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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 21,1999 Editor's note: Letters to the Editor must be signed. The Gazette-Times w ill not publish unsigned letters. Please include your address and phone number on all letters for use by the G-T office. The C-T reserves the right to edit. H eppner GAZETTE-TIMES Return to old lone Fourth celebration U S PS 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3,1879 Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon Office at 147 W Willow Street Telephone (541 >676-9228. Fax (541 >676-9211. E-mail gt@hcppner net or gt@rapidserve net Web site: www heppner.net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $22 in Morrow County, $16 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 62 years or older); $29 else where David Sykes...............................................................................................................Publisher April Hilton-Sykes........................................................................................................ Editor Soroptimist Club donates to scholarship fund Style show again a feature at fair Jou rn eym an M illw rig h t Gilchrist, O reg o n Progressive wood products company seeking self-motivated, experienced Journeyman Millwright. Must possess a minimum of 5 years experience in millwright field. Must be proficient in trouble-shooting equipment, hydraulic & air systems, welding, cutting, fabrication. Understand hydraulic systems, read schematics, understand flow & design, and general millwright duties. Must possess own hand tools. R e su m e to: Jim Adkisson Crown Pacific P.O. Box 638 Gilchrist, OR 97737 Crown Pacific o ffm an excellent work environment, compensation and benefits package EEO/Drug Free Work Place Employer To the Editor: For the past decade, our fam ily has had a reunion in lone on the 4th of July. It was great “fam- Uy-onented, wholesome, small town” fun. The volleyball, basket ball and tennis tournaments were a way for the family (old and young alike) to compete together. The “yard sale” in the park pro vided many treasures and the at mosphere was friendly and re- laxed. It appeared as though most people knew each other. The past two years have been very disappointing. The music and “flavor” are now like many larger cities in the Northwest and can be attended in many locations. In my opinion, there was only one unique 4th of July celebration and that was in lone. Please return to it. (s) Kay West Milton-Freewater Don't waste energy on squabbling; support health district Photo by Allison Sykes Ginger Keithley, president of the Willow Valley Service Club, presents a check for $665 to Bob Kahl, treasurer of the Morrow County Scholarship Trust. Keithley presented the donation as a closing gift on behalf of the former Soroptimist International Club of Heppner. The Willow Valley Service Club was formed as members of the Soroptimist Club elected to disband. The "Twice Around Style Show" was such a success the first time, organizers are going to try it again. This year at the Morrow County Fair models will be modeling clothing from area Thrift shops, Goodwill stores and Salvatiop Army to show the public how stylish wardrobes can be when purchasing "twice around" clothes and accessories. When purchasing "twice around" clothing, you aren't only saving yourself money, but you Obituaries Letters to the Editor The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow are also helping out families and other nations who are in great need, said a style show organizer. The local Neighborhood Center takes money from donated items that are sold and distributes food baskets, emergency money to pay for utilities or other necessities for qualifying families who need assistance. The Salvation Army is known all over for their great assistance to not only the American people in need but also people of other nations. "So please come and join us for this great cause and get yourself some like new, "twice around" clothes for a fraction of the cost you would spend in stores," said organizers. They are also looking for males and females of all ages, shapes and sizes to model. Anyone interested in modeling for this special show, should contact Lizz Green at 676-9832 weekdays and evenings. The models who are chosen will be custom fitted and accessorized with several modem outfits be modeled at this year's fair. Local grad Becky Wagenblast, Lexington, graduated from Eastern Oregon University on June 12 with an English literature degree. The hon ors grad is the daughter of Steve and Vicki Wagenblast