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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 16, 1990 I =— | sH = J ON PA — = ==== The Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES Morrow County's Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper U S P S 240-420 Published rvtry V\ rdnesdut and entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Heppner. Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1874. 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. Bo* 337, Hepp ner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $12 in Morrow. Wheeler, (illliam and Grant Counties; $23 elsewhere. Joyce Hughes ............................................................Office Manager, Typesetting April Sykes ...........................................................................................News Editor Beth Rafferty.........................................................................Graphics Department Becky Evans .........................................................................Graphics Department Monique P a r r e l.................................................................................... Distribution Kay Rene Q ualls...........................................................................................Bindery David and April Sykes, Publishers Letters to the Editor Take pride in Sen. Timms To The Editor The people of Eastern Oregon can be proud of the state Senator who represents them in Salem. Senator Timms, played a key role in developing the workers' compen sation reform plan passed during the special session and was surpassed in balancing the needs of injured w orkers and the business community. During the process. Senator Timms received numerous letters and phone calls from concerned citizens regarding the bill. By utiliz ing his status as a senior senator, he was able to convince the Governor's Task Force to give a little and allow chiropractors and other health care providers back into the system on a basis which was agreeable to chiropractors w ithout compromising savings which will eventually be passed on to business interests. Senator Timms was also capable of making progress in other areas of the legislation which were of concern to the people of Eastern Oregon. With the combination of Senator Timms’ negotiating skills and seniority status, citizens of Eastern Oregon can rest assured they are be ing provided the best representation in the state. (s) John Brenneman Senate Republican Leader Join in silent protest To the Editor: The General populace of Oregon seems very apathetic towards the plight of the forest products industry. They have been brainwashed into believing that this industry is dying; that it really does not affect the general economy; and that it does not affect them. They have been fed these untruths without the forest pro ducts industry doing anything about it. I believe that the time has come for all of us who work in this in dustry to stand up and be counted. I am hereby declaring the month of May to be “ Timber Month.” and during the month of May 1 am sen ding a copy of the enclosed letter, in lieu of payment, to every company with which 1 do business and cur rently have a balance due on ac count. I am also refraining from pur chasing anything but the bare. minimal essentials during this month. I believe that only if the forest pro ducts workers unite in a silent pro test such as this, will our voices be heard. Only when the pocketbooks of non-forest products workers are affected will the citizens of this state realize the power and effect the forest products industry has on the economy of Oregon. I ask all people to work with me and to join in this silent protest. If you would like a photocopy of the enclosed letter, please send a stamped, self-addressed, legalized envelope to the address- below. Thank you for your coopefiHion. Respectfully, (s) Patrick A Tomlin, President PO Box 774 Hood River, OR 97031 Births fÇ" BING O , Sunday May 20 Office Cafe lone 4-6 p .m . ^ ____ lone Lions Club y ^ Attention: Heppner Area Residents If your oil stove's chimney hasn't been cleaned for two years, it's time for an inspection and possible sweep. If you burned more than 2 cords of wood this past season, your wood burning system needs to be cleaned and inspected. Avoid busy season scheduling problems and call now for early appointments. D & R Chimney Sweeps Milton- J-reewater.Oregon 938-3869^ Obituaries Sheriff’s Report The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow as; M Nicole Lorraine Groshens-a daughter Nicole Lorraine, was bom to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Groshens of Bend, on Monday, May 14. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. Grandparents are Victor and Judy Groshens of Baker. Great grandmother is Virginia Groshens of Heppner and Lorraine Meyers of Sumpter. The Groshens are former Heppner residents. Dustin Brent Moran-a son Dustin Brent, was born to Tammy Jean Moran of Boardman on May 2. 