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T TWO-Thc Heppner Ga - ette - th OHicigl Nwtpopr of Cy of Happnor and iti County of Morrow The GAZETTE-TIMES Htrttw Cant j's nWOwnti Wechlj Rftspapr U S P S. 240-420 hiMishen' every Thursday and eVif d as second-vlnss muter at I ho Post Office at Heppner. ( Mtfiim under Hie Act of March :. 1HT Seennd-class x-t 'ic paid at Heppner. Orcunn. Otlicc at t47 West Willow Siroel Telephone 303 liTfi Address inmimumarions to the Heppner Gazette Tunes I'd. Box :UT. Heppner. Oregon 87R W $loo in Morrow. Umatilla. Wheeler & Gilliam counties: $12 (M elsewhere. Otnid and April Hilton Sykes, Publishers J For Creamer To the editor: We have an opportunity in the March 29 election to place two new members on the Port of Morrow Commission, a vi tal economic resource of our County. It is a time for new ideas and new perspectives for our Port. In Dan Creamer we have a man with a wealth of river experience to help guide our waterfront development. In Jody Tatone we have a young man with the educa tional and business back ground to help guide general business development of our Travis Dee Lowe - A son, Travis Dee Lowe, was born March 15. to Kathleen and Doug Lowe of Heppner at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner. He weighed 9 lbs., 9 oz. Grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Boyle, and Mr. and Mrs. Dee Lowe, aD of Bend. Hospital Notes The following patients have been admitted and released from Pioneer Memorial Hos pital in Heppner during the past week: Danny Sharp, Heppner -admitted and released March 15: Jennifer Johnston, Heppner - admitted March 15, released March 18; Dani Hill, Lexington ad mitted March 15, released March 17; and Wayne Florea, Heppner -admitted March lfi, released March 18. The following patients were still receiving care at the hospital as of Monday, March 21: Freida Majeske, Heppner -admitted Marach 15; Marjorie Wright, Lexington - admitted March 15; and Kathy Jensen, Heppner -admitted March 20. Physician v& Births from p. 1 Dr. Koznek worked at Pio neer Memorial Hospital March 10 and 11 while Drs. Gifford and Wolff both had to be away from the area. Felt said the doctor and his wife were in Heppner over the weekend to arrange housing. The hospital is also expect ing a decision from Dr. Roy Kent of Sonora, Calif, in April, on whether he wants to estab lish a practice in Heppner. Lexington couple has visitors Mrs. Lena Bristow and son Raymond of Cove, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Maxwell and Dar rell and Virgil Spence of Haines and Mr. and Mrs. Vic Groshens of Bend were callers at the C.C. Jones home re cently to attend the funeral services for Florence McMil lan. Charlene Whitney of Port land was a Lexington caller on Thursday and again on Satur day and Sunday. She was called here by the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Florence McMillan. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hud son, granddaughter Misty were also Sunday callers at Cecil and Delpha Jones' home. Tlmet, Heppner. Oregon, ThurUv. March 14. 198J Heenncr and Tatone Port. These two candidates round out the Port Commission, giving it a much broader background for total County representation, input and feed-back for all the citizens of Morrow County I urge all of us interested in a progressive, growing resource for Morrow County to VOTE March 29, for DAN CREAMER and JODY TATONE for the Port of Mor row Commission. Yours very truly, John A. Prag Obituaries Florence McMillan HERMISTON Florence McMillan, a former Lexington resident, died March 16, 1983, at Good Samaritan Center in Hermiston at the age of 83. She was born April 16, 1899 at Cove to Thomas S. and Frances Delpha Horton Spence. She attended school in Baker, spending her early years in that area. In June 1925 she married W.E. 4Ted" McMillan. They made their home at the ranch of E.D. McMillan, who had homesteaded it until Ted's death in 1961. She then moved to Lexington where she stayed until moving to the Good Samaritan Center in Hermis ton. Funeral services were held at Lexington Christian Church March 21 with the Rev. Stuart Dick officiating. Vocalists were Carroll and Gerry Messenger of Portland. Organist was Betty Mar quardt, Lexington. Casket bearers were Bill Padberg, Joe Yocom, Ken Palmer, Gene Majeske, Del bert Piper and Lyle Peck. Graveside services were conducted by the ladies of Holly Rebekah Lodge of Lex ington. A brother, John, preceded Mrs. McMillan in death last year. Survivors include daughters Delpha K. Jones of Lexington, Georgia A. Irvin of Irrigon and Patricia J. Cool of Pen dleton; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Marisha K. Hyde CAMAS, Wash. - Marisha K. Hyde, eight, of Camas, Wash., died Monday, Mar. 21, in Vancouver, Wash. She was born April 9, 1974 in Portland to Jon and Rogenia Hyde of Camas. Miss Hyde was a student at Camas and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Camas ward. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Mar. 24, 11 a.m., at Brown's Stoller Memorial Chapel, Camas, with Bishop F. Jimmie Dyches officiating. Interment will be at Camas Cemetery. Survivors include her par ents, Jon and Rogenia Hyde of Camas; sister Michelle and brother Michael, Camas; grandparents John L. Hyde of Yuba City, Calif., Mary Domingo of Rancho Cordova, Calif, and Hubert and Faye Wilson of Heppner; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. LETTERS ::v:?:.V: Your vote is needed To the editor: I am writing this letter to urge you and your readers to support the budget of Blue Mountain Community College on March 29. This year's budget has been prepared and presented to you by college staff, budget com mittee and board members after hours of hard work and discussion. In my opinion, after having worked on school and college budgets for many years, this budget is well prepared and stripped of waste. The college continually makes an effort to meet the changing educational needs of Umatilla and Morrow County residents and at the same time follows a sound fiscal policy. With this in mind, some changes are being made for next year. One full-time and two half-time teaching posi tions have been eliminated. At the same time, positions have been added in computer science and electronics to meet the tremendous increase in students seeking training in these areas. To save money, travel funds have been held at the same level for three straight years. Funds for supplies and equipment have been held at last year's level. Because of these changes I believe the college will be better able to serve the dis trict in an affordable manner. Your "Yes" vote is needed to make the college service available to students at BMCC. Sincerely, Bob Rietmann Board Member lone, Oregon Encourage support iu uie eaiior: I would like to urge Morrow County voters to support the Blue Mountain Community -College levy on March 29. As' counselor at Heppner High School I am aware of many BMCC programs that benefit not only those who attend college in Pendleton, but also current high school students, former high school students and community members. Through a combination of grant money and budgeted funds. Blue Mountain has pro vided a career-aptitude test ing program for sophomores in all Morrow and Umatilla county schools. Included in this program is a college visitation which allows stu dents to better understand community college, visit classes and instructors. Through this program stu dents can make wiser cur ricular and career choices while still in high school. Blue Mountain Community College also provides adult basic education in Heppner. This allows students to make up deficiencies in order to Bogus endorsement To the editor: It has come to our attention that telephone solicitors for health and accident insurance have claimed endorsement of Pioneer Memorial Hospital for their insurance plan. This claim is completely untrue! We have not, nor would we ever endorse an insurance program, especial Vote 'Yes' for BMCC budget levy To the editor: I am a student at BMCC majoring in math and science. I am also a student represen tative supporting the 1983-84 BMCC budget levy. This letter is being written to en courage support among the local population. This community college of fers a wide range of academic and athletic programs for a relatively small amount of money. The cost of attending a university may cost as much as a third more money com pared to the cost of attending BMCC. This makes BMCC a sensible and economical be ginning step towards a college degree. BMCC is not just for the beginning college student. I EDITOR 'Yes for school budget '; To the editor: Please remember to vote March 29. One of the items on the ballot is the Morrow Co. School District budget. Unless you attend meetings and review budgets you may not be aware of the amount of dedicated work done by local people who are also taxpay ers. These are the administra tors and budget committee members who work with the school board and advisory boards to provide the best education possible with our tax dollars. I believe they have done a good job. I urge a "yes" vote for the Morrow Co. School District R-l budget on March 29. Aloha DeSpain Heppner Let's support the budget To the editor: In the Heppner-Ione-Lex-ington area 266 people were enrolled in continuing educa tion (adult) classes offered by Blue Mountain Community College. About 700 students enroll every year in classes in this area, all in addition to the high school graduates and adults attending classes full time in Pendleton. Our family members alone have taken eight classes that