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MM K - Ib p p iu r Gazelle-Tl mes. Heppner. Oregon Wednesday. December 30. 1987 O JT P A The Official Newspaper of the C'ny ol Hcppncr and the ( ounty of Morrow The lieppner GAZETTE-TIMES Morrow County's Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper U S P S 240-420 H u M itM c*rr> H r d ir n d « ! «ml r n lr r r d .« ««iMMt-rlaM mmttrr at [Sf Pual ( W i n a« H rp p n rr. O rrgitn um lrr the Art of M arch I. IIPS S ccimm I claaa poWam paid al H rp p n rr. ( tea-gun < KTVr at 147 VSrst U l l u a s tr r r l IrW ptem r (SOJ) 474-4221. litd rrw uH nm unaiM lum to I h r H rp p n rr C.airMr I Imr«. P.O . Ho« U 7 . H rp p n rr. (tergnn P K * S u h o r i p l m n 112 In V lir r a a . WHreUr. (.Ilham and (.ra n t ( ounlkr«; $2.1 rforw h rrr. t m n Hugh«-« ......................................................... I »aria Hall M a rlr S tro th ers (.a ll Paplnrau I llren Sailing lan a Ma>«|oar<ll . O fTV r M anaprr. I tpm rtluig S r» « I d a or ................................................................... (.rapM rs Ih p a rtm rn t .................................................... (.ra p h lrc . INatrttwtloo ... .............................................................. Proof k rad ln g IN athbotlan David and April Sykes, Publishers A Lesson In History The other day my thirteen year old asked. "Daddy why do I have to learn this stuff?" She was referring to a home work assignment in U S History. I like playing ihc he rots' role so I ex plained. " If you know the past, perhaps you can avoid the same mistakes in the future “ She pressed ^—\ tor ail example I told her that ten or fifteen years ago the Social Security trust funds seemed to have more money than would be re I By Ed Glenn quired Congress saw those surplus luuds .is a wav t(i continue spending without raising taxes so they raided the funds Some of us said that was a mistake But the prevailing view was that if the Social Security system sou Id build up a surplus onsc. it would happen again Well, as we know, it didn't and now the Social Security system, including Medicare and Medicaid, is in financial trouble My daughter was not impressed I went on to tell about how the Oregon legislature "borrowed" a cou ple ol hundred million from the Veterans' home loan program a few years hack rhe money appeared to be excess and would provide some new stale program I he loan hasn't been repaid, of course, and now the home loan program is in deep trouble. So deep that the whole state's bond rating has been downgraded "So what. Daddy?" Well, now it looks like the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERSl has some excess funds and the Associated Oregon Industries (AOI) thinks those funds should he used to finance schools or something The extra money is because more public employees arc paying in than they thought . kk I lewer are drawing retirement benefits than they expected Further more, investments have been good I he raid proposed by AOI would help state support for schools for one | year "Well I don't think that would he a very good idea It sounds like those politicians |U s t can't keep their hands oil of a program that's working " Ihc apple ol my eye, »hit g irl.__________ _____________________ Aw $ 4 SEE IT Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk's of fice at the Courthouse in Heppner reports issuing the following mar rtage license to: Jimmie Clyde Lynch. 36 yrs Heppner and Tammie Renee Shas teen. 29 yrs. Heppner . . 51,331 C CL TIGRE . . .5250 MS 3300 ....... S 90 C Births Roy Michael Hale Proctor-a son. Roy was horn December 25 to Kay and Mike Proctor of Heppner at Good Shepherd Hospital in Hcr- miston The baby weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. Grandparents arc Rocky and Nila Proctor. Irrigon. Walter & Lucille Kostcchka, Portland The baby joins 2 sisters. Joste, 7. and Julie 4. at home (new motor) 79 70 A 0 PAÏTHER....... 