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L I 3 K A ?. Y u or o EUQENC, ORE . 97403 Tickets Offered For Parade Theme With the 1971 Grand Parade of the Morrow County Fair and Rodeo only a short time in the history books, parade officials are already seeking a theme for the 1972 parade. The naming contest won't go without its rewards, either. Four tickets two for each afternoon performance of the 1972 Rodeo awaits the person who comes up with the winning theme for the annual affair, according to parade chairman Randall Peterson. The new theme is being sought early in order to allow more planning time for floats for the parade. An official entry blank is provided in today's Gazette Times for theme ideas. A general theme is suggested, according to Mr. Peterson, to allow easier planning. Deadline for entries is Oct. 8. They may be brought or mailed to the Gazette-Times before that time. Transfer Means Promotion for Curtis Gulp State Patrolman Curtis Culp will be transferred to Ontario as of Dec. 1. He will work out of the Ontario office as crim inal investigator in Malheur and Harney counties. In order to qualify for this new work and promotion, Cur tis has been taking Criminal In vestigation classes at BMCC. He has been assigned in Heppner for the past six year working with the Fish and Game Divis ion of the State Police. His vivacious wife Bonnie has developed a thriving fabric bus iness in her home. Curtis, Bon nie and their three children, Chris. Kitty and Kerry will be missed very much in Heppner. j Their friends wish them well in their new location. JV Season Opens With One Loss CofeDzeifi) D) Two hundred seven voters turned out Friday to pass the bond election by a six to one majority. The day long ballot ing ended up with 176 yes to 31 no votes. Vote was for a $94,000 bond issue to repair flood damages to the swimming pool, to build new bridges here, and related items. Equipment is arriving for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers project of clearing Shobe Creek channel, constructing dikes near the swimming pool and the con fluence of Shobe and Willow Creeks. This work cannot prog ress very far until the sewer and water pipes are moved from the creek bed. Monday night, the City Council opened a lone bid on the utility mov ing made by Frank Matthews Inc. of Portland for $16,250. Es timate for this phase had been $15,000, paid by a grant from Farmers Home Administration and the City Willow Creek fund (which is to be repaid from the bond issue). Tuesday night the Council again met to consider what to do about the situation. ED They rejected the Matthews bid. The Council on Tuesday night authorized Vic Groshen to nego tiate contracts with Groff & Clark, the Salem engineering firm. They had informed him they could do the water and sewer moving jobs within the estimates of $15,000. Concrete pipe is available for the sewer project. However, ob- GRAIN PRICES (F.O.B. Lexington, does not In clude worenouse chgs.) (Courtesy of Morrow County Groin Growers) White SM2V2 Red $1-4312 Barley $38.50 88th Year Price 10 Cents HEPPNER G mm' AZETTE-TIMES Heppner, Oregon 97836, Thursday, September 23, 1971 Number 31 Heppner Ragged But Wins Over Union Heppner did not perform as they should have at their win over Union Friday night. Prac tice sessions during the week had been scraggly when differ ent key personnel missed prac tice sessions due to illness, draft physicals, etc. Due to this circumstance, the Mustangs did not go into any special offense or defense for the tvne team they tacea. nepp- ner straight orthodox defense and offense were not too eftect ive the first half which ended with a 6-0 lead for Heppner. The Mustangs ran off 35 plays to the visitors' 10 in the first half but penalties and of fensive turnovers killed their scoring opportunities. Dean Wright scored from two yards out in the first quarter but that was the only TD In the first half. Halftime adjustments heipea Heppner High School Junior varsity football season opened at home Monday with a 12-8 loss inflicted upon them by Pil ot Rock. Opening game mistakes took their toll as the locals were un able to get into gear until the third quarter after trailing 12 0 at half. John Healy scored from two yards out and Jerry Gentry added two points