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L I IRARY EOCENE ORE t 07403 County Officials Sworn In GRAIN PRICES (r.OJL Lexington, does not In dud warehouse chgs.) (Courtsiy of Morrow County Grain Growers) Soft whit wheat lX7t Bard red winter wheat .... lVi Baxter 87th Year Price 10 Cents mm? HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIME THE am Appeal Taken on The Boeing Tract The State Department of Vet erans' Affairs bid for a reduced tax assessment on the Board man Space Age Industrial Park, which It leases to Boeing Com pany of Seattle for research pur poses, has been kept alive by an appeal to the Oregon Su preme Court. Involved were 94, 366 acres of land in Morrow County. The appeal follows a recent decision by Circuit Judge Wil liam W. Wells, sitting as Ore gon Tax Court Judge pro tem pore In place of Tax Judge Car lisle B. Roberts, who disquali fied himself because of the for mer association with the state Deoartment of Revenue, who ruled the Boardman land does not fit the qualifications previa ed in the law on farm use as sessment. Judge Wells' decision overruled the Department of Revenue, which has appealed to the higher court. The case involved the 1969 70 tax year. Under Assessor Joyce Rltch's appraisal, the tax bill was about $31,000. Had farm use assessment been grant ed, the bill would have been about one-fourth as much. The Assessor also has recent ly reappraised Boardman Park and this appraisal is under ap peal. If the market value listed for the property is upheld, the Department of Veterans' Affairs will have to pay more than $61, 000 in property taxes. Under terms of the lease to Boeing, the aircraft firm was to pay rent starting at $60,000 a year, with an escalator clause built in. The rent for 1970 was $68,820. In his order upholding the assessor, Judge Wells said the terms of the lease, are subject to the condition that the lessee will make use of the premises primarily for industrial pr in dustrial research or for develop mental purposes, permitting, however, grazing and other ag riculture uses in areas where the company's activities were not concentrated. . The Judge said the subleases for agricultural uses contained severe restrictions, allowing Boeing the right of exclusive possession of all premises it might require from time to time, and the right to terminate the leases at any time without notice provisions not found in customary farm leases. The Judge concluded the pres ent farm use was merely inci dental to that which it is pri marily devoted and that it was apparent the restrictions con tained in the written conveyanc es and leases clearly fall within the exception contained in ORS 308.370 (2) which prevents farm ' use classification to that "land with respect to which the own er has granted, and has out standing, any lease . '. . for oth- er than farm use."' Morrow County's District At torney, Herman Winter, has rep resented our county hi both 1970 hearings. ' . " Heppner, Oregon 97836, Thursday, January 7, 1971 Number 46 Mew CEi(lbir Piresodeoitf Dmsvcollee!! Frank Anderson Heads Branch Fed Reserve Board Annual appointments to the Boards of Directors of the Fed eral Reserve Bank of San Fran cisco and its four branch offices, effective Jan. 1, 1971, were re cently announced. The San Francisco board des ignated Frank Anderson, Hepp ner rancher, as chairman of the branch board for 1971. Mr. An derson has served on the board for several years. RC&D Annual Meet Date is Set Jaycees Sponsor Drug Meeting - People of Heppner and the surrounding area will have an opportunity to hear a former addict tell of his experiences with drugs on Jan., 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school cafe torium. Lt. Lyle Earlly will be the speaker. He will have with him a former drug addict. The Jaycees are anxious that many will turn out for this meeting. Chairman Ed Hoeft has an nounced the Annual Meeting date for the Columbia-Blue Mountain RC&D will be Jan. 18 in the Hermiston Junior High School, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The morning's program will include a business meeting and election of