Vernonia freedom., September 10, 1981, Page 2, Image 2

Thursday September 10,1981
Page 2— Vernonia Freedom
School board chairman explains cash carry-over
To the Editor:
In the past few weeks we have had
a lot of facts and figures thrown at us
on the school levy to be voted on
September 15. There also has been a
lot of talk on the streets and letters in
the newspapers, for and against the
new cuts to reduce the budget. Also
the question is being asked “How
come the school district has a large
cash “carry over’’ that just happens
to turn up?’’ I’m going to try to
answer these questions as simply as
only I can do.
At the end of our school year on
June 30,1981, we were pleased to find
we had a $300,000 cash balance. This
happened because towards the end of
the school year our accountant told us
if we weren’t careful we were going to
be broke by the time school was out,
so the staff was told to underspend.
__WitfeXhe underspending and the high
Bugas thanked
interest we made on investments and
unexpected extra money from gas
royalties, we were better off than we
had hoped. Our district is run like the
big business it is and it’s very hard
for people like myself who don’t work
with it every day to understand all
the ins and outs well enough to
explain these things as well as I wish
I could. But believe me nothing
dishonest or unethical was done. A
cash carry-over is necessary in case of
an emergency (such as a boiler going
haywire or insurance increases, etc.).
Right now our district pick-up, which
has given us good services for many
years, just bit the dust and a
replacement should be purchased.
This pick-up is used daily between
Vernonia and Mist to transport
maintenance people and supplies.
Also money is heeded to start a new
year. Our schools have always been
run in the black without floating a
bond to build or repair buildings etc.
And that my friends is just good
business.
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education to our kids with the money
that is allowed us.
I hope you all consider this levy
with a lot of serious though and do
some soul searching. And when it
comes time to vote I hope you will
consider to support your schools.
Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Carolyn Keasey
School Board Chairman
More 4-H results
Ruffles, lace, bows and self-belts
are all big fashion items in the 4-H
clothing displays at the 1981 Oregon
State Fair.
The 4-H exhibit this year is one of-
the largest in recent years, points out
Barbara Sawer, Oregon State
University Extension 4-H youth
specialist, because 4-H’ers in the
beginning phase may exhibit at the
state level for the first time and
because of increased interest in the
project as a whole.
OSP faces
challenge
To the Editor:
Oregon State Police Troopers, who
daily deal with difficult and
demanding situations, are facing
what well may lie the toughest
challenge in the 50 year history of
this department.
Elimination of 112 officer positions
and 28 clerical positions by budget
cutbacks places an extra burden on
an agency already understaffed. Lack
of revenue from income taxes is thé
reason for the 20 percent reduction in
trooper positions (State Police are no
longer supporte^ from highway
funds).
As superintendent of this proud
organization/ 1 can speak for every
member as I pledge to Oregonians
that we will make the best possible
use of available personnel. Clearly,
however, we must establish priorities
to obtain maximum public protection
and service from the remaining
number of state police officers.
In setting priorities, strict
enforcement of the 55 mile per hour
speed limit must rank in importance
below accident causing violations
such as drunk driving and reckless
driving. Responding to calls for '
assistance and policing school zones ,
will remain high on a trooper’s
priority list.
Our job is to serve Oregonians and
visitors travelling through our state.
We ask that you help us to continue
the high quality of service you expect
from your state police. As responsible
citizens and motorists travelling on.
Oregb^
you caxTdo your" '*
part by^ maintaining a level of
compliance with the speed limit that
will permit our troopers td
concentrate on other needed services.
Obey the clearly marked 55 mile per
hour speed limit and help your state
police to serve you.
We want to be there when you need
us! ,
The federal government and the
Although f airgoer s see the
state government by cutting the
completed garments on display, the
money we received for education
skills learned in the clothing project,
Now that the 1981 session of the
programs so drastically this year are
and on which the garments are
legislature is over, I would like to say
telling us, “these are your children
evaluated, are not always Obvious,
a few words about your State
being educated in your schools so it’s '
the specialist adds. Each phase builds
Representative, Ted Bugas.
your responsibility to pay for their
on skills learned in earlier projects
Ted served on three committees
education.” And that’s good because
and adds new knowledge to be
this session, one of a handful of
it gives the local school board more
members of the House who had such
learned on the pärt of the young men
control over our schools and what the
or women.
,
a heavy work assignments Ted’s
community Wants for our schools.
service oh the leadership committee,
Among
those
receiving
blue
awards
But, are you willing, as taxpayers, to
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_
. Legislative Rules and Opei-atiohs,
take on that responsibility? With our
in 4-H clothing exhibits at State Fair
indicated why he is such a respected
was Phase VI winner, Becky Nice,
economy as it is now it takes both
* member of the legislature. And his
Vernonia.
parents working just.to make ends
work on the Agriculture and Natural
^Results of 4-H rabbit classes at
meet. Can we afford another
Resotircesr ‘committee, which' cfealt
State Fair included: Intermediate
increase? Most of us would say no!
with all of the fishery legislation, was
Buck—Kathy Stringfield* Vernonia
But on the other hand, can we take a
important as he shared his extensive
winning a blue Award.
more positive attitude and say if it
background and knowledge of
Crossbred rabbits Intermediate
means working a little harder and
fisheries with other members of the
Doe—Blue
award
to
Kathy
becoming more involved with our
committee.