with the PAT on a run. Coach Dale Conklin was pleas ed with the defensive play but noted the offense suffered great ly from inexperience. "But, then, we don't get much chance to work on offense during prac tice." Noted for top play were Gent ry and Randy Morris on offense. Defensive players cited for out standing play were Charlie Sumner, Tracy Wilson, Mike Mills, Jim Marquardt and Morris. Heppner will be seeking to get" into the win column next Monday afternoon at Condon. Game time is 3:30 p.m. The remaining junior varsity and frosh schedule: Sept. 27 Condon JV, there, 3:30 Oct. 4 Condon Fr., Here, 6:00 Oct. 11 Pilot -Rock, There, 6:00 Oct. 18 Condon. JV, Here, 6:00 Nov. "1 Condon Fr., There, 3:00 Kinzua Builder Returns on Tour KINZUA Mr. and Mrs. Galen Kill of Phoenix, Ariz., spent sev eral days here this week and took a ride on the C.K. & S Railroad to Condon and back. Mr. Kill had worked here in 1927 helping to build the small mill and the railroad grade but had never ridden the train that runs on the track he helped to begin. He and Mrs. Kill are both retired now and are tour ing the Northwest. if ' I i t & ' "i I . J : , . ,i 7 -'.j,.., ' t ;! . : A; . c v '4 :. . 4 1 i - - a''s.v. t . ' Arnie Hedman Resigns Heppner School Position taining the cast iron water pipe big 12 inch diameter pipe is expected to moot about a two week delay. The City Council discussed this matter and Vie said they will probably put in a temporary water service to water users in Cannon ana Chase Street areas, hopefully for only a few days until the new pipe is delivered. The U. S. Army Engineers moved in equipment yesterday and started their work today of cleaning and widening the channel of Shobe Creek. They expect to work ten hours a day, seven days a week until the job is completed in about three weeks. The Army Engineers moved in with four D8 cat tractors, a loader, four trucks and ten men. They may also use some local help. Columbia Basin Electric Co-op started yesterday to move the electric utilities in the Shobe Crook area. TOM CUTSFORTH, Mustang center, is ready for the Umatilla Vikings, who will be here at Heppner Friday night. Come on out and see the big game and take a look at the new scoreboard. lone at Weston This Saturday lone skipped a weekend with- ll"uc ""r" :,7l " out a came and Coach Gordon move the Mustangs ine sauuu ---- - ., . . . half and gave them more mo- hs. thinks this may have ,lft" e -hurt Hie foam Thov unll maat mentum on offense and anowea ",?"y. , for more scoring. Heppner out gained Union 278 yards to 81 and outfirst-downed them 13 to 3. 1 Gary Watkins raced for a 37 and one-yard . touchdown and Tom Cutsforth ran 37 yards for six points with an intercepted pass. Dean Wright won three a wards for the second week in a row. He was outstanding of fensive and defensive back of the game plus most valuable player. Ed Strohm gained of fensive lineman honors. His blocking was outstanding. De fensive lineman award was won by Jeff Marshall although he was pushed hard by Tom Cuts forth. HeDDner 6 0 8 1226 Union 0 0 0 Heppner meets Umatilla here for the first Home Game Friday evening at 8 p.m. Weston this Saturday at WeS' ton at 1:30 p.m..Weston", he said, "has always been a thorn in our side". They did well against Arlington with their I formation and plan to stick with the same formation against Weston. Mustangs, Umatilla Meet Friday This Friday at 8 p.m., the Mustangs meet the Umatilla Vikings for the second home game. Coach Hiemstra says, "the Mustangs should win if they play the game they are capable of." Both teams have identical won-lost records. Umatilla has won over Zillah. Wn and lost to Kiona at Benton, Wn. This week should see the Mustangs begin to get into what they are capable of and the offense should begin to show results. Elks Shrimp Feed This Saturday Heppner Elks and their out of town guests will enjoy a Shrimp Feed this Saturday eve ning. Dancing will follow with "Young Country", a band from Portland with three Guys and a Gal. o o 1 Jim Schaffitz in Basic Training Hunter Safety Course Sef for Next Week Youngsters expecting to hunt this fall and who have not passed a hunters' safety course should be giving it some thought. Varren Plocharsky will be in structor for such a course this Sept. 27-28-29, from 