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HEPPNER tORK.l GAZETTE-TIMES, Thursday May 10. IT3
Ralph I. Thompson, 87 years of age, passed away at a Pendleton
hospital. Sunday, April 9.
William (Bill) Sherman received a unanimous recommendation
for a local preacher's license from the Charge Conference of the
Heppner Methodist Church following his preaching there on Palm
Sunday.
The third of the Family Life series will present for thinking and
shuring an awareness of four tasks around which personality
development evolves. They are relationships to opposite six,
relationships to parents, relationships to peer group and choosing a
life work.
With Jack Sumner
Oregon's voters have spoken. Governor McCall's Iroperty Tax
Relief and School Finance Plan is a dead issue.
Respecting the wishes of the voters, the Legislature is back at the
drawing board. We're seeking a new tax relief plan, and this time
every legislator has the advantage of as least knowing vhat
Oregonians don't want.
You have made it clear to all that the Legislature must find an
appropriate and acceptable alternative to the McCull Plan. And
with 90 senators and representatives, we certainly won't face a
shortage of alternative proposals.
But any new tax relief plan will still have to gain the support of a
majority of Legislators.
Gratefully, despite the often bitter debate over the McCall Plan,
the attitude in Salem this week seemed to indicate a serious
determination to get down to business. There's been none of the
bickering and carping that interfered with legislative activities in
recent weeks.
I have reason to believe that the House of Representatives will
appoint a special Blue Ribbon Committee for the sole purpose of
exploring many alternatives to offer tax relief. By careful
consideration of different proposals, not just one as in the case of
the McCall Plan, this committee could offer one to meet this end.
What kinds of alternatives will they explore?
Most observers feel the eventual proposal will include one or
more of the following elements:
-A homestead and farmstead property tax exemption of up to
$15,000. This exemption would, in effect, remove that amount of the
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..There was an old woman who lived In a shoe.
..She had so many children her welfare check came to 18.472.
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The major topic around the capitol this week was the defeat of the
proposed tax measure and the need to begin work immediately on
another plan.
Leaders of the legislature have pledged their support to work for
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We have always held this as the number one priority of this
session and plan to keep the legislature going until a solution is
reached. It is time for both sides to come together immediately to
develop a mutually acceptable alternative to the defeated plan.
Having been in communication with the offices of the President of
the Senate and the Governor, we are confident that agreement on a
new plan for Oregon will be quickly reached.
Various approaches have been discussed in reaching a-solution to
the tax problem. Included in possible alternatives is the Legislative
Interim Committee's Tax Proposal. The basic thrust of the interim
proposal is to shift from a tax on property value to taxes on ability
to pay. The plan just defeated attempted this, but much faster and
more far reaching. It will not shift the tax burden from commercial
taxpayers to residential taxpayers as the result of any
readjustment of revenue sources.
The plan creates a $5,000 homestead exemption applicable to all
property tax levies. It also establishes a renter relief program
similar to the current homeowners' property tax relief program.
Under the Interim Plan, there will be a slight increase in the
personal income tax and the corporate taxes. Other monies to fund
the program will come from the state's General fund and from
some revenue sharing funds if needed but they are not considered
necessary. All of this will result in slightly over 50 percent state
support of our schools.
In the proposed method of distribution of the money, a tier
concept of equalization is employed. Through local option, each
district would elect its level of expenditure beyond the level
financed by the state basic grant. Equalization dollars made
available at each tier level would be distributed in such manner
that those districts receiving state equalization funds would be able
to raise the same number of dollars from the local property tax at .
approximately the same rate. ,
It strives to maintain local financing responsibility for capital
outlay, program level and program improvement. Local
responsibility and control of primary and secondary education is
maintained under this proposal.
This proposal departs from the Governor's program in that ( 1 ' no
statewide ad valorem property tax is mandated, (2) 50 percent or a
percentage slightly more, support of school operational costs is
funded from state revenues instead of 95 percent as recommended
in the McCall Plan, (3) all real property bears a proportionate
share of the load of the school tax burden and (4) local control is
maintained.
Another program which was presented to the House Revenue
Committee is known as the Hansell-Newbry School Finance and
Tax Program. This program is a variation of the Interim
Committee's Tax Plan.
It will take time to work out an equitable plan but all of us here
are pledged to property tax relief and we will work to bring it
about!
REMEMBER THIS?
.... REMINISCE!
55 YEARS AGO 1918
Morrow County has passed the hundred thousand dollar mark in
the campaign to raise its quota of $142,000 in the Third Liberty Loan
Drive. Figures available to date show that Lexington, lone, Cecil,
Lena and Pine City as well as Irrigon have all exceeded their quota.
Sunday, April 7, the Church of Christ of lone was the scene of a
pretty wedding, when Miss Etta Barlow became the bride of Lee
Howell.
