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FOUR - Heppner G azette-Tim es, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 2 9 ,1 9 9 8 Willow Creek Baptist holds VBS, revival in Heppner The Willow Creek Baptist Church held a vacation Bible school for area young people and a revival senes, including a concert, at the Heppner City Park last week. Willow Creek Baptist Pastor Brent Waldrep and his wife. Jennifer, were assisted by local people as well as a group of young people from the Portland area. Matt Jacobsen from Portland brought a group of seven high school and college youth from New Life Baptist Church in Portland who livened up the VBS and revival with drama and music. Jennifer Waldrep also provided vocals for the band Jacobsen, 24, plays sax, guitar and keyboard. Jamey Collins, 23, who plays keyboard, mandolin and tenor guitar, performs with The Clinton Street Ceili Band, an Irish band in Portland. (Coincidentally, his great grandfather came over to the U.S. from Ireland.)Also performing and assisting with the Bible school were Erin Erickson, 18, Sam Erickson, 13, Micah Mcllvain, ail Portland, Cammie Reyes, 15, Milwaukie, and Nate Smith, 1 ¿.Vancouver, all members o f the youth group at New Life Baptist. Hosts for the young people were Joey and Sandy Melhom, Dr. Ernie and Susan Atkins and Laura and Kelly Sager. Three other young people who are summer missionaries also assisted in the activities, Chrissy Hunt, New Jersey, Christena Michael, Idaho Falls, and Stephanie Ford, Orofino, Idaho. The young people said that they enjoyed their time in Heppner and appreciated the time they spent "showing Jesus' love." "I really appreciate the city letting us use the park," said Pastor Waldrep. "It's good we can provide some good activities for die kids." Justice Court Report JJie Justiqj QgijKj, office at. the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the fol lowing business: Ryan Halvorsen, 23, Ione-Fail- ure to Obey Traffic Control De vice-Stop Sign, $127 fine; Travis Wilhelm, 18, Heppner- EMS, 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, $72 fine; James Taylor, 29, Heppner - Driving While License Suspended, Driving While Uninsured, $524 fine; in a separate incident: Illegal U-tum, Driving While License Suspended, Driving Uninsured, $546 fine; M arilyn B ad er-N esse, 47, Heppner-Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device, $127 fine; Paul Ramos, 30, Echo-Truck Speeding, 67 mph in a 55 mph zone, $72 fine; Lonnie Rill, 19, Heppner-Vio lation of the Basic Speed Rule, 49 mph in a 35 zone, Failure to Re new Registration, $136 fine; Tessa Drew, 29, Heppner-Ne- gotiating a Bad Check, 180 days in jail, $826 fine plus restitution, jail sentence and $250 fine sus pended, with two years probation with no further violation o f the law; Raymond Banka, 48, Heppner- Violation o f the Basic Rule, 52 mph in a 35 mph zone, $72 fine; Thomas Hill, 53, Roseburg-Vio lation o f the Basic Rule, 76 mph in a 55 mph zone, $127 fine; Kenneth Wenberg, 52, Arling- ton-Violation o f the Basic Rule, 71 mph in a 55 mph zone, $72 fine. Park District board to meet The Willow Creek Park District will hold its regular board meeting on Wednesday, August 5, at 7 p.m. at Heppner City Hall. Matt Jacobson (L) and Jamey Collins practice for Willow Creek Baptist vacation Bible school and revival. Jennifer Waldrep (third from right), assisted by youth group members Erin Erickson and Cammie Ryes, leads Willow Creek Bible school children in a song, complete with hand motions, at the Heppner City Park. "Celebrate Heppner" includes youth activities "Celebrate Heppner" will include special events for Heppner's young people, beginning at 4 p.m. Children from ages one through 12 are invited to participate with "Celebrate Heppner" chalk art. Each artist will receive instructions and chalk from Doris Brosnan at 4 p.m. at the S ham rock Intersection. Downtown will be divided into six sections for the drawings of groups aged 1-2, 3-4, 5- 6, 7- 8, 9-10, 11-12. At 