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The Heppner Gaiette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, October 2, 1980-NINE Historical Society entertained with story by Dclpha Jones A story of a murder, trial and hanging In the laic IHttO's held the Interest of the members and guests of the Morrow County Historical Society at the annual meeting at the Lexington Grange Hull on Sunday. The story of the tragic life and death of Kelsey Porter was told by the speaker of the day, Jack Evarm, librarian at Eastern Oregon College of Education at La C.rande. Porter was an early resident of Pine Valley, then a part of Union County and was hanged after murdering three people in a effort to save his own life and protect his property. Porter was buried in the Union. Ore., cemetery and was not allowed a gravestone until the EOCK history class researched the trial about three years ago and with aid of Interested parties then erect ed a slone. The case look several years to settle and was taken to Oregon Supreme Court, no mall feat in those days. Following the story of Port er. Evans showed slides of homes throughout Oregon, mostly in Union and Maker counties, and discussed the types of architecture used in each Some of these homes are now landmarks and some have gone to ruin for want of care and interest. Evans and his wife made a trip to I.exiiigtnn and lone where he took pictures of homes there and planned to visit Hepprier on the way home. Evans also showed great interest in the Historical O Society's marking of the graves, and thought that perhaps this project should le marled in other counties. The dav was started with a bountiful politick dinner at I p m The program started at 2 with the invocation by the Rev Cathy Barker, "linister of the United Church of Christ of lone Music was provided by Mrs Wilma Cheney, Hetty Murquardt and Frances Smouse Mrs Cheney sang a lovely solo "!o what you can where you are," and Mrs, Smouse played several violin numbers with Mrs Mai'(uardl accompanying. Mrs, Smouse and Mrs Cheney sang and played at the closing with the Oroup joining in Mr and Mrs Joe DuPuis of Herniislon were present and had tirimghl some verv fine watermelons which were used as dessert and given as door prizes Other door prizes were also given Among those winning door prizes were: Cnlie Padberg. Helen Currin. Paul Morey. Kathleen Hisler, Jack Evans. Loren Lillard. Eula Hhstds worth, Oscar Pet erson and Edna Peck. Some of the activities dis cussed were a trip to Fort Walla Walla and the Saling House at Weston. Plans are still pending on the placement of the jail door on the grounds at the courthouse The grave marker program is still active and it was reported that most of the graves have been marked. The Historical Society is interested in honoring century farms. The award is presented to people living on an original homestead or farm at least KM) years old, providing the farm Pacific International Expo Its animals housed under "big tops" and. in the arena, a circus of spirited horses and rodeo daring, the Pacific International Livestock Ex position at the Expo Center. Oct. 11-19, will also present a "rollicking, foot stoming side show of country entertain ment." The twice-daily country show will feature doggers, Blue Grass music and two of the nation's best in old lime fiddling -Carol Ann Wheeler, former ladies national champion, and 16-year-old-comer. Joey McKenzie. An added feature this year, separate from the main arena horse show-rodeo event, the singing-dancing-fiddling pot pourri will be on at 3 and 8 I i : nr- i ' Violinist Frances Smouse and vocalist Wilma Cheney entertain at the Historical Society's annual meeting held at the Lexington Grange. is still in the same family, and a member of that family is living on it. The local society is also in the process of planning a small booklet concerning 75-year-old farms in the county. The booklet would sell at a 4-H'ers solve problems through cooperation Competition in today's world is a fact Vet. increas ingly society is finding its problems can be solved onlv through cooperation The Oregon 4 II program attempts to recognize these fads bv providing a balance between competition and eo operation as a part of everv 4 H participant's experience Competition has been a part of the 4 H program since the beginning as a means of encouraging youth to accom plish things they might not otherwise have tried At the same lime, the program has tried to recognize the learning and effort thai go into everv 4 H project At the same lime the 4 II club is a basic example of cooperative effort Young pimple learn to share respon sibility, to work toward com mon goals and to contrihule lo Feminine stylings for the fall This scuson will see a re enter gence of luce, ruffles and embroidery those lovely ultra-feminine stylings thai have taken a back seat to the more conventional, "sale" fashions of recent years. 