of Lexing ton. Wedding ‘Tables To the Editor: It was three years ago at an Oregon Rural Health Conference that we were told that rural hospitals could not survive financially without utilizing new procedures and technologies to provide more revenue. The statement that we need more patients is correct as far as it goes, but obviously we need more physicians to attract them. While the Drs. Berretta were in Heppner they supported the entire district. We used black ink on our financial statements, not red. We owe many thanks to them. Physicians going to medical school not too many years ago were not trained to be in a group practice requiring team playing. Our district has suffered badly from our doctors not having the type of training given today. We are not an HMO in an urban area, but we still face the same restrictions on scheduling and expenses to stay financially viable, and we need cooperation. We would be closed down now if we had not secured the expertise of Sheila Dahlman and Mike Bell. I am told the district collects $0.52 on $1.00 billed . This is due to poor reimbursement rates on government programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare. Excessive control by insurance companies adds to the problem. Government mandates on how patients can be treated plus their mandated billing procedures produces more headaches. The Morrow Co. Health District did not get into this financial pinch because of idiot board members or bias against any one area, as some people like to imply. We got there because we lacked physicians, did not upgrade soon enough, lacked an adequate administrator and have been terribly burdened by a self-defeating political situation where we failed to realize we are all in this together in Morrow Co. The mission statement of the health district is to provide health services to all areas of the entire county. This requires the cooperation of all, which we have not had in the past. I believe Irrigon deserves a full time physician. As soon as possible Boardman needs an urgent care center. The diverse populations of North Morrow need to be served now. Pioneer Memorial Hospital needs to be upgraded to become financially viable again. It is true upgrading the nursing home and administration office needs to be done, but they are not income producers. We urgently need to upgrade our emergency room area to attract rotating specialists, as well as to keep the services of skilled physicians here. We can do all this only if we have the realization on the part of the people of Morrow County that it badly needs to be done. We do not have excessive long term debt. We need to make an investment in our future. The people here rely on their health care services. The first hour following an accident or heart attack is critical to survival. Now is not the time to waste energy on criticisms and political squabbling. Morrow County Health District needs your support. We have a great place to live. Let's preserve it. (s) Meg Murray lone Horse clinic slated A Buckaroos Ranch Horse Clinic will be held on Saturday, July 24, at 1:30 p.m. at the Morrow County Fairgrounds in Heppner. For more information call Dick or Karen Temple at 989- 8181. A family play day and barbecue will be held at the fairgrounds on Sunday, July 25. This is a fun time with games and team penning. The play day will start at 1 p.m. and end with a potluck. Those planning to Gladys B. Stroud Former Imgon resident Gladys B. Stroud, 86, of Gresham, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999, at the Gresham Care Center. The funeral was held at the Gresham Funeral Chapel Satur day, July 17. Private family com mittal service was at the Chimes Memorial Gardens in Clackamas. Mrs. Stroud was bom January 30,1913, at Forsyth, Missouri, to Ernest and Nora Lewis. She grew up at Joplin, Missouri and came to Gresham in 1942. She worked in the shipyards as a welder during World War II and after the war, she went to work at the Veterans Hospital in Port land, working there from 1950- 1952 as a cook. While at Gresham, she was a member of the Dorcas Society at Rockwood Seventh-day Adventist Church. During that time, she also met Elbert W. “Eb” Stroud, whom she married at Portland on No vember 8, 1952. Following their marriage, the couple moved to Portland where Mrs. Stroud began a long career as a homemaker. They moved to Irrigon in 1983 and lived there for 13 years. Mrs. Stroud continued her active involvement in the Dorcas Society, now known as “Community Service” with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Irrigon. They returned to Gresham in 1995. Mrs. Stroud