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a HEPFNER GAZETTE-TIMES, Thursday. Julf II. J96I THE HEPFNER GAZETTE-TIMES Chaff ani Chatter Wes Sherman Heppner. Oregon 97836 MORROW COUNTT'S NEWSPAPER ... . .. . ....... m i i n The Heppner Gazette wiabiiiinea i"rcn i',11Jn:. i."? "eF"7 Irish of Morrow County" b.-en Time estaDiisnea rtovemoer ao. kwi. whwumicu "uuwj timed with St. Patrick Day. HAD THE publication of "Sham rock and Shepherds: The 1912. I iaCl NIWlPAMt lltHIII SOCIATION NATIONAL NIWSPAPII WESLET A. SHERMAN HELEN E. SHERMAN . ARNOLD RAYMOND Shop Foreman Printer CAIL BURKENBINE Society Circulation surely there would have been spontaneous celebration and parade in Heppner, stirring the Wearers of the Ureen! Judge John Kilkenny has writ ten the article and it is pub lished in the June issue of the EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Oregon Historical Quarterly. ccrw-iTT- rrm?: writ Mrs. josepnine Aianoney Bauer ASSOCIATE PUBU5HEH .. lllt-lln i ,, REGGIE PASCAL I (0 the editor (elsewhere on this Linotype Operator pace). The iudce thouchtfullv RANDY STILLMAN sent us a copy. Apprentice I It In ull nnrtnrstiwl that thp rressman Irish had a verv sifirniflcant cart in the development of Morrow Subscription Kates: $4.50 Year. Single Copy 10 Cents. Published county, and one hears many Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, talcs of the past, some of which as Second Class Matter. testify that it took men of sturdy Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. temperament from Old Ireland until noon Saturday. Meeting Nature's Challenge Those dedicated to forest fire prevention have shown re markable progress In educating the public to be careful with camp fires and cigarettes in forest areas. But they have no such influence over the caprices of nature. When searing weather sets In and the thunderheads boll up to result In bolts of lightning, the result can be catastrophe. A multiplicity of strikes, such as came this past week end, can ignite fires in many places, and they bring a frenzy of activity as those charged with safeguarding forest lands rise to meet the challenge. But how fortunate we are that both governmental and private forces are ready! What an amazingly good Job they do in combatting these fires with the odds stacked against them adverse weather, rough terrain, enveloping smoke, lack of access, and long distances to travel. But through the years, those who are attached to the forests have gained wisdom. They know when trouble is coming, they have trained to meet it, they have developed equipment and methods to do the Job, and they have a special kind of courage and resourcefulness to face the hot, grueling and wearisome work that each fire brings. Were it not for the fact that federal, state and private foresters are so well prepared for these fire emergencies, the situation as of this moment could be terrifying here. Perhaps some 30 fires were set in the Heppner Ranger district and in the Kinzua area by lightning. Two are still major problems, but they are keeping things very well in check, considering the hazardous circumstances. Were it not for the work of these fire fighters, a much more terrible toll would be taken in our valuable forest lands, and our economy would be staggered. Even as the fire burns, Kinzua Corporation Is making plans for salvage operations to begin Just as soon as the area cools enough to get on the land. Plans are underway, too, for reforestation of the blackened area, illustrating the dedication of an enlightened company to the sustained yield concept. While man is helpless to prevent the power thrusts of nature that sometimes do him damage, his indomitable spirit, as exemplified by the woodsmen in this area, will not give up. He comes fighting back, and he utilizes nature's other mysterious powers to restore, reproduce and repair the dam age done. Unfortunate Conflict Remember the collision of the Andrea Doria and the Stockholm off the East Coast of the U. S. some years back? Each of the ships' officers knew the other was there, and there were miles of unblemished ocean around them, but by some bizarre coincidence and perhaps human error they crashed Just the same, sending the Andrea Doria to the bot tom, where the luxury Italian liner still reposes. This somehow comes to mind when we think of the conflict of the Shrine A-2 and B football game in Pendle ton and the Morrow county Rodeo in Heppner two of the major summer attractions of this area. Each organization knows of the other, and they always have tried to avoid con flict of dates. But suddenly now it is discovered, with the events just about 1 months away, that they are going to be held on the same date. A "crash" is inevitable. The Shrlners, the Morrow fair board and the rodeo com mittee know that this is not a happy situation. The events will compete against each other for crowds, and their parades will be vieing for entries. Normally, the rodeo parade gets numerous entries from Pendleton, includ ing the Main Street Cowboys, the Pendleton Round-Up court and others. Chances are, however, that these groups will not be able to come to Heppner this year. This area, on the other hand, has been a staunch sup porter of the Shrine game with ticket sales reported by Dr. L. D. Tibbies running as high as $1200 some years. Certain ly the rodeo will eat into this figure for the 1968 event, es pecially in view of the fact that there are no Morrow county boys playing in the game. In setting up the dates, the