FOUR- The Heppner Gazette-Times. Heppner, Oregon. Thursday, January 15, 19HI
with Justine Weatherford
This week's column will differ from most of its
predecessors. It will be an attempt at stream-of-conscious-ness
writing, thoughts that move along through my mind.
At the beginning of each year there is usually lots of looking
backward and looking forward, of recalling and projecting,
of winding down and starting up. I am herewith putting into
words some of my reactions to remarks made by new
Heppner-Morrow Chamber of Commerce President Fred
Toombs as he began his administration. He said that in 1981
the community might see considerable change depending on
the philosophy of new state and federal officials, on the
effects of the coming Willow Creek dam, on changes in the
regional power picture and on the great-on-going struggle
against inflation "a monster so hard to control."
Although some of us really enjoy looking back (we love
history; we are thrilled by old ways, by old things) it is good
for us to also try to keep looking forward, to think about the
future, to plan for our tomorrows.
Ah-planning can cause distress sometimes. The L.C.D.C.
regulations have upset so many. Some folks cry out that they
can no longer decide how to use their own property and what
parts of it they wish to sell or to use for various purposes.
Others staunchly defend land-use regulations as the only way
to go on making the most reasonable, the wisest use of land.
Will our community change for the worse or the better?
The differences of opinion here about the Willow Creek dam
are long-standing and interesting. The entire world is
speculating on the possible changes our new national
administration may or may not bring about.
Possibly the coming dam and the changing regional power
picture are somewhat related. We keep seeing news items
about more small power-generating systems being planned
throughout the country. Of course Columbia Basin Manager
Toombs has more concern and surely more knowledge about
the changing regional power picture than we have.
We have seen home-heating change so much these last few
years since fuel oil, propane and electricity have continued to
jump in price. The thousands of cords of wood brought down
from our mountains and the smoke rising from thousands of
chimneys attest to this. Homes have surely changed, too, with
the number of mobile, and factory-built homes increasing
rapidly year after year. Will our area finally gain a mobile
home park or two?
Our county offers so many old and new recreational
opportunities. We understand that with our long weekends,
with possibly 35 or 30-hour work weeks ahead, that
recreational pursuits are bound to increase. These last
fifteen years have seen snowmobiling and water skiing rise
in popularity here. The usual hunting, fishing and horse
sports have continued popular along with a rise in
participation in golf and tennis. Jogging was a strange word
fifteen years ago. Maybe dude ranch vacationing will begin
to really blossom here?
No one can really present facts about future changes. Just
look at other changes that have taken place around about this
county in the last fifteen years, such as, the development of
Penland Lake and the growth of the Blake Ranch area in this
southern section. In the northern section, the Columbia River
area, the agri-business and the community developmental
changes have been even more impressive.
Maybe the struggle over inflation, especially with the
constantly rising cost of gasoline, will bring many significant
changes. Perhaps we will not be able to continue traveling
about in our own autos. Perhaps gasohol or other new fuels
will rescue auto travel ; perhaps we will be driving electric
cars filled with batteries and plugged in to rechargers
regularly. Perhaps instead of going out of town so much to
buy in other communities, the population here will return to
completely local shopping as the pioneers did when horse
travel took so much time and roads were less developed.
Maybe public transportation will have to be developed. Bus
and train travel could pick up very much. Maybe more
people will walk or bicycle more, like the populations of other
continents do. Possibly the railroad will again move people in
and out of our willow Creek communities on a daily schedule
as it did years ago. Then we would have to rebuild those
depots - or provide better new depots.
Do you understand what imagination is? Imagination is the
power of forming pictures in one's mind of things not present
to the senses and the ability to create new things or ideas or
to combine old ones in new forms. We can not imagine life
here not changing in the future. Some pessimistic souls think
Heppner is dying and point to the empty spaces in the
business blocks. Others more optimistically feel that maybe
Heppner is about to really wake up and grow again. Some
don't want community growth; they fight change and face it
unhappily. Some long for changes which they feel will bring
more opportunities, more conveniences, more community
happiness.
Quite a few economists are telling folks to move out of the
cities with their proliferating problems and get into small
towns. Many small towns, for example in New England, are
experiencing tremendous new growth and re-vitalization.
One of the magazines I've especially come to enjoy reading
is "Next" which offers its readers a look into the future.
Some of its articles are rather frightening, such as, "If the
INVENTORY SALE
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BIBS, COATS, SHOES & SUITS
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Hopefully Chamber of Commerce President Toomb's
introductory remarks last week Tuesday started several
trains of thought. Maybe some of those thoughts will be
counter-productive and maybe some will be productive. You
now see what his words brought out of my consciousness and
through my typewriter to you.
