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FOUR The Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, October 18, 1979 Band Carnival scheduled at lone High School The lone Band Gub has completed plans for a carnival scheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 20, at lone High School from 5 to 10 p.m. No admission will be charged to get into the carnival but there will be a charge for games and food. Proceeds from the carnival will go toward band activities. Prices for the games will vary from 25 to 50 cents, depending on the types of prizes available. Games will include a dart throw, wheel of fortune, cake walk, white elephant, sponge throw, fish pond, spook house, forturne tellers, Halloween bean bag throw, penny pitch, bingo games, a raffle, bottle and ball games and cartoons. A dance is also planned beginning at 7:30 p.m. The jazz band and a rock band along with records and tapes will provide the entertainment at the dance. The cost of the dance is $1.25 for adults and high school students, 75 cents for junior high students and 50 cents for grade school stud ents. Food will also be available at the carnival. Chili and beans will cost 50 cents, hot dogs 50 cents, pie 50 cents, hamburger and fries 50 cents, popcorn 25 cents, fries 25 cents, hot coffee 25 cents and pop 35 cents. More senior citizens invited to attend meals locally 1W . ti W ,' P -"V.... J" . t Si.Tk ! The lone Band will sponsor a fund raising Carnival Saturday, Oct. 20. There will be many games, booths and prizes; including a dance and a dance contest with prizes. It starts at 5 p.m. and lasts until 10 p.m. Dinner will be served so come early and eat. Estate planning workshop scheduled to define many changes in laws by Birdine Tullis, Morrow Extension Service Estate Planning Session Of fered Many changes in Oregon State tax laws and effects on land owners will be defined for local residents at a two-session estate planning workshop Oct. 31 and Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lexington school house. At the request of local property owners, Dr. Grant Blanch, OSU, will also give an update on federal estate tax laws and alternatives avail able to property owners in dealing with estate planning. Dr. Blanch is replacing Debra Slater as the instructor for the session, as Slater has resigned her extension position to open WHh Justine Weathrrford ) PIT Wow! How did we get past the middle of October so quickly? The name of this tenth month of our year comes from the Latin word for eight, and October was the eighth in the Roman calendar. (Maybe that explains somewhat why it is whizzing by.) History states the Roman Senate tried to name the month "Antoninus" after an emperor, "Faustinus" after his wife, and "Tacitus" after a great Roman historian, but the people continued to call it October. From the time of Julius Caesar, October has had 31 days which vanish along with ghosts and goblins on Halloween. Then it's Thanksgiving and suddenly Christmas! But before Yuletide, Heppner will be having a very big, special event day. The well-established arts and crafts sale known as the AAUW Artifactory is always presented on the first Saturday of December. This year that day will also see the Heppner Garden Club's Greens Workshop. The Heppner Merchants are also considering Dec. 1 as the day for their Christmas Shopping Opening. The combination of these Christmas events will draw many people to our community. How nice it is to see Postmaster Hubert Wilson back at work. Although his efficient helpers kept everything moving along during his absence, it seems right that Hubert should return to his post. How sad to learn of the demise of a doggie hero, Herman, who was such an important part of Judy and Norm Rickert's family. We understand that little, hitch hiking Herman was poisoned. No more trips out Three-Mile way to visit his dear friend and former neighbor Lois Winchester. It seems that other dogs and cats have been suffering from doses of strychnine lately. Maybe we do have a few too many unloved pets roaming around this area but how sad it is to have beloved pets poisoned. How sad it is to have unwanted, unloved animals left to roam about without loving homes. The Richert's neighbor, Rev. Mike Sheridan, tells me he and others worry that perhaps small children might pick up the poison left out for animals. Bird hunting kept many residents outdoors over the weekend. Young Mike McBride told me he shot his first pheasant and proudly showed me a fist full of feathers. Lots of us were hooked to our TVs for many hours of World Series ups and downs. I had determined that I wanted the bold bucaneers, the Pittsburgh Pirates, to beat those Baltimore Birds. Friend Ola Mae Groshens said she was betting on the Orioles just because their name like hers begins with "O" and this is an "O" month. Saturday after my Pirates were badly beaten I decided to take a ride up into the forest. I made my first lookaround at the Blake Ranch where I had not been for several years. What a booming resort area that has become. I spotted many new homes in new locations since my last trip there, which in ;st have been about when we sold our "Loyal Parker Cabin" to the Ray Boyces. Have you noted that some exciting birthdays are being featured in this month's news? The electric light was born on Oct. 21, 1879. How difficult it would be to carry on without it as men did for countless centuries. Imagine all of us running about carrying torches after sundown. Not quite as old as the light bulb, is the aspirin tablet. The analgesic, acetylsalicylic acid, was recognized and promoted by Heinrich Dreser, a German scientist in 1899. This 80-year-old is a by-product of coal tar but is now synthetically manufactured. Many cannot imagine world wide aches and pains not being soothed for mankind by the magic of aspirin. Between the World Series and Thanksgiving, quite a few of us will be getting our extra outdoor exercise raking up leaves. Some trees give up their foliage more quickly than others, Inez Erwin's lawn is already covered with golden drop-downs bui lucky for me, the two huge Dutch Elms in front of my home are being considerate and holding on to their leaves until I can find a better time for raking. a private law practice. The workshop