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L I 1 ART U OF 0 EUGENE . ORE 97403 Princess Try outs Dec.31st 09th Year 15 Cents 1$ the mm1 HEPPNER The annual Morrow County Fair & Rodeo Princess tryouts will be held this year at 1 p.m., Dec. 31st at the Fair Pavilion. It has been suggested contestants ride the horse they can make the best showing on. Contest ants will appear before the Board in a personal interview prior to the riding tryouts. GAZETTE-TIMES HAL RICKERT GRADUATES SAN DIEGO, CALIF. - Navy Fireman Hal M. Rickert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Rickert of Kir.zua, Ore., grad uated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center at San Diego. A 1972 graduate of Wheeler High, Fossil, Ore., he is scheduled to report to Machinist Mate School, Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, 111. Heppner, Oregon 97836, Thursdoyt December 28 1 972 Allen Nistad Appointed Number 45 Blue Mountain Honor Roll Blue Mountain Community College has just announced their fall term Honor Roll and Dean's List. Honor Roll in cludes all full-time students with a grade point average 3.50 or above. Dean's List includes all full-time students with a grade point average of 3.00 to 3.50. HONOR ROLL: Mary K. Hughes, Lexington; Roy R. Peterson, Monument; Kirk L. Robinson, Heppner; Terri D. White, Irrigon. DEANS LIST: Ted Bellamy, Donna R. Bergstrom, Gwendo lyn M. Drake, Rebecca J. Fulleton, all of Heppner; Alan R. Coppock and Craig W. Munkers, Lexington; Garry L. Bellon, Boardman; Teresa M. Forrest and Ture Peterson, Monument. i A Earthquake Victim Known Here Friends and students are recalling when Joyce Wilkinson taught in Heppner High School. She had been teaching at the American Nicaraguan School in Managua and has not been heard from since the earth quake occurred. She taught Commercial subjects in the mid 1950's. Lynn Haguewood re members her. "She was really nice, slow and easv-Roing. She was well liked". She left Burns about three years ago to teach in Managua. Relatives were relieved to hear by way of ham radio about the Larry Evans family. Larry who is a nephew of Mrs. C.H. Privett works in the US Embassy. Mrs. Evans and the two children are enroute to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Evans at Noble, Missouri. Larry stayed on to help. One of the secretary's at the Embassy was killed. The first message they re ceived from the family came through a ham operator in Florida who relayed the mes sage to Larry's folks that they were ok. Mustangs Go S-0 The Heppner Mustangs brought their winning streak to five games last week by trouncing the Riverside Pirates 83 59 Wednesday and edging the Wallowa Cougars 66 58 Friday. The Mustangs never really gave Riverside, a chance by quickly jumping to a 28 12 first period lead and keeping that margin pretty much throughout the game. Riverside out shot the Mus tangs from the field percentage w ise, .456 - .437, but Heppner put up 30 more shots than the pirates. Allen McCabe led Heppner in rebounding with 12. Dale Hed man had 11 and Mike Berg strom 10. Lloyd Wilson sat out of the game with injuries. John Boyer topped the Mus tang swing attack with 24 points. McCabe followed with 21. Bergstrom got 10 and Greg Green helped with 8. Heppner found no trouble from Wallowa until early in the fourth quarter. Here the game became disputable as Wallowa threatened to hand the Mus tangs their first loss, but fancy shooting bv John Bover caDDed Heppner's win. The game was played' poorly by both teams with Heppner committing 20 turnovers and Wallowa 23. Boyer again led all scorers with 27 counters. McCabe dumped 17 and Wilson shot in 8. Heppner's next challenge will come from the Wahtonka Eagles January 5. Everyone l anxioui to have you good reader enjoy a Happy New Year, Theiie folks of Morrow County wlwh for you every surresi in 1973: t Murray's Itrxall Drugs. Pettyjohn's Farm & Builders Supply, ( al l Arco, Central Market, Elina't Apparel & Flower Shop, Kinzua Corp., Cornell Green Feed, Morrow County Abstract & Title Co., Ford's Tire Service, First National Rank, Western Auto, Morrow County Creamery, Charlie Walker Body Shop, Thomson Grocery, linger'! Dairy, Heppner TV, Ladd Dick Chevron Dealer, M & R Co., Wagon Wheel Cafe, Jack Van Winkle Sears', Van Winkle Motel, Carl Spaulding, Jr., Court Street Market, Gray's Repair, Rank of Eastern Oregon, Umatilla Electric Co-op, Fulleton Chevrolet. Morrow County Grain Growers, Heppner Inland Chemical, Fiesta Rowl, Coast to Coast Store, Ruggles-Boyce Insurance, Farley Motors, Mil adies Apparel, L.E. Dick, Leonard's Mobil, Frontier Irrigation & Supply, Heppner Auto Parts, Columbia Basin Electric Co-operative, Paul Pettyjohn, Rietman's Hardware. Case Furniture, Gardner's Men's Store, Pendleton-Heppner Freight Line, Akers Motor Service, Charles O'Connor Insurance, Gene's Chevron and Cecil Store, V & G Tavern, Peterson's Jewelers, Lois Beauty Shop, Heppner Barber Shop, Gonty's, Thel's Cafe, Hams Truck Line, Jerry's Barber Shop. lone Gets five on Ail-Star Team -V Willis 7T7 Bin I 1 J I -a 1 VVZ. The Big Sky Conference All Stars for the 1972 football season were announced Dec. 21. lone High School's Coach Gor don Meyers has announced who were selected from the lone team. On the defensive team are: Ed Winkelman, lineman; Dick Snider, lineman; and Jerry Pettyjohn, halfback. On the offensive team are: Ed Winkelman, guard; Dick Snider, Quarterback, Kent Gutierrez, halfback; and John Rietmann, center. Honorable mention was given to Don McCarty and Phil Carlson. 