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KOI R-The Heppner Gazette-Times, By J I 'STINK WKATIIKRFORn Last week, along with many other Heppner citizens, I drove out the Balm Fork Road as far as the Carl Thorpe place to take a look at the preliminary work being done toward relocating the Willow Creek and Balm Fork roads. I have only lived in this area a little more than 15 years, but the first knowledge I had of the town named Heppner came from hearing my parents and their friends talk about this place where there had been such a horrendous flood. That was many years before I considered coming here to live. Now Heppner js home, and I hope to be here for sometime yet. As I observe that work is actually underway on the long-awaited, much discussed - and cussed, too - Willow Creek Dam project, I wonder how this dam is going to change our town and affect the lives of everyone here? Some thirty families whose parcels of land became directly involved, of course, felt the impact of the construction work first. For several of these this has meant moving to new locations. Change can be distressing and very difficult, or it can be exciting and very pleasing. Will having a dam -con trolled lake right at the city limits be helpful or harmful to this community? Some folks look forward to the recreational possibilities. Maybe a new subdivision, with nice lakeshore housing will develop. Fishing there may become super. The relocating of the roads will cause everyone inconvenience for awhile, but when new roads are completed and well surfaced everyone will gradually adjust to the change. I heard Mr. Schultz of the Lopez Construction Company, the contractors for the road work, tell the Chamber of Commerce that "probably 40 men will be working" on their part of the project. It is uncertain how many families will come to the community during the construction work. The addition of even ten new families could make quite a change in the school population and in community life generally, even though these families will most likely not become permanent residents. Some folks are still insisting that damming Willow Creek will not prevent all floods, and they are probably right, as several other drainage systems feed into bowl-like Heppner. So there can still be floods, massive thunderstorms and waterspouts, but with the largest drainage area dammed, the danger to the community will surely be cut way down. There are some who persist in feeling that the dam will work a hardship on farmers along the creek; yet some believe that the storage and controlled release of water will be beneficial. A few have said that the reservoir behind the dam will be a terrible swamp and will be a breeding place for mosquitos and will be harmful and unattractive. So we shall all have to observe and to wait for several years to really see how this coming big project will change our community. Expectations are so important; I am hoping that almost everyone expects good things from the dam and that these good expectations will become realities. , The Morrow County Fair1 is only one month away. Those who are regular participants in fair activities are planning and working. It is good that everyone has had his or her premium book for over a month now and can carefully plan exhibits and each day's activities. Because Fair and Rodeo Week is always the week when more folks come to Heppner than during any other week in the year, the Chamber of Commerce Community Action Committee and the Heppner Garden Club are encouraging homeowners and downtown merchants to make special efforts to spruce up their premises to make Heppner look especially attractive to fair week visitors. I am one who must get with beautification around my home and downtown right away. If this city had a system of fining persons who did not clean up and haul away junk and trash, I could be liable, along with quite a few others. Last Saturday Irene Swanson, Civic Beautification chairman for the Garden Club, and I took a careful look around Heppner, sort of making an advance scouting trip looking for best yards. We found about ten that seem most outstanding. The gardn club's selection committee will have a really tough decision choosing one. Some yards are more attractive at different times of the year. Several we saw are at their best in the spring. One will shine out during dahlia time Because good grooming is such a big factor in the choice of a best yard, we were pleased to note that of the ten we admired, most were carefully groomed and were especially neat. They look ready to be seen by fair visitors. As we ended our Saturday morning look around, we stopped at the big, white-trimmed, blue house that Ron Forrar and his son are working on near the corner of Chase and May streets. Ron showed us through this spacious, once grand, then sadly misused home. He told us of the tons of trash that have already been hauled from that location. The home's big rooms have been cleaned up nicely; most of them are carpeted and artist Forrar has hung attractive pictures on many of the walls. He has the building looking sort of like a temporary art gallery. This historic house that has such lovely white trim along its eaves