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TWO The Gaiette-Times, Heppner, Ore., Thursday, August 25, 1977
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Council consideration asked
The Heppner City Council last week took a stance
regarding the newly-formed East Central Oregon
Regional Housing Authority that we think will be
detrimental to the city.
Paul Jones, chairman of the housing authority,
asked the council to adopt a resolution allowing
ECORHA to function within the city limits of
Heppner.
EDITORIAL
Several Councilmen asked what a housing
authority was and what it accomplished.
Although Jones made his request by letter, he did
enclose a news clipping from the July 21
Gazette-Times, offering that as an explanation of
ECORHA's purpose and intentions.
The article wasn't read, but a brief explanation
was given, highlighting ECORHA's first project
obtaining some Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) monies to subsidize rent
payments of low income families.
Under this program a family that pays out more
than 25 per cent of its income for rent gets some
help. The HUD monies pay landlords or property
owners the difference between the fair market rent
of the leased unit and 25 per cent of the family's
gross income.
At that point one councilman objected to adopting
the resolution with the reasoning, "I don't think the
working man should have to help subsidize anyone's
rent."
A couple other councilmen expressed concur
rence and the resolution wasn't adopted.
Well now, there's a couple things that stick in our
craw about the council discussion and ensuing
action or lack of it.
One, we are disappointed the council didn't have
the time to look into the functions of a housing
authority before they made their decision.
Two, we can only take the first councilman's
comment as a personal opinion; one based on the
reasoning that a working man pays federal income
taxes, and that because a federal agency is making
the disbursement of funds, he the working man is
subsidizing another person's rent.
He's right, in his reasoning.
However, we feel he's wrong in making a public
decision on that basis his personal feeling.
There are people working people that do not
even come close to making what most of us consider
an average annual income. Couple that with an area
that is short on housing and high in median annual
income (heavy federal and unionized employment)
and you also find some pretty high rent
figures... like right here in Heppner.
Whether a public official likes it or not, those
people caught in the crunch of paying more than 25
per cent of their income for housing are part of his
constituency, too, and they deserve his considera
tion. What's more, a housing authority that is
administered by local citizens, is an excellent way
to bring part of our federal tax dollars back into the
local community and have a say in how they are
spent; a broad-based agency directly responsible to
the community it serves. A housing authority can
obtain monies to renovate old homes that are still
useful; it can obtain monies to build new apartment
houses for elderly and low income families, putting
other houses on the market.
Beyond that, say a low income family gets $20 a
month help on their rent. Where is that "extra"
twenty bucks going to be spent? Most likely on shoes
for the kids, groceries and other needed items. That
is money spent in the community and simple
economics tells us that is good because that dollar
changes hands several more times before becoming
federal tax dollars again.
We lend our support to the housing authority in
principle and hope the Heppner City Council
reconsiders adopting the resolution of support after
more thoroughly studying the issue.
Sifting through the TIMES
Everything else took a back seat to Fair news this week in
past issues of the Times. Fair week in 1957 featured a picture
of the new ornamental gate constructed at the Fairgrounds
entrance.
"Through this new gate at the Morrow County Fairgrounds
will pass thousands of persons this week at the county Fair
and Rodeo. Framed by the arch'is the buckaroo stands of the
rodeo which will be a beehive of activity during the coming
weekend."
Morrow County was going through a bit of a hot spell that
year, too, and people were speculating that the rising mecury
was establishing at least some kind of unwanted heat record.
"Not so, says Don Gilliam, official weather observer for
Heppner, who has scrutinized the records that he, his father
and grandfather have kept here for years.
As the area passed 60 days without rain Tuesday, some
thought it might be a record. But this is far from a record. In
1929 there were 95 days without measurable precipitation,
starting June 19 and running to September 22."
The highest recorded temperature in Heppner was 110
degrees in 1910 and in the blistering summer of 1928, records
reveal four consecutive days with highs of 106, 106, 108 and
103.