officers. Also, the RC&D Resource Committee Chairmen will give reports on 1970 accomplishments and out line 1971 goals. The Resource Committee Chairmen are: Ralph Saylor Community De velopment & Nuclear Siting; R. Ed Irby Cropland; Martin Bu chanan Publicity; Raymond French Rangeland; Glenn Thorne Recreation & Wild life; M. R. Johns Water; James E. Nelson Woodland. Guest speaker from the Upper Willamette RC&D will round out the morning session. Mr. Dale Munk, Project Coordinator, will discuss the "Functions of an Op erating RC&D." Since it is ex pected that the Columbia-Blue Mountain RC&D Project will be come operational during Janu ary, 1971, this affords an excel lent opportunity to obtain an swers from Mr. Munk on any questions one may have per taining to RC&D operations. Clarence Parker, Community Development Specialist, will dis cuss the "Area Beautification Program" that the Upper Wil lamette RC&D is sponsoring in their area. This program has created interest and improved the economic situation among several small Willamette Valley towns. A "No Host Luncheon" will be held at the Elks Club. The afternoon's program in cludes two speakers on resource development. Harold Cantrell, Walla Walla Area Manager, Bonneville Power Administra tion, will discuss the "Energy Needs of the Region," also, how nuclear power fits the present situation and transmission pos sibilities to load centers. John Mangan, Area Engineer, Bureau of Reclamation, will speak on "Irrigation and Nuclear Powered Thermo Plants." The use of coolant water from nuclear plants for irrigation is of vital interest to the people of this area. IV. . t XI - I 1 it:- ' ill .1 WV, i '2 NEW OFFICERS of the Heppner-Morrow Count? Chamber of Com merce are Gene Pierce, president; Joyce Bitch, secretary; Pat Wonser. treasurer; and LeRoy Gardner, second vice president I E. Dick, the new first vice president was unable to be pres ent for the picture taking. j Larry Rietmann Services Saturday Funeral services will be held for Larry Rietmann Jan. 9 at 2 pjn. at the United Church of Christ in lone with the Kev. Wm. Arthur officiating. Inter ment at High View Cemetery in lone. Sweeney Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Rhea Creek. Grange Meeting January 8 The Rhea Creek Grange will meet at the grange hall Friday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 pjn. There will be a potluck supper followed by a business meeting.. A short pro gram is also scheduled. Another Cut Up! Mr. and Mrs. Len Ray Schwarz of Heppner are the par ents of the first baby born in Hermiston on Jan. 4, 1971. He makes three sons at the Schwarz home. Ronnie is 9 and Pat is 5. The new one has been named Ted Raymond and he weighed 10 lb., 1 z. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leland Schwarz of Hepp ner and Mrs. Ida Coleman of lone; If this young fellow follows in the footsteps of his grand father and father, he, too, will be a cut-up! They are both meat cutters! Advanced First Aid Class Meets Ton ire An American Red Cross Ad vanced First Aid course will be given this winter. Those with an Advanced First Aid card or a Standard First Aid card may take the course. The first meet ing is tonight at 7:30 at the Gilliam t Bis bee conference room. The 10-week course will be taught by Bettie Doherty, Chuck Rause and Norman Clow. Notice to All Fair Superintendents It doesn't seem possible, but that TIME is here again when we must begin working on the 1971 "Morrow County Fair Pre mium Book". In order to get it re-typed and to the printers ear lv in the spring, the secretary is requesting that all Open Class Superintendents have changes , and recommendations to her by March 17, l7. Following is a list of Open Class Superintendents listed in the 1970 Premium Book: Beef- Donald Robinson; Sheep k Wool Don Greenup; Poultry & Rab bits Mrs. Johanna Wood; Sad die Horses Art Vance; Hay, Grasses & Grain William Raw lins; Fruits & Vegetables Rev. Edwin Cutting, Mrs. Doris cut ting, Mrs. Fredrick Martin. General Superintendent Mrs. C. J. D. Bauman; Comma nity Booths Mrs. James Lind say; Clothing Mrs. Jerry Bros nan, Marilyn Bergstrom; Need lework