TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 26, 2000
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through an attorney who hunted
in the area and was acquainted
with
Ernie
Wick,
then
administrator
for
Pioneer
Memorial Hospital. Dr. Wenberg
hired on to provide weekend
coverage for Dr. Wallace Wolff
in Heppner and also worked for
Pioneer Memorial Clinic and
Hospital, at the Boardman Clinic
and
for Good
Shepherd
Community
Hospital
in
Hermiston.
The Wenbergs'
daughter, Mindy, was bom at
Richland, Wa., in 1989, during
the time the family lived in
Boardman. They also lived in
Echo for a time.
The Wenberg family then found
a home in the Pyget Sound area.
Dr. Wenberg joined a practice
there before re-joining Spectrum,
again enjoying the flexibility of
setting his own hours. He then
returned to work in Heppner,
commuting home as much as he
could. Meanwhile, Bonnie had
established her own basket
business in the Seattle area,
which proved to be very
successful. But, after years of
trying to maintain a long
distance relationship, the family
wanted to be together and
decided to make Heppner their
home. They began a family
practice and then in March
opened the Willow Creek Clinic
at 274 N. Main Street in
Heppner.
During his free time, Dr.
Wenberg enjoys camping and
biking with his family. He also
enjoys stamp collecting. All eight
family members have their own
stamp collection.
Dr. Wenberg is also very
interested in community health
education and hopes to actively
promote preventative health care
and wellness education in the
community.
Willow Creek Clinic hours are:
Mondays and Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. and 2 to 5:30 p.m.;
Tlfursdays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
and 2 to 7:30 p.m.; and Fridays, 9
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Appointments
are encouraged by calling 676-
5440, although walk-ins are also
welcome. In the event Qf after
hour emergencies, call the clinic
number which will be on call
forwarding. House calls may be
arranged for special special
needs cases. Dr. Wenberg also
provides weekend and evening
coverage at Pioneer Memorial
Hospital.
Christophersons celebrate 60th anniversary
Vernon and Dorothy
Christopherson, Donald, OR,
celebrated their 60th wedding
anniversary on Saturday, April
22, at Donald.
The couple were married in
College Place, WA, on April 23,
1940. Both Vem and Dorothy
grew up in the lone area and
graduated from lone High
School. After their marriage
they lived in the Lexington,
Rufus and Olex areas. In 1965
they moved permanently to
Donald. They had five children,
Gloria, Charles, Carolyn, Kathy
and Debra.
Family
members
attending
the
celebration
included: Dorothy's brother,
Melvin Brady, and his wife,
Jeane, from Milton-Freewater;
her nephew, Steve Gamer, and
his wife, Linda, Pendleton;
Vernon's
brother,
Ersel
Christopherson, and his wife,
Joan, from Aurora; his aunt,
Emma Gilliland from College
Place WA.; and their foster
daughter, Lucy Taylor, and her
husband, Rod, from Eugene.
Great-grandchildren
in
attendance were Chanssa Gates,
Billy Gates, Abby Amspiger,
Jamie
Amspiger, Katy
Amspiger and Chelsey Luna.
Other family members included
Wayne Ball, Bill and Margaret
Wise, Iva Mae Cornett, Linda
and Alyson Cornett, Paul and
Janet Gilliland, Candy and Bryce
Robertson, Tom Gates, Cliff
Aldrich and Willie Densen.
Vem and Dorothy's
celebration was hosted by
daughters, Gloria Klimaschesky
and
Kathy
Olsen,
and
grandchildren. Arietta Amspiger,
Arlynda Gates, Christie Olsen,
Keith Olsen, Mike Luna, Rick
Luna and Alicia Luna. Sandy
Dougherty provided the flowers.
Vernon and Dorothy Christopherson
Mayor endorses Lundquist
Heppner Mayor Bob Jepsen has
publicly
announced
his
endorsement of Lynn Lundquist,
who is running for Secretary of
State, Oregon's second highest
elected office.
According to a Lundquist
news release. Mayor Jepsen joins
25 other mayors statewide who
have announced their support of
Lundquist and the "Partnership
Agenda" he plans to implement
as secretary of state.
"Lundquist has been an
honorable and effective leader
for the people of Oregon," Mayor
Jepsen said. "I can think of no
one better qualified to now serve
us as our next secretary of state."
According to the release,
Lundquist has also received the
endorsements of Norma Paulus
amd Clay Myers, both former
secretaries of state; and Tony
Meeker and Bill Rutherford, both
former state treasurers.
"Lundquist is sharp, real, honest
and, unquestionably, the right
Country Club
plans barbecue
4-H NewT
Pins and Pots and Patterns
and Pans
The Willow Creek
Country Club wil hold a family
barbecue on Sunday, April 30, at
4 p.m.
Each family is asked to
bring their own meat to the
barbecue. Those whose last
names begin with "A" through
"K" should bring salad; and "L"
throught "Z", dessert.
Hosts will be Earl and
Peggy Fishbum, Ralph and Sally
Walker, Rusty and Cyde Estes,
Craig and Janet Holland and
Gene and Luvilla Sonstegard.
By Emily Bergstrom
At the meeting in April
members made "birdnest pie" for
the Bergstrom family.'Thiy also
worked on their squares f6r their
banner. Everybody did different
things on their square. Some
people put things they liked in 4-
H, some put things they have
done, some put things that they
have done in their 4-H group.
In May members will cook a
meal for the Naims family.
St. Jude Bike-a-thon planned April 30
The annual St. Jude Bike-a-thon
is scheduled for this Sunday,
April 30, with registration to
begin at noon at the lone Fire
Hall. Pledge sheets are still
available.
Two courses are available. A
one-mile circuit route within the
city limits of lone is designed for
younger riders or those wishing
to walk or rollerblade.