1 Reflect inn a richness of fabric, a softness of detail, the short and longer look for day and evening, Rasper's collec tion lor Joan Leslie creates an air of authority and appear ance while conveying a dra matic and luxurious effect, one that is totally feminine. Bright nights The WHO fall winter collec tion makes every evening an imperial occasion, turning night as bright as day with glamorous reflective taffeta and satin skirts in combina tion with mohair and fur-blend sweaters, enriched with bead ing to top-off the "drawing room" effect. For day, dresses are easy and free-flowing, with hardly a natural waistline lo be found. The new silhouette, the smock, gently skims the body. When done in cither claret or winter white, they can give a woman a totally different look. Neckline "ruffs" This year, Rasper focuses on the neckline. "Ruff lops are evident throughout the en tire collection, including coats, dresses, jackets and blouses, creating a quiet aura. Winter white caped coats with "ruffs" and softly rounded shoulders create a wondrous p.m. in the west end ot the exhibit area each day. Among performers will be the Cloudy Mountain ('loggers of liills boro and the Muddy Bottom Boys, hlucgrass exponents. Under a new pricing policy, all parts of the Pacific International program will be available on a general ad mission ticket. In former years admission lo the horse show-rodeo was a surcharge on the general admission price, This year only reserved seals cost extra. Many of the nation's top cowboys are expected to compete in the five rodeo events included in the rodeo horse show format. Each two-hour show will alternate roHen and horsp show oifor,!,.- small fee. and would be available locally, If you know the history of your farm and a member of the family is still living on it. please contact either Ruth McCahror Delpha Jones their community as a group A, junior and teen leaders, teenage 4 H 'ers are encour aged lo learn bv sharing their experience with younger members in a mutually bene ficial relationship Social scientists studying youth programs have found that tmih parents and youth place a high prioril v on having "tun" as a reason for partic ipating Parents listed learn ing to work with other people and getting along together as a second priority With both competitive and cooperative aspects already at plav in 4 H the challenge tor tx ttli Oregon Stole Univer sity Extension Service agents and specialists as well as for volunteer 4 II leaflets is In whal incentives work best to keep 4 II members involved leaders need to be aware of both their personal values and fotccast for the woman with her own Hurry. Plaids return this season with freshness and vitality. Winter greens, nut browns, cool black and white take the shape of bold, innovative pat terns, accessorized with bur gundy and Phoenician purple. Pantsuits make a come-back FRESHNESS AM) VITALITY woven into plaids they return for the IVHO fallwinter season. Kanper, for Joan L.-nlie, puis it all together with purple and furex mohair double collar sweater and purple, navy wool plaid akirt and shawl. to present rodeo-horse show I.ike the cattle, the spirited horse show mounts will be stabled in tents, much more visible and accessible to show visitors than in past years. The livestock exposilions's basic exhibits- the best of the region's farm and ranch animals -w ill be show n and .judged under 150.000 square feet of tenting set up upon the Expo Center grounds. The eight circus-style tents are temporary replacement for barns lorn down earlier this year after (id years of service. Crews have set up 1.500 pens and stalls which will be temporary home for the 3,500 lo 4,000 beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats and swine to be judged during the show. The n;.,,.,,- ...ill I-- of 1890 case A report was heard from the bv-law committee which was read and approved. The following director were elected: Jean Nelson, director-at-large: Delpha. Jones. Lexington area : Paul Hisler and Helen Currin. Heppner and Butter Creek area. The quilt drawing was then held, with the fine handmade quill going to J, J. Hayes of Heppner. Flower arrangements were provided by Ruth McCabe. Rubv Becket and Jean Nelson. The group then adjourned. "The society thanks all those fine workers who helped with the dav. the lovely musical selections, and the directors who give of their time and talent throughout the year," said a club spokesperson. the values of the 4-H'ers as a first step Some young people respond well to prizes as incentives and enjoy compet itive activities Others may nol see winning as important, but value adult or peer approval leaders need lo be aware of the development needs and general characteristics of vming people at different age This information, often built into 4 H materials and leader training sessions, is helpful in matching incentives to real needs in vnung people. Incentives need to be thor oughly explored so that non competitive ideas are not overlooked Incentives, such as ;i pizza party at the end of a work project, may not he lasting tint still encourage ((Mineral inn toward a common goal while making everyone led like a w inner as the new evening look. In silky satins and plush velvet suits, enriched with velvet trims or lovely lace, they are perfect for a "night on the town." Sequined skirts topped off with mohair sweaters round out the Rasper for Joan Leslie collection in blazing bravado. platoons with about 2.000 on hand at any time. With several national breed shows in the livestock lineup, the' PI will attract exhibitors from many parts of the nation. Most distant entry is that of a small flock of sheep entered by a Connecticut breeder attracted by the National Shropshire Show. Admission prices are: gen oral admission, including arena show: adults. $3.50: seniors and juniors 6-14. $2.50: arena show reserved seats, including grounds admission, adults $6: senior citizens. $5. Horse Fhw'-rodeo times are 7:20 p.m. nightly except closing Sunday with matinees Saturdays and Sundavsat 1 :30 public NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING The Heppner City Planning Commission will meet Oct ober 13, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. at Heppner City Hall. They will hold a public hearing for the following: 1 To consider a Condit ional Use permit to allow a sign to be painted on the building at 174 N. Main which exceeds I percent of the total floor area of the building. 