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TWO The Heppner Gafette-Tlme. Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow The Heppner OSTPA GAZETTE-TIMES MORROW COUNTY'S MOMf U.S.P.S. 240 420 Published every Thursday and entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Heppner. Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879. Second-class postage paid at Heppner. Oregon. Office at 147 West Willow Street. Telephone (503) 676 9228. Address communications to the Heppner Gaiette- Times. P.O. Box 337. Heppner, Oregon 97836. $10 00 in Morrow, Umatilla, Wheeler & Gilliam counties: $12 elsewhere. David and April Hilton S) kes. Publishers Wedding Contreras Marlatt I A ' ! I 1 ! ! "V1 ' " " " i M ! i I s s ? Wws ' r" I' rtK) ! " f t r - 'I I f ' I ' "'"WJ ,, Mr. and Mrs. Rigo Contreras Lovena Elizabeth Marlatt of Heppner and Rigo Contreras of Stanfield were married June 11 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Boardman, Oregon. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Marlatt of Heppner. The groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Contreras of Coalcoman, Mexico. All four of the bride's sisters and her two brothers took part in the ceremony. Melody was maid of honor, Rosanna was a bridesmaid, Starla was a junior bridesmaid and Alisha was flower girl. Wesley Jr. and Douglas were ushers. Best man was Gordon Hoffnagle of Stanfield. Art Moreno of Echo was an usher. His son Nicki was ringbearer. Robin Ball of Heppner was also a bridesmaid. Bishop Larry Smythe officiated at the double ring ceremony. Phyllis Peterson of Hermiston was orgaaist.- Starting the ceremony before the wedding party came in, Wendy Toombs and Don Christensen sang a duet, "Love's Grown Deep," accompanied by Nadine Toombs. As soon as the bride walked down the aisle, she faced the groom and sang "Looking Through the Eyes of Love." Then Don Christensen sang "Truly." Trina Palmer, cousin of the bride, played the pianb. Judy Paine, friend of the couple, and Joanne Kain, aunt of the bride, served the cake. Karen Palmer and Cheryl Ployhar, cousins of the bride, served the punch. Also serving was Marilyn Perkins, a friend of the couple. Cartlena Rathbun attended the guest book. Melinda Hawkins was at the gift table. Both were classmates of the bride. The couple is living in Stanfield. The bride is attending Blue Mountain Community College and the groom is a . --, Anniversaries Seehafers celebrate 61st wedding anniversary The last weekend of August au six of the Seehafer girls came home to help their parents Pansy end Bill Seehafer, of Boardman, celebrate their sixty-first wed ding anniversary. Margaret Smith came from Baker, Oregon, Eulenna Vaughn lives at Board man, Gladys Holderman came from Philomath, Jane Tye from Enterprise, Billie Ballweg from Fort Worth, Texas and Mildred Tavares from Sacramento, CaliT, Three sons-in-law were there: George Holderman, Ronald Tye and Charles Vaughn. FOR SALE: Two -1979 Model 6602 Combines 45,QQ0 each Frank Anderson 676-5311 OWNED NfWSPAWJ Grandchildren attending were Jo Ann Hayes from Portland. Rosemarie Jones, Loretta Tye and Roberta Tye from Hermiston and Cheryl Coe from Elgin. Great-grandchildren in atten dance were Melissa and Carmen Coe. Rebecca Tye and Michael Jones. Jane Tye rode in the Heppner Rodeo parade as she was a princess in 1950, so most of the family went to Heppner to see this and to visit with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Seehafer have twnety-one grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. September IS, 198J r 'in ftfi Tnfii- ft n arm r i 'ftrttfUWMtArtflflJ LETTERS editor, Basic facts about To the editor: The Supply System or W.P.P.S.S. situation has been Retting a lot of media attention lately everywhere from the state's smallest weeklies to national news shows like CBS's "60 Minutes." Yet no matter what size the audience, it's important that people have access to some basic facts about the supply system facts that are often over looked in the rush to cover breaking news. We find that most people in this state view W.P.P.S.S. as somebody other than them selves. But the fact is that the Supply System was formed in 1957 to build power plants for Washington's public utilities utilities that