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GUEST EDITORIAL 'WHAT IS EASTER?' By AL BOSCH EE, Pastor Heppner & Lexington Christian Churches We are now In that week which has the unique distinc tion of being called "Holy Week". This week Is the culmina tion of the period of Lent or preparation for Easter by the religious or Christian community. It is the time of year when the Christian World pauses to remember the last week in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. We, In America, are indeed fortunate to live In a land where the precepts and teachings of Christ have made their Impact upon society. Yet. even here, In a setting where we claim to be "A Nation Under God," we have many people who give only Hp service and fail to discover the real mean ing of Easter. For all too many people Easter will only be a time to hide colored eggs for the children to find, or spin fairy tales about the Easter Bunny. For many it will be an excuse to buy a new outfit or a new hat. Some will observe it by hav ing an Easter Parade or by simply observing that "Spring has Sprung". For many, many people, however, these frilly fringe bene fits are not Easter but are the externals, the non-essentials which are nice but not absolutely necessary. Easter is basically a religious or Christian observance. It is the time when the Christian World celebrates or observes and remembers once again the events surrounding the last week in the life of the Son of God as he offered himself up on the Cross of Calvary for the sins and transgressions of all mankind. Easter is the Christ of God upon a Cross, beaten, rejected, despised, spit upon and yet somehow gloriously victorious. Easter is an empty tomb with soldiers around it who "were like dead men", and a Risen Christ emerging on that triumph ant resurrection morning to proclaim to a dying world, chok ing in its sin, that there was New Hope, Forgiveness, and Everlasting life because God in Jesus Christ had once and for all defeated sin and death. THIS IS EASTER! IN MEMORIAM He stood at the Gates of Forever, And he gazed at the Golden Land That a Black Man's dream had conjured For his mind to understand. And sure of his understanding, He lifted his voice In prayer ' That all of his colored brothers Could build their futures there That Blacks and Whites together Could create a better land Than ever the Founding Fathers Had in grandest moments planned! Then the flight of a tiny bullet i Cut him down in Mid-stream Shattered the life of the dreamer And clouded the rainbow dream! But a whisper out of the sunset r Still trembles across the sky, "I have been to the Mountain-Top, And I'm not afraid to die!" We must seek to solve our problems We all must strive to see That our land. Through its darkest moments, Is better, for such as he! :r And when we find the answers Though we suffer and live with pain We will know that the life of the dreamer Will not have been lived in vain! Clifford A. Williams Lexington, Oregon April 5, 1968 (The above poem was given to Rev. Al Boschee, pastor of the Christian church, on Sunday, April 7, by Clifford Wil liams of Heppner, the author. It was read during the wor ship service at the church and by Rev. Boschee at Heppner Morrow County Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday. Wil liams is a teacher at Heppner Elementary School and was chosen as "Teacher of the Year" here recently). 'loneer Ponderings by w. s. cavekhhx In the years that I have de voted to writing feature articles, I have used every opportunity to draw attention to the Inter ior of Eastern Oregon (back country). Others may emphasize the importance of development of the Columbia River complex. There is no quarrel with that The upland cities of Condon. Heppner, Pilot Rock, Pendleton and La Grande will be negli gent if they fail to improve their relationship with the "back country". More personal visita tions are advisable. There is liv able country there, a lot of it, and likeable people. If you have a week-end to spare take a trip to the "back country" Spray, Monument, Long Creek, Day ville, Mt. Vernon. John Day, Prairie City, Canyon City or Burns. You will find a western style welcome. HEPFNElt GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. April 11. 1968 THE J? HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES Heppner. Oregon 97838 Phone 678-9228 MORROW COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER The Heppner Gazette established March 30, 1883. The Heppner Timet established November 18. 1897. Consolidated February 15, 1912. . WO-AS NIWIPAPII IIISHIIS SOCIATION NATIONAL NIWSPAPEI C55 LMJIIMlV'.ff.'.MJI TO THE EDITOR. Sense of Loss EDITOR AND PUBLISHER . ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER REGGIE PASCAL Linotype Operator RANDY STILLMAN Apprentice JIM SHERMAN Pressman Subscription Rates: SI. 50 Year. Single Cony 10 Cents. Published Lverv Thursday and Entered at the Post Ultice at Heppner, Oregon, as Second Class Matter. Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m until noon Saturday. WESLEY A. SHERMAN HELEN E. SHERMAN . ARNOLD RAYMOND Shop Foreman Printer GAIL BL'RKEN'BINE Society Circulation Chaff and Chatter Wes Sherman Visitors at the home of Mrs. Cleo Van Winkle at her home in Lexington last week-end were her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Van Wink le and family of Spokane, who also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Green in Heppner on Sunday. Mrs. David Tottleben and two small sons. David and nine-month-old Brian, arrived Friday. March 29 from their home in Collinsville. 