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Obituaries
James Jon Kent
Klukkert
HEPPNER James Jon
Kent Klukkert. 17. of Lexing
ton, died early Saturday
morning. Oct. 1, 1983, near
Heppner.
Funeral services will be
held at 3:15 p.m. Thursday,
Oct. 6. at Heppner High School
gym. The Rev. John Maas will
officiate. Musical selections
will be by Jim Ackley.
Concluding services and
interment will be at Heppner
Masonic Cemetery.
He was born December 30,
1965 at Redmond, the son of
James H. Klukkert and Sha
ron A. Jasker. They moved to
this area five years ago.
He was a member of Future
Farmers of America, 4-H and
the Heppner High School
Band.
Survivors include his par
ents. James and Sally Kluk
kert of Lexington and Sharon
and Mark Sowa of Bend;
sisters Cindy of Long Beach,
Calif, and Deanna of Bend;
stepsister Sherriel Hill Combs
of Sacramento, Calif.; step
brother Kenneth Combs of
Mather A.F.B., Calif.; pater
nal grandparents Mr. and
Mrs. Lee Klukkert of Prine
ville; and maternal grand
parents Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Wolkau of Alsea, Oregon.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the Kent
Klukkert Memorial Scholar
ship Fund through the Bank of
Eastern Oregon in Heppner.
Sweeney Mortuary, Hep
pner, is in charge of arrange
ments. Donald E.
Turner
HEPPNER Donald E.
Turner, 64, formerly of Hep
pner, died Friday, Sept. 30,
1983 at his home in Portland.
A graveside memorial ser
vice was held Wednesday,
Oct. 5. at Heppner Masonic
Cemetery. The Rev. Ed Watts
and the Rev. Don Shelton
officiated. Ritualistic partici
pation was by the Hepner
Masonic Lodge.
Turner was born June 13,
1919. in Heppner. the son of
Jesse and Virginia (Craw
ford ) Turner. He was gradua
ted from the University of
Oregon in 1942.
On September 12. 1943, he
married Janet B. Roberts in
Portland.
He received a law degree
from Northwestern in 1948.
From 1958 to 1969, he ope
rated a wheat and cattle ranch
in Morrow County. He moved
to Eugene in 1969, and served
as president of the Eugene
Chamber of Commerce in
1975. In Eugene, he was an
insurance broker.
He retired, and moved to
Portland in 1982.
Turner was a 32-degree
Mason.
From 1964-66 be was the
Republican party state
treasurer. In 1976, he ran
unsuccessfully for the fourth
district congressional seat.
Survivors include his wife,
Janet Turner, Portland;
daughter, Virginia Lou Daley,
Auburn, Calif.; sons Jeffery
0. of Portland, and Thomas
M. of Eugene; and three
grandsons.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the American
Cancer Society, Oregon Divi
sion. 0330 S W. Curry, Port
land. Ore. 97201.
Sweeney Mortuary, Hep
pner. was in charge of arrangements.
- CWNED NEWSPAFfR
Justice Court
Morrow County Justice
Court at the Morrow County
Courthouse in Heppner han
dled the following cases dur
ing the past week:
James Patrick Herron,
Bend - Suspended Operator's
License, $157 fine.
Darrel Dean McLachlan,
Heppner - Violation of the
Basic Rule (39 mph in a 25
mph zone),. $28 fine.
Steven Martin Marlatt,
Pendleton - No Valid Opera
tor's License, $6 fine; Viola
tion of the Basic Rule (43 mph
in a 25 mph zone), $28 fine.
Chuck Mathew Walsing
ham, Heppner - Violation of
the Basic Rule (39 mph in a 35
mph zone), $34 fine; Exces
sive Noise, $19 fine.
Raelene Ann Gentry, Hep
pner - Violation of the Basic
Rule (34 mph in a 25 mph
zone). $28 fine.
W7ayne Lawrence Schwandt,
Pendleton - Violation of the
Basic Rule (38 mph in a 25
mph zone), $28 fine.