could not individually build central gen erating projects. The supply system is the construction, financing and operating arm of 19 separate public utilities and four municipalities. It's first project was a 17.5 -megawatt hydroelectric faci lity near Mt. Rainier. Since 1964. this Packwood Lake Hydroelectric Project, has generated more than three billion kilowatt hours of elec tricity. Two years later, the supply system completed the 860 megawatt Hanford Gene rating Project which uses by-product steam from the federally owned and operated N Reactor on the Hanford Site. This project has produced more than 53-billion kilowatt hours of electricity and an nually meets about five per cent of the Northwest's elec trical power needs. Like our nuclear projects, both were financed by bond sales and these are being paid back with revenues from the sale of the projects' electricity. So you see. the supply sys tem had been producing power and repaying its con struction costs for eight years before a spade of dirt was dug at any of its nuclear projects. And regardless of what happens to these later projects, the supply system will still exist to run these highly successful operating plants. The next supply system project to start producing power is the 1.150 megawatt Plant 2 near Richland, Wash. It is only months away from commercial operation in the spring of 1984. Even though Plant 2 will soon be providing electricity to the regional grid, few un derstand how and who brought it into being. For the answer, we have to go back 15 years to a group called the Joint Power Planning Council ( an organi zation of 108 Pacific North west electric utilities), and to the Bonneville Power Admini stration (which markets power from the Northwest's federal hydro-electric dam system).. Together, the j p p c. and B P. A. drew up a 10-year Hydro Thermal Power Program. This plan called for about 20 new power plants including what were to Alter Society Sale' for Oct. 8 St. Patrick's Catholic Church Altar Society has set Saturday. Oct. 8 as the date for a "hall sale." This will be a hall sale instead of a yard sale weather, said a society spokesperson . The sale will be held from 9 Dick & Maxine - Happy 25th Anniversary Love, Robin and Richard 7t WJPJS.S. become W.N P. -1, -2. and -3. It's important to understand that the supply system did ncn forecast power needs nor did it "sell" the need for nuclear plants. It was asked by 104 public utilities, four private utilities and BP.A. to con struct W.N.P. -1. -2 and -3. The utilities contracted with the supply system, and the supply system used these contracts to obtain funds through the sale of bonds. These bonds were attractive to investors since they were backed by B P. A. through net-billing agree ments. However, that was not the case with two later projects W.N.P -4. and 5. These twin units to W.N.P.-l and -3 were backed only by agreements with 88 participating utilities. The contracts with these Project 4-5 participants to share in the annual costs of the projects including debt ser vice on the bonds whether or not the projectgs were ever completed or operational. So that's how the five nu clear projects got started with agreements that asked the supply system to build them. Now. a decade later, what has happened? First, the demand for elec tric power is far less than the 1970s forecasters ever ima gined. The recession has greatly influenced the need for power in our region. That is one reason that Projects 4 and 5 were not included in the Regional Power Plan of 1983. even though they were a vital part of earlier plans. Secondly, the projects themselves suffered from schedule delays, inexperien ced management, cost over runs and labor problems until mid-1980. There were a host of reasons for these problems changing government regula tions, soaring interest rates and the burden of managing five nuclear construction projects with three different designs at once. Thirdly, the Washington State Supreme Court this summer invalidated the con tracts for W.N P. -4-5 leading to default on S2.25 billion already spent on these two plants, and our inability to raise further funds through conventional financing to fin ish Project 3. (Plant 2 is being funded to completion directly by B P A.) Oddly