1990 at Good Shepherd Community Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 3 ozs. Irma Calvillo-a daughter, Irma was born to Mario and Maria Calvillo of Boardman on May 4, 1990 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 8 lbs 6 ozs. ■ H A N G ’S The Sheriffs office at the cour thouse in Heppner reports dispat ching the following business during the past week: May 8: Morrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area to in vestigate a report of illegal dumping Deputy was unable to locate anything; Morrow County Sheriff s office responded to a report of a driver on 1-84 going the wrong way; Morrow County deputy respond ed to the Boardman area for a report of an animal problem; Morrow County deputy respond ed to the Irrigon area for a report of harassment. Officer was unable to locate anything upon his arrival; Morrow County Sheriff s officer responded to the Irrigon area for a report of speeding motorcycles; Morrow County deputy respond ed to a possible domestic problem in the Irrigon area; Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Lexington EMT’s to a Lexington residence for a female in labor. Female was transported to Pioneer Memorial Hospital. May 9: Morrow County deputy responded to the Boardman area for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Deputy was unable to locate vehicle; Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Arlington fire depart ment to a grass fire at 125 Shane in Arlington; Morrow County deputy respond ed to the Irrigon area for a report of racing cars. Cars were unable to be located; Morrow County deputy respond ed to an animal problem in Board- man. Sylvia Montenegro, 42. was cited and released for an animal at large. May 10: Morrow County deputy responded to the Boardman area for an animal problem; Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched a deputy to the lone area to deliver an emergency message. May 11 : Morrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for a report of harassment. Investigations are continuing; Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Lexington EMTs and the Pioneer Memorial Hospital am bulance to a one vehicle accident with injury to Hwy 207 mile post 13. There was no transport; Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Arlington ambulance to a one vehicle accident on 1-84. one mite west of Arlington. No transport was made by the ambulance; Morrow County deputy respond ed to the Irrigon area for a juvenile problem. Deputy was unable to locate problem upon his arrival. May 12: Morrow County deputy cited and released five juveniles in the Irrigon area for Minor in Possession; Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Boardman ambulance to the Outback Apartments. One juvenile was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital with unknown injuries. May 13: Morrow County deputy arrested Roger Allen Pettit, 23. for Driving Under the Influence of In toxicants. Pettit was released on his own recognizance; Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Boardman fire depart ment to a truck fire at Wilson Road and Bombing Range. Investigation is continuing; Morrow County Sheriffs office began investigations of a burglary in Boardman area. Burglary happened at the C. Judd residence. Amount of value of coins and items were unknown at press time; Morrow County deputy respond ed to Irrigon to begin investigation of an Unnecessary Use of a Motor Vehicle. John Deere tractor with cultivator belonging to Western Em pire. Vehicle was recovered by owner. Steven L. Burland While Supplies Last Geranium Flower Bush CTITEM6 QUANTITIES LIMITED M u MUJ'J DlHU| ,INC. 217 N orth M ain_____ Heppner_____ 676-91 58 The Neighborhood Center earned over $2,600 during their three day rummage sale held May 3, 4 and 5. “ Funds raised at the rummage sale, the grants and private donations assure the financial stability of the Neighborhood Center for well over another year,” said VoJean Forquer, board member. Donations include $4,200 from CAPECO; $1.000 from the Morrow County Court; $500 from Majo Hughes; $200 from Kinzua Corp; $500 from the Martin Deporres Foundation. Portland; $1,000 from the Tem pleton Foundation, Portland; $1.800 from the Degree of Honor lodge. Heppner; and $219.28 from the Hope-Valby Lutheran Churches. The center had been in danger of closing because o f financial problems. Donations of clothing and other items may again be left at the center Monday through Friday from 8 a m. to noon and from I to 5 p.m. A few days ago l had a long phone conversation with John Kilkenny all about plans to turn the Heppner Rodeo professional. A marvelous idea indeed. It got me to thinking about the Chief Joseph Days of my youth Now more than thirty years ago I remember the times we had. It started at noon on Friday with the Junior Parade. It was a few years before that the Junior Parade started, mostly as an overflow from the big parade. You had to hurry from the end of the Junior Parade to the rodeo grounds for the opening show. Well, it was the first official show, because slack time had been going on for two days by Friday, so popular was the rodeo in those days. The grand entrance was grand indeed with the girls in all their colorful outfits, the guys in a kind of uniform shirt, tie and hat. And everyone carried a