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
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October 1,3,8,10 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Cost: $29 fee, including text
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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.
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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.
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