enough, by the time the decisions were made to terminate Projects 4 and 5 and slow Projects 1 and 3 management and productivity were no longer major issues. It's true that you read a lot of bad news these days about the "W.P P.S.S. problem" and you may read more bad news, but we should submit that there have been very few exposes or critical stories about how the actual con struction program has been going for nearly three years. Sincerely, Gary R. Peterson Director. Information Services plans 'Hall a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone with donations of useable clothing, furniture, appliances or other items may drop them off at Chris Adel man's home. 676-5196. or call Janet Greenup. 676-5822 to leave items at the hall. Oregon needs good roods To the editor: The Oregon Forest Products Transportation Associatin be lieves that all Oregoninns should have an opportunity to vote on the proposed two cent gas tax increase. On March 31, 19R3. state and federal fuel taxes totalled 12 cents a gal lon. April 1. the federal five cent fuel tax was added mak ing the total 17 cents. If the state two cent gas tax goes into effect. It will be 58 percent increase in one year. Like automobile owners, truckers also face tax In creases. The passage of the two cent tax and the compan ion weight-mile taxes alone will raise by 26 percent the taxes paid by the average trucker with a truck weighing 80.000 pounds. O F.P.T A. members re cognize the need for good roads ; good roads are good for us. Especially the non-inter-states the majority of Orego nians use most often. This is why O.F.P.T.A offered the legislature a workable and affordable alternative that would have raised $21 million annually for Oregon's non interstate roads, streets and highways, and would have only taxed cars $10 and trucks $25. The State Department of Transportation claims that it needs the two cent gas tax revenue for matching federal dollars. Indeed, this money will be used as they say. but money can be found else where. Although the state's maintenance budget is tight, matching money can be found in it. according to D O.T.'s testimony, during the hear ings. Also, if the registration fee increase passes this spring, which OFP.T.A. hopes it does, the money will be used for Oregon's bridge system. This then will free up addi tional money. Truck taxes imposed on Oregon forest products trucks will double between 1981 and 1984 and by 1985 will be at least $5,769. coming at the worst time of financial crisis in more than two decades. O E P.T.A 's recent survey shows that nearly 1.000 Ore gon forest products truckers expect to go out of business by 1985 - creating economic prob lems for many other Oregon ians. As a result. O.F.P.T.A. members are circulating a referendum petition that will place the gas tax on the November. 1984, General Election Ballot where it should be. We need, however, 41.680 signatures by October 14. 1983. If you are interested in helping please call Bob McKellar or Jim Wiles at (503) 3M-5168. Oregon Forest Products Transportation Association Hal Evy Chairman of the Board All Classics Have One Thing In Common . . . They Never Go Unnoticed! Our "Classic" Class Ring Has . . . The "Championship" Look Boy's style suggests rings awarded to Champions. Now on vr ' Peterson c Justice Court Morrow County Justice Court at the Morrow County Courthouse In Heppner han dled the following Cusea dur ing the past week: Joe Burr St una, Heppner Expired Vehicle License, $12 fine. Douglas Kent McPherson, Pendleton Possession of an Open Container of Alcoholic Liquor. $55 bail forfeited. Betty Karen Griffin, Pen dleton Open Container of Alcoholic Liquor in a Motor Vehicle. $55 bail forfeited. Stephen Eugene McKenzie, Irrigon - Exceeding the Max imum Speed (70 mph in a 55 mph tone). $55 hail for feited. Jerald Jay Jensen. Spring field - Illegal U-Turn. $29 bail forfeited. Thomas Edward Jefferies, Clarkston. Wash. Careless Driving. $107 bail forfeited. Richard James Gammell, Stanfield - Exceeding the Maximum Speed (G8 mph in a 55 mph zone). $28 fine. Eugene Clyde Farley, Hep pner No PUC Permit. $12 fine. Philip John Marquardt. Lexington - Exceeding the Maximum Speed (74 mph in a 55 mph tone), $28 fine. Catherine Mardelle Pointer, Lexington Violation