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TVOThe Hfppner Gaiette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, September 22, l!W3 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow The Hcpyacr 1 OHTA GAZETTE-TIMES tMXnOM COUNTYS U.&P.S. 240-420 Published every Thursday and entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Heppner. Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879. Second-class postage paid at Heppner, Oregon. Office at 147 West Willow Street. Telephone (503) 676-9228. Address communications to the Heppner Gazette Times. P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. $10fX) in Morrow, Umatilla, Wheeler & Gilliam counties: $12 elsewhere. David and April Hilton Sykcs, Publishers Obituaries Melvin E. Moyer HEPPNER - Melvin E. Moyer of Hermiston, formerly of Heppner, died Saturday, Sept. 17, in Spokane, Wash. He was 75. He was born August 30, 1908 in Toppenish, Wash, to Frank and Lora Conner Moyer. The family moved to Heppner in 1909 and farmed a ranch in Black Horse Canyon. Mr. Moyer took over the operation in 1955 and continued farming there until his retirement in 1975 when he moved to Herm iston. He married Ruth Stoddard on December 31, 1971 in Herm iston. She proceeded him in death in November 1981. Mr. Moyer was a member of B.P.O.E. 358, Heppner, the Eagles Lodge and the Nation al Rifle Association. He was named Morrow Co. Conserva tion Man of the Year and Conservation Man of Oregon in 1971. Services were held Wednes day, Sept. 21 at Heppner Mas onic Cemetery with the Rev. Rob Andrews-Bryant officiat ing. Survivors include his sons: Bruce Moyer of Lolo, Mon., and Dean Moyer of Ken newick. Wash.; daughter Francine Howard of Fayet teville, N.C.; stepchildren Gerald Stoddard and Mary Bowen, both of Soldotna, Alaska and Jean Prohaska of Pocatello, Idaho; a brother, F. Ellis Moyer, of Spokane, Wash.; 20 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Sweeney Mortuary, Hep pner, was in charge of ar rangements. Sheriffs Report The Morrow County Sher iffs Department at the Mor row County Courthouse in Heppner handled the following calls, cases and reports during the past week: On September 13, the Board man Fire Department re sponded to a fire at the west bound rest area on Interstate 84. Also on September 13, a Boardman ambulance re sponded to a Boardman ser vice station and transported a female to Good Shepherd Hos pital in Hermiston. She was later transfered to a Walla Walla, Wash, hospital by life guard III. On September 16, John A. Mischke, 23, of Boardman, was arrested by Boardman police on a Umatilla County warrant. Also on September 16, a Boardman ambulance was dispatched to milepost 174 in the east-bound lane of Inter state 84, and transported to Good Shepherd Hospital. On September 17, the Board man Fire Department re sponded to a fire at Hiliview Christian Church on Willson Road in Boardman. Damage to the church was estimated at $1,000. In a second September 17 incident a Boardman ambul ance was requested at a Boardman residence. The patient was not transported. HOME OWNED NEWSPAPER Justice Court Morrow County Justice Court at the Morrow County Courthouse in Heppner hand led the following cases during the past week: Judy Ann Davis. Heppner -Violation of the Basic Rule (52 mph in a 35 mph rone), $28 fine. Cathleen Ann Halvorsen, lone - Exceeding the Maxi mum Speed (70 mph in a 55 mph zone), $34 fine. James Clarence Benson, Heppner - Violation of tne Basic Rule (43 mph in a 25 mph zone), $34 fine; Violation of the Basic Rule (43 mph in a 25 mph zone), $55 fine; and Violation of the Basic Rule (39 mph in a 25 mph zone), $28 fine. Michael Charles Ingraham, Lexington - Defective Equip ment, $24 bail forfeited. Wayne Oliver Hall, Bend -Improper Vehicle License. $24 bail forfeited; No Fire Extin guisher, $29 bail forfeited. Julia Warren, Heppner -Violation of the Basic Rule (49 mph in a 35 mph zone), $18 fine. Jimmy Allen Bier, Heppner - Violation of the Basic Rule (49 mph in a 35 mph zone), $28 fine. Sharon Margaret Keen. Lexington - Violation of the Basic Rule (47 mph in a 35 mph zone), $28 fine. Richard Glenn Devin, Hep pner Violation of the Basic Rule (52 mph in a 35 mph zone), $28 fine. Louis Hughe Buschke, lone -Exceeding the Maximum Speed (72 mph in a 55 