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TW O T h r lir p p n r r ( • i i r l U fir T Im n llr p p n c r l ) r r | M . M r d n r t d s y . S o i r m b i f 27. I M I The Offici«! Newspaper of the City of Heppner and (he County of Morrow Reservior offers recreation potential lb « Happ GAZETTE-TIMES * * • • * • • ( • • • ! * • H n c O * a<d W ..» lv N m p ip « USPS 2 « 420 T u b lU h r d e * e r y H r d u r t d i y u n d r n le r e d n i r r m r l i i i m a lle r a l I h r P a a l O ffic e a t l l r p p n r r O rr g o a a n d e r M e A c t o f M a rc h 3. 1*7* S econd l la t« p o a la g e p a ld a t H e p p n e r O re g a n O ffic e a t 147 W e tt M tllo w S tre e t T e le p h o n e <M3> 1711771 A d d re s s r o m m u n f c a lr t io Ih e H e p p n e r G a z e tte -T im e t. P O Ho« 137. H a p p n e r O re g o n »7*18 H a h a c rlp llo n a t l l In M a rro w . I m a tllla W h e e le r f t ( • ■ lla m r o o n lle a . I n e la e w h e re r- lla a n S a lin g M a ll» M n re y B a ro n K en n e d » (H flc e M a n a g e r N e n a p a p e r F .d llo r G ra p h ic s O e p a rtm e n l T y p e a e lle r David and April Sykes, Pubiisher* ( t lito r ia l Count your blessings Thoaeof ua mature ‘ notice avoidance of the three letter word' enough to recall Bing Croaby ainging 'When you're weary and you can't alerp. just count your Meaning* inatead of aheep. and you'll fall aaleep counting your bleaainga." may wonder how, at Thanksgiving. the crooner would deal with unemployment, below freezing temperature* family diacord. international unreal, and not enough money in our pocheta to buy "everything we want to give and get for Christina* " With so many obstacles in the way. however, it can tie even more rewarding to count the blessings we do have A contradiction-’ Not necessarily I'nemployment is difficult to deal with, sub zero weather is uncomfortable, and treacherous, family discord wrenches our heart*. International unrest leaves us uneasy and not enough money leaves us feeling inadequate Once these nuisances are put in perspective however, blessings abound In the midst of unemployment, we can still be thankful for the skills and abilities which make us fit for work when used routinely, our minds and bodies have undreamed of abilities which adversity forces us to discover The recent snows and sub zero temperatures have caused many traffic accidents and hardships for those who must work outdoors Also an additional hardship on our pnckethooks when we must use additional fuel to heat our homes, but we have homes to heat We have warm boots, gloves coats, cars and homes to give respite from the harshness of winter And we have the blessing of moisture added to the ground when the snow melts and the beauty of snow to enjoy Conflict among fam ily members, when not of the playful variety, threatens to separate and isolate, but al the same lime compels stubborn fam ily members to communicate, to find ways to bridge the gaps and ultimately strengthens delicate family ties and makes them more precious so that they endure even separations brought on by children growing up. fam ily member* moving away and death International unrest is the framework not onlv for war but also for peace talks and better understanding It Just depends on how maturely we our political leaders! handle the situation When trying to pay u tility bills, make car or house payments, or adequately feed our families with half enough money, the pressure from our obligations overwhelms us Hut even w ith an almost non existent Christmas budget, it Is still possible to give toothers the most precious thing we have, a bit of ourselves, in a hug. a kind word, a homemade or handcrafted item, a thoughtful gesture or good deed When we start adding all these blessings, we begin to forget the nuisances and. in part the stress they cause Our "blessings' begin to take over each reminds us of another and we do "fa ll asleep" in the soothing company of our blessings To the Editor The Heppner Economic Develop menl Corp would like lo thank the Gazette-Times for it's interest in our efforts lo encourage formation of a Park District for the development of the Willow Creek Dam recreation area It is our opinion that there is a tremendous recreation potential offered by the resevoir for folks of all ages The amount of activity to be seen around the area already would seem to confirm that It would indeed be unfortunate not to take advantage of all opportunities presented by the resevoir for the benefit to our area One important point that needs to be made is that a tremendous amount of credit for getting the program to the point it is now is due the County Court and Judge McKlligott in particular Judge McKlligott has and continues lo expend a great amount of effort toward development of this pro gram H E D C has endevored to work with Judge McKlligott since it is our mutual feeling that a Park by confusion which resulted from a meeting of the Independent State of Eastern Oregon of which Morrow- County is a part "M e re