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"TTTrif'" t'"t' "ej y"w"ircfTi''TifTrl'irT"ii in n im wo ' nrny-rm-i TWO-The Heppner GaieUe-Times, Heppner. Oregon, Thursday, November 27. 1980 The Official Nawspaper of th City of Hppnr and lh ' County of Morrow ONVA The Heppner Oi-LB i sir t inudCD Nrrw Cfiity's nW-Owiti Weekly Ntwspiper U SP S 740-4X Published evu y 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) fi7fi-9228. Address communications to the Heppner Gazette Times. P.O. Box 337. Heppner. Oregon 97836. $8 00 in Morrow. I'matilla. Wheeler & Gilliam counties; $10 no elsewhere. David and April Hihoo Sykes, Publishers Your mental health Eitheror thinking by Dr. Terry Templeman (Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series of articles entitled "Your mental health." Readers are invited to send comments or questions about these articles to: Dr. Terry Templeman. Morrow County Mental Health Services, P.O. Box 554. Heppner, Oregon, 97836.) This week's topic is either-or thinking, a mental rut that we all get into occasionally. Good examples of this kind of thinking habit are: 1) There is only a right and a wrong way to do things, and 2) There are only two kinds of people in the world: those who live up to responsibilities and those who shirk them. Generally this kind of thinking can lead to anger, anxiety, or even depression, depending upon the situation. For example, suppose you are building a fence in your back yard and you have a picture of how it should look after it is done. Because it is much easier to picture it in your mind than it is to actually build it, it is likely that the end product will be different from what you imagined. If you believe your mental picture is the only right way that your fence should . look, you may decide that the actual fence is shoddy, worthless, that your work is lousy, something to be ashamed of, and that you are a failure at building fences. This kind of thinking of course does nothing for your self-confidence. If you think like this about someone else's work, you may decide that they are incompetent, worthless, am- perhaps even should be punished for not doing things "the right way." This kind of mental rut can lead to constant irritability and dissatisfaction with others. Either-or thinking can occur in almost any situation, probably because it is so simple to do. It is easiest to see things as good or bad, people as friendly or unfriendly, or ourselves as failures or successes, rather than to . acknowledge that there are good and bad qualities to both people and situations. It is also easy to forget that there are degrees of success and failure. Here is a procedure for checking either-or thinking. First, practice counting how many times a day you categorize people or things into either-or categories. Second, when you catch yourself in this rut, change the two categories into a scale from 0 to 100, with each category as an end point on the scale. Third, rank the person or situation on this scale. Using the fence example, you might rank the image of the fence you want as 100 and no fence at all as 0. The actual fence may be a 75-not perfect but a job well done. Fourth, check whether your feelings improve when you allow for some graduation of right and wrong. If they do, you will be breaking out of the either-or rut. What's your opinion? f K, . - i 1 1 1 t "1 -. oar ..,., ,.ifm.jX J -mmmmf . ,. " Question of the week: "What do we have to be thankful for this jrear?" Reverend Mike Sheridan, 32, Heppner, says "The biggest thing we have to be thankful for is that there is a new growth of unity in our country. It's seen the way people express themselves about our government. We haven't done that in a long time. It's a deep expression of our brotherhood as well as our patriotism." Thanksgiving eve A "quiet service of meditat ion and thanksgiving" will be held on Thanksgiving eve. service at lone UCC Special music and songs by Wednesday, Nov. 26. at 7:30 p.m. at the lone United Church of Christ. Expresses gratitude To the Editor: Despite our problems, we Americans do have reasons to celebrate this Thanksgiving, including our right to choose among candidates. As one of those candidates in our recent election. I want to express my gratitude for the support given to me and for the system that gives each of us the right to make a choice. Clay Myers, Oregon State Treasurer Congressman offers thanks, open door To the Editor: My wife Kathleen and I extend our warmest thank you to the many Oregonians who worked so very hard to elect me to Congress. Oregonians should be very grateful for the honor and dignity with which Mr. Ull man served this district for 24 years. He worked hard for those things he believed in and all of us owe him our thanks for this dedication to public service. I want you to know that I share Mr. Ullman's concern for. the people of the 2nd district. It was a hard-fought and close election. Now, that the decision is in, I hope everyone will join me in doing the big job ahead. I pledge to represent ALL the people. As your representative to Congress, I encourage you to contact me with your sugges tions, ideas and concerns. Working