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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - THREE A view from the hill ROICE -Continued from PAGE ONE rolet and the family moved to Heppner. With Roice selling cars (also horse trail- ers) and Betty managing the business accounting, Fulleton Chevrolet earned national sales awards that took them to the Bahamas and Singapore. The busi- ness was located on the site where the current U.S. For- est Service building stands on Main Street in Heppner, until they sold the business in 1983. Roice and Betty built a brick house in Shobe Canyon, two miles south of Heppner and later pur- chased the acreage sur- rounding the home to farm and raise registered quarter horses. Their daughter Re- becca was born in Heppner in 1953. Some locals will viv- idly remember 1975, when they decided to reduce the size of their horse operation and herded nearly one hun- dred horses, three miles to the north on highway 207 to Heppner and then on to the rodeo grounds for the Ful- leton Quarter Horse Sale. While residing in Vale, Roice became acquainted with and learned to rope cattle from Sylvan William- son, a well-known rancher and Quarter Horse breeder. Roping became a life-long hobby. In 1956, Roice won the Morrow County rodeo amateur calf roping and award saddle. Roice taught many youth in the area to ride horses and rope cattle. The Fulleton girls raced horses and competed in rodeo throughout their younger years. Becky con- tinued to rodeo in college and competed profession- ally in the National Finals Rodeo in 1978-79. In the late 1970s, Betty and Roice also purchased a small ranch on the Umatilla River between Echo and Reith. Betty was employed as deputy clerk of the Echo School District, still man- aged the bookkeeping for Fulleton Chevrolet and moved irrigation pipe ev- ery summer day during the week - well into her 60s. In retirement, Roice continued to participate in team roping and later in life traveled to Arizona during winter seasons to live and rope steers until he was near 80 years of age. He won the National Senior Pro Rodeo team roping award in 1990. Roice’s life is a bit less eventful now; in this 100 th year, he resides at Willow Creek Terrace in Heppner, with many stories still to tell. D E S CLO DEC. 24 & JAN. 31 Morrow County Transfer Stations. South end 57185 Hwy 74, Lexington and North End 69900 Frontage Ln, Boardman. Will be closed for the following Holidays Sunday December 24 , 2017 Sunday January 31, 2018 Thank you for your cooperation it allows our attendants to be with their families this holiday season. Morrow County Public works 541-989-9500. La estacion de transferencia de el Condado de Morrow en las siguientes localidades, 57185 Hwy 74, Lexington, y 69900 Frontage Ln en Boardman Estaron Cerrados Domingo Diciembre 24, 2017 Y tambien Domingo Enero 31, 2017 Gracias por su coperacion, esto les da tiempo para que los empleados tambien pasen tiempo con Sus familias duranted las vacaciones. Condado de Morrow Servcios Publicos 541-989-9500 We don’t fly airplanes We can’t train elephants We’re not good cooks We don’t build computers We can’t raise wheat We don’t practice law We can’t set a broken leg We don’t put out forest fires We can’t measure & cut lumber We don’t sell fat quarters We don’t rent movies We won’t charm snakes We don’t rotate tires We’re not painters BUT We can’t resole shoes WE We don’t fill cavities We don’t sell antiques SURE We don’t know jewelry CAN We can’t fill prescriptions We don’t savvy hardware We can’t fill propane tanks (and set up We don’t sell or bag groceries WEBSITES!) We shouldn’t run with scissors By Doris Brosnan “Well, I’ll never do that again,” was Roice Fulle- ton’s response when asked on his Dec. 2 birthday if he had a good 100 th birthday. Great to know that his sense of humor is as sharp as ever. And he did have a good 100 th birthday because the residents at Willow Creek Terrace were happy for him, and he shared it with his family, enjoying food and conversation in the sun room to mark the occasion. Mary Ramey will cel- ebrate her 91 st birthday on the 17 th , so residents and staff have another special occasion to look forward to. One special occasion on the Hill in November was, of course, Thanksgiv- ing. This year just over thirty diners enjoyed the 26- lb. turkey and all the trim- mings. And the family-like atmosphere was heightened by the guests who pitched in to help in the kitchen with clean-up. The residents also en- joyed their first participa- tion in the “Tie-One-On Day” custom of distributing among neighbors loaves of breads tied up with bows and accompanied with little Thanksgiving prayers. The evening staff members were commended for their get- ting the loaves of sweet breads made, getting them wrapped and getting the cards that contained all residents’ names and the little prayers attached. Thir- teen neighbors in the Ter- race neighborhood received these thoughtful and tasty gifts, adding another reason for being