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J. Opening hunting weekend comparable to last year 35C lie Heppner azette VOL 108 NO. 40 imes Heppner 35*_______8 Pages W ednesday, O ctober 3, 1990 Students earn equipment -teilte» Í , ^ * ,• % j . . • A V* * .' •*• .> . *• * •’.* * * m , Bob Krein of the Oregon Depart ment of Fish and Wildlife says that hunting success rate on the opening weekend of deer season ranged in the 20 to 25 percent range. Krein said that out of 300 hunters checked around a fourth to a fifth bagged their deer, which was com parable to last year's records. He said that 465 hunters were checked last year, which equates to around 5,500 hunters total, which he feels is pretty close to this year's figures. He said that the deer seem to be in the low areas, “ We had a lot of people in low and very few in the mountains.” Krein said that there were “ quite a few violations,” but the problems were “ overall not as bad as last year.” While there were a higher number of citations, Krein said he believes it to be because of an in crease in officers. “ We had extra en forcement in,” he said. He said pro blems ranged “ from borrowing a wife’s tag to criminal trespass.” Theresa Flaiz, gas attendant at Miller’s Mini Mart and Chevron in Heppner says that by Sunday night the station had sold around one thou sand gallons less than they had on opening weekend last year. Flaiz said that it appeared that many hunters were traveling together in larger groups. Speculation is that the hunters were carpooling because of the increase in gas prices. This deer, bagged by Greg Sweeney of Heppner must have had nine lives-or at least two. The four point, shot by 7:30 a.m. opening morning of deer season had been shot through the head by a bow hunter the previous season. The deer was still in velvet, probably because of his injury, says Sweeney. The ar- • • ! , : . . ' ? » ‘ * . ■ ' * ,-.-.A* ‘ • Ï • '- \ L • '. V * V-^ -Î . , f . ■* ,% ‘ ’ %’*i ’ a •_ 1 r , 'j * i ■ ' Greg Sweeney with his four-point row, still imbedded in the deer’s head, entered through the back of the head and protruded through the top of the deer’s nose. The arrow had broken off in front and the exit wound had healed over, with the ar row still in place. % ' * . .* • Sweeney said that the buck, which was moving along at “ quite a clip,” was shot “ somewhere outside the ci ty limits.” He said he was the first hunter to bring his deer into Central Market on opening day. Varsity game cancelled; JV’s will play The scheduled varsity football game between the Heppner Mustangs and Pilot Rock Rockets for Friday evening at the fairgrounds has been canceled. Instead, the Heppner junior varsity football team will be playing the Rocket JV’s. Game time will be 7:30 p.m. Friday at the fairgrounds. There will be no admission charge. Pilot Rock has been forced to cancel two varsity games this season Last year’s second and fourth graders at Heppner Elementary School helped cut, sort and count 10,250 soup labels for Campbell Soup Company’s labels for education pro gram. Their efforts earned three microscopes and a batting tee for the school. “ I couldn’t have done it without them ,” said organizer and fourth grade teacher Mary Haguewood. Students are back l-r: Mindv Binschus, Stephanie Wegwerth, Sherry Sieler, Tim Sumner, Tom Zumwalt, Tyson Palmateer and Adam Doherty. Front row l-r: Josie Proctor, Annie Hisler, Josh Roy and Heith Henderson. Noxious weeds are hazardous to your health By Dave Pranger, Morrow Co. Weed Supervisor A weed by definition, is simply any plant out of place. A noxious weed however, is a plant of a more serious nature. Technically, a nox ious weed is any plant which is determined by the county weed board and declared by the county court to be injurious to public health, crops, livestock, and or other pro perty under the provisions of the Oregon Weed Control Statute (ORS 570.505). Once a weed is considered nox ious it is then designated and control- prioritized into “ A” and “ B” groups. ‘‘A” list noxious weeds are weeds of known economic impor tance occurring in the county in small enough infestations to make eradication practicable. They may also be weeds not known to occur, but their presence in surrounding counties or states make future occur rence seem imminent. These in clude: Rush Skeletonweed, Yellow Starthistle, Tansy Ragwort, Dalma- tion and Yellow Toadflax, Mediter ranean Sage, Leafy Spurge, Spikeweed. Musk