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IIF.ITNF.K lORK.i GA7.F.TTF.-TIMFS. Thurd. March IS. JJ7J NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET HEARING A Public Hearing on a proposed Supplemental budget for the County of Morrow for the Fiscal Year 1972-73 will be heard in the Cov.nty Judge's office in the Morrow County Courthouse at 10:00 a.m. on April 8, 1973. Copies of the supplemental Budget are available without charge at the office of the County Clerk. The Budget may be inspected by interested persons at the office of the County Clerk during the regular office hours. Any person may appear at the public hearing on the supplemental budget, and discuss the budget or any part of it. MORROW COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1972 -1973 REVENUE SHARING FI ND RESOURCES Revenue Sharing fund from Federal Government S91 .377 00 REQUIREMENTS GENERAL ROADS Personal Services $ 8.253.00 Materials and Services 35,900.00 Capital Outlay 24.4?n no Requirements $b,573.oo H ATER MASTER FUND Personal Service 1,800 00 OTHER MATERIALS AND SERVICES: Courthouse 8.364 00 Aerial Maps for Assessor 1.625.00 stretch of the Columbia River to the West. They told of seeing swans on the lake, ducks and geese are frequent visitors and occasionally pheasant, and deer, bring interest to their viewing. Refreshments were served to the many guests with Grace Hixson and Mrs. John Matthews assisting Mrs. Kenney and her daughter Fay. The Kenneys are longtime residents of the community. Don came to Irrigon in 1932 and Freda has lived here all of her life. They have farmed through the years, raising melons as well as cattle and hay. They have 49 acres n their new homesite. Kenney has been active in many ways in helping to develop the community. He served as director of the Boardman Soil and Water Conservation District for a number of years. He is pres ently a member of the Board of directors of the Umatilla Elec tric Co-op Assn. Church there. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Clemons, of The Dalles, were Tuesday visitors at the E. A Stephens home. They are former resi dents of Umatilla. County reputed ISS fires You've reached middle age caused by activity of man but when you know how to Uke care not a single one by logging or of yourself-and Intend to. one of other font! industry activi;-. these days. LIMITED TIME ONLY Home steads A Heritages Mly S.M. G-T Waal Ads Pay Big Kindergarten Assistance 1,000.00 Money owing Mental Health program from 1972 budget 2.800.00 Neighborhood Center Assistance 3.800.00 Films for 1st Aid Classes 250 00 Requirements 17,839.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY: New Car for Juvenile Dept 3,165 oo Total Requirements $91,377.00 This Supplemental budget was prepared under the provisions of O.R.S.294 480 and approved by both an advisory committee of local citizens and the Morrow County Budget Committee. It must be pointed out that Revenue Sharing fund money may be used under several broad categories, but is not to be used to increase salaries or for day to day business of county or local government. The largest item is for road repair and construction that must be done before any serial levy funds are available. Federal Revenue Snaring money used was budgeted under provisions of the Revenue Sharing Act of 1972 and MUST BE OBLIGATED WITHIN 18 MONTHS. Any monies not used or expended before July 1, 1973 will revert back to the Revenue Sharing fund as a DIRECT CASH CARRY-OVER into that fund and must then be re-budgeted. All Revenue Sharing funds MUST be expended within a 24-month period or they revert to the Federal Government. It was the intent and purpose of the budgeting group to use these funds for what they considered to be in the best interests of the county. It should be noted that approximately $90,500. of Revenue Sharing funds must also be obligated in the 1973-74 budget which will be completed prior to July 1, of 1973. 4-H POSTER WINNERS At the Community 4-H club meeting, Thurs. night it was announced that local 4-H poster contest winners were Erin Evans, Mari Evans of Irrigon and Becki Rayner, Boardman. Their posters will be entered in County and State competion. A 4-H skating party is planned for March 22 in Hermiston from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The annual plant sale was discussed and will be in mid-April, date to be announced later. KEEP OREGON GREEN Last year's forest fire record showed an increase in both man-caused and lightning fires on all lands coming under the jurisdiction of the Oregon State Forestry Department and the U.S Forest Service according to the Keep Oregon Green Ahmh I a lion. There were 1,737 man-caused fires and 1 .501 lightning fires making a total of 3.::w fires. Acreage burned during the past year was a total of only 7.592 acres. This was considerable less acreage than the 1971 season when I.Imo fires burned I3.S57 acres. Prompt reports of these fires by a rising awareness on the part of the public of fire danger throughout the state made it possible for fire suppression crews to quick- ly extinguish the fires while i small. J A stepped -up Fire Prevention J program is being undertaken this year by the Keep Oregon Green AsHociation according to Albert Wiesendanger, Execu- i live Secretary. He also gave J loggers in Jackson County a pat on the back for their fine fire S prevention record. Jackson DANC DaireCi 24 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music by Muddy Creek Heppner Fair Pavilllon $2 per person Sponsored by Heppner High Rodeo Club