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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 30, 2011 WOLF LAWSUIT A View from the Hill -Continuedfrom PAGE ONE and the Court of Appeals’ response refer to the grey wolf as a species native to Oregon. The respondents say that isn’t the case. “We don’t believe that species of wolf is na tive,” Tallman said. “It’s being introduced and pro tected as if it were, at the expense of a major industry in the area.” Tallman also point ed to promised reimburse ment to the ranchers, which, he claimed, hadn’t hap pened. “ Wh e n t he y brought wolves to the area, they said there would be mitigation for the ranch ers, funding, if the wolves got into the cows,” said Tallman. “That hasn’t been the case. They aren’t even close to holding up their end of the bargain. When you do bring it up, they say, ‘You can’t be sure it was caused by wolves.’ It’s tremendously frustrating for the rancher.” A statem ent by Cascadia Wildlands re fers to “a taxpayer-funded compensation plan” that “currently exists to pay ranchers for losses attrib uted to wolves.” The Court of Appeals ruling also noted that HB 3560 requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a “wolf depre dation compensation and financial assistance” pro- Fladry fencing (electrified strand of fencing with flags at tached) installed at the site of Oregon’s first known depreda tion by wolves, at a ranch in the Keating Valley area of Baker County. Fladry has been shown to be an effective deterrent against wolves, especially for penned sheep operations. -ODFW photo gram, but said it was “not clear” whether the program had been implemented. Despite the inter vention by the counties and other organizations, the Oregon Court of Ap peal handed down a deci sion November 15 that the stay would remain in place pending a judicial review of the “lethal take” rule. As a concession to the interests of ranchers, the Court of Appeals made the stay con ditional on the petitioners posting a $5,000 security to help cover the costs of any depredation that oc curs while the case is under review. No more action can be taken at present, but the counties and other groups are looking at options. Meanwhile, the Court of Appeals’ ruling is a minor victory in the conservation groups’ case, which the Cascadia Wildlands web site says, “seeks to bar the ODFW from continuing its wolf kill program.” Tallman said he is disappointed by the ruling, as well as the petitioners’ goal of keeping the ODFW from acting on the lethal take rule. “ I ’d like to see them live by their own rules. [Taking of wolves] was part of their plan but, when it came to the deci sion-making point, they want to back track,” he said. “If they really want to change that rule, to me, what they’re saying is that one of the industries of rural Oregon is takirig a back seat to this animal.” Morrow County seeks planning commissioners Morrow County is looking for volunteers to represent Boardman, lone and Heppner on the Plan ning Commission. P lanning C om missioners serve four-year terms. The lone and Hep pner positions will begin on January 1, 2012 and run until December 31, 2015. The Boardman position was vacated mid-term and would be filled from the time of appointment until December 31, 2013. The Planning Com- mission generally meets once a month, alternating meeting locations between Heppner and Boardman. Duties o f the Planning Commission include ap proving land use actions, maintaining the county’s subdivision and zoning or dinance, and working with the County Court to manage the county’s land use Corn- prehensive Plan. Morrow SWCD meeting to be held The Morrow SWCD board will meet on Tuesday, December 6 at 5 p.m. in the USDA Ag building at 430 W Linden Way in Heppner. The regular meeting agenda includes Nov. 1 treasurer’s report, 2011-2012 1st quarter budget vs. actual report, CPA review, written staff report, 2012 annual meeting, janitorial contract and partnership reports. Meetings of the Morrow SWCD are open to the public. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to Janet Greenup, 541-676-5452 xl09. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available and that help Is FREE of charge. If Y O U h a v e a fa m ily m e m b e r w h o su ffers from g a m b lin g ad d ic tio n , Y O U c a n a ls o re c e iv e F R E E tre a t m e n t e v e n if th e g a m b le r is not re ce iv in g tre a tm e n t. If yo u a re a re s id e n t o f M o rro w C o u n ty a n d you w ish to ta k e a d v a n ta g e o f th e s e rv ic e s a b o v e or d e s ire m o re in fo rm atio n . P le a s e call a n y o f th e follo w in g n u m b e rs to s e t up a L O C A L a p p o in tm e n t o r ju s t to talk: B o b b y H a rris @ 5 4 1 - 6 7 6 - 9 9 2 5 or 5 4 1 -2 5 6 -0 1 7 5 Community Counseling Solutions (C C S ) @ 541-676-9161 O R 1 - 8 7 7 - 6 9 5 - 4 6 4 8 (1 -8 8 8 -M Y L IM IT ) Planning Director Carla McLane invites all Morrow County residents who are interested in taking a more active part in land- use planning in the county to send a letter of interest to the Morrow County Court at P.O. Box 788, Heppner, OR 97836, by December 12. Anyone with questions regarding the positions can reach her at (541) 922- 4624. By Doris Brosnan “all my new friends met at to call 541-676-0004 at Halloween, Veter the Terrace.” One of Gin least a day in advance for a ans Day and T hanksgiving ger’s three reasons to be reservation. are now memories for the thankful was “such a nice Another event that Willow Creek Terrace resi place to live, so close to the public is invited to enjoy dents. The wee pre-school Dick.” Dean’s sentiment fo is the visit and performance ghosts, goblins and other cused on giving thanks for by a troupe of doggers on scary things came to the “my wife.” Lois shared two December 10, at 1:30 p.m. Hill before Halloween to thanksgiving reasons, one R esidents have decorate pumpkins from being “able to be here with other musical occasions to the facility’s garden-helped the people I love.” Granny look forward to in Decem by the residents dressed also listed two reasons to ber, as well as the sundry in their orange “pumpkin give thanks, one of which is activities that will be as shirts”-and a few trick-r- her “cute little grandkids.” sociated with the familiar treaters found their way to Mabel noted that she is and the little-known special the Terrace on