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i ) - -V. -i - ' FOUR The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, June 15, 1978 Saudi life "totally fascinating" to Heppner woman Being an expatriate in Saudi Arabia isn't bad. ..as long as you don't expect too much, according to Nona Grace who returned to Heppner recently. Mrs. Grace is spending two years in Saudi Arabia with her husband Ray, who is em ployed in the construction business by an SA firm. The couple has been living in Al Khobar for the past year and despite the inconveniences, they find it exciting. With the mighty petro-dollar in good supply the Saudi's are virtually building cities to cure many of the social ills prevalent in the country. At sea level there's a problem with sewage and back streets are filled with rubbish. Hospi tal care is inadequate and surgery takes place in Athens or London when required. "Women are very much second-class citizens," intones Mrs. Grace, pointing out that women are not allowed to work in public, nor are they allowed to drive automobiles. All vomen must conform to the Moslem tradition of keep ing arms, legs and shoulders covered whenever in public. "We can wear slacks and blouses as long as they cover most of the skin," said Mrs. Grace, "while the Saudi women must wear the tradi tional "abiyah" a long, black robe affair that covers head, face and all." How does one cope with such attire in a country known for 125-degree weather from July to October? "You stay inside a lot," said Mrs. Grace, "We have three air conditioners in our apart ment and of course the cars are air conditioned." "The cost of living is amazing, but wages are com mensurate. A small apart ment runs about $650 per month with a villa costing up to $4,000 per month," said Mrs. Grace. "Food is also expensive but the produce is fantastic fresh pears, man goes and the finest of apples from the Columbia Basin." Social life is limited to dinner out at restaurants as there are no public recreation facilities, no night spots, no theatres. Liquor is strictly illegal and on the black I - f I i J i v K - I f I rS' ft 1- ' I , til TT-- J? j market a bottle of Black Velvet brings $50-$60. "There's lots of beer and wine made in private homes," said Mrs. Grace. Crime is something the Saudi government doesn't take lightly. Mrs. Grace said jails are antiquated and ru mors persist that flogging still takes place. That probably wouldn't be out of line for a country that cuts off the right hand of a thief. Major crimes are punishable by stoning or decapitation. "I find it totally fascinat ing," said Mrs. Grace, "it's a whole new world of living, shopping and meeting people from all over the world." Rietmann is cumlaude gradatEWU John Rietmann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rietmann, lone, graduated cum laude from Eastern Washington University at commencement exercises held at the Eastern Washington University Pavil ion at Cheney on June 9. Rietmann received a Bache lor of Arts degree in education from the College of Letters and Sciences. He will be teaching industrial arts at Lake Oswego Junior High School this fall. Family from this area attending commencement were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rietmann and family, Mrs. Victor Rietmann, Mrs. Walt Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rietmann and Jerry. First National low bidder on bonds Vacation Bible School enrollment at 85 First National Bank of Oregon was low bidder on the Morrow County School Board's $4.8 million school improvement bond issue ap proved by voters earlier this year. First National's low bid of 5.4761 per cent interest on the issue was revealed during a special meeting of the school board on Tuesday. All bids received by the school board were lower than bids received for a construction bond issue two years ago, board of education officials said. .Under the current school improvement program, a new elementary school will be built at Boardman and a new junior high school constructed at . Irrigon. A new shop will be built in Boardman. and a new multipurpose elementary classroom built at Irrigon. The Heppner junior high shop and home economics rooms will be revamped, and remodeling will take place at Heppner High School's libra ry. Repairs recently made to a boiler at lone School were also included in the program. An architect has made preliminary drawings on the new structures, which are currently being scaled down in order to keep construction within budget, and to incor porate building recommenda