Inflation Rate Tops 25 Percent" and "Will Robots Take
Over?" Others are quite re-assuring such as those in the
February '81 issue featuring the "media decade." This issue
states that newspapers will survive, that TV viewers should
try to choose wisely between good and junky programs, that
magazines and books are constantly improving.
Even though these winter months are sort of armchair
months when we, like the bears, seem to hibernate and rest
up for more active months ahead, let's not let our
imaginations degenerate or just get too sleepy. It seems that
modern living with colored pictures flashing by in our homes
at the turn of a TV knob has seen many youth and adults quit
exercising their powers of imagination. Do you realize that
the very first regular commercial television broadcasts
began in 1939-just about 40 years ago? Round the clock
television by many stations did not come until after 1950--less
than 30 years ago. In Heppner television began coming into
homes in 1955, and I understand that before that some folks
drove up on the hill by the transmitting site to watch a
receiver. -
As one who loves reading and who for some years tried to
teach young people to enjoy reading. I've found that not
everyone can enjoy pictures painted on paper by words
alone. Some of us can become excited, really emotional while
reading-reactions that I think must be related to the state of
the development of our imaginations. Some of us often react
vigorously to spoken words, to lectures, to sermons, but to
others they are just sounds and rather Insignificant sounds.
Special 4-H events
planned for January
by Rirdine Tullis
Morrow Extension Service
SKATING PARTY
"Everybody's hot on wheels
these days" according to John
Nordheim, 4-H agent, "so we
are planning a 4-H Family
Night and Awards presenta
tion on wheels."
The whole family is invited
to join with 4-H'ers Saturday,
January 17, 4:30 p.m. at the
Holiday Rollerina, 922 East
Main Street, Hermiston. Cost
will be $1.75 each for skates
and rink charges. The roller
rink has been reserved for 4-H
from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Awards
for best record book in junior,
intermediate, and senior div
isions of home economics,
natural science, and agricul
ture, as well as county medals
will be presented at this time.
Last year the skating party
drew a record crowd. It is
hoped that all 4-H members,
leaders and families will
attend again this year.
LEARN TO "BE A CLOWN"
Bring on the clowns. ..or
those who want to "clown
around in 4-H." Learn all
about the basics of clowning,
including makeup, mime,
chooing your clown character,
and costumes from our favo
rite 4-H clowns, Harrison,
Harrison, and Hughes.
This special one-time train
ing event is scheduled for
Saturday, January 24, 1:30 to
3:3; p.m. at the 4-H Annex,
fairgrounds, Heppner. Also
included in the program is a
slide-tape presentation on
clowning, prepared by Chert
Jo Carter, Union County
Extension agent as part of her
master's program at OSU.
Clowning is fast catching on
as a 4-H project in many
areas. We found there is much
interest in clowning here as
we recruited at schools last
fall. Those attending may
want to bring old clothing such
as funny hats, ties, oversized
shoes, wigs, etc., to make
their clown costume. Instruc
tion of making up a clown face
will be given by Todd Harri
son. Theatrical makeup will
be provided for all wishing to
try their hand at making up.
Each attending is asked to
bring 50 cents to cover cost of
the special makeup. Todd will
be assisted by his two student
clowns, Trent Harrison and
Kevin Hughes. As a special
ending for the event, all
clowns will be given the
opportunity to clown up and
down main street.
Clowning offers many
opportunities for the kids;
offering the basics of clowning
will provide the opportunity
for those really interested to
get started. Clowning helps
the individual gain self-confidence,
overcome shyness,
and brings out creativity.
Leaders, as well as mem
bers are invited to attend.
2nd annual Hope Lutheran
auction stale a jan. la
by Bet Green
Fun and fellowship will be
enjoyed by all at the second
annual Hope Lutheran Church
Auction on Sunday, Jan. 18.
The auction will be held in the
church basement following
the 11 a.m. worship service.
Besides the auction there
will be a movie, a fishpond and
a pinata for the kids, and a
slave auction featuring the
teens.
There will also be a potluck
dinner, with the main dish
furnished. Each person is to
bring a salad and dessert.
The event features the
talents of Jim Ackley, John
Maas and Les Polzen as the
auctioneers.
Price of admission is one
auctionable item (new or
used) but please no clothes.
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Umatilla
Ready -Mix
is Still in Business in
Heppner
Cement deliveries scheduled twice
weekly to South Morrow County.
Regularly on
Wednesdays end Fridays
for dispatch
call collect
567-6173
Weddings
Hedlund Palmer
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recently It expects to carry
about 20 percent more grain
this year than In the record
setting year of 1979 when It
moved 14.4 million tons.
President John C. Kcncfick
said the old record was
surpassed In November and
that 1980 will probably show
UP moving more than 17.4
million tons.
Much of the increased
tonnage is being carried on
feed grain trains which move
grain to the West Coast.
