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:OUR - Heppner G azette-Tim es, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 9, 1992 Letters to the Editor Time For Ice Cream Fortunate to have hospital W hat's in a name? Is a label really ippropriate? Is it fair to judge a per son by the tag some folks hang on his c o a t-ta il? W e ll, I g u e ss that sometimes a bad (or good) reputation is well-deserved. They say a dog is entitled to his first bite, but after that, he should be known as a biting dog. You and I have known o f plenty in stances where a label is unfair. Often the name we use only tells part o f the story. Sometimes a kicking cow gives mightly good milk, and lots o f it. once knew' o f a bucking horse that could cut cow s w ith the best o f 'em. W ell. I guess like I’ve been unfairly labeled by some folks. It’s no secret that I've supported value-added agriculture on the Regional Strategies Committee as well as elsewhere. That committee is limited to one target industry , and I’ve held out for agriculture as the one. By doing so. I've been labeled as opposed to tourism. I wrote a paper once about the great Western Dichotomy explaining that our culture tends to see things as either black or white, yes or no, for or against. Most cultures around the world see things as a shade o f gray, maybe or almost. We don't even have a good word to express the idea that everything has some good about it and some bad. And when you compare two things, the process is a lot more complicated than just for or against. But in this society, even when forced to choose between two alter natives, it com es out as being for one and against another. That’s what makes me so mad when the local daily says the Regional Strategies Committee “ rejected” tourism as the target industry. The truth o f the matter is that there is value in both industries. And there is a need to diversity the local economy to give it strength and stability. More strength and stability than either can provide all alone. They say you will get tired o f beef steak for supper every night (I’d sure like to know just how long I could hold out). It's not only a good taste treat, but also healthful, to have a plate o f fried trout or maybe a ham sandwich. That’s the way it is with the economy. It’s OK to grow tons and tons o f wheat, raise thousands o f head o f cattle, and even process your spuds into French fries. But it's nice to generate a little electricity (and let the folks in Portland pay a few Morrow County taxes). It is also nice to sell a few trinkets, an extra restaurant meal and a tank o f gas to a tourist. That's like a dish o f ice cream to top o ff a tender T-bone. That's why I've proposed the Lewis and Clark-Oregon Trail Park right on the edge o f the 1-84 freeway. The great Northwest explorers, Merriweather Lewis and William Clark followed the Snake and Col umbia Rivers from Lewiston, Idaho to the Pacific ocean, right past the city o f Boardman. The Oregon Trail followed the overland route cross southern Idaho, Oregon's Blue Mountains and then, when just due south o f Boardman, turned to follow that same Columbia River tin to western Oregon. Boardman marks the spot where those two routes, famous in Oregon history, came together and followed the common Columbia River west. With a grant from Morrow County and the Oregon Trail Coordinating Council, we're able to finance the first part o f the Lewis and Clark- Oregon Trail Park by siting a covered wagon commemorating the Oregon Trail connection. There will also be a bronze plaque marking the significance o f the spot. W e’re looking for just the right wagon. Weathered but complete, with no ev idence of restoration, the wagon should appear just as it would if abandoned on the spot 150 years ago. Oh, w e’re sure w e’ll have to add some new bows and some bits o f canvas. And, o f course, the wagon may not be an authentic Oregon Trail antique, but it must be representative o f the kinds o f wagons that did ply the trail. Wouldn’t it be swell if it came from some back fence com er in Mor row County? Can anyone help? The point is. we can all work hard for our basic agriculture economy. But there is also time to develop our tourism industry. It’s not a mat ter o f either-or, but each in its own time. Now is the time for a dish o f ice cream. Market Report Pharm acy & Your H ealth Compliments of the Morrow County Grain Growers Tuesday. Sept. 8. 