Thistle, Scotch ITiistle. “ B” list weeds are those of economic importance and of limited distribution and subject to intensive control or eradication where feasi ble. These include: Poison Hemlock, Canada Thistle, Jointed Goatgrass, St. Johnswort, Perennial Sowthistle, Field Bindweed, Cereal Rye, Wild Oats, Johnsongrass, Knapweeds (diffuse, spotted and Russian), Field D odder, W ater H em lock, Medusahead Rye, Puncturevine, Purple Loosestrife, W hitetop, Kochia. Early identification and control are the keys to preventing these weeds from rapidly spreading and become- ing an economic burden. This makes Local volunteers assist Air Life Air Life of Oregon, which serves central and eastern Oregon with both a helicopter and airplane air am bulance, kicks off its fourth annual membership campaign October 1. Local volunteers have been busy preparing for the October campaign by placing brochures in local businesses, arranging for business readerboards to carry an Air Life message during the month-long cam paign. and scheduling presentations to community groups. Their efforts will be supported by a multi-media informational campaign during October. “ One hundred twenty Air Life volunteers make it possible for us to reach every corner of our service area," said program manager Vem Bartley. "Without them, we would be unable to conduct a cost-effective campaign.” Volunteers in Gilliam and Morrow counties include Robanai Disque and Irv Rauch of Lexington; Florence Holt. Molly Rill. Rita Sumner. Greg Sweek, Ernest Wick and Lilly W ilson o f H eppner; Eunice McElligott of lone and Jerry Peck of Boardman. Molly Rill accepted the challenge of leading the first membership cam paign in this area. She said it has been easy so far because her volunteers “ are a real gung-ho group. And.” she said, “ as a parent and daughter of older parents. I recognize our county’s need to have air transport service available to us. Support of Air Life is a priority for me. * * Weather Report by City of Hoppoor Sept. 25 - Oct. 1, 1990 High low Prec Tues. 45 83 .0 Weds. 79 50 .0 Thurs 79 51 .0 84 50 Fri. .0 84 46 Sat. .0 44 79 Sun. .0 64 Mon. 43 .0 the need for annual surveys and mapping an essential part of an ef fective weed control program. Large and small landowners alike should survey all their property an nually for noxious weeds. This way small infestations can be controlled quickly and easily with little ex pense. Some of the consequences of not recognizing a noxious weed pro blem early are higher costs of con trol once spread, reduced crop and rangeland yields and lower land value. With consequences such as these it only makes good sense to know your weeds and control them early. Should identification be a pro blem though, the Morrow County Weed District is available for assistance. When it comes to noxious weeds, nothing says it better than the old cliche; “ An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The next varsity football game for because of the very low numbers of players involved in football. The the Mustangs will be Thursday, Oc Rockets began the season with a var tober 11, at the fairgrounds with Heppner hosting the Wahtonka sity team playing two non-league games and losing both contests. In Eagles in a crucial Columbia Basin juries and other factors have con Conference game at 7:30 p.m. This game is being played on Thursday tributed to the decline in numbers. Most of the remaining players on the night because of the state-wide team are young ar.dHri experienced » teacher in-service day on Fridav Senior citizen passes for all Hepp and safety reasons contributed to a ner High School activities are now decision to drop the varsity available and can be picked up at the competition. high school office and the senior citizen center. Christman trial postponed The trial of an lone man charged with manslaughter has been postpon ed because of the resignation of his attorney. Carl Christman is charged with first-degree manslaughter, driving under the influence of intoxicants, recklessly endangering and reckless driving as a result of a May incident in which the car he was driving allegedly struck and killed a Mor tana man. Christman had been represented by attorney Mike Kilpatrick of Mount Vernon. However. Kilpatrick resigned early last week and was replaced by Robert Moon of Baker. Moon moved to postpone the trial set for October 15 on the grounds that he had insufficient time to prepare a defense. The motion was granted