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THREE - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Heppner honors senior football players During the football game played against Grant Union on Oct. 19, Heppner High School honored senior football players and their parents. Pictured (L-R): Charles Cason (73) with Jim and Kirsti Cason; Logan Burright (32) with Kemmery Burright; Zavier Glover (52) with Rita Martin and Jessie Fisher; Tyler Carter (68) with Scott and Kim Carter; Reno Ferguson (2) with Charlie and Jodi Ferguson; Derek Howard (70) with Matt and DeRina Howard and Keegan Gibbs (53) with Jay and Sue Gibbs. -Contributed photo. 4-H club to hold meeting First Friday session coming The Homestead 4-H Club will hold their next meeting on Nov. 4 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Ione Legion Hall. Topics to be discussed will include ducks, horses, rabbits and thank you notes. For additional information contact 4-H Club leader Sandi Richardson at 458-279-2357. The next session of First Friday Friends of Je- sus will be held this Friday, Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the All Saints Parish Hall. This event, similar to a mini vacation bible school, is intended Canned food drive scheduled The Neighborhood Center will be holding a canned food drive on Mon- day, Nov. 5 with local high school students picking up the donations. Those wish- ing to have their donations picked up should leave their porch light on by 5:30 p.m. Donations may also be dropped by the center at 441 N Main Street in Heppner. Church to host Kenya fundraiser The Heppner United Methodist Church will host a “Kick-off” potluck with Kenya stew on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. Partic- ipants may contribute fruit to the potluck if they wish. During the potluck, Rev. Jim Monroe will tell about his experience on his mission trip to Kenya this past summer. The potluck will kick off the project the church is undertaking to raise $3,500 to pay for a house in Kenya. Everyone is invited to attend. For more infor- mation call the church at 541-676-9224 and leave a message or contact Cara Osmin at 541-256-0567. Department of Revenue opens Fossil call center The ribbon cutting for the new call center in Fossil took place on Oct. 23. -Contributed photo. An open house to cel- ebrate the new Oregon Department of Revenue call center in Fossil was held Oct. 23 in the Jeanne E. Burch Family Services building. The call center, which is the first stand-alone call center for the department, will be staffed by six cus- tomer service representa- tives and one manager. Last year the department’s main call center received more than 639,000 calls from taxpayers with questions about filing, paying and other tax related topics. The Fossil call center will assist with answering the calls, providing quality service to Oregon taxpayers. According to a spokes- person, the project in Wheeler County is expect- ed to bring family wage jobs and benefits to the county and was brought about by local, regional and state partners working together. for community children age four to 12. There is no charge to attend and a free lunch will be served. For more information, call the church office at 541-676-9970. Colon cancer screening kits offered The Morrow County Health District, which in- cludes Pioneer Memorial Clinic, Ione Community Clinic and Irrigon Medical Clinic are participating in the effort to provide colon cancer screening kits. The FIT kit, which is a screen- ing kit that can be done at home, checks for blood in the stool and should be done annually. The free kits can be picked up at any of the clinics. Colon cancer is the second most deadly form of cancer, but it doesn’t have to be. Screening can catch it early when it is highly treatable. According the news release, men and women should be screened Chamber announcements and upcoming events Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 2-5 p.m., Haunted Heppner Trick or Treat. Lo- cal businesses will provide trick or treating for children stopping by in their Hallow- een costumes. Businesses interested in participating are asked to contact city hall at 541-676-9618 for a sign or for additional infor- mation. Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-8 p.m., Com- munity Halloween party at All Saints Parish Hall. There will be treats, games and hot dogs. The event, funded by Morrow County Unified Recreation District and facilitated by Hopeful Saints Mission Trippers, is open to the public. Saturday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m., Turkey Bingo at the Ione Legion Hall. The doors will open at 4:30 p.m., play begins at 5 p.m. Dinner of baked potatoes, hot dogs, chili and all the fixings will be available for purchase. Bingo cards: first pack (nine cards) and dauber $10; additional packs for $5; Blackout bingo sold sep- arately for $5 each or $10 for three cards. Sunday, Nov. 4, Day- light Savings Times ends. Tuesday, Nov. 6, Elec- tion Day. Take the time to vote and drop off your ballot at any local Morrow County ballot box prior to the 8 p.m. deadline. Nov. 16 from 7-10 p.m., Mr. Bill’s Trivia Event – hosted by Heppner Day Care at the Heppner Elks Lodge. A team of six is $150; you can register on- line at the Heppner Day Care Facebook page. There will be prizes for the top three teams as well as gift drawings and raffle baskets. Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7 th Annu- al Ione American Legion Auxiliary Craft Bazaar at the Ione Legion Hall. Breakfast will be available for purchase from 8 to 10 a.m. with coffee and hot chocolate available for do- nation. Soup, roll and des- sert available for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Table rent is $10 (space is limited). Contact Becky Rietmann at 541-422-7230 or 541-720-2040 or via email Becky at becky677. br@gmail.com. Saturday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. at the Riverfront Center, Port of Morrow, Boardman, First Annu- al Morrow County FFA Dinner/Auction to benefit the Heppner/Irrigon/Ione, Riverside Chapters. There will be a live and silent auction along with a meal. Donations are still being accepted for the auction. Contact Beth at HHS at Elizabeth.Dickenson@ morrow.k12.or.us or on her cell phone at 541-980-8677 to reserve tickets or to make a donation. annually beginning with the age of 50. Other risk factors can include family history of colon cancer, di- ets that are high in red and processed meats, obesity and/or an inactive lifestyle, alcohol and smoking. Most insurance plans cover 100 percent of the screenings. Those who re- turn their kits to one of the clinics will be entered into a drawing for one of 12 $50 Visa gift cards. For additional infor- mation contact John Ad- ams with Eastern Oregon Healthy Living Alliance by calling 541-219-0907 or The Saint Alphonsus Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. emailing jadams@gobhi. Mobile Mammography Those interested in net. Coach will visit Morrow scheduling an appointment County next week. The for either location should coach will be at Pioneer call 541-676-9133. The Memorial Hospital, Hep- coach is being provided pner, on Tuesday, Nov. 6 by Morrow County Health from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and at District in conjunction with the Irrigon Medical Clinic, St. Alphonsus’s Breast Care able. Vendors with Posh, Irrigon, on Wednesday, Center. Norwex, Rodan and Field, Young Living, LuLaRoe, Sub Rosa Soap, Paparazzi, Tupperware, Younique, Scentsy, Usbourie Books, Arbonne, H2O Home, Thirty-One and Zyngular Fitness will also be partic- ipating. For additional infor- mation, contact Mary Kay Available for: Bellamy at 541-379-3567 Weddings ♦ Funerals or LaRae Kindle at 541- Old 676-5223. Family Events Mammography coach to visit Vendor fair to be held Holly Rebekah Lodge will be hosting a vendor’s fair on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lodge Hall in Lexing- ton. A variety of soups will be available for purchase, with a cup of soup, roll, cookie and a drink for $5. A mid-morning snack of hot cinnamon rolls will be offered for $2, Handmade arts and crafts, leathercraft and cro- cheted items will be avail- Grange to hold bingo night The Lexington Grange will be holding an election night bingo event on Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Participants will be playing 12 to 15 bingo rounds and can enjoy light snacks as the election results roll in. Cards may be purchased for $5 each and players can win cash or prizes. Valby Lutheran Church Valby Road Ione Oregon. 97843 Church Services 1st & 3rd Sundays Country Church All are Welcome DEADLINE FOR ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISING MONDAY 5:00 PM Heppner Les Schwab would like to congratulate The Mustang cross country team on a great season! Back Row: Antonio Mathew, Hayden Qualls, Ausin Moses, Gibson McCurry,Kamron Drury, Joe Sherman, Leo Waite, Trevor Antonucci. Coach Toni Nichols Middle Row: Coach Russ Nichols, Sarah Knop, Mackenzie Heideman, Hannah Finch,Hannah Palmer, Madelyn Nichols, Roen Waite,Gracie Jewett, Stephany Dubry, Kylee Boor Front Row: Hunter Nichols, Carson Brosnan, Jacob Wallace, Christan Dubry, Tyson Vawser,