Halloween thankful to be “happy in calendar days that will be evening. brought to their attention as such a nice place.” Ten residents, in Staff added their the month passes. cluding three veterans, at reasons for giving thanks Bud Batty will add tended the Veterans Day to the turkey feathers, too, to the festive atmosphere assembly at Heppner High but one collective reason at the Terrace by celebrat School. And Thanksgiv was not listed: Completely ing his 95,h birthday on ing was enjoyed by some full freezers. The Terrace December 9. As usual, this residents in the Terrace recently received the cut birthday celebrant gets to dining room, with five din and wrapped pork donated order a favorite meal for ner guests (enjoying a tra by their neighbors at Com lunch, and, as usual, Bud ditional turkey dinner that munity Counseling Solu has requested fried chicken. included pies made by the tions. They had to find (Seems that fried chicken is FBLA members at Heppner space for the meat among * the hands-down favorite for High School), while eight the many packages from most birthday meals at the residents chose to join their the two beef cattle donated Terrace.) families elsewhere for the earlier by Charlie and Mar This writer offers holiday. cia Anderson and the pack apologies to the readers On the far wall of ages of produce from their who thought that acknowl the dining room has hung a garden. A great situation to edgement o f a birthday huge, paper turkey, soon to be thankful for! and an anniversary at the be replaced by a Christmas StafThope that their Terrace last month included decoration. The turkey’s tail care and attention make liv public gatherings. Poorly feathers offered an array ing at Willow Creek Terrace worded sentences appar of colors, and each feather a good experience for all, ently misled some readers contained a Thanksgiving and they have planned some into expecting parties open thought from a Terrace resi December activities that to interested persons from dent. This year, one of Hel can enhance the holiday area communities, when, en’s two noted reasons to be season for everyone. instead, the intention was thankful was ' ‘for living in Soon, residents will only to inform readers that such a caring place.” Velma be invited to help “deck the some residents would be listed four reasons to give halls,” and on December 6, enjoying some significant thanks, including “George everyone will be gathering days in October. Efforts as a good dance partner!” for the decorating and light to distinguish announce Bud had two thoughts about ing of the tree in the com ments from “invitations” thanksgiving, one of which mon area. This will begin will be greater, and, again, was thanks “for living in at 5 p.m. and will include apologies to any disgruntled such a good place.” One the singing of carols to the readers. reason Alice was thank piano accompaniment of Readers interested ful was that she has “two Katy Anderson. A dinner in information about the daughters I dearly love.” of soups and breads will available apartment at Wil Alvina was thankful for follow at 6 p.m. The com low Creek Terrace are in “all of my family.” Meg munity at large is invited to vited to call 541-676-0004. and Liz both noted that they join the Terrace community Residents will surely view were thankful for “family, for this event. Anyone who having another new neigh friends, and health.” Anna wishes to dine with the bor as an opportunity to Mae included in her list of residents must remember make a new friend. three reasons to be thankful Chamber lunch Men’s group to hold meeting First Friday meeting The chamber meeting on Thursday, December 1 will be an all entities report. Andrea Fletcher and Shelley Wight will also take a few minutes to talk about a health promotion The men of St. Patrick’s and St. William’s Catho starting up. The meeting will be held at All Saints Episcopal lic churches will hold their monthly First Friday meeting Church at noon. Cost of the lunch is $9; Willow Creek Diner this coming Friday at 6:45 a.m. in the parish office in will cater. Heppner. Mass will follow at 7:30 a.m. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Wednesday morning of each week. h iliir H I n »vi p n l ***■ IV® l/U ill II Ivf IIICCl Forest stakeholders group to meet The Morrow County Parks Board will meet Thursday, December 8 at 1 p.m. in the Columbia Basin Electric Co-op conference room at 171 West Linden Way in Heppner. Agenda items include announcements, events, review of parks, grants and projects. The public The stakeholders The meeting will include is invited to attend. Contact Betty Gray at 541-989-8214 group formed to work with discussions of the group’s with any questions. the Umatilla National For organizational structure and est on forest management how it will move forward issues will meet Thursday, with two proposed forest December 1 from 10 a.m. initiatives. All interested par to 3 p.m. in the Umatilla Conference Room at the ties are invited to attend. The 14"’ annual Basketball Bonanza tournament Red Lion Inn in Pendleton. will take place in lone this weekend. Varsity and junior varsity boys' and girls’ teams from lone, Riverside, Enterprise and Pine Eagle will par ticipate in the tournament, which will take place Friday, December 2 at 1 p.m. and Saturday, December 3 at 10 a.m. The event is sponsored by lone Cardinal Booster Holly Rebekah Lodge is hosting their monthly Club. Concessions will be available. card party this Saturday, December 3 at the Lodge Hall in Lexington. Play will start at 7 p.m. The cost is $5 for an evening of games, snacks and prizes. The lodge also reminds everyone to make plans to join their friends for an evening of cards on New Years Eve. More information on those festivities will be avail able later. Basketball Bonanza in lone Holly Rebekah card party Wedding Tables Don't m»** our Th u rsday, U M S W hitney Machado-Ching Saturday, December 17th Brooke R ust & R andy Carnine Saturday, /anuary 7th Luke M urray & Kathleen Dierkes Saturday, /anuary 7th H O « * d » V D ecem ber ©P® ffO tt® frapPY ; th *0pe n until 7:00 - Come in and fill out tryo ur PISTACHIO FROZEN YOGURT your Treasure Hunt Wish List ! mm e K u S S e t - 3 /< o v e r b o x e d J flfc ______ c a n J tj 2 0 % o ff GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS! 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