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TWO-The Heppner Gawtte-Times, Heppner. Oregon, Thursday. Th OHiciol Nwpopr of tti City of Hcppnar ond lh County of Morrow 09A The Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES Mtrrow Cit j'j low-Owif. totklj Rfspafr U S.P.S. 240-420 Published every Thursday and eW- -d as second-class matter at the Post Office at' Heppner. Oregon under (he Act of March 3. 1879 Second-class vsl jKiid al Heppner. Oregon. Oil ice at 1-17 West Willow Street. Telephone 501 Address comnuimeiirions in the Heppner Gazette Times V Box .(:(?. Heppner. Wrcgon 97R36 t $10 (X) in Morrow. Umatilla. Wheeler & Gilliam counties: '$12 on elsewhere. David and April Hilton Sykes, Publishers J LETTERS"" Information please To the editor: I am researching the history of the pioneers of the Blue Mountains of Morrow County. The focal point of this history is the Lone Pine School House, more commonly known as the Madison School House, near Madison Butte. This school house is the last remnant of the many frontier school houses that used to grace the Obituaries Flossie Evelyn Marick IONE Flossie Evelyn Marick. 61, of lone, died thursday, April 28, 1983, at her home. She was born at Fox De cember 18, 1921. She was raised in Grant County and attended schools at Fox and Mt. Vernon. She lived at Olex before moving to lone in 1959. She worked at the lone schools' cafeteria. Mrs. Marick was a member of the St. William's Catholic Church, the Altar Society and Willows Grange. Recitation of the rosary was Sunday at St. William's Catho lic Church in lone. Funeral Mass was said Monday at the church. Graveside services and burial were at St. Joseph Cemetery, Condon. She was preceded in death by her husband. Aiphons, and a son. Bennie. Survivors include her mother. Tina A. Lot ton, Con don: four sons: Ed of Stan field. David of Dufur, Nick of South San Francisco, Calif., and John of lone; daughters Evelyn Lancaster, Heppner, and Laura Paullus. Meridian, Idaho: brother Ben Lofton, Oxnard. Calif.: four sisters: Bertina Carey of Hermiston, Lennie Mann of Prineville. Delphine Feirkbeiner of Grass Ranch. Mont., and Annabelle Jaeger. Condon; 14 grand children; and four great grandchildren. Burns Mortuary, Hermiston was in charge of arrange ments. Senior News Cherry Webber's Heppner kindergarten class will sing at the Heppner Senior Mealsite on Wednesday, May 11. Announcements at the mealsite begin at 11:50 a.m. each Wednesday (unless otherwise announced) with dinner served promptly at 12 noon to allow time for enter tainment. Heppner seniors needing a ride to the mealsite should call Mary Nikander. 676-5571. to make arrangements. lone and Lexington resi dents needing a ride to Hep pner on Wednesdays are ask ed to call Dot Halvorsen, 422-7143. to make arrange ments. Seniors attending the noon meal at the mealsite are not charged for transportation. Those riding the bus from lone, and who are over 60 and do not attend the meal at the mealsite are charged 75 cents round trip. Cost for commu ter under 60 is $1.50. EDITOR Blue Mountains. Please contact me if you have any information on the pioneer settlers, teachers and students, and dates of opera tion and construction. Per haps most valuable would be pictures. Thank you. Sincerely, Rev. Stuart Dick 160 B. Street Lexington. OR. 97839 County sheriffs deputy to graduate Morrow County Sheriff's Deputy Bill Calders is to gra duate from the Oregon Police Academy at Monmouth on Friday. May 6. in a 1 p.m. ceremony, announced Paul Bettiol. executive director of the Board on Police Stan dards and Training. Caldera. 21. was a student in the Basic Law Enforcement Class No. 111. He joined the Morrow Co. Sheriff's Department in Jan uary. The Academy is an integral part of the training program administered by the Oregon Board on Police Standards and Training (B.P.S.T.). and is designed to furnish training for law enforcement, correc tions and parole and probation officers from throughout the state. The 35 students graduating from the seven-week police course will be joining 4.038 other police officers who have successfully completed the academy in previous classes. Thirty different agencies are represented by graduates of this class. Bettoil said. Awards will be presented to outstanding officers for per formance in academic achievement, firearms train Altar Society A