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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, January 6, 1993 - THREE Bittering agents may save lives The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U S.P S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly and entered as second-class matter at the Post (Mike at Hepp ner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879. Second class postage paid at Hepp ner, Oregon. Office at 147 West Willow Street. Telephone (503) 676-922*. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Boa 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $15 in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam and Grant Counties; $23 elsewhere. Joyce Hughes ........................................................... Office Manager, Typesetting April Hilton-Sykes............................................................................... News Editor Mary Van B ibber................................................................. Graphics Department Monique D evin...................................................................... Bindery Penni Keersem aker........................................................................................ Printer Jean Ann T u rn e r....................................................................................Distribution David and April Hilton-Sykes, Publishers Letters to the Editor Fight LCDC, 1000 Friends To the Editor: The American Farm Bureau Federation recetly helped a South Carolina property owner in his successful fight against con fiscatory land use regulations in the U.S. Supreme Court. But, here in Oregon, the Oregon Farm Bureau Federation is supporting the most con fiscatory land use regulatory system in the country, a system governed by the Land Conserva tion and Development Commis sion (LCDC) and dominated by the 1000 Friends of Oregon. LCDC has run rough-shod over the rights of farmers and other rural landowners for near ly two decades. It’s time the Oregon Farm Bureau gets in line with the national organization, by fighting, rather than supporting, LCDC and 1000 Friends and confiscatory land use regulations. Sincerely, (s) George Pruitt Farmer and member of the Washington County Farm Bureau 39470 SW Geiger Road Cornelius 97113 Rural Oregon occupied by LCDC To the Editor: As a child of World War II, I remember the fright that our country might be invaded and taken over by the Japanese and Germans. The past few months, I have witnessed (50 years later) a “ silent” take-over of rural Oregon-actually the culmination of years of “ occupation” by governmental zoning. Not a shot has been heard but surely there will be a great shout when rural landowners become aware of the latest invasion of their land by LCDC (Land Con servation and Development Com mission). No doubt many will “ take up arms” , the telephone or pen and paper, to contact their legislators and ask them to stop supporting rules (laws) so in jurious to private property. The new laws are long and ar duous (over 50 pages approved by an appointed LCDC) but to summarize a few: 1. New dwellings in farm zones will have to meet up to $40,000 gross annual farm in come criteria. 2. At least one of the occupants of the dwelling must be “ prin cipally engaged” in farming. 3. Forest related dwellings must also meet rigid requirements as to why a home is needed to manage the forest. Only full-time farmers may dwell on their land. Small fami ly enterprises or "part-time stewards” are disdainfully label ed “ hobby farmers” and unwor n thy of living on their land. One of the proponents of the new rules, realizing thousands of owners of legal lots would lose their opportunity for dwellings, suggested the state give them “ transferable credits” for dwell ings on land in Central and Eastern Oregon, sounds like a modem day reservation, “ land the white man deems undesirable.” Also, LCDC has made a mockery of Oregon’s Citizen In volvement Goal. Few people knew what was going on. Of those who did, most objected, but LCDC didn’t listen as LCDC’s Director, Dick Benner, “ march ed” (their terminology) through the rules. The only real involve ment citizens will be given is to “ educate” them them as to why they don't need to live on their land. If you already have a home in a farm or forest zone, know it is pure gold and count your bless ings, but look out, you may later have to “ prove-up” or get out” . Rural living means far more than meeting a commodities chart. Let us join together in claiming the right and respon sibility of on-site stewardship. It’s time for Mr. and Mrs. Rural Lan downer to stop the invasion. On to the legislature. Sincerely, (s) B. Heininge, Rural Landowner 25450 NE Eiler Rd Aurora 97002 flem m U am The faults of our Brothers we write upon the sands, their virtues upon the tablets of love and memory. MEMORIAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON Thursday, January 7, 1993 at 8:00 p.m HEPPNER ELKS LODGE For the following Brothers who passed away this past year. Luke Bibby Claude Graham Wesley Haskett Ted Palmateer Armond Wynne Harold Snider Howard Pettyjohn Floyd Borman Our condolences and sympathy is extended to all o f the family and friends. We miss them. Family, friends and the general public are invited to attend the sen’ices. (Indies Night Dinner - Thurs. Jan. 7, 6 p.m.) Jan 20th - Dance Lessons - Western Swing & Line Dancing Heppner Elks Lodge 358*76-9181 ' Ubere Friends Meet 142 N. Main To the Editor: What democracy has given bureaucracy may take away. Oregon legislators recently mandated the use of bittering agents in anti-freeze. For a half a cent, anti-freeze (a tasty poison) can be made so bitter children can’t drink it. Legislation was necessary: U.S. manufacturers, who embitter what they sell