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LIBRARY To Drop in Indications are that both re ceipts and expenses in the 1964 65 budget for operation of schools in Morrow County District R-l will be down from the current budget, according to preliminary iigures presented by Supt. Wayne Brubacher, budget officer for the district, at a meeting of the bud get committee Monday. The preliminary draft, yet to oe considered in detail by the -committee and to be presented at public hearings before the budget vote on May 4, shows a decrease of $38,264 in expenses below the current budget. At the same time, it shows a decline in receipts (other than taxes) of some $48,000. If it were approved without change, the budget would be some $19,000 greater in the amount above the 6 limita tion than the 1963-64' budget. The amount above the limitation for the coming year is placed now at $468,473 as compared with $449,281 for the current year. Principal decrease in expenses is the lesser amount that will be needed under capital outlay for equipment, improvement to sites, and remodeling. It is estimated that this item will be down by about $40,000 because there will be no new buildings to equip in the coming year. Offsetting this on the receipts side will be a loss of an esti mated $33,000 in basic school support funds due to cutbacks made after the state tax pro gram was defeated in October. Several other sources of receipts (other than taxes) also will show declines. Total receipts for the coming year are now figured at $223,256 as compared with $271,277 for 1963-64. Total expenditures In the preliminary budget are placed at $953,398 as compared with $991,662 for the current year. Entering the budget picture is the fact that the beginning cash balance is expected to be consid erably less than last year. Supt Brubacher pointed out that de termining the cash carryover at this time before the school year is over can only be an "edu cated guess," but said that indi cations are that it will be about $30,000. Quota 100 Pints At March 23 Visit Of Bloodmobile Quota of 100 pints has been set for the blood drawing to be conducted in Heppner on Mon day, March 23, by the Red Cross bloodmobile from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Elks Temple, Mrs. Orville W. Cutsforth, blood chairman, states. There is a need for more can teen workers, Mrs. Cutsforth said, and contacts are now be ing made with church and ser vice organizations for help. Regular donors are urged by the chairman to bring one or more friends to the coming draw ing so that the quota may be met. A telephone campaign is planned, but anyone not con tacted may call Mrs. Cutsforth, Mrs. Ilene Wyman, or the Elks Temple for an appointment The committee hopes that there will be 10 to 12 donors every few minutes between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m. Thirty-six pints of blood were used from the Seattle area last summer in an effort to save the life of the late Mrs. Pearl Devine, who succumbed following heart surgery. This has been replaced, but more is needed now to put back into this area that which was taken to replace it The Wright families would ap preciate donations in Mrs. De vine's name to replace that used for her. Red Cross Meet Set Friday Night A meeting with the purpose of getting the Morrow county chap ter, American Red Cross, better organized and more active will be held Friday night at 7 p.m. in the Bank of Eastern Oregon. Everyone concerned and inter ested in the matter is invited. Narce Caliva of Yakima, field representative for the Red Cross, will be present. As was announced sometime ago, the county is in danger of losing its Red Cross chapter, in cluding such services as the blood program, swimming in struction and other phases, un less it is able to work out means of giving adequate volunteer financial help to the chapter. ceipfs and School The amount within the 6 limitation on the tax levy will be some $13,000 more this year, the increase allowed by law, but even so, the amount above the 67c now figures to be $19,000 more than last year. Even though figures on the budget are not materially chang ed by the budget committee, it is difficult to figure at this time an approximation of what the millage levy will be throughout the county. Playing a part in the figuring is an expected increase in valuation due to the farm Judge Withdraws, Jones File in and Three late surprises came on the political front in Morrow county on the candidates' filing deadline Friday. Judge Oscar Peterson, incum bent county judge, withdrew as a candidate at a late hour. Paul Jones of Heppner filed as a can didate on the deadline day and Ben Akers was a late entrant as a Republican. Peterson had filed for reelec tion on the Republican ticket be fore withdrawing. Jones entered his candidacy on the Democratic ballot to join three others of his party in the race. Haskell Sharrard had filed just at press time Thursday and was mentioned in last week's paper, and Frank Hamlin and W. W. (Bill) Weatherford had entered their names as Democratic can didates earlier. All are of Hepp ner. Besides Akers, other Republi