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TWO-The Heppner Gaiette-Ttme.. Heppner. Oregon, Thrdy, It ; in reai jSSSSaf Th Official Newspaper of th City of Happnar and lha ' County of Morrow The Heppner GAZETTITIMES Nirnw Cit j'j IWOwiti1 Vetklj (Uwstipr U.S.P.S. 240-420 Published every Thursday and entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3. 179. ' Second-class postage paid at Heppner. Oregon. Office at 147 West Willow Street. Telephone (503) 67B-9228. " Address communications to the Heppner Gazette Times. P.O. Box 337. Heppner, Oregon 97836. $8 00 in Morrow. Umatilla. Wheeler k Gilliam counties; s $10.00 elsewhere. v David and April Hilton Sykst, PefcJfehen ""LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Should funds be used for solar heat project? To the Editor; During the summer of 1978, a fund drive was initiated to raise money to operate the municipal swimming pool if funding was not to be avail able from the city. Approxim ately $3,000 was raised, but wasn't needed because the pool operation was again run with city tax money. The Heppner Lions Club was named caretaker of the fund and the money was to be used for future operation, capital improvements, and general maintenance purposes. This spring the pool was painted. The city did not budget for this but it had to be done. The Heppner Lions Club approved a disbursement of $683 from the fund to help pay for the materials. Our club will be undertaking a project to provide solar heating for the pool. We are asking for public comment concerning use of the remain ing funds, approximately $2,600, to help defray the cost of this project. Please contact Terry Hughes, president of the Heppner Lions, or any other club member concerning this proposal. If we don't hear substantial opposition to the use of these funds by June 5, we will assume we have the approval of the community to use the money. Sincerely, Heppner Lions Club Heppner, Oregon Needs help To the Editor: The Ackley Teen Club has been pretty much in limbo for the past month. One thing will solve the problem that we have. That one thing is adult supervision. The club has proven to be a success in the fact that many kids that would otherwise be wandering around town have found a place to congregate and enjoy themselves. We've also raised money that we gave away in the form of scholarships at graduation. I must stress the fact that this is not one of my many business ventures. This is a non-prof it organization, aimed at giving the kids some form of recreation. However, we need help. I'm asking any adult that could spare a few hours each weekend to call me if they would like to help. I also would like an adult that could coordinate adult supervision. There is no pay involved and it's not glamour work, but you would be doing a real service to the community and to its young people. Please call me at home (676-5591) or leave your name and number at the high school (676-9138) if you would like to help. Thank you, Jim Ackley JUSTICE COURT d", i in... I ummrnmmm The Justice court report for the past week will be included in next week's Gazette-Times. Not pleasant reading it the Editor: Enclosed is a copy of a letter I wrote to Sen. Gardner, who is chairman of the subcom mittee deciding important spending priorities for our state. Anyone having an opinion on any area of funding should write to Sen. Gardner. Yours truly, Meg Murray Sen. Jim Gardner, Chairman Ways & Means Subcommittee State Capitol Salem, Oregon 97310 Dear Sen. Gardner: The headlines in the paper last night that the legislature may cut funds for athletics at state universities and colleges was not pleasant reading. I agree that the program should concentrate more on student athletes, not paid performers, but the quality of life in Oregon for all of us, not just students, would be damaged if an axe is taken to athletic programs. Likewise, the quality of life in Eastern Oregon would be damaged if we cannot main tain a training program for nurses in Eastern Oregon. People from Eastern