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TWO • Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, January 10, 2001 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U S P S 2 4 0 -4 2 0 M o rro w C o u n ty ’s H o m o -O w n ed W e e k ly N e w s p a p e r Published weekly and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3 , 1879 Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon Office at 147 W Willow Street Telephone (541 >676-9228. Fax (541) 676-9211 E-mail gt@heppner net or gt@rapidscrve net Web site www heppner.net. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazelle-Times. 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Affidavits require three weeks to process after last data of publication (a sooner return date must be specified if required) On the HEFFNER WEBSITE: www.hepFner.net • S ta n o r C h a n g e a S u b s c rip tio n • P la c e a C la s s if ie d A d • S u b m it a N e w s S to ry • V i e w R e a l E s t a t e f o r S a l e • C ity C o u n c il & P la n n in g M in u te s • L o cal B u sin e ss e s • C o u n ty P ark • W illo w C reek P ark R e se rv a tio n s • F re e D ig ital P o stc a rd s • S e n io r H o u s in g • an d m ore! Beard house is home to maritime memories By John E. G oodenberger Reprinted from The Dally Astorian and sent to the Gazette-Times by Tim Mabry of Hermiston The Capt. Albert E. Beard residence is like dozens of other vernacular homes in Astoria. This particular house type was constructed throughout our city (Astoria) from 1875 to 1910. It is not the style, however, that makes this house unique. It is the use of materials that sets the house apart. The 1894 resident was constructed from river salvage. Capt. Beard's family arrived in Astoria by prairie schooner in 186k. He was four years old at the time. In later years, his descriptions of Astoria were told through the eyes of a young boy. According to his recollections, Astoria was without streets. The hillside was a mass collection of bcAlders. Cattléwere pastured on thè rpeky river bank and driven al^ig the beacl|. Beard remembered Astoria having numerous native people. He said he spoke their language fluently and engaged them in business - trading them firewood for furs - presuming the Chinookians were unwilling to cut the wood themselves. His stones, particularly regarding the Chinook people, may stretch the truth a bit - perhaps like the oral history which says Beard died in a shipwreck near Illwaco, Washington. His obituary makes it clear he died suddenly one morning in bed. It is well documented, however, that he was an exceptionally hard working, capable individual. When Albert was 17, he joined the crew of a sailboat which plied the waters between Astona and the Columbia's north shore. In 1881, he received a master's license for operating steamboats and remained active on the river for 44 years. Capt. Beard's work varied. For a time, he operated passenger and tow boats for Callender Navigation Co. He also mastered tow boats involved in the construction of the North Jetty and later operated his own boat, the Sea Foam Capt. Beard is probably best remembered for salvaging a house in 1894. A terrible flood swept through the Columbia River region near Heppner in 1894. Cattle, trees and other debns washed past Astoria on their way to the sea. At the time, Capt. Beard was in charge of Marshall J. Kinney's tender Clara. One day, he spotted a house floating down the river. Board knew the house could be saved. He jumped on the tender Clara and sped toward his prize. At nearly the same moment, William "Billy" Larson also spied the bobbing house. Larson knew the house could be saved. He jumped on his own boat, the Bnsk, and sped toward the pnze. Although Beard reached the house first, he could not recover his claim alone. Larson, a former seaman and burgeoning dairyman, leapt onto the roof and straddled the ndge - nding the wave-tossed house like a cowboy on a bull. Although Larson did not lasso the structure, the two men did work together attaching ropes to the house. Then, both the Clara and the Brisk pulled the house from the river channel. The house was towed around Smith Point to Fairfield Point, near the present day old Young's Bay Bridge. There, the house was dismantled. Its roof and much of its lumber was used in the construction of Beard's new house located today at 566 Olney Ave., Astoria. Capt. Beard constructed the house in a familiar style. It has a front facing gable roof with a full-length porch below. Its turned porch posts are visually tied together with spindles in the frieze and rail. The house facade is very simple. Paired double-hung windows are surrounded by decorative patterned shingles on the upper floor. The first floor is asymmetrical, its entry is off-set by a large window. A number of alterations have occurred to the back and side elevations since the residence