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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday. December 4, 2002 - THREE Courthouse tree cut down, new memorial ODOT to hold videoconference to go in its place Photos by Bonnie Bennett discussing the STIP Tree at Courthouse before it was cut down Site after the tree was cut down W ednesday, Nov. 27, one o f the big trees by the court house had to be cut down due to the fact that many parts o f it where dead and it could not be saved. T he tree, a lm o st 100 years old, is in old photographs o f the C ourthouse shortly after its construction. “ M any o f us were sad to see it go,” said A ndrea D enton, personnel director for the County at the Courthouse. O n c e th e s tu m p is r e m o v e d , th e C e n te n n ia l com m ittee would like to plant a new tree in its place and include a plaque com m em orating 100 years since the flood. Pieces o f the tree where also preserved and o n a s u g g e s tio n fro m Ed S tr u th e r s , it is h o p e d th a t benches can be m ad e commemorating the tree. The tree w as cut dow n by a jo in t effort o f the County and the City ofH eppner. While, R oger M o rtim o r e w as instrumental in the cutting o f the tree. Area students honored by Who’s Who The W ho’s W ho Among American High School Students, 36th annual edition recognized a number o f local and area students in their 2001 -2002 edition. Students honored from H e p p n e r in c lu d e : J o d ie M . C arlson, Brian P. H aguew ood, Shelley R ietm ann, D arren T. V a n C le a v e , F r a n c is c o H. Escalante, Rachel A. H ow ard, Emily M. Unruh, and Ashley D. Ward. L e x in g to n s tu d e n ts honored include: Tyler J. Boyer, Joshua D. Lankford, and Emily R. Key. H o n o re d s tu d e n ts in lo n e in c lu d e : N ic h o la s P. C hristm an, W illiam C. G ates, Cayle H. Krebs, Salli McElligott, Kasie D. Peterson, K ayleen M. Vosberg, Sheena M. Christm an, B arbara J. H olland, Janet A. McElligott, Karl L. M organ, and Jamie E. VandenBrink. Irrigon students honored include: Nic Armstrong, Rischelle D. D ag d ag , Ju lie G ordanier, Victor Hurtado, Andrea Marlow, S a ra h M c N a m e e , D a lia Morales, Jamie J. Nailor, Alysun N. Bums, M olly E. Daniels, Jeff G rig s b y , J u a n ita R. L e ija , R ebecca M cN am ee, M elody M ickel, C arm elita M orrison, S teven S an d s, B rice Studer, Valerie Sw indeler, A ndrew F. W edding, Heather Suchy, Jodie Thomas, and Brandon Wedding. Students honored from Boardman include: Zach Baker, Landi Busey, Scott M. Donovan, J o s h K e g le r, J a m i M o o re , H eather Rogelstad, N athaniel S tice, E unes W ard, B rendan Busey, C hris C am ine, M elany H ancock, A lexandra Kennedy, Savannah C. N elson, Sara E. Russell, Christi VanGorder, and Jayde Zobel. W ho's Who is published by Educational Communications, Inc., o f Austin, TX, and the 2001 - 2 0 0 2 e d itio n fe a tu re s o v e r 850,000 students. The students are nom inated by th eir high school principals and guidance c o u n s e lo r s , n a tio n a l y o u th g ro u p s, c h u rc h e s and educational organizations based on th e s tu d e n ts ’ a c a d e m ic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities. W h o ’s W ho stu d en ts have a chance to com pete for $200,000 in scholarship awards and p a r t i c i p a te in th e publication's Annual Surv ey o f High Achievers, which annually polls teen attitudes. To learn m ore about W h o ’s W ho Am ong Am erican H igh S chool S tu d e n ts, v isit www.honoring.com. Order Magnetic Door Signs HERE Heppner Gazette-Times The Oregon Department o f T r a n s p o r ta tio n (O D O T ) currently is engaged in public outreach regarding the Statewide T ran sp o rtatio n Im provem ent Program (STIP). The Northeast A re a C o m m is s io n on T ransportation (N EA CT) and the Southeast Area Commission on Transportation (SEACT) will host these meetings. A rea C om m issions on T r a n