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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 10, 1997)
I board seeks building donations Dream becomes Fair The M County Fair Board is already busy planning for the reality for SM CC 1998 year. One of the main oitow HEPPNER projects is the erection of a new On Friday, Dec. 19, what 100' x 225' x 20' clear-span, all started as an idea will become a steel enclosed multipurpose reality for the members of the building with a 25' bleacher South M oitow Community Choir extension. (SMCC). They will be a part of The Fair Board's goal is to have the “Messiah” collaboration with the building erected by July 1, 1998. In order to make this the Oregon East Symphony and possible the board needs to raise Chorale (OES). The concert be $62,500 through fund raisers and gins at 7:30 p.m. in the Heppner private donations. The Middle School gym. A reception following are available for a one will follow the concert. Admis time donation and will be sion to the concert is free and seat displayed permanently in the ing is a first-come, first-served multipurpose building: a 8' x 12' basis. banner for a donation of $2,500 Last spring, it was mentioned or more; a 16" x 32" wooden that the OES would perform the plaque for a $500 or more “Messiah” and take it on tour as donation; and, for a donation of they did five years ago. A meet $ 100 or more donors may brand ing was called in July to discuss a 12" x 12" piece of wood and some projects for an Outreach have their name and date the brand was established on the Program though the OES. SMCC wood. A donation of $30,000 or director Debbie Wryn was asked more donation will give the to attend and present ideas. She donor the honor of having the mentioned the idea of the SMCC building named after them or having a chance to join OES in their business. the “Messiah.” It was well-re For more information, call Sam ceived and work began. Bellamy, 989-8567, or the Fair In mid-September, the SMCC Office at 676- 9474 started their rehearsals with lots of work and note learning. Only four members had previously per formed this music. SMCC also Santa Claus will be "plowing" joined the OES Chorale and by the end of the first combined re into lone on his John Deere hearsal in mid-November, things Tractor on Sunday, December were looking good, said Wryn. 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the This month, SMCC members have been traveling to Pendleton to rehearse with the Chorale and symphony. Heppner High School's winter The funding for this concert concert will be held on Thursday, was provided by monies from the December 18, at 7 p.m. in the Outreach Program and the Arts Council o f Morrow County, which receives funding through the Unified Recreation District. “Without their funding and sup The Heppner Elementary port, this would not be possible,” School winter program for said Wryn. grades K-6 will be held Kelwayne Haguewood with example of branded plaque Santa Claus to visit lone imes VOL 116 NO. 50 8 Pages Wednesday, December 10,1997 Morrow County, Heppner, Oregon Downtown events draws participants, onlookers Punc h Car d winners drawn Twenty five dollar gift certificate winners this week in the Heppner Christmas Punch are as follows: Patsy Papmeau won a $25 gift certificate to MCGG. Rita Woolsey won a gift certificate to Gardners. Patt Pappas won a certificate to Court St. Market. And Eleanor Gonty won a gift certificate to Murray's. The winners can pick up their gift certificates at the businesses. There will be a new set of winners next week, and remember all punch cards go into the final grand prize drawing of $700 in gift certificates to be given away Dec. 29. Anyone can enter, just pick up your punch card whenever you shop at any of the participating businesses, and for every five dollars in purchases at any participating business, get your card punched. Wednesday, December 17, at 7 p.m. in the Junior High School gym. |one School concert, Dec. 10 The lone High School will hold their winter concert this Wednesday, December 10, at 7 p.m. in the lone High School The Heppner Lady Elks of Lodge #358 are conducting their second annual Christmas Giving Tree for the children of the community. The concept is quite simple., said Andrea Mortimore, Elks first lady. Bring an unwrapped gift to the Elks Lodge and place it under the tree and you will receive a beverage of your choice in the lounge. Then on Dec. 19 between 6 and 8 p.m. bring by a toy and the Lady Elks and the Lodge will treat you to dinner. An "all you can eat" spaghetti feed will be available to those who wish to donate a toy that night. Mortimore says she hopes for a turnout that will match last year's outpouring of gifts. Last year Lori Straley started the idea of a Giving Tree for the needy children of the community and the turn out was immense, says Mortimore. This year the Elks Club hopes to meet and surpass last year's turnout. Gifts will be wrapped by the Lady Elks and turned over to the Neighborhood Center for distribution to the children in need for the Christmas holiday. Gifts must be turned in no later than Dec. 20 so they can be taken to the Neighborhood Center on Dec. 22. "This is the season of giving of one's self; make this Christmas an enjoyable one for a child. Remember Santa is watching," said Mortimore. Santa Claus made his debut via snowmobile at the first annual Parade of Lights held after dark on Thursday, Dec. 4, in downtown Heppner. The evening also featured a live nativity scene, business open houses, decoration and lighting of the downtown Christmas tree, 46 small'Christmas trees lining Main Street, music and hot chocolate. First place winner in the light parade was Archie Ball with his decorated boat. Second place was the Heppner Volunteer Fire Department and third was Kinzua Resources. Rick Paullus of Heppner was announced the winner of the Chamber giveaway "Hard Hat" luxury vacation. high school gym. The concert will be put on by the band and chorus, made up of students in grades 7-12. HES plans concert, Dec. 17 Heppner Elks plan "giving tree" Here comes Santa Claus Office Tavern. Photos will be available. Santa's visit is sponsored by the Arts Council of Morrow County. cafeteria. Students in grades K.-12 will perform Everyone is invited to attend. Bobbi Childers wins Central Red Apple shopping spree Bobbi Childers of lone is the winner of the two-minute shopping spree at Central Red Apple Market in Heppner this Saturday, December 13, beginning at 9 a.m. The shopping spree is sponsored by the Morrow County Fair Committee as a fund raiser for the proposed multipurpose building at the fairgrounds. Arts Club to meet The Morrow County Creative Arts group will meet Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 1 p.m. at Yaw's. A Christmas party at the home of Betty Mills will follow the meeting. Everyone planning to attend is asked to bring a gift for exchange and Christmas goodies Bobbi Childers for refreshments. Klamath First donates OTPR buckle Man injured at Kinzua Bryon Zumwalt was injured in an accident at Kinzua Resources on Friday, Dec. 5. Zumwalt, who was burned when he fell up to his chest into a vat of hot water, was airlifted to a bum center in Portland. Sharon Harrison, Klamath First Federal, presents Montana Silver belt buckle to 1998 Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Princess Bobbie Rankin. Harrison said that the bank has donated the buckle for over 11 years Hope Lutheran's living nativity Livestock Growers to meet Dec. 12 Die Morrow County Livestock Growers meeting will be held this Friday, December 12. at the Heppner Elks Club. The program will start at l p.m. The program will include speakers, a business meeting around 4:30 p.m., a social hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and a prime rib dinner served by the Elks at 6:30 p.m Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP at the Morrow County Extension Office at 676- 9642 or l -800-342-3664. QßAÄAfoh** 0^44* f MORROW COUNTY CRAIN GROWERS Lexington 989-8221 1-800-452-7396______________________
