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2 HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. Jup 1. '9&g rttr .- IIEPPNE1C GAZETTE-TIMES - a - Pbon 676-9228 morrow courrrrs kewspapeii The Heppner Gaa-tte tablu.hed March 30. lMh3. The Heppner Times established November 1& 18U7. Consolidated February 13, 1912. NATIONAL NtWSPAMI --fc V f5?rt POIIIIHIII W-'AtOCIATION Summer Fun for All WESLEY A. SHERMAN HELEN E. SHERMAN ARNOLD RAYMOND Shop Foreman Printer GAIL BURKENBINE Society Circulation EDITOR AND PUBLISHER ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER REGGIE PASCAL Linotype Operator RANDY STILLMAN Apprentice JIM SHERMAN Pressman Subscription Rati: $1.50 Year. Single Copy 10 Cents, published Every Thursday ana r-nterca ui inc rusi umw i '"fi' as Second Class Mutter. Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m until noon Muunmy. tit i p968 FLAG DAY JUNE 14 More Significance to Flag Day In view of two recent tragic national events the mur ders of Senator Robert Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King our conscience-stricken country might well emphasize Flag Day, Friday, June 14, with renewed sincerity and dedication. As 11 did after the death of Dr. King, a reaction of guilt has swept across the nation following the death of Senator Kennedy. Even those who did not politically support this vigorous man of purpose mourn his loss, for he was a great Am There are those who blame a "sin sick" America for his death. It does not seem quite logical somehow to charge all Americans for the despicable act of an Inflamed Jordanian, who If the apparent facts are true, struck down this national leader in a perverted outburst of nationalism for his native "he fact that our nation does feel guilt, however, is of more significance. Our ashamed people realize that they have reason for contrition because of racism, bigotry, an exagger ated love of material wealth, hypocrisy, and other ungodly ac- ti0nRaclsm surely was a factor In the death of Dr. King, and every American who has not stood firmly against inequality and prejudice might well feel a prickling of conscience for this terrible deed. Circumstances were somewhat different with Sen. Ken nedy because his murderer was from another nation, and the assassin's action seems to have been provoked by a misguid ed sense of duty to the land of his nativity. But this does not make the loss of a highly esteemed lead er any less appalling. Perhaps in some manner all of our citizenry Is entitled to a share of the Indictment, but the evils that are so prevalent across America do not seem to be particularly applicable in this case. In another paper last week was an editorial, I Am a Discouraged American." The writer said that he was discour aged because of the murder of the Kennedy brothers, John and Robert; because of the death of Dr. King; discouraged because students could overrun and assume control of a college; and discouraged about similar things that have made disconcerting headlines in Tecent years. But this is not a time for discouragement. The very fact that America is making more progress towards true equality than ever before brings reactions and adjustments which cause strain and unrest. : ' " When one makes a house cleaning, it Is the easy way to close the door on a dirty closet. Open the door, and an assortment of accumulated things will naturally come tumb ling out that require some effort to replace and adjust. What is needed in a time of crisis and we profoundly believe Senator Kennedy would agree is not weeping and wailing, but a rededication of purpose; not discouragement, but a renewed resolve to do better. This Is still a very great America. It is a rapidly grow ing America, and the very fact that its population is ex ploding in itself gives rise to pressures and problems that will result in troubles and difficulties. Undoubtedly there are measures that must be taken to safeguard against the malevolent minority. It occurs to us that the country should consider devoting more attention to the mentally disturbed with a view towards rehabilitating the unbalanced and the fanatics or at least taking measures to protect society against their erratic acts. As Senator Eugene McCarthy puts it, many of us would like to believe that we are still living in a pioneer-type age when actually we are now in a highly complicated and so phisticated society. Perhaps gun control measures are necessary. It could be that registration on the same basis that cars and boats are registered could prove to be a genuine safeguard. Certainly our record of 6,000 killings per year is shameful and awful. At