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HEPPNER GAZETTE -TIMES. Thursday. December 8. 196$ I HI K 4 I I Tll DUU ITOKUtJtJ lUlU Red Cross Role "THESE THINGS WE NOTE" Giles French Book Rich In Eastern Oregon Flavor r Br WES SHERMAN Out of the oxperionc ft op crating an Kastorn Oregon wivklv newspaper tor 30 yoars. Gilos French, retired publisher of the Sherman County Journal. Moro. has published a new book, "These Things We Note." Binfords and Mort of Portland announce that the book is now on sale, being released Novem ber 2S. The many friends and admir ers of Giles French will recog nize Immediately that the name of the book comes from the ti tle of the weekly newspaper column that he has written for many years. Although he sold the paper several years ago. he continues to write the column that is the mast widely quoted of any from a weekly newspa per in Oregon. This was the book that friends had hoped French would publish. It contains the test from his column, togeth er with some of the editorials that he wrote. In compiled form, these glimpses comprise an intimate picture of life in the Eastern Oregon country, stretching back to the "early days." While the focus is on Sheman county, there is a his torical overtone that applies to all the wheat and cattle coun try east of the Cascades. It is spiced with an Eastern Oregon flavor that could only come from a man whose roots are deep in this unique country and who loves it. French, who was an editor not because he was formally educated to be one but rather because he had something to say, expresses his thinking and ideas through the quips and editorial comments in the book. He always has had the opin ion that any editor "worth his salt" should speak out on is sues and beliefs, and French has never deviated in this phil osophy throughout his publish ing career. The Sherman County Journal has never been a paragon of modern journalism, but. through French's work and thinking, it has developed a rich soul through its editorials and the column, "These Things We Note'.' Even those who do not agree with French's philosophy or is sues and problems, either by whole or in part, admire his forthright independence and his ability of expression. He's among the few gifted writers of whom fellow editors say, "Wish I had said that" It often has been said that anyone can write a long arti cle, but it takes a skilled per son to write a short one. French writes short articles, and each word packs a punch. He is a master of satire, but he softens the sting through sug gestion rather than outright ridicule. For intance, we liked his re cent quip that went something like this: " 'No need for me to watch television," said the old man. 1 don't drink, don't smoke and don't stink.'" His book contains many such apt gems. The book jacket of "These Things We Note," says "Perhaps no one will ever read this book from cover to cover." But after getting our copy the other day, Thank You' Letters Please School Cooks After Turkey Dinner Heppner Elementary lunch room cooks, Mrs. Bill Van Winkle, Mrs. Gene Orwick and Mrs. Larry Cook, were pleasant ly surprised to receive an as sortment of "fan mail" from students in Mrs. Jessie Morris fourth grade room. The letters were written in "thank you" for a turkey dinner served to ele mentary school students the Tuesday before Thanksgiving Day, bringing forth a variety of interesting expressions. The school kitchen staff was p!eased to receive them and wishes to share four out of the large group of letters received. ; "Dear Cooks: Thank you for the fine dinner, the turkey was delicious. I injoyed the cram berry sauce very mush. The rolls were good. I liked the dressing very much. I really think you cook good. The steat patotoes were god but I could not eat them. Your friend, Dena Struthers." "Dear Cooks: The turkey din ner was real good. I liked the cranberry the best. I made a hog of myself but I ate them all. I didn't like the dressing tut I ate it. Do you ever get to eat? I would like to know. We sent my dad a frozen turkey to Viet Nam. Your's truly, Mark Snider." "Dear Cooks: I brought my lunch today and when I saw what we were having