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L I BRARY U OF 0 EUGENE, ORE 97403 H Poes ion Portland Charles Herbert Hynd, C8, late f or. umaima, lormeny or vecu. passed away Feb. 13 at St. Vin cent's Hospital In Portland. Mr. Hynd was born in Hepp ner, March 28. 1902. the eldest son of Jack Hynd, Sr., and the lute Susan Shaw Hynd. A life time resident of the county, he moved to Cecil with his family at age 7 and remained In that area as a rancher until retiring to Umatilla, July. 1970. ' Mr. Hynd grew up with, and helped develop one of Oregon's great family ranching opera tions. The holdings at one time covered something like 40,000 acres with their own and some leased land in several counties. Operations included both sheep and cattle and alfalfa hay. The business includes only a small tract of wheat Observers have told us here a number of times of the de votion of Herb and the other family members to an attitude of great teamwork with tireless hard work resulting in the splendid Hynd Bros. Corporation. On June 10, 1934, Mr. Hynd was united in marriage to Bet Bleakman in Portland. The couple settled down happily Cecil and in 1942 they proudly brought home a baby girl whom they named Carol Sue. Herb, being a gregarious per son, liked all people and never met a stranger. He was an ac tive member in his agricultural and community groups and al ways willing to lend a helping hand. He is survived by his wife, Beth Bleakman Hynd of Uma tilla; daughter, Carol Sue Hyndj of Portland; his father. Jack Hynd, Sr. of Pendleton; a bro ther, Jack Hynd, Jr. of Cecil; two sisters, Annie Schaffer of Pendleton and Violet Lieuallen of Pendleton; and numerous other relatives. Mr. Hynd was a member of All Saints' Episcopal Church, the County and Oregon Cattle men's Association, The Heppner Morrow County Chamber of Commerce, and the vice-president of the Willow Creek De velopment Corp. In 1962, the Hynd brothers were named Live stock Men of the Year for Mor row County at ceremonies in January of 1963. Services were held Wednes day, Feb. 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the All Saints' Episcopal Church in Heppner with the Rev. Daniel R. Thompson officiating. Inter ment followed at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. "Children of The Heavenly Father", a sacred selection was offered by Pauline Miller, soloist, accompanied by Mrs. C. C. Carmichael, organist, Sweeney Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made to the Episcopal Church Memorial Fund to Mr. Hynd's memory. Active bearers were Bob Jep sen, Frank Lieuallen, John Clerf, Richard Hynd, Jack Schaffer and Ed Patton. Honorary bearers were Carl -4 HEBB HYND Troedson, Harold W. Krebs, John Logan, Bill Lowe, John W. Krebs, Stanley Magill, John R. Krebs, Henry R. Krebs and Bob Lowe. "He died as he lived; in peace." ;;!Counfy History To Be Printed Wranglers Elect New Officers; Dote Play Days The Wranglers recently elect ed 1971 officers. President is Mike Matthews; vice-president, Dick Schlichting; Alice Vance. secretary-treasurer. Directors are Jerry Dougherty, Bill Collins, Dimple Munkers, Merlyn Robin son and Beverly Steagall. Play Days have been dated: A work day with a sack lunch on March 28. April 4-Committee: Ken How ards, Bill Healys, Archie Alder mans, Lee Palmers, Rod Mur rays. April 18 Committee: Norman! Nelsons, Charlie Dalys, Don tv ans', Allen Hughes', Ron Hague, woods. April 25 Committee: Don Robinsons, Roice Fulleton, Jack Healys, Bob Petersons, Jerry Doughertys. May 9 Committee: Dick Schlichtings, Ron Currins, Jim Norenes, Jerry Winegar, Jack Wright Play Day point committee: Pauline Matheny, Mary Schlich ting, Donna Peterson. Announcers: Charlie Daly and Wilbur Steagall. Timers: Bill Collins and Stan Kemp. The president is making plans for a fun time overnight ride. The dance honoring Princess Dovie is July 31. Volunteers will be needed for the big breakfast and horse show. Meeting March 2 The next meeting is March 2 with a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. in the annex. Two-Trackers 4-H Club will be guests. Hosts are the Don Robinsons, Bob Pe tersons, Ron Haguewoods and the Floyd Jones'. At Monday's Chamber lunch eon, Herman Winter told that Oscar Peterson, who has been promoting the printing of a his tory of Morrow County, has urg ed securing another 50 photos for the proposed book. About two years or so of re search and writing have gone Into the manuscript by author Giles French of Moro. Mr. French, explained Mr. Winter, has written several books. Pub lishers, Binfords & Mort, rec ommended printing 4,000 copies for the Chamber or other spon soring group and a thousand copies for themselves to sell. Cost would be $11,000 by the well-known Portland publishers Plus pay for Mr. French. There are 50 photos of historical sig nificance but it has been felt by Mr. Peterson, Mr. French ancl the book publishers that anoth er 50 photos would greatly en hance the book. Judging from the experience in neighboring counties, it