5750 A 0 FAITERIA....... S ?50 ■ ¿»xington l iniilH'r Y ard UNDERCARRIAGE REPAIR ✓ NEW & REBUILT RAILS RIMS - ROLLERS MACHINE BUILD-UP OF IDLERS A ROLLERS ✓ ✓ RERIM SPROCKETS ✓ DESIGN & BUILD OUR OWN CABS & PRESSURIZFR UNITS ✓ I RAC K PRI SS IT) TURN OR REPLACE PIN & BUSHING^ S h e riff’s Report Phyllis “ Pauline” Cecil The Morrow County ShenfTs of fice at the Courthouse reports dispul thing the following business during the past week Dec 22: M orrow County S heriffs office dispatched the Boardman ambulance to a local business upon receiving the report of a female having a possible stroke Subject was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital for an unknown illness; Morrow County Sheriff s office investigated report of a possible kid napping in the Heppner area In vestigation to continue Dec 23 Morrow County deputy investigated a report of an Assault IV that occurred in the county In vestigation is still underway Dec 24 Morrow County dispat ched the ambulance to Kcgler's Sen try Market Report was of a male exit his hand There was no transport. Morrow County Sheriff s office investigated a report of vandalism in the Boardman area Amount of damage was unknown. Dec. 25: M orrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Boardman ambulance. Morrow County Sheriff s deputy to a one vehicle accident on 1-84 There were no transports. Morrow County Sheriff s office responded to another report of a motor vehicle accident on I 84 at mile post 156 Vehicle (s) had been removed upon arrival; Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Heppner fire depart ment to a possible flue fire on Jones Street in Heppner, Morrow County deputy respond cd to the Irrigon area to investigate juveniles causing a neighborhood disturbance. Morrow County Sheriff s Office responded to an animal problem in the Irrigon area Dec. 26 Morrow County Sheriff s office investigated com plaint of criminal mischief in the Ir- rigon area Dec 27: during the week of December 21-27, Morrow County Sheriff s office assisted one disabl ed motorists; Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Boardman Am bulance to a residence for illness One fem ale, 84 years, was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital. Morrow County ShenfT s office investigated report of burglary in the Heppner area Burglary occurred hetween Dec 24-27, missing items valued at about $5,000; Morrow County Sheriff s office investigated possible domestic assault in Boardman area. Morrow County Sheriff s office investigated report of a suspicious vehicle in the Lexington area Phyllis “ Pauline" Cook. 58. died December 24. 1987 at St Anthony 's Hospital in Pendleton. She was born Sept 23. 1929. in Oklahoma, daughter of George and Helen (Ward) Hinton In 1975 she moved to Pilot Rock where she resided. Mrs Cecil was educated in Spray Prior to moving to Pilot Rock in 1975 she had lived in Baker She was an active 4 H leader in Spray, and Umatilla County in sewing and livestock clubs While living in Spray and Baker she was a foster parent She had worked al the (Juisenhcrry's Department store in Pendleton for 8 years as a Indies Department Manager She also worked at Fabrxland for I year She then owned her own business "Pauline'i Custom Sewing" and this past year she made all of the New Pendleton Round Up Banners for the Pendkron Round Up Axsocia lion Her main hobby was sewing, but she also enjoyed doing ceramics in her spare time She was a member of the Pilot Rock LDS church. Survivors include her husband Darrel W at the home in Pilot Rock, mother Helen Hinton. Fleppner, daughter Rebecca "Becky" Cecil and son Darrel "G ene" Cecil from Pilot Rock, sister Maxine Patterson. Heppner and two grandchildren Brenda A Ryan Cecil. Pilot Rock Funeral services was Monday. Dec 28. 1987 at I p m Interment followed at Sky view Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to die Oregon Heart Association direct or thru the Bishop Funeral Chapel in memory of Pauline Cecil Bishop Funeral Chapel. Pendleton was in charge of arrangements. Hilda M.Justus Peterson Hilda M. Justus Peterson, 90. formerly of Pendleton, died Satur day. Dec 19, 1987 at her home in Portland The funeral was II a m Tuesday at Bishop Funeral Chapel in Pendleton with interment at Olney Cemetery. She was horn March 3, 1897. at Portland, daughter of Adolph and Bedaa Benson Hclgesson She had been a rancher in the Pendleton area for many years before moving to Portland to live She married Ralph Justus who died in 1958 and she later married Henry Peterson who died in 1984 She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the Order of Eastern Star No 32 of Heppner and the Heppner American Legion Auxiliary Survivors include brothers. Leonard Hclgesson of Tualatin and Victor Hclgesson of Salem and sisters, Mrs Fred Nowotny and Mrs Glen