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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - FIVE Health district hears good audit news -Continued from Puge one had 18 page-outs with seven transports for $6,288 in rev enue; there were two flights; Pioneer Memorial Hospital had four adm issions, two swing bed admissions, 14 admitted for observation, 584 outpatients, 92 em er gency room enco u n ters, 1577 lab tests, 124 x-ray procedures, 28 CT scans, 38 EKG tests, 52 respira tory therapy procedures; Home Health had 164 visits; pharmacy had 1032 drug doses for $52,942 in drug revenue. -learned from Molly Rhea, director o f nursing services, Home Health and Hospice, that Hospice has admitted an illegal immi grant for care. Rhea said that the patient does not have Medicaid or private insur ance and the district will receive no reimbursement for the patient’s care. - l e a r ne d from Vander Does that the district plans an educational puppet show to be presented in the elementary schools, first at H eppner Elem entary and then at Boardman, Irrigon and lone schools. -learned that the dis trict’s purchase o f an apart ment to provide housing for medical staff has been postponed until testing for soil contamination by an oil tank has been completed. -held a joint medi cal staff and board dinner meeting prior to the regular meeting. Creative (a r e Preschool visits fire station A view from the hill Schonbachler graduates at top of his class 1“ Lieutenant Michael Schonbachler, USAF, graduated Thursday, November 22, from training as an Electronic Warfare Officer for the B-52 Bomber in Shreveport, LA, receiving distinguished graduate honors. He graduated at the top o f his class. A 2000 graduate o f HHS, Schonbachler w ill be stationed at Barksdale AFB in Shreveport, LA with the 9 6 ,h Michael Schonbachler bomber squadron. Schonbachler’s par bachler o f Heppner, were on ents, Donna and Gary Schon- hand for the-ceremony. Three and four year old students at the Creative Care Preschool in lone visited the fire station recently. The firefighters showed them a Sesame Street video about fire safety and taught them how to stop, drop and roll to put out fires on clothing. The trip ended on a note of excitement w ith each student taking a turn sitting in the tire engine and working the lights and sounding the horn. As a special treat, children received a bag with infor mation on tire safety and their own red fire fighter hat. Women of Hope donated funds to utility assistance programs Sorensen graduates from basic military training Air Force Airman Anthony S. Sorensen has graduated from basic mili tary training at Lackland A ir Force Base in San Antonio, TX. Sorensen, a 2004 graduate of Riverside High School, is the son o f Ro berta Sorensen o f Board- man. Anthony S. Sorensen Heppner Garden Club to hold Christmas party Heppner Garden Club will meet at the Senior Cen ter on Monday, December 3, at 7 p.m. to celebrate their Christmas party, as wells ending the week-long wreathe making project. This is their money making project which all the members need to participate to make it work. Hostesses will be JoAnne Burleson and Neva DeMayo. Members are encouraged to bring a goody, as well as food articles that will be given to the Neighbor hood Center. The program will be music provided by a singing group from the Baptist church. M u rray's D rug is cu rre n tly a p h arm acy p ro vid er for the follow ing M e d ica re Part "D " plans: Member Health (CommunityCare Rx) Asuris Northwest Health Premiere Care AdvantraRX O D S Advantage SilverScript Sterling Plus RX Fox Rx Care Mutual of Omaha First Health RX America For detailed information on these plans, visit www.medicare.gov M u vu u j ' a th u g , lue. 217 North Main, Heppner 676-9158 • www.heppner.net/murrays *7 uMted, £ o c * ( S in ce 1*f59 We would be happy to visit with you about these plans or our services. Additional information will be made as it is received. Donna McCurdy, on behalf of the Women of Hope, presented checks to Tom Wolff (Columbia Basin Electric) and Judy Eck- man (City of Heppner) for their assistance programs. Monies raised by the Women o f Hope from their hake sale in October were matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Colum bia Basin will put their check toward their Helping Hearts program, a low income and emergency assistance program. The City of Heppner will put their check toward their utility assistance program. The South Morrow County Ministerial Association is in charge of administering the needs of both the City of Heppner utility assistance program and the Columbia Basin Electric low income and emergency assistance program. After the needs are administered by the Ministerial Association, the funds are then