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L I OF ARY u or 0 EUGENE, 88th Year ORE 97403 jP iiiS KIIEPPBIER GAZETTE-TIME Heppner, Oregon 97836, Thursday, July 8, 1971 Number 20 GRAIN PRICES F.O.B. Lexington, does not In clude warehouse chgs.) (Courtesy of Morrow County Grain Growers) White (July and Aug. Delivery) $1.50 Red (July and Aug. . Delivery) $1.59 Barley (July and Aug. Delivery) ....$41.00 Ihm Cm A Mm Sot PnseQDsstsdl An example of "people help ing people" was the occasion last Thursday night of the Hepp ner Soil & Water Conservation District meeting, Chairman Ken Turner said the work being done on Upper Shobe Creek canyon would graphically show people what could be done by proper conser vation work. The busy meeting covered sev eral topics. Jim Perry of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers discussed the three types of flood control bodies. He explain ed that there was a need of a "legal entity", ' an authorized body of some type with which the Corps could deal. This would be one of the main purposes of forming the Water Control Dis trict. Mr. Perry prefers the Wa ter Control District over Irriga tion Corporations or other types of districts for this purpose as by a small millage it can raise operational funds. Jerry George of the RC & D said he preferred an irrigation corporation as It could be form ed faster. He feels the water control district is full of legal complications that are very time consuming. Mr. George pointed out some thing which he felt had been overlooked. In assessing the main losses in connection with the Shobe flood, he felt it was important to realize the huge dollar loss due to "loss of time". Delays to business and farming are expensive. He said Shobe Canyon and lone Canyon problems are very similar. Land treatment, too, is similar except for the fact that lone is not so steep. Jim Perry said the Corps had examined Shobe Creek in 1969 at the request of the City of Heppner. At that time they did not have justification for con creting the canyon because dam age was not deemed sufficient. But the Corps recommended Shobe Creek be examined again in connection with funding of Willow Creek Dain. They were turned down on using Public Law 99, an emer gency authority but are apply ing for matching funds under Section 208 authority. This, how ever, has been uelayed by the Environmental Protection Act as an impact report must be filed for 90 days. This is to give peo ple such as he Sierra Club time to object as they might want fish or trees preserved. It was pointed out that thcro are no fish in Shobe and very few trees. In similar cases two waiv ers were given on the waiting Council Okays Shobe Study Here Council members accepted general resolution at Tuesday night's regular meeting which would give the mayor author iaotkm to proceed on assembling all information pertaining to the Shobe channel improvement. This move was taken in order to expedite procedures relating to the repair and construction of flood damaged property. An inquiry was made by Har ley Young as to the possibility of opening the swimming pool on a temporary, restricted basis during the summer. Since state sanitation department approval is needed for such facilities, this proposal was referred to this agency for study. Representatives from the Steering Committee offered the council their assistance In any work which they could perform such as fund raising, or leg work in contacting citizens re garding easements, or other such help. Mayor Collins explained that individual repair projects could not be started until all estimates regarding construction and re pair are in, since the funds nee essary for these projects come from one source and must be obtained in a single effort. : Two estimates were submitted to the City regarding repair of the swimming pool to its orig inal specifications, these esti mates ranged between $16,000 and $20,000. Fernando Lara received ap proval of his Variance Applica tion, to place a mobile home, valued at $13,000, on the 2nd lot south of Charlie Heard on South Chase. .' Approval was granted to omit t,he name of Erma Payne from a second hand store license. ' Vic Groshen, City Superin tendent, discussed the need in the near future to replace a three mile section of 8" water line with, a 12" line to provide adequate water supply for the city. This improvement will be essential if the city experiences an increase in new home con struction. It was estimated that this project would cost $89,000. Action on this has been pend ing since construction of a dam on Willow Creek would relocate the line and changes could be made at that time with a sub stantial reduction in cost. The council passed a motion to accept the Planning Commis sion's report regarding the John Ceglia Building Permit applica tion. Approval was given regard ing a Building permit for Lue Wilson to replace a porch at 220 Court St. A Building permit was approved for Ed Brandenburg to construct a wood frame addition to the rear of his residence, to be valued at $3,000. The Council Meeting ended with the council adopting a res olution to turn down the oppor tunity to raise the auto license fee. This opportunity had been