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roar"! FOUR-The Heppner Gaiette - Robert" B. Steers KLAMATH FALLS Rob ert B. Steers, 96, of Klamath Falls, died Aug. S at a Kla math Falls hospital. Mr. Steers was born on Aug . 21,1885atCresweU. While still I'd small child he moved with his parents to Camas Prairie where they home steaded. On June 18, 1915 he was united in marriage to Velma Baird at Hardman. They moved to Lonerock Area where they homesteaded. They farmed and raised horses, which during World War I they sold to the U.S. Government for the Calvary. In 1927 (hey moved to Kla math Falls where he worked for the Big Lakes Lumber Co. and the Palmerton Lumber Co. until he retired. He was a charter member of Faith Christian Church. , Survivors include his wife Velma of Klamath Falls, sons Percy of Sparks, Nev., Lyle and Donald of Klamath Falls; daughters Mrs. Ralph Brisbon of Napa, Calif., Mrs. Robert Childers, and Mrs. Larry Dearing of Klamath Falls, 20 grandchildren, 20 great grand children and one great-greatgrandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held Thurs day, Aug. 5, 10 a.m. at Daven port's Chapel of the Good Shepherd, with Pastor Ernest Mathes of Faith Christian Church officiating. Interment followed in the Linkville Cem etery. Those attending the services from Heppner were: Mrs. and Mrs. Sam Steers, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Steers, Mrs. Del bert Binschus and daughters, Mrs. Grace Buschke and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevens. Dclbert T. Vinson LEXINGTON - Delbert T. Vinson, 63, of Lexington, died Sunday. August IS, 1982, at his home. Mr. Vinson was born Sept. 13, 1918 at Kimberly, the son of Elza and Emma Ferguson Vinson. They came to the Heppner area in 1928, settling on the Buttercreek ranch where the family has farmed for many years. He married Suzanne Buch anan at Boise, Idaho on May 22, 1941. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. In 1961 Mr. Vinson and his family moved to Lexington, where they have lived ever since. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m., at Sweeney Mortuary Chapel, Heppner, with the Rev. Keith Vosberg offici ating. Juanita Carmichael win be pianist. Casket bearers will be Joe Yocom, Ron Currin, Tom Currin, Allen Hughes, Gary Grieb and Rod Johnston. Concluding services and in terment will follow at Heppner Masonic Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Suzanne of Lexington; sons Richard of Seattle and Alvin of Heppner; a daughter Dorothy Wilson, Heppner; brothers ' barrel! of Heppner, L.D. Vin son, Monument and Lee Vin son of Danville, Calif.; sisters Flossie Breeding, Hermiston, Elba Anderson of Pendleton ; six grandchildren ; and three stepgrandchildren . Sweeney Mortuary, Hep pner, is in charge of arrangements. Heppner group competes at Nat. Rodeo Finals Five Heppner cowboys and one cowgirl traveled to Doug las, Wyoming during the last week of July to compete in the National High School Rodeo Finals. Those making the trip were Mike Currin, Don Kindsfath- The first formal rules for baseball required that the winning team score no fewer than twenty-one runs. T!me. Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, August 19. 1982 Obituaries Helen E.Baker WOODBURN Helen E Baker, 84, of Woodburn, a former Heppner resident died August 8, 1982 at Heppner. She was born March 2, 1 at Gustavus, Ohio, to Merle and Myrtle Throop Clisby. On November 18. 1917 she mar ried Henry Baker of Walla Walla. Washington, at Gusta vus. The Bakers moved to Whit man Station near Walla Walla where they farmed until 1925. They then moved to the Valby area near lone where they farmed for many years. After retiring in 1970, they moved to Woodburn where she lived i until her death. Mr. Baker preceeded her in death in 1980. She was a member of Valby Lutheran Church and the Rhea Creek Grange. Funeral services were held at Valby Lutheran Church on Thursday, August 12. with the Rev. John Maas officiating. Rikka Tews was organist and Katherine Hoskins. solo ist. Casket bearers were Steve. Jim and Bob Baker, Mike Padberg, Jon Orton and Jerry Kindrick. Honorary bearers were Don Peterson, Lewis Carlson, Herb Peter son, Kenneth Smouse, Rudy Bergstrom and Roger Pal mer. Concluding services and vault interment followed at Valby Cemetery. Survivors include sons Dav id of lone. Merle of Portland and Clarence of Heppner; daughters Betty Orton of Woodburn and Helen Schle sener of Warrenton; two brothers. George Clisby of Oceanside, Calif, and Keith Clisby of Tigard; 22 grand children ; and 33 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions, for those who wish, may be made to the memorial fund through Valby Lutheran Church. Sweeney Mortuary, Hep pner was in charge of arrange ments. Elsie M. Fox LEXINGTON Elsie M. Fox, 80. of Lexington, died Sunday. August 15 in Heppner. She was born October 9, 1901 at Lexington to George and Cora Russell Allyn. She at tended school at Social Ridge and at Lexington. Mrs. Fox was very active at the Heppner Neighborhood Center and was a member of the Lexington Christian Church. