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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 6,1997 VBS children donate to Neighborhood Center The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow W.C.C.C. Golf Ladies' Play, July 29 Low gross of the field: Karen Thompson. Flight A: low gross-Jan Paus tian; low net-Pat Edmund son; least putts-Karen Wildman. Flight B: low gross-Luvilla Sonstegard; low net-Betty Carl son; least putts-Joyce Dinkins. Flight C: low gross-Lorrene Montgomery; low net-Jackie All- stott; least putts-tie Cam Wishart, Jennie Reynolds, Doms Graves. Chip in: Karen Wildman and Jenny Reynolds, #18. Long drive: Karen Thompson, Luvilla Sonstegard, Jackie All- stott. The W.C.C.C. ladies will be holding a string tournament on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Sign up at the clubhouse. Heppner f GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner. Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879. Periodical postage paid at Heppner. 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. Gilliam and Grant Coun ties; $25 elsewhere April Hilton-Sykes.....................................................................................News Editor Stephanie Jensen ........................................................................................ Typesetting Monique Devin......................................................... Advertising Layout & Graphics Bonnie Bennett Distribution Penni Keersemaker .............................................................................................Printer David Sykes, Publisher ft FfVp »4 Obituaries Dorothy M. Rugg Graveside memorial service for Dorothy M. Rugg was held Wednesday morning, August 6, 1997 at High View Cemetery in Ione. Mrs. Rugg, 79, of Heppner, died Thursday, July 31, 1997 at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Heppner. She was bom October 5,1917, at Kamiah, Idaho, to Glen and Walsie Lefler. She grew up at Kamiah and attended school there. She had also been a resident of Bums, Seneca, Arlington and Al bany, moving to Heppner in the early 1970s. Mrs. Rugg had been employed at Beecher’s in Ione and was part owner of Bucknum’s Tavern in Heppner for several years. Survivors include daughter-in- law, Betty Gray of Ione; and aunt, Gladys McIntire, of Lewiston, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest Gray and Bud Rugg, and sons Gale Gray and Dale Gray. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heppner Elk 358 Foundation, directly or through Sweeney Mortuary, 320 E. Matlock, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Sweeney Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Alfred L. Lovgren Alfred L. Lovgren, 86, of Heppner, died Wednesday, July 30, 1997, at Oregon Health Sci ences University in Portland. Memorial service was held Sun day, August 3, 1997 at the Elks Lodge in Heppner. Mr. Lovgren was bom March 23, 1911, at Heppner, to Frank and Hannah Erickson Lovgren. He grew up änd attended school at Hale Ridge near Heppner. On September 1,1934, he mar ried Roxie J. Wick, at Heppner. A lifelong resident of the area, he ranched on Rhea Creek most of his life. He was a member of Heppner BPOE 358. Survivors include brothers, Tim of Redding, CA, and Robert and Marshall, both of Heppner; sisters, Edna Harshman of Milton-Freewater, Betty Way of The Dalles, and Gladys Aiderman of Heppner; five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roxie; son, Stacey; brothers, Vic, Jim and Marion; and sisters, Irene, Erma and Frances. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pioneer Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 9, Heppner, OR 97836. Sweeney Mortuary, Heppner, was in charge of arrangements. Irma West Jean ’’Jeanne” Irma Jean "Jeanne" West, Boardman died Saturday, August 2, 1997, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland at the age of 73. Mrs. West had been a resident of Boardman since 1944. A celebration of life service was held August 6 at Bums Mortuary Chapel in Hermiston. Disposition was by cremation. A private family inurnment will take place at the Riverview Cemetery in Boardman at a later date. Mrs. West was bom January 5, 1924, at Bickelton, WA, to Samuel and Leia VanNostem Beeks.On May 22, 1942 she manied Dewey West at Lewiston, Idaho. She was the bookkeeper for the many businesses the family owned and operated throughout the years. Mrs. West was a charter member of the Boardman Tillicum Club, a member of the Friends of the Library, a member of the Boardman Community Church where she served as secretary/treasurer, and a member of the Chamber of Commerce. She enjoyed RVing, reading, especially western novels by Louis L’Amour, big band music and watching Doc Sevennson on the Tonight Show. Mrs. West is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dewey