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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. TMV. GAZETTE-TIMfcs Htppnar. Oregon 783 Pbon 676-S22 morrow courrrrs newspaper The Heppner Gazette established March 30. lttei The HPPM Times established November 18. 187. Consolidated February 14. 191X f NIWIPAPU V-aIsociation WES LET A. SHERMAN HELEN E. SHERMAN ARNOLD RAYMOND Shoo Foreman Printer GAIL BURKENBINE Society Circulation r...i n..t tun vAn jMinseriimuii nail's; i.ju Every Thursday and Entered at as Second Class Matter. Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.. until noon Saturday. A Few Thoughts on '69 The hope expressed at about this same date in 1968 that the Vietnam war would be over before the end of the ear has now proved to be only a hope and not a reality. But as young 1969 starts, there is more promise that the end of tnis year will. Indeed, see the nation out of the Vietnam struggle. Of all things that most of us hope for In 1969. this prob ably is the most unanimous. With the peace negotiations at least In the starting stage, however derided they may be, there Is some reason fcr optimism. Thus, with 19C9 in Its infancy, this again Is our great est hope for the year the end of the war. We hold hopes for other things, too, and there are signs that they may come to pass. The current weather that is so uncomfortable is a great thing for laying the foundation for grain crops in Morrow county and stimulating growth of grass to fatten our cattle on the rangelands. Surely, we may expect the drouth of the past two years to be over and hope that nothing else comes along to deprive ranchers of a bump er year. A third hope for 1969 Is that we will see definite prog ress towards the Willow Creek project. Congressman Al Ull man and others in Oregon's delegation late last year indi cated that there is hope of getting a pre-construction appro priation in the president's budget this year. Certainly the delegation has been working diligently on this, and we can expect them to do their best to see that funds are budgeted. With the change in senators, work needs to be done to orient Senator Bob Packwood to this local need and enlist his help in working for the dam. Senator Wayne Morse was strongly pushing the project but he will not be back to lend support to Cong. Ullman and Senator Mark Hatfield on the project. Progress was made on irrigation development in the county in 1968, and this brings some bright hope for 1969. The Willow Creek project, when it is completed, will tie in beautifully win irrigation, giving a supplemental water sup ply for the creek valley at least. A more prosperous agriculture, development of the Wil low Creek project, continued development of our recreational resources, and the steady lumber industry here can combine to lend strength to our local economy and bolster the bus iness climate In Heppnei, Lexington and lone. We hope for unity of our people, better cooperation, great er zeal towards making this an even finer place to live, and better communication to help promote understanding among us. By working diligently and in harmony our people can achieve more than they may realize in reaching these desired goals on the local front, and they can contribute a bit, too, in attaining greater unity on the natioal level. When it comes time at the start of 1970 to review, editor ially, the past and the future, may we look back with some satisfaction on 1969 and note that some of those objectives were reached in '69. Documenting the Weather Through arrangements of Don Gilliam, weather observer, and Gilbert L. Sternes, state climatologist, the Chamber of Commerce and Morrow County Grain Growers have had print ed a climatological summary for Heppner. This gives valuable weather data and can be very useful. For instance, anyone wishing to start an irrigation project in truck gardening can determine from it the growing seas ons, dates which he might reasonably expect the first frost in the fall, last frost of the spring and so on. He can determ ine the amount of rainfall he may expect in any month and the mean temperatures. It is for such purposes that the Chamber had the sum maries printed and they will be distributed, along with other information on this area, to those who may wish to locate here, or who otherwise have good uses for them. Much of the information