Mrs. John Bergstrom,, Mrs. Pearl Wright; Mrs. Frieda Majeske, Mrs. Ann Bergstrom; Knitting Mrs. Kenneth Wright; Hobbies Mrs. William Heath Mrs. L. E. Ruhl; Canning Mrs Rilev Munkers, Mrs. Omer Hus ton; Foods Mrs. George Currin. Flowers Mrs. Bob Clough, Mrs. Harold Huber, Mrs. Delpha Jones. Mrs. Fannie Griffith, Mrs. Clell Rea, Mrs. Annetta Kling er, Mrs. Barbara Cutsforth; Pet Show Mrs. Colleen Galliher; Collector's Corner Mrs. Jo Hus ton, Mrs. Pete Cannon; Child ren's Corner Mrs. Glen Ward, Mrs. Anna Schwarzin, Mrs. Jer ry Rood, Mrs. Randy Lott, Mrs. Norm Clow, Mrs. Darlene Ar- rington. Again, the Morrow County Fair Board and Morrow County Fair Committee wish to thank you for a "Job Well Done in 1970". We are looking forward to working with all of you again this year and if you know of anyone who wishes to work in any of the many different div isions of the Fair, please call the Fair Secretary, 676-9143. Merchants Will Meet Friday An important meeting is to be held at noon Friday at the Wag on Wheel Cafe. The Merchants Committee, according to chair man, Sharon Gorman, will have a number of things to discuss during the luncheon. All merchants are strongly urged to be present for the meeting. Interested in Gun Control Laws There will bo a meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m., at the Lexington Grange Hall featuring A. J. Hollowell, Dir ector. National Association to Keep '& Bear Arms, and Rus sell Struve. Director, National Justice Foundation as the guest speakers. Subjects to be cover ed are: 1. The proposed Legis lation for Firearm Registration & Licensing in Oregon. 2. A Self Defense Law for Oregon. 3. The Nebraska Self Defense Law and the National Justice Foun dation. The public is invited to at tend this meeting, sponsored by the Morrow County Arm of the National Association to Keep & Bear Arms. Junior Rodeo Meeting Soon Darrell Dooney, chairman, has announced a meeting next week at the Gail McCarty home. This is for the Morrow County Jun ior Rodeo committee and will be at 7:00 p.m. Jan. 14. ( y i r fVf ' : Slip 111 Chamber Hears of Express Close George Gutierrez, Union Pa cific agent here and at lone, appeared at the Heppner-Mor-row County Chamber of Com merce luncheon Monday at the Wagon Wheel. He read a state ment from Sam Haley, public utility commissioner, on a hear ing to remove the Railway Ex press Agency here. The hearing will be at the County Court house at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12. REA agency has not oper ated here for about a year. Lo cal people have been going to Pendleton to get their packages. The Chamber voted to go on record opposing the closure of REA service and will send a representative to the hearing. Installation Jerry Sweeney presided at an installation ceremony for the new officers. New president is Gene Pierce. First vice president is Ed Dick and second vice pres ident is LeRoy Gardner. New secretary is Joyce Ritch and treasurer is Pat Wonser. Directors Introduced were Har old Kerr, L. E. Dick, Bob Ab- rams, Sharon Gorman, Harley Sager, LeRoy Gardner, Ron Dan iels, Elma Harshman, Dr. Wall ace Wolff and Paul Jones, the outgoing president. Judge Jones had thanked the Chamber members prior to the installation ceremony, for their fine cooperation during his term of office. Mr. Sweeney presented Judge Jones a plaque in appreciation of his year of service to the city and county area. Merchants Meeting " An important merchants meet ing will be held Friday noon at the Wagon Wheel Cafe. Membership A raise was approved by a vote on the price of meals for the members' luncheons. Charge will be $95 a year on full mem berships, associate and special memberships remaining the same as in the past. f,v If COUNTY OFFICIALS are given the oath of office by County Clerk Sadie Parrish. right Officials are from left: Commissioner Ho mer Hughes. Assessor Joyce Ritch. County Judge Paul Jones. Justice of Peace Charles O'Connor and District Attorney Herman Winter. New City Officials Take Oath of Office (See additional details and pictures on page 2) Newly elected city officials took the oath of office to open the first