4 * 0 p.m., judges will look 4-H News “ Sew ”ers A re W e at the art work that should relate to the "Celebrate Heppner" theme. Each participant will receive a certificate, and one will also receive a small pnze for the "Judge's Choice". At 4:30 p.m. by the Shamrock Intersection, youngsters 3- 4 and 5-6 will have an opportunity to search for coins tossed into two piles of straw. Each participant will receive a certificate of participation, as well as the coins he or she finds. At 4:45 p.m., in the Shamrock Intersection, children ages one through six can participate in tricycle races. Participants must provide their own tricycle or push cycle. Each child will race with same-aged children, so there will be six races across the Shamrock. Each participant will receive a certificate, and the winner of each race will also receive a small prize. Children are invited to participate in the celebration and bring their families to enjoy these and other activities into the evening. Boardman, at Inland Em pire Bank; and Imgon, at Columbia River Tack. The new premium book has all the information. If forms are not available from the above busi (L-R)Summer missionaries Christena Michael, Chrissy Hunt, Stephanie Ford, help with Willow Creek Baptist vacation Bible School. nesses, call 676-9664, or the fair office, 676-9474 and leave your name and address. One will be mailed to you. All participants are cautioned “One County, All Communities, and many more. Registration will begin around to look over the rules and regula » Working Hand in Hand” is the tions carefully, as changes have theme o f this year’s Morrow 8:30 a m at Grœn Fçed and Seed been made, as well as new classes County Fair, Rodeo and parade. at the north end of town. The pa added. This year’s parade will be held rade will travel down Main Street, Saturday, Aug. 22 and will begin turning tow ard the M orrow County C ourthouse on May at 10 a.m. A number of entries have been Street. Judging will begin at 9 Peck, who was in the "Olympic received, but there is still time to a.m., with cash prizes and ribbons League" at the camp, received enter. The many parade divisions handed out prior to the parade. the "hustler" award. include floats (commercial and Boyer, who was in the "Pac 10" Anyone interested in participat community), antique autos (along ing in the parade may contact League", made the all-star team with steam engines and tractors), Cara Osmin at 676-5816 or 676- and received the "outstanding setter-leader" award. riding groups, courts and royalty, 9912. Health District plans meeting Local girls excel at volleyball camp The Morrow County Health District will hold its regular monthly board meeting on Monday, August 3, at 7 p.m. at lone City Hall. Brooke Boyer and Amber Peck, both Heppner High School seniors this fall, attended volleyball camp at the Northwest Volleyball Clinic at LaGrande July 19-23. Around 240 girls attended the camp. By Jenny Atkins W.C.C.C. G o ir W.C.C.C. Ladies’ Play Tuesday, July 21 Low gross of the field: Linda Schultz and Christy Schultz. Low net o f the field: Betty Christman. Least putts of the field: Jenny Reynolds. Flight A: low gross-Janice Paustian and Karen Thompson; low net-Suzanne Jepsen; least putts-Karen Wildman. Flight B: low gross-A lene Rucker; low net-Bemice Lott and Betty Rietmann; least putts-Carol Norris, Joyce Dinkins, Lynnea Sargent and Sandy Hanna. Flight C: low gross-Floss Watkins and Jackie Allstott; low net-Lorrene Montgomery; least putts-Hamet Batty. Birdie: Christy Schultz. W.C.C.C. Jack and Jill Friday, July 24 First: low gross-Rick Johnson and Betty Christman; low net Carol and Earl Norris. Second: low gross-Les and Jan Paustian, Karen Morgan and Keith Satterfield; low net-Lorrene and Bob M ontgom ery, Ray French and Joyce Dinkins. Fourth: low gross-John and Pat Edmundson; low net-Craig and Debbie Gutierrez. Long drive: m en-K eith Satterfield; women-Jan Paustian. KP on #4: Betty Christman. Long putt: Jim Wishart. 