was compiled in maintaining the weather station here through three generations of the Gilliam family, and the community is indebted to them for their good work. However, some of the information extends prior to the Gilliams' record keeping. For instance, it is noted that the coldest day on record was in 1893 when the temperature drop ped to 21 degrees below zero. Until receiving these summaries, we had understood that 19 below was the record. Hottest day in Heppner was 110 degrees in August 1893. Records in these two categories go back for 77 years. Rain fall for the past 30 years has averaged 13.66 inches. Most rainfall recorded during the past 30 years was 18.22 inches in 1948, and the least was in 1939 with 7.81 inches. It is significant that 1967 brought only 8.64 inches, second lowest in the 30-year period. While many of us currently may be complaining about the weather, the snow and moisture Indicate good things to come for the 1969 crop year. There is a wealth of information on the front and back of this weather summary sheet, and it is important to have it ready for distribution. The record keeping by the Gilliam family, dating back to 1911 through Frank, then Leonard (until his death in April, 1966), and now Don, gives Heppner a "unique place among all of Oregon's cooperative weather stations," Sternes states, since the station has remained continuously in one place for nearly 60 years. "The more than 57 years of records kept by the Gilliam family are among the most complete and accurate available for Oregon stations," the summary states. 'This, combined with their long continuity at one very representative loca tion, provides an excellent set of data from which to prepare this summary." Thus, with such data and a nod to Mark Twain we can certainly continue to talk about the weather with some de gree of accuracy. It may be noted that we probably can't change our weather patterns, but at least we can profit by them and use them to our advantage. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Melland traveled to Enterprise the week end following: Christmas for a visit with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Winings, at their home. Thursday. January I. Aocoil found 1885 EOrrOR AND PUBLISHER ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER REGGIE PASCAL Linotype Operator DALE COOPER Pressman KELLY CKEEN Apprentice ; ' fc . , nwunn the Post Office at Heppncr, Oregon. cinniA i flnv iu v.enw. i u l,. ...... - 0 Monday throuRh Friday. 9 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. C A. Ruggles traveled to Richland. Wn., re cently to enjoy a Christmas hol iday visit with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fastabend and six children. Chaff and Wes Sherman PROBABLY not many realiz that 'he bis afc In the Hepp ner city hall was "peeled" Luc last week. Hie inner uour wn burned out with a cutting lurch. but apparently nothing was la ken Yes. fir, It's a fact. We're till- I in- the truth. Funny part of It was that the city polU were rigni mere, nua t happened in nroaa nnyiiKni. Oh, we didn't suy It was dune by a prowler, or a burglar, liar o:d Uecket did it, and Vic Cn.h ens was helping. It seems that the metal Inner door of tl.J big safe has a com bination lock on It, too, which hasn't been used for ears, an J no one remembers the combin ation. Someone not Elaine George- closed the safe the other day and twirled the dial. That did It The safe was locked and no one could act in. That's the story on why the safe was "peeled." If there should be any oi criminal intent who figure this makes the city vulnerable to burglary, forget it. There Isn t enough cash on hand to make it worth the effort, since the safe contains old records mostly. The biggest deterrent, though, Is that the big heavy outer door is still intact and formidable. Harold woul d n ' t have cut through that in a hurry! m m m FRIEND LOUIE MYERS of "Shangrila" country on the Little North Fork of the North Santiam has dropped us a note that our dryland folks will envy, so we will pass it along. Louie, who has a place sandwiched be tween timbered mountains and with the North Fork wending its way below his home, has record ed 110.03 inches of rain for 1968, the greatest, he says, since he started ketping records in 1956. December alone brought 18.33 (more than Morrow county's record high