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TWO-Ttte Heppner Gaiette-Tlmet, Heppner. Oregon. Thursday, October is, 1M1 Th Official Nawtpapar of City of Happnor and Mi' County of Morrow J ONTA Wdwi Aw" The Oi-i-fiv i i L l iriHw? Nirrtw Cnt j'j lmf-0witjlfklj Newspaper, Ul.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, 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. Davidand April Hilton Sykes, Publishers ngagements Wight - Green I Mr. and Mrs. Harry Green, Lexington, announce the engagement of their daughter, Betty Fae, to Robert Hatfield Wight, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wight Sr., Murphys, Calif. A Nov. 28 wedding is planned. Anniversaries Storks celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Family and friends gathered recently to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Henry Fredrick and Velton Owen Stark of Portland, Oregon. The couple met in Heppner, Oregon, where Mrs. Stark grew up and were married there Sept. 26, 1931. They lived in the Hay, Wn., area for several years where Mr. Stark was raised and where their three daughters were born. The Starks later lived in several places throughout Oregon, living the past 20 years in Portland. Mr. Stark recently retired from his own locksmith business. Helping them celebrate this occasion were their daughters Oween Carlson of Hillsboro, Loreta Adrian, Portland, Debra Long, Carlton, nephews Lowell and L.G. (Chick) Winters and their wives of Puyallup, Wn., a sister, Mrs. Retha Owen Adkins of Vncouver, Wn., 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. JUSTICE COURT Justice Court at the Morrow County Courthouse in Heppner handled the following cases during the past week: William Lawrence Bailey, 2113 S.E. Ankeny Apt. 4 Portland killing a game mammal during a closed season. To wit: one bull elk. $310 suspended fine; Riley Oilman Munkers, 365 Green St., Heppner - violation of basic rule (40 mph in a 25 mph zone) -$6 suspended fine; Steve Keith Ball, 535 S. Court, Heppner - driving with suspended operators license -t07 fine; Ruth Delores Williams, P.O. Box 214, Boardman - driving under the influence of intoxi cants - $285 fine; Duane Stanley Lamb, 320 A E Beebe Ave., Hermiston -disobeyed stop sign - $14 fine; Delbert Edward Gates, 411 8th S.E., Ephrata, Wash. - PUBLIC MEETINGS Mon., Oct. 19 - Morrow County School Board, District Office, Lexington, 8p.m.; lone Planning Comm., City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 21 - Morrow County Court, Courthouse, Heppner, 10 a.m. Heppner exceeding maximum speed (70 mph in a 55 mph zone) -$55 bail forfeited; Terrance Eugene Smith, 12733 S.E. Stark St. Apt. 4, Portland - open container of alcohol - $55 bail forfeited; Lenwood Ferrell, 1S4 C Street, Lexington - leaking or sifting load. To wit: sawdust -$39 bail forfeited; Michael Douglas Kriebel, 1919 Pine St., Greshon B.C. Canada - violation of basic rule (40 mph in a 25 mph zone) - $22 fine; John Edmund McCabe, 280 W. Center St., Heppner -exceeding maximum speed (65 mph in a 55 mph zone) - $8 fine; Randy Lee Rath, 304 N. 7th Street, Salah, Wash. - no PUC permit - $55 bail forfeited ; and Warren Randal Mitchell, 34395 S.E. Duuss Road, Esta cada - parking in the highway -$14 fine. Mon., Oct. 26 - Morrow County Planning Comm., Courthouse, Heppner, 8 p.m.; Heppner Fire Dept., Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 28 - Heppner Public Library Board, Li brary, 8 p.m.; Morrow County Court, County Building, Irri gon, 10 a.m., Pioneer Memor ial Hospital Board, Hospital, 9:30 a.m. If Hospital 1 Notes Patients admitted and re leased from Pioneer Memor ial Hospital in Heppner over the past week include: Steve Cole, Portland - ad mitted October 5, released Oct. 5; Andy Vandetta, .Heppner -admitted Oct. 5, released Oct. 7; Steven Taylor, Fresno, Cal if. - admitted Oct. 5, discharg ed October 7; Thelma Dee Jones, Heppner - admitted October 6, dischar ged October 6; Marie Murphy , Hood Ri ver -admitted October 6, released Oct. 7; Anita Cantin, Heppner -admitted Oct. 