St. Patrick's Altar Society bake and yard sale scheduled for Saturday. May 7. has been changed, announced a society member. A no-bake sale will be held instead, and dona- SCHOOL LUNCH MENU! Heppner High School Monday. May 9 - fish, broc coli, cheese with celery, half apple and milk. Tuesday. May 10 - cook's choice. Wednesday. May 11 - stew, cottage cheese, pineapple slice, maple bar. milk or salad bar. Thursday. May 12 - spa ghetti, green beans, hot rolls, pear halves, milk or salad bar. Friday. May 13 - soup and sandwiches. lone Schools Thursday, ham. sweet wheat rolls. May 5 - baked potatoes, whole fruit salad and milk. Friday. May 6 - chicken noodle soup, chopped pork or peanut butter sandwiches, pickles, crackers, dessert and milk. Monday. May 9 - Sloppy Joes, green beans, dessert and milk. Tuesday, May 10 - wiener wraps, mixed vegetables, cheese sticks, fruit and milk. Wednesday, May 11 - hot pork sandwiches, buttered peas, carrot sticks, apple sauce and milk. May 5. IMS Anniversaries Hintons to celebrate 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. George Hinton of Heppner will be honored at a fiftieth wedding anniversary reception on Saturday, May 7, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Heppner Elks Lodge. ' All friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple requests 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: David William Wright, 31, and Anita Marie Hannah, 23, both of Condon. Maker Baker 4-H Club meets By BENJI PEARSON On April 28 the Maker Bakers 4-H Sewing Club met at Chloe Pearson's home. One girl finished her pro ject, the other two have a little more to do. The group needed some practice on hand sewing so Mrs. Pearson started mem bers on cross-stitch embroi dery. On May 12 the group will meet again at Pearson's house after school. ing and physical development in each class. A top student in defensive tactics will also be chosen in the corrections class, he reported. Conrad V. Hassel. unit chief, special operations and Re search. FBI. Quantico. Vir ginia, will present the gradua tion address for the ceremo nies. Master of Ceremonies for this graduation will be Ronald R. Still, chief. Port land Police Bureau. Chief Still is also the Chairman of the Board on Police Standards and Training. Other officials on the pro gram will include John Hol ford. F.B.I, special agent from the Portland Office, who will present the firearms awards; Paul Bettiol. B.P.S.T. execu tive director: Karel Hyder, chief of academy programs; and Jerry Hawley. corrections training coordinator. Families of the students, department heads, police chiefs, sheriffs and city and county officials will be among the assembled guests. A reception for graduates and guests will be held im mediately after the gradua tion exercises. changes sale tions. which will benefit the E.V. Blevins fund, may be sent to Trisha Sweeney, Chris Adelman or Pat Gentry at the Bank cf Eastern Oregon in Heppner. Mrs. Blevins is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gonty of Heppner. The yard sale has been postponed indefinitely, she said. The society is also selling raffle tickets for an afghan, which is displayed in a window at Gardner's Men's Wear in Heppner. Tickets are avail able at Gardner's for 50 cents per ticket or three for one dollar. The drawing will be held Sunday. May 22, following the service at St. Patrick's Catho lic Church, said the spokes person. AH proceeds will also bene fit the E.V. Blevins fund. Mr. and Mrs- Robert cordially invite their to the wedding reception of their daughter, Kathy Ann Gilbert and Mikeal Eugene Prater, on of Mr. and Mrs. Gene W. Prater Saturday evening, the fourteenth of May from five-thirty until eight o'clock Heppner Elks Lodge Heppner, Dancing thtrwmrdt at the EUu Lodge El our Opinion? 