Oregon, trained in a program here, tend much more to stay in Eastern Oregon to work because they like it here. And we need to attract more nurses to the area. We have difficulty attracting compe tent professional help and need all the help we can get. This is a vital service. Another vital service to the whole nation is the Agricul tural Research funding for OSU. This surely couldn't be cut, unless by an ostrich. While I am listing my priorities. I would like to emphasize that the tri-county area of Wheeler, Gilliam and Morrow (particularly the for mer two) need industry to allow them to have jobs for their youth. Surely some use can be made of the Arlington Pebble Springs site. This is a depressed area eager to do something constructive. If PGE is truly going to be denied their nuclear plant, something needs to be done to utilize their investment in this area of the state. I somehow can't believe that we would allow them to build across the Columbia in Washington State. Sincerely, Margaret G.Murray Engagement announced Davis McElligott Mr. and Mrs. Dick McElligqtt, lone, announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine, Seattle, Wash., to Mr. Amos Davis of Tacoma, Wash., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman, Portland. . . Catherine is a registered nurse at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. Amos works as a television news photographer for station KFTW in Tacoma. A July wedding is planned. Wedding Announcement Currin - Zemke Marlene Fetsch Zemke, Walla Walla, Wash, and Tom Currin, Heppner, were united in marriage May 24 at Reno, Nev. Parents of the new bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Al Fetsch, Pendleton, and Mr. and Mrs. George Currin, Heppner, cordially invite all friends and relatives to a wedding reception at the Parlor (Airport Rd. ) , Pendleton, on June 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. May W. 1M1 .What's your opinion? . - - - ." ' 7 . . A . Question: "Do you approve of the proposed solar heating project for the Heppner Swimming Pool?" " Yes, it's an exciting idea that will be even better with the public's support," said Larry Cerullo, Heppner. Obituaries Elaine S. George Elaine George Memorial Services for Elaine S. George, 74, Heppner. were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. May 26. at the Heppner Elks Lodge with the Reverend John Maas officiating. Musical sel ections were by Betty and Carl Marquardt. Private concluding services were at the Desert Lawn Crematorium. Mrs. George was born April 17, 1907 in Heppner, the daughter of Boyd and Sadie (McCarty) Sigsbee. She had lived in Heppner most of her life, operating for a time theaters in Condon and Hepp ner. She was a legal secretary and for nine years prior to her retirement was Heppner City recorder. She was a member of the Heppner Soroptimist Club and secretary of the Heppner Masonic Cemetery Board since its formation. Survivors include sons, David George, Mount Angel, and Kit George, Heppner; and six grandchildren. For those who wish, contri butions may be made to the Oregon Heart Fund or the American Cancer Society. Sweeney Mortuary, Hepp ner is in charge of arrange ments. SokJiars in ancient Rome ate garlic in the belief that it gave them courage in battle. Blanche N. Thomson Funeral services for Blanche N. Thomson, 71, Heppner, were held Friday, May 15, at the Sweeney Mortuary Chapel with the Reverend Michael Sheridan officiating. Concluding ser vices and interment were held at the Heppner Masonic Cem etery. Carl and Betty Marquardt sang musical selections. Cas ket bearers were Glen Ward, Jerry Rood. Bill Nichols. Howard Bryant. Len Ray Schwarz and Kenneth Smith. Mrs. Thomson was born May 14, 1909. at Baker, Ore., the daughter of William and Mattie Myers Rogers, and died May 11. 