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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 11,2009 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrovs 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, 1X79 Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon Office at 1X8 W Willow Street Telephone (541) 676-9228 Fax (541) 676-9211. E-mail editonr rapidsercc net or dasid(u rapidserve net Weh site: www heppner net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner tiazette-Times, PO. Box 337, Heppner. Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $27 in Morrow County ; $21 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 62 years or older), $33 elsewhere. $27 student subscriptions. David Sykes.................................................................................................... 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Adams, Eckman engagement announced A view from the hill By Doris Brosnan February became a month o f goodbyes and hellos at the Willow Creek Terrace. Residents view some of those moments with sadness and some with excitement. Never is saying “goodbye” to friends a truly easy experience, so Kathleen H isler’s passing was a difficult event. Kathleen had become one o f Heppner’s and the Terrace’s most respected residents and a beloved source o f history and entertaining stories. Three Terrace residents said their goodbyes last month, and the community misses Elmer Meligan, Floyd Green, and Kathryn Lindstrom. Kathryn has moved nearer to her family. Elmer and Floyd have moved to the long term care facility at Pioneer Memorial Hospital, so they remain close enough for some visits. The “Welcome” mat was out for two new residents, and Dallas Craber and Lois Allyn have added their energies and perspectives to the mix o f neighbors on the Hill. Lois has moved from Lexington, so is no stranger to many o f her new neighbors. Dallas has spent much o f his 96 years in the Willow Creek Valley and joins his brother, Gordon, 94, at the Terrace. The two siblings have become known as “the Boys” and spend much o f their time together. Everyone on the Hill hopes that another two new comers will join them soon. Also new to Willow Creek Terrace is Traci Jeffreys, the new cook who has already dazzled staff and residents with some impressive menus. Her first, immediate, surprise was on February 2, her delicious crème brulee. She helped to make Valentines Day special by serving chicken cordon bleu at the candlelight dinner. For February 21, which, as everyone knows, is designated “Sticky-Bun Day,” Traci offered monkey bread as a special treat. As always, the Terrace community stays busy with their weekly events, so February was no exception. The month began with the Super Bowl and a few side bets by those so inclined.... Everyone was seeing red on “Wear Red Day” because staff and residents got into the spirit o f the event. Residents might disagree on the efficacy o f “World Cabbage Day,” but few seemed to argue that “Cherry Pie Day” w asn’t worthwhile. “Tooth Fairy Day” may have brought the biggest surprise to the Terrace. On February 28, the Tooth Fair, wings and all the other paraphernalia that said fairy must have, visited each apartment. Every resident was offered a “gold coin,” possibly because the Fairy fell down on the job from time to time in the past? Imagine the surprise o f the Fairy and the residents when the supposed candy “coins” turned out to be bubble gum. Surprise and routine, both are viewed as important elements o f life at Willow Creek Terrace. Creative Arts and Crafts to showcase at Les Schwab i, '« 4-^* J % W * \,Jp n rt Members o f Morrow Carol Kight with her beads County Creative Arts and and jewelry; Phil the uphol- Crafts will have a variety stery man with his creations; o f items at the Les Schwab Babbett Wall with her sew- store front on Friday from ing creations; Dennis Wall 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat- w ith his w ood creatio n s urday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 and hand tied flies; Robert p.m. Reid his wood creations and Among those show- many other country items, ing are: Ann Jones with a On S a tu rd a y , the variety o f candles; hand- vendors will be joined by Jared Eckman and Trisha Adams made rugs by Beverley Me- Raquel Herra with her sew- Mike and Tonia Adams o f Heppner announce the Cloud (wool) and Mary Ella ing and breakfast burritos engagement and upcoming marriage o f their daughter, Johnson (crocheted cotton); and tamales. Trisha Kay, to Jared Dean Eckman, both o f Heppner. Trisha is a 2000 graduate o f Heppner High School. She earned a bachelor o f science degree in biology from Albertson College o f Idaho in Caldwell in 2004. She will graduate on June 4,2009 from Oregon Health and Science The Heppner High School boys’ basketball team University School o f Medicine, earning a doctorate of and team parents will be sponsoring a children’s hoop medicine degree, and will then begin her residency train shoot and the Wee Hours O ’ the M om in’ Breakfast this ing in family practice. weekend. Jared is the son of Kenny Eckman and Judy Eck The children’s hoop shoot will be held Saturday man, both o f Heppner. He graduated from Heppner High immediately following the parade until 2:30 p.m. The School in 1999 and earned his associate’s o f arts degree in hoop shoot is for children o f all ages and will be held by building construction from Clackamas Community College the Stable o f Youth. in Oregon City in 2001. He is now a self-employed contrac The Wee Hours O ’ the M om in’ Breakfast will also tor and owner o f JDE Construction, LLC o f Heppner. be held at the Stable o f Youth. From 9 p.m. Saturday to The wedding will be held on May 9,2009 at Ruggs 3:30 a.m. Sunday. Ranch near Heppner. Funds raised from these events will be used to fund a trip to San Diego, CA to play basketball next Christmas. Boys’ basketball team to host hoop shoot and breakfast Willow Creek Farmers Market to open in June Willow Creek Farm ers Market held a meeting on February 26 with 26 people in attendance where it