Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 14, 1992 - THREE
“ It’s not to late to sign up for
the cheer clinic,” says Joyce
Hughes, advisor for the Heppner
High School cheerleaders. The
cheer clinic is sponsored by the
cheerleaders as a money making
project for their basketball
uniforms. It will be held Monday
through Friday, Oct. 19-23 from
3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Heppner
elementary multipurpose room.
Kids Kindergarten through eighth
By Delpha Jones
grade are welcome to attend. Cost
is $17.50 and includes a T-shirt,
participation in homecoming ac
tivities on Friday and a football
donated by Murray’s Drug Store.
Registration forms may be
picked up at the Heppner
Elementary school office or the
Gazette-Times. For more infor
m ation contact Hughes at
676-9228 or 676-9959.
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Like myself, if you are not among the 64,000 Americans that make
over $1 million a year, then you too must be concerned about the
consequences if some of our Oregon ballot measures become laws.
But enough of that political hype. Unless you’ve been living in
a cave it’s almmost impossible to escape being bombarded by politics
just prior to this year’s general election.
Since I’ve already exploited the dog and the new baby, ones that
can’t talk back, I hesitate to pick on other family members. So this
is about a mini-vacation type trip to the Portland area.
It was a picture-taking day as I rolled down the river on automatic
pilot; oops, I mean cruise control. A cloudless blue sky was mir
rored in the placid river reminding me of a still life painting captur
ing the last of summer’s warm days.
What an uplifting experience: just me, the scenery and soft music
on the radio. It restored my appreciation for the blessings in every
day life. And it renewed my faith in the good qualities of a lot of
everyday people. For instance, a helpful driver let me wiggle into
the next lane after being immobilized in traffic brought to a stand
still by a stalled vehicle.
Vibrant fall colors offset the dry grass and raw dirt begging for
rain. Along with the beauty, the impact of the Columbia River gorge
on the region’s livelihood was brought sharply into focus.
Barges loaded with logs and grain chugged downstream as
petroleum and other products were being ferried to inland ports. On
both sides of the river freight trains sped along on shiny rails. And
on the freeway trucks of all dimensions were doing their share for
the transportation industry.
Due to increasing transportation costs, I can’t believe that triple
trailers are a big threat to safety. Those truck drivers have a lot more
expertise than the driver of a red sporty compact vehicle who sud
denly slammed on the brakes in front of a heavily loaded truck. Sorry!
I drifted back to politics again.
This trip centered around a workshop for pen pushers like me and
it was led by outstanding writing and photographic professionals.
While my skills may not improve, it did lead to a lot of serious
brainstorming.
We were sent outside the Tuality Education Center in Hillsboro
on a photographic assignment. Some shots involved getting close to
the ground and other undignified poses. My double-exposure of our
instructor made it appear as though she were splashing about in a
fountain area while geese figurines looked down.
This grandmother in sneakers didn’t think about appearances as
I captured on film a nearby attractively-landscaped veterinarian clinic.
While I intent on framing, the resident Veterinarian came out to ask
why 1 was taking pictures of his building.
He said that there was a drug house in that block and there had
been drive-by shootings. He wondered if these lunatics with cameras
were casing his building, intent on a break-in. But just to show him
that these photographers from all over the Northwest were all heart,
we presented him with a stray dog that had adopted us.
Loaded down with more information than a feeble brain can ab
sorb, the homeward trip wasn’t quite as relaxing. Especially while
I was trying to push the thing they call Oregon mist in an easterly
direction.
Strong winds buffeted the gorge-a sailboarder’s delight. All along
the river, bright specks of sailboards dotted the water much like ants
zeroing in on spilled maple syrup.
Some people may get their kicks sailboarding on dangerous look
ing rough water or bungee jumping from a tower. I admire their for
titude. However just coping with lots of traffic is heady stuff for this
country person. And it was nice to get back to my own little quiet
corner of the world.
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Sat., Oct. 17, 1992 at 7 p.m.
