BESSIE WETZELL
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EUGENE OR 97403
Historical Society
National monument planned on bombm
range
"When our ancestors settled here, they had a dream for
preserving this country for their children. We realize the
muny hardships they endured, we can now make their dream
a reality," said Delpha Jones, Chairman of the Morrow
County Historical Society, as she addressed the Chamber of
Commerce Monday.
Hopefully, one of the projects of the Historical Society is to
have the burial sites of the area cleaned and marked by
Memorial Day. Many of the burial sites have been destroyed
by the construction of roadways, while others are located In
wheat fields or in the forests. Many of the pioneers who died
along the Oregon Trail, were buried without marker to
identify their last resting place. Some of these graves have
I been discovered and are the burial sitei we wish to preserve.
Another project of the Historical Society is to make Wells
Springs on the Navy Bombing Range a nationaj monument.
The United States Navy is proceeding with the
administrative work, and once this is completed, federal
funds may be available to make this portion of the Oregon
Trail a national monument.
The erection of an information booth at Lexington has been
discussed by the group and has met with approval. The booth
would distribute information to visitors of Morrow County.
A bus trip in May is planned from Dead Man to Butter
Creek One of the points of interest will be a place where the
bunch grass is still growing as in past years. Many areas
where bunch grass once grow have been overgrazed,
however, between Heppner and Nye Junction, there still
remains a lush growth.
The group would like to publish a scrap book of ranchers
whose farm has been in the family for 75 years or more. They
would like to print a family history of the pioneer families of
the area.
Anyone interested in having their family history traced
Should contact Rachel Harnett at the museum. She has been
helpful in tracing family histories in the past.
The next meeting of the Historical Society will be held at
the City Hall in Boardman on June 30. An annual meeting will
be held in October, Members of the Oregon State Historical
Society will meet in November and perhaps some of the
members will attend the annual meeting.
Members of the Morrow County Historical Society are as
follows: Delpha Jones, president; Harold Becket. vice
president, and Ruth McCabc, secretary-treasurer.
; Members of the Board of Directors and the areas they
represent are as follows: Paul Hisler, Lena; Barton Clark,
;Hardman; Ruth McCabe and Bryce Keene, lone; Delpha
Jones and Barbara Bloodsworth, Lexington; Harold Becket,
Rachel Harnett, Don Gilliam and William Weatherford,
Heppner, and at large Gene Nelson.
Membership dues to the Morrow County Historical Society
are $5 per year, while memberships to both the State of
Oregon Historical Society and the Morrow County chapter
are $12 per year.
Although the Historical Society is planning for the future it
has need of workers to help with their projects. Delpha Jones
stated, "We can't do everything in five minutes, but we are
going to try and preserve the past for our children."
Mike Sweeney, chairman of the bicentennial committee
spoke briefly to the Chamber of Commerce outlining the
activities of his committee.
"The official bicentennial 'Kickoff will be May 25 at the
Pioneer Picnic, Heppner. The State of Oregon will have a
covered wagon on display with the possibility of a slide
presentation on the Oregon Trail," said Sweeney.
On July 15, at Cecil, a barbeque, square dancing, and two
bands to provide music will be on hand to greet the covered
wagon. The covered wagon will continue to Gilliam and
Umatilla counties. Anyone wanting to hitch a horse and
wagon can join the train.
The theme for the Morrow County Fair and Rodeo will be
centered around the bicentennial with the possibility of an
auction being held some night during the fair in an effort to
raise money for the various projects the committee has in
mind.
One of the projects is the raising of $1,600 for the
development of Hager Park. "If the people pledge $1,600 for
this development, they will receive Sll.ooo worth of
benefits." said Sweeney,
At present the Bank of Eastern Oregon and the First
National Bank have the official commemorative bicentennial
coin for sale. The sale price is $5 with $3 going to the state and
the other $2 remaining in this area.
The next meeting of the bicentennial committee will be
held May 13, at the lone City Hall, and all interested persons
are invited to attend.
Mr. Don Peterson, of the National Farmers Organization
will be the guest speaker at the Chamber next Monday.
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GAZETTE-TIMES
Vol.92, No. 10
Heppner, OR., April 24, 1975
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'IKWIM)I) DKKIIY WINNERS Kenneth Gochnauer, left and F.nc Thompson
on the right Kenneth won the best model and Eric won lust place in the tune
trials while Kenneth won second place. The boys are metnU-rs of Den 2. I ack
Winners listed for 4-H, FFA
invitational field day
The 4 II. FFA invitatmn.il
field day was termed must
successful by the sponsoring
Heppner Lions
About 2MI youths participat
ed in the various judging
contests, tractor driving, pre
sentations and other events In
addition there were exhibits
by the various clubs The
children's corner where
youngsters could pet small
animals was a real attraction.