And each year the Fair and Rodeo preparation takes its
Turner published the following statement this week
Letters to the Editor
Editor:
We are taking this opportunity to extend our grateful
"Thank You" to Jim Summers and Bill Kuhn for their
unselfish and dedicated help to Heppner Swim Team these
past two months. We appreciate the hours and miles they put
forth for us with no monetary reimbursement. The Swim
Team could not have functioned without their help. Jim and
Bill are exceptional young men and the Swim Team and the
community certainly has and will benefit from their talents.
We also extend a "Thank You" to the people of the
community who worked and donated time and monies in
order that the pool might open. We thank you, not for just the
Swim Team, but for all kids of the community who had the
opportunity to engage in a healthy, fun and body-toning
activity.
Thank You
Heppner Swim Parents
and Members
in 1957, "to save the trouble of answering the hundreds of
inquiries as to the cause of his rather poor physical
condition".
Advice to Cowboys
"All good things must come to an end even to being a
cowboy.
My love for blooded horses prompted me to offer my
services to cowmen living in the country to help them with
getting their ponies ready for the rodeo.
For two days I got by with every soreness that can be in the
human body. This morning I attempted to have Booter Image
step over the sprinkler system pipe thinking he would
not touch it, and what happened then I will never know.
To encourage cowboys, I will say you can really live a long
time without breathing.
End quote."
In 1947 the city was preparing for the upcoming Fair
activities in a different manner.
"The old Black Maria, or a facsimile of the old police
round-up wagon, will go to work along Main street this
weekend, according to announcement from the Junior
chamber of commerce after meeting Wednesday evening to
discuss this and other matters pertaining to the Rodeo and
community affairs.
"Desirous of giving the Rodeo all the publicity possible in
the remaining days before the opening show, the
Jaycees two weeks ago suggested adoption of cowboy attire
by the business men and citizens generally as a good type of
advertising. This was concurred in by the Senior chamber of
commerce and as a result there has been quite an
outcropping of cowboy haberdashery within the past few
days. The time has now arrived to put a little pressure on and
to emphasize what the dress up is for, and the Jaycees plan to
conduct a little round-up of their own gathering in those
appearing on the streets sans something befitting the
occasion."
Times editor Jasper V. Crawford painted a vivid
word-picture as the 16th annual rodeo was gearing up for
action in 1937...
"Calm pervades the land of the purple sage this morning.
But with the kick-off gun of the 16th annual Rodeo at 1 : 30 this
afternoon, excitement will reign.
"Rock Richmond's wild mustangs are stamping in their
stalls. The cowboys are drifting in. Among them former
Rodeo champs and others who are "tops" at the riding game.
Some of the best racing stock ever to appear at Rodeo will be
among the ponies that will dash by the stands this afternoon,
tomorrow and Saturday.
"In gala attire, Heppner waits expectantly, her citizenry
arrayed in garb of the Old West."
Correction
An editing error appeared in
a society item, in last week's
Gazette-Times, announcing
the engagement of Ruth Ann
Keithley and Michael Dean
Lynch.
The second paragraph of the
story read: Michael is the son
of Mrs. Bill Lynch.
The paragraph should have
read: Michael is the son of Mr.
nd Mrs. Bill Lynch.
The Gazette-Times regrets
the error.
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THE
ZIEPPNER
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. Hager, Business Manager
Jim Summers, Editor
Eileen Saling, Office Manager
Justine Weatherford, Local News
Laura Craig, Composing
. Patti Saling, Composing
CBEC audited
( Sheriffs Report
The Columbia Basin Elec
tric Co-op audit report for the
fiscal year ending June 30,
1977 has been made by
independent auditors, Jacob
son, Jentzsch and Company.
The audit shows a plant
investment value of $8,324,676.
The total revenues increas
ed to $1,512,023.00 as compar
ed to $1,359,695.00 for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1976. Net
margins were $177,770.00 for
the recent fiscal year.