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thrusday, Aug. 19. at the Lexington Christian Church with the Rev. Charles Ashby officiating. Betty Marquardt will be organist with Carlita Bloods worth and Pam Piper as voc alists. Casket bearers will be El don Padberg, Lee Padberg, Roger Campbell, Robert Har rison, Dean Hunt and Robert Campbell. Concluding services and in terment will follow at Heppner Masonic Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter Ruth McNeill of Pen dleton and a brother Mel vin L. Allyn of Lexington. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rae Cowins War field in 1948. Memorial contributions, for those who wish, may be made to the Oregon Heart Associa tion. Sweeney Mortuary, Hep pner, is in charge of arrange ments. er, Tara Mahoney, Lee Rice, Marty Britt and Earl Ham mond. Rice, last year's bareback champion, took second in that event this year and Mahoney placed seventh in poles and 14th in breakaway roping. jack Hynd Jr. THE DALLES - Jack Hynd Jr., 73. of The Dalles, a former area resident, died Sunday. August 8, 1952 at The Dalles. He was born January 9, 1909 in Heppner to Jack and Susan Shaw Hynd Sr. On June 8. 1932, he married Reta H. Pettyjohn in lone. A long time area resident, he ranched in the Cecil area for 30 years. After retiring he moved to Pendleton in 1972. Earlier this year he moved to The Dalles. Funeral services were held Thursday. August 12 at All Saint's Episcopal Church in Heppner with the Rev. Edwin Watts officiating. Gail Hughes was organist. Casket bearers were John Clerf , Henry Krebs. Bob Jep sen. Ed Patton. Gene Brooks and George Shaw. Honorary bearers were Mac McClintic. Vera Strahm. Stan Magill. Elvin Miller, John Logan, Dick Patton and Jerry Petty john. Concluding services follow ed at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Reta of The Dalles; a son, Richard Hynd, Tulsa. Okla homa; a daughter, Bonnie Steinke, The Dalles: sisters Annie Schaffer and Violet Cheney, both of Pendleton; and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions, for those who wish, may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 2330 N.E. Flanders, Suite 207. Portland. Oregon 97210. Sweeney Mortuary. Hep pner. was in charge of ar rangements. Viola M. Aiken ANCHOARAGE. ALASKA -Viola M. Aiken. 55, of Cor dova. Alaska, died Sunday, August 8. 1982, at Anchorage. She was born at Valdez. Alaska on October 2. 1926. to Arthur and Anna Cramer Woods. She attended Valdez schools. She married Calvin Aiken of Monument in Seattle, Wash ' ington. He preceded her in death in 1976. Graveside services were held Friday. Aug. 13, at Monu ment Cemetery with the Rev. John Kurtz officiating. Mrs. Aiken is survived by a son Scott and a daughter Emmily Campbell, both of Cordova; her mother Anna Campbell and a brother Arthur Woods, also of Cor dova; a sister Priscilla Si nor of Nashville. Tenn.; and two grandchildren. Sweeney Mortuary, Hep pner, was in charge of ar rangements. 4-H Fashion Revue to be held Aug. 23 Swirling prairie skirts and sweatshirt dressing are sure to be shown at the 4-H Fashion Revue, Monday, Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. Both are favorite fashion trends showing up in teen wardrobes this fall. Trendy 4-H sewers and knitters are quick to pick up the latest teen fashions and stitch them up a for fair competition and com ing school weeks. Models are from 4th through 12 grades. They'll be showing favorite outfits, in addition to the garments they made for 4-H projects. Before the public fashion show, all will have been previously judged on grooming, selection of fash ions, modeling skills, and the garment construction as it contributes to the overall look. Fashion revue is a highlight of the 4-H year ... the girls and boys love to show the gar ments they've completed, and share the newest fashion looks as well as their accomplish ments. The Fashion Revue will be in the main exhibit hall. An admiring audience makes the event special. Come early to enjoy the special music by Joe McDonald. Revue time is 7:30 p.m. 60 turn out for JET ! 