2. To consider a variance request to do away with setback requirements and a Conditional Use request to build a garage in a Central Commercial zone on the property at 365 Linden Way. 3. To consider a Condit ional Use permit to allow a mobile home to he placed on Iot 7. Block I. Adams Addition lo the city of Heppner. excepting therefrom the West 30 feet of said It 7 Also Lot 8. Block 1. Adams Addition to the City of Heppner. Morrow Countv, Oregon. This lot is adjacent In 350 E Aiken. John Shaw Planning Comm Chairman. Published Oct. 2. 1980. J2A)L jtrfimmnmmmiiti'ii wjmmtmiiimimt immMrn n irfri rr iT,i-t-t mmwtfMziimtlh iwfr tmai I ' ! ! ) 1 ' H I " "'" ' -- ""- " -' -- - :smmmmmaimmmammmmmmm mmmmtmtmmmmmmmmssmiM 1981 is off and running at your Chevy dealer's now. So now's the time to come in and see a great new year of great new Chevrolet cars and trucks. Like Chevy Citation, a proven car that has become Americas best-selling front-wheel drive. And Chevy Chevette, the tough son-of-a-gun that s Americas best-selling subcom pact. Come see the C10 Fleetside Pickup that s lighter and leaner than last year, yet with greater maximum payloads. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MEASURE ELECTION City of Heppner. Oregon Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday. November 4. 1980 an election will be held in Heppner. Morrow County. Oregon The polls will be open from 8:(KI a m. lo 8:00 p.m. The following question shall be submitted to the qualified voters thereof: ESTABLISHING A NEW TAX BASE "Shall a new tax base of $125,000 no be established for Heppner. Oregon to become effective in the 1981-1982 Fiscal. Year?" The current tax base is inadequate for the general operation of the City. The City of Heppner re quires property tax revenues to operate, and the voters must approve any tax levy outside of the six percent limitations. "If (his levy is approved the amount will be partially financed by the Slate of Oregon." This legal notice is to be published in THE HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES City Administrator Marshall I-ovgren Authorized signature for District Election Authority Published: Oct. 2. 1980. SEE iILL THE If 81 CHEVilOILElS AT Y!J!1 CHEW HEALER'S frSOyU! ' 1 1 PUBLIC NOTICE NATIONAL FOREST TIMB ER FOR SALE. UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST, JACK POT LODGEPOLE FIBER WOOD. SALVAGE SALE, loc ated within T.SS . R. 28E.; T.6.S.. R.28E.: T.5S.. R.27E.; T.7S.. R 24E.: W.M. surveyed. SEALED BIDS will be rec eived by the District Ranger or his representative Heppner Ranger Station. Heppner. Or egon 97836 up to and not later than 2p.m.. local fimeat place of bid opening. October 15, 1980. followed Immediately by oral bidding. An estimated 162 acres of Cull Material, more or less, have been designated for cutting. The minimum total lump-sum acceptable bid for 162 acres is $4,947.48. The minimum acceptable bid per acre is $30.54. Additional total lump-sum deposit required for slash disposal is $12.97 per acre. Additional total lump sum deposit required for road maintenance on National For est roads over the appraised route is $10.66 per acre. Additional total lump-sum deposit required for surface rock replacement on National Forest Roads on the appraised route is $29.39 per acre. The contract includes a descript ion of the maintenance work by roads for the deposit. Bidders are advised that violations of the Timber Export and Substitution Re Then take a look at the beautifully new Monte Carlo, with virtually every inch re shaped, every line resculpted. And for '81, theres a GM-developed on board computer that continuously monitors and adjusts your car's performance to suit driv ing conditions ... automatically! It s called Computer Command Control. And it's standard on every 1981 gasoline-powered Chevy pas senger car. So come on up ahead with all of the 1981 Chevrolets. At your Chevy dealer's now. if lr PUBLIC NOTICE strictions constitute breach of contract and may result In contract cancellation, refusal to award other timber sales to the violator, and-or debar ment or suspension from bidding on future timber sales. The required bid guar antee is $2,000.00. Addition al Performance Bond is $3,000.00. Applicable Purch- aser Road Credits are none. Additional B5.3 Purchaser Credit is none. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. Full information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale and sub mission of bids should be obtained from the District Ranger. Heppner Ranger Dis trict. P.O. Box 7, Heppner, Oregon. 97836. Published Oct. 2. 1980. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Heppner Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a conditional use permit to erect a double car garage on the property at 215 S.E. Chase tax lot No. 12900. The hearing will be on Monday. Oct. 13. 1980 at 8:00 pm. at Heppner City Hall. Dave Hanna Planning Commission Published: Oct. 2. 9. 1980.