have been educational and worth while during the past three years. With BMCC such a vital part of South Morrow County, let's support the budget with a "Yes" vote March 29. Jim and Barbara Hayes graduate from high school, prepare for the GED or pursue a diploma from BMCC. We are fortunate that these alterpa tives are available here in Heppner. through Blue Moun tain, for a variety of our students and community members. Many former Heppner High School students have attended BMCC in both vocational and transfer programs These students are receiving a good and affordable education. In the advent of new entrance requirements for four year colleges and universities, the presence of BMCC will be come more important to our area youth. I can enthusiastically re commend Blue Mountain Community College admini strators, staff and programs. I encourage you to support these fine people and pro grams with a "Yes" vote on March 29. Sincerely, Michele M. Portman Counselor Heppner High School ly one being merchandised by phone. If any of your readers could advise us who called and-or what company they represent, we could take steps to stop the practice. Thank you, A K. Felt Administrator BMCC offers many vocational and job related classes for older students. The benefits of this two-year college at the price of a community college is quite a bargain. A bargain that shouldn't be passed up by any student pursuing a college degree or person wishing to continue their education. It would be a shame to see BMCC become any less than it is presently because of lack of funds. I urge you to show up at the polls on March 29 and vote "Yes" for the BMCC budget levy. Thank you, Rick Terjeson Rt.lBox46 Helix, Oregon 97835 Please Consider To the editor: Please consider me a write in candidate for Position No. 5 on the Heppner-Lexington Ad visory Committee. I believe we have fine schools in Hep pner; I would be. willing to spend the time needed to do a good job on the committee. Remember to write my name in for Position No. 5. Sincerely, Peggy Fishburn Heppner Support our college To the editor: I am a student at Blue Mountain Community College and I would like to urge everyone that is able to vote to go to the polls on March 29 and support our community col lege by voting "yes" on the budget levy. Our college is operated by these taxes and if the budget should fail, several programs would have to be cut from the current curriculum. To stu dents enrolled In these pro grams, it would mean going to another, more expensive school, or dripping out com pletely. I will be graduating this spring with a degree in Lib eral Arts and transferring on next fall. Personally, I am very glad that BMCC is in our area. Coming from a small town like Heppner, going to a much larger school immedi ately after graduating would have been very difficult for me. Again. I urge you to vote "yes" on March 29. Nancy Miller 416', N.W. Eighth Pendleton. Oregon 97801 Cut could be detrimental To the editor: I am a second-year student at Blue Mountain Community College and am enrolled in the dental assisting program. I feel that BMCC has many excellent programs such as this, and a cut to these could be detrimental to the com . munity. 1 1 Voting "yes" in the March 29 election is necessary to keep the quality of education at the highest level. Also a yes vote will keep activities, such as the Christmas Eve dinner, at the college. As a member of the rodeo team and student council I have found that with community support these may be the best. I plan to transfer to a dental hygiene school and feel that my education at Blue Moun tain has been a great asset. Your yes vote on the budget on March 29 will be greatly ap preciated. Patty Pepper 1900 N.W. Carden No. 23 Pendleton, Oregon 97801 for A Diamond Speaks Softer Than Words A diamond engagement ring speaks of love and bright hopes . . . when words are not enough. Select the diamond ring that's right for the two of you: in style and in price. Visit us soon. Peterson's 7h eppner Appreciates Heppner To the editor: The congregation of All Saints Episcopal Church and others of this community should know (hut (he Lnntinn refugee family, the Thongdys, whom they have sponsored and helped to resettle here, after the most difficult times in Southeast Asia, really ap preciates being in Heppner. Last Friday I traveled with the father, the mother, their sons and younger daughter to Portland where they visited l.aotian friends in the very large grouping of Asian fami lies in the area north of Ilalsey St. and between about 65th and 70th streets. There I walked about with them among hun dreds of refugees from Cam bodia, Laos, Vietnam and other areas, peoples of all ages, many of whom were still wearing their native clothing, most of whom were chattering in their own assortment of