meeting of 1971 of the Heppner Common Council Mon day evening. Taking office were W. C. Collins, mayor; Mary jean McCabe, treasurer; Elaine S. George, recorder; Rita Hodman, Robert Jones, Clyde Allstott, Jerry Hollomon, councilmen. At torney Phil Mahoney adminis tered the oath of office. "I do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution of the United States of America and the constitution of the State Heppner Students Conduct Annual Bird Count CAPT. KENNETH DAGGETT Capt. Ken Daggett Awarded Medal WEATHER By don git.i.iam Kl Low Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday 54 50 35 34 26 30 28 36 31 20 14 15 11 14 Prec. .10 Total Prec. for December, 1"; Normal Is L38". Total Prec. for 1970, 13.16"; Normal 13.25". Prec. 1969 14-54". 1968 1431". U. S. Air Force Captain Ken neth A. Daggett, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Daggett, 545 Minor St., Heppner, has been decorat ed with the Bronze Star Medal at Pittsburgh AFB, N. Y., for meritorious service while engag ed in military operations against Viet Cong forces. Captain Daggett was cited for his performance as wing explos ives safety officer of the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing while as signed at Phan Rang AB, Vietnam. He now serves as a munitions officer with a unit of the Stra tegic Air Command at Pitts burgh. The captain was commission ed in 1967 upon Completion of Officer Training School at Lack land AFB, Texas. A 1962 graduate of Heppner High School, Captain Daggett received his B. S. degree in 1966 from Oregon State University. Defensive Driving Starts in Boardman By BIRDINE TULLIS Boardman residents will be driving defensively after com pleting classes sponsored by the Extension Homemakers Advis ory Committee. Classes begin Jan. i2 at River side High School in Boardman. A series of four classes com plete the course with classes scheduled for Jan. 12, 14, 19 and 21. Drivers are awarded cer tificates on completion of the course. Interest has been great in the defensive driving courses sponsored during the past year. Instructors are trained Forest Service personnel who are do nating their time to promoting safe driving on our crowded highways. Mrs. Mel Allyn, chairman of the Boardman Extension unit has assisted in enrolling those interested in the class and mak ing other arrangements for the popular course. Refreshments will be served during "break" by members of the Boardman Unit. Call Mrs. Allyn 481-4045 for information on attending or 676-9642. A fee of $1.00 is neces sary for cost of workbooks and materials. Queen Chooses Blue The blues have it! Queen Michele Miller has selected an electric blue for the outfits of the Morrow County Rodeo Court A color that will go well with the natural coloring of those on the court and a perfect back ground for the lovely blond queen who wears white. The blue will include hats and boots with white gloves and blouses. The last Court to wear blue was in 1966. - With Queen Michelle, Princess Dovie Alderman. Princess Jan Schlichtlng and Princess Jeanne Daly met at Gardner's Mens Store Thursday. Marj Gardner measured each one and later Princess Jeri Snow came in to be measured. The order has been mailed in for the custom tailored suits. Forty-three Jleppnerites comb ed a 15-mile diameter circle in the Ruggs area on Dec. 22 from daylight to dark for the annual National Audubon Society Christmas bird count. The cir cle centered just south of Ruggs on Hwy. 207 where Porcupine Road junctions with the high way. Kirk Horn, biology instruc tor at Heppner High School dir ected the count. The area was selected because it shows a typical cross section of biological niches used by birds in the area. There's farm lands with heavy and light ag ricultural use, sagebrush habi tats, riparian, mountainous hab itat ecosystems. Mr. Horn has been active in bird counts in the Willamette Valley and while he was in graduate school at the univet sity of Arizona. He said, "I es pecially appreciate the out standing cooperation from the community. It would not be pos sible in anyway without their help and cooperation. I would especially like to thank