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FOl'R-The Heppner GaieUe-Tlmev Heppner, Oregon, Ttiuraday, June 11, lWtl Y RvJl'STINE (f)) ) WEATHER FORD V"V Although public schools have closed - Vacation Bible School classes are drawing many youngsters to county churches this week and next week. BMCC is offering several summer classes in the Heppner area. The art class, a six-week overview, began June 10 in the Heppner High School art room at 7 p.m. and the golf class will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings starting today at the Willow Creek Country Club. I am planning trying to learn more about art. Last week I traveled again. Along with over 600 persons I attended the annual conference of the United Methodist Churches of Oregon and Idaho which was held on the spacious, attractive campus of Idaho State University in Pocatello. The Rev. Mike Sheridan and I boarded a Trailways chartered bus loaded with other Methodists at Arlington on Monday evening and traveled all night to reach Pocatello after more than twelve hours, plus the hour we lost due to the time vme change. Although I carried along my bird-identification book. I saw few birds near the bus or around the college dormitory or student union building where we spent most of our time. The tiring but also exhilarating experience of deliberating conference business, listening to reports, responding to requiests for votes, reading statistics and trying to understand budgets, was relieved by visiting briefly with friends who also needed relief from conference business. There was no TV or telephone distracting me during the seek. Our return trip was also an all-night ride which got us back to Arlington just after 5:30 a.m. on Sunday; we reached Heppner just after 6:30 a.m. Thursday evening almost the entire 600 attending the conference were given an evening free from business and were transported from the ISU campus out to a huge picnic at the largest of Pocatellp's 19 parks which contains 225 acres and a replica of historic Fort Hall along with a well-managed too. So I finally found an assortment of birds in areas which were labeled with the names of the species housed. A large tract on the far side of the park held many buffalo, elk and deer. The replica of historic Fort Hall is very interesting. It is a superior museum stocked with equipment used by western trappers in the years before 1860. 1 learned that the fort came into existence on the Bottoms of the Snake River in 1834, when a young business man of New England, Nathaniel Jarvis Wyeth, brought $3,000 worth of trade goods there. The Rev. Jason Lee stopped there during the fort's construction on his way to Oregon. Bannock and Shoshone Indians camped with their families in the vicinity of the fort. Soon the Hudson's Bay Company, which was building a trading post of their own near the junction of the Boise and Snake Rivers, drove Fort Hall out of business by overbiding Wyeth in the payment of furs and underbiding him in the sale of goods to the Indians. Wyeth sold out to the HBC at a reported loss of about $30,000. As emigrants continued to pour west along the Oregon Trail many of them stopped at Fort Hall. However, after 1846 the HBC began to lose interest, and money, too. A brochure states "In 1855, largely because of increasing hostility by Indians toward the constantly swelling white tide using the Oregon Trail, the English company decided to abandon both Fort Hall and Fort Boise. This was done in late 1855. "The abandoned fort fell into disrepair but was occasionally used by independent fur -gatherers into the 1860's. In 1866 the Holladay Stage Lines constructed a stage station a short distance south of Fort Hall, much material of the old fort being used in its construction on the banks of Spring Creek. This station was also known as Fort Hall, showing that by that time Fort Hall had become a name of regional significance. "The Indian reservation established in 1868 for the Shoshone, Bannock and Lemhi Indians was named the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, and the town in which the agency offices are located is also named Fort Hall." Checking with friends about excitements here while I was away, I learned that the rains paused on Saturday so that many folks could be outside at lone to enjoy the large and successful United Church of Christ sale there. I hope I don't miss this event next year. I was sorry to miss the wedding reception of Tom and Marlene Currin in Pendleton on Saturday evening too. The Extension tour to Cascade Locks, the river boat trip and the tour through the cherry orchards, was another interesting