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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 17,2005 - THREE W illow C reek Country Club held its 21s' annual Couples’Tournament Aug. 5-7. Sixty-nine couples participated in one o f the most popular tournaments in eastern O regon, draw ing couples from throughout Oregon and Washington. The low gross of the field was won by Ron Bowman and Patti Perkins, 145. Low net of the field was won by Greg and Virginia Grant, 112. The winners by flight were: First Flight: Gross- l sl- Ron B ow m an/P atti P erk in s, 145; 2nd- Jeff E d m u n d s o n / P a t Edmundson, 145; 3rd- Mark and Kristi Smalley, 146; and 4th- John Edmundson/Vicki Brookshire, 151; Net- 1st- Greg and Virginia Grant, 112; 2#nd- Ernie and Susan A tkins, 116; 3rd- R uss Morgan/Dana Reid, 118; and 4111- Jeff and Missy Cutsforth, 120 . Second Gross- 1st- Dave and Corol M itchell, 161, 2nd- Stub Lewis/Betty Christman, 162; 3rd- B arry and M aryann Munkers, 164; and 4,h-Terry H ughes/K im Hulse, 165; Net- 1st- Duane and Robinai D isque, 117; 2 nd- B rian Thom pson/Eva Kilkenny, 117; 3ld- Earl and Peggy Fishbum, 119; and 4th- Eric and Candy Thompson, 124. Third Flight: Gross- Is'- Ralph and Sally Walker, 165, 2nd- Troy H yatt/Pat Hyatt, 169; 3rd- Jon Hanna/ Sandi Hanna, 173; and 4,h- G ene O rw ick /P at Dougherty, 180; Net- l 51- Mike and Rosemary Burns, 113; 2nd- Randy and Bernice Lott, 114; 3rd- Clyde and Jackie Allstott, 119; and 4lh- Ken and Bunni Lindsey, 124. Roger and Andrea Mortimore chaired the 2005 committee. Other members w ere: D ave and Sandi Hanna, Dennis and Pennie Miller, Rick Paullus, Dave and Deborah Kendrick and F light: Leonard and Jill Hauke. Over the Tee Cup Tw elve ladies g ath ered on A ug. 9 for ladies’ play at Willow Creek Country Club. Jana Query took low gross of the field. Luvilla Sonstegard took low net of the field. Virginia Grant took least putts of the field. In flig h t A, Jan Paustian took low gross and Karen Thompson took low net and KP. In flig h t B, Lois Hunt took low gross, Lynnea Sargent took low net, Betty Christman took least putts and Grant took KP. In flight C, Suzanne Jepsen took low gross and KP, Pat Dougherty took low net and L orrene M ontgom ery took least putts. Query had a chip in on hole #2 and a birdie on hole #12. Jepsen took long putt. Jack and Jill golf tournament results E ighteen g o lfers enjoyed the Jack and Jill best-ball play at W illow Creek Country Club on Aug. 12 . John and Pat Edmundson took first low gross. Jana Query and Dave Stevens took second low gross. Don Taylor and Karen 2005 Mustang football schedule A view from the hill WCCC 2005 Couples’ Tournament results Woodward and Terry and Karen Thompson tied for third low gross. G ene and L uvilla Sonstegard took first low net. Bob and Suzanne Jepsen took second low net. Gene Orwick and Pat Dougherty took third low net. For caring, for loving, for laughing, for crying... Thank you to everyone for every single act of kindness you have shown to our families. It’s tough... but the amazing amount of love given to our family this past year has been unbelievable. We are all truly blessed to live in Heppner and be surrounded by the best people from here and outlying communities. Darcy was a special person, we were lucky that she was part of our family. We will miss and love her forever. Thanks to everyone who loved her as much as we do. M ustang fo o tb a ll action is preparing to begin with the first game set for Sept. 2 in Amity. Following is the season schedule for varsity and junior varsity. V a rs ity : F riday, Sept. 2, Amity at Amity, 7 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 9, Mac- Hi at Heppner, 7 p.m.; F riday, Sept. 16, W illam ina at Heppner, 7 p.m.; F riday, Sept. 23, Stanfield at Heppner, 7 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 30, Umatilla at Umatilla, 7 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 7, Pilot Rock at Heppner, 7 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 14, Bye; F riday, O ct. 21, Weston McEwen at Weston, 7 p m • Friday, O ct. 28, C ulver at H eppner, 2:30 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 