is now once again becoming striking looking. It looks like an asset to its neighborhood and to the whole city. It is I f. n,fs iMj 31, U1V II" "J Orchard Pharmacy 945 IV. Orchard Ave. Hermiston, OR 97838 no LUSTER lleppner, Oregon. Thursday. r I r .'i'ju aMtr lib 0300 'It! 1" -ak WM SJJPPILI 567-3511 July 16, l"WI great to have folks build nice new homes and landscape tnem beautifully like the first best yard winners the Elwyn Bells have done. It is also most commendable to have someone make the big effort to restore and to save a relic that had become an eyesore. We hope that the expense and the hours of work that the Forrars have put on the big blue house will attract some family there who will take good care of it and keep it from deteriorating again. Then everyone should point K out with pride. Medical Meanderings Band-aid operation Bv C.l.ENN W. MORGAN. M.D.. Philomath Family Medicine. P.O. With the development of a new surgical technique called laparoscopy, female sterilization by the "band-aid" operation has become increasingly popular. Although the surgery is relatively fast, safe and simple, the name "band-aid" operation implies that it is a very minor procedure, which it is not. It is a surgical operation, done in the operating room by a qualified surgeon (gynecologist). It is usually more expensive, more risky, and more uncomfortable than vasectomy in the male. Nevertheless, it has surpassed vasectomy in popularity in this country in the past few years. (We men let the women have all the fun,) First a note about sterilization. It is permanent and should only be considered when the couple is sure they will never , want to have babies in the future. Generally, young adults (early 20's) and those with unstable marriages should think twice before being sterilized, because they might later change their minds. There is a method of reattaching the female tubes once they have been cut. if the woman later decides she really wants a child after all. However, this often fails, or results in a pregnancy in the tube, causing emergency surgery and risk of serious problems. Tubal ligation by laparoscopy has made sterilization much simpler and safer. It usually does not involve staying overnight in the hospital. The woman checks into the outpatient surgery area in the morning. She should not have eaten anything since the night before (sorry, not even one cup of coffee). She receives a general anesthetic and the surgeon makes a small incision beneath the belly button. The table is the tipped feet up and head down. A hollow tube is then inserted through the incision and the abdominal cavity is filled with carbon dioxide gas. This allows easy visibility of the uterus and fallopian tubes. A second small incision is made lower in the abdomen and a long instrument is inserted the grasp the tube. It can then be tied or cut. The most common way is by knuckling the tube over itself and placing a tight ring or band around the knuckled portion. The gas is then removed from the abdomen and a few stitches are placed in the incisions. Band-aids are then applied, hence the name. The whole thing takes about 30 minutes. The woman is then taken to a recovery area where she wakes up. After several hours of close watching, she is allowed tp go home if everything is going weU iV : ' ' t.SJ J "ivrs ; As with any operation, there are potential complications. Fortunately, these are rare. The biggest risk is with the anesthesia, since people can have reactions to the drugs used or other unexpected problems. There is a risk of bleeding during the surgery, though this is usually minimal. If bleeding is heavy, it may be necessary to perform abdominal surgery by making a larger incision like a regular operation. In addition, some women have a great deal of scarring along the tubes from previous infection, surgery or inflammation. In these cases it is not possible to grasp the tube and tie it off, so a larger incision must be made. As with any operation, infection can occur. There is always a certain amount of pain, though this is rarely severe or lasting. In most cases, a few days of R & R at home are all that is needed for recovery. Tubal ligation doesn't effect either the uterus or ovaries. Periods are not changed, and female sexuality remains the same, except there is no longer any fear of getting pregnant. I did see one woman, however, who was perplexed because she had all the symptoms of pregnancy, but had had a tubal ligation several years earlier. As it turned out, she was pregnant. Rarely, the tubes can grow back together. Babies bom of these pregnancies can be proud of themselves - they beat the system. Not all tubal ligations are done by the laparoscopy method. Often women choose to have their tubes tied at the time of childbirth. If cesearean section is done, it is simple to do this at the same time. If the delivery is by the normal birth canal, the uterus remains enlarged for a day or so afterwards. Therefore the tubes are within easy reach of a low abdominal incision, if done shortly after delivery. The main disadvantage of doing tubal ligation at the time of birth is that it could be too early to tell whether or not the infant might have