event that I had to miss. It seems that Harold Kerr and D.O. Nelson, who we all know are experienced and charming tour leaders, conducted the final part of the day's sight-seeing. In recent weeks I've managed to make too many errors in reporting family reunion facts. I am glad that J.W. Lundell corrected one error. I regret that I confused the names of the Duvall's daughter, Erma, with their granddaughter, Lois. Worst of all I got lost in Weatherford relationships. I wrote that Fielding Weatherford and David Childs are nephews of Marion W. when they are actually first cousins. Seems that across Oregon and Idaho almost everyone is feeling that this is an extra wet year, although some statistics still tell us we aren't really ahead much on rainfall. I am sure the performers at last weekend's Junior Rodeo thought we had an overabundance of rain and mud. How I hope the high growth of grass at my place gets dry enough to mow again soon. The weeds in the flowerbeds that I haven't kept up with are lying down begging me to do something about them. I think I have traveled enough, and now plan to stay home and catch up with neglected homework for awhile. Alpha Theta compiles calendar Alpha Theta Sorority is again putting together its annual birthday calendar. At the group's last meeting at the home of Donna Weed, it was decided to pledge most of the calendar proceeds to the swimming pool fund. President LaRae Kindle reported that a certificate of honor was recently received by the group - they earned second place in the state for philanthropic fund raising. Geology of Oregon I Jon. 1 J-19 IOSC Summer Session INFO: l-C00-4S2-t43t Bergstrom, Murray presented 6I Dare You9 award at HHS Cindi Bergstrom. Heppner. and John Murrnv. Heppner. have been awarded the not ional "I Dare You" award bv Heppner High School The honor was presented hv Michele Pnrtmann at the Heppner High awards as sembly held May 18 Cindi and John were select ed for the award "in recognit ion of excellence in character and well balanced personal development as well as lead ership potential." In addition to the national recognition received, the a ward provides the recipients with a copy of William H. No to sagebrush rebellion "Cattlemen think they will be better off under state ownership. But all state own ership has been good for is Boeing and big circle farm ers." So said Bob Harris of the Oregon Wildlife Federation while addressing the Morrow County Chamber of Com merce in Heppner last week on the disadvantages of the "sage brush rebellion." or plan to turn ownership of all of Oregon's federal land over to state ownership. Harris, who admitted he is greatly biased against the rebellion, said if bills now in Congress and the Oregon Legislature are passed hand ing over federal BLM and Forest Service land to the state (about 52 percent of all land in Oregon is owned by the Federal Government ) the lapd would eventually end up in the hands of big nil and gas companies, mining companies and foreign investors, which would not be good for Oregon ians. "You can't hunt on private land." Harris told the sports men in the crowd. "The federal government has done a better job managing these lands for hunting and fishing than the state could ever do. I don't think anybody is going to benefit from the land transfer except the big oil and gas companies and big mineral companies who are often one and the same." Ag. Dept. proposes hike for On July 1, the State Depart ment of Agriculture proposes to amend rules concerning fees for inspections, grading and weighing of grain. The proposed amendments would increase certain fees for grain inspection, grading and weighing and eliminate the rules relating to the inspection and grading of grain at port facilities which is now being performed by the federal government. Among the issues to be considered by the State De partment of Agriculture is the "economic necessity to in crease the fees so as to Airman Prock completes basic Airman James M. Prock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim V. Prock of Heppner. has been assigned to Lowry Air Force Base. Colo., after completing Air Force basic training. During the six weeks at Lackland Air Force Base. Texas, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organiza tion and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community Col lege of the Air Force. The airman will now receive specialized instruction in the communications-electronics field. Prock is a 1974 graduate of Heppner High School. Dunfwlh'shook "I Dare Yon" and a personalized certificate Mr Dnnfnrlh wrote the book out of his ow n experience He dedicated