An intrepid young hunter is master Johnnie Turner, youngest son
of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Turner of Heppner and Sand Hollow. During
the past week this ten year old lad came across a coyote den and
proceeded to cross-section the affair with a shovel. Out of a total of
eight pups, he succeeded in bagging five, the other three and the old
mother coyote getting away.
A sheepherder for R. F. Wiglesworth has subscribed for $3500
woth of Liberty Bonds. We did not learn his name. This man had
been loaning his money out in the past with uncertain security and
a great deal of worry, so he just decided he would let Uncle Sam
have the use of it and thereby do away with the "worry".
37 YEARS AGO 1936
Twenty-six members of the local school band will be escorted to
Corvallis this evening and tomorrow by a large contingent of
parents and friends, and Saturday morning between 8 and 10
o'clock will appear in the class D state school band contest. Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Buhman departed for Corvallis yesterday evening,
Mr. Buhman, the director, to make final arrangements for the
appearance.
The forest service telephone line is completed from the summit of
Willow Creek to the Cleveland ranch. The work is being done under
the supervision of Joe Swendig and is a part of the relief program,
being carried out through ERA.
The local sheriff's office recently received payment of Union
Pacific railroad taxes for the year of $59,431. All taxes levied
against the company's property in Oregon for 1936, totaling
$1,036,514.13, have been paid, the company reports.
This week farmers of North Morrow County have been strongly
reminded of the need of soil erosion control. Devastating winds
have swept many fields of the north country, virtually taking the
grain out by the roots. Aside from the discomfort and
inconvenience occasioned folks of the section, the actual property
loss has been large.
-Extension of low-income homeowner relief, passed in the 1971
Legislature, to include renters.
-Additional relief to provide help to middle-income homeowners
and renters.
-A limitation on the total property taxes that could be levied on a
home.
-An increase in the level of state support through the Basic
School Support Fund, at least for the next two years.
While I can't predict the final outcome, I believe this session will
not adjourn until a majority of legislators are convinced we've
offered the people the best solution possible under the
circumstances. This week the House sessions and committees are now back on
the original schedule. Following a report of the House Committees.
The Ways and Means Committee increased the budget for the
State Treasurer in order to automate investment procedures and
thus to eventually increase revenues. The Committee also directed
a study to consolidate accounting records of the Treasurer and the
Executive Department. In other action, the Committee
recommended passage of HB 2074, increasing the forest products
harvest tax from 6 cents to 7 cents per thousand board feet.
The Rules Committee heard favorable testimony on HB 3114
which requires the licensing of auto mechanics. A Special Bureau
of Automotive Repair would be created to license and to investigate
and prosecute consumer complaints. An amendment establishing a
test for repairmen is being prepared. One protection envisioned by
the bill is that all services costing more than $50 would be estimated
in advance on paper and all work certified in writing. The bill is
modeled after the California statute.
The Education Committee has been unable to hold a full-scale
work session for several weeks due to conflicting business of the
House. They have heard extensive testimony, however, on HB 2464,
relating to Intermediate Education .Districts, and HB 2801,
amending electrical safety law. The first bill establishes fifteen
new IEDs by eliminating single-county districts. The purpose of the
bill is to make the regions large enough to support useful services
and to divide the State into more rational geographic units. HB 2801
makes it possible for students to practice electrical installations as
part of career education programs.
The Transportation Committee may substantially alter two bills.
HB 2908 may be amended to require that motor vehicle headlights
be kept "on" at all times as a safety measure but will not be
amended to require installation of automatic "turn on" devices.
HB 2962 establishes an Abandoned Vehicle Disposal Account, to be
funded by a $1 increase in title fees, as part of a comprehensive
program to solve the abandoned vehicle problem.
The Committee on Environment and Land Use has brought
completed HB 77, the revised environmental law, back to
committee in order to add the substance of HB 2436, which
conforms Oregon water pollution law to the 1972 Amendments to
federal law. Under this section of the law the Legislature must
review all rules promulgated by the Environmental Quality
Commission to enforce federal law. The Committee has given
do-pass recommendations to HB 2809, requiring the setting of
safety standards for the evacuation of thermal plants and nuclear
installations, and HB 2282, prohibiting the use of off-road vehicles
on public lands except where permitted. This is the prohibition of
use of snow mobiles bill.
Two bills affecting the composition of the Port of Portland
Commission were heard by the State and Federal Committee. HB
2355 would add four members representing the public, and would
require that these public members have an interest in conserva
tion. The Committee also heard testimony in support of HB 2930,
which would prohibit discrimination on sexual orientation. HB 2280,
establishing an independent ombudsman, was given a do-pass
recommendation.
