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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 30, 1994 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County o f Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U S P S 240-420 Morrow County's Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published wetkl) 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 (5031 676-9228. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner (.arette- l imes, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $16 in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam and Grant Counties; $23 elsewhere. Joyce H u g h es............................................................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 Letters to the Editor We must wear helmets to save lives To the Editor: I am writing in reference to bike helmets. With the start of good weather more and more kids are out on the streets on their bicycles. A new study answers the ques tion of millions of parents who wonder why their children won’t wear bicycle helmets. The study published in The Journal of Pediatrics (1994:1/24:2/04 through 02/10) points out that of 3,000 M aryland children surveyed, 28 percent said that they would rather not ride than wear a helmet. Children whose friends wore helmets were nine times as like ly to report wearing helmets themselves as the children who reported that none of their friends wore helmets. Wearing a bike helmet may save you or your child from potential devastating brain damage. However, if this is go ing to work we are all going to have to do it, adults and kids alike. Sincerely, (s) Jeanne Berretta, M.D. Births Marriage Licenses M akenna Mikal Ramos-a daughter Makenna Mikal, was bom to Lynn Dee and Bink Ramos of Echo on March 4, 1994 at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. She joins a brother RJ, two, at home. Grandparents are Maureen and Kenneth Howard, Heppner, Oliver and Monique Devin, Lex ington, and John and Elaine Ramos, Echo. Great-grandfather is Maurie Groves, Heppner. The Clerk’s office at the cour thouse in Heppner reports issu ing the following marriage licenses during the past week: March 21: Clifford Dean Foster, 21, Irrigon; and Josie Dee M unkers, 18, Irrigon. March 23: Israel Magana- Olivera, 53, Umatilla; and Juana Lopez-G arcia, 39, Umatilla. Justice Court Report Juanita L. Carmichael The Justice Court office at the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the following business during the past week: Lauramay Crutchfield, 73. Heppner-Unsafe Passing on R ight, $235 fine, $140 suspended. Correction A story in the March 23 Gazette-Times entitled “ Bull riders went for $9,000 ”, was incorrect. Thirty-four (not 40) bull riders competed for $4,400 in prize money. Top rider, Brian Barker. Nam pa, ID. won $1,830, not $4,400. Dusty Arzino, Molalla, and Cody Baldwin. Granger, WA, tied for fourth and split $559.20. Ashley Ward was inadvertent ly omitted from the parade win ners in the March 23 Gazette- Times. She won first place in the Animal division with her calf, Norma. Obituaries The funeral for Juanita’ L. Car michael was held Friday, March 25 at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Heppner. Concluding service and vault interment followed at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Carmichael, 87. of Hepp ner, died Sunday, March 20 1994 at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Heppner. She was born April 1. 1906 at Hardman to Nicholas and Belle Hilton Leathers. She grew up in Hardman and attended school there until 1923 when her family moved to Vancouver. WA. where she graduated from high school in 1924. She graduated from Oregon Normal School at Monmouth and began teaching at Pleasant Point School on Little Butter Creek. She also taught seventh grade and music to fifth graders through high school at Heppner. She retired after more than 30 years of teaching in Mor row County. On December 30, 1937 she married Clarence C. “ Judge” Portland, and Gwen Ramsey, Boise, ID; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Livone Boxrz preceded her mother in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Oregon Division Inc. 0330 S.W. Curry, Portland, 97201. Carmichael at Vancouver, WA. Mr. Carmichael died in 1983. She was a member of the Ruth Chapter 32, Order of Easter Star, was the grand organist for O.E.S. and had served as worthy matron. She enjoyed playing golf and bridge and was an accomplished pianist and had played piano as accompanist at theaters for silent movies. Survivors include a niece, Gladys Mast of Seattle. WA.; and nephews Peck Leathers of La Grande and Mervyn Leathers of Vancouver. Sisters, Joy, Fannie. Vivian and Nannie and brothers, Mitt. Otto, Owen. Ivan, and Ver non died earlier. