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FOUR * Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 8, 1994 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 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 es............................................................ Office Manager. Typesetting April Hilton-Sykes ................................................................................News Kdi,or Monique D ev in ............................................................................................... Bindery Penni K eersem aker.........................................................................................Printer Jean Ann T u rn e r..................................................................................... Distribution David and April Hilton-Sykes, Publisher Obituaries Donald E. Drake Donald Ellsworth Drake, 76, of Stockton, died Monday, May 30, 1994 at St. Joseph Hospital in Stockton. Private graveside services were held at Lodi Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery followed by a memorial service at St. John Episcopal Church in Stockton. Mr. Drake was bom Oct. 23, 1917 in the Gooseberry area near lone, to Raymond Keith “ Ray” and Emma Wright Drake. He attended Oregon State University where he was editor of the college newspaper “ The Barometer” and he was a second lieutenant in the ROTC. After graduation he served during World War II as an infantry of ficer and was promoted to lieute nant colonel. He received a Bronze Star for bravery. In 1946, he worked as a reporter for the Idaho Daily Statesman in Boise and later join ed The Oregonian in Portland where he was a reporter for sever years. He worked at the Van couver Sun in British Columbia for a year and worked as a staff reporter for the Stockton Record. In 1961, he went to work as the city’s information officer and later became the county informa tion officer, serving in the posi tion for 18 years until his retire ment in 1985. He was named President o f the National Association of County Public In formation Officers twice and served as president of the Sacramento Chapter of the Public Relations Society of American and as an officer in the Oakland- East Bay chapter of the organization. He was a member of the Sons in Retirement, Delta Rotary ani the Grandfather’s Club. He volunteered for United Way and American Cancer Society drives and was one of the founders of san Joaquin County’s annual Spring Festival, which began 27 years ago. He enjoyed playing golf. Survivors include sons from an earlier marriage, Donald of Min neapolis, Minn, and Robert of Beaverton; sons Kevin of Osage, Iowa, Jon of Stockton and Kelly of Acampo, CA.; brothers Ray mond, of Milwaukie and Claude of Athol, Idaho; sister Claudine Warren of Heppner and 10 grandchildren. His wife of 37 years Shirley W heir Drake preceded him in death in 1991. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 207 E. Alpine Road, Stodkton, CA. 4 ‘Burl’ Wattenburger Funeral services for Edward ’Burl’ Wattenburger Jr. were held May 27 at the Echo Methodist Church. Interment was at the Echo Cemetery. Mr. W attenburger, 66, a lifelong resident of the Echo area, died Monday, May 23, 1994 at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland. Descendent of a pioneer fami ly, he was bom Jan. 28, 1928 at Pine City to Edward B. and Frances B. Wattenburger. He grew up in Echo and graduated from Echo High School. He served with the military during the Korean conflict. Mr. Wattenburger was a school bus driver and contractor for 48 years until his death. He was a retired Buttercreek rancher and was recipient of the 1987-88 school bus driver of the year award. He was a life member of the Elks Lodge; had been a member of the VFW since 1950 and held positions in that organization up through Commander for District 8 . He enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing and his cows. Mr. Wattenburger served as mayor of Echo from 1968-72 and was on the Echo City Council for eight years prior to that. On March 17, 1991 he and his wife, Louise, were married at Echo. Survivors include his wife, Louise at the home; his mother Frances Wattenburger of Her- miston; son Wayne “ Bruce” G oasttoG oast TOOLS & HARDWARE Wattenburger of Redmond; step sons Phil and Steve Johnson and Clint Chandler all of Anchorage, Alaska; daughters, Rhonda