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TWO-The Heppner Gaiette-Timet, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday. Th Official Nwpopr of H Ciy of Hppnr ond th County of Morrow The Heppner J OJTPA GAZETTE-TIMES Mtrrtw Cntj'i iaaf-0ari Weekly nrwsaaarr 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, 1879. Second-class postage paid at Heppner, Oregon. Office at 147 West Willow Street. Telephone (503) 676-922B. Address communications to the Heppner Gazette Times. P.O. Box 337. Heppner. Oregon 97836. $10.00 in Morrow, Umatilla, Wheeler It Gilliam counties: $12.00 elsewhere. I David and April Hilton Sykes, Publishers J Obituaries Duck Yeilll Lee PORTLAND - A former Heppner man. Duck Yeun Lee 79. died Monday. February 15 at a Portland hospital. Mr. Lee spent his early life in Portland and was graduat ed as an honor student from Heppner High School. He served in the Navy before and during World War II. He was the owner of Duck's Auto Co. and president of the Tai Ping Restaurant. He also worked for Kirby Florist and for Multnomah County Hosp ital. There are no close family survivors. Services were held Monday, February 22 at Portland Memorial Funeral Home. Vernon (Pete) Gilman HEPPNER - Vernon (Pete) Gilman. 81. of Heppner, died Friday, February 19, 1982. at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 22, at Sweeney Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. John O'Brien officiating. Carlita Bloodsworth and Dave Piper sang, accompanied by Betty Marquardt at the piano. Casket bearers were Gary Munkers. Steve Munkers. Dale Munkers. Greg Greenup and Bill Greenup and Mitch Ashbeck. Concluding services and interment were at Hep pner Masonic Cemetery with Sweeney Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Mr. Gilman was born Oct. 26. 1899, in Genesee. Idaho, the son of Charles and Agnes Smith Gilman. The family moved to Grant County where he was raised. He worked in several locations before com ing to Heppner. He had been employed at the Kilkenny Greenup ranch for 49 years. A excellent bowler, Mr. Gilman was the oldest mem ber of the 'Heppner Bowling League. He was married to the former Myrtle Aiken, who preceded him in death in 1964. Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made, for those who wish, to the Pioneer Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Oregon Lung Association. JUSTICE COURT Justice Court at the Morrow County Courthouse in Heppner handled the following cases during the past week: Joseph Christopher Brant ley. 20 of Heppner - Suspended Operators License. $260 fine. Arthur Ray Bierly, 34 of Woodland, Wash. - Exceeding the Maximum Speed Limit (70 mph in a 55 mph zone ) . $55 bail forfeited. Joseph Edward Alford, 34 of Heppner - Violation of the Basic Rule (52 mph in a 35 mph zone). $28 fine. Douglas Gail Potter, 21 of Condon - Violation of the Basic Rule (48 mph in a 35 mph zone). $22 fine. Darryl John Bigelow, 20, Heppner - Disobeyed Stop Sign $14 fine. Robin Don Scott, 19, Hep pner - Unnecessary Tire Noise. $19 fine. Marvin Ernest Peterson, 35, Lexington - Exceeding the Maximum Speed Limit (66 mph in a 55 mph zone) $8 fine. John L. Spence HERMISTON - John L. Spence. 81. died Saturday. Feb. 20. 1982. at Good Samar itan Center in Hermiston. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Feb. 23. at Sweeney Mortuary Chapel, with the Rev. Cathy Barker officiat ing. Carlita Bloodsworth and Dave Piper sang, accompan ied by Betty Marquardt at the piano. Casket bearers were William Irvin, George Irvin, Stuart Smith, Virgil Spence, Dorrell Spence and Earl Miller. Concluding services and interment were at Lexing ton Cemetery. Mr. Spence was born Aug. 12. 