Julie Anice Wattenburger,
Echo - Violation of the Basic
Rule (38 mph in a 25 mph
zone), $28 fine.
Robert George Van
Schoiack, Heppner - Violation
of the Basic Rule (58 mph in a
35 mph zone), $34 fine.
Joe David Rietmann, lone -Defective
Equipment, $6 fine.
Robert Berton Gallup,
Hermiston - Open Container of
Alcoholic Liquor in a Motor
Vehicle, $28 fine.
Mithcel R. Pelley, Liberty,
KY - No Driver's Daily Log
Book. $29 fine.
Sharon Margaret Keen -Lexington
- Violation of the
Basic Rule (47 mph in a 35
mph zone), $34 fine.
David Nelson Williams,
Prineville - No valid Opera
tor's License, $6 fine.
Gregory Ralph Sweeney,
Heppner - No PUC Permit, $12
fine.
Jerry Dean Gentry, Hep
pner - Violation of the Basic
Rule (38 mph in a 25 mph
zone:. $28 fine.
David Eugene Piper, Lex
ington - Violation of the Basic
Rule (48 mph in a 35 mph
zone). $28 fine.
Forrest Allen Burkenbine,
Heppner - Violation of the
Basic Rule (48 mph in a 35
mph zone). $28 fine.
Stephen J. Campbell, Hep
pner - Violation of the Basic
Rule (50 mph in a 35 mph
zone). $18 fine.
Joe Richard Yocom, Lex
ington - Violation of the Basic
Rule (58 mph in a 35 mph
zone). $28 fine.
Allison Kay Edwards, Hep
pner - Suspended Operator's
License. $107 fine.
Robert Shane Laughlin,
Heppner - Violation of the
Basic Rule (58 mph in a 35
mph zone). $34 fine.
Paul William Snow, lone -Open
Container, $28 fine;
Careless Driving, $55 fine.
Michael William Rowell,
Heppner - Violation of the
Basic Rule (41 mph in a 23
mph zone), $34 fine.
Gary David Patterson.
Hepner - Violation of the Basic
Rule (61 mph in a 35 mph
zone). $55 fine.
Terry Lee Riddle, Heppner -Violation
of the Basic Rule (50
mph in a 35 mph zone), $28
fine; Failure to Yield Right of
Way, $19 fine.
An infant I it
known as an clvtr.
October C, 1983
Wedding Announcement
Schaffits - Walker
Dr. and Mrs. Ed Schaffitz of Heppner announce the
marriage of their son, Jim, to Karla Walker on September 17
in Albany. Karla is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Watker
of Estacada and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nutter of Seattle, Wash.
More surplus cheese to be
distributed in Heppner
By N F.OLA MACKEY
Surplus cheese will be given
away to those who meet fede
ral guidelines from 9 a m . to 12
noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. at
the Heppner Neighborhood
Center. Everyone eligible is
asked to come pick up their
cheese.
Morrow County Health
Nurse Pat Wright will conduct
a Flu Vaccine Clinic during
the regular blood pressure
clinic she conducts at the
center. The next blood pres
sure clinic will be held Tues
day. Oct. 18, from 2:30 to 4:30
p.m.
Instructor Joy Krein has
started holding Adult High
School Diploma and G.E.D.
D.A.'s Report
The Morrow County District
Attorney's office at the Mor
row County Courthouse in
Heppner handled the following
cases September 29:
Ivan Dieter, 61, Boardman,
pleaded not guilty to a charge
of alleged First Degree Sexual
Abuse in Morrow County Cir
cuit Court. The case is to go to
trial on November 16.
Arthur J. Martinez. 24. of
Umatilla, was arraigned and
pleaded not guilty to alleged
Felony Driving While Re
voked in circuit court. No trial
date has yet been set.
Danny Lopez, 19, or Arling
ton, entered a not guilty plea
to a charge of alleged Crimi
nal Negligent Homicide in
circuit court. The trial date
has been set for November 4. .