in foreign markets, have refused to protect our children. It’s important. Anti-freeze kills. In 1991, three died in In- Sheriff’s Report The Morrow County Sheriff s office at the courthouse in Hepp ner reports dispatching the following business during the past week: December 29: Morrow Coun ty deputy responded to assist Oregon State Police with a motor vehicle accident on 1-84; M orrow County deputy responded to investigate a distur bance in Irrigon; Morrow County deputy dispat ched the Arlington ambulance and rescue unit to a motor vehi cle accident on 1-84, mile post 116. Two people were transported to Mid Columbia Medical Center with unknown injuries; M orrow County deputy responded to investigate a traffic problem on 1-84; M orrow County deputy responded to investigate a traffic problem in the Irrigon area. December 30: Morrow Coun ty deputy assisted the Boardman Police Dept with a dispute involv ing two males; Morrow County deputy began investigation of a missing vehicle. Call was unfounded; Morrow County deputy began investigation of a juvenile pro blem in Irrigon. Problem was resolved; M orrow County deputy assisted Oregon State Police with a vehicle that slid off the road on 1-84, west bound, mile post 165. There were no injuries; Morrow County deputy began investigation of a report of animal neglect near Irrigon; Morrow County deputy con tacted an Irrigon resident regar ding dogs running at large; M orrow County deputy assisted Oregon State Police with a one-vehicle rollover accident on 1-84, mile post 167, west bound. Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Boardman am bulance. Two patients were transported to Good Shepherd Hospital; Morrow County deputy in vestigated a report of driving a four-wheeler recklessly on Kunze road. A juvenile was involved; Morrow County Sheriff s of fice dispatched the Arlington am bulance to a one-vehicle accident on mile post 145, west bound, 1-84. No one was at the vehicle when the ambulance arrived at the scene; Morrow County Sheriff s of fice dispatched the Arlington am bulance and rescue to a two- vehicle accident on 1-84. mile post 120. Three patients were transported to Mid Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles; M orrow County deputy assisted a driver of a one vehicle accident on 1-84, mile post 164. There were no injuries; Morrow County Sheriff s of fice dispatched the Boardman am bulance to a Boardman residence. One female with an unknown il lness was transported to Good Shepherd Community Hospital; M orrow County deputy assisted the Heppner Police Dept with a report of a vehicle sideways on Water St.; M orrow County deputy responded to check out a report of an injured deer. Deputy was unable to locate deer upon arrival; M orrow County deputy responded to an Irrigon residence to assist the Irrigon rescue and ambulance with a patient; Morrow County deputy cited and released Kurt Cate. 24, Ir rigon, for Assault IV. December 31: Morrow Coun ty deputy assisted the Oregon State Police with a truck jack knifed on 1-84, mile post 167, west bound; Morrow County Sheriff s of fice dispatched the Arlington Fire January 3: Morrow County deputy responded to investigate a report of a stolen speed limit sign. Deputy was unable to locate sign; M orrow County deputy responded to the report of van dalism done to the bathrooms at the Irrigon Marina. Estimate of damage was unknown; Morrow County Sheriffs Of fice dispatched the Boardman am bulance to a residence on Colum bia Ave. One male subject was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Arlington am bulance for a report of a motor vehicle accident on 1-84, mile post 139. Ambulance was cancelled, there was no injury. January 4: Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Boardman ambulance to a rollover on 1-84, mile post 159. One male subject was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the lone Fire Dept to a chimney fire on 3rd St. in lone; Morrow County Sheriffs Of fice dispatched the Boardman am bulance to 1-84, east bound, mile post 151. One male was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital with injuries; M orrow County deputy assisted the Boardman Police Dept with a report of vandalism to a Boardman business; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Mitchell am bulance to the Mt. Bachelor Academy for a 16 year old female patient with an injury; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Boardman am bulance to a residence on Kunze Road. One 80 year old male was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital with an injury. diana after drinking it. The coun ty coroner said a bittering agent could have saved them. The problem: an anti-freeze firm is quietly lobbying for an ex emption. It must not be granted. Please write to the Poison Prevention Task Force, OHSU, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, 97201. Support terrible-tasting toxins. The child, and the guilt you save may be your own. (s) Edith Harrison Salem Dept to a report of a possible fire at the grade school. Call was unfounded; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Arlington am bulance to 1-84, mile post 149 for a motor vehicle accident. One male was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Arlington am bulance to 1-84, mile post 147 for a motor vehicle accident. Am bulance was unable to locate ac cident upon arrival; Morrow County deputy ar rested James W. Fraser, 47, Heppner, for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. Fraser was cited and released. January 1: Morrow County deputy responded to Charlotte Verley at the Irrigon Market for a report of a theft of pop cans valued at $100; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Boardman am bulance to a two car accident on 1-84, east of