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pioneer Memorial Hospital Fund, P.O. Box 9, Heppner, 97836 or to a charity of choice. Sweeney Mortuary, Heppner, was in charge of arrangements. Chamber Chatter By Claudia Hugh— , Chamber Manager As we approach Kinzua deci sion day and look at the possible effects on our community and especially on those families directly involved, it’s easy to become very angry and ask why? Who are these people anyway? However, rather than dwell on the unknown, let’s celebrate our victories.. .the people of this com munity who continue to put in a hard days work without knowing what “ adventure” tomorrow will bring; those who care deep down and want to help; those ahvays winning to give time without monetary compensation; and those who work together with other rural towns to make small towns stronger. Heppner has ex perienced this in numerous ways lately, from the Pilot Rock cheerleaders and lone band cheering our teams on to state; the combination of both lone and Heppner musicians to create the largest band to march down Main Street in the St. Patrick’s parade for many years; Pendleton and Pilot Rock's participation in the coffee hour activities; to the dedicated volunteers who put in long hours for the auction, parade and serve on many other commit tees too numerous to mention. It’s crucial that a county with the small population of Morrow be united and seek cooperation, as well as look to neighboring coun ties and towns for coalitions. There’s much to be said for “ United we stand, divided we fall” . In the long run, we can only feel sorrow for those with hidden agendas who fail to realize that what counts in one’s short life is the sharing, caring, volunteering, and giving of oneself for the future of everyone. This is what our community is about. You make it that way, and God will ing. we can keep it alive and thriving. Take time to celebrate victories, large and small, one day at a time. Happy Easter. Rose delivery day is Wednes day, April 6. There are still roses available at $15 per dozen. If you wish to place an order call the Chamber office 676-5536 or 676-5349 before M onday. They're going fast. Next week: Chamber business and board meeting. All entities are invited to ‘report’ at this mont hly meeting. Frank Pearson will “ take the podium” if there are new developments regarding Kinzua. Jessie A. Skidmore Funeral services for Jessie A. Skidmore were held Saturday, March 26 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lexington. Concluding service and burial followed at Heppner Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Skidmore, 84, Heppner, died Monday, March 21, 1994 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner. She was born Aug. 13, 1909 at Valley, Idaho to James and An na Newman Whorrall. She was raised in Dutton. Mont., where she attended school before mov ing with her family to Spokane, WA. where she graduated from high school. On Sept. 23, 1936, she married William L. Smith in Spokane. The couple later divorced. She moved from Spokane to Seattle, WA., where she raised her family then moved to the Portland area where she lived for more than 20 years. In 1981. she married John Skidmore. Mr. Skidmore died in 1988. She lived in Chelan, WA., for six years before moving to Hepp ner in January of this year. She was a member of the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints. Survivors include daughters Darlene Scroggins of Heppner, Wilma Guffey of Chelan, Norma Jean Kritsonis of San Diego, CA and Karen Hughes of Riverside, CA; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Sweeney Mortuary. Heppner, was in charge of arrangements. Katie R. Farrar Word has been received of the death of former Heppner resi dent, Katie R. Farrar, who had been residing in Portland. Mrs. Farrar, bom August 29. 