much of his time and philanthropy to vouth work. In the hook, he chal lenges the readers to aspire to their highest potential, to attain constructive lives of service and citizenship and to lie committed to excellence The "1 Dare You" award is made available hv the "I Dare You" committee of the Amer ican Youth Foundation in cooperation with the school This is the 44th consecutive year of the award program Harris said that a hill now in the Senate and sponsored by Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, as well as one in the house sponsored by Rep. Jim Santini of Nevada, would give owner ship to the states with the expressed purpose of even tually turning the land over to private ownership. Another opponent of the sagebrush rebellion. Rod Munro. past president of the teaak Walton League, a sportsmen's organization, also spoke to the Chamber last week. "I think it would be a national tragedy if these lands are transferred because it would be the end of a way of life." he said. "There is not a single conservation group in the Grand Squares celebrate Friday evening. May 15. the American Legion Hall in lone was the scene of an anniver sary celebration for the Grand Squares dance club's 13th year of dancing. The hall was adorned with bouquets of red peonies, assorted iris, crepe paper streamers and honeycomb bells. Shirley McNary baked a and decorated a delicious cake for the occasion and lots of homemade ice cream was provided by the Charles Hut chinsons and Loren Heide mans. Other refreshments were served at intermission. provide sufficient income to the department to carry out the aforementioned services." said a Dept. of Agriculture news release. Interested parties may sub mit data or views concerning the proposed amendments in writing to Warren Cyrus. Administrator, commodity In spection Division. Agriculture Building. 635 Capital Street NR. Salem. Oregon 97310. In order to be considered, writ ten comments must be receiv ed by not later than June 30. 1981. If an interested person uje mil ft I ft ah mm m wmiYmm m -HC UPS COCOA WO QAM OF WOOD VO :'-TVti KWXiSUMU VwH ft W -MM ftJCfcS DKM MTtMUR OU T var Oiympit Siain Semi-Transparent: penetrating protection to enhance ttvs natinal gram and Ifcun.r'.' 'I new wood Solid Color: to highlight wood s natural texture witn rich long lastma earth colors All emi-Transparent and Solid colors are guaranteed auamst cracking peeling ana blistering LEXINGTON LUMBER LEXINGTON 989-8586 The American Youth Foun dation, founded in is n not -lor profit nrgmii7titinn dedicated to providing pro grams for vouth The aim of the Foundation is the- discov ery and enhancement of leadership skills and the promotion of balancer) growth and development The high school vmiths receiving the "I Dare You" award have the nnprunii to applv for a scholarship to attend a summer leadership conference of The American Youth Foundation Two such scholarships are av.i liable in each of the 7t slate's country that is for this." said Munro who. as well as Harris, lives in Portland "Bic oil and developers see 7hi million acres of goodies out there waiting for them." he said in referring to all the federal land involved "We have a jewel in Oregon because of this federal land." said Munro who rails himself a native Oregoninn. "Hunters and fishermen are going to he the big losers if this land is transferred to the states " Neither Munro nor Harris were sure when the sagebrush rebellion hills would he voted on in the Congress, but they urged those present to contact legislatures in both the federal and state governments to work against passage. Guests from the Rocket Squares of Pendleton and Square Knots of Hermislon helped make up the four squares of dancers in attend ance. President Lloyd McNarv presented a gift from the club to Darrel Wilson and his 'taw" Bev on his retirement from the club as caller and round dance instructor, Hosts for the dance were Delia Heidemen. Dorothy Warren, and Gloria Davis. After the dance, at 11:30 p.m. a club meeting was held at which new officers for the grain inspection, grading wishes to express his data, views and arguments orallv or in writing at a public hearing, he must make a written request for a public hearing and submit this request tn Mr Cyrus, said the news release A public hearing will be held by the State Department of Agriculture on the proposed amendments of this rule if request for public hearing is receivied within 15 davs after publication of this notice in the bulletin of the Secretary of Slate from ten or more persons, or an association having not less than ten .A PUT IT OVER PAINT l oiyljpTcq OVRCQM UWTFtO'WAItHClt