over the state’s objection. A new trial date has not yet been set. » * . - . f* % i m „ - : * \ i > ¿ ,1 ■ ¿I . Man arrested following fight Dan Bell, 29, Umatilla, was ar rested by a Heppner Police officer following a disturbance involving three men in downtown Heppner around 12:51 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29. Bell was arrested on a warrant from The Dalles for uieft one, ac cording to Heppner Police. Co. Health Dept, offers flu vaccine Century farms to be honored Morrow County Health Depart ment now has flu vaccine available at all regular immunization clinics at a charge of $5. Influenza is not usually life threatening in healthy individuals, but the vaccine is recommended for the elderly and people with health problems, said a health dept, news release. Clinics are: every Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the health department in Heppner; First and third Tuesdays, 1:30-4 p.m. Boardman City Hall; Second and fourth Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. Irrigon County offices. Sewing contest deadline nears "• by Historical Society By Delpha Jones The Morrow County Historical Society meeting will be held at the Lexington Grange Hall on Sunday. Oct. 7, with a full afternoon planned. There will be a turkey potluck din ner served at 1 p.m. with turkey, dressing and gravy furnished and salads and desserts potluck. There will be a presentation of century farm plaques by the Oregon State _■# \ Historical Society. The program will include Jim Lathleam of Baker, who is vice president of the Sumpter Valley Railroad, speaker, special music and a short business meeting Door prizes and a display table. The meeting is open to the public and the society invites everyone to attend. There will be a report of work done at the Rhea Creek cemetery and other business. - „ I . . .* « • / Mi s /.y - y •* .» ,.* ■ V - ' * ' A «. - -'*t j i ■ '' , By Anne Morter The October 29 registration deadlne for the District 11 Make It Yourself with Wool contest is ap proaching fast. District 11 includes Morrow, Umatilla, Wheeler and Gilliam counties. Contestants must have their completed registration forms returned to Maureen Krebs, district director, no later than Mon day, October 29, to enter. Late registrations will not be accepted. The contest will be held November 12 in lone in the base ment of the United Church of Christ. A no-host luncheon will be follow ed by a fashion show and presenta tion of awards. Contestants may enter in one of the following categories: pre-teen (13 and under), juniors (14-17), seniors (18-24) and adult (24 and over); The category entered is deter mined by a contestants age on December 31, 1990. An entry fee of $5 is due with the com pleted registration form . Registration forms are available from local fabric stores or county ex- tension agents. Each contestant will receive a length of Pendleton fabric just for entering. Winners in the junior and senior divisions advance to the state competition to be held at Clackamas Town center in Portland December 28-29. For additional information, con tact Maureen Krebs, Cecil Star Rt., lone. OR 97843 or 422-7548. Reser vations for the luncheon (appreciated but not required) can be made tc Krebs or Nancy Miller at 422-7239. Morrow County Judge Louis Carlson said that preliminary work has been done at the garbage transfer station located between Heppner and Lexington and that he expects the transfer station to be completed in “ about six weeks". Carlson said after preliminary earth work and pouring of concrete, roadwork will be completed The transfer station will be a site for people in the cities and country to dump their garbage. From the transfer station the garbage will be taken to Finley Buttes Landfill on Bombing Range Road near Boardman. Heppner City officials say they ex pect the city dump to close Oct. 16, weeks before the anticipated open ing of the transfer station. The city dump is closing because it is full. * •• . * K i r\ANK OP D H a s te r n In d ep en d en t « 'j 1 ^ 1 • ■ .. : .Ç ^ v îîiv * ; • , :v > . y », F 0 ' .V. * ' , . . i v i , c * « A rlington • Heppner • lone "Y o u r t ,, , O rvaon H om e O w n ed I ‘ I ?• • * ‘ i ; . ■ f 90 day CD $5000 minimum i % . * y BEST RATE IN TOWN 7 f > * . . » i > :/• Ik in k ¿ i y ' ;«xvk' •• f ’ „ * , M *> * 1 * ’ • N »<_*» » 1 Preliminary work done on transfer station M ; ■ . ( ■*. ^ . - V v v . i - . v v r .r .y ^ . V.v .¿V ï . ■ ■ ■ u,: ’ ■