Walker of Reno, Nev. and San dra Needlans of Portland; step daughter Susan Kranzpiller in Germany; sisters Darlyn “ Fritz” Ramos of Echo and Lucille Bur ris of Hermiston; six grand children and stepgrandchildren. Bums Mortuary. Hermiston, was in charge of arrangements. Edna Opal Coxen Edna Opal Ayers Coxen, 96, Salem, formerly of Heppner, died May 31, 1994. Chapel ser vices were held June 3 at the Virgil T. Golden Chapel. Inter ment. was at the Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem. Mrs. Coxen was born July 4, 1897 on Buttercreek. She married Burl Coxen on June 28 1913. After living in Pendleton, Heppner and The Dalles, they moved to Salem in 1959. For the last several years she has been a resident of Sunnyside Care Center. Mrs. Coxen was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and garden ing. She was a member of the First Christian Church, the Rebekahs and the Degree of Honor Lodges. Mrs. Coxen is survived by her daughter, Betty Hoyt, Mon mouth; son, Glenn Coxen, Port Townsend, WA; eight grand children and 11 g reat grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death in 1972. Contributions may be made to the First Christian Church Memorial Fund, % of Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, 605 Commercial St. SE., Salem, 97301. Virgil T. Golden Funeral Ser vice was in charge o f arrangements. Chamber Chatter By Claudia Hughes, Chamber Manager Sprinkles of this and that today, which kind of goes along with the rain falling outside. No com plaints about the much needed moisture as it certainly helps the area economy; however, rumor has it that it’s time for a break to get the hay cut. Chamber has a number of projects in the works and some fun planned for sum mer. Next week Gary Neal, Port of Morrow, is scheduled as guest speaker. Economic development speakers from timber impacted communities will be invited for the following programs. June 15 interested persons are encourag ed to join HEDC, HCC and Chamber members in an excur sion to Salem for the ODOT hear ing to insure that the Main/May Street and sidewalk project for Heppner stays in the six year plan and occur the same year. Call the Chamber office to join the delegation. Anyone interested in marketing is invited to attend a seminar in Elgin on June 16 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call for a ride. June 29 Mike and Kay Proctor owners of Green Feed and Seed will host Business After Hours “ Bales, Business & Blue Jeans” . In July chamber will be tour ing the dam, traveling to the sites for flash flood warning informa tion and learning about plans for wildlife and walking paths. Transportation will be provided. Start thinking about the Mor row County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro-Rodeo. The theme “ Horsin’ Around in Morrow | County” invites all kinds of in teresting possibilities for booth and parade participation. There may be just a stick-horse race challenge. Chamber members have to “ horse around’’ once-in-awhile. Thought for the week; “ Some people make things happen. Some people watch things hap pen. Some people wonder what happened.” The Morrow County Sheriff s office in Heppner reports dispat ching the following business dur ing the past week; May 31: Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Heppner ambulance to the Hepp ner Condon Highway mile post 17-18 for a male with an injury. Patient was transported to Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner; Morrow County deputy began investigation of a stolen car in Irrigon; M orrow C ounty deputy responded to a disturbance at the Trail Apartments in Boardman. June 1: Morrow County depu ty responded to the Irrigon area for a traffic problem; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Heppner am bulance to Main Street for a motor vehicle accident. One male was transported to Pioneer Memorial Hospital with an illness; M orrow County deputy responded to a residence in Ir rigon to take a traffic complaint; M orrow County deputies responded to Boardman for a report of vandalism. June 2: Morrow County depu ty responded to the Irrigon area for a report of stolen gas; Morrow County deputy return ed some property that had been located to Chase Street, Heppner; Morrow County deputy in vestigated a report of a family disturbance in lone; M orrow County deputy responded to a disturbance