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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 19, 2001 4-H News Ducks Unlimited seeks solutions to Klamath Basin problem Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU) has joined other wildlife conservation organizations to participate in the U.S. Magistrate's mediation process that ls seeking solutions to the current water crisis in the Klamath Basin. The Wildlife Management Institute, National Wildlife Refuge Association, Portland Chapter of the Audubon Society and Ducks Unlimited requested that U. S. Magistrate Coffin include wildlife conservation interests in the mediation process, and the federal court concurred. The group's members are not parties to the ongoing litigation. According to DU's Western Regional Office director of operations Ron Stromstad, the group region. noted, currently is completing work Earlier this year, a Department on a new water delivery and hopes to help the region secure a management system at Gray Lodge reliable and adequate supply of high of the Interior biological opinion Wildlife Area in California, one of quality water for the people, required the U.S. Bureau of more than 1,000 habitat DU projects agriculture, wildlife and important Reclamation to curtail water flows habitat in the Upper Klamath Basin. to agriculture and the National in that state. That system was designed to make use of scarce water The organizations are interested Wildlife Refuges to assure adequate supplies shared by the Central in restoring, enhancing and water for threatened and endangered Valley's agriculture, migratoiy fish, maintaining wetlands and other fish. The drought, coupled with an waterfowl and wildlife habitat over-subscribed water supply, was and people. "This has been our business since 1937 and we have throughout the Klamath Basin. In catastrophic to agriculture, wildlife teams o f biologists and engineers addition to protecting the integrity and people, according to a DU news who specialize in making maximum o f existing National Wildlife release. This resulted in a lawsuit Refuges, the groups want to by landowners and others in a case use of resources." participate in resolving the short-term known as Kandra et al v. the United While the magistrate asked that and long-term issues facing the States. The courts ordered a the details of the mediation process Klamath Basin in a manner that mediation process in an attempt to remain confidential, the wildlife assures the economic, ecological, find short and long-term resolution conservation coalition is optimistic cultural and social health of the to the numerous issues and problems that the mediation process will have a positive effect upon the future of facing the area. "Our coalition has a great deal the Klamath Basin, said the release. of experience working cooperatively "Passions are running high, and we're Ry A/ierlyn R o b i n s o n with a wide variety of interests to sympathetic to the economic crisis develop solutions to difficult that has resulted," Stromstad said. problems," Stromstad said. "We're "We also understand how difficult hopeful that we can work with this process will be for everyone All other issues pale in the aftermath of recent terrorist attacks. However everyone involved to develop affected, but believe it's worth in order to meet that challenge, the U. S. needs a strong economy, along solutions to restore the Klamath everyone's joint efforts." with re-thinking many of our policies, including our "open door" immigration ecosystem, maintain a viable At their first mediation hearings status. agricultural economy, provide for on Sept. 5 and 6 were: Stromstad; A strong economy rests on domestic development of energy sources, cultural needs of the Tnbes, and Bob Davison o f the Wildlife including ethanol, to become less reliant on foreign oil. Since agriculture assure adequate habitat for fish and Management Institute; Bob Fields has always been the backbone o f our economy, we need fair, not free, wildlife." representing Portland Audubon; and trade to survive. Joe Mazzoni of the National Wildlife Ducks Unlimited, Stromstad With NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and now Refuge Association. the proposed FTAA (Free Trade Americas Agreement) that will include all of North and South America, many of us fear that our national economy, not just agriculture, is in penl. We need fair, not just free, trade. Producers and manufactures in this country cannot compete successfully against The Morrow County Sheriff s imports that are produced more cheaply in other countries. Minus any Office (MCSO) reports handling tariffs or quotas, the United States is becoming a dumping ground for the following business: livestock, wheat and other commodities. Large U. S. corporations or companies having problems with the neighbor’s continue to locate in other countries to take advantage o f cheap labor. -MCSO, Oregon State