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J HEFPNER GAZETTE-TIMES, Thursday July 10. - - r ncxi nun GAZETTE-TIMES Heppwi. Oregon J7&S fhon. 676-9228 MORROW COUNTY'S WEWSPAPEH lUTH'S VMauMonv- 1 u 1 9 rvyuiHii AIIOCATIOM MEMBER mm Assoclttlon PER Founded 1805 PUBLISHER HELEN E. SHEHMAn - .vciNG EDITOR KIT ANDERSON - " ""p ASrAL AI'.NOLD RAYMOND Linotype Operator DALE COOrER Pressman NANCY DOHERTY News Sumption Rates: $500 Year Singh Copy Jff KhSSSS g-PrTTaSS ?ndA?!S!K Heppner. Oregon, as Second Class Matter. Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. until noon Saturday. . . Printer C1L BURKENBINE Society Circulation His Footprints LETTERS to the EDITOR If I i i ipi Af"0 I A KA I To set the record straight the N MtMUKIANA . . I name of the canvon Is "Donald. I .i fnr mV By HELEN SHERMAN "Lives of great men leave behind them Footprints on the sand of time. Although by some standards my dear companion for 29 jSher' .irSa.ES? " fcnls jWcftrJh; to the high- ideals of work, whether it be as a Journalist, as a student, as a teacher, or as a member or officer in an organ.zat ion. I think Wes has left many worthwhile footprints In his beloved Morrow county, and many of us are proud to have been in any way a part of them. One might say that we pol ished his shoesy but he did the walking in them, laid the path, and filled them very well. How he loved to walk the sandy land the productive soil, the wooded hills, even the busy sidewalks of Heppner, and aroundhe vast anch lands of Morrow county. He never felt he could praise the people highly enough for their amb tion Jnd Severance, their desires to achieve greater things their keen interest in state and national problems He enjoyed Cory much being a "chamber of commerce" for the whole of Morrow county. On the trip east he took along a dozen or more copies of ,he beautiful Oregon brochure and some of Jo counjr to share and show to others across the nation the beauties of Oregon He was a very proud Oregonian, and the crowded, smogS areas of the east which we visited convinced him even more that he loved being one of Its citizens. It Is very difficult to fill another's shoes, especially when it comes to that of an editor and publisher of a weekly news paper. We may find It more than we can do. The recent awards received for outstanding j""31' me rtitiii .hp trin east, but he did work were Known uy vc "-- . ; ... fnrpvpr not know definitely what they would be They w,l J be a tribute to his last productive year as an editor and would make him very proud. They are testimony that dedi cated work and the driving for excellence were a part of his nature, and to be rewarded. An editorial page has a way of providing the a small newspaper, and many will share with m the feeling that Wes put forth that desired "pulse beat . "f rarejv had an editorial in print that was not first read by others for ap 5v 1 or disapproval, but never lacked the courage to say what he really felt "In his heart" to be the best for Morrow CU Te retchedPrcommon touch with others through his per sonal "chaff and chatter" column. Usually composed In haste, he was rarely satisfied with it. but we know it was enjoyed and held In first priority by many readers. Under pressure, Ste busy fingers would be glued to the typewriter many an early morning hour, preparing to meet the weekly deadline. These words of tribute would be incomplete without giv ing appreciation to those who have done veteran work behind X scenes during the past three weeks. To Kit, who accepted the "reins" almost overnight and has done a superb Job, to Gail on whom we have leaned heavily; to Rachel and her great capabilities; to Arnold and Reggie and Dale for their added burdens and tireless and energetic work in the shop to these we are indebted. Many hands are busy for many hours before meeting the post office deadline. Our slnccrcst thanks, too, to the many, many friends throughout this area and around the state who have shower ed us with kind words and acts of understanding. We wish it were possible to shake the hand of each one personally. Among memorial contributions are those going into a scholarship fund for a Journalism student from the county. Many knew that Wes' fondest dream was to see young peo ple become interested in journalism, and whenever possible worked with them to get them Into the journalism fields Oth er memorials have been gratefully accepted and will be PlaTo all "the fine people who have felt a close touch with Wes through the years and have expressed it at this time of our sorrow, we shall