was constructed. Regardless, in 1988, the Capt. Albert Beard house was designated a local landmark. It remains today a curiosity: representing the resourcefulness of another era and the unusual circumstances surrounding its construction. John E. Goodenberger is a historic building consultant who lives in Astoria. Both flu and vaccine have arrived Six cases of influenza type B have been confirmed in Oregon. At the same time, supplies of flu vaccine have arrived, so there is still time for individuals to get immunized and protect themselves from illness, according to public health officials at the state Department of Human Services. Morrow County Health Department has received all of its vaccine and encourages anyone wanting vaccine to come to the clinics, particularly those who are at high risk for flu complications, or for more information, call 676-5421. The vaccine generally becomes effective about two weeks after inoculation. Physicians, nurse practitioners, clinics and other providers may have also received vaccine ‘supplies. Individuals who receive care from these providers should give them a call to inquire about immunization, said a Dept, of Human Services spokesperson. Wheat meeting The Oregon Wheat Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18, at the Red Lion Hotel in Pendleton at 10:30 a.m. Dress is business casual. The commission meeting is open to the public. Clarification on Harry Potter letters Letters to the Editor even when the water begins to To the Editor: boil them to death. They cannot I have been asked to provide Editor's note: Letters to the Editor m ust be signed The Cazette-Times w ill n o t pu b lish feel that the water is hot because the source of my earlier unsigned letters Please include your address a nd phone num ber on a ll letters lo r use by the temperature change was information on the Harry Potter the C-T office The C-T reserves the right to e d it The G-T is n o t responsible lo r accuracy gradual. H.P. books contribute to books. It seems that Lea Mathieu o f statements made in letters (Any letters expressing thanks w ill be placed in the classifieds the increased acceptance of did not want to wait for my under 'C a rd o f T h a n ks'a t a cost o f $5.) immoral and ungodly ideals in response, and, in her impatience, our society and we don't has misrepresented what the recognize or even question the mam points were from my previous letter. Lea states that I danger because of this gradual, unnoticed increase. of God: Every spirit that need to leam how to do research, The first book has been confesseth that Jesus Christ is because my direct quotes were reviewed as safe, inoffensive and To the Editor: come in the flesh is of God. And wrong, therefore implying that non-occultic (www.reportemews. The Harry Potter debate every spirit that confesseth not my stance on the H.P. books was com /1999/religion/m attl030. initiated by Jannie Allen, warned that Jesus Christ is come in the wrong. However, my objection to htlm). against by Ten Lynch and Jason We have already flesh is not of God and this is the the H.P. books is based on the mentioned that the next books Just, and promoted by Lea actual material I have read within spint of anti Christ." (1 John 4:1- Mathieu has captured Morrow the books, not the misquotes. The have increasingly darker tones. 2 ) County as well as the world's conclusions I made regarding the This darkness is seen as early as Jesus Christ came in the flesh, attention. Lea Mathieu, writing the second books when Dobby is books still stands. Here is why. was tempted by Satan (the author with the authority of an ordained spotlighted. His behavior is quite The direct quotes I gave Christian minister purports to of witchcraft) in the desert, cast regarding the rise of population disturbing when he continually demons out of humans, sacrificed speak for God that "creativity His life to become the in the Satanist church, as well as "bangs his head against walls and and communion with the world propitiation for our sins and rose quotes from the author and floors as self-punishment when beyond this are gifts from God" from the dead that through Him children, were from an e-mail I he disobeys his master," (www. and there are good witches and received from a friend of mine worldmag.com/world/issue/10- bad witches based on whether our sms could be forgiven and who has a degree in psychology 30-99/cover _l.asp). Lea admits we might inhent eternal life. their magic does evil. and is herself very versed in that she has read the first book, One can hardly turn on the TV Jesus Christ is the stumbling research. I did not, at first, but does she have the whole without being bombarded with block discerning the spirit of question the validity of the e- picture? The temperature is truth from the spirit of error. the spiritualism of the occult- Test the spirit of Harry Potter. mail, since