Charles A. Vandetta, 38. of
Heppner. pleaded guilty to a
charge of No Operator's Li
cense. He was fined $55 in
district court.
James Crismon, 33. no ad
dress available, was ar
raigned on a charge of unau
thorized use of a motor vehicle.
Heppner Nazarene plans
weekend activities
"Exciting things will be
happening this weekend at the
Heppner "Church of the Naza
rene," according to a church
spokesperson.
A Work and Witness Team
from First Church of the
Nazarene in Spokane. Wash,
is coming to Heppner to help
put a new roof on the parson
age, providing insulation for
the church and prasonage,
and will be helping with
property improvement.
George Wilks. brother of
OFFICE CLOSED
Oct. 10 thru Oct. 15
Dr. E.K. Schaffitz
Optometrist
Heppner 676-9465
Donate your Deer & Elk
Hides for the Veterans
Rehabilitation Center
Look for hide barrels
around town
Heppner Elks 358
classes at the center on Mon
days from 1 to 4 p.m. and
Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m.
The local T O P S. Club will
provide refreshments for the
Thursday social and craft
group at the center for the
month of October. All ladies
wanting to join the group are
welcome to attend each
thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. for
fun, visiting and craft
projects.
A Social Security represen
tative will be making a last
visit to the center on Friday,
Oct. 14. from 10 a.m. to 12
noon. Anyone needing assis
tance after that date will need
to call or visit the Pendleton
Social Securitv office.
Hospital Notes
The following patients were
admitted and released from
Pioneer Memorial Hospital in
Heppner during the past
week:
Sandy Kelsay, Heppner -admitted
October 1, released
October 2: and
Donna O'Neal, Heppner -admitted
October 1, released
October 2.
These patients were still
receiving care at the hospital
as of Monday. Oct. S.
Cecil Stefani. lone - admit
ted September 28;
Myrtle Marshall, Lexington
- admitted September 30; and
Celia Matteson, Heppner -admitted
September 30.
Correction
A picture caption apeparing
in last week's Gazette-Times
with the story "Lexington
woman wins Most Improved
Yard award" was incorrect.
Garden Club member Dorothy
Burcham presented the gift
certificate to winner Suzanne
Vinson.
Pastor Floyd Wilks and. a
member of the work team,
will be sharing his experien
ces in Samoa on a Work and
Witness project there. He will
be showing slides in a special
service Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
at the church.
Roger Schmidt, youth pas
tor from Spokane First
Church will be sharing in the
Sunday 11 a.m. service, which
will be followed by a potluck
dinner, the spokesperson said.
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Sheriffs Report
The Morrow County Sher
iff's Department at the Mor
row County Courthouse in
Heppner handled the following
calls, cases and reports during
the past week:
On September 2, Jeffrey N.
Koonce, 19. of Hermiston, was
arrested by Irrigon Police
Department officers for al
leged First Degree Theft. He
was lodged at the Umatilla
Jail.
In another September 26
incident. Bill D. Breeding, 27,
of Milton-Freewater, was ar
rested for allegedly Driving
While Suspended. He posted
bail and was released.
On September 29, the Army
Corps of Engineers office in
Heppner reported the theft of
25 gallons of gasoline from
their vehicles.
Also on September 29, Bruce
A. Brown. 36. of Hermiston,
was arrested by Oregon State
Police of Hermiston on seven
warrants for allegedly Nego
tiating a Bad Check in Morrow
County. He was lodged at the
Umatilla County Jail.
On September 30, a one
vehicle accident was reported
at the intersection of Highway
207 and Willow Creek Road.
The driver was Joe A. Minor,
35. of Hood River. There were
no injuries. Minor was arres
ted by a sheriff's officer for
allegedly Driving Under the
Influence of Intoxicants. He
posted bail and was released.
On October 1. a one vehicle
accident was reported on
Balm Fork Road, south east of
Heppner. Driver of the vehicle
reportedly failed to negotiate
a curve and the vehicle rolled.
