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TWKI.VI-: Thi Heppnw Gairttr BUCKNUMS TAVERN Doug & Kathleen jv ' 1.. fW tegfe I a - - 1 Drive-In 02I1IIID j Here s hoping that the warmth j of this joyous Yuletide brings happiness and prosperity, good health and good luck to all! mm HEPPNER, OREGON - Tlmr., Heppnrr. OrrRon, Thursday. December 12. 1983 Private Completes basic 1 Pvt. Michael Johnson Pvt. Michael Johnson, USMC. son of Robert and Lois Johnson of Jackson, Kentucky, had completed basic training at Parris Island. South Carolina. He is now stationed at Camp John son, North Carolina. Johnson is taking a course in diesel mechanics and elec tronics. He says he would like to hear from local people. His address is Pvt. Michael John son. 544-94-8972. MTSCO -MCSSS - MCB B5. Camp Lejuene. North Carolina 28542. The Johnson family lived in Heppner for several years be fore moving to Kentucky. 7 p5 4 ' o ' CHBOTHS Sheriff s 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 December IS, a Morrow County sheriff's officer re sponded to a one-vehicle acci dent about six miles north of Heppner involving Debra L. Sharp, 26. Lexington. She was transported to Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner and then by Lifeguard III to a Walla Walla. Wash, hospital. Also on December 13, Boardman police arrested Scott Wesley Garred, 28. of Boardman on a warrant for alleged Military Dessertion from the U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters in Washington D C. He was lodged at the Umatilla City Jail. In a third December 13 incident. John S. Williams, 19, of Irrigon, was arrested by a sheriff's deputy for alleged Fourth Degree Assault. He was lodged at the Umatilla City Jail. On December 14, a sheriff's deputy responded to a one vehicle accident on Highway 206 between Condon and Hep pner. Driver of the vehicle was Cheryl Van Swoll, 18, of Fossil. No citations were issued. She sustained minor bumps and bruises. On December 16. Boardman Rescue No. 1. 2 and 4 respon ded to a tractor -trailer on fire at the Boardman rest area. There were no injuries. The tractor-trailer was totaled. Also on December 16. Mark Louis Acheson, 27. of Board man, was arrested by a she riff's officer for alleged Fourth Degree Assault, Menacing and Harrassment. He was dtaken to the Umatilla City Jail where he posted bail and was released. In a third December 16 incident. Homer G. Prichard of Boardman reported the theft of 30 to 36 sections of irrigation pipe. Rietmann arrives for duty Spec. 4 Brian Rietmann, son of Bill and Marilyn Riet mann of lone, has arrived for duty in Heidelberg, West Germany. Rietmann. a military police specialist with the 529th Mili tary Police Company, was previously assigned at Fort Hunter Liggett. Calif. His wife. Sharon, is the daughter of Howard and June Crowell of lone. The specialist received an associate degree in 1980 from Blue Mountain Community College. Pendleton. We re sending our our hopes ro oil. for AVERY MEPAY ECHRI5TMAS 8 Gardner's Mens Wear Obituaries William P. PENDLETON -William P. Kilkenny. 78. of Pendleton, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1983, at St. Anthony Hospital in Pen dleton. He was born in Portland August 5. 1905. the son of John S. and Roseann Curran Kil kenny, who had come to Hep pner from Ireland. He atten ded Alpine School. St. Joseph Academy in Pendleton, Col umbia Prep High School in Portland, and was graduated from the University of Wash ington in 1927. He worked w ith his father in the sheep business until 19:19, when his father died. In 1945 he moved to Pendleton. On September 24, 1949, he married Betty H. Laurence in St. Mary's church. After work ing in the cattle business, he retired in 1976. Funeral mass was read at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pendleton on Friday. Dec. 16. Interment was at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton. Mr. Kilkenny worked many years with Alcoholics Anony mous, and helped found the Eastern Oregon Alcoholism Foundation. He served 17 years as a board member of the foundation. He also spear headed the building and fund ing of the Pendleton Half Way House Active in the charitable or ganization called FISH, he took senior citizens to and Matthew PENDLETON Matthew Ray Sisk, two-day-old son of Duane and Teresa Hughes Sisk. Pendleton, died Wednes day. Dec. 14. 1983. at the Oregon Health Sciences Uni versity. Funeral services were held Monday. Dec. 19. at Folsom Bishop Funeral Chapel, with burial at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton. Matthew was born Dec. 12. 1983 in Pendleton. Survivors include his James Leroy THE DALLES - James Leroy "Lee" Howell died De cember 6. 