Shriners have certain limi tations that restrict their dates, and so does the rodeo. The latter must be out of the way before State Fair starts. So maybe this year this is just one of those unfortunate circum stances that couldn't be avoided. However, in the future the groups might check with each other before setting dates, thereby avoiding a collision. One may not send the other "to the bottom" but the conflict could dent and damage both of them for crowds and gate receipts. The local committees avoided the date of August 17 this year, apparently thinking that the Shrine game was on that date. Only a few days ago, when publicity started to come out, was it realized that both the game and the rodeo are on August 24, with the rodeo continuing August 25. Chamber of Commerce here, sponsors of the parade, showed concern at the meeting Monday as members discussed the situation. A letter has been sent to the Shrine chair man suggesting that if at all possible the Shrine parade be held late in the day with the hope that many, who are in terested in both, might take part in the morning parade here. In future years, the respective organizations should get their "radar" working better to avoid another collision. to meet the rough and rugged conditions that our earlier clti zens often faced here. This historical article points out that Heppner High school's athletic teams were known as the "Irish" for more than l quarter of a century. Those of us in the Johnny come-lately class, however, are not so inclined to realize the xtent of the Irish Influence un til such an article as "Shamrock and Shepherds" makes it clear. If one but adds an "O" ahead of many of the names still prominent here, he gets the point. Apparently many famil les have dropped the "O as time went on, but Judge Kil kenny tells how the "O'Doher tys," the "O'Mahoneys," the OFarrellvs (Farley)." the "O' Kennys" and many more wan dering Celts have been on the move, ever westward. Ah. 'tis fortunate for us, in deed, that a good many of them settled here! Included with this 48-page article are 30 pages of family names of the Irish in Morrow county with brief sketches of each family, an invaluable census. A number of historical pic tures are Included: Main street In Henpner. 1898: a picture of the city taken in 1893; one of a rabbit drive with about 1000 dead rabbits heaped in a pile; Kilkenny Hinton Creek ranch in 1914; and the cover, wrapping around to the back, is devoted to "turn of the century sheep shearers in eastern Oregon." We can only surmise that these mieht be from Morrow county, now. tnere may be manv who would like copies of this. Those interested should write Oregon Historical Quarterly. 1230 S. W. Park Avenue. Port land, Oregon 97205. Price is $2 per copy, In his note to us, Judge Kil kenny states that this article is an abbreviated version of his work, but it is one that will be cherished. "Shamrocks and Shepherds" starts witn this bit ot verse: "Blue are the mountains of Morrow, Green are its valleys and hills, Lofty its peaks, and erassv its plains Its winters mean blizzards and chills. Then come the springs and tne summers, - With sunshine and flowers ga lore. The livestock are fat and the wheat fields are brown, Thank God for abundance, and more." Sure, and it's enough to make us wish our name was "O'Sher man." Oh, we've got a good bit of Old Erin in us, for sure, but somehow some Scotch got mix ed in there, too along with some Dutch and English and that's a rather vitrolic mixture. FIRST REPORTS of the grain being harvested in the north are not very encouraging. The crop is pretty light, although a few good reports are filtering in. But you would never see the countryside more beautiful at harvest time than It is now. In taking a trip to the river Sun day we were Impressed with the many hues of brown, ranging from the lleht almost tan to dark chocolute browns. The Gaines wheat and barley are a light contrast to the Moro and Omar which is a deep hue in Its ripened state. And off in the distance, the worked fallow fields bring out an even darker cast to the harmonizing blend of browns. Never could a camera capture the full beauty of this sight as it is visible to the human eve, stretching in a vast panorama in a random checkerboard Dat tern with the rolling rangeland hills forming a backdrop them selves another hue of brown. As the harvest moves south ward, it is to be hoped that from this beauty will come bounty of a better crop than at first appears. TO THE EDITOR Morrow's Irish To the Editor: The other day I received a surnrUe ulft in (he mail which thrilled me no end. It was the June issue of the OREGON HIS TOXICAL QUARTERLY and it contain things which proved so Interesting that It "rolled oaeK the universe" for 30 years. The first chapter U written bv John F. Kilkenny and is en titled "Shamrocks and Shep herds: The Irish of Morrow County". In this nostalgic article the Irish of yesteryear In Morrow county, Gilliam County and a corner of Umatilla county are described In detail accompanied by photographs, the first one being picture of John S. Kil kenny from the author's collec tion. There are also pictures ot the Jim Carty's. the Jerrv Bros nan's, the Mike Kenny's, John Sheridun and a picture of the (k'orce Currln house and fam ily In Heppner. among other. The Hon. John F. Kilkenny describes the O'Brady's; O'Bren nan (Tommy Brennan, a Ions hko blacksmith in Heppner); OBreslin; Cunningham; Duller tys; Jack Dundnss; O'Farrelly ( Farley ; Filzpatrlck; O'llealy; Hlrl; Hughes; OLennun; UMa honev (P. W. Mahonev. an at torney of Heppner 1; Monti nan; Walter E. Moore and on and on It Is a "must" for residents of the above mentioned conn tie and should be In every II brarv for reference. I'm still walking on "Cloud Nine" and happy I have a friend in the Oregon Historical Society. Josephine Mahonev Baker 2545 S. W. Terwilllger, Portland. 