3E County open ho se show, Aug. 9 The Morrow County Open Horse Show will be held on Sun day, Aug. 9 at the Morrow County Fairgrounds in Heppner, starting around 8 a.m., depending on how many late entries are received. Rules, regulations and entry forms which are attached, may be found at the following businesses: Heppner, at G ardner’s M en’s Wear and Green Feed and Seed; Lexington, at Temple’s Veterinary Clinic and Morrow County Gram Growers; lone, at the post office; On Monday, July 13, “Sew”ers Are We had their third 4-H meet ing. It was at the parish hall from 1-3:30 p.m. Krystal Naims and Kelsie McKinney were at the meeting. Michelle Hodgdon and Jenny Atkins did not attend. At the meeting, Kelsie and Krystal made hair scrunchies, THferf stalled a fair project. Youth group members from New Life Baptist in Portland, (L-R foreground) Nate Smith, Erin Erickson, Cammie Reyes, Sam Erickson, MicahMcllvain. 1998 Fair and Rodeo parade set St. Patrick's Senior Center Bulletin Board There were 74 present for the senior dinner July 22 and 16 meals were home delivered. Members of the First Christian Church served. During the meal Dale Bates played his guitar, accompanied by Irene Anhom at the piano. Blood pressures were taken before the meal. The Senior Center Board met following the meal and Bingo was played at 1 p.m. Bingo will be played on Friday evenings during August. The menu for dinner Aug. 5 will be chicken casserole, tossed salad, fruit salad, rolls, lime sherbet and cookies. Members of the Nazarene and Seventh-day Adventist Churches will serve. On Thursday, Aug 6, a new service will be provided by our cooks. The public is invited to join with the seniors at the salad bar luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for those under age 60 is $4.75. The suggested donation for seniors over 60 years is $2. The menu for Aug. 6 will be cold cut sandwich bar, fruit/vegetable salad bar, bread and dessert. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve the food. The last Friday breakfast will be July 31. The menu will be pancakes and sausage, hot or cold cereal, fruit, orange juice and milk. At 9 a.m., the children from vacation Bible school will sing. Pinochle was played Tuesday and Friday afternoon. Exercise class is at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. A new tenant moved into the senior apartments recently. The seniors welcome Jo Ann Fuller Kricger and hope that she will be very happy. We extend deepest sympathy to Sue Vincent and her family on the death of her son. Jane Rawlins underwent heart surgery at Providence St.. Vincent in Portland last week. She was still in intensive care as of Monday morning. We wish her a speedy recovery. Velma Wight is taking her place in the Senior Center office while she is away. The Nutrition Site Committee will meet following the dinner Aug. 5. Doll Campbell’s niece visited her from California last week. The senior bus is scheduled to go to Boardman August 7. A potluck picnic will be held at the marina at noon. A sign up sheet is in the Senior Center office. Ju ly 3 1 st - Friday By Delpha Jones A small twister cut through the Lexington area this week, causing damage to a trailer at Cutsforth Comers. According to people at the scene, there was a horrible roar and a tree limb was driven right through the bedroom of the trailer. 8 x 1 0 ;5onser PO R T R A IT S Color Portrait o n ly $ 2 .9 9 all ages welcome groups $1.00 extra per person M URRAY DRUGS Heppner Thursday, July 30 - 1-5 p.m. iS r 'ms F R ID A Y J U L Y 3 ls l FREE Popcorn, Yaw's Ink Pens, & Stickers 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. , (breakfast Special: 1 Liot cake, 1 eqq & coffee $ 2 . 9 5 Regular Dining August 1st ~ Saturday from 8 - 1 1 a.m. Couples Golf Tournament Dinner (no regular dining tonight) R egular dining on F rid a ys an d S a tu rd a ys HEPPNER ELKS 358 676-9181 Tw ister passes by Lexington " W h e n Friends M m " 142 North Main Lunch Special: Fishwich & Potato Salad $4.95 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
