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TWO-The Htppner GMcttc-Ttmct. The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow The Hcrpacr I 03TPA GAZETTE-TIMES JWORROW COUNTY'S HOME OWNED NEWSPAPER U.S.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. SlO.Tjo in Morrow. Umatilla, Wheeler & Gilliam counties: $12 elsewhere. David and April Hilton Sykes, Publishers LETTERS Thank you ladies I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to three neat ladies who put in so many hours and hard work in getting families to submit their stories for the history book of Morrow County. They got the Job done, and it is such a nice book. I am learning so much about Thought To the editor; After attending lots and lots of these meetings, and reading and seeing the reported stories of what happened, I can only wonder if I and the reporter were at the same meeting. To me the basic question is why? After a lot of thought, I can only conclude that a working alliance exists between those entrenched greedy public employees, who seek to further their own interests, and those who con trol what is presented as "news" in this state. Thus an uninformed public must leave public business to the "experts" who can do as they please, in secret, for the public will never know. Small things like exorbitant expense accounts are winked Mother and daughter to be honored at shower Tami Rietmann and daughter, Shelley, will be honored at a drop-in baby shower on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the lone United Church of Christ from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Hospital Notes The following patients were admitted and released from Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner during the past week: Elmer Steers, Heppner -admitted January 8, released January 9, admitted January 10, released January 13; Martha King, Heppner, -admitted December 23, re leased January 10; Betty Wilhelm, Heppner -admitted January 14, released January IS; Edwin Brandenburg, Hep pner - admitted January 14, released January 15; and Helen Dyer, Heppner - ad mitted January 12, released January IS. Another patient at the hospi tal, Rudell Lesley of Monu ment, who was admitted Jan uary 12, was still receiving care as of Monday, Jan. 16. GOOD BUYS SNOWMOBILE 1984 Polaris SS 1984 Polaris Star LEXINGTON 989-8386 Heppner. Oregon. Thurtdy, editor different families. It makes me reel proud to be a citizen of Morrow County, to know and learn more about the people of our communities. If you haven t thanked Jean Nelson. Ruth McCabe and Delpha Jones, please do so, they so deserve much more. Norma French control? at, while events of gross mis management go unreported. Attemts to change the system are likewise not reported. After all, if the public really knew things could get out of hand - for the experts. The various members of the Four th Estate insist upon knowing, yet fail to inform the people. Such censorship is a direct violation of the duty and re sponsibility of the free press and the free media. It shouldn't happen in the State of Oregon, but it appears that it has. Thought control in any form is disturbing, but then after all this is 1984. Alva Moser HC 52 Box 570 Coos Bay, OR 97407 W.I.C. vouchers being mailed from Hermiston By NEOLA MACKEY Vouchers for W.I.C. clients for the month of January are being mailed out of Hermis ton, so no appointments will be made at the Heppner Neigh borhood Center. Any recertifj cations needed will be done in Hermiston. A.F.S. counselor Janet Phil hps will be at the Center on BMCC coordinator seeks class suggestion Local Blue Mountain Com munity College coordinator Nancy Brownfield of Heppner has announced that she is preparing to schedule local spring term classes. She would like to hear from any one who would like to see new 66 enjoy 4-H sledding party 8TEVE CAMPBELL OSU Extension Agent Morrow County The annual 4-H family sled ding part was a great success. Sixty-six kids and parents went to Cutsforth Park on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 15, and a great time was had by all. The snow was ideal and the chefs, Jean Brazell and Jan Coe, cooked up the beans and ON $2550 Reg 1,750 $1650 Reg 2,750 LUMBER ST Ji January U, 1984 Engagements Fortenbcrry Wendy Skillicorn and Danny Tortenberry Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Skillicorn of Heppner announce the engagement of their daughter Wendy, to Danny Fortenbcrry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fortenberry, also of Heppner. Both are students at Heppner High School. An August wedding is planned. Extension specialist to present local programs By BIRDINE TVLLIS. Morrow Extension Service Marcelle Straatman, exten sion human development specialist, will be in Morrow County on Wednesday, Jan. 25, to provide two programs that should be of interest to all parents, 4-H leaders, teachers and others who work with children. The first program, on self esteem, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kate's Pizza and Pastry in Heppner. This program covers feeling good about yourself and understanding needs of others, especially young people. Those attending may pur chase lunch while the pro- Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. There are food stamp applications available at the Center during business hours. Due to Thanksgiving, Christmas and Emergency food baskets the center is extremely low on canned fruits and canned soups All donations will be greatly ap preciated. classes offered, and from any one interested in instructing a class. Her BMCC office number is 676-5039. She asks that the caller please leave a message on her recorder if she is not able to answer the phone. hot chocolate. Hot dogs were roasted over the fire to go with the rest of the meal. Parents had as much fun sliding down the hill as the kids, perhaps more. Now it's time to start gear ing up for a spring activity. Tri-County Hereford Range Bull Sale 50 HEREFORD BULLS 50 Sale 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30 