I start ed wishing I would have eat en here too. Next year I know I won't miss turkey dinner. Miss Morris said for us to write to you for our English lesson. oiir friend, Jimmy Ployhar." "Dear cooks: The turkey and dre sing was delicious. The rolls were soft and very good. Some of the children don't like sweet potatoes but I do. 1 ate some Wdmbcrry sauce. Your trend, Teresa Hughes." I erhap Mrs. Morris should fcl.ow through . with some "home assignments" for moth ers, t'!0. swi " "ms&ijji iimhiih iiiiu mi i V " I' -A GILES FRENCH we find it hard to lay aside when we find a moment to read part of it. It is a valuable book to use for reference and for in spiration. A succinct quotation from Giles French can bring home a thought with exclama tion point emphasis. The 162 -page book contains articles on everything from pigs to post age stamps. East Oregonlans will be tick led and delighted with this book because it speaks for their beloved country in a manner they wish they could express themselves. They can use it to show to friends elsewhere and to hand out with pride to those who speak with disdain about the "land of sagebrush and jackrabbits." Handicapped by lack of pop ulation and consequently few strong exponents to speak its virtues. Eastern Oregon has long needed good spokesmen. Giles French is one of the best, as readers of 'These Things We Note" will find. They will smile at his humor, nod in agreement at some well-turned point, be touched at some of the senti ment that comes deep from the heart of the Sherman county man who has sometimes been called caustic and "crusty," and perhaps snort in disagreement at times. The man who "was born in my father's homestead cabin in a draw called Cottonwood that runs into Finnegan Canyon in the southern part of Sherman County. Oregon," has produced a book that is a real contribu tion to the culture of Eastern Oregon. It is the more valua ble because it has come from 30 years of the thinking, soul and fiber of the author. It is opportune that "These Things We Note" is published just before Christmas, for it will make a particularly fitting gift for many. In Heppner, it is available through Murrays Rexall Drug. Special Grange Party Honors Bergstroms On 40th Anniversary PJiea Creek Grange honored two of its members, Mr. and Mrs. John Bergstrom on their 40th wedding anniversary Sat urday evening, November 26, at the Grange hall Following the potluck dinner, a beautiful anniversary cake, made by their daughter, Miss Marilyn Bergstrom, was served in their honor. Grange friends presen ted mem with a gilt, accompanied by congratulations and words of best wishes from relatives and their many friends who were present. A social evening of cards fol lowed the dinner. At Chamber Meet Hole of the Red Cross in ills asters and service to the mili tary and their families was ttis oussed ry Bob Moekbee, field representative of the organiza tion in an extemporaneous talk at the Heppner-Morrow County i hamber of Commerce meeting November -I. Moekbee. making his fourth trip to Heppner, was called up on by Jerry Sweeney, Morrow county chapter chairman and eoetary of the Chamber of Commerce, to speak to the chamber. "In the event of a flood hero, the Red Cross would provide food, shelter, clothing and med ical aid." he said. "The chap ter chairman has the authority to act immediately, and it doesn't matter what it costs We know he will exercise good judgment." In case of such a disaster, the local chapter has the "dis aster capability" of the 3400 chapters in the V. S. because of the fact that funds collected by each chapter are pooled for such an emergency, Moekbee said. Red Cross has two functions at a disaster: 1. To provide for needs of the emergency to find a place for those forced from their homes. 