not loo concerned about the suit at this tim e." said the judge ” M’e haven't even received our membership card in the State of Eastern Oregon yet " The (»li/cttc-Times will be closed Thursday and Friday Nov. 28. «X 29. The stuff wishes you u Happy Thanksgiving Blood drive nets 48 units To the Editor Pioneer Memorial Hospital con ducted it blood drive November 20 Considering the weather, we had a remarkably good turnout We col levied Pi units of blood, we were targeted for 75 units I would like to thank our cu spun sor, the Elks B P O K ., Pioneer Memorial's staff, the PMH Women's To the Editor Just over one year ago. I was selected State Senator from South ern Oregon As this holiday season approa ches. my wife, each of our five children and I wish lo thank every one in the Stale for the opportunity to serve in the Oregon Legislature This past year has been an improve ment In the leadership and the willingness of many of the legisla tors to cooperate w ith each other for the benefit of Ihe Oregon we love This was especially true of Senator O n e Timms and Hepresenative Kay French Mhen I was campaigning for office. I said as often as possible that Oregon's fu tu re was on our shoulders It is up to us to work together to bring about a stronger economy, (letter local government and schools, and above all a brighter To the Editor Oregon's last regular 1985 election date to consider school levy elec lions was November 5 M'hen the votes were counted It Oregon school districts faced closure before the first 1988 regular election date on March 25 For 25,778 children in Oregon, we had a real crisis But there was hop«- Because of Oregon's limited number of regular election date*, for 1977 legislature had provided another alternative The law provided (or special elec tions to prevent school closure However, the special provision in the law had b«-«-n rarelv used and the S a le E n d s D e c 2 4 Workhorse Flashlight AW' 20 tx SALI L e ti Mfr Rebete Finel Coe« M M 3= 4 •• 100 3" « 6 Piece Combination Wrench Set Gift Set Confo» A erv gnp vnO te n n ». 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M District off e n the best method to advance further development of the area Also of importance is the interest expressed and the resolutions pas sed by the City Councils of lone. Is lin g to n and Heppner supporting the formation by Ihe County of a park district The park district concept appears to offer a practical way to provide swimming areas and other badly needed improvements at the rese voir The ingredient needed Just now to get things underway is the signatures of local folks on the petition for formation to be pre sented to the County Court People interested in signing these petitions will find them located at Bristow s Market in lone. Del-* Market or the V ft G Tavern in Lexington. Central Market. Case Furniture Store. Coast to Coast Stores. Murray's Drug or The Shoebox in Heppner Sincerely. The Heppner Economic Dev elopment Corp <s i Bob Kahl, Chairman vision of our potential quality of life I know how that the number of enthusiastic, positive, community action oriented people is growing throughout Oregon For this I am very thankful because It is the substance of true success in any endeavor My father and mother put their lives into the future of their children When we remain committed to the future and each other with positive expectations our sustained labors w ill yield a great reward (or our posterity The State of Oregon is increasingly becoming known for an open minded, warmheated and hard working ueoole If I can ever lie of any assistance to the people or this area, please let me know May (iod bless each of you’ (Si Senator Bill Olson ft Family 1230 East Main Street Medford. OK 97504 Andreu Wayne 3 perer 6 ifiMy en d« Mrer m ,\ » Ae»M SA LE 26” Re# n e t M o rro w County 'r a in Growers,« TAKING CARE OE THE COUNTRY'S BUSINESS Phone 989-8221 1 -000-452-7396 « language was not clear Conflicting opinions atioul the law resulted in different practices in counties w here schools faced closure As S«-cretary of State and Chief Flections Officer of Oregon I am required by law "to obtain and maintain uniformity in the applica tion. operation and interpretation of election laws " The law in question , 1RS 255 355, allowed for "special" elections if the Superintendent of Oublie Instruction concurs with the local school district that closure w ill occur Furthermore, the law pro vides that the requirements relating to the notification process and sam ple ballots "s h a ll" he waived But there were ambiguities in the law that demandt-d clarification for school districts, county election clerks and voters My office is administering a law designed by the legislature solely to address special elections dealing with the prohelm of school closure I remain mindful of that policy man date However legislative clarifica tion of the law cannot wait for the legislature to reconvene in January. 