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2 Thursday, Auqust 21. 19C9 HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES THE TO THE EDITOR... Facilities Underway Heppner. Oregon 97836 hone 676-9228 MORROW COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER rZar NtwSMMi firs ?i Hi VVA L 1 UtHIII SOCIATION MEMBER To the F.dltor The board of Dirrclfir af the Rourdmun Park it Recreation District is fullv aware of the in ti,.. iii.tnim-r Gazette established March 30. 1883. The Heppner convenience caused bv lack of Times established Jsovember la, le'JY. consolidated reoruary uro room laciiiucs at uoaruman iiii2. .Marine rar. inis parK is iM'int! construct led bv the Corps of Engineers and will tie leased by the Board- man Park & Recreation Distriet when it is completed. At a meet ing held July 22, the Coips of Engineer advised us that funds lire not ayailable to complete liie park at this time, and could not Mate definitely when funds will lie available At this meeting a tentative fifreement was reached where by the Park and Recreation Dis- tri t will enter into a service contract with the Corps of En- which will allow the r-xpe rest Office Hours: 8 a.m. to t p.m., iwonaay tnrougn rnuuy, a possibh until noon Saturday. PER Association Founded 188S HELEN E. SHERMAN PUBLISHER KIT ANDERSON MANAGING EDITOR I REGGIE PASCAL Linotype Operator DALE COOPER Pressman ARNOLD RAYMOND Printer NANCY DOIIEHTY News Circulation Subscription Rates: $5.00 Year. Single Copy 10 Cents. Mailed Single git:ccrs which will allow tr opicTlr, Cents In Advance.; Minimum Billing 50 cents. Published J Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Office at Heppner. Oregon. rt is being made t exp. as Second Class Matter. ('"e,h ,K' re. the best of care. Badlv Injured animals often remain for hours, sometimes days Ix-fore they are Octroyed, Of npecial note is tile fact that Oregon Is one of the lew states in the United Mates to permit steer busting. It Is tragic that a new means has not teen found to raise needed money at fairs and oth er celebrations except through 'he torment of helpless animals. Perhaps, the declining gate at many shows featuring a rodeo could be an indication that peo ple are led up with Roman coll-scum-type events. It is some thing to think about, isn't it? Very truly yours, Mlzabeth A. Sakach I.Mrs. 1 Assistant Secretary Friends of Animals, Inc. New York. N. Y. 10023 PROPERTY TAX FAX If you have a question con cerning real or personal prop erty please Mate all the facts as briefly an possible and mail it to Morrow county special as sessor Joyce Hitch, under the name "PROPERTY TAX FAX." Please ask only one question per sheet. Horse Refuge Fair and Rodeo 'Fever' We thank you for your pa tience, and urge you to make use of the park and those fa cilities which are usable. Harold Baker, Chairman Board of Directors Bnardman Park & Recreation District Not 'Entertainment' Many, by now, have experienced the fair and rodeo "fever". These two events, together, bring fun and activity to our community. It is good to welcome visitors with a proud "iiovvdv. friend", and invito them to return again, vongrai illations go to efforts displayed in all the fine work at the loir, to ribbon winner and tlio.se who entered just lor ine fun of it". A hearty hand of greeting goes to those who return year ,n(, KujM, of ,.n,.rtainment. We lifter year because they enjoy tne neignoony spun ami me ,,.ftT, of course, to the fortheom good shows lor which our rodeo has gained recognition, me i mg rodeo in your area To the Editor: It is disappointing to animal lovers thiouL'hout the world that I to the dog food factory. this country continues to ex- In an effort to bring conser To the Editor: In the Bookcliff Mountains of Colorado, on the public lands range a small band of w ild hois es. This band of horses is among the most cruelly treated animals In the entire United States. Often a horse is shot and kill cd on the spot for animal food or left on the range to rot. Late last summer a sadist caught one of the horses in a snare. Then this man beat the horse over the head with a stick until the animal broke its neck. Over the years many of the Bookcliff horses have found their wiy or. the long cruel Journey east ploit cruely to animals under Long ago compassionate men spoke out against bear-baiting, cock-fighting, dog pits and oth er such forms of animal "enter tainments." Unfortunately, rodeo has escaped being legislated fact that lot hand cowboys make such a strong effort to com pete adds glory to the good work of Charley Daly and his line rodeo commit tee. It continues to live up to its name, "the fastest show in the West", and if the committee has its way it will be again this year. Entries are expected to come in fast to compete lout of existence because it hides for the coveted purses and prizes. I ' true fact in a masquerade , ... , . . . . , ,, ,i of western legend. Tins is pure I ins win oe ine secono ano.ve..y lor ...