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FO U R - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 6, 2000 The Official Newspaper of the City o f Heppner and the County of Morrow Obituaries Heppner Jeanette Sunseri-Led- better G A Z E T T E -T IM E S U S P S 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned W eekly Newspaper Published weekly »nd 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®heppner 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 Apnl.Hilton-Sykes....................................................................................................... Editor On the HEPPNER WEBSITE: www.heppner.net • Start or Change a Subscription • Place a Classified A d • Submit a News Story • View Real Estate for Sale • City Council & Planning Minutes • Local Businesses • County Park • Willow Creek Park Reservations • Free Digital Postcards • Senior Housing • and more! Letters to the Editor Editor's note: Letters to the Editor must be signed. The Cazette-Times will not publish unsigned letters Please include your address and phone number on all letters for use by the G-T office The G-T reserves the right to edit. The G-T is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters W a lk b ik e s o n M a in S tr e e t To the Editor: Our Main Street sidewalks are sometimes a very dangerous place for pedestrians. Yesterday, I was almost knocked down by a young lad riding his bicycle on the sidewalk at a fast clip and not watching where he was going. Sidewalks on Main Street should not be race ways for our young people. This can be controlled in a very simple manner. Not too many years ago, our city policemen spent part o f their shift walking Main Street, making their Oéê presence known. If a person was caught nding a bike on the sidewalk they got a verbal warning for their first offense. The second time they were apprehended, the bike was taken and locked up for two or three days. Let our bike riders walk their bikes on the side walks along Main Street. I certainly wouldn't want them riding on the street and competing with vehicle traffic. (s) Archie Padberg Heppner ‘T * « By Merlyn R obinson___________ With all our modem technology plus the educated smarts of modem-day homo sapiens, are we better off than Neanderthals? Even the caveman didn't sit around watching television while waiting for someone to bnng him or her jelly doughnuts or beer. Those hunter-gathers had to expend most of their energy stalking their food. They probably had to depend on éach other to comer and club thafwooly mammoth. But máybe they did have a pecking order. From a successful kill, perhaps Grandpa Mojo may have received the choicest morsel ( a raw bleeding heart) or the hairy hide that his obedient mate fashioned into a new outfit for him. As ancient civilizations developed so did a social hierarchy. Lowly Egyptians, with bowed backs, spent a lifetime carrying blocks to build a pyramid so that some ruler could be buried in style. That's somewhat like today's taxpayers. It's their labor that contributes to the lifestyle of certain political figures and wives, who, besides enjoying worldwide jaunts and other perks, believe they should be immortalized. As the wiring o f the human brain developed, so did social or religious organizations. In the beginning I doubt there were poker clubs except when they used sharp sticks during a game of "run the gauntlet." However human beings, being a herd mammal, formed organizations for strengthening beliefs, accomplishing goals, or as support groups or for recreational activities. So why, when there are risk-taking ventures such as bungee jumping, do some people find pleasure in belonging to a well- named Ruckus Society? This group claims responsibility for rioting, as happened in Seattle or at political conventions. There are many ways of gaining attention, but destroying property or being bodily dragged out of a melee doesn't strike me as a fun activity. Perhaps bruises are counted as badges of accomplishment. Maybe these people just need exercise and they can't afford to belong to a health club or they're been watching too much television. For many of us everyday workaholics, regimented exercise has replaced the rigors of some former everyday activities. People ride to work instead of walking to save time so they can jog after office hours The old push lawn mower has been replaced by riding lawn mowers, therefore necessitating body-building exercises to work on those biceps. Once upon a time grandma toned her body by beating rugs instead of vacuuming when she wasn't out plowing the back forty. The advantages o f less demanding lifestyles leave people with more energy to think up ways to better the environment or to save some endangered species. Under the present administration millions of acres o f land are being locked up to supposedly preserve those areas for future generations. If all those untended acres aren't burned up, only young, vigorous backpackers are likely to enjoy those wilderness areas. For the rest o f society, there should be individual flying machines (Buck Rogers-style) so people