West of Boardman; son, Larry West of Gresham; daughter, Dewena Bates of Boardman; four grandchildren; many members of her extended family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boardman Community Church or to the Friends of the Library. Bums Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Justice Court Report The Justice Court office at the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the fol lowing business during the past week: Deborah Patrick, 26, Heppner- two counts, Maintaining a Dog as a Nuisance, $96 fine; Andrew Burt, 18, Heppner- Minor in Possession, $297 fine; Marcella Kay Monahan, 39, Heppner-Violation of the Basic Rule, 81 mph in a 55 mph zone, $122 fine; Dale Jay Wilson, 19, Lexing ton-Violation of the Basic Rule, 72 mph in a 55 mph zone, $67 fine; Ruth M. Norton, 21, Heppner- Violation of the Basic Rule, 51 mph in a 35 mph zone, $77 fine; Dawna Ann Dougherty, 32, Heppner-Violation of the Basic Rule, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone, $122 fine; Keith Rea, 59, Ione-Combma- tion Overload, 83,000 alleged, 80,000 limit, $87 fine. HARPER HOLSTERS I *** Summer Special *** for a limited time W FREE NEC 810 ||BI handheld phone FREE Activation ($45 savings!) 30 minute residential long distance per month per year Call Debbie or Terry at Harper Holsters 676-5565 V VI < e o OOOO O*)*) 999 090 * offifr excluded on tome plant • with one year activation x*»-* . ?*•’*% i 1 r .■ V*’ kf W VX Missionaries Children attending vacation Bible school, sponsored jointly by All Saints Episcopal, Hope and Valby Lutheran and United Methodist churches, donated a shopping basket full of groceries to the Heppner Neighborhood Center. The Reverend Al Trachsel of the United Methodist said that around 60 children attended the VBS this year. Jessica Krebs attends D.C. program By Shelby Krebs Jessica Krebs of Ione is miss ing the Morrow County Fair this year. But it is for a good reason. In 1996, Jessica was one of 40 in the nation to take part in the Foods and Nutrition Career Ex ploration Program in Washington D.C., sponsored by Kraft Foods. Jessica was asked to return this year to serve as a youth appren tice for the 1997 program, Aug. 5-15. She was one of two partici pants selected for this position. During her role as a youth ap prentice, she will be coordinating events, conducting work force focused workshops and planning and leading group activities. Jes sica will be counseling partici pants as they tour Baltimore In ternational Culinary College, McCormick Seasoning Company and the Pentagon. “I hope that today’s youth will learn valuable skills about the work force from this program,” said Jessica. “I think that they should realize that a career in the food industry does not necessar ily mean a chef. There are many other options.” Jessica will be a junior at Ione High School this fall. She is in volved in volleyball, tennis, drama and Future Business Lead ers of America. She is active m 4-H cooking and livestock, and has had a busy year filled with many 4-H events. Events include: “Know Your State Government” in Salem; Mid-Columbia Junior Livestock Show in Tygh Valley; 4-H Ambassador Weekend at Linfield University; and coordi nating Morrow County 4-H Prefair. Jessica is also currently serving as a Morrow County Ambassador. Wheat Commission slates meeting The Oregon Wheat Commission will hold a regular meeting on Friday, August 15, in the Yakima Room at the Doubletree Hotel located at 304 S.E. Nye Avenue, Pendleton, beginning at 9 a.m. The Oregon Wheat Commission complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone who would like to participate in these meetings, but who needs special accommodations, may contact the Oregon Wheat Commission office 48 hours in advance at (503) 229-6665 or TDD (503) 986-4762. Commission meetings are open to the public. St. Patrick's Senior Center Bulletin Board There were 85 in attendance at the senior birthday dinner July 30 and 12 meals were home delivered. It was Velma Wight’s birthday and her family was there to help her celebrate her 80th. Her table was beautifully decorated and the family provided two birthday cakes for all the seniors to share. Everyone sang happy birthday. Members of the Seventh-day Adventist and Nazarene churches served. Sally and Lilly Calvert also helped serve. It’s always nice to see happy young people helping at our dinners. The menu for Aug. 13 will be meatloaf, whipped potatoes, beets, rolls and strawberry shortcake. Members of the Episcopal Church will serve. The Senior Center Board meeting will be at 1 p.m. The Friday breakfast Aug. 1 was delicious and well attended with over 30 people. The menu for Aug. 8 will be ham and grits, cold cereal, muffins, orange juice, milk and coffee.The menu for the Friday breakfast Aug. 15 will be french toast, sausage, fruit, hot