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The Heppner common council followed the recommenda-
tion of the budget committee, Monday night and unanimously
agreed that the residents of Heppner vote on a levy of $93,863
Monday, May 17.
This is the amount of money the city is outside the six per
cent limitation on its budget for the fiscal year 1976-77. "This
is not a case of irresponsible spending or poor budgeting,"
said Mayor Jerry Sweeney, "but this is due to inflation and
revenue sharing funds which the city will not receive." "The
city will receive $8,200 in revenue sharing funds instead of
$35,000 received last year," continued Mayor Sweeney, "and
revenue sharing funds have kept us within the six per cent
limitation during the past years." If the city should receive
revenue sharing funds the city can file a supplemental
budget,' however, the city needs the funds to operate from
July to January, rather than the fiscal year period, as the
city receives no tax money until late January.
"If the voters of this community refuse the levy election
the city will have to abandon some of the non-essential
items," said Mayor Sweeney, referring to the swimming pool
and the library. The police department would be the last
place where a cut would be made.
"This year the city has no choice but to put the budget to a
vote of the people, for as any business man knows you can't
spend more money than you are taking in," said Mayor
Sweeney. If the voters approve the $93,866 levy election the
cost to the residents will be $8.08 per $1,000 of the true cash
value.
If the voters refuse the levy the city has no alternative but
to reduce some of its services to the residents. An increase in
water and sewer rates and perhaps imposing a business tax
on merchants in an attempt to raise the necessary funds to
run the city for the coming fiscal year may be necessary.
Councilman Jim Rogers brought up the parking meter
situation and after some discussion moved that a 30 day
moritorium be placed on the meters. During the discussion,
Rogers pointed out that the meters are not working properly
and if the city is to collect any revenue from the meters they
should be replaced.
Police Chief Dean Gilman reported the meters are 10-16
years old and some are worn out. "In the past it cost the city
about $1 for new timers for the meters, today the cost has
risen to $8 $9 per timer. Chief Gilman also stated that with
the increase in traffic in Heppner, it is almost impossible to
work the meters properly. He also stated that while some of
the residents were opposed to the meters some of the people
were in favor of retaining the parking meters.
The common council voted four to one with one abstention
to hood the meters until the June council meeting and at that
time make a decision on the parking meters.
During the 30 day free parking period three stalls in front of
the Post Office will be used for limited parking only.
Residents are urged to obey the rule and allow the elderly
people the courtesy of parking to pick up their mail. Violators
will be issued parking tickets if they fail to obey the IS minute
parking. .
In other business to come before the council:
The council agreed to a proposal from the Bicentennial
Committee to re-name three streets within the City of
Heppner in honor of the Bicentennial celebration.
A contest will be held to re-name the following streets,
Main, Center and May Streets. Contestants may submit new
names for these streets and the winners will officially
dedicate the streets July 4. Merchants have been contacted
and none have voiced any opposition to the plan. Councilmen
Boyce and Cercsa were chosen to act on the judging
committee.
Approved a liquor application from Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Marquardt who have recently purchased Bucknum 's Tavern.
Approved a building permit for Norman Patterson for
the construction of a single family dwelling. The site is
located in Shipley's Addition and will cost an estimated
$36,000 to construct. Mike Linnell is the contractor.
Approved a rate increase of 50 cents per month for
garbage pickup within the city limits. This applies to
residential dwellings only and will take effect July 1. The new
rates will rise from $2.50 to $3.00 per 30 gallon can, with an
added 50 cents for each additional 30 gullon can. 50 gallon
garbage containers will not be allowed after July 1. Cliff
Green also asked that residents place materials such as
ashes, soot, vacuum cleaner bags, etc., In plastic bags prior
to placing them in the garbage cans.
Took no action on a petition by Richard Peck to start a
salvage operations at the city dump. An agreement had been
drawn up between Peck and the CKy last April and Peck has
not signed the. agreement.
Mayor Sweeney notified the city recorder, Marshall
Lovgren to notify Don McEwen as well as Dr. Carpenter that
their renewal for a 90 day variance has expired.
City foreman Ralph Marlatt stated he has installed new
guard rails along Gilmore St. and the new chlorinator has
been installed at the swimming pool.
