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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thundery. Horamber 14. 1966 THE J GAZETTE-TIMES Beppncr. Orgoo 97836 morrow commrs HEWSPAPEH The Hcppner Gazette established March 30, 1SS3. The Heppner Times established November IS, 1S97. Consolidated February 15, 1912. NATIONAL NEWSPAPEI is&i i j u u CKj ruitiiHtis ASSOCIATION HELEN E. SHERMAN Associate PTihllihw Monday through Friday; 9 aun. WTSLET A. SHERMAN Editor and Publish! Office Hours: 8 am. to 6 p.m. until noon Saturday. Subscription Rates: $450 Year. Single Copy 10 Cents. Published Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Office at Heppner. Oregon, as Second Class Matter. GUEST EDITORIAL 'What About Thanksgiving?' By THE REV. DIRK T. RIXEHART Pastor. All Saints' Episcopal Church It isn't unusual to hear people say, "I don't see what difference it makes whether I believe In God or not since the universe and my life continue on day after day, wheth er I believe in Him or not" My friend, it does make a difference. It does make a difference whether you understand yourself to be an acci dent of natural forces or a creature, a child of God. Central to this difference Is what we mean by Thanks giving. An "accident of nature" owes nothing to anyone. Life simply is the result of a coincidence of events, which may or may not be happv, bring pleasure, or have meaning. Prob ably the giving of thanks plays no special part in a person's life who understands himself to be an "accident of nature." After all, how can a person thank an accident? On the other hand, the giving of thanks plays a central role In the life of a person who understands his life to be a gift from the Almighty. This person knows that he didn't bring himself into the world and that he owes his very being to God. Since his life is understood to be a gift there is no room for boasting or complaining, the two attitudes of men which especially warp life. How can a person boast about what is given to him? "What do you possess that was not given you? If then you really received it all as a gift, why take the credit to yourself." (I Cor. 4:7). Also, how can one complain when nothing is deserved, when all of life is a gift from outside ourselves? The Christian faith teaches that the difference between giving thanks and not giving thanks Is the difference be tween "life" and "death." People who have never had or who have lost a sense of thanksgiving in their lives are "dead" people. Oh, their hearts may be beating and they may be walking around, but they are dead spiritually dead, which is the worst kind of death. A very large part of the abundant life promised by God in Christ is a life filled with thanksgiving. To be "alive" in the fullest sense is to be truly thankful to God for our creation and for new life in His Son, here and now. Why wait until the grave The grave may be too late. Abun dant life is promised to us now. "I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." (John 10:10). This Thanksgiving Day, 1966, is a most appropriate time to become a new person, to respond to God's promises, to be His thankful children. When every day is a day of thanks giving we shall begin to know what life is all about life, that is. in its fullness. S3 Chaff and Chatter Wes Sherman RIVERSIDE HIGH school's foot ball team, which has made its way to the state finals In the class B 8-man ranks, is paying a great tribute to the venerable old school. As the present building is about to bow out to make wav for the rising of the John Dav dam pool, the Pirates on Coach Dan Ualtosos football squad are making it a red letter year for the school and a fitting cli max to Its long history. The Pirates will play Fossil's Falcons at Boardman on Satur day. November 26. at 1:30 for the state cnampionsnip. no cause it Is a 'neighborhood" affair now with the two teams coming from our section of East ern Oregon, there Is more than usual Interest in the finals. It should be a great game, and regardless of the outcome, both schools have made excellent records. The old phrase, "often a bridesmaid but never a bride," might be applied to Riverside's winning of the league champ ionship this vear their first time for a title after coming in second five consecutive years, but they have done much bet ter by moving on to me tin- als. The Pirates are making a fine chapter to add to River side's colorful history, as are the Falcons of Wheeler County high at Fossil. Congratulations to both schools and their teams! THERE WAS quite a bit of an uprising apparent alter tne Chamber of Commerce recently took action to recommend con trolling speed on the new 3- mile