TW O - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon
Wednesday, June 23,2010
Zachry brightens
classroom with flowers
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Hayes, Sykes announce engagement
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Looking forward to returning to
visit friendly Heppner
Every Sunday Mary Ann F.lguezabal gets a call from Dave
Zachry. He says, “Your flowers are ready, you can pick them
up whenever you drive by.” The flowers not only brighten her
classroom but the children have expanded their knowledge of
flowers. They know the parts of a flower and also the names
of every flower in Zachry’s yard plus the flowers he gives the
classroom during the winter. Over the year that is in excess
of 25 different kinds of flowers. On Thursdays, the children
get to take the flowers home or take them to their homeroom
teacher. The students, our visitors, and the teachers appreciate
his extra touch of education. This quote from Arthur Cleveland
Coxe, “Flowers are words which even a babe may understand,”
rings true for the children who love having flowers in their
classroom. Pictured are: (back row) Johnny Resch, Brian
Lindsay, Parker Angel, and Wyatt Wilhelm, (middle row) Za-
Brena Masterson, Dave Zachry, Ireland Martin, and Harley
Anderson, and (front row) Bryan Collins Zander Fisher, and
Logan Waddell. - ContributedPhoto
Annual lone 4th of July .
celebration to be held
The annual lone 4th
o f July celebration “ Red,
White & Blues Cruisin’ to
the Blues” will be held Fri
day, July 2, through Sunday,
July 4.
Allison Sykes and Matthew Hayes
T he c e le b ra tio n
M atthew Hayes and A llison Sykes, both o f will include many activi
Eugene, OR, have announced their engagement to be ties including: costumer ap
preciation barbecue, pulled
married.
Allison is the daughter of David and April Sykes pork meal, and Texas Hold
of Heppner. She was a 2000 graduate o f Heppner High ‘Em Tournament on Friday;
School. She received her B.A. in art from the University art show, golf tournament.
o f Oregon in 2005. She is currently a second year graphic
design student at Lane Community College in Eugene.
Matthew is the son o f Ronald and Elisabeth
Hayes o f Seattle, WA. He graduated from Granite Bay
High School in Granite Bay, CA in 2002. He received his
C ity c o u n c ilo rs
B.A. in religious studies from the University o f Oregon
gave the green light Tues
in 2006. He is currently working toward his m aster’s
day night to spend $300 on
degree in Asian studies at the University of Oregon and
a program aimed at control
continuing his studies in Japanese language.
ling Puncturevine. The city
The couple met while studying at the university
ran the program for the first
in 2002.
time last August and it was
The couple is planning a September 4, 2010,
a huge success with citi
wedding at the Leach Gardens in Portland.
zens collecting over 2,600
pounds of the Puncturevine.
This year the city wanted
to start the program earlier
Mayor Pro-Tern, Arnold Theisen and the City in hopes o f collecting the
o f Irrigon have announced that there are two vacancies weed while they’re small,
on the city council. Anyone interested in serving on city preventing them from pro
council can submit letters o f interest and a brief descrip ducing seed pods.
If you have ever
tion o f their qualifications.
stepped
on a Puncturevine
Anyone 18 years or older, who has lived within
seed,
you
know w hat a
the City o f Irrigon for the last 12 consecutive months, is
pain
the
plant
can be. Each
eligible to serve on city council.
spiny bur or seed pod from
The daughters and their families of Mary
the Puncturevine (Tribulus
Jepsen Holtz .... would like to extend a very
terrestris), also known as
gracious thank you for making a Memorable
a “ G o a th e a d ” , co n tain s
service for our Mom... Sister.... Grandmother...
20 seeds equipped w ith
and Friend.
long sharp spines capable
We would like to thank Sweeney Mortuary
o
f puncturing a bike tire
for their help and support in putting everything
or
a shoe. It takes only
together , making us feel at peace, and the
three
weeks for this weed
viewing o f our Mom.
to
sprout
and make seeds.
Bob Jepsen for officiating the graveside service and Eric
To make things worse, the
Jepsen for playing his violin as his music warmed our hearts and
seeds are some of the hardi
made Mary smile!! Thank you.
est in nature; they may lay
A big thank you to the Country Rose Flower Shop for the
wonderful flowers and Mary's favorite roses. The flowers looked
in the ground dormant for
so beautiful. Thank you to everyone that gave flowers and plants in
up to 20 years until just the
remembrance of Mary. She went out in class, as she deserved.
right conditions come along
The weather was beautiful. Mary's friends and family were
for them to grow. Any es
talent show, and concert
on Saturday; and fireman’s
breakfast, 5K w alk/run,
book club sale, art show,
church service, games, pie
sale, parade, car show, con
certs, auction, and fireworks
display on Sunday.
A full schedule will
run in next week’s edition
o f the H eppner G azette-
Times.
To the Editor:
Three of us from McMinnville had the pleasure
o f visiting your community during Heppner Days. We
enjoyed all three days o f our visit - an impressive week
end.
We started out Friday at 9 a.m. for the merchant
sidewalk sales followed by free strawberry shortcake at
Sweet Productions. From the “Welly” Toss to the small
dog races, the hamburger and hot dog barbecue provided
by the Bank of Eastern Oregon and with excellent enter
tainment by Brady Goss provided opportunity to meet
“locals.” Even the weather cooperated. On our own we
visited the museum, walked through the cemetery and
enjoyed the “garage sales.”
