HEPPNEH GA2ETTE -TIMES. Thnrtdar. January M. 1967 j
THE
GAZETTE-TIMES
Hfppnet. Ot9xi 97S36
morrow coram HEWSPAPEH
The Heppner Gaiette established March 30. 1SS3. The Heppner
Times established November 18. 1S97. Consolidated February 15.
1912.
UIUSHIIS
SOCIATION
WESLET A. SHEBMAM
Editor and Publisher
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Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Off ce at Heppner, Oregon,
as Second Class Matter.
Joycees Fill New Roles
National Junior Chamber of Commerce week slipped quiet
ly by (January W-21) without any public recognition of the
Morrow County Jaycees and the work they are doing.
In the past few days, however. Information has come to
us of new roles they are filling In the community, and al
though a few days late to tie In with their national week.
It fa fitting that these be pointed out with some emphasis.
When publicity revealed that the Heppner fire department
was at a low ebb on manpower recently, a number of vol
unteers responded. Many of these came from the Junior
Chamber of Commerce. While this was not an official Jay
cee project, the need was undoubtedly discussed at Junior
Chamber meetings, and eight of the young men itepped for
ward to Join the department Four have been working In
the fire department for some time, including the new fire
chief, Forrest Burfcenbine. The new Jaycee members In the
department are John Prtvett, Wayne Harsln. Darnel McLaeh
lan. Jerry Samples, Jerry Hollomon. Tom Wilson, Lee Hams
and Vernon Nolan. Those, along with Chief Burkenbine. with
previous service, include Clyde Allstott, Chuck McKinnon and
Curtis Culp.
In another area, the Jaycees were called upon to help at
the Arbuckle Mountain ski course. Getting manpower to as
sist at Arbuckle with the very limited financing available has
been a difficult task. Realizing the need, the Jaycees agreed
to help out, and they have been operating the tow at the
course on weekends. They also provide concessions at the
course with the help of their wives.
Now that Bob Henry, prime mover at the ski course for
the past three seasons, is being transferred to Bums, It is
fortunate that the Jaycees are organized to carry on this ven
ture, at least for the current season.
Last year the Jaycees saw a need for new street signs In
Heppner, and, working with the city, completed a project to
procure and Install the new signs around the city.
The organization has been active in many other ways. It
has taken over the coronation program of the Morrow county
fair and rodeo court during the past three years and have de
veloped the program into a fitting occasion. It has spon
sored Little League baseball here, and in doing so. has made
improvements to the baseball diamond and facilities. It has
been active in the Sidewalk Bazaar and other promotional
programs.
One of the nice things about the Jaycees projects is that
their fund-raising ventures for them also contribute to com
munity enjoyment and spirit- They brought the Red Heads
basketball team here for a benefit game, and they sponsored
a touring circus on a benefit basis. The latter didn't turn
out to be as good as hoped, but it was brought here in good
faith, and the organization's efforts to bring new and Inter
esting entertainment were commendable.
It has become so that when a community project needs
to be undertaken, one often hears, "Maybe the Jaycees would
take it on."
This is a compliment to an active organization. Men of
the Junior Chamber of Commerce age have the energy and
the spirit to get things done Jaycees here show an aware
ness of the needs of the community, and they are demon
strating a willingness to assume responsibility for projects
that contribute in making this a better place to live.
Other Editors Say
Used to Ugliness
(FROM ITEMIZER-OBSERVER, DALLAS)
"One of the curious things about community ugliness is
that people get so used to it that they stop seeing" it"
So says Old Oregon, the publication of the University of
Oregon, in discussing thoughts on community aesthetics
beautification to most of us. The publication presented some
ideas on the subject by John Donat editor of "World Archi
tecture," associates of the Royal Institute of British Archi
tects. Donat notes that the main problem with community ugli
ness is that people leam to live with it To correct the sit
uation, Donat says, "You've got to see your environment"
The architect lists seven pointers on how to get a com
munity moving towards correcting ugliness. The magazine
notes that this list ought to be pinned on the wall of every
city hall, propped on the desk of every civic leader, and mem
orized by every citizen, who ever finds himself wondering
what happened, while his back was turned, to the pretty town
he used to live in.