the information came rising. psychics, tarot card readers and from a friend. Am I off my rocker? Not at all. mediums. Witchcraft is taught in Does author J.K. Rowling After I was asked to provide Did you know that parent groups confess that Jesus Christ is come the original source of my in South Carolina, Michigan, universities across America. Are in the flesh? these the good witches and information, I tried to find the Minnesota and New York have I appreciate Teri Lynch and London Times source offered to tried to get these books banned in harmless magic Mathieu and Jason Just. Christians are called me in the e-mail. I found out the their schools? Why, you may Harry Potter promote? to be the light in a world blinded quotes were from the satirical ask? The reason is that these The Bible teaches, "Beloved, by Satan, coming as an angel of publication known as "The books give gruesome imagery of believe not every spirit, but try light in the person of Harry Onion." When I discovered this, murder, portray disrespect and the spirits whether they are of Potter. God: because many false I dug into the issue a lot more vengeance. In addressing the (s) Stuart Dick prophets are gone out into the and found out that the inferences South Carolina Board of Meachum world. Hereby know ye the spirit I communicated in the first letter Education, the books were about the H.P. books had described as having "a serious 4-H News validity. The information I tone of death, hate, lack of News subsequently discovered defends respect and sheer evil," my original stance on the author ( w w w . r e p o r t e r n e w s . c o m B o o k a n d M o re B o oks By Sandi Day 10/30/99). and the books themselves. 4 -H C lu b The first Morrow County Gun Any good satire will You might think that the hate By Shannon C lay, reporter Club (MCGC) shoot of the new exaggerate truths. "The Onion's" and lack of respect originates Some members of the Books year was held Sunday, Jan. 7, at from the villains in the story, but quotes were perfect examples. and More Books 4-H Club went the gun club in Lexington. it does not. This fact is one However, they do have truth to The yearly members' meeting to see the play "The Best characteristic that makes this them. For example, there has and election of officers were Christmas Pageant Ever" on Dec. series distinct from most other been a rise in interest in magic held. Curt Day was re-elected as 15. Two of the club members fantasy books. Harry, our "hero", and pagan religions by children president. Kelwayne Haguewood were cast in the play. In the past, under the age of 18. So much so frequently lies, breaks rules and retained the secretary/treasurer the club had read this book and it disobeys authority figures, that the Pagan Federation has position. Mick Sharp, Dennis was a favorite. They enjoyed the including his professors at appointed a person, Ralph Morse, Wall and Harvey Childers are on play very much. Hogwart. Another disturbing to handle all the inquiries. This is The club has been making the board of directors. The members also voted to posters of classic books and something the federation has characteristic that separates other continue this season with a putting them in the lone Post never had to do before, but finds fantasy books with this series is league shooting contest along Office to ask people to buy new necessary after the success of the Harry's eagerness fa t sp^U-drivep Harry Potter books (www.pagan retribution against * fns ‘relative!? with regular shoots every copies of those books. Members had their regular club fed.demon.co.uk/ main.htlm and and how he is "pleased at tht Sunday. The MCGC will hold opportunity to torment them,” meeting on Jan. 4 and discussed www.thisislondon.co.uk). several meat shoots this spring (www.family.org/cforum/ My whole argument both which are open to everyone (not the book "Sammy Keyes and the citizenmag/coverstory/a000940 earlier and presently regarding Hotel Thief." Kim Morris did the just members). the H.P. books was and is that 6.html). The winners at the 16-yard line book report. It is said that a wise person has reading just anything is not The club decided to read the were led by Mick Sharp with a may counselors. My final necessarily beneficial. I near perfect 24 of 25, followed book "Bloomability" by Sharon challenge to the public: do some challenge parents to really find by Mark Schlichting, Rob Creech for the next meeting in research for yourselves. Don't out about these books for Ashbeck and Curt Day, each with February. base your opinion solely on what themselves and then decide one 23, and Barry Munkers, Tony I have said or what Lea has said. way or the other. If Lea has done Greenup and Harvey Childers in If anyone has problems with her research and feels they are a tie for third with 22 of 25 each. Health Dept. finding my sources this time, call fine, then