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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 23, 1998 f R&W Reading Letters to the Editor Editor s note: Letters to the Editor must be signed The Gazelle- 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 » • \ Santa's toy shop appreciated; vandalism senseless To the Editor: I regret that I did not stop to go into the museum to tell Tammy (Sneddon) and Marsha (Sweek) how great I thought the Santa's Toy Shop looked. When 1 drove by, I slowed almost to a stop because the delightful scene had obviously grown since last year, when it was also totally enjoyable and a true addition to the Heppner holiday atmosphere. This year's was even more detailed. I remember also thinking that living in Heppner ij so refreshing, for in some of the communities in which we have lived, something like this great display, left outside, would be stolen or vandalized. 1 know that the efforts of the museum staff were appreciated by many people, young and old. Some even had pictures taken at the school house-cum toy shop as part of their season's activities. What a joy for the many individuals who drove by, walked by, and stopped by during the month of December. I did not stop and tell the hard working, creative individuals how much I enjoyed their efforts. By the very next day, the scene had been ruined. Many of the beautifully crafted cut-outs had been damaged. I know that 1 am not the only person who feels disappointed, saddened, disgusted, frustrated . . . I apologize to those big- hearted people who voluntarily contributed so much to our holiday season, for not stopping that day. I hope that the person(s) responsible for the senseless vandalism are apprehended and held responsible. (s) Dons Brosnan Heppner Keeping Christmas in perspective ‘ 1 v . .u ; . ■ rV-' r‘* I ; . ■* L# V ^ t I •* * 5 • I . i S .> . i » : •> *• >*' 9 ' . - s E. ■ ‘ * " ,•.■ i- - •, !• *•-' * , v ■ • " ; Program underway The 13th year of the R & W Reading Program started in November. The R & W Drive-in in Heppner provides the treats that serve as reading incentives for students in all grades from kindergarten through sixth grade. Teachers in those grades design individual goals, plan and assess activities to check comprehension and listen to students read to check fluency. "Students are justifiably proud when they complete a reading goal, earning a certificate good for ice cream treats at the R & W," said Linda Shaw TAG teacher and organizer of the program. The program has been lay the flngcl of light match over : you and those dear to you, now ond ; » forever. Have a Merry Christmas! $ ...........................................................................................> Kuhn, S picer & M ills M errily, merrily, we sing Boardman chamber annouenes awards Sixty members of the Boardman Chamber of Commerce filled the Greenfield Grange for the December 4 Chamber Banquet and Community Awards Celebration. Pam Docken and her decorating crew-Mindy Binder and Arlene Walters-transformed old and had finished his project. As I looked at the little boy's manger, I was startled to see not the banquet hall with twinkling one, but two babies in the waterfall lights, golden drapes manger. Quickly, I called for and candlelight. Smokey Joe the translator to ask the lad why Wightman and Lisa Mittlesdorf there were two babies in the provided musical eatertainment manger. and led traditional holiday Crossing his arms in front of caroling. him and looking at this The 1998 Citizen of the Year completed manger scene, the Award went to Lynn Prag, who child began to repeat the story served a very busy year as very seriously. For such a young Chamber treasurer, and went boy, who had only heard the beyond the call keeping the Chnstmas story once, he related Chamber board and membership the happenings accurately-until well informed about its financial he came to the part where Mary condition, said Carol Michael. put Jesus in the manger. In 1998 for the seventh time, Then Misha started to ad-lib. Prag co-chaired the community He made up his own ending to 4th of July Celebration with Jane the story as he said, "And when Pope. Prag also marched in the Maria laid the baby in the Boardman Ho-Hum Band. Prag, manger, Jesus looked at me and again with co-editor Jane Pope, asked me if I had a place to stay. completed five years of service I told him I have pomanuna and ruto-Golumbu River Communities I have no pap a^b * l^^V t have .