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% EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 2. 1996 Hunters might lose in fight over salmon (Editor’s note: Following is a reprint of a story that appeared in the August 29,1996 issue of the Oregonian.) By Bill Monroe of the Oregonian staff Duck and goose hunters have become hostages in the con troversial political squabble over the future of salmon in the upper Columbia River Basin. The Port of Morrow has threatened to close more than 5.000 acres of public hunting area in the heart of Oregon's heaviest concentration of win tering ducks and geese unless the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife develops a port- approved pro-farming publici ty program. An Aug. 22 letter from Gary Neal, Port .of Morrow general manager, to the Oregon De partment of Fish and Wildlife demands that: a) The depart m ent conduct a farm ing- friendly publicity program about wildlife benefits from agriculture along the John Day Pool, a 60-plus mile reservoir backed up by the John Day Dam and, b) ODFW give the port final review authority over information in the campaign. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission met Friday to set 1996-97 duck-and-goose-hunt- ing seasons and promptly removed all references to the port and several other par ticipants in the Boardman Regulated Hunt Area from state regulations. Total clo sures, including Taggares Farms, which operates on publicly owned land it sub leases from the Boeing Co., could add up to more than 10.000 acres. The Port wants state help in what it believes is a fish-versus- farming storm brewing in the upper Columbia Basin-specifi- cally a proposal to draw down Umatilla Reservoir to pre-John Day Dam levels in an effort to help upriver salmon and steel- head juveniles shorten their journeys to the Pacific Ocean and increase their survival. Such a drawdown would be a serious blow to irrigation and the shipment of farm products from the Port of Morrow to marki* via barges. There was no debate Friday from the Fish and Wildlife Commission about the decision of Jim Greer, ODFW's wildlife division chief, to deny the port final authority over agency news releases and publicity. Greer and his staff had of fered to publicize the benefits of agriculture to both upland game and waterfowl and public hunt programs in the upper Columbia Basin. Brad Bales, ODFW waterfowl coordinator, said it is likely the other private landowners in the area also would withdraw their lands from the popular hunt program if the port pulls out. More than 2,000 hunters us ed Port of Morrow and other private and leased land in the Boardman area last fall and winter to hunt waterfowl- primarily Canada geese. "We had some good things going with these partners and I hate to see that jeopardized," Bales said. "I hope it's kind of like a little family squabble. I'd like to see it resolved and get back on track again." Neal was not optimistic. "We will oppose this concept as strongly as we can," he wrote of a reservoir drawdown in his Aug. 22 letter. "This single issue could very easily override the programs current ly in place." Neal said Monday he hadn't met with port commissioners to see whether they would go through with the threatened closure, but w arned that "w e're very serious about be ing specific." Neal said he doesn't believe the port is holding hunters hostage, but rather that the Department of Fish and Wild life "needs to get out and give this message." Greer and Bales said agricul ture is clearly beneficial to wildlife in the area, but there may be some damages to fisheries and it's the state's responsibility to present a balanced information picture. "I asked them to take a stand on wildlife, not fish," Neal said, noting he had dealt only with the department's wildlife division. "They're obviously not willing to do that." Bales said only Sixmile and Threemile canyons and Colum bia River frontage along Tower Road between Boardman and Arlington remain officially available to public hunting near Boardman, if the Port and other landowners go through with the closures. Even if the Port recants and allows hunting, the program will not be published in the 1996-97 bird hunting regula tions, sent to press Friday to meet distribution deadlines before seasons begin in Octo ber. Chowning — Klinger Joni Sue Chowning of Hermiston and