FAIR GROUNDS LaGrande, Oregon Show at 9:30 a.m. LUNCH SERVED BY UNION Auctioneer: Ken Trout For Information : Dave Shepherd, P.O. Box 777, LaGrande, OR 97850 (503) 437-3192 or 963-6017 daytime Skillicorn gram is underway, or what ever arrangement works best for the individual. "Assertive Parenting" will be held at 7 p.m. at lone High School in room three. This program was requested by a number of parents of younger children, but the information is helpful to all parents, and others working with youth. Knowledge shared in this session about parent-child in teractions can create happier, healthier social and intellec tual climates for both adults and children. Straatman will have much to share on both topics. They are open to everyone interest ed and there is no charge to attend. Rawlins9 surgery considered successful. By JUSTINE WEATHERFORD Last Friday morning, form er Heppner resident, Charlie Rawlins underwent brain sur gery in Phoenix, Arizona. His mother, Jane, telephoned his oldest brother, Tom, to say the surgery was considered suc cessful and she has not called since Friday afternoon, so everyone should presume that no news is good news. Bishop to visit Bishop Rusty Kimsey will meet with members of All baint s Episcopal Church on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m. at the church's parish hall in Heppner. An j original gift; for ALL : occasions. : Balloon : Bouquets ; 676-5444 eves & weekends : Cara Costa i COUNTY COWBELLES 1 Obituaries Elmer M. Bunny' Steers HEPPNER - Funrra! ser vices for Elmer M. "Bunny" Steers, a lifetime resident, were held Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Christian Life Center in Heppner with the Rev. LeRoy Wornell officiating. Mr. Steers died Sunday, Jan. 15, 1984 at his home in Heppner at the age of 66. Hubert Wilson was soloist and Faye Wilson was organist. Casket bearers were Delbert Binschus, Armond Britt, Elvln Britt. Bob Montgomery, Wayne Papineau, and Creston Robinson. Honorary bearers were Harold Wright, Harold Stevens, Bob Stevens, Darrel Farrins, Archie Bechdolt, Don Robinson and Delmer Buschke. Ritualistic services at the graveside were performed by officers of the Heppner Elks Lodge. Vault burial was at Alvira Annetta LEXINGTON - Alvira An netta "Bobbie" Troxell of Lex ington, died January 9 in Lexington at the age of 48. Mrs. Troxell was born June 11, 1935 in Vale, S.D., the daughter of Hiram and Esther Stockton. She came to Prine ville with her family in 1948 and attended Crook County High School. She later was employed at COIN, now known as American Forest Products. She moved from Prineville in 1974 to Spray then to Lexington in 1979. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest E. Stock ton, and a sister. Ruby M. Stockton. She is survived by her hus band. Bob Troxell, of Lexing ton: and her children, Max Daniel Montgomery, Michael Eva E. MILWAUKIE-Eva E. Miller of Milwaukie, a former Hep pner resident, died January 7, 1984. at a Milwaukie hospital. She was 74. She was bom August 25, 1909 at La Grande. She attended grade school in Vale and graduated from Heppner High School. She lived in Umatilla for many years and later lived in Salem and Woodburn. She lived in Milwaukie for the last four years. She was a member of the Umatilla Order of the Eastern Star No. 107, the First Chris tian Church in Salem and Amaranth in Salem. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 10. at the chapel of Wilhelm Funeral Home in Portland with the Rev. John C Isn't it for a new kitchen clock? Bulova "Rondo" ...a new decorator designed quartz kitchen clock by Bulova. Very precise. Practical, too. With wipe clean circle frame case, contrasting color ring, hi-rise numerals, crystal-covered dial. Operates on one "AA" Penlite battery that lasts a year! In today's newest color combinations: Almondbrown. Yellowwhite. Whiteplum. Whiteblack. 9V4" diameter. Other models, from $24.95. Peterson's ppner Heppner Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Steers was born October 18. 1917 in Gilliam County to Richard and Pearl McDaniel Steers. On March 14, 1954. he mar ried Grace A. Wilson in Hep pner. He was a member of the Heppner B.P.O.E. No. 358 and the Heppner Christian Life Center. Survivors include his wife, Grace, of Heppner, a son Harry, of Irrigon; daughter Nola Binschus of Heppner, sister Grace Buschke of Hep pner; and four grandchildren.. A son, Ron, preceded him in death in 1959. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Sweeney Mortuary, Heppner, was in charge of arrangements. Bobbie' Troxell D. Montgomery, Nancy M Fernandez, Teresa Baca and William Landweer, all of Prineville; brothers and sis ters: James Stockton of Or ville Calif.. Norman Proffitt of While City, Waunita Shaykett of Nisland, S.D., Vema Jean Huckins of Sturgess. S.D. Al bert Stockton of Klamath, Cal if., Charles Stockton of Phoenix, Aril., Martin Stock ton of Soquel. Calif., and Flor ence Bradford of El Reno, Okia ; and three grandchild ren. Graveside services were held Friday, Jan. 13, at Juni per Haven Cemetery in Prine ville. Sweeney Mortuary, Hep pner, was in charge of ar rangements. Miller Waide of Oak Hills United Presbyterian Churh presid ing. Vault entombment was at Riverview Abbey, Portland. Her husband. Karl G. Mil ler, preceded her in death in 1980. Survivors include a daughter. Marlene O'Brien. Milwaukie; a son. James Baldwin, of Philomath; brothers Ralph Hiatt and La Vaughn Hiatt of Bakersfield. Calif . C.E. "Bud" Hiatt and Don Hiatt of Boise. Idaho; sisters Lola Eardley of Bount iful. Utah and Irene Van Schoiack of Woodburn: 10 grandchildren: and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oregon Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. time 676-9200 ...in i5l eweer$ Local woman pledged to OSU sorority Anne Murray of Heppner has been pledged to Sigma Kappa sorority at Oregon State University, announced the Department of Informa tion at OSU. Murray is a freshman majoring in health and physic al education. 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