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TWO-The Heppneir Gaiette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, The Official Newtpapwr of the City of Hoppnor ond the ' County of Morrow The Heppner OOTA GAZETTE-TIMES Marrow Cmt j's leae-Owiei Wftklj Newspaper U.S.P.&. 240-420 Published every Thursday and entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3. 1879. Second-class postage paid at Heppner. Oregon. Office at 147 West Willow Street. Telephone (503) 676-9228. Address communications to the Heppner Gazette Times. P.O. Box 337. Heppner, Oregon 97836. $8.00 in Morrow. Umatilla. Wheeler & Gilliam counties; $10.00 elsewhere. David and April Hilton Sykes, Publishers OBITUARIES Alton Andrew Johnson Alton Andrew Johnson, 76, died Wednesday at his home in Coos Bay. Mr. Johnson was born in 1904 in Gooseberry, Oregon, between Condon and Heppner on a wheat ranch homeateaded by his Swedish immigrant parents, Klaus Albert Johnson and Emma Lovgren Johnson. The Ranch is still owned by the Johnson family. When he was 14, his father was killed in a run-away horse accident, and Mr. Johnson had to assume the responsibility for his mother and three brothers. "He became a keen believer in the individual and his right and obligation to take care of himself and his family." Mr. Johnson attended Condon High School from which he graduated in 1922. His brother, Kenneth C. (Joe) Johnson, was a life-long citi zen of Condon. He was also pre-deceased by his brother Elwyn M. (Mush) Johnson. Mr. Johnson married Wineva . Holmes in 1933. They moved to Coos Bay in 1944 where they owned several local businesses including an , appliance store and an auto mobile agency. "Mr. Johnson Mildred A. Hunt Graveside services for Mil dred A. Hunt, former Heppner resident, will be held Thurs day, July 31, at 10 a.m. at the Heppner Cemetery. Mrs. Hunt was born July 6, 1898, in Cavendish, Vermont, and died Monday, July 28, 1980, in Pendleton. She was eighty-two years old. She married Earl Edward Hunt on November 25, 1917, in Heppner. He preceded her in ustice Court Justice Court at the Morrow County Courthouse in Heppner handled the following cases the past week: Robert Warren Heiden, Box 183, Heppner-disobeyed stop sign-$12 fine. Robert Van Hubbard, Main Street, lone-driving under the influence of intoxicants-$185 fine. Steve Gradey Phillips, P.O. Box 11, Stanfield, Ore.-no Iicense-$12 fine. Tacey Anne Sheets, 806 N.W. Despain, Pendleton-dis-obeyed stop sign-$14 fine. Felipe Sanchez, Box 46, Boardman-inadequate muf fler system -$24 bail forfeited. Richard Michael Elston, 206 W. Center, Heppner-viola-tion of basic rule-$22 fine. Darro Allen Sheperd, Rt. 2, Box 51, Irrigon-open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle $29 fine. Darro Allen Sheperd, Rt. 2 Box 51, Irrigon-exceeding maximum speed-$19. Ronald Richard Young, Rt. 1, Box 3430, Heppner-no slow moving vehicle emblem-$12 fine. John Arthur Lindstrom, P.O. Box 412, Baker Rd., lone-operator's license sus-pended-$l07 fine. J was an interested observer and participant in public affairs. He enthusiastically supported his wife's political activities as vice-chairman of the Republican Party of Oregon and as a delegate to the Republican National Con vention three times. He had a strong conviction that people should actively assume roles in government and served as a precinct committeeman." After his retirement from active business life, Mr. Johnson was a real estate investor and pursued his life-long interest in designing and manufacturing a variety of electronic and industrial equipment. He was a life member of Elks Lodge No. 1160, Coos Bay. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Wineva; his daugh ter, Sandra Brody; his son-in-law, J. Kenneth Brody; his granddaughter, Alison, all of Portland; and by many Lovgren family members in the Heppner area. There will be no funeral at his request. The family sug gests that any contributions be made to the Pioneer Museum in Heppner. death in 1970. Mrs. Hunt is survived by her daughter, Mary Anne Peck, Pendleton; six sisters; three brothers; two grandsons; one granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Those who wish may make contributions directly to Pion eer Memorial Hospital in Heppner or through the Fol som Bishop Funeral Chapel in Pendleton. 1st National Bank reports deposits The Heppner branch of First National Bank of Oregon reported deposits of $13,173,000 as of June 30, 1380. This compares with $14,244,000 a year earlier. Hospital Notes Discharged from the Pio neer Memorial Hospital in Heppner the past vek were: Susan Hisler, Heppner, on July 22; Paul Hisler, Jr., on July 23; Charles Peck, Lex ington, on July 22; Anna Bergstrom, lone, on July 28; Kathleen Hisler, Heppner, on July 25; Allen Burkenbine, Heppner, on July 27; Harold Hill, Heppner, on July 26; and Margaret Wehrli, Condon, on July 27. Patients remaining in the hospital as of Tuesday, July 29, were: Ray Panter, Heppner; Maynard Seefeldt, Lexington ; Donald Gilliam, Heppner; Christine Creason, Board man; Glenna Rollis, Heppner ; and Benjamin Doherty, Heppner. July 31, 1980 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR "Wild Horse Controversy Editor: People have suggested I write to newspapers in our western states about the problem I'm facing with my book "The Wild Horse Contro versy." I wrote it to counter emotion with facts, to stress