together, we can solve our problems and make government more responsive to our needs. Mine will always be an open door to you. Sincerely, Denny Smith, ., Congressman-elect Computers essential to schools To the Editor: During a basic acounting class that I am taking through BMCC, I had a chance tc be exposed to the computer set-up at tone High School. Over the past year, I have heard remarks in our com munity that money spent on the computers could be put to better use. Because I do not have children that age, I had never given the whole subject much thought, but now I am convinced that exposure to computers and basic comput er technology is absolutely essential for our children in Morrow County. Small mobile inexpensive computers are Omtuary Delia Parsons Delia Parsons, 76, of Jones ville, Virginia, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 1980. Mrs. Parsons is the mother of Anna Mae Steagall of Heppner. Mrs. Parsons was born Oct. 29, 1904, around St. Charles, Va. Funeral services were scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 26. Province Funeral Home, Pennington Gap, Va., was in charge of arrange ments. Mrs. Parsons is survived by three daughters, Anna Mae Steagall, Heppner, Dee Bohanan, Columbia, Mo., and Betty Williams, Washington, DC; two sons, Bob Parsons, formerly of Heppner, and Charles Parsons, Chicago; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her husband, Elmer, preceded her in death. Wilma Cheney will be shared at the Thanksgiving eve service. Letters to the Editor perfect Iv adequate for (his purpose It is the responsibility of the school hoard and the advisory committee to make sure that needs are evaluated through out the county, that realistic priorities are set. and approp riations are made in these priority areas. I feel that more people should visit the schools and become acquainted with the computer programs that are being made available to our children. The consequent un derstanding of the computer literacy programs in our county high schools would benefit both the schools and the taxpayers in Morrow County. Sheridan Tarnasky, Heppner Gracious losers and winners To th Editor: I received the following I letter and take , it as a compliment to the young men of this area and submit it for everyone to read as evidence that there is more to athletics than is generally believed. Also, I should note that we were graciously treated by the Elgin people, both before and after the game. It is some times harder to be a good winner than it is to be a good loser and I can honestly say that our opponents were gracious in victory. I hope that they continue to win until we have a chance to play them again. John Sporseen Football Coach Heppner High School Dear Mr. Sporseen: I have written this letter to your wonderful bunch of football players. They are truly terrific. You have done a beautiful job of teaching those young men not only the game of football, but you have instilled in them the sports manship conduct that inspired me to write this letter. Could you please see that the letter gets printed in your local paper so your town of Heppner can share in the praise given to your Heppner Mustangs. Thank you. On Saturday, Nov. 15, 1980, the Elgin Huskies had the privilege of playing football with the finest bunch of young men we've seen in a long time. I'm the mother of Steve Rabourne. starting quarter back for the Huskies, and I CONGRATULATIONS B.P.O. Special Post Season Celebration At ElflS- SATURDAY 29fli Happy Hour 0-9 P.O. IllAtllSGlWlOS iPCE By i Uxe wanted to take the time to write a letter and commend the sportsmanship conduct of such ii fine football team. I, myself, saw one of your players assist one of our players up off the ground after a tackle, a courtesy we seldon gel or see. Plus, when my son Steve gol home he told me of all the good wishes given to him by your mighty Mus tangs. Some even told him they hoped he'd take his team all the way to being class "A" slate champions. Good sportsmen are very rare in this day and age. We see very little of It. Your Mustangs are a prime ex ample of what competition is all about. I'm afraid winning is all kids know or care about. They forget there's also a 50 percent chance of losing in any competition and when it happens they don't know how to handle it. This is not true of the Heppner Mustangs. You are truly great sportsmen. Although you lost in the play off game, you truly are big winners because of your excellent sportsmanship con duct. Coach Sporseen, parents of these wonderful young men, and the whole town of Heppner should be very proud of your kids. They're an asset to you all. Sideline Admirer, Leone Williams Elgin, Oregon DMV schedule The Heppner office of the Motor Vehicles Division will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every week day during the month of December except for the following days: December 17 - Heppner office closed; Condon office open 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Gilliam County Court house. December 25 - Heppner office closed, Christmas holiday. December 26 - Heppner office closed, Christmas holiday. Births James Paul Walton - A son, James Paul, was born to Sue Ellen and Paul Walton, Long Creek, on Nov. 21. James weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz. He joins a sister, Shannon Marie, 13 months, at home. Grandparents are Colleen and Don Greenup, Heppner, and Kay and Bud Walton, of Long Creek. Great grandmothers are Mrs. Peggy Moyer, Heppner; and Mrs. Agnes Walton, Pendleton. Fronj Elks Lodge No. 358 GSLD ROSE 9 P.f.1. ? SEE YCa THERE Justice Court Justice Court at the Morrow County Courthouse handled the following cases over the past week: Gary Lynn I.awson. 