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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 28,2007 - FIVE A view from the hill Pictured is Kathleen Hisler with some of her family members on Saturday, March 24. By Doris Brosnan The view from W illow Creek Terrace is greener as February fades into March, and thoughts turn to getting outside to do som e spring p lan tin g . R esidents have started p lanning th e ir garden, anticipating digging in the rich soil, the variety of colors and textures, the blossoms, and som e g re a t-ta stin g vegetables. Though the cool w inter w eather has kept most everyone indoors for most of February, no one has lacked for opportunities to stay busy this past month. Every week residents can play bingo or work on crafts w ith m em bers o f the N azarene C hurch; play pinochle with Joe Burleson; listen to the reading of the H eppner G azette Tim es; play games or work on crafts w ith m em bers o f the Catholic Church; exercise with the staff; take in a w eekend-m atinee movie; and take advantage of the book- and the tape- exchange. Of course, the Super Bowl, on February 4, kept several residents glued to the TV and not interested in the stormy weather outside. A little m ore in te re st was added to the game when some residents participated in a wee bit o ’ wagering. Ed Dick won the pot for the first and second quarters, Jessica Skillings took the third- q u a rte r pot, and Tonya Vawser won the end-of- game pot. Ten days later, residents dressed up for the T e rra c e ’s S w eeth earts C andlelight Dinner. Soft strain s o f love songs provided ambiance for the special occasion. Music and dancing was the en tertain m en t a couple of days later, when Alicia Rennison’s students danced their way into the hearts of the audience. And jazz music was the mood- se tte r w hen resid en ts celebrated Mardi Gras on the 19th. Beads, beads, beads and jambalaya topped off the celebration. On Shrove Tuesday, February 20, nine residents rode the bus to the Episcopal C hurch’s Pancake Super. Everyone had a great time in fellowship with the other diners, and many attended Ash-Wednesday services the next day at their churches. O ne o f the m ost im p o rtan t d ates on the February calendar was the twenty-first. Kathleen Hisler celebrated her 99th birthday w ith her n eig h b o rs and family. A call from a dear frien d , A n ita L utcher, completed her celebration, and Kathleen had another family gathering on the 24th. February wrapped up with a meeting of the Book Worms on the 27th. Members especially enjoy their meetings at the Terrace w ith m em b er-resid en ts S y lv ia M cD an iel, Mary Goheen, and Kay Anderson. And now, M arch brings another month of activities to the Terrace. The highlight for some, Irish and not, will be the St. Patrick’s C elebration. The Willow Creek Valley swells with the return of friends and family for the w eekend. And residents of Willow Creek Terrace view that weekend as a great time for some added v isitin g and an im p o rtan t tim e, eco n o m ically , for the Heppner community, so they will be among those wearin’ the green! St. Patrick’s Day Parade “ / t Wee Bit O ’ Ireland” in Heppner ; Oregon March 16-18, 2007 Parade Saturday, March 17 Return to P.O. Box 1232, Heppner, OR 97836 For information: Cliff Green or Terry Baker 541-676-5536 NAME OF ENTRY_______________________________________ Mailing Address_______________________________________________ City, State, Z ip _______________________ Phone:_______________ Please check entry area: ( ) Irish floats & groups ( ) Irish Character & family ( ) Irish bicycle, golf cart, etc. ( ) Musical & Dance Groups ( ) Antique & custom vehicles ( ) Parade/special vehicles ( ) Irish Miscellaneous PARADE RULES ***NOTE: THIS PARADE IS NON-EQUESTRIAN 1. All motorized entries must be operated by a licensed driver. 2. Entrants under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. 3. NO persons will be allowed to ride on the outside of autos or wagons protected seating inside truck or wagon bed is ok. 4. All entrants agree to maintain suitable insurance which will respond on their behalf and the City’s behalf, for any injury or damage which occurs. 5. The entrants also agree they are participating in the parade at their own risk and agree to hold the City harmless for any injury or damage that may occur. 