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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday November 24, 1999 - THREE Commission plans meeting Artifactory kicks off Christmas season The monthly meeting of the Morrow County Commission on Children & Families will be held on Tuesday, November 30, at the Imgon Fire House. Main Street, Irrigon, from 7-9 p.m. The main topics of discussion will be youth reports on special leadership workshops and approval of community development grants. The public is invited to attend and participate in the discussions. For further information call 676-9675." Chamber Chatter By Claudia Hughes, Chamber Manager l«W W f, k I Shoppers look over the array of goodies at the annual Artifactory craft bazaar. Ammonia plant to locate at port Thursday afternoon Stanford Chemical, LLC, announced plans to enter into a lease option agreement with the Port of Morrow for construction of a urea ammonia manufacturing facility. Stanford Chemical plans to develop, own and manage the plant, consisting of a 715 short ton per day (stpd) ammonia plant and a 1250 stpd urea plant. The project will produce 425,000 short tons of urea each year, yielding a "balanced plant" with no excess ammonia. The overall project construction schedule has a duration of approximately 33 months. Stanford Chemical will invest nearly $200 million into the facility and employ over 100 people. The proposed site is comprised of 90 acres of the Port of Morrow's East Beach Industrial Park. Location of the plant at the Port of Morrow will significantly Stephanie Rill (left), eight and Kelsie Fox, nine, visit with Santa Claus at reduce the shipping costs of urea the Artifactory bazaar held Saturday, November 20, at the Morrow County to the Pacific Northwest, said a Fairgrounds in Heppner. The annual pre-Christmas event is sponsored Port of Morrow news release. by the Willow Valley Service Club. A spokesperson for Stanford Chemical, searching several Lexington News sites along after 4-H News the Columbia River, By Delpha Jones said, "We found the Port of Kitchen Kids Morrow to be the perfect site. By Jessica Heliker, reporter -:- Connie and Ken Jones, and Stanford Chemical looks forward Members did snack presenta Cecil and Delpha Jones attended to working with the Port of the memorial services for Chan Morrow and becoming a good tions on Nov. 21. Kate Kendrick made deviled dler Van De Brake in Hermiston neighbor to the community," he said. eggs; Kelsey Wolff made peanut on Monday. The site is designated as an -:- Pat Wright has returned butter crackers; Kylie Doherty made frosting crackers; Megan home from Good Shepherd Com enterprise zone, allowing certain Orr made fruit kabobs; Kendra munity Hospital in Hermiston, property tax abatements for Rayburn made English muffin piz where she underwent major sur eligible projects. Stanford Chemical and the Port zas; Jessica Heliker made bread gery. of Morrow will work with -:- Faye Ruhl had major sur faces; and Kelsie Fox made pea Morrow County Court to nut butter crackers with bananas. gery at Good Shepherd Commu negotiate an agreement beneficial nity Hospital on Thursday. Everyone’s snacks were great. to both parties. This step is -:- Cecil and Delpha Jones at crucial to further development of M embers present were: Megan Orr, Kylie Doherty, Kate tended the memorial service in La the project, said the port news Kendrick, Kelsie Fox, Kelsey Grande on Wednesday for Peggy release. Wolff, Jessica Heliker and Kendra Van Leuven, a cousin of Cecil’s. "The Port of Morrow is pleased Rayburn. -.-Dave McLeod visited last to work with Stanford Chemical. week at the home of his sister, Lee This investment is exactly what The Martingales we like to see happen here. The Wagenblast. By Emily Rietmann, reporter local economy will benefit from The Martingale's 4-H Horse -:- Mr. and Mrs. Chris Pose- diversification with this plant," Club met at Emily Rietmann's crans of Baker City visited her added Port of Morrow home on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Sybil sister and family, the Mike Jones' Commission President Dan Krebs led the club in the 4-H on Sunday. Creamer. Pledge. New member Andre' Rauch was welcomed into the club. Sybil told the club about her trip A story in the Nov. 17 Gazette- to Los Angeles, where she helped Times concerning the Morrow with the Barratt's Race Horse County School Board was incor Sale. Leaders Kristy Crowell and Heppner Garden Club is offer rect. Penny Krebs tested the club ing its annual Christmas Greens At its October meeting, the members knowledge on the body board approved hiring a public af Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 4 at parts of a horse. Members discussed riding lessons for the Morrow County Fairgrounds fairs counsel, not a political action committee, to conduct a public younger members under the annex from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. opinion survey for the district con Greens and cones are free, as direction of Sybil Krebs-senior cerning the five day vs. four day well as assistance on how to make 4-H member. Pumpkins were carved and sold as a fund raiser wreaths, swags and centerpieces. school week issue. Wire, ribbon and other accesso at Halloween. WE MAKE POSTERS ries will be available at minimal Heppner Gazette-Times The club would like to cost. purchase approved pole bases with their fund raising money. Anyone interested in joining a 4-H horse club, it is not too late. Whether you have a horse or not, TLfc JAre Open On JZfCHoCidays! the Martingales welcomes new members. Anyone who would Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner like a special cookie plate at S with Salad Bar and Dessert ^ Christmas for yourself or to give will be served on Thanksgiving as a gift, call Kristy