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Newspaper Page Text& or ORE. 7403 Juanlta Hurt In Accident Mrs. C.C.Carmlchael wai Injured Monday afternoon in an accident near Cutsforth Park. Judge Carmichael (aid while he was riding her snowmobile she may have hit a slick spot, lost control of the vehicle which overturned. She received a broken pelvis and is In Pioneer Memorial Hospital. He said she was a little more comfortable on Tuesday but has a long convalencence ahead of her. COth Year! 15 cents THE SPFMEO (GAZETTE-THME DllS Did Let suggested that the ski group might purchase one of the Maureen McElllgott was the ch(,l husses that the district successful bidder for the Valby- "' hav tr a,e h' Gooseberry contract run. She summer for transportation next will begin the new run next winter. Principal John Ed Monday. With the change, the mundson who Is a skier put in a pick up lime for the Herb Plu for kiln' H aid " w" Peterson and Louis Carlson sport that carried into adult life families will be reduced. It will wnoiesome activity. Heppner, Oregon 97836, Thursday, February 22, 1973 Number 1 Firemen's Ball on St. Patrick's Day The Hcppner firemen will sponsor a "Firemen's Ball" on March 17, St. Patrick's Day, at the Legion Hall In Hcppner. This will be a public dance and the plan Is to use money made to purchase training and fire fighting equipment. The dance will begin at 10 p.m. and will feature live music. Tickets are $1.00 per person. Make your plans now to attend and help a worthwhile cause. Jaycees To Feature Westerns The Jaycees have two more movies coming up in the near future. On Feb. 25 a modern type western, "Red Sun", will be shown. This is a recent release and stars Ursula Andress and Charles Bronson. "Little Big Man", starring Dustin Hoffman and Faye Dunaway, will be the movie on March 11. Chief Dan George received an academy award for best supporting actor for this able for adults by the National Catholic Office for Motion Pictures. There will be Roadrunner cartoons at both of these movies and prices for them will be $1.50 adults; $1.00 high school stu dents; $.75, 8th grade and younger. Matinees planned When basketball season is ended there will be Saturday movie. This is a story of Jack 'matinees for the kids, and after Basketball Time Changed The time for the Hcppner basketball games has been changed for this Friday night, Feb. 23. The JV game will start at 6:00 p.m. and the Varsity game will follow immediately. Hcppner will be playing Maupin here. Crab, last survivor of Custer's stand at Little Big Horn as he relates the story of the battle. Both these pictures are rated PG (Parental Guidance) and it is not recommended that young cnuaren see tnem alone. They have been rated unobjection- spring vacation the movies will be shown on Saturday night instead of Sunday. There are two evening movies a month and there will be one matinee per month. These will still be shown in the multi-purpose room at the Grade School. Queen-Court Try-Outs For Pee-Wee Rodeo Set Sunday The 3rd annual Irrigon Lions Club Pee Wee Rodeo will be held May 19 & 20. Queen and Court try-outs will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Umatilla County Fairgrounds at Hermiston. Range Group Plans Dinner The Society for Range Man agement invites all interested in better range management to join them for dinner - a no-host event - at 6:30 March 1st at Gunther's, Pendleton. Roast beef dinner is $3.75 plate, ladies invited, too. Program : Range & Wildlife in Kenya, South Africa, presented by Jon Skovlin, Pacific NW Forest & Range Experiment Station, La Grande. Jones & Cogburn Given Recognition An original idea which will save the taxpayers of Oregon and of Morrow County thous ands of dollars brought honor and recognition to R.B.Cog burn, the fire control officer of the Heppner area of the U.S.Forest Service. On Monday, Feb. 12, he was presented a Certificate of Merit from the U.S.Department of Agriculture. It is dated Jan. 18, 1973, and the citation which is signed by H.B.Rudolph, Forest Supervisor, Umatilla National Forest reads: Citation: $75.00 cash award for adopted employee sugges tion proposing inclusion of lightning protection as an item in fence contract specifications. Mrs. Paul (Gladys) Jones received a quality step increase for Outstanding performance as acting administrative assistant. She received a Certificate of Merit. Both people are members of the Heppner Ranger District. I ft aII Ctarte usn Flight Struthers Buy Big White House Iny There s a smaller room off 111 LcA the living room, the Struthers Mr. and Mrs.' Ed Struthers plan to make into a study-office. Training PENSACOLA, FLA. - Naval