111., to visit at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Collins for about a month. GILES FRENCH of Moro spotted the Item in the Gazette-Times recently telling of the item in Ripley s "Believe It or not" con cerning Henry Clay French, once of Heppner, who worked lor 14 railroads In 36 years. A clipping of the "Believe It or Not" item had been sent to Mayor Rotewall by someone who wanted more Information. Giles possibly supplies an answer In a note to us. "H. C. French was conductor on the Heppner Branch UPRR in 1892. He collected $31 Iron passengers and others for the benefit of sufferers at Roslyn," writes Giles. "Whether he was your lost Henry French or not, deponent sayeth not. "I gather that he was well known about Heppner and ap parently lived there, for a Mas ter Clay French was agent for the ureeonian. H. u. trencn ana wife took a vacation up in tne Blues where they encountered many animals, lost the top of their 'covered wagon' ana naa other experiences which Otis Pat terson, the then editor recount ed." ALSO FROM the mailbag comes a very nice letter from Mrs. Lewis Johnson of Vale, who is mother of Rick Johnson, the out standing Viking athlete. "I wish to congratulate you on the excellent coverage of the bas ketball tourn a m e n t at La Grande," she writes. "It's good to see good things in papers about the good things the young adults do. "One of the boys attending TVCC brought your Gazette Times with an article about Rick Johnson to school and gave it to a fellow classmate who lives in Vale, who in turn gave it to Rick .... "We are proud of Rick's ac complishments this year, espec ially since he milks 4d cows morning and night after prac tice or games. No one can tell me teen-agers are no good! Thank vou, Mrs. Lewis Johnson." We've often wondered what Vale used to condition its atn- letes into such fine condition and thought that it might be work- ins: in sugar beet iieias. jviayDe Mrs. Johnson gives the clue milking cows night and morning! Another sequel to the district tournament occurred recently when a John Day businessman stopped at the Gazette-Times to say how appreciative he was, as well as others from there, about the Heppner attitude following the tournament. Apparently a post-tournament G-T editorial gained widespread circulation In that area ("John Day Winners in Losing"). The businessman made it a point to come here and say thank you while travel ing through. The Heppner spirit, he said, as expressed in the edi torial, has done a great deal to promote goodwill between the two towns. SAY", WE'RE seeing a number of our local folks in television lately. We happened to tune in on Channel 2 last Saturday af ternoon and saw a young man that looked exactly like Dave Hall. The reason he looked so much like him was that he was Dave Hall. He was participating in a program, emceed by Kirby Brumfield, that featured state FFA officers. Dave made quite a little speech when asked a question about whether girls should participate in FFA. Ac tually, quite a few girls are in the organization. On Monday night, we stopped work long enough to see the half-hour program on Shirley Rugg's sheep operation on our channel 5 I KO AC-TV). Another half-hour will be presented on next Monday night at 8:30, same station. Well, this made quite a presen tation. It showed details of the laree operation at Parkers mill. the Basque sheepherders who j come from the Pyrenees Moun- j tains area ibetween Spain and j France), the drives of the large j bands of sheep to the range j near Boardman and other facets' of the operation. The final in stallment will show the shear ing and wool processing. Shirley helped Bill Smith nar rate the program and Gail Mc Carty, county extension agent, also appeared and spoke. We were glad that they told us In advance that this was to be shown. Wish we had been notified on the FFA program. We'd liked to have been able to tell people this was coming up, too. (Where was the local FFA reporter?). Any time anyone knows of such programs coming up, please let us know so we can get the word around.. THE SCHOOLS had two events last week that we thought were just great. One was the physical education program in which many, many Heppner ele mentary and high school stu dents participated. It's remark able what they are doing in physical education in the schools now, and this was a real eye opener. Mrs. Dorothy Agee and Dean Naffziger are certainly to oe congratuiatea lor tneir line work. The coordination, agility and discipline that the youngsters showed in their routines and exercises was something to be hold. GAA (Girls' Athletic As sociation) sponsored this event, April 8, 19C8 To the Editor: It is with great sadness and a sense of tremendous loss that I sav farewell to a fellow clergy man and American, Dr. Martin Luther King. To say that his assassination was a terrible and savage act of ignorance and brutality seems mild when one realizes that this man dedicat ed his life to nonviolence and working for the brotherhood of mankind. It is my sincere and fervent prayer that Almighty God will forgive us as a nation and will bring something of good from the shedding of Dr. King's blood. Without question it is a time for each one of us, each person in this community and each American to search his own soul and conscience and to work and prav for a new America where understanding, love and justice for all men may prevail. We owe nothing less to a great Christian man's memory. Sincerely, The Rev. Dirk T. Rlnehart and it should have an encore next spring. With this start, this could turn Into something truly outstanding. Proceeds of the affair will go towards buying more physical education equipment. From