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HEPPNER
GAZETTE-TIMES
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Facilities Underway
Heppner. Oregon 97836
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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
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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
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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
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