The seven are:
1) Make a community-wide survey of trees, billboards, wa
terways, trash heaps, improvements, eyesores, utility lines,
traffic patterns, everything. The act of carrying out a sur
vey makes people see their town.
2) Record everything of artistic or historic interest. Save
it And put it to real use.
3) Form volunteer groups armed with picks and shovels,
to clear up blight.
4) Don't let blight happen. Protest ugly construction.
5) Plant new trees, and preserve old ones.
6) Give awards for merit People who make a town more
beautiful deserve recognition.
7) Be noisy. Make a fuss. Tell the world. Publicity helps
get others involved.
During the coming year city government plans to allocate
time and money to help improve the city's appearance. Civic
organizations, such as the Kiwanis and Jaycees, will contin
ue to work on beautification. In all probability the 4-H'ers
will cocentrate on cleaning up the county.
But they can't get the job done by themselves. Everyone
must help around their own home and business if nowhere
else.
We will attempt to help by publishing beautification ef
forts. Let us know if you or your group is doing something
to improve the appearance of the city.
Young's Father III
Russell B. Young, 79, father of
Haxlev Young of Heppner, is
critically 111 at Maryville, Mo.,
the Heppner man has been not
ified. The father has been hos
pitalized for the past 2 months
but wa reported this week to
be failing.
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER
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fTTTTTM S'fl.'H'l
HELEN E. 5HERMAH
Assodat Publisher
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith re
turned home last week from a
two months vacation trip to
California. Most of their time
was spent visiting a brother
and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
Dixon T. Smith at Ventura,
Calif. While there they were
joined for a short visit by Mr.
and Mrs. Harvey Smith of lone.
Chaff and
Wes
WHATS ALL THIS talk about a
population explosion? It took
20 days of the new year b f.ire
little Ami Rinehart came pok
ing along as daughter of the
Rev. and Mrs- Dirk Rinchart to
save the day for the X9d7 Mor
row County Baby Contest.
It got to the place where
vme even suggested awarding
the pnxes to the new colt at the
Fulleton ranch, but certainly
that wouldn't do. The Rine
harts h id no thought of even
bring close to winning the
prizes so this. Indeed, comes
as an extra surprise to them.
Ann Rinehart (whose middle
name ha not been selected as '
of this writing Is Miss Moxrow ;
County o: lik7, all right, as
qualified b the rules of the con
test but she actually was not
the first baby born In the coun
ty this year .
A baby was bom January 2
to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hinkley
of Irrigon. according to a letter
from Mrs Rose Brasel of Irrigon
The baby was born in the Riv
erview Ttailer Court at Irrigon
and shortly after mother and
baby were" taken to the Uma
tilla hospital.
But under the rules of the
First Baby contest, the new ar
rival mu.4 be born either in
Pioneer Memorial hospital or en
route to the hospital to qual
ify. Mr. ami Mrs. Grant Rirwhart,
paternal grandparents, undoubt
edly must be tickled with
Ann's afivaL We knew the
Rineharts "way back when" we
were teachers together in Nyssa.
about 1940.
a
HERMAN WINTER, C of C
president told members the
other du while a number of
clergymen were present that
ministers apparently have a
monopoly on the first and last
babies of the year. The Rev. and
Mrs. Bllli- Alsup greeted a new
arrival on Christmas Eve, bom
in Hermiston, and now the
Rineh.irts have the first baby
in 1967.
This was the first that we
knew that Alsups had received
such a fine Christmas present.
They have named her Melody
Joy. and she joins two brothers
Stephen and Donald and
four sisters Sherry, Marcella.
serve the Aemb!v of Cod
church and the Rinehart con-l
the Episcopal chuxch.