Police Consequently U.S. workers lose jobs as businesses downsize and locate received a report of a Dodge dual dogs. elsewhere in the world. -MCSO received a request for tire pickup pulling a flatbed trailer Consumers are unaware that food imports are not regulated by the that was traveling at a high rate of deputy contact regarding questions same standards of production or inspection that are used in this country speed on 1-84 westbound. about shooting a BB gun. to protect human health. There is no control over another country's use -MCSO deputy cited a juvenile -MCSO received a request for o f pesticides, insecticides, animal vaccines or processing. Yet consumers a deputy contact regarding an adult for No Operator's License and are bombarded with unscientific facts about U. S. foods that have not male subject driving a green pickup Driving Uninsured. The vehicle was been a threat to human health, as was the case with apples and cranberries. that just followed the caller's 12- towed. When imported beef is mingled with domestic sources and sold as U SD A year-old daughter home from the -Heppner Ambulance received approved, are consumers getting a healthy, quality product? Imgon Marina. The male subject, a request for an ambulance to Anson Under the watered-down "Country of Origin Labeling" amendment who spoke little English, was asking Wright Park for a 75-year-old male recently passed, all imported livestock that has been fed 100 days or more if she wanted a ride and trying to with chest plains and sweating. The in the U.S, become American products. Consequently, will this country get her into the vehicle. patient was transported to Pioneer be able to continue to be free of Hoof and Mouth Disease or BSE/Mad -MCSO received a report from Memorial Hospital in Heppner. Cow Disease? Can the U.S safeguard the public against E.coli? Case the Malheur County Sheriffs Office -MCSO, Boardman and Irrigon in point- -when the disease was prevalent on imported Mexican strawberries that Brainy L. Reed, 36, was arrested fire depts. received a report o f a or other U.S. citizens got sick from eating contaminated imported lettuce. on a Morrow County Circuit Court fire toward the east end of Columbia Americans must stand up and fight for their country's freedom, economy warrant for Failure to Lane in Boardman. Irrigon was and way o f life. I feel that a grassroots writing campaign to senators is Appear/Contempt of Court. She paged for mutual aid. affordable to anyone regardless of their occupation. We need to educate -MCSO received a request for was lodged at the Malheur County consumers, those taxpaying workers, to join in that effort. Rather than deputy contact from a caller in Jail. just asking influential persons to lead the charge as was suggested by -Irrigon Fire Dept, received a Imgon regarding an ex-neighbor LMA President Pat Goggins, a deluge ofhand-written letters to Congressional report of an illegal bum on the south who keeps showing up at the caller’s members might be impressive. They are supposedly elected to represent residence in the middle o f the night side o f Depot Lane in Irrigon. everyone. and harassing her. -MCSO deputy arrested Rodney Since 1993,33,000 U. S. farms and ranches with incomes under SI00,000 -Heppner Police Dept, received P. Langlitz, 34, o f IVrigon, on an have disappeared. Those that continue to hang on are impacted with below-par Irrigon Justice Court warrant for a request for officer contact from market share, rising production costs, invasion o f property rights and water and environmental issues. Producers, as conscientious land stewards, Failure to Appear/DUII. He was a caller in Heppner regarding her need to unite and raise their voices in unison as a northbound super highway, lodged at the Umatilla County Jail. ex-husband who left threatening primarily for trucking commodities, is being constructed from Brazil -MCSO received a report of loud messages on her telephone I'm suggesting organizations send members a basic form letter to music in Boardman. The caller answering machine. -Boardman Ambulance received assist them in wnting Congressional members, encouraging members requested that the area be checked. (or anyone else that is concerned) to personally write their representatives a request for an ambulance from -MCSO received a request for about fair trade. Imports far outweigh the quantity o f exports. Oregon deputy contact regarding vandalism a male subject in Boardman who has been the front-runner in many areas; perhaps we can influence other to a phone at C&D Drive-In in said he was bi-polar, depressed, states to join in this effort. Don't let apathy or lack o f effort contribute Boardman. dizzy and hypoglycemic. When the to the plight of agriculture and our nation. The Oregon Wheat Growers -MCSO deputy arrested Jeremy ambulance arrived, he refused League has this appropriate bumper sticker: "If you like imported fuel, Wayne Bradford, 