1981 at Heppner. She moved to the Willamette Valley in 1942, to Washington in 1945 and then to Heppner in 1950 where she lived ever since. On September 15, 1951, at Elko, Nev., she was married to Rod Thomson. Survivors include her hus band, Rod; a daughter, Lor raine Ball, lone; a son, Dale Sherman, Heppner; a sister, Edna Sovereign of Aurora, Ore; a brother, Bruce Rogers of Haines, Ore.; ten grand children and seven great grandchildren. Sweeney Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Oren Brace Funeral services for Oren Brace, 85, Heppner, will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 28. at the Sweeney Mortuary Chapel with the Reverend S. Michael Sheridan officiating. Carly Drake will be organist with Ron McDonald, soloist. Casket bearers will be Mike Olson, Ed Baker, Harlan Dunaway, Dan McBride, Howard Bryant and Larry Fetsch. Concluding services and vault interment will be at the Heppner Masonic Ceme tery. Mr. Brace was bom Jan uary 20, 1896. at Victor, Ore., the son of Oren and Alice Wooster Brace, and died Sunday, May 24. 1981. at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner. Mr. Brace lived in The Dalles, Weston and South Dakota before returning to this area. On December 14, 1923, he married Pearl Orwick in Condon. She preceded him in death in February. 1975. He had farmed for over 40 years and owned and operated a ranch at Eightmile since 1943. He was a member of the Oregon Wheat Growers League and the Oregon Cat tlemen's Association. Survivors include a daugh ter, Doris Jolliff. Pendleton; two sons, Bill Brace of Irrigon and Jerry Brace of Heppner; two sisters, Orra Bowden of Bothell, Wash., and Elinor Lotz of Idaho; a brother, Richard Brace, The Dalles; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Sweeney Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. dosses of 1940-1945 plan reunion Graduating classes of 1940 through 1945 will return to Heppner for reunions on Saturday, August 1. according to organizers. Jim Barratt. Corvallis, and Walt Skuski, Yamhill. Highlights of the reunion will include a western dinner dance at the Heppner Elks Club. Last summer, a joint reun ion was held in Heppner for the classes of 1935 through 1939, "Our reunion picks up where that reunion left off," Barratt commented, "except we have invited six classes to participate." Also invited are those who participated with these classes, but for one reason or another, were not around for graduation. Teach ers and school administrators HHS reunion to include classes of 1960-1964 The class reunion for the Heppner High School classes of 1960 through 1963 has been expanded to include the class of 1964, said organizer Diana Ball. Anyone in the class of 1964 'Easy Come, Easy Go' theme for CWC supper The Heppner Christian Wo men's Club will meet Tues day. June 2, at the Degree of Honor Hall at 6:45 p.m. for a salad bar supper. Cost for the supper will be $3.25. The theme for the evening will be "Easy Come, Easy Go." Special feature will be "Packing Up For a New Year" installation of new officers. Guest speaker will be Kathy Hageman, Heppner, with the music by Geneva Matthews and Beth Forrar, Heppner. For reservations call Fae Green. 989-8194. For babysit ting. Joyce Hughes, 989-8412. ' lone students earn honors Two lone residents are listed on the 1980-81 spring semester honor roll at the University of Portland. Listed are Michelle Anne McElligott. a junior in the School of Business ; and Carol Jean McElligott. a senior in the School of Education. CHURCH AUCTION lone United Church of Christ Auction & Barbecue WANTS Your donation of furniture toys, and used merchandise. Call Bill Rietmann. for free pickup. I 422-7296 iiaii GerterLndaiBladKi j &n25 Spring Sale! ? Now togarKUry WJ jtSaTaoa" r ... e 0t , 37.25 it B Ay .. 31.75 !";' 3i V5A f j i td . . y i i v X.. ill aVT B- for the period are being extended special invitations. Members of those classes are urged to send their names and addresses to Jim Barratt at his office. P.O. Box 769. Albany. Oregon 97321. The phone is (503 ) 926-8837." Class representatives for the reunion are -1940: Bill and Shirley Wilson Blake. Mil waulkie; 1941 - Mary Eleanor Florence Gilman, Heppner; 1942 - Lib Healy Daggett, Heppner: 1943 - Eunice Hintt McElligott, Heppner, and Kingsley Chnpin Slyter, Cam as, Wash.; 1944 - Merlyn Kirk Robinson and Howard Petty john, Heppner: 1945 Tad Miller and Ray French, Hepp ner, and Jean Turner Runn ion, Pendleton. interested in attending the reunion should contact Mrs. Ball, daytime 676-9253, or evenings, 676-5306. The reunion, picnic and barbecue will be held June 27 and 28. HEALTH DEPT. Fri., May 29 - Free Blood Pressure Clinic, Immuniza tions, Lexington Health Dept. Office. 