mph zone), $28 fine. Ann Leslie Metz, Heppner -Violation of the Basic Rule (52 mph in a 35 mph zone), $28 fine. Gary Lee Kemp, Heppner -Violation of the Basic Rule (54 mph in a 35 mph zone), $28 fine. Everett Jay, Keithley, Hep pner - Violation of the Basic Rule (50 mph in a 35 mph zone), $28 fine. Craig Allen Miles, Heppner -Violation of the Basic Rule (51 mph in a 35 mph zone), $28 fine. Robert Earl Morris, Eoard man - No Taillights on Trailer, $6 fine. Alta Kim Cutsforth, Port land - Violation of the Basic Rule (57 mph in a 35 mph zone), $34 fine. James Kelly Angell, Hep pner - Defective Equipment, $6 fine. Jeffrey Todd Adams, Hep pner - No Motorcycle Endow ment, $12 fine. Stephen Leroy Groce, Hep pner - Exceeding the Maxi mum Speed (70 mph in a 55 mph zone), $28 fine. D.A.'s Report Morrow County District At torney Richard McNerny re ports that Anis Walker of Kennewick, Wash, was ar raigned on September 15 in Morrow Co. Justice Court at Irrigon on a charge of alleged First Degree Burglary in con nection with break-ins at local mountain cabins. The district attorney refus ed to release any addition information, stating that the case is still under investiga LETTERS" Thanks to To the editor: I wish to take this way to say "thank you' lo ail the exhibi tors at the fair for being so patient in getting their pre mium checks. With my being new. and the new idea for the checks to be done later. I feel that it was an excellent idea! There wasn't the rush of try ing to have them ready when exhibits were released. Figur ing the amounts of premiums, in a hurry, many mistakes could be made. I know it took longer, but it seems to be a better arrangement. There were some com Good community support To the editor: The financial committee of Willow Creek Little League would like to say "thank you" to the communities of Hep pner. Lexington, and lone for supporting our various fence funding projects throughout this year. In addition, special recognition and appreciation is extended to Lott's Electric, R 4 W Drive-in, Tom's Chev ron, Kinzua and Sears for their outstanding support. A real To the editor: It is a real shame! I read the September 7 issue of the Gazette-Times and noted that no one is running against the incumbents on the Columbia Basin Electric Co op Board. Should one conclude that all 2.500 members are satisfied enough with their company to let board positions go uncon tested? New company challenges are ahead that impact every Rebekahs host picnic San Souci Rebekah Lodge hosted a picnic Sunday for all Rebekahs. Oddfellows. Degree of Honor members and their friends. The birthdays of Bernice Nash and Nina Denton were celebrated. A beautifully decorated cake made by Penny and Deann Connor was presented to the birthday cele brants. An afternoon of visiting and games was enjoyed by all. Wattenburger reunion planned A Wattenburger reunion will be held this Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Hermiston Civic Re creation Center. 215 W. Orch ard. A coffee hour will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon with a potluck dinner to follow at 1 p.m. All friends and relatives are welcome to attend and are asked to provide their own table service, said a reunion spokesperson. Correction A phone number for Sandra Fink in a story appearing in last week's Gazette-Times en titled "Boardman therapy group being formed for abuse victims," was incorrect. Her phone number is 922-2951. Tuesday's W.I.C. clinic cancelled at center By NEOLA MACKEV A W.I.C. clinic scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Hep pner Neighborhood Center will not be held. Vouchers for W.I.C. clients will be mailed to them. Adult and Family Services representative Janet Phillips will be at the center on Wed nesday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Applications for food stamps may be picked up at the center on any business day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More surplus cheese will be given away on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the EDITOR exhibitors plaints I've heard about in a round about way. but I didn't receive a dozen phone calls asking when checks would be out. So. I believe most people were satisfied with the new idea. For those who did have complaints, they could have