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VOL. 101 NO. 21 THURSDAY, MAY 2. 1983 Heppner grocery giveway contest t n .... , r ""5 I ' ' 1 lindb hridan drowi winning tore owner Ernie AAcCabe. Three Heppner people were btf winners when their names were drawn Monday in an Associated Grocers' "Great Grocery Giveaway Contest" at Central Market in Heppner. B J. McMlnn. April Sykcs and Dean Oilman won $100 in groceries in the contest. Ten grand prize winners will win $100 in groceries each week for 52 weeks. The grand Several lone receive obscene calls During the past two weeks several lone residents have reported receiving telephone calls from someone claiming to represent the Internal Revenue Service, while other lone people are receiving ob scene culls. The people who have been telephoned report that the IHS seniors to receive diplomas June 4 lone High School seniors will receive (heir diplomas during a commencement on Saturday. June 4 at the high school gymnasium, beginning at 8 p m Scheduled speaker for the ceremony Is Dr. Wallace McCrae of Pendleton. McCrae is a member of the State Board of Education and is past president of Blue Mountain Community College. Candlclighters will be Paula Anderson and Brian Douglas. Paul Zinler, Don Doherty, Eric Pointer and Hod Taylor will usher guests. Donald Taylor will lead the pledge of allegiance to the flat, and Jeff Key will give the invocation. Valedictorian Denny Starr and salutatorian Craig Gu tierrez will present speeches to those in attendance. Special music will be provi ded by Terry McEIligott. Morrow County School Dis trict Board Member L.J. people big ""i -a norm In grocery giveaway at prize winners will be picked from entries received at 150 participating stores. Other winners in the local contest were: $50 in groceries - Rarbara Smith, Agnes Sper ry. Harlan Dunaway, Edwin Strulhers. Ray Banka, Ella HriKKs, Ethel Dunbar and Milly Day. Those who won certificates for $25 in groce ries were Curtis Culsforth, residents caller seems to be someone w ho Is probably in his 20s. and older people seem to be the most frequently called. Anyone receiving these calls may contact the Morrow. County Sheriff's Department, or the Pacific Northwest Bell office in Pendletoi.. McEIligott will present diplo mas Vince McEIligott will give (lie benediction. Processional and recession al will be by the lone band. History stories sent to publisher Family history stories for the Morrow County History Book have been picked up and sent to the publisher, said a committee spokesperson; however, there is still a short time to get memorial and tribute pages in, and articles of community interest. The number of histories and book sales exceeded the required amount for publication. "If you are still interested in obtaining a book, there is some time left before the book actually goes to the printers," she said. r r " " H I I' v , , I ' ' - i Tine Heppneir Morrow County's 12 PACES winners in Central Market and gives It to Candy Cates, Adelle Latrace, Pat Gentry. Andrea Jackson. Sherry VJeraske, Cindy Greenup, Anna Mae Steagall, Jeannine Pettyjohn, C.E. Austin, Ginger Bowman and Vojean Forquer. Winners can pick up their certificates, which must be redeemed by June 30, at the store. ,, , Starr' Guuerrez named top Dennv Starr and Craig Gu- I ' 1 Denny Starr and Craig Gu tierrez have been named the top students of their gradua ting class at lone High School. Starr, valedictorian, has a 4 0 G.P.A. He is the son of Chuck and Deena Starr of lone. He is president of National Honor Society at IHS. is secretary-treasurer of the student body and president of the Boys' U'tter. Club. Starr was a school winner in this year's National Math Con test and has represented Mor row County in the State Spel ling Contest during two of his four years at HIS. He also was a winner of the "Voice of Democracy" essay contest at lone High. He was quarterback on the varsity football team for four years, was voted first team defensive linebacker and se cond team quarterback on Big Sky 1982 All Star team, played JV basketball two years and varsity for two years, compe- 71 of lone The Morrow County clerk's office has reported that 71 percent of lone voters turned out at the polls last Tuesday for a special levy election for lone firemen 'Learn to Burn' Four lone firemen attended a "Burn to Learn" training session on Saturday, May 14, in Hormiston. CD . Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper 25- 30th annual Pioneer By JUSTINE WKATIIERFOKD This Sunday. May 29, activi ties for the Pioneer Memorial Picnic at the fairgrounds in Heppner will begin in the pavilion building at 10 a.m. when folks can come through the registration line until 12:30 12:30 p.m. and can enjoy visit ing before the 1 p.m. dinner call, The Heppner Soropti mists will again handle the registration. The picnic hosts, descen dants of pioneers Albert and Julia Wright, ask families to bring along a dessert or an appropriate salad to go with the baked ham. rolls, coffee and punch being provided. Out-of-towners who find it awkward to bring food along and others who wish may contribute cash at the regis tration tables to assist with necessary expenses for the large dinner. . The Wright families are arranging an interesting photo display which should please manv. The day's program will begin with the Presentation of Colors under the leadership of Commander Edward Baker, American Legion Post No. 87, Heppner. Cliff Aldrich will give a dedication, including the reading of the names of county veterans. Gene Riet mann. lone will play taps. , County Judge Donald McEl ligott is scheduled to speak. Musical selections will be presented by three members of Hardman's talented Ste Denny Starr ted in discus and javelin in track and has broken several school records. His future plans include en tering Eastern Oregon State College this fall to major in secondary science education. Gutierrez, salutatorian, is the son of George Gutierrez of lone and Helen Drake of The Dalles. His combined G.P.A. is 3 58. A National Honor Society member, he played varsity voters turned the county and school district. Lexington came in next with a 43 percent turnout. Forty one percent of the voters in the Hardman-Heppner precinct " '7 "' r i S i i . Many local businesses to observe Memorial Day In observance of Memorial Day, many local businesses, a? well as county schools, local banks and post offices d 1 vw, " V HEPPNER, OREGON vens Family - father Robert, daughter. JoJean and son, John. The Invocation will be asked by the Rev. Don Shelton of fiort" Christian Church, Hep pner.. After folks are seated for dinner. Master of Cere monies Clayton Wright will introduce members of the host famikly and some of their County parks open The Morrow County Public iWorks Department has an nounced that Cutsforth and Anson Wright parks are now open for the summer season. Co. Landfill to be closed The Morrow County Land fill. Blackhorse Canyon, Hep pner. will be closed Sunday, May 29 for the Memorial Day holiday, announced the Mor row County Public Works De partment. It will, however, b open as usual on Saturday." G-T to be closed on Monday The Gazette-Times office will be closed next Monday, May 30. in observance of Memorial Day. Deadline for submitting news items and classified ads is this Friday at 5 p.m. IHS students Craig Gutierrez football and basketball for. three years, and played base ball and participated in track for one year. He has been on the tennis team for two years. Gutierrez was named first team lineman for both offense and defense on the Bit Sky Conference 1982 All Starr Team. He plans to attend college after graduation and major in diesel mechanics. out voted last Tuesday, Irrigon showed a 31 percent turnout, and 38 percent of Boardman's voters cast ballots. will be closed next Monday, May 30. The Heppner Neigh borhood Center will also be closed Monday. Weather by the City of Picnic to guests A presentatin of prizes by the Chamber of Commerce is slated. The printed programs an nounce that the 1984 hosts will be the descendants of Irish pioneer James Grant Doherty, with Helen Doherty Dyer and Martha Doherty serving as Marlatt, Connor lead HHS Wes Marlatt and Greg Con nor have been chosen as vale dictorian and salutatorian of Heppner High School's 1983 graduating class. Commen cement exercises will be held June 2 at the HHS cafetorium, at 7:30 p.m. (See related story). Marlatt. son of Wesley and Wilma Marlatt of Heppner, has a combined G.P.A. of 3.84. During his four years at HHS he has served as student body president, was a mem ber of H Club, National Honor Society, and he lettered in football and track. He was