could fly over these areas without leaving any footprints. However that might not be such a good idea if it disturbs the habitat of certain birds. In the Northwest, tree huggers replaced loggers to save the spotted owl. Now barred owls are taking over the spotted owl area. Evidently the crowded conditions on the East Coast forced these owls to migrate westward That's somewhat like when the white settlers took over the West fro..i the Indians. But now the Easterners want the West to return to a pristine wilderness. Not to worry though, as we have a government that solves all problems, with repetitive, time and money-consuming studies. Jeanette Sunsen-Ledbetter, 51, died Thursday, August 31, 2000, at Tualatin, of cancer. Graveside funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, Sep tember 9, 2000 at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. She was born O ctober 24, 1948, at Pendleton, to John and Lonne Ledbetter. Mrs. Sunsen-Ledbetter moved from the Lexington/Heppner area to Portland in the mid-1970s and lived in the Portland area. For 10 years she was employed by the Beaverton School District, working with disabled children. She had also been employed as a waitress and barmaid at numer ous restaurants w herever she lived. She retired this year because o f illness. Survivors include her father and stepmother, John and Rene Ledbetter of Heppner; her mother and ste p fa th e r, L orine and Leonard Toll of Woodbum; sons, Kevin Klinger o f Portland and Lance Klinger of Kelso, Washing ton, sisters, June Bennett of Grand Prairie and Judith Lathrom of North Bend; and two grandchil dren. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert. Memorial contnbutions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Sw eeney M ortuary of Heppner is in charge of local ar rangements. Thomas E. Huddleston Thomas Emmett Huddleston, 70, o f Heppner, died Wednesday, August 30,2000, at his home. Recitation of the Rosary was Friday, September 1, 2000, at St. P atrick C atholic C hurch in Heppner. Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, September 2,2000 at the church with burial follow ing at the Heppner Masonic Cem etery. He was bom Septem ber 1, 1929, to Bill and Callie Huddleston. He worked with his dad on the family’s Lonerock ranch running sheep and cattle. On September 8, 1949, he mar ried Garnett Bums o f Condon They lived and farmed in the Hermiston area for 23 years, rais ing hay and melons. They moved to Heppner in 1975 where Mr. Huddleston managed a wheat ranch in Blackhorse Canyon for 10 years. They m oved into Heppner and Mr. Huddleston worked for Kinzua Lumber Com pany for five years, retiring in 1992. He enjoyed gardening, camp ing, hunting and fishing with his family. He was a m em ber o f St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Heppner Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Garnett of Heppner; sons, Mike of Canby, John o f Oregon City, Mark of Heppner and Howard of Aloha; daughters, Callie Evonuk of Salem, Molly Pahlen o f Costa Mesa, California, and Patty Braun of San Diego, California; 18 grand children and two great-grandchil dren; his m other, C allie Huddleston, and his sister, Billie Jean Waud, both o f Ephrata, Washington He was preceded in death by his father, B ill Huddleston, and son Steve. Memorial contnbutions may be made to Cancer Research or to the Willow Creek Valley Assisted Living Facility at Heppner, directly or through Burns Mortuary of H erm iston, P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, Oregon 97838. Carl W. Rhea Carl W. Rhea, 85, of Heppner, died Sunday, September 3,2000, at his home. Funeral services will be Thurs day, September 7,2000 at 11 am . at the United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be Thurs day at 2 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. He was bom March 12, 1915, at Heppner, to Curtis and Cecil Rankin Rhea. He was raised at Eightmile near Rhea Creek and attended school there until the family moved to Stanfield in 1927. He graduated from Stanfield High School in 1933. On April 12, 1936, he married Mildred N. Phelps, at Pendleton. He farmed in the Hermiston/ Buttercreek area, then farmed at the Grieb Ranch near Lexington for 25 years. He retired in 1980 and he and his wife moved to Hermiston. Mrs. Rhea died in 1990, then in 1997 he moved to Heppner. Mr. Rhea enjoyed fishing, tink ering and fabricating, playing cards, tellingjokes and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a 50 year member and past master of the Umatilla Ma sonic Lodge and was active in Eastern Star where he had served as worthy patron. He also served as a 4-H leader for a number of years. Survivors include son, Steve of Heppner; daughters, Lon Sutphin of Pendleton, Sandra Kelley of Albany and Carlene Krueger of F orest G rove; siste rs, A lice Buckley o f Herm iston, Mary A shbeck o f Echo and M arie Hedrick of Spokane; brother, Rob ert o f Stanfield; eight grandchil dren and four great-grandchildren. A son, Carl W. Rhea, Jr., a brother, C urtis Rhea, Jr., and sisters, Sophronia Kirkham and Josephine Liesegang, also preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to Pioneer Memorial Home Health, P.O. Box 9, Heppner, Or egon 97836; or the Shriners Hos pital for Crippled Children, 3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, Oregon 97201. Sw eeney M ortuary of Heppner is in charge of arrange ments. Singspiration set at Seventh- day Adventist The Seventh-day Adventist Church will host the monthly Singspiration on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. HIGH TEA BENEFIT o n S u n d a q , S e p te m lx r 17 C efekrate This center is active. In addition to the Wednesday noon meal and Thursday light lunch, weekly activities include: exercise class Tuesday and Thursday mornings, a movie Thursday afternoon, pinochle Tuesday and Friday afternoons and a "yard sale" type table Wednesday mornings. Special this past month was a public food sale, a workshop on social networking, a poetry reading group, an ice cream cone and watermelon sale at the Morrow County Fair, the second Sunday potluck and games and a dinner honoring the volunteer transportation drivers. The golden wedding anniversary of Paul and Claudme Warren was celebrated on Sept 1. Also coming this month is a leadership training group through the city council in the dining room; the second Sunday potluck at 1 p.m. on Sept 10 in the dining room; the Heppner Garden Club meeting at 6 p.m. Sept 11 in the front rooms; the Pinsky Poetry Project in the sitting room at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14; and a "high tea" by the Valby Lutheran Church sponsoring the Willow Creek Symphony Sunday, Sept 17, in the dining room. Tickets are $10 for the tea. Call 676-9730. All are welcome to attend any of these activities. Although it will not be held here, many around here are looking forward to the celebration of two of our tenants, Mildred and Johnny Eubanks, who will be feted at their 69th wedding anniversary and John's 90th birthday at the Elks Sept. 9. The Church of the Nazarene will help with the Sept. 13 dinner. Catalog shopping service offered Twice upon a time..., the bookstore on May Street next to Heppner Hardware, now offers a catalog shopping service. Owner, Doris Brosnan, reports that she has considered starting this service for several months because residents must purchase most clothing out o f town or by catalog. After discussing it with her associate, Jerri Sly, she was encouraged to give it a try. Since some people do not have easy access to travel or to someone who can shop for them, out-of-town shopping is not always an option. Since some people do not feel comfortable shopping from a catalog by telephone, on the Internet, or by filling out forms that must be mailed, catalog shopping is not always a comfortable option. Twice upon a time... will place the orders for clients, taking care of the details so that the customer can relax and look forward to timely delivery of their clothes. For this service, Dons and Jem will require a minimum of $2 or five percent of the order amount, whichever is greater. They will help people figure out sizing when necessary. They can also take care of necessary returns, for an additional fee of $2. So far, Twice upon a time... has 16 catalogs for people to browse, with clothing for women, men, teens and children. Doris plans to take the catalogs to St. Patrick Senior Center on Friday mornings because she had Heppner's retirees in mind when she developed the shopping service concept. She and Jem hope to serve all generations, however, and encourage people to come to the store for a look, too. If Brosnan and Sly are correct, a need does exist in Heppner for a catalog shopping service. If they are wrong, they say they will simply have to take some time down the road to get their names removed from many, many mailing lists. Music festival set in Arlington The Fall Music Festival in Ar lington will be held this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10. Saturday is “Oldies Music” with the Fabulous Farelanes per forming from noon until 3 p.m. and from 7-11 p.m.. KLCK DJ music will play from 3-5 p.m., while Ernie Bimey and Terry Wake will per form from 5-7 p.m. Country music is the theme for Sunday. Les Richard and the Hedgehogs will perform from noon until 3 p.m. and Arlington’s own Zac Grooms will perform from 5-6 p.m. On both days, there will be a craft show, plus beer, wine and cheese tasting from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. A car show, the Arlington Show-n-Shine, will also be held S aturday. T here will be participant’s choice awards in 10 categories - open event. The en try fee is $10 per car which in cludes admission for two adults to the music festival. Every entry will also receive an entry gift bag. Registration will be from 9-11 a.m., with judging from 11 a.m.-l p.m. and awards given at 3:15 p.m. Admission into the park for one day is $10, a two-day pass is $17. Children 12 and under will be ad mitted free. For more information, call (541) 454-2633 or (541) 454- 2945. The Arlington Chamber of Com m erce is sponsoring the event. 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