lSW MASONKV GAl VANIFU Ml Wi Olympic Overcoat ., The housepamt that covers old paint with a lough 100;,, acrylic finish that lasts for years 25 beautiful colors that look Iresrwr longer Cleans up easil y with soap and wyler Guaranteed sahsfaction or your money ha Paula Palmer Nantes of l.lino students have been announced as KUlt Oregon Scholars hv the Slate Scholarship Commission. Paula Palmer. Heppner High School graduate, has heen selected for this honor. Students earning this honor are selected from all high schools in Oregon on the basis ol their outstanding academic achievement Selection is rins ed primarily on high school grade point average, with some consideration given to Ag. Dept. to increase seed inspection fees On .lulv 1. the Slate Depart ment ii Agriculture proposes In amend rules concerning lees and charges for hops, seed and grass sod inspections and certifications. The proposed amendments would increase the various foes and charges for the above mentioned inspections and certifications The present (it) cents per hale for hops inspection with a minimum of $1(1 would fie increased to 75 cents per bale with a $15 minimum: the charge for grass sod tags would he increased from R cents to in cents; the fees for seed sampling, inspection, fumiga tion certification, etc. would be established al $15 per hour rather than $10 5(1 per hour after the first hour: and field seed inspections would be changed from $10.50 per hour to $1 per acre based on total acreage with specified mini- 13th year 1HKI-B2 season were elected: Charles Hutchinson, presi dent :IiOren Heideman. vice president; Marvin Fpley. treasurer: and Dorothv War ren, secretary. The last dance of the RO-RI season will be the evening of June 6 at the lone American legion Hall, when the Grand Squares will lie hosting the Eastern Oregon Area Council of Square and Hound Dance Clubs politick meeting and dance as well as visitors from their sisler cluh. Grand Squares of Olvmpia. Wash mem tiers. If sulticienl re quests are received to hold a public hearing, notice of the dale and lime of the hearing will then tie issued 4' ffattHSH if frlooe fnr Darl T wtt iuuuu iff a iuu rjv SHIRTS ff" MA socks gS M Yv TIES 2k I 0 selected 1981 Oregon Scholar aptitude test scores. The purpose of the Oregon Scholars award is to give recognition to the academic Achievement of students who have excelled in high school. These awards are honorary and are not related to finan cial assistance which students may receive. The group chosen as Oregon Scholars was selected from the IttM graduating classes of Oregon high schools totaling approximately 30.4RO. Fach recipient will be mums. Among the issues to be considered by (he Stale De partment of Agriculture is the "economic need of the depart ment in increasing and chang ing fees so as to provide sufficient income to carry out the above-mentioned inspec tions and certifications." said a dept. news release. Interested parties may sub mit data or views concerning the proposed amendments in writini' to Warren Cvrus. Administrator, Commoditv Inspection Division. Agricul ture Building, fi.15 Capitol Street NK. Salem. Oregon 7:itn In order to tie considered, writ ten comments must tie receiv ed by not later than June no. m If an interested person wishes to express his dala. Ethnic Lltoroturol June 22 July 17 EOSC tumnwr Session INFO: MOO-45M431 SALE! STARTS TODAY 30 - 40 - 50 OFF ALL MERCHANDISE (ct cost & below) drtiMi ttp-aants-slwrts leans nlttwMr f iwlmwtar swurtors cr Fin Faahi'on and XJniqut Qiftt t RtvcJi nwrt Condon, Oregon GOLF SHIRTS PAJAMAS & MANY, MANY MORE ITEAAS FOR FATHER'S DAY presented with an Oregon Scholar certificate signed by Governor Victor Atiyeh. Verne Duncan, superinten dent of Public Instruction and Carroll Zon Herbert . chairper son. State Scholarship Com mission. Most high schools also will incorporate Oregon Scholar award presentations into their graduation cere monies, Oregon Scholars rert if icates were generously provided by the Crown Company. Portland. views and arguments orally or in writing al a public hearing, he must make written request for a public hearing and suhmil this request to Mr Cyrus, said the dept. A public hearing w ill tie held bv the Stale Department of Agriculture on the proposed amendments of this rule if request for public hearing is received within 15 days after publication ofthis notice in the bulletin of the Secretary of Stale from ten or more persons, or tin association having not less lhan ter memliers If sufficient re quests are received to hold a public bearing, notice of the dale and time of the hearing will then tie issued