7, released Oct. 8; Beverly Boyle, lone - admit ted Oct. 7, released Oct. 9; Marie Murphy, Hood River -admitted Oct. 9, discharged Oct. 11; and Ollie Fitzgiabons, Condon admitted Oct. 9, released Oct. 11. Patients still receiving care at the hospital as of Monday. October 12 were: Paul Morey, Lexington -admitted October 5 and Beverly Boyle, lone - admit ted October 11. Births Allison Elizabeth Hilton Sykes - A daughter, Allison, was born to David and April Sykes, October 12 at Pioneer . Memorial Hospital in Hep pner. She weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. Grandfather is Earl Sykes Jr., Reedsport. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Sykes, Berke ley, Calif. Allison joins brothers Chris topher, three and Andrew, one at home. . Melissa May Paullus - A daughter, Mellissa May, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Monty Paullus, lone, on October 8 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner. She weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. Grandparents are Flossie Marick, lone, Norm Paullas, Heppner, and Clara Dunagun, Boise, Ida. Great-grandparents are Alta Lofton, Condon, Ethel Paullus, Heppner and Lela Brooks, Nyrtle Point. Road work report The Morrow Co. Public Works Dept. has released the following work report for the week ending October 10: Base rock and gravel was bladed onto Sunflower Flat Road, Balm Fork Road, Board Creek, Spring Hollow Road, Tupper Road and North Fork of Willow Creek Road. Blade work was done on Upper Rhea Creek Road and the Gilliam County Road. New culverts were installed on Lunceford Canyon Road and the Archie Ball Road. New Bridge planks were installed on Belle Ranch Road a culvert cleaned on the Rugg Jordan Road and a small amount of hot mix patching was done on Clarks Canyon. Shoulder and ditch lines were cleaned up from wash outs on Balm Fork Road. The main crusher has been operating periodically this past week. Shop work included repairs on the Cat 920 loader, No. 5 International Pick Up, No. 13, 14 and 18 dump trucks, 28 and 29 Blades, plus the every day routine maintenance. The Road Department has acquired a used 18-20 yard Belly Dump trailer from Lloyed M Hill Co. of Salem. "This trailer along with the 10-12 yard dump trucks re cently purchased, will greatly increase our hauling capabil ities," said a spokesperson. SHERIFF'S J; The Morrow County Sher iff's Office at the Morrow County Courthouse in Heppner handled the following calls during the past week: On October 5, David Cross, Boardman, reported the theft of a wallet and money from a vehicle parked in front of his residence. A Morrow County Sheriff's deputy responded to the call. On Oct. 6 , a fire was reported at Sandpiper Apart ments in Boardman. The Boardman Fire and Police Departments responded to the fire. Also on Oct. 6, a one vehicle accident reportedly occurred just east of the Lexington city limits. The driver, Mary P. Deever reportedly sustained minor injuries. A Morrow County Sheriff's deputy re sponded to the report and a wrecher was dispatched. In an Oct. 7 incident, Nicolas Carbajal Serrano, Boardman, was arrested for alleged felony driving while suspend ed by the Boardman Police Dept. Serrano posted bail and was released. On Oct. 9, a house fire was reported at the Bruce Clement residence at 595 S. Court St., Heppner. The Heppner Fire Dept. responded to the call. Also on Oct. 9, a two vehicle no injury accident was report ed about one-half mile up Fuller Canyon. The Heppner City Police responded to the call. Senior Gtizen-News Senior meals "are served each Wednesday at the Mor row Co. Fairgrounds in Hep pner. Meals are served at 12 noon and all seniors are invited to attend. Anyone wanting to donate fruit or vegetables to the mealsite may call 676-5571 or 676-9621. Senior Bowl Day to be held on Thursdays A Senior Bowl Day will be held each Thursday at the Heppner Bowling alley from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seniors may bowl at a cost of 65 cents a line. All senior citizens are invit