what the kids showed, they will make very good use of whatever is ob tained, and they deserve help in getting it Brother Lost April 8, 19C8 To the Editor: I have lost a brother clergy man. A brother "in Christ' has been cut down bv an asuassln's bullet. That Dr. Martin Luther King, a man who espoused and lived non-violence, a man who hated no one, should have his life cut short at the prime age of 39, is Indeed the greatest tra gedy of our day. My heart is full of sorrow and compassion and pity for the sick society which breeds hatred and prejudice and violence. I am a part of that 'sick society' and I cannot wash my hands, because I live 20(H) miles away from Memphis, Tenn. I pray that God will forgive us, that we then may carry his forgive ness to all men black and white. One of the great prophetic voices of our century has been stilled. Nevertheless, his mem ory still lives on. His 'dream will come true, make no mis take about that, and I shall use all the powers that God has given me to see that It does come true. For because of Jesus Christ, whose resurrection we celebrate on Easter Sunday, justice will prevail in this land: freedom will rlne loud and clear foi black' as it nas tor -wnite : ana equal opportunity will become a reality. Worren Has Article In Student Magazine Steve Warren, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Warren of Heppner. has an article published in the VM'A literary magazine at Ricks College, the news bureau there reports. The article Is entitled "Slip shod! Folly." It U In The Runes, magazine now being distribut ed by the Ricks I'rens. Prose, poetry and art are Included. Warren Is a sophomore at the college, lie is a graduate of Heppner High school with the class of VJM. community Sincerely, Rev. Donald R. Pederson SOMEHOW THE MESSAGE of just what to expect at the Band Festival Friday and Satur day here, the second great event of the week, didn't reach the people. The crowd at the massed band concert Saturday night was woefully small, and a great many people really missed someining tnat was stirring ana inspiring! About 280 high school musiC' ians played in the massed band representing seven schools Echo, Fossil,, Hermiston Junior High, lone, Stanfield, Umatilla and Heppner. Guest conductor was John Sheeley of Hermiston High. This was tremendous! All those who attended were very much impressed. We heard many say that they wished the program had been another hour longer. The band handled every thing from Beethoven's "Eroica Overture" to "Georgy Girl" with finesse and skill even though they had only been together for two days. If you didn't go to this band festival watch for it when it comes to Heppner again in an other year. Shut off the TV set and go! Eugene Service Held For Former Resident, Marie Barlow Warner The Rhyming Philosopher PROCLIVITY THE WEATHER'S NO TOPIC FOR THOUGHTS PHILOSOPHIC, SINCE CUSSING CAN'T DO MUCH ABOUT IT. DESPITE FACT OR FICTION, I'VE REACHED THE CONVICTION WE CERTAINLY CANT DO WITHOUT IT. THE FOG IN SOME PLACES IS BLAMED AS THE BASIS FOR THINKING THE SUN ISNT SHINING. ITS NO GOOD COMPLAINING BECAUSE IT'S NOT RAINING: YOU CANT CHANGE THE WEATHER BY WHINING. SOME FOLKS HAVE CONTENDED, LEAST SAID SOONEST MENDED; BIRD IN THE POT IS WORTH TWO ON THE FENCE. BUT THIS KIND OF CHATTER IS NOT WHAT'S THE MATTER WEATHER THE WEATHER IS ALL THAT MAKES SENSE SO LET'S GET TOGETHER AND WELCOME THE WEATHER' YOU LIVE HERE BY CHOICE, OR YOU'RE NATP7E. YOU MAKE THINGS BY SEWING OR PAINTING OR GROWING, WITH WEATHER WE CANT BE CREATIVE. WHATEVER THE MORAL, IT'S FOOLISH TO QUARREL, ESPECIALLY SINCE YOU CANT WHIP IT. IF IT RAINS GO INSIDE; IF THINGS BORE YOU, GO HIDE; AND IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE NONSENSE JUST SKIP IT. HARRY W. FLETCHER Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Cecil War ner, 50, of Eugene, who died Monday, April 1, after an ill ness of about two years. Mrs. Warner was the former Marie Barlow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barlow. Mr. Barlow preceded his daughter in death, and Mrs. Barlow now makes her home in Eugene. The former resident was born In Heppner in 1918 to Charles and Blanche Barlow. She lived here during her childhood, at tending Heppner schools up through the time of her gradu ation. She was married to Cecil Warner in February, 1946, at which time she left Heppner. Warner is a member of the public relations department on the staff at Northwest Christian college in Eugene. Survivors include her husband and two sons, her mother, and a sister. Mrs. Robert Walker, nil of Eugene; an aunt, Mrs. Alma ijiinam; two nephews; and an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vaughn of Heppner. Funeral services were held in Eugene on Wednesday, April 3. Coming Events FOOD SALE Legion Auxiliary Food Sale, Saturday, April is, iu a.m Peterson s Building CAR WASH Saturday, April 13, 10:00 a.m, to 4:00 p.m. Richfield Station. Heppner By Ruth Assembly, Rainbow Girls $1.50 per car OES SOCIAL CLUB Saturday, April 13, 1:45 p.m. Heppner Masonic nail EASTER MONDAY CARD PARTY Monday, April 15, 8 p.m. Episcopal Parish Hall Bridge, pinochle, prizes, des sort BAND CARNIVAL Sponsored by Elementary and Grade School fta units Saturday. April 20 Fair Pavilion. Lots of run lor everyone Dinner, Carnival, dance PUBLIC CARD PARTY St. Patrick's Altar Society, Monday, April 29, 8 p.m. Catholic Parish Hall Public invited SPRING RUMMAGE SALE By Heppner Civic League Friday. Saturday April 26-27 Old Tryco Building Big bargains for the entire family SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency O. 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