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m. Wed., June 3 - Free Blood Pressure Clinic, Neighbor hood Center, Heppner, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fri.. June 5 Free Blood Pressure Clinic. Immuniza tions, Health Dept. Office, Lexington. 8 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 to 4 p.m. Tues., June 9 - Free Blood Pressure Clinic, Immuniza tions, County Offices, Irrigon. 1 to 4 p.m. Fri., June 12,. - Free Blood Pressure Clinic, . Immuniza tions, Health Dept. Office, Lexington, 8 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 to 4 p.m. Tues., June 16 - Free Blood Pressure Clinic, neighbor hood Center, Heppner, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wed., June 17 Free Blood Pressure Clinic, Bank of Eastern Oregon Kitchen, lone, 3 to 4 p.m. Fri.. June 19 - Free Blood Pressure Clinic, Immuniza tions, Health Dept. Office, Lexington, 8 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 to 4 p.m. Tues., June 23 - Free Blood Pressure Clinic, Immuniza tions, Health Dept. Office, Lexington, 8 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 to 4 p.m. PUBLIC MEETTO6S. Fri.', May 29 " Morrow County Planning Commission, Annex Building, Irrigon, 7:30 p.m. Mon., June 1-Heppner City ouncil. City Hall. Heppner, 7:30 pm.; Heppner Fire Dept.. Fire Hall. Heppner. 7:30 p.m. Tues. June 2 Lexington City Council. City Hall. Lex ington. 7:30 p.m.: lone City Council, City Hall. lone. 7:30 pm. . Wed.. June 3 - Morrow County Court. Courthouse. Heppner, 10 a.m. Mon., June 8 - Heppner Fire Dept., Fire Hall. Heppner, 7:30 p.m.: Heppner Planning Commission, City Hall, Hepp ner, 7:30 p.m. Wed., June 10 - Morrow County Court, Courthouse, Heppner, 10 a.m. Thurs.. June 11 - Lexington Fire Dept.. City Hall, Lexing ton, 7:30 p.m.; Port of Morrow Commission. Port Office, Nel son Square, Boardman. 1 p.m. Mon., June 15 - Heppner Fire Dept., Fire Hall, Hepp pner, 7 :30p.m.: lone Planning Commission. City Hall. lone, BUSINESS J DIRECTORY j i. i- AVT0 ir FLOOR M & R Carpet, Ceramic Kitchen Counter FURNITURE CASI FURNITURE Carpet, Linoleum, Counter Tops Installed Ifeauty Rest Mattreutn. l-abrics and AcmHiriej, Sherwin William Paint L INSURANCE TURNER CM jr.lLI VAN MARTER i.lV i I BRYANT . . . . . i6wa'- Um lit MEDICAL MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY P J K, MitUift Scrvnr cm n! Mun.-tri. i p m, Sat. 1 100 Southgate, MONUMENTS SWEENEY 676-9600 Cemetery Grave Markers, 676-9226 Granite, Marble, 6ronze- Serving ton. IfMngUn ft Happnaf PO ton 97 Happnat PETROLEUM Mb.ir 7:36 p.m.; Morrow County School Board, district Of fice7 Lexington, 8 p.m. Wed., June 17 - Morrow County Court, Courthouse, Heppner, 10 a.m.; Pioneer Memorial Hospital Board, HoHpltal, Heppner, 9:30 a.m. Mon., June 22 Heppner Fire Dept.. Fire Hall, Hepp ner, 7:30 p.m. Wed., June 24 Heppner Public Library Board, Ll brary, Heppner, 8 p.m.; Morrow County Court, County Building, Irrigon, 10 a.m. Mon., June 29 - Morrow County Planning Commission, Courthouse, Heppner, 7:30 p.m.: Heppner Fire Dept., Fire Hull, Heppner, 7:30 p.m. Hospital Notes Pioneer Memorial Hospital news for the past week will be Included in next week's Gazette-Times. PAU1S Heppner Auto Parts 234 N. Main Heppner 676-9123 COVERING FLOOR COVERING Linoleum, ' ,. , . Tile, 4ZZ unatn nwf Cabinets, 676-9418 Tops' Happrur Heppner a youx flmui ni&i a...r.. .... SaUCVIa0U D7D.ni " OXOOM M SUPPLIES Preiiptn Hinpiul Suppl 'M p.m. I ixaicd ui th Mrdkal I Cmcr Pendleton 276-1531 MORTUARY CO. IflC. wwm Pefroleum Products-- farm citir.iccu. Stnrtaa 3 mvwsm ,422-7254' J -i i