-•as: publisher o f North Morrow any place-fb stay. Therrdesus Times. told me I could stay with him. In 1998 Prag and her husband But I told him I couldn't, John spent countless hours and because I didn't have a gift to miles providing transportation give him like everybody else and support for Riverside High did. But I wanted to stay with School’s softball team, winner of Jesus so much, so I thought the state title, said Michael. about what I had that maybe I They provided support and could use for a gift. I thought transportation for several RHS maybe if I kept him warm, that softball players in summer would be a good gift. So I asked leagues. Jesus, 'If I keep you warm, will Prag is working on the 1999 that be a good enough gift?' And Riverside High School Jesus told me, 'If you keep me Operation Graduation and has a warm, that will be the best gift private business providing anybody ever gave me.' So I got bookkeeping service to area into the manger, and then Jesus farms. looked at me and he told me I Ray Michael was honored as could stay with him-for always." the 1998 Businessman of the As little Misha finished his Year. He recently completed 20 story, his eyes brimmed full of years of operating the Boardman tears that splashed down his Pharmacy and Hardware. little cheeks. Putting his hand Ray Michael's involvement over his face, his head dropped with the community involves to the table and his shoulders donations of time and money to shook as he sobbed and sobbed. school activities, plus chairing The little orphan had found the annual Frostbite Fund raiser someone who would never Golf Tournament. This abandon nor abuse him, tournament enables the someone who would stay with Boardman Chamber of him-for always. Commerce to provide two RHS I've learned that it's not what graduates with $500 you have in your life, but who scholarships each June. you have in your life that counts. Merry Christmas, Ray Michael is known for his (s) Janet Greenup support of 4-H and FFA projects Heppner - visit his store to see photos of area youth whose animals he has purchased at Morrow Co. Fair Livestock Auctions. Although he is generous with % Che QowJxuf, G h ù itm a i ßalL Com m ittee donations to youth activities, he To the Editor: This story was shared with me and I would like to share it with others. Have a tissue handy. "Keeping Chnstmas in Perspective": In 1994, two Americans answered an invitation from the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on biblical pnnciples) in the public schools. They were invited to teach at businesses, the fire and police departments and a large orphanage. About 100 boys and girls who had been abandoned, abused, and left in the care of a govemment-run program were in the orphanage. They related the following story in their own words: It was nearing the holiday season, 1994, time for our orphans to hear, for the first time, the traditional story of Chnstmas. We told’them about Mary and Joseph arriving in Bethlehem. Finding no room in the inn, the couple went to a stable, where the baby Jesus was bom and placed in a manger. Throughout the story, the children and orphanage staff sat in amazement as they listened. Some sat on the edges of their stools, trying to grasp every word. Completing the story, we gave the children three small pieces of cardboard to make a crude manger. Each child was given a small paper square, cut from yellow napkins I had brought with me. (No colored paper was available in the city.) Following instructions, the children tore the paper and carefully laid strips in the manger for straw. Small squares of flannel, cut from a worn-out nightgown an American lady was throwing away as she left Russia, were used for the baby's blanket. A doll-like baby was cut from tan felt we had brought from the United States. The orphans were busy assembling their manger as I walked among them to see if they needed any help. All went well until I got to one table where little Misha sat- he looked to be abqut six years underway for about six weeks, and, as of Dec. 14, the following students have already earned certificates: kindergarten- Lindsay Cutsforth, Justin Gutierrez, Sarah Kendrick; first grade-Curtis Harper, Cassie Drew, Jacob Gregory, and Tomas Elguezabal; second grade-Jordan Shepherd, Josh Shank, Maggie Armato, Taylor Disque, Kyle Taylor, Grant Smith, Stephanie Rill, Kathryn