Marshall Lovgren stated he had met with Steve
Anderson, city engineer, and Anderson had checked the
South Main Street bridge. Anderson reported to Lovgren the
bridge is in good condition, however, it needs some cleaning
and should receive a coat of preservative.
Anderson also commented to Lovgren that he had checked
on a complaint from Don Cole regarding an Injury to a young
child when she apparently fell near the school onto the
pavement. Anderson reported the fault is not with the city but
is the concern of the State Highway Division and that he
would contact them regarding the placement of a fence along
the property.
Police Chief Dean Gilman reported that the police
department had arrested 2 persons for driving while under
the influence of intoxicating liquor, 1 with a suspended
license, 2 for reckless driving, 2 violations of the basic rule,
speeding, 1 equipment violation, 5 parking zone violations
and collected $189 in parking meter money during the month
of April. .
The meeting was adjourned until May 19 when the council
will meet to canvass the ballots and take action on two
ordinances.
Field Day results
Results of Heppner Lions Club 4-H and FFA
Field Day held Saturday, April 24 at Morrow
County Fairgrounds, Heppner, Oregon.
Livestock Judging 4-H. Top ten indivi
duals: 1. Mark Sargent, Hoof & Horn,
Morrow; 2. Claudia Huston, Hardman Live
stock, Morrow; 3. Brad Anderson, Oregon
Trail Livestock, Gilliam; 4. Barbara DeVine,
Hoof & Horn, Morrow; 5. Pam Cantin, Hoof &
Horn, Morrow; 6. Matt Clark, Hoof 4 Horn,
Morrow; 7. Taml Anderson, Oregon Trail,
Gilliam; 8. Todd Harrison, Hoof & Horn,
Morrow; 9. Darel Marbel, Oregon Trail,
Gilliam; 10. Marie Van Schoiack, Gooseberry
Livestock, Morrow.
Top 3 4-H Teams: 1. Hoof & Horn Livestock
Club, Morrow; 2. Oregon Trail Livestock
Club, Gilliam; 3. Hardman Livestock CTub.
Morrow.
4-H Presentations: Juniors Ann Lindsay,
Blue, Lisa Wilson Red. Intermediates: Todd
Harrison, Blue. Seniors: Pam Cantin, Blue,
Debby Klaus, Red.
Intermediate Team: Claudia Huston,
Dennis Kennedy, Betsy Heath, Blue. Cham
pion Presentation: Todd Harrison.
4-H Tractor Driving. 1. Bobby Fisher,
Spray; 2. Glenn Krebs, lone; 3. Bruce Anglin,
Hardman.
4-H Meats Judging. 1. Betsy Heath,
Hardman: 2. Pat Clark, Hoof & Horn; 3.
Dennis Kennedy, Hardman.
4-H Hay Judging. Jim Jepsen and Tom
Huston, tie.
Home Economics Judging Contests. Knit
ting: Seniors 1. Yvonne Newman, Heppner; 2.
Kathy Wolff, Heppner; 3. Suzanne Cutsforth,
Heppner. Juniors: 1. Sharlene League and
Marlene League, tie.
Foods. Senior: 1. Claudia Huston, Heppner;
2. Debra Klaus; 3. Tami Anderson, Gilliam.
Junior: 1. Ann Lindsay, Heppner; 2. Tara
Mahoney and Diane Morten, tie.
Clothing. Seniors: 1. Tami Harrison,
Condon; 2. Debra Klaus, Heppner; 3. Lorl
Bergstrom, lone. Juniors: 1. Ann Lindsay,
Heppner; 2. Cathy Lindsay, Heppner; 3
Bonnie Murray, Heppner.
4-H Exhibits. 1. Tricky Cookers; 1. Pins &
Needles.
FFA Livestock Judging. 1. Matt Weimer,
Condon; 2. Cindy Dougherty, Heppner; 3.
Shelly Andru-st, The Dalles; 4. Greg Clayton,
The Dalles; 5. Diane Morchett, The Dalles; 6.
Dave Conners, The Dalles; 7. Krynn
Robinson, Heppner; 8. Dan Van Schoiack,
Heppner; 9. Mike Sandor, The Dalles; 10.
Barb Cooney, Condon and Tim Helberg,
Riverside.
