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TM2 GAZETTE-Tir3ES mo ow coram mwwajxb 30, 1883. The 1N97. Coitouli- AND Phil SU-andvotd. Plant Supt. Ana Tonry, Reporter. Book keeper Ernestine Messkk. Reporter HEPPNER tORE.l GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday May J. I1T1 In mm land use business, the Committee listened to testimony on three abortion bills. Each attempts to redefine Oregon public policy In light of the recent Supreme Court decision forbidding governments to prohibit abortions prior to the last three months of pregnancy. HB 2831 states that abortion must be performed by doctors but deletes the restrictive grounds for the operation; in the final trimester, the operation must be approved by two physicians on the j rounds that it is necessary for the patient's health. HB 5929 allows a doctor to perform an abortion at any time and deletes requirements for approval of the husband or parent of a minor. Further hearings will be held. HB 2997, the last euthanasia btU (death with dignity) was tabled last Friday The Labor Committee plans to report out a measure providing compensation for victims of crime: U will combine the best features of the three bills Introduced this session. The State and Federal Affairs Committee recommended passage of HB 3166. The bill abolishes the State Highway Commission and replaces it with a comprehensive policy making board. The initial Transportation Commission would include the current chairmen of the Highway, Ports, Mass Transit and Aeronautics commissions, plus a public member. The Committee also heard bills intended to assist in preventing automobile theft, and HB 3203, providing for automobile license fees and 1 percent of market value. Contact me on any matter of concern to you. Rep. Jack Sumner, 18 H State Capitol. Salem, Oregon 97310. Report from Ken Jernstedt IN SALEM The Heppner Casette established March Heppner Timi established November M, dated February IV 1912 MFMBFRS OF NATIONAL NFWSPArFRS ASS'N OREGON N'EWSFATER PI' RUSHERS ASS N CltAKUC DOJtCTaTY BEAHD. tad rwbUalMTS Johanne W swd. Operator Justine Weather-ford. Features Cliff Wood. Photo Lab Subscription Halo S5 00 Year. Sir.cle Ctn 13 tVnt. Mailed Simile Copih 2T Cent Minimum Billing $100. Publikhcd Every Thurrtav and Entered mi ihr fiwt Oiticc at Heppner. Oropo.l. Second Class Matter r , THIS IS All IMPORTANT ONE All women possible should avail themselves of the opportunity to learn "Water Safety" through a Home Extension study group in Morrow County this month of May. Clint Pryor. director of Safety programs, American Ked Cross, was in toe county last week to give the instruction to the women who in turn will pass on the information at the extension meetings. It cant be emphasized too much that women need not be members of Extension groups to attend and this one is very important. Sixty percent of the 7000 people who drowned last year had no intention of being in the water. They drowned accidentally after falling from boats, off docks, piers, dams and pool decks. Some walked into deep areas while wading, others just simpley walked or fell into the water. On farms, accidental deaths by drowning were exceeded only by those caused by machinery. This training comes to Morrow county at a crucial time. For the first time there is a body of water in south Morrow County, Penland Prairie. The use of the Columbia River has increased. The training will cover many things one can do to prevent a drowning tragedy from happening. Personal water safety, safety at farm ponds and some small craft safety pointers will be discussed. Information for the construction of easy-to-make "safety posts" which utilize many items commonly found in homes will be given. Call the Extension office 676-9642 to learn where the meeting nearest you will be held. DO IT NOW! PLEASE. f VV5 As the debate on the tax plan drew to a close, many of the legislators were out campaigning either for or against the tax measure. The actual pace of the legislature seemed to slow down, waiting for the outcome of the May 1 vote. The legislature has now concluded its 16th week of meetings and deliberations on proposed legislation. Although we have been moving at a fairly constant pace, we still have a large number of bills in committee. Some of the bills which were acted upon this week include a compromise version of a proposed comprehensive landlord -tenant bill which sets for the rights of both landlords and tenants: a measure which will allow people who find money to keep all of it if jacket as her home project. She it isn't claimed by the owner within a year; a measure to allow bars has top stitched the jacket with which serve only malt beverages and wine to have dancing and singing together with any number of instrumentalists Historic Lexington Building Down Trade Norene chose to make navy double unit poiyesier white button hole twise. With it she wears blue, gold and apricot The HOUSE has passed a measure which would give counties the slacks for a handsome outfit. One of Lexington's historic buildings was torn down last week. This building behind the (MF hall once housed the U'Kington Post Office. Mrs. Charles (Emma) Rr a shears was an early postmaster. In IH.fi the building was flooded