thankful. Thoughts have now turned to Christmas, and as of yesterday, the Ter- race looks truly festive. It was the annual “Deck the Halls” event that leaves the hallways, the living and dining room festooned with all things Christmas. It also left tummies full with homemade soups and breads and hearts feeling a bit fuller with the messages of the carols that everyone sang. As the residents and friends decorated the tree last evening, they were made aware that on Dec. 22, 1882, the first electric tree lights were available, replacing the candles pre- viously used on Christmas trees. Of course, thanks to Thomas Edison, the wealthy class was able to enjoy a safer Christmas that year. Today marks the first of the December Wednesdays that will feature a prize drawing at the reading of the Heppner Gazette Times. One fortunate participant will win a Christmas-relat- ed prize. All participants will enjoy the conversations that the reading of the local news stimulates. This Friday will cel- ebrate gingerbread and competition will be in the LCAC to meet 188 West Willow • 676-9228 ing a special treat. And he doesn’t stop with that. He also leaves an extra special treat for each resident under the tree. (Helping him know who will be happy with what, the Terrace Angels will again have kept their eyes open and their ears keen to hear residents men- tion anything they might wish for on Christmas.) After breakfast, residents will check their stockings and open the gifts picked out especially for each of them. Maintaining the holi- day atmosphere at the Ter- race will be fairly easy as special events on the 27 th , 28 th and 29 th will almost fill the days until New Year’s Eve. “Fruitcake Day” on the 27 th is often maligned but a favorite of others. “Card Playing Day” on the 28 th will be an opportunity for residents and staff to play an assortment of card games. And on the bowling ball’s 1862 birthdate on the 29 th , residents will be up for some friendly bowling competition. New Year’s Eve might find some residents watch- ing the dropping of the ball in Manhattan, since that occurs at 9 p.m. our time, but more residents will be passing that up and look- ing forward to the festive breakfast always served on New Year’s Day. Most resi- dents and staff view that as a great way to begin 2018. Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk’s office has released the The November LCAC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 7 at 9 a.m. in the Well Springs room of following report of marriage licenses: November 30, 2017: -Kate A Brown, 29, Boardman the Port of Morrow conference center at 2 Marine Drive, and Robert E Myers, 29, Boardman. Boardman. Chamber and community events The Murray’s Christ- mas Wish list activity is happening now, so stop by and make your wish list. One adult and one child will win a $100 shopping spree at Murray’s. Winners will be drawn on Dec. 20. Also, if we have your permission to file them, your friends and family can shop from a custom list that you made. Now through Friday, Jan. 12, nominations will be accepted for Heppner Chamber’s Annual Town and Country Community Awards. Pick up nomina- tion forms at the Bank of Eastern Oregon, Heppner Chamber, city hall, Com- munity Bank and the Post Office to submit nomina- tions for Man and Woman of the Year, Business of the Year, Youth Award, Citi- zen-Educator of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award. The nomination forms can be dropped off at Kuhn Law Office or the Heppner Chamber of Com- merce or emailed to hep- pnerchamber@centurytel. net. Contact the Chamber office at 541-676-5536 for more information. Now through Thursday, Dec. 14, the Rewards Cards program starts for shopping local. Start collecting your rewards cards when you shop local at participating businesses. The denomina- tions are $10, $20 and $50 and cannot be given on pay- ments to accounts. Bring your family and come out to spend a great evening on Thursday, Dec. 14 and spend your rewards cards on prizes that have been donated by local and out of town merchants. There will be pictures with Santa, a dinner available for pur- chase and Scrooge will also be there. Contact the Chamber if you have any questions at 541-676-5536. Now through Friday, Dec. 8, Giving Tree at Les Schwab. Stop by and pick up a card and help support our local foster children in Morrow County. Gifts need to be returned to Les Schwab by Friday, Dec. 8. Now through Wednes- day, Dec. 20, Community Bank Charity Drive Food Bank. Drop off any mon- etary donation to the Hep- pner Community Bank and they will match up to $500 at .50 cents on every dollar collected. The donations will support The Heppner Neighborhood Center. Thursday, Dec. 7, Hep- pner Downtown Merchants Open House organized by the Heppner Chamber. Check out all that is going on during the day by our local merchants and plan on staying after the light parade until 7 p.m. to take in the activities and pick up a couple of Christmas presents while you are at