Teams Top 3: 1. The Dalles; 2. Heppner;
3. Condon.
FFA Meats Judging. 1. Matt Weimer.
Condon; 2. Barb Cooney, Condon; 3. Scott
Patee, Condon.
FFA Hay Judging. 1. Scott Patee.
FFA Tractor Driving. 1. Scott Witt,
Riverside; 2. Mike Sandoz, The Dalles; 3.
Craig Clayton. The Dalles.
Judges. Livestock: Blue Mountain Com
munity College Judging Team. Meats: Ernie
McCabe. Hay: Harold Kerr. Home Ec:
Burdine Tullis. Presentations: Jane Rawlins
and Sandy Bennett. Tractor Driving: Larry
Mills. Lions Club Field Day Chairman: Cliff
Green.
Approximately 130 youth participated in the
field day.
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Vol. 93, No. 12
Heppner, OR, Thursday, May 6, 1976
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Hocal banker killed in plane crash
Kenneth Dean Belcher, 37,
was killed in an airplane crash
early Saturday morning. The
crash occured as Belcher was
spraying a portion of the
Graham Ranch, presently
leased to W E. Hughes and
sons.
Belcher was manager of the
First National Bank, Heppner
Branch, was also an ardent
aviator and had recently
started crop dusting during
bis vacation and on weekends.
Details of the accident are
not available, however, the
accident is being investigated
by the Federal Aviation Ad
ministration. Belcher was born in Cald
well. ID. June 14. 19:18. He
allciidcd local schools in the
area and upon completion of
high school he entered (he U.S.
Murine Corps for two years of
service.
He was a graduate of the
College of Idaho.
He was united in marriage
to Shirley Tullius Oct. 7. 1961
at Caldwell. ID.
In 1964 he started his
banking career in Eugene,
OR He was Iranslerred to
Heppner tn April 1971 where
he assumed the duties of
manager of the Heppner
Branch.
lie was a member of the
Heppner Elks Lodge No. 358, a
memlMT of the Oregon Cattle
man's Association, Chairman
of the Board of Directors,
Morrow County Rodeo, Chair
man of the School Advisory
Commission, member of both
the city and county budget
committees, and a member of
the lone Lions Club.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday. May 4. 10 a m. at the
Hope Lutheran Church, with
the Rev. Mark Johnson offi
ciating. Sacred selections
"lleyond the Sunset" and
"The Old Rugged Cross" were
sung by Carl and Betty
Marquardt, accompanied by
Rikka Tews at the organ.
Concluding services and
interment were held Wednes
day, May 5. at 2 p.m., at
owls first appearance
The 1976 Morrow County
Fair and Kodco Court made
its first appearance at Arling
ton Saturday. Queen Patricia
Van Schoiack and princesses
Kate Evans, Kimee Hague
wood, Bonnie Schiller and
Janice Spaulding rode in the
parade escroled by the per
manent pennant bearers Don
na Palmer, Debra Palmer,
Shauna Seitz and Kathleen
Van Schoiack.
Following the parade the
Court attended the Queen's
luncheon at the Methodist
Church. Queen Kelly Wise of
Arlington, greeted her guests
and had each of the visiting
queens introduce her court.
In the afternoon, at the
Rodeo Grounds, the Court
rode into the arena in the
Grand Entry. A large group of
supporters were on hand
applauding Queen Patricia
and her Court.
Among those in Arlington
for the festivities were: Mrs.
Holier! Hoskins, lone, Court
Chaperone. Stan Kemp, I.ex
ington. Court Director.
Others present included:
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Palmer,
lone; Mr. and Mrs. Tony Seilz,
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Spaulding,
Mr. and Mrs. Ron llaguewood
and Kristi, Ava Wright. Rob
Van Schoiack. the Vern Evans
family, Irrigon, the Bob Schil
lers, Mr, and Mrs. Marion
Palmer, lone; the Darrell
Harris's, Roice and Betty
Fulleton, Joe Taylor, Monte
Kvans. Walt Coffman, Bob
Steagall and family and Kathy
Gilbert.
Hie Jerry Dougherty family
accompanied their daughter
Cindy, who is a member of the
Spray Court and rode with the
group.