During the first eleven mon
ths, UP sent 13R9 feed grain
trains west compared to 1123
during all of 1979. In addition,
the new wheat train program
Introduced early In 1980 has
produced 255 trains,
Keneficksaid, "Perhaps the
best news for our shippers Is
that we fill nearly ever car
order as soon as It is placed. In
fact, there have been times
when the railroad had a large
surplus of grain cars, despite
record tonnage hauled."
Since 1970, UP has acquired
more hnn 10,400 covered
hopper cars, Including nearly
2000 returned to UP this year
as a result of the Rock Island
Railroads's collapse.
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Cathy Palmer, Heppner, and Gene Hedlund, Jr., Ashland,
were married Dec. 20 at Valby Lutheran Church. The
Reverend John Maas officiated at the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Palmer,
Heppner.Thegroom is the son of Gene Hedlund, Sr., Medford.
Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a
v-necked gown of polyester organza. The long sleeves,
bodice, skirt and chapel train were trimmed with appliques
of lace and simulated pearls The two-tiered, full-length veil
was trimmed with lace, and attached to a petal cap of lace
and pearls. Cathy carried a bouquet of red carnations,
stephanotis and evergreens to complete her ensemble.
Wedding music was played by organist Christi Chapman of
Harbor, Ore. Soloist was Jim Ackley. Heppner.
Maid of honor was Cynthia Mead. Wilsonville, Oregon,
friend of the bride. Matron of honor was Sandra Van Liew
and bridesmaid was Paula Palmer, both sisters of the bride
from Heppner. Best man was Terry Farrier, Coquille, Ore.,
friend of the groom. Serving as groomsmen were Dan Van
Liew and Larry Palmer, brother-in-law and brother of the
bride, Heppner. Jason Palmer was candlelighter for his
sister.
A reception was held in the fellowship hall of the church.
After a wedding trip to Mount Bachelor, the couple are
living in Ashland where the bride attends Southern State
College and the prom is employed with Reter Fruit Co.,
Medford.
Engagements
Skillicorn Nolan
Mr. and Mrs. Vern Nolan. Heppner, announce the
engagement of their daughter, Christina, to Jeffery
Skillicorn. son of Mr. and. Mrs. Lynn Skillicorn, Heppner.
A summer wedding is planned.
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HtPPHtR ARLINGTON
CONDOM
Your Representative
NEEDS to Hear From You!
District 55
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Billy C. Bellamy
St. Rep.
Home: Rt. 1 Box H5C
Culver, OR. 97734
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Salem: H-371 :YK-88.r3
State Capitol Bldg.
Salem, OR. 97310
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IMPOHTANT ISSl .S (K(witd HK 'NIK I Ml I
I.K;I.SI.ATIVr-: MISSION
1. Iluclxrl ( ills: Ill-cause of people out ol work Stale
Kevenue from income taxes will be down The Stale
of OreK" w'11 bvu 10 ,0 al nJr tuiel cuU to
balance IheSUlf iiudKel.
2. Hrupportionmtfiit: He esliiblwhiriK bounriiiry lines for
the 60 representative, 30 si-nulorial, and 5 congres
sional distnils,
3. KtiHiomy : Establishing or encouraging new industry,
new jobs, and stimulating the housing and wood pro
ducts industry
VOl'H VIKWS:
I. During his hrsl term Hilly Belliimy made one
campaign promise; To maintain conlacl with people
ol District 55 5 to 6 questionnaires were mailed to 200
people in the district during trie last session on sub
jects dealing wilh the legislations These were very
helpful lo Itepresenlative Bellamy.
If you would like lo lie on I he mailing list and receive the
questionnaires, please lill out (he section below and mail to
Bill
Name:
Address: (including Zip)
Occupation:
llll.l. W ANTS Til III Alt HIOM Vlll !!!!
1. Bill is ulways ready lo assist people wilh problems
dealing with tovernmeiil Don I Ih-siI.iIi' to cull or
write al anytime
2. Bill is always ready to attend a meeting or activity in
your area lo talk on legislative mailers and concerns
l)on't hesilale lo call or write with the requests.
I. Bill always appreciates letters from conliiuent.H ex
pressing views on legislation Ihat will be voted on
during the legislative session. Your Opinions hit
necessary and liMI'OHTANT.
:. Ileupportiiiniiieiil: Kvery Id years the U S Census is
taken. Based upon I tic census data, Stale Ucprcscnla
live and Senatorial, and U.S. Congressional Districts
are formed Kverytliing is based upon population Dis
trict 55's boundary lines (and congressional luiesi will
be dilferenl. II you would like lo be on a mailing list
that will keep you iiilormed on the boundary decisions
and discussions, till out the section below and mail to
Bill.
Name: - .
Address: (including Zipi
(X'cupation:
Pd. lor by Committn lo R-lect Billy C. Ballamy Stat Representative Dit. IS
Rt. I Box liC, Culver, OR f 7714
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