s p o r ta tio n (A C T s) are advisory bodies charted under a u th o r i ty o f th e O re g o n T ra n sp o rta tio n C o m m issio n ( O T C ). T h e N E A C T a n d SEA CT are expected to address all aspects o f transportation with p rim a ry fo c u s on the s ta te transportation system. A V id e o S e r v ic e videoconference presentation has been scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. The ACTs will host the m eeting. O regon D epartm ent o f Transportation (O D O T ) w ill m ak e a b r ie f presentation regarding the 2004- 2007 STIP. The meeting will be telecast from Eastern O regon University, in La Grande. Seven rem ote locations in Baker City, B um s, B oardm an, Enterprise, John Day, Ontario and Pendleton will be on-line to participate in the m e e tin g . An ODOT r e p r e s e n t a ti v e a n d A C T m em bers will be present at each location. Attendees will be given the opportunity to ask questions and offer comments, both on-line and off-line. Those who would like to p a r t i c i p a te in th e p u b lic involvement process associated w ith the 2004-2007 Statew ide T ransportation Im provem ent Program (STIP), or for questions or com m ents regarding other community transportation needs, are encouraged to attend the videoconference, or contact the O regoiV D e p a r tm e n t of Transportation R egion 5 STIP Coordinator at (541) 963-1374. Heppner Chamber seeking annual awards nominations The H eppner Cham ber o f C o m m e r c e is s e e k in g n o m in a tio n s for th e a n n u al a w a r d s o f: m a n , w o m a n , business, educator, and youth o f the year. The people and entities a re r e c o g n iz e d fo r th e ir com m unity service through the years, w hich has added to the energy, authenticity, and progress o f H e p p n e r and the W illow Creek Valley. “ M any tim e s p e o p le w o rk in g q u ie tly b eh in d the s c e n e s a n d m a k in g a h u g e difference are overlooked," said a c o m m u n ity sp o k esp erso n . “This is an opportunity to honor them.” N om ination form s are available by calling the Chamber at (541) 676-5536. The deadline is D ec. 17. A w ards w ill be p re s e n te d at th e T ow n an d Country B anquet on Thursday, Jan. 16,2003. ARTISAN VILLAGE HOLIDAY SALE! All Fat Q u arters - $1.80 each • All Paints: C eram ic, Tble an d Glass - 20% O ff Gift Item s - 25% O ff (includes pincushion% cookbooks, plaques, mini irons, notecards, etc (not baskets) Q u iltin g an d Basket M agazines - 25% O ff • Kits: Basket a n d Q u iltin g - 15% Off C h ristm as Fabric - 30% O ff • PLUS MORE! HOLIDAY SALE HOURS« Thursday, Doc. 5th from 9x30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Doc 6fth from 9«30 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sunday, Doc I from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. B xm m Æ □ □ CH ICK OUT OUR HOLIDAY MINI-CLASSIS C t it A ie s Pyuvr/v# Ï 1 in ----------------V/Ll AGF _______________________ 288 N. Main Street, Heppner • (541) 676-8282 REGULAR HOURS Mon-Wtd 9:30 a.m -5:30 p.m. I Thur* 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Fri 9:30 a.m.-S:30 p.m. / Saturday closad I Sunday 12-5 p.m. (small material fa* only, no Instruction fee, 20-90 minute cknses) T hursday: M ini G rapeview W reaths 11:30 a.m . o r 4:30 p.m ., Cost $2.50 Sunday: Fleec e Scarves 2 p.m . o r 5 p.m ., Cost $3.85-5.60 > Willow Creek Symphony and Singers to perform holiday concert M e m b e rs o f th e W illow C re e k S ym phony M e m b e rs o f th e W illow C re e k S in g ers T h e W illo w C re e k S ym phony and S in g ers w ill present a free holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Catholic Parish Hall in Heppner. The sym phony w ill perform sev eral m ed ley s o f favorite C hristm as carols including "A B ach C h r i s t m a s ,” an arrangement o f overlapping Bach m inuets and C hristm as m usic. They will also play "F id d ler's Day" by Ralph Matesky, and an