The next scheduled appear
ance for the queen and her
court will be at Spray, May 29.
Governor Straub appoints 2
Gov. Bob Straub announced
the appointment Thursday of
a Heppner woman and the
reappointment of Prineville
man to the Livestock Advisory
Board of the Oregon Depart
ment of Agriculture.
The appointee! are Shirley
Rugg, a sheep and rattle
rancher and Martin Howard, a
cattleman.
Both Ms. Rugg and Howard
represent the Oregon Cattle
men' Association on the
committee. Their terms are
for three years. Ms. Rugg fills
the position held for the past
six years by Dalton Strauss,
Central Point
A native of Heppner and a
former Oregon Slate I'nivcr
sily student, Ms. Rugg has
been connected with ranching
in the Heppner area all of her
life and in was named the
livestock grower of the year
for Morrow County.
She is president of Quarter
Circle "V" Ranches. Inc., and
vice president of And manager
of Willow Creek Ranches. Inc.
Ms Rugg is vice president
of the Oregon Sheep Growers
Association and its regional
representative; a member of
New bank manager
Grant Perry. Senior Vice
President of the First National
Bank of Oregon, announced
yesterday the appointment of
l.yle A. Ixiwe as the new
manager of the Heppner
Branch of the bank. Urne,
who has been with the bank
since 1963, will assume his
duties early next week. The
new manager comes to Hepp
ner from the Sherman County
Branch where he had been
manager since 1975.
Ixiwe, who Is 34, began his
tanking career in the Instal
lment loan division and later
was appointed installment
loan ofticer at the Medlord
branch. He Inter was made
general loan officer of the
John Day branch where he
nerved until his appointment
as manager at Mora, Oregon,
jtwe, graduated from Bend
Senior High School and Colu
mbia Christian College in
Portland. He served in the
U S Marine Corps from iww
until I'M,
and secretary of the Livestock
Graong Advisory Board to the
U.S. Forest Service; and a
past president of the Blue
Mountain Chapter of the
Society of Range Manage
ment. She also served on the
liaison committee working
with the Oregon Department
of Agriculture In implement
ing its sheep branding pro
gram. Howard, who is beginning
his second term on the com
mittee, is a native of Oregon
City but moved to Prineville
as a small boy when his family
began ranching In thai area.
He Is second vice president of
the Oregon Cattlemen's Asso
ciation and chairman of the
association's I-and Resource
and Environment Committee.
Howard Is the only cattle
man serving on the Citlen
Involvement Advisory Com
millee to the l-and Conserva
tion and Development Com
mission; Is chairman of the
Oregon Stale Cnlvcrslly Ran
grlancl Resources Program
Committee; a memlnr of the
Squaw Unite Experiment Sta
tion Advisory Committee and
chairman of the Crook County
Planning Commission.
Canyon Hill Cemetery, Cald
well, If), with Sweeney Mor
tuary in charge of arrange
ments. Casket bearers were Allen
Hughes, Bob Mahoney, David
Dollarhide, Roice Fulleton,
Paul Hansen and Terry
Thompson.
Survivors are the widow
Shirley; sons Mark and Gary,
Heppner; mother Edna Bel
cher, Boise, ID; two brothers,
Jack Belcher, Boise, ID; Lee
Belcher, Spokane, WA.
Contributions may be made
to the Oregon Elks Eye Foun
dation, A trust fund has been
established by the First Na
tional Bank for the sons of Ken
Belcher.
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Thieves loot
Morrow County
Lrram Growers
The Morrow County Grain
Growers was broken Into and
robbed early Saturday morn
ing. Taken were numerous
sets of wrenches, hand tools,
gloves and a I2 inch chain
saw.
A cutting torch was used lo
gain entry as the thieves cut
an outside window leading Into
the shop. Once Inside the shop
bolt cullers were used to cut
the padlock lno the main
slore
The culprits loaded a wheel-
harrow with the tools and
made numerous trips to their
car and when they completed
Ihelr haul they left the wheel
barrow inside the store.
A gunny sack filled with
assorted ammunition was left
behind by the culprits near the
sporting goods section.
The estimated loss is placed
at $t,5oo. however, the exact
amount will not be known until
an inventory Is completed.
The sheriff's department is
investigating the (hefl.