appears the book would be a sell out within sev eral years' or less. Some money has already been subscribed for the book. President Gene Pierce com mented that subscriptions had been left at his bank and more has been coming in. He reported on contacting the Congressional delegation by tel egram in regard to the Cham ber's going on record favoring continuation of the Hanford nu clear power plant. School Program Principal Al Martin of the Heppnerv Elementary School in troduced two teachers from his school, Mrs. Hoskins and Mrs. Gochnauer, who told of fresh new approaches in a teaching program. - They had felt a need for up grading the reading program, Groups in the new experimental program are in three levels, based on reading tests and ob servations of the teachers. Also involved in the program are Mrs. Dick and Mrs. Riley. The teachers have noted reading im provement with the new pro gram. The teachers felt that sue cess in reading is very basic and is very much needed for adult life. Mrs. Hoskins, first grade teacher, told of the program in the primary and Mrs. Gochnauer, language arts teacher in 7th and 8th, told of the Junior High programs and their choices. Principal Al Martin stated that grade school enrollment which had been dropping, has leveled. off about 45 to 47 per grade. There are 50 in eighth grade. 87th Year THE . - r HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIME Price 10 Cents I Hli tuny iiiuenng Occupies School Board Heppner, Oregon 97836, Thursday, February 18, 1971 GRAIN PRICES (F.O.B. Lexington, does not In dud waranouM chgs.) (Courtesy of Morrow County Grain Growers) Soft white wheat l-67Va Hard red winter wheat .... !-67Vi Barley . - 49.50 is to Heppner Elks Anniversary Set Exalted Ruler of Heppner Elks Lodge No. 358, Marshall Lov gren, has announced tnat tne 74th anniversary of the Lodge to be celebrated here on Sat' rday. Registration starts at 11 m. in the showroom of Hepp ner Auto Sales. Ladies' activities will include champagne luncheon from 1 2 p.m. This will be followed by cards and ognib from 2 to at St. Patrick's parish hall. Lodge at the Elks Temple here will open at 2 p.m. with the Condon Lodge in charge of in itiation. After Lodge the Pen dleton 3rd degree will put on their work. Leadership awards will be presented. Dinner is to be served at the Lodge from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. There is to be a dance from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. and a break fast at 2 a.m. A number of State officers and their wives have been . In vited as well as a number of other guests. Health Department Searches for Hidden Diabetics -lit TOM BEAM County Red Cross Fund Chairman Tom Beam has accepted the appointment as Fund Chairman for the 1971 Morrow County Red Cross Drive. There will be a kick-off meet ing for the drive in Boardman the first week of March at the home of Mrs. Gunnar Skoubo. Mr. Beam will outline his plans for the drive at this time. Per sons interested in driving up for this meeting are asked to call the Gazette-Times and leave their names. Barrel Race Clinic In Pendleton March 5 - 7 Sammy Thurman who is 3rd in the nation in Barrel Racing will conduct a Barrel Race Clin ic March 5-6-7 at the Round Up Pavilion in Pendleton. She will lecture, give demonstra tions, show motion and stiU pie tures and have working sessions and jackpots. The clinic is spon sored by the BMCC Rodeo Club and the Oregon Trail Appaloosa Horse Club. The fees and entrance blank are listed in this week's Gazette- Times, courtesy of Shirley Rugg. The deadline for entering is Feb. 25. For information call Riley Freeman at 276-3752. Jill Rugg was among those who attended a similar clinic held last spring at Pete's Moun tain Stables in Portland. Chamber Speaker "Protect Your Freedoms" will be the title of the talk by Ron Brittner at the Feb. 22 meeting of the Heppner-Morrow County Chamber of Commerce. He is particularly interested in the "right to bear arms". He is a knowledgeable speaker and thoroughly dedicated. Also appropriate for George Washington's real birthday, there will be three speakers trom the Heppner FFA who will make a five minute presentation. The Morrow County Health Department and the Extension Homcmakers Advisory Commit tee hope to find the "hidden diabetics" in Morrow County through a free blood testing survey to be conducted at the Methodist Church in Heppner on March 8 between the hours of 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m., and at the Masonic Hall In lone on March 9 between 2:00 4:00 and at the Riverside High School between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Mrs. Weldon Witherrite is Health Chairman of the Morrow County Extension Homemakers Advisory Committee. Mrs. Edna Chally, R.N., Mor row County Health Dept., stated this week, "There are approxi mately 100 persons living in Morrow County who have dia betes but only about half of them know they have the con dition and are under treatment. Those who are