the same time, the tragic death of these great lead ers should not panic the nation into frantic action that it may legrct later. There could be sorry consequences to an ill-conceived gun control law. One that would require photo graphs and fingerprints, for instance, could be discriminatory to the poor. It would be easy, through such an act, to in fringe on basic freedoms of Americans. But with Flag Day at hand and the unhealed wound from the loss of great Americans still hanging heavy on the minds and hearts of our people, this is a time for restor ation of faith. This is a time for the individual to vow, in full earnestness, that he will aspire to the highest idealism of America to the very best of his ability. We have placed too much emphasis on prestige in this country; too much concern on our image of power and wealth abroad. We need to develop the qualities of greatness in the same idealism of the Founding Fathers. Once our inner souls are pure, our image throughout the world will come out all right. The answer is a simple one if our people would accept it. If we lived by true Christian principles, sincerely loving our God and loving our neighbors as ourselves, there would be few problems. So very simple and yet so terribly hard to attain! When the Stars and Stripes fly on Flag Day, let's think on these things. With the completion of the "new" swimming pool, the rocreutlun program geitlng underway at the high school, and other act Ml Irs Martini:, Heppner I In a position to offer Kummer fun for all. Tin re 1m truly romrthlnu for everyone. The Willow Creek Golf course Is In beautiful fchape, and Its fairways and greens beckon the golfer. Fiesta Lanes continues to lie an Inviting spot for the bowler. The tennis courts by the Junior high gym ore there for the using. Stuart Dick, lifeguard Ht the pool, has announced tM schedule of swims and swimming lessons, and It H a certain ly that the city'i Investment In this facility will pay divi dend through almost constant use through the summer. This year the pool will have greater use than ever from men and women, u well as from children. It may be a cool summer Judging by Its start but it seems apparent that even so, the swimmers will enjoy the warm water. The vision of the Rev. Dirk Rlnehart Is responsible for starting a new activity for young people with the recreation program at the high school gym. So far, upper Junior high and high school students have evidenced the most Interest In the sports and physical education program offered, but If other ages show Interest, provision will be made for them, too. These youths can take part In the things that they so much enjoy basketball, volleyball, tumbling, trampoline and other activities and at the same time they will develop and keep In good nhape for the school year ahead. So often It Is expressed that a community neglects to provide worthwhile activity for Its young people. Through the start of this program, the Chamber of Commerce, backed by the city schools and the county, is seeking to give the oppor tunity for such activity, and all are Invited to participate. It Is not restricted to Heppner young people, but any in the area, close enough to come regularly, are invited. The Idea of the Rev. Rlnehart and his committee shows promise of blossoming into a well-rounded summer recreation program here. This opens the door, so to speak. The new pool is a major step In offering exceptional facil ities for summer recreation here. It would be possible to use the pool, the tennis courts, the golf course, the gymnasium and other facilities to develop a full-scale coordinated pro gram for all ages. At the same time, the community is fortunate to have trained young men and women, such as Stuart Dick and Martha Doherty, to give good leadership. A number of groups have shown interest at the adult level the "Romans," a group of men who played volleyball last year and are starting early morning swims this year; the women who took part In a Jogging group; and others. Our area lends itself well, too, to those who like to hike over hill and dale, train to climb mountains, ride horseback, and engage In similar types of physical activity. Since we have the facilities and the leaders, the main thing needed now is a show of Interest. The first helpful thing that might be done is to encour age the young people to go up to the high school gym now and register for the evening activities In progress there. All in the area are invited. TO THE EDITOR. . . RCA vs. NRA Chaff and Chatter Wes Sherman IT SURELY must signal the com iir, of a npur era in the evolut ion of our society when one can get a