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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 26, 1996 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U S P S 240-420 Morrow County's Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly anti entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at llepp- ner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879 Second class |M>staf(e paid at Hepp ner, Oregon. Office at 147 West Willow Street Telephone (541) 676-9228. Postmaster send address changes to the lleppner Gazette-Times. P.O Bo* 337. Heppner. Oregon 97836 Subscriptions: $18 in Morrow, Wheeler, Cilliam and Grant Counties: $25 elsewhere April Hilton-Svkes....................................................................................... News Editor Stephanie Jensen ...........................................................................................Typesetting Monique Devin..........................................................Advertising Layout & Graphics Bonnie Bennett ............................................................................................. Distribution Penni Keersemaker ................................................................................................Printer David Sykes, Publisher Letters to the Editor Stop tax hike on smokers To the Editor: Why should we smokers pay for programs that benefit non- smokers? Why should state government single us out to foot the bill for everyone else? How is that fair? I'm referring to this new peti tion to place a huge $138 million cigarette-tax hike on the November ballot. The state medical and hospital associa tions are pushing it hard for their own economic gain. They say the tax increase is urgently needed so we can extend the Oregon Health Plan to more people. But let's look at the people who'll benefit from the tax pro ceeds. Are all of them smokers? Of course not. Do even a ma jority smoke? No. Sure, there may be more smokers among this low-income group than among Oregon's "yuppies.” But even in the "working class,” smokers make up a small minority. That means nonsmokers will benefit most from this health plan expansion. So in that case, shouldn't nonsmokers help pick up the tab? Isn't that fair? If you gain, you should con tribute, right? Thi's how I see it. And I hope my fellow citizens agree. Sure, it's easy to overtax the other guy, but is it right? Is it just? Is it ethically sound to shirk one's own responsibilities and foist them off on some unpopular minority? It's not. Our country was founded on fairness for every- one-yes, even for smokers. That means fair, broad, across- the-board taxation...with the tax burden shared by all those who will benefit. If we really believe in fairness, then we must come up with that kind of fair fun ding plan for our health care program. If we really believe in fairness, we must stop this discriminatory tax hike on smokers. Sincerely, (s) Jackie Wallace Portland Glad to be back in Heppner To the Editor: Folks in this community are really considerate and helpful. We recently moved back to our hometown of Heppner, with a whole truckload of furniture to be kept in storage until our new home is built. We no sooner arrived than three husky fellows showed up and proceeded to unload our belongings. They absolutely refused any money for their services and told us, "Hey! This is Heppner. We don't charge to help friends and neighbors." You know, that was mighty nice, and we wish to publicly recognize them for all their help. They are Curtis Day, Charles Grabeel and Herman Winter. We are glad to be back home in Heppner. (s) Archie and Jeanette Padberg Daughter of pioneers plans Heppner To the Editor: I am the daughter of Ellis Minor whose father was Arthur Minor and I am the great- granddaughter of Ellis Minor, one of the early founders of Heppner. He was captain of a wagon train to Oregon. I am, also, the niece of Mary Van Vactor who was mayor of Heppner at one time. She had a slogan, "From an old stag to an old H ag." Some may remember her flower shop. My four daughters are giving me an 80th birthday trip on August 5 and 6. We will meet in Portland and reverse the Oregon Trail to Heppner. I was born in a house that was near the Barret House (Funeral Parlor). My father was, also, bom in the same G e n u i n e house. My daughters are: Mary Jean Jeanae of Lamoni, Iowa; Allis May Davis of Ketchikan, Alas ka; Janet Murdock of Washing ton D.C.; and Carol Whitehurst of Santa Barbara. I will stay at the Penland House but the girls are anxious to camp the night in the Blue Mountains in memory of the many bands of Minor sheep grazed there and the stories of the Hager Ranch and Hamilton Ranch. I think that the Oscar Minor home is still along Willow Creek. (s) Louise Minor Murdock Santa Barbara, CA C h e v r o l e t Remember when your word was your Bond. - You sealed a deal with a handshake - That's still the way we do business today. COMFORTABLE • TRUSTFULL • HONEST • CARING Historical Society directors meet By Delpha Jones The board of directors meet ing of the