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’tÊÊ9H ÊÊ0ÊltKÊÊk FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 8, 1993 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Obituary Millard T. Holt Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U S P S 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper PuhlHhcd weekl\ and entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Hepp ner, Oregon under the Act of .March 3, 187V. 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 (iarette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner. Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $16 in Morrow, Wheeler, Uilliam and (■rant Counties; $23 elsewhere. Josce Hughes ............................................................Office Manager, typesetting April Hilton-S> kes ................................................................................Mews Editor Monique Des i n ...............................................................................................Bindery Penni K eersem aker.........................................................................................Printer Jean Ann T u rn e r.....................................................................................Distribution David and April Hilton-Sykes, Publisher Letter to the Editor Vandalism won’t deter supporter To the Editor: I am proud of Morrow County students and give them all my support in academics and extra curricular activities. Although last Saturday during a basketball game between Hepp ner and lone someone tried to stop me from attending future stu dent events. My vehicle was van dalized while parked next to the school. Unfortunately for the respon sible party, I will nP,t stay away from school events in fear of more violent acts. 1 will continue to support our students in any way 1 can because they are truly worth it. (s) Marcia Kemp Would like to share experiences To the Editor: A year-and-a-half ago I lost my wife suddenly to a stroke. We had been happily married for 25 years and it was a huge blow. Yet out of my loss and loneliness has come something that I could never have guessed at before, a sensing that at the level of spirit, or being, we are still one. More than that, I feel the guidance and protection of that departed being as 1 continue on with my life. Our society does not give a lot of weight to such perceptions, and at times 1 have wondered if I am out of step in a serious way. But another part of me thinks that Marriage Licenses The Clerk’s office at the cour thouse in Heppner reports issu ing the following marriage licenses during the past week: December 1: Harman Richard Matzen, 55, Irrigon; and Norma Jean Audis, 54, Irrigon. December 6: Bryan Keith Basford, 22, lone; and Nona Lee Strawderman, 29, Boardman. the turbulent days in which we live will bring an increasing awareness of the importance of "angels” in our lives—both per sonally and in helping to bring healing to the earth. I am a retired BC weekly newspaper editor. I am writing to a few papers in the northwest to ask if any of your readers have had experiences in this area that they would be willing to share with me? Sincerely yours, (s) Chris Foster PO Box 9 100 Mile House BC Canada VOK 2EO Weather Report __ by City of Heppner November 30 - December 6, 1993 High Low P rêt Tues. 50 32 .09 Weds. 60 39 .07 Thurs. 50 39 .23 Fri. 57 39 .03 Sat. 45 25 0 Sun. 43 23 .0 Mon. 46 23 .02 Residential • Commercial Industrial • Remodels JM C O N S T R U C T IO N CO. Over 30 Years Experience Lie # 7400 PO Box 121 Heppner, OR 97836 JERRY MURRELL Owner (503)422-7511 Memorial service for Millard T. Holt was held Saturday, December 4, 1993 at the United Methodist Church in Heppner. Mr. Holt, 82, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1993 at Amber Valley Care Center in Pendleton. Mr. Holt was born March 25, 1911 at Shaniko to James and Nora Myers Holt. Mr. Holt was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Florence, of Heppner; sons Jack of Pendleton, Bud of Lapine and Chuck of Heppner; daughter Jan Turpin of Pendleton; 12 grand children and 18 great-grandchild ren. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Patrick’s Senior Center, PO Box 266, Heppner, 97836. Sweeney Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. D.A.’s Report The District Attorney’s office at the courthouse in Heppner reports handling the following business during the past week: Jose Lopez, Boardman was scheduled Dec. 2 for entry of plea on an assault and theft charge. Lopez failed to appear and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest with bail set at $5,000. Daniel J. Coomer, Boardman. was convicted Dec. 1 of harass ment as a result of the arrest made by the Boardman Police Dept, on Nov. 20. The conviction stems from a domestic dispute which took place at his home. Stephen Garver of Irrigon. was sentenced Dec. 2 to 25 days in jail for failure to pay child support as ordered. Twenty of those days were suspended with a $500 fine and one year bench probation ordered. The fine and remainder of jail time was suspended on the condition that he pay his monthly support, together with a payment towards his arrearage. Comasena Mortimez and Gil- Benito Santiago of Hermiston plead not guilty on Dec. 2, to rape and kidnap charges stemm ing from the alleged abduction and rape of three children from the Hermiston area on Oc. 26. Trial is set for December 16. Defense attorneys are requesting that the case be continued. District Attorney Earl Woods ob jects to the request. Gun Club to meet The Morrow County Gun Club will open at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 for the first shoot of the season. The Gun Club is located on Juniper Canyon road three miles out of Lexington right off of Cutsforths Comer. A short business meeting will be followed by an afternoon of practice shooting. New members are welcome to attend. Merry Christmas! We’re PEN SUNDAY In the Service Dec. 5th, 12th & 19th County public health department employees and their families, in conjunction with St. Williams Catholic Church, lone, delivered more than 80 coats and other cold-weather garments to children throughout Morrow County Sunday, December 5. The county has hired