sunburn at . a commence ment. TMo hnnnened to us Sunday at the university oi uregun i- menceinent in Eugene wnen sun Bill received his bachelor degree in sociology. It wasn't tne nery giow oi loarnlno with which Vast Autzen Stadium exuded, that caused our face to burn. It was the mere physical fact that we were ex posed in the open air for several rir Arthur Flem- ming, the college president, and others expounded on matters of importance to the graduates, the candidates for advanced degrees, and the audience in general. We say this is a milestone in society's evolution because the indoor pavilions no longer seem adequate to accommodate the vast numbers achieving degrees, together with those who desire to come and share with pride their moment of triumph. The largest pavilions in Ore gon would seat only around 12, 000 but Autzen stadium will hold around 40,000. We hasten to add, however that there were great expanses of this big bowl of concrete that were empty on Sunday. WE SORT of like the Idea of an open air commencement. One could say that the fresh air is cumhnl n of academic freedom; that the vast space is an invi tation from the wide world beck oning the graduates. But from our point of view it was enjoyable because one does n't have to perspire through the ceremonies for several hours in a stuffy auditorium. The covered section at Autzen, which usually is reserved for those who have made substan tial contribution to the construc tion of the stadium, was opened to visitors. So on Sunday, we ordinary peons got to sit in the comfortable lemon yellow seats At a sports event we would have had to look with envy from across the way to those implant ed there, while trying to console ourselves that the bleachers just might be made of soft pine. NOT ON.-Y the fact that com mencement was in this stad ium marked a new era for U of O graduation ceremonies. This was the first year that the un dergraduates did not march around and take a diploma from an outstretched hand, When it came time to award degrees, the candidates merely stood, and at a signal, moved their tassels on their black mortarboards to the other side, thereby to symbolize completion of their undergraduate curricula. Anyone can Jo this, but it re quires .robably some $6000 on the average to do it legitimately, for that is about what it takes to run the four-year course. Oregon awarded some 4,000 de grees, both undergraduate and advanced, during the academic year completed (this includes earlier awarding of degrees In August, December, March and June). Thus. nerhaos S24.OO0.000 was pungled up by parents and the candidates lor their educat ions, and the masters and doc tors paid more, of course, for their longer courses. If they conducted college com mencement now in the same manner as at high school, it would probably take the better part or two aays jusi to awara tne diplomas at a major insti tution. If the grad marched by, his name announced, the dip loma hanHprl to him. and with a handshake ensuing, perhaps tnis operation wouia taite seconds. Nnm if von havp 2500 candi dates, that would be 1250 min utes or more than -ft) hours: THIS WAS a colorful affair Sun day and a proud moment for many parents, but we couldn't hpin hut RtTTw with a comment that floated back from a restless man squirming in a seat ahead of us as the ceremonies went on. "I wish this was a football game," he remarked wistiuny. WE BUMPED into the Hillard Browns there, and had a on oi visit with them. The ex- Heppner Elementary principal io tinu nrinninal at Toledo and Mrs. Brown is teaching in a Newport scnooi. iney are iuuiv ing hale and hearty, and we icoH tn nrvnvpw thpir greet ings to their many friends here. WE HAD planned to write a bit aDout tnese itomans , urac eskimos, these polar bears of Heppner who are now dedicated to getting up in time to go swim ming at 6 a.m. daily. But we find ourselves speechless. In the first place, anyone who can get up and be raring to go daily by 6 a.m. is some kind of a super man. And if he has the fortitude to get up by then and go plung ing into a swimming pool, that's something else. We just don't find the words for it. But more power to these val iant souls! IT IS a little hard to figure how it is going to be without Tom and Millie Howell in their groc ery store across the street. They have announced that they are re tiring by the end of this month, whether the store is sold or not and they mean it. They hr.ve been mighty friend ly business neighbors, and it has been good to associate with them on Willow Street. For seven years we've watched them work there (all but two of the nine that they have been there) and we know very well that they need a rest and deserve the re tirement awaiting them. May they enjoy every minute of a more leisurely fuure! Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ball and family traveled to Unity Reser voir over the Memorial day week-end where they enjoyed boating, fishing and camping. Joining them there were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ball and family and Mr. and Mrs. Arden Tripp and family, all of Kinzua. Also en joving the Memorial Day holi days at Unity Reservoir were Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Watkins and j family. To I he Editor: , I think Vice-Chairman Charley Dalv got a little carried away at the Chamber of Commerce meeting recently, according to the article that appeared In the Mav 30 Gazette Times. Most of the RCA tall end, as he called them, have Joined the NRA of which he Is a director. Some of the better NRA cow boys have Joined RCA. Some people would rather be a big duck in a small puddle than a little duck in a big puddle. The comparison of major and minor baseball should hiive been major and coast league. In seven rodeo events In 1967 at Heppner prize money was $1000. Entrance fees ranged from $20-40. Saddle bronc rid ing for two days was $.'550 prize money and the fee $25. Team nnino C I (VI onri thp entrance fee $10. I don't think the money is equally aisiriDuieu. incy ny tn Hrour rrtnrp than KPVen or eight bronc riders. The gate for iyti7 was $4062.70. In 1950, we had a three nay snow wnn nve ma lor event s, prize money of Si'vm nnrl SIS entrance fee in all events. The total gate was $1841. You don't need 210 cow- boys when 64 can ao tne jod. I think the cowboys should en tertain the people who pay ad mission, not the cowboys. As for NRA paying more prize money than RCA in Oregon and Washington, I cannot buy that. Prize money is put up by the association. It does not include entrance fees paid by the cow iviua In 1Q7 nntrnnrp fees at Heppner were $5,575. This makes a big purse, Dut it is ine cow toy's money that is big. Prize money at tugene, si. raui, ti lensbiire. Puyallup and Walla Walla was $41,950, not includ ing entrance fees. Pendleton in iocs will nut u n $13,025 prize money; in 1967 RCA prize mon ey amounted to $1,778,657 in the United States. Rodeo is a ma jor sport, the only one in which participants pay entrance fees to entertain the public. We are running close to football and baseball in attendance. In Valley Springs, Calif., RCA rnrlpn MsV 11.12. 13.000 SDOCta- tors saw one of Oregon's good n,..hn.,c Ufarlr Sfhrikpf of Suth- erlin, Oregon, win the all-around gold and silver Den duckib. ai Pendleton, we have a champion chin of thp wnrld rodeo close The Rhyming Philosopher SO WHAT IS A FATHER? IF I'M NOT MISTAKEN IT COULD BE THE FELLOW THAT BRINGS HOME THE BACON HE WORKS ALL THE TIME AT SOMETHING OR OTHER AND TALKS ON THE PHONE. BUT ONLY TO MOTHER. HE BUYS THINGS FOR BIRTHDAYS. UNLESS HE FORGETS. AND LATER ON HELPS US TO PAY OFF OUR DEBTS. I OFTEN IMAGINE THAT BEING A DAD IS SOMETHING CREATED TO MAKE PEOPLE GLAD, A MIXTURE OF ANGEL AND RESCUING KNIGHT. HE'S WHAT YOU FALL BACK ON TO MAKE THINGS GO PlCHT A FATHER'S THE HUMAN ON WHOM YOU DEPEND, JUST LESS THAN A GOD BUT MUCH MORE THAN A FRIEND. cq HONOR YOUR FATHER IF HE'S STILL AROUND. FOR GRATITUDE'S VAIN WHEN HE'S UNDER THE GROUND; AND DONT FORGET GRANDPA. SALUTE THE OLD MAN WITH FOND RECOGNITION AND GIFTS IF YOU CAN. FOR CHILDREN WHO HONOR THEIR PARENTS ARE TO MAKE THE BEST PARENTS THEMSELVES WHEN THEY'RE GROWN. WHILE MOTHER IS EVER THE QUEEN OF THE ROOST, THE FATHERS DESERVE AN OCCASIONAL BOOST. DEVOTING THEIR EFFORTS TO GIVE US THE BEST, WE TAKE THEM FOR GRANTED WITH THANKS UNEXPRESSED. SO GATHER TOGETHER FROM NEAR AND AFAR TO LET FATHER KNOW JUST HOW CRATEFUL WE ARE. HARRY W. FLETCHER Pioneer Ponderings Bv W. S. CAVERHILL Skimmings From Sunday's Paper Our scouts on the horizon of scientific knowledge and re Qorrh report a number of in teresting things. (a) Fresh eggs communicate with each other by "clicking". a that opts hehind with his clicks will never hatch. (I can imagine the uproar created on ineubator wnen ramiui Mrs. Mildred Winters has re ceived word from her son. Mar ine Pfc. Simon B. Winters, Jr.. that he has been released from the hospital In Vietnam for wounds received in action, but is still in Phu Bal on a rest leave. ) COMMUNITY f j BILLBOARD K Vrl i 4"" "' in an ii iv-- ----- i i 4- ..fit-V crmO hflfl PE?f Of to home. Last year the attend- tVScitement in a carton when ance was so great, people were he excitement in turned away for lack of seating me COOK vw1' space. (b) At last we have a rocket I have put in a numoer ui on the way xo mais. vpari rodeoinff. 