forever be grateful. His wish as is our wish, is to see this vast land, this happy land, this bounti ful land, forever grow and prosper. Fish Impoundments Officials of the State Game Commission have told Mor row county Judge Paul Jones that work on Kelly and Pen land Prairie projects has not been slated for this biennium because there has been little response from local people about their feelings on the project. Since that has been made known by the Judge, both the Heppner-Morrow county Chamber of Commerce and the Hepp ner City Council have passed resolutions to be sent to the Game Commission supporting the projects, and encouraging the Game Commission and the United States Forest Service to work cooperatively on the projects. The impact of either or both projects would be tremen dous on not only Heppner but also the entire county. Dollar wise, the economic growth of the area may soar by a half million dollars. If public response is what is needed to get these two worthwhile endeavors off the ground, there should not be any lack of it in Heppner. Now is the time to let the two government agencies Know that Morrow county is indeed interested in Kelly and Pen land Prairies. All it takes is a letter. ka (Dedicated to Helen Sherman and family) I feel I've lost a friend, thouRh you a mate. When something tooK ves Sherman off so soon. Maybe they need an editor up there To fill a special technocratic chair: But why a time like this, Inopportune And sudden, like as if they couldn't wait! Like drafting soldiers, so they drafted him, A call one such as he knew how to face. Remember. Just before he left, he wrote His "Chaff and Chatter" column, and I quote: "Two others we recruit to take our place While we are gone." So in the Intarim We all have Jobs to do, yet no one Knows What honors shall be ours for l Lr u uvll Hnno We il try to fill his place, as he had planned So's not to leave his paper undermanned. Not his to die! He rode the rising sun And lives to write a new im mortal prose! Harry Wellesley Fletcher son canyon" nameu ir u grandfather. Samuel C. Donald- Mm. a Dlonwr land ana iimi iia in those lone ago days, owned what Is now known as "the Bisbee Place" wimr m ... .i ihn Donaldson mai nine noi -- , . family home of mv grandfather and rrandmother ana my '""' er. Rose Donaldson uumaiu His holdings took in wnai is . Vta Mnu.nii' Crmeterv and extended on for miles over th. unfenced range. After the death of my grand mother when my mother was 16 years of age all of this land was sold. There is a small stream which flows down Donaldson canyon the vear around, only this year It seems it got out of bounds. There is a Shone canyon out in the hills but this carries no water unless from heavy rains or a cloudburst. There is no Shobe creek. The Courthouse records and maps should show all of this. Very truly yours Josephine Mahoney Baker 2545 S. W. Terwilliger, Apt. 525 Portland 97201 MEETING CALENDAR Summer Enrollment Planned at EOC PROPERTY TAX FAX Pleasant Stay To the Editor: I would like to take this op portunity to thank the people of Heppner and lone for the won derful cooperation extended me during my stay and work on the Pacific Gas Transmission com pany Job. I would also like to thank the members of the Willow Creek Country Club for their cordial invitation to play golf and par ticipate in their activities. It made my stay in Heppner very pleasant, in fact I was sorry to have it end so soon. I have played on many cours es throughout the country and have not found one that could compare wth the friendly atmos phere. The course is well layed out. the fairways and greens were well kept. I was ioiu oi the humble beginning to what it is today. Just doesn't seem passible! But there it is. i hn r,..,nio nf HeDoner and surrounding communities should be proud of this accomplish ment and support the club and join in the various functions provided by the club. This would insure its future for the younger generation. Thanks again and I hope to visit and play with you won derful people again at some fu ture time. Yours truly, Glen O. Holmquist Anaheim, Calif. 92804 QUESTION: I am a disabled veteran and entitled to an exemption on my property taxes under ORS 307. 250. I re-entered the Army last month in order to reach 30 years of service. My home will be rented during the 2V2 jean I will be gone. Am I entitled to an exemption during this period? ANSWER: No. Although a temporary ab sence has been previously con cifiiimfi na nnt rtitnrhini? the ex emption, it seems that two and one-half years would oe consiu ered something other than "temporary". Unnu. fill nl 7-3(1 DIU Chamber of Commeice, Wtt!n 1 I'.u.m 12 Noon mii'ri I"""1" - 1 ....... i-rl'M Tavern. 