2. Rehabili tation of homes and businesses. Decisions on how money is spent In this case is made by local people. Moekbee told of a disaster at Pomeroy, Wn where heavy rains caused mud slides, affect ing some 100 homes. The Red Cross came and helped widows and others in need. "It was hard work and el bow grease getting back where they were." he said. Moncv spent by the Red Cross in such a case is a total grant and no repayment is required, he add ed. Red Crass work is tied in with Civil Defense with the lat ter emphasizing public services, communicatons and similar matters while the Red Cross tends to work for the individ ual, Moekbee said. There is some overlapping. The blood program in this i area is one of the finest, the speaker stated, and he asked support for the next visit of the blood unit here. This year the blood center may declare a dividend because a surplus has developed and it will re turn the propertionate shares to the areas served. Moekbee, who served in the Air Force, entering as a private and leaving as a lieutenant colonel, said that his opinion of the Red Cross has changed greatly during that time. 'Time and time again 1 found that the only way I could make a military decision was to get a report from the Red cross," he said. In an emergency, men from Vietnam can be brought home from 36 hours to three days af ter the need is veniied by the Red Cross, Moekbee said. There are 250 Red Cross field direct ors in Vietnam "being shot at like everyone else." "Red Cross is what you make it in the community," Mock bee concluded. If it is not what you want it to be, get on the board of directors and make it what you want." It has been announced that the local chapter has bought a $600 refrigerator to store blood in Pioneer Memorial hospital r I i nn rrM X: ocnooi Dens By DAVID POTTER Superintendent Morrow County School THE SCHOOL BUDGET DuriiiiT the nevt few months we will dtvnt Kt-veml utricles to the school budget process. The budget committee is com posed of the existing members of the school board plus an eq ual numoer oi individuals irom the school district. The fhnl hjinrri l idts-1t.il hv the people, fitch director for a five vear term. The remaining members of the budget commit tee are appointed by the seiuwi board. Their appointment Is for a term of three years each. Listed Ito'low Art the members of the Morrow County school board and when their current terms end: Irvln Ranch, chairman, June 30, 1970: Maxwell Jones, vice chairman, June 30, 1971; Don ald McKlligott. June 30. 1970; Ralph Skoubo, June 30, 1970; Kenneth Batty, June 30. l'.Hi7; Jack Sumner, June 30, liHw; Dr. L. D. Tibbies. June 30. 1971. The appointed members of the budget committee are: Frank Anderson, term ends June JO, 1907; Jack Van Winkle, term ends June 30. 1908; (to be ap. pointed i, term ends June 3n 1969; Robert Sicard, term ends June 30, 1967; tto be appointed), term ends June 30. 1969; Charles Carlson, term ends June 30, 1967; and Mrs. Warren McCoy, term ends June 30, 1968. In 1963 our state legislators passed a new budget law. The step by step procedure under this new law Is outlined below: 1. The school board appoints a budget officer. David rotter was appointed by the board. 2. During the month of De cember, teachers, administrat ors, advisory committees, board members, custodians, cooks, bus drivers and others suggest items that are needed in the budget. During the last part of Decem ber and the first part of Janu ary these Items, programs and requests are tabulated and or ganized for presentation to the budget committee. 3. On January 2(5, i:'t7, a no lice will be published indicat ing that the budget presenta tion will be made to tne budg et eomniltltv, and to the gen oral public on Monday. Febru ary 6, 1907. at lone High school library at 7:30 p.m. 4. Ilurlni the ftdliiviiin vt.s.ltu the budget committee will meet a number or times In working sessions: February 9, 1907. 7;:t0 IHII,. Irrlgon: Kehruarv Hi I'IT.7 7:30 p.m., Lexington; February 2i 1907. 7:30 pin, Heppner This last meeting will be sched uled lor committee approval of the budget. 