AFTER A LONG SILENCE, the
city's fire horn cut loose
Tuesday ti keep firemen on
the run, and new chief Forrie
Burkenbine answered first
alarms as head of the depart
ment The firs; which came Tues
day morning took firemen to
a truck fire on the Condon hill.
But the ntxt time the volunteers
hot-footed it to the fire barn to
answer the alarm Tuesday af
ttrnoon, they found it was a
false alarm.
Some place there is a red
faced telephone man (Glen
Mecham'). He was working on
the phone lines and accidentally
tripped the automatic fire
alarm.
Chief Burkenbine at first
thought ii was some practical
joker trying to initiate him but
when he contacted the phone
trouble he discovered that it
was a bona fide mistake.
ONE THING about the J. C.
Penney Company when they
decide to transfer a manayer,
they don't give the community
much time to grieve about his
leaving.
We scarcely have time to say
ol Bob Henry "What will we
do without him and Peggy,
too," befoffc they are gone. He
expected to be in Burns today
and check on his new manager
ship and plans to be on active
duty there as of Monday. And
he had :m idea the transfer was
coming ur.til the phone rang at
1 p.m. Monday.
In the three years the Henrys
have be?:i here they have con
tributed a great deal to the
community. Anyone connected
with Arbuckle Ski course knows
that Bob has virtually done a
one-man job on keeping this
project going for several sea
sons. He has had a good deal
of help, of course, but without
him, it would have folded. At
the moment it is going better
than it ever has, and maybe
steps can be taken to keep .t
develo;jint.' now that his im
petus and enthusiasm have
been instrumental in pushing it
whre it is.
Bob has led the merchants
committee of the Chamber of
Ski Club Organizes
The lone 4-H ski club met at
Arbuckle Mountain on January
14. We elected officers and chose
a new name for the club. Our
officers are as follows: Maur
een McElllgott, president; Jane
Krebs, vice president; Cathy
Cannon, secretary, and D-Ann
Barnett, news reporter.
For our club name we chose
"The Sits Markers." Dick Mc
E'lligott is our leader.
D-Ann Barnett reporter
RADIANT SIGNS that glow in
the dark full variety of mis
cellaneous signs for all pur
poses, 25c Now on hand at
Gazette-Times office. tic
Chatter
Sherman
Common-? most of the time
since he c;,me here. He. along
with Ed Gonty, developed the
Sidewalk Bazaar. Crary Days
and other promotions. The Idea
met with some skepticism but
they proved to be fine sue
cesses. an; the Bazaar espec
ially has been an enjoyable
event.
The Henrys have been active
lit churcn and other organizat
ions, and tl:ey will be missed in
lots of ways.
We g-.t consolation from one
thing: When Mike Whitesmith
left Penney's here three years
ago to go to Hood River, and
eventually to San Francisco,
"dnt think they could ever
k;et a man who would serve the
community so well, but they
came up with Bob Henry. Now
we expect that the new man.
Bill Hust of The Dalles, will be
a fine adult ion to the commun
ity. Good luck to the Henrys In
their new location!
HAVE YOU noticed the trash
cans on Heppner's Main
street decked in their white
paint This gives them a bright
new look and should help to
make it . joy to throw trash
away. City crews painted them
recently. The white should
make thim easier to find, too.
especially at night.
THIS WEEK'S STATISTIC: Mor
row county has 87 businesses,
according to Dun and Bradstreet,
in a new release This includes
manufactuiers, wholesalers and
retailers. Ol the total, 51 are in
Heppner. 13 in lone, nine In
Lexington and nine in Board
man. How about Irrigon. D B?
TO THE EDITOR...