administered by Columbia Basin/City of Heppner as needed. By Doris Brosnan Willow Creek Terrace residents and staff en joyed October’s haunting holiday, pleased with the op portunity to treat some little ghouls, goblins, and ghosts, and pleased with their win in the Scarecrow Contest, residential category. The staff’s Maxine Look-Alike Contest added hilarity to Halloween, with Manager George Naims winning the coveted prize. A week and a h a lf later, several resident- veterans were among veterans honored at the Heppner High School Veterans Day celebration. Floyd Green, Ed Dick, Bud Batty, and George Jefferies were joined by Harriet Batty and volunteers Merlin and Claudia Hughes and Suzanne Jepsen for the trip to the program and luncheon. November is recognized as National Hospice Month, so on November 18, the Terrace hosted the local hospice volunteers and staff as a way to say, “Thank you for the good work you do.” Residents appreciate these “wonderful people” and enjoyed the opportunity to build and renew relationships with them. One especially favorite relationship on the Hill is between the residents and the OF Time Fiddlers, who recently visited again. Bob Stevens, Bill West, Al Riney, Clarence Baker, Bill Meyers, Jim Simpson, and Roland and Karen Fulbright were the talented members who shared their talents this month with residents and their guests. Music plays an important part in the lives o f sev eral residents, so they were pleased when music filled the halls again on the 20,h. The Heppner High School Choir entertained with several selections. One music aficionado is George Jefferies, who celebrated his 89th birthday on the 17th, surrounded by friends and family. George prov ided his recorded music to a celebration the day before, when Roberta Johannes celebrated her 90,h birthday with neighbors and friends. She enjoyed a birthday dance with guest Tom Wilson. Merl and Judy Cowitt and Faye Wilson and George also took a spin on the impromptu dance floor as they celebrated with “Bert.” Roberta was one o f six children bom to Thomas and Mary Ann Detrie, in Wisconsin. She married out of high school and spent some years in Western Oregon. Bert and her second husband, Elvin Johannes, had a home in Heppner for several years. She remembers that finding work was difficult in the thirties and forties and remembers babysitting and waiting tables as two of her jobs, besides the more important job o f raising two daughters. Bert also found time to do some drawing and painting and she has continued to enjoy beadwork and reading. Until recently, she remained active in the Heppner Garden Club and the VF W Auxiliary. Playing Bingo at the Terrace and down at the St. Patrick’s Senior Center are activities she looks forward to weekly. Last week, Bert was one o f the residents who enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving dinner prepared by the staff and some visitors. With that special day in mind, the following blessing has been contributed, a reflection o f much o f what the Community on the Hill is thankful for each and every day: “Dear Lord, my thanks 1 offer Thee for priceless gifts bestowed on me! 1 use them constantly, and yet, the Giver I sometimes forget! Thanks for my eyes, dear Lord - I see the glories that encircle me. While through my ears come speech and song - the world of sound to me belongs! My hands with their sense of touch, are daily Blessings - they mean so much! My voice, too, is a gift from God - a constant help along life’s road. My mind, my heart, my soul - all three are precious treasures, Lord, from Thee. For life on this Thanksgiving Day, ac cept my gratitude, I pray.” W.J. Thompson Marriages Morrow County Clerk Bobbi Childers has released the following report o f marriage licenses issued: -November 20: Judson Lance Coppock, 65, Hep pner and Shannon Kathleen Benefit, 59, Heppner. -November 23: Michael John McCabe, 23, Hep pner and Brenda Sue Wagner, 20, Danville, IN. Justice Court Morrow County Justice Court Judge Charlotte Gray has released the following report: -Marlene Norris, 74, Heppner, Violation o f the Ba sic Rule by going 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, $113 fine. « ■o o < => Morrow County Health District is pleased to welcome Betsy Anderson, M.D. as a new provider. She joins Ed Berretta, M.D. and Sheridan Tarnasky, PA-C at Pioneer Memorial Clinic in Heppner. Dr. Anderson is accepting new patients. Appointments can be made by calling 676-5504. HEPPNER ELKS 358 676-9181 §j - |> | § -> ” U here f rirm h M e n ” 142 N orth Main Thursday. November 2Bfb - L a d ie s 9 JVight Barbecue Steak and Oysters Dinner starting at 6 : 3 a pm*. t *,.. by Chefs Mortimores and Kennys ( fo r K ik e m em ber* a n ti out-qf-huru fluent* outfl) lumjuUjxü^iuJuJüä^