arrangem ent o f “ M arch from C arm en" by Bizet. The singers will perform C hristm as carols including “Still, Still. Still,” "What Child is This?” and “ Fum, Fum, Fum." The symphony and singers w ill w rap up the concert w ith a combined performance o f “Jesu, Joy o f M an's D esiring" by J.S. Bach, arranged by M erle Isaac. Follow ing the concert, the performers and audience w ill be e n c o u r a g e d to a tte n d "Christmas at the Courthouse" at the Morrow County Courthouse. S e v e ra l m e m b e rs o f th e symphony w ill provide chamber m u s ic w h ile to u rs o f th e courthouse are given, decorated trees are a u c tio n ed off, and refreshments are served. Conductor o f the Willow Creek Symphony and Singers is R. L ee F rie s e o f A th e n a . A s s is ta n t c o n d u c to r o f the symphony is Wendy Appleton of Heppner. The sym phony and singers are based in Heppner, and are com prised o f children, y o u th , a n d a d u lts fro m throughout Umatilla and Morrow CDCAC to hold open meeting with site project manager The C h e m ic a l D e m ilita r iz a tio n C itiz e n s Advisory Commission w ill meet on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at the G ood Shepherd Health Care System , conference room 1, in H erm iston. The public is also invited to arrive early for an informal social gathering from 6:30-7 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. The Citizens Ad\ isory Commission receiv es information and briefings, and provides input to the U.S. Arm y regarding the disposal o f lethal agents and m u n itio n s a t th e U m a tilla Chemical Depot. The C om m ission will receive a briefing from Don Barclay, UM CDF, Site project m a n a g e r on th e p r o je c t schedule. Commissioner Brown HEPPNER ELKS 358 676-9181 counties and Walla Walla, WA. The symphony is funded in part by a grant from the A utzen Foundation. Both groups are affiliated with Inland Northw est Musicians. For more information, c o n ta c t In la n d N o r th w e s t M usicians at 25 S.E. C ourt, Pendleton, (541 ) 966-6649, or e-mail info(a inwm.org. "M here Friends M ai" 142 N orth M ain Th ursday, D ecem ber 5th L A D IE S NIGHT. Joyce Ward, Judy Buschke and crew will be serving Roast Pork, Dressing, Salad and more, with homemade Apple Dumplings for dessert. Dinner will start after the Light Parade. A Memorial Service for Departed Members will start before Lodge at 8 p.m. "'The faulifi of our 'Member a ive unite upon tile aoh J a ; Tfieir virtue a upon t/ie tablet* of love tuul m em ory. * 'loe c4inlerAon TT'K. • D avid Taker L'M Verne Hell • Loyd Hurkenbine L'M Cfiarle* Poverty L'M • d e n y Dotty fie rty % E Terrell L'M • Hill MefiaU Jack Van Winkle TTK* LM will b rie f the Com m ission on C SEPP and G overning Board activities. Time has been allotted fo r p u b lic q u e s tio n s a n d comments. The C ommission will discuss the agenda for the next r e g u la rly s c h e d u le d C A C meeting to be held Jan. 16. The m eeting location is a c c e s s ib le to p e rs o n s w ith disabilities. A request for an in te rp re te r fo r the h e a rin g im p a ire d or o th e r accom m odations for persons w ith disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance. A Spanish interpreter can also be provided upon request. For more information call Laura Morgan at (541)564-9309. RCSC to hold December meeting The Rhea Creek Social C lu b w ill be h o ld in g th e ir C h ristm as m eetin g and gift exchange. Dec. 11, at 10 a.m. in Marlene Peterson's home. E veryone is asked to bring a salad or dessert. A lso remember to bring canned goods for the N eighborhood C enter and lap rugs for the hospital. Les Schwab has annual toy drive Les Schw ab Tires in Heppner is holding its annual toy drive. If you ha\ e toys you would like to donate for needy local children drop them off' at Les Schw ab. The H eppner Fire Dept, will o n c e a g a in a s s is t S a n ta in distributing the toys.
