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» -, ... - » » « D* * * » « * ^r EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 21, 1992 Lexington News By Delpha^Jones -¡-Lexington Grange was host on Saturday. Oct. 17 to the Blue Mountain Fiddlers who gave a fun and enjoyable concert with lots o f beautiful music. Preceding the concert the Grange served a spaghetti supper. The Fiddlers come to this area the third weekend in October every year. Some arrive on Friday where they enjoy a get-together during which they practice and visit. On Sunday the group ate breakfast in the hall and departed for various home. The Grange enjoy s bring ing this Fine group to the area and appreciates all who attend. -:-Jean Nelson has returned home after a week spent on the coast with her daughter and husband. -:-Bill and Bonnie Klinger from Wyoming were Thursday over night visitors at the home o f his parents Bill and Annetta Padberg. -¡-Barbara and Eldon Gilbert were visitors in The Dalles on Friday with their daughter, Donna. -¡-T w en ty -fo u r relatives gathered at a Mexican restaurant in The Dalles on Saturday for a birthday party honoring Charlene Whitney. Finger foods, cake and coffee were enjoyed. The cake was a lovely pink creation adorn ed with ever-burning black candles and black roses. Atten ding from Lexington were her parents Cecil and Delpha Jones, her brother, Kenneth and his wife Connie, and sons, Chris and Mike Jones. -¡-Sam Seefeldt and his sister, Dorothy Struck, brother and sister o f Maynard Seefeldt, visited at the Connie Jones' home last week and attended the funeral o f their brother, Maynard. They flew to Pasco. W A. from Wisconsin where they make their home, and spent several days in Lexington. -¡-Mina Fish, president o f the Rebekah Assembly o f Oregon and her husband, Gordon, grand trustee of the Oddfellow Lodge o f Oregon spent several days last week at the Cecil Jones ranch. -¡-Stuart D ick and small daughter o f Flermiston were Lex ington callers on their way to their mountain home, the Mat- teson school house, which he is remodeling. He picked up a sign prepared by the Morrow' County Historical Society for the building and will finish it and hang it. The sign reads "Madison School 1904-1940" . Stuart is busy researching the history o f the school and will welcome any in formation concerning it. -¡-Lyle and Virginia Peck and Josie Peck returned home Thurs day from Portland, bringing Glover Peck who has been a pa tient in St. Vincents Hospital. He was transported there earlier by helicopter following a heart attack. Births Augustine Sanchez, Jr.-a son, Augustine, was bom to Maria and Augustine Sanchez of Board- man on October 7, 1992 at Good Shepherd Community Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 7 lbs. St. Patrick’s Senior Center Bulletin Board A flu clinic was held at the Senior Center W ed., Oct. 14. Many seniors received their shots and stayed for the dinner. There were 125 people present for dinner with 11 meals taken out and four guests. Members o f the Christian Life Center and the Mor mon churches served. The meal ticket was won by Hazel Mahoney, door prize by Camilla Samples and Mabel Blann o f Mitchell receiv ed the guest prize. District Attorney Jeff Wallce entertained with music on his accordian. The seniors always appreciate having music played for them. The senior board met after the dinner. Friday, Oct. 16, Lois Winchester. Helen Gilliam, Ruth Nutting and Barbara Struthers met to decorate the sitting room for Hallo ween. Seniors are urged to wear costumes for the birthday and Hallo ween dinner Oct. 28. The menu will be barbecue beef on a bun, beans, salad, ice cream and cake. The Seventh Day Adventist and Nazarene churches will serve. The Focus on Health potluck will be at noon Oct. 27. Everyone is welcome to bring their favorite, low fat-low sugar, high fiber dish and attend. The all church wom en’s salad supper is also Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at the center. Dates to remember: Monday. 9:30-10:30 Bible study; 1-4 p.m. quilting; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-10:30 a.m. exercise; Wednesday, noon senior dinner. Hand crafted items will be for sale before and after dinner in the vestibule. The Senior Center is collecting Red Apple receipts. Those wishing to help may put theirs in the jar in the office or the one in the dining room. Neighborhood Center plans rummage sale Oct. 28-30 A rummage sale will be held at the Neighborhood Center Oct. 28-30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to noon. The sale will feature lots o f clothing and other miscellaneous items. New items will be put out each day. Special sales are scheduled at different times dur ing each day. The center is taking applica tions for Thanksgiving and Christmas boxes. Those applying need to bring proof o f income. Red Ribbon cam paign week O ct. 24 October 24 through Nov. 1 is Red Ribbon campaign week. Red Ribbon week is an important part o f the mission o f the Oregon Federation o f Parents for Drug Free Youth. The Red Ribbon campaign week is an opportuni ty for drug prevention and alcohol awareness for both children and adults. Red Ribbon symbolizes a com mitment to a drug free, healthy lifestyle. No illegal use of alcohol, no use of any illegal drug and no illegal use or harmful use o f a legal drug or substance. "Take some thoughtful action this week." said Stan Hoobing. con ven or for the O regon Together group. "Wear proudly the Red Ribbon ‘drug free and p ro u d " . Red ribbons are available at the Bank o f Eastern Oregon. First Interstate Bank or Murray's Drug store. ‘Show your commitment and support o f Red Ribbon Week and help the com munities o f lone. Lexington and Heppner build the bridge from awareness to action, " said Hoobing. There will be free coffee ai Cal's Restaurant, Kate’s Pizza and the R & W Drive In on Wednesday, Oct. 28. for those wearing the red ribbons. At noon Heppner Elementary and Middle school students, the Heppner football team and various adults o