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FOUR The Heppner Gaiette-Times, Around About By Justine Weatherford How glad ! am that Ground Hog Day is still February 2 and Valentine's Day is still on the Hth. Most of my life I've thought of Abraham Lincoln on the 12th and of George Washington on the 22nd, but in recent years these great birthdays have become flexible. I note that this year Lincoln's Day may have been Monday, February 1 or February 8, however some calendars say the 12th. Washington's Day may be Monday the 11th or 2nd. Please don't ever ask me what offices are closed which days in February I never guess correctly. Changing dates about during our second month is based on historic precedent. The name Fcbruarius, in Latin, meant "to purify." It was at first the last month of the year, during which the Romans purified themselves to prepare for festivals at the start of their new year; however, Julius Caesar moved the beginning of the year from March to January, making February the second month. Until J. Caesar's time, the month had 30 days, but he took one day from it to add to the month named after him, July. Then Emperor Augustus took another day to add to August, the month named after him. "The custom of exchanging greetings on Valentine's Day goes back hundreds of years. Scholars have found records of Valentine notes that date from as early as the Middle Ages," according to the World Book Encyclopedia. Charles Lamb long ago penned these lines, "Hail to thy returning festival, old Bishop Valentine! Like unto thee, assuredly, there is no mitred father in the calendar." Did you happen to see the picture and article in the February 3, "Oregon Journal" telling about Harold Wright of Ruggs Junction and his buffalo? The good photo and substantial article filled several columns on pages one and two of last week Wednesday's paper. From it I learned much about buffalo, such as, "their windpipes are twice as big as cattle have and this is why buffalo can just run and run." The Wrights' 9,420 acre ranch on which the buffalo roam also contains a few llamas, although these South American creatures don't interst Harold as much as the buffalo which he first obtained eleven years ago and which now number 103. Wright has six llamas that he only keeps because his grandchildren like them. He sells a few buffalo for meat each year, he told "Oregon Journal" staff writer James Long. Money, some say, is the root of all evil. This year with budgets being cut and bleeding profusely everywhere, the lack of money is. sickening. Our country officers and budget committee have worked diligently preparing a budget pattern for the coming fiscal year. They have had to cut some appropriations just as the State of Oregon and the U.S. are cutting appropriations. We hear that most of the budget cuts ''just hurt the little people not the folks with lots of money." Possibly this is true in some cases, but in our county those responsible do not aim to hurt any class of people. They labor very hard to try to use our tax monies to the best advantage for all the citizens of the country. I did not attend any budget hearings, but friends tell me how very difficult it will be for some fine institutions here to carry on after July 1, 1982. Those particularly mentioned to me are the Public Library, the County Museum and the Heppner Neighborhood Center. I truly wish that there was money enough for each of these organizations, and also money to fund a better system of caring for prisoners. I keep wondering if some of the lands which have been leased to oil companies will ever produce oil . Wouldn't it be exciting to have a few gushers come in and help balance county budgets and provide cash for a new jail and keep up the library, the museum and the Neighborhood Center and contribute more to our schools, too? This week it turned colder again. But probably the sun shone on the official ground hog last week, because that little woodchuck must have seen his shadow and then crept back to sleep for awhile, putting off the beginning of his springtime activities for a later date. Lately, his message has been loud and clear. Cardinal varsity girls defeated by Arlington By MICHELLE LARUE The Cardinal varsity girls were defeated 42 - 62 by the Arlington Honkers on Friday. February 5. The Honkers jumped