6. All entries must be signed in by noon. L Creative Care Preschool take field trip to Krebs Sheep Farm On Monday, February 26, the Creative Care Preschool took a Held trip to the Krebs Sheep Farm outside of lone. The three-year old and four-year classes all attended. Each year the Krebs welcome the preschool out for a tour of their operation. I his year the kids even got to see twin lambs he born. The kids also had an opportunity to hold the hummer lambs and feed them a bottle. Penny Krehs provided snacks and juice for all of the kids. lone students hold Polar Bear car wash Pictured are: back row (L-R) Jeremy Coleman, Micah Stillman, Jordan Peterson. Beth Morter, Marv Rietmann, and Kevin LaRue. Middle and bottom row Bruce McMinn. Christine Raihle. 1 ’ * Zac Orem, Matt Orem. Tanny Rietmann. Cassie Arbogast, Alex Rietmann. Mariah Bradtleld. Jake Trahan and Luke FZmmel. The Polar Bear Car W ash, hosted by Erin H eidem an's seventh and eighth grade science classes at lone Middle School was more like a Polar Bear swim by the time it was all done this past Sunday afternoon at lone Fire Hall. In an attempt to raise money for their field trip to OMS1 and the O regon Primate Research Center the m iddle school stu d en ts washed over 60 cars and sold baked goods. “It was a really good turn out by the community and by all of my classm ates,” said Mariah Bradfield, event chairman. “We raised over $700.00 in one afternoon!” In addition to the 26 seventh and eighth graders, there were a num ber o f parents in attendance helping St. Patrick’s Day parade inform ation H eppner’s seventh annual St. Paddy’s Cruz-In participants are reminded to fill out their entry forms and send it to P.O. Box 1232, Heppner, OR 97836 or call the Heppner Cham ber of Commerce at 676-5536 or visit www.heppnerchamber. com. Pre-registration of $10 received by March 13 will include a dash plaque. On site registration will be $15. P a rticip a n ts are asked to assemble their ve hicles from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, at the northwest entrance to Heppner (former Kinzua Mill site) on High way 74/207. Participants are asked to arrive by 10:30 a.m. so the parade announcer will be able to gather facts on each vehicle before the pa rade that begins at noon. The Heritage Land Co. 278 N. Main, Heppner Signature of Responsible party:___________________________________ D escribe your entry and type o f vehicle if included and state what you want the announcer to say about your entry. We sell Residences, Ranches, and Recreation / ; V (541) 676-5049, (541) 980-3465 www.heritageland.net.www.farmseller.com www.eastoregonrealestate.com South Morrow County's Number One Real Estate Company <c Looking fo r a few energetic folks to don a leprechaun suit fo r a couple hours over St. Patrick's Weekend (March 16 -IS). This is Fun and Anonymous! If interested, please call Molly Kliea at 676-9922. | * £ X * £ 4 £ — ! entries will be on display on Water Street in downtown Heppner. P laq u es w ill be awarded for Leprechaun's Choice, Judges Choice, and the M ustang Award (for Mustang vehicles), which is sponsored by the Heppner High School student body. The Great Green Pa rade will be at 1 p.m., fol lowing the St. Paddy Cruz- In Parade. Births CANDY OR OTHER ITEMS ARE NOT TO BE THROWN FROM VEHICLES OR WAGONS. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE & CERTIFY THIS ENTRY IS NOW. AND WILL REMAIN. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE PARADE RULES. too. The classes would like to extend a special thank you to Kay A ld ritt, A dena Jo h n so n , Dan P eterso n , Deacon Heideman, Joe and Anita Orem, Anne Morter, Donna Rietmann. Michelle Raible. Paula Emmel and the lone Fire Department for their help and to all the parents who made baked goods. i A son. C o o p er Tison, was born January 18. 2007 at Seton M edical C enter in A ustin. TX to Jason and Tina Lavender of Pflugerville. TX. C ooper weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. He joins bother. Jackson, 2 I/2, at home. G ra n d p aren ts are Tony and Verina Schiller of Pflugerville and Ronnie and Sandra Lavender of Austin. Great-grandparents are Ray and N orm a French o f H eppner and M arilyn Schiller and the late Bob Schiller of Echo and Gladys Hall and the late Lloyd D. Hall Sr of W aco, TX and W allace C. and M am ie Lavender o f Hewitt, TX. f