The Cooperative paid cap
ital credits of $92,221.00 during
the year. These credits were
paid to decedent estates as
well as retirement of patron
age credits for the year of
1964.
Columbia Basin Electric
has $164,975.00 invested in the
private Bank Corporation
(National Rural Utilities Co
operative Finance Corp.),
from which it borrows some
funds for new line construc
tion. Ripple
attends
seminar
John Ripple of Morrow Co.
Grain Growers, Inc. recently
attended an Agri Department
Managers Seminar sponsored
by CENEX.
The course was held in
Richfield, Wash, and the
objective of the seminar was
to further train co-op em
ployees for agri department
management.
Morrow County Sheriff's
reports for the week include :
Mini Leichleter, Board
man, reported the theft of a
CB radio valued at $250 from
her vehicle parked in an
apartment lot.
Gene Rietmann, lone, re
ported the left window of his
van was shattered, possibly by
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a BB shot.
Joyce Whitbeck, Irrigon,?
reported the theft of a bicycle
from her home.
Norm Diggins, Heppner,
reported his pickup was hit by
unknown vehicle while parked
in the Kinzua Corp. parking
lot.
Justice Court
Episcopals set
delegate election
Justice Court dispositions
for the week include:
Richard Cox, 27, Lexing
ton, found guilty of DUII and
fined $305.
Richard Pettyjohn, 21,
Heppner, found guilty of
negotiating a bad check. He
was given a 30 day suspended
jail term and ordered to pay
restitution.
John E. Dupont, 48, Lex
ington, found guilty of negotia
' ting a bad check. He was given
a 30 day suspended jail term
and ordered to pay restitution.
Suzanne Cutsforth, id,
Lexington, found guilty of
being a minor in possession
(MIP) and fined $32.
Lori Dunlap, 19, Heppner,
found guilty of MIP and fined
$32.
' Dyrk Dunlap, 20, Hep
pner, found guilty of MIP and
fined $32.
Samuel Potter, 20, Con
don, found guilty of MIP and
fined $32.
Clay West, 19, lone, found
guilty of MIP and fined $32.
A special parish meeting
will be held in the parish hall
of All Saints' ' Episcopal
Church on September 11 after
the 10:30 a.m. service that
Sunday for the specific pur
pose of electing delegates to
the Diocesan Convention to be
held in Bend October 20-23.
All members of the parish in
good standing are urged to be
there for the election. Also, at
that meeting the formal letter
of agreement between the
rector and the parish will be
read for clearer understand
ing by the members of the
parish.
Lots of Room in the ARK!
The Ark Pre-school for
the pre-kindergarten
child (3-4 yrs)
Morning and afternoon classes luI
MWF 9:00-11:30 1:00-3:30 ,
TTh 9:00-11:30 1:00-3:30 Pn 676-9652
Rates: $25 month 3 days per week
$17 month 2 days per week
NEW &
BEGINNER
BOWLERS
WELCOME
OPENING SOON
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FOOSBALL
SIFT. 6
AND WE HAVE OPENINGS
SUNDAY Mixed Doubles
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY NIGHT
mens league
TUESDAY & THURSDAY NIGHT
ladies league
THURSDAY MORNING ladies
Last year's team captains should
call the bowling alley if they haven't
already. ..leagues start soon!
GAMES
SNACK BAR FUN
HEPPNER
BOWL
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A break from
Lunch
Sandwiches that
will surely please
unique in flavor and
served with a fine
kettle of our
homemade soup.
the action!
Friday Buffet
A full Roast Beef Dinner served buffet style including service
from our renowned salad bar...We will be serving from 5 to 7 p.m.
ay-Saturday Night
Breakfast
After the dancing...enjoy a hearty breakfast...
Served buffet style midnight to 3 a.m.
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Select from your
choice of steaks and
seafood...Quantity and
quality gauranteed
by J.R. personally.
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676-5149 FUN IN THE GAME ROOM