Horsemen short course
st OSU, Oct. 19
The annual horsemen's
hort course of Oregon Slate
University and the Oregon
Horsemen 'i Association will
t i it the OSU Horse Center,
Oct. 1921.
' It will culminate Horse
Appreciation Week, proclaim
td by Gov. Tom McCall to
honor the horse Industry
which represents a 1130 million-plus
business In Oregon.
The short course will in
clude dedication of the center,
an open horse show, classes in
English and Western riding,
demonstrations of skills, in
structors and speakers of
national prominence-something
for all horsemen.
Reg and Leo Camarillo,
national champion team ro
pers, will demonstrate the
training and use of horses for
team roping Friday (Oct. 19)
in the Horse Center arena,
beginning at 7 p.m.
There is a possibility that
Leo Camarillo will be avail
able to conduct a school in
roping at Heppner following
his appearance at Oregon
StLte, according to Don
Evans.
On Saturday, there will be
discussion and demonstra
Salute to a
'Day of Bread'
Morrow County wheat
growers will join other wheat
growers across the nation in
celebrating Harvest Festival
Week, Oct. 1-7.
The annual harvest week is
' held in observance of the
annual bounty of agriculture.
Wheat will be honored on a
special day, "Day of Bread."
On this day. special loaves of
bread, each, .with a message
underscoring the importance
of the product to the economy
and nutrition of the nation,
will be distributed to all
members of Congress. This
annual "breaking of bread"
among Congressmen and Sen
ators has become part of the
tradition of the observance.
Secretary of Agriculture
"'"EarrButz salutes this Harvest
Festival Week by predicting
the United States wheat pro-
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"Play it again. Dallas, one more time!"
Dallas, old-time piano player with the Blue Mountain
Old-Times Band, will be in his usual fine fettle for another
Old-Time Dance. Saturday night. Oct. 13 at
Hardman's
Famous Opry House
Hunters. Ihem that survive, are welcome to attend this
corn-cruncher. Admission is 11.25 a head. This is a very
high-class affair, so wear your hat.
tions on training of western,
reining and stock horses by
Clyde Kennedy, Sun Valley,
Ca., nationally recognized
trainer and Judge.
At a no-host lunch, Dr.
Robert Pulse, assistant pro
fessor of animals science who
Is In charge of the OSU Horse
program, will discuss horse
nutrition and Dr. Brent Mllli
son, Wilsonvllle veterinarian,
will talk about the use of
artificial insemination In
horse breeding programs.
During the afternoon ses
sion, Ron Palelek, Vantage,
Wn., will give demonstrations
on the school of the young
horse for English pleasure and
pleasure driving.
Saturday night there will be
a jackpot team roping. There
will be a $15 fee for the open
section and a $7.50 fee for the
pro-novice section.
On Sunday, the OHA-OSU
approved horse show will
begin at 10 a.m. in the Horse
Center arena. Cleli Laird of
Coos Bay will be judge and
classes will be open to all
breeds, with several Junior
classes offered. The entry fee
of $2.50 per class can be made
the day of the show.
duction will reach 1.748 billion
bushels and domestic con
sumption for food, seed and
feed at 780 million bushels.
Butz stated, "Wheat is
grown on more of the world's
acreage than any other crop
and represents the staff of life
for millions of people around
the world."
In the United States, milling
wheat is the largest commer
cial activity using cereal
grains. The baking industry
employs more that three
quarters of a million people.
In 1972, Morrow County was
the second largest wheat
producing county in Oregon.
The county produced over
160,000acres of wheat bring
ing a total income of $6,027,
000.
GOOD OLS
Robinson heads
Hereford group
In 1937 Don Robinson
started his Polled Hereford
herd with two heifers. Today
his herd of 70 has earned him
the presidency of the Oregon
Polled Hereford Association.
Robinson was elected dur
ing the annual meeting of the
Oregon Polled Hereford As
sociation held at the state fair
In Salem. He will serve for two
years.
The association promotes
numerous auction sales of
polled Hereford cattle, sup
ports the Oregon Junior Polled
Herford Association and spon
Rodeo board
has a party
The Morrow County Rodeo
Board held it's annual dinner
dance at the Elks Club, last
Saturday night.
The annual event is held by
board members to show their
appreciation to the many
workers who help with the
rodeo, making it the finest
show in the west.
Present was Morrow County
Rodeo Queen Jeanne Daly,
and her court, Princesses
Kathy Bartlett, Sherri Kemp,
Patti Hughes, and Kathy
Rustlers get
the bad news
A new law stiffening the
penalty for cattle rustling will
go into effect Oct. 5 in Oregon.
The new HB 2194 states the
theft of livestock is first
degree theft and carries a
class C fellony charge. The
maximum prison sentence is
five years and the fine is
$2,500.
Livestock is classified as:
horses, geldings, mares, stal
lions, asses, jennys, sheep,
pigs, goats, and all cattle.
The new bill replaces the old
bill established in 1971, which
stated the theft of livestock
was based on the value of the
animal. If the animal was
valued at $200 or more the
crime was a felony. If the
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sors annual field days and'
picnics for adults and junior
members.
"A new goal of the associa
tion Is to hold a workshop for
interested Hereford breeders
and the public," stated Robin
son. "The purpose of the
workshop is to demonstrate
and inform people on the
various techniques of showing
and handling cattle."
Robinson grew up in Hard
man and now lives on Sand
Hollow Road with his wife and
three children.
Gilbert. Becky Raymond,
Queen of the Pendleton
Round-up, was also present.
