2 Thurs, October 23. 1969
GAZETTE-TIMES
Heppner, Oregon 97838
Phone 676-9228
MORROW COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER
The Heppner Gazette established March 30. 1883. The Heppner
rimes established November 18, 1897. Consolidated February 15,
1912.
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Office Hours: 8 .m. to 6 p.m.. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.
until noon Saturday,
Sen. . Packwood's Opinion Poll
Senator Bob Packwood says there Is genuine concern
over preserving the livabllity of Oregon for present and fu
ture generations based on results of a questionnaire sent to
"Of more than 15,000 persons who responded, better than lone Lion's Club, 7:00, Ed's
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nine vui vi iu oaiu nicy - - -
nn hnui fast Orppon prows and more emphasis should be placed
on making It more livable for present and future generations,"
QUESTION!
I recently purchased a tractor
encumbered with a validly liled
mechanic's lien. The seller also
owed personal property taxes.
part of which had been assess
ed against the tractor, is tne
total amount of personal prop
ertr taxes owed by the seller
a valid lien on the tractor or
do I enlv have to par the por
tlon of taxes levied against the
tractor?
ANSWER:
According to an Oregon Su
preme Court decision, it appears
that the county cannot assert a
tax lien on the tractor for gen
eral personal proierty taxes
where the lien has not been
perfected by distraint of the
property prior to the creation of
the third party's eneumberance.
The county can only claim a
lien for the taxes assessed
against this specific Item of per
sonal property.
MEETING
CALENDAR
Monday, October. 27 .
Chamber of Commerce, noon,
Wagon Wheel
Fire Department, 7:30, City
Hall
TO THE
EDITOR. . .
Men Hold Reunion
To the Editor:
In a recent letter from Dan
lei McArdle. formerly In Camp
Heppner and now in the police
force In Holvoke. Mass., he tells
of driving to Old Say brook,
r'nnn In koo an nlrl at'OUalnt
ance, Tom Farrell, who in 1937
was a cook In lamp iieppner
and now i a chef in a INUTS
ini? Home in Connecticut. He
formerly was from Boston.
Thev eniovpd a haoy time
looking at old pictures, clippings
and reminiscing on the former
days. It was quite a change
from the cities of the east to
the wide ODen sDaces 01 r-asi
em Oregon but they grew to
love it and a bit of their hearts
still remain in the west.
MeArdle. In continuing his
touch with the environment,
takes the Hermner uazeue
Times, and keeps up with the
events, even the iocai spons.
Very truly yours,
Josephine Mahoney Baker
2545 S. W. Terwilliger,
Apt 525
Portland 97201
Packwood said,
"This only reinforces my belief that the quality of life
has become more Important in Oregon than how fast one can
make a dollar.
"The concern of Oregonlans with livabllity didn't stop
there. It continues with air and water pollution where nine
out of 10 persons favor more stringent federal regulations in
dealing with this growing and complex problem.
"Another sign of the time Is the fact that three out of
four persons favor setting aside more public lands for con
servation purposes such as national parks, wildlife refuges
and wilderness areas."
The questionnaire results also show that nearly nine out
of 10 persons In Oregon believed that churches and other non
profit organizations should be taxed. Only three persons out
of every ten responding to the poll believe the military draft
should be eliminated in favor of an all-volunteer Army.
However, nearly six of every 10 persons responding to
the poll Indicate that spending for the space program should
be decreased and nearly seven of every 10 persons favor the
proposal to ban cigarette advertisements from television and
radio.
Here Is a complete rundown of the 16 questions and how
more than 15,000 Oregonlans responded:
OREGON
1. Do you favor a study to determine which portions of the
Oregon Cascades should be devoted to wilderness parks
(plus other recreational areas) and timber cutting areas?
Yes 79.4; No 11.9; Not Sure 8.7
2. Do you favor setting aside more public land for conser
vation purposes such as national parks, wildlife refuges,
and wilderness areas?
Yes 76.8; No 15.2; Not Sure 8.0
3. Do you favor more stringent regulations by the Federal
Government In dealing with air and water pollution?
Yes 89.1; No 6.8; Not Sure 4.1
4. Do you associate progress In Oregon with increased in
dustrial development?
Yes 46.3; No 41.5; Not Sure 12.2
5. Do you believe less emphasis should be placed on how
fast Oregon grows and more emphasis on making it more
livable for present and future generations?
Yes 93.0; No 5.2; Not Sure 2.8
6. In your opinion what should be done with the Oregon
Dunes area along the coast?
(a) create a National Park 23.3
(b) create a National Recreation Area 33.1
(c) leave it as it is 31.8
(d) no opinion 11.8
7. When considering the uses of national forests and pub
lic lands, what do you feel should have top priority?
(Please select only three and indicate your 1st, 2nd, and
3rd choice by number.)
