Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, Apnl 30,2008 - FIVE
Johnstone-AIlen wedding held
Heppner inducts new members to NHS
New member were recently inducted into the Heppner chapter of the National Honor Society.
New members are: (back row L-R) Joe Pranger, Lane Wright. Stephanie Kill, Erin Price, Ashley
Wolff, and Jordan Shepherd; (front row L-R) Grant Smith, Cherisse Lemmon, Katie Moore, and
Emily Thompson. -Contributed Photo
Creative Care Preschool to hold open house
Stephen and Renee Allen
Renee Elizabeth Johnstone and Stephen Wilder
Allen were married on February 2, 2008 at the Northstar
Ballroom in Portland. The double-ring ceremony was
performed by Rev. Lea Mathieu of lone.
Renee is the daughter of Connie and JefifNelson o f
Surprise, AZ and Malcolm and Susan Johnstone o f West
Chester, PA. She is a 1999 graduate of Spring Creek High
School, earned a bachelor’s degree in international studies
in 2003 at the University of Oregon, and a master’s degree
in health care policy and management at the University of
Birmingham, England in 2008.
Stephen is the son o f Dick and Jannie Allen of
lone. He is a 1997 graduate o f lone High School, earned
a bachelor’s degree in international studies in 2003 from
the University o f Oregon, and a master’s degree in inter­
national poverty reduction and development management
from the University o f Birmingham, England in 2007.
Renee's attendants were all dear friends. Maid
of honor was Halina Kowalski of Portland. Bridesmen
were Sean Milton of Seattle, WA and Roby Tucson, AZ.
Bridesmaids were Megan Boswell of Santa Cruz, CA and
Stephany Beck of Portland.
Stephen was attended by Renee’s brother, Karsten
Johnston of Seoul, South Korea as best man and his sister
Elizabeth Allen o f Columbia, MO as best lady. Grooms­
men were Andrew Chase of Palo Alto, CA, cousin o f the
groom; and friends Andrew' Stinchfield o f Los Alamos,
NM; and Keith Potter o f Condon.
Flower girls were friends o f the bride, Hilary
Chaimov and Madeline Obuchowski; cousin o f the groom,
Olivia Pimentel; and friend of the groom, Babali Peterson.
The ring bearer was Jack Pimentel, cousin o f the groom.
A variety o f music was enjoyed by family and
friends with Patrick Callahan playing the piano, George
Grandison on the bagpipes, and the Midnight Serenades.
Following a wedding trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, the
couple is at home in Phoeniz, AZ where Renee is a market­
ing specialist with American Family Insurance and Stephen
is employed as a bilingual outreach coordinator with the
International Rescue Committee.
Nelson to participate in
national ad competition
Courtney Nelson, daughter o f Chuck and Lisa
Nelson o f lone was selected to be on a national college
ad team.
Nelson is a student at the University o f Oregon. U
o f O won the regional competition and w ill be going to At­
lanta in June to compete in the national ad competition.
give love.
Creative Care Pre­
school in lone will hold
a sp rin g open house on
Wednesday, May 7, from
9:30-11 a.m. for next year’s
incoming three year olds.
F o llo w in g p u b lic
school policy, students must
be three years o f age before
September 1,2008 to enroll.
Any students eligible for
next y e a r’s four-year-old
class that are not current
students are also invited to
attend.
The visiting students
will participate with the cur­
rent three year old class with
indoor activities, outside
play, and snack time. Par­
ents are invited to register
their student at this time and
current board members will
be on hand to answer any
questions. Parents should
bring immunization records
and birth certificate.
A summer registra­
tion date will also be held
for those unable to attend the
open house. Creative Care information contact Allison
Preschool is located at 470 Rudolf at 422-7401 or Jill
E Main in lone. For more Martin at 989-8480.
HHS named Oregon
Exceptional School
Pictured is the Heppner High School student council after being
presented with the flag for Oregon Exceptional School. Scor­
ing for Exceptional Schools status involves improvement in
the following areas: Improved test scores in writing, reading,
and math; attendance; and behavioral suspensions and expul­
sions. From left to right are: Sarah Ballard, secretary; Sherilyn
Peck, vice president; Whitney Matthews, business manager;
Maggie Armato, assistant treasurer; Cyde Coil, president; Bail-
lie Keithley, treasurer; Ignacio F.lguezahal, representative; and
Katie Kilkenny, publicity director. -Contributedphoto
Gazette-Times to Justice Court
Morrow County Justice Court
run senior page Gray has released the following report:
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zette-Times will once again
be running a “C ongratu­
lations Seniors” page on
May 21. Anyone wishing
to extend their good wishes
to graduating Heppner and
lone students by adding their
name can call 676-9228, fax
to 676-9211, or send an
email to davidfa rapidserve.
net or stephfaTapidserve.net
by Monday, May 19. The
cost is $10.