for a year!) and No School Bell: By RON DANIELS Supt Morrow County Schools Contract Renewals for Teachers and Administrators Comments from patrons of the school district frequently refer to the procedure and time schedule for rehiring teachers and admin istrators. That time or year is rapidly approa c h i n g and I thought perhaps it would be helpful to discuss this procedure. The law that applies to our school district provides that teachers and administrators will have their contracts reviewed each year during the first three years they are in our district. In other words they are hired for a period ot one year wan me contracts either renewed or re jected at the end of the one year period. When a teacher or administrator nas been employ ed by the district for a period of three consecutive years, they must either be dismissed or re hired for a period of three years. Their contract is then subject to renewal every three years. For this reason not all teachers are up for a contract renewal each year. The law also provides that the board must notify the teachers, in writing, by March 15, of their contract renewal or nonrenewal. The teacher must then notify the board, in writing, by April 1, of their contract acceptance or re jection. When a contract has been signed by the board and the PROPERTY TAX FAX If you have a question con cerning real or personal prop erty please state all the facts as briefly as possible and mail it to Mrs. Joyce Ritch, Morrow county special assessor, or to P. O. Box 418, McMinnville, Ore gon, 97128 under the name "PROPERTY TAX FAX". Please ask only one question per sheet. Then watch this column for the answer. QUESTION: On January 15. my home burned to the around. I reported this to the Assessor and asked for a rebate on the taxes I had paid in full in November. The Assessor replied that not only could he not five me a rebate on past I axes dui mat ne wguiu hare to continue the building value on the rolls for the year starting July 1. This would mean that I will have to pay taxes on this destroyed building for about 18 months after it had been demolished. ANSWER: Oregon Law requires all tax able property, real and personal, to be appraised as of January 1. for the assessment and tax roll of the tax fiscal year be ginning July 1. If the improve ments are destroyed or remov ede before January 1, their val ue can be removed from the roll: if the removal occurs after January 1, the values must be carried on the assessment and tax rolls which start on July 1. By the same token, improve ments added after January 1, go untaxed for that year. In any case, please notify your Asses sor of any change in your prop erty affecting value. Chatter vember had 1726. Other months were as follows; January, V-S; February. 1327: March, 713; April. 5 Ul: Mav. 667: June. 3 01 July, .M; August, 10.50 (that wel August that did so much damage in the western pari of the state I ; September, 4 til; UC tober. 12.75. In sending the rain record for hi beautiful Elk Horn country, which Isn't far from Detroit Dam but buck in the mountains, Louie says. "I bet it Is more than Morrow countv." This must he the understatement of the new year! If we had nine feet of rainfail In Morrow county in a year, mavbi; we'd be raisinu rice and cranberries Instead of wheat and raising ducks Instead of cattle. m HEPPNER'S MUSTANGS are surely entitled to the basket ball ratines thev received Tues day tie foi ninth in the A. P. poll and alone in tenth in the Oregonlan poll by virtue of their 71 record as or tnis writ ing. Thev Dresent a well balanc ed team and show promise of developing into a cool-headed, solid squad. The team may have lost us cool" a little Friday night against the Prospectors of John Day and suffered Its first loss thereby. It was sort of a hard loss to take, since it broke the' long win string, but the HI IS lads have a previous win over the Prospectors. If we may philosophize, In consolation. It may be a good thing to suffer a defeat at this time, since it takes the pressure off an undefeated record and should fuse the squad into re alizing that they have to work in playing each game for itself regardless of reputation or what has gone before. This should help hone the team for the league season ahead. What a fine team they are to watch and to root for! teacher the law permits a teach er to resign the contract