f the community will parade through town. Following the parade will be a rally and speeches at the elem entary school. "Let us all get behind and sup port the activities o f Red Ribbon campaign and present a unified and visible commitment toward the creation o f a drug free America," said Hoobing, "by working to change society's per missive attitude toward illegal use o f alcohol and other drugs to one where alcohol and other drug use is viewed as absolutely unaccep table.” Students pledge Oregon State University's fall formal rush has ended. Pledges, their fraternities and sororities in clude Rochelle Neal, Boardman, a freshman in business who pledged to Pi Beta Phi sorority; Amy Pointer. lone, a freshman in general science pledge to Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Market Report Compliments of the Morrow County Gram Growers Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1992 Soft White *4.35 *4.36/*4.37 *4.39 ‘4.40 Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan.-Feb. Barle> *95 *95/*97 *99/* 100 *101 Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Obituary Maynard Seefeldt A graveside funeral service for Maynard Otto Seefeldt was held Thursday, Oct. 15, 1992 at the Lexington cemetery. Mr. Seefeldt. 74, o f Lexington, formerly o f Ukiah, died Monday, Oct. 12, 1992 at Amber Valley Care Center. He was bom July 2, 1918 at Spencer, Wis. Survivors include brothers Jack o f Unity. W is., and Philmore o f Melrose, W is.; a sister Dorothv Stuck o f Spencer, W is., and several grandchildren. Bums Mortuary, Hermiston was in charge o f arrangements. Funeral Notice Alice Nichoson Newell A memorial service will be held for Alice Nichoson Newell on Friday, Oct. 23, 1992 at 2 p.m. at the lone United Church o f Christ. Mrs. Newell died August 6, at her home in San Francisco from cancer. She is survived by her husband Jack at the home and stepsons Kyle and Jason also from San Francisco. She has several relatives in the lone and Heppner area. Applicator test planned Oct. 29 There will be a training session followed by the Oregon Private Pesticide Applicator Test on Thursday. Oct. 29 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Gilliam County Fairgrounds in Condon. The test will be administered around 1 p.m. Indiv iduals interested in taking the training and the test should contact the Gilliam County Ex tension office 384-2271, by Oct. 23 to receive the booklet "Apply ing Pesticides Correctly” . It is strongly recommended that in dividuals study the booklet prior to the training and test. This training session will not carry private pesticide recertifica tion credits. For more informa tion, call Phil Nesse at the Giliam County Extension Office. The Trail News Communion set at All Saints By Sandi Ford Kyle and Darcie Robinson an nounce their new addition, Devin Byron, bom Sept. 22, 1992. Ken Eckman was recently in Scottsdale, AZ. at the Coors Chute Out Showdown. The Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo com m ittee is lo o k in g for volunteers to help with the tear ing down and rebuilding o f the rodeo arena and bleachers. Anyone interested may contact Jerry Gentry. The committee is always looking for new members too. Any interested persons may contact Sandi Ford, 676-5275. Welcome to Jodee Ashbeck the newest member o f the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo committee. Jodee, a former princess and queen o f the Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo will be a great asset to the committee. The Fair and Rodeo court tryouts will be on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 9 :3 0 a .m . at the fairgroun d s. C ontact Julie Ashbeck if interested in trying out for queen or princess. Rev. Bob Crum will celebrate Holy Communion at All Saints Episcopal Church on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Anyone wishing to make an ap pointment with Rev. Crum may ca ll the church o ffic e at 676-9970. Everyone has heard by now that the place to be is Bud's Pub, especially for the Ghoulish Ball! But...have you picked out your costume yet? We can’t wait to see you there! fWH No Sales Tax! Defeat Gun Control! Bring Jobs to Eastern Oregon! Authorized by Committee to Elect Michael Poyne, P.0. Box 5, Baker City, OR 97814 523 4360 FREE TRADE - Bob Sm ith supports the North American Free Trade Agreem ent (NAFTA), which would spur econ om ic growth, create job s, and b oost Oregon farm exports. BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT - Bob Sm ith is a principal sp o n so r of a balanced budget am endm ent to the C onstitution. Sm ith feels that we have a budget deficit because C ongress over-spends, not because C ongress under taxes us. - Bob Sm ith supports grazing on public lands, and op p o ses an increase in the federal grazing fee. which would displace 5,000 family ranchers in the first year alone. TIMBER -Bob Sm ith believes jo b s and the stability of tim ber-dependent com m u nities sh ould take precedence over preservationist m easures. Sm ith leads the charge against legislation that would tie up m illions of acres and c o st Oregon 50,000 jobs. Sm ith has urged the Forest Service to salvage the dead and dying tim ber from forests, providing 8 ,2 2 9 family wage job s, prevent forest fires, and improve forest health. ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT -Bob Sm ith introduced a proposal that would protect the owl and save 11,000 job s in Oregon. Sm ith feels it is tim e we made people as important as fish and birds. HEALTH CARE -Bob Sm ith is fighting to control m edical c o sts and provide affordable health insurance to everyone. Sm ith is opposed to a government-run m edical system , with the com p assion of the IRS and Pentagon prices. Sm ith introduced legislation to bring quality health care to rural areas, and cosp on sored a health care plan to provide m edical insurance for 20 m illion Am ericans. CONGRESSMAN BOB SMITH He Stands For YOU! Authorized and Paid For by Bob Smith for Congress Committee P.O. Box 8161 Medford, OR 97504