Aviation Officer Candidate Larry A. Buell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Buell of Spray, has begun basic flight training at Pensacola. When he completes Aviation Officer Candidate School he will be commissioned an Ensign and begin more than a year of intensive ground and in-flight training leading to his desig nation as a Naval Aviator. Mrs. Wayne Snyder was in St. Anthony's Hospital in Pendleton early this week with what was thought a virus. TO GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Mrs. R.B.Cogburn has enter ed Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland for tests and observation. ON HONOR ROLL Mary F. McPherson, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. McPherson, Kimberly, earned a spot on the fall semester honor roll at the University of Portland. Mary a sophomore in Nursing, scored a 3.58 grade average. Mrs. Heliker Home Vida Heliker returned home Feb. 13 after a 13-day stay in Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston. She was hospitaliz ed with the flu and is still feeling a little shaky. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Don Heliker, drove to Hermiston to bring Vida home. She said the hospital really screened visitors because of all the flu, and some of the people who tried to see her were unsuccessful. Grain Market 2.47',, bu. 2.27 'i bu. 2.47' bu. 2.27',, bu. 73.00 ton White Wheat Aug. delivery Red Wheat Aug. delivery Barley WEATHER J3y DON GILLIAM Hi Low Prec. .02 .13 Wed 31 28 Thurs. 49 30 Frl. 52 31 Sat. 47 33 Sun. 47 30 Mon. 47 25 Tues. 47 27 and family have moved into the Barnett-Parker house in Lex ington. "Now we have enough room", said diminutive Mrs. Struthers. They have four children, Patrick 7, Renee 6, Sophia 3 and Daniel 2. There's a big central hall on both floors. Upstairs has four bedrooms and a bath. The sleeping porch leading from two of the bedrooms has been turned over to the children for a play room. Spray Merchant Cleared, Assault Kenneth Jenkins, owner of Jenkins Store in Spray, was acquitted by a jury in Wheeler County Circuit Court at Fossil last week. Mr. Jenkins was charged with assault after the shooting of Charles Shelly of Portland when the latter was at the Jenkins Store. The acquittal followed a two-day trial in Circuit Court. Renne Harris to Be Ordained Acting on behalf of the Bishop of Oregon The Rt Rev. Norman Foote Retired bishop of Idaho will ordain Renne Harris next Friday Feb. 23 in Portland, at St. Andrews Church, Hereford Ave, at 7 p.m. Renne graduated from Hepp ner High School in 1959. He graduated in organic chemistry at Willamette University at Salem, Oregon in '63. He did post graduate work at DePauw University and Purdue Univer sity. He served as a regional manager for Rhodia Chem Corporation for two years. He then studied at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific and obtained a degree in Theology. His mother is Mrs. E. Saling of Heppner and Mrs. Lena Kelly is his maternal grandmother. Mr. & Mrs. A.T.Harris of Heppner are the paternal grandparents. Renne Harris is married to Margaret the elder daughter of Bishop Foote. David Blackaller - rector of All Saints, Heppner will attend the ordination and will take part in the service. ' The rooms are light with many windows. The said, "We washed windows all day Sunday and still didn't get through." All of the first floor is carpeted except for the kitchen. Mrs. Struthers is excited about the chandelier in the dining room. The pen dants reflect the lights and are beautiful. There's leaded glass doors in the china cabinet in the dining room as well as the book cases in the living room. With the house they inherited a baby grand piano. Every day they are finding more things to enjoy about their new home. There's a full basement and they have a beautiful yard. , Visiting them this week and helping with the move are Ed's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Struthers of Juntura. Adult Education Classes Offered If you have not completed your high school education, this is a great time to consider doing something about it! After the phenomenal success of several students at a recent GED testing session, the Mor row County Adult Education classes are "recruiting" more pupils. Classes are offered on Mon day mornings and Thursday evenings at the Neighborhood. Center. The program includes: study towards passing the GED tests, high school classes leading to a high school diploma, and review and improvement of basic educational skills. Participants work on an individual basis geared to their own needs and desires. Do yourself a favor! ! ! If you are interested in improving your