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The Heppner Gazctte-Times. Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, March IS.' 1SS0 FIVE , eart Fund donations asked Mary GilmHn of Heppner, Morrow County Heart fund Chairman, is circulating a letter and information asking for donations to the Oregon Heart Association. In the letter, she says that last year more than 1(1,000 Oregonians died of heart disease or stroke before they reached the retirement age, The Oregon Heart Asnciation in fighting for your life, Gilman's letter says, in an effort to reduce early death nd disability caused by heart disease and stroke by using research, professional and public education, and com munity service programs. The Oregon Heart Associa tion spends 54 percent of its money on research, 17 percent on education, 15 percent on community programs, 7 perc ent on administration, 5 per cent on fund raising and 2 (MTeent on organization and development. Last year, $777,225 was donated to the Oregon Heart Association with $:in.3!l2 go ing to research. $ntu:!!t going to public education. $,441 to professional education, $11(1,173 to community service. $110. (i5 to fund raising attd $fi2,2l.r to administration. Research includes grants-in -airl and cardiovascular re search Public education in cludes news releases and radio and TV public service announcements. Professional education includes scientific sessions and hospital, nursing home mservice classes Com munity service activities in clude nutrition, blood pres OiAUW hosts lone and Heppner members of the Heppner Branch of the AAl'W met March H at Beecher's Cafe in lone for a salad luncheon. Hostesses for the meeting were lone mem bers Guest of honor and speaker for the meeting wris Marilyn Oulslav of Aloha. Oregon Division Membership Chair man for AAl'W Stie spoke on the value of small branch membership and staled that nearly one half of AAl'W branches in the state are from small cities She was able to Oocul couple to marry Mr, and Mrs Tony Seitz and Mr and Mrs F.d Wilson invite all friends and relatives to the wedding of Shawna Seitz. and' , Tracy Wilson on Saturday 'March 22 at 1 pm. at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church There will be a reception at the Klks Club at ti p.m. Births Tiffany O'Neal Tiffany Dawn O'Neal was born March 2, HMO, at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Hepp ner, the daughter of Kathy and Ric hard O'Neal. She weighed 8 pounds, ti'i ounces. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ray O'Neal, Jr. of Heppner and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Powers of Fossil. Great grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Ray O'Neal, Sr., of Prinevilleand Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Miller of Kimberly, Ore. Bobbie Coatney Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lee Coatney Sr. of Hermiston had a baby girl, Bobbie Jo, March 8 at Pioneer Memorial Hospi tal in Heppner. She weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Betty Heath of Hermiston, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Massey of Heppner and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Coatney of Othello, Wash. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Harrison of Brookings, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Perkins of Missouri and Myr tle Hughes of Hermiston. sure, stroke and CPU commu nity sessions. A pamplet of fads about the Oregon Heart Association says that heart and blood vessel disease is the number one killer but the rate has started to go down since 1974. Heart and blood vessel dis eases kill 54 percent while all other disease kill at 46 percent. By intensifying cardiovas cular research and transmit ting the results to the medical profession and to the general public, the heart foundation says the rate will continue to drop. The heart association says that heart disease can be lessened by adopting a life style that includes regular physical activity, a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat which controls weight, control of high blood pressure and diabetes, the elimination of smoking and excessive stress, and periodic physical exami nations The association also wants to teach the general public to learn to recognize the early warning signs of heart attack and stroke and prepare survi val plan Henri foundation money has aided research that has de veloped the heart lung ma chine, artificial heart valves, arteries, pacemakers and dis covered effective controls ot high hlood pressure and set emergency procedures for cardopiilmonary resuscitation guest speaker point to many and varied accomplishments by small branches in the state. Dcbra Sartain entertained the group with songs and music using an interesting variety of stringed instru ments. Included in the business meeting were reports from the Arlifaclory, presentation of a slate of nominees for next year's officers and plans for a trip to Camp Hancock, May 31 and June 1 President Liz Curtis presided at the meeting. Heppner hospital heart system updated Additional components have been added to the heart monitoring system at Pioneer Memorial Hospital at a cost of $i:.:i4i). according to A K. Felt, administrator. Now. in addition to being able to monitor two patients at Cook by time or coo!: to MADE ONLY BY Jfltm Model RR-9TA Exclusive RotawavecMi Cooking System A rotating shower ot power that cooks more evenly and cooks most foods faster than ever before! 