7 until 9 pjn. at the grade school cafe teria. Youngsters taking the course must be at least 12 years old. Parental release slips must be turned in at school by Sept. 24. Anyone having more ques tions may call Mr. Plocharsky at 676-5594. Jim Schaffitz, who recently joined the Army is currently undergoing basic training at Fort Old, CaKf. After six more weeks of training, Jim will be home on leave and then report for duty in the South where he will be stationed for several months. Airplane mechanics is the field Jim is interested in for his three year Army career EIGHTH GRADE ROOM 2 VISITS GAZETTE-TIMES Rusty McRoberts, Bill Van- Schoiack, Dale Munkers, Twilla Riddle, Cheryl Turner, Oma Roark, Tami Toll, Mike Orwick, Clayton Wilson, Larry Padberg, Carl Palmer visited the G-T yes terday with their teacher, Den nis Cass. Ma Bell Buries Cable on Cannon Last week Pacific Northwest Bell buried 500 feet of telephone cable along Cannon St. This Is the first utility to move in the changes that will be required before the Corps of Engineers can move In to do the channel work on Shobe canyon. The Telephone Co. anticipates burving their cable the nine miles between the lone office and the Lexington office. Equip ment and material are arriving daily. Work is expected to get underway about Oct. 1. Fred Edward Coats, New lone Citizen Ione's population moved for ward on Wednesday, Sept. 15, with the arrival of Fred Edward Coats at Heppner's Pioneer Mem orial Hospital. Fred Edward is welcomed by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Coats, lone, and brothots, Kenneth, iVb and Shawn, 2. Proud grandparents are Emma Huston of Salt Lake City, Utah and Fred Coats of Vernal, Utah. Punt, Pass, Kick Contest Saturday Everett Keitliley has " an nounced the 1971 Punt, Pass & Kick contest will be held at 10 n., Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Hermiston Junior High Hem. The contest is sponsored by Rohrman Ford of Hermiston. Everett says kids should be urged to enter the contest as he would like to see Morrow County produce another Stofani. The young lone lad gained con siderable fame for himself ana the county when he was win ner of the local contest, going on to win at Seattle. Then he was winner at San Francisco then clear on to New Orleans. This was mighty thrilling for him as he had dinner with a professional football star while at New Orleans. If you're interested, need more information, simply call Mr, Keithley here at 676-5525. Ted Epley Buys Idaho Business Ted and Karen Epley have moved back to McCall, Idaho, and have purchased the Contin ental Oil agency. They will run this in addition to their dude ranch which they have 64 miles from McCall for hunting. They have worked for Jack Sumner for the past 6 years. They wel come their friends to stop and see them or come tip and visit them in McCall. Their new ad dress is Box 987, McCall, Idaho 83638. Four Sweeneys In Four Colleges How would you like to help support and owe allegiance to four different colleges? Ask the family that's doing this how it feels the Jerry Sweeney family of Heppner. Their number one son Mike is now well into his law studies at Gonzaga of Spokane. Last weekend, father Jerry delivered two sons to two colleges in Eu Morrow County School District R-l board of directors accepted the resignation of Arnie Hed man, Band and Chorus director at Heppner at their meeting Monday evening. Mr. Hedman said the increase of his own business is demanding more of his time and he felt he couldn't do justice to his teaching po sition. The board had . told Mr. Hedman earlier they would re lease him from his contract if they were able to find a re placement. David Mann with his degree from the University of Florida will work two days with Mr. Hedman and take ov er Oct. 1. Other resignations were ac cepted from Leonard Toll, Bus maintenance supervisor ana Herman. Winter Heppner-Lexing- ton Advisory Committee. Jerry Daeeott was hired as bus main tenance supervisor ana Mrs. Delmar Buschke was named to the Heppner-Lexington Advisory Committee with her term to ex Dire June 30, 1972. Mary Fred erickson was hired as bus driv er at Irrigon. John Matthews, Irricon and Donald Bennett, Heppner were both appointed to the budget committees, terms to expire June 30, 