Donna Peterson, chaperon
for the Queen and her court,
had announced her resigna
tion recently. She was present
ed with a gift by Don Evans,
chairman, as a token of
appreciation. She has been a
member of the board for the
"past three years.
; J Music for the dance was
provided by the blue Mountain
Old Timers.
animal was valued under $200,
the crime was a misdemean
or.
The Oreeon Cattlemen As
sociation has worked the last
year in changing the law to
make cattle rustling a sepa
rate offense.
Know (he rules of
(he hunting game
With the opening of deer
season Saturday, Oct. 6, it
might be well to review some
of the rules and regulations
pertaining to hunting.
It is unlawful to hunt, pursue
or take any game animals
from one-half hour after
sunset to one-half hour before
sunrise; to shoot from or
across a public road; to hunt
any big game animals with the
use of dogs, except bear and
cougar; to use a light of any
kind in hunting game ani
mals; to sell or offer for sale,
barter, or exchange any game
animals or parts thereof
except big game hides; to hunt
on the cultivated or enclosed
land of another without per
mission. Enclosed land may be
bounded by a fence, ditch,
water, or any line indicating
seperation from surrounding
territory.
There are also Ten Com
mandments for every hunter
to follow for shooting safety:
1. Treat every gun with the
respect of a loaded gun.
VFW post
organized
A Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post is in the process of being
chartered in Heppner.
Simon Winters has been
appointed acting commander
and Robert Shuman, acting
advocate, by District No. 8
Commander Calvin Ries, Pilot
Rock.
State Senior Vice-Commander
Harold Damm, Chief of
Staff Keith McKibbert and two
deputies were in Heppner
Saturday evening to direct
formation of the post.
Others attending the meet
ing held in the American
Legion hall were Percy Ran-
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The Oregon Cattlemen's Association will pay a cash reward not
exceeding the sum of $1,000 for information and evidence re
sulting in the arrest and conviction of any person or persons
stealing, butchering or driving away cattle belonging to any
member of the Oregon Cattlemen's Association.
Report VioIaSSorao to
State Department of Agriculture, Salem (collect) 378-3779
A State Policeman, Sheriff, or any Brand Inspector
The Oregon Cattlemen's Association Office, Portland (collect) 223-4111
(You may call all or any one of the above agencies)
HEPPNER
J. Watch that muzzle. Carry
the gun safely; keep safety on
until ready to shoot.
3. Unload guns when not In
use, take down or have actions
open; guns should be carried
In cases to shooting areas.
4. Be sure barrel Is clear of
obstructions, and that am
munition only of the proper
size for the gun carried.
5. Be sure of target before
pulling the trigger; know
identifying features of game
6. Never point a gun at
anything one doesn't want to
shoot; avoid all horseplay.
7. Never climb a tree or
fence or jump a ditch with a
loaded gun; never pull a gun
toward you by the muzzle.
8. Never shoot a bullet at a
flat, hard surface or water; at
target practice be sure the
backstop is adequate.
9. Store guns and ammu
nition seperately; beyond the
reach of children.
10. Avoid alcoholic bever
ages before or during shoot
ing. being
here
dolph, Pilot Rock Post No.
4338; Bill Bloom, Pendleton
Post No. 922; Clarence Martin
and Lynn Bohms of Hermiston
Post No. 4750; and Earl
Surber, Baker, District No. 6
commander.
Another meeting will be
held Saturday, Oct. 20, at 7
p.m. The location will be
published at a later date. All
members of the VFW, or
anyone eligible to join, are
invited to attend.
For further information call
Simon Winters, 989-8415, or
Robert Shuman, 676-9791.
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(ORE.) GAZETTE-TIMES. Tiarsday, October . 1971
21 Helicopter service
for distressed hunters
' Hunters within a 90-mile
radius of Redmond will have
the assurance of rapid evac
uation to a nearby medical
facility should the need arise
during the opening weekend of
hunting season, it was an
nounced last week by Gover
nor Tom McCall.
In cooperation with local
game, forestry, medical, and
law enforcement agencies,
Army National Guard heli
copters will be on call to rush
seriously ill or injured hunters
to hospitals in Redmond, Bend
and Madras. Medical per
sonnel will be aboard the
aircraft to aid the patients. No
charge will be made for the
evacuation service.
The area to be covered,
known as Governor'! Plan
ning District 10, includes
Jefferson, Deschutes, Crook
and northern Klamath coun
ties, and the Warm Springs
Indian Reservation. Redmond
will be the base of the 90-mile
radius and the central location
for the helicopters.
Hunters in this area during
the opening weekend of the
season are encouraged to
follow these instructions:
1. Use regular reporting
channels or citizen band radio
channel 9 for requestinff
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isslstance. All local , law
enforcement, forestry and
game officials have the capa
bility of calling In the aircraft.
1. if possible, give the
symptoms of the illness or
type of Injury suffered.
3. Give the exact location of
the accident. Describe the
terrain or outstanding geo
graphical features; such as,
between two buttes or where
stream enters woods. Better
still give magnetic compass
bearing to two known points.
4. Carry some type of sur
vival signaling device. It Is
essential to be seen from the
air. To call In the aircraft, use
a signaling mirror or smoke.
If not available, wave a
blanket or Jacket. The pilot
has to be able to locate the ill
or injured person from the air.
The use of emergency
helicopter air evacuation will
be a continuation of the test
conducted over the Labor Day
weekend in the Redmond
Bend area when Guard heli
copters successfully rushed
several seriously injured mo
torists to nearby hospitals.
The National Guard heli
copters are flown in conjunc
tion with their mission-type
training and as a community
service to the citizens of
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