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TWO • Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 19,2007 HES students experience Christmas The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow McCullough, Bellamy set date Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879 Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon Office at 188 W. Willow Street Telephone (541) 676-9228. Pax (541) 676-9211. E-mail: editOf@rapidserve.net or davidfa heppner net Web site: w ww. heppner net. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $26 in Morrow County; $20 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 62 years or older); $32 elsewhere; $26 student subscriptions. David Sykes..............................................................................................Publisher Autumn Morgan............................................................................................. Editor Misty McCullough and Clint Bellamy -Photo byJaci Hughes All News and Advertising Deadline is Monday at 5 p m For Advertising advertising deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. Cost for a display ad is $4 90 per column inch Cost for classified ad is 50f per word Cost for Card of Thanks is $10 up to 100 words Cost for a classified display ad is $5 50 per column inch For Public/Legal Notices public/legal notices deadline is Monday at 5 pm Dates for pub lication must be specified Affidavits must be required at the time of submission Affidavits require three weeks to process after last date of publication (a sooner return date must be Matt and Joy Hughes of Boardman and Ken McCullough of Richland, WA announce the engage ment of their daughter. Misty McCullough of Board- man, to Clint Bellamy of Lexington. Clint is the son of Sam and Mary Kay Bellamy of Lexington. Misty graduated from Riverside High School in Boardman. She is currently attending Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton. Clint graduated from Heppner High School and Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham. He is currently employed with the Port of Morrow in Boardman. The wedding will take place on Saturday, Janu ary 5, at Heppner Christian Church. specified if required) For Obituaries Obituaries are published in the Heppner GT at no charge and are edited to meet news guidelines Families wishing to include information not included in the guidelines or who wish to have the obituary written in a certain way must purchase advertising space for the obituary For Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor MUST be signed by the author The Heppner GT will not publish unsigned letters All letters MUST include the author s address and phone number for use by the GT office The GT reserves the right to edit letters The GT is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under 'Card of Thanks' at a cost of $10. On the HEPPNER WEBSITE: www.heppner.net • Start or Change a Subscription • Place a Classified Ad • Submit a News Story • View Real Estate for Sale • City Council & Planning Minutes • Local Businesses • County Park • Willow Creek Park Reservations • Free Digital Postcards • Senior Housing • and more! Obituaries Alma D. Green Heppner- A memo rial service for Alma D. Green will be held at noon on Thursday, December 13, at the United Methodist Church in Heppner. Mrs. Green, 89, formally of Hep pner, died Monday, Decem ber 10, at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Prineville. She was bom March 16, 1918 in Arlington, the daughter of Will and Cleo Eskelson VanWinkle. She was raised on the Eskelson family ranch in Clarks Can yon near Lexington. She graduated from Lexington High School and then at tended business college in Portland. On December 25, 1939 she married Herman Green at the M ethodist Church at Heppner. The couple raised four children, and she was very proud of the fact that they each ob tained at least one college degree. Mrs. Green helped start and teach the first kin dergarten program in Hepp ner. She worked for Morrow County for many years, first in the Health Department, but mostly as secretary for the County Court. She was very active as a member of the Morrow County Mu- Recently, Heppner Elementary School students from Mrs. El- guezabal’s and Mrs. Stone's reading class had the great fortune of experiencing the wonderful Christmas display at Randall and Marlene Peterson’s home. They have been studying holiday vocabulary and traditions and read many holiday books that could be used for the accelerated reader program. At the end of the tour, students delighted in hot cocoa served in a Christ mas mug and fresh homemade cookies. The children were able to touch, taste, and feel the true meaning of Christmas. The students and staff appreciate Mrs. Peterson's patience and generosity. Boardman Christmas lighting con test winners announced The Boardman Tillicum Club judges were out Thursday night to choose w inners for the annual Boardman Christmas Lighting Contest. Cash awards were given in four categories, Chevy Chase (most decorated), Traditional Display, Best Theme, and Best Business. First place in the Chevy Chase category went to Marc and Brenda Rogelstad at 744 Mt. Adams Avenue, second place to Neal and Roseanna Johnson at 341 Mar shall Loop, and Honorable Mention to Magdalena Flores at 207 Kinkade Road. First place in the Traditional Display was Tom and Heather Baumgartner at 109 Cottonwood Loop, second place to Mike and Beckie Jones at 400 Chaparell Drive, and Honorable Mention to Larry and Linda Groce at 221 Kinkade Road. - ; First place in the Best Theme category was Kevin and Monica Gilbertson at 304 Allen Court, second place went to Dan and Jan Shoemake on East Wilson Lane, and Honorable Mention was awarded to Clair and Cheryl Costello at 302 Allen Court. First place in the Best Business category went to the