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TWO The Heppner Gaiette-Time. Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, Th Official Nowtpaper of the Crty of Hoppnor ond Iho ' County of Morrow 03TA GAZETTE-TIMES KurfW Cnt j'$ Imt-OwieJ WmMj Raniipt r U.S.P.S. 240-420 Published evtry Thursday and entered as second-class mailer 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) 7fi-9228. ' Address communications to the Heppner Gazette Times. P.O. Box 337, Heppner. Oregon 97836. $8 00 in Morrow. Umatilla. Wheeler & Gilliam counties; Iio.oo elsewhere. David and April Hihon Sykes, Publishers LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Stream water poses hazard To the Editor: A visit to my mountain property at Meacham, Ore gon, yesterday prompts me to write this letter. Parked in the mountains was a young fam ily, parked in their motor home, who wer; obtaining their water supply from a nearby small stream. There still exists a common belief that mountain streams are safe to drink. In truth, regardless of how pristine the setting, no surface water is safe for human consumption. At a recent American Wat erworks conference a parasi tic protozoa commonly refer red to as giardia and a bacterial organism commonly referred to as yersinia were topics of discussion and docu mented to have been found in ' mountain streams originating from the waste products of muskrats, beaver, deer, elk, and other wildlife. Depending on an individuals level of natural resistance, the illness symptoms for giardia are those of a true "flu virus" and can range from average to severe. The illness symptoms for yersinia closely resemble appendicitis and because of this close parallel, has actual ly resulted in the unnecessary removal of appendix from children. After an initial attack of illness from either giardia or yersinia and apparent resum ption of good health, they may remain as a host in your body and may be re-activated numerous times during later periods when an individual's body is under either physical or emotional stress. If you have had these symptons, contact your doctor, who can verify if your body has been acting as a host for either of these diseases and prescribe an appropriate effective rem edy. If you go camping either take adequate potable water with you for drinking, washing of your hands and dishes, and for food preparation. If you run short of water while in the mountains then you should boil an adequate supply of water from the mountain streams the night before, for the following days use. Do not rely on disinfectants or filtra tion (such as paper, cloth, charcoal, etc.) to remove giardia, which is an extremely small and very hardy para- School uniforms, To the Editor: After years of saving and accumulating student body funds at Heppner Elementary School, this past year we were able to buy new uniforms and warm-ups for most of our junior high sports activities. This was done with student i money for student activities. For the first time in many years Heppner teams looked first class. This spring, however, per sons unknown at this point walked off with seven new sets Tht Western HcmisphwVs hottest average Mimmtr tatn peratura occurs in Death Valley, Calif. -98 Fahrenheit. site. When you visit a community in your travels it would be well to inquire about the source and treatment of that com munities water supply. Deep well sources, and surface streams that have received coagulation, settling, filtra tion and disinfection are reliable water supplies. Any thing other than this involves an unnecessary degree of risk that would be best to avoid. The individuals that fell vic tim to giardia in Rockaway, Oregon last year can adequat ely provide the documentation of the presence of giardia . in Oregon. You may do well to consider this when you select which city to stay overnight in, when you travel. The knowledge of the pre sence of the parasite giardia has been known for some years here in the northwest. Only this last week has the state of Oregon added giardia to the list of reportable diseases. I was informed at the American Waterworks conference that yersinia will probably be added to the list next year. Yersinia, unlike other bacteria, thrive in cold temperatures and therefore pose a special hazard. I feel that our state, well known for its pride in its environment, has through its officials per formed a real disservice by not informing the Oregon public of these well document ed hazards to health in our most