The driver and passengers
were all juveniles. One pas
senger. Kent Klukkert. 17. of
Lexington, was pronounced
dead at the scene. The driver
and one passenger were taken
to Pioneer Memorial Hospital.
The other two passengers
were checked at the hospital
and released.
, On October 2. Tom Jones of
the U.S. Forest Service office
in Heppner received a call
from a Kinzua fire lookout
plane and was advised that
there were two hunters ap
proximately two miles east of
Penland Lake that were ap
parently lost and needed help.
The sheriff's office was con
tacted and Sergeant Verlin
Denton contacted Dwayne
Carroll of Hermiston. Carroll
donated his time and helicop
ter to find the hunters. Carroll
and Denton flew into the area
and picked up the hunters,
James Mehigamn. 43. and his
son. Patrick. 10. both of Hood
River. They were taken to a
deputies' vehicle a short dis
tance away, and were then
taken back to camp.
Public Meetings
Monday. Oct. 10 - Morrow
County Fair Board, fair dor
mitory. Heppner. 8 p.m.: City
of Heppner Planning Commis
sion, city hall. 7:30 p.m.;
Heppner Fire Department,
fire hail. 7:30 p.m.
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Health Dept.
Friday, Oct. 7 - free blood
pressure clinic and Immuni
zations, Morrow County
Health Department office,
l'xington, 8 a.m. to 12 noon
and 1 to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 11 free blood
pressure clinic and immuni
zations. Irrigon county offices,
1 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 12 mor
ning immunizations clnic at
Riverside High School In
Boardman.
Friday, Oct. 14 - Morrow
County Health Department
office closed for vacation.
Tuesday, Oct. 18 - free blood
pressure clinic. Heppner
Neighborhood Center, 2:30 to
4.30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct, 19 free
blood pressure clinic. lone
Bank of Eastern Oregon, 3 to 4
p.m.
Friday, Oct. 21 - free blood
pressure clinic, Morrow Co.
Health Department office,
Iexington, 8 a.m. to 12 noon
and 1 to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 25 - free blood
pressure clinic and immuni
zations, Irrigon county offices,
1 to 4 p m.
Wednesday, Oct. 26 mor
ning immunization clinic at
AC. Houghton Elementary
School, Irrigon, followed by
immunization clinic at Co
lumbia Junior High School,
also in Irrigon.
Friday, Oct. 28 - free blood
pressure clinic and immuni
zations, Morrow Co. Health
Department office. Lexington,
Ram to 12 noon and 1 to 4
p m.
Travis Paul Bellamy - A
son, Travis Paul, was born to
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bellamy of
Lexington on September 20,
1983 at Walla Walla General
Hospital in Walla Walla,
Wash He weighed 9 lbs., 1 oz.
Grandparents are Majo
Hughes of Lexington and Don
and Ruth Bellamy of Duvall,
Wash.
Great-grandmother is Glena
Bellamy of Woodburn.
Travis joins twin brothers,
Clint and Cody, age two, at
home.
Anne Charlotte Lewis - A
daughter, Anne Charlotte, was
born to Charles and Victoria
Sykes Lewis of Portland at St.
Vincent Hospital in Portland
on September 30, 1983. She
weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz. and
measured 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Madeline
and Charles Lewis of Tucson,
Arizona and Earl Sykes of
Gardiner.
Anne joins a brother, Max,
age three, at home.
Tuesday, Oct. 1 1 - Lexington
City Council, city hall. 7:30
p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 12 - Mor
row County Court, courthouse.
Heppner, 9 a.m.
Thursday. Oct. 13 Port of
Morrow Commission. 1 Ma
rine Dr.. Boardman. 1 p.m.;
Lexington Fire Department,
city hall. 7:30 p.m.
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Heppner man selected to
leadership society at OSU
Thirty-nine Oregon State
University students including
John Murray from Heppner,
have been selected for 1983-84
membership In Thanes, service-leadership
society for
sophomore men, Murray is a
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