the Boardman over pass. Two people were transported to Good Shepherd Hospital with injuries; Morrow County Sheriffs Of fice dispatched the Arlington am bulance to 1-84, mile post 149 west bound. Two people with in juries were transported to Good Shepherd Community Hospital; Morrow County deputy at tempted to locate a report of a reckless driver in the Irrigon area; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Boardman am bulance to 1-84, mile post 161 for one female with injuries. Patient was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital; Morrow County deputy ar rested Christopher Wayne Lyons, 20, Irrigon for Assault II and a warrant for Failure To Ap- pear/Burglary II out of Malheur Co. Lyons was lodged at Benton County Jail; Morrow County Sheriff s of fice dispatched the Heppner am bulance to a residence on Court. St. One female with an unknown illness was transported to Pioneer Memorial Hospital; Morrow County deputy at tempted to locate a driver reported driving a vehicle carelessly in the Heppner area; Morrow County deputy ar rested Don Kenneth Morrell, 23, Canyonville, on a Roseburg war rant for Non Sufficient Funds Check. Morrell posted bail and was released; Morrow County deputy assisted the Heppner Police Dept with an investigation of a hit and run. January 2: Morrow County deputy assisted the Irrigon am bulance at a residence on 13th St. Obituaries Irene E. Lappen Irene Emojean Lappen, 73, of The Dalles, formerly of Irrigon, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1993 at Valley Vista Care Center in The Dalles. At her request there will be no funeral services. Mrs. Lappen was bom Nov. 13, 1919 at Ontario to William Henry and Eunice Kerr Snyder. On Aug. 11, 1942 she married Ernest Lappen at Hood River. Mrs. Lappen and her husband were residents of Maupin for 30 years, lived at Madras for five years where they were caretakers of the Jefferson County Fairgrounds; lived at Irrigon for 10 years and moved to The Dalles four years ago. She was a member of the Lonepine Grange for 30 years. She enjoyed needlecraft, knit ting, flowers and gardening. Survivors include sons Melvin of Boardman, Ben of Maupin and Earl of Auburn, GA.; sister, Mary Ellen Hodgkiss of Estacada and three grandchildren. Her hus band died in 1987 and three brothers, Chester Snyder, Ben jamin Snyder and Arthur Snyder also died earlier. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Bums Mortuary, Hermiston, was in charge of arrangements. Chamber Chatter By Claud(6 Hugh—, C ham bf M n a p f It looks like winter...it is w in ter...an d we need the moisture. I kept reminding myself as I made the third attempt to navigate my driveway this morning. Two snowmobiles came close to being wiped out as I spun a cookie and missed them by inches. Those machines made it possible to reach the cat to plow the road out so hay could be fed to the cattle yesterday, so smashing them and the car would not have been a good plan. Let’s all hope that the sun comes out and the roads are clear next week so that all the town and country folks can attend Hepp ner’s annual community get- together. Exciting programs are planned focused on overcoming some of the frustrations the peo ple of rural and eastern Oregon have to deal with. “ Where there’s a will, there’s a way” and some of these ways will be presented by the Sagebrush Coalition during Wednesday’s luncheon. Our rural values can be pro tected in spite of our small numbers if we cooperate, deter mine what we want for our future, agree on what we want, look at new ways to accomplish our aims and demand that those making the decisions for us pay attention. Together, we can do this, as “ Rural Folks Working Together” . The woodlands, soil and water, water for life, and the pool opera tion change at Willow Creek Lake, all have an effect on our communities, so come, learn, share ideas and finish off the day with prime rib dinner and enter tainment at Town and Country Day. Tickets are available at the Bank of Eastern Oregon, Mur rays, M.C. Extension Service and Morrow County Grain Growers. Thought for the week: “ You can fail many times, but you aren’t a failure until you begin to blame someone else.” Health Dept. The Morrow County Health Dept lists the following schedule for the month of January: Thursday. January 7-blood pressures and immunizations, 8:30 a.m .-4:30 p.m ., Heppner office; Tuesday, January 12-blood pressures and immunizations. 1-4 p.m. county office, Irrigon; Thursday, January 14-blood pressures and immunizations, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Heppner office; Tuesday, January 19-blood pressures and immunizations, 11 a.m.-noon, lone City Hall; 1-4 p.m. Boardman City Hall; Wednesday, January 20-blood pressures, 11 a.m.-noon. Senior Center building; Thursday, January 21-blood pressures and immunizations, 8:30 a.m .-4:30 p.m., Heppner office; Tuesday, January 26-blood pressures and immunizations, 1-4 p.m. County office, Irrigon; Thursday, January 28-blood pressures and immunizations, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Heppner office. Court Street Market Prices Good 111 N. Court Heppner 676-9643 GROCERIES - MEATS - PRODUCE Jan. 6th reg. M59 Kleenex Ultra 108 count w v F a c ia l T is s u e C ucum bers reg. 79c Bumble Bee 61/, oz. Fresh Spinach C O 'e a reg. *395 Boneless Tuna Simple Green 16 oz. »1**« A ll P u rp o se C le a n e r O'Redenbachers Microwave 6-3.5 oz. pkg. Pork C hops Boneless Country Style P op corn P o r k R ib s 5*V . •r*,b reg. M” Western Family 39 oz. »1 «» C o ffe e P o rk S au sage reg. *245 Prego 30 oz. •¡••e a S p a g h e tti S a u ce B e e f S te w M e a t Boneless Lem ons B e e f Pot R oast D'Anjou Beef 59V P ears Baker P o t a to e s 4 •H*,b R ib E y e S te a k •4»*,b B e e f C u b e S te a k •l**,b.