Elks Lodge (upstairs)
(Public Over 21 Invttad)
Country Store
Open All Night Long
Auction at Midnight
Verne Mobley - Auctioneer
Auction Items Include:
(former Trailblezer)
2 Cords of Firewood - Cut & Delivered
from Kinzua Corp
100 Gallons of Propane
from Morrow County Grain Growers
Morrow County Historical
Society met at the Lexington
Grange Hall for the regular
meeting on Oct. 4. A bountiful
turkey potluck dinner was en
joyed at 1 p.m. after which the
meeting started at 2:30 p.m.
After president Delpha Jones
gave the welcome, the flag salute
was given and singing accom
panied by Kathryn Hoskins as
pianist. Minutes were read by the
secretary, Ruth McCabe. A gift
was presented to Doris Spencer
of Meridian, ID. for coming the
longest distance. Frances Mit
chell, who is 86 years old, was
the oldest one present.
A report was heard on the Port
Townsend trip, and it was sug
gested that a four day trip may be
considered for May 1993, travel
ing to Montana, as there are
several interesting places to visit.
The museum report was an
invitiation to join with a group
from the State Historical Society
who will be stopping at the
museum and will be served cof
fee and cookies Nov. 6 at 3 p.m.
It was reported that the Osmin
family received the Century Farm
plaque for 1992.
A table of quilts was greatly en
joyed with seven quilts on
display.
Don Eppenbach reported on
activities in the north part of the
county. The Captain A1 James
ship will be on land and the
restoration will begin. The Sam
Boardman Gazebo will soon be
put in place in Boardman with
long range plans to also make an
inform ation center in the
building. The sign for the Mat-
tison School is being finished and
100 Gallons of Gas
from Devin Oil Co.
Homelite 16” Chain Saw
from Morrow County Grain Growers
1 Night Bed & Breakfast
from the Penland House
Plus Much More
Items Non-Refundable
Ad sponsored by Morrow County Grain Growers
will soon be placed on the
building.
Directors present were in
troduced and the nominating
committee gave the report for the
reelection of Sue Vinson, Jean
Nelson, Dorris Graves and
Delpha Jones. Motion was made
and passed that these people be
reelected for three year terms.
A report was heard concerning
the junior high essays. Due to
busy school activities, the essay
will be carried on through another
source.
The new Chronicles were on
sale and the committee introduc
ed and thanked the ladies that
worked all year preparing these
books.
Harold Peck, vice chairman of
the Society was introduced and
the group sang “ Happy Birth
day” for his 80th birthday. The
group also sang to Jean Nelson
who has a birthday soon.
Gene Lucky was introduced.
He is a historian and writer from
Bums and gave an interesting talk
on the wagon trains through that
area and a short history on the
Paiute Indians. He spent the night
at the Woolery House Bed and
Breakfast in lone.
There were 12 door prizes
given during the meeting.
In closing the group was enter
tained by the Eppenbach family
who sang several religious songs.
These people come from Her-
miston, Umatilla and Irrigon to
entertain each year and are great
ly enjoyed.
M em bership
is
always
available and those interested are
cordially invited to join. Contact
secretary Ruth McCabe.
Elma Scott celebrates 90th birthday
Elma Scott celebrated her 90th
birthday at a family reunion with
84 members present at the home
of daughter and son-in-law
Gerald and Aileen Nisbet at
Wasco, on September 26.
Elma was bom to pioneer
parents George and Nora Moore
September 24, 1902, in Morrow
County on a homestead near
Heppner. The year 1902 was the
year the Morrow County Cour
thouse was built, and the year
before the infamous Heppner
flood. Elma spent most of her life
in and around Heppner.
She was married to Wm. Ralph
Scott on November 7, 1920.
They were married 53 years
before Ralph passed away in
December 1973.