1 Know every rrst easv on inai iui committee nas a routii tu iu malit it. Hennner is one Of the . . . . -x oldest snows in mis pari ui uic- enn nnrl wp want to see it live. There are people older than I that helped make it, and want to see it continue. I agree the Chamber does take an active part, but does not have much to say about it. Anv of vnu fans interested in rnripn mav subscribe to the Rodeo Sports News, Denver, Colo., and get the facts about RCA rodeo. Its small pay for all the work we have done in the past for the Heppner Rodeo to ask that we at least receive credit for what was done. Harold Erwin Duncan Reflections To the Editor: Election day has come and onnii i hnne vnu will permit me to use your communication column to express my very deep and heartlelt appreciation lor nil nf thp thousands of people all over the state who gave so unselfishly of their time and re sources to help in my campaign for United States Senate. I have asked myself often why so many do so much when their names never appear in the hoaHlinpc nnH thpv must often feel that their efforts go unrec ognized. I think the answer must be tho nmp as the answer to the question as to why candidates run. It is simply thai iney are dedicated to their country and to the cause of good represen tative government. If this experiment in democ racy is to work each of us must do what he can, whether it be running for office, working for a political party of our choice, or simply registering and vot ing. Each individual contribu tion goes to make up the strongest and best country on earth of which each of us is so proud. It is this multiple, mani fold effort that so overshadows the few who condemn and tear down that government which all of us hope will ultimately brine freedom and peace in this world. I want this humble thanks of mine to extend as well to those who worked for mv opponent. While I disagreed with their judgment as vigorously and nonorably as I could, their con- trihntinn to this mmnptitivp election process is a part of the overall great picture. l pieage, once again, my sup- nort to thp rhoirp of the ma jority both now and in the fall election. Robert B. Duncan Painters' Praise Dear WTes and Helen: As the painting classes in Morrow county come to a close for the season, we would like to thank you for the very ex cellent advertising you gave us over the three terms. These lit tle things that promote our county seem very important to t Tt7onilp rfelinouencv can now be detected between the age of one to six years. (Why dis courage 'em so early). (d) Educational investigators have come to the conclusion that a knowledge of the alphabet is of some assistance in teaching reading. (Some of us have sus pected that for years). (e) Thrift is no longer a way of economic life. (Ben Franklin said "he who buys what he does not need may some day need what he cannot buy." That should be revised to read: "Buy it todav. vou may not need it tomorrow"). mo and vour cooperation is much appreciated. While I was not able to at tend the art showing in Pen dleton recently, I understand our showings were just as impress ive ana many nave expressed nnnrofiatinn to mp for our clflss. es presenting their work to the public. Go mnnv mnnv thanks from all the classes for "carrying the message' ior us. Sincerely, Birdine Tullis Coming Events YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM Two-months (June and July) Recreation Program for 7th through high school age youth High School Gymnasium Mondays through Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Planned recreation $2 registration fee BENEFIT CARD PARTY Friday. June 28. 8 p.m. IOOF Hall, Lexington Sponsored by Holly Rebekah Lodge Bridge and pinochle, prizes, refreshments Tickets, $1.00 HEPPNER SWIMMING POOL Open Tuesday through Fri day, 1 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 2 to 1 rt m Closed Mondays season ticKets avanaDie NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Advisory Board Meeting jvionaay, June ii, cju p.m. Important business Next meeting in August SIDEWALK BAZAAR Friday and Saturday, July 12- 10 Plan a booth now SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency P. O. Box 247 PH. 676-9625 Heppner , " '. - ,y i , t l - X , n, . ' -. . ' ! t . '- - ' .. . . " , i F - it " 1 . ' Enjoy the summer evenings and week-ends in your own back yard. Ornament your patio with one of our modern tables. Your choice of size and finish: Green or Black, trim, Natural or Redwood top and benches. BECKET EQUIPMENT 123 W. LINDEN WAY HEPPNER PH. 676-9261