called me at home or the office. So, thanks again for waiting. The checks have been mailed and I hope with not too many mistakes. If you feel there is a mistake, just call me. Ruby Munkers.Sec. Morrow Countv Fair Board Special thanks is given to Little Leaguer Scott Johnston, top seller of the cord of wood donation, who helped with other Little Leaguers to raise $530. This brought funds earn ed this year to $3,300. With such outstanding sup port from all of you. we know we'll have a field to be proud of. Willow Creek Little League Financial Committee shame consumer. Power costs keep going up while sales go down. Should the budget be reduced further after a 40 percent three-year decrease in K.W.H. sales? Employee pay and benefit issues are still on the front burner from March of this year. I urge people to take some time to get involved. I promise you it will be interesting ! Respectfully. Eric Anderson Square dance lessons to be offered Weekly square dance les sons will be held beginning" Thursday. Sept. 29. 7 p.m., at the lone Grade School Gym. The first two lessons are free and there is no obligation to continue said Cindy Oster lund. instructor. For more information, con tact Osterlund at 422-7173, or Julie Greisen, 422-7520. P.M.H. Auxiliary meets, plans benefit project Pioneer Memorial Hospital Auxiliary met Thursday, Sept. 15 and upcoming plans and projects to benefit the nursing home were the topics of dis cussion, reported an auxiliary member. One auxiliary member donated five lap robes to the nursing home for use by resi dents. Nina Denton and Irene Swanson were welcomed as new members. A new "patient lift" which was purchased by the auxiliary has been installed and is being used, the spokes person said. Funds from ticket sales for a doll drawing total ed $150 and were used to help purchase the lift. The doll was won by Heidi Oren of lone. For a winter project, the auxiliary is selling tickets for a boy doll, complete with a wardrobe and a sleeping bag. center. Those who qualify are asked to come to the center that day to pick it up. A Social Security agent will be available at the center on Friday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. This will be the agent's last visit in Heppner. After that date clients will have to either call or visit the Pendleton social security office. Anyone having any questions about Social Secur ity may call 1-800-452-1654 toll free. There will be a flu shot clinic Monday, Sept. 26 at the center from 10 a.m. to 12 noon (see related story). Voice your opinion To the Editor, the Morrow County Court and the Morrow County Road Dept.: I do not know what good it does for the Forest Service or the County Road Department to put out the many traffic counters we have run across the last few years on the Willow Creek Road. The County Road Department pays no attention to the infor mation they receive from them. When they are contact ed about the condition of the road, the answer one gets Is that sometime - someday somebody is going to rebuild it. - On several different days during the 45 minutes it takes to drive from our house to Cutsforth Park I have person ally counted 47 - 54 - 39 - 42 - 51 and 48 vehicles. Some were empty, some loaded with wood, some pulling trailers loaded with wood, some were bow and-or grouse hunters, some going to Penland Lake to fish, some property owners going to the land they own and pay taxes on. I believe it would be safe to say there is more traffic on the Willow Creek Road than all the rest of the county roads put together. Besides the terrible holes in the road there are several places where the water In the creek from the spring runoff has and still is undermining the road bed. There is one thing everyone who uses the road can be sure of - when there is an accident caused by the condition of the Local men take Grain Div. awards at fair Two local men have taken awards at the State Fair in the Grain Division. Roger Palmer of Heppner took the best single exhibit commercial grain trophy, sponsored bv North Pacific HHS offers senior Senior citizens are remind ed that all-activities passes are available at Heppner High School. These passes are good for all activities at HHS including music concerts, drama presentations and athletic on display at the Sears