iinnroved bv the State Legisiat ure and referred to the city by the county. Flood Warning Options Told To Volunteer Group Harvey Latham, administrator of the Department of Emergen cy Services in Oregon accompa nied by his co-ordinator Dan Viera met with the Volunteer Flood Watchers Tuesday even lng at the Courthouse. The women are particularly interested In securing a flood warning instrument that makes a distinctive sound that Is in stantly recognizable and can be heard for a distance. Mr. Latham described four in struments that might fill the requirements. He first told about a Sonic Boom that is triggered as high water passes by a cer tain point. The explosive charge is fired 2000. feet into tne air and explodes with 3 booms. This may be heard 25-30 miles. The question of four creeks with, a posibility of flooding posed a problem. Strobe Light A strobe light with 2 million 71 All-Stars Named Tuesday Tom Wilson and Glen Ward, coaches for the Braves, winners of the first half of the season along with Harley Sager and Chris Lovgren, coaches for the second half winning Dodgers selected the All-Star team Tues day, July 6. Boys ages 11 and 12 were selected for the team which will travel to The Dalles later this month to play in the district playoffs. All-Stars of the Willow Creek Little League chosen Tuesday night are 12 Year Olds Jeff Cutsforth (Braves), Bruce Young (Dodgers), Mike Lynch (Dodg ers), Jack Yocom (Giants), John Ekstrom (Indians). 11 Year Olds Curtis Sweek (Braves), Jerry Cutsforth (Braves), David Allstott (Dodg ers), Kerry Harsin (Dodgers), Kelly Sager (Dodgers), Mark Piper (Giants), Marty Smith (Giants), Clint Carlson (Indi ans), John Lindstrom (Indians). Alternates Mickey Smith, (Giants), Jim Kenny (Braves), Ricky Gilbert (Dodgers), Brian Rietmann (Indians). Coaches Tom Wilson (Braves), Harley Sager (Dodgers). Insurer Moves To Main Street; Has New Name WEATHER By DON GILLIAM Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Total June Hi 83 79 73 79 78 72 69 Free. Low 44 46 46 42 50 41 40 Free. Normal June Prec .-si AM After many years next to City Hall, the C. A. Ruggles Insur ance Agency has moved to 228 North Main Street. The office, adjacent to Heppner Auto Parts, has recently been remodeled. Floor is covered with a rich, red designed carpet and walls are of handsome wood paneling. New lighting fixtures have been installed in the roomy offices. Name of the firm has been changed to Euggles - Boyce In surance Agency. The business was originally purchased here from Blaine Isom in the early 1940's. Owners are M. Bay Boyce and C. R. Ruggles. They are assisted by Kay Robinson. Clayton SL Morgan is associated with the: firm's office in Condon. i candle power on a 12 volt bat tery was the second warning Mr. Latham explained. This flashing light penetrates fog and may be seen 25 miles. It, too, provides "round the clock" 7-days a week warning as it is also trig gered by water reaching a cer tain level. This one seemed unfavorable because of the need of a night warning. Warbling Horn The third instrument is a dis tinctive horn that makes a pen etrating warbling sound. It is activated by an individual and is not automatic. It, too, oper ates on a 12 volt battery and not dependent on commercial power. At the present time, such an instrument is not available through government surplus. The group was commended for their enduring fervor in pur suing their goal. Mr. Latham said, "there is nothing better than the human eye to spot floods." Heppner people with their flood experience and the advance warning now being giv en through his office, he said that the system the women had worked out could very well serve their needs. He asked that the chairman, Mrs. Paul Heinrich, write a let ter to his office requesting a warning study be made, The study would provide the kind of information needed to rec ommend the system best suited to the conditions of the area For the Present The plan ' ol block women alerting their area at the ad vance warning, canyon watchers and if high water is seen, call in for the evacuation signal was reviewed for the two men from Salem. The Firemen have assured the women of their help in evacuating the older people. Temporary Warnings An advance flood alert is one blast from the fire horn for count of 20. Signal for high wa ter and evacuation is one con tinual blast from the fire horn. Signal for fire will be blasts with pauses between the- blasts. ALL ARE ON THE AIR HORN. First Field Survey Done on Shobe The work on upper Shobe Canvon continues. Soil Conser vation engineers have completed laying out the summer fallow field belonging to Roice Fulie ton. Thirteen diversion ditches have been surveyed. Tom White has completed the top two diversion ditches with a motor patrol (road grader) He ran into some big rocks and had to bring In the big cat Tues da. He was expected to start with the cat and bull dozer Wednesday and will smooth out the ditches with the grader. The Soil Conservation engin eers expected to start their next surveying on Fulleton land above the Gun Club. This land is on the Donaldson Canyon drainage as well as on Shobe. Slight dampness makes the best conditions for making di version ditches. Good ditches can't be -.