Watershed protection 39.5
Production of commercial timber 15.9
Mining 1.0
Wilderness areas (hiking, back-packing,
etc.) 16.8
Grazing 5.2
Outdoor recreation (fishing, camping,
skiing, boating, etc.) 21.6
NATIONAL
8. Do you approve of the anti-ballistic missile system as
proposed by President Nixon?
Yes 38.7; No 40.1; Not Sure 21.2
9. Do you favor a continuation of the 10 Federal surcharge
on Individual and corporate income taxes?
Yes 31.1; No 59.9; Not Sure 9.0
10. Do you think the U. S. should eliminate the draft and
depend on a volunteer military force?
Yes 31.6; No 53.4; Not Sure 15.0
11. Do you think the Federal Government should guarantee
an annual income to citizens who are willing to work but
are living in poverty?
Yes 31.6; No 53.4; Not Sure 15.0
12. Do you favor the Federal Communications Commission's
proposal to ban cigarette advertisements on television
and radio?
Yes 67.2; No 27.8; Not Sure 5.0
13. Do you favor a permanent arrangement whereby social
security benefits are adjusted according to the cost of
living index?
Yes 85.0; No 8.7; Not Sure 6.3
14. Do you favor taxing income from businesses owned by
churches and other non-profit organizations?
Yes 88.4; No 7.8; Not Sure 3.8
15. Following rroject Apollo (the lunar landing) do you
think the U. S. should decrease spending for the Space
Program?
Yes 59.2; No 28.8; Not Sure 12.0
INTERNATIONAL
16. If at the end of 1969 the Paris Peace talks on the Viet
nam war are unsuccessful, do you favor:
(a) a complete withdrawal of U. S. troops 24.7
(b) withdrawing U. S. troops as rapidly as they
can be replaced with South Vietnam forces 43.9
(c) an all-out military offensive (but no
nuclear weapons) 26.9
(d) a continuation of present policy 3.0
(e) no opinion U
Grangers Attend Instruction Night
Several Grange members at
tended a dinner and meeting of
Oregon State Grange Insurance
agents held last Wednesday at
the Spray Grange hall Attend
ing were Mr. and Mrs. Berl Ak
ers of lone, Mr. and Mrs. Bar
ton Clark of Heppner and Mr.
and Mrs. Charles C Jones of
Lexington.
Following the dinner a short
school of instruction was held.
Present were Robert Coble,
state Grange deputy of Baker
county, Frank Eichorn, secre
tary of Grange Mutual Insur
ance Co., and Shaw and Ray Ed
wards, all of Portland.
Neighborhood Center Advisory
Board, 7:30 p.m., Neighborhood
Center
Tuesday, October 28
Degree of Honor, 8:00, Episcopal
Parish Hlal
Wednesday, October 29
Willow Lodge, IOOF Hall, 8:00
Jaycees. 8:00
Royal Arch Masons, Masonic
Hall, 8:00
Saturday, November 1
Morrow County Gem & Mineral
Society, 7:30, McMurtry Building
Area Students March
With College Band
Student musici a n s from
throughout this area are among
the members of this year's 145
piece Oregon State University
Marching Band.
The band's fall term schedule
is highlighted by performances
at football games.
The band was featured on nat
ional television last year and is
considered one of the top col
legiate marching bands in the
country.
Members of the band include
Bob DeSDaln of Arlington. Jim
Swanson of lone, Charles Nelson
of Lexington, Terry Prosser of
Pilot Rock and Tom Collier of
Pendleton.
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MUSICAL AMBITIONS of LindT Leonnig are getting a big boost
through her contract with recording studios, clubs ana laaio
appearances in and around her "new" home in McMinnvllle.
Leonnig Girl Gets Boost
With New Record Release
Lindy Leonnig will soon have Sheridan Cafe on week-ends
Privett Visits Here
On Month's Leave
MMC Audio Joe Privett arrived
home October 11 for a visit with
his purenbs. Mr. and Mrs. C. H.
Privett, and other relatives in
the area.
He Is on 30-dav leave from
his training as a nuclear engin
eer, stationed near Saratoga
Springs, New York, for the past
two years. He has been in serv
lee for 12 years, after graduat
ing from Heppner High school
in 1956, and this Is his first vis
it home in six years.
COMMUNITY
BILLBOARD
Looking to the Pastand Future!
By HELEN SHERMAN
Life, like a book, is made up of a series of "chapters".
At the end of this month we will have closed one of
the chapters, covering a span of eight years and five months,
and, with mixed emotions, we turn the page to the start of
a new chapter.
The pages have recorded many pleasant memories, a num
ber of trials and tribulations, expectations (some realized and
a good many unrealized), sadness, humility, and thankful
ness. It would not be difficult to recall occasions which
would fit each one.
How distant the "Saga of the Welcome Edition" seems
now the big one which confronted us when we arrived here.
It was a real challenge, but a good way to become acquaint
ed. Many press runs have been made since that time, and in
some way the weekly deadlines have been rflet.