21, o f Imgon on transport. you'll love imported food!" -MCSO received a report o f a a Umatilla County Sheriffs Office puppy stolen in Boardman. The warrant for Assault-4 Domestic. He was lodged at the Umatilla puppy was found. -MCSO, Oregon State Police, County Jail. Boardman Fire Dept., Boardman -MCSO deputy cited Bradley Ambulance received a repxirt o f a James Miller, 22, for Possession Mary Cernyar m . f . a . Gallery motor vehicle accident about 10 of Less that One Oz. of Marijuana. miles west of Boardman. The caller -Boardman Police Dept, received said the driver was "out of it." a request for a welfare check on 134 S. Main Street • RO. Box 422 Officials were unable to locate an the caller's sister in Boardman. Condon, OR 97823-046« July 19: Boardman Fire Dept, accident at that location or in an Phone/Fax: (541) 384-3800 received a report o f a fire at the extended area. -MCSO, Oregon State Police, Boardman Marina by the office. Boardman Fire Dept., Boardman -MCSO received a report from Blue M o u n tain C om m unity College a caller in Irrigon that she had been Ambulance received a repxirt of a is sp on sorin g tw o business train in g 2-3 motor vehicle accident on 1-84 receiving phone calls at all hours eastbound. The accident was op p o rtu n itie s th rou gh B M C C with no one speaking. blocking traffic. Subject refused -Heppner Police Dept, received Small Business Developm ent Center. transport to the hospital. a request for officer contact -MCSO received a repxirt from regarding a window at Pioneer a caller in Heppner of a domestic Memorial Clinic that had been - violence incident that had occured. tampered with. -Boardman Police Dept, received A male subject assaulted the caller. She requested deputy contact. a report from a caller that she was O f f The W a ll... Sheriff's Report REGISTER FOR ART CLASSES PAINTING & DRAWING Condon School of Studio Arts E-C om m erce (Electronic C om m erce) YOUR BUSINESS YOUR INTERNET October 1,3,8,10 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Heppner High School Cost: $29 fee, including text Every small business owner should be asking the question... What can E- commerce do for my business? This hands-on Internet class will help entrepreneurs, home-based businesses, main street merchants, farmers and others discover how electronic commerce will impact their businesses and how they can take advantage of the opportunities it provides. HOST FAMILIES NEEDED Make a new lifelong friend from abroad. Enrich your family with another cul ture. Now you can boat an exchange student (girl or boy) from Sweden, Germany, France. Spain. England, Japan. Brazil, Italy or other countries. Becoming a host to a young international visitor is an experience of a lifetime! OSHA WORKSHOPS SAFETY AND THE SMALL BUSINESS OWNER FREE October 11 and 25 from 12 noon-1 p.m at the Hermiston BMCC Center Cost: FREE Oregon OSHA will present two free seminars for the small business owner designed to help owners develop their safety and health programs. Top ics covered by attending the two one-hour lunch meetings will include: • The program overview • 10 abbreviated training modules • instructors manuals employee training manual • a guide to written requirements • 16 master forms suitable for copy. For registration information for either class, call toll free: 1-888-441-7232. Visit our new w eb site a t w w w .blzcenter.org/pendleton m W Jan, 17 yrs. H anno. I6 yrs Call for informaUon or to choose your own exchange student. Large variety of nationalities, interests, hobbies, etc. now available (single parents, couples with or without children may host) Call us to host lor 3 or 10 months Local Area Representative: Cathy Halvorsen 541/422-7107 Petra at 1-800-733.2773 WE P R IM B u s in e s s C ard s Lots of Styles • Lots of Colors Classes of ’81, ’71 to hold reunion The Heppner High School classes of 1981 and 1971 are holding their 20th and 30th class reunions at the Heppner Elks Club this Saturday, Sept. 22. The two classes invite all Heppner alumni to enjoy an evening of music, dancing and reminiscing starting at 8 p.m. Music will be provided by Dan Bums 3-D Productions. Health District Board to meet A regular meeting o f the Morrow County Health District Board will be held Monday, September 24, at 7 p.m. at the Boardman Ambulance Hall. Agenda items will include public comment, the August financial report, physician credentialling, new business, a CEO report and an executive session. Blue Basin hike offered John Day Fossil Beds National Monument will offer a ranger- conducted hike into the Blue Basin fossil beds on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. The two-hour hike will feature the geologic landscape and fossil history of the basin. The hike will begin at the Blue Basin trailhead, located three miles north of the Sheep Rock Unit visitor center, along State Route 19. Participants should bring good hiking shoes, a sun hat, jacket, water