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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 10, 2003 Chamber tree auction brings in over $1500 A tte n d e e s a t th e second annual H eppner C ham ber o f C om m erce tree auction Friday evening added their votes to those collected d u rin g T h u r s d a y ’s S tro ll H eppner to declare “ R acing Into the New Year” by Sherrell Insurance Agency, “ People’s Choice Award 2003.” Brenda S h e r r e ll and M in d y Christiansen had adorned the tr e e w ith N a s c a r d é c o r including a basket o f goodies. Logan Grieb became the lucky owner. A w id e v a rie ty o f beautiful trees were viewed at the Shoe Box, owned by Joyce K ay and Je rry H o llo m an . G uests listened to the Willow C reek Sym phony E nsem ble and e n jo y e d refresh m e n ts catered by Jo h n ’s Place and cookies served by W illow V a lle y S e r v ic e C lu b . A uctioneer K en G rieb ran a lively auction as people vied for their favorite tree. C h r is tm a s is snowmen and Santas. “Merry S n o w m e n ” by M o rro w C o u n ty G r a in G r o w e r s Em ployees w as a blue and silver fiber optic delight, taken home by Larry and Betty Mills a f te r s o m e c o m p e titiv e bidding. “T he Santa T ree,” created by N ancy Gochnauer w ith sponsors C am W ishart and Suzanne Jepsen, w ent hom e w ith B ob and Sharon H a r r is o n . H a r ris o n grandchildren will be enjoying this tree, complete with pointy hat, mittens and elf-like shoes. E legance reigned in the C ourthouse Em ployees entry “Poinsettias and Angels” p u r c h a s e d b y F lo r e n e Robinson and the “Victorian Delight” 2002 repeat from Dan and Doris Brosnan, purchased by Andrei Rykoff. - - ‘ .........» '- C - ' >l;n.i.) ■ vUixh'iyiuitiru How ard and Dianne M u llin s b id d e r by proxy, purchased not one, but two trees: the “ Wee Bit O ’ Irish" tree, a 2002 favorite donated by Jo h n and N ancy G ochnauer, as w ell as the “ T re e o f K n o w le d g e ,” s p o n s o r e d by H e p p n e r Elementary Teachers. Families will enjoy Irish luck and some great coloring moments. S o m e a g g r e s s iv e b id d in g o c c u rr e d b e fo re Nancy Snider was able to lay claim to “ Teddy B ears and Jingle Bells,” sponsored by the Bank o f Eastern O regon and decorated by B abette Wall. “ T iny T oys for G irls and Boys,” a gold and silver delight was sponsored by Bucknum’s, created by Rhonda Looney and taken hom e by B ob and Suzanne Jepsen. “Tropical Christmas,” s p o n s o re d by K u h n an d Spicer and created by Ann Spicer, B ecky R ipple and Barb H ayes was one o f the most unique entries, complete with parrots, beach thongs and lanterns. Paige G rieb took it hom e w ith the help o f her parents. W here are the best g u m m y b e a rs in to w n ? P e te rso n ’s, o f co u rse, and their flocked “Cinnamon Bear Tree” w ent hom e w ith Bill Kuhn. Two additional trees, appealing to a sw eet tooth w ere “ Pepperm int C andy,” s p o n s o re d by W h e a tla n d Insurance and purchased by S h e r id a n T a r n a s k y ; a n d “ C o o k ie s a n d C a n d y ,” s p o n s o r e d by M u r r a y ’s Country Rose and claimed by Rusty and Cyde Estes. T a k in g h o m e th e biggest tree, “Full O ’ Hot Air,” sponsored by Jo h n ’s Place and The Video Store, and the “ Itty Bitty Tree,” sponsored by H e p p n e r H a rd w a re , w as Hughes Ranch. A r c h ie P a d b e rg donated a 7 >4-foot artificial tree and Pat Sw eeny was the highest bidder. The H eppner C h a m b e r o f C o m m e rc e appreciated the support o f one ’ and all who contributed to the success o f the second annual auction. The auction brought in $ 1525. Proceeds enable the Chamber to continue ongoing projects, w hich enhance the c o m m u n ity . W h e a tla n d Insurance also donated a 10 percent match o f the proceeds to the Heppner Neighborhood Center. Town and Country is scheduled for Jan. 15,2004. Elks announce winners in “Youth Biggest Elk” contest T h e H e p p n e r E lks Lodge is pleased to announce they have two w inners in their Elks “ Y outh B iggest E lk” contest. W hitney M atthew s, age 13, took first place with a cow elk ear m easurem ent o f 10 inches. W hitney took her animal with a .243 caliber