was announced that the market will open on June 5. The market will be located at City Park begin ning June 5 and will be open every Friday through Sep tember 25 from 3-7 p.m. Gravelle, Hornyak to take the stage at HES gym There w ill be two entertainers taking the stage at this y e a r’s Wee Bit O ’ Ireland celebration at the Heppner Elementary School Gym from 6:30-9 p.m. Lindy Gravelle, one o f Heppner’s very own singing artists will return this year to be part o f the main entertainment, along with Will Hornyak, Storyteller. Lindy Gravelle was bom into entertaining with her father and brothers and sisters singing in a country and western band, perform ing at that time at the “Wag on Wheel” . Lindy made her debut as a performer at the age of three, when her father brought her onstage for a nightly solo. They would bring her out to sing and then her mother would take her back home and put her to bed. Lindy started play ing piano and singing as a regular member o f the band when she was eight. Lindy has built her reputation on being a great songwriter and performer and we are proud to be able to bring her back again this year. From Irish and Scot tish fo lk tales, A m erican tall tales, Native American legends and beyond. Will H ornyak w eaves a w ide web o f beautifully crafted stories. A strong performer with a love for the music and rhythm o f language, Will fully engages an audi ence as he brings traditional and original stories to life. Hornyak teaches storytell ing at Marylhurst University and performs at festivals, schools, theatres, pubs and churches th ro u g h o u t the Northwest. He was named Artist of the Year in 2004 by Young Audiences o f Oregon and Southw est W ashing ton. He lives in Milwaukie. Hornyak will begin the eve ning entertainment at 6:30 p.m. D uring this event there will also be a draw ing for the final $100 Pot O ’ G old. T he O ld Tim e F iddlers w ill be also be perform ing this year, be ginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds dance hall. All o f Saturday eve ning’s entertainment is free to the public and is funded by the Morrow County Uni fied Recreation District, and Friends of the Library helped to sponsor Will Hornyak. Leprechaun Run returns once again On S atu rd ay , the leprechauns will return to Heppner for the Leprechaun Fun Run. Last year was the first for this free event, and it proved successful among runners in grades kindergar ten through sixth. “ I th in k som eone has proven that leprechauns are not only crafty but also quick, so catching one defi nitely requires speed,” a sp o k e s p e rso n re p o rte d . “Our Leprechaun Run will provide the young runners an opportunity to test their sprinting abilities before they find themselves trying to chase down a leprechaun for its pot o f gold.” The event is truly just a free run for fun, not a race. Each p articip an t who completes the distance w ill receive a gold piece from the leprechaun’s pot. “ So, you see,” added the spokesperson, “these kids w on’t actually even have a need to chase a leprechaun because they will already have cleaned out its fabled pot o f gold! We are sure the leprechauns will appreciate this.” Every child, kinder garten through sixth grade, is encouraged to join the run. To participate, each child must turn in a permis sion slip signed by a parent or guardian. The slips were sent home with students in Heppner Elementary School earlier this week. Visiting students are also encour aged to meet at the steps o f the library, at the north end o f Main Street. Permission slips will be available at the Information Booth on Main Street and at the library. P a rtic ip a n ts w ill gather at 11:15. The runs will begin at 11:30. Running brackets will be kindergar ten, first and second grades, th ird and fourth g rad es, and fifth and sixth grades. The run will be up Main Street from the city park, all the way to the intersec tion beside Les Schw ab Tire Center, and back to the finish line at the shamrock intersection. Total distance will be about V* mile. Run ning and walking - no arti- ficial/mechanical means o f travel - will be appropriate for the run. The St. Pat’s week end committee sponsors this event and is adamant about the safety o f the participants. Barriers and adult volunteers will be at Main Street inter sections to stop cars from entering Main Street. Last year, a few drivers ignored the traffic deterrents and cre ated potentially dangerous situations. It is imperative that vehicles not travel on Main Street while barriers are in place. “The young runners will not be watching for traffic, nor should they need to, because the barriers mean ‘no vehicles on Main Street,” ’ the spokesperson added. “These runners will be intent on just one thing, finishing the run, and they will be small and fast. We stress for everyone in a ve hicle to cooperate by staying away frorr\ Main Street on Saturday morning.” A ll v e n d o rs a re welcome to set up a table with anything hom em ade or homegrown. There is no charge to set up a table. The next m eeting will be held on April 23 at City Hall at 5 p.m. The annual Pit Ham Dinner will be held Saturday, For more informa tion contact Margaret Fla March 14, at St. Patrick Parish Hall. Serving begins at 4 p.m. and will end at 7 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 herty at 676-5972. for children. The menu will include pit ham, Irish potatoes, Irish flag salad, com, rolls, homemade pie and drinks. Irish entertainment will feature the Lindsay fam- Wilkinson Arena token machine to be changed Annual Pit Ham Dinner to be held Saturday iiy. Filing deadline announced for May election The Morrow County Fair is changing the token machine in the Wilkinson Arena. The round tokens will not be usable after Monday, March 16, when the new machine is installed. Old tokens will be exchanged for new ones and there will be no refunds. Tokens will still be available at March 19 is the deadline for file for the May 19 the Fairgrounds Office and MCGG’s Green Feed store. election. A list o f open positions can be found in last week’s edition o f the Heppner Gazette-Times.