can candidates entered are Ol iver Creswick and Ambrose Chapin, both of Heppner. Thus, with three Republicans and four Democrats vieing for the position, the race for county judge looms as a real scramble. In withdrawing, Judge Peter son said that he had "other pressing interest" that he would like to be free to pursue. Another six-year term would tie me down a little longer than I would choose," he said. - Judge Peterson said that he would support one of the candi dates for judge but did not name his preference. I appreciate having had the opportunity to serve and work with the people of our county," he said. "At the end of this year will have acted in this capac ity for seven years." He pointed out . that the Heppner flood control dam is 'well along the path of becom ing a reality" and that he will continue to work for it. He men tioned this project, as well as better roads, recreational devel opment, and promotional activ ities as endeavors needing con tinued attention. The judge will conclude his term at the end of the current calendar year. Akers was a candidate for county commissioner in 1962 but was defeated by Ray Ferguson, also a Republican, in the pri mary election. Akers is a ranch er and was born and raised in the lone area. He graduated from high school there in 1934. He served 11 years on the lone school board before county re organization and is a past master of Willows Grange. Sharrard owns Wee-TV shop in School Board Some preliminary investiga tion towards the possibility of proposing a serial levy to fin ance construction of a high school shop building in Heppner and shop improvements at lone High school was initiated at the regular meeting of the board of directors of Morrow County School District R-l Monday night. The matter came up when Dir ector Andy Van Schoiack asked what is the latest date that such a levy might be proposed to get it on the ballot this spring. Director Howard Cleveland rec ommended that before the board considered proposing such a levy that a committee be appointed to study plans and "determine what is wanted and needed." This suggestion was followed by the board, and the Chairman Milton Morgan named Directors Van Schoiack, Cleveland and Ken Batty to the committee, to gether with Bob Rietmann and Jack Hynd of the lone advisory board the latter two to consider the possibility from Ione's point of view. Van Schoiack declared, In bringing up the matter of a ser ial levy, "It begins to look as Expenses Budget reappraisal program, and other factors. There is little to indicate that taxpayers here will pay any less for their schools, millage-wlse, than last year, and they may be called upon to pay somewhat more, even in the face of the $45,000 decrease in anticipated expenses. In his budget message, Supt. Brubacher pointed out that last year the county received some $14,000 in the common (irreduc- (Continued on page 8) Akers Late Moves H y - l --'caKT J r : yi j 1 )) IN A SURPRISE move Judge Os car Peterson withdrew his name as candidate for reelec tion as county judge on the filing deadline Friday. At the end of this year, he shall have completed seven years In of fice. Heppner, and also is a native and lifelong resident of the coun ty. He has served on the board of directors of Heppner TV, Inc., for several years. This is his first candidacy for public office. Jones, a rancher is president of Morrow County Grain Growers and is director of North Pacific Grain Growers. He is a past president of the Farmers Union and is a life member of the Ore gon Wheat league. Like Sharrard, this is Jones' first venture for public office. Except for the activity for county judge, no other local changes came at the filing dead line. A complete list of candidates of interest to Morrow county is elsewhere in this paper. In ensuing issues of the Gazette-Times a feature will tell in more detail of each of the candidates, his background, his platform and his goals and ob jectives in public office. WEATHER By LEONARD GILLIAM Hi Low Prec. Thursday 46 .29 Friday 45 27 .02 Saturday 43 29 .04 Sunday 45 31 .05 Monday 46 34 Tuesday 51 41 Wednesday 58 29 Talks of Possible Serial if building a shop under thefgrand jury has been called in new high school building is out." He said that after all the reg ulations are complied with to satisfy the fire marshal's office and others, It appeared that it would be cheaper to construct a new building. The shop building at Heppner, originally included in the plan for the new high school con struction, was removed when it was found that bond issue funds were not sufficient to cover the additional building. Since then the board has investigated the possibility of putting the shop in the large area under the new gymnasium. Parents Ask Support Eldon Padberg of Lexington was spokesman for a delegation of parents at the board meeting, asking that the board go on rec ord as supporting action against a John Day motel operator who the .parents believe is largely responsible for an incident which led to suspension of six Heppner High basketball players. Attorney Robert Abrams point ed out that the case against the motel owner has