The Human Resources Committee held a public hearing on HB
2432, which would remove welfare's lien rights in personal injury
cases where the injured recipient has received compensation in
court. The Committee plans a work session May 9 on the House bills
concerning relatives' responsibility. It will also hear HB 2871,
appropriating $400,000 for demonstration projects for health care
programs for low-income people.
You can contact me by writing Rep. Jack Sumner Room 18-H
Capitol Building, Salem Oregon 97310 or phone 378-8817.
GONTTS
Morrow County
Pomona Grange
POMONA GRANGE
ACTS ON RESOLUTION
Pomona Grange met on Sat.
at Rhea Creek Grange hall with
Master Barton Clark in the
chair.
Resolutions were read: (1)
Settling of estates. (2 Snake
River Mountain Lands. (3)
Highway repairs. (4) Grange
initiatory degrees. All resolu
tions were acted on.
Adrian Bechdolt reported on
the McCall Tax plan. Reports
were heard from W.A.C. chair
man Flossie Ball, and Dorris
Graves, Pomona Lecturer.
County Deputy Berl Akers
gave a report on the Deputy
School in Portland, and ex
plained the deputy reports.
Harold Kerr talked on the new
grass controls - and gave dates
of planned meetings, and Mor
row Co. experimental plots
between Wasco and Heppner.
Visitation is planned for May
11 at Rhea Creek with Willows
program, and refreshments
Greenfield.
Pomona Grange will meet at
Greenfield with an evening
meeting June 30 and 6:30
dinner.
A cake walk was enjoyed
followed by the Lecturer pro
gram: reading from Greenfield
Grange by Margaret Thorpe,
and Alice Harrison. Reading
from Lexington Grange -Granger's
Gardens, by Delpha
Jones reading on the happen
ings of the last 40 years, by Joe
Dupuis. The ladies present who
had attended the Senate meet
ing reported on the trip.
Roll call of Grangers: Green
field 9. Willows 5, Lexington 3,
Rhea Creek 14, Stanfield 2.
Meeting adjourned with re
freshments by Rhea Creek
Grange.
BICYCLE RIDERS WARNING
HEPPNER ORDINANCES SPECIFICALLY PROHIBIT riding
or parking bicycles on Main Street Sidewalks between Baltimore
and May. Bicycles should not be ridden or parked on ANY sidewalk
in a manner to obstruct the SAFE passage of any person.
OFFENDERS' BICYCLES WILL BE IMPOUNDED. As a safety
measure it is suggested that riders push their bicycles on Main
Street and on anv sidewalk where there are pedestrians. SERIOUS
ACCIDENTS HAVE BEEN NARROWLY AVOIDED IN RECENT
DAYS. Bicycle riders on streets and highways are subject to traffic
regulations.
HEPPNER POLICE DEPT.
DOG OWNERS NOTICE!
HEPPNER ORDINANCE NO. 310
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit any dog of which
they are the owner, or have control of, to run at large upon any
street, alley or public property unless the same is under the control
of some responsible person. Punishable by fine from $5.00 to $50.00
or by imprisonment from 2 to 25 days.
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Jackie 11 and Joe 10, children
of Sheriff and Mrs. John
Mollahan, have two piglets for a
4-H project. The animals are
appropriately named "Guilty"
and "Not Guilty".
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Local or
Long Distance
Free Estimates
Call Gene Orwlck
989-8586
or Condon 384-2292
Agents for
United Van Line.
We're nol sure they will make
a solid decision Friday, but the
Oregon Nuclear and Thermal
Knergy Council plans a meeting
on the PGE nuclear plant
project at Carly Reservoir. At
this time they expect to review
an aircraft safety report made
by Dr. Allin Cornell of Mass
Institute of Technology.
ll is believed his report is
based on a study of some 700
crashes compiled by the U.S.
Navy Air Safety Center in
Virginia on the Navy AC
Intruder. The U.S. Air Force
also uses the Navy Bombing
Range and flew 1K0 missions
over the Range. They have
flown the F ill bombers.
One rumor indicated the
Navy might seek some financial
help from PGE to assist with
moving the bombing range.
I COMMUNITY J
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May 10
lone Spring Concert,
School gym, 7:30 p.m.
lone
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A traveling troupe from
Eastern Oregon College will
present the play "Ole King
Cole"on May 16at 1 p.m. for the
elementary school children.
There is no charge. The public
is welcome to attend.
HEPPNER POLICE DEPT.
Joint Vacation Bible School Plans
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Navy Petty Officer Second Class Stephen R. Lindstrom, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Lindstrom of lone, has been nominated for
"Sailor of the Year" for Service Force U. S. Atlantic Fleet by the
Navy Cargo Handling and Port Group, Williamsburg, Va.