1983. at The Dalles. He was bom and raised in Morrow County and for many years was manager of the Tum-A-Lum Lumber Co. at lone and Heppner. Burial was at Lincoln If " May the light of His love be with you during this holiest of seasons. Rietmann's Hardware Qm and Closed Dec. Kilkenny from grocery shc-pping. and gave transportation to the election polls. Mr. Kilkenny served as rural chairman for the United Good Neighbors for seven years, and was UfiN execu tive secretary for two years, A member of St. Mary's church, he served on the parish council. He also supported area athletic events. In lmo, he headtMi the Rea gan for President campaign in I'matilla County. In 1982. the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce honored him as Pendleton 'i First Citizen. Kilkenny was a member of the Pendleton Elks Club Survivors include his wife, Betty Kilkenny, Pendleton; dauchters Ann Kottkamp and Tricia Roylen. Pendleton; four sisters: Sara Cohn of Pendleton. Ilene Laughlin and Colleen Greenup of Heppner, and Rose Chadburne of San Francisco. Calif. ; brothers Uurice) John F. of Portland, and Robert of Lexington; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. A sister, Mary Ann Lillevand, died earlier. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Hospital Auxiliary, the Eas tern Oregon Alcoholism Foundation, or the I'matilla County L'nited Way, directly or through Burns Mortuary in Pendleton Kay Sisk parents. Duane and Teresa Sisk. Pendleton; a brother, Justin Ryan; grandparents, Carba and A.ba Sisk of Pen dleton and Matt Hughes and Joan Hughes of Heppner and Albert Sisk of Little Rock. Ark. Those w ho wish may make contributions to the Oregon Health Sciences University Neo-natal Fund through Fol som Bishop Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 325. Pendleton. Ore gon 97801. 'Lee' Howell Memorial in Portland. He is survived by his wife. Helen. The Dalles: daughters Dorothy Traver of Dufur and Sibyl Cunnington of Port land: a brother, Earnest Howell of Portland; six grand children: and 10 great-grandchildren Mmm 26, 27 & 28 r "V lone Garden Club holds The lone Garden Club's an nua! Christmas party was held last Wednesday at the festive ly decorated ranch home of Elmer and !,orraine Ladd. Ten members enjoyed a lun cheon of Ladd's roast beef with assorted salads and des serts brought by members, reports a club spokesperson. - President Iiree Hubbard presided over the business meeting, at which plans were made for the club's annual Rurnina of the Greens cele bration, The Twelfth-night Burning of the Greens event was begun in lone many years ago to give holiday greenery a re spectful departure and to pre vent their becoming a litter problem, the spokesperson explained. School children come to sing carols as the greens burn and thev eniov the hoi chocolate and cupcakes served by lone Return fuel applications Hy NKOI.A M U'KF.Y Those who have received L I E.A P (fuel assistance) applications in the mail are asked to fill them out and either mail them or take them to the Heppner Neighborhood Center. Those who have not applied are asked to call the center at 676 5873. The last appointments will be sche duled on Friday. Dec. 30. You must have an appointment to he helped Surplus cheese will be given out at the center on Friday, Dec :tn from 9 a m to 3:30 p m only. Those who cannot pick up their cheese are asked to please call the center 676 5873. An Adult and Family Servi ces counselor will be at the center on Wednesday. Dec 28 from 9 a m to 12 noon W I C vouchers will be mailed to W l ('. clients this month. Your Santa Helpers at w Dl Thompson Manager 7 S444 i lit -if- Hot Starts on Cold Mornings!- SMM8 Garden Club members. Any one who wishes to attend this final festive event of the holi day season to le held January at 2:15 p.m. at Rietmann 's lot hv the post office is wel come Tres may fce Crt a ,he site anytime before the sche duled ceremony. Jean Nelson. 9H9-81H8 and Norma Ilea. 9B .84(55. are in charge of arrangements. Initial plans were also made for a spring tour of Leech Gardens and the Gardens of Enchantment In Portland. For roll call members were to tell of a favorite flower of this season or a favorite tradi tion. This triggered an interes ting sharing of Christmas memories as the mostly home made gifts were opened one by one for all to enjoy seeing. The January meeting of lone Garden Club will be at the Helen and Fredrick Mar- assistance soon The center will be closed Monday. Dec. 26. and Monday. .Ian 2 lysMlj (0) we'd also like to say "Thank you" for your patronage this past year. Heppner Auto Parts f HtVWHIL 4-WAY LUG WRENCH 22-inch Heavy Duty 'HI LIFT1 J AC1C POPULAR GROUP 24 SIZES 1 2 VOLT, GROUP 24 AND 24F EXCHANGE Install Yourself and Save $5.00 More I iWuQ LES SCI r Xmas party tin home. County Agent Rob Costa will give Information Tenanting berries in the home Garden. JOY PEACE LOVE A Thanks so much for your kind support this year. Ileppiier TV Inc. 676-9663 Hope your holidays arc purr-feet! At this joyous time, 9 S ft 3 u till A Htm Ami. Mn9r Q $B72 676-9181 f