ed to participate, said a spokesperson from the bowl ing alley. Sifting Through the Times FIFTY YEARS AGO With more than 400 people in the pavilion when the demon stration contests started in the afternoon the first Morrow County 4-H Club Fair held in Heppner, Saturday, was re ceived with wide interest. The high quality of exhibits and general completeness of the record books caused Miss Helen Cowgill, state club leader from Oregon State College, to comment "Club work in Morrow County is on the highest standard to be found any place in the slate." J.C. Penny Co., Heppner, advertises "Marvelous Fall Dresses - sleek satins, fluffy chiffons, lustrous Canton crepes - exceptional styles -$4.98." Hiatt & Dix, Red & White Grocery offers Roman Meal, 31 cents, Sauerkraut, 15 cents a can, mayonnaise, 29 cents a pint. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Several last-minute filings will give Heppner voters a full slate of city officers to vote upon on Nov. 6. Late filings found William C. Collins, a present councilman, running for mayor; Edmund E. Gouty for the one open council post . and Erling Storro for the position to be vacated when , Collins moves into the may or's chair. A total of 22,732 acres of Morrow County wheat land was signed for acreage re serve under the soil bank program by Oct. 5, the deadline for signing up under the plan, according to records at the ASCS office here. Teh 109 ranchers who signed to go under the program amount to 40.5 percent of the ranches in the county. FIVE YEARS AGO A unique new restaurant, Jim Rogers' West of Willow, now greets passersby on Main Street in Heppner. The rustic decorated eatery will seat 150 diners and has a conference room for 48. Sixteen political hopefuls will be in Heppner next Tuesday, Oct. 19, to speak at the Candidates Fair arranged by the Heppner-Ione Branch of the American Association of University Women. A second-quarter goal-line stand coupled with the crazy legs of Steve McLaughlin propelled Heppner's Mus tangs one game closer to the Columbia Basin Conference championship when they pounded Weston-McEwen, 21-6. Mike Sweeney, a 27-year-old Heppner man who passed his bar exam on Sept. 9, has begun practicing law with the firm of Herman Winter on Main Street. Sweeney grad uated from Heppner High School in 1967, from the University of Oregon in 1970 and from Goi.zaga .School of Law in 1974. Shakespeare Festival grants special benefits The Oregon Shakespearean Festival is now granting special benefits to patrons who purchase 1982 member ships before October 31. Mem bers will be entitled to take advantage of the special Member's rush which allows partons to purchase tickets, Oregon Farm Calendar October 20 - 23 - Annual Meeting of the Oregon Society of Weed Science. Holiday Inn South (1-5 at Stafford Junction). Wilsonville. 31 - Nov. l - American Quarter Horse and OSU Horse Clinic. Oregon State University, Corvallis. HQW S()lfnMf 2T-Octor )T IMI ONEIDA' HEIRLOOM' STAINLESS Th Amr,cn-Md Tibl0wf8 Hnon tM.rM dm n OMfHafttfwif immmii o4 tn aic SAVE 40PLACE SETTING SALE CHOOSE FROM KVEN PATTERNS 1 7 K iff P-"ic.,rtiiMig 140 00 IJJM ' j 1 J i jf f f :"'"ng i" 4uij 1 jj if 1 , I ONEIDA i f ill ! i i ? Peterso",s 1r7f Jewelers (y Hppnr fff 676-9200 that are unsold one half-hour before the performance, at the reduced price of $3.50. Members of the Oregon Shakespearean Festival As sociation who take advantage of this offer may make a savings equaling the price of their membership dues. Rush tickets will be sold for many of the remaining per formances this season. Mem bers may find out if rush tickets will be available by contacting the box office. Patrons who wish to take advantage of rush privileges may purchase up to two rush tickets for each performance. Members of the Oregon Shakespearean Festival As sociation receive other bene fits which include advance ordering privileges, discounts on certain purchases at the Tudor Guild Gift Shop, prior ity service, waivers on handl ing fees for ticket exchanges, and voting rights at the