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TWO -The Heppner Gaiette-Times. 1h Official Newtpoper of th City of Heppner and the County of Morrow J OITPA The e v wwrwwww mi a. Myris Mrr Ciit j's lf-0wi lkly Rf wsmh"" 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) 67S-922R. Address communications to the Heppner Gazette Times. P.O. Box 337. Heppner. Oregon 97836. $10.00 in Morrow, Umatilla, Wheeler & Gilliam counties: $12.00 elsewhere. . . . -, David and April Hilton Sykea, Publishers J Letters To J.R.L. Haslem remembrance To the editor: The enclosed notice appear ed in the "Yakima Herald -Republic" last Saturday, April 17. (See Obituary col umn.) Some people in Hep pner and other Morrow County communities will re member J.R.L. Haslem. He was pastor of the Federated Church from the summer of 1921 to 1922. Baptists, Presby terians and Methodists (both North and South) composed this fellowship which met in the present Methodist Church building. Haslem 's evangelistic min istry reached all the com munities of the Willow Creek Valley and had a profound spiritual influence on all of them. The federation in Hep pner broke up the year he was there, but the two Methodist churches urged Haslem to continue as their pastor. He appreciated the invitation but his loyalties were with the Baptist churches. Beside that, the deep wounds he'd suffered during the breakup necessi tated his separation from the battle lone for a while. The spirit in which the young preacher bore the misunder standings and harsh criti cisms of that stormy period contributed immeasurably to ward all of Heppner's church es being able to survive the set back with minimum damage. On Sunday I attended the funeral, a joyful service of praise and thanksgiving to God for a long and fruitful life. Christine told us that her Governor's statement true, but . To the editor: Today (April 18) is the beginning of Private Property Week. Yesterday (April 17) an article in a newspaper stated that Gov. Vic Atiyeh has proclaimed April 18-24 as Private Property Week in Oregon. The governor said, "A cornerstone of American freedom is the right to private ownership of real property. It is here that the individuals who seek to better themselves can invest the fruits of their labors in land, industry, commercial enterprises or a home to raise their families." The governor's statement is true. What is equally import ant is what he did not say. In my opinion the governor has, in the last four years, done Why change? To the editor: The primary election on May 18 requires that voters of Morrow County make a choice for the office of district attorney. Which one (candi date) has the experience in criminal prosecution? Which candidate reflects experience on the record? Ann Spicer has been an attorney since 1977. Her op ponent has been an attorney since January 1982. Ann Spicer has been a professional prosecutor dur ing her entire legal career. From 1977 to 1979 she was the city attorney for Umatilla. Then, for one full year she was deputy district attorney for Morrow Co. Following that, she was selected by Governor Victor Atiyeh for the import ant job of district attorney. Her opponent worked in a prosecutor's office as a stu dent intern for one summer. Ann Spicer has had three years experience in prosecut ing felonies ranging from. burglary to murder. Her opponent has never tried a Heppner, Oregon. Thursday, Heppner Hie Editor father was still bearing wit ness to Christ in the hospital last week, even when he could no longer speak but could gesture and smile only. Following the service. Pas tor Robert Reid introduced me to his wife, of the Stevens (or was it Stephens) family who owned a farm near Heppner. None of the family are there now except for the ones buried in the cemetery. Also, I met Reid (Boyer) Busick's daughter who lives in Prosser. Reid was a brother to Glee and Dempsey Boyer. He was of the high school class of 1925, I believe, and a charater mem ber of the Boy Scout troop, which he helped to organize. , Mary Leach of Lexington was at the funeral. She and her husband (Green) have lived in Sunnyside many years and know Christine (Haslem) Dow very well. Her father was an uncle of Billy Leach who operated the General Merch andise Store. Mrs. Haslem. blind and in a wheel chair will continue with live-in help to live in the little house at the upper end of Court Street in Prosser. The same quiet but indomitable spirit of good cheer and nope in God radiates from her. She is an inspiration to her family and to a wide circle of friends. Always remembering Heppner, Charles Notson 605 S. 9th Ave. Yakima, Washington 98902 more to destroy this "corner stone of American freedom" than any other man in the United States. I do not speak from hearsay. My rights of personal property ownership have been stolen., and the fruits of my labors of a lifetime are largely