the importance of our western ranges and the need for wise use of the range which means intelligent control of wild horses. The book was published in November. The Idaho Cattlemen, Wool growers, Horse Council, sev eral wildlife, wild horse and humane groups have pro moted it. But in February the American Horse Protection Association threatened my publisher with suit. AHPA is an eastern group that wants wild horses to increase un checked. They've taken the BLM to court to halt roundups. The AHPA doesn't like my position on wild horses and feels my book damages AHPA's reputation Because of this threat of suit, the publisher has not filled orders for the book since April. People have been writ ing to the publisher to impress on him the need to keep printing the book. I would really appreciate some of your readers writing letters (A.S. Barnes Company, 11175 Flintkote Ave. Suite C, San Diego, CA 92121). This prob lem now involves our freedom of speech as well as the wild horse issue. A trust fund has been set up to help with expense of defending the book for legal defense in case of suit, for legal expenses already adding up, or for expense of getting back the rights of the book, if necessary whatever it takes to assure continued publica tion. Any help will be very '' much appreciated. If anyone is interested in the book and jcaatfst one, let me know. My next book win be on the ttyote controversy. If anyone tm material on this subject that might be useful to me, I'd Eke to bear from them. Heather Thomas Box 215 fitiaon, Idaho S34C7 DMV Schedule August Schedule Open -Friday, August 1,8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open-Tuedsay, August 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open-Thursday, August 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open-Monday through Fri day the remainder of August, except August 20 when the examiner goes to Condon. "We would like to assure our public that the erratic sched ule we have maintained for the last few weeks will smooth out after the first week in August, and should not be interrupted again till November ; and then only for a short training session like the one enjoyed July 15 thru 17. "There are only two poten tials for unexpected closings: 1. the manager gets sick. 2. The manager is asked to manage a larger office or a district," said Gene Murty, manager. Motor Vehicles Division, Heppner Field Office. MORROW COUNTY PICNIC Will be held in Laurelhurit Park, Portland Coffee Bring your Thanks for Cystic fibrosis aid On behalf of all children who suffer from cystic fibrosis, I want to say thank you to the people of Heppner, Lexington and lone who contributed so generously to the Cystic Fibrosis Bike Ride sponsored by AlpiaeTanET.57T61iir the volunteers, especially the Morrow County Posse and Possettes who gave their valuable time and untiring efforts to the ride. We also thank the Heppner Gazette and Morrow County Pioneer Newspaper for their interest and excellent reporting. With the support of so many kind people we were able to raise a total of $1,652.15 for the treatment, care and research of cystic fibrosis. The people in our communities can be proud of their contributions to this worthy cause. Thank you, Sally Wilson Philanthropic Chairperson Alpha Theta E.S.A. ( Public Meetings (Editor's note: Starting this issue, The Heppner Gazette Times will include, as a regular feature, a listing of area public meetings.) Monday, August 4 - Heppner City Council, City Hall, Heppner, 7:30p.m. Tuesday, August 5 lone City Council, City Hall, lone, 7:30 p.m.; Lexington City Council, City Hall, Lexington, 7:30p.m. Wednesday, August 6 -Morrow County Commission ers, Judge's Office, Court house, Heppner, 10 a.m. Monday, August 11 - Hep pner Fire Dept., Fire Hall, Heppner, 7:30 p.m.; Heppner Planning Commission, City Hall, Heppner, 7:30 p.m.; Morrow County Fair Board, Fair Dormitory, Heppner, 7:30p.m. Tuesday, August 12 -Morrow County Rodeo Committee, area homes, 7:30p.m. Wednesday, August 13 -Morrow County Commission ers, Judge's Office, Court house, Heppner, 10 a.m. Thursday, August 14 -Lexington Fire Dept., City Hall, Lexington, 7:30 p.m.; Port of Morrow Commission, Post Office, Nelson Square, Boardman, 1 p.m. Monday, August 18 - lone Planning Commission, City Hall, lone, 7:30 p.m.; Morrow County School board, Heppner High School, Heppner, 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 19 -Pioneer Memorial Hospital Board, Pioneer Memorial Hospital, Heppner, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 20 -Morrow County Commission ers, Judge's Office, Court house, Heppner, 10 a.m. Monday, August 25-Heppner Fire Dept., Fire Hall, Heppner 7:30 p.m.; Morrow County Planning Commission, Court house, Heppner, 7:30p.m. Wednesday, August 27 -Heppner Library Board, Li brary, Heppner, 8 p.m.; Morrow County Commission ers, County Building, Irrigon, 10 a.m. Thursday, August 28 -Morrow County Fair Commit tee, area homes, 7 : 30 p.m . Served friends! 