interesting to
know just how many work on the
annual" green" happening Many
are tired and wish they could just
play for a change, but being of
sturdy stock they keep going and
are determined to make this 15th
celebration the best ever.
Cara Osmin has agreed to co
chair the annual event. (She may
have been concerned about the
sanity of the author of this
column) The Skaggs crew are
sharing "the garage", again. Dave
Sykes and Jim Farley are lining up
a great KUMA coffee hour. Bob
Kahl continues to chair the parade;
he's done it for so many years that
the leprechauns should carry him
on their shoulders way out in front.
Molly Rill is hard at work
arranging
entertainment. Her
family is happy to learn the Arts
Council will be offering assistance
in the entertainment area this year
A full afternoon of music is
planned, with the evening
featuring the return of the former
Wham-a-Diddle Dingbats, now
known as the Cascadia Folk
Quartet.
Judie Laughlin has sent the
button design off to press.
This
15th will be a collector's item
Gwen Healy will soon be
announcing the Irish family. Doris
Brosnan, auction chair, is wanting
to help you clean your garage and
attic for hot items, and the South
Morrow County Scholarship Trust
will again be cooking the
barbecue, chaired by Molly Rhea.
Treasurer, Donna Osmin, pays the
bills. This is getting too long, so
come to the next St. Pat's
Committee meeting on Thursday,
February 13, at 6 p.m. to be a part
of Heppner's festivities.
And next week, Chamber focus.
The Board had an intense goal
setting session and new officers
and members are ready to roll
Members who have renewed for
1997 are appreciated We look
forward to welcoming many new
members this year, so everyone
will be on board for a successful
Main Street renovation campaign
Thought for the week; "Blessed
is the man who is too
busy to worry in the daytime
and too sleepy
to worry
at night".
Stress, subject of
lone Topic Club
"How to Handle Stress" was the
subject for discussion at the lone
Topic Club meeting held on
January 22 at the home of Kerry
Rietmann with Lea Mathieu-
Peterson as co-hostess
Mathieu-Peterson stated that
since many people in today's
society deal with stress daily it is a
problem that must be addressed.
Each one of us has our own means
of dealing with stress, she said,
such as taking on a special task,
meditating, reading inspirational
material, exercising or doing
something for someone else. Since
some people cannot solve their
problems alone there are agencies
that will counsel them and help
them In Morrow County' there is
the Bchavoral Health Service
Clinic located in the county annex
building.
Shelley Rietmann,
chairman of the board of directors
spoke to the group about this
agency She said that the agency
is headed by Gary' Oberg with a
staff of counsellors w ho service all
of Morrow County and Fossil
One of their objetives is to help
change the image of mental health
so that it is no longer a stigma to
seek counseling but an acceptable
response to a stress problem
They especially are interested in
trying to help children and families
solve problem before they' reach
the point of no return Many cases
are
referred
by
schools,
governmental
agencies
and
medical personnel but they are
also available for private citizens
by appointment
At the meeting two members
gave thumbnail sketches of books
they had read recently A report on
the library showed many books
have been taken out by three and
four olds and kindergarten
children The library will be open
from 3-4 p.m. on Monday and
Wednesday during February.
HHS plans
dance, play
W ith Sincere Appreciation
by Lonnie Rill
Sadie Hawkins is
coming to all the high school girls
and guys HHS is having an old
fashion dance where the female
takes the man's place for a night
February 8 is the night when the
dance is being held at Heppner
High in the cafeteria The dance
will be held from 9-12 Saturday
night Cost is $3 per person or $5
for a couple Those bringing a
visitor will need a guest pass Mr
Anthony has guest passes for out
of town date or friend
"Murder
in
Magnolias" is the new play that
the HHS drama club is performing
the February 7 and 8. The plays
will be at 7 p.m and desserts will
be served between acts and will be
donated by the Honor Society
The play is a "Southern spoof'
directed by Brandi Marshall and
assistant
director
Eric
Schonbachler
The story is a
mystery with a touch of comedy ,
and even some murder. Everyone
is invited to come and see how it
turns out at HHS
The Cowboy Christmas Ball of 1996, held in Her-
miaton, was supported by individuals from all com
munities. The Neighborhood Center of South Morrow
County, Heppner, wants to express their gratitude for
the undertaking of this organization this past Christ
mas. Thirty-six children, served by our agency, received
gifts that were purchased, wrapped, labeled and
delivered to the Neighborhood Center, allowing these
children to share in the joy of Christmas.
Through our doors, the community benefits from
these contributions by assisting the poor and low-
income persons.
We cherish your time and effort. In recognition, our
gratitude is being expressed with a big THANK YOU!
W arm Regards,
Janice Skaggs, Coordinator
, Board of Directors of the Neighborhood Center, H e ffn e r
Come Share With CJs At
W illow C re e k
B aptist C k u rc k
W orship Service at 3 p.m .
M e e tin g in th e 7 th -d a y A d v e n t is t C h u rch
St. Patrick's Senior Center
__________ Bulletin Board__________
There were 74 present for the senior birthday dinner Jan 29 and
seven meals were home delivered Truman Messenger won the
birthday gift and Rose Moe the free meal ticket Members of the
Seventh-day Adventist and Nazarene churches serv ed
Daisy Collins and Maxine Gray finished tying the St Patrick's quilt
in the afternoon Quilt tickets are now available at the senior center
office
The menu for the Feb 12 Valentine's dinner is not yet available It
will be posted at the center. The lone preschool children will be at the
center dinner that day They plan to make decorations for the tables
and have lunch with the seniors. Members of the Episcopal Church
will serve. The senior center board will meet at 1 p.m
The HEDC met Wed evening, Jan 29, in the dining room The
meal was catered by Yaw's
There was one t able of cards in play Friday afternoon There w as
no movie Sundav evening. There will be one at 7 p.m next Sundav,
Feb. 9.
Dates to remember: Tues and Thurs., exercise,10 a m.; Wed.,
blood pressures taken, 11 a m., senior meal, noon, senior board
meeting, 1 p.m.; Friday , cards, 2 p.m.; Sunday , movie, 7 p m
Irene Anhom is getting a few things moved into her apartment at St
Patrick's apartments
St. Patrick's Day Celebration will soon be here. Now is the time for
seniors to start thinking about which of the fund raising activities they
could best volunteer for Every one has a needed talent; please help
this year.
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February 6:
Ladies Night. Dinner from 6-8 p.m. by But
ter Creek Ladies. Planning for 100th Annual.
Come out and help by volunteering a few
hours.
February 7:
Regular dining off the menu.
February 8:
LAS VEGAS-STYLE BUFFET SPECIAL.
Numerous meat and salad items. All-You-
Can-Eat for $6.50. Why the bargain? To let
you know what you have been missing if you
haven’t dined at the Elks!
February 14-15-16:
The More We Stay The Same
100tN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Lots of food, music, socializing and fun.
Heppner Elks 358
676-918I
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