gone. (Thousands of Oregonians are in the same boat.) The system of stealing these values has been promulgated and con doned by the governor with his use of the LCDC. Your readers are entitled to the facts, not just platitudes issued by the governor, Sincerely, Brownie Coldiron Box 24 Gold Beach. Oregon 97444 felony as an attorney. We know Ann personally. She takes the ethics and responsibilities of being a prosecutor seriously. Ann is doing a great job for us. Why change? Bob and Suzanne Jepsen P.O. Box 36 Heppner, Oregon 97836 More letters p. 3 The Heppner Lions Club 'Abbott fk CostoHo y Meet Captain Kid' " Frl., April 30,7p.m. (In conjunction with the Moonlight Sale) I Old Heppner Post Office I 3 short cartoons featured before the I main attraction. Concessions Available, y $1 per person This ad sponsored by Western Heritage Fecjeral April 29, 182 Obituaries T " Pearl Wright HEPPNER - Pearl Wright. 85. of Pendleton, former Heppner resident, died Wed nesday, April 21. 1982 at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendle ton. , M J Mrs. Wright was born July ) 4. 1896. in Heppner,; the daughter of William and Neva' Her IeTrace. On December 24. 1917. she married Orian E. . Wright in Heppner. The couple ranched on the family home stead on Rhea Creek for 46 years until they retired in the early 1960's and moved to Heppner. Following her hus band's death in 1969. - Mrs. Wright moved to Hermiston where she lived at the Good Samaritan Center. Prior to her death, she lived at Camlu Apartments in Pendleton. She was a member of the Methodist Church, the Rhea Creek Grange and San Scouci Rebekah lodge in Heppner. Funeral services were held Monday, April 26 at the Heppner United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Michael -Sheridan officiating. Casket" bearers were Gary Wright, ; Mike Wright. James Wright, Dean Wright. David Wright. Bob Wright Jr. and Clayton L.'.' Zimmerman. Sacred selec tions were performed by Ron McDonald, soloist, and Carley Drake, organist. Concluding services and interment were at Heppner Masonic Ceme tery. Survivors include sons. Wil liam Clayton Wright. Arling ton: Robert N. Wright Her miston: and Orian Albert Wright. Heppner: a brother. Louis LeTrace. Hermiston: 12 grandchildren: and 20 great grandchildren. For those who wish, contri butions may be made to the Oregon Heart Fund. Sweeney Mortuary. Hep-' pner. was in charge of arrangements. The Rev. James RX. Haslem PROSSER. WASH. - A former Heppner minister, the . Rev. James R.L. Haslem, 90. of Prosser, died Thursday. April 15. at Prosser Memorial . Hospital. He was born at Scranton. -Penn.. where he was raised and attended schools. As a teenager he served on the National Guard and later studied banking. He worked as a banker in Scranton before moving west to Cambridge, Ida., where he continued his work in banking. On Sept. 4. 1914, he married Adsa Potter in Cambridge, where they both became active in church work. He began his ministry in Adams, and was ordained in Not us, Ida. in 1921. Haslem was pastor of the Federated Church in Heppner from the . summer of 1921 to 1922. He assisted in revivals and helped start churches in 300 commun ities in Oregon. Washington, and Idaho. The Rev. Haslem was a pastor in Sunnyside, Wash, from 1942 to 1944. In recent years, the Rev. and Mrs. Haslem lived in Prosser. where he did pastoral work and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pros ser. one of his former pastor ates. After his retirement in 1958. he went on 14 interim ministries. Survivors include his wife. Adsa of Prosser: a daughter. Mrs. Preb (Christine) Dow of Sunnyside: three grandchild ren: five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Harriett Blunt. Adeline Haslem and Dorothy Meyer, all living in the East. Presents - I Savings & loon Public Meetings Monday, May 3 - Heppner City Council. City Hall, 7:30 p.m.: Heppner Fire Depart -( Went. Fire Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. May 4 lone City Council. City Hall. 8:00 p.m. ." Wednesday, May 5 - Morrow bounty Court. Courthouse. He'ppnef, 9 a.m. Monday. May 10 Heppner Planning Commission, City Hall. 7:30 p,m.; Heppner Fire pepartment. Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m. . , Tuesday. May 11 -Lexington City Council. City Hall. 7:30 P.m; ... Wednesday, May 12 Mor row County Court, Court house. Heppner, 9 a.m. Thursday. May 13 Port of Morrow Commission, Port office. Nelson Square, Board man, 1 p.m.: Lexington Fire Department. City Hall. 7:30 p.m. ' Monday. May 17 - Morrow County School Board. River side High School. Boardman. 8 p.m.t Heppner Fire Depart ment. Fire Hall. 7:30 p.m.; and lone Planning Commis sion, City Hall. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. May 19 - Mor row County Court. Court house,; Heppner, 9 a.m.; Pioneer Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, Hospital, Heppner. 