it. Contact the Heppner Chamber for more info at 541-676-5536. Thursday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m., Parade of Lights organized by the City of Heppner. Pick up a parade entry form at city hall. The parade will be start at 5:30 p.m., with all participants at the city park by 5 p.m. to F oster G randparents PRINT W anted ! HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES air, for this will be the day of the annual Gingerbread- House competition. Teams representing the two hall- ways will vie for brag- ging rights, incorporating as many team-members’ ideas into their creations as possible. Manager Nairns reports that this event has to be staff member Kim Henrichs’s very favorite activity at the Terrace. December usually brings the magic of music to the Terrace. And the first group of carolers, sched- uled for the 16 th , will be from the Episcopal and Methodist Churches. On the 19 th , residents will enjoy another piano recital. Many other dates are available for carolers and musicians who want to share their talents with the community on the hill. One of the Saturday matinees this month will feature It’s a Wonderful Life, which has been en- tertaining and inspiring viewers since 1946. Fea- tured this month among the always-available drinks in the Terrace’s dining room will be eggnog. On Christmas Eve, the Community will share a lite evening meal and snacks while carols play, a quiet, soothing atmosphere before… to bed so Santa Claus can come. While the good girls and boys sleep, he will visit the stockings at each apartment door, leav- Eastern Oregon Foster Grandparent Program Seeks persons 55+ (Income limit apply) to help students in Heppner area schools with reading. Receive a stipend of up to $450 month tax free. Call 541-276-4474 (Pendleton) or 1-800-541-5116 (toll free throughout Oregon). line up. Contact the Hep- pner City Hall at 541-676- 9618 for more information. Sunday, Dec. 10 from 2-4 p.m., open house at Heppner Christian Church parsonage. Stop by and visit and enjoy some refresh- ments at Pastor Ray and Rhonda DeLoe’s home. Sunday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m., Free Community Concert with Christopher Duffley. This event is being sponsored by Community Counseling Solutions and will be held at Heppner High School. Concessions will be organized by the FBLA Club and will offer light dinner selections and will open at 5 p.m. Dec. 11-14, Heppner High School Greens Work- shop. They are accepting orders for wreaths and need volunteers to help with this project. They are mak- ing wreaths, swags, candy canes, crosses ($20 each) and centerpieces ($10-$20). Contact Beth Dickenson at 541-676-9138 or email dickene@morrow.k12.or.us for more information or to place an order. Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m., Heppner Christmas Event at Morrow County Fairgrounds. A spaghetti dinner prepared and served by the Track and Cross Country Team parents will be limited to the first 200 people (you will receive a $10 reward card for each meal purchased). There will be pictures taken with Santa and his elves from 6-7 p.m. for $5. Scrooge will be around to grump- ily hand over $10 rewards cards and drawing of the rewards cards, raffle and penny board winners will wrap up the evening. Thursday, Jan. 18 from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Heppner Chamber of Commerce an- nual luncheon in the Senior Center dining room. The Chamber Board decided to move the annual luncheon to Jan. 18 instead of right after the holidays. Mark the date and time on your calendar and plan on join- ing us. There will be more information available closer to the event. Thursday, Jan. 25, Business Education and Training seminars co- ordinated by Boardman Chamber of Commerce. The Boardman Chamber is coordinating a seminar pre- sented by Paul Hutter. The seminar will include morn- ing and afternoon sessions with morning to be Health Care Update, marijuana in the workplace and Oregon overtime rules for manufac- turers. The afternoon ses- sion will include discussion on motivating and retaining your employee. Cost for a half day as a Chamber member is $200, $250 for a non- member. Heppner chamber members will re- ceive the member rate. Cost for a full day is $350 as a member, $400 for a non- member. Small businesses with 10 employees or less are offered a $50 discount. Multiple employees from the same company may at- tend for one price. Contact the Boardman Chamber at 541-481-3014 for more information. Registration begins on Nov. 13. Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m., Heppner Chamber’s Annual Town and Coun- try Community Awards Event at Morrow County Fairgrounds. Nomination forms are available now and tickets will be available for purchase soon. Plan to come and spend a great community evening as we celebrate our recognition of the Man and Woman of the Year, Business of the Year, Youth Award, Citi- zen-Educator of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award.