-nade when it's too d.y or too wet. Those working on this project are hoping for weather cooperation. Sidewalk Bazaar Planned Soon The big annual Sidewalk Ba zaar will be held this year on Friday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Heppner merchants have wide selection of merchandise this year to place on tables and racks out on the sidewalks in front of their stores. A spirit or carnival will ex ist when various clubs and or ganizations have booths selling foods and other goods on this big sale day. A gentleman will put on unicycle act and there are other feature events planned. Everyone from far and near is cordially invited to come and see the many offerings in Hepp ner s Sidewalk Bazaar. JOHN HALL John Hall In The Shrine Game John Hall, Heppner High full back who is a 11 graduate, is to be on the East team of the big Shrine game. The game is to be played on Aug. 21 in the Pendleton Round -Up stadium with kickoff time at 8:15 p.rn. Pageantry and parades are a big part of the event which sup ports the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in Portland. Indians Rap Dodgers A surprised Dodger team couldn't get it together Tuesday, June 29, as the Indians took control of the game and hand ed the league leaders their third loss 19-11. Eoth teams scattered their hits but the strong Indian hit ters, led by John Lindstrom's home run, proved too much for the error plagued Dodgers. Winning pitcher Dennis Stef an! and losing pitcher Jody Jensen both went the full sev en innings. Both Kerry Harsin and Bruce Young caught for the Dodgers and Johnnie Ekstrom was behind the plate lor the Indians. Spotlight On You A pre-fair Style Revue train ing and practice session for all 4-H clothing and knitting mem bers and ieaders will be giv en at the Annex at the Fair grounds, Wednesday, July 14, 1 to 3 p.m. Sally Bay, Area 4-H Agent will conduct the training. Sally will help girls practice "Win ning Ways" in preparing for fair events to come, with infor mation on grooming and model ing useful in everyday life. All 4-H girls, their mothers, and leaders are invited to attend. period and as a result there are two suits. Mayor Collins and County Judge Jones made personal con tacts with residents along the creek and have met with no op position from the people who will be asked to sign easements. The Mayor reported cost of moving sewer and water lines in Shobe Is about $15,000. He reported they had been unable to obtain any State Highway or other grants to help finance new bridges needed in Heppner. The Corps of Engineers who plan to deepen and widen the creek bed said they hope to have some money left to remove snags and trees laying in the creek. lone Floods Eldon Tucker was present from lone. Question was asked whether lone would want a Wa ter Control District to solve their flood problems. M Tucker said he would dis cuss the situation with the lone City Council. Cooperating Dale Boner reported on prog ress here. He told of diversion ditches, small debris basins and dams and grassing planned for U Upper Shobe Canyon. He said some 1500 pounds of grass seed will be needed for the seeding up there. As an ex ample of what floods do, he said there was absolutely no topsoil left on an area of 15 acres of cropland. Mr. Boner told of the pooling agreement on fi nancing the project on Upper Shobe. He suggested the Corps work up through the City and the RC & D work on Upper Shobe. Present from Umatilla County were RC & D officials Ed Hoeft and C. J. (Slim) Gilbert and wives. ' ' '" '' Rhea Creek Dam Darrell Learn, geologist, re ported that a study was being made on Rhea Creek. The orig inal site at the Ruggs Ranch site had been given up as there was insufficient rock for the dam to "Tie to". So in the new study they have moved up one hundred yards and in their pre liminary examination feel they have a much better site this time. Core drilling is to start soon to see if the site Is actu ally feasible. A dam there would create a lake for irrigation, flood control and recreation. Bob Laughlin was present from the steering committee and told of their plans to form a Water Control District. His com mittee has raised some money which will help with the finan cing of Shobe work. Harold Kerr, county agent, told of making good use of their extension report on economic de velopment. He explained tnat (See page 10) Princess Jeanne Dance Set Saturday, July 10 r 1 ,:' i (T it .if , , PRINCESS JEANNE DALY is shown here. On page 7 is a story and pictures of this member of the Morrow County Fair and Rodeo royal court. Everyone is cordially Invited to come and dance this Saturday night at the JJtrrow County Fairgrounds pavilion. Music will be provided by the Western Gentlemen. Judge Jones Tells Of 5-County Assn. Judge Paul Jones chairmaned a county-city meeting last weo nesday evening at the Wagon Wheel. He led off first by ten ing of an inter-governmental unit meeting recently at John Day where five counties agreed to form an association to en able them to be eligible to qual ify for State and Federal grants. Counties are Morrow, Wheeler, Grant. Umatilla and Gilliam. An interim eecutive committee is composed