January 20, 1967; To the Editor:
Dear Mr. Sherman:
I would personally like to
commend Mrs. Eddie Gunderson,
Jr.. for her letter to the editor
iw the Heppner Gazette issue
dated January 19. which stated
pertinent facts In regard to Riv
erside High school, which have
eral publlt
As Mrs. Gunderson stated.
"there have been arguments of
every description In regard to
location, design, cost, etc." Dur
ing this time, there have been
three professional recommenda
tions made to the Board, name
ly: 1. First recommendation by
the State Board of Education
was that Irrigon, Boardman and
Umatilla consolidate. This plan,
without Question, would have
provided the most desirable ed
ucation for the students of any
plan that was presented.
2. Second recommendation by
the State Board of Education
was to build the school at Irri
gon. area of greater student
population. This plan, while not
as feasible from an educational
point of view, would have pro
vided greatest economy to the
taxpayers of Morrow county, as
Irrigon already had a domestic
water system, free irrigation
water, developed athletic fields
and a cafetorium that could
have served both grade and high
schools. Also, this would have
resulted in continual savings in
bus transportation.
3. Recommendation by Dr. Er
rett Hummel, made after a 3
month study, was to have
grades 1-6 in each town, with
a Jr.-Sr. high school between
the two towns. This plan would
have proven most fair for each
town concerned, and was unan
imously adopted by the same
board that 4 months later com
pletely reversed their decision.
These three recommendations
by professional men provided j
ill the best educational plan;
(2 the most economical plan
and (3) the most fair plan.
However, these plans were ig
nored by the Morrow County
School Board in favor of a plan
that provides none of these fea
tures, and is most assuredly not
in accord with the majority of
people in the area served.
If the Corps of Engineers
should agree to pay 92 of the
total cost ($1,799,500 plus arch
itect fee) the remaining 8
would still be over $140,000 to
be raised by Morrow County tax
payers. This would be in addit
ion to furnishing the building.
I understand a good share of the
$130,000 previously raised in a
serial levy has been expended
on preliminary building prepar
ations, and purchase of addit
ional land (when they already
had a very ample 28 acres).
As to the design of the build
ing, I cannot see how fireplaces,
glass domes and decorative
fountains contribute anything
toward education. This would
be the most flagrant waste of
tax money that Morrow County
has yet seen.
As planned, this building
would cost more than twice as
much as Heppner Hieh school,
and would be built for only
half as many students. Mainte
nance and operation of this fab
ulous plant would be enormous.
Isn't it Ironical that Morrow
county, while classed as a dis
tressed area, can build a 2-mil-lion
dollar high school for an
area that graduates approxi
mately 20 students each year?
Sincerely,
Harvey C. Warner
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MISS HOSE HOOSIER. A. C Houijhton Sth 9roU Uachr, d
by on ol hr oil paintinqs or th Wallowa Mountain, wtuai
will b Included In a ipocial showing In Portland during Narcn.
Irrigon Teacher
Shows Paintings
The students and faculty of A
C, Hough on schixd were given
a surprise showing of original
oil paintings In the school II
brary Frii'ay morning.
The punning, which were
enthusiastically rec e I v e d by
both faculty and students, are
part of a larger group done by
Miss Rose Hooster, A. C. Hough
ton Sth grade teacher, and were
enroute to the Portland area
where Mts Ho.vsier will have a
one-man show at "The yuay"
dn-ing the niori!h of March
Miss li'svsier's "Vistas West'
as she ti -ms the show, include
many scenes from the more re
mote in as of the Wallowa
Mountain-!, as well as some from
the R;K-Kles, Cascades and Olym
pic IVnr.insula area
Miss Homier promises a later,
more extensive showng of th
paintings In this area, when thc
Portland show has concluded
As a frequent traveler, I have
noted the unsightly litter along
highway 730 In North Morrow
county from Bo ardman.
through Irrigon. Umatilla, and
on through North Umatilla
county to the Washington State
line. It Is a disgrace to our
county and state.