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 24 - Morrow County Planning Commission, Irrigon County Annex build ing. 7:30 p.m.; Heppner Fire Department. Fire Hall. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 - Mor row ' County Court, county building. Irrigon, 9 a.m.; Heppner Public Library Board of Directors. Library 8 p.m. Marriage Licenses An application for a Marriage License was accepted at the Morrow County Clerk's office from Merle Duane Barrow, 33 of lone and Laurie Ann Childers, 22, of lone. Heppner Jr. High band performs at Irrigon By CATHY PF.CK Heppner Junior High band students recently participated in a Tri-County Band Festival, an aft day-affair in Irrigon. The Tri-County Band Festival was organized about fifteen years ago and has grown steadily. This year, thirteen North Morrow hold visitation A.C. Houghton Elementary School in Irrigon and Sam Boardman Elementary School in Boardman will hold a kindergarten visitation day at the schools on Friday. May 14, said a school district spokes person. There will be no regular kindergarten classes held that day, the spokesper son added. The parents of next year's kindergarten students should contact the appropriate school HHS band participates in music festival Thirty-four junior and se nior high school bands, or chestras and choirs from Northeastern Oregon, includ ing the Heppner High School band participated in a District VI Large Group Music Festi val on Wednesday. April 21. on the Blue Mountain Commun Richard J. McNerney for Morrow County District Attorney A new voice for Morrow County Government Aggressive cost conscious law enforcement Effective, evenhanded ProsecufTon "of criminal offenders Responsible money management. , (Paid for by -Richard J. AAcNerrwy for DA; Dewey West treasurer. "301 Columbia Ave. N.W. Boardman, OR 97818) Sheriffs Report The Morrow County Sher iff's office handled the follow ing ciilts and cases during the past week: On April 22. Rocky Lee Fritchman. 18 of Boardman was arrested for alleged Possession of a Controlled Substance, less than one ounce of marijuana: Minor in Pos session and Second Degree Theft by Receiving. The theft occurred .in November 1981. Fritchman was released on his own recognizance. Also on April 22, Daniel Hernandez, 18 of Boardman was arrested by a Boardman Police officer for alleged Second Degree Theft. The theft occurred in November 1981. He was released on his own recognizance. In another April 22 Incident, William L. Calvin. 42 of Sonora. Calif, was arrested by a Heppner Police officer for alleged Fourth Degree As sault. He was lodged at the Umatilla City Jail. On April 24. a three vehicle accident occurred on the Heppner Lexington Highway near Willow Creek Country Club involving Debra Hem bree. 25 of Heppner. Harlan D. Dunaway. 35 of Lexington and Michael W. Rowell. 29 of Heppner. No injuries were reported. Rowell was cited by a Morrow County Sheriff's deputy for allegedly Following Too Close. On April 25. Mitchell Earl Town. 39 of Boardman was cited by a Boardman Police officer for allegedly Driving While Suspended. Thomas Jefftrson was the first US president to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C. schools and over 300 students participated in the festival. The students were divided into a select band or a concert band. After a day of practice, a concert was presented with numbers played by the select band, the concert band, by the directors and finally by all the groups together. schools to day before May 10 to make an appointment to register their children. Parents will be able to register while children visit classrooms on the visitation day. Children must be five years old by November IS. 1982 to be eligible, the spokesperson said. Parents must bring their child's birth certificate and immunization records to the visitation, the spokesperson added. ity College campus. The HHS band performed two numbers and received a 4-2. 2 and 2 rating from the judges. A score of one was considered the highest possi ble score. Each group per formed before the panel of judges and received a critique Hospital Notes Patients admitted and re leased from Pioneer Memor ial HoHpiUI during the paxl week include: James Campbell, Condon admitted April 19, released April 25: Bill Lowe, Heppner admit ted April 20. released ApriJ 22: Edgar Olson, Heppner admitted April 20, released April 28: Flora Johnson, Condon admitted April 20, released April 23: Bettie Doherty, Heppner admitted April 21, released April 24: Jeff Stevens. Heppner -admitted April 23, released Arpil 25: and Rachel Dick. Heppner admitted April 23. released April 23. Robert le Skillicorn A son, Robert Lee, was born to Jeff and Christina Skillicorn of Heppner at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner on April 22. He weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz. Grandparents are Mr, and Mrs. Lynn Skillicorn and Mr. and Mrs. Vcrn Nolan Jr., all of Heppner. Great grandparents are Irene Nolan of Pendleton : Mr, and Mrs. Leo Pankey. Hep pner: Mr. and Mrs. Lee Meyers of Salt Lake City, Utah: and Evie Wile of Wesfdale. Maryland. Robert joins a brother, Jeremy. 