1974. Contract adjustments were made in compliance with in creased salaries due following summer school and. time away from school and added sports responsibilities. Dennis McKay, Connie Clough, Lorena Jones, Dennis Brandon, Darrell Wilson and Gladys Hobbs. Fred Witherell, auditor, re viewed the district's financial Dicture. He told the board the district's books were In good condition. Their financial ac counting was sound. The district had a better balance this year in the general fund as well as the hot lunch and student-body funds. He noted the principals were doing a good job of keep ing student records. He noted the area of Insurance coverage and suggested some thought should be given to increasing insurance in line with today's replacement costs. : Kdg The 1972-73 Budget Calendar was considered and adopted. By law the dates for the consulta tion meetings with the teachers must be finalized by a certain date to allow publishing the budget notices, the budget meet ings and public hearings and the election in regular order. The consultation meetings will be hold in October and No vember. This year consultations will be held with the classified Scoreboard Gathers Funds gene. Number two son rat is a sophomore at Lane Community (as weu as the certificated em- College, and number three son Danny has enrolled as a fresh man at the University of Ore gon. Kathleen Sweeney Studies Fashion Merchandising The Sweeney's only daughter, Kathleen, is getting her post high school education in Port land at the Bassist Institute of Fashion Merchandising. Some of us who find we are sort of busy writing letters and mailing packages to just one child at just one college can now remember that Tiny's and Jerry's pens are four times bus ier and that their postage bills are four times bigger. WEATHER By DON GILLIAM Hi Low Wednesday 71 38 Thursday 68 37 Friday 67 33 Saturday 73 34 Sunday 81 37 Monday 71 45 Tuesday 67 33 Prec. .06 ployees. The board members conferring with the certified per- Hal Bergstrom Joins Navy Hal Bergstrom was sworn in to the United States Navy on Sept. 17. He is now at San Di ego taking Boot Camp. He Is the son of Bob Bergstrom and Marlene Bergstrom of Heppner. Hal graduated with the class of 1970 from Heppner High School and this past year has worked for Shirley Rugg. Mrs. Bergstrom and Bruce were in Portland for the Induc tion Service. Time To Sight-In It's time for hunters to tiight in their rifles. Members of the Morrow County Rifle & Pistol Club cordially invites the pub lic to use their club rifle range facilities for this purpose next Sunday, Sept. 26. The public sight-in will be at their range north of Heppner, just off the highway. sonnel are Jack Sumner, Irvm Ranch, Dr. Wallace Wolff and Jerry Peck.. Conferring with the certificated personnel will be Pauline Winter, Don McElligott, John Brandt and Jerry Peck. Both groups will meet with per sonnel on Oct. 5 at Lexington. Mick Tolar explained the Day Care funds for Kindergarten. The funds are through the Uma tilla-Morrow 4 C ' Council. For each $1 contributed . locally in space, heat, services known as in Kind Services the federal gov ernment adds $3.00. The program was written for kindergartens at Irrigon for that area and at Heppner lor mis area. The guide lines for de termining children to receive free tuition are similar to those used in determining those to re ceive free hot lunches. Eleven of 21 children at Irrigon are-tuition free. Those paying tuition re ceiving mileage reimbursement. Tuition is $14.30 a month tor the 8-month kindergarten. In Heppner there are 28 stu dents in kindergarten with two sessions half-day each. Eight students qualify for free tuition, Tuition costs are $17.25. The oth ers are charged $10 a month for the 8 months. The $7.25 is to be made un through other means. Special Education On Monday of this week a representative from the State Department conferred with Supt. Ron Daniels on the now Spe cial Education program being planned for Ik-ppner-Ione. Staff will provide names of young sters ranked in order of need If individual tests indicate the youngster would profit from the program, a physical examination is then required. Then the pro gram will be explained to the parents and if the parents ap prove, the child will be enroll ed