700 watts ol cooking power. $100 00 OFF Next uAfafa-amJ. i. . . .. , H1 W Vmy .its w m -M m Ruby Roberts rejoices after being chosen "Queen for a Day." 'Queen for a Day' Much to her surprise. Ruby Roberts was crowned "Queen for a Day" at the lone United Church of Christ March 2 during the 200th anniversary celebration of the Sunday school movement. The event started at 9:45 a.m. and included the Sunday school program and morning worship and a parly after wards when ice cream and cake were served. The Rev, Cathy Barker, pastor, said Ruby Roberts was honored for her many years of dedicated work with the Sunday schools in lone. She liegan teaching preschoolers when she was 15 years-old and continued for many years with the same age group. "She just never ad vanced ! " quipped Lucile Riet mann, who has taught with her Don P.ristow led the tribute to Mrs. Roberts beginning with a song by the group for which he had written special words She was outfitted with a cape, a crown and a corsage, and was seated in a big chair Ix'side a child's table and Peace officers meet The Morrow County Peace Officers Association met for the first time this year Feb. 12. New business included elec tion of officers. A motion was made and carried to keep the same officers as last year chairman Doug Rathbun. vice -chairman Dentiie Wilson, and secretary treasurer Debbie Hyatt There was discussion re the central nurses' station, one more may be monitored Ixith in the patient's room and at the central console. Felt said A permanent record strip may be produced at either location. Felt said the new equipment temperature in ike MlCROWAVeoVtN -r.j0!MtMafliita l'.'1'.w'irt4wjffl"tfrm'M ! v . w: n n mrr i ' Amini made th lint microwave oven wltb a memory. This model remembers to delrost, hold and cook Or it can switch trom time to temperature controlled cooking automatically. Even remambert the lime ol day. Ask why Amana is the only microwave oven manufacturer to earn a U.S. Government exemption from displaying a warning label. LIST PRICE, 2 Weeks Severa other Models On Hand crowned chairs that were reminiscent of her Sunday school class room. Several people spoke of their fond memories of Mrs. Roberts. Some who had taught with her. some who have had children in her classes and others who were her students remembered their associa tions "with joy." The honored queen then led the crowd in several Sunday school songs much to every one's delight. She was pre sented with a scrapbook of cards, pictures drawn by the children, and photographs of the day Carmen French had assembled the scrapbook and Judy Jepsen presented it. The teachers who had taught with Mrs. Roberts and the present staff of teachers were given corsages and were thanked with applause. The day's celebration con tinued with more songs, games and refreshments. The cake, baked by Marian McEl ligolt. was a scaled-down re plica of the Education Build ing with children around it. garding the firing range, detoxification facilities, and jail costs. A presentation given by the Juvenile Department and the Children's Services Division concentrated on procedures for officers and policies re garding runaways and the placement of children in foster homes. They emphasized the need for foster homes in Morrow County. is portable with alternate battery power so if the need arises, it can used anywhere as a monitor and defibrillator. He said the funds for the purchase came from the capital budget passed at the last election. A wide range ol Cookmitlc,Mi power levels because different loods cook best at different speeds. Savat energy. Cooks most foods with 50 to 75 less energy than a conventional electric range. Stalnlou steel Interior. with considerable Discounts lone news Eva Hamlett Mr. and Mrs. Berl Akers attended the 50th Anniversary of the Crook County Grange at Prineville last weekend. The 304th Air Rescue Squa dron at the Portland Air Base was chosen as the best in the nation and was selected as the unit to serve at the Olympics at Lake Placid. New York. The unit was divided into two groups, each group serving half the time. Among the first group leaving Jan. 27 and returning to Portland Feb. 12 was a former lone resident. Sam Barnett. I had held this item hoping to get more information on their duties in New York. At the fone City council meeting March 4 it was agreed to again bring atten tion to the dangerous traffic situation that exists on high way 74 within the city limits. Everyone who lives or has business in lone is urged to write letters to the persons listed below and any other public officials who might help. Four suggestions