out to a 6 15 lead in the first quarter. The Cardinals came back in the second quarter to score 15 points but the Honkers sank 18 to move their lead to 21 - 33. The Cardinals outscored the Honkers by one point in the third quarter as they sank 13 points. The score at the end of the quarter showed the Cardi nals down. 36 - 47. In the final quarter the Call Us For Fcrtilizer& Chemical Needs ?. , : far d--A 60-Foot Pull Machine and a 52-foot self propelled Rig We Also Carry All The Chemicals You Will Need Ekstrom Farm Chemicals Herb Ekstrom, Jr. lone, Oregon 422-7505 Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, February 11, 1982 Cardinals were outscored by nine points as the Honkers took the win. Tammy Holtz led the Cardi nals with 16 points, followed bv Michelle LaRue with 12. lime ( 42) Doherly 3 0-0 6. Hill 0 5-85. Holtz 7 2-8 16. LaRue 5 2-4 12. Morter. McElligott. Pal mer 1 1-4 3. Fetsch. Taylor Arlington fS2 Bailey 5 5-R 15, Griffith 4 3-411, Hughes 3 2-7 8, Jordan 21-25, Pemberton 5 2-3 12. S. Mitchell. Pettyjohn 1 14 3. Burdick 2 0-0 4. McOauley 1 2-4 4. Mizer.T. Mitchell 0 0-1 0. Borghese All Your SHERIFF'S REPORT . The Morrow County Sher iff's office at the Morrow County Courthouse in Heppner handled the following calls during the past week: On January 29, Darrell L. Thompson, 33 of Hermiston was involved in a one vehicle accident at the junction of Interstate 84 and Highway 730. Thompson sustained minor injuries. On January 30. Geo B. Childers of lone reported the theft of about $1,300 in cash from his office at B & C Repair, Highway 74. lone. The theft occurred between Janu ary 20 and 23. An investigation is continuing. Also on January 30, Laura J. Boydson. 20 of Pullman. , Wash., was involved in a one vehicle accident at the west bound ramp from Highway 730 onto 1-84. She sustained minor injuries. In another January 30 incident, authorities from the Morrow County Sheriff's Of fice recovered a 1969 Corvette from a Lexington residence. The car had been reported as stolen from the Portland area about 16 months ago. An investigation is continuing. On February 2. an ambu lance was requested at N.E. Second St., Boardman for a man reportedly having chest pain. A Boardman ambulance responded. On February 4. a chimney fire was reported at 316 W. Columbia Drive. Boardman. The Boardman Fire Depart ment responded. Heppner JVs The Heppner boys junior varsity basketball team ran into a couple of powerhouses and dropped two games over the weekend. The Mustang JVs lost at Pilot Rock 64 - 40 Friday night, and fell at home to Sherman County 63 - 50 Saturday. Heppner's season record fell to 5 - 6. while Pilot Rock is now 13 - 2 and Sherman County 14 -2. A season-high 36 turnovers destroyed the Mustangs' chances Friday night against Pilot Rock, said Coach Brent Eggers. Heppner also com mitted 22 fouls and made just 2 of 16 free throws. Rod Cole was the bright spot for Heppner, according to Eggers. Cole scored 18 points, grabbed six rebounds and led Eggers' rating system with a 4-9 rating off the bench. However, the Mustangs were in much better form against Sherman despite los ing, according to Eggers. Heppner was down 30 - 26 at halftime. and were tied 42 - 42 after three quarters, but were outscored 21 - 8 in the final stanza. The Mustangs totally dom inated the boards, grabbing 55 rebounds, led by Sid Kennedy with 11, Greg Orr with 10. Cole with nine, and Shane Laughlin with eight. Unfortunately. Heppner couldn't put the ball in the hoop when they did rebound, connecting on just 21 of 75 shots for a .280 percentage from the field. Cowbelle celebration planned Mar. 20 ri .1 r Plans are underway for a CowBclle Celebration to cele brate the group's 25th anni versary, said a spokesperson for the group. The event is scheduled for March 20 at the Heppner Elk's Lodge and will feature a buffet dinner and If you feel the Neighborhood Center is worth saving, please let your commissioners and Revenue Sharing Committee know of the need for $10,000 for continual funding for the coming fiscal year. Paid for by concerned Citizens for the Neighborhood Center HEALTH DEPT. Thursday, February II -Sam Boardman Flemennrv Immunization Clinic, to a.m. Friday, February 12 - free blood pressure clinic and immunizations, Lexington Health Dept. office. 