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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 6, 1983)
KIXThe Hrppntr GaiFttr-Timr, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, October 8. 1983 City Council not ready to accept new water system The Hcppner City Council put off accepting the city's new water system from the Corps of Engineers Monday night, until a new emergency pressure valve is installed. The Corps had asked that the project be "signed off," or accepted by the city, but council members hesitated until a new "dump valve" is installed at the foot of Chase Street. The valve is used to protect the city's water system in the event of a large surge of pressure. An eight-inch valve is presently installed, but has proven to be too large, and needs to be replaced with a four-inch type. The improvements to the city water system were part of the Willow Creek Dam project, and included a new water storage tank, new water line from the dam area to the tank and a new transmission main down Chase Street. Herb Bessey. an engineer from the Corps attended the meeting and told the council the Corps would work with the city on problems that may develop with the water system. Bessey also said that the Corps would be closing down its resident engineer's office at the dam site in March. Don Johnson, resident engineer on the project, will be trans ferred to Irrigon where the Corps s working on a fish hatchery project. Bessey said. Bessey told the council he would be stationed in Heppner "through next summer." In other business, the coun cil: heard from Harold "Shorty" Peck, who requested that the council consider let ting the Morrow County Fair Kinzua employee retires after 36 years of service t .. A l V Creston Robinson (right) of Heppner accepts a retirement gift, an engraved gold pocket watch, from Kinzua Corp. Personnel Manager La Verne Van Marter, The gift marked Mr. Robinson's retiremnt after 36 years of service with the company. He started with Kinzua October 7, 1947 and worked as a lift truck driver. His retirement was effective September UJhsn you compere big 417D Tractors Don! compare epSb wit1! crsngss. Tou-mc 1-100452 9443 Call: Joe Alford 24 Hours Message Phone: 676-9669 grounds hook up to the city sewer system. Peck says the fair had problems with its sepetic tank this year and indicated the fair board may grant the city an easement across the rodeo arena if the hookup is okayed The rirv needs the easement to install a sewer line, which would do away with a pumping station across the street from the fairgrounds. "I think the present fair board would go along with it. I can't see any reason why not." said Peck. (Four years ago the fair board turned down a similar ar rangement) "I can see bene Indian program highlights Historical Society meeting By DEI.PHA JONES The Morrow County Histori cal Society's Annual meeting was held at the Lexington Grange Hall on Sunday. Oct. 2. starting with a potluck dinner of turkey, dressing, salads and desserts served to over 80 guests. The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. with an open Thousands learn through 4-H programs By BIRDINE TULLIS Morrow County Extension Service Last year 4.763.071 youths gained from "Building on Ex perience" through 4-H pro grams conducted in 3.150 counties of the United States and associated countries such as Puerto Rico and Guam. Who were these youths and where did they live? They were kids in fourth through 12th grades (in Oregon) and 54.3 percent were girls. 45.7 percent were boys. Some 17 Em BI-C0UNTY EQUIPMENT, INC NW UTHtCLM HERMISTCM. OREGON 9838 5OJ-S67-7770 ZD. fits for both sides." said Mavor Cliff Green. heard that the council franchise committee will meet Thursday. Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers to discuss the county's decision to begin charging Heppner Garbage Disposal Service for use of the county dump. learned that the city had reached an agreement with Pete Lennon of Heppner on an option to purchase five acres of land for a new city well site. The land will be rented until a well is drilled. If sufficient water is discovered, the city will purchase the property. ing prayer by the Rev. Stuart Dick and the "Star Spangled Banner" was sung by all. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and ap proved. Norita Marquardt, accompanied by her brother, Doug Marquardt. sang three lovely solos and led the group in the singing of "Amazing Grace." Several honored guests were introduced: Antone Min- percent lived on farms, but the largest percentage lived in towns and cities. What pro jects were popular? In Mor row County, preferences ranged from computers to clothing: from horses to small animals, from photography to foods to arts, and many others. Skilled volunteer leaders were helping them benefit from the experiences of the past as they learned not only project skills, but responsibil ity, leadership, communica tion and citizenship. New ex periences are built on the best of the past. In Morrow County the 4-H youth program is the number one (outside school) youth program. Membership is open to all students in grades four through 12. Volunteer leaders here. too. are ready to devote their skills, time and caring to make 4-H an educational and fun experience. For more information on 4-H membership or regarding volunteer leadership, call the Extension Service. 676-9642. CROP INSURANCE SEMINAR NO CHARGE FOR SEMINAR FREE LUNCH KEY SPEAKERS: Paul Jelinek- Asst. Branch Manager, Crop Hail Management Jack Knox- Field Actuarial for Pacific Northwest for FCIC Dr. Gene Nelson- OSU Extension Farm Sponsored By: ".6"i oycuanai SWANSON INSURANCE AGENCY BLUE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE For further information call: SWANSON INSURANCE 422-7410 CaPs Arco f , :r..t, ..''