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I - s . s s B i Page 6 Notice of Special Election on August 13, 1974 Heppner, Ore., Gazette-Times, Thursday, August I, 1974 IN THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, OREGON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION HAS BEEN CALLED TO BE HELD IN THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, on AlGl'ST 13. 1874. THE POLLING PLACE FOR SAID ELECTION WILL BE THE LEXINGTON CITY HALL AND THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 8:00 a.m. until 8: o.m.. Pacific Davlieht Saving Time. The election has been called for the purpose of submitting to the legal voters a charter amendment authorizing 1205,000.00 general obligation bonds to procure funds for the reconstruction of the municipal water works, as provided in the following resolution: RESOLUTION SECTION 1. That a proposed amendment to the charter of the Town of Lexington be submitted to the legal voters of the Town of Lexington, Morrow County, Oregon, for their adoption or rejection and a special municipal election be held in as provided. SECTION 2. That the date of this special municipal election shall be the 13th day of August. 19T4. and that the polling place Is hereby designated as the City Hall of Lexington, and the polls for receipt of ballots shall be open at the hour of 8:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time and shall ciose at the hour of 8:00 p.m.. Pacific Davlight Saving Time on said date. SECTION 3. That the following qualified persons are hereby appointed judges and clerks of said election, to-wit: (b) That the debt limitations contained la the charter of the Town of Lexington shall not apply to the bonds thereby authorised nor shall any other provisions and limitation of said charter apply. (c) The Town Council shall each year at the time of making the annual tax levy for aerial purposes, include such levy as shall be sufficient, when used jointly with other funds as may be received from operating revenues, to pay the Interest due on the outstanding bonds or this issue and to retire the principal thereof at maturity. Over Its Tea Cq title for this proposed SECTION t. That the ballot amendment shall be as follows: . . AND ACT to amend the charter of the Town of Lexington. Oregon, by adding Section 24 thereto, authoriiing the Issuance and sale and not to exceed the sum of I20S.000.00 general obligation bonds, payable over a term of not to exceed 40 years, for the purpose of acquiring funds for the reconstruction of the Town water works. 100 (- -) Yes 101 t- -)NO Eldon Pad berg Judge Lois Allen Judge Lois Hunt Clerk Mildred Davidson Clerk Phyllis Piper Clerk SECTION 7. It is necssary for the peace, health and safety of the Town that the election herein provided shall be held at as an early date as possible. In order so to do this resolution, take effect immediately, now therefore. ..An emergency is hereby declared to exist and this resolution shall go into force and effect upon its adoption and approval. Adopted by the council this 3th day of July, 1974. by the following vote. 4 Vm 0 No Approved by the mayor this 29th day of Julv, 1974. ByR&L Doug Holland. 10 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Holland, swam 224 laps or 4 miles in the Swim-a-thon Monday. Doug started swimming at 1 p.m. and finished at S p.m. He had a total of 23 sponsors pay ing him from one to five cents per lap. He is a member of the Heppner swim team. " SECTION 4. That the recorder be. and he is herby instructed to publish notice of said election and of said proposed charter amendment in the Heppner Gazette Times, a newspaper published in Morrow County. Oregon, once a week for"2 successive weeks, the first publication thereof to be not more than 15 day s prior to the election. The recorder shall also post notice of elections in at least 4 public conspicuous places in the Town at least 10 days prior to said election which posted notice shall state the time, place and purposes of the election, and shall contain the full amendment, ballot title and number. - SECTION 5. That the proposed charter amendment referred to the Town of Lexington bv the common council is ' as follows: AND ACT to amend the charter of the Town of Lexington, approved February 3. 1903. and as previously amended by adding thereto Section 24. authorizing an issue of general obligation bonds in the sum, not to exceed, I205,WM).(Ki to fund the reconstruction of the Town water works. Be it enacted by the people of the Town of Lexington, Oregon, that the charter of said Town be amended by adding thereto Section 24 to read as follows; () The common council of the Town of Lexington, Morrow County. Oregon, it hereby authoriied, empowered and directed to issue and sell general obligation bonds of said - Town In sum or sums not to exceed I20S.ioo.oo for the purpose of reconstruction of the Town water works. The bonds shall contain such terms, bear such date, be in such denominations and bear such Interest as the common council may determine, provided that the date of maturity shall in no event exceed 40 years from the date of issue The bonds shall ::b known as the "Town of Lexington Uater Svstem Improvement Bonds 1974" and shall be advertised and sold as provided by the laws of the State of Oregon. Charles Starr. Citv Recorder Published Aug. 1. Aug. 8. 