We have come to respect Morrow county pecple as some
of the greatest we have ever known we admire the independ
ent, self-sustaining qualities which make for strong charac
ter, and this we have noted on so many occasions. Young
people should be congratulated on their fine accomplishments,
and in taking their places In many fields as responsible citi
zens and the teachers for helping place them there.
I recall that It was the wish of our late publisher, Wes,
when he took over the paper, that it would "promote the best
interests of the people and to help In the continuous progress
of the county". At the same time he said, he hoped it would
reflect the warmth and cordiality for which the people of
Morrow county are famous. We trust that, in a small way,
that wish has been fulfilled.
The quiet unassuming, friendly manner of living that is
known here is a great asset in these days of trial and tor
ment found in so many communities.
We are confident there are many good things ahead for
the county, after the proper channels become opened. We
can see lush productive fields replacing much of the barren
lands. Prosperity undoubtedly will be recorded on pages of
the future.
We personally want to thank all those who have helped
make our years here pleasant and rewarding ones. We are
Indebted to the dedicated work of our G-T staff, particularly
Arnold and Reggie who have stuck with us through a good
many trials and problems. A number have come and gone
but we have never had anything but the best in cooperation
from them all. We trust they will continue to give value
received to those who follow. And we appreciate, too, the
faithful work of our correspondents at Lexington, lone, Board
man, Irrigon and Kinzua in meeting the weekly deadlines.
It may be hard, for a while, to change to a slower pace
of life, but for now we are looking forward to it Our wel
come mat at 615 Jefferson Street, Dallas, will always be out
to friends who can drop by.
We trust everyone will extend the friendly word of wel
come to the new publishers as they start the next chapter in
a story "to be continued".
The Rhyming Philosopher
PARTICIPATION
There's lots can be said about lying in bed,
According to how you construe it;
But for getting things done when you're under
the gun.
We're great on excuse let George do it!
We grumble and growl and let up a howl
On how they run things in our city;
But we're lacking the nerve to willingly serve
When asked to just sit on a committee.
So maybe you do, but seldom It's you
Who makes his voice heard as "agin It.
When something goes on you know to be wrong,
You're silent and let "loud mouth" win it
If more would show fight stand up for the right.
Conditions might not be so rotten.
But the elf-serving few run the village, while you
Let majority rule be forgotten.
HARRY W. FLETCHER
her own record released.
The 15-year-old daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Leonnig, who
grew up in this community,
hopes to be on her way to a
successful career as a writer
and singer of country and west
em music. She has found many
opportunities to entertain and
travel since the family has been
living In McMinnvilIe.
Lindv Is under contract with
Ripcord Recording Studios of
Vancouver. Wash. She "cut" her
first record on July 28 and only
her first and middle names,
Melinda Ann, appear on the la
bel, which will be the Maryhill
label. Side one of her record is
"Go Ahead, Tell Me", and side
two is 'The Barroom is Your
Home". It is expected to be re
leased to country and western
radio stations in five states in
a few weeks.
Since she has been under con
tract, Lindy has pursued the
writing aspect of her career. She
writes a poem and then sets it
to music. She accompanies ner
singing on the electric organ.
Currently Lindy sings at the
with her father, who plays guit
ar, and Bob Blair, who plays
drums. On Saturday nights the
music Is broadcast live over
KMCM. and she Is featured on
a new program, "Mainstreet
Jamboree," with music provided
by groups playing at clubs in
Yamhill county. She is aLso
singing Monday nights at the
Flower Drum in Fortiana.
Once each month Lindy ap
pears with "Bob Blum and the
Branders" band in uoiaenaaie,
and is broadcast over The Dal
les station. Thev will appear
there October 26 at the Oasis
Cafe and Lounge, where Buddy
Lane will be a feature attrac
tion on that date.
The family has lived in Mc
MinnvilIe the past year.
Mr. Leonnig is currently
going to barber school and her
mother is employed in the high
school cafeteria.
Lindv is active in school and
takes bass and rhythm guitar
lessons after school. She is ex
cited about her new record re
leases. V . . . . .... 1
WRANGLER BUCKBURGER
FEED
Sunday, Oct. 2b, 5:dU p.m.,
Fair Pavilion
Wranglers and Families
Bring salad or dessert
ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER
Lexington IOOF Hall
Saturday, Nov. 1, 5:30-7:00
p.m.
Series Card Party following,
8 p.m.
Sponsored by Holly Rebekah
Lodge
FOOTBALL GAMES
Heppner vs. Sherman County
at Moro, Friday, Oct. 24, 8
cm.
lone at Umapine, Friday, Oct.
24. 2:30 P.m.
Heppner Elementary at Riv
erside, Thursday, Oct. 2d, 2
p.m.
BAKED FOOD SALE
By lone Kindergarten Moth
ers Traveling food sale, Oct 30,
10 a.m.
Call Mrs. Dockter. 422-7549
FALL RUMMAGE SALE
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24"-
25
Old Trvco Building
Sponsored by Heppner Civic
League
Call members for rummage
pickup
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676-5384
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