precious natural re source: water. This letter is written out of a genuine concern, to inform and not to alarm. The conse quences of failing to exercise prudent caution may be very distressful but in all probabil ity not fatal. If one adult's illness and-or one child's appendix removal is avoided, along with the accompanying discomfort, then the time taken in sharing this informa tion has been indeed well spent. Please share this infor mation with your neighbor as the camping and traveling season will soon be upon us again. Very truly yours, Stanley G.Wallulis.P.E. President Wallulis & Associates, Inc. Pendleton, Hermiston warm - ups stolen of track warm-ups, hooded sweatshirts and sweat pants, worth a total of approximately $150.00. These are bright red with white lettering indicating Heppner Junior High on them. The students, staff and administration of Heppner Elementary would appreciate any information leading to the return of these items. If you are aware of the possible whereabouts of these or other pieces of clothing or equip ment, please call 676-9128. Heppner Elementary School Jane 4, 1981 Thanks for BMCC support To the Editor: On behalf of the college board, the college budget committee, and the Citizens Committee for Support of Blue Mountain Community College, we would like to express our appreciation to the voters of Morrow County for their support in our May 19 budget election. The vote throughout the college district, with few exceptions, was favorable and shows the continued wide spread support for the college. The college board and administration will continue to operate the college in a manner that best serves the residents of the district in a cost effective manner. The college will also continue its efforts to provide better ser vice to those areas located a Wrong Lundell To the Editor: With reference to your news item about the Lundell re union in your last edition. In the interests of reportical accuracy, it was I and not cousin Jeannie Lundell who read the poem composed by our grandfather. I may not have done a very good job of it, but good or bad it was I who did the deed. Sincerely, J. W.'Wally" Lundell 4404 NE 91st Ave. Portland, Oregon 97220 Hospital Notes Patients discharged from Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner during the past week include: Earl Wright, Baker, Ore., admitted May 24, discharged May 27: Sophie Ayers. Heppner, ad mitted May 25. discharged May 29: Lucille Loyd, Longview, Wash., admitted May 25. discharged May 27: and Jackie Papineau. admitted May 31. transferred to Pendle ton. Patients receiving care at the hospital as of June 1 include: lone Moyer. Heppner. ad mitted May 27; Carl McDaniel. Heppner, admitted May 30: and Gladys Munkers, Heppner, admitted May 31. HEALTH DEPT. 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. Lexington disposal site open Tht' Ix'xinglrm disposal site will be open Iho first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. All metals and tires will be accepted. considerable distance from the campus. The next hurdle for the college will come when the state has determinied what the level of state funding will be for the 1981-412 year. It is hoped that those cuts will not require a reduction of educa tional quality to the citizens who support and use the college programs. Again, our thanks to the voters in Morrow County for their continued support of the college. Sincerely yours, Oren G. Allison. Chairman Citizens Committee for Support of BMCC Ronald L. Daniels . President BIRTHS Nichole Marie Kent A daughter, Nichole, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dean Kent, Irrigon, on May 22,' 1981. at Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston. Nichole weighed S lbs.. 12 oz. Louis James Peterson - A son. Louis, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Rex Peterson, Boardman.on May 12. 1981. at Umatilla Hospital in Umatilla. Louis weighed 9 lbs., 5 oz. Alan Christopher Man ton -A son. Alan, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mars ton, Irrigon, on May 11, 1981, at Umatilla Hospital in Uma tilla. Alan weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz. Barbara Mae Hussey - A daughter, Barbara, was bom to Mr. and Mrs. Max Hussey, Irrigon, ori May 7. 