H e ppner High
School graduation will be
May 31 at 2 p.m. lone High
School graduation will be
May 30 at 7 p.m.
Kinzua Lunch Group
to meet May 16
The Kinzua Lunch Group met at the Service Creek
Lodge, Friday April 18. Those attending were Montel
Walker McDonald, OL and Jean Ann Adams, Ernie and
Ada Schell, Rollene Allen, Wayland and Pat Hyatt, Bill
and Pat Maclnnes, John and Midge Geer, Yap and Cenone
Benson, Marilyn Garcia, Bonnie Campbell, Bob and Peggy
Nelson, and Bill Potter.
The next lunch will be May 16 in Prineville at the
Apple Peddler.
-Ramon Cuevas Cisneros, 30, Yakima, WA, Open
Container (Alcohol), $ 185 fine.
-Justin Dehn Montee, 29, Hermiston, Driving
While Suspended Violation, Driving Uninsured, $673
fine.
-Malcolm A. Stanton Jr., 23, Heppner, Failure to
Use Seatbelt, $99 fine.
-Harold R. Cooley, 67, Carson, WA, Violation of
the Basic Rule for going 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, $173
fine.
-Jeffery A. Luebbers, 24, Boring, Open Container,
$244 fine.
-Kenneth M. Stookey, 45, Heppner, Driving Un­
insured, $185 fine.
-Merlyn A. Robinson, 81, Heppner, Violation of
the Basic Rule by going 85 mph in a 55 mph zone, $185
fine.
-Debbie L. Evans, 45, Heppner, Driving While
Suspended Violation, $429 fine.
-Manuel Torres Reyes, 49, Lexington, Violation
o f the Basic Rule by going 73 mph in a 55 mph zone,
$337 fine.
-Andrew J. Waddell, 35, St. Maries, ID, No Opera­
tor's License, $269 fine.
-Gustabo A. Torres, 21, Pendleton, Open Container
(MVA), $210 fine.
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es announced
Child Care Resource
and Referral w ill be holding
the following classes:
-Family Child Cart
Overview' on May 5 from
6-9 p.m. in Hermiston. This
class is required by the Child
Care Division for anyone
wishing to become a Reg­
istered Family Child Care
Provider, and for individuals
that w ant to leam more about
O regon’s laws governing
child care. CCD Certifiers
will be on hand to talk about
the rules and regulations and
to explain the on-site Health
and Safety Review process.
This is a free class.
-Boundaries: Ages
& Stages on May 12 from
6:30-8:30 p.m. in Hermiston.
Workshop topics include:
Different Ages & Stages of
Teaching Boundaries, Con­
sistent Boundaries makes
discipline easier. Teaching
children to share. Building
self confidence, and Com ­
munication roadblocks. The
cost is $5 for this class.
-DHS Fam ily and
Friends Orientation on May
15 from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. in
Pendleton. Do you receive
payment from DHS for car­
ing for children o f a family,
friend or neighbor? There
is a new child care provider
orientation available for pro­
viders that are not required
to be licensed. Come leam
about the DHS listing and
billing process. You will
also find out how you can
earn a higher reimbursement
rate from DHS, and learn
about other supports and
resources. You can receive
a free tool kit o f resources
to help the children you care
for be ready for school. This
is a free class.
-L ite ra c y D e v e l­
opm ent on May 20 from
6:30-8:30 p.m. in Pendle­
ton. Literacy is more than
reading books. We will talk
about books and how to
select books. Literacy is ex­
panding language, providing
new words and experiences
with labeling. Literacy be­
gins at birth and continues
through life. Written world
is also literacy and how it
begins and is encouraged.
Participants will receive a
new children’s book. The
cost is $5 for this class.
-R eco g n izin g and
Reporting Child Abuse and
Neglect on May 20 from
6:30-8:30 p.m. in Hermis­
ton. This class is required by
the Child Care Division for
anyone wishing to become
a Registered Family Child
Care Provider and for DHS
listed Providers who want
to qualify for the enhanced
rates. It w ill cover Oregon’s
mandatory laws and how to
recognize child abuse and
neglect. This class will help
you under- stand what hap­
pens when a report is made,
w hat the decision points are
and possible outcomes. The
cost is $5 for this class.
-Recordkeeping for
Family Child Care on May
27 from 6 :3 0 -8 :3 0 p.m .
in H erm iston. M axim ize
the potential o f your child
care business. Utilizing the
Dollar and Sense manual a
variety of tips and ways to
run an efficient child care
business will be shared.
Participants will design or
refine their current Parent
fee agreements, operating
policies, and recordkeeping
procedures. All participants
will receive the Dollars and
Sense Manual. The cost is
$10 for this class.
For more information
or to pre-register for classes,
call Child Care Resource &
Referral at 1-800-559-5878
or 541-564-6878.