1992 Soft White ‘4.26 ‘4.27 Sept. Oct-Jan. Boardman Pharmacy & Hardware 202 1st N.W. P O Box 170 Boardman. Oregon 97818 481-9474 481-7351 Ipecac Syrup: A Safe and Effective Emetic The majority of accidental poi sonings involve small children and occur at home. According to a recent issue of American Phar macy, “two-thirds of all poison ings occur in children less than five years old and usually occur at home, with an adult close by.” Fortunately, most poisonings involving children can be handled at home if proper procedures are followed. Call the nearest poison centeror hospital emergency room and follow their instructions. You may be told to have the child drink 1 to 2 cupfuls of water. You may be told to have the victim vomit. Emesis (vomiting) is one of the most effective ways of removing some poisonous materials from the stomach. Emetics are chemicals which cause vomiting. Ipecac syrup is an effective emetic for use in adults and children who have ingested poisons. Ipecac stimulates local tissue in the stomach as well as receptors in the brain. Ipecac does not work to its full potential if the stomach is empty. The recom mended dose of ipecac syrup in children over the age of 12 months is two to three teaspoonfuls fol lowed by one glass of water. Usu ally drinking water is better than milk for adding bulk. If vomiting does not occur in 20 minutes, the same dose may be repeated one time. Ipecac should not be used if the ingested poison is an acid, alkali, or a petroleum distillate product such as gasoline. The Official Newspaper of the City o f Heppner and the County of Morrow Barley ‘ 100/* 102 *104 *105 ‘ 106 Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec To the Editor: I could not agree more, to the letter last week, that health care costs are high. This is not a pro blem that is unique just to our hospital. This is true all across America. We as Americans are very fortunate to have such a high level of health care available to us, and we as Americans have grown to expect it. We in Mor row County are especially fortunate. It is so easy to forget that there is more to an emergency room and hospital than just seeing a doctor, getting a shot, receiving a prescription and walking out the door. When a patient walks through the doors of a hospital emergency room there is a whole spectrum of diagnostic and care services available to him; i.e., physicians, registered nurses, laboratory. X-ray, pharmacy, respiratory therapy. The list goes on and on. These services are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. With the Federal Reimburse ment System the way it is, there is a large portion of Medicare and Medicaid bills that is never paid to hospitals and physicians, because it falls over the limits. The Heppner These deficits have to be made up somewhere. Unfortunately, it is the patient that pays his bills that makes this up. I support our hospital in our community. I shudder to think of what it would be like if we had to live without it. It would be interesting to know if the doctor in Washington, D.C.: asked for cash up front; does the hotel do his billing for him; would the doctor bill your insurance company and wait 45-60 days for his payment; ac cept Medicare and Medicaid assignments; uses a reputable pharmacy for his drugs and prescriptions and not using those pharmaceuticals which are out dated or inappropriate; and would he be available at 3 a.m ., during Thanksgiving D inner and Christmas morning? I know some doctors and a small rural hospital that do: bill insurance and wait for payment; accept Medicare and Medicaid assignments; prescribe what is appropriate and not what is on hand; use a reputable pharmacy; whose diagnostic abilities far ex ceed treating a sore throat; and will see patients on Christmas morning. (s) Marcia Anderson Wallace clear choice To the Editor: Jeff Wallace is a candidate for district court judge on November 3, and I am urging everyone to vote for him. Jeff has been a prosecutor for 10 years. He has been the Mor row County District Attorney since 1987. He’s handled all types of criminal cases and is an experienced trial attorney. As a police officer, I see first hand the effect crime has on in- nocent victims. Jeff, because of his prosecution background, also understands that it’s important to make our court system sensitive to the needs of crime victims. Jeff Wallace is the only can didate for this very important position who has prosecuted criminals. For me, it is a pretty clear choice. Please join me in electing Jeff Wallace as our next district court judge. Sincerely, (s) Mike Boise Hermiston Ciar ifíes endorsement for Cooley To the Editor: Recently a letter was sent to natural resource based industries in Senate District 28 endorsing Wes Cooley. I was one of the signatures on that letter, however, my membership with the Hood River Grower Shipper Associa tion (HRGSA) was used under my signature instead of my business name. I wish to clarify that the HRGSA does not publicly endorse policital candidates and the letter was not intended as an endorsement from HRGSA. I, how ever, as president of Rodacamar Farms, Inc. in Hood River, enthusiastically endorse Wes Cooley. The natural resource based industries of Senate District 28 desperately need a voice in Salem that represents and supports rural in- w »« COAST TO COAST YOUR SOURCE FOR HUNTING Rifles - Shotguns Scopes - Binoculars - Slings & Mounts Ammo - Camping Gear See Us For Your Hunting & Camping Needs' terests. We need a change in Salem. We need Wes Cooley as the Senator from District 28. Sincerely, (s) Camille Hukari, president Rodacamar Farms Inc. Hood River David and April Svkes. Publishers mmmmA Remington and Winchester Game Loads The Justice Court office at the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the following business during the past week: . Shawn Ray Eng, 20, Lexington-Illegal Passing, $35 fine. Correction The spelling of Darrell Vin son’s name was submitted to the Gazette incorrectly, therefore we printed his name wrong. The Gazette apologizes for any in convenience this might have caused. We would like to say however that we do not know the correct spelling of everyone’s name submitted since there are several different ways to spell each name. It would be helpful and cut down on errors if names were spelled correctly when submitted. DMV office closed Sept. 23 The Heppner Motor Vehicles office will be closed on Wednes day, September 23, because of a managers' workshop. The office will be open regular hours the following week. Oc tober 15, November 9 and December 17 the office will be open in Condon from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ’ Bore Sighting *500 - Free with pur chase of Rifle and/or Scope. In Store Demo of New Fire Starter * “ Safelite” Saturday, September 12. Coast to Coast H i ( A V H U P YtH 47*-#*W Oliver and Hester Creswick, formerly of Heppner, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on October 10, J 992. The children are preparing a memory book and request that old friends please send cards, letters, funny stories or warm remem brances to Jean Creswick. 33947 Tarbell Road, Scappoose, OR 97056. ~ÌC~ i f TP Births Colton Marcus Hill-a son, Colton Marcus was bom to Shelley and Mark Hill of Walla Walla, WA on August 29, 1992 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Walla Walla. The baby weighed 8 lbs. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Don Stroeber, Heppner and Mr. and Mrs. Don Hill, Walla Walla. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cecil, Spray and Rose Marie Buschke, Heppner. Great great grandmother is Elsie Caldera, Coos Bay. Ian Andrew Murray-Ian An drew was bom to Ann and John Murray, Heppner on September 3, 1992 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Walla Walla, WA. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. Grandparents are Meg and Rod Murray, lone and Corrine and Larrv Lindsay, Lexington. Ian joins Luke, six; Laurie four and Sean, two. at home. Enjoy the Fun at Fort Henrietta Dave SATURDAY Echo Oregon 8 a.m. 5 & 10K Run September 12 & 13 1 mile run 9:30 a.m. Quilt Show 10 a.m. Parade SUNDAY Craft Market 10 a.m. Craft Market 11 a.m. Art Show Rendezvous Activities Barbeque 10:30 a.m. Quilt Show Vintage 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Clothing Show Music & Entertainment Noon Rendezvous Activities 1 p.m. Oregon Trail Tour Noon to 5 p.m. Music & Entertainment For More Info. 3 p.m. Historic 367-8411 Days Building Tour 367-8509 Eves. 8:30 p.m. Street Dance I Other Activities Scheduled Both Days. H--------- *€ l Prices Good September 9th through 15th I Q >«: GROCERIES - MEATS - PRODUCE Western Family 1 oz. Bottom Roast Beef Roast I for Good Through September 19 The Morrow County Health Department lists the following monthly schedule for September: Thursday, Sept. 3-blood pressures and immunizations, Heppner office, 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 8-blood pressures and immunizations, 1-4 p.m. Irrigon county building; Thursday, Sept. 10-blood pressures and immunizations, Heppner office, 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 15-blood pressures. Bank of Eastern Oregon, lone, kitchen noon-iz:3U p .m .; blood pressures and immunizations, Boardman City Hall, 1:30-4:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept 16-blood 4 pressures, Heppner Senior Citizens, 11 a.m.-noon; Thursday, Sept. 17-blood pressures and immunizations, * 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Heppner office; Tuesday, Sept. 22-blood pressures and immunizations, Ir rigon county office, 1-4 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 24-blood pressures and immunizations, Heppner office, 8:30 a.m .-4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30-blood pressures Heppner Senior Citizens, 11 a.m.-noon. 30 " 20 & 12 gauge •Remington & Winchester Heavy Game Loads __Health Dept. Justice Court Report 111 N. Court Heppner 676-9643 20 & 12 gauge Heppner U .S.P.S. 240-420 Pubtistied every Wednesday and entered cs 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 Wist Willow Street. Telephone (503) 676-9228. 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