job qualifications, becom ing a more well-rounded person, or just receiving that "import ant piece of paper" call now. Contact Ann Doherty, 676-5050 or Mary Pat Lande, 676-9752 for further information. Charlie Beckett Charlie R. Beckett died peacefully at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in the early morning hours of Feb. 15, 1973. By his death Morrow County has lost another of the good and persevering persons who grew up with our county. Charlie was born into a pioneering family which has helped settle two states in the Union. His great grandparents settled in Kentucky. Anticipat ing the westward movement, Charlie's grandfather moved from Bourbon County, Kentucky to Clark County, Indiana in 1804. There John William Beckett was born. On New Years Day 1876, Catherine Stall became Mrs. John William Beckett. Arrive at Weston In 1880 John William & Catherine packed their belong ings and two young daughters into a covered wagon. With the aid of a four-mule team, they crossed the plains to Weston. Henry C, Ralph W. and Walter R. were born at Weston. Morrow County was carved out of Umatilla County in 1885 and the Beckett family joined the new county by moving to Eightmile in 1886. From then until now Becketts have farmed in the Eightmile country. Three more children were born into the family: Emma K., John W. and Charlie (June 6, 1897) Though they had helped build the Liberty school, the parents moved to Portland in 1907, intent on giving the youngsters an education. Both John and Charlie excell ed in athletics, particularly football at Washington High School. John was making a name for himself at the University of Oregon when Charlie finished up at Washing ton High. John captained two Rose Bowl teams (University of Oregon and Marines). He has been inducted into the Football Hall of Fame. Back to Ranching Charlie preferred the earth and the elements to the aca demic halls. Hence he returned to Eightmile in 1917 and began farming. While Charlie lost his chance for fame, he found love in the person of Gladys Van Horn who then lived at Fossil. Gladys stole his heart and took his name too. She kept both and the two have had a full and happy life. They celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary last August 18. Charlie and Gladys have two daughters, Mrs. Norma Jean Johnson of Dufur and Mrs. Florence Catherine McCarty of Portland. They were also blessed with two grand daughters, Mrs. Nancy Hunt of Dufur and Mrs. David Staehnke of The Dalles and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister, Mary E. and his brother, John, who is retired as a brigadier general from the US Marine Corps. His friends who may have known Charlie for all of his 75 years will remember him for the things that are special to them. All of us will remember Charlie as a man of heart, dignity and secure spirit. Contributed by Dennis Doherty. Services ' - Funeral services were held Feb. 17 at the United Methodist Church in Heppner. the Rev. Edwin Cutting officiated. Carl and Betty Marquardt sang "How Great Thou Art" accompanied by Pauline Miller, organist. Bearers were Gerald Bergstrom, Don Bellenbrock, Dennis Doherty, Len Ray Schwarz, Paul Heinrichs and Max Harris. Concluding ser vices were at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. I CENTAL KEAUM ro aowro cow 4 t1 " T 111 t - ' v i.- L-J I LJv G-T Photo Forest Godin hangs the new sign for the Morrow County Mental Health Services. Clever with his saw and lettering brush, he will soon have a sign to place on the door of the new office. Mr. Godin is the new minister at the Church of the Naiarene. He is a man of many talents. He recently volunteered to lead a woodworking 4-11 club. also shorten the Rhea Creek bus run. Other bus driver changes were made following the resig nation of Jim Bloodsworth as bus driver on the Parker Mill bus route. Sam Steers was transferred from the Sand Hollow-Lexington run to the Parker Mill run and Hilda Yocom from the run above Heppner to Sam Steers old route. The board approved Jim Carr to drive Hilda Yocom 's run. In past years the lone ski group has used a school bus to transport skiers to the Arbuckle Ski area. In order to save on insurance the district was aksed to consider organizing Ski Clubs in Heppner High School and lone High School so the bus could be operated by the district. The directors appeared sympathetic to the problem but were reluctant to go so far as to organize the ski clubs. The question of providing equip ment and the possibility of skiing as a competitive sport posed 2 problems to be considered. The board felt they should do what they could to help keep Arbuckle open. It was Mike