1885, died of natural causes on March 25, 1994 in Portland. She was 98 years old. In 1925 she married Lester Farrar in Fairmount, Nebraska. The family moved to Oregon in 1936. She lived in Heppner for about five years, moving to the Portland area in 1980. While in Heppner she wrote poems and they were published in the Gazette-Times. She is survived by her daughters Mary M cLeod. NOTICE Beginning April 1 Lexington Lumber Yard will be open ONLY on Wed. - Thurs. & Fridays during the Summer months. Please call 989-8586 for needs W e Print Business Cards No, I didn’t die, I’ve just been busy. Chasing bad guys. Practic ing theatrics. You know , doing my job. Well, the plot thickens. Another By Earl Woods, Jr. petition is circulating around Mor row County calling for the forma tion of a medical district. You will recall, I wrote a while back that several citizens from the Board- man area circulated and filed a petition to create a north-county medical district, comprising precincts 1 and 2 (Boardman area). I understand that several Morrow County citizens, representing all comers of the county, have drafted and are circulating a petition to create a county-wide medical district. As set out in the statutes defining health districts, this petition calls for a five-member board, serving at large. However, as I understand the sentiment of the drafters, the board, if formed, will then be able to establish by-laws allowing for election of members by region. If the petitioners are able to gather the necessary 700 signatures, then the petition will be filed with the county court and a date will be set for public hearing on the matter. The petition must be filed with the county court by no later than May 11, 1994, in order to be placed on the ballot for November election. The Boardman precinct petition has been scheduled for public hear ing on May 5. Ultimately, depending on the filing date of the county wide petition, these two petitions may be consolidated for the pur poses of holding public hearings. Evidence must be offered during those public hearings upon which the county court can establish ap propriate district boundaries. These hearings also provide an op portunity for the public to voice their opinions and concerns. If you are interested, be there. The Coyote Springs annexation issue. It appears now that all parties to the proposed annexation of the Coyote Springs co-gen plant to the city of Boardman are in favor of annexation in spirit. However, a lot of issues have yet to be resolved. Annexation used to be a sim ple process. Unfortunately, in 1994, the process is anything but sim ple. The state, in its infinite wisdom, has declared that annexation is a land use issue: therefore, LCDC, Boardman’s Land Use Com prehensive Plan, the County Comprehensive Lans Use Plan, both city and county planning commissions and the county court all come into play. Weaving a coherent result out of all of these loose threads is going to require considerable talent and forethought. Because nearly everyone favors the siting of the co-gen plant in Morrow County, hopefully we can all work together to accomplish the annexation and to minimize any adverse impact to the other four cities and the county. __________________________ Around the County Roger Britt Septic Service Serving Morrow-Gilliam County & Surrounding areas • 24 Hr. Service • Licensed #37316 & Bonded Septic tanks pumped, • DEQ Approved residental & commercial 676-5096 • Rt. 2 Box 2060 • Heppner, OR Your Local Septic Service Easter Egg Hunt-10 a.m. prompt Pre-schoolers, Heppner Museum Park 1st-2nd grade-Grade School baseball field 3rd-4th grade-Hager Park April 8th : Duck’s Unlimited Banquet-Auction Many chances • prizes galore free refreshments Festivities start at 5 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. April 2nd: Waterfowl populations will benefit from your support. Dining room will be open on Friday and Satur day nights from 6-9 p.m. under the manage ment of our new cook Willie Clark, starting April 1st. Our goal is to provide our customers with good food and service at reasonable cost. Try us and you be the judge. Bingo every Wednesday night 7:30 p.m. fgSfc Heppner Elks 358 676-9181 ' ' H here Friends Meet 142 N. Main Gazette-Tim es 676-9228 2 Court Street Market 111 N . Court Heppner 676-9643 4« GROCERIES - MEATS - PRODUCE ft Prices good March 30th - April 5th v/ ^ W e s te rn Family 8 oz. ¿fC ream C h eese *5; Oberti 6 oz. 99G tillV h W ll lIlW/ ilHOf W ® Run hr luster sP G reen O n ion s W9G Y a m s 5s. Del Monte, crushed-sliced-spears-tidbits 151/4 oz. ¿¿ P in ea p p le bunches »or $ l ° * - 59 Cello Pack 5 lb. bag < C a rro ts Beet Top ¿ S a l a d D ressin g S irloin S teak A H Granulated 5 lb bag Hill Bulk 5 fft S u gar ^ w Seneca 44 oz. pg A p p lesa u ce F ra n k s f ln »1« Frozen 12 lb. to 22 lb. 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