1987 On November 6 , therefore, my office held a public hearing on a proposed Administrative Rule to govern the special elections for the eleven affected school districts Under the rule any disthcl where closure was more than 34 days away was required to use the full 34 days for election notice and other proced ures normally used in regular elec tions Eight of the II districts fell into this category Because closure was imminent in the three remaining districts, Gresham Elementary. Albany, and Sandy Elementary. a revised elec tion schedule was necessary After examining the c ir cumstances of the school districts and the requirements for absentee voters. I set all three elections for December 3 In making tlw-se very difficult choices, under Oregon law and the provisions of the newly adopted Administrative Bule, some flexibil ity was necessary The highest priority was given to those voters who regularly use the more time- consuming absentee ballot process senior citizens, handicapped c iti zens, and our m ilitary voter* For voter participation and convenience I wanted to avoid strict timetables that might cause an election to fall on a weekend or holiday I gave preference to Tuesday, our trade turna I election day The standards I have used for the first application of this important new rule w ill guide me in all such future divisions I w ill work to insure voter participation, uniform election procedures and a clear process to meet the legislature's directive for special elections deal ing with school closure The final decision on school closure reals with the Oregon voter (S i Barbara Roberta Secretary of State nville DK. and Elnor 1 -jne Belle vue. WA. six grandchildren, hr olher» Dr Ralph Thompson. Medford. Ted Thompsen Green Valley. Arizona. Norris Thompsen. Sacramento, C a lifo rn ia . James Thompsen Portland He began his schooling in Portland and in 1918 the family moved to Morrow County where he attended Ella School and lone High School He later farmed and drove school bus having the first non high school contract in the county In 1942. World Mar II brought the family to McMinnville He then drove to the Oregon Ship yards until 1945 Then he was a carpenter, until he contracted Polio in 1947 When he had recovered he learned bicycle and lawn mower repair and waa in business for 30 years He was a active member of United Methodist Church and Walnut City Kiwanis (Tub. Chamber of Com merce and was an honorary volun leer fireman Memorial services were Thurs day. Nov 21 at United Methodist (hurch Memorial contributions may be made to the (hurch or the Salvation Armv McClintnck Andrew Wayne McClmtock of La (•ramie died Thursday. Nov 21. 1985 in Phoenix. Arizona a* a result of an automobile motorrvcle acc ident He was 18 years of age McClmtock was horn April 12 . 1987 al Pendleton He graduated from high school in June. 1985 He had been attending U T I for the last < weeks McClmtock is survived by his father and stepmother Gale and Fat McClmtock of Boardman. hia mother and stepfather. M ary Kosann, and Jess Tetrich of I j t Grande brother William and a si*t«-r. Kelly, of Pendleton grand father Kay Ayers of Pendleton, great grandfather Clayton Ayers Heppner great grandfather and grandmother Raymond and Opal Pettyjohn of Arlington, a niece Kylene McClmtock and olher rela live* and friends Service* w ill be held Friday. Nov 29 at It a m at the Daniels Valley Funeral Home in I m Grande w ith the Kev l in k Sk4MB "I P t l d l t l M Church of the Nazerene officiating Concluding services w ill be at 2 p m at Folsom Bishop Funeral Chapel in Pendleton Internment will be at Olney Cemetery- Memorials in memory of Andrew McClmtock may be made to Ihe Phoenix U T I scholarship Fund in care of Daniel Valley Funeral Home. 1502 7th St , La Grande. Oregon Front End Alignment Furling N. Thom peon Erling N Thompson died Nove mber 17. 1985 at McMinnville He was born October 13. 1911 al Port land, the son of Nicolai and Karen Aafar Thompson He was united in marriage to Katherine Scharf June 9. 19:19 in Salem He is survived by his wife, their children Eldon Thompson, San Diego. CA. Carl Thompson. McMin /^Christm as G ift Saver* SA LE Sta rts N ov. 3 0 Barb Wire Provisions for special elections to prevent school closure County named in legal action Morrow County Judge Don McEU- igott called the (iazette Time* last Friday to report that the county had been named as a party to a lawsuit against the "Independent State of Eastern Oregon A letter from Portland attorney A Michael Adler alledges that serious personal injuries sustained at loth and Broadway in Baker were caused Obituaries Letters to the Editor ___ $24** r „ b SQUARE SHAFT AXELS T o F it C a lk in * W a a d a r Sweep Blades 18-Inch $ n £ Ç g 5 7 10% O ff 95 Calkins IN STOCK ONLY S p o o ls , B l o c k s «X (•enter Boot Sprockets in stock jMART I cum* lone Hardware t Main Sheet kne _ r - — — _ k • ► * ► * t * > • r - ~ — y — ___ - r f r ~ - r : - - I I y - — — y - y - _ t i h -• y - ► - — - i When it’s time for a new watchband, it’s time for Speidel. 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