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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (May 29, 1975)
BESSIE WETZELL U OF ORE N E ' STATER LID EUGENE OR 97403 Schoolhouse, TV and water top " ' ' k f i -. 4 agenda at uncil ting city co mee . i Rick Peterson, lone High School, gets some assistance as he prepares to receive his diploma. 1 Council permission to place a one-room school house on city property was one of the primary reasons for a special City Council meeting last Wednesday night. Although the issue had been previously discussed by the council, no action had been taken. Orville Cutsforth acting on behalf of the Historical Society and the Bicentennial Committee notified the council of his plans to move the school house onto city property the following day. When asked if he could await the decision of the council at their regular meeting, June 2, Cutsforth replied, "No, as I am going to be busy that month and besides the school house is ready to be loaded onto a flatbed truck." The council granted permission to place the building on city property with the following stipulations: the distance between the building and the museum would have to conform with the State Fire Marshal's code and the building would not interfere with any future construction of the library building. The school house will be placed on a permanent foundation and costs of all maintenance, painting and repairs will be borne by the Historical Society and the Bicentennial committee. The school house was built in 1908 and has been painted once since it was constructed. The franchise committee had nothing to report to the council on the franchise between the city and Heppner T.V. Inc. They are studying the feasibility of licensing rather than issuing a franchise to the company. "Many cities are now following this trend of licensing rather than taxing companies," said Mayor Sweeney, as the provisions of the license will have to comply with regulations of the Federal Communications Commission. "The idea is to protect the people. Even though in this case we are dealing with a locally owned cooperative company," said Sweeney. In other business the council rescinded a resolution relative to the city's water policy. The resolution was adopted July 10, 1972 and was in direct conflict with the city's subdivision ordinance 383 adopted May 1, 1972. The repealed resolution stated in part that the city would furnish and install water mains In any future subdivisions. "The city has installed all of the water mains in the Lott-Rasmussen Additions and I am thankful the city has not installed any more of the mains," said Sweeney. "Both Randy Lott and the city acted in good faith in their agreement; however, new specifications by the State of Oregon state that all water mains installed in subdivisions will be at least six inches in diameter, rather than four inches. The remaining pipe to be installed is only four-inch pipe," continued Sweeney. The repeal of the resolution passed with a five to one majority and became effective immediately. In the future, all subdivision utilities must be installed prior to acceptance by the city. Included in the utilities are the sidewalks, curbs, gutters, power lines, street pavement, water, sewer mains, services and necessary storm drains. The council also stated they would be in favor of any contractor or builder furnishing the city with a letter of occupancy signed by both the electrical and plumbing inspectors end also by a structural engineer if it is deemed necessary. Until this letter of occupancy is submitted to the city, water connections to the new dwelling will not be made by city forces. Mayor Sweeney asked the council for their views on purchases by the city for items of a $1,000 cost. Many cities have waived this law and the superintendents with the approval of the council have been given the authority to purchase items up to $5,000 After some discussion the council agreed to place items of value over $1,000 up for bid, unless in the case of an emergency. "The council approved the hiring of Harve Haskell, LaGrande, as swimming pool manager. His tentative plans are to be in Heppner June 15 and the swimming pool will be opened June 17. Sweeney asked the council for their opinion on the hiring of swimming pool personnel. "This is only temporary employment and I can see no reason why the utilities department and the city recorder cannot be allowed to hire the necessary personnel for the summer months," said Sweeney. The council tabled this decision until the next regular meeting. Sweeney read a letter to the council from City Engineer, Steve Anderson, stating the contractor of Evergreen Terrace has made an attempt to purchase the necessary water pipe to be replaced in the subdivision. The contractor cannot get immediate delivery of the materials. He has assured Anderson that upon delivery the necessary corrections will be made. ' Some months ago Mr. McEwen asked the city for variance permit to place a trailer valued at $5,500 on his property. The permit was granted with the stipulation that upon bringing in a new trailer, the existing residence would be torn down. Recently McEwen had a new double trailer moved onto his property. It does not meet the setback regulations of the city and with the existing residence on his property he does not comply with either the City or the State's codes. A letter notifying him of his violations was delivered by Police Chief Dean Oilman, giving McEwen 30 days to meet the required specifications. The next regular meeting of the Heppner Common Council will be held Monday, June 2. 8 p.m. 1 ..