-- m-w hoax. Kodeo is not a romantic grandstand, providing moie comiori ior me crowus oi me link with the old West, Many of three big shows and putting spectators down closer to where today's rodieo events never had the action is. A good all-around show is promised for all a place on the ranch. Our fore ages both Saturday and Sunday. fa,n"rs. thought too much of . . ... , ,, .... , , , .,, f, their livestock to maim them I Itili now io uueou uie ui oaiuiuciy jmiciui, mi; am-i- noon and evening events, the church barbecue, Friday and Saturday dances, and the cowboy breakfast Sunday morning. This is a chance to display the old-fashioned western-style hospitality. Student Involvement Injuries to animals in rodeos are not accidents. Injuries are caused by the deliberately vio lent nature of the action. If ani mals cannot be used in a sport without the presence of fear, pain, and suffering, then re strietions must be placed on such a sport It is interesting to nntp that As the time for college students to return to the books injured rodeo performers receive pears, it is interesting to note a release from the otlice oi the Chancellor of the Oregon State System of Higher Educa tion. The release from Chancellor Roy E. Lleuallen's office says state institutions have taken "positive action to involve stu dents in numerous areas, such as curriculum planning, hous ing, student conduct, financial aid and admissions." The State Board encourages this, and we think it is a good decision vation, pity and clemency to the Bookcliff wild horses, the Colo rado Branch of the Internation al Defenders of Animals, Inc. has petitioned the United States Department of the Interior to yet aside in the Colorado Mount ains. on tne public lands, a wild horse refuge. The numbers to be kept under very strict lui mane controls. Please help us in our efforts to bring clemency to the Book cliff horses by writing to: The Hon. Walter J. Hnkel, Secretary United States Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C; and to: Mr. K. Keith Miller, District Office, Bureau of Land Manage ment, Box 1509, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501. Write today and help bring clemency to this small part of our fast fading Old West. Howard H. Caudle, Vice President International Defenders of Animals, Inc. 449 N. 18th St. Grand Junction, Colo. QUESTION: I will b B0 years old August 1969, and I understand I'll b exempt from property tax. Will I receive a receipt to that ef fect or will I have to get one each year? ANSWER: ORS 307.350 provides for a Senior Citizen's ISesidence Ex emption; however, it is not au- tomatie. The provisions are that you must be more than 65, with some proof of birth to be filed with the Assessor. The property must be owned by you and used as your home. The adjust ed gross Income of you and all others residing in the house can be no more than $3,000, effect ive January, 1970. This includes Social Security payments. You must file every year prior to April 1, but after January 1. in order to supply the Income in formation required as to the previous year. The amount of exemption varies from 10 of the first $10,000 value at ace 65 to 100 of that amount for those W) and over. This is an exemption and never has to be repaid. For further information asK your Assessor tor a copy oi SIC Form VD-C-49 which more fully explains the law. Jk. Salem Scene oi1 by Evarttt L Cutter Former Queens Express Regrets Oregon State University has followed the trend, and the Gorman, chairman. Contacts with former queens; doesn't seem possible that so of the Heppner rodeos, inviting them to he honor guests in this years "yesteryears of Morrow events, have brought interesting correspondence to Mrs. Sharon formation of a Human Rights and Responsibilities Commis sion last spring to deal with the alleged discrlminaton by foot ball coach DH! Andros took the students' view into account. That commission has six faculty members and three stu dent members, giving the students ample voice. Another area of student involvement at the University was the formation of a Student Bill of Rights. That involved stu dents and faculty alike. Oregon state institutions have not been like those in oth er parts of the country, disrupted by student unrest. Oregon Stale and the University of Oregon have had incidents, to be sure, but nothing on the scale that have occurred nationwide. Much of the reason for this stems from the universities' willingness to involve students. Most of the responsible students at our state colleges realize this, and will be patient as they gain more and more rights and responsibilities. Generally, the