Imii mail HervK-e w not topMd. The building was built by John F. McMillan as an ice cream parlor. It had the first plaie glass mirror in Morrow Coiiniy. It was first used as a post office in 1BK5. They had their first robbery in I9f8 and first fire in I9f9 At one time it housed the American Railway Kv press and an Insurance agency. Sundins home Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sundin have returned home after visiting in Los Angeles. Mrs. Sundin had gone down in March to give an assist to her folks, Mr. and Mrs. John Holt. Their uniform shop had been held up and all the the clerks quit. Peter's dad. Dale Sundin came to Heppner to drive back to LA with his son. They visited Peter's folks as well as his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jim White. The Sundins were glad to get back to Heppner away from the smog. By OEI.PII. JONES Mr. and Mrs. John Flint, Mrs. Byron Flint and Darrell from Peaverton were wrekend visit ors at the Bob Davidson home. Coining from Milton-Freewater was another daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs, Vent Viall Accompanying them were Meg. Elizabeih and Cathy Euhanks of Walla Walla. All enjoyed a Japanese prepared dinner cooked and served by Mrs Byron Flint. Guests were the host families of Morrow Co. to the Japanese exchange students, and two Japanese exchange students attending Walla Walla High School. Mrs. Eula Bloodsworth. Mrs. Catie Padtierg and Mrs. Flor ence McMillan were Pendleton visitors Monday where Mrs. Padhcrg consulted a physician. Mrs. Bob Davidson and Mrs. IVlbcrt Piper were Portland visitors on Monday. Mrs. Eldon Padhcrg returned home Tuesday from Pendleton' where she has been with her daughter Jill who underwent surccrv on an elbow Monday at St. Anthony's Hospital. She is reported to be doing well. Parade Theme Surprises Confribufor I know no one will believe me. ..but I had completely forgotten that I had submitted "Take a Holiday" as a theme for the 1974 Fair and Rodeo parade. The suggestion box was taken over to the parade chairman who opened it When I saw the list. I looked at "Take A Holiday" and thought "gee that's a good one because it has so many possibilities." People sometimes talked about what they put in the box but for the life of me I couldn't remember who put that one in. PUBLIC NOTICES There are two hearings of importance to Morrow County people this next week. On May 8 at 9 a.m. is the hearing for the Morrow County budget. On May 10 at 4 p.m. there's a hearing on the Port of Morrow budget. If you have any questions concerning these two budgets, these are the meetings where you can have them answered. With Jack Sumner Prior "to the start of the session, legislators rated land use planning second only to tax reform among ell the issues awaiting action. Attention was, and still is focused on Senate Bill 100-the controversial Macpherson-Hallock Land Use Planning Bill. It passed the Senate with so many amendments that one observer was prompted to remark, "Only the bill's number remains unchanged." What the bill does now is to create a Land Conservation and Development Commission, a seven-member policy and decision body for the proposed Department of Land Conservation and Development. It requires the commission to set guidelines by all state agencies, planning districts, cities, counties and ordinances governing zoning and land development. It makes counties responsible for coordinating all land use planning activities, except within the City of Portland. And it permits counties to join together for planning purposes, subject to voter approval. And finally, it requires that permits be issued for development projects which include activities of critical statewide concern. These areas of concern are limited in the amended bill to public transportation, public sewerage systems and public schools. Removed from the bill was public utilities and other items of concern. While the bill in its present form is rather limited it does provide some latitude for broadening its scope. Additional areas of critical concern could be recommended to the Legislative Assembly by the proposed Land Conservation and Development Commission. Then again, some of the original language of the bill might be restored foUowing hearings by the House Environment and Land Use Committee. The first hearing was set for Thursday, May 3. A majority of the House committee members have previously stated their support of the concept of land use planning. A few have said they would like to broaden the scope of SB 100. However, a number of lobbyists have applied pressure to leave the amended bill alone. There is no indication at present of any outside pressure to strengthen the bill. Now a review of the House Committee work last week. The Ways and Means Committee was told that the Drooertv tax relief program willl cost S3 million less for this fiscal year than was originally estimated. Welfare programs, under federal statute, will exceed budgeted allocation for the 1973-75 biennium by $14 million. The salary subcommittee met nightly, in part to review a negotiated agreement between state employees and the Executive Department. The Human Resources Committee heard HB 2245, which makes former prisoners eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation assistance. The bill may be amended to include only those individuals released from the state adult detention centers. The Committee also studied HB 2431, directing the state to establish uniform state wide public assistance levels which provide for the needs of recipients. The Education Committee amended HB 2661, placing student members on various educational governing boards, to provide that a member of the State Scholarship Commission be appointed from each congressional district. power to make laws. The laws could be passed either by the county governing bodies or by the people themselves. Presently only five counties-Multnomah. Washington, Hood River, Lane and Benton- have law-making powers. Ordinances which are passed by a county would be subject to the referendum process the same as on the state level. The House passed a similar measure two years ago but it died in the Senate. The measure will now come to the Senate for our approval. A bill which would broaden Oregon's bottle bill to extend the mandatory deposit requirement to wine and liquor bottles drew heavy criticism in a hearing before the legislature's Joint Committee on Alcohol and Drugs. Oregon's "Bottle Bill" is the law which requires a deposit on all beer and soft drink containers and prohibits the sale of carbonated beverages in pull top cans. It was the first of its kind in the nation, and now 39 other states are considering similar legislation. There are still a great number of bills in committee and these are being scheduled for hearings in which you are welcome to testify. To obtain information on any bill that you are interested in call Legislative Information, toll free, 1-800452-0290. If there is anything I can do for you while here in Salem, please feel free to write in care of the Oregon Senate, Salem, or call 378-8757. 1973 Arlington Jackpot Rodeo REMEMBER THIS? . . . . REMINISCE! 55 YEARS AGO 1918 "I swear, as long as I live, never knowingly to buy anything made in Germany." That is a pledge that is being asked of people all over the United States by the organization known as the "Next of Kin Commercial Crusade." k-Thrmas MorBan. pioneer Heppner citizen, completely surprised his fellow townsmen when he got married. The bride is Mrs. Elizabeth J. Allen, who arrived the same evening from California. Oswalds West's candidacy for the democratic nomination for United States Senator is the big political event of the season. W. L. Houston, who recently purchased the Parkers Mill from J. T. Knappenberg, was in town the first of the week getting a load of supplies. He will begin the operation of the mill at once, cutting up a large amount of logs. As a coyote hunter, John Cochran of lone is without a peer in the Northwest. Considering the rapidity with which these animals are disappearing from this section of the country, Mr. Cochran does exceptionally well in ferreting out the location of dens and bringing to his doom the s!v covote. cnas. H. Breshears is putting up a small structure opposite the bank, which when completed will be used by Mrs. Breshears to accommodate the postoffice. Mr. Breshears is doing the work on this building himself. Princess Bobbie Acock Arlington Rodeo Princess Bobbie Acock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Acock of Irrigon is 17 years old and attends Riverside High School in Board m;in where she is active in a number of school activities. She is a member of G.A.A., Pep Club. Future Business Leaders of America and Student Associ ation of Education. She was also varsity cheerleader and assist ant annual photographer. She lists photography and Shak speare as her favorite subjects. Her favorite sports are motor cycle riding, horseback riding and dancing. Bobbie shares her farm home wiih her two brothers. Steve 19 and Scott 13. where her father raises commercial caltle. Her official mount will lie Keama King, a registered sorrell quarterhorse. Princess Bobbie is the Grand daughter of Mrs. Lloyd Evans and the great granddaughter of Mrs. Jim Evans and the late Jim Evans of Condon, long time residents of Gilliam County. The court is looking forward lo attending the parades in the surrounding areas this summer. The Arlington Jackpot Rodeo will be May 5 and 6. Queen is Marci Linnell of Boardman and the other prin cess is Mickie Hoskins of lone. Queen Marci Linnell 37 YEARS AGO 1936 At the close of registration books in the clerk's office last week, an increase of 49 registrations had been recorded over the number that had been listed for the last primary election in 1934. The total number of voters eligible to participate in the May 15 primary is 2160. Two and one-half million gallons of water per day are pouring into Willow Creek for Morrow County farmers that would formerly have gone down Ditch Creek into the North Fork of the John Day as a result of the newly bulldozed ditch. Transfer of 880 acres of Morrow County farm land this week at $18 an acre, cash, was recorded when Jos. T. Peters, Portland financier, purchased holdings of Mose and William Duran in Blackhorse. Both the Mose Duran place of 720 acres and the Wm. Duran place of 160 acres moved at the $18 cash price. Refinancing debts through the Farm Credit