5. On February 113, 1907. and Guest Missionaries To Speak to Church Missionary speaker are sched uled to be guests of the Assem bly of God chtiivn for M-rvlivs on the coming two Sundays, II Is announced by Rev. Blllle Ai sup, pastor. liev, and Mrs. Robert Huark, missionaries to the I'matllla In dlatu at their reservation, will be guest speakers at I he Sun day evening meeting. Decern lcr 11. at 7 p in. On IVccmhcr IS. Rev. and Mrs. Kuill Schnleder. veteran missionaries to Chile, will be present for the 11 o'clock morn tng worship nervier to tell of llieir wor'; III the mission field. March 2, 1907, not It will be published Indicating that the official budget bearing will be held on March 16, 1967. HOSPITAL NEWS Patient admitted to Pioneer Memorial hoxpltal during the inst week, and Mill are tocclv. Inu medical care. Include the following: Clara Klucnld, lone; ttuti llairlx, Heppner; George Katon, Condon, and Kettle Iu herty, Heppner. Those who were given ned Icnl care, and later ilMinlfuM, weie the following; Janet ()'. Neal. Portland; Sylvia (Julnit. Prosser, Wn.; Belli Hergttroin, lone; Dorothy .inter, lone, and Van Hubbard, lone. Mr and Mrs. Gary Doltock of Condon became parent of their third ihlld, a daughter, bom Saturday. Ivcembor ,1, weighing 7 Hi.. LI1, o. Shu has been named I .oil Ann, and Join two other children. Uremia, ti, and Michael. 3. Maternal grandmoth er Is Mrs. Claude Brown, and the paternal grandmother ami grandfather are Mr. and Mr. Ross Brown. Bluebird Candy Sale Second and Third grade Bluebirds will sell candy, start ing December 8, house to house. Four different kinds of candy, at $1.00 a con, to moke money for each groups projects for the year. THIS MESSAGE SPONSORED 8T TOUS HOMS OWNED BANK AS A COMMUNITY BttVICX HANK OF iJJZastern Orecjon HEPPNER ARLINGTON lONI MEMBER. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ruggles were hosts for Thanksgiving to tneir son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Fastabend. anad six children of Richland, wasn.; Air. Kuggies' brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs, Glenn Segerdahl, of Prineville and stayed over until Saturday. Airs, uia Kuggies, Heppner, Joined the families for Thanksgiving. Two Win Top Trophy At Bridge Charity LaVerne Van Marter, Jr., Hep pner, and Everett Edmiston. Hermiston, received a first place tropny lor navtng top score at a Charity Party given by the Rogues' Bridge Club of the Walla Walla Penitentiary on Monday evening, November 28. The party was given under the auspices of the American Contract Bridge League for the benefit of the Cancer Fund. and was held in the minimum security building at the pen! tentiary. The party was a sizeable one with nineteen tables at play ana inciuaea piayers irom Walla Walla, Kennewick, La Grande, and Pendleton. Van Marter and Edmiston were the only players from Hermiston or Heppner. I TEP. ONLY 16 OATS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER YOUR PERSONALIZED CHRISTMAS CARDS. WE HAVE A GREAT SELEC TION IN EXCLUSIVE LINES THIS TEAR. WE INVITE YOU TO COME IN AND MAKE YOUR CHOICES NOW WITH OH WITHOUT NAME IMPRINTED. THE GAZETTE-TIMES PICTURE OF MR. EXE SOAKING uN HIS OWN "FREEDOM OF CHOICE'! . to us... VC an. 1 T ...to YOU and that "Freedom of Choice" looks like old-fashioned bathtub... certainly not sexy... but so surely satisfying to Mr, HERE'S HIS OWN STORY... Sure-1 like to relax-the rest of our family like the stimulating sting of a shower in its shiny new stall-but me-1 like to soak in my tub-soak in the news-and yes, I Boak in what the "ads" say, too. You know-someday some manufacturer will come up with a more relaxing tub-with perhaps a headrest-a magazine or news paper holder for us soakers. It may be only that the new tub's bilges will conform more soothingly to my bulges-the first I'll know of it will be in the advertisements -I'll see it-probably buy it-and love it as a better soaker than my present soaker! Yes, when you're looking for benefits or improvement- "IT CERTAINLY PAYS TO BE ADVERTISED AT" Whether it's bathtubs or beauty aids; foods, fashions or furniture; motor cars or modem homes; anything in our lives that can be improved, bene fited, or time saved -you can be sure advertising will bring it to you first. Confidentially, Mr. Exe, our soaker is a sucker for stereo-phonic hi-fi; but shrewd -so much so that he reads not only the display advertisements but also the classified advertisements to keep up on all the possible bargains everywhere . . . SO ISN'T IT GREAT TO BE WELL-INFORMED. . .TO BE ADVERTISED AT? 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