1900 at Cove, the son of Thomas and Frances Horton Spence. He lived most of his life in the Baker County and North Powder area where he was employed by Pacific Power & Light Co. He resided in the Lexington area for 30 years, moving a little over a year ago to the Good Samaritan Center in Hermiston. Survivors include a sister. Florence McMillan, of Herm iston: nieces Delpha Jones. Lexington: Jo Irvin. Irrigon: Pat Cool. Pendleton, and numerous other nieces and nephews. For those who wish, contri butions may be made to the Good Samaritan Center in Hermiston, or to the Oregon Lung Association. Road Report The Morrow County Public Works Department has releas ed the following Work Report for the week ending February 13 and 20: During the past two weeks, pot holes were patched with cold mix on the following roads: Ione-Boardman, Bren ner Canyon, Balm Fork, Baseline, Boardman-Irrigon, Root Lane, Patterson Junction and the Irrigon-Ordinance Road. Roads bladed and graveled were: Juniper and Doherty Alpine. Bladed only were: Eubanks Road, N-S Morgan Road, Albert Lindstrom Road, and the Baker E-W Road. Culverts were cleaned and brush burned on Kunze Road and French Road. Reflectors were replaced on Eighth St. in Irrigon and trees and stumps were removed from the right of way on Cemetery Road and Washing ton Street. Extensive ditching and shoulder work on the Clarks Canyon Road has been a major project. Shoulder work was also done on the Paul Brown Road. Frost heaving has been a major problem on the oiled roads the past two weeks. "Everyone's cooperation is needed during these times as one heavy load on a soft road can cause several thousand dollars damage per mile. Please ovserve the posted limits on the roads, so the damage can be kept to a minimum, which will greatly reduce our future mainten ance costs," said a Public Works Dept. spokesperson. The road maintenance crew will return to the four 10 hour day schedule on March 1. The road shop will be closed on Fridays but the office will remain open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. February 25, 1982 Engagements Brookshire - Edmundson g- 1 "" 'nags - I w 111 $ f I 1 l f 5,. 5f - li f Walter Brookshire and Vickie Edmundson Mr. and Mrs. John Edmundson of Heppner, announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria, to Walter Brookshire, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brookshire of Union. Vicki and Walt are in their final year of pharmacy at Oregon State University. They will graduate this spring. Vicki graduated from Heppner High School in 1977. Walt graduated from Union High School in 1976. An afternoon wedding is planned for April. 3. The, ceremony will take place at All Saints Episcopal Church in Heppner. Anniversaries Greens to celebrate 50th anniversary The children of Florence and Cornett Green are hosting an open house in honor of their parent's fiftieth wedding anniversary. The celebration will be held Sunday, March 7, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Heppner. All friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend. The honored guests request no gifts. Marriage Licenses A marriage license application was received at the Morrow County Clerk's office at the Morrow County Courthouse in Heppner from: Darrell Edwin Dosser, 25 and Christina June Morgan, 21, both of Heppner. Christian Women's Club schedules meeting Mar. 2 The Christian Women's Club will hold a meeting next Tuesday. March 2. 6:45 p.m. at the Degree of Honor Hall in Heppner. Theme for the meeting will be "Walk Softly and Carry a Big Stick." Special feature will be a self protection demonstration and discussion by Steven Conover of the Heppner Police Depart ment. Senior news Karen Thomas, R.N. from Tri County Home Health Agency will conduct a free blood pressure check Wednes day, March 3 at the Heppner Mealsite. The checkups will begin at 11:15 a.m. Discount bowling for seniors (60 years and over) is being held every Wednesday and Thursday at the Heppner bowling alley. All February birthdays will be celebrated Wednesday. February 24. 12 noon at the Heppner mealsite. lone and Lexington resi dents needing a ride to Heppner on Wednesdays are asked to call Dot Halvorsen. 422-7143 to make arrange ments. Seniors attending the noon meal at the mealsite are not charged for transportation. For those over 60 who do not attend, the cost is 75 cents round trip. Cost for commu ters under 60 is $1.50. Those from Heppner need ing transportation Wednes days to the mealsite are asked to meet the bus at Murray's Drug at 11:15 a.m. or call Mary Nikander. 