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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times. Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 27. 1993
Disaster training needed
The Official Newspaper of the
City of Heppner and the
County of Morrow
Heppner
G A ZETTE-TIM ES
U S.P S 240-420
Morrow County's Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper
Published weekly 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 Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337,
Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $16 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 T u rn e r..................................................................................... Distribution
David and April Hilton-Sykes, Publisher
Letter to the Editor
Helmets, seat belts save lives
To the Editor:
Many people in the area know
that my father was killed a few
years ago in a traffic accident in
which his vehicle received little
dam age-he was not wearing seat
belts. Two years ago my mother
survived a severe head-on acci
dent in which her car was totall
ed, she was using seat belts. Both
accidents happened in downtown
areas at relatively low speeds.
One of the things I gave my son
J.J. as he headed back to college
at the University of Idaho this
fall, intending to use his bicycle
to commute across town to cam
pus, was a new bicycle helmet.
He called a few days ago to thank
me again, having survived a col
lision with a Ford Bronco. He
was in a bike lane and a driver
cut in front o f him -h is shoulder
broke the passenger window and
his head hit the roof support. He
had a minor concussion and a
headache for a day.
Without the helmet, I suspect
the results would have been
tragic. My purpose in sharing this
story is the safety of bicycle riders
in this area. I see lots of children
and adults riding bicycles-I see
very few helmets. Adequate
helmets can be purchased for
S25-S40 far cheaper than a
funeral or a lifetime of care for
the results o f severe injury.
Please use bicycle helmets and
seat belts. Your life does depend
on it.
Sincerely,
(s) Linda A. Shaw
49th
Annual
Meeting
C olumbia B asin
E lectric
C ooperative , I nc .
Fossil, Oregon
Isobel Edwards Hall
To the Editor:
As part o f the Chem ical
S tockpile E m ergency Plan
(CSEP) our town is in the process
o f forming a disaster response
team to function in the event of
an emergency at the Umatilla
Depot.
The Heppner High School
building has been selected as the
place to care for evacuees from
the north end of the county. The
role of the disaster response team
Don’t see savings
To the Editor:
Several months ago a feature
writer for the Gazette-Times was
writing about a new industry that
was going to locate in Morrow
County and they would be pay
ing from $30,000 to $35,000 in
taxes that the rest of us would not
have to pay. Sounded quite
upbeat about the deal of saving to
have to pay these taxes. The ar
ticle then went on to say the
newcomer would hire from 10 to
12 people to work at the plant.
If these workers had one child
among them and we usé last
year’s figures of $4,662 to
educate a child in Morrow Coun-
ty this would reduce the top
figure given down to about the
Obituaries
bulance Fund, Box 123, Spray,
97874.
Sweeney M ortuary, Heppner,
was in charge o f arrangements.
Ray R. Britt
$30,000 limit but seven children
would almost wipe out the tax
saving paid by this industry.
Think what would happen if these
workers had a total of 20 children
among them in school, a cost of
over $93,000 according to last
year’s figures to educate these
children for a year. This is a loss
of nearly $60,000 per year the
rest of us would have to make up
somehow in taxes, I really don’t
see how we save much.
(s) Arnold Braat
Boardman
Funeral services were held for
Ray R. Britt on Monday, Oct. 25, James Wesley Logan
Jam es W esley L o g an , a
1993 at the Assembly of God
lifetime
resident o f Arlington,
Church in Spray. Concluding ser
died
at
The
Dalles on October 25.
vice and interment followed at the
He
was
90
years old.
Heppner Masonic Cemetery.
Funeral services will be held at
Mr. Britt, 76, or Spray, died
1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29 at Arl
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1993 at St.
Charles Medical Center in Bend. ington Methodist Church. Private
He was born on Alder Creek Vault Interment will follow at
n ear W inlock, O regon on Arlington City Cemetery.
He was bom September 11,
November 12, 1916 to John and
1903 in Gilliam County to Leon
Nancy Britt.
He attended elementary school and Hattie Logan, who were ear
at the “ Cove” near Alder Creek ly homesteaders. The oldest of
and graduated from high school four boys, he was a third genera
at Spray in 1936. On June 30, tion Gilliam County resident. A
1938 he married Marie Hopper. brother, Josiah, died as a child.
They celebrated their 55th wed He worked the wheat ranch all of
ding anniversary in June of this his life and remembered wagons
crossing the Oregon Trail \Vithin
year.
After graduating from high sight of his home. As a young
school Ray worked at Kinzua man he spent one winter as a
Mill until January 1942 when Federal Trapper in Sherman
they moved to a ranch on Alder County. During the great depres
Creek. In April 1945 they mov sion he ran the family farm while
ed to a ranch in Kahler Basin. his brothers Dick and John left
After 36 years they moved to the farm to find work. He con
their home in Spray. In 1975 Ray tinued to run the ranch by himself
started working for the Spray during WWII.
School District driving school
He is survived by two brothers,
bus. He enjoyed working with all John, of lone and Richard of Arl
the children and taking them to ington; a niece, Lois M asters of
the games and tournaments.
Hermiston and five grand nieces
Ray enjoyed farming, working L iesl M c M u rray , R obyn,
with cattle and horses. Last Natasha, Quimby and Maren
winter he restored a covered Masters.
wagon which he drove in the
Memorial contributions may be
Fossil Parade at the fair and in the made to the Arlington Ambulance
Heppner Rodeo Parade.