will include info rmation, not only for farmers, but for anyone owning proper ty. While there is no pre-regis-tration required to attend, it would be appreciated if any one planning to attend would call 676-9642 so adequate materials may be ordered for the workshop. There is no charge for the workshop. Both men and women are invited to participate. North Morrow 4-H Night Attracts Crowd Enthusiasm for 4-H mem bership is high in the northern part of Morrow County which was evident by the large crowd attending the "get acquainted with 4-H" night at the A.C. Houghton school, in Irrigon last week. Following recruitment vi sits to the school by John and Birdine, where fourth through sixth graders were given information on the values of 4-H membership, the north Morrow 4-H Council hosted a potluck dinner for all present members, leaders, and fami lies, as well as all new residents in the community wanting more information. The event was part of the National 4-H Week activities in Morrow County, which also included recognition of mem bers who had completed the past year's club activities, displays of 4-H project work and window contests featuring club work. Lois Richards, chairman of the north Morrow Council, was in charge of the event, and was assisted by other 4-H leaders and members. As part of the program for the evening, a gift was presented to Pete Richards for his volunteer management of the 4-H Snack Shack, David Richards, former 4-H mem ber, showed slides of his Citizen Ambassador trip to Europe. 1-11.... Is It For You? The 4-H youth program is open to all youth, fourth through 12th grades, with many project offerings avail able to fit all interests. Leaders are needed in every area of the county to work with the many youth wanting to be a part of the 4-H club program. If you like kids, and are willing to share your time and skills, 4-H wants you ! Can you think of a better way to spend your time than by helping a kid grow? No experience is necessary just call 676-9642. Blue Mountain Community College Hermiston center has open house An open house at Blue Mountain Community Col lege's Hermiston center has been scheduled for Oct. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. according to Margaret Davis, Hermiston area coordinator. Refreshments will be served. A recent survey shows there are nearly 1,000 senior citizens in Morrow County. It seems that not all of them realize that any resident over 55 years of age is most welcome to come to the three senior mealsites in the county to share excellent meals once or twice each week all year round. , Besides the delicious, nutri tious meals, seniors enjoy companionship and hear help- Son of Irrigon woman finishes Navy schooling Navy Fireman Apprentice Paul A. Hendricks, son of Willa D. Hendricks of Route 2, Box 565, Irrigon, was gradua ted from Basic Hull Mainte nance Technician School. During the 8-week course at the Naval Training Center, San Diego, students received instruction on the basics of welding, pipefitting and me talsmithing. They studied the procedures used to fabricate, install and repair all types of shipboard structures, plumb ing and piping systems. A 1978 graduate of Triangle Lake High School, Triangle Lake, Ore., he joined the Navy in March, 1979. ful news. They learn of special outings and benefits. Some times there is entertainment arranged at the various meal sites. Meals in Heppner are served in the Elks diningroom (come in through the kitchen entrance) at 4:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Wednesday. In lone, seniors gather for dinner on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in the basement of the United Church of Christ. In Irrigon, senior dinners are served each Monday at 4:30 p.m. in the Lions Club Building. It is hoped that each senior dining will contribute toward the cost of the dinners as he or she signs in each week. . Next week the menus are: Oct. 23, in Heppner, Spaghetti with meatballs and tomato sauce, tossed green salad, buttered green beans, plain and garlic bread, and rhubarb squares. At lone and Heppner Oct. 24, chicken cacciatore with rice, buttered frozen peas, carrot, pineapple and raisin salad, hot muffins with jelly and peaches and cookies. Local farmer shares trip to China at Chamber of Commerce meeting Frank Anderson spoke at the Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday at the West of Willow Restaurant about his trip to China. He showed slides on the trip he took with his wife Kay in June. He said China is made up of a good size class of very rich people and a lot of poor people but a very small middle class. He said 600-800 Chinese people move to Hong Kong from other areas every week. "The Chinese people raise food close to the cities so they don't have to transport it very far," Anderson said. Throughout China, Ander son said most of the people ride bikes or walk and that most vehicles are not pri vately owned. "Physical fitness is very important," he said. "Did you ever see a fat Chinese person?" Anderson said Kay had an unpleasant surprise in China. "She found that they don't wear diapers there and she was a little startled when she picked up a little girl," he said. "Women have equal rights there," he continued. "They pull heavy loaded carts just like the men do." Anderson said there is a lot of smog in China because coal is burned in the cities. He also said everywhere they went on the 20-day tour, they were stared at because not too many tourists go to some of the areas the Andersons went to. The Andersons visited the only steam locomotive plant in the world and visited the Great Wall of China on the tour. "Most of the people are well fed and clothed and the houses provide shelter so they are probably better off. now than ever before," he said. "Sex is taboo. 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Moonlight Haillowsem Sal Friday, October 26th Stores Open From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Merchants Will Be Having Their Own Costume Contest and will be dressed in Costumes And Competing Among Each Other ! Participating Merchants : Murray's Drug Peterson ' Coast to Coast Dianna's This & That Gardner's Men Wear Case Furniture Co. Cole's House of Fashion Doris LaRae's; Judy's Fabric & Macrame Shoe Box K A tL A