of the five county judges. This is for the format ive period. Organization is call ed "Eastern - Central Oregon Assn. of Counties". Each county is supposed to be organized by late August and each county would elect a member. It appears this group would succeed the District 12 ad ministrative district. Judee Jones said he didn't know of anything we have gain ed or secured through the dis trict 12 that we would have sec ured anyway. However, he said, it seems we will be required to have such a group in order to secure state and Federal grants. He explained that it seemed that government units such as Dodgers, Braves Win Little League Title Willow Creek Little League Second half standings Dodgers Braves Giants Indians First half winners For the touch diamondmen of Willow Creek Little League the time has come to hang up the glove, dust off the shoes and uniform and let this seasons bruises, lumps, and defeats heal with the memories of victory and the fun of playing baseball. The teams played their final eames Thursday, juiy i, wun the league leading Dodgers romping the Giants 28-7, at the Heppner little league Held. Darkness ended the JJooger- Giant contest in the bottom of the 4th inning. Although no home rwns were hit in this high scoring game it did not lack in exciting action. Kerry Harsin pitched for the Dodgers with Bruce Young catching. Randy Worden, Giant pitcher, threw for three innings then was relieved by Jack Yo com who pitched until the game was called. Catching for the Giants was Craig Robison. Braves vs. Indians The second place Braves trav eled to lone to complete the sea son and handed a tough minded Indian team a 7-3 defeat Braves Coach Tom Wilson, said the close contest was "a real well played game". Coach lent defensive plays by Jim Kenny aided the Braves win and robbed the Indians of two good hits". The Braves scored three runs in the second inning, three in the third, and one in the sixth. Curtis Sweck and Denny Peck shared the Braves pitching duty-Indian catcher Dennis Stef an! blasted two hits, a triple and a double and was hit by a wild pitch as he scored all three Indian runs. Frank Engle man started on the mound and was relieved by Rick Gilbert in the top of the fourth Inning, Leland White came on in re lief of Gilbert and finished the game. The Indians, a young ball team, gained strength late in the season and will have an experienced ball club to chal lenge the rugged Willow Creek League next year. National Wilson added that "two excel- of Mr. and Mrs. Bud MarshalL New Bank Employee Mona Lisa Marshall is a new employee at the First National Bank as bookkeeper. She gradu ated from Heppner High School in 1969. She took accounting and general studies at BMCC for a year. She worked at the Assessor's office on a work study grant and was employed part time at Pioneer Memorial Hospital when she went to First She Is the daughter HUD ,HEW and others would not approve money grants with out approval of an administrat ive district, uniy exceptions to this might be such things as State Highway Commission and nthnii jn ft sk Vt nunnfo $4000 to $5000 is now avail-, able for studies for land fill sites, he said, He said the Bull Praire campground garbage would be hauled by a private contractor to a new landfill at Monument. This is a new trend : of the U. S. Forest Service. County-City Vehicle Tax Judge Jones told of an add on vehicle license tax voted by tne legislature. It is sort of a do-it-yourself tax for cities and counties, hard pressed in many instances for money for roads and parks. This surcharge would, add $5 for the cities and $5 for the county, and is divided on a per capita basis among the cities. Linn and Benton Counties are going to levy the tax and many other cities and counties will probably consider it seriously. Law is written so that counties which benefit from dedicated road monies that result in amp le road funds do not have to levy the tax. But it's doubtful there will be any county that can't justify levying the tax. However, because half the year is already gone, the coun ties and municipalities this year will collect loss than half the projected annual total. $8.22 per capita is estimated as amount Morrow County cit ies would raise. Morrow County has about 9,000 vehicles. Judge Joness aid the county court has not acted on this pro posal but it 60 of the cities request it, the County is bound to impose this tax. He explained that the U. S. Forest Service severance tax :s down for this year by $12,000. Besides this, he added, the ser ial road levy is down $10,000 as it is based on true cash value as total dropped from $100 mil lion to $90 million in true cash value. Mayor Bill Rietman stated that lone had no trouble with their serial levies and he felt this vehicle license add-on was taking unfair advantage of the citizens. Don Bristow, lone coun cilman, stated this appeared to him to be an unjust tax. It was mentioned that many of the ranchers would be hard hit as they have a lot of ve hicles. Effective date of the law is Sept. 9 and thirty days after that, they could start collecting the tax, if approved. liil 0A TnniM Mtn 1 1 aa aA that the cities act on the matter within 60 days. ,
