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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 25, 1993 The Official Newspaper o f the City o f Heppner and the County o f Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U S P S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Publish«) Hrekl) and entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Hepp ner. Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879. Second class postage paid at Hepp ner, Oregon. Office at 147 West Willow Street. Telephone (503) 676-9228. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner (iazette-Times. P.O. Box 337, Heppner. Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $15 in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam and Grant Counties: $23 elsewhere. Joyce H u g h e s............................................................ Office Manager, Typesetting April Hilton-Sykes................................................................................News Editor Monique D ev in ............................................................................................... Bindery Penni K eersem aker......................................................................................... Printer Jean Ann Turner ....................................................................................Distribution David and April Hilton-Sykes, Publishers Letters to the Editor Congratulations on success of rodeo To the Editor: Howdy. We would like to congratulate the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Committee and all of the hard working volunteers of Morrow County on the success o f getting the new rodeo arena built. When completed, it will be a facility of which the entire county can be proud. Secretary Marlene Currin was a great sport and did an excellent job getting everybody entered, while Larry Mills and Frank Halvorsen kept the action going, even though we wouldn't let them sing, announcing the Morrow County Friday night Rodeo. The contestants were excep tional, especially the “ Mutton Busters” and the cow and calf riders. We had 40 participants in the “ Stick Horse Race” with first- Rory Kilkenny, second-Shaylynn Slover and third-Haley Kannard in the four and five year olds and first-Katie Kilkenny, ' second- Ashley Kannard and third-Lane Bailey in the three and under age division riding extremely fast horses. A lexis D outre o f Pendleton would have won, but she ran the barrels about 20 times before the actual race started and her horse was just plain tuckered out. Congratulations kids. We couldn’t have done it without the help of Darcy Robinson, Sandi Day, M ark P ointer, Jan McDowell and Queen Elizabeth Doherty, Princess Sara Greenup and Princess Rondi Robinson. If you missed the Rodeo Friday night, you missed watching some talented cowboys and cowgirls from Morrow County compete in a sport that continues to keep our pioneer heritage, a heritage that is still an important part of our present, alive. Don’t miss next years rodeo, it will be better than ever. Again, congratulations Mor row County on a job well done, (s) Bob and Sherree Mahoney Mike Mahoney Pence, Coe exemplify sportsmanship To the Editor: Even though, the Shrine Game was a few weeks ago, it is never too late to say “ We’re proud of you” . I would like to take this op portunity to commend Shrine players Ryan Pence and Scott Coe for doing an excellent job of representing Heppner. These fellows played long and well and consequently, the East won the F R E E BOW LING for leag ue b o w le rs Thurs. Aug. 28 to Sept. 3. Com e in and sign up for your leagues that you bowl. Heppner Bowl game 14 to nine. More than winning, however, was the team spirit exemplified in this game. Team players knock ed the opposing team to the ground and then helped them to their feet with a pat on the back. They were out there not for themselves, but for all the patients in the Shriners hospital. There was a feeling of camaraderie. Our boys carried that with them from their local training. That’s sport smanship and the kind of attitude that makes for winning no mat ter what the score. Teamwork showed and we’re proud of you Scott and Ryan. We’re looking forward to seeing more of the same as Heppner kicks off its football season. Sincerely, (s) Claudia Hughes COAST TO COAST YOUR FOR BOW HUNTINC SUPPLIES Arrows • Elk calls • Bow String Camouflage Spray • Makeup Hats • Vests Bow season begins Sat., Aug. 28 and runs through Sept. 26 See us for all your Hunting Supplies L GoasttoGoast WE CAS HF.tT VOL Patrick R. Cutsforth A memorial service was held at the Heppner Elks Temple Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1993 for Patrick R. C utsforth. M r. Cutsforth, 57, of Lexington, died early Saturday, Aug. 21, 1993 as the result of a motor vehicle ac cident six miles north of Hepp ner on Highway 74. He was born July 17, 1936 at Heppner to Orville and Alta Pet tyjohn Cutsforth. He attended schools