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Heppner Gazette-Times. Heppner Oregon Wednesday, Morrow County School activities MSWCD sponsors poster contest calendar Engagement Brewer-Moeller Annette Brewer and Mark Moeller Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brewer of Fossil announce the engagement of their daughter. Annette Maria Brewer, to Mark David Moeller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Moeller of Hermiston. The bride-to-be is a 1994 graduate of Wheeler High School in Fossil and a 1999 graduate of Eastern Oregon University with a master's degree in teacher's education. She is currently employed by the Chenowith School District in The Dalles as a third grade teacher. The groom-to-be is a 1995 graduate of Heppner High School and a 1999 graduate of Eastern Oregon University with a bachelor's degree in biology He is currently employed by the U.S. Forest Service in LaGrande, Oregon. The couple is planning a June. 2000, wedding in The Dalles, Oregon. St. Patrick's Senior Center _________ Bulletin Board_________ Ninety-six people were present for the senior dinner Feb. 2 and 18 meals were home delivered. Members of the First Christian Church served. Blood pressures were taken before the meal and hearing aid assistance was given. Irene Anhom and Dale Bates entertained with * piano and guitar music at noon. The menu for Feb. 16 will be ham and beans, carrots, fruit salad, combread and Jell-O. Members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church ‘ will serve. After the exercise class Tuesday, Feb. 3. seven volunteers folded, stapled, and put address labels on 4 H letters for the Extension Service. Bingo was played Tuesday evening. Exercises were held Thursday morning. Pinochle was played Tuesday and Friday afternoon, with two tables in play Friday. The Heppner Greeters met at 1:30 p.m. Friday to finalize plans for greeting new residents to Heppner. Anyone who has any suggestions for using the big bus-trips they would like to take should attend the Morrow County Special Transportation meeting Friday, Feb. 11, at 9 a.m., upstairs over the Coast to Coast store. Remember the Gala Valentine dinner at the Senior Center Feb. 14. Call 676-5312 for reservations by Feb. 11. The seniors extend congratulations to Archie and Jeanette Padberg on their 50 years of marriage and wish them many more happy years. Our deepest sympathy is with Margie Ball on the death of her sister. Dates to remember: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. exercise; Tuesday and Friday, 1 p.m. cards; Wednesday, 11 a.m. blood pressures taken, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., senior meal. Don't forget that important fund raiser-Bingo on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m.. Please remember to bring your Red Apple receipts to the Center office. They help pay the bills. See you at the Valentine Gala Feb. 14. Singspiration slated Sunday The community Singspiration for this month will be Sunday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at Christian Life Center. Members will sing a choice of choruses and hymns, along with special numbers from members of the community. Refreshments will be served following the Singspiration. Everyone is welcome to attend and be a part of the Singspiration. Heppner Elementary School Heppner Elementary School lists its activities calendar for the month of February: Friday, Feb. 11-four hour inservice; Monday, Feb. 14-classroom parties for Valentine’s Day, school board meeting at Sam Boardman Elementary; Tuesday, Feb. 15-28-maga- zine sale; Tuesday, Feb. 15-assembly, grades 4-6, Matrix meeting at lone at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 18-no school for students or staff; Monday, Feb. 21-President’s Day, no school; Tuesday, Feb. 22-Olsat test ing; Wednesday, Feb. 23-Olsat testing; Thursday, Feb. 24-Olsat test ing; Friday, Feb. 25-school day, student body assembly, 1:15 in the gym: Tuesday, Feb. 29-third grade field trip to Pendleton. lone Schools lone Schools lists its activities calendar for the month of Febru ary: Thursday, Feb. 10- “C” team boys at Umatilla, 5 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 11-IHS basket ball vs. Wheeler, here, 5 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 12-IHS bas ketball vs. Echo, there, 1 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 14-MCSD board meeting at Sam Boardman Elementary, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 15-MCSD building facility meeting, lone caf eteria, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 18-District bas ketball tournament in Hermiston, 11 a.m.; Saturday, Feb. 19-District basketball tournam ent in Hermiston, 5:30 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 21-President’s Day, no school; Wednesday, Feb. 23-eighth grade Career Showcase in Pendleton; Friday, Feb. 25-Drama Club production o f“Popeye”, 6 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 26-Drama Club production of “Popeye”, 2 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 29-first through third grade field trip to Pendleton. M C Health Dept. The Morrow County Health Dept, lists the following monthly schedule for blood pressures and immunizations: Thursday, Feb. 10-blood pres sures and immunizations, Heppner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 14-blood pres sures and immunizations, Board- man clinic, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 15-blood pres sures and immunizations, Board- man clinic, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 16-blood pressures and