okay. However, I find The ladies were led at the 16- me. I have hard copies of all my it difficult for anyone to feel yard line by Deona Hodges, with The Morrow County Health sources and would be happy to okay with young children reading second going to Angela Munkers Dept, lists the following monthly these books when the author is provide you with a copy. and third to Shelley Ashbeck. As a final note, my wife and I In the 20-yard handicap event, schedule for blood pressures and quoted as saying that her books will become "darker" and "have would like to say that we respect Travis Greenup was first with a immunizations: Thursday, Jan. 11-blood more death" in them (Time Lea Mathieu both as a person and 23 of 25, Mick Sharp and Curt pressures and immunizations, magazine, 9/22/99). As reported a teacher; we simply disagree Day each shot 22 of 25, Rob Heppner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 in www.reporter-news.com. with her. We sincerely hope that Ashbeck and Jeff Cutsforth tied p.m.; Rowling intends to portray evil there is no animosity or hurt for third with 21 and Kelwayne Monday, Jan. 8-blood in a "serious way." Rowling is so feelings between us resulting and Brian Haguewood shot 20 to pressures and immunizations, insensitive in regards to who is from these letters and we hope tie for fourth. Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 reading her books that she said, this is mutual. Sandi Day took first at the 20- p.m.; "I don't think you should censor (s) Jason Just yard line in the ladies' shoot, Tuesday, Jan. 9-blood kids' reading material, it's (s) Stacy Just followed closely by Deona pressures and immunizations, important just to let them go do Heppner Hodges, second, Angela Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 what they need to do." (Citizen Munkers, third, and Shelley p.m.; Magazine, www.family.org). My Ashbeck, fourth. Thursday, Jan. 11-blood concern here is that third, fourth Mick Sharp and Mark pressures and immunizations, and fifth graders are reading this Schlichting each won a round of Heppner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 material when it portrays Annie Oakley. p.m.; violence, evil and vengeance, The MCGC will meet again on Tuesday, Jan. 16-blood which is at best suitable only for Tom Kemp has received the Sunday, Jan. 14 , at noon. All pressures and immunizations, a much older reader. This distinguished scholar award from new and past members are Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 attitude by Rowling is the University of Idaho. invited to "come out and have a p.m.; The top one percent of seniors irresponsible, and in my shared day of fun at the Morrow County Wednesday, Jan. 17-blood opinion, and graduate students at the potentially very Gun Club," said a club pressures and immunizations, dimgerous. university were honored for their spokesperson. Imgon clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 You may not agree with the academic achievements and p.m.; danger behind H.P. books; campus citizenship at a recent Thursday, Jan. 18-blood however, consider the following banquet in Moscow. Kemp, an pressures and immunizations, analogy. Frogs will remain in agriculture business major, was Heppner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 cool water because cool water is the only scholar honored from p.m.; safe, but when the water the state of Oregon. Monday, Jan. 22-blood temperature She is a 1997 graduate of is gradually pressures and immunizations, increased, their own body Heppner High School and is the An E m e rg e n c y Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 temperature increases as well. daughter of Gary and Marcia Preparedness Executive p.m.; They will remain in the water, Kemp, Lexington. Review Panel meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 23-blood held on Tuesday, January 30, pressures and immunizations, PRESCRIPTION PROFILES AVAILABLE Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 from 1-4 p.m. at the National p.m.; Guard Armory, 900 S.E. FOR TAX OR INSURANCE PURPOSES Thursday, Jan. 25-blood Columbia Drive, Hermiston. pressures and immunizations, The panel will receive Pharmacy Hours: Heppner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 a presentation on public Monday through Friday, 9-6 p.m.; opinion surveys and discuss Monday, Jan. 29-blood (Closed 1-2 for lunch) the role that public opinion pressures and immunizations, Saturday, 9-1 should play in determining the Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 readinesss o f the CSEP p.m.; Program. Tuesday, Jan. 30-blood The public is invited to pressures and immunizations, Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 attend and will have an 217 North Main • Heppner • 678-9158 • Serving Heppner. Lexington t lone p.m. opportunity to comment. 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