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FOUR The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday January 25, 1979 Alpha Zeta holds initiation rite z' with Justine eathei ford ) Several weeks ago I began to miss one of this newspaper's long-established features. For so many years the Gilliam men of Heppner have kept weather records and have furnished these records for publication. When I asked around why this feature was missing, I learned that our current weather recorder, Don Gilliam, has been ill, was hospitalized, and could not keep up the family practice. I was sorry to learn of Don's illness and hope he will be continuing to send in the weather statistics soon and will move on with the remarkable devotion that his family has given to weather recording. There are many human systems for escaping from unpleasantries. My own favorite is to immerse myself in reading. If I locate some really interesting reading, I can so easily lose track of time, lose concern about the weather, and just about forget to want to eat. Last week I began reading "Evergreen" a 1978 novel by Belva Plain. For three days I almost dropped out of the world of frigid Heppner and lived in Europe, New York, New England and even in Israel. It was so easy for me to identify with the book's characters and their problems and to re-experience the historic sequences which touched their lives. This long novel carries its primary character, Anna, from the puzzling, distressing times of her European childhood, through her young womanhood, marriage, motherhood and into the years of grandmotherhood and even to the third generation of her descendants. Many satisfactions and many sorrows are woven into the disciplined lives of the novel's older characters. They gave a day's work for a day's pay, went to church on Saturday or Sunday, educated their children, supported their favorite charities, helped to make our land prosperous and secure and always realized that they were the most fortunate people on earth. The book's review of the experiences and efforts of two World Wars, of the boom years and the bust years and its many references to the changes in America's political and educational climate fascinated me. When I read such a novel, I recall a jingle from my early years, "Ponder it well, good maiden, good youth though the tale be a lie, it's teaching the truth." I consider fiction that really delights me as something like a beautiful banana split. I believe that most of my hours of reading have gone to factual material, a meat and potato type of diet. When I think how obsolete facts can become, I wonder why I've spent so much time considering them. It must be that I was early imbued with the notion that the pursuit of learning was a most basic human activity. I am thankful that my teacher-mother fostered my enjoyment of words. As I read and re-read the last issue of this paper, many words commanded my attention. I was so pleased with all the written reactions to the sad letters from Judy Paine and Jim Ackley which had described youthful vandalism. The several from concerned parents and teachers made verygood suggestions. However the letter which I cheered for the most was the one from the Junior High Student Council. They took hold of Mr. Ackley's thought that the decent kids need to pull together and stop condoning misbehavior that jepordizes everyone's rights. The teachers' letter stated "We're pretty sure the school board would be glad to revise the consequences policies if enough decent kids and their parents request it." I hope they are right. I thought the word "request" should have been "demand." Of course words are but symbols; two ancient words which symbolize tremendous concepts and which are closely related are "disciple" and "discipline." I've long been enamored of these words, and they have been bouncing through my head a great deal these last several weeks. Each word may be used either as a noun or as a verb. Discipline has expanded meanings when used as a noun, such as, the training of mind or character, the training effect of experience, a trained condition of order and obedience, a particular system of rules for conduct, methods or rules for regulating conduct, punishment or chastisement and a branch of instruction or education. As a verb, discipline, means to train, to bring to a condition of order and obedience, to bring under control and to punish. The word disciple, as a noun, denotes a believer in the thought and teachings of a leader. It is used less frequently as a verb meaning to make into a disciple, to teach, to train, to educate. Surely we have all been told that the most difficult but highest form of discipline is self-discipline. This is why I have the most admiration for the letter written by the Junior High Council. These young leaders indicate an understanding of self-discipline. They say they realize that they have not stood out against the vandalism which they have seen taking place and the sickening, foul language they have often heard. They apologize for their weakness and in their analysis and in their apology they grow stronger. They claim to know right from wrong. Bless them. How I wish these thought ful disciples of admirable behavior could attract as much attention from their peers and from their whole community as the scoun drels who flount all concepts of discipline. To say that the mis behavers acted like animals is most unfair to animalkind. What animals deliberately mistreat their bodies and minds by using nicotine, alcohol or pot? Their teach ers admit that more and more school-age youngsters are frequently, even regular ly, "stoned." Teachers say that some of this takes place with parental acquiescense, with condonation and a "just don't get caught" attitude. Although I've much to learn about animal and human behavior, I believe that animals generally ap preciate kindness and assist ance. Human vandals dis play a complete lack of appreciation. BARGAIN HUNTING? rhorlr Tho flnro.w; r i Dine n' Dance Saturday Mights (III Come in for a delicious BAR-B-QUED RACK RIBS Live Music & Dancing To The Music Of Pete Graves Saturday, January 27 Wagon Wheel v 4 ' J r..- v -r .-.