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« Guest Editorial Lee Irwin, Publisher W Pete Sulzbach is a retired school principal and a retired uriny officer He is active in the Sandy Community Pres byterian Church and is chairman of the Sandy Com munity Action Center He is former county chairman for the Clackamas County Democrats and was a delegate to the 872 D em ocratic N ational Con vention in Miami. He is also an avid reader. Caroline Duff. Advertising Manager Sue L a fk y , E d ito r Published weekly Thursday* by The Outlook Pubhsh.no Co Bo« 68 Sondy Oregon 97055 Second class postoge paid ot Sandy Oregon 6 68 5548 SUBSCRIPTION RATES In Multnomah and Clackamas Counties per year ...........................‘ 5,00 Servicemen ony address ,n N o r t h s , ond P<x,(l< outside Oregon per year *5 00 Outside Northwest and Pacific Coast States per year ............................... >9 qo In Oregon, outside Multnomah ond Clackamas Counties per y e o i . *6 00 MtMBtR Jtf Page 2 1PÂ ER s, o,#1 .............. *7.00 Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association 1 Sandy Post, Sandy. Oregon 97055 Represented Nationally by U.S. SUBURBAN PRESS INC No. 27 Thurs., July I, 1976 W. PeteSulibach The School Levies Over the past year or so, it has been popular to ascribe school levy problems to “ voter resistance to higher taxes.” We think it goes a whole lot deeper than that. People obviously are saying “ no” to higher taxes in one of the very few places where they still have that right. Schools are taking the brunt of the disrepute into which most government has fallen. But the people also are telling the schools in no uncertain term s that the days of educational experimentation are over, that administration must be cut to the bone, that any extra programs or expenses must be completely and thoroughly justified. Perhaps the schools are going to have to live within their 6 per cent next year (the maximum amount of budgetary increase allowable without an election). Perhaps this means cutting a whole lot of things to the absolute maximum possible. This seems to be what the voters Ayant. ■ Something will be lacking The U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene last week were a financial and an artistic success. But the one-shot trials dictate^ by the Olympic committee unfortunately will leave some of the best U.S. athletes at home. Take specifically Steve Williams, probably the world’s very best sprinter and before the Eugene trials, an odds-on bet to share in four medals at the Olympics . . .perhaps ev en four golds. But he won’t be going to Montreal because he suffered an injury during the trials and thus was unable to qualify. The U.S. Olympic committee insists our representatives qualify through the trials. If for any reason they don’t make it there, they stay home even if, as in Williams’ case, they’re the class of the world in their particular event. With the exception of all other nations except Britain, the best men are sent to the Games; not merely the best on a given Tuesday afternoon in Eugene. Quite possibly, in Williams’ case, he’ll be completely recovered by late July and the U.S. will see someone from Russia or France or Cuba take the gold medals in the dashes. Most track and field officials think selection of a national team makes Chirp: "You say Its for their Uncle's Birthday? more sense. But the USOC doesn’t agree, and sticks stubbornly with its one-shot selection procedure. A number of excellent people will have to stay home this time because of one circumstance or another.' People like Terry Albritton in the shot, Bill Schmidt and Don Luke in the javelin, Dan Ripley in the pole vault, Mike Manley in the steeplechase. The USOC claims no interest in medals but in giving everyone a chance “ in the American way.” Translated that means we’re right, every other country (except Britain) is wrong. In years past, we could pick our team most any way we wanted and still be competitive. But the Russians and the Germans, in particular, have come on like gang-busters and we need the very best people possible. One suggestion is for a picked national squad to go into training and then go through a series of com petitive trials, with some leeway for special situations. Our people did not do well four years ago at Munich and they may not do well in Montreal. A good share of the blame—if that be the proper word—rests with the USOC and its selection process. Officials express concern over July 4 fireworks With the nation's Bicentennial July 4 this weekend, fire control agencies in the Pacific Northwest are concerned about the use of fireworks in the forests and rangelands. Those planning to celebrate the holiday camping in the National Forests are asked to remember that fireworks have to be left at home. “ Fireworks use is not allowed in National Forests,” says Jack Neuman, Mt Hood Forest dispatcher. “ Fireworks are a real threat to the woods as sparks blown off can cause fires. We re not trying to diminish people's celebration of the Bicentennial, only help them enjoy it," he adds. Neuman went on to say that July 4 weekend is always busy with numerous people in the forest This year, with the fervor over the Bicentennial, forest of ficials are even more concerned. As a result, there will be many Forest Service people patrolling and on the lookout for fires. “ If they have to, patrolmen will issue notices of violation if fireworks are used,” warns Neuman. Officials