-'' II II! J MMwjl Jk l i:- Midi THE H ilL Ji ES II II 1 f it if La aJLJL) V Vol.92, NO. 15 Heppner, OR., May 29, 1975 15c Cancer test available in Heppner June 3 Cindi Martin, lone High School senior, talks with some of her classmates, prior to graduation ceremonies last Thursday night. The mobile cancer detection clinic will be in Heppner on Tuesday, June 3. All area women are urged to take advantage of this free clinic. This it an opportunity for those who haven't had a recent Pap test to receive this test. Hie unit is staffed by qualified personnel and no appointment is necessary. Child care will be available. County sells equine;.? af auction SaiUrday The last auction of county equipment was held 10 yean go when the road department old some equipment. This Saturday afternoon, May 31, beginning at 1:30 p m., consi derable used county equip ment will be offered at the county fairgrounds. Included will be dump trucks complete with bed and hoist, late model pickups, a cat with 113 blade, a cat ripper, 4 jeeps, a fire truck, a 1', ton flatbed truck, a 4 wheel trailer, a 30,000 watt light plant, 6 power plants, a wagon drill, S leather Alforja bags, S shopping carts, one 18 ft. Sea Swirl glass boat and trailer complete with canvas, life preservers, etc., and a 130 HP Mercury Inboard out board, and other miscel laneous items. I Judge Jones said that the ' County Budget Committee and the County Court decided there was no reason to hold this equipment longer as it doesn't fit with present opera tions. "The cost of storing or repairing some of it is too high in relation to its present usability." Auctioneers Orville and El don Sherlock, Walla Walla, !Wa., will conduct Saturday'! public sale. Handbills adverti sing the auction have been I scattered over a wide terri-lloty. ! ri 7 1i V ' ( - : - ww !l V 'v - J -JV "v 't 'a : L,:ll;iiH- -iii ir--ir "n --1 Ifl ' ur 1 .., The unit will be located at the Methodist Church during the hours of 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The clinic is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Local chairmen are Mary Bryant and Lena Smith. More information is available from Evelyn Black at 481-4725 for the Boardman area or Fran ces McCoy for Irrigon. The clinic will be in Board man at the Community Church on Wednesday, June 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Thursday, June S, the clinic will be held at the A C. Houghton School in Irrigon from the hours of 9 a m. to noon and I p m. to 4 p.m. Who's Who contest ends thb week This week will end the Who's Who Contest that the Gazette Times has been running for the past 29 weeks. Members of the Caiette staff have been trying to stump the people of Morrow County with a new mystery person each week. Only once during the contest period have , the masterminds stumped the public. Up to this time a total of $757.50 has been paid to the lucky people whose name was drawn from the many entries. Awarded $200 scholarship Twelve high school seniors have been awarded $300 scholarships to begin studies this fall at Oregon State University in chemical engi neering. All of the study grant winners have made outstand ing scholastic records in high school. Sponsors of the partial tuition scholarships include Standard Oil Co. of California, E.I. duPont de Nemours Co., Dow Chemical Co., Stauffer Chemical Co., and Exxon. Michael A. Mills, graduat ing from Heppner High School is among the recipients. GOLDEN AGE DINNER The regular "first Tuesday" meeting of the Golden Age Club will start with a potluck dinner, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Elks dining room. Heppner graduates receive scI.o!arshbs and Guards The graduating class of Heppner High School received scholarships and other awards during its commencement exercises last Friday. Principal Jim Bier present ed the awards and Dr. Wolff,, chairman of Morrow County School District, presented the diplomas. Scholarships and awards included top honors to Vale dictorian Anita Davidson and Salutatorian Shannon Kelly. Other honor students were: Sandra Palmer, Mike Mills and Dena Struthers. Oregon Scholar awards went to Anita Davidson, Shannon Kelly, Mike Mills and Sandra Pal mer. The Masonic scholarship was awarded Mike Mills and five Elks scholarships went to Anita Davidson, John Kil kenny, Mike Mills, Dena Struthers and Jerry Gentry. Sandra Palmer and John Roark received full tuition scholarships to Blue Mountain Community College. The Kin zua Corporation scholarship went to Shannon Kelly. Honored by the Society of Outstanding American High School Students were Anita Davidson, Joe Kenny, Shan non Kelly, Sandra Palmer, Mike Mills, John Roark, Jim , Ployhar and Dena Struthers. Jerry Gentry was presented the Jim Barratt trophy as top athlete. The Carl W. Troedson Grants In Aid awards were presented to Sandra Palmer and Dena Struthers. Mary . Lynn Healy and John Kilken ny received "I Dare You" awards. The Soroptimist Gub Academic Scholarship went to Sandra Palmer and its Vo Tech Scholarship to Dale Arrington. The Warren Williams Mem orial Scholarship was award ed to Mark Wright. Eugene's College of Beauty tuition scholarship went to Dale Arrington. Commencement speaker, Clifford Williams, an lone teacher, .related his remarks to the class motto "Nameless Roads". He reviewed some incidents in the past when he had many of the class mem bers in his junior high class. He considered with them some of the road conditions they may encounter. Ron Riley and Bob Nash, former teachers, were honor ed guests at the exercise. Faculty advisors for the graduating class were Mr. Neiffer, Mr. Shear and Mr. Hiemstra. V OREGON Heppner Elementary School winners In the Woodsy Owl contest are from the left, Cam George, Erie Thompson and Wallace Blakely. Back row from the left, Brian Thompson, Kelly Hammond and Mark Duvall. Lcgbn meet here T.lcy 31 The Heppner American Le gion Post and Auxiliary will host a district caucus on May 31 at the Legion Hall. It will open with potluck dinner at 12.30, Saturday, May 31. The State Legion Comman der, the unit president and members from 11 Eastern Oregon posts are expected to attend. State and unit officers will lead the afternoon workshop meetings between i and S p m. Post Commander Grace Steers, Arnie Hodman, Rita Hodman and Evelyn Sweek are In charge of local arrangements for the caucus. r ! TV ' i?fevvrfci, ill L-. -."4 Wi X 4j7a m Makiruj their debut at the Pioneer Memorial Picnic wai the Morrow County Fair and Rodeo Court. They are standing beside covered wagon, which will represent Oregon In the Pennsylvania pilgrimage that will crow the continent this year. From the left. Princesses Mary Ann Proctor od AdlLJj3U Queen Mickey Hoskins. Princess D; nna Rea and Barbara Palmer. Teamster is Ed Klebe, Tigard, Or.