atmosphere within the university commu nity is one of cooperation among students and administrators. Many problems that arise, such as the one which occurred last spring, can lie dealt with on the campus, by campus of ficials. This all, however, a law Is in effect that will allow the governor to declare a state of emergency on campus and de clare it off limits to non-students. We hope the citizens of the state will not call on the governor to use the law, but rather let the individual admin istrators decide how to handle any situation. The president of the institution keeps a much closer tab on what's hap pening on the campus than does the governor. Students will be happy to gain rights slowly, and most of them will not tolerate violence or unrest by a small ma jority. But they will resent outside action that is not in the best interests of their university. We hope this will be kept in mind. Summer Tragedy Early this week about 15 have replied that they would be on hand to ride in the grand pa rade, with a number of others sending regrets. At least 10 will ride horses and several will have places of honor on floats. Following are parts of three interesting letters received by Mrs. Gorman from three of the first five queens, now living out of the area. Mrs. Marjorie (Clark) Ridings, first rodeo queen in 1922, writes from her home in Ardsley, N. Y.: "My sister forwarded your let ter to me, and I wish more than anything in the world that I could come out for the Rodeo Parade. I really do!. I have nev er been able to get Heppner out of my blood even after all these years. "This year it's mpossible for me to be with you next year I'm hoping to come west to spend the summer at our place at Neskowin. If the Ro deo is in August, I'll be there parade or no parade! Best wish es for a great celebration." In 1924, Alice Rietmann was queen. She is now Mrs. Vic Pe terson, and extends her regrets from her home in The Dalles: "It was very nice to hear from you and to be invited to the Rodeo parade in Heppner. It MEETING CALENDAR Monday, August 25 Chamber of Commerce, Wagon Wheel Dining Room, 12 noon Hre Department, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 27 Willows Lodge, IOOF Hall, 8 p.m. Jaycees, 8 p.m. Royal Arch Masons, Chapter 26, Masonic Hall, 8 p.m. many years have gone by since I had a part in the Rodeo fes tivities. ttr c ; . ...:it i ! . possible for me to come as the j Lird requested W Packwood Feels $50 Million Enough Senator Bob Packwood has announced co-sponsorship of an amendment to The Defense Authorization Bill which would reduce the amount of the re search and development emer gency fund from a proposed $100 million to $50 million. The current fiscal year budg et has only $50 million allocated for emergency purposes by the Defense Department. Secretary Voters also will he asked to unravel an election law kin by providing that a defeated in cumbent cannot stay in office beyond his current term. This measure, on the fall ballot, pro vides for the appointment of a temporary successor if an elec tion result question is pending in court. Lower interest bonds for school districts will result if an other measure gains approval. Proposal is to allow use of the state's credit for funds to pur chase bonds of local, union high school or area education dis tricts. Other money questions to be decided involve increasing bond ing limits on funds for veter ans' home and farm loans from 3 to 4 per cent, and permitting the state to invest funds be quested for higher education in stock of any company, corpora tion or association. And finally, unless initiative drives make the grade, voters in November will be asked to rule on an amendment to the restriction on county Indebted ness. Counties presently may not incur an indebtedness over $5,000. The amendment would ex empt debt limitation contracts for services with state govern ment and contracts to purchase or lease property for up to ten years and up to total payments in all contracts of $50,000 annu- ally. These issues and nrobablv others of course will be widely discussed and examined beforp next year's two elections. Some no doubt are bound to generate a lot of heat and stir many a politician to explain positions After the quiet time. dates are the same as the Was co County Fair, and Vic is secretary-manager there and would be unable to come with me. Then, too, all of the children will be home for the first time in many years and I expect to be pretty busy. "Thank you very much for re membering me." A third ex-queen promises to take part next year. In 1926, Eva Wilcox, now Mrs. Edwin Brosten, reigned as rodeo queen. She sends the following greet ing from her home in Potlatch, Idaho: "Thank you for the invitation to the parade August 23, how ever our county 4-H horse show is on that