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FOUR - Heooner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 16, 1998 Legion Hall earns grant The Meyer Memonal Trust has announced 30 grant awards totaling $6,843,970 to nonprofit groups in Oregon and Clark County, Washington, from October through December, 1998. The lone American Legion Post hall, a gathering place for the community and surrounding area, was a warded a $5,670 Meyer Memorial Trust grant to winterize the hall. Board Chair Debbie Craig announced that the new grants brought the total funds awarded to more than $19.3 million in the Trust's current fiscal year, which began April 1. Since it began operating in 1982, the Meyer Trust has provided nearly $216 million to tax-exempt groups,* mostly within the state of Oregon. General purpose grants ranged from $5,670 to the lone American Legion Post to $1,100,000 to the Oregon Symphony to help expand the rural regional touring program, which includes community- performances and educational programs across the state. Last year the Meyer Trust granted more than $23 million, and expects to award a similar amount this year, Craig said. The Meyer Memonal Trust is not connected with Fred Meyer Inc., the retail enterprise. More information about the Meyer Memonal Trust, including information about applying for a trust grant, is available from the trust's website at http://www.mmt.org or by calling the trust at 503/228- 5512. Verlin Denton named CRB citizen of the year Morrow County Sheriff Verlin Denton has been named the Oregon Citizen Review Board citizen of the year for both Morrow County and the region. Verlin Denton Denton has been a member of the Citizen Review Board for over nine years and serves on the Morrow County Multi disciplinary Team. Prior to serving on the CRB, he served on the Out-of-Home Placement Review Committee for Children's Service Division/Services for Children and Families for several years. Denton has been an active board member since the inception of CRB in eastern Oregon, serving as board chair for several of his nine years and "rarely missing a review day regardless of his duties as undershenff of Morrow County," said a CRB news letter. "He believes strongly in the support of children who are involved in the system." He has also provided transportation for another CRB member who does not drive. Voice of democracy winners Town and Country tickets Tickets to Heppner's annual Town and Country event are available at the Chamber of Commerce, Klamath First, Bank of Eastern Oregon and Morrow County Grain Growers. The 1999 event honoring Heppner's citizens and business is scheduled for Thursday, January 14. A variety of dinner music will be provided and guests will have the privilege of hearing Lucy Meriwether Marks, who entertains audiences at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center with tales of Meriwether Lewis from a mother's perspective. Tickets would make a great stocking stuffers, suggested Claudia Hughes, chamber manager. _____ lon e honors students at sports dessert Cammie Burright was voted the ‘Most Inspirational' volleyball player by her teammates and presented an award at the lone High School sports dessert. Area churches plan Christmas services Letters to the Editor Christmas Church Services Editor's note: Letters to the Editor must be signed. The Cazette-Times w ill not publish unsigned letters Please include your address and phone number on all letters for use by the C-T office. The C-T reserves the right to edit. First Christian Church The First Christian Church in Heppner will hold its children's Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. at the church. The Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held Thursday, Dec. 24. beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Thanks for the memories To the Editor: We just wanted to wish the person who stole the lighted wreaths from our front windows a very Merry Christmas. Apparently, you liked them even more than our family did. But w ho really knows? We only had them for six days. Who knows how many years of enjoyment you will get from them? Shame on you for giving our kids this kind of a memory for Christmas. (s) The Jay Coil Family Heppner Hope Lutheran Church Hope Lutheran Church in Heppner has planned its ecumenical children's Sunday school program on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m. The program will include the young people of Hope and Valby Lutheran churches and All Saints' Episcopal. Refreshments will be served following the program. The Christmas Eve candlelight worship with Holy Communion will be held Thursday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. Four studded tires important To the Editor: As a driver in the Pacific Northwest I am concerned about road safety during winter driving conditions. Anyone who has traveled on the Oregon mountain passes in the winter has probably been witness to an accident of one kind or another. Recently, I came across an article about the importance of having studded tires on all four wheels. This article told about a fatal accident which occurred as a result of the driver having studded tires only on the front wheels of his vehicle. Following the accident, a Bend attorney filed a claim against the tire dealer. The result is an amazing amount of publicity on the safety benefits of having four studded tires on all front wheel, Valby Lutheran Church The Valby Lutheran children’s Sunday school Christmas program will be held Sunday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the program. The Christmas Eve candlelight worship with Holy Communion is planned for Thursday, Dec. 24, at 9 p.m. four wheel and all wheel drive vehicles. Many tire distributors around the Pacific Northwest now have policies that mandate the sale of four studded tires. Even though this case has not been in front of the jury, the Northwest community has become much more aware of how important this issue is for safety. This is an indicator that the civil justice system is alive and well in America and is protecting citizens as it was designed tp.dp. -, I ani happy to know that the civil justice system has initiated