TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 11.2012
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of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow
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Correction to
Chronicles article
Recently brought to the
attention of the Morrow
County Chronicles com
mittee is the misspelling of
a family name in the 2010
edition.
On page 17, in the
article entitled “Liberty
School, 1885-1942,” in the
second paragraph, the fami
ly referred to as "Robinson”
was actually the Robisons.
The mispronunciation of
the Robison name was not
uncommon, apparently, and
this led the authors to record
the spelling with the extra
n. Another person who at
tended the Liberty School
with the Robison children
recalls that “Robinson” was
the common pronunciation
among the classmates, and
probably their families.
Interesting to also note
on a map of the area is
“Robinson” Canyon, appar-
ently named for the family.
Further investigation by a
curious researcher reveals
in the U.S. census several
individuals with the “Rob
inson” last name but no
"Robison” listing for Hard
man. Curiously, though, in
the Heppner census, one
finds several Robisons, in
cluding those with the same
first names found under
Robinson in Hardman.
As Heppner resident
Leland Robison points out,
the misspelling and mispro
nunciation of his family’s
name was and continues
to be common. He has
agreed to contribute an
article about his Robison-
family history to the 2013
Chronicles, which will set
the record straight and add
insight to another Morrow
County family’s history.
Farmer’s market
underway
Buckley celebrates
100 years
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Willow Creek Ter
Alice (Rhea)
race.
Buckley will cel
Everyone is
ebrate her 100,h
birthday this Thurs
invited to stop by,
wish Alice a happy
day, July 12.
birthday, have a
The family will
be hosting an open- Alice (Rhea) piece of cake and
share some memo
house birthday par Buckles
ries from the last
ty for her from 1-4
The recent announcement of the Heppner Wind Proj
ect made me feel instantly ill. The thought of up to 310
p.m. Saturday, July 14, at 100 years.
wind towers in the Freezeout Ridge area made me very
sad. Why? In past times of sadness, a simple drive to “the
top of the hill” was for a view that could lift me out of the
doldrums, a chance to get aboe the fog, or see a moonrise,
or a thunderstorm, or blue sky with our mountains covered
in a fresh blanket of snow. I could count on the view to
give me a boost. The same could be said for the view
enjoyed while traveling the highway to Pilot Rock—the
view now threatened by this wind project.
What is the value of a view? Is it worth not living
in a populated area where lights and manmade projects
ruin the view? Is it worth living in an area where money
may be tight but you have the land that God created and
that you have cherished your whole life? That view is a
non-renewable resource.
At this time, I have not heard the names of the par
ticipating landowners but, at the least, I feel sorry that
they have been sucked into this. It is being shoved down
the throats of Oregonians and the power is earmarked for
California and Washington. Our parents, grandparents and
On June 26, the lone Topic Club sponsored a bike rodeo at those who have gone before us could be turning in their
the lone school grounds. Scott Carter of the Morrow County graves at the prospect that we might be selling our souls
Sheriff's Department gave a safety talk to more than 20 kids, to the devil. 1 had hope that, at least, wind farms wouldn’t
informing them of the importance of wearing helmets and be allowed south of Highway 74 (Pilot Rock highway)
having a properly-fitting bike. There also were several events and south of Highway 206 (Condon highway) but it ap
in which the kids could participate and practice their bike
this project will be as far south as to be adjacent to
skills. Everyone received a medal and prizes, and enjoyed pears
Blake
Ranch and near forest service land.
snacks provided by the Topic Club members. The Topic Club
I
hope
to be able to drive to the top of “my hill” in
also appreciated the help of the lone Youth Group during the
10,20
or
30
years and still see that beautiful view of our
event. ^Contributed photo
mountains and foothills without the nauseating, massive
white turbines by day and the obnoxious, blinking red
lights at night.
P.S. If you need convinced to protect our view, I urge
you to drive from Condon to Wasco, and also lower Wil
low Creek.. .just keep in mind that you might not be able
The Heppner Seventh-
“ M ost im p o rta n t, to stomach seeing both areas in one trip.
Sincerely,
day Adventist Church in they’ll discover Jesus pro
Patricia Maben
vites all local children to vides what they truly need
Heppner, OR
join them for SonRise Na in every challenge of life,”
tional Park vacation Bible Wenberg says. “We’re look
school July 16-21.
ing forward to sharing this
“We’re ready for a va exciting event with the
cation Bible school your children and families in
children will never forget,” our neighborhood. We hope
says Cynthia Wenberg of they will join us at SonRise
the Heppner Seventh-day National Park.”
Adventist Church. “At Son-
SonRise National Park
Rise National Park, your VBS will take place July
children will be pointed 16-21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
right to Jesus.”
at the Heppner Seventh-day
Children who attend Adventist church, 560 N.
the VBS will sing songs, Minor St. Call 541-676-
watch skits, create crafts 5036 for more informa
and play games.
tion.