bottle and a camera. This will be the only Blue Basin hike offered in September. Everyone is invited to attend. Legion, Auxiliary have first meeting The American Legion and Auxiliary will hold its first meeting of the new year Monday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. with a px>tluck at the Heppner Methodist Church basement. Guest speakers will be District 6 President, Rita Hedman and Commander Barney Barcroft from Milton Freewater Post. Members and guests are welcome to attend. By Whitney McNary I want to tell you we did well at the Morrow County Fair. Intermediate showman Kim Morris received grand champion and Kristal Temple was reserve grand champion. In junior showman, Tiara McCool was grand champion. Whitney McNary was reserve grand champion. Mindy Wenberg and William McNary got blue ribbons. In senior showman, Codi Rosecrans was grand champion. In intermediate obedience, subnovice, Kristal Temple was grand champion and Kim Morris was reserve grand champion, while novice grand champion was Kristal Temple. In junior obedience, William McNary was grand champion, Whitney McNary was reserve grand champion, Mindy Wenberg received a blue ribbon and Tierra McCool received a red ribbon. Fall sports calendar IONE HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball Friday, Sept. 7: Cove at lone, 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 8: Summit Springs Tournament at Condon, 10 a.m.; Friday, Sept 14: Spxay at Spray, 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 15: Wahtonka Tournament at The Dalles, 10 a.m.; Tuesday, Sept 18: Heppner at Heppner, 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sept 22: South Wasco Tournament at Maupin, 10 a.m.; Saturday, Sept. 22: Football Friday, Sept. 7: Cove at lone, 7 p.m.; Friday, Sept 14: Spray at Spray, 2 p.m.; Friday, Sept 21 : South Wasco W .C .C .C . G olf County at lone, 7 p.m.; W CCC Ladies’ Play Friday, S e p t 28: Lyle at lone, Tuesday, Sept. 11 7 p.m.; Low gross o f the field: Dana Saturday, Oct. 6: Dufur at Reid. Low net o f the field: Betty Dufur, 1:30 p.m.; Christman. Least putts of the field: Friday, O ct 12: Echo at lone, D ella H eidem an and Pat 7 p.m.; Edmundson. Friday, Oct. 19: Arlington at Flight A: low gross M issy Arlington, 7 p.m.; C u tsfo rth ; low n et L u v illa Friday, Oct. 26: Prescott at Sonstegard; least putts Lynnea Prescott, 3 p.m.; Sargent. Friday, Nov. 2: Condon at Flight B: low gross Donna Mor Condon, 6 p.m. gan; low net Carol Norris; least IONE MIDDLE SCHOOL putts Joyce Dinkins. Football/Volleyball Flight C: low gross Lana Orr; Friday, Sept 21: South Sherman low net Dorris Graves. at Moro, 2 p.m.; Chip in: Della Heideman #13. Friday, Sept 28: Echo at Echo, 2 p.m.; Tuesday, O c t 2: Helix VB at Helix, 3 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 5: Dufur at Dufur, An account has been 3 p.m.; established at the Bank of Friday, Oct. 12: Echo at lone, Eastern Oregon in Heppner to assist the Patty and David 2 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 13: Helix VB Matheny family with expanses. at lone, 11 a.m.; Donations are welcome. Friday, Oct. 19: Arlington at David Matheny was injured in a horse riding accident Arlington, 3:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 26: Condon at Sunday, September 9, in the Pole Creek/Potamus area. He is still in Condon, 2 p.m.; Saturday, Oct 27: seventh and critical but stable condition with a spinal injury at St. Charles eighth grade volleyball tournaments, location and time TBA. Medical Center in Bend. Account set up for Matheny family September 87th - Thursday HUNTERS NIGHT: barbecue ribs and more... Drawing for a Rutger 300 Winchester mag. rifle, plus many more prizes. Dinner starts at 6 p.m., Lodge follows at 8 p.m. www.asse.com Founded 1976 Fully AccrvOlted International Organization « V I M U i X I F I lN D tX M A .N l)IN < . IH R O l l.H ( S O S M t'L T I S A L A N D E I X K A T IO N A l JV Tournament at Heppner, 9 a.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 25: Condon at Condon, 5 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 27: Heppner at lone, 5 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 28: Wheeler at lone, 5 p.m.; Tuesday, O c t 2: Helix at Helix, 5 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 4: Condon at lone, 5 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 6: Dufur at Dufur, 11:30 a.m.; Friday, O ct 12: Echo at lone, 5 p.m.; Saturday, O ct 13: Helix at lone, 1 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 16: Wheeler at Fossil, 5 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 19: Arlington at Arlington, 5 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 20: Dufur Tournament at Dufur, 9 a.m.; Tuesday, Oct 23: Echo at Echo, 5 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 3: District Tournament at Sherman County, 10 a.m. HEPPNER ELKS 358 47S-»1 s i - w iu n F r ió n * H u " 142 North Moia