3 2T Question: "How do you feel about lone schools receiving $4,800 per year per student while the county average is $3,600 per student?" "I think they should put all the facts out for the taxpayers to see and let them make the best decision for the benefit of the students." said Claudia Hughes of Heppner. Road Report The Morrow County Public Works Department has re leased the following Road Report for the week of April 25-29: Roads that were bladed in the county this past week were: Jerry Dougherty. McElligott. Airport, Halvor sen to Eight Mile, Ridge Road V. Dalzell and Lena-Hisler. Cold patching was done on: Myers. M. Baker. Ella. East and West Ella. Baker and Zinter in the south end of the county. North end county roads that were bladed in cluded: Kunze. Root Lane, Rippee. Tom Camp, Wilson, South Main-Kinkade, Irrigon Washington and Irrigon Ordnance. Pine City. Ella and Myers roads were broomed, with ditch work done on Halvorsen to Eight Mile and shoulder work done on Pine City Road. Culvert extensions were installed on Dick Smith McNabb West and Halvorsen to Eight Mile, as well as culverts and fchoulders being cleaned. Road and shoulder widening was done on Pine City Road and Ruggs-Jordan section of Rhea Creek Road. Gravel was stock piled for future resealing projects on M. Baker. Pine City, Palma teer. Ely Canyon and Halvor sen to Eight Mile and the north end of lone-Gooseberry. Gravel was spread on Jerry Dougherty, Pine City and Halvorsen to Eight Mile and the north end of lone-Gooseberry. Mud and dirt from a wash out were removed from Hal vorsen to Eight Mile. S3 J. Montgomery iamu and friends Oregon What's T l! Justice Court Morrow County Justice Court at the Morrow Count) Courthouse in Heppner han dled the following cases dur ing the past week: Douglas L. Brewer, Pendle ton Exceeding the Maximum Speed (65 mph in a 55 mph wne. $24 bail forfeited. Dave Ivan McKenzie. Pilot Rock - Missing wheel bolts, $37 hail forfeited; No Fire Extin guisher. $28 hail forfeited. Elvyn Edward Bell. Hep pner - Exceeding the Maxi mum Speed (71 mph in a 55 mph zone). $28 fine. Sandra Kay Thompson, lone - Exceeding the maximum speed (74 mph in a 55 mph zone), $28 fine. James Henry York. Pendle ton - violation of the Basic Rule ( 3fi mph in a 25 mph one), $2R fine. Tim Edward Robinson, Milwaukie - Open Container of Alcoholic Beverage - passen ger. $55 bail forfeited. Richard John Keavy, Van Nuys. Calif. - Exceeding the maximum Speed (67 mph in a 55 mph zone). $55 bail for feited. Robert Gustav Mueller. Umatilla Allowed Operation of Unlawfully Equipped vehi cle. $29 bail forfeited. Wilmer M. Fuller, Gresham - Exceeding the Maximum Speed (68 mph in a 55 mph zone), $55 bail forfeited. Thomas George Raines. Hermiston - Possession of a Falsely Applied for Resident Hunting License, $22 fine; No Operator's License, $28 fine. Social Security rep. to visit May 13 Bv NEOI.A MACKEY A Social Security represen tative will be available at the Heppner Neighborhood Center on Friday. May 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. , A free blood pressure clinic will be conducted by Morrow County Health Nurse Pat Wright at the center from 2:30 to 4 30 p.m. on Tuesday. May 17 Thursday socials for the month of May will be spon sored by the Seventh -day Ad ventist Dorcas Society. They will furnish craft items and refreshments. Any group or organization interested in sponsoring the socials for one month may contact the center. Adult and Family Services counselor Janet Phillips will be available at the center on Wednesday, May 18. from 9 Garden Bugs improvement The Lexington Garden Bugs garden club is sponsoring a contest for yard improvement during the hummer reason. "Who ever has done the most to improve their place between May and September will be awarded a very nice Real Vrv $ ( J It'll put a gleam in your mother's eye. Imagine how pleated she'll be to wear a new piece of Karaf Gold Jewelry Especially if it comes from you on her special day. We have a beautiful selection for Mother's Day in a wide variety of price ranges. So come in ond look over our Karat gold rings, brocelets, chains, and earrings, and let us help you choose just the right gift to make her smile. Peterson's "hwelerCy Heppner Nothing else feels Public Meetings Monday, May 9 - Heppner Fire Department, fire hall, 7:30 p.m.; Heppner City Plan ning Commission, city hall, 7:30 p.m.; Morrow County Fair Board, fair dormitory, Heppner, 8 p.m. Tuesday. May 10-Lexington City Council, city hall. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. May 11 - Mor row County Court, courthouse, Heppner, 9 a.m. Thursday, May 12 - Lexing ton Fire Department, city hall. 7:30 p.m.; Port of Mor row Commission, 1 Marine Drive. Boardman, 1 p.m. Monday. May 16 Morrow County School Board. River: side High School. Boardman, 8 p.m.; Heppner Fire Depart ment, fire hall. 7:30p.m.; lone City Planning Commission, city hall. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 Pioneer Memorial Hospital Board. Hospital. Heppner, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. May 18 - Mor row County Court, courthouse, Heppner. 9 a m. Monday, May 23 Heppner Fire Department, fire hall. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. May 23 - Hep pner Fire Department, fire hall. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. May 25 - Mor row County Court, north Mor row annex, Irrigon, 9 a.m.; Heppner Public Library Board, library. 8 p.m. a m to 12 noon. Judy Creigh ton of the Job Training Tech niques Program will visit the center that same day from 1 to 3 p.m. Food donations and mater ial for quilts are needed at the center. Those wanting to donate items may drop them off at the center, or phone Neola Mackey. 676 9701. or the center. 6765873. Former Heppner man visits parents Michael Benge and his fam ilv of Washington. D C. visited his parents. Mr. and Mrs, Terrel Benge of Heppner over the weekend. sponsoring contest prize." said Kathy Tellechea, club president. All yards of Lexington resi dents will be judged, she said, and the prize will be awarded in September. Judges for the contest will be members of the club. 11'-- gold. 6769290 like real gold DA.'s Report Mark Douelas Greene, 22, of Irrigon. was arraigned on charges of alleged Sexual Penetration with a Foreign Object, two counts of attemp ted First Degree Sexual Pene tration with a Foreign Object, Second Degree Assault and Menacing last Friday in Mor row County Circuit Court, re ported Morrow County Dis trict Attorney. McNerney said Greene is to enter a plea after a mental health evaluation at Eastern Oregon State Hospi tal, Pendleton. In other news, McNerney reported : Cecil Baldwin, 27, of Irrleon, was arraigned on a charge of alleged Felony Driv ing While Suspended last Fri day In Morrow County Circuit Court. Albert Lee Corey, 30, of Lexington, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to a charge of allegedly negotiating a bad check in Morrow County Cir cuit Court last Friday. James McNeil. 21. of Irrigon. pleaded guilty to being an Ex-Convict in Pos session of a Firearm last Friday in Morrow County Cir cuit Court. The matter is continued pending a pre-sentence investigation. PRINTING SERVICES Gazette-Times 676-9228 BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTO PARTS r HEPPNER AUTO PARTS nut 11 A KJ AAnio Honnnor A FLOOR COVERING M & R FLOOR COVERING . . . ... f A I I Linden Way -arpei, 676-9418 Ceramic Heppner Cabinets, FURNITURE CASE FURNITURE Heppner Carpet, Linoleum, Counter Tops Installed Beauty Rest Mattresses, Fabrics and Accessories, Sherwin Williams Paint INSURANCE &l TURNER c? . M VAN MADTTD srVl!3 VAN MARTER 17 t RDVUtiT 'O ' Met. MEDICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY P 1 Free Moiling Serine on Prescriptions Hospital Supplies Mon Fn 9-6 pm Sell 9 1 pm Located in the Medical Center 1100 Southgote, Pendleton 276-1531 OIL PRODUCTS DEVIM OIL Chevron co. 1 CHEVRON PETTYJOHN OIL COMPANY Mbil Farm Chemicals Serving 3 Counties Petroleum Products Phone: 422-7254 Morrow County Grain Growers Diesel BULK FUELS We Deliver Gasoline 1-800-452-7396 Home Fuel Oils o Lubricants 989-8221 PRirniriG PRIUTIKG SERVICES FOR YCim UOIJ C3 U7 ttiw HEPPIIIEl GAZETTE-TU.IIS 67-m Hospital Notes The following patients were admitted and released from Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner during the past week : Louise Mortensen, lone -admitted April 27, released April 30; David Hanna, Heppner ad mitted April 27, released April 28; Robert DeSpaln, Heppner admitted April 28, released May 2; and Edwin Bergstrom, lone admitted April 29, released April 30. Another patient at the hos pital. Vic Groshens, Sr., of Heppner, who was admitted April 30, was still receiving care at the hospital as of Monday, May 2. Sheriff's Report The Morrow County Sher iff's Department at the Mor row Co, Courthouse in Hep pner handled the following calls, cases and reports during the past week: On April 29. an ambulance was requested for an lone resident who was possibly having a heart attack. A Hep pner ambulance responded. On April 30, a Boardman ambulance was sent to a Boardman residence to pick up a woman reportedly having severe stomach cramps. 676-V123 unoieum, m --r Tile' Kitchen C3LhJ Counter Tops J out rjniuxuna j, y fNSURANCf "w wtaht inc. H PRODUaS