date so will not no able to attend the Heppner Rodeo. "How about a rain-check for next year and 111 ride my horse you won't need a car for me. I might be 62 years old, but am still on top of the horse. Thanks again for the invite." In checking the list oi past queens, Mrs. Gorman discover ed an incorrect name among the list printed on the official rodeo program. Ilene Kenny served as queen in 1935, and not Ilene Kilkenny as is printed. Kuken- nvs were represented, however, by Mae Kilkenny in 1925, and Colleen Kilkenny in 1945. the amount to be doubled to $100 million and the request was approved in Committee. But Packwood believes "$100 million to pursue unforeseen research developments and to solve newly developed problems is unrealistic. "I am not opposed to a strong military system," Packwood add ed. "But we must retain some controls over the spending of millions of dollars. The mili tary is not always the best judge of where the money should be spent. Money does not grow on trees and sometimes the mili tary gives me the impression that it does not fully realize this. "But more basic to my argu ment that this amount should be reduced is that it is the re sponsibility of the Congress of the United States to make cer tain that tax dollars are spent wisely. As a duly elected pub lic official, I cannot exercise that judgment if the monies are placed in what amounts to a secret fund." Ouiet Tin Precedes Mext Year! Choice Now is a quiet time of the vfr n t me to reflect op. tne trout biting, the corn ripening and the moon having moved next door. Next vear is an election year. of course. But nobody is com- Dhlunin too actively, and pud- lie issues are on vacation. Ore gonians do not now think of the many decisions they must make next year at the polls. Behind the calm, however, battle lines already are forming on the 19 year-old vote questior There Is talk of Initiative pet Itions to get other controversial issues before voters; a propertj tax limitation, "right-to-work" law. reversal of the statewide zoning law passed by this years legislature. These may not materialize, but there already are 14 Issues for sure to be decided at 1970s primary and general elections. Reducing Oregon s minimum voting age from 21 to la win be considered In May. U ap pioved, the younger voting right will apply to local, state and national elections, but the meas ure does not bestow legal rights bevond votine. Also looming large on the May ballot will be the new Oregon Constitution, referred by the legislature after nearly a decade of consideration. With state gov ernment reorganization now a fact, the new Constitution is mainly just streamlined to in tegrate many amendments made over the years, and is cut near ly in half in length. It ilons inelude significant pro visions to strengthen Oregon's legislative branch. These include increasing the membership in each house by five and permit ting the legislature to call it self into special session by a majority vote of both houses. Another primary election measure provides for issuance of pollution control bonds for mu nicipal sewers up to 1 per cent of the true cash value of ail property in the state. Use of the state's credit would result in a lower interest rate and make funds more easily available. Financing state buildings and other construction costs is the object of another proposal to is sue general obligation bonds, up to one-fourth of 1 per cent of all property in the state. Re payment would come from gifts, rentals, parking and other build ing fees, or from property taxes if these sources were insuffic ient. Another May money question I r;- r . provides for an exception to the vpen jj fUDIIC present 6 per cent limitation on "Man's Search for Happiness," ,..iu(j-ii.y la siuYvui. n uid mm snown at tne xsew YorK intended to give the legislature World's Fair, will be shown at more leeway in its tasK oi equal- the American Leeion Hall Son. izing school taxes within coun- day, August 24, at 8 p.m. The lies or oinei laxuig uismcis. pumic is cordially invited. Ac A sixth primary ballot meas- cording to Mrs. Paul Warren, uic osm vuicia iu icpcai a jjui-iuns is an exceuent non-denom- uon oi siaie jaw cooceioiog mi- inaiionai mm for any age. migration regulation. rreseni i mere IS no eharee for rhi film law is consiaerea to De arcnaic, which Is sponsored by the Lat- hnu is in conn hi wun me u. o. iier-aay saints church. constitution. Eight more ballot titles have Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Sharp oeeri reieaseu iui uie iiovemuei. i weni 10 Weston JfTl., Aug 1 to 1970 general election. One of visit with Mr. and Mrs. Homer tnese may again presage an- lirogan and on to Wallowa to nual legislative sessions, by take Verle Prince to his home proposing a Constitutio n a 1 after having spent the past two amenameni anowing lawmakers weeKS visiting the Sharps. 