enjoyed making quilts and doing crafts. She also enjoyed cooking and taking drives. Survivors include her husband, Elbert W. “Eb” Stroud of Gres ham; her children, Charles H. Beezley of Irrigon, Treva Kister of Gresham, and S. Ray Beezley of Umatilla; stepdaughters, Joyce Gago of Portland, and Jeanne Kline of Woodvillage; 14 grand children; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchil dren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Joy DeBrie. Memorial contributions may be made to the Irrigon Seventh-day Adventist Church. Gresham Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Talent show planned at fair A talent show is planned for this year's Morrow County Fair. Cash prizes will be awarded as follows in three categories: -12 years and under-$30, first prize; $20, second; and $10, third; -13-17 years-$75 first prize; $50, second; and $25, third; -18 years and over-$100 first prize, $75, second; and $50, third. attend should bring meat for the grill, a salad or dessert, table service and drinks. For more information call Kristy Crowell at 422-7564 8x10 Color Portrait David J. Rietmann The Rev. David J. Rietmann, 74, died Wednesday, July 14,1999, from com plications due to Alzheimer’s Disease. A memonal Eucharist was held Monday, July 19, 1999 at St. P au l’s Episcopal Church, Kennewick, WA. The Rev. Julian Jones and the Rev. Dr. J. Peter Kaluman officiated. Inurnment will be at St. Paul’s Columbanam at a later date. He was bom in lone on July 6, 1925, the second son of Edward and Ruth Minnie Rietmann. He grew up on the family ranch in Eastern Oregon and graduated from Arlington High School in 1943. He then served as a Naval Radio Airman until discharged in November 1945. He graduated from the Uni versity of Oregon in June 1949, and, on graduation day, married Ruth Anne George. He owned and operated retail shoe stores in Hermiston, Spokane and eachoftheTn-Cities. He was also very active at St. Paul’s Epis copal Church and was ordained Deacon in 1980. He will be remembered by many for his devotion to Sunday services for the residents of Kennewick Life Care Center. He enjoyed golf, his family and work ing in the yard. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; daughters, Kearney Rietmann and her husband Bill Grout of Half Moon Bay, CA., and Kristen Hulvey and her husband Russ Hulvey of Richland, WA.; son, the Rev. Paul Rietmann and his wife Elisabeth of Federal Way, WA.; four grandchildren, Mary Ann Rietmann, Claire Elaine Rietmann-Grout, Kirk Hulvey and Kyle Hulvey; brother, Van Ed ward Rietmann and family of Condon; and long-time friend and business partner, Tony Bogdanovich. Memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to St. Paul’s Memorial Fund. Swim team meeting slated i 1 ; ' 1 3 . ’ , ' ~t I i =sttnseT only Send or Receive $2.99 Heppner Gazette-Times all ages welcome 1 groups $1.00 extra per person ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Murray Drugs, Heppner Tuesday, July 27, 2-5 p.m. Jessica Sum ner & Jonathan Lehm an Wedding-Saturday, July 24th Lynde M inster & Ezra P erkins Weddiny-Saturday, August 7th HAVE A HOT DOG... V ictoria Green & Steven Schaber K athryn C utsforth & Edw ard F ullm er Wedding-Saturday, August 28th WIN A GAS BARBECUE! D arcee Padberg & Slater M itchell Wedding-Saturday, September 4th R uth N orton & D u stin Sm ith , Wedding-Saturday, September 4th' M ary Jane M cCarty & A aron H eidem an O n July 30th (our anniversary celebration day) stop by for a barbecued hot dog, and then enter to win the gas barbecue. IT 'S A L L FREE! See you there! Wedding-Saturday, September 11th ^ Miauuj'i D muj INC 217 North Main Heppner Coast to Goast Hrppntr W f CAN H IL T W V P ion eer M em orial Clinic Wedding-Saturday, August 7th 474 »Ml 474-41M ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 9 V 9 9 9 9 11 A swim team meeting has been planned for Wednesday, July 28, from 5-6 p.m. at the Willow Creek Waterpark in Heppner. All interested school-age children six years and up and their parents are invited to attend. The swim team committee will be formed at the meeting, so it is important that those interested are in attendance, said WCWP manager Bobbette Lovgren. Children should bring swim suits to the meeting. “P erso n a lized In d iv id u a l C are ” Family Health Care Urgent Care for all ages Hypertension Disorders Women’s Health Services Diabetes Management for all ages Sports Physicals V DOT Physicals Monday - Friday 9 a.m . to 5 p.m . Please call for an appointment: (5 4 1 ) 6 7 6 -5 5 0 4 1-800-559-9133 x2940 P.O. 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