problems. Although the "band-aid" operation is far from perfect, it is probably less risky to the average woman than pregnancy and childbirth, and less emotionally upsetting than abortion. If you have questions about it, contact your family doctor. WCCC has Ladies Day specs, and Bev Steagall had Tuesday. July 7. seventeen women participated in morn ing Ladies' Day competition at Willow Creek Country Cub in Heppner. Sue Jepsen was in charge. Pat Edmundson and Eddi Skow tied for low gross. Bev Wilson placed first among low net scores and Wanda Willis was second, Eddi Skow has least putts. Betty Christnian won for most SQUIBB the most honest score on hole no. 8. ?DCE W MSELlS Limited hours for watering yards and gardens will begin on July 3, 1981 and will be in effect until further notice. All watering should be done between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight. This method has been very successful for keeping a safe amount of water in our reservoirs in case of fire. Thank you for your cooperation. Earl Pcpineau, City Foreman Pendleton Crop Report Heppner Record yield forecasts tor winter and spring wheat are expected to produce a near record 7fi,9 million bushels of wheat in Oregon, according to the Oregon Crop and Live stock Reporting Service. Based on conditions us of July 1. winter wheat produc tion is now estimated to be a record 72.5 million bushels, up one percent from the previous year. Excellent conditions during June are reflected in a record estimated yield of 62 bushels per acre. Spring wheat is estimated to yield 38 bushels per acre, equalling the record of 1979 and 1975. but producing 19 percent less than in 1980. because of less acreage. Nationally, all wheat produc tion is forecast at a record 2.81 billion bushels. 19 percent more than last year's crop. All wheat production is up sharp ly from 1980 primarily be cause expected acreage for harvest is 14 percent higher. Barley in Oregon is also expected to yield a near record 63 bushels per acre, surpassed only by last year, and is expected to produce 12.3 million bushels, the largest production since the early 70's. U.S. barley production is expected to total 478 million bushels. 33 percent more than last year's production. Other Oregon crops forecast as of July 1 are as follows : oat production 4.4 million bushels, seven percent more than last year; corn for grain produc tion at 1.7 million bushels. 48 percent more than 1980 and the highest since 1W0-. rye for grain production at 156 thousand bushels, four per cent more than last year; nationally, oat production is up 15 percent, corn up seven percent and rye up three percent. Oregon potato acreage for iharvest in 198! at 53.000 is up 3 percent from last year's small crop, but 16 percent below 1979. Oregon fruit production prospects look good based on conditions as of July 1, except for the sweet cherry crop, whose prospects diminished considerably due to fruit cracking in a number of areas. Oregon's sweet crop harves ted and to be harvested is now estimated at 31,000 tons, six percent below last year and the smallest crop since 1972. Nationally, the crop is down dramatically to 133.500 tons, 22 percent below 1980. Bartlett pear production in Oregon is still estimated at a record 90,000 tons, unchanged from June 1, and 13 percent above the 1980 crop. All other pears are estimated at 115,000 tons, four percent below the past two years, but the fourth largest crop on record. .Pear production for the Pacific Coast (California, Oregon and Washington) is estimated at 585,000 tons, four percent below last year for Bartletts and 226,000 tons, seven per cent below 1980 for other pears. Apple production in Oregon is expected to total 175 million pounds, 10 percent below last year, but the second largest crop on record. Washington is expecting a crop of 3.05 billion pounds, one percent more than last year. Freight stock Hold Gent and Dorm Orwick announced the sale of their stock in the Pondletnn-Hep-pner Froiuht In William Flail III fnmlo!' The company will he operat ed by Flatt's son-in-law, (lone Rnberge. who resides in Pendleton. Market Basket For use (lie week of .Ink I 'IK I July and Auinist are the host months of the venr for I ho plentiful supplies of top (iml ilv fruits and vend ii hies The fresh fruit picture looks out standingly good for the next couple of months. There are record crops of PKACMKS PLUMS and NECTAR INKS from California Yakima Red Haven poaches are jusi start ing. Nectarine fpinliiv is steadily improving. All var ieties of plums are available Local berries iti season include RASI'RERIIIES. BLACK CAPS. LOC.ANItKR RIF.S. ROYSFNBERRIKS. MARION BLACKBERRIES. BLUEBERRIES and the last of the STRAWBERRIES. Some of the berries are in the supermarkets: others mav Im available only at wayside stands and I '-pick fields Tluif berry crop this year is a large one and the different varieties come in rapid succession. GRAPES are still on the high side hut prices should trend down very soon. There are abundant supplies of gmxl quality AVOCAHOS at econ omy prices. CANTALOUPES currently offer the best melon vulue. There's a very large crop of California cantaloupes and the quality is excellent HONEY