4, Sherm an C ounty at Sherman, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 12, 1" round playoff, TBA; Saturday, Nov. 19, Residents and visitors enjoy the outdoors with the nicely paved sidewalk and the gazebo. By Doris Brosnan the baking contest. Earlier, four residents put volunteer helpers (Sherree Mahoney, Judy and Helen Stevens, Lynea S argent, D eana Hendricks and children, and Suzanne Jepsen) to work as they created their m outh watering entries. Manager G eorge N airns sm iles in delight as she tells of the flour-, fruit-, and fun-filled afternoon of pie making that brought a few surprises. One was Lowell Gribble’s skill with a recipe, which he had not previously disclosed. On Aug. 12, the staff took a turn at entertaining the residents, with a luau. The dining and sitting room areas w ere c o lo rfu lly decorated with fun-in-the- sun items and splashes of H aw aiian-looking beach d io ram as, e v ery th in g - sunglasses, leis, umbrellas, muumuus, paperbacks, sun- and palm tree-sh ap ed mobiles- but the beach sand, including macadamia nuts. Some residents added their own fun-fantasy touches with colorful, flowery shirts and dresses. T his w eek, on Thursday, Aug. 18, residents w ill atten d the M orrow County Fair. That evening, they w ill not only be checking out the booths, foods and many talents on display but w ill also be looking for the ju d g in g results on their own entries. These dog days do not keep the Willow Creek Terrace residents from their many activities or dampen their enthusiasm for new and entertaining ideas. In fact, they are already planning a special lunch in September for some special visitors. The “dog days of summer’’ might be here, but the resid en ts o f W illow C reek T errace have discovered a way in which to actually enjoy them: In chairs, on the patio, in the shade, with their feet in the wading pool donated by Cliff Green, owner of Heppner Hardware. It’s such a perfect place for c o n v ersa tio n , e x ercise and a little playfulness. O f c o u rse, the residents only have short periods of time available each m orning for such relaxing pleasures, as their calendar for July and the beginning of August proves. S everal re sid en ts co n tin u e to enjoy th eir weekly afternoon activities of Bingo on Mondays, cards on Tuesdays, the reading of the “ G azette T im es” on W ednesdays, crafts on Thursdays, games on Fridays and a m ovie matine'e on either Saturdays or Sundays. Some residents also look forward to a weekly scenic drive. And they all continue to be appreciative of the several people who provide these many activities. July 4 w as, o f course, a special day, 10 residents traveled to lone for the day’s entertaining events. It was also a hot day, so they are especially grateful to Loyal Bums, who provided their van a special viewing spot for the parade, up close and in the shade. That evening, back at the Terrace, residents enjoyed their own firew o rk s d isp lay w hile indulging in rootbeer floats. The OF Time F iddlers returned to the Marriage T errace for som e k n ee slapping, toe-tapping music Licenses____ with the residents on July 17. “ C e l e b r a t e A u g . 15: Cody Lee Heppner,” on July 29, was Bellamy, 24, Hermiston and an im portant day for the S v itlan a T sapova, 25, residents who entered pies in Hermiston. U.S. Congressman G reg W alden (R -O R ) announced that Brian Hard, his Washington D.C.-based legislative director, will hold office hours in Heppner on Monday, Aug. 29 to assist Oregonians with questions or difficulties they may have with various federal agencies or departments. H ard, an O regon native who has worked in Walden’s Washington, D.C. office since he took office in 1999, will be available to discuss issues concerning a g ricu ltu re, h ealth care, social security, taxation, economic development and education issues as well any F our hundred student leaders from around the state atten d ed the O regon A sso ciatio n o f Student Council’s summer leadership workshops in late July, where they received le ad e rsh ip tra in in g in o rg a n iz atio n and tim e m a n a g e m e n t , c o m m u n icatio n , p ro ject planning and meeting skills, goal settin g and eth ical d ecisio n m aking. The stu d en ts also shared community service project ideas. For the past 10 years, the middle and high school workshops have been Ti 0 cannot speak, hut 0 can listen 0 cannot he seen, hut 0 can he heard 0 D 0 T IS INVESTING IN OREGON’S FUTURE INVEST IN YOURS As you look in awe at a miyhty forest A n d itsyrand majesty... 