any time prior to 90 days before the start of the contract period. How ever, if a teacher resigns within the 90 day period, the board does not have to accept the res ignation unless it so desires. If the board does not accept the resignation and the teachei chooses not to fill the terms oi the contract, thn ie board can have the teacher's teaching cer tificate revoked for a period of one year. The procedure on contract re newals in Morrow county is to have the advisory committees in each area consider adminis trator's contracts at their Jan uary meeting and teacher con tracts at their February meet ing. The advisory committee then makes its recommendations to the district school board meet ings during the same month. The district, school board will take official action on adminis trators' contracts at the January 20 meeting in Lexington, and of ficial action on teachers' con tracts at their February 17 meet ing at Riverside High school in Boardman. If you have comments regard ing teachers or administrators, please contact your local princi pals, school board members, ad visory committee members, or call the district office. We invite your comments and urge you to make them known in sufficient time for the comments to be con sidered at the time contracts are renewed. Pioneer Sis. Ponderings By W. S. CAVERHILL A Dubious Contribution Some of the current TV pro- am me arp crivincr us that in vol- ume. It is no longer necessary to visit a barroom to enjoy bar room type of entertainment. It is channeled to us in our living room. Some of it is slimy, of course. It is bound to be if it is gathered from the human gut ters of thought and action. It presents a sorry picture of mor al decay. It is regrettable that an otherwise informative and entertaining service is smudged bv interludes of smut. The pro grams I refer to have not yet reached the level of a "dive" but thev are moving toward it. They are usurping the Deroga tive of menfolk to gather togeth er and exchange "barn talk." They are exposing the entire family to it. It is a dubious con tribution. Varieties of wedding and re- j ception invitations at Gazette- Times office. Monahan Service Held in Condon John J. Monahan, 88. a res I dent of the Heppner and Con dun areas for muny years, died hriduy, January 3. at St. An thony hospital in Pendleton fol lowing an extended illness. Funeral services were held at St. John' Catholic church in Condon, and Interment w In Ihe family plot at St. Joseph's lemetery In Condon. Kecltutlon of the rosarv was Sunday, Jan uary 5, at 7:30 p.m., and fun eral mass was Monday, Janu ary 6, at 10:00 am., with the Kev. Raymond Beard of Hepp ner, officiating. Mr. Monahan was born in Countv Lcltrlum, Ireland, March 10. laso, came to the United States from Ireland In 1898 and lived at Lowell, Mass., for four years. He came west to Hepp ner In 1902 and was employed here for three years. In 1905 he went to Gilliam county, bought a ranch and en gaged In the sheep, cattle and farming business. He was mar ried to Margaret Russell, dau ghter of pioneer parents in Gil liam countv. In Condon, on June 24, 1911. They sold their ranch upon his retirement in 1946, and moved to Heppner to make their home. His wife preceded him In death on October 21, 1968, and one son, John Edward, died in the 1930's. Survivors are one son, Frank Monahan. Condon; a daughter. Mrs. Homer Hacer of Hermis ton: four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Illness Claims Frank C. Jones Frank Carter Jones, 75, died unexpectedly of a recurring heart illness, on Thursday, Jan uary 2, at Pioneer Memorial hos pital. He had become well known in the community during the nact Iwn vpars while making his home with his son, Dr. Ger ald A. Jones, and family. He wq n retired mechanic. Mr. Jones was born at Water loo, Iowa, on November 15, 1893 Fiineral services were held Friday, January 3, at 3:00 p.m., at Sweeney Mortuary chapel. Pastor H. E. Preston of the Heppner Seventh-day Adventist church officiated, and interment followed in the Heppner Mason ic cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Gerald of Heppner, and Terrence of Portland. Also, seven grand children and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Palmer III Mrs. Ron Palmer was reported Tuesday as recovering satisfac torily at Pioneer Memorial hos pital from a case of pneumonia. She was taken to the hospital Saturday night after becoming ill the previous day. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer own and operate the Wagon Wheel Cafe and Lounge. On Honor Roll Dennis O'Donnell of Heppner, a law enforcement major at Treasure Valley Community Col lege, Ontario, has made the dean's list on the honor roll, ac cording to a report from the col lege. It is necessary to have a grade point average of 3.25 or better to receive the honor. Leon MagilL son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Magill, Cecil, was met by his parents at the Port land airport on Saturday, De cember 21, on his return from Ft. Knox, Ky., where he has been stationed for the past sev eral weeks while on duty with the National Guard. Magill re mained for two weeks leave of absence while visiting his par ents and his wife, the former Vicky Robinson, in Pendleton. He ieft January 3 for the re turn trip to Kentucky, where he will finish the remainder of his basic training prior to begin ning an additional eight weeks of specialized training. The Rhyming FULFILLMENT SO WHAT DOES IT MATTER YOUR NAME'S NOT INSCROLLED ON TABLETS OF TIME AND TRADITION TO LIVE A GOOD LIFE WITH CONTENT TO GROW OLD IS VIRTUE ENOUGH FOR AMBITION. THE TALENT GOD GAVE YOU TO JUST BE YOURSELF IS THERE AS YOUR SUB-CONSCIOUS MENTOR, WHICH ISN'T A MATTER OF STATION OR WEALTH BUT A GUIDE TO WHAT YOU WERE MEANT FOR. SOME PEOPLE, FOR INSTANCE, FEEL CALLED ON TO PREACH, WHILE OTHERS JUST HAVE TO BE LEADERS. AND SOME LIKE TO LISTEN, AND SOME LIKE TO TEACH; FOR THOSE WHO WOULD WRITE, THERE ARE READERS. THEN SOME FIND FULFILLMENT AS MOTHERS OF MEN, AND SOME ARE GOOD HELPERS OR AGENTS. WHILE SOME TILL THE SOIL, YET YOU'LL FIND NOW AND THEN SOME EXPERTS IN MAKING ARRANGEMENTS. THERE'S FISH THAT DON'T FLY, AND THE LINNETS DON'T SWIM, THE SUN SERVES ITS PURPOSE BY SHINING. YOU'RE MADE TO BE YOU: SO DONT TRY TO BE HIM; REMEMBER IT'S HEAVEN'S DESIGNING. HARRY W. FLETCHER TO THE EDITOR... Humane Society Likes Children's Art To the Editor: I wish to compliment your newspaper and advertisers for putting out an exceptional ed ition on Thursday. December 26. Section 2 was most enjoyable showing the drawings of ani mals bv grade school children. I have seen a number of small town newspapers go out of bus iness for tlx? lack of advertls ers. It appears though that bus inesses in your area reullze that they can only prosper If there is an active local newspaper. The Oregon Humane Society, 1067 N. E. Columbia Blvd. Port land, Oregon, extends best wish es for a prosperous New Year to the Gazette-Times and the fine people of Heppner. Very trulv yours, Gene R. Burgess Executive Director, Oregon Humane Society 1067 N. E. Columbia Blvd. Portland, Oregon 97211 Christmas Emphasis January 7. 1969 To the Editor: I refrained from writing this letter when Heonner's Christmas season began with colored lights lighted downtown on the eve of Thanksgiving, but I can no longer remain silent. Much has already been said about the commercialization of Christmas, but where is there better evl dence of this than here in Hepp ner? Was it not December 26, (the 2nd day of Christmas) when many homes and busines ses dismantled trees and decor ations and a dav later when the city removed street lights and tree? Of course, some will understandably argue, after a month downtown and two or three weeks in homes evergreens and decorations look tired. It aoDears then, that it is the al mighty dollar which buys the gifts for Christmas morning which we really celebrate, for what is there left to celebrate after all the gifts have been sold, bought and given? Speaking personally, I find that it is only after the days of preparation for this joyous season, that the celebration of God's coming into our lives so specially bv His becoming one of us in Jesus Christ can real ly begin. The twelve days of Christmas then, are hardly enough for singing and hearing the carols, hymns and testival music of Christmas, for welcom ing friends and family into our halls decked with holly and ev ergreens, and lor letting our Christmas lights shine forth to the world the good news of the Prince of Peace. Those who would celebrate the religious season of Christ mas for twelve days beginning not ending on December 25 should be unhappy at the em phasis this holiday season re ceives here and in most