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The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Ore., Thursday. July 7. 1977 THREE Wildlife refuge boundary bothers Boardman council Sifting through the TIMES 3 -2, A storm may be brewing over a portion of the Umatilla Wildlife Refuge adjoining N.W.Front Street at Board man. A fence has been put up around the refuge and an eight by eight inch corner post has been buried in the middle of a city right-of-way. "I contacted John Kurtz of the Umatilla Wildlife Refuge concerning the fence," stated Boardman City Administrator Jim Thompson. "I asked him who would be responsible for repairing the fence when the city goes through there with sewer and water lines. He didn't have an answer." The city expects sewer and water line construction to be taken through that area within the next six months. City attorney, M.D. Van Valkenberg, stated "if they have a corner post on our easement they haven't any right to be there." "They are carrying this a little too far," stated city councilman Joe Tatone. They are making a nuisance out of themselves and a fool out of the city of Boardman." Tatone recalled that the refuge was intended to be developed into a park. "It wasn't supposed to be a breeding ground for mosqui tos," he said. The refuge pond is stocked with Gambusia fish which are stocked to eat the mosquito larva but the coun cilmen agreed that they were not doing the job. "We've probably got the best breed ing ground for mosquitos in the world," estimated council man Gene Trumbull. "Maybe we haven't com plained about this mosquito problem enough," stated councilman Ron Black. Thompson will approach the Umatilla Wildlife Refuge offic ials about the problem again. A zoning hearing for Hard ing and Hohl land develop ment west of the city is set for July 19 at 7:30 p.m. The property is currently zoned for farm use. The proposed change would make the site eligible for general residential use. That zone would allow duplex construction. Some split exists among the council regarding allowing duplex building in rural sec tions of the Boardman area. BOARDMAN JlONE 1 IrtFPPNPR 1 S. ft 1 o TO MOEmOW AMD TOO TOMORROW The Fourth Annual sidewalk Sale topped the Times front page this week in 1967. "Business and entertainment in Heppner will take to the sidewalks Friday and Saturday of the Sidewalk Bazaar. There will be hundreds of bargins, lots of entertainment and a barrel of fun for all, according to Bill Hust, chairman of the merchants committee". Planned were a pancake and sausage breakfast prepared by the Jaycees along with a visit by the Drum and Bugle Corps of Pendleton. While the merchants and groups prepared for the festivities, the Times reported, "there was no holiday on the grain harvest this week, as barley and wheat started moving towards elevators in a steadily increasing 5trfarr of trucks. Both Lexington and North Lexington elevators were in full operation and it was expected that lore and Heppner elevators would be well under way by the end of the week". i ins week in BS7, the Times' reported the reunion 'of Heppner High School's Class of '47. This week in 1957, the Times reported the reunion Saturday Activities included a banquet at the American Legion hall and a picnic at Cutsforths' cabin with each alumnus reporting on his or her current activities. "Joe French was master of ceremonies. The welcome was given by Randall Peterson. A highly amusing song "Why Women Wear Britches" was sung by Don Munkers. The class will, originally written in 1947, was read by Bud Peck and the class prophecy by Bob Mollahan." Hospital news headed this week's 1947 edition of the Times. "Prospects for early construction of the proposed Morrow County hosptial were brighteded when approximately 40 citizens, many of them women, met with the hospital committee at the Courthouse to discuss problems confronting those charged with the duty of erecting the building". Obviously the problems did not prove to be insurmountable. "Shades of 1918!" announced this week's Times edition in 1937. "So thought the Fourth of July stay-at-homes when the fire siren sounded Sunday afternoon. Fear, which gripped hearts as immediatley recalled was the devastating blaze on the nation's birthday in 1918, was relieved when a small grass fire on the east hillside was found to be the cause of alarm." On the medical front this week in 1927, Arthur Brisbane offers the following; "If past 40, please read. Five great dangers that threaten you are kidney, trouble, heart disease, tuberculosis, Bright's disease and paralysis. It is possible, but furtunately unusual, to have all of them. Also, with a little thought and common sense, you may avoid all of them. For ALL disease there are remedies. ..cheerful thought, moderate excercise, slow, temperate eating and regular sleep. By Tom Franks Creative arts group invites artists Groundwater hearings ruling expected Area farmers and ranchers called a cross-section of pro fessional witnesses to their defense during the State Water Resources Depart ment's proposed Butter Creek critical ground water hearing that concluded Friday, July 1. Lexington farmer Larry Lind sey presented some defense evidence of his own. He opposed earlier testimony given by state water resourc es employee, Dennis Glender. All testimony offered dur ing the hearing has been taken back to the depart ments Salem office for evalu ation and final ruling. That final decision will be made by Water Resources Director James Sexson. Sexson was absent from the entire day of testimony Friday. Attorney's representing the various farming interests called that fact to the attention of the hearing record. Vacation Bible school in Irrigon July 25-29 A vacation Bible School with the theme "The Life of Christ" will be conducted July 25-29 at the Community Baptist Church in Irrigon. The sessions will be from 9:30 a.m. until noon for children of the community four years old through