1972 BUILDING AND MORE COMING Oregon State Honor Roll Names of local students who made the scholastic honor roll fall term have been announced by Oregon State University. A total of 429 OSU students made the straight-A honor listing and another 1319 quali fied for the B plus or better honor roll. Local students on the list included: lone: Janice A. Brooks, senior, Humanities and Social Sciences; Leslie G. Brooks, junior, Agriculture. WEATHER By DON GILLIAM Governor Tom McCall announced today the appointment of Allen R. Nistad of Kinzua and the reappointment of Jerry Breese of Prineville to the State Board of Forestry for four-year terms. Nistad succeeds Frank Gilchrist of Gilchrist, whose second term expires December 31. Mr. Nistad, 50, is general manager of the Kinzua Corp., and has been employed by the firm since 1947. He has been a member of advisory committees to the State Department of Revenue, the State Board of Education and Die Forestry Board. He has been a member of the Eastern Oregon Forest Practices Committee since last year. He is on the Advisory Board of the Umatilla National Forest. Mr. Nistad is a graduate of Whitney College of Commerce at Coeur D'AJene, Idaho. He has served on the Wheeler County Intermediate Education District Board since 1948, is a trustee of the timber Operators Council and a member of the board of the Western Wood Products Association. He is a trustee of the Keep Oregon Green Association. He and his wife, Lilly May, have a son and a daughter. Breese, 61, has been a member of the Forestry Board since January 1, 1970, representing the Oregon State Grange. Mrs. Eldon Tucker Passes Morrow County folks were saddened at the sudden passing at Pioneer Memorial Hospital yesterday morning of Mrs. Eldon (Patricia Gladys) Tucker. She was about 40 and was a native of Morrow County. Survivors include her hus band, Eldon, and children, Teresa, Tanya, David and Tammy. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 30 at the lone United Church of Christ with the Rev. William Arthur officiating. Sweeney Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Complete obituary will published next week. flEUJ VEflR BODIES Big Things Await 1973's First Baby be High Low Prec Wed. 55 45 .17 Thurs. 62 50 .12 Fri. 54 42 .03 Satu. 52 38 T Sun. 50 31 .14 Mon. 55 43 Tues. 55 40 Grain Market W hite Wheat Red Wheat Barley 2.78 2.774 66.50 Hospital Patients admitted to Pioneer Memorial Hospital this week and still receiving medical care are Maida Britt, Avon Melby, Ben Cox, Linda Beardsley, Josephine Flemming and Edna Bailey, all Heppner. Dismissed were Perry Adams, Heppner; Jill Rugg, Heppner; Debra Carnes, Hepp ner; and Georgia Perry, Condon. Mrs. Broodlcy Passes Mrs. Lou Broadley, a former Lexington resident, passed away Dec. 26 in Corvallis where she was living at the time of her death. She was 90 years old. Mrs. Broadley and her hus band, George, lived in Lexing ton for many years when he owned and operated a black smith shop. She was member of the Holly Rebekah Lodge for over 50 years. Mrs. Broadley had been living with her sister, Cora Warner, in Corvallis. She was an aunt to Florence McMillan of Lexing ton. No other details were available when the Gazette Times went to press. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 29 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lexington Christian Church with the Rev. Don Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Lexington Cemetery. Sweeney Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. lone RORV STILLMAN HOME Rory Stillman was here early in December to visit his folks Mr. and Mrs. George Stillman. He reported back to Quonset Pt, Rhode Island. He was just 9 miles from where Kenney Baker is stationed. The boys got their pilots license and are looking forward to getting together. Valby Church had their annual Church program spon sored by the Sunday School. Mrs. Don Peterson was in charge. The Sunday School presented the Christmas story. Christmas candy was distrib uted. The program was followed by a potluck dessert. Mr. and Mrs. Vic Klinger write from Hillsboro that they have bought a brand new mobile home for Christmas and spent their first night in it Dec. 22nd. It's 14 x 65 ft. with 2 bedrooms. