SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 23, 1998
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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
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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 :
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forever. Have a Merry Christmas!
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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.
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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
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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.
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