of the Basic Rule (51 mph in a 35 mph rone), $28 fine. John Richard Church, Jr.. Hermiston Violation of the Basic Rule (40 mph in a 20 mph zone), $28 fine. Brent Michael Shet er, lone -Violation of the Basic Rule (40 mph in a 25 mph zone), $28 fine Peggy Lynn Moore. Kenne wick, Wash. - Exceeding the Maximum Speed (74 mph in a 55 mph zone). $28 fine. Gregory Floyd Jones, Hep pner - Violation of the Basic Rule (44 mph in a 25 mph zone). $55 bail forfeited. Brent Abel Williams, Boardman Violation of the Basic Rule (38 mph in a 25 mph zone). $55 bail forfeited Dallas Albert Rea. Hermis ton Exceeding the Maximum Speed (74 mph in a 55 mph zone). $28 fine. Raymond Vaughn Curnutt. Irrigon - Possession of an Open Container of Alcoholic Liqauor. $28 fine. Brenda Joyce O'Brien. Pendleton - Possession of an Open Container of Alcoholic Liquor. $28 fine. Jenny Gail Hunt, Pendleton - Possession of an Open Con tainer of Alcoholic Liquor. $28 fine, Electrolysis & Thermolysis Permanent Hair Removal Anna Schwarzin, Certified Eleclrologist 676-9248 Open Tues. - Wed. Or by appt. Girl's Style Available Also display at: Jewelers 476-92O0 D.A.'s Report Morrow County District At torney Richard McNerney handled the following cases during the past week: . -Tommy R. Ayers, 27, of Heppner pleaded guilty to Felony Driving While Re voked on September 9 in Mor row County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to one year in nil - suspended, was placed on probation for one year, must pay a $200 fine plus a $50 assessment fee. After a suc cessful probationary period the charge will be lowered to a misdemeanor. Ivan E. Dieter, 61, of Boardman, who was indicted SeplemtxT 1. was arraigned on September 9 on a charge of alleged First Degree Sexual Abuse. He is to enter a plea on September 29. - Danny Lopez, Jr.. 19. of Arlington was arraigned Sep tember 9 on charges of alleged Criminally Negligent Homi cide. Third Degree Assault and Recklessly Endangering He is scheduled to enter a plea on September 29 A heavy dew it actually th portent of good weather. On cloudlew night$ the earth loe iti heat more rapidly, and a heavier dew reiults- BUSINESS DIRECTORY mmmmmmmmmmmmmMmmmmmmmmmsmmmtmmm AUTO PARTS HEPPNER AUTO PARTS 234 N. Main Heppner 676-9123 KAPA FLOOR COVERING M & R FLOOR COVERING Linden Way arpei, 676-9418 Ceram,c Htppnr Cabinets, FURNITURE CASE FURNITURE Heppner Carpet, Linoleum. Counter Tops Installed Beauty Rest Mattresses, Fabrics and Accessories, Sherwin Williams Paint INSURANCE aC3j TURNER 9oi 5S SMARTER t BRYANT i ill iiiii MUM IW8UWANCI . uiut MEDICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY j '' Wki'"ij ''. r ij'i f'fw np'.Qtn Hosp.iul juppiiei Ma" f " 9 6 (J brj' VI p rn Located in the Medico! Center 1100 Southgate. Pendielon 276-1531 OIL PRODUCTS Chevron DEVIN OIL CO. CHEVRON PETTYJOHN OIL COMPANY Mbll arm Chemicals Serving 3 Counties Petroleum Products Phone: 422-7254 Morrow County Grain Growers Diesel BULK FUELS We Deliver Gasoline 1-800-452-7396 Home Fuel Oils Lubricants 989-8221 psiiimns PHEIITIIIS SERVICES FGH YGUH 110.71 C3 DUr:3S M7 WitUw DENTISTRY Thomas F. Alexander, D.D.S., General Dentistry Tues. and Thurs. 1st Interstate Bank Bldg. 676-5410 or 481-9462 (Coiieu) Sheriffs Report The Morrow County Sher iff's Department at the Mor row Co. Courthouse in Hep. pnei' luiiullt'd Hip following calls, cases and reports during the past week: On September fi, the sher iff's department responded to a motor vehicle accident in volving two vehicles in Ix ington. No one was seriously injured, according to the sheriff's office. Lola Ann Taylor, 37. of Ixinglon, was cited for alleged Driving While SusM'ii(led, No Liability Insurance and Disobeyed Stop Sign. On September 9. Allen K. Tompkins, 20, of Irrigon, was arrested on a Morrow County warrant by Bnardman Police for alleged Failure to Pay a Fine Also on September 9, Daniel J Ball. 22. of Portland was arrested on an Oregon Cor rections Institute escape war rant by the Condon Police Department. On Septemlter 12. Armin D. Ward. 27. of Tenino. Wash, was arrested by Boardman police for alleged First Degree Burglary He was lodged at the rrnatilla City Jail unoieum, flTq ,,,e K'tcnen (JXJ Counter Tops utf uou L'niuxanct mxJt ' ,-,,.f. INC. 67-633 PRODUQS ft-'