Strouse and Joe Pranger; third grade-Billie Keithley, Katie Kilkenny, Kate Kendrick, Megan Orr, Lane Bailey, Andre Rauch, Jake Van Doom, Correy Tallman, Taylor Kempas, J. R. Drew; fourth grade-Robbie Smith, Che Green; and fifth grade-Veronica Wilhelm. ■■■ h h h s SESÊ' m S & G B S fts& S& S ï believes students should interact with the public, said Carol Michael. He recently encouraged the RHS Girls Soccer team to earn "pay to play" money serving sodas and root beer floats at a store celebration. Ray provided the supplies and advertised the event and the team members served the public for donations. They were happy to earn nearly $300 for supplies and uniforms. Ray has been a longtime community promoter through the Boardman Commercial Club, which evolved into the present Boardman Chamber of Commerce. He has served for many years on the Boardman Park and Recreation District Board, is a long-standing city councilman, a supporter of the Morrow County Historical Society and served as mayor at one time. Shane Fritz was presented with the 1998 Community Educator of the Year. Fritz, long term Spanish teacher at Riverside High School, was recognized for her "excellent teaching skills, commitment to students and mvolvement with students, church, family and community." According to Carol Michael, Fritz uses innovative techniques to make learning fun, interesting and 'stickable'. She has taken a number of students to Mexico and this past spring took some Spanish students to Spain. Fritz does volunteer interpreting for various members of the Boardman community. She has been a member of Tillicym Club, women's service organization, Friends of the Boardman Library, an active 4- H parent and chaperon to 4-H camp. She and her husband Doug are charter members of the Boardman Lutheran Church and she has always been part of the church management team. Vernon and Barbara Russell were presented with a plaque for lifetime achievement in the Boardman community. Vem served on both Boardman City Council and City Planning Commission. The Russell family's involvement in Boardman began in 1929 when Vem's dad Seth opened a small service station, lunch counter and five and dime on the South of the original US Highway 30. In 70 years the Russell station has relocated five times. In 1974, Russell Oil Co. expanded into wholesale and bulk delivery and topped one million gallons for the year. Van Marter & Kahl Insurance Bob, Marianne, Steve & Janet on the C-T WEBSITE: • put in a classified ad • start a subscription • submit a news story wwur.happnex.net d i c k o n C-T 'V1 O' SEASON'S GREETINGS Our good reputation Is built upon service, but our success is due to good customers like you. Happy holiday and thanks. W e w ill be closed on Saturday PETTYJOHN'S EARN & BUILDING SUPPLY Hl’PPMilt, (»7(1-1)157 With. Sincere Appreciation. R „ > : *■ I» ■**» - J V-, Î •1 ■' p [ v ,i V if!; - Aft- ' . . . » ... V * J É s Ê të X * M m \ U * ' r »* »-riri-/.* ¿s/v'-:: VfV-'è'' The Cowboy Christmas Ball o f 1998 held the 21st o f November in Pendleton was supported by in d i viduals from all communities. The Neighborhood Center o f South Morrow County, Heppner, wants to express their gratitude fo r the undertaking o f this organization for thts Christmas. Twenty-nine children, served by our agency, re ceived gtfts that were purchased, wrapped, labeled and delivered to the Neighborhood Center. Imagine to yourself, the sparkle in their eyes and the laughter, as the presents are devoured on Christmas Day. Happiness is there, when you feel the warmth in your heart, knowing you assisted an under privileged child enjoy the holidays. We lift our hearts and sing praises for living in communities of canng people, fo r together we make a great team and it really takes teamwork to make things happen. We cherish your time and effort, and in recognition, our gratitude is being expressed with a heartfelt T H A N K TOU! Warm regards, Janice Skaggs, Coordinator Board of Directors of the Neighborhood Center, Heppner H APPY HOLIDAY May the story of Christmas inspire you anew. We appreciate your business. / f a u e a W feK faJu l Christmas From A ll O f Us A t Central R ed A p p le M arket ‘> ^ v t N;;- -'.-.vT v*: V* * *•.-*•« v ' * -V* ■> , : • • • s'..-.-;*. • * l V <»«. • „ • V • • • . , • ‘ » - i»v ■*vr-r- *,•**"* ' » * . »J- . • * It’s our pleasure to say "thanks" and to wish you all the best! • M U Morrow County Abstract & Title