In 4 11 livestock judging the
three top teams were: North
taxington Livestock Club,
Oregon Trail Livestock Assoc.
and third went to Hoof and
Horn Club
In the advanced FFA live
stock Judging Crook County
took top honors followed by
Hermiston, The Dalles, Hepp
ner and Union. Heppner
placed first in the beginning
livestock judging with Condon
2nd. Crook County 3rd and
Union 41 h .
The top three teams receiv
ed plaques (or their efforts
Top individual in 4 H livestock
.judging went to Geri Gneh
and Ken Grieb took this honor
lor the Heppner FFA
The trophy for outstanding
4 H presentation went to the
team of Kristy Key, Jyl Hobbs
and Beth llellberg The team
of Demse Kennedy and Betsy
Heath was 1st in the home
economics presentations
Sandra Ward was top indivi
dual in home economics
presentations
In the home economics
judging contest Jyl llobbs was
1st in Junior foods; Betsy
Heath 1st in junior knitting;
Ann Lindsay 1st In junior
clothing.
In the senior fisids division
Natalie Tews look (op honors
as did Huth Ann Keilhley in
senior knitting. Janet McKlh
gotl was 1st in senior clothing
judging. The three top senior
judges will make up Morrow
County's home economics
team for slate (air
Greg Connors of Heppner
placed 1st in leathercraft
judging
In 4 H livestock presenta
tions Cmda Griffith of Condon
took the honors.
A Heppner youth, Randy
Worden, placed 1st in the
bicvele skill contest.
In the 4 II dog show, Kathy
F.nbysk of Helix was top
senior showman; intermedi
ate showman was Dec Dee
Rodd of Heppner and Sharon
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J F.ANNE CARROL AND CHRISTY KEY. members of the Irrlgon 4 II Club, the
Needle Threaders, display some of their fancy work.
cub scouts College courses, field trips
discussed by school board
Pine Wood
Derby race
Fric Thompson won top
honors in the "pine-wood
derby" race between mem
bers of Cuh Scout Den t from
U'xmgton and Den 2 from
Heppner Kenneth Gochnauer.
also of the Heppner Den ran
Thompson a olose second and
won top honors for the best car
' in the race ...
Kach boy entering the derby
had made a race car, w ith the
help of his father. The car had
to weigh under five ounces to
qualify for the race. Each boy
then chose a number and had
the opportunity to race his car
at least twice in the double
elimination tournament. Pack
leader. Jack Melland assisted
by John Gochnauer were in
charge ol Thursday evenings
race, held at the multipurpose
room at Heppner F.lenienlary
School
Members of the Heppner
Pack participating in addition
to Thompson and Gochnauer
were Mark Duvall. Jay Keith
ly. Russet Brannon, Jeff
MeElhcny. Steve Curtis and
David Green Den mothers for
Pack 2 are Ginger Keithly and
Cindee Green.
MciiiIkts of the Lexington
Pack in the derby were Mark
and Bruce Way, Dick McCon
nel. Matt .Howard, Wade
Debraal. Dennis Papineau.
Robert McMillan, Pat Struth
ers. Tommy Hammond and
' Neil Frederickson. Den moth
ers (or Pack 1 are Marion
Robinson and Myrtle McMil
lan. Mark and Bruce Way,
Dennis Papineau and Tom
Hammond of the Lexington
Den were awarded their Wolf
Badges, golf and silver arrows
for special achievements.
Fishing season
dates vary
If you're planning on going
fishing this weekend, better
check the regulations. Each
tone may have a different
opening date for lakes and
streams.
For the local fishermen this
weekend, Bull Prairie Reser
voir Is frozen but the Ice Is
rotten. It could be partly open
by Saturday if the weather
cooperates. The road is open
although there may be snow in
the campground. Prospects
are good for boat and bank
anglers after the Ice dis
appears. There is a good
carryover of brook and rain
bow trout in the 8 to IS Inch
class.
For those fishing Unity the
prospects are good barring
any last minute storms. Rain
bows should run up to 18
Inches. Murray Reservoir has
been planted and should be
good also. Both open this
Saturday.
Boardman school board member Jerry Peck, tendered his
resignation from the board, effective May 19, at Monday
night's school board meeting in Irrigon. Peck gave added
" business and family responsibilities as his reasons for
resigning the position. Peck has served on the board for
seven years.