8 a.m. to 12 noon. I to 4 p.m. Tuesday, February lfi - free blond pressure clinic. Heppner Neighborhood Center. 2:30 -4::l p.m. Wednesday, February 17 free blood pressure clinic, lone Bank of Eastern Oregon kitchen. 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday. February 18 -Riverside High School Im munization Clinic. 10 a.m. Friday. February 19 - free blood pressure clinic and immunizations, Lexington Health Dept. office. 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m. .Tuesday. February 23 - free blood pressure and immuni zations. Irriuon county offices. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Fehruarv 24 -A ('. Hoimhton Elementary ScIiimiI Immunization Clinic. Hi a.m. Thursday. February 25 -Columbia Jr. Hiuti immuniza tion clinic, in a.m. Fridnv. February 2f - free blood pressure clinic and immunizations. Lexington Health Dept. office. Ram. to 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m. lose two Meanwhile. Sherman shot a .583 percentage, hitting 28 of 48 shots. Kennedy scored 15 points and Orr 13 for the Mustangs, while Orr led the rating system with a 11 mark Eric Thompson dished out four assists. "I was very pleased with the way we controlled the tempo." said Eggers. "We played a very smart ball game, but just ran out of horsepower in the fourth quarter. We lost to a good team." The Heppner JVs wrap up their season Friday at home against Weston-McEwen at 4:30 p.m. Heppner. 10) Hamman 2. Thompson 2. Orr 9. Kennedy. Lucas 1. Cole 18. Way 4. Laughlin 4. Plocharsky. Pilot Rock (Bl Weinke 8. Michael 4. Jones 3. Carrothers 4. S. Britt 13. M. Britt 4. Robarge4. Widner4. Erickson 5, LeClain 2. Snively 3. Lankford 2. Stelk 6. Heppner Pilot Kock in II 8 15 - 40 18 1.1 -R4 Heppner (50) Hamman 4. Thompson 4, Orr 13. Kennedy 15. Lucas 2. Cole 6. Way 4. Laughlin 2. Plocharsky. Sherman (63) Kaseberg 7. Bird 21. Beers 20, Coles 7, Hughes. Dickens 4, Adams 2. Carlson 2. Heppner II 15 lfi 8-50 Sherman 14 16 12 21-63 dance, she added. Virginia Grieb and commit tee members Claudia Hughes. Judy Wright. Hazel Mahoney. Ruth Nutting. Cathy Peck and Norma French are planning the occasion. The group is seeking the UJLsmLm COUMFY CI JUSTICE COURT Justice Court at the Morrow County Courthouse in Heppner handled the following cases during the past week: Huniberto Lopez, 280 Balti more St.. Heppner - improper U-turn, $14 fine and no operators' license, $19 fine, Lee Allen McKnight. 332 E. Poplar Apt. 4. Walla Walla. Wash. - violation of the basic rule (40 mph in a 25 mph zone), $22 fine. Christine Kaye Evans. Akin St.. Heppner - exceeding the maximum speed (66 mph in a 55 mph zone) $34 fine. Edward Joseph Marick. Kunzie Road, Boardman driving under the influence of intoxicants. $325 fine. Merritt II. Gray. 520 W. Morgan St.. Heppner - failure to dim lights, $8 fine. John William Smallmon. 895 S.W. 7th, Hermiston exceed ing the maximum speed limit (68 mph in a 55 mph zone), $28 fine. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Heppner Elementary School Thursday. Feb. 11 - fish sticks with sauce, salad, baked potatoes, fruit, rolls and milk. Friday. Feb. 12 - Lincoln's birthday dinner, Monday. Feb. 15 - Valen tine's lunch, lover's casserole, cupid salad, arrow bread. Valentine dessert and milk. Tuesday. Feb. 16 - chili beans, enrnhread and honey, salad, fruit and milk. Wednesday. Feb. 17 - pota toes and gravy, mixed vege tables, fruit, rolls and milk. Heppner Hiuti School Monday. Feb. 15 - Presi dent's Day Dinner. Tuesday, Feb 16 -spaghetti, garlic bread, lettuce salad, pear halves, milk or salad bar. Wednesday. Feb. 17 - fried chicken, cheese potato bake, vegetable salad, cinnamon roll and milk. Thursday. Feb. 18 - wiener wraps, pork and beans, salad, no bake cookie and milk. Friday, Feb. 19 - cook's choice. lone Schools Thursday. February 11 -turkey chop sue v. fluffy rice, pear-cheese salad, gelatin and milk. Friday, February 12 -vegetable beef soup, bologna peanut butter sandwiches, dessert and milk. Monday, February 15 -spaghetti, garlic bread, green beans, fruit and milk. Tuesday, February 16 -tacos, lettuce and cheese, buttered corn, fruit and milk. Wednesday. February 17 -chicken pot pie. celery sticks, pineapple-cheese salad and milk. community's help in locating old CowBclle pictures, clip pings and memorabilia that can be added to their scrap book. Anyone that can be of assistance in locating any old items is asked to call one of the committee members. Z3 BIRTHS 1111111 Jaied Scot Thompson A son. Jared Scot, was born to Kim Pettyjohn and Leslie Thompson of lone, January 18 at Good Shepherd Hospital In Hermiston. He weighed 6 lbs. 9 m. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pettyjohn Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Thomp son, all of lone and Mr, and Mrs, Joe Leiss of Spokane. Wash. Great -grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pettyjohn Sr. and Mrs. Myrtle Thompson of Dufur. IMuthrw llowurri linker A son, Mathew Howard, was born to Mr. and Mrs, Patrick Edward Raker of Lexington at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. Heppner on February 7. He weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. Grandparents are Mr. E:d Baker, Lexington, Shirley Ra ker. San Francisco. Calif, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Anglin of lone. Great-grandparents are Alta Raker. Lexington: Lcoiia Noble. Serling. Oklahoma : Mr. and Mrs Ray Anglin. Gentry, Arkansas: and Mr. and Mrs. Jew Henderson. Council. Idaho Clint Jacob Anderson - A son. Clint Jacob was born February 2 at Pioneer Mem orial Hospital in Heppner to Mr. and Mrs. Casey Lee Anderson of Heppner. He weighed B lbs. 2'-.. oz. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Herb MeCann and Bev erly McCloud, both of Pendle ton and Marvin R. Anderson of Pilot Kock. Great grandparents are Mrs. Alice McC'nnn. Forest Grove and Mrs. Ruth Ander son. Vancouver, Wash. Krafty Kids 4-H Club meets By SHELLY HIIHM.F. The Krafty Kids 4-H Club met at leader Joan Record's home last week. The group elected officers and selected the croup's name. Members are working on decorative pin cushions. First Interstate deposits down Deposits at the Heppner branch of First Interstate Bank of Oregon were $14,697,000 on December 31. 1981, compared with $16,152,000 on December 31, 1080 GET BBflKD THE j ' fjjt (jjp "ff WIS fefcr 0 W W )(P IP i' Ps ' All cartridges are $ Excepting Hockey Available at: p HOSPITAL NOTES Patients iidmltti'd and re leased from Pioneer Memor ial Hospital In Hoppiier during the past week include: Amanda Duvall, Heppner admitted February 1. re leased. Feb. 4; and Karry Root, Condon ad mitted February 2, released February 4. Patients still receiving care at the hospital as of Monday, Feb. 8 included: Jessie 'Furlong. Heppner admitted February 4; and Amanda Duvall. Heppner -admitted February 4. In Idaho, it't illegal for man to give hit tweet heart box of candy weigh ing lw than fifty pounch. DR. E.K SCHAFFITZ OPTOMETRIST OFFICE CLOSED Feb. 4 to March 1 WOMEN AND GIRLS Take the opportunity to participate in a rape awareness class developed and presented by Oregon State Police. It is a free lecture and individual self-defense training and discussion. IONE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA THURSDAY, FEB. 18, 6:30 p.m. All females are urged to attend. Minors must have written parental permission or be accompanied by their mother or guardian. For more information, call 422-7564 or 422-7239 This ad sponsored by YOUR HOME OWNED BANK HANK OF VJZ astern Oregon lone Branch Member FDIC Dragster by Activision!" An almost too realistic game cartridge for use with your Atari or Sears video game system. Rev your engine. Shift gears. Pop the clutch. Bum rubber. Pull a wheelie. It's all here and ifs all on your TV. There's only one question. Just how fast are you? 'Atari, men not iMatad la AclMtion. Inc aiv PUBLIC MEETINGS Thursday, February II -Port of Morrow C'inimisHinn. Port oil ice. Neb rut N(unrc. IlimnlniMii. I p.m.. Lexington Fire Iiepni'tment, City Halt, 7::iu p. ni Monday, February lfi -Morrow County School Board, Sam Hoardman Elementary .School, Boardmun, 7:30 p,m.; lone Planning Commission City Hull. 7:30 p.m.; Heppner Fire neparlment, fire hall. 7:30 p in, Wednesday, February 17 -Morrow County Court. Court house, Heppner, 9 a.m. Monday, February 22 Morrow County Planning Commission, Courthouse, Heppner, t) a.m.; Heppner Fire Department, fire hull, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 24 -Morrow County Court. County ItuildiiiK, Irrinon. 9 a.m.; . Pioneer Memorial Hospital Board. Hospital. Heppner, 9:30 a m.; Heppner Public Library Board. Heppner Li brary, 8 p.m. m 15