Wetherell of Arlington has been hired for the balance of the year to fill Don Hendrix' vacancy. His degree is in Physical Education and Social Studies. More on Cla unified Roads Orville Cutsforth, recreation committee chairman for the Heppner-Morrow County Chamber of Commerce is urging everyone interested in roads into the National Forest attend the Forest Forum scheduled Tuesday (Feb. 27) at 7:30 in the Heppner Elementary School. ELKS ANNUAL SATURDAY G-T Photo NEW OFFICERS of the Willow Creek Country Club for next year are President, Bill Jepsen seated and from left standing are Dennis Martin. Ed Hiemstra, Carol Kerr and Clint McQuarrie. Road Levy Vote Set Tuesday Morrow County taxpayers will vote next Tuesday on the $145,000 serial tax levy. This is not a new proposition as similar levies have been used for the County's huge road system for a number of years. One of the main purposes of the levy is repair of roads. The terrific winter damage and other damage due to normal wear and tear amounts to a whopping $121,000. The County's roads have been described as almost the life blood of Morrow County be cause without them consider able produce cannot be taken to market, without them school buses cannot reach many of the pupils. The first year $145,000 will cost 1.58 cents per 1000 TCV. The County's assessed valua tion is expected to rise and with the rise, tax rates will drop. A number of County organi zations have voted to endorse Lions, the County Board of Directors Named For Little League The Willow Creek Little League held a meeting on Feb. 14 and a board of directors was elected. They are Dale Holland, Del Piper, Wayne Hams, LaVerne VanMarter, Jr. and Art Stefani. The board met on Feb. 19 to discuss the method of forming a new team in lone. There have been enough boys registered in lone to merit having two teams if the organizational end of it can be worked out. The baseball clinic which Dale Holland has volunteered to hold is tentatively being planned for April. On April 16 and 18 the meetings will be in the evening and on April 21, a Saturday, the clinic will last all day. All coaches, umpires and players are urged to attend. Garrett Ewe has Quads Last week the Lester Gar retts, out on the Old Thompson place on Balm Fork, were surprised by four baby lambs. The ewe is new to them and this was her first lambing since they got her. Unfortunately one of the lambs only lived five days, but the other three and their mother are coming along nicely. One will be a 4-H lamb for Doug 9, a thud-grader and a member of the Hoof and Horn sheep and swine club led by Mr. and Mrs. Sargent. the levy: the lone Heppner-Morrow Chamber of Commerce. $10,750 of the amount is returned to the cities of the county. Polls are open from 8 a .m . to 8 p.m. next Tuesday, Feb. 27. Polling places: Greenfield Grange in Boardman; the Old School Building in Irrigon; Lexington City Hall; lone City Hall ; Heppner & Hardman vote at the Food Stamp Center on Willow Street in Heppner. Memorial Scoreboard Hear Goal Sup't Ron Daniels announced this week that $1400. had been contributed to the Don Hendrix Memorial Fund. Students at Riverside High School recently voted to name the Athletic Field the Don Hendrix Memorial Field and to buy a score board in memory of Mr. Hendrix. About $600. more is needed to complete the project. Anyone wishing to make a contribution may send it to Riverside High School at Boardman or to Mr. Daniels at the school office at Lexington. Heppner Elks Lodge No. 358 has completed plans for the 76th Annual. The event will be on Saturday, Feb. 24th here. Registration will open at 11 a.m. at the showroom of the former Ford Garage. From 1 to 4 will be the Ladies' tea and card party at St. Patrick's Parish Hall. An initiation will be included in the Annual program that afternoon. A beef dinner is being prepared by Willows Grange from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Evening will be topped off by a big dance. WOW DAY All high school students in Morrow County are eligible to participate in the World of Work day to be held on the BMCC campus Saturday, March 3. Students may sign up for the career study day with their school counselors or by calling Birdine Tullis at the Extension offic, Mrs. Jerry Myers on Butter Creek or Ernie Teel at the county school office at Lexington. Registrations will be taken up to the opening on Saturday but advance registra tion will allow students to enter ( the sessions with nb delay. There are 30 interest areas from Agriculture, air services and armed services to veter inarian, building trades, driving: occupations and mechanics.' Each area will be presided over by a lay person who practices in that field. There will be 130 lay people. One room will be set up to provide an opportunity for students to ask anything con cerning occupational training, requirements and oppor tunities. They can be told where the jobs are going to be, how to seek employment. There were 145 students attending the first World of Work day last year. If a student attends a WOW day each of his four years in high school he will have an opportunity to have a look at 16 fields of occupation. Busses will be provided for transportation if necessary. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Carlson spent Sunday at the Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane visiting Capt. and Mrs. Kermit Erickson. Mr. Erickson is being transferred to Guam. Mark Reitmann accompanied them. Mark, Phil and Clint went skiing at Mt. Spokane. Skiing Has To Grow or Die LIMITED TIME ONLY Home steads 8c Heritages only $5.00. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Howton visited Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Halvorsen Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Garland Swanson joined them at Beecher's for dinner and they played cards later. Hospital G-T Want Ads Pay Big MR. & MRS. DAVID BLACK aller were dinner guests last Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Charles O'Connor. Also there was the O'Connors' daughter, Terri, who was home from Portland for the weekend. Patients admitted to Pioneer Memorial Hospital this week are Leonard Kummerland, Heppner; Donald Paullus, Lex ington; Pirl Howell, Heppner and Juanita Carmichael, Heppner. Dismissed were Donita Grif fith, Spray; Kerri Granger, lone and Lola Stellman, Heppner. Skiing at Arbuckle and Mor row County is at a crisis with no money and a great need to improve facilities. Joyce Berg strom spoke of the potential Li Arbuckle if the necessary financial and man support can be found at the Heppner Morrow County Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday. The Chamber voted to have a committee work with the Ski group to develop a feasible plan for the future of the ski area. Positive aspects to the facility are:(l) good snow conditions and good elevation for skiing. The skiing at the top starts at 5960 feet. Mt. Hood's is at 6000 feet. (2) There's adequate ground area for development for the current population use. For two years in the past there have been over 1000 user days recorded at the Arbuckle area according to research done by Bruce Mackey the area Exten sion Agent Community Devel opment. (3) Good slopes that could be developed for begin ning and intermediate skiers. On the negative side Mr. Mackey notes: (1) a sparse population in the Heppner area. (2) The cost of road mainten ance during the winter months. (3) The current facility that is a rope tow. All the problems can't be solved with money but those who have worked long and hard on the 10 year long range plans say it would help. The facility is used on an annual special use permit of the Forest Service which requires certain condi tions to be met. There are two years to go on the original 10 year range plan which included the installation of a T-bar or pama lift. Lakeview skiing showed a marked increase moving from a rope tow to a T-bar. It increased the use of the mountain from one-third to one-half people according to figures supplied by Andy Parker of the Fremont Highland Ski Club at Lakeview. He said that new people held back because no beginner facilities. Mr. Parker said they planned to use the rope tow on the beginning slope the next year. Mrs. Bergstrom reported there was a T-bar available from Mt. Hood Meadows. Wal lowa County bought a pama lift from Anthony Lakes for $6500. recently. If the means can be found to purchase and install a T-bar, Kinzua has said they would do the necessary thinning. The rope tow would then be used on a beginners slope. Also it is hoped to improve facilities at the warming hut. Good drinking water can be developed. The NE slope is an excellent exposure for longer skiing. The new slope would have an 800 vertical drop which is more than Spout Springs and equal to Anthony Lakes. It is a known fact that people drive great distances to ski and prefer no waiting in line to get on the tow. Speaking in behalf of skiing as a family and individual sport were Tom Wolff, Kenneth Peck, Birdine Tullis and Ed Dick. Road Meeting Orville Cutsforth reminded members of the important roads meeting with the Forest Service on Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Heppner Elementary School multi-purpose room. Carley Bergstrom was home for the weekend from Mt. Hood Community College in Portland.