1 inni tj RulhVhupler No. 32. Order of Eastern Star, Masonic Hn. 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. July IS A.K. & A.M. No. (i!. 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. July 16 !,,, fi.M) n m. Willow Lodge, luur uau. o. p.m. 1 Jaycees, 8:00 p.m. Thursday. July 17 Soroptlmlst Club, program meet ing. Wagon Wheel Dining Room. 12 Noon Jaycee Wives, Heppner Neigh borhood Center, 8:00 p.m. W.A.C. of Rhea Creek Grange, 10:30 a.m. , Holly Rebekah Lodge, Lexing ton, 8:00 p.m. W.A.C. of Lexington Grange Sans SOUC KCOCKan lwiuc n 00 lAp liciM fi.nn n m T-A.P. of Heppner Neighborhood center, i:uu p.m. Miss Potter Named On EOC Honor Roll Lynn Kay Potter of Condon was named to the dean's list at Eastern Oregon College lor spring term, according to Dr. Lyle H. Johnson, dean of stu-ripnts. There were 123 students who received 3.5 or higher averages to earn places on the scholastic honor roll. Of these, 23 students had perfect grade scores. Miss Potter earned more than a 3.5 average. Martha Doherty On Honor Roll Martha Doherty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Doherty of Heppner, is listed on the spring term honor roll at the Univer sity of Oregon. Martha joined 1,262 other students, all of whom earned a grade point average of 3.50 or higher which enabled them to be listed on the honor roll. Fim.ll.m-nt of CM Mu.lenU for Die Mimnu-r M'ion this year at t'nlleue w an in- cunim' of 4 ti per cent when com pared with Jim ""''"" : t.lnc. Meconium Wilbur M. Osleiiwli. u nihliar. The largest Increase, from 45 Inst vear to KVI this year, came In general studies majors. In clrt.Hft ranking, freshmen Increas ed from Mi to 47 and seniors, from 12.1 to lt.!. Graduate studies make up the laregst group on the La Grande cuirpus with 301 in attendance. TIiom enrolled in teacner ea unit ion declined slightly this summer, from 533 lust year to 50'J this year. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ball and son. Randy, and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hall are enjoying a two week vacation of camping and fishing at Mason Dam. located near Maker. Also at Mason Dam vacationing are Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Watklns and Mr, and Mrs. Mike Davidson. Sets Name Straight To the Editor: . Since the recent flood in Hepp ner, my hometown, I have been asked a few times the name of the stream coming down through the town and past the municipal swimming pool. TRY SAVIN6 A LITTLE IT'LL GROW ON YOU Where You Save Does Make a Difference And First Federal's High Rate Makes Your Money Grow OPEN AN ACCOUNT TODAY ACCOUNTS NOW INSURED TO SUMO FiKST FEDERAL SAVINGS 4 LOAN ASSOCIATION BOX 848 PENDLETON COMMUNITY BILLBOARD Class in Water SafetyOffered in Pendleton Umatilla County Chapter of American Red cross o.i uj..l a U'atnr RafptV In- MJ1CUU1LU w ' structor Review course to De at the rencueion aw no- Pool on July 14, 13 ana the held mlng 1C The class, which is open to all current water safety instruc tors is to be held from 7 P.m. until 10 p.m. each evening. Herb Barthels. water safety instruct or trainer from Red Cross area office will teach the course. New swimming material and teach ing methods will De taugni in this review. The new swimmng texts are available at the Red Cross of fice. For further details one may call the Red Cross office at 276- 121L ROYAL ARCH MASONS CHAPTER 26 Outdoor Meeting Honoring Grand Hign rnesi ram Jones . . Saturday, July 12, Cutsfortn Park ROYAL ARCH LADIES atluck Dinner Saturday, July 12, 6:30 p.m. Heppner Masonic iiaii SLIDE PRESENTATION By I EYE Student, Amuna Kvam on Norwegian i- Clubs Thursday, July 10, 8:00 p.m. Fairgrounds Annex Bunum Refreshments by 4 H Empire Builders Club Free admission public invited LEXINGTON GRANGE MEETING Cnwkl Pmfram bV IFYE Student. Amund Kvam Showing slides of Norway Saturday. July 12, 8:00 p.m Public invited PRINCESS DANCE Music by First National Band Pendleton Saturday. July 12, 9:30 p.m. 1:00 a.m. Fair Pavilion. Heppner SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency P. O. Box 247 PH. 676-9625 If no answer call Ray Boyce. 676 53S4 Eeppnex MORROW COUNTY FAIR and RODEO SATURDAY, JULY 12 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. MUSIC BY First National Band PENDLETON . ' w , - F ' ' j T i I j I I V.mf. i- r- y r-:.-, ii' " ""'""f: '"""""" 1111 '""""-' Honoring rrincess y PATTI HEALY MORROW COUNTY FAIR PAVDLION HEPPNER ADMISSION Person