Morrow County His torical Society was held at the home of Ruth McCabe on Sun day afternoon. Plans were discussed for the annual meeting in October. Some committees were ap pointed at this time. Members of the dinner committee are Dorris Graves and Barbara Bloodsworth; decorations, Marlene Grey; the display table this year will be old watches and clocks, Jean Nelson, chair man; registration and door prizes, Kathryn Hoskins; chronicles and registration, Pat Wright. A report was heard from the Mark«« Repart CompMTwnts ot tfw Morrow County Gum G row n Obituary secretary concerning the May trip to Isaquah, Washington, Tuesday, June 25 Roy D Wallace and from the Century Farm Soft White *5.50 committee. There are no ap June *5 20/»5.12 plications for the Century Farm July Roy D Wallace, 71, of Mil $5.10 ton-Freewater, died Wednes plaque and award at this time. August Anyone eligible should contact September $5 12/*5.14 day, June 12, 19%, after a one- *5 ,18/*5.20 day stay at Park Manor Re this committee. October A report was heard concern November *5 24/*5.26 habilitation Center in Walla »5 ,30/*5.32 Walla. ing the plans for the new December ‘5 ,36/*5.38 museum in Heppner. They January The funeral was Monday, hope to get started raising Barley June 17 at Munselle-Rhodes *115 Funeral Home in Milton-Free- funds soon. The chronicles will June *145 water. Concluding services and be ready for the annual July *142 % vault interment were at the meeting and hopefully for the August fair. Stories are welcome by this Milton-Freewater Cemetery. committee. Mr. Wallace was bom De The group discussed at cember 20, 1924, along the The Morrow County Clerk's length the moving of the old ci Walla Walla River near Milton- i office at the courthouse in ty hall in Lexington, and ex Freewater to Roy and Anna Heppner reports issuing the pressed hope that this can be Brown Wallace. At the age of following marriage licenses done soon to promote the his 14, he went to live on Lloyd during the past week: tory of Lexington and tourism and Elnora Key's farm. He at June 17: Jeremy Steven Cim- in the county. It was suggested tended Forks School, Central miyotti, 19, Heppner; and that lone and Lexington come Tara Lee Maben, 19, Hepp School and graduated from up with something historical to McLoughlin Union High ner. interest people traveling By Delpha Jones School. As a young man, he June 18: Timmy Wayne through the area enroute to Several members of the Hol farmed with horses and also Brooks, 21, Boardman; and Heppner, where there will be ly Rebekah Lodge motored to used horses while working Zandra Lynn Twidwell, 25, several points of interest, Hermiston on Wednesday cattle. Boardman. especially when the new plann evening where they attended In 1942, during World War II, June 20: John Phillip Mc ed museum is completed. The the Rebekah meeting and din he joined the U.S. Navy serv- Donough, 23, Boardman; and museum, mini park, Blue Star ner. The newly elected assem Cheryl Deyon Bozarth, 21, , ing as a radar operator aboard Marker, Heppner courthouse, bly president was introduced the USS Croatan CVE25, a sub Boardman. and the ghost town of Hard and honored. Dinner was serv June 24: Fred Clarence marine patrol, and later served man are present points of ed at the Elks Club preceding on the USS Dyess during the Richardson, 75, Umatilla; and interest. the meeting. Those attending occupation of Japan. After his Anna Carolyn DeFord, 74, Following the meeting, the from Holly were Virginia Peck, discharge, he returned to Mil group visited and enjoyed Kennewick, Washington. Dorothy Jackson, Leila Palmer, ton-Freewater before entering refreshments served by the Luella Taylor, Marlene Grey In 1942, during World War II, hostess. Those present were: and Delpha Jones. y he joined the U.S. Navy. He Pat Wright, Jean Nelson, Dor The lodge met at the Friend served as a radar operator ris Graves, Kathryn Hoskins, ship Park on Thursday for their aboard the U SS Croatan Barton Clark and granddaugh regular picnic lunch. Following The Justice Court office at the (CVE25) on anti-submarine ter, Harold and Edna Peck, the potluck lunch, a short courthouse annex building in patrol. He later served aboard Darrel and Sue Vinson, and meeting was held with Noble Heppner reports handling the the USS Dyess during the oc Delpha Jones. Grand Kathy Clark presiding. following business during the cupation of Japan. After his The group voted to pay the past week: Oregon State College in Cor per-capita tax and discussion ^ William T. Jennings, 46, Her- vallis in 1946. was held concerning the com miston-Operating Motor Boat On November 7, 1948, he Jack and Jill 9-hole Scramble ing fall business. The assembly in Prohibited Area, $67 fine; married Opal Key at Milton- Seventeen couples played in president will visit Holly on Scott Ray Davis, 25, Hepp- Freewater. The couple moved a nine hole, four person team Oct. 31, and will be present at ner-Violation of the Basic Rule, to Umapine where they farm scramble June 14. Results are as the McNary District meeting 78 mph in a 55 mph