1974. Gene Orwick. Mavor The public is invited to attend the Port of Morrow meeting Monday, Aug 5. at the Gar Swanson residence in lone at 7:30 p.m. Swim-a-thon covers over 80 miles More than eighty miles of splashing, kicking, and mus cle straining took place Mon day night at the Heppner Swimming Pool. Members of the Heppner Swim Team and their friends turned out to participate in the team's first "swim-a-thon" in an effort to earn money for the team. Although the dollars and cents results are not known at present because the swim mers will be collecting their pledges this week, the "swim-a-thon" was termed a "huge success" by team coach Judv Gentry and the members of the Heppner Swim Team parents They expressed great appreciation to the commun is for supporting the event so well. The "swtm-a-thon" began at 1 p m. Monday afternoon with younger swimmers swimming first. The last swimmer jpmnmmmniimiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimm :i Visit the Bigger than Ever 1974 I I UT.1ATILIA COUNTY I climbed over the edge at 12:15 a.m., Tuesday with 340 laps to her credit. That swimmer was Rosanna Marlatt and her laps in miles added up to six miles and four laps. Ron Ward came close with 338 laps, followed by Dianne Holland, 280 laps, Judy Gentry 224 Laps and Doug Holland with 224 laps. Other swimmers and their laps were Barry Jones, 187; Dave McLeod, 172; Bonnie Arrington, 168; Rick Cole, 168, Randy Cole, 188; Dale Holland, 144; Lisa Collins. 125; Sor.ja Biddle, 113; Wesley Marlatt, Jr., 112; Karen Kenny, 110; MikeStokey, 102; Rick Smith, 101; Dallas Farmer, 100; Sharon Biddle. 100; Shelly Grace, 100; Donna Bergstrom, 100; Monte Stokey, 100; Clndi Bergstrom, 80; Ian Cate. 71; Rodney Cole 65; Deanne Connor, 60; Perry Wilson, 60; Melody Marlatt, 58; Tom Hughes, 58; Kelli Bergstom, 58; Mary Arbogast, 57; John McCabe, 56; Ellen Arbogast. 56; Eugene Cate, 56; Scott Groshens. 56, Lottie Laughlin, 56; Lisa Wilson. 50; Jerry Jones, 38, Greg Connor, 35: Dyrk Dunlap, 31; Teresa Cate, 30; Cam George, 28; Chris Mclanis, 26; Ken Stokey, 26; Tresa Skow, 20; Shelly Biddle. 18; and John Cate, 12 A swim meet will be held at the Heppner pool with Baker, Monday evening, beginning at 7 p.m. On Thursday, preced ing the Monday meet, swim team members will be com peting in swim meet at The Dalles They are also schedul ed for a meet Sunday in Hermiston. Mr. and Mrs. Jack C. Holt' and family of Oregon City were visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. C.J D. Bauman this past week. Lightning starts fires Eight fires were touched off early Monday morning by lightning in the northeast section of Morrow County. Smoke jumpers were need ed to put out fires in the Madison and Texas Butte areas, and a total of 30 men including helicopter and plane crews were employed to subdue the fires The Heppner Ranger dis trict warns residents of the County of the extreme fire danger which exists now. Special play made for an interesting morning last ladies' day. Lois Hunt was the winner in specs, in which points are given on each hole for the longest drive, first on the green, closest to the pin and first in the cup. Anna Schwarzin won a ball for the least specs, with Ada Shiffer winning a special award for the most trouble. It's nice to know that there are prizes for the agony as well as the ecstasy of golf! Francis Doherty shot the low gross score in Sunday morning play, with Charles Starks taking low net. Ed Hiemstra grabbed both the long drive and KP awards; La Verne VanMarter put togeth er a prize-winning putting game. Seventeen golfers enjoyed the barbecue July 28, round ing the course in two-ball foursomes on a very warm afternoon. The winning two some were a threesome Bob Jepsen, LaVerne VanMarter and Bev Gunderson. Ed Gun derson and Suzanne Jepsen posted second low gross. Francis Doherty and Rose Parks were the putting champs; Conley Lanham and Hazel Mahoney were the high gross duo. The eclecta trophy is ready and will be presented this week. Chairman Dee Gribble refused to "leak" the winner's name to these reporters, so we'll have to delay revealing the identity of the new -club champion. Be with us next week. Don't forget the trip to Kinzua August 4. An enthu siastic group of golfers joined us when we played hosts; let's reciprocate with a good turn out from Willow Creek. 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Bark and other waste is used In steam-producing boilers. 100 percent Effort - Kinzuas sawmills have installed emision-controlled boilers and eliminated tepee burners. w' 1 ? pa tyj V- Pi) v i IS t V s Our new housing subdivision and new office building at Heppner is being professionally anned and landscaped. We look forward to con tinued progress In this direction. Kinzua Corporation ranttmfnjitniiiiiitiniriiMntiiutitiuiiiiittiittmtmiimiumrjuiiuaiiiiiiiiiitiiiniiiiiiniiiiir -s XCryVCN f i