The 22-mile scenic trip
between Ruggs and lone is set up
for bikers who are up to a more
challenging ride.
Participants many register at
either starting point. Rides for
bikes and riders are available and
will leave lone no later than
12:30 p.m. The ride will start at 1
p.m. from both locations.
Riders are reminded that
helmets are required gear for this
or any other bike ride.
Parents are encouraged to ride
with their children or tag along
with them in a vehicle. Support
vehicles will be on the Ruggs
course but the riders tend to
spread out early in the ride.
Walkers and bike riders are
also needed to monitor the group
in town. Volunteer helpers for
both routes are welcome and
much appreciated, said nde
coordinator Anne Morter.
All riders will finish in front of
the lone Fire Hall where
photographs will he taken and
refreshments served.
Collection envelopes may be
picked up at the conclusion of the
ride. Riders are reminded that
those collecting $35 or more eam
a St. Jude t-shirt. Those
collecting $75 or more eam
either a sweatshirt or a t-shirt and
sports bag. Finally, the person
raising the most money over
$100 will also win a dual cassette
jambox.
The St. Jude Bike-a-thon raises
funds for the St. Jude Children
Research Hospital in Memphis,
TN.
St. Patrick's Senior Center
Bulletin Board
According to a news release, all over the world. "Thanks to St.
St. Jude is the largest childhood Jude Hospital, children who have
cancer research and treatment leukemia, pediatric AIDS, sickle
center in the country in terms of cell anemia and other life-
the number of patients treated threatening diseases now have a
and treatment success. Treatment better chance to live," the release
is provided at no cost to the said.
family and all findings are shared
For more information, Morter
freely with doctors and hospitals at 422-7429.
choice for Oregon's Secretary of
State," commented Paulus, who
served eight years as secretary of
state and eight years as state
superintendent of schools.
Lundquist said, "I am honored
to have the support of Mayor
Jepsen. He exemplifies the kind
of
thoughtful,
progressive
leadership Oregon's cities need."
Also endorsing Lundquist are
the mayors of Beaverton,
Hillsboro,
Lake
Oswego,
Roseburg, Pnneville, Brookings,
Mt. Vernon, Halfway, Haines,
Silverton, Lincoln City, Cottage
Grove, North Rend, Forest
Grove, Myrtle Point, Tigard,
Sherwood, Tualatin, John Day,
Enterprise,
McMinnville,
Eugene, Oregon City, Klamath
Falls, and Bend.
According to the release,
polling shows Lundquist favored
to win over his primary
opponent, Lynn Snodgrass, by a
substantial margin. He will face
Democrat
nominee,
Bill
Bradbury, in November.
EOU list
honor students
Ninety-four people were present for the senior meal on April 19
and 16 meals were home-delivered. St. Patrick's Catholic Church
served. Blood pressures were taken before lunch.
Bonnie was busy at the "go-for-it" table. She would appreciate
new items. Proceeds help support the Senior Center. Red Apple
receipts are also welcomed and can be put in the container in the
office.
The menus for May are not yet available. They will be posted in
the bulletin window when they arrive. The All Saints' Episcopal
Church will serve May 3.
The Senior bus is scheduled to go to Columbia Center Friday,
May 5, at 8 a.m. John Church is the driver. On Saturday, May 6 at
9 a.m., the bus will go to Boardman for Cinco de Mayo. The driver
is Gerald Bergstrom. Sign up sheets are in the office, or call 676-
9030 to have your name put on the list.
The seniors welcome another tenant to St. Patrick's apartments.
Kermit Hanson became one of the family last week. He and the
Eubanks received welcoming baskets from Senior Heppner
Greeters Irene Schroeder and Barbara Struthers Friday. The
Greeters are sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and
supported by Heppner community and merchants.
A beautiful organ was given by Linda Crane's Christian
Missionary Fellowship for the enjoyment of the seniors. Several
seniors have been playing it in the recreation room.
Dates to remember: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. exercise;
Tuesday and Friday 1 p.m. cards; Tuesday 7-9 p.m. bingo fund
raiser in dining room; Thursday 2 p.m. movie.
Students to attend Oregon
Writing Festival
The Morrow County School
District plans to send 22 students
to the 16th annual Oregon
Writing Festival to be held on
Saturday, May 6, at Portland
State University in Portland.
It is anticipated that more than
1000 students from all over the
state will attending and share in
the day's activities.
The Morrow County School
District provides the funding
required for students and staff to
attend this educational event. The
Oregon Writing Festival is
sponsored by the Oregon Council
of Teachers of English.
The following students plan to
attend: Heppner Elementary
School-Laune Murray and Drew
Prindle; Heppner High School-
Camille Sykes and Joe Lemmon;
lone
schools-Brent
Parks,
William
Ross,
Sheena
Christman; A.C. Houghton
Elementary
School-Tucker
Tovey, Steven Roberts, Karissa
Givens;
Columbia
Middle
School-Amanda Walker, Hanna
Close, Crystal Munoz, Nathan
Cummings, Michael Jones; Sam
Boardman Elementary School-
Kymberli Mun, Eric Yoder,
Michael Quarsia; Riverside High
School-Lauren Snyder, Crystal
Smith, Veronica Abbott, Mike
Empey.
Chaperones are Linda Dutcher,
HHS, G. Ann Thomas Heddle,
RHS, and Poul Murtha, CMS.
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Eastern Oregon University's1
2000 winter quarter dean’s list
includes the names of 325
students who achieved a grade
point average of 3.5 or better.
To qualify for the dean's list,
students must have a minimum
of 12 graded credit hours. Local
students include: Jean Marie
Collins, Chung-wen Liu, John
Qualls, I-Kuang Tsai, all of
Heppner; and Tina Kemp of
Lexington.
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