tions from board members and citizens. The corner of Church and Gale Streets is a busy spot just before 9 a.m. and at noon each day as parents and grandpar ents deposit or pick up youngsters. The 10-day Vacation Bible School has 85 enrollees from three-year-olds through sixth graders. About 30 adults are involved. Next week Wednesday, the final day, an evening program is planned to which everyone is invited at 7:30 p.m. in the Methodist Church. Methodist youths to discuss camping trip The Methodist Youth Fel lowship will meet tonight, June 15, at the church at 7:30 p.m. The group will work on planning a camping outting, their advisor Vitki Tollefson states. Boardman property value nears that of Heppner WE PICK $6 U-PICK 35c PER FLAT 567-5428 449-3366 Two Miles PER POUND Bring Containers U-Pick Hours 6-Noon & 5-8p.m. NO SUNDAYS On E. Highland Rd., Hermiston Zimmerly Farms Nona Grace, a Heppnerite living as an expatriate in Saudi Arabia, models the traditional dress of Saudi women. Worn year-around even during the six-month stretch of 125-degree weather the robe-like dress also covers the face. In the photo at right Mrs. Grace shows an ornate but functional coffee server. Gold shops abound in Saudi Arabia, according to Mrs. Grace, where you buy the piece of jewelry you want by weight. WEDDING & SOCIAL STATIONERY 676-9228 Real property value totals for the city of Boardman are expected to reach $16.2 million for the coming fiscal year, nearly reaching the $16.8 million estimated for Hepp ner, according to computa tions by County Assessor Everett Harshman. Boardman 's property value nearly doubled during the current fiscal year, from $6.5 Kilkenny U of O graduate in management Kelly Kilkenny, daughter of Robert Kilkenny, Lexington and Vesta Kilkenny, Portland, graduated last Sunday with a Bachelor's degree in manage ment from the school of business administration at the University of Oregon. The cermony was held at Hay ward Field, Eugene. Her parents and family attended. FEIST IEW CT73 WW ljSy m miMm Jg!mmm mm mm mm m..J5 .ilS! ...... THAT'S MY BANK!' First National announces two new time certificates that give you more choice in how you want to invest your money. Money Market Certificates. They're 6-month, $10,000 minimum certificates that offer a rate of interest equaling the average discount yield on U.S. Treasury Bills at the most recent weekly auction. Call your First National office for the exact current rate. Money Market Certificates are non-negotiable, with the same early withdrawal penalties as other time certificates. They offer investors one of our most attractive rates ever on short-term investments. 7-34 8-Year First Investment Certifi cates. We've extended our First Investment' Certificate program to 8 years, with a higher 7-34 guaranteed annual rate of interest. The same $1,000 minimum and early with drawal penalty are in effect on this new certificate which offers investors higher inter est over a longer term than ever before. Other shorter term First Investment Certifi cates are also available at lower rates. Money Market Certificates and 8-Year First Investment Certificates are two more reasons why we've got what it takes for you to say, i5 "That's My Bank!' l "Frdrral law and regulation prohibit the payment of a time deposit prior to maturity unless three months of the interest thereon is forfeited and interest on the amount withdrawn is reduced to the regulat savings rate. million in 1976-77 to $12 million in 1977-78. At the same time, the city's tax rate has remained well below Heppner's, with Board man residents paying a mil lage rate of $3.28 per thousand for services during the current fiscal year, compared with $7.20 paid by Heppner residents. ATTENTION WATER USERS Due to heavy usage of water during the irrigating season, the City of Heppner suggests alternating! aays Tor sprinkling yards Those on Udells ! i FOR DAD I IQ I V, (3 Heppner 6769218 W living Street living Street your to have water in the East side of Main water on even days. Those on the West side of Main water on odd days. With cooperation we will be able a constant supply of the reservoirs in case of fire. Remember EAST is EVEN- Randolph Krueger City Foreman Member FDIC FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OREGON nn InJ The A ft Ml If I n jr 5 YA ft n F C IMI UXJ u ALL DAY SUNDAY MIR 1 1 1 AAA. CUTSFORTH PARK GAMES FOR KIDS & ADULTS BEVERAGES AND HOT DOGS ARE PROVIDED PLEASE BRING SALADS ANDOR DESERT FOR POTLUCK PICNIC SPONSORED BY YOUR HEPPNER ELKS LODGE nSt1" afc Sftl h