Kenneth Michael Klinger of lone announce their engagement to be married. The bride-elect graduated in 1984 from Eastmont High School in Wenatchee, Washington. She is employed as an accounting assistant/export coordinator with Oregon Hay in Boardman. Klinger graduated from Beaverton High School in 1983 and from Oregon State University. He is employed as a wheat farmer in lone. The couple plan a November 16 wedding at 4 p.m. at the United Church of Christ in lone. A reception immediately following the ceremony will be held at the American Legion Hall in lone. Business workshops sheriffs Report offered by B M C C Local facilitators have de veloped workshops with busi ness needs in mind and are of fering them through Blue Marriage Licenses Mountain Community College (BMCC). The Morrow County Clerk's The fall schedule for Pendle office at the courthouse in ton starts Monday, Oct. 14 Heppner reports issuing the from 6-9 p.m. Each Monday following marriage licenses evening is a new three-hour during the past week: workshop that can be selected Sept. 24: Shane Lee Eng, 21, according to individual needs. Heppner; and Schedule is as follows: Oct. Jennifer LeeAnn Miller, 21, 14-interviewing; Oct. 21-em Heppner. ployer interview ing; Oct. Martin Rubio Estrada, 32, 28-managing conflict; Nov. Boardman; and 4-negotiating 101; Nov. 18- Sonya Ilene M acomber, business etiquette. Boardman. Other nights of the week have been selected for the In the Service following workshops: Tuesday, Navy Seaman Recruit Wil Nov. 12-customer service and liam R. Kraft, son of Thomas Saturday, Nov. 16-resume and Frankie Kraft of Heppner, writing, from 9 a.m .-l p.m. The same workshops are of recently reported for duty aboard the ballistic submarine fered as needed in Heppner, USS Rhode Island, homeport- Boardman, Hermiston, Milton- Freewater and Baker City. ed in Groton, CT. For more information and to The 1994 graduate of Hepp enroll in these workshops, con ner High School, Kraft joined tact BMCC's C ontinuing the Navy in January, 1996. Education D epartm ent at 278-5762. Those interested in having one of these classes or a special class developed for a particular business, call the Send BMCC Business and Industry Services office at 276-6233. FAX or Receive Gazette-Times 676-9228 heppner BOOSTER CLUB STEAK FEED if AUCTION Saturday - October 19 Heppner Elks Club The Morrow County Sheriff's office reports dispatching the following business during the past week: Septem ber 24: M orrow County Sheriff's office dis patched the Heppner Fire Dept, to a grass fire behind Heppner High School; the fire was put out; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched Boardman am bulance and Fire Dept, to 1-84, mile post 151, eastbound for a motor vehicle accident. The call was canceled; M orrow C ounty d eputy assisted the U.S. Forest Service with a vehicle stop; M orrow C ounty deputy responded to a residence in Lexington for a dog complaint. S eptem ber 25: M orrow County deputy assisted a citizen with a flat tire on 1-84, mile post 170; M orrow C ounty deputy responded to Tower Road for a report of a suspicious vehicle; M orrow C ounty deputy responded to Highway 74 out side of Heppner for a report of a deer on the highway; M orrow C ounty deputy responded to the West Glen area in Boardman for a family disturbance. Septem ber 26: M orrow County deputy responded to Root Lane in Boardman for a report of a suspicious vehicle; transported to Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Spray am bulance to a rural residence on Highway 19 for an adult female with an illness. She was airlif- ed to Bend; Morrow County deputy took report of theft in Wagon Wheel Additions, Irrigon. Septem ber 29: M orrow County deputy assisted Board- man Police Dept, with an un wanted person at the Nomad Lounge; M orrow C ounty deputy responded to assist the Board- man Police with a prowler at a residence on Anderson Road in Boardman; M orrow C ounty deputy responded to the Irrigon area for a report of suspicious activity; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Boardman ambulance and Fire Dept, to 1-84 westbound mile post 153 for a rollover accident. There was one transport to Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermis ton; Morrow County deputies responded to Cutsforth Park for a report of shots fired; Morrow County deputy ar rested Jesse Eugene Lewis, 52, H eppner for Reckless En dangering. He was given a court date. Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Spray am bulance to a residence in Spray for an adult male with an un known illness. He was airlifted to Bend Hospital by Airlife. Septem ber 30: M orrow County Sheriff's office dispat ched the Spray ambulance for a rollover on Highway 19 mile post 92. There was no transport made. WCCC Col« Willow Creek Country Club ladies met Sept. 24 for the last of this season's organized play. After playing nine holes, the ladies enjoyed a potluck salad luncheon. The business meeting was called to order by president Karen Wildman. Members voted in a new slate of officers- the new president is Susan Atkins; vice president, Jackie Allstott; secretary-treasurer, Cam Wishart; board member, Deborah Kendrick. Awards were given for the Eddie Skow championship to Suzanne Jepsen and club champion to Pat Edmundson. Three electric awards were given to the most improved players: Lorene Montgomery, Jackie A llstott and Betty Christman. Many prizes were given for the last day's special events. Susan Atkins and Lorene Montgomery wre in charge of the day. Results are as follows: Low gross of the field: Pat Edmundson 38. Flight A: low gross Karen W ildm an; low net Linda Schultz; least putts Susan A tkins; long drive Linda Schultz. Flight B: low gross Betty Carlson; low net Bernice Lott; least putts Kay Anderson and Luvilla Sonstegard. Flight C: low gross Jean Ball and Doll Campbell; low net Jackie Allstott; least putts Dor ris Graves. Chip in: Doll Campbell #14, Karen Wildman #10. Birdie: Karen Wildman #10, Susan Atkins #18. Other happenings: short putt Susan Atkins; closest to the ditch without going over Lu- villa Sonstegard; accuracy Kay Anderson; most drives to the green Cam Wishart; most times in the creek Jenny Reynolds; most putts for a hole Lorene Montgomery; least putts Betty Carlson and Doll Campbell. Organized play will resume the first Tuesday in April 1997. All women who wish to golf and belong to the Willow Creek Country Club are welcome to join. NOTICE ! IF T H E "CLEA N ST R EA M " IN ITIA TIVE PA S SE S, POSSIBLE LAWSUITS INHERENT IN MEASURE 3 8 WILL FORCE US TO CLOSE OUR LANDS TO HUNTING & PISHING. Dinner - $7.50 served from 6:00 to 8:00 Auction to begin at 8:00 Dinner will include: BBQ New York Steak, Bak ed Potato, Salad, Homemade Bread, and Dessert. Steaks Cooked By LEE ANSOTEGUI AND CREW Tickets can be purchased early at Ployhar Insurance, MCGG, Bank of EO, Murray Drug Watch the Heppner Gazette-Times for Auction Listings “Booster Club supports scholastic and athletic activities” 4 Engagement M orrow C ounty deputy responded to 1-84 westbound, Vi mile west of Boardman, for a report of a disturbance taking place in a vehicle; M orrow C ounty deputy responded to Wilson Road/ Bombing Range for a report of vandalism to a vehicle; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Arlington Fire Dept, to a grass fire on Shane Drive. Septem ber 27: M orrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for a report of an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle had been stolen out of Umatilla; M orrow C ounty deputy responded to Hillview Dairy on Wilson Road for some cattle on the road. They were put back in the pasture; Morrow County Sheriffs' of fice dispatched the lone Quick Response and Heppner am bulance to a resident in lone for an adult female with an un known illness. The patient was taken to Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner; M orrow C ounty d eputy assisted the Boardman Police Dept, and checked the vicinty of Hab-Doc Apartments for shots fired; the deputy was unable to locate the source. Septem ber 28: M orrow County Sheriff's office dispat ched the Boardman ambulance to the Nomad Restaurant for an adult male with an illness; the call was canceled en route; Morrow County deputy took a report of telephone harass ment in Boardman; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Condon, lone and Arlington fire depts. to a large fire in the Rock Creek/Ridge Road areas; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Arlington ambulance to Willow Fork Drive, Boardman for female with heart problems. She was I PLEASE HELP US TO KEEP OUR LANDS OPEN AS THEY HAVE BEEN FOR 75 YEARS. VOTE NO ON 38! DICK & VIRGINIA WILKINSON WILKINSON RANCH H E PPN ER . OR.