in Irrigon. June 3: Morrow County depu ty responded to the Irrigon area for a disturbance; Morrow County deputy in vestigated a report of a stolen car in Irrigon; Morrow County deputy in vestigated a report of a distur bance in Irrigon; Morrow County deputy in vestigated a report of people call ing and hanging up in Irrigon; M orrow C ounty deputy responded to a report of a distur bance in Boardman; Morrow County Sheriff s of fice dispatched the lone Fire Dept, to a brush fire north of lone. June 4: Morrow County depu ty responded to the Boardman area for an animal problem; M orrow County deputy responded to Irrigon for a com plaint of food service. June 5: Morrow County depu ty responded to a call from the lone area regarding a traffic problem; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Spray Fire Dept, to a haystack fire on Hwy. 19, 3*4 miles east of Spray; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice assisted in looking for a possible drunk driver on 1-84. Subject was located and was not intoxicated, only sleepy; Morrow County deputy began investigating a report of van dalism to a vehicle in Irrigon. June 6: Morrow County depu ty investigated a report of van dalism near Heppner; Morrow County deputy located a traffic problem on Hwy 74, due to cattle; Morrow County deputy took a theft report in Irrigon. A CB radio was stolen from Ruth Bostick. Amount of value was unknown; Morrow County deputy handl ed a problem in Irrigon that turn ed out to be a civil matter; Morrow County Sheriff s of fice dispatched the Boardman am bulance to a business in Board- man for a male with an unknown illness. Patient was transported to Good Shepherd Community Hospital in Hermiston; Morrow County deputy ar rested Jaime Caldron Rosales, 23, for Driving While Suspend ed, misdemeanor and Driving Under the Influence of Intox icants. He was released on his own recognizance . A portion o f the story, “ Soldiers remember D-Day” in the June 1 Gazette-Times was in correct. Jam es N orene volunteered for duty in Dec. of 1942. He was not drafted. The Norene family has relatives in England, not Holland. The following pictures were misidentified. Jubby Roach is shown with his army truck. The other picture is Gene Hall Gene Hall Jubby Roach Notice Drs. Edward and Jeanne Berretta will be out of the office from July 1, 1994 through July 31, 1994. Pioneer Memorial Clinic will re main open and hours will be unchanged. Clinic hours are Mon.-Fri., 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Wed. hours are 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. A physician will be available to provide ser vices at the clinic and at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. As usual, please call the clinic at 676-5504 to schedule an appointment dur- ing this time._________________________ June 9 Ladies nite dinner by bachelor officers “ Breakfast Dinner’’ 6 p.m. Flag Day Services with Scouts and Legion Post 87, 8 p.m. June 19 Elks Picnic Potluck family style. Lot's of kids games, horseshoe pitching, baseball, etc. Weiners and refreshments pro vided. Starts at 10 a.m. at Cutsforth Park. BINGO Every Wednesday night, 7:30 p.m. Congratulations lone and Heppner Seniors and all Eighth Graders! Heppner Elks 358 676-9181 I I John Elliott Pierce-a son John Elliott was born May 20, 1994. His parents are Steve and Mary Anderson of Arlington. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 1 Vi oz. Grandparents are Gene and Fay Pierce and Frank and Kay Ander son, all Heppner. Great grand mother is Nellie Baker, Tulsa. OK îïïîs ' L 1 • GROCERIES - MEATS - PRODUCE Prices good June 8th - 14th I j_ i l Boneless Beef Western Family 12 oz. C h u ck S tea k S liced B acon Boneless Western Family Sliced 16 oz. P o rk C h o p s Reg * 1 » •I-*» A m erican C h eese »**• » S p read 39* ib Y ogu rt 49* b S tir Fry 49* b B ox P otatoes 19* b HI HH IH|S R e9 55C Reg * 3 « Western Family i Granny Smith Flavor Pac Veg With Noodles 16 oz. A p p les P o ta to es M Dan Orchard 32 oz. I B u lk F ra n k s I B ananas New Red jl!ij Reg »3 Hills I H o n ey D ew I 142 N. Main "Wf,ere Friends Meet" Mllourt Street Market 111 N. Court Heppner 676-9643 Births We Can Help You Correction Sheriff’s Report »r„J • I 1 9 9 * .. I I 49* ea " 3 for ■ Western Family Au Gratin Scalloped. Sour Cream & Chives M elon Reg » 1 « Western Family 16 oz mmSIÂ