Amer ican communities. Yours truly, Karen E. Rinehart Remember Pets, Too Dear Editor: During cold spells, many peo ple will throw out an extra tid bit for the birds, however it is amazing how many neglect their household pets. Short haired an imals, especially, need extra care when the weather is wet or cold, but many people ne glect these meager necessities. Watch dogs are particularly neg lected, often chained to pro tect the family and possessions, but forgotten when it comes to fresh water and adequate pro tection from the weather. So many people make the re mark, "But my dog is used to the cold and always stays out side." Come now, how many are used to the sub-zero weather that makes us all hit for the warm comfort of our homes and build larger fires or turn up the heat to off-set the miser able uncomfortable cold? All animals like a cozy warm dry bed, the same as you and I. Sincerely, Mrs. Lois Winchester Philosopher Auld Acquaintance Mv Dear Editor: "Should Auld acquaintance be forgot?" Apparently not. New Year's Eve I received a surprise long distance call from Tom Farrell of Boston who spent some time at Camp Heppner about 30 years ago. He with some 200 other ten derfoot boys from Boston were placed on Uain and rushed from the South Station In Bos ton out west, really west. Tom, with 5 sisters, had scarcely seen the Inside of a kitchen. But it was decided Tom would be the chef, and from this experlenr-e he became one of the assistant chefs in a prominent Boston Hotel and from there went on to being a chef in a Jesuit school and now is the day chef in a convalescent home. Hearing his voice after 30 years! It was really thrilling. I also talked to his wife, Marjorle. They have 3 children, one mar ried. Then adding to good fortune. I received a travelogue from Ellis Thomson of New York City and formerly of Heppner, who tells of his sixth trip to Europe, stopping in Holland, London, France, West Berlin, takine a trip to East Berlin, where he says In one year there is improvement with new Duua ings; people looking more pros perous and happier. They were even allowed to stop at a mod ern hotel for a very short time, but not talk to any East Ber liners; then Italy, Sicily, Spain, where he saw some bull fights, among other things. Of course Ellis, an artist in his own right, visits all art museums and takes all of the side trips, so he misses none of the beauti ful countryside. Then Joe Hughes, who in the last year has made worthwhile strides in the business field, in Los Angeles. He is the elder son of Olive Hughes and the late Joseph J. Hughes. So 1968 went out on a very happy note. Most sincerely, Josephine Mahoney Baker 2545 S. W. Terwilliger, Apt. 525 Portland. 97201 Tel. 226-4911 First Aid Class Getting Started Signup for a standard first aid class, sponsored by the Mor row county chapter American Red Cross, was Tuesday night, and classes are scheduled to get underway shortly, according to Mrs. Betty Doherty. Classes will be once each week on a night to be selected, from 7:30 to 9:30. There will be four sessions, and there is no charge other than 75c for a text book. This class will be followed by an advanced first aid course. Those interested who have not signed for the standard course are asked to contact Mrs. Do herty (676-5566) or Ken Meth- vin. Gazette-Times want ads pay. Phone 676-9228 for G-T want ad service. ""kMi j.ni mm J COMMUNITY BILLBOARD Coming Events HEPPNER BASKETBALL Saturday, Jan. 11, Enterprise, here Friday, Jan. 17, Pilot Rock, here Saturday, Jan. 18, Burns, here Support the Mustangs! GRADE SCHOOL Fri., Jan. 10, Pilot Rock, here 2 p.m. Fri., Jan. 17, Umatilla, here, 2 p.m. RAINBOW INSTALLATION Installation of officers foi Winter Term Ruth Assembly, Rainbow Girls Sunday, Jan. 12, 2:00 p.m. Heppner Masonic Hall GOLDEN AGE CLUB Regular meeting will not be held In January Next meeting will be Tues day evening, Feb. 4, 7:00 p.m. Episcopal parish hall LODGE INSTALLATION Joint installation of officers, Sans Souci Rebekah s and Willows IOOF Saturday, Jan. 11, IOOF Hall Dinner at 6:30 p.m., open in stallation at 8:00 p.m. EVENING ADULT CLASSES Blue Mountain College ex tension classes -tarting this week Contact Heppner High school (676-9138) for particulars SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency P. O. Box 247 PH. 676-3625 Heppner Xj i f " wiiii. ' 'df"'! hi ii I