There were special meetings with the Rev. Lewis May at the Community Baptist Church in Irrigon on Friday and Sat. nights. There was gospel music presented by the "Good News Singers. Heart Fund Report Chairman Sarnie Griffin, for the Heart Fund drive in Irrigon, reported that $79.09 was collect ed in Irrigon. Her workers besides her family were Lucy Kogan and Carol Jane Wiley. PAUL W. JONES County Judge and Chairman of Governing Body NOTICE OF SCHOOL ELECTION Upon Question of Levying a Tax Outside the Limitation of the Oregon Constitution Notice is hereby given that an election will be held in School District No. R-l of Morrow County, State of Oregon from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on April 2, 1973, at Riverside High School, in Heppner Elementary School, Rhea Creek Grange Hall, lone High School, Lexington School, and A.C.Houghton Elementary School in said school district, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said district the question of levying a tax for the fiscal year 1973 -1974 outside the limitation of Section 11, Article XI, Oregon Constitution. The reasons for such levy are: 1. 13 percent increase in Retirement and Social Security costs. 2. Increase in salary for certificated and classified staff. 3. Increase in school bus replacement costs. 4. Present tax base of $391,396 is inadequate to operate the schools. The amount of tax, outside the constitutional limitation, proposed to be levied for said fiscal year is $958.286., which, expressed as a rate of levy, is estimated at $10.50 per thousand dollars of true cash value of taxable property within the district. Dated this 13th day of March, 1973. Attest: Ronald L. Daniels G.W.Peck District Clerk Chairman Board of Directors 11.12-c Assembly of God News m me Assemmy oi uoa in Irrigon, the Rev. and Mrs. Robert Schmoll of Turner, Ore. were Sunday visitors. The Rev. 11.13-c Schmoll spoke at both the morning and evening services. Irrigon Folks Given House Warming ZSXStrL originally from Montana and his wife Sherry, is from Portland. They have 2 children, Daniel and Michelle. He has been the minister of youth and music in several churches and is presently the associate pastor at Turner. Members of the Assembly of God Sunday School will be collecting returnable bottles and cans on Friday evening, March 16, with the proceeds going to help towards the expenses of the Sunday School bus. The church had a ham dinner Sunday afternoon to give people a chance to get acquainted with the Scholl family, who are being considered for pnstors of the church. Out of town visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Milo Walters of Pilot Rock. They were visiting Mrs. Walters grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Agee. II.- t . -rt 4 Dollar for dollar, Ford Galaxie 500 gives you more! No-extra-cost extras include: Automatic transmission Power front disc brakes Power steering 351 Cu. in. V-6 Power ventilation Heaterdefroster Wiper-mounted washer jets Bias-belted tires ft lHlffiD) 9 ) I Galaxie 500... another reason why your Ford Dealers NoL.in sales, service and customer satisfaction! f When youYe happy, the Northwest Ford Team is happy. Property Tan Vl. By FRANCES ROSE W ILSON Don and Freda Kenney were honored in their new home on Patterson Ferry Road, when friends gathered for a "house warming", Sunday afternoon. The home is situated in a position that commands a scenic view overlooking the game refuge waterways and a Cronks to California The Rev. and Mrs. Wesley Cronk and family have resigned from the Irrigon Assembly of God and have moved to Weed, Calif, where they have accepted the pastorate of the Assembly Farley Motor Co. 676-9116 Heppner Relief SPRING BLUE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ADULT EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE - 1973 Taxpayers applying for Tax Relief should bring: income Information Social Security number Property tax statement BOARDMAN City Hall 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. March 28 IRRIGON A. C. Houghton School 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 16 & 30 LEXINGTON School BIdg. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. March 21 IONE City Hall 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students may enroll, pay fees, and purchase books at the first class meeting. A minimum of ten students is required for each class. Registration will not be accepted after the second week of classes. HEPPNER MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS Starts March 27 - Tuesday 7-10 p.m. Instructor: Despain. Tuition: $15.00. Heppner High School. A systematic approach to music fundamentals for those with little previous formal training In music. Four areas underlying the study of music and music theory will be examined: scales, intervals, key signatures, and triads. LEXINGTON OIL PAINTING 2 Cr. Starts March 29 - Thursday 7-10 p.m. Instructor: McDevitt. Tuition: $15.00. Lexington School BIdg. Students will study techniques of selecting and mixing colors, contrasts in color, and various methods of handling the media. Students will learn how to develop a preliminary sketch and proceed to the finished painting. For additional information call Ernest Teal, Lexington School District Office, 989-8123. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, GED, and ADULT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAMS NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, HEPPNER Wed. For information call Anne Doherty 676-5050. 9-11 am; Thurs. 7:30-9:30 pm March 23