Fund, c/o Arlington City Hall.
He is survived by his wife Smith Callaway Chapel is in
M arie, at the home; daughters charge of the arrangements.
Arlene Gienger and Donna Trox-
ell both of Spray, Raelene Gen
try of Heppner and Peggy Baker
of Condon; sons-in-law, Bill
The C lerk’s office at the cour
Gienger, Cap Gentry, Dennis
thouse
in Heppner reports issu
Baker and Tom Troxell; eight
ing
the
follow ing m arriage
grandchildren and five great
licenses
during
the past week:
grandchildren; sisters Beulah
October
19:
Bryce LaGrand
Tilley and Bemadine Nelson,
Davidson,
36,
Boardman;
and
both of Spray and Hazel Mcquinn
Dawn
Lee
Johnston,
27,
of Stanfield and a brother Roy
Boardman.
Britt o f Spray. Preceding him in
death were his parents, five
brothers and two sisters.
Memorial contributions may be
made to the Spray Volunteer Am-
Marriage Licenses
Registration
5:00 p.m.
Dinner
6:00 p.m.
Business Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Numerous Prizes
November 4 , 1993
Chamber Chatter
By Claudia Hugh— , Chamber Manager
Jack Frost created som e
beautiful designs on my car win
dow this morning, which means
that we had better treasure the
marvelous fall colors while they
last. Many more mornings such
as this and w e’ll all be buried in
piles o f leaves to rake.
Rumor has it that Bowser and
The Cat will again be on the
streets during the Heppner mer
chants moonlight sale this Thurs
day, Oct. 28. Awards will be
given for the most spooktacular
business costume participation,
individual spook and will again
include Bowser and The Cat’s
Meow award. This is an oppor
tu n ity to find som e g reat
bargains, enjoy some hot cider,
and see some creative Halloween
costumes on our local retailers.
Come join in the fun.
Congratulations to Heppner’s
newest business Day’s Unique
Boutique located where Heppner
T.V . used to be. Their Fireside
Coffee is delicious. Stop in to say
“ hello” . H eppner Cham ber
wishes the Days much success.
Hunters are flocking into town.
(For some it’s an excuse to leave
the city behind and absorb the last
days o f fall with bright skies,
fresh air and varied colors. And
who can blame them?) Give them
our famous Heppner welcome
and invite them to return for other
events such as the Oregon Trail
Pro Rodeo an a Wee Bit ‘O
Ireland in Oregon.
Next week is the chamber’s
monthly board and business
m eeting.. .a chance for everyone
to learn what is happening in
Heppner.
Thought for the week: Most of
us will never do great things, but
we can do small things in a great
way.
P h a r m a cy &
Your H e a lth
Boardman Pharmacy
& Hardware
202 1st. N. W. P.O. Box 170
Boardman, Oregon 97818
481-9474 481-7351
How to Keep Pink Eye
From Spreading
Pink eye, red eye, or con
junctivitis is a highly contagious
eye infection. This infection causes
inflammation of the conjunctiva,
the thin cover over the white part
of the eyes. With pink eye there
may be a feeling of grittiness in the
eye, itching, and a discharge of pus
or fluid. The eyelids often stick
together in the morning upon
awakening. Although pink eye of
ten causes discomfort, this condi
tion usually clears up on its own in
a week to 10 days with no long
term adverse effects. The infection
can come from a virus, bacteria, or
substance to which one is allergic.
Several prescription medicines
are effective in treating pink eye.
According to a recent issue of Pa
tient Care, there are many things
one can do to keep pink eye from
spreading from one eye to the other
or from oneself to others:
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¡performed by Sheila O’Connell Roussell
St. Patrick's Parish Hall
7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30
Pie and Coffee 6 p.m. Parish Hall
Tickets $5 at the door or Murray's Drug
R & W Drive In and Heppner TV
Insulate Water Meters Now
With the advent of the cold weather season
Public Works Director David Winters, advises
city water users to insulate water meters im
mediately. Insulation material (foam pellets,
rags, newspapers, etc.) should be put in small
plastic bags that can be easily removed or push
ed aside. Bags should be securely tied or
sealed.
It is advisable to allow faucets to run at a fast
drip during extremely cold weather to avoid
frozen pipes.
Damage resulting from frozen water meters
that have not been insulated will be repaired
at the owner’s expense.
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1. Avoid touching or rubbing the
infected eye.
2. Wash hands frequently with
soap.
3. Wash any discharge from the
eye twice a day.
4. Use paper towels instead of
washcloths or cloth towels.
5. Use facial tissues instead of
handkerchiefs.
6. Wash towels, washcloths, and
linens separately from other
family wash.
7. Don’t use contact lens or eye
makeup until eye is free of red
ness, irritation, and discharge.
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will be to organize and manage
this service.
To help us in knowing how to
do this, the American Red Cross
is providing disaster training
courses on November 5, 6 and 7
at the St. Patrick’s Senior Center.
Right now we need more team
members so I am urging anyone
who can attend these courses and
help with this important effort to
please call me 676-9435.
Sincerely,
(s) Jane Rawlins
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