It Is hoped that the commu
nities along this route would
be more careful with their lit
ter and do something about
what has accumulated over the
years. Surely this amount of lit
ter did not come from the tour
ist 1 noted papers of all des
criptions, huge cardboard box
es, plastic sheets, bottles and
cans lodged in sagebrush and
thistles.
Perhaps with the concerted
effort of city and county offic
ials, community organizations,
youth groups, and public spirit
ed individuals In cooperation
with the State Highway Com
mission, this blight on highway
730 can be eliminated.
One unknown person describes
this situation In the guise of an
unsightly flower In our midst:
"The Litterbug Flower, litter
bugidus go-droppimus trashla.
A very obnoxious weed closely
related to the beer-can and
wine-bottle plants. It Is widely
cultivated In "civilized" coun
tries (so-called) and has attain
ed world wide recognition.
It Is the only flower that can
be picked at any time
Only through public support
and individual cooperation can
this very undesirable plant be
exterminated.
Its existence depends solely
on people.
If It could be eradicated, we
could again be proud of our
country!"
Every citizen man, woman
and child in all of Morrow
county could eradicate this ob
noxious pest along our streets
and roadsides by keeping his
Miner where it belongs in the
trash can!
Mrs. F. T. Martin
Dear Gazette-Times:
Since my stay in the hospital
I am convalescing at my dau
ghter's home for a while. 1 wish
to thank the many friends who
have sent me cards and letters.
They have surely been a help.
My address will be the fol
lowing for a while:
Mattte B. Green
18710 S. E. Caruthers
Portland, Oregon 97233
Clows' Dogs Win
Ribbons at Show
Two purebred Brittany Span
iel dogs, owned by Mr. and Mrs.
Norman Clow of lone, were rib
bon winners in an all-breed
dog show sponsored Sunday by
tne Vancouver Kennel club.
The couple entered a two
year-old male which piuced first
in open class and was also jud
ged best of winners. A second
entry, 10-month-old female,
placed first in novice bitch
cass and was also resorve win
ner. i'n addition to ribbons,
points wire given toward a
championship.
The Clows report that they
would be interested in meeting
with any other purebred dog
owners in the area, and In org
anizing an all breed kennel
Cub. Others who would be In
terested are asked to contact
Mr. or Mm. Clow.
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Robinson to Return
To Vietnam Service
After 30-Day Leave
Lance C'oiporal Frank I) Rob
Inson arr'.veil home from 11
months si rvlce In Vietnam on
Saturday, January M He will
spend a 3l day leave at the
home of I. is parents. Mr and
Mj-s. Frank Anderson, before '
turning in Vietnam for another
six month of active service
with th- 1st Marine IMvlslon
While In Vietnam, liobtnv.n '
ived wl'h the combined Action!
Company, statoned primarily hi
patrol During his tny there the
u ly familiar person that he met
from M'nov county was Gere
Wallace, m n l-ig with the Sea
bees
When (('u-Mloncd atHiut hi rr
assignment there. Robinson lion
estly answered that the service
men -ver.- unxmus to see that
it was all brought to a fast and
honorable end
Gem Club Program
Set for Saturday
First meeting of I'.Hh for the
Morrow fi-unty Gem and Mtn
oral club will ! Saturday even
Ing, January . at X p rn. In the
former iitiary building.
Include I on the program w ill
be a rcori on agates, also slides
will be shi wn by Mr and Mrs
Walter Edcer on their Canadian
trip Refreshments will follow
the program
All former members and other
visitors are welcome. Mrs Avrrv
Taylor, president, urges a good
attend.imc for the meeting
Ruggles Leads
Insurance Seminar
Charles Ruggles led an In
sura nee s minar through thi
three day convention of the Ore
gon Association of Insurance
Agents at the Eugene Hotel
from Wednesday through Krl
day of last week
He and Mrs. Ruggles left Hep
pner Monoay and spent Tues
day in Pi rtland before contln
ulng to Eugene. On the return
trip they vlalted with Mr. and
Mrs. Bus Dodson. formerly of
Heppner and now of Seotts
Mills.