Orval Matheny and Bill Rawlins for their help. There were a lot of college returnees who were a tremendous help. I would also like to thank the private land owners who gave us permission to trespass during the Christ mas count". The area was first platted and then submitted to the National Audubon Society for approval. A team was assigned to each of the seven sections. If a bird could not be identified it was not to be counted. The same circle will be used year after year. Comparing the figures will show a possible trend in bird population. The 1970 Bird Count There was an estimated 3346 individual birds counted this Christmas bird count with 52 species accounted for. Two were new on the Morrow County bird list. They were the Slate col ored Junco and the Bohemian wax wings. The most common ly observed were Homed Lark, Blackbill Magpie, California Quaiil, Ringneck Pheasant. Star lings, House Sparrow and Ore gon Juncos. This is the 4th Bird Count in Morrow County and it is begin ning to reveal some interesting points of observation. Since the 1968 count the Golden Eagle has shown a continual decrease. The Marsh Hawk and Sparrow Hawk which are both mouse feeders, have shown a steady Increase. Mr. Horn observed "In regards to the Increase in Hawks and the decrease In Eagles, it might of Oregon and that I will faith fully discharge the duties of the office of .... of the City of Heppner according to the best of my ability." Jerry Sweeney was elected chairman of the council. Appointments Made Mayor Collins named tht fol lowing non-elected officials: Glen H. Kolkhorst, Chief of Po lice; Dr. W. H. Wolff, Health Officer; Mahoney & Abrams, at torneys; Vic Groshen, superin tendent; Forrest Burkenbine, Fire chief and Elaine George, utilities clerk. At a special meeting of the Council on Dec. 10 an applica tion for dancing at Cal's Lounge was disallowed. The official figure for Hepp ners 1970 census was given as 1429 by Gary Barnes of the Cen ter for Population Research and Census. This is two above the census that the Jaycees took. Council expressed gratification to the Jaycees for their efforts which brought the census up from 1388. The addition of 41 increases the revenue from the state based on a per capita ba sis. Building Permit A permit to remodel a resi dence at 360 Union Ave., was granted to Merle E. Loyd of St. Helens. They expect to add a wood frame 24x24 addition at a cost of $1500. Mr. Loyd will do the work himself. The Loyds will move to Heppner when the remodeling is completed. No action followed the dis cussion of the removal of the REA Express Agency from Heppner. Members of the Cham ber planned to attend the hear ing to protest the closure. Rita Hodman will serve as the Heppner Representative on the Blue Mountain Economic Devel opment Council. 1971 Committees Named Mayor Collins named council men to the following commit tees t CITY SERVICES (Library, pool, parks, street lights) Jerry Sweeney, David McLeod, Jerry Hollomon. FIRE DEPARTMENT Clyde Allstott, Jerry Hollomon, Bob Jones. FINANCE (Fees, licenses, budget, personnel) Jerry Swee ney, Clyde Allstott, Bob Jones. Services Friday For Carey Hastings (Continued on pace 5) Funeral services will be held Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Heppner United Methodist Church for William Carey Hastings with the Rev. Edwin Cutting offici ating. Interment will be in the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. Sweeney Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. He died Tues day at the Pioneer Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hastings was born Oct. 24, 1899 on the ranch at Hardman. He was the son of Charles M. Hastings and Edith Luelling. He was a lifetime resident of the area. On Oct. 4, 1922 he was mar ried to Alice McDaniel at Hepp ner. They moved to Heppner in 1942. Mr. Hastings had worked as a logger and sheep shearer. He is survived by his wire, Alice; two daughters Yvonne Connor of Forest Grove and Clarice Henry of San Antonio, Texas; two brothers Guy Hast ings of Hood River and Elwood (Red) Hastings ol Heppner; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