Port of Morrow, second place to Frontier Trailer Court, and Honorable Mention went to the C & D Drive In. The Boardman Tillicum, organized in 1945, is made up of Boardman area women interested in fellowship and service to the Boardman Community. Each year they sponsor the Christmas Lighting Contest and they wish to thank those who participated in the Contest this year. Alma D. Green seum Board. Over the years she participated in other community activities but was always first and fore most a homemaker: She is survived by: her sons, Cliff Green of Heppner, Lawrence Green of Moreno Valley, CA and Tom Green of Prineville; a daughter, Margaret Green- Berg of Prineville; and eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was pre ceded in death by her hus band and parents. Memorial contribu tions may be made to the Morrow County Museum, Seventh Day Adventist to hold in c/o the Farm Foundation, PO Box 515, Heppner, OR third annual New Year’s Eve party 97836. A New Year's Eve way. When Roy, the main Sweeney Mortuary party will held on De character, has what he really of Heppner is in charge of cember 31 be from 7 p.m. to wants just within reach, it arrangements. midnight at the Seventh Day falls from his grasp. He must Adventist gym. It will be a find a way to reinvent his non alcoholic party with lots outlook on life just as he is of family fun for all ages starting to live it. from 1 to 101. This party is The Christian per Marriages free and all is welcome to spective in this film is re Morrow County Clerk Bobbi Childers has released attend. There will be games, vealed as the characters refreshments and a special struggle with real-life prob the following report of marriage licenses issued: -December 14: Joshua John Betsworth, 23, Board- movie. lems, conflicts, and goals. The movie that will man and Cristina Lynn Hendergart, 25, Boardman. Our intent was to ask ques -December 17: Charles Steven Debaca, 58, Myrtle be shown that evening is tions and suggest a direction entitled Secret of the Cave. toward the answers. It is an Creek and Susan Marie Demello, 52, Myrtle Creek. At its heart. Secret of adventure and discovery for the Cave is a children’s story the whole family. This film of a lost boy who finds his is a retelling of an old clas sic family story. It is filmed AT THE HCGG GREEN FEED STORE in H ep p n er in Ireland. gHRKSnj» Ptw fc Intern Slipttn 1 I n * Ur %m JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! UeU M Ï4 M J [| Cowboy Kickers — * ( in in f a n t s iz e s t o o l) Muck A ll Other Montana Silver Jewelry Cowboy Cut Soots W rangler 10% C lothing & Scented Candles Jeans $19.95 Off 1 0 % OFF 20% Off Come check us out for your holiday shop oing! Store Hours through Dec. 23: Mon-Frl 8-5:30 / Sat 8-4 _ C h r is t m a s S p e c ia ls : W m n n ie r * 13MWZ W e will be dosed Dec. 24 a t 12 noon through Dec. 25 * *!*! (W e will also be closed January 1) | 41 < Morrow County Grain Growers Green Feed & Seed 2 4 2 W. L in d e n Way, H e p p n e r • 6 7 6 -9 4 2 2 • 9 8 9 -8 2 2 1 (M C G G main office) Jepsen receives degrees from U of I Daniel Jepsen of Heppner was one of 736 students who recently re ceived their diplomas from the University of Idaho. The college held its fall com mencement ceremony at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow, ID, on Saturday afternoon, December 8. Jepsen graduated summa cum laude (with highest honors, G.P.A. 3.90 - 4.00) and was awarded two degrees: a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish. Daniel will be con tinuing his education at Oregon State University next year. He received a graduate assistantship schol arship in the OSU College of Agriculture - where he will be working with Dr. Mike Flowers toward a Master’s Degree in Crop Science. Be fore starting graduate school spring quarter, Daniel will be spending the next two months traveling and doing volunteer work in Ecuador and Peru. Daniel is a 2003 graduate of Heppner High School and the son of Bill and Nancy Jepsen of Hep pner. Starvation Farms receives Cooperator of the Year award Starvation Farms was honored at a reception and awards cer emony in Corvallis on December 5. Pictured from left to right are: OSU President Ed Ray, Steve Hill, Kathy Rauch, Chris Rauch, and OSU Director of Extension Scott Reed. Starvation Farms is a recent recipient of the Oregon State University Extension Association “Cooperator of the Year” Award. The award is given to a select-few who contribute significantly to the goals and accomplishments of the Extension Service. Larry Lutcher, Morrow County Wheat Agent, nom inated Starv ation Farms for this prestigious award and said, “Millie, Chris, and Kathy Rauch and Steve and Tana Hill are great people to work with. They have a long history of helping the Extension Office deliver programs that benefit youth and adult audiences throughout the county.” Senior Center Menu Nazarene/Seventh Day Adventist church members will be serving lunch on Thursday, December 27. The menu will include roast beef with brown gravy, Yorkshire pudding, copper pennies, sliced peaches, hot rolls, and chocolate peanut butter pie. Happy 60 th Birthday Mom! Daniel Jepsen Love, your family Rufe eT, Rpse Anna Jess, Staci Emma, Shayna c£ K(ieC Casey, Weather, Dakota, t'adin, Devin, ‘Kristi, Bryce & Casst Justice Court Morrow County Jus tice Court Judge Charlotte Gray has released the fol lowing report: -Joshua A. Carpen ter, 30, Wilsonville, viola tion of the basic rule by going 76 mph in a 55 mph zone, $214 fine. -Richard G. Dor man, 69, lone, driving while suspended violation, driving uninsured, $760 fine. -James D. Hams, 56, Heppner, violation of the ba sic rule by going 49 mph in a 30 mph zone, $113 fine. -Jennifer S. Peck, 34, Lexington, no booster seat (child), $76 fine. -Richard G. Dor man, 69, lone, driving while suspended violation, $429 fine.