organization's annual meet ing. In addition, a portion of the membership fees may be deducted from the member's income tax return as a donation to a non-profit arts organization. Individual memberships for the 1982 season begin at $25, with a special category for students and senior citizens at $15. Business memberships begin at $100. Membership information is available at the Festival box office, or by writing to: Memberships, Oregon Shake spearean Festival Associa tion, P.O. Box 158, Ashland, Oregon 97520. New rates for disabled from PNB Speech and hearing in-paired customers of Pacific Northwest Bell who place telephone calls from their residence by typing their messages on a keyboard will now receive a reduced long distance rates on intrastate calls. Beginning October 30 rates for interstate long distance calls are also expected to be reduced, reports PNB. PNB Oregon Vice President Larry Wolfard says the com pany has filed a tariff witht he Oregon Public Utility Com missioner to offer a 25 percent discount on customer direct dialed intrastate calls placed during the dayrate period (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and a 50 percent reduction for calls placed during the evening and week end rate periods (5 p.m. to it p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday). nmw vf fr, in mual twmt SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS HEPPNER HIGH SCHOOL Mon., Oct., 19 cheesebur ers, hash browns, carrot and celery sticks, gelatin and milk. Tues., Oct. 20 - sloppy Joe, corn, vegetable sulud, apple pie or sulad bar, milk. Wed., Oct. 21 turkey and noodle casserole, choice of vegetable, biscuits, fruit, milk. Thurs,, Oct. 22 - rice and pork gravy, cabbage salad, rolls, apple half or salad bar, milk. Fri Oct. 23 - Homecoming Lunch, victory soup. Mustang sandwiches, touchdown salad, blue and gold dessert, milk. HEPPNER ELEMENTARY Thurs., Oct. 15 potatoes with hamburger gravy, carrot sticks, fruit, milk and rolls. Fri., Oct. 16 chili beans, lettuce salad, corn bread, gelatin with whipped topping, BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTO PARTS IlEPPI CHIMNEY SWEEPING 1 BLACK (NIGHT Chimney Sweep P.O. Box' 604 Heppner, Oregon 97836 Pcul Yen Mcrter 676-9430 FLOOR COVERING M & R FLOOR COVERING linden Way ' Carpet, Linoleum, 676-9418 Leram,c Hcppntr Cabinets, FURNITURE CASE FURNITURE Heppner Carpet, Linoleum, Counter Tops. Installed Beauty Rest Mattresses, Fabrics and Accessories, Sherwin Williams Paint INSURANCE TURNER 9ut M ,xl VAN MARTER rn & BRYANT MEDICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY M Moiling Service Mon. - Fri. 9-6 Located in I 1100 Southgate, Pendleton 276-1531 MONUMENTS 676-9600 SWEENEY MORTUARY 676-9226 Cemetery Grave Markers, Granite, Marble, Bronze Serving lone, Lexington & Heppner OIL PRODUCTS DEVIH OIL Chevron 1 J CHEVRON PETTYJOHN OIL COMPANY Mbft Farm chcmical Serving 3 Counties Petroleum Products Phone: 422-7254 OFFICE SUPPLIES Fumilur. -Typ.wrtl.nl r-Pioonditkxttd Etociric & Elaciranir. "Ciculor Equipment n tnm s UN IpJFFICE EQUIPMENT CENTER, INC. 567-0 U 7 6I0N.FIR8T and milk. Mon!, Oct. 19 fish sticks, creumed potatoes, cabbage salad, rolls, fruit and milk, Tues., Oct. 20 - meat loaf, vegetables, salad, bread and milk. Wed., Oct. 21 - pizza, vegetable, salud, or fruit and milk. ioni: SCHOOLS Mon., Oct. 19 - fish wedges, cole slaw, hot rolls, dessert and milk. Tues.. Oct. 20 - Spanish rice, buttered peas and carrots, hot rolls, fruit and milk. Wed., Oct. 21 wiener wraps, saurekraut, cheese sticks, spinach, gelatin and milk. Thurs, Oct. 22 - lusagna, loaned salad, garlic bread, fruit and milk. Fri., Oct. 23 - vegetable beef soup, bologna sandwiches, peanut butter sandwiches, pickles, crackers, dessert and milk. m AUTO PARTS 234 N. Main Heppner 676-9123 '. K'tchen Counter Tops afflux Onxuxana nitxL UVUNI VanMAUtt J MWij INSURANCE wowauci yan! on Prescription! ' Hospital Supplies p.m. Sal. 9-1 p.m. the Medical Center PRODUCT? ShooOvwtwuli Yw1v Malnttnana -r . . rrwwr M Bf nu ControU TholelJ HERMISTON. OREGON J