stretch of highway coming Into Heppner. The U-T received phone calls and some visitors on the matter, all protesting the fact that holding speed down would neutralize the ben efits of the driving on the new highway. Seems as if most of the protest came from lone. The chamber of commerce re versed itself Monday and decid ed not to seek the lower speed after all, emphasizing instead that efforts be directed to en forcing the basic speed of 55 miles per hour which Is sup posed to apply to all highways not otherwise marked, although this is not a speed limit. That seems to be a reason able compromise. Our hope Is that it doesn't become a speed way because the hazards of a rather congested area are still present. Since the Chamber has back tracked, now, those incensed about the matter should be ab le to rest in peace. However-, we'd caution those using the highway not to travel too fast so some don't wind op resting m pieces. WELL. HERE it Is- time for Christmas Opening again! The pages of the 1966 calendar cutair.ly have flipped by fast. and lust when it seems as u September should be here, sud denly its almost December. Old Santa Claus, with his big red nose, twinkling eyes, rosy cheeks and long 'white beard, has confirmed his first visit to Heppner for Saturday, Novem ber 26, at 2 p.m. and all kids from far and wide are invited to come and greet him. He'll have treats for all. The popular window guessing contest will be held through out the city Saturday, and there should be plontv of fun tor everyone, ir vou can t get in the holiday mood yet, come along and see what the ditvra- Hons, the Christmas tree, Nul la Claus' visit, and the gift merchandise In the stores do for you. ABOUT THE ONLY time some sprawling sections of the state see their elected state and national officials Is In the heat of a campaign when they come to mena lences. tell what a great job they plan to do, or decry what a miserable Job the opposition has done or would da Thus, when Rep. Irvin Mann announced this week, on the heels of his reelection for rep resentative In the 2Sth district. that he is makiniz a tour of four of the five counties in his district to hear from the peo ple what they want from the I9b legislature. It Is a bit un usual. It Is an excellent Idea. He Is going to be at the various county seats according to the schedule elsewhere in this pa per, ana anvone who wants to come and chat with him about their Ideas on proposed legis lation taxation, agriculture, business, or whatever it may be Is invited to come. It's a big Job to keep In touch with the people In a dis trict as big as the 2Sth district, and Rep. Mann deserves a big pat on the back for making this additional effort. out of tils way to be helpful to us, and we are mue wo ex press the HPPiwIatlon of the new teachers for this warm wel come we have all received. So, ns Is befitting this seas on of Thanksgiving, wo would like to bbv to nil of vou that we are glad to be here, and thankful lo be a part of Mich a friendly community. Sincerely. Mr. ami Mrs Kliner Wellel Heppner High School y BILLBOARD K. TO THE EDITOR To the Editor: We felt that we would like to take this opportunity to ex press to the townspeople, mer chants, and all the others In Heppner who have made us feel so welcome, out sincere thanks for all the kindnesses and con siderations that have been shown to us since we arrived here this past fall. Everyone seems to have gone Coming Events ROCK HOUND MEETING Morrow County Gem and Mineral club Saturday, Nov. 2ti. 7:M) P ni. Old Citv Library, Heppner Program Slides on "Storv of Klouroseenee In Gems and Minerals" TURKEY HOP Teenage Dance, Saturday. Nov. 26, 9:30 to 12:30 County Fair Pavilion Music bv The Henchmen Sponsored by Soroptlm 1st club ECW BAZAAR Episcopal church bazaar, luncheon and "flea mar kef Saturday, Doe. 3 Many Christmas gift items for sale GOLDEN AGE CLUB Tuesday, Dec. 6 Episcopal Parish Hall Potluck dinner. 7 p.m., on tertalnment following Guests welcome. SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency Heppner P. O. Box 247 PH. 676-9625 Your Ford Dealer can show you ways to redecorate your garage. ,; ANNOUNCING OFFICE HOURS MONDAY THURSDAY 9:00-12:00 A.M.; 1:00-5:00 P.M. FRIDAY-9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. CLOSED SAT. & SUNDAY PHONE 676-9187 GERALD A. JONES MD HEPPNER CLINIC BUILDING EXAMPLE No. 1 Galaxie 00. 'XL 2-Door Hardtop rui n earing Ah Take your pick from 1 8 quieter-than-ever Fords. Or from 1 3 hot-performing, new Fairlane family cars. Or 10 Falcon "short limousines." Or 3 longer, sportier Mustangs. Or even 3 luxurious, riewT-Birds. 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