The value of a view
Bike rodeo held in
lone
Vacation Bible
school planned
Los Temerosos at
Music in the Parks
Methodists to hold
yard sale
The Willow Creek Farmer’s Market enters its fourth week
for the season this Friday, July 13. The market operates from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday in the Heppner City Park. This
year's wares include fresh produce and herbs, potted plants,
fresh baked goods, ice cream, used books from the Friends of
the Library, local grass-fed meat, jewelry, knitting and crochet,
pottery and many other arts and crafts from local vendors.
-Photo by Ed Struthers
W ent to market !
check
OUT
M E R C H A N D IS E !
Mark your calendar!
Murray's W ine Tasting
Thursday August 16 6pm-10pm
Start early...
Remember gifts for
your fair buyers
DH SPECIALS
The United Methodist
Church ladies will be hold
ing a yard sale in Ida Farra’s
honor at the end of July.
Ida has been a member
of the Methodist church for
many years; she has also
owned and operated Farra’s
Shoe Shop for more than
65 years.
Ida thinks it is time for
her to pare down and clean
out some of her used and
slightly used possessions.
The Methodist ladies will
be helping her with this on
Friday, July 27, from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. in the Heppner
United Methodist Church
basement. A plant sale will
also be held in the yard.
Proceeds from the sales
will be donated to the Meth
odist church.
Electric rates
increased as of June
Local electric rates increased by 8 percent as of the
June 2012 billing cycle, according to Columbia Basin
Electric Cooperative.
The increase is due to an 8.65 percent increase imple
mented by Bonneville Power Administration last October,
which caused Columbia Basin’s actual power cost to go
up by 11 to 12 percent.
Columbia Basin said it initially absorbed the cost of
the BPA rate increase, but decided on its own 8 percent
increase after conducting a cost-of-service study in Au
gust o f2011.
Aaron Haak
Wedding: August 25, 2012
MlMj'i D*ug~
217 North Main St., Heppner • Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426
Serving Morrow, Wheeler & Gilliam counties Since 1959^
Los Temerosos will
perform for Music in the
Parks July 16 at 7 p.m. at
Boardman Marina Park.
Los Temerosos is a
mariachi band consisting of
eight members. Juan Marti
nez plays a multitude of in
struments, including trum
pet, guitar, accordion and
violin. Fernando Delgado
plays bass guitar, and Cam
eron Marquez and Armando
Lopez play rhythm guitars.
Apolinar Sonato plays vio
lin 1, Martel Verduzco plays
violin 2 and Jose Ortiz plays
violin 3; Jesus Verduzco
is on the trumpet. Players’
ages range from 15 to 45.
Los Temerosos has been
performing for the last 12
years.
The group is involved
in community service and
has performed in The Dalles
and Hood River, donating
their time for various school
functions. They assist in
fundraisers for local charity
events and church events,
and have also performed at
Down Manor for the senior
citizens.
Martinez instituted a
program in Mexico to teach
children to play instru
ments, and he uses concert
proceeds to donate instru
ments to the children. Ap
proximately one hundred
children to date have par
ticipated in the program,
which currently involves
six different communities.
Los Temerosos per
forms in various locations
in the United States and
are community-oriented,
seeking to educate children
about music.
/ — ------------------------ \ Community lunch menu
Hope Lutheran, Valby Lutheran and All Saints Epis
copal church members will be serving lunch on Wednes
day, July 18, at St. Patrick’s Senior Center.
The meal will include roast pork, au gratin potatoes,
green beans, green salad, hot rolls and Jell-0 parfait.
Milk is served at each meal. Suggested donation is
$3.50 per meal. Menu is subject to change.
F unky M onkey M ocha $3.25
B anana C reme I talian S oda $2.50
Wedding Tabh les
Amy Lewis &
Los Temerosos
Effective July 18, 2012, the Fire Chief
of the Town of Lexington is imposing a
C L O S E D S E A S O N for open burning
based on local fire safety concerns.
This burning ban is for the Town of Lexington.
A reminder that open burning also
includes a “burn barrel.”
The dosed season will remain in effect
until further notice this fall as per O R S 478.940.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem,
help is available and that help Is FREE of charge.
If Y O U have a family member who suffers from
gambling addiction. Y O U can also receive F R E E treat
ment even if the gambler is not receiving treatment.
If you are a resident of Morrow County and you wish
to take advantage of the services above or desire more
information, Please call any of the following numbers
to set up a L O C A L appointment or just to talk:
Bobby Harris & 541-676-9925 or 541-256-0175
Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) <3 541-676-9161
O R 1-877-695-4648 (1-888-MYLIMIT)