were agreed upon: (1) reduction of the speed limit to 45 mph within the city limits, (2) posting signs indicating dan gerous intersections (3) wi dening the highway to three lanes to provide a left hand , turn into business along the highway. (4) installing a yellow flashing light at the junction of Ella Road and highway 74. The traffic includes small cars, semi-trucks, school buses and logging trucks. I urge you to write today to W E. Schwartz. Region Engi neer. P.O. Box 850. La Grande. OR 97850: and Roger Hereford Association has new member Dan VanSchoiack of Hepp ner. has been accepted as a junior member of the Ameri can Hereford Association, ac cording to an announcement by II H, Dickenson, executive vice president, in Kansas City. By becoming junior mem bers of the AHA, youngsters are able to take advantage of the many programs open to 1980 Mr Princess Lottie Laughlin 1980 Morrow County Fair & Rodeo Augusf August 17-20 22-23-24 O 422-7557 Lang. Region Fed. Aid Spec. Region 5. P.O. Box 850 La Grande. OR 97850. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Drake have moved from Gresham to The Dalles, where Bob is working for General Auto Supply Co. A birthday party took place March 5 at the home of Helen Pettyjohn, honoring Dianna Hams and Bonnie Ball. Other guests were Sharlene Arends, Debbie Morgan. Gladys Drake. Teresa Hendricks, Eva Hamlett, and hostesses Mildred Morgan and Helen Pettyjohn. A wedding shower and reception for Davina and John Lindstrom took place March 7 at the lone Legion Hall. Helping Davina with the gifts was Terry Taylor. The tea table was centered with a large decorated sheet cake flanked by white papier mache wedding bells. Cake, coffee and punch were served by the hostesses Terry Taylor and Billie Akers. Bunchgrass Rekekah Lodge met at the home of Edith Matthews March 6. Plans were made for the visitation of the Rebekah Assembly Presi dent March 13. A no-host luncheon at Beechers pro ceeded the meeting. lone was a deserted city over the weekend as a majority of citizens traveled to Baker to attend the Class B State Basketball Tournament in which the lone High School basketball team participated. Dates to Remember: March 13-United Church of Christ clothing drive, March 19 Se nior Citizens potluck dinner at UCC Social Room. Hereford breeders in their efforts to further their own breeding programs. The American Hereford As sociation, headquartered in Kansas City, is the world's largest beef breed registry organization. There have been over 17 million head entered in its herd book since the founding of AHA in 1881. Morrow County & Rodeo 'mm h 1980 Fair & Rodeo Court Introducing Queen Lor Edwards Princess "Bin Social Security A Social Security represen tative will bejit the Heppner Neighborhood Center to help citizens between 10 a.m. and noon tomorrow. Next week there will not be blood pressure clinics in Heppner Tuesday or in lone Wednesday. Pat Brindle says there is still some money available for persons who fit the quidelines ' for help with energy costs. The maximum allowance to any qualifying applicant who files for help and is approved is $318. Already 94 applications have been filed in south Morrow County. Brindle also reminds every one that the center is eager to receive refund coupons and the box tops and labels needed to obtain the refunds. These coupons are not the cents off coupons but although the Heppner stores are not able to do much about the refunding, the center will see that the Pioneer Hospital Notes Patients at Pioneer Memor ial Hospital in Heppner who have been admitted and were still in the hospital Monday are Marilyn Vance and Ellis Saling. both of Heppner, and Homer Mankin of lone. mm " Barbara-McCarl Coiner on March IB Barbara will be with us Tuesday, Thursday end Saturday. Men's hairstyBng Is one of her specialities. Call 676-9603 for the operator of your choice. Cicreen r Barbara o 1' t Nancy Miller Heppner way and dance to the beat of rep coming coupons and the necessary box tops and labels will be taken or mailed where they will bring back the refund money. The center has a listing of items needed for( refunding posted on a bulletin ' board which she encourages folks to study. Senior dinners coming next week in Morrow County in clude: at Irrigon Mafch 17' tomato juice, turkey supreme with vegetables, sweet pota-, toes, buttered beets, cottage cheese and pear salad, hot biscuits with butter and jelly, birthday cake and ice cream. At Heppner, March 18 to mato juice, Irish stew, molded cabbage and pineapple salad, cheese packet corn bread and jelly, frozen dessert squares. At Heppner and lone March 19 Swiss steak, mashed pota toes, buttered beets, tossed salad, biscuits and jelly, peaches and cookies. Also admitted for the week ending March 10 but who have been discharged are Edna Bailey, Marilyn Post, Char lotte Doherty and Earl Bon ner, all of Heppner; and Pauline Robbins of Lexington. Lois's eaufy Shop t ill s Saturday, March 15 Dancing 9:00 p.m.-l :C0 a.m. Fairground Pavilion Heppner Singles S3 Covpfft SS" Head down