chosen for the 1983 Shrine Football Team, placed third in an Elks Most Valuable Student Contest and was named a 1983 United States National Award winner in football. Future plans include atten ding Brigham Young Univer sity to major in biochemistry. Connor, the son of Dean and Shirley Connor of Heppner, has a G P A. of 3.61. A National Honor Society member, he lettered in foot ball, basketball and baseball. Gount extension agent to Morrow County Extension Agent John Nordheim of Hep pner will begin a new assign ment in Grant County on June I. He and his wife, Debbie, and their daughter, Carta, plan to live in John Day. Nordheim has served as 4-H and livestock agent in Morrow County since 1979. One of his accomplishments was organi zing a regional lamb market ing pool. In Grant County he will work with commercial live stock and crop production programs and will assist with Packwood to Senator Bob Packwood will address Heppner High School's graduating class of 1983 next Thursday, June 2, at the 7:30 p.m. commencement in the school's gymnasium. His topic is to be "Leader ship." Valedictorian Wes Marlatt and salutatorian Greg Connor will also address their class mates, teachers, families and friends. Candlelighters will be jun iors Carla Miles and Greg Orr. Michelle Stack and Sid Ken nedy will serve as grand marshals. Sherry Clement, senior, will give the invocation. Senior class President Ann Murray will present gifts to honored guests Lib Daggett, Hilda Yocom and Ed Hiem stra. Musical selections will be by former Heppner band teacher Jim Ackley and students Wanda Riley and Marti Baker. Tues.. May 17 Wed., May 18 Thurs., May 19 Fit. May 20 Sat., May 21 Sun., May 22 Mon., May 23 Hcppncr be held this chairmen. Looking further ahead to 1985. the descendants of pioneers Anders S. Carlson and Sophia Carolina Carlson will become hosts with Louis and Betty Carlson serving as family chairmen. This year's program pro claims that 1983 is the 30th year for this annual event, although various county his Wes Marlatt He is president of the Methodist Youth Group, and has won a Degree of Honor Scholarship. Connor plans to attend Blue 0 j IHS baccalaureate to be held Wednesday A baccalaureate address will be delivered to the 1983 graduating class of lone High School on Wednesday, June 1. The service will begin at 7:30 the 4-H program. The OSU Extension Service is in the process of recruiting an agent to replace Nordheim, Heppner students to present art show Heppner schools' art in structor Ron Forrar has an nounced that an art show will be held Thursday, May 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Heppner Elementary School multi-purpose room. Art stu address HHS Morrow County School Dis trict Board Member Irv Rauch will hand out diplomas to the graduates. Senior Mike Currin will give Holland selected coach for All-Star Series 7 L a: "1 Dale Holland High Low Precip 69 31 . . Trace 68 39 72 " 47 81 46 81 45 81 43 90 53 Sunday tories mention pioneer re unions being held longer ago than 1953. Everyone is cordially in vited to attend the dinner and program not just members of pioneer families. New comers to the county might come and get better acquain ted. graduates Greg Connor Mountain Community College and study electronics, and later transfer to a four-year college and get an engineering degree. p.m. at the lone United Church of Christ. All parents, families and friends of the seniors are leave invited to attend. with the selectin process to be complete probably sometime in August. dents in kindergarten through grade 12 will be participating he said. Exhibits will include sculp tures, drawings, ceramics, paintings and other works of art. graduates the benediction. Processional and recession al will be by the Heppner High School band. Dale Holland of Heppner has been selected as an hono rary coach for the South Team of the Fourth Annual AA-A North-South All-Star Baseball Series announced Don Ruec ker of Junction City High School, series director. The series will be held in Roseburg June 18-19. Holland recently retired after 25 years of coaching baseball: the last 17 years were spent at Heppner High School, where he still teaches, The former Heppner coach, along with three others, are being honored by the Baseball Coaches' Association for their many contributions to high school baseball. '