languages and dialects. I found the experience interes ting and most educational. After they enjoyed a Friday night party with friends, and I had a visit with my brother and his family, I went again to the Asian community to help the Thongdys homeward on Saturday afternoon. The mother and daughter rode in my car and the father and two sons rode in their family car. As we drove east along the Columbia River, the mother told me how glad she is that they were invited to come to Heppner. that her husband works for M C.C G. and that their children can grow up here. She was disturbed by the Portland situation with which many refugee families and their American neighbors are also disturbed She found that the Asian women are not even attempting to become Ameri canized or to learn English. She found that many of the children are soon discouraged and drop out of school and then sort of loaf around and smoke and drink lots of coffee and beer. She said some ref ugees are working all the angles to get welfare money and this really disgusts her. Of course, we know that there are some of these people who are adjusting very well and are working very hard at rather menial jobs and that some of their children are excellent students. It was good to hear that our refugees trul appreciate what this community has given them. After my look around Portland. I feel that Heppner was lucky that this particular Laotian family was chosen to come here to resettle. Sincerely, Justine Weatherford, Heppner Jewelers 676-9200 Could To the editor: lama student and athlete at Blue Mountain Community College. I am here because it costs me one-third of' what it would cost me to go to a four year rnMitution. Also, if I would have attended a four yoar school the chances of me making the varsity team would be slim; by attending BMCC before going to a larger school, I have gained enough experience that when I do decide to attend a four-year school my chances of making the varsity squad are greater. The instruction I have re ceived here is as good, if not Keep doors open To the editor: What is education? To me education is a basic essential for the growth and develop ment of an optimistic popula tion. The variety and quality of this education will set the mold for years to come and ensure the stability of our future. Why BMCC? BMCC is located in a central area and maintains an open door policy, which makes education read ily available. Tuition and fees are only about one-third that of a four-year college In structional quality is very good and the transfer and vocational programs offered are superb. Umatilla County, Morrow County and surrounding Cherry Blossom Soup, a Japanese delicacy, it mad by placing pickled cherry bloisomi in hot water. BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTO PARTS HEPPNER AUTO PARTS 234 N. Main Heppnbr 676-9123 FLOOR COVERING M & R FLOOR COVERING m ... A, I! I . . linden nay v-otpet, imoieum, 676-9418 eram,c ",e cnen UJJ Heppner Cabinets, Counter Tops FURNITURE CASE FURNITURE Heppner Carpet, Linoleum, Counter Tops Installed beauty Kest Mattresses, raorics and Accessories, Sherwin Williams Paint INSURANCE " Maamaamam HSUNANCI MP N Mtm MEDICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY free Moiling Service on Prescription! Hospital Supplies Mon - fri. 9 6 p m. Sol, 9 1 p m Located in the Medical Center 1 100 Southgate, Pendleton 276-1531 OIL PRODUCTS Chevron DEVIN OIL 0. UK. 676-9633 SP CHEVRON PRODUCTS PETTYJOHN OIL COMPANY Mbil arm Cncm", Serving 3 Counties Petroleum Products Phone: 422-7254 Morrow County Grain Growers Diesel BULK FUELS We Deliver Gasoline 1 -800-4527396 Home Fuel Oils o Lubricants 989-8221 mnmm PRIIITII1G SERVICES FOR YOUR IIOfAE C3 EUSZSSS 147 win iiepp::er CAZETTE-nrjES 67-2M benefit you better, than what I received at the previous school I attended. The reason I believe this is true is because there Is a greater one-to-one relation ship with the staff. At BMCC you arc considered a student, not just a number. As local taxpayers and voters, I urge you to vole "yes" In favor of (he 1983-84 school year budget. By voting yes, this could benefit you or a member of your family by providing you with a higher level of education in this area. Lorl Brown IU. 1 Box 81 Stanfield. Oregon 97875 areas contain a wealth and variety of individuals from many walks of life and age groups. At BMCC, students up to age 76 are actively seeking and reaching educational goals Why now? Now is the time to strengthen the intellectual and technical capabilities of our community, to ensure our fu ture and stability. Education is often said to he Ihe key to the future BMCC Is our key. Please help keep the doors open by supporting the BMCC budget on March 29. Neva Hascall BMCC Student Representative Rt.2Box 75 N Pendleton, Oregon 97801 UWAJW IU T AWT