at Lexington for seven years then attended school in Heppner, graduating in 1954. He attended college at Klamath Falls for one year, returning to the Lexington area, where he began fanning. He operated a wheat ranch just north of Lexington until the time of his death. On Sept. 21, 1956 he married Karen Prock at Boise, Idaho. They were later divorced. He was a life member of the Amateur Trap Shooting Associa tion, a member of the Heppner BPOE 358 and a member of the Hermiston Eagles Lodge. Survivors include son, Jeff of Lexington; daughters Suzanne of Pendleton and Michelle Hud dleston of Oregon City; brothers, Fritz of Heppner and Kenneth of H erm iston; sisters Dorothy Hawkins of Echo, Faye of Van couver, WA. and Vesta Handy of Portland; half-sisters Lisa of Portland and Donna of The Dalles; seven grandaughters and a special friend Ronda Bartlett of Hermiston. A brother, Gene and a sister Sharon Stookey, both died earlier. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pioneer Memorial Hospital Foundation, PO Box 515 Heppner, OR 97836. Sweeney Mortuary, Heppner, was in charge of arrangements. Ada Dora Christopherson Funeral services for Ada Dora (Agee) Christopherson were held Monday, August 23, 1993 at Canby Funeral Chapel in Can- by. Mrs. Christopherson, 94, died Aug. 20, 1993 at the Percep tion Nursing Home. She was born Nov. 2, 1898 at McMinnville to Aaron and Lilly Agee. As a small child she mov ed with the family to a wheat ranch north of lone. On Oct. 8, 1919 she married Ernest Christopherson at her home north of lone. Ernest and Ada farmed various wheat farms in the lone area. They moved to Donald in 1941. Survivors include sons Vem of Donald; Ernest Jr. of Dufur and Ersel of Wilsonville; two sisters Ethel Fuller of Aurora and Em ma Gilliland of College Place, WA; 13 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, including Arlyn- da Gates of lone and 19 great- great grandchildren, including Charissa and Billy Gates, lone. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest, who passed away August 1963, two brothers and two sisters. Memorial contributions for those who wish may be made to the Donald Quick Response Team, Box 445, Donald, OR 97020. Harold L. Curnutt SOURCE Heppner Obituaries 676-996 1 Graveside service for Harold L. Curnutt, 67, of Pendleton, was held Monday, Aug. 23, 1993 at the Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Irrigon. Mr. Cur nutt, a former Heppner resident, died Thursday, Aug. 19, 1993 at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland. Mr. Curnutt was born July 3, 1926 in Kansas City, Mo. the son of Vaughn and Selma Edson Cur nutt. He was raised in Missouri moving to Oregon when he was 18. He lived in the Kinzua-Fossil area. On Oct. 18, 1948, he married Betty Schell in Goldendale, WA. They later lived in Ukiah and Heppner. It was while he was in Ukiah that Mr. Curnutt started working for the Oregon Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator. He continued his employment with the department for 29 years, retiring in 1984. He had lived in Pendleton since the late 1970’s. After his retirement, he became co-ow ner and operator o f Pendleton Pilot Car Service where he was employed at the time of his death. Mr. Curnutt loved being out doors and enjoyed baseball and country music. Survivors include his children Betty Karen Griffin, Raymond and Keith, all of Umatilla and Kevin Curnutt of Huntington Beach, CA.; step-father and mother Stanley and Selma Wilson and a brother Homer Curnutt all of Macks Creek, Mo; eight grandchildren and special friend Flo Connor of Heppner. Bishop Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Justice Court Report The Justice Court office at the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the following business during the past week; Michael David Robison, 29, Heppner-Exceeding the Max imum Speed Limit, 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, $76 fine; Fur nishing Alcohol to Minors, $466 fine, 180 days in jail, jail sentence suspended with two years proba tion with no further violation of the law; Murl Watson David, 44, Lakeside, A Z -V iolation o f Variance Permit (no pilot vehicle when required), $96 fine; Austin Coiner, 18, Heppner- Disobeyed Stop Sign, $29 fine; Monty Lee Crum, 44, Ione- Permitting Unlawful Operation of Vehicle, $53 fine; Apolinar D. T orres, 29, Hermiston-Violation of the Basic Rule, 37 mph in a 25 mph zone, $55 fine; Steven Troy Qplgado, 21, Prescott, WA.-Failure to Use Headlights, $55 fine; Failure To Display Hazardous Material Placards, $98 fine; Randy Alvin Townsend, 34, Heppner-Driving While Suspend ed, $347 fine; Debra Ann M ichael, 30, Heppner-Theft III, $1,206.76 fine, 30 days in jail, $200 fine and 28 days in jail suspended with one year probation with no further violation of the law excluding minor traffic; Dennis B. O ’Toole, 35, Mid way, UT.