responsible behavior that will protect myself and my family as I drive the winter roads in the Pacific Northwest. (s) Joseph Durkee Bend United Church o f Christ The United Church of Christ in lone will hold its children's Christmas program, "The First Christmas", on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 4 p.m. at the lone Grange Hall. A potluck dinner will follow the program and the lone Youth Group will go Christmas caroling after the potluck. Everyone is invited to join the celebration. All Saints Episcopal Church A Christmas Eve service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. Holy Eucharist will be presided over by the Rt. Rev. Rustin Kimsey, bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Oregon. “We welcome everyone to be with us on this special evening,” said a church spokesperson. Winners picked in Punch Contest Cham ber lighting contest Amy Papineau (left), Matt Van Liew, Trisha Adams The Voice of Democracy in school winners have been announced at Heppner High School. Trisha Adams won first place. Matt Van Liew, second, and Amy Papineau, third. Adams went on to win second in the district. The Voice of Democracy contest is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Students submitted audio essays and accompanying wntten essay script on the theme, "My Service to America." St. Patrick7; Senior Center Bulletin Board The seniors enjoyed a delicious meal at the center Dec.9 Members o f the Catholic Church served. The Senior Center Board of Directors met at 1 p.m. Blood pressures were taken before the meal. The menu for the Dec. 23 Christmas party will be vegie tray with dip, mini fruit kabobs with crackers, ham/cheese rollups, assorted mini puffs, cheese, meat and crackers, deviled eggs and meatballs in barbecue sauce. Members of the Christian Life Center will serve. Last week the Kool Kitchen Kids 4-H Club brought in plates of Christmas cookies for the seniors to share. They were delicious and much appreciated. Saturday a bus load of seniors went to Hermiston to enjoy the Singing Christmas Tree. Sunday afternoon the Christian Life Center singers filled the halls o f the senior apartments with the joyful sounds of Christmas. Exercises were done Tuesday and Thursday, cards were played Tuesday and Friday afternoons and Bingo, Friday evening. Everyone is invited to join in these activities. The Heppner Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring a Christmas Lighting Contest on the evening of December 20. That evening the light judging committee will drive around Heppner looking for the best decorated homes and businesses in town. The contest categories are "Best Outdoor Lighting Deco rations", "Best Indoor Decorations", as viewed from the outside, and "Most Festive Business Lighting Display". Prize money for the awards will w ill be open D ecem ber 25 th for Christinas Dinner Reservations O nly - 989-8359 Prim e Rib or Baked H am w /P in e ap p le and Roast Turkey w /c o m p lim e n ta ry glass o f w in e and dessert (Dining room will dose to regular dining at 6 p.m.) Decem ber 18th ~ F riday Tim e to select honorées With Town and Country a Individuals nominated need not month away, it's time to select be Chamber members. Man, Woman, Citizen/Educator and Business of the year. Nomination forms are available from the Chamber of Commerce , .. or the office of Kuhn, Spicer and D e c e m b e r m e e t i n g Mills. Anyone who would like to The Dec. 17 meeting of the suggest someone and delegate Morrow County Unified the application to another, may Recreation District, scheduled call the Chamber at 676-5536. for Riverside High School, has The committee is anxious to been cancelled. There was no have nominations in by business before the district. December 18, said Claudia Hughes, chamber manager. MCURD cancels FIREWOOD FOR SALE $70 p er cord (intlivitlmils only please) RJ’s Steakhouse & Lounge The following winners were drawn out for $25 gift certificates this week in the Heppner Christmas Punch Contest: Sandy Matthews won a $25 gift certificate to Gardners; Sandy Browning won a gift certificate to Coast to Coast; Luella Taylor to Les Schwab and Missy Lindsay won a $25 gift certificate to Peterson's Jewelers. The Christmas Punch Contest runs through Christmas, so remember to pick up your card and then have it punched as you shop the following businesses: Gardner's Men's Wear, Coast to Coast, Les Schwab Tires, Peterson’s Jewelers, Lott's Electric, Shoe Box, Central Red Apple Market, Pettyjohn's, Morrow County Grain Growers, Court Street Market, Murray Drugs/ Country Rose and Corbin's Bowl and Diner. Don't forget that all entries in the contest are entered in the grand prize drawing, were one person will win a total of $600 in gift certificates from participating businesses. be $50 for first place and $25 for second place in the Outdoor Category; $25 for first place and $15 for second place in the Indoor Category; and $20 for the Most Festive Business Display. Also, just for fun, the best street in town will be named too. Last year's winners are not eligible for prize money. The Chamber hopes to encourage everyone to get in the Christmas spirit and have town really "sparkling" for the holiday season, said Delanne Ferguson, light judging committee. Cut to I ti” length, unless otherwise specified. Split, delivered & stacked w /ln 2 m iles of Heppner. Delivery w ill he early in January. 1 !!!•!>. Orders taken until December 311. 10011. Call f»7fi-r>822 or 089-8 198 to place orders. S u p p o r t the H eppner H igh School S e n io r C la s s ! Giving Tree Dinner. Bring an unwrapped toy and receive a free dinner. Starts at 6 p.m. December 10th - S atu rd ay Tom GP Jerry Party from 6-9 p.m. Buffet dinner featuring oysters and chicken. Starts at 6 p.m. BINGO IS BACKl Wednesday* a t 7:30p.m. HEPPNER ELKS 358 676-9181 "Where Friends Meet'’ 142 North Main Morrow County Livestock Growers Association would like to thank the following business's who donated door prizes for the Annual Meeting. Coast to Coast D A L Auto Kirk A Robinson Kyle Robinson Les Schwab Tire Center Morrow County Grain Growers Yaw's Restaurant N W Farm Supply - Hermiston Pendleton Grain Growers - Hermiston