676-5571 or 676-9621. DMV schedule The Heppner field office of the Department of Motor Vehicles will be open through out the month of March, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 to 5 p.m., except for the following days: March 1,2,3 and 4 - regional manager's conference; and March 17 - Fossil office open. Music will be provided by Ron McDonald and the even ing's speaker will be Donna Greenup, former courthouse clerk from Spokane. Washing ton. Reservations and free baby sitting arrangements may be made by calling Joyce Hughes 989-8412 or Rhonda Winters. 676-9294. Reservations may be canceled up to noon March 2. said a spokesperson. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS a Heppner High School Mon.. March 1 - fish sticks, tater tots, hot rolls, fresh fruit and milk. Tuesday, March 2 - turkey and noodles, peas, green salad, cranberry muffins, mixed fruit, milk or salad bar. Wed.. March 3 - tuna on toast, cheese sticks, lettuce salad, cobbler with topping, milk or salad bar. Thurs., March 4 - lasagna. French bread, vegetable sticks, gelatin, milk or salad bar. Fri., March 5 - corn dogs, green beans, applesauce cake and milk. lone Schools Thursday, Feb., 25 - cowboy macaroni, tossed salad, fruit and milk. Friday, Feb., 19 - potato soup, peanut butter sand wiches, ham and cheese sandwiches, pickles, crack ers, dessert and milk. Monday, March 1 - corn dogs, vegetable sticks, pork and beans, dessert and milk. Tuesday, March 2 - Ham and noodles, buttered peas, hot rolls, fruit and milk. Wednesday, March 3 - fried chicken, tater tots, beets, dessert and milk. Nursing, from p. 5 for more information at P.O. Box KKI. Pendleton. Oregon. 97H01. telephone 27(-12(i(l. The selection process to fill the openings in the nursing progrjims is complete by the first pari of May and students are notified shortly thereafter. ei public MEETINGS WcflnesH.iy. February 24 Morrow County Court. County Building. Irrigon, 9 a.m.; Pioneer Memorial Hospital Board. Hospital, Heppner, !!::) a.m.; Heppner Public Library Board, Heppner Li brary, 8 p.m. Monday, March 1 - Heppner City Council. City Hall. 7:30 p.m.: Heppner Fire Depart ment. Fire Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2 - lone City Council, City Hall. 7:30 p.m.; Lexington City Council. City Hall. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. March 3 -Morrow County Court. Court house. Heppner, 9 a.m. Monday, March B - Heppner Planning Commission, City Hall. 7.30 p.m.; Heppner Fire Department. Fire Hall. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. March 10 -Morrow County Court. Court house. Heppner, 9 a.m. Thursday. March 11 - Port of Morrow Commission. Port Office. Nelson Square. Board man. 1 p.m.: Lexington Fire Department. City Hall. 7:30 p.m. Monday. March 15 - Morrow County School Board. Colum bia Junior High School. Ir rigon. 8 p.m.: Heppner Fire Department. Fire Hall. 7:30 p.m.; lone Planning Commis sion. City Hall. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. March 17 -Morrow County Court. Court house. Heppner. 9 a.m.; Pioneer Memorial Hospital board. Hospital. Heppner. 9:30 am Monday. March 22 - Hep pner Fire Department. Fire Hall. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. March 24 -Morrow County Court. County Building, Irrigon. 9 a.m. and Heppner Public Library board. Library. 8 p.m. Monday. March 29 - Morrow County Planning Commission. Courthouse. Heppner. 7:30 p.m.: Heppner Fire Depart ment. Fire Hall. 7:30 p.m. VITA rep. to return to Fri. Area taxpayers who are elderly, handicapped, low-income or non Knglish speaking may have their tax returns filled out free of charge next week . Pegge J. Ramos, a Volun teer Income Tax Assistance representative (VITA) will be on hand at the Heppner Neighborhood Center Friday. February 26. 9:30 a.m. to help those who qualify for assist ance. VITA is sponsored by the Federal Internal Revenue Ser vice and the state revenue department. rXRAVELLE morr Taxtured gokltone Draiawt watch Black (Jul One diamond. 1130.00. A heart of pure quartz Beneath their beautiful faces and fashionable designs, beats a crystal heart. It keeps their Caravelle Quartz movements accurate to within a minute a year. And the brilliance of Caravelle styling keeps them beautiful forever! Peterson's Heppner IT'S BULOVA WMHMMI 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 February 16, an ambul ance was requested at U & I Inc., Boardman for a woman reported to have an eye injury. A Boardman ambu lance responded to the call. On February 19, Rocky Martin Radabah. 