Stringfield, Vernonia; Senior Doe-
children and our school, I say yes!
But perhaps the greatest amount of
blue award to Kathy Stringfield,
Our schools are the heart of our
work this session was done by the
Vernonia. Senior Buck— blue award,
community. If we had to let school
House Judiciary committee. Ted
Kathy Stringfield, Vernonia.
out early because there wasn’t
served on that committee as 'well. He
In the 4-H rabbit showmanship
enough money to finish the year, the
had to put in long hours and a great
contest at the 1981 Oregon State
diplomas the seniors would receive
deal of hard work, but his efforts paid
Fair, receiving blue awards were:
John C. Williams
wouldn’t be worth the paper they are
off, as the committee sent to the floor
(grades 7-9): Yvonne Robinson,
Superintendent
printed on when it comes to entering
some of the best legislation
Vernonia.
Oregon State Police
a college. If people can’t receive a
considered this session.
good education in their community
The Democratic metropolitan
they will move to a community where
leadership doesn’t have much to be
they can. That can leave us with a
^DAILY POSSES­
proud of this session, as they led us
OPEN SEASON
BAG
SION
sub-standard community. Is that
(all dates inclusive) OPEN AREA
into the longest, most costly session
LIMIT LIMIT
what we want? We need to maintain
Blue and
Aug. 29-Sept. 27 '
Eastern Oregon
9
3
in history, but the people of Clatsop,
the high standard of education that
Ruffed
Aug. 29-Nov. 3
Western Oregon
Columbia and Washington counties
Grouse
Dec.
19-31
(Hood
River
&
Wasco
counties)
3
9
has always existed in our community
can well be proud of the
Sage Grouse
NO OPEN SEASON
and give our kids the break they
Chukarand
representation provided by Ted
Oct. 3-Jan. 31, 1982
- Eastern Oregon
24
8
deserve.
Hungarian
Oct. 17-Nov. 29
Western Oregon and
Bugas during this past session of the
Partridge
Klamath County v
4
8
No matter what happens at this
legislature.
Cock Pheasant
Oct. 17-Nov. 29
Eastern Oregon
3 (1)
9 (1)
election, the school board and the
Western.Oregon and
Paul A. Hanneman administrators will do the very best
Klamath County
2
6
House Minority Leader job possible to give the very best
Valley Quail
Oct. 17-Dec. 31
Eastern Oregon
10
20
To the Editor:
1981 GAME BIRD SEASONS
I
I
Oct. 17-Nov. 29
Western Oregon
' . 5‘
A 10
Oct. 17-Dec. 31
2
2
Eastern Oregon
Aug. 29-Nov. 3
Western Oregon'
5
10
Turkey
- No Fall Season,
Controlled Spring Gobbler Season in April 1981.
Mourning Doves
Sept, 1-Sept. 30
Entire State ’
10
20 j
Band-Tailed Pigeon i Sept. 12-Oct. 11
Entire State
5
5
Duck (includes
mergansers)
Oct. 17-Jan. 17,1982
Entire State
14
7 (a)
Coot
Oct. 17-Jan. 17,1982
Entire State
25
25
Goose..
Oct. 17-Jan. 17,1982
Western Oregon.
2
-2
Oct. 17-Jan. 17,1982
Eastern Oregon
6
3 (b)
(see following exceptions)
Oct. 17-Dec. 31
Baker & Malheur counties
2
- ° ' 2 ’
Oct. 17-Oct. 30
Klamath & Lake counties
2
1 (c)
Oct. 31-Jan. 17,1982
Klamath & Lake counties
3(b)
6 ..
Black Brant
Dec. 12-Feb. i; 1982
Entire State
,
8
' 4
Common Snipe
Oct. 17-Jan. 17,1982
16
"
Entire State
' 8 '
(a) Bag limit may include not more than 2 redheads or 2 canvasbacks or 1 of each daily, not
" v
°T in the aggregate in possession.
(b) Daily bag limit is increased to 6 provided 3 are dark geese and 3 are white geése. White geese
gee8e and 11088 gee8e’ AU other geese are dark Seese (Canadá, cackling, white-
iron rea;.
(C)
increased to 3 provided 1 is a-dark goo'se and 2 are white geese. The
m
to 6 Pro7ded 2 are dark geese and 4 are white geese.
U ^vembL-il
% daily bag or POS8ession limit in Malheur County from
November 21 through November 29.
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Mountain Quail f
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