Dipped, tuxh of Portland, and Mrs E E Seibert of Corvallis, and the children and grandchildren of Henry Peterson Memorial contributions may be made to the Providence Hospital Hospice Program directly or through the Bishop Funeral Chapel or con tnbutions may he sent to a chanty of donor's choice in memory of Mrs Peterson Lottery Winners Lottery winners from Dec 5 - 1 8 are as follows George E Irvin. Ir rigon won $100 at Brown's Auto A Truck; Mark T Kcgler. Portland won $50 Kcgler's Sentry Market. Boardman. Cynthia Cook. Board man won $50 at Boardman Texaco Mini. Jen L Meads, Boardman. won $100 at K cgler's Sentry Market, Boardman. Robert L Tow man, Boardman $100 Fast Stop Boardman. James Kay l^nkford. Heppner won $50 Central Market of Heppner. Mike Smith, Heppner won $50 Central Market of Heppner Hospital Notes B&C REPAIR , INC. 4 2 2 -74 6 1) Obituary 4 2 2 7418 IO N I. ORHiON Pioneer M emorial Hospital reports admitting and discharging the following patients during the past week Pauline Robbins, Lexington- admitted Dec 27. still receiving care. Heppner Police Report The Heppner Police I>cpt reports handling the following business dur ing the past week Dec 22 12 58 a m -citation issued for Improper Parking. 3 15 a m -citation issued for Criminal Mischief Dec 23: 9 a m report of Theft. 2 38 p m report of Dog Hit, 6 p m - false alarm Dec 24 II 30 a m false alarm Chief Rathbun’s Tips "Say no to Drugs" for 1988 Take a bite out of crime H eppner visitors Mr and Mrs Walter Kostcchka from Portland Oregon arc spending the holidays visiting their daughter Kay Proctor, her husband Mike and grandchildren ALL MOVIES * I° ° LG. PIZZA w/2 Toppings 2 Salad Bars and (Except New Arrivals) Kate's P iu a & Pastry H eppner 6 76 -5 0 17 1 Pitcher of Pop -:-The G W A of Lexington Grange met al the home of Claudia Warren on Tuesday for the regular meeting, with the Chairman Gen Martin presiding the Grange Christmas party was discussed, and the Christmas dinner was planned, with the menu being turkey, dressing and potluck salads and desserts An elect too of officers was held with the following being elected Dclpha Jones, chairman. Gen Martin vice chairman, and Kathy Clark secretary Win. Lose or Draw was played in the afternoon with Kathy Clark and Barbara C utsforth winning prizes Refreshments were served The next meeting will be al the home ol Bar hara Cutsforth -:-The Lexington Grange Christmas party was held on Mon day at the Grange Hall A decorated Christmas tree was on the stage with gifts, ready for old Santa The tables were decorated with red floral ar rangements Following the dinner, a Christmas story was read by Father Tony Bullman. who with his wife were guests for the evening A reading. “ The Cowboys Christmas " was read hy Dclpha Jones, follow ed by Christmas carols on the violin by Frances Smouse A reading. "A new Way to Say Christmas", by Mildred Wright followed by 2 solos bv Annie Pedro who was her own accompanist A visit from Jolly Old Santa was greatly enjoyed with an exchange of gifts and treats for the children The next meeting will be the Men’s Pancake supper which is prepared and served hy the men to the ladies of the grange Keep in mind that Pomona Grange will meet in lone at the Willows Grange Hall the last Saturday in January -:-Holly Rchckah Uidgc had their politick Christmas dinner and fun cventne at the hall on their regular meeting night Following the dinner a meeting was held, after which an exchange of gifts was enjoyed and pinochle was played The next meeting will he the installation of of ficers with the DDP Leila Palmer in charge Cheer boxes were prepared and delivered in Lexington by the committee - -Three Links Club met recently at the home of Ixila Palmer Plans were discussed for the lodge Refreshments were served The card party will he held January 2 al the hall, and it was dec ided to begin at 7:30 p m There will he prizes and refreshments -:-Mr and Mrs Joe Yocom have had as their guests this week, their granddaughter, Jo’ nnte and Brenda Jones from Spokane Their mother Debbie spent Christmas here -:-Earl Miller is a patient in the Chchalis General Hospital in Chehalis, Wa -:-Mr and Mrs Mike Burcham and sons were guest of his mother Dorothy Burcham during the holiday season Die family enjoyed an ear ly Christmas after which the hoys visited with their grandmother for a few days -:-Floyd Borman is a patient