1 Food Stamp change A change In the Food Stamp Program will go into effect on August l for residents of Morrow, Umatilla, and Union counties. Bellamy fears tough job State Representative Billy Bellamy (R-Culver) stated the Legislature is going to be faced with one of the biggest and toughest Jobs it has ever dealth with when it goes into special session on August 4 to make the final decisions on how the state should make up the projected $204 million deficit in the state budget. ' "The alternatives simply aren't very pleasant," Bellamy stated. "We're look ing at cutting state Jobs, cutting state services and Blue skies, soaring temps mark 1980 Sidewalk Sale Blue skies and soaring temperatures graced the 1980 Heppner Merchants' Sidewalk Sale held on Saturday, July 26 in downtown Heppner. More than one shopper Morrow County Morrow County Health Dept. (Editor's note: Starting this issue, the Heppner Gazette Times will include, as a regular feature, a listing of blood pressure and immuni zation clinics in the area.) Friday. August 1 -Lexington Health Dept. Office, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. -blood pressure and immunizations. Wednesday, August 6-Hep-pner Neighborhood Center, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. -blood pres sure. Friday, August 8-Lexington Health Dept. Office, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. -blood pressure and immunizations. , Tuesday, August 12 -Irrigon County Offices, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. -blood pressure and immunizations. Friday, August 15-Lexing-ton Health Dept. Office. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. -blood pressure and im munizations. Tuesday, August 19 Hep pner Neighborhood Center2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. -blood pres sure. Wednesday, August 20-Ione United Church of Christ Base-ment-4 p.m. to 5 p.m. -blood pressure. Announcing more.,. 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Bellamy Btated that the budget problems arose be cause the Legislature had to predict, in January of last year, how much money the state would collect for 1979 and 1980, and that those pre- came home with sunburns as well as armloads of packages. The drawing for the Tonka toy ambulance, donated by Murray's Drug, was won by Linda Lucas of Heppner. Health Dept. Friday, August 22 Lexing ton Health Dept. Office, 8 .m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 4p.m. blood pressure and immuni zations. Tuesday, August 26 Irrigon County Offices, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. -blood pressure and im munizations. Friday, August 29Lexing ton Health Dept. Office, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. -blood pressure and im munizations. Public Library Museum (Editor's note: Starting this issue the Heppner Gazette Times will include, as a regular feature, library and museum hours.) Library Monday through Friday-1 to 5 p.m. Thursday-7 to 9 p.m. Saturday-2 to 4 p.m. Story Hour-Thursday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Museum Monday through Wednesday- to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday-10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 to 5 p.m. by BULOVA Tailored goidlone caw tnglPshSponuh day disc Embossed markets, silver dial 589 95 Jewelers -- 676-9200 effective August 1 for food .mps ? I Vfr? J son. and forward the appli .Wlal Rarity Office or food " ,ftonR ' " ,ocfll food ,amP Stamp Office J '' " " lf''ce for 'infl' 'cllon- T"1 While Social Security offices change applies to persons who will not issue coupons, they " the Food StmP will accept food stamp appll- Pm " have not applied. at special leg. dictions were way short of the actual revenues received. "It is extremely difficult to say how much revenue the state is going to generate over a two year period. This is made even more difficult when the economy Is in such a state of Instability," Bellamy said. "High unemployment, particularly In the timber industry, resulted in a short fall of revenue." Bellamy encouraged the people in his district to contact him regarding specific cuts In state budgets which they would cither support or op pose. He stressed the impor tance of contacting him as soon as possible with those recommendations because th" CD0&D30 Heppner Auto Parts 234 N.Main Heppner 676-9123 epco M I R FLOOR COVERING Foamers Carpet, Linoleum, 77 t '"de o maw I avaa CASE FURNITURE Heppner Carpet, Linoleum, Counter Topi I nr tiled Beauty Rest mattsie, Fabric and Acorories, Sherwin Williami Psint C TURNER VAN MARTER m a mm A a V H&KKTJM1 INS Wan mot '' n c 3 N2 ia MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY tr Milng fama O -J Maa-rri tm. J- 1100 Soathfatc Pen diet ao 276-1)31 SWEENEY MORTUARY Cemetery, Grave Markers 676-9600 Granite, Marble, Bronze or 676-922& Serving lone, leitington A Heppner p.o. Box 97 fjAYKESJ BU SIXES 3 MACHOICS Chevron session Leeislature is going to have to make the decisions quickly to avoid a lengthy special session which could be quite costly to the people of the state. "Since the special sewion wii called for by the Gover nor, I've talked to number of people both In the communi ties and In state government. I would like to get more information on the kinds of program! which people think work the best, and would like to see preserved," Bellamy aid. Rap. Bellamy'! address is Route 1, Box ISC, Culver, or ha taa be contacted during the j trial melon at the State Capitol by calling I7I-M2S or i7Mm. Ceramic Tile, Kitchen 76-w H r. d.. i i..; Heppne- gu .uipmmiiivu a !tou Ontuxonct ruxJi uraui vaajiTa, n URANCt oju mmiun ammm iim riiwi IIjii nl 9 - lm Uan4 tW Medal Omtm Service culls every Wednesday in Heppner. lone and l'xington UN. r, HaMTiivtiaa wmt GLENN DEVIN Chevron USA, Ina Commission AjmiI 676-9633 3