-Violation of Variance (no attachment), $96 finq; _ Thomas A. Kinney, 62, Oak Grove, LA-Violation of Variance Permit, no pilot vehicle when re quired, $96 fine; Doyle Ray Maggard, 45, Den ton, TX.-Exceeding the Max imum Speed Limit, 68 mph in a 55 mph zone, $55 fine. Chamber Chatter By Claudia Hughes, Chamber Manager As the dust of “ Wagons Ho” settles behind the covered wagons and the Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro-Rodeo, just a few reflections...having ridden the Morrow County Wagon from Buttercreek Junction to Well Springs, I have nothing but great admiration for the pioneers who forged ahead into the unknown that others might follow. (Also for the walkers in the 1993 Wagon Train). 1993 hardships that the Mor row County riders observed or experienced the first day ranged from viewing runaway horses, to alkali dust in contact lenses to missing the porta-potties at the the rhythmic jogging of Lady and Pete, under the expert control of Bob Harrison and Everett Keithley, the seven hour 22 mile journey went by rapidly with the exception of the last hour (and that’s not for print). The quiet, sage, dry creek beds, and hot sun beating down made us wonder how our ancestors continued on. As the sun set and modem day pioneers in their prairie skirts and sunbonnets were silhouetted against the skyline of the original ruts, we understood the impor tance of the celebration and wish ed we could continue on with the adventure. Meeting folks from England, Ohio, New York, Missouri, Iowa and circling the wagons to share music and stories grows on you. It was a great ex perience with Cecil the highlight. Fair and rodeo was also en joyed by many. Parade organizers Donna and Chuck Moeller, Bob Kahl, and crew are to be commended for the ex cellent parade and chamber members who manned the rodeo gate were very much appreciated. It was a very successful three days of rodeo and the hard work ing volunteers who set up the new arena should be proud. There’s potential to make it a bigger com munity event every year. And so, we move from one set of wheels to another with no rest for the wicked. Cycle Oregon is but three weeks away with 2200 cyclists coming into Heppner for lunch on their way to lone. They will be having a sack lunch in our city park and arriving between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Heppner will have an information booth, offer hospitality, hand out lunches, and hopefully, provide entertainment. If you know of any entertainment or would be will ing to help greet and serve the cyclists, please contact Cara Osmin or myself ASAP. C ham ber w elcom es new members Ned Clark/Horseshoe Hereford Ranch, Jack and Ruth Maben/Court Street Market and renewing members Tom and Helen Riehl/R & W Drive In and Les Schwab. The chamber program August 31 will be the Forest Service East End Salvage and Restoration Project. Thought for the week: “ Yesterday is a cancelled check; tomorrow is a promisory note; to day is cash in hand; spend it wise ly.” Boosters to meet The Heppner High School Booster Club has planned a meeting for Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. at Kate’s Pizza. Weather Report by City of H»ppn«f August 17 - 23, 1993 High Low Prec 84 53 .0 Tues. Weds. 84 54 .0 Thurs. 87 55 Tr 78 53 .0 Fri. 78 50 .0 Sat. 89 55 .0 Sun. 72 45 .0 Mon. P harm acy & Your H e a lth Boardman Pharmacy & Hardware 202 1st. N. W. P.O. Box 170 Boardman, Oregon 97818 481-9474 481-7351 Pinworms Are Not Choosey: They Can Affect Anyone Many worm infestations tend to affect persons who live in rural or poverty-stricken areas. But not the pinworm. Pinworms can affect or infect anyone. And as many as 40 million Americans will have pinworms each year. School-age children often bring this tiny intes tinal worm home to other children and adults who live in the house hold. Severe itching around the anus - especially at night - is the most common symptom. Pinworm prevention sometimes can be achieved when children sleep in separate beds, and every one in the home washes hands be fore placing them in or near mouths. However, pinworms have been known to be transmitted on cups, toothpaste, and doorknobs. Using the same bathroom as a person with pinworms can, according to a recent issue of U.S. Pharmacist , cause pinworm egg transfer. A single dose of nonprescrip tion m ed icin es that con tain pyrantel pamoate can eradicate pinworms from the intestinal tract. All of the persons in a home usu ally are candidates for treatment because infection could be present without symptoms. A repeat dose of the medicine after a few days sometimes is recommended. For additional information on product selection and use. talk with your pharmacist. Heppner & Oregon Trail T-Shirts io% was 1295 1095 14 9 5 1 9 9 5 Of# Now 1Q 36 87« 1 1 9 6 1596 ^ Mu/woy'j D aw 21 7 North Main Heppner 676-9158 ^SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs^SSSSSJSii-j-'-^'-.'-.'-.’-j-sssSSSSSSSSSSS« | Court Street M arket 111 N. 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