of fire control agencies have issued a plea for individuals to attend local fireworks displays that are well planned and more attractive than individual ef forts But for those who plan to make their own fireworks show, they offer some suggestions They ask that legal fireworks be used only in cleared areas, such as roadways and areas of mineral soil. Fireworks should not be discharged in dry grass, brush or forest land There should be adult supervision of all fireworks activities to prevent fires from starting, as well as to prevent injury. They also ask that people remember the use of most fireworks is prohibited in most parts of Oregon and Washington Twlrp: "Yeah. They say the old Gentleman is 200 years old today.11 letters to the editor Letters to the editor are acceptable on any subject. They should be limited to 300 words and must bear the signature and address of writer. They may be edited to conform to style. Swimothon To the Editor: I would like to take this op portunity to express the ap preciation of the Blue Marlin Aquatic Club to the people of Sandy who gave us such tremendous support during our recent Bicentennial Swim-a- thon. and display fine sportsmanship destroyed their independence whether they have won or lost. about changing the law of our We feel improvement is more land while our Congress stands important than winning for mute. winning is a mere product of Any change in this treaty improvement. which is not negotiated with a “ All swimmers, parents, and duly elected government of coaches of the Blue Marlin Panam a w ill be un Aquatic Club are expected to constitutional on its face. conduct themselves in a Using our secret ballot to manner that will maintain the elect Jimmy Carter president, high respect for the club, the and, to elect candidates with community and the sport of equal integrity and ability to swimming.” our Congress will once again I know that you are proud to provide our Republic with have been a part of supporting quality leadership. a program that holds these HughD. Dudley goals for the youngsters in our Fayetteville, N.C. community. LeRoy Russell. President Blue M arlin Aquatic Club Sandy Indians plan Fourth parade The sponsorship of in dividuals, organization and businesses in the community enabled our club to raise over Stand up for rights The only Indian Fourth of $2,000 which will be used to July parade in Oregon will be further our program and ac To the Editor: held in Warm Springs, spon tivities. Just read an aricle re: “ kids Those of us who are involved in fields ” Don’t the U.S. Wage sored by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. in AAU Swimming find it one of and Hour investigation have The parade will begin at 10 the most worthwhile activities anything better to do than for our young people, and we torment the farmers. At least a m. July 4 at the Warm are very proud of the 80 plus the kids are willing to work. Springs grade school. A highlight of the celebration youngsters who represent our Where are the people on community as they take part in welfare, the able bodied who will be the singing of the Indian swimming activities around the are spongers on our tax Flag Song by tribal elders The state. We know that you would money'’ Why can’t the people song, a traditional and semi religious one, is used during be proud of them too, for the get some guts who are against of thanksgiving Blue Marlins represent Sandy this kind of “ dictatorship” feasts well, not only as outstanding stand on their feet and fight for dedications of longhouses and swimmers, of which we have their rights? I had to blow up similar events. A barbeque will be held from many, but also as well- and thought maybe you can behaved, responsible young make some sense of this and noon until 3 p.m. There will be contests, children’s games and people. print it. Thank you. softball tournament We invite you to follow the Mrs. Mary Knapp The festivities will conclude progress of the Blue Marlins Rt 1 Box 485 with a fireworks display in the this sum m er, under the Corbett, Ore evening. leadership of Head Coach Mark Smith. We expect several of our Elect Carter swimmers to go on to success in ITIZENS OLIEGE I O R U M regional and national com To the Editor: petition. Being law abiding citizens News and Views About We also invite interested enables each of us responsible Mt. Hood Community College young people who might wish to Americans to maintain our self By Jim Hulden News Services Coordinator be involved in swimming to respect and demonstrate our inquire at the pool about joining respect for the personal The annual follow-up study of the Blue Marlins. sovereignity of each of us graduates and former students Let me share with you the humans. is being compiled for 1974-75 philosophy of the Blue Marlins: When it was ratified by our now and several interesting “ Improvement is a main Congress, the treaty which facta have been uncovered objective of the Blue Marlin t r a n s f e r r e d r e s id u a l Some 327 of the 1307 students Aquatic Club. Desire is sovereignty in the Canal Zone responded with answers to the another, for without it there can to us in perpetuity and com questionnaire The respondents be little improvement of suc mitted "We the People" to indicated that 77 per cent of the cess We feel swimmers are preserve the independence of graduates are working and the only as good as the effort they the people of Panama in per average salary is $631 a month. put into th e ir swimming. petuity became the law of our Twenty-six per cent of those Remember, 'Champions are Republic. working are earning over $900 a made, not born.’ But, instead of talking about month The majority of the “ Not everyone can be a when and how to restore in other former students have winner; for every winner there dependence to the people of gone to further schooling are one or more losers The real Panama through free elections, Further information will be winners are those swimmers our respresentatives are released when the report is who always try their very best talking to the dictator who finally compiled C Clackamas County Bank Mem her I .D.I.C. Sandy, Oregon • Phone: 500-5501 HOODLAÏD BRASCH Wemme, Oregon • 522-0101 t of other tasks The June 24 issue of the It seems reasonable to me Sandy Post carried a guest that governmental bodies editorial by my friend Dale should do the same After these Nichols which expressed grave staff persons have labored to concern about land use produce plans or suggested legislation and the impact of policies it is city councilmen, land use planning upon the mayors, and county com rights and privileges relating to missioners who make the ownership of real estate. Dale finds that the liberty of an decision to accept or reject and they are the people we have owner to do what he wishes expressed confidence in by our with his property is unduly votes curtailed, that protection of I have only attended three agricultural land is being land use planning meetings of needlessly overdone and that the Sandy area. Each was land use planning is being done dominated by the remarks and by bureaucrats and experts and this is not good angry shouts from those for whom land use planning meant The Sandy Post has often run articles critical of land use potential loss in income The man who bought 40 acres in planning and particularly of the 1955 for $2.000 now sees that the Columbia R e g io n Association land is in an agricultural area of Governments (CRAG ). limiting new homesites to 20 Perhaps some words in den- acres He can sell two 20 acres fense of land use planning are in order sites at a gross of $25,000 - $40,000 but is furious because he Tom M cCall, popular governor of our state, and the wants to sell his land in two acre plots and realize a larger state legislature of his last year Public demand has in office, cooperated in the grass raised the value of his land and passage of Senate Bill 100 This bill gave decided impetus to that same public has zoned the land use planning and created land through its represen tatives and limited his possible the Land Conservation and Development Commission profit. (LL’DC) to encourage and I am convinced that a oversee land use planning in majority of people in the Sandy our state. The federal gover area are satisfied with land use nment has offered funds to help planning which is designed to states do their land use plan protect liv a b iilty , s ce n ic . ning values, agriculture and will CRAG was created to cope with such problems as coordinate land use planning in urban sprawl, water supply, C la c k a m a s , M u ltn o m ah , sewers, pollution and tran Washington and Columbia sports ton in the coming years. counties of Oregon and Clark We have 1,000,000 people if County of Washington. the C o lu m b ia -W illa m e tte Regional associations of region now Industrial leaders governments were formed are planning that there will be because many problems of 2,000,000 residents in the year sewage, water, solid wastes, 2,000 It seems wise and pollution, transportation and prudent for governments to metropolitan sprawl stretch out plan now for this doubling of beyond the boundaries of in population. dividual cities or counties Most all critics of land use Problems of protection of our planning fail to offer an beautiful rivers and the alternate choice. Surely no Columbia Gorge require the planning will result in chaos attention of state or regional Critics might also reflect that governments. planning on the present scale is LCDC, CRAG, county a new venture for Oregon It commissioners and city will improve as experience is councilmen hire experts to help gained. them make decisions in ad Injustices can be corrected vance planning We are ac and plans amended if we do our customed to seeking university best to plan now. No land use trained persons to help us in planning is sure to spoil that m edical, bridge design, livability which brought most economic problems and a host of us to Oregon in the first place Reynolds graduated Navy Airman Ret Denise M Reynolds, daughter of M r and Mrs Oho G. Giesek, 21032 SE Lansing Lane, Boring, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Orlando, Fla. D uring the eight week training cycle, Reynolds studied general m ilita ry subjects designed to prepare her for further academic and on-the-job training in one of the Navy’s 85 basic occupational fields. Among the subjects she studied were seamanship, cloae order drill, naval history and first aid. A former student of Sam Barlow High School, Reynolds joined the Navy in March 1976 Title Insurance of Oregon ’ (Formerly Foothills Escrow) H a s M o v e d To 3 8 9 2 5 P r o c to r B lv d . 6 6 *4 1 6 1 The same friendly staff is on Hand to serve you. Drop by and see our new quarters L Joan M. Johnson, Mgr. Lwwfs R. Johnson, Bus. Development Carolyn Knaub, Escrow Closer Carolyn Kubitz, Receptionist Direct Deposit Social Security ( hecks