DEWS are also plentiful and good quality. Iss WATER MELON acreage was planted and reduced supplies are keeping prices up Nearly all of the vegetables are now from local fields Included are ZUCCHINI. CUCUMBERS. CAULIFLOW ER. GREEN BEANS. CAR BAGE. CHARD. MUSTARD GREENS, KALE. KHOL RARI. LEAF LETTUCES. HEAD LETTUCE. RUTA BAGAS. TURNIPS. RAD ISHES. GREEN ONIONS and BEETS CELERY is not plentiful and prices continue high. TOMATO quality has improv ed and prices arc moderate Two of the best Julv meal values are broilers and eggs There's a more than ample supply of CHICKENS Eggs are also plentiful BEEF supplies are some what larger than was expect ed and there are good beef specials Rest values are cnls from the chuck and round Buying the specials will as usual give you the most for your money. Fresh SILVER SALMON is in the markets. Salmon steaks broiled over charcoal are marvelous If your budget permits ft luxury item, try fresh Oregon scallops Com mercial fishing for scallops has recently started in Oregon and the scallops are delicious 4-H exchange By HIIIDINE TULI.IS. Extension Service A 4 11 exchange trip to Canada, along with 4-H'crs from Gilliam. Wheeler, and Sherman counties, offered memorable experiences for Dean Rill, Heppner, The lour older 4-H'ers traveled to British Columbia with Wheeler County Exten sion agent. Ken Klllingsworth, for a week of new and exciting experiences- with 4-H Canad ian host faniilis. Dean's host family was the Keis family at Maisqui. B.C. Agent Killingworth travels to Canada yearly to judge 4 11 and open class fair events. He offers the opportunity to one memher from each of loin counties to travel with him at very small expense A group of Canadian 4 H'ers will visit the counties late in August to comnlele the exchange TWO WOMEN ATTEND MINI ( (11 I I (,i: .luanila Ryan and Mayko Hiichanan were among nearlv 400 people who attended the eighth annual Extension Ser vice Mini College at Oregon Slale University in laic June The event attracts more people ycarh with attendance almost one-third more this year than I'llin More than 411 class choices were available to participants with teachers from OSU facility, husiuesses. organizations and volunteers Some classes are strictly fun. with others in-depth sludies of chosen topics. While at Mini College, Ms Ryan served as voting dele gate at Oregon Extension llomemakers Council meeting where election of officers and oilier business of OEHC were carried out New OEHC presi dent. Dorothy Kloek, Corbet t. was installed at I he evening banquet Lucille Strauclin, Pendle ton, was also installed as District VII director. In repre sent Morrow, t'malilla and Union counties on the OEHC board for three vents PIG IRON P.O. Box 555, Heppner, OR 97836 676-5435 AUTO ItODY REPAIR - INSURANCE WORK AUTO GLASS INSTALLATION - 211 percent off Glass liy .lack Chilly & Murk Hopkins ...Also Tune-ups, Lubrication & Light Mechanic Work, Low Hourly Rates. All Work Guaranteed' !" 1 IN THE OLD SECOND HAND STORE i i MwirtiFTiriltiff rr t $ r DURING WEEK OF m FURNITURE NEWLY ARRIVED, COUCHES, CHAIRS, LANE RECLINERS, SCADS OF END 2 BEDROOM SETS, MATTRF QFTS 15 R0LL-12 ft. wide, 3(8) (Owl ! ON FABRIC TABLE MANY CARPET REMMANTS FROM SMALL ? WWW 1 mi ?m gam mm,j DURING THE BAZAAR WE TERRIFIC BARGAINS ON Large Rug Samples 2 for 1 Small Samples 2 for 50' Coming Many New Sale Carpets Bought At Market!! WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LOSE YOUR JOB! During present limes of economic slow-downs across the nation, many families have lo face the dilemma of what lo do when the wage earner is unemployed. What do you do when the wage earner In your family is unemployed? One of the important steps is to sit down with nil the members of the family and review the situa tion with them, according to Alice Niels, Morrow Exten sion Family Economics spec ialist. Such communication helps the family share con corns and to decide what actions are necessary It's necessary for the family to review all expenses, needs and what they would like to have. It's important to elimi note all unnecessary spend ing. On Die first day of imein ployment. go lo the nearest unemployment insurance ol fice- and file for benefits Benefits are calculated from the first day of filing, so it's important to do il soon and minimize the necessarv wait ing tune before the first check arrives A third step is to contact all creditors, explaining the pro blcm and seeking lo work mil some solution, such as smaller payments for a short time, refinancing an existing loan or perhaps paying only the interest on the home mortgage for a lew months "The most important llnngs to remember not to panic in file for unemployment hone fils quick 1 v . to communicate, to tie prepared to change yont standard ol living and lo win k with your creditors so .nn don't default on pavnieni. Miss Morrow stresses Single copies of "What To Do When You Lose Your .loti" are avail'llilo free lo Oregon residents Irom the .Morrow Countv office ol the On-pott Stale University ExIei-.Mnn Service Heppner SIDEWALK BAZAAR 8 01 0 TABLES, LAMPS UNFINISHED CHESTS THROW Pll I flWS 1 NO WAX LINOLEUM PIECES TO WILL HAVE MANY THE SIDEWALK INCLUDING HEPPNER (0 3J