and cold cereal, orange juice, milk and coffee. The seniors were saddened by the death of Dorothy Rugg, a former tenant of an apartment at the center. Our condolences go out to her family. The senior bus will be available to take seniors out to the fairgrounds on Senior Citizen Day. The schedule has not yet been set. Two tables of pinochle were in play Friday, Aug. 1, and three ladies watched the movie, "Sister Act Two", Sunday evening. Seniors are reminded that there are exercises on Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., as well as Tues, and Thurs. Gardeners have left fruit and vegetables that on the table in the lobby, for all the tenants to share. They are much appreciated. Tickets are still available at the Senior Center for the afghan, which will be raffled on the last day of the fair. n c c c C L L toCLC Correction Daniel Sharp, 24, was not arrested by for stealing a vehicle. Sharp was cited by Heppner Police for criminal mischief III. Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk’s office at the courthouse in Hepp ner reports issuing the following marriage license during the past week: July 24: Mickey Allen Mclean, 47, Vancouver, WA; and Barbara Jean Thomas, 38, Irri gon. DA's Report Morrow County District Attor ney William Hanlon has con ducted the following case: Kevin Jerry Allen Sills, 23, of Boardman, was convicted of Pos session of a Controlled Substance 2 - C/Felony on July 10, and was sentenced by Judge Rudy M. Murgo to 18 months probation with the following conditions that he complete a drug package, com plete a drug treatment program, submit to blood/breath/urine test, have no drugs, drug parapherna lia, no contact with users of a con trolled substance, not frequent places where drugs are, submit to search, complete 40 hours of community service, have his driver’s license suspended for six months and pay $658 in fines and assessments. Tom Bachman, a youth pastor, will be the guest speaker at the Christian Life Center on Sunday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. in Heppner. The public is invited to attend. Bachman, a youth pastor for 13 years, recently served for five The Willow Creek Country Club golfers will hold a Jack and Jill tournament on Friday evening, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. The activity will involve couples playing in a nine-hole modified couples type of play with the format determined by the committee in charge. There will be prizes for low scores and spe cial events. The charge will be $3 per couple for members and $10 per couple for non-members. Light snacks will be provided. Hosts are John and Pat Edmundson, Bob and Lorrene Montgomery and Elvyn and Patti Bell. r I I I I I I I I I I y’s Country Rose I I I I I I I I I I I TAKE WELLNESS BREAK! | This Week's All Natural I Health Drink: I RASPBERRY -YQGURT i I J Come Share With Us At Friday, August 1,8,15,22,29 Bowl ONE FREE GAME at Willow Lanes, Heppner, Friday afternoon & evening, 4 to 9 p.m. El Willow Creek Baptist Ch urch J J Worship Service at 3 p.m. □ 4 . years in Klamath Falls and is committed to working with Youth Alive Ministries on Oregon pub lic school campuses. Bachman, and his wife, Dalleen, say they believe the youth of today can change their world and leave a vital legacy for future genera tions, and they believe that this new ministry will offer many positive ideas for today’s youth. WCCC to hold couples tourney Meeting in the 7th-day Adventist Church 560 North Minor / - David and Dorothy Yunuba, relief personnel assigned to East Africa, will be guest speakers at the Christian Life Center in Heppner on Sunday, August 10, at 10:30 a.m. The Yunubas have been working in Somalia with World Concern, a relief and development agency based in Seattle. World Concern focuses on assisting the poorest countries of the world. "During the past few years, Dorothy and I have been overseeing a medical clinic," said David Yunuba. "The clinic has been operated by a staff of Somali nurses and other support personnel through which primary health care has been offered to the community free of charge, approximately 1,100 people per week are seen at the clinic." Although the Yunubas have no medical training themselves, they have been instrumental in administration, logistics and has communications. This included hiring personnel, paying wages, bookkeeping, ordering supplies and communication with the agency's main office in Nairobi, Kenya. The Yunubas have also been involved in community development projects such as rehabilitating water wells and constructing pit latrines, monitoring nutrition and feeding programs for malnourished women and children and coordinating disease prevention programs through education and vaccination. Everyone is invited to attend the presentation. Youth pastor to speak at CLC t ' t— plan visit *w