1981. at Umatilla Hospital in Umatilla. Barbara weighed 9 lbs., 2 oz. SHERIFF'S REPORT The Sheriffs Dept. at the Morrow County Courthouse in Heppner received the follow ing calls during the past week : On May 26, a fire was reported at the Merle Carlson ranch. The Boardman Fire Dept. responded to the call. On May 21, Roy Lindstrom. lone, reported the theft of a diamond ring. A Morrow County Sheriff's deputy re sponded to the call. Also on May 22, Kenneth L. Sorweide, Heppner, was ar rested by Heppner Police on a Umatilla County District Court warrant for allegedly negotiating a bad check. On May 20, Gregory Paul Rivelli, Milwaukie, Ore., was arrested by the Milwaukie Police Dept. on a Morrow County warrant for allegedly driving without an operator's license. lone student earns Carroll College honors A total of 336 Carroll College students, including Grace Mc Elligott, lone have been nam ed to the dean's honor list for the 1981 spring semester. Carroll college is in Helena Montana. To be eligible for this honor, a student must have been enrolled for 12 semester credit hours and have a minimum grade point average of 3.5. 10 aan- 12 noon 676-9264 E1EAH!::3 1 IAD SERVICE I I GONTY'S Obituaries Billy L. Billy I,. Riley, of Heppner. died in Portland on Wednes day, May 27. m. at the no of 40. Mr. Riley was horn In Clarila. Oklahoma. Oct. 12. 1M0. the son of Charles and Grace Riley. He served with the U.S. armed forces in the early 10's. In 1973 he moved to Hep pner. where he was emploved by Kinua Corporation. Mr. Riley was a member of the First Christian Church of Heppner. He was also a member of a local country western band. "Dwane and PUBLIC MEETINGS Mon., June 8 - Heppner Fire Dept.. Fire Hall, Heppner, 7:30 o.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, 7:30 p.m.; Morrow County School Board, district Office, Lexington Grange meets The Lexington Grange met for a potluck meeting Monday. May 18, with the program featuring photographs taken by the Orville Cutsforths in Mexico. At the meeting Grange members voted to send Cecil Jones to a Grange insurance meeting as a delegate and COMPLETE YOUR SILVERWARE COLLECTION WITH THESE GREAT SAVINGSl """wu" ''"""' ' mv-.,L ,,w,.H,w III b 1 Ijj . .i COMMUNITY STAINLESS BY ONEIDA YOU SAVE $55.00 Two kM i-Pc Plata Mm NO CHAMX ami 0u Inn to 4 Hx tl 00 MATCHING ACCEMORV STTS IPao Horn Sat 4-Pwc tomng Set ONEIDA PROFILE STAINLESS YOU SAVE $32.50 two Bonuf -PSc Plac Satanga MO CMAflQt fOU buy JO-laai tamca to 4 kx t 00 MATCHING ACCESSORY SETS l.Pwra kafWM fcal ' The world's largest city in China, with about Riley Survivor., include a daught er and a son. Wanda and Gory Riley, of Heppner: a step-son. Dean Currah, of Tacoma. Wash.: his mother, Grace Riley of Ada. Okla.: and two brothers. Jim, of Norman. Okla.. and Duane. of Midwest City, Okla. Graveside services were held Monday, June 1. at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery, with the Rev. Duane Riley officiating. "Amazing Grace" was sung by Carl and Betty Marquardt and "My Song" was sung by Wanda Riley and Renee Struthers. Lexington. 8 p.m. Wed.. June 17 - Morrow County Court, Courthouse, Heppner, 10 a.m.: Pioneer Memorial Hospital Board. Hospital. 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. Li 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 Hall, Heppner. 7:30 p.m. Millie Yocum was welcomed as a new member. In June, meetings will start at 8 p.m. the third Monday of the month. The next meeting will be June 15. A committee on women's activities will meet June 9 starting at I0a.rn.at the cabin of Orville Cutsforth. MULMU sn WHO AMMLABU SI4.M in population is Shanghai 11 million residtnts. visa: What's your opinion? I rf f V t ) t Question : "How do you feel about a plan that would change the state representative districts in Morrow County? The plan would give Boardman and Heppner different representatives." "It's my opinion that one representative for the county Is enough. I don't think It should be split," said Marshall Lovgren, Heppner. ! 3 BUSINESS I AUTO r i. flOOft M&R Carpet, Ceramic Kitchen Counter CASE FURNITURE 1 1 fcv Carpet, Linoleum. Counter To Installed IVcauty Hvm Mttrev.ws. rabrk and Aciestorii. Sherwin Williams I'aint INSURANCE yflfjj TURNER tM jrXl VAN MARTER I BRYANT ''' ttwi i medical surruts MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY j ft ft MtilmR Scfv on 3 Mnn.-lri. fWp m. Ssi. 1100 Southgate, 1 1 MONUMENTS SWEENEY MORTUARY 6769600 Cemetery Grave Markers, 676-9226 Granite, Marble, Bronze tatvng ton, If wgion 1 Hipnf PO Bon 97 Hapcmar PETROLEUM I F. PARTS I J Heppner Auto Parts 234 N. Main Heppner 676-91 23 COVERING FLOOR COVERING Linoleum, amm ... 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