a new director of public works. A1 Hopper, of Clackamas, replaces Chuck Malcolm, who retired from that posi tion this past July. Greg Gutierrez was recently hired to replace Ed Struthers as the county maintenance wizard. Ed is now spending all of his time keeping the county computer systems operating. According to Denise Betsinger, the county clerk’s office is re questing that anyone wishing to brighten the holidays for a child bring toys for delivery through the Heppner Neighborhood Center and the Irrigon/Boardman Emergency Center. The toys must be received no later than Dec. 13. The public is invited to drop by the courthouse and enjoy the Christmas tree and village display located in the foyer. Barbara Bloodsworth reports that the county clerk’s office is ac cepting applications for appointment to the Board of Equalization. Applications must be filed on or before January 3, 1994. Two of the original spittoons placed in the courthouse in 1903 will be returned to their places of honor before the end of this month. Spittoons were located throughout the courthouse in 1903, but began disappearing as their use dwindled after 1940. Plans are beginning to shape up for the county-wide March 28 elec tion. Those peopole who have not registered to vote must do so before March 2, 1994 in order to cast their ballot. A contract has been awarded and work will start as soon as the weather permits on the fencing project for West Wilson Road near Boardman. The removal and replacement of existing fence is necessary prior to the widening and rebuilding of the road, which is scheduled for the coming road-work season. Lexington News By Delpha Jones The South Morrow County Choir Christmas concert will be held Sunday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m .at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Heppner. The choir directed by Debbie Wryn of lone and accompanied by Sharia Erich of Heppner, will be singing a variety of music in cluding “ Look at That Star” , “ Angels Watching Over The Baby” , both fast paced selec tions; several ballads and “ A Tribute of Carols” , which the au dience will be invited to sing along. Since the South Morrow Choir grew from the Valby Lutheran choir under the direction of Kathy Hoskins and Bob Isted to today’s choir. Valby members of the Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) are applying for matching funds from the AAL regional fund to help pay expenses for the choir. The local group will apply for matching funds for any donations made to the choir between now and their concert. The South Morrow Choir does not charge admittance to their concerts, however, there will be a basket for donations at the door. Checks should be made out to AAL/South Morrow Choir. Those unable to attend but who would like to donate to the choir may send a check to Shirley Palmer, Rt. 1 Box 3195, Hepp ner. “ Your help in providing funds to keep this group singing will be greatly appreciated,” said a choir spokesperson. the regular meeting. This also in cluded the birthday party and an exchange of gifts. A short business meeting was held with N.G. Leila Palmer presiding. A report was heard on the food sale and cards were sent to the people who were sick in the area. A lovely decorated birthday cake was served by the host committee. The next meeting will be a potluck gift exchange and Christmas party. Donations to those less fortunate will be ac cepted and delivered. -:-The card party held at the IOOF hallon Saturday evening was well attended. Prizes award ed went to: women’s high-Carol Nash, first and Dorothy Wilson, second; men’s first-Cecil Jones, second-Clarence Buchanan and traveling Leo and Irene Crabtree. -:-Marie Steagall is a patient in Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home where she is recovering from surgery after suffering a broken hip. -:-Holly Rebekah Lodge met on Thursday evening Dec. 2 for to present concert Craft fair set for Cecil store By Anne Morter Space will be available to craft speople at the C hristm as Memories Crafts Fair and Open House to be held at the Cecil Store December 17, 18 and 19. The open house will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on those days. Space is available for $10 from the Cecil Store's proprietor, Robin Baker. The days will also feature refreshments and door prizes. Contact Baker at 422-7020 for more information. I Christmas at I the Country °s> Country Rose 676-9426 233 N. Main H eppner^ ♦ Court Street Market J 111 N. Court Heppner 676-9643 J GROCERIES - MEATS - PRODUCE Prices good Dec. 8th - 14th Western Family SHOPPING CONVENIENCE 12 — 4 p.m. By Earl Woods_________________________________ _______ _____ Community Choir : For your Around the County Navy Seaman Recruit Keith J. Pierson, recently completed basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, 111. During the cycle, recruits are taught general military subje’ets designed to prepare them for fur ther academic and on-the-job training in one of the Navy’s 85 occupational fields. Studies include seamanship, close-order drill, naval history and first aid. Although the Navy is getting smaller, the state-of-the-art ships, aircraft and high tech systems in today’s fleet require bright, talented young men and women to operate them. The Navy has over 60,000 job openings this year, most of which include guaranteed training. The 1993 graduate of Riverside High School, Boardman, joined the Navy in June, 1993. He is the son of Karen Pierson, Irrigon. Army Cadet Steven E. Arntt received practical work in military leadership at the ROTC advanced camp at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, WA. The camp, attended by cadets normally between their third and fourth year of college, includes instruction in communications, m anagem ent and survival training. Successful completion of the advanced camp and graduation from college results in a commis sion as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Guard or Reserve. The cadet is a student at Oregon State University, Cor vallis. He is the son of Gene and Sharon Arntt of Heppner. 20 oz ♦ l5 Bean Soup Mix ^ W e s te rn Family 16 oz. * Refried Beans ▲ Western Family 2 lb. 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