22. was arrested by Hermiston Police Department on i Morrow County warrant for allegedly negotiating a bad check. Also on February 19. Donald James Hams, 31 of Heppner was arrested by a Heppner City Police officer for alleged ly Driving under the Influence of Intoxicants. Cheese still available Heppner Neighlmrhood Cen ter Coordinator Pat Rrindle has announced that govern ment surplus cheese is still available at the center. Those who qualify may pick up their cheese at the center, she said. Brindle also stated that the center has received notice that Fuel Assistance will not be available after April 1. 1982 because funds have been expended. However, those needing Fuel Assistance may still sign up before April 1. she added Heppner area residents wanting to sign up for assist ance may do so at the Heppner Neighlmrhood Center. Mon day through Friday. 8 a m. to 12 noon and I to 5 p.m. North Morrow residents may sign up at the Adult and Family Services office. Nelson Square. Boardman. on the second and fourth Wednes days of each month and at the North Morrow Annex building on the first and third Wednes days of the month. Both offices are open from Bam. to 12 noon and from 1 to 5 p.m.. said Brindle. All applicants must bring proof of income as well as current fuel or energy bills, she added. All Saints announces events An Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist will tie held at All Saint's Episcopal Church in Heppner on Wednesday. February 24 at 7 p m. A Lenten Study Group will meet at the church Thursday. February 25. 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. by BULOVA J 46-V200 WATCH TIME jjrfe Jewelers ii HOSPITAL NOTES Patients admitted and re leased from Pioneer Mem orial Hospital during the past week include: Eldon Gray, The Dalles admitted February 15, releas ed February 16; and Herman Havekost, lone admitted February 16, releas ed February 18. Patients still receiving care at the hospital as of Monday, February 22 included: Mae Turcotte, Michigan, admitted February 14; Julia Hill. Heppner - admit ted February 15; Wilma McTimpiny, Hep pner - admitted February 20; and Edith Nichoson. lone admitted February 20. Elks pinochle continues The Heppner Flks Pinochle Club will begin its third session of play March 3. 7:30 p m.'at the lodge. BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTO PARTS HEPPNER AUTO PARTS 234 N. Main Heppner 676-9123 FLOOR COVERING M & R FLOOR COVERING Linden Way Carpet, Linoleum, A7A-Q41R Ceramic Tile, Kitchen Htppner Cabinets, FURNITURE CASE FURNITURE Heppner Carpet, Linoleum. Counter Tops Installed Beauty Rest Mattresses, Fabrics and Accessories, Sherwin Williams Paint INSURANCE TURNER 3n VAN MARTER Fl I BRYANT Q 9m m IV H M II Mam MEDICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY ) Free Mailing Service on Prevnptio'is Hospital Suppliei Mon - f' M pm Srjl 9 1 p m Locoted in the Medical Center 11 00 Southgate, Pendleton 276-1531 M MONUMENTS 676-9600 SWEENEY MORTUARY 676-9226 Cemetery Grave Markers, Granite, Marble, Bronze Serving lone, Lexington & Heppner OIL PRODUCTS Chevron DEVIN OIL CO. QlCHEVROH PETTYJOHN OIL COMPANY Mbil arm Chemicals Serving 3 Counties Petroleum Products Phone: 422-7254 OFFICE SUPPLIES Furmtur "HKonJMiOf)d Equipment " Typewrit fcltctnc ft Electronic v Calculators "Copier H ERMIST0N LQll 510 (FFICE EQUIPMENT N FIRST PRIOTIKG PRIOTIKG SERVICES FOR YOUR HOME OR CUSZUSS 147 Witk HEPPKER GAZETTE-TIMES 67-" HEALTH DEPT. Thursday, Keluiiai'v :.' . Cohimbiii .lr llt"li immuniza tion clinic, in .1 mi Friday, I'Vlinuirv L'li Inv blond pressure clinic' nml immunizations. I .rviiii'tnn Health iVpl ol'lice, II a rn 'o 12 noon and I to ! t m Births Casey J oh a mm Ingruhiirn A daughter, Casey Johanna, was born February ' 10 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner to Mike and 'Sally Ingraham of Lexington. She weighed 7 lbs. 7'v oz. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Orval Matheny. Hep pner and Mr. and Mrs, William F. Ingrahnm of Mil watikie, The first public high chool in the United Statet was opened in Boiton in 1821. Counter Tops ull uou OnxuMxnc. nxxdi " . .... ! 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