rifle in M orrow County. Second place went to M ark M cCabe, age 12. M ark’s anim al had a 9'/2-inch ear and w as taken with a .270 caliber rifle in Grant County. C ongratulations to both these young hunters. E lk s c o m m itte e m em bers indicate they will repeat this contest again next Whitney Matthews year, starting in early August, so as to allow young archery h u n ters to particip ate. A ll W illow C reek Valley youth under the age o f 18 are eligible to enter. E n try ’s m ust have been legally taken and tagged by the young hunter. T hree c a te g o rie s e x is t: lo n g e s t branch bull, longest spike bull, and longest ear-cow elk. Mark McCabe Local choirs join forces for lone student selected as the holidays Wendy’s Heiseman finalist T he O reg o n E ast o f Walla Walla has performed Sym phony C horale will join with the Pendleton High School a capella C hoir and the OES C h a m b e r O r c h e s tr a to p e rf o r m th e J .S . B a c h “Christm as Oratorio” at 7:30 p.m. in the Vert Auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 13. T h e O r a to r io is a perennial holiday favorite and the performance is open to the community. Ticket prices are $ 12 adult, $ 10 senior, and $5 student and may be purchased at the OES office at 424 S. Main, at Armchair Books, and at the door. Those buying at the door are encouraged to arrive early to insure that they have a seat. F e a tu r e d in th e perform ance w ill be several lo c a l P e n d le to n s o lo is ts , in c lu d in g K a re n L a n g e , s o p r a n o , E m ily M u lle r C allender, m ezzo-soprano, Bart Adam s, tenor, and Steve Muller, baritone. James Henry as o b o is t w ith O E S on previous concerts and will sing te n o r in th e p a rt o f th e Evangelist. T h e O re g o n E a s t C horale, conducted by Ken W oods w ith assistant Randy Thomas, consists o f 60 singers o f all ages from across eastern Oregon. In a d d itio n to his duties as a featured soloist, Steve M uller will conduct the High School a capella choir. Selections from the O ratorio will also be perform ed at the High School choral concert on Monday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pendleton High School Auditorium. R e h e a rsa ls for the OES Chorale’s April 17,2004 OES p e rfo rm a n c e of “Carmen" will begin in January. Interested singers should call the O ES office at 276-0320 for further information. » > ' » * » - * Meghan M. McCabe, a senior at lone High School, was named one of 1020 state finalists in t h e W e n d y ’s H eisem an program. As a s ta te fin a lis t, M eghan w a s s e le c te d from among more than 10,000 nom inations and is one o f the 20 students in O regon to be selected for this honor. T he W endy’s H igh School H eisem an recognizes high school seniors for their a th le tic a c h ie v e m e n ts , a c a d e m ic e x c e lle n c e and community service. This award h as b een e n d o rse d by the N a tio n a l A s s o c ia tio n o f Secondary Principals. M eghan is th e MeghanM.McCabe d a u g h te r o i A s h le y a n d Cathleen M cC abe o f lone. Ideas wanted for 2004 fair theme It is time once again to start th inking about a fair them e for 2004. If you have any ideas please send them to the M orrow County Fair, P.O. B ox 4 6 4 , H ep p n er, O R 97836 or call 676-9474. T he th em e w ill be determined by the Fair Board at their January meeting. The individual w ith the w inning th e m e w ill re c e iv e a g ift certificate for $25. N ew this year, if a business com es up with the winning them e, they will receive a Vi-page ad in the 2004 Premium Book. The fair dates are A ug. 18-22, 2004; it is the 9151 year o f the fair. Starting December 15th THERE'S A NEW TEAM IN TOWN Left to Right: Back Row - Kay Rene Qualls, New Accounts Representative; Darrell Raver, Branch Manager and Loan Officer; Sharon Harrison, Assistant Branch Manager and Installment Loan Officer; Deona Hodges, New Accounts Representative. Front Row - Lynne Uitto, Customer Service Representative; Vicki Rayburn, Customer Service Representative; Florene Robinson, Customer Service Representative; Bev Crum. Customer Service Representative; Rosemary Bums, Customer Service Representative. Bank o f Heppner Branch Member FDIC