'Remember me R f member me in your heart, in your thouylts A nd the memories o f the times we loved. The times we cried, the times we fouyht, The times we (auyhed. Tor if you always think o f me, 0 will have never yone. -Author Unknown ODOT is repairing or replacing hundreds of aging LEARN MORE: state highway bridges throughout Oregon as part of the OTIA III State Bridge Delivery Program. OTIA III State Bridge Delivery Program A key goal is to create economic opportunities delive ry.shtml www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/OTIA/bridge_ for Oregonians. Workers will be recruited from local communities whenever possible. The Oregon Bridge Delivery Partners bridge program already has created nearly www.obdp.org 1,700 jobs, with peak construction scheduled to Thank you for everything. From the bottom of our hearts. Love, Jay, Jode, Cyde, Wacy Jerry and JoyceKay Ken. Kaedene, Meghan, Madison and Lane start In the summer of 2006. ODOT is committed to diversity in contracting and hiring and to maximizing the participation of women, minorities, and emerging small busi nesses in the bridge program. Monday, Sept. 19, Riverside at Riverside, 5 Pm ’ Monday, Sept. 26, H erm isto n Frosh at Heppner, 5 p.m.; M onday, O ct. 3, Grant Union at Heppner, 4:30 p.m.; M onday, Oct. 10, Pilot Rock at Heppner, 5 Pm > M onday, O ct. 17, Weston McEwen at Weston, 5 p.m.; M onday, O ct. 24, Stanfield at Stanfield, 5 p.m.; M onday, O ct. 31, Umatilla at Heppner, 4:30 P m- other questions constituents m ight have co n cern in g federal government. It is not necessary to make an appointment. Hard w ill be at the M orrow County Courthouse, Judge’s Office, from 9-10 a.m., Aug. 29. Congressman W alden re p re se n ts the Second C o n g ressio n al District of Oregon, which in clu d es 20 co u n tie s in southern, central and eastern Oregon. He is a member of the House Com m ittee on Energy and Commerce as well as the Committee on Resources. BEO helps sponsor youth leadership program Oregon Departm ent of Transportation So as you stand upon a shore Cjaziny at a beautiful sea... member me P-m-> Walden staff to hold office hours in Heppner To the fi vina, 0 am jonc To the sorrowful, 0 wifi never return To the anjrj, 0 was cheated "Rut to the happy, 0 am at peace A nd to the faithful, 0 have never left ~ ,d round, TBA; Saturday, Nov. 26, quarterfinals, TBA; Saturday, Dec. 4, semi-finals, TBA; Saturday, Dec. 11, state championship, TBA. J u n io r V a rs ity : Thursday, Sept. 8, Irrigon at Irrigon, 5 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 16, W illam ina at Heppner, 4 am sp o n so red by the Independent Com m unity Banks of Oregon (ICBO). ICBO has 38 member banks around the state serving their local communities. ICBO p re sid en t, Bruce Bryant, attended the final banquet and spoke to the student leaders. Bryant is the president and CEO of Town C en ter B ank in Portland. Bank o f E astern Oregon in Heppner helped sponsor the workshop. Entries still being accepted for Fair and Rodeo parade Entries are still being accepted for the Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo parade on Saturday, August 20 at 10 a.m. Sign-in is 8:30 a.m. at G reen Feed, Hwy 74. H eppner o rg a n iz atio n s, in d iv id u a ls, g ro u p s and families are invited to enter. The them e, “Morrow County, from the River to the M ountains” opens up all kinds o f o p portunities to win the sw eep stak es. M orrow County offers great outdoor experiences from boating to OHV adventures as well as many historical sites to visit. The Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo will follow the parade. For pre-registration, call (541)676-5536 or(541) 676-9961. Only entries pre registered will be judged.