Elma and Ralph had four
children: Erma Scott (Boyd) Ken
newick, WA., Doris Davis,
Pendleton, Aileen N isbet,
Wasco, and, Wm. Ralph Scott,
Jr. “ Bill” , Heppner. Elma has
nine grandchildren, 22 great
grandchildren and two great,
great-grandchildren
Elma retired from Central
Market in 1959. She and daughter
Erma now share a home in
Kennewick.
Elma lives an active life, and
enjoys hearing from friends and
family.
Bridston — Lindstrom
Christina Janet Lindstrom and James Robert Bridston. both of
Tacoma, WA. were married at a 6:30 p.m. ceremony on August 15,
1992 in the lakeside garden of Robert and Marty Sutor at Lake Sam
mamish, in Bellevue, WA.
The Rev. Robert Roiko of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Issa-
quah, WA. officiated at the double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Roy W. and Katherine Lindstrom,
lone. Bridston's parents are Robert and Jean Bridston of Tacoma.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a full-length off-
the-shoulder sheath gown of white brocade with long sleeves. The
lace around the neckline and on the front of the bodice was accented
with pearls and sequins. Her elbow-length veil was crowned with
white roses, pearls and sequins. She carried her mother’s prayer book
with a cascading bouquet of white roses and stephanotis.
Honor attendant was Susan Weiper of Clear Lake, CA, sister of
the bride. Mary Sutor, special friend from Bellevue served as
bridesmaid. Kelly Hubener of Plummer, ID., cousin of the bride,
was flower girl.
Christopher Bridston of Tacoma was best man for his father. Bob
Yebury, also of Tacoma was groomsman. Stephen Lindstrom, Olym
pia. WA., the bride’s brother, was usher.
Jan Murphy, Tacoma, was greeter and tended the guest book.
A garden reception followed the ceremony. The buffet hors d’oeuvre
table was centered with a personalized ice sculpture of dolphins.
The bride is a graduate of the lone High School and Pacific Lutheran
University. She is a public information officer and lobbyist for the
Washington Association of County Officials.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Tacoma schools, a former Marine
and Vietnam veteran and is a detective w ith the city of Tacoma Police
Department.
After a wedding trip to Vancouver, B.C., the couple lives in
Tacoma.
"Judges are elected to
enforce laws, not write
them. 1 believe Jeff Wallace
is committed to serving
fairly and impartially as
district Judge, and that he
will not substitute his
personal preferences or
beliefs for rules of law. As a
native East Oregonian, Jeff
is well acquainted with the
people of this area. He has
the experience, tempera
ment and intellect to do
the job well I urge you to
vote for Jeff Wallace for
District Judge."
R andy Stillm an top finisher in run
Randy Stillman, Gresham,
formerly of Heppner, was the top
finisher in the 24-hour Megan’s
Run which ended last Sunday,
Sept. 27 at 8 a.m. on the Lincoln
High School track.
Stillman logged 131 miles in
the endurance race in which com
petitors run or walk for as many
miles as they can during the
24-hour race period.
The race, in its seventh year.
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is staged as a fund raiser for Sud
den Infant Death Syndrome
research, and “ probably raised
well over $20,000,” according to
Phil Edmunds, who initiated the
race in 1986. Phil and Kathy Ed
munds’ daughter, Megan, died in
1984 at the age of 4 Vi months
from SIDS.
Paula Bartolus o f Battle
Ground, WA., ran 85 miles to
become the top woman finisher.
Kaiser Permanente, the only
12-person corporate relay team
entered, logged 200 miles.
Randy is the son of George and
Virginia Stillman of Heppner.
Michael B. Collins
Attorney
JEFF
WALLACE
DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
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Cool Clever Craft Club
By Elizabeth Allen, reporter
Kermit Washington’s Warm-Up Jacket
Weddings
Historical Society holds annual meeting
Sign up for cheer clinic
The first meeting of Cool
Clever Craft Club was held Mon
day, Sept. 28 at Jannie Allen’s
house.
The 10 members decorated
cans to look like pumpkins. Each
girl decorated two cans. They
took one home and the other will
be taken to the residents of the
nursing home before Halloween.
The next meeting will be Oct.
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