Any individual interested in the position may make their
interest known by contacting a member of the
Boardman Irrigon Advisory Committee or the County School
Superintendent's office in Lexington. The Advisory
Committee will be asked to make a recommendation for
Peck's replacement to the county school board.
Ron Daniels, president of Blue Mountain Community
College and former Morrow County School Superintendent,
spoke to the board on offerings of the college and ways in
which the college can better serve the citizens of its taxing
district. Daniels said that it doesn't make sense to send a
student to another institution where higher tuition will have
to be paid, if what the student w ants can be given him for less
at home. In 1973. 23 per cent of those going for further
education from the area enrolled at BMCC. In 1974 this figure
was 22 per cent . The goal of the school is to raise this figure to
28 per cent. However, Daniels pointed out. one tenth of the
area's population. 4,000. nave taken courses from the
institution through onompus work or courses in the
communities or special on-campus programs for high school
students.
To provide more courses in the outlying areas, Daniels told
school board members, the college is considering having
individuals on retainer fees in the communities who would
organize classes. Daniels also talked about changes in
on-campus course offerings. An advanced nursing degree is'
foreseen for the future. The college hopes to add geology next
year. Currently the college cannot take all of the students
who apply for the practical nursing program nor can it take
all of the husband and wife teams who have applied for the
farm management course. i
In answer to a query about transportation subsidies,
Daniels told the board that the college pays two and a half
Charges filed
against youth
James Marvin Richardson,
17, Heppner, was clocked
doing 48 miles per hour in a 25
mile rone Saturday. When
Police Chief Dean Oilman
pursued the youth, he took the
back roads to his home,
unaware that Chief Gilman
also knew where he resided.
As the youth pulled into his
driveway, Gilman pulled his
police car alongside the drive
way. He approached the youth
and informed him that he had
been clocked by radar and had
exceeded the basic speed
limit. After some profane
language, the youth jumped
into his car and sped toward
the city limits with Chief
Oilman in pursuit.
He raced through Main
Street where Chief Gilman
fearing for the safety of
shoppers, slowed his vehicle to
25 miles per hour.
Richardson was apprehend
ed and cited for attempting to
elude a police officer, reckless
driving, in addition to violat
ing the speed limit. His total
hail is set at $487.
He was remanded to Justice ""''
to answer to the
cents per mile equalization to all students taking at least 12
credit hours in the college's day program and who live
outside a 10 mile radius of the college This amount comes to
roughly $160 to $170 a term per student he said.
The Board adopted a new policy concerning field trips. The
policy w as drawn up at the board's request because there are
numerous requests this past year for field trips which had not
been scheduled at budget time a year ago. Field trips will
now be classified as "Annual", meaning those trips more
than 200 miles round trip which are requested prior to budget
. time. "Special" trips are those over 200 mites- which cannot
be scheduled on an annual basis. Such trips arc budgeted for
on the basis of an estimated amount placed in the budget and
can be granted by the principal and the superintendent if
there is not time to take the request to the school board.
However, no trips can be allowed when budgeted funds have
been depleted.
The third category are Local" trips less than 200 miles
round trip which need not be scheduled on an annual basis
and will not be allowed after budgeted funds have been
expended.
Two trips were approved by the board. Mr Kaltwasser.
teacher at Riverside High School, was given permission to
take 40 students on a field trip to Bonneville Dam Jane
Rawlins. Heppner High English Department, requested a
bus and driver to take students to a Shakespearean play on
the EOSC campus at LaGrande. A private group will pay for
the gas and bus driver.
In other business the board approved the hiring of Jim
Ward to fill the Heppner Junior High science position vacated
by Delvin King. Shirley Enright was hired as a Title I aide at
A C. Houghton Elementary School and Diane Partlow as a
Title I aide at Riverside High School.
The board accepted the resignation, at the end of the
current school year, of Fay Bunker. Spanish and Social
Studies teacher at the Riverside School. Three other teachers
have also rejected their contract offers. The teachers are
Madeline Buckendorf. language arts teacher at Heppner
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BENEFIT DANCE
The benefit dance for Phil
Sinerlus, held at Hardin an last
Saturday night was well
attended and very successful.
JEANNE HOWELL, displays some of the prime meat she will use during the
CowBelles Beef A-Rama. This year's Beef A Rama will be held at the A C
Houghton Elementary School, Irrigon, April 30. The show will start at 7 30 p m.
with local talent demonstrating beef cookery. There will be door prizes
provided by the local merchants and refreshments served by the Cow Belles, as
well as Information on purchasing beef. It is free to the public and everyone is
Invited to attend.