zone, $167 ed with Leonard and Marvin follows: Oct. 12. Cards were sent to ill fine; Key under the name Key- First-Wildman, Raible, At members and friends. Noel Ray Musgrove, 45, Wallace Ranch until the late kins 25; second tie Hanna, This will be the last meeting H eppner-Failure to Wear 1970s. The partnership produc Sonstegard, Mills, Paustian 28; until the first Thursday in Seatbelt, $67 fine; ed hay, wheat, sugar beets, third Edmundson, Hughes, September. James R. Rollis, 41, Heppner- cattle and eleven children. Mr. Montgomery 29; fourth tie Group Overload, 72,400 alleg Wallace then fanned with his Watkiip, Kendrick, Wishart, ed, 68,000 weight limit, $292 sons until his retirement in Doherty 30. fine; 1989. Men's long drive: Gene Bryan K^ith Basford, 25, Mr. Wallace spent 13 years as Sonstegard. Heppner-Exceeding the Max co-leader of the Blue Mountain Oregon State University Women's long drive: Cindy imum Speed Limit, 74 mph in Beef 4-H club. He was made an Names of students who have Doherty. a 55 mph zone, $126 fine; honorary State Farmer of the made the scholastic honor roll K.P.: Terry Thompson. Tracy Brewer, 19, Heppner- Oregon Future Farmers of spring term have been an Failure to Carry or Present America (FFA) Association in Ladies' Play, June 18 nounced by Oregon State Uni Low gross of the field: Jan Driver's License, Unlawful U- 1968. He was also an honorary versity. Paustian and Pat Edmundson Tum, Failure to Carry Proof of member of McLoughlin High Local students on the honor Insurance, $460 fine; 37. School and Umapine High roll include: Joseph Healy, Geri H. Donahue, 39, Hepp School FFA chapters. He was Flight A: low gross Karen Heppner, sophomore, busi Thompson and Lois Hunt 43; ner-Failure to Change Name a director of the Umatilla Coun ness. low net Linda Schultz 31; least and Address on D river's ty Agricultural Stabilization To be on the honor roll, putts Luvilla Sonstegard 17; License, $94 fine; and Conservation Committee, students must carry at least 12 Casey Michael Jones, 18, a member of the Oregon Cat long drive Jan Paustian. graded hours of course work. Flight B: low gross Susan lone-Violation of the Basic tlemen's Association, and also Eastern Oregon State Atkins 43; low net Betty Christ Rule, 34 mph in a 25 mph zone, served on the Pendleton Grain Eastern Oregon State Col man 26; least putts Deborah Failure to Carry Proof of Regis Growers board and Umapine lege's 1996 spring quarter Kendrick 14; long drive Susan tration, $261 fine; school board. dean's list has been announc Eric J. Kasper, 29, Albany- Atkins. Mr Wallace often said that as ed. Local students on the Flight C: low gross Dorris Exceeding the Maximum Speed a 4-H leader, he would "rather dean's list include: Kevin Scott, Graves 53; low net Lorrene Limit, 81 mph in a 55 mph have a blue ribbon kid with a Heppner; and Becky Wagen- Montgomery 34; least putts zone, $192 fine; red ribbon calf than a red rib blast, Lexington. William Avery Green, 28, bon kid with a blue ribbon Jackie Allstott 17; long drive To qualify for the dean's list, Heppner-Violation of the Basic Lorrene Montgomery. calf." students must achieve a grade K.P.: second shot Pat Ed Rule, 53 mph in a 35 mph zone, point average of 3.5 or above Survivors include his wife, $126 fine; and have a minimum of 12 mundson. Opal, at the home; sons, Jeff of Richard Timothy Kostro, 27, Chip in: Bernice Lott. graded credit hours. 1 Iermiston (formerly of Hepp Portland-No Operator's Li ner), Scott of Walla Walla, and cense, $192 fine; Ron of M ilton-Freew ater; Corey Patrick Sweeney, 22, daughters, Marianne Smelser Heppner-Violation of the Basic Rule, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone, of Hermiston and Shelley Wallace of Milton-Freewater; $192 fine; Mickey Owen Sharp, 39, sisters, Grace Beard of Milton- Heppner-No Operator's Li Freewater, Billie Saether and cense, Failure to Use Seatbelt, Lorraine Tuxworth, both of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, $116 fine; James Alan Geer, 27, Hepp- Merle Wagner of Portland, and Larera Gross of Newberry ner-Driving While License Park, California; and nine Suspended, $287 fine, Failure grandchildren. A brother, Oral to Appear, $588 fine. 180 days Wallace, and a sister, Florence in jail, $200 and jail sentence Gleason, preceded him in suspended with two years' death. probation with no further viola tion of law excluding minor Memorial contributions may traffic; be made to the Renal Trans Howard Loran Breidenbach, plant Association through 22, Heppner-Truck Speeding, M unselle-Rhodes Funeral 73 mph in a 55 mph zone, $101 Home, 902 S. Main, Milton- fine. Freewater, OR 97862. Marriage Licenses Holly Rebekah Lodge meets Justice Court ___ Report W.C.C.C Coll Colleges list' honor students Give a gift to last a lifetime... colored gemstone jewelry. Come Share With Us The Largest Volume Chevy Truck Dealer In Eastern Oregon SHERRELL CHEVROLET Hermiston, Oregrn 1-800-567-6487 New Car Sales Used Car Center 567-6488 567-3919 ii at Member Jewelers ol Amene». 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