flag or pennant through the intricate route in the arena. Harley Tucker, from a ranch just out of tow'n, was the stock contractor, of course, and his wife, Bonnie, was the clerk. Chief Joseph Days and Harley Tucker sort of made each other. Years before when the show was just a calf rope in the street, Harley brought in a truck load of wild steers from the Florida Everglades and both he and the rodeo were off on a climb to the top. The Friday show was over just in time to catch a tew rides at the car nival and a few hot dogs for supper. Then it was back to the arena for the Indian pageant that capitalized on the setting sun over the Wallowas. That was a show one could and would see over and over without it ever appearing the same. Then the Friday night dance went on all night until cowboy breakfast on Saturday morning. The big parade started at 10 and was it a big parade. I loved the six- horse hitch old Cy Kooch drove and years later fed cattle loose hay from a wagon pulled by a pair out of his team. Saturday’s show was followed by another hot dog dinner, Indian pageant and all night dance. Sunday's show topped off the weekend and it took most of the next week to recover. In those days there were three really big shows, Pendleton. Calgary and Cheyenne. Chief Joseph Days was close behind. All the really big money winning cowboys from across the nation were there, because the prize money and the best stock were there. Then old Harley Tucker died, and they sold off his stock. Other good contractors were more expensive so the city fathers begin to cut costs. When the big name cowboys started to turn out more, attendance drop ped and the show slowly fell apart. Now Chief Joseph Days is just another Eastern Oregon jackpot rodeo. 1 reminisce with you to make the point that it something is worth doing it must be worth doing well. Don’t set your sights at the middle of the pack, you'll never make it. Strive to be the best, no matter how crowded the field, there’s always room at the top. I hope the Heppner Rodeo is destined-to rival the Pendleton Round-Up. To do so, the very best stock is required and the biggest added purse prize money is necessary. When folks get greedy and cut the quality of stock and the purse, the show is doomed. John is excited about the move up to professional. All of Morrow County should be too. This is it folks, get with it. Funeral services for Steven L. Burland were held May 16, 1990 in Poison, Montana. Burland. 26, was bom Sept. 28. 1963, in Poison. He died May 11, 1990 in a traffic accident near Lexington. He had been a resident of Her miston the last two years and was employed with Marlette Homes. He was a member of the Lutheran Church in Poison, Mont. Survivors include his fiance, Tami Lindsay of Hermsiton; parents Chuck and Judy Payton of Kent, W ash.; grandm others, Hildur Anderson of Poison, Mont, and Hat tie M Payton of Cheyenne, Wyo.; great-grandmother Hilda Reksten of Poison, Mont.; three sisters, Laura Rottle of Kent, Wash.; Shellia Roberts of Poison,; Dawn Payton of Kent and three nephews and two nieces. Bums Mortuary of Hermiston was in charge of local arrangements. Edith A. Munkers Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 15, 1990 at the Lex ington cemetery for Edith A. Munkers. Mrs. Munkers, 63, died Thursday, May 10 at Emmanuel Hospital in Portland. She was born July 8, 1926, daughter of Ward and True Eveleth Graves on the family ranch in Mor row County. She grew up in the Portland/Sheridan area. She return ed to Morrow County with her brother and was then married to Leonard Munkers on Feb. 2, 1947 in Lexington. She worked for the Morrow County schools for many years as a supply clerk. She thoroughly en joyed the many activities of her granddaughters and in the last few years also enjoyed bowling, golf, bridge and traveling. She is survived by her husband, Leonard of Lexington; sons Craig Munkers of Hermiston and Barry Munkers of Lexington; daughters Christine Laws of Leon, Idaho; and Theresa Naffziger of Hood River; and three granddaughters. Memorial contributions for those who wish can be made to the Pioneer Memorial Hospital fund, P.O. Box 9. Heppner 97836. Sweeney Mor tuary, Heppner, was in charge of arrangements. James L. Cason jlJJJJJA A L L U JJ. L IU A Funeral services for James Cason of Irrigon were Wednesday. May 16, 1990 at the United Methodist Church in Heppner. Burial services will follow at Lone Pine Cemetery Lone Pine, OR. He was born in Portland on Oct. 11, 1944, and died at Good Shepherd Hospital on Saturday. May 12, 1990. at the age of 45. James was a resident of Irrigon the past four years and formerly of Heppner. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include five sons: James L. Albert J., Frank E., Shawn L., and Scott R , all of Irrigon, and one brother, John Cason of Prineville. Bums Mortuary in Hermiston is in charge of arrangements. ^WAXING - E y e b ro w s , L e g s , U n d e ra rm s a n d B ikin i L in e s f TANNING SPECIAL - 10 S e s s io n s fo r $ 2 5 f NAILS - F ib e rg la s s a n d A c ry lic HAIRCUTS - P e rm s -S ty lin g Open Regular Hours Mon. - Sat. 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