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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
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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
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by City of Heppner
November 30 - December 6,
1993
High Low P rêt
Tues.
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Weds. 60 39 .07
Thurs. 50 39 .23
Fri.
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Sat.
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Sun.
43 23 .0
Mon.
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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
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233 N. Main
H eppner^
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By Earl Woods_________________________________ _______ _____
Community Choir
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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.
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