to be prose cuted by the state, and that the 81st Year the mm HEPPNER GAZET Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, March 12, 1964 fyg wiHH Li n iW 'r r k$ Q :ff &v lAPif h Tn ' f is I f tc1rfS i ifT. j ti it - 'r' ; J I L n $ ; PRESENT FOR &PECIAL RECOGNITION at Old Timers' Night of Elks Lodge No. 358 last Thursday were the above members, with a combined membership of 1,258 years. Years of membership appears after the name. Front row, L to r., J. G. Cowing (44), LaVerne Van Marter, SrM (45), W. C. Cox (44), Barney Doherty (41), Frank Turner (55), Earl Gilliam (47). Pai Mollahan (45). J. L. Carter (47). Dr. A. D. McMurdo (47), Leonard Schwari (37). Winter Carnival To Attract Skiers To Arbuckle Area i Both skiers and spectators are invited to make the trek to Arbuckle Mountain Ski area this Sunday, March 15, to enjoy a day of fun at the annual Ar buckle Ski Club Winter Carnival. The club would like to have those who come appear in cos tume, with a trophy to be given to the hest dressed family, boy and girl. Races lor various age groups will be held during the afternoon, starting at 1:00 p.m. There will be a trophy for boys downhill, ages 12-18; trophy for girls' slalom, ages 12-18; young sters downhill slalom, boys and girls, ages 6-12; three-legged races, all ages; obstacle races, all ages; relay races, teams all ages; housewives slalom for new skiers; trophy for old man's race for ages 30 and over. Cokes and candy will be given all contestants, and coffee and tea will be furnished by the ski club. Children planning to take part in the competition should have written permission from a parent or guardian. Chairman for the carnival is Don Wise, assisted by Ken Peck. Roads are in good condition and a large crowd enjoyed the recreation last week-end. It is advisable to carry chains. The ski club is having its an nual meeting tonight (Thurs day) starting with a potluck din ner at the high school multi purpose room at 6:30. Officers will be elected and Bob Abrams will be guest speaker. Coffee and rolls will be furnished by the club. Grant county to consider the mat' ter with witnesses, including the players, submitting testimony there. Another session of the grand jury is scheduled for later this month. Irrigon Property Eyed Director Harvey Warner pre sented a letter from the Irrigon city council and Mayor Chester A. Wilson suggesting that the board contact the Army Engin eers for lease on property be hind the Irrigon school from the Engineers' "take line" to the Columbia River. The board re cently acquired additional prop erty to the "take line." The let ter explained that the leased land could provide for additional playground space and develop ment as needed with any future school expansion there. Director Van Schoiack moved that a letter be written to the Corps to see if the district could acquire a lease on the property. Apparently, use of the land can be allocated without cost to the district. Activity Bus Asked A Cecil resident, Stanley Ma gill asked the board whether it n 16-Year-Old Candy, Gontys' Cocker, Hit by Auto, Dies "Candy," whose mother was a cocker spaniel and whose dad was of dubious origin, was accidentally killed Wednesday night on one of the Heppner streets where she had been a familiar sight to townspeople for nearly 17 years. She was the family pet of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gonty and children and was a birthday present to their daughter, Vir ginia (now Mrs. Terry Blevins of Ukiah), when the girl was only nine years old. Candy joined the family when son Tom Gonty, now 19, was two years old, and lon before young Doug Gonty was born. The young driver of a car proceeding near Farley's Ser vice station about 7:20 p.m. Wednesday didn't see the black dog in the darkness. Tho end came quickly for Candy. The driver stopped, recog nized the animal, and took her to the Gonty home, carefully placing her on the lawn before knocking at the door to break the bad news. Deaf for two years, Candy wasn't as spry at watching for danger as she once was. She had had an illness a yeai or two ago when it didn't appear she would make it through the winter. She survived to be pet ted and greeted much more around town until the accident ended the career o the beloved black pooch. Levy for Shop Buildings was possible to get an activity bus to run to Cecil. Chairman Milton Morgan re plied, "We don't know which way we are going to jump on activity buses," and added, "It looks like a hard row to cope with." He pointed out that the matter of activity buses for next year had been placed in the hands of the district's transportation committee for study and recom mendation. Salaries Considered The board considered salarlc3 of cooks, custodians, bus drivers, the district secretary and cleTk. Director Cleveland moved that salaries of cooks and custodians remain on the schedule estab lished last year, and this wi approved by the board. Custod ians now have a top of $4400. There was some discussion on increasing some custodians who had been working for a number of years, but It was decided to hold to the salary schedule, A "token" increase in