240 N. Court. Heppner, illegal U-turn - $15 fine; Carrie Jess Jannsen. 4235 N. Minnesota St.. Portland, ex ceeding maximum speed, 67 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone - $55 hail forfeited; Donald Charles McElligott, P.O. Box 5. lone, 71 mph in a 55 mph speed limit $24 fine; Dennis Gene Morgan, 1215 West Madronn No. D, Herm iston, operator's license sus pended $155 fine; John Roderick Murray, P.O. Box 427, Highway 74, lone, violation of basic rule, 56 mph in 35 mph designated speed $34 fine: Jerald Eldon Rea, Star Rt., Box 4160, Lexington, exceed ing maximum speed, 66 mph in 55 speed limit - $14 fine; Paul Edwurd Sapp, Box 214, Heppner, switched license plates - $29 fine; Gary Marvin Larson, 1287 Palace, N.E., Salem, hunting in prohibited area (safety zone) - $55 bail forfeited; Charles Andrew Vandetta, P.O. Box 771, Heppner, 1,100 lb. tandem axle overload $29 forfeited ; Gary Wayne Coen, Highway 730, 4th St. W., P.O. Box 328. Irrigon, overwidth vehicle -$17 fine; David Alan Rohde, 2230 S W. Ladow, Pendleton, violation of basic rule, 51 mph in a 25 mph designated speed - $44 fine; Donald Fay McEwen, P.O. Box 422, Heppner, violation of regulated hunt restriction (operating motor vehicle in a closed area) - $19 fine; Bruce Lawrence Edney, 1347 47th Ave., Box 308. Sweet Home, violation of basic rule, 51 mph in 35 mph designated speed - $34 fine; Wayne Russell Rollis. 295 W. Baltimore, P.O. Box 1688, Heppner, violation of over width permit (no rear pilot vehicle) - $17 fine; Kenneth Marion Stookey, Rt. 2, Box 66, Heppner, vehicle license expired - $6 fine; Lewis Dellman Neal, Jr., Rural Route, Kimberly High way, Kimberly, driving under the influence of intoxicants -$207 fine; Rick Gerald Rea, 610 Main St., Heppner, no muffler $12 fine; Twilla Regina Morris, Wil low Creek Road, P.O. Box 613, Heppner, driving under the influence of intoxicants - $207 fine; V I II It I 8 Dale Robert Woodward, 1914 Bridgewater. Fairbanks, Alaska, vehicle license expir ed -$12 fine; switched plates -$22 fine; operator's license suspended - $207 fine; Jimmy Hen Mal.en, 424 S. 14th. St. Helens, failure to validate big game lag (Rocky Mountain elk) $22 fine; Dorothy Jane Scott, P.O. Box 467. shooting from public highway - $29 fine; Lynn Robert Colvard, P.O. Box 131, lone, defective equip ment (tow trailer) -not guilty; Buddy Marion Dunten, 205 Klickitat. McNary, no angling license (Penland Lake) $55 bail forfeited; Richard Allen Dunn, Jr., 1201 Thompson, operating ve hicle in a road closure $29 fine: Kelley Kathline Moore, 540 S. Main St., Heppner, no Oregon operator's license $12 fine; Robert Frank Hoffman, 10305 S W. Walker Rd., Hen- BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTO . TlooTcovWng i i , 1 s' M&R Carpet, Ceramic Kitchen Counter Ql3n FURNITURE CASE FURNITURE Heppner Carpet, Linoleum, Counter Tot IhmuIU'1 Beauty Ket Mattresus. Sherwin Williams Paint INSURANCE 01 TURNER van marter Jox i BRYANT K INSURANCE " t'mt m' .... .. mi 1 MDHxjSUPPUES j MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY A Yttt MJm(( Srrttr im l'rrt ipumi I Internal Supplm Mini -hri. pm Si 'M p m I ixairil in ihr M dl (.enter 1100 .Viiithgaie, Pendleton 2"( V . J ry"""" M OIWMNTS "" j SWEENEY MORTUARY 676-9600 Cemetery Grave Markers, 676-9226 Granite, Marble, Brone Serving lone, teing(on t Meppoef PO Bo. V Heppner OFFICE EQUIPMENT r : : - "jj..,,L,.ii,,,iji!wi.ii!ii'j Service calls every Wednesday "uAYNESj in Heppner, lone and Lexington BUSINESS 2 S. Main St., Pendleiun Telephone 276M4I MACHIXES I a I 811 N. Firtt, Hcrminon Teltphop 567-2731 v- , J ! PETROLEUM j Chevron verton. exceeding maximum speed. 69 mph In 55 mph limit $55 ball forfeited; Douglas Jumes Bristow, P.O. Box 86. lone, exceeding maximum speed, 71 mph In 55 mph speed limit $55 bull forfeited; John Michael Nouck, 1355 Hoffman Rd., Salem, deposit ing rubbish within loo yards of a stream - $20 fine; 1 Kenneth Wayne Lowe, 3858 Portland Dr., Hood River,", hunting without valid elk tag . $39 fine: David Alan Orr, Rt. 2, Box 2103. Heppner. no elk tag $39 fine; John Patrick Maqulre, B25 W. Highland Ave., Hermlston, violation of basic rule, 60 mph In a 35 mph designated speed $55 fine. Correction The Gazette-Times Incor rectly reported In lust week's issue that Tom's Chevron had been purchased by Jeff Maben. The station Is still owned by Tom Troxell and has been leased to Maben. v4 PARTS Heppner Auto Parts 234 N. Main Heppner 676-9123 FLOOR COVERING Linoleum, ... . Tile. w Ikt&W Dfff Cabinets, 676-9418 Tops fftpfHMr 4 rabr iis and Anei L-wirici. ail uou Onu iuu ru.4.J ns Cub an mm oil CO. INC. 6764633 CHIVI0II PRODUCTS