7f j. y By ROGER RECORDS Approximately 60 volun teers turned out for the annual Pre-Fair Workday at the Mor row County Fair Grounds Sun day. The Fair Board and Fair Committee would like to ex tend our most sincere apprec iation to those people who Ambassador program a success 1982 has brought a new dimension to the Oregon 4-H program with the develop ment of the 4-H Ambassador Program. The initial program involves 50 4-H members. Diann Morter, lone, is Morrow County's newly named Am bassador. The fifty outstanding senior age members attended a three day program of educational experiences in the areas of public speaking, public pre sentations, and self-confidence at the 4-H Center recent ly. The training was made possible by a grant from the Federal Land Banks of Ore gon. Land Bank staff also assisted with the trainings and interviews. Selection of the Ambassa dors is based on overall 4-H and project achievements, in terviews and participation at the training. Selection of Ore gon's delegates to National 4-H Congress, and presenta tion of certificates and meadallions signifying those selected as Ambassadors was the high light of a formal luncheon ending the session. Diann was Clayton Ayers' yard selected for award ! ; f ... - 'iJ ' Mr. and Mrs. Clayton By JUSTINE WEATHERFORD The Yard Selection Commit tee of the Heppner Garden Club decided that from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15. the best yard in Heppner is at 375 Gale Street where Clayton Ayers. a real flower lover, and his wife Sophia and their dog Snooper have lived for over twelve years. Clayton says that both Sophia and Snooper help him garden, but his wife insists that the garden is "all Clay ton's." She also told us that during the month his yard is being honored, Clayton will celebrate his 79th birthday on August 22. To keep warm put on a of your body heat escapes Pre-Fnir Workday helped at the workday. Also a special thanks to those who brought food for the pot luck which was also a great success. This is the best turnout for a workday for several years and a lot of work was accomplish ed. named Oregon's Foods-Nutritional 4-H Congress nominee at that time. As Ambassadors, the fifty young people are trained and ready to represent Oregon 411 and provide special programs in their own and neighboring counties, special assistance to Extension staff, help clubs and leaders, and others ways identified by each ambassa dor. They will be helping with a number of statewide pro grams in representing the Extension Service at com modity group meetings, and other events statewide. Diann has already started her "Ambassador" work with a special program for younger 411 members at the recent pre fair training She will be at county fair, involved in a wide variety of activities in cluding food preparation con tests and fashion revue. The ambassador program will be on-going, with out standing 4-H'ers selected yearly to participate. All older 4-H members have the oppor tunity to apply for national awards, and now the new Ambassador program, yearly. Ayers and Snooper This busy gardener may be cutting a few of his flowers and some of the vegetables from the back of .he house to enter in the county fair. He says that his flowers are really poor this year, "poorest for a long time," but that the vegetables are doing okay. Clayton carefully saves and re-uses the seeds from his garden. The front yard is crowded with a variety of blooms from early spring until fall. Although the earlier flow ers are gone now, including his huge dephiniums, the tiger lilies, dahlias, and many others brighten the borders all around the Ayer.'s house and perk up their front porch. hat. Eighty percent through your head. ' V-1 J ' 1 1 , I Be part of 'future harvest' hnt The 4 II harvest is a future .. youth prepared to be active, contributing citizens where ever they choose to make their home. Take a look around Morrow County ... your neigh bors and friends Omnces are great that they have been involved in 4 11 as youth, or as leaders In adult life. They are now reaping the harvest start ed with those developing, learning years. 4-H Youth Development programs are an American idea that has been helping young people prepare to reap the harvest of a good life since the early 1900's when the idea of practi cal and applied education principles in volunteer club groups outside of school was first initiated. The idea proved so successful the 4-H has continued and flourished until the present. Many foreign countries have imitated the program, using the same basic concepts. Started in rural areas for crop improvement and shar ing new agricultural tech niques and research, the pro gram today encompasses both rural and metropolitan areas, encouraging all young people to "learn by doing." Project offerings have changed dram atically over the years since the first 4-H corn club, ranging now from agriculture and home ec to photography, clowning. marketing, sciences, puppetry, and any other idea developed in be Why participate in Fair? Members are encouraged to participate in county fair for a number of reasons. The fol lowing are quotes from fair