in the "High Risk" group those over age 40, overweight, blood relatives of known diabetics and mothers who have had babies weighing 9 pounds or more are espec ially urged to get this diabetes blood test". Mrs. Chally points out that it is important that those persons planning to have this blood test eat one of tfcc'lspeclal test .meals 2 hours before reporting for the test otherwise the test re suits will not be accurate. The test meals are calculated so as to contain 75 grams of carbo hydrate. Sample test meals will be printed at a later date. Mrs. Witherrite will distribute samp le menus at different locations throughout the county. While diabetes is not rare or unusual among children, it is about 10 times more common in persons over age 25-years as in those under that age. As the age goes up so does the rate for diabetes go up and for this reason those over age 40 are especially urged to avail them selves of this opportunity to be tested. "Diabetics in the adult usually has a slow developing insidious onset," said Dr. L. D. Tibbies, County Health Officer, "and frequently the disease if fairly well advanced before the victim feels sick or tired enough to see ' a doctor. Through this blood test program we hope to find the early cases and get them treated before any serious complications have taken place". All residents, both men and women are urged to take ad vantage of the free services of Diabetes Detection on March 8 and 9 in Heppner, lone or Board man. After multiple hours of budg et deliberations, the Morrow County School District R-l school board and budcet com- Number 52 mi,tee members approved a to- ini Duogei ugure 01 $i,o;u,9 on Tuesday evening at the Heppner High School. In summing up the combined efforts of the group, Superinten dent Ron Daniels spoke earnest ly when he said, 'The one de-. sire I have is that you have come up with a budget that ev eryone in the room can support." The 12:03 a.m. adjournment came after a stormy session that began at 7:30 p.m. in the Hepp ner High library. The final fig ure represents only a 4.08 in crease over last year's budget. Morrow County is much better off than the majority of dis tricts as they shoot for that magic figure within 6 of last year's budget The final figure is only $28 more than the budget as it was Originally proposed. Even though the figure only reflects a $28 Increase there were cuts totaling $16,000 made during the budget deliberations. However, the cuts were offset by necessary budget additions and by $8000 for the purchase Of a new furnace at lone when their furnace blew up. The bal ance of this purchase will come from this ' year's emergency fund. Only the 700 series, the 800 series and the 1200 series were yet to be approved. They had been studied and evaluated at previous budget meetings and it was anticipated tne meeting would be relatively brief. But such was not the case. It was very apparent that Jack Sumner, one of the more con- MAYOR W. C. COLLINS signs the proclamation for FFA Week servatiye members of the board - in m , u ii i.i in i ii ii m i ip r. -,-.- ' ; ' ' - - ivV: :: 'if -n -v-( kt -in in mm m ii i n V n J 'J 1971 as FFA president, John Currin looks on. I PROCLAMATION 1 Whereas, members of the FFA are playing an out standing role in assuring the future progress and pros perity of our community; and Whereas, it is vital to our well-being that we train skilled farmers and ranchers to provide a plentiful sup ply of food products in years to come and to train those who will provide services to the farmer and process and distribute farm products; and Whereas, the FFA is composed of students who are. studying vocational agriculture in the public schools in preparation for careers in farming, ranching, and re lated fields. In studying the science of agriculture, FFA members are striving to continuously improve this great industry for the welfare of all citizens; and Whereas, the FFA has performed the valuable serv ice of developing leadership, encouraging cooperation, promoting good citizenship, teaching modern agricultur al Information, and inspiring patriotism among its mem bers; THEREFORE, I, as Mayor, do hereby designate the week of February 20-27, 1971, as FFA WEEK. ' W. C. COLLINS Mayor Riverside, Heppner FFA Banquets Set WEATHER By DON GILLIAM Hi Low Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday 65 63 72 61 62 51 52 39 39 40 38 44 34 33 Prec. .02 .02 .04 72 degree temp, ties record set In Feb, 1932. "Involved in America's Fu ture" is the 1971 theme for Na tional FFA Week, Feb. 20-27. The Heppner and Riverside chapters observe the national celebration with their annual banquets. Monday, Feb. 22 is the date for the Riverside Banquet at the high school at 6:30 p.m. Presi dent Clarence Proctor will act as toastmaster with Mr. Ron Black, advisor presenting the awards. The Heppner FFA Banquet will be held at the Heppner High School Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. John Currin, president and chairman of the FFA Week committee will serve as master of ceremonies. Awards will be presented by the Heppner FFA advisor, Mr. Hal Whitaker. Charter members, Instructors and parents have been Invited to the banquets.. The Home Eco nomics classes, supervised by Mrs. Delia Lindsay of Riverside and Miss Linda Kahr of Hepp ner, will prepare and serve the respective dinners. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mann and Hansell Tell Irrigation, Land Tax News Rep. Irvin Mann, R-Stanfield. and Rep. Stafford Hansell, R Hermiston, today announced two important developments for Mor row and Umatilla Counties. The first announcement came in a letter to Rep. Mann from The Boeing Company in Seattle, The letter reaffirmed earlier dis cussions Rep. Mann had had with Boeing officials concerning the payment of taxes on the Boardman Tract property. The letter which came from Denver Grigsby, Project Mana ger, Boardman Development, said, in part: As we (Boeing) construe our lease, the burden of any increase in the property tax es over the taxes based upon the property's bare land value is to be borne by this Company. The letter further stated that The Boeing Company believes that, if there Is any increase in the future in the market value of the property by reason of the improvements made, such as ir rigation projects, manufacturing facilities, and so forth, any in crease in taxes resulting from the increased market value of the property is to be borne by The Boeing Company." Reps. Mann and Hansell stat ed that in conjunction with the Boeing letter, Boeing today op ened a fully staffed office in Boardman. Hansell stated that "the office will complete the implementa tion study for the irrigation of some 60,000 acres on the Board- man Tract." Mann said that the letter from Boeing on the opening of the olfice showed "the good faith of their negotiating throughout tne last few months." Mann added, "Implicit in the letter is the guarantee that our Veterans' Fund will be protect ed fronL anjdangor as a result of increased property taxes." The second significant devel opment, according to Mann and Hansell, came today in a speech given by L. B. Day, Regional Director of the U. S. Department of the Interior, in Hermiston. Day stated that the Pacific Power and Light Company Ls willing to participate in the ir rigation of land which will be utilized for future nuclear pow er plant cooling, and that the Company is willing to pass the net savings on to the irrigation projects in the counties involved. Day said that "Pacific Power and Light has advised me that if the necessary studies determ ine that the area does provide a desirable site that can be li censed for a nuclear power plant, and that if the surround ing terrain and lands would (Continued on page S) had given the budget a close study. He had at his command figures from previous ' years' budgets. He startled the other members with his late recom mendations and motions for cuts in the three series that were being considered. He is knowl edgeable of the budget process and is well aware of the tax payers, as well as his own, cry for reduced taxes and he spoke convincingly for economy. His questions and comments merited close attention from the others in the session, although they didn't always vote in accordance to his recommendations. General Maintenance of the 700 series at the five schools came under scrutiny. In the fi nal vote, the figures were left as in the proposed budget. The 700 series was reduced by $300 because with the unexpected necessary purchase of the new furnace at lone, that amount for furnace repair could be deleted. Supt. Daniels noted that more and more the district's own maintenance people are picking up more of the district's im provements by doing their own remodeling, cabinet work and painting. Even though their sal aires are paid in another series, the price of lumber and paint continues to go up, Amendments to the motion and amendments to the amend ment which plagued the session were handled masterfully by chairman Harley Sager, assist ed calmly by Supt. Daniels through a turbulent evening. Replacement of Equipment During the discussion of the 735.1 series on Replacement of Equipment (Instructional), the vote was a tie, five affirmative and 5 negative. The chairman broke the tie to pass the motion which left PflncipaT MickTolar's new desk at A. C. Houghton for $275. De leted a C-flute and an electric typewriter from Riverside High School which cut $440 from their requests. Heppner Elementary (Continued on paee 8) Harold- Cohn In Hospital In a phone call with his son, Phil Cohn, it was learned yes terday morning that Harold Cohn had suffered a slight heart attack in Yakima on Tuesday. Mr. Cohn is a well-known live stock buyer and trader whose home is Heppner. Phil said his father would need a long rest. His color seemed very good Tuesday evening. He is in Yak ima Valley Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Cohn, also ill, is In Cen tral Convalescent Home, 206 S. 10th, Yakima.