-I,,,. ., ... , - Sally Matheny to wed Michael Ingraham Mr. and Mrs. Orval Math eny of Heppner announce the engagement of their daughter, Sally R. Matheny, to Michael C. Ingraham, son of Capt. and Mrs. William Floyd Ingraham USN (retired) of Clackamas. Miss Matheny is a graduate of Heppner High School, and attended the University of Oregon. She is presently employed by the Columbia Gorge Ranger District in County psychologist shares My name is Larry Gordon. One of my many functions at the Mental Health Service Center is to maintain alcohol and drug programs. I am continually receiving material on alcohol and drugs. Recently, I came across some information on drug abuse prevention that I would like to share with the community. "Prevention is a positive idea, not a negijive one. Prevention is building in a resistance to abusing drugs before they begin. Prevention includes a wide range of efforts to help people develop skills and talents, to help them become confident and have a sense of their own worth, to help them learn to make wise decisions about their own bodies and lives. If people are confident and generally feel good about themselves they will be less likely to abuse drugs." Prevention: What can fami lies do? According to National Institute on Drug Abuse, H.E.W. Because the best time to prevent drug abuse is between the ages of 8 and 20, families are very important. Close, caring families may be practicing prevention without being aware of it. Knowing what prevention is gives families some insights and new directions which can With Cole Slaw, Baked Beans & Glass of a Wine.. ?95 ONLY Cafe & Lounge Springdale. Mr. Ingraham is a graduate of Milwaukie High School in the Portland area, and served in the Navy Seabees for six years. He is now employed as a construction supervisor for Pacific Northwest Bell in Eugene. The couple is planning an April 21 wedding at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hermis-ton. make their efforts more are realistic and yet optimist meaningful and effective. ic about their abilities, and By Larry Gordon Morrow County Mental Health Clinic Prevention is a positive process. If children grow up with love and security, can express themselves freely, On January 17 at its meeting in the home of Barbara James, Alpha Zeta, Heppner chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, initiated Donna Weed, a Heppner kindergarten teacher, during a candlelight ceremony conducted by Chap ter President Bettie Doherty assisted by LaRae Kindle, historian. San Souci Rebekahs plan for state president's visit San Souci Rebekah Lodge No. 33 met on Jan. 19, with Noble Grand Donna Forten berry presiding. Plans were discussed for the upcoming visit of State Presi dent Helen Gottman. She will visit San Souci Lodge No. 33 on March 2. Plans were also State immunization survey now in full swing The deadline for Oregon's Statewide Immunization Sur veycalled the LIGHT pro gram is March 14. The Morrow County Health Department is completing the questionnaires on those stu dents in grades K-12 for whom shot records are available. The only questionnaires to go home for completion are those the Health Department does not have any information on. The Health Department would appreciate a prompt can make sound decisions, they will probably never become dependent upon drugs. m it diThittm firm mill MJUIlElllIiy iremm For 44 years, it has been part of the pride and pleasure of First Federal Savings & Loan to serve the needs of the communities of Northeastern Oregon. 44 years with tradition. 44 years of commitment. That will never change. However, in business, sometimes needs and requirements necessi tate a new approach and direction. In our case, a new name. Western Heritage. We've been a part of the heritage with you. We're part of the West with you. What could be better? We realize sometimes it's difficult to part with tradition. But when that tradition is based on the commit ment of the company to the communities served, the change can be a welcome sign of new directions to come. We welcome this new time. We're looking forward to sharing it with you. A change without change. Much remains the same. Heppner Branch Other Offices:Milton-Freewater, Hermiston Home Office: Pendleton Rita Harris, chapter awards chairman, presented Palla cathene Service Awards in the first degree to Sally Wilson, Bebe Munkers, Bettie Doherty, LaRae Kindle and Verna Brinda. Second degree awards were given Bebe Munkers and Bettie Doherty. The organization's highest made to initiate a new candidate at that time. Following the business meeting, the 10 members in attendance were served coffee and cake and then viewed a film on Germany. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. return of these forms so that they may be sent to Salem before the deadline. This survey seeks the cur rent immunization status of each student with respect to Polio, Measles, Rubella, Dip theria, Whooping Cough and Tetanus. All of these diseases are preventable through the use of vaccine. Results of the survey will be furnished to local health departments for follow-up on providing needed immunizations. drug abuse prevention tips Prevention can be easy as helping your children find satisfying alternatives to drugs. If you don't already know what your children like to do best, take the time to find out. Take the time to do what they enjoy. Too often other things seem more important. To prevent drug abuse, there is nothing more important than spending time with your children. In its simplest form, preven timr lmfflinmeis Anaim o nun award, a third degree, went to Faye Wilson. Members viewed pictures of Greece shown by Monica Swanson who lived there as an IF YE. These and articles from Greece that were shown were especially appreciated as the groups' current annual Church News Bishop Spofford to be honored in All Saints9 rite Sunday1 The Right Reverend William B. Spofford, Jr., the Episcopal Bishop of the Dio cese of Eastern Oregon will observe the 10th anniversary of his consecration to the episcopate on Jan. 25. The Sunday following, there will be a special celebration of this event at All Saints' lone United Church of Christ sets Sunday for annual meeting The annual meeting of the lone United Church of Christ will be held next Sunday, Jan. 28. All members and friends are invited to participate in the potluck dinner following tion is being there when you're needed. It is providing love and guidance for the children. It is helping them learn about the world with the support and supervision of people who care. It is establishing limits to protect children from situations they aren't ready to handle. It is trying to maintain a balance in their lives. In studies comparing adolescent users and nonusers of drugs, we have learned that I IT study project is centered in Greece. A short film on world hunger and conditions in the Carib bean area was shown by Barbara James. Alpha Zeta's next meeting, Wednesday, January 24, was a social evening at the home of Verna Brinda. That meeting featured a Gong Show. Episcopal Church in Heppner. The sermon will cover the 'necessity for bishops' and special prayers for the life and dedication of the Bishop will be offered to almighty God. Bishop Spofford has proven to be a wonderful and suppor tive Christian person in the life of All Saints' and its parish priest, Fr. Kenneth D. Miller. the 11 a.m. worship. Members are urged to attend the meeting following the fellowship dinner, when officers will be elected and other matters pertaining to the church will be acted upon. what often separates the two groups are human qualities that develop over many years and have a lot to do with the relationships and trust among members of a family. Most young people who don't use drugs report that their parents treat them with respect, that their parents listen to them, and that their families help them solve Cont. on page 6 TTT A j-