judges training information. "Participation in county fairs is an opportunity and a privilege for 4-H members If they choose to participate, they are in effect asking for an adult to give his or her opinion regarding the quality of their exhibit, or participation. Hav ing asked for this opinion, they should accept it gracefully, and learn from it." County fairs provide oppor tunities for 4-H'ers to: Show what they've learn ed and accomplished in the 4 H year to the public. - Develop their project Excitement grown Consumer Programs Com mittee, Oregon Wheat Grow ers league, under the direc tion of Betty Carlson. lone has created a whirlwind of excite ment among wheat growers wives this year. The new committee has taken on chal lenges that have resulted in more action statewide than in FLYEHS FOSTERS MULTI-PART FORMS TO S V Call or stop by for a free estimate on your printing job. In addition we have: WEDDING INVITATIONS & PRINTED NAPKINS COPIES 20 WHILE U-WAIT GAZETTE-TIMES Printing Division Phone; tween to meet the needs and interest of a group of kids. Oregon's 4-H program is , recognized as one of the more progressive and out standing In the country. Using the philosophy that "a blue ribbon boy or girl is more important than a blue ribbon project," Oregon offers young people the opportunity to dev elop life skills such as making good decisions, communica tion and leadership skills, as well as development of self confidence and responsibility, ysing the selected project area as a nucleus for the personal development. Involvement in 4-H provides young people with the tools to work toward a successful life ... certainly a rich harvest for their futures. Looking back from the pre sent to the early 1900's ... 4-H can take pride In the great number of members and lead ers who have participated in the program. Leaders, too, develop skills and discover talents as they work with their kids. 4 II is. and will be, offering programs In Morrow County to youth and adults that help build bright futures. The OSU Extension Service 4-H staff in Morrow County are John Nordheim and Birdine Tullis. See or call them at any time for information regarding membership or leadership in 4 H. Be a part of a "future harvest." skills. Develop self-confidence and responsibility. - Gain knowledge, coun sel, and encouragement from judges and others. - Learn new and better methods. Compare their work with a "standard" and other 4-H'ers. - Receive recognition and learn the importance of being both a good win ner and a good loser. Make friends with other 4 H members and dev elop social skills. 4 note: If just some of these objectives are met at a county fair, the 4 H'er is much the richer for having partici pated. in Oregon Wheat many years in the promotion of wheat products. One of their accomplish ments is a bright new display that tells the story of wheat ... "Oregon Gold." Look for the display at Morrow Fair. Lisa Nelson, Morrow con sumer programs chairman, and husband Chuck, pres. FULL LIU! OF vmm saatne TIT0rMl?OO rnntin REGISTER RECEIPTS LETTER HEADS & ENVELOPES IV".- ' The Heppner OUf; "Opinion? Question: "How do you feel about President Reagan's $98 billion tax Increase plan?" , "Obviously we need tax re form, this doesn't appear to be a big help for everyone, but it can't hurt," says Ralph Urn anen of Heppner. Awards and recognition Wed. A special time and program is included in fair events, scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 23. 5:30 p.m. for all 4-H and FFA members to receive the awards and recognition earned at county fair. It is time for them to take their bows and receive cheers from their friends and families. All should be there if possible. This is the time, too, when a long list of award donors are recognized for their contribu tion of time and money to make the program possible, and the fair more special to the young people. The list of donors is long ... please look it over in your fair premium book. The support offer ed the young people by businesses and individuals is amazing. These are usually the same people you'll see again at the auction, buying animals and offering more. They do it to encourage the youth to try .. to excel! .. to do and learn. While it is impossible to list all donors to the 4 H program here ... 4 H wants to offer a very special thank you to every donor and contributor! Without the support of an interested community, the 4-H program cannot happen. Growers League Morrow Wheat Growers, have made arrangements for the display. Wheat growers wives will also be on hand preparing samples of the delicious wheat muffins every one enjoyed at fair previously. See the display ... and Mor row Wheat Growers at county fair. They are your neighbors ! RUBBER STAMPS 676-9228 j I . i ' GjM!imbM