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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
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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
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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.
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County and surrounding
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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
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