At the Insurance meeting,
plan was to hear a one hour
lecture op an Insurance prob
1 m, followed by a 2 hour scm
Inar session. Huuclcs was one nt
the seminar leaders, and aid
the time spent proved Very In
formative l
I, ;
Firestone Award w j
Given Pirl Howell
Plrl L. Howell of Heppner has'
received a 10-year service award I
from the Firestone Tire and j
ituDDer lompany, according to!
a news release from the Dennrt. i
ment of Public Relations of the'
company. ;
The award marks m veam nt ,
handling Firestone tires and
products through Howell's Un
ion Service Station here. The
awards, made In Dccemiier
honored Independent dealers
across th; nation, some of whom
received awards for as mnnv n
45 years of service with the
company.
Phone 676-9228 and let us
help you with your want-ad.
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4 H Clubs to Hold
Gct-Aequaintcd Day
M.mtwrn of reorganized and
new 4 II chit In South Morrow
county nd their Uaders are In
vited to attend a Ol Acquaint
rd party Saturday, January 2H,
from 9 M m until 2 pm
nt St Patrick's Parish hall In
Heppner
Kach member who cornea has
ten asked to brine a aack
lunch and punch and cookie
Milt also b served.
Mrs Mrorle Wlleoxrn and
Call Met'arty, county rxterulon
agents, will be Mted by lead
ers and older 4 II member In
iierntln;j a day of I'fxl, fui
and fflme combined with aer
Ions officer tralnlni! for all the
4 H ers
Officers who have been elect
ed for the coming year are rw
peclatlv uree.1 to attrnd, ac
(-inline to Mrs, Wllcoxen.
Relatives Attend
Wedding in Newbcrg
Mr and Mr Rod Murray and
family were among th rela
tives present Saturday after
noon, January 21. tor a quiet
et-remonv which joined In mar.
rlai?e Mm Gertrude Gwla,
mother of Mr. Murray, and
Robert Harnett, both resldrnU
of Friends" View Manor In New
here Vows were exchanged at
the home of another daughter
and son In law, Mr. and Mrs
Joe lai Key m nrwoerg.
Among other relative prrnom
were a n ana aaugnter-m-law.
Mr. and Mr. George Gwln
and family of Everett, Wa.
Following their marrlag. Mr.
and Mrs Harnett were honored
with a reception by thlr frtrndi
at thtf retirement manor.
Coming Events
HKPPNFR HIGH
BASKETBALL
Heppner is Wahtonka
'Die Dali. s Friday, Jan
Support the Mustangs'
at
ALASKA FILM
Full length In color, ponsor-
ed by Jaycir, Tues , Jan.
31. 7:30.
Junior High Gym.
MARCH OF DIMES
Mothers' March for March of
liimen, Thura.. Jan. 2fi
House to House March In
Heppner and lone
Support the March of Dime
Campaign.
FOOD SALE
Saturday. Jan. 28, from 10:00
a.m.
Sana Souci Triple Links Dub,
benefit for IOOF Eye Bank
Next door to Gardner Men'a
Wear.
CHOIR CONCERT
Public Concert by Pacific Lu
theran University's "Choir
of the West"
Saturday, Jan. 28, 8 ptn.
Junior High Auditorium
PUBLIC CARD PARTY
St Patrick's Parish Hall,
Mon., Jan. 30. 8 pm.
Bridge and Pinochle
ANYONE FOR BASKETBALL?
OSU BASKETBALL, 3:00 p.m.,
Sunday. Feb. 19, OSU vs.
UCLA. KATU Channel 2.
OSU BASKETBALL, 3:00 p.m,
Sunday, March 12, OSU vs.
OREGON. KATU Channel 2.
Meet the man from NORTH
WESTERN during break
In the games.
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