We continued to be impressed with our visit when
we saw the evening historic drama dispersed with humor
and history. The dessert served was out o f grandma’s
cook book.
We recognized the enormous amount of planning
generated by many to present the friendly and energetic
face o f their town. We look forward to a return visit to
friendly Heppner.
Jean Opheim
Joyce Butler
Sally Sektnan Wilmot
McMinnville
Pioneer Memorial Physical
Therapy to hold open house
Since the end of last July, a new but familiar face
has taken over at Pioneer Memorial Physical Therapy. Shel
ley (Rietmann) McCabe, DPT, a graduate of Heppner High
School, recently graduated from Pacific University with a
Doctor of Physical Therapy. She has returned to Heppner
as the clinic director and head therapist at Pioneer Memorial
Physical Therapy. She has enjoyed the opportunity to provide
therapy services five days a week in the outpatient, hospital,
and home health settings.
Shelley and her office assistant Jesse (Kempas) Cribbs,
also of Heppner, invite the community to an open house on
Friday, June 25. It will take place at Pioneer Memorial Physical
Therapy at 130 NE Thompson Drive in Heppner from 2-5 p.m.
There will be free educational material, refreshments, and door
tablished Puncturevine will
prizes. Everyone is encouraged to come and see what physical
continue to grow and spread
therapy is all about and leam about the opportunities available
until frost comes along - un
for you in Heppner.
less you stop it.
The city plans to
enlist the aid of its citizens
to control the spread o f
Puncturevine by offering
lo n e P u b lic L i For more inform ation on
to pay for co llection o f
brary has reading programs this book club contact Lea
the weed throughout the
planned for elementary and Mathieu at 541-422-7215.
months o f July and August.-
middle school students this
The summer read
The Puncturevine and their
summer.
in g p ro g ra m “ M ak e a
seed pods need to be col
On Fridays, July Splash, Read” for children
lected in bags provided by
2, July 23, and August 13, through fourth grade will be
the city and returned to City
the Midsummer Readers, a held on Wednesdays July
Hall to receive $3 per bag
book club for middle school 14-August 4 from 1:15-2
in July and $1 per bag in
students, will m eet from p.m. There will be crafts,
August, or until the entire
10-11:30 a.m. The club will stories, and refreshments.
$300 has been paid out.
talk about, swap, or check For more information on
The c ity ’s C ode
out books, as well are write this program contact Betty
Compliance Official, John
reviews for amazon.com. Rietmann or Betty Gray.
Russell, said “this is a great
opportunity for local youth
to raise m oney for their
“The Wonders of God’s Creation” is the theme
o rganizations and to do
for
Valby
Lutheran Church’s Vacation Bible School this
something good for their
July.
community”. Areas o f the
An ice cream social will be held at 6:30 p.m.
most concern are the city’s
on Sunday, July 18, to kick off VBS and is a benefit for
bike/pedestrian paths, and
Wanda Jones. VBS will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. on July
residential areas. Bags can
19-21, and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, with a
be picked up at Boardman
picnic at Bull Prairie. All children from age 4 - 5,h grade
City Hall anytime from 8
completion are welcome.
a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information contact Lea Mathieu at
For more informa
541-422-7215.
tion on the program, contact
B oardm an C ity H all at
481-9252.
The lone Pool is from 1-4 p.m. for Open
open for the summer sea Swim.
son. Pool hours are Monday
Swim lessons will
through Saturday from 2-5 be given July 5-9 and July
p.m. for Day Swim, 5-7 12-16.
p.m. for Lap Swim, and 7-9
For more informa
p.m. for Night Swim. On tion contact Teonna Vande-
Sundays the pool is open ver at 541-561-7160.
City of Boardman places
bounty on noxious weed
Irrigon City Council seeking
to fill vacancies
enjoying the great memories that were shared. An airplane
flew overhead as we were leaving, She smiled. She wanted to
be someplace so she could watch and hear the
airplanes.
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The Lexington Community Church with Debbie
Scott supplying her time and the refreshment for
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everyone to enjoy and to remember Mary.
The Nelson and Eveland families extend
a special thank you for attending and making
this day special for Mom!
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Person to do hand collating.
This is a temporary job. $8.40/hr.
See David Sykes
Heppner Gazette-Times
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& Patríele S c h ille r
Saturday, June IQth
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Valby Lutheran to hold VBS
Help Wanted
T ry o u r fresh D r i n k S p e c i a l s !
& Ju lie P ro cto r
Trail M ix M ocha $3.25
squeezed
Saturday, June 20th
C ra n b e rry S p ritze r $ 2 .2 5
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Summer reading program
planned at lone Public Library
Jacob N e iffe r &
L aura D ali in g
Saturday, July 3 rd
Morrow County Public Works would
like to remind everyone
When your loading garbage for the
transfer stations to please keep in
mind we have a separate WOOD bin
and a separate METAL bin. These
items do not get put in with your regu
lar household garbage. So please keep
the wood and metal separated out for
easy dumping. Thank you. North end
Transfer Station, 69900 Frontage
Lane, Boardman, OR. 97818. South
end Transfer Station 57185 Hwy 74, Lexington, OR.
97839. Both hours of operation 9:00 - 4:00 Saturday
and Sunday.