VISITING .Mr. and Mrs. Bob
llager this week is Mrs. Ilager's
sister. Carol Akes of Miiton
Freewater. She will leave next
weekend to go to Seattle lo lake
her State Board beauticians
exam. She took her training in
Walla Walla. Mrs. Hager is also
a beautician and well remem
bers the qualms she had before
she went lo lake her state board
exams.
McQLAKRIESHOME
FROM CALIFORNIA
Mr. and Mrs. Clint McQuarrie
took a two-week trip recently to
California. They picked up
Marie's mother, Mrs. M. C.
Lehnerof Missoula, Montana in
Portland and visited their son,
Dan, there. Then they journey
ed to Roseburg to visit their
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Dick Ruhl and Dana
and Rich. From Roseburg they
set out for Lindsay, Calif, to
attend the 90th birthday party of
Marie's aunt, Mrs. Euphemia
Jackson formerly of Hermiston.
There were about 35 relatives
there to help celebrate, includ
ing the Bill Jacksons from
Baker.
Before returning home, they
visited The Sequoia's and Wm.
Randolph (least's castle.
Mrs. Lehner will be visiting in
Heppner with the McQuarnes
for about a week.
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"Reach Out With Jesus" is
the theme for this year's
Vacation Bible School sponsor
ed by the Methodist, Lutheran
and Episcopal Churches in
Heppner. Dates have been set at
June 18 through 22. This year
the Seventh Day Adventist
Church will be assisting as well.
Calling committees will be
registering the children during
the last week in May and the
first week in June. All children
who attended last year will be
contacted. More children are
always encouraged to join in the
exciting week, so if not called
they may
they may contact Mrs. John
Maatta at C76-5803 or Mrs. Rick
Curtis at B7G-9454. An enroll
ment of 100 children is the goal
of this year's sign-up com
mittee. The school will be held at the
Methodist Church from 9:00 to
11:30 each day. Children age 4
through 7th grade will comprise
this year's enrollment. Eighth
grade students and high school
students are welcomed but will
be used as teacher's assistants
and helpers. Cost of the Bible
School is $1.25 per child or $2.50
per family. This cost covers the
expense of books and this year's
excellent crafts.
The joint Vacation Bible
School is open to all children re
gardless of church affiliation.
Many of last year's staff are re
turning plus some exciting new
additions. "Reach Out With
Jesus" will be a week filled with
Bible study, stories, crafts,
songs, games and cookies.
CAR W ASH SATURDAY
The Heppner Assembly of
Rainbow for Girls plan a car
wash this Saturday at Cal's
Arco Station. They will start at 9
a.m. For pickup and delivery,
please call 676-8981. Cyde
Allslott, chairman says "we'll
guarantee a good job"
MR. AND MRS. DAN NASH
and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Springer of Hood River were
visitors last Wednesday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln
Nash. Lincoln is Dan's and Mrs.
Springer's brother.
GRAND MARSHALS NAMED FOR
1973 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Kristi Haguewood and Greg
Davidson have been selected by
the Heppner High School senior
class to be grand marshals for
commencement exercises when
the class graduates May 24 at
7:30 p.m. in the high school
gvmnasium.
Candle lighters will be Judy
Bennett and Gary Hunt. Ushers
selected were Karl Harrison,
John Healy, Mike Prock, Jack
Chilly and Barry Munkers.
prom-am girls will be Jean
Chnstman and Susan Healy.
"Imagine", the title of a song
written by John Lennon will be
the class motto and song, which
will be performed by the class.
Peach and orange have been
chosen the class colors, and
each girl will carry a nosegay.
Guest speaker this year will
be Dennis McKay, former
counselor, typing, speech and
drama teacher at HHS from
1968 - 1972. Penny Marquardt, a
former classmate, will - be
honored as special guest.
May 11
lone Baseball at Echo, 7:30
p.m.
Riverside vs Weston at
Boardman, 2 p.m.
Social Security representa
tive at Neighborhood Center, 10
- 12 a.m.; 1 - 2 p-.m.
May 12
Heppner vs Sherman, here,
1:00 p.m.
lone Track, District at River
side. Heppner Track, District at
Condon, 10 a.m.
May 14
Little League - Dodgers vs
Giants, 6 p.m., Heppner. -Braves
vs Indians, 6 p.m., lone.
Heppner Golf, District Meet
at Ontario.
May 15
Heppner High School Sports
Banquet, 7 p.m., Heppner High
Cafetorium.
Indians vs Dodgers, 6 p.m.,
Heppner.
May 16
Giants vs. Braves, 6 p.m.,
Heppner
Solid Waste meeting, 7:30,
Courthouse.
May 17
Heppner High School Spring
Concert, 8 p.m., High School
cafetorium.
May 19
Methodist Church Sale. Bak
ed Goods sale. Lunch 11 - 1:30.
Sale starts at 10 a.m.
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