10 can iriemseives iruo spenui session. Another measure provides that changes in computation of fed eral personal income taxes would automatically become state law for purposes of figur ing the state income tax. The 1969 legislature already corre lated the two up to now; pass age of the ballot measure would keep them uniform. If voters approve another measure referred by the 1969 legislature, the State Corrections Division will be allowed to es tablish branches in regions of the state outside Marion coun ty. Physicals Necessary For 1st, 9th Graders Parents are again reminded of the need for physical and dent al examinations for incoming first graders, and ninth grade pupils of Morrow countv schools. These completed forms should be presented the first day of school, August 29. Birth certificates are also re quired for registration of first graders. Foms for either the physical examination or for birth certif icates will be mailed upon re quest from the Morrow Countv Ti 11. f- r r neaun uuice, cox bbz, Heppner, or telephone 676-9911 between 8.00 a.m. and noon daily. COMMUNITY BILLBOARD It is always sad to note at this time of year that one can tell the progress of the summer season by the growing heaps of litter alongside our highways and streets. Often the same people who complain about the lack of adequate recreational facilites unwittingly destroy that chance to build new campsites and improve old ones when they lit ter. For every dollar that is spent cleaning up the mess Ore gonlans leave in natural beauty spots, a dollar that could have been spent to improve our outdoor recreation is wasted. Littering our scenic areas is a deplorable abuse of our natural environment and the livability of Oregon. Laws now provide for suspension of fishing and boat licenses from persons convicted of littering streams and wa terways, while fines of $10 may be levied for highway litter ing, and $500 charged for throwing burning materials from automobiles. It might not be such a bad idea to see drivers licenses lifted, the same as fishing and boating licenses for the same offense. Some years ago the state of Washington had a case where a man convicted of littering the countryside was sent enced to clean up a mile of highway on both sides. It seems only fitting that punishment match the crime, and, in this case, it served as a deterrent to future offenses. Unless you'd dump all that garbage in your own back yard, there Ls no moral Justification to littering Oregon's land scape, the literal backyard of us all. (FROM DALLAS ITEMIZER OBSERVER) The Rhyming Philosopher SUFFICIENCY Simply ridiculous, with income so low. Just barely enough for the taxes and bread. We're still buying walnuts and oatmeals to feed The squirrels and chipmunks; and packets of seed For linnets and sparrows. So can it be said We're crazv? Yet hunger is something we know. The chickadees must have their walnuts chopped fine, And flash in and out of their own feeding box, But ev'ry so often some bird has the guts To try to make off with the squirrels' whole nuts; Like humans at times in that strange paradox Of quitting good sense for the sheer asinine. Our bushy-tailed squirrels come down from the trees To peer through the pane if by chance we forget To furnish their quota of luxury fare Like children expecting with confident stare Their promised allowance; reminder of debt We owe for the pleasure of friends such as these. Our progeny left us for far foreign scenes. But all the wild creatures stay home, thank the Lord, While dogs and the cats help Inhabit the place, What more can one ask? We enjoy breathing space Which never a millionaire more could afford Or purchase more peace than our limited means. HARRY W. FLETCHER SO YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY FOR YOUR THINGS? YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN SAVING WITH US. Now, About Christmas . . . OPEN AN ACCOUNT TODAY ACCOUNTS NOW INSURED TO $15,000 FIRST FEDERftl SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION SENIOR CITIZENS Afternoon Social Meetings Each Friday, 2 p.m. Neighborhood Center Bring a friend! HOLLY REBEKAH LODGE Regular Meeting, Thurs.. aepi. Lexington IOOF Hall, 8 p.m Plan for convention WESTERN STYLE BARBECUE Saturday, Aug. 23, 5 to 8 p.m. Episcopal Parish Hall All you can eat, adults $2, graae scnool, 515 COUNTY FAIR and RODEO PET SHOW for children 5 tnroueh 14 and their Twt inurs., Aug. 21, 10 a.m. to i:uu p.m. Parade at 11:30 a.m. PIG SCRAMBLE AND AUC- nuiM SALE Thurs., Aug. 21. 7:30 p.m. Big Street Parade, Sat, 10:00 a.m. Cowboy Breakfast, Sunday, 7 a.m., city .parK SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency P. a Box J47 PH. 67S-9623 If no answer call Ray Boyce, BOX 848 PENDLETON Hcppnar