?D. Va - - " lit Col'i Arco, owned exchanged for o new one thorn, chairman of the Gene ral Council of the Confedera ted Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation; Tessie William. Woman of the Year; Randy Minthorn. liaison offi cer of the Umatilla tribes: Joe DuPuis. president of the Uma tilla Historical Society, and his wife. Mary: and several other guests. Mr. Minthorn showed films of the reserva tion as it was several years ago and as it is now, including the farming lands and their use. and the homes, along with pictures of the tepee villages. He explained how much of the land was divided into parcels, and some parcels were sold. Much is farmed by non-Indians at the present. Much time has been spent in trying to teach the Indians the basics of farming and other occupa tions pertaining to farming. The group learned that In dians include their children in all of their homelife activities, that they may grow in the ways of their people and will be loyal to this training. The drummers and singers, dressed in very colorful cos tumes, sang of their land, and to their land, and performed the song they sing instead of our "Star Spangled Banner." They sang the song of the Ground Owl. which is an honor song, known only unto their tribe. This was done in honor of the Morrow County Histori cal Society. The program was taken over by Randy Minthorn and all the dancers from the out standing two-year-old to the elders of the tribe took part, and they also invited the members of the audience to Wednesday, Oct. 12 9:30a.m. to 4:00p.m. Willows Grange Hall, lone changes to tCE iPROPANf KfROSF'Nl ;i"oit by Cal Sherman of Heppner, officially changed making the transition complete. dance also and all report a great time. The Indian costumes that the performers wore were beautifully decorated with feathers and bead work. Feathers, especially eagle feathers, signify bravery. Two of the buckskin dresses that were worn were well over 100 years old. The Indians, like the Mor row County Historical Society are working hard to preserve their heritage songs, music and customs. Following the program and election of directors was held with the following elected to State Sheriffs' Assoc. to give scholarships Morrow County Sheriff Roy Drago announced Monday that the Oregon State Sheriff's Association is giving 30 $500 scholarships to students In Law Enforcement and Cor rections in Oregon. The scholarships are provided as a result of a fund raising drive by the sheriffs through the honorary sheriffs member ship program. Scholarships will be provided for second year students in law enforce ment and corrections. Sheriff Drago said that students interested in apply ing for the scholarship should apply through the financial aid office of their local com munity college or university. In Oregon, all community col leges except Mt. Hood, have programs in law enforcement and corrections and three state colleges - Southern Ore gon College in Ashland. Wes tern Oregon College in Mon KlnmnrtgiAamHT J CaPs Mobil ft v. I 1 1 J ' a to a Mobil station last Thursday. The old ign wai P.M.H. three year terms: Paul Hisler Sr.. Dclpha Jones. Sue Vinson and Jean Nelson. Several door prizes were given, with Joe Feathers and son. John of Spalding. Idaho, receiving prizes for coming the farthest Some others who won were: Margaret Hayes. Joe and Mary DuPuis, Lcita Messenger. Mike Jones and several of the guests. Joe Feathers, a former Lexington teacher, now living in Spal ding. Idaho was introduced. The meeting ad journed and is to meet again in 1984 at the Lexington Grange Hall. mouth and Portland State have programs where stu dents can apply for the scholarships. The Oregon State Sheriffs' Association has now deve loped a permanent endow ment fund for scholarships and encourages persons inte rested in making donations and bequests to contact Gail Heenan. executive director, Oregon State Sheriffs' Asso ciation. 2023 23th Street S.E., Salem, Oregon 97302, phone 364-4204. BE PREPARED THIS WEEKEND WITH THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT Caps & Lace-Up Boots By Wolverine 1 ' VWi-J Foundation adopts scholarship resolution The Pioneer Memorial Hos pital Foundation adopted a resolution to establish and govern nn Earl and Hazel Wilson Health Care Education Scholarship at a meeting Sep temtter 21. The Wilsons, former Mor row County residents, presen ted a $KM).()O0 gift to the foundation last June. The scholarship's purpose is to give financial assistance to residents of Morrow County Spray For Broadloaf with GLEAN Hound-Up, Paraquat & Cliem-Iloe 135 (or Cheutgruws control are uImo available PETTYJOHN OIL lone 422-7234 Hats who are pursuing education In a heitllh care related field. Scholarship applications will he taken up to March 15 of the year they are to be awar ded by the Foundation Secre tary A K. Felt. According to the resolution, any number of scholarships In any amount may be granted at the foundntion board'i dis cretion an long as the bi liolar ship fund is not oversubscribed. Out of today's cir cular the following items did not arrive: Page 3 Wrlst-0-wrlto Pen 3 for 1.00 Regency stationery by Mead 100 Musical Card 1.00 Paget Intercraft solid Oak frames 1x10.. 7.00 Kenner CareBears Coloring Books... 1.00 Page 7 Collins I lb. Maul.... 1.00 Rain Checks will be Issued on these Items. w sincerely apologize and hop this does not Incon vanlanc you our valued customers. Early! Wood Control Sweat Shirts Flannel Shirts Vests Coats v.