the sixth grade. There will be a pre-registra- (Oysters 9 cutoff? Last weekend, the Wagon Wheel Cafe was the site of what could be one of the last in a succession of annual banquets featuring that debateable deli cacy known as the "Rocky Mountain Oyster". More than 25 persons gather ed on Sunday afternoon, July 3, to partake -in the feast supple mented with frog legs and steak. The main dishes were prepared by Ron and Olivia Palmer. Alvina and Darrell Padberg have served as chair persons for recent feeds and have been assisted by the Pat O'Briens and the Larry Procks. These "special feeds" have been a tradition for Heppner's stout-hearted diners for around 12 years. With recent changes in cattle "marking" techniques, it is feared by some that the celebrated "oyster" may be a thing of the past. Of course, there are others who could care less. tion July 13 at the church from 10 a.m. until noon to insure the best possible preparation can be made for the children who will attend. The school will be directed by the Pastor of the church, Carl A. Wright. For further information you may call any of these telephone numbers; 922-4522, 922-3327, 922-4517. Things are historically or, if you please, hysterically quiet in Heppner on the Fourth of July. To quote Mayor Jerry Sweeney, "On the Fourth of July in Heppner you can shoot a cannon down Main Street and not even hit a dog." Such was the case in Heppner until late in the afternoon, July 4, when a few dogs and a few cars, accompanied by their people, managed to reach the streets. Overheard at the Heppner swimming pool. First swimmer: "Did you hear about the fellow who came up to Noah and ask what he was building?" Second swimmer: "No." First swimmer, speaking for Noah: "I can't tell you but I can give you a hint. How long can you tread water? Hee, HeeHee!" "The best things in life are free," goes the old song. In today's economy you wouldn't know it. I don't suppose that anyone who measures things in dollars will ever know it. As I learned last week there are good rumors and bad rumors. A rumor is a statement of condition which doesn't come from the horse's mouth. Among the elements of a good rumor is an element of truth. To continue in the air the good rumor must not only have some element of truth but is must be something that can be believed. Without these two elements most rumors generally meet a quick and well deserved death. Parks by my definition are state or national nature museums where people go to contemplate upon the society they have yet to subdue. At one time I defined peace as a future state of blessedness where the lion will lie down with the lamb and starve to death. This week it could have been defined as the Fourth of July in Heppner. Rumor has it that all the noise makers from Heppner were either recovering from the trip to Ukiah tor the Basque barbeque or living it up in Condon. We will never know, but we are certain of some things A lot of people went somewhere and Dr. Carpenter got back. Only machine that levels 4 ways n mm hull. M. JL" 453 hillside Combine Justice Court this Justice Court news for week included: John R. Sanchez, lone. Found guilty of driving while suspen ded and fined $155. Steven T. Hilling, Boardman. Found guilty of criminal use of drugs and given a 30 day jail term suspended on probation to the court for one year, aiso, instructed to contribute 20 hours of volunteer work to civic, charity or senior citizens activ ities and to work toward achieving his high school equiv ilancy diploma. Hilling was fined $190 for payment of his court appointed attorney. Henery Delemeter, Heppner. Found guilty of hit and run and fines $75. Owners are well aware of the advan tages of 4-way leveling. Not only does the 453 level on side slopes, but going up or downgrade as well. Re sult? Better handling and stability, plus savings in grain. And you don't pay extra for this IH exclusive! But there's a lot more to speed your har vest in these big machines. Full hydraulic leveling is fast and smooth, not jerky. Choice of gas or diesel engines, with exceptional lugging ability. Hydrostatic drive gives you sure control, easy operation gear driven for positive drive; no belts to slip or wear. Big centered grain tank provides for even weight distribution, stabil ity on hillsides. Choice of I6V2 or I8V2 -ft. grain headers; smaller size saves grain through ravines. Big capacity and dimensions throughout. See us for details. ..Easy finance plans available... Buy now and you pay no interest until June 1, 1978 Now is the time to step up to a new 453 Lexington 8 989-8221 Future meetings of Morrow Creative Arts Group will be work meetings, with all mem bers invited to bring their painting, or whatever craft or art form they are presently Evening of song July 10 The churches of the Heppner community are holding a Sing spiration on Sunday evening, July 10, at 7:30 p.m., in the Courthouse Park on Gilmore St. This occasion is being hosted by the Heppner Christian Church. All persons are invited to come and worship in song and in praise, states Pastor Edwin Sikes. doing. The next meeting will be July 21 at Betty Brown's home from noon to 3 p.m. Bring a sack lunch, wear your grubbies, and join the group for both discus- sion of events and sharing of skills. Anyone interested in joining should call Betty, or the newly elected secretary of the group, Sylvia McDaniel. The Morrow Creative Arts is for every one interested in promoting creative arts in the area, as well providing a meeting place for those inter ested in the arts. THE .ffc HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES Published every Thursday and entered as a second-class matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Second-class postage paid at Heppner, Oregon. The official newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow. G.M. Reed, Publisher Dolores Reed, Co-publisher Terry M. 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