store in Heppner. Tickets may be pur chased for 25 cents each or five for one dollar. The draw ing will be held in December. Money received from this pro ject will be used to benefit the nursing home residents, she said. Helen Stevens of Hardman designed and made both dolls' wardrobes and donated them to the auxiliary. Sunday school program to begin at All Saints' A new season's Sunday school program will begin at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Heppner this Sunday, Sept. 25, at 10:30 a.m., announced a church spokesperson. Following the church ser Genuine GemstoneKarat Gold Rinps Dimaonds. Rubies. Pearls. Colorful precious stones. In beautiful ioK and 14K. gold mountings. A gift of love for one you love. 1 Peterson's 3 w ppntr road and someone g.ts badly injured or killed, the Morrow County Road Department will rush out and repair that one spot. The deer and elk season will soon be here and that traffic will almost double the amount of vehicles on the road. While I am in the process of letter writing, I understand the County Road Department is in charge of the county parks, which includes the lake at Cutsforth Park, The mud and silt from the washout in Willow Creek and the old Coal Mine Road at Coal Mine Hill has almost filled the lake at the park with mud and silt along with the contamina tion from the spill of diesel fuel and Seven-4 oil. Why hasn't the County Road Department made some effort to clean and deepen this lake of the mud and silt while the water was and is low to prepare it for next spring when the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission can re plant it with fish and the recreational use of the park can get back to normal? I hope all the people who believe something should be done about the Willow Creek Road and the lake at Cutsforth Park will call the county Judge's office, phone 676 9642, and the Morrow County Road Dept.. phone 989-8554 and voice their opinion. I certainly hope they are flooded with phone calls. O W. Cutsforth. Heppner Grain Growers. Inc. Charles Anderson, also of Heppner, won the seed grain trophy for best exhibit, sponsored by the Foundation Seed Project. Oregon State University. citizen passes events. To obtain an activity pass, seniors should contact the high school office in person or by calling 676 9138. Once ob tained, these passes are good indefinately. 'me City reunion scheduled A Pine City reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Hermiston Civic Recreation Center. 215 W. Orchard St., announced Oleta Neill Akers, a reunion spokesperson. The open house will be held from 1 to 5 p.m., she said. Everyone interested is in- vited to attend. vice a special dessert will be served at the parish hall, she said. All pre-school and school age children are invited to attend. for the love $ of your life x--" Jewelers 676-9200 Hospital Notes The following patients were admitted and released from Pioneer Memorial Hospital In Heppner during the pnst week : Laurel Groce, Heppner admitted September 11, re leased September 12; Neil Rond, lone admitted September 12, released Sep tember 14; Earl Papineau, Ixington admitted September 13, re leased September 14; and Wayne Evans, Heppner admitted September 13, re leased September 14. Another patient at the hos pital, Chris Riddle of Heppner, who was admitted September 17, was still receiving care at the hospital as of Monday, Sept. 19. 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Alexander, D.D.S., General Dentistry Tues. and Thurs. 1st Interstate Bank Bldg. 676-5410 or 481-9462 (Coim Public Meetings Monday, Sept, 20 - Morrow County Planning Commission, North Morrow Annex, Irrigon, 8 p.m.; Heppner Fire Depart ment, fire hall, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 Pioneer Memorial Hospital Board, hospital, Heppner, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 Mor row County Court, North Mor row Annex, Irrigon. 9 a.m.; Heppner Public Library Hoard, library. 8 p m. , Local news bits Mrs. Phil Mclennan of Mil Ishoro and Alison Parent and Jeff Hrown of Eugene were visitors lust week at Mr. and Mrs Frvln Anderson's home in Heppner last week. - 9123 Counter Tops UUUt 111UU1AC Ubl ,r MJU HT4KT Preipil0n Movxkjl Suppliet pm So' VI p m OIL Phone: 422-7254 J 147 ttilUw 474-9223 c Jjmm mm .