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Brisbois stopped in to see Delsie Chapel and Cassandra for awhile on Christmas day. Linda Cooper has been home from college with her mother and other relatives and friends. She attends a Bible College in Manhattan, Kansas. Vera Rietmann entertained the following guests on Christ mas day: Mr. and Mrs. Dean Rohde and family, of Richland, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rietmann and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rietmann and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Blake, Mrs. Ruby Roberts, Joe and Frank Engel-man. Mustang JV's Win Two More Games The Mustang Junior Varsity Basketball team defeated two more opponents before the Christmas holidays to bring their season record to 3 wins and no losses. On Dec. 20, the JV's defeated the Riverside Pirates 74 to 27. Dyrk Dunlap led the team with 21 points, followed by John Kilkenny's 11. Kilkenny had 19 of the team's 60 rebounds as compared to Riverside's total of 32. The Junior Mustangs shot .379 from the field, compared to .218 for the Pirates. The Mustangs hit a .471 pace from the free throw line, compared to a .389 percentage for their opponents. On Dec. 22, the team traveled to Wallowa to make up a previously scheduled game and came home victorious to the tune of 53 to 35. John Kilkenny led the team with 12 points and 12 rebounds. As a group, the Mustangs shot .386 from the field and .450 from the line. The Cougars shot .279 from the field and .423 from the line. The JV's outrebounded the Cougar JV's 40 to 25. Line Scores : Heppner JV's: Dunlap 21, Kilkenny 11, Mills 6, Roberts. 6, iumner 4, Munkers 4, Harrison 4, Gonty 3, McLeod 3, Kenny 2, Hunt 2, Chitty 2, Haguewood 2, Greenup 2, Gentry 2, and Cutsforth. Riverside JV's: Snyder 13, Donovan5, McKenzie 4, Rus sell 3, Crowder 2, Adams, Haney, Raymer, Shoemake', Flock, Richards, Ziemer, Brasel. Trouble with being a good sport is that you have to lose to prove it. . Read Inside - 1972 Review of Morrow County. lone Family of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Halvorsen gathered Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Prock. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Halvorsen, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Halvorsen and family, and Joe Halvorsen and the host and hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Kincaid and familyand Omar Rietmann were all day guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Rietmann. More prizes than ever await the First Baby to be born at or enroute to Pioneer Memorial Hospital in 1973. Prizes begin the day he is born and others will be collected as they are needed. Mr. 1972 In the last six years, there have been two girls and four boy First Babies. Wayne Charles Plocharsky arrived Feb. 14, 1972 to be the First Baby last year. He was born into the big happy family of the Warren Plocharskys who last summer moved into their new home on Sage Hill Drive in the Rasmussen-Lott Addition. He has five teeth and isn't talking but makes lots of baby noises. He doesn't really have to talk because he has five loving brothers and sisters who interp ret for him, Carolyn is 9 lk, Janet 8, Steve 6, Paula 4 and Susan 2. Wayne kept his blue eyes but his black hair is now a beautiful light brown with lots of golden highlights. No favorite foods, he eats everything. Royal visitors this summer were his grandparents of Con necticut. It was the first time Mr. and Mrs. Francis Perkins had ever seen Susan or Wayne. This Christmas was Wayne's first Christmas and their first in their new home. Mr. 1970 Orval Headley, Jr. born Jan 20, 1970 to be Hepner's First Baby is called ' Little Orv" by all of his friends at Kinzua. He is still full of chatter and likes to sing. He gets along with a new sister real well but sometimes annoys his two older sisters. Mindy Lou was born May 1, 1971, Paulette will be 9 in May and Alisa was six in November. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Orval Headley of Kinzua. C v s v ' - V v- ft 1. i 'I The Virden Heliums home on SjCourt SLJias a good start in 1972. The Rev. and Mrs. David Blackaller were Christmas Eve Guests at Thel's Cafe. They later visited the Gene Rietmann family. Christmas Eve guests at the home of Mrs. Delsie Chapel were: Mrs. Ruby Roberts, Joe and Frank Engelman, Wilma and Edward Martin, and Mrs. Edith Nichoson. Miss 1971 Miss 1971 like Mr. 1970 was born Jan. 20 at Pioneer Me morial Hospital. She was Sandra Lee Turner, 4th daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Turner. Now almost 2 years old she likes to talk on the telephone but mostly listens. She talks a little and climbs a lot. She's a bit on the jolly side. Her four sisters, Shelly 1 4, Lori 12, Missy who will be 5 on January 25 think she is a doll. Mr. 1969 The first baby of 1969, Jerry Alan Blanckaert, was born Feb. 2 while his dad was stationed at the Condon AFB. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Blanckaert, Denver, where Jerry works for American Telephone and Telegraph. Mr. 1968 Mr. 1968 came early in the new year on Jan. 3. Keith Alan Kenison, will be five years old next week. This handsome little blond boy can be seen riding his tricycle just across from Court St. Market on any sunny day. Watch for him. He'll love to talk to you. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kenison. Now that his brother, Kevin, has gone to school Keith is busy helping his mother. He likes to run the mixer when they are baking. He likes to sing with the record player. His favorite color is purple. The bank account he started with his First Baby money has grown to $70. Both boys believe in Santa and go down to visit him every Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Kenison and the boys went to Union to have Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Buck. Usually they see Mr. Kenison's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Kenison at Cove but the elder Kenisons are spending the winter at Grass Valley, Ca. G-T WANT ADS PAY BIG Santa Claus was seen around town on Christmas Eve. ..With many goodies in his bag. Secretary to boss: "The rat race being what it is, I could use more cheese each week." ' M e o 7 M ft J . : Miss 1967 Jan. 20 was the birthday of Ann Rinehart who was Miss 1967 at Pioneer Memorial Hos pital. This birthday she will be six years old and is an enthusiastic kindergartener at Milton-Freewater. She is read ing books, loves people old and young, a good singer and loves dolls. She is quite the opposite of her young brother Nathan who is "all boy". They are the children of Fr. and Mrs. Dirk Rinehart. Fr. Rinehart is the vicar at St. James Episcopal Church in Milton-Freewater. At first glance it might appear there wasn't too much building going on in Heppner in 1972. A shortage of rentals plagues the town at it appears to be a problem in nearly every town. Biggest building The big building was the erection of the veneer plant at Kinzua. The building was start ed in 1971 but was completed the summer of 1972 at an estimated cost of 2.7 million and added 70 employees. Presently Kinzua is installing another debarker parallel to the other one. Homes Two modular homes were brought in and put in place. Clarence Rosewall has one for sale that he has completed on West Water Str. in the new Rasmussen-Lott Addition. The Hal Whitakers have instated their on Fairview Way next to Mrs. John Venard. they have added a deck on the west side that over looks town and down Willow Creek. Among the new homes is that of the Warren Plocharskys on Sage Hill Dr. overlooking the lower end of town and a view up Hinton Creek. The four bed room, two-bath house has . a rough exterior of reversed board and batten with redwood stain and a shades of brown roofing. They moved in and will do the interior finishing themselves. Eventually the window in the dining room will be replaced with sliding patio doors that will lead out on a deck. This looks up Hinton Creek. They plan to install a Benjamin Franklin fireplace in the living room. They have room for a garden space that will also include a family orchard. Two Starts Howard Cleveland bought the lot behind All Saints Episcopal Church and has started a duplex. The two units will face 'the church. They will have two bedrooms, living-dining room, kitchen, bath and utility. Howard had hoped to have the . roof on by the first of the year but the cold weather called a stop to construction. Another home has been start ed on S. Court St. by Mr. and Mrs. Virden" Heliums. Mrs. Heliums is Orval Mathenys sister. They come from Ameri can Falls, Idaho. Mr. Heliums a general contractor is staying in American Falls to finish, some of his work. Mrs. Heliums and their daughter Elizabeth came earlier so "Liz" could enroll at Heppner High. Their home will be a two bedroom with a double car garage attached. New Forestry Building The Heppner Ranger District of the US Forest Service moved into new quarters Dec. 1. The new brick building is also in the Rasmussen-Lott Addition. Their new quarters provide them with much more storage space in addition to the business management room, recep tionist office, District Rangers room, Timber room, Fire Control room, Resource room, Engineering room and Con ference room. They are still moving in furniture and getting settled. Associated General Contrac tors report that contract con struction in Morrow County contributed $55,780 in payrolls in 1972, 9.7 percent ahead of 1971. Total value of the projects in the county was $562,113 for ten months. MONEY FROM CO-OP $484,137.44 has been trans ferred to 31 Oregon Counties by the Dept. of Revenue from earnings of electric coops in lieu of ad valorem taxes. Morrow received $22,858.50. "What is it?" Wayne CharTe's PlocTiarsTty gefs readylo open his first present on his first Christmas. He was Mr. 1972. G-T WANT ADS PAY BIG City crews have completed the installation of the grist wheel from the old flour mill in the City Park. Orville Cutsforth rescued it this spring from the bank of Willow Creek where it must have beeif laying for 50 - 60 years.