salary for Mrs. Beverly Gunderson, clerk, and Mrs. Shirley Loyd, district secretary, was approved. Supt. Brubacher said that the two have ;-tm: Second row, Walter Becket, (47). L. L. Gilliam (47). Earl Warner (45), Francis Doherty (38), H. A. Cohen (48), Walter Hayes (47), Ray Ferguson (35), John Bergstrom (43), Gene Ferguson (32). Earl Evans (41). Third row, Claude Graham (31), Carl Berg strom (44), Emil Groshens (45), Cot Swanson (36), E. A. Bennett (45), Max Buschke (39), Paul Hlsler (30), Luke Blbby (30). Ralph Jackson (44), Henry Krebi (39). (G-T Photo) Elks Old Timers Total 3,000 Years in Lodge By LOT HARSIN Seventy-two Elks, represent ing more than 3,000 years of lodge membership, received spec ial recognition last Thursday night for their membership of 30 years or more in Heppner Lodge No. 358, BPOE. ' Frank Turner, the oldest mem ber present, received a pin for having been a member of the lodge for 55 years. He was Init iated December 9, 1909, in the IOOF building, where the Elks met for lodge at that time. Ed Patterson, a local business man, was the exalted ruler. Present to receive 45-year membership pins were Ed Ben nett, LaVerne Van Marter, Sr., Emile Groshens, Pat Mollahan and H. E. Warner. A 35-year pin was presented to Ray Ferguson. Luke Bibby and Paul Hisler re ceived 30-year pins. Band Carnival Dated April All the color, glamour and ex citement of the annual band carnival will return on April 11, Bud Peck of the Band Parents' club announces. As usual, it will be held in the fair pavilion. Supper will be served from 5:30 to 6:30, and the carnival fun will commence immediately afterward. Being planned at the present time are a whole gamut of booths of all kinds, and the ever popular dunk tank will be back again. assumed additional duties since the board dispensed with the director of special services. It was agreed by the directors that salaries of bus driver should remain at the present level. Parker Asks For Fences A request by Frank Parker tt fence both sides of the Duttor. Canyon Road to the new high school was discussed. Attorney Abrams said that he did not be lieve that the district could leg ally fence the road because it does not adjoin school property. Chairman Morgan appointed Di rector Cleveland to look Into the matter further and report to the board. To Hire New Principal Directors approved a motion to authorize the superintendent to hire a principal for lone High school after consulting with the lone advisory committee on its recommendation. The field of candidates for the position had been narrowed to two at the time of the meeting, and Supt. Bru bacher met with the advisory committee after the regular sess ion. No announcement was made as to a decision. Number 2 10 cents Lodge history dates back to 1871, when a group of New York actors who had been meeting socially and calling themselves the Elks, formed the first BPOE charter with 243 members. There arc now over 2,000 lodges with a , membership of 1,300,000, the largest fraternal organization in the United States. Charitable contributions exceed 150 million dollars. When the local lodge, the fifth oldest in Oregon,, received its charter in 1897, Heppner was the smallest populated town in the nation to receive a charter. Lodge membership grew from the original 30 charter members, with A. W. Patterson the exalted ruler, to a high of 793 members in 1955. Present membership now stands at 644. Walden Rhea, resident of Spokane, is the only charter member now living. Ap proximately 250 members trans ferred to the Condon Lodge, No. 1869, when Condon received its charter about a decade ago. They nave been quartered at the pres ent location since 1920, when the building was constructed. Local charitable contributions are in the amount of about $4,000 per year in addition to contri butions made to the National Foundation that distributes 7 million dollars annually for In numerable charitable causes. Another project of the local Elks is the Oregon State Elks' Eye Clinic, one of the finest staffed and equipped clinics of this type in the United States. Located In the University of Ore gon Medical Center in Portland, its main purpose is to provide free eye care to any needy child. Its services are also available to anyone desiring them. Old Timers' night got under way with a spaghetti dinner that was served to about 75 persons. Co-hostesses in charge of the rlinner were Mrs. Bob Buschke, Mrs. Stacey Lovgren, Mrs. Ger ald Rea, Mrs. Vern Viall, Mrs. Ralph Marlatt, Mrs. Bill Brannon ind Mrs. Matt Hughes. Exalted Ruler Bob Flatt pre sided. Spring Opening Slated Next Week Skiffs of snow falling Thurs day didn't look much like spring, but Spring Opening is coming for sure next week. It is a promotional event sponsor ed by the merchants commit tee of the Heppner-Morrow County Chamber of Commerce. Much new spring merchandise will be on display and big bargains will be offered. There will be free parking in Heppner on Saturday with meters to be hooded. Merchants planning to ad vertise in this paper for the event are requested to have copy ready early. Many con tacts will be made by the staff tomorrow (Friday).