at 422-7564. g The club will meet on X Ham and Prime Rib will be available ^ December 21 at Kristy Crowell’s Please call for reservations: 989 -8 359 ^ home with cookies for a bake M1 S sale. Giving thanks is something we all hopefully do every day. As we gather with family, friends, and even strangers on Thanksgiving Day, let us give thanks for health, food, family, friends, community and for the many small thanksgivings we find in every day... a good book, a pet purring in your lap, a smile on the street, a hug, a laugh, a warm home, a down quilt, a helping hand and the list goes on. May one and all have a thankful, thoughtful day. The Heppner Chamber Merchants Committee has a great day planned for the community on Thursday, December 2. Begin the day with a "stroll" of Heppner. Participating businesses are hosting open houses from 2 to 7 p.m. with holiday food and door prizes. What an opportunity to enjoy relaxed shopping close to home and to greet friends. Youngsters and oldsters will have the opportunity to be photographed with Santa and some of his reindeer at Central Red Apple; to view the live Nativity next to the Shoe Box; and to hear the music provided by the band and vocal students. There is nothing like the excitement of children to get you in the spirit of the season. The Holiday Light Parade rolls down the street at 6 p.m. December 2. Vehicles must be well lit, the more lights the better. Participants are asked not to throw candy due to the. potential danger. Prizes of $200. $150, $100 and $50 will be awarded for first, second, third and Kris Kringle awards. Out of town entries are welcome. Wrap those lights around something and join in making this the best light parade ever. Applications are around town. Top the evening off with the Radio Station "KNOW" dance party at Heppner High School. This is the fund raiser to get Heppner's station going. It's a family affair, featuring door prizes and "Final Warning" Your Chamber of Commerce is thankful for such a great community. SCRATCH RADS 61.00 lb. Heppner Gazette-Times ^ steakhouses lounge Holiday 'Hours: 8 a. m. -6 p. m. fo r Breakfast ^ ) ^ li. ¿U(2.iSTM A S ÇAiei ÇT A l2T lM 9 k JOV. 2d> . Come in and g e t your n Christmas Card punched! We are participating in the Christmas Cash program. COAST TO COAST WE CAN HELP YOU 676-9961 ¥ *1 ...this New Year's Eve, Inland Empire Bank is ready to serve its customers just as it has for the last 52 years. Our computer and software systems, and those on which we relv, have been updated or replaced to read the Year 2000 error-free. We've tested. Retested. And continue testing systems and contingency plans to ensure we're well For m orr information about our rradinrs*. please prepared to serve your hanking needs contact vour local branch or call Michele Dickmcicr, Y2K Coordinator, al 541-.>64-12.18 in the next century and beyond. And, as a federally insured financial institution, your money is as safe as ever. Frankly, we'll be celebrating on 1-1-2000. Whv not celebrate with us? dinner ^ 125 M a in S treet, L exin gto n v teA à» -safer- r » cT* b(4ieilVJ£ Due 12:00 a .m ... TT RJ\< STEAKHOUSE e3 LOUNGE G-T closed As the clock ticks toward ■¡¡s- % The Reverend Jerry Gibson, that nation's youth. With a Assemblies of God missionary to population of nearly 100 million, Mexico, will be the featured of which about 50 percent are guest speaker at Christian Life youth, Mexico's next generation Center, 535 W. Morgan St., represents an enormous mission Heppner, on Sunday, Nov. 28, at field. "We pioneered campus 6 p.m., according to the ministry, during our first term," Reverend Tim Van Cleave, Gibson says, "and have watched pastor. Rev. Gibson and his wife, as this type of outreach continues Gwen, have served in Mexico to impact lives across the since 1990, developing campus country. These young men and ministries in Mexico City and women will become the leaders Mexico's church of several larger cities across the of tomorrow." country. They are involved in Mexico stands out as the church construction, recently large it nation of participating in the building of world's Spanish-speaking people. Mexico three churches. They also lead a City is the world's most heavily number of evangelistic teams supporting the outreach of local populated metropolitan area. "There are more kids living in churches and making Mexico City than there are communities aware of new Assemblies of God church people living in Los Angeles planting. County," Gibson says. "During our upcoming term," "Economic concern, questions says Gibson, "we hope to build a about the future and the youth camp and conference depersonalization of the world's center near Guadalajara. We'll largest urban society are factors also continue serving as national that cause students to look for answers. We believe Christ can directors for campus ministry." Prior to missions ministry, he be the truly fulfilling answer to was actively involved in all their questions." The public is invited to attend short-term mission outreaches in Jamaica, Belize, Canada and the Gibsons' missions Mexico. While ministering in presentation on Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. Jamaica, the Rev. Gibson said he felt God calling him to a lifetime commitment to the youth of America and the world. The Gazette-Times will be Three youth pastorates later, closed this Thursday and Friday, the Gibsons focused their November 25-26, for the attention on Mexico and have Thanksgiving holiday. seen God bless their outreach to Have a safe and happy holiday. We’re Y2K Ready... ...and Confident! Greens Correction workshop Saturday, Dec. 4 r j :> Life Center plans guest speaker % t= Î LENDER MEMBER FDIC INLAND EMPIRE BANK Hermiston • Stanfield • Umatilla • Boardman Pendleton Downtown • Pendleton Albertson’s