97201 COMMUNITY BILLBOARD Thanks, Anyway To the Editor: A word of thanks is In order for the manv people who con tributed hours of their time in an effort to place on the No vember ballot the Irvln Mann OEA sponsored initiative allow. ing the legislature to implement a trial tax plan in the state. Even thouch the camoaicn fell some 17,000 signatures short of the required number, the acquisition of 31,000 signatures in less than a three-month per iod was a clear indication of in terest in the proposal, and those individuals who contributed much of their time to the pro gram should be assured that continued efforts will be made to have the measure placed on the ballot at some future date. John D. Danielson Government Relations Director 1530 S. W. Taylor St. I Portland, Oregon 97205 The Rhyming Philosopher COUNSEL ARE YOU FEELING WEARY? IS LIFE DULL AND DREARY? THE WORLD LOVES A WINNER, BUT YOU'RE NOT THE ONE? THERE'S A SIMPLE SOLUTION: START YOUR OWN REVOLUTION HAVE FUN? ARE TROUBLES INCREASING WHILE TOIL IS UNCEASING? YOU NEVER CATCH UP AND YOUR WORK IS NEVER DONE? IF YOU'RE DOWN, DON'T JUST MUTTEH, BUT GET OUT OF THE GUTTER HAVE FUN? DO YOU FACE CONDITIONS THAT NEED SIX MAGICIANS? DO BURDENS YOU CARRY WEIGH NEARLY A TON? DUMP THE WHOLE SITUATION, TAKE A PROPER VACATION HAVE FUN? WHILE THERE'S VERY FEW BATTLES THAT CANNOT BE WON, EXCEPT LIFE'S GETTING SHORTER AND SHORTER HAVE FUN? HARRY W. FLETCHER Coming Events YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM High School Gymnasium Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 9 p.m. Planned recreation SIDEWALK BAZAAR DAYS Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13 Downtown Heppner Join in the fun; look for creat bargains Support the home town mer chant and organization!! Something for everyone at terrlllc savings! REBEKAH I OOF PICNIC Annual Summer Picnic, Cuts forth Park Sunday, July 14, 12 noon Coffee, ice cream and pop turnisnea Families und friends invited MORROW COUNTY PICNIC Laurelhurst Park, Portland Sunday, August 4, picnic din ner, noon All present and former Coun ty residents and families in- ed FAIR & RODEO DANCE First Princess Dance, Satur day, July 13, honoring Prin cess Marcia Jones Heppner Fair Pavilion, 9:30 1:00 Music by The Western Gen tlemen, Condon Dance honoring Princess Sue Llien Greenup Saturday, July 20 Music by Tommy B. & Chain Reactions, Hood River SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency P. O. Box 247 PH. 678-9625 Heppner Pioneer Ponderings Mr. and Mrs. Larry Martin, on two week's vacation from their home in Moro, have been vis iting at the home of her moth er. Mrs. Ellen Campbell. The Martins. accompanying her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Campbell and Mrs. Campbell's two brothers, Mark and Mike of Longview, Wn., spent several days fishing and camping at Meadow Creek, located in the Blue Mountains. Returning to Heppner for a few days, the group then traveled to Portland, from where the Campbells returned her brothers to their home in Longview and the Martins spent time visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug las Martin at Warren. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Matteson returned from two weeks vaca tion Friday, spending the first week at East Lake with Del vin Matteson and Cecilia Mat teson. They spent a second week at Colfax, Wn., visiting with a son-in-law and daugh ter, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Parks. Delvin Matteson and Cecilia Matteson returned to East Lake where thev were ioined bv her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Scott, of Heppner, and another son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lynch, of Springfield. None of tne vacationers learned that the Matteson's brother, Lawrence, had died here suddenly July 4 until they returned home. I By W. S. CAVERHILL Our Loss elf Confidence Much is being said and writ ten about the "creditability gap" and growing disrespect for law and order. Various reasons are being assigned for it, pov erty, ignorance, afluence, a changing economy, and political chicanery. Perhaps, each of them contributes something to our so cial unrest and over economic dismay. Our beginning as a nation began in turbulence, but out of it came a strong concept of gov ernment, among the men who formed it time has marked some as statesmen. Today, the best title a man's spirit for high of fice can except from the pub lic is "a polished politician." In our complex society he can expect no more. Only a dictator has a chance to display states manship. Problems must be re solved by compromise, and each compromise creates an element of suspicion. As these elements grow, a large part of our peo ple tag all politicians "crooks." There is no place in our mix ture of interests for a states man to operate. We wouldn't let him. I ft MORROW COUNTY FAIR and RODEO SATURDAY JULY 13 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. MUSIC BY The Western Gentlemen CONDON ADMISSION $1.50 - . . r irl,..- t j I, urn iirtmni , AJJMl I ' V ' ' 1 ' ' '! I I h "' rson Honoring Princess MARCIA JONES FA MORROW COUNTY PAVflL HEPPNER