immunizations, Irrigon clinic, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 17-blood pres sures and immunizations, Heppner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 22-blood pres sures and immunizations. Board- man clinic, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 24-blood pres sures and immunizations, Heppner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 28-blood pres sures and immunizations. Board- man clinic, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 29-blood pres sures and immunizations. Board- man clinic, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. February 9, 2000 - THREE Back row: Amanda Davis, Trish Fortner, Sarah Hickerson, Stephanie Howard, Jackie Myer, Peter Geer, Michael Merrill, Mahaley Huddleston. Middle row: Justin Delveaux, Heather Yocom, Brenda Victorio, Drew Prindle, Colton Hanson, Regi Seitz, Chelsey Foster. Front row: J.D. Drew, Andre Rauch. A conservation poster contest sponsored by the Morrow Soil and Water Conservation District was held recently for Morrow County students. The theme of this year's contest was "In The Children's Hands." "The contest provides students with an opportunity to share their thoughts about soil, water and related natural resource issues," said a district spokesperson. The winners for the fourth grade were Anna Unruh, first place; Andre Rauch, second place; and J.D. Drew, third place. The winners of the fifth and sixth grades were Drew Prindle, first place; Brenda Victorio, second place; and Heather Yocom, third place. Ninth grade winner was Meaghan Unruh, first place; and 10th grade winner was Emily Unruh, first place. . , Justice Court Report The Justice Court office in the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the fol lowing business: Lance K. Leek, 24, Beaver- creek-Failure to Properly Validate and Attach Elk Tag, $301 fine. MCGG to hold growers meeting The Morrow County Gram Growers Agronomy Dept, will have their winter growers meeting Wednesday, Feb. 16. at the Willows Grange Hall in lone. The meeting will start with coffee and doughnuts at 7:30 a.m., followed by the first presentation at 8 a.m. Lunch will be provided at 12:30 p.m. with the conclusion of the meeting. Local representatives from Morrow County Weed Control District and Wheatland Insurance will give presentations as well as representatives from AgriCheck ag testing labs, Novartis, BASF and Monsanto. Products and label updates will be topics of discussion along with a wheat fertility nutrient management program. Oregon recertification and CCA credits have been applied for. fc 1 'Y ' *** <* I I » 8 f,‘ ! ! Y 1 • Anna Unruh, Meaghan Unruh, Emily Unruh Assisted living seeks funding Representatives, of the Willow Creek Valley Assisted T.rvmg project met on Jan. 26 with the USDA Rural Housing specialist. Don Hollis, and state architect. Sam Hall. Also in attendance were Jim Rippy, consultant to the project, and representatives of local lending institutions. The WCVAL Board of Directors has requested a rural- housing loan of $680,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and now awaits a decision from that agency. The estimated cost of the assisted- living project is $940.000. To complete the funding of the project. WCVAL is applying for bank loans totalling $170.000 and must raise $90,000 through private donations. On Main Street near the Shoe Box store, the "thermometer." presently reading $35,000. will reflect the progress of the drive for private donations. Individuals who wish to donate toward the building of the assisted fixing facility may do so by sending their support to "WCVAL" at Box 244 in Heppner. Should they wish, they may donate with the proviso that their donations be refunded if the project does not go forward. Another means of donating provided by the Central Red Apple through a collection box for grocery receipts. Ceptral Market will contribute a percentage of the value of the deposited receipts. By St. Patrick's Day weekend in Heppner. the WCVAL Board plans to begin sales of bricks to interested supporters. The inscribed bricks will be displayed as a prominent feature of the assisted living facility. As developments occur in this project, the board says it will continue to provide information to the community. Lex FD Aux. to hold meeting The Lexington Fire Department Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting on Thursday. February 17. at 7 p.m. at Lexington City Hall. Everyone is reminded to stop by at the auxiliary table at the Morrow County Grain Growers Appreciation Day breakfast and say hello on Saturday. February 12 . On Friday. February 18, a representative from OSHA will be at a town hall meeting at 3:30 p.m. to answer questions. Everyone is invited to attend. 1 /afentine By Joe Boxer Treat your Sweetheart to a night to remember! ^Rjmianiie ^Dcdeniine ’i Qala Champagne* Supper M o n d a y , F eb ru ary 1 4 tb Iw o se a tin g s a v a ila b le, 6 a n d 8 p .m . One Year Term Penalty For Early Withdrawal $500 M inim um Balance Required Offer Expires 4/1/00 BANK OF EASTERN OREGON Arlington - Boardman - Condon - Heppner - lone - Irrigon C O S T : C o u p le $ 2 5 or S in g le $ 1 2 . 5 0 M e n u : p rim e rib, baked potato, green beans, salad, garlic bread, cheesecake ‘sparkling cider availa Ue RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY FEB. 11th Call 676-5313 Watered fry (fruAnti TJinyue and "rfittddiny on the Tditz ’ l\o c e e d s w ill g o to tu p p o r t th e H e p p n e r S e n io r S te a l l\o g r a m Member FDIC I Gardner's Men's Wear (541 ) 676-9218 • 193 N. M ain St • Heppner 2 2 !