administration has saved Morrow County farmers more than $12,000 a year on interest alone, according to figures from the central office of the Farm Credit administration in Washington. ANITA DAVIDSON, presi dent of the Sophomore Class said Monday there was too many things going on Friday night and their show wasn't too well attended. Not discouraged she said, "Oh well we'll try something else." The Sopho more class is trying to build up a treasury to finance the prom next year when they are juniors. Queen Marci Linnell, Queen of the 1973 Arlington Rodeo, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Linnell now of Boardman. Marci is 17 and a Junior at Riverside High School where she is Junior Class President. Marci is very active in 4-H. Her 4-H projects include Foods, Clothing, Horse, Livestock, and Dog Obedience. Marci raises Black Angus cattle and has won manv awards with them by showing steers at the Gilliam Co. Fair, the Wheat League Show in The Dalles, and the Pacific International in Port land. She will be riding her Registered Quarter Horse mare. Leahline in her court appearance again this year. Marci was Queen of the 1972 Gilliam Co. Fair and Rodeo last year. Marci and her parents recently moved from the ranch out of Arlington to Boardman to the Nugget Motel. Marci will be working for her parents at the moiel this summer but will be spending a great deal of time with her cattle and horses. Marci and her court plan on making many court appear ances this summer. Her court consists of Princesses Bobbie Acock, Irrigon, and Princess Micki Hoskins, lone. Queen Marci would like to invile everyone to the Arlington Rodeo May 5th and 6th in Arlington. There will be a parade Saturday morning at 10:30. The Rodeo begins at 1 :30 both days. This is the 26th Annual Arlington Rodeo which will be the biggest and best yet. It's easy to find a parking space. Just circle the block four times, put the car in a parking lot, look again-and there it is. Princess Micki Hoskins Princess Mickie Hoakins to a junior at lone High School where she to interested in many activities. Active in G.A.A. (be has held the office of Sgt. at Arms and has been on the track and basketball team the past three years. The highlight of this year in sporti was being invited to the Portland Colesium to play the Trailblaters ball trays at balftime. she is in speech and drama and had a part in a recent play. Having a lifelong interest in art, she has helped with play and concert backdrops, program covert, signs of all kinds and designed the cover for last years "Ionian", the school yearbook. The petite 17 year old miss stands S ft. 2 inches and has dark brown hair and eyes. Having spent all of her life on the family ranch on Rhea Creek, riding is a way of life, enjoyed by the princess. Gath ering stock and driving feed truck are well liked jobs on the ranch, but moving the sprinkl ers gets to be tiresome, she admits. Last summer she helped out on the hay baler and will be doing that again this summer. Princess Mickie to the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoskins and her sister Anne was on the 1971 Arlington Rodeo Court. They are looking forward to attending the pa rades in the surrounding areas this summer. The Arlington Jackpot Rodeo will be May S A 6th, Queen to Marci Linnell and the other princess is Bobbie Acock both of Boardman. Garden Clubs at Freewater 1 YEAR AGO 1972 The Special Committee on Professional Responsibility reported out SJR 36 amending the Constitution to prohibit the Legislature and its committees from holding secret meetings. Also recommended was a bill bringing the client confidentiality privilege of doctors and nurses into conformity with that of lawyers. The Committee refused to extend the privilege to non-professional personnel of mental health programs. The Revenue committee recommended passage of HB 2092, which would exempt summer homes from ad valorem taxation. Also discussed was legislation reimbursing counties for payments of gas taxes, the bill may be amended to cover school districts as well. On Friday, April 27, the Committee will hear HB 2689 This bill subjects municipal bonds to taxation and thus has substantial impact on the ability on municipalities to raise funds through bonding programs. The Committee on Environment and Land Use has received its first major pieces of legislation from the Senate. SB 77, the topical revision of environmental law, and SB 100, the Land Use Planning Act. The Associated Oregon Industries representative testified in opposition to HB 2869. which permits injunctions against illegal nuisances affecting the environment. The committee also is working on HB 2921, which calls for environmental impact review of actions requiring public agency approval. The Boardman Branch of Inland Empire Bank has everything in readiness for the Open House they are planning for Sat. Apr. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. The lone Lions Club recently elected new officers president, Ray Hoyce. The Board of Directors ef Columbia Basin Electric Coop, Inc. regret to announce that they have received the resignation because of ill health of Ha r ley B. Young as manager of the Cooperative. Boardman 's brand new Lions Club will be officially chartered -as will a new Umatilla club - when Lions gather at 7:30 p.m. at Hermiston Sat. evening. Milo and Zella Prindle are home from a 15 day trip to Europe and North Africa. Mrs. Merlin Hughes, chairman of the Morrow County Cowbelles announced Monday at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon that Robert H. Jepsen is the 1972 Morrow County Father of the Year. LETTERS Dear Dorothy and Charles; On behalf of the officers and members of the Heppner Amer ican Legion Auxiliary I wish to thank you for the past publicity vou have given us in your paper. We truly appreciate it all and always given with a big smile. Much success to you in the years to come. Sincerely Hazel Hamlin. Sec. The annual meeting of Blue Mountain District No. 10. Gard en Clubs were hosted by the Freewater Garden Club April 18. The Community Building was a veritable show plate of spring flowers made into arrange ments and hundreds of potted Chrysanthemums which were later sold. A "Country Store" sold plants and a table loaded with articles for a "Silent Auction" enticed many bidders. Members from clubs in Echo, Freewater, Prairie City, Her miston. Heppner, lone, Pendle ton and Stanfield registered for the meeting. Reports of Club Presidents covered the most interesting project or program during the year. These were many and varied. Money raising projects included Food Sales. Plant Sales, Christmas Decoration Sales. Silent Auctions, Rum mage Sales and many others to aid in carrying out the various projects sponsored by the Clubs and the State Federation. During lunch, a style show was given by Mrs. Jack WoodhaU and models with something for the very young to the older woman, featuring spring colors and fabrics. Following lunch, the newly elected officers were installed by Mrs. Alicia Ferguson of the Freewater Club. These officers are: Mrs. Royal Cambers, District Director, Pendleton ; Mrs. Wallace Wolff, Assistant Director, Heppner; Secretary Treasurer, Miss Alma Rohr man of Pendleton. Each receiv ed a potted plant. The "Green Thumb" Garden Club of Prairie City extended the invitation for next year's annual meeting. This club is the newest member of the District, having 18 active members. Go Skating Bluebirds The Happy Time Bluebirds of Heppner enjoyed a skating party in Hermiston last Satur day. The girls' leader, Mrs. Harley Sager, accompanied them, along with Mrs. Jerry Hollomon and Mrs. R. B. Cogburn. The girls were Cheri Sager, Sandra Ward and her little sister, Judy, Janet Plocharsky, Debbie Hildebrandt, Darcie Hollomon. Sheridan Sweek, Karen Kenny, Cindi Hudson, Vicki and Becky Smith, Sherry Godin. Donna Devins, Cindy Gochnauer, Marie Jessmer, Patty Devine. Barbara Cogburn and Pam Marquardt. A good boss is a guy who takes a little more than his share of the blame, and a little less than his share of the credit. School Lunch Menus Presented . Through Courtesy Of Heppner Branch li FIRST NATIONAL BANK Heppner Elementary and Heppner High School Monday, May 7 - Macaroni and cheese, cabbage salad, fruit medley. Tuesday, May 8 - Mashed potatoes with chicken gravy, vegetable, hot bread with butter, cobbler. Wednesday, May 9 - Tacos, lettuce, green beans, pudding. Thursday, May 10 - Spaghetti with ground beef, carrot and celery stix, French bread, Apple Crisp. Friday, May 11 - Corn dogs, potato chips, baked beans, vegetable salad, pcikles, ice cream. All meals served with bread, butter and milk. note: This will be the last men for this school year. Cook's Choice after May 14. So when the winner was annouced by Parade Chairman Randall Peterson, I w as just as surprised as anyone... For two years running I submitted a line from the song about Johnny going to the Fair... ."He promised to bring me.... I thought that one had so many good float possibilities because of the many many things that you could bring from a fair. ..but none of the selection group ever went for it. The British are always talk ing about "Taking A Holiday". This means they are going on vacation at the beach, the mountains, skiing etc. etc. Then the theme can go another way. "Take a Holiday" like Valen tine's Day, 4th of July, Hallo ween etc. Anyway there's lots of variety. So I do hope that people will start now thinking about which holiday they are going to take and plan a float for this 1973 Parade. Dorothy Heard MOVING?? Local or Long Distance Fre. Estimates Coll Gen. Orwick 989-8586 or Condon 3S4-2292 Agent for United Van Line. I COMMUNITY J S BILLBOARD 1 May 3 i lone Garden Club Plant Sale, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pie & coffee served all day. ; May 4 baseball at Echo, Riverside 7:30 p.m. Heppner J.V. baseball vs Pilot Rock, here, 4:00 p.m. lone baseball at Arlington, 2:00 p.m. May 5 Heppner baseball at Maupin, 1:00 p.m. lone Track at Arlington. Little League openers - Giants vs Dodgers, 1 p.m.; Indians vs Braves, 3 p.m., Heppner. May 7 Golden Agers meeting, Elks Club dining room, 6:30 p.m. May 8 Heppner baseball at Condon, 4:00 p.m. lone baseball vs Helix at lone, 1:30 p.m. lone Lions' Club, Beecher's 7 p.m. Heppner :00 p.m. May 10 Golf at Umatilla, Sponsored Aa A FubUe Servlc By RUGGLES C0YCE Insurance Ajency 228 Main TO. 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