in Good Shepherd Hospital in Her- nuston A special thanks to those in Ixxington who took time to decorate the City Hall, and their homes for this wonderful holiday season the Star at the Lexington airport could be seen from a distance and was in deed beautiful and impressive -:-Visiton at the Cecil Jones home over the holidays were her daughter Charlene Whitney, Kimmbcrlcc Davis, Max Akers from Portland. Stu and Valda Smith and daughter Dclpha Jo. and son Kevin from Her miston. Jo and Geo Irvin of Irrigon, and Bill Irvin of Twin Falls. Idaho. Mcliss and Lewis McSwam and daughter from Texas The McSwains were enroute to Fort lew is where he will he stationed with the medical corp A son Ken neth and sons Mike and Chns. Con me Eng and sons Shane and Shawn of Lexington. f a b r i c 's E t c . January Classes: All Classes M5M per class J a n . 9 th Basic Sewing 10-00011 New Year’s Eve Pizza & Movie Special Lexington News By Onpha Jon u 10 0 p m Jennie Alton, instructor J a n . 1 6 th . noon Basic Sewing MoRy r 0*» Day. instructor Bow Maki Making 1 00-200 pm Mycel Osmw instructor Jan 29 to OO 0 0 0 0 Bask Sewing Molly Oay. instructor String Quilting 1 00-5 00 pm -Th eta Loom, instructor * 1 B 0 * (5 ° 00 p m.) J im . 3 0 10 00- O P E N N E W Y E A R 'S D A Y ! • 6 Schedule o f tim e change The Christian Life Center has scheduled a time change for worship services Sunday-9:30 a m Chris tian Education Hour (a class for every age group). 10 30 a m Mor ning service; 6 p m Evening service and Wednesday. 7 p m Family Bi ble Study Youth service. Electrolysis & Thermolysis Permanent Hair Removal Anna Schwarzin Certified Electrotogist 676-9248 Open Tuesdays O nly or by Appointment 1 1 1 f l a w regl viral Ions ran be idr at 0 'Wbrlc«i. Hie. - 1 3 3 N. tlnln HI. H ep p n er Or. ('a ll fnr m ore inform ation 6 7 6 OO IS. (Class Fees Required to Register) . Molly Day instructor Sweatshirt Applique 10 00- Betty Marquardt and daughter Jana returned home from Hawaii where they visited a daughter and her husband Mr. and Mrs Clay Grace and children -:-John and Linda Ripple and children were recent Spokane visitors with relatives and friends •:-Doms Vinson of Monument was a recent visitor with her mother Catie Padherg at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home -:-Bett> Marquardt entertained her family and parents l e d and Truman M essenger at her home for Christmas dinner and afternoon of fun and games • Sunday the Bill Marquardt family and Leila and Truman Messenger all met al the home of Ira and Billie June Owens home for din ner and visiting. Visitors for Oinstmas were daughters Norita and Charm» lrum Portland. Rick and Charily Marquardt and sons from Connell. Philip and Paula Marquardt from Santa Clara who are here for a visit with his parents - Dinner guests of the Bill B Pad bergs were son Vic and Mr and Mrs Wade Padbcrg and children - -Visitors at the Faye Ruhl home over the holidays were her son and family Mr and Mrs Skip Ruhl of H erm iston, Traci Ruhl from Portland who is attending Ml Hood Community College, sister Florence of Heppner. Steve Spiller of Portland. Rick Ross. Hermiston. and son Dick of Roseburg, Jane Hassing and Tyler of Pendleton and John Hassing of Hemuston. -:-Saturday callers at the C.C Jones home were Lucky and Erlyne Cool and sons of Pilot Rock. Charlene Davis returned home with them for an overnight visit return ing on Sunday -:-Visitors at the home of Barbara Cutsforth arc Lisa Cutsforth from the Tri-Cities. Donna from The Dalles, and Sgt and Mrs. Robert Wing and son who are enroute from Fort Campbell Kentucky to Fort Lewis where he will be stationed She is the daughter of Eldon Gilbert -:-Tom Cutsforth from Eugene, and daughter Jessica, from Bakersfield. Cal visited with Tom’s mother and husband Mr and Mrs. Jim Barren, and Tom’s grandmother Alta Cutsforth of Heppner, and Bar hara Cutsforth. this week. Linda Ripple is a patient in Community Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston where she underwent major surgery on Monday noon Basic Sewing Molly Oey instructor Heart Hoops Chns Adelman instructor 10% D IS C O U N T You are entitled to a 10% dis count on purchases made while attending a class! SALE SALE Dec 31st SALE Jan 6th. All Coats 1 Clark Embroidery Floss reg 25' Sale price IS' a skate Assorted Yarns and Crochet Threads at closeout prices! fabricfi r tf. o ze -e e -ts