in the program. The program will be for lone and Heppner with classes held at Heppner. Superintendent. Report In his report to the board, Mr. Daniels reviewed the effects of the wage freeze. The smallest salary loss was $45 and the larg est loss was for $414. This was an extreme class as the ave rage loss was $100. Money that will not be spent amounted to $7000 for the district. This mon ey will stay in the instruction al salary funds. If the money is retroactive by law, the mon ey will be there to be paid to the teachers. Otherwise the money will be carried as a cash carry-over and tax reduction on next year's budget. The Supt. had reviewed the request of Mrs. Erma Payne to pursue a study program at home for her two children. The Superintendent said he had looked over the Home Institu tion Course of Study. The child ren will be required to take an examination at the end of the school year. If they have achiev ed grade level, the study may bo extended another year. If they have failed to achieve their grade level, they will be requir ed to attend school. The District voted to partici pate in the Small Schools Pro gram. This Is at a cost of $50 per school. Payments to the Hoskin and Miller families in lieu of transportation were re viewed. Annual Field trips for the schools were examined and ap proved. Announcement ' No school for ntudents on Oct. 8 as this is Statewide In-Service Day. OSBA Consultation Work shop Sept. 24-25. OSBA Conven tion Nov. 7-9. Next regular School Board meeting Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m., lone High School. Business firms and local folks have helped to pay for the new football soreboard either by helping with ticket sales or making outright donations-. Up to press time (and we expect there will be some others, too), these folks had helped: Heppner American Legion, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bartlett, Tad Miller, Herman Winter, Syrel Galliher and Har ris Drive-In, Hamlin's Tavern, Lyle Jensen, Barber, Ladd Dick, Heppner Chevron, Wright's Country Store, Bank of Eastern Oregon, Gardner's Men's Store, Heppner Gazette-Times, Coast-to-Coast Store, First National Bank, Roggles-Boyee Insurance, Turner, Van Marter & Bryant, Petersons Jewelry, Ed Dick, Standard Oil. Tickets are available at, the above firms. Please buy one and help the Heppner-Morrow County Chamber of Commerce in their purchase of the new scoreboard. Also deserving a big thanks are Jack Sumner who hauled over the scoreboard from Pendleton, and Columbia Basin Electric for its equipment and installation help. Those desiring to donate mon ey may leave it at either bank here. ' Attention Veterans If your employer is engaged in any of the described occupa tions in agriculture, you may be eligible for Veterans Training Benefits under Chapter 34' Title 38, U. S. Code. Fertilizer Sales & Serviceman, Park & Landscape Worker, Meat Processing Plant Employee, Milk Processing Plant Employee, Asst. Mgr. of Commercial Laying Flock, Seed Sales & Service Em ployee, Agricultural Chemical Sales & Service, Agricultural Machinery Repair - Power, Ag ricultural Machinery Repair Equipment. Assistant Grounds Keeper, Greenhouse Worker, Feed Sales & Serviceman, Poultry Plant Employee, Nursery Worker, Vet erinary Assistant, Poultry Hatch cry Employee, Asst. Manager Feed Lot, Garden Center Em ployee. Employers interested in train ing veterans may be eligible to partcipate in one of the above prototype programs. Contact the Veterans Service Office in your area, or the Bur eau of Labor, Local Offices of Apprentice ship, State Office Building, in Pendleton. Cub Pack Meet Due Next Monday All new boys from 8 to 10 years of age are cordially in vited to attend with their fam ilies a Cub Pack Meeting here. The Cub Pack No. 661 will meet at 7:30 p.m., next Monday in the grade school multi-purpose room. There are four cub dens in Heppner and one in Lexington, according to Len Ray Schwarz, eubmaster. Herman Winter Buys New Office Herman Winter has purchas ed the old Columbia Basin Elec tric Co-Op offices at 471 North Main Street. The building is now being remodeled into a modern office complex for the Morrow County lawyer. The present law offices in the Hepp ner Hotel building had been oc cupied by Mr. Winter for nine years.