20 months, at home. Christi Jean Reed A daughter. Christi Jean, was born to Robert and Betty Lou Reed of Condon at Pioneer Memorial Hospital on April 23. She weighed 7 lbs. 10'i oz. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reed of Condon and Mr, and Mrs. Bill Williams of Arlington. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Les Hartung of Pendleton. Christi joins a sister. Melissa, three, at home. Cotton Dale Rout A son. Cotton Dale, was born to Guy and Karry Root of Condon at Pioneer Memorial Hospital on April 23. He weighed 7 lbs. 13'jOZ. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dale Moore of Condon. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sinice Moore. Pilot Rock and Mr and Mrs. J. Norman Matthews of Helena. Mont. Cotton joins a brother, Adan. two. at home. Jared Wayne Wilson - A son. Jared Wayne, was born to Tracy and Shawna Wilson of Redmond at Central Oregon District Hospital on March 28. He weighed 8 lbs. 2'i oz. Grandparents are Annie Wilson and Mr, and Mrs. Tony SMtz, all of Heppner. Great grandparents are Helen Osbnrn of Burns and Tina Seitz of Swartz Creek. Mich. trom the panel. Judces for the contest were: Rolx-rt Kvom. Whitman College: Paul Den nis of Walla Walla School: Keith Flide of Iwis and Clark College: Don Paul. Columbia Basin Community College: and Duane Hamlin. La Center High School. "v 1J& J Road Report The Morrow County Public Works Department has re leaHed the following Work Report for the' week ending April 24: In the Boardman-Irrigon area, potholes were patched on Washington St. and the Patterson Junction Road. Rnnds bladed were: Freezeout. E.W. Stock Drive, Gabbert-Eightmlle. Dalzell Ridge. Lundell. Miller Lane. Johnson Grade. Alpine and J. Dougherty Road. Roads graveled and bladed were: B. Bergstrom. No. 875 and Carlson Road. Fill ma terial was spread on Perlberg Road and Emma White Road. Cold mix patching was done on Dalzell-Ransom Road. Pine City to Lena, Keck Canyon and Valby Road. Rebar was installed and concrete was poured on top of old abutments on the Wagon blast Bridge. This project is running on schedule and the bridge will be open to traffic on May 10. Health Dept. Friday, April 30 free blood .pressure clinic and immuniza tions, Lexington Health Dept. office. 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m. BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTO PARTS HEPPNER AUTO PARTS 234 N. Main Heppner 676-9123 FLOCK COVERING M & R FLOOR COVERING linden Way Carpet, A79118 Ceramic Heppner Cabinets, FURNITURE r" CASE FURNITURE Heppner Carpet, Linoleum, Counter Tops Installed Beauty Rest Mattresses, Fabrics and Accessories, Sherwin Williams Paint INSURANCE I TURNER I VAM MARTER po mm m t. lf MM MEDICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY Fre Mailing Service on Preicriptiont Hospital Supplies Mon. - Fri. 9-6 p.m. Sal. 9-1 p.m. Locoted in the Medical Center 1 100 Southgate, Pendleton 276-1531 OIL PRODUCTS Chevron DEVIfJ OIL crJ co. CHEVRON PETTYJOHN OIL COMPANY iVItDil arm Chemicals Serving 3 Counties Petroleum Products Phone: 422-7254 OFFICE SUPPLIES t -Clculto bu'pm" -Cop.tr r-n lulmuicrnu I niLnmio i un IpjFFICE EQUIPMENT CENTER, INC. 567-0147 I TtON FIB8T HERMISTON, OREGON prt!:iT::s phi!iti::s SERVICES FOR YOUR II0f.t OR E32SZZSS U7 ttnkw IIEPPi:iR CAZETTE-TLvis Justice Court Morrow County Justice Court nt the Morrow County Courthouse In Heppner hand led the following case' last week : John Gregory Piening of lone Expired Vehicle Li cense. $12 fine, ' ' , Heppner news Sharon (Mrs. Albert) Bur kenbine, of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, has been a guest at her parents. Harold and Ruby Becket's home. Sharon and her husband , have three children. Michael, who attends college at Roone, N.C.: Michelle, a high school junior at Wilkesboro, and Tamara, a seventh grader, also at Wilkesboro, During her visit, her parents showed her the Willow Creek Dam site and new Heppner stores. The group also visited in Weston, and viewed a house there, built by Sharon's great-great-grandfather, Cornelius Ruddle Becket in 1879. Another Intersting trip for the family was a drive to a national monument near John Day. They reported seeing many animals on the trip. The group traveled to Port limd last Thursday, and Sha ron and her parents spent the night with John (Rill) Becket and his wife Sally. Mr. and Mrs. Burkenhine stayed with their daughter, Lynn for a few djtv Linoleum, Tile, Kitchen CSU lounter iops off uoux OnAuxancM. ntsAt 9 t.... unm fadiunt INSURANCI "" MfAKT uc. 76-33 PRODUCTS Conlrc1i TaohnlcUvt LowRM PicKUptDciivwy
