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The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, Oct. 26, 1978 SEVEN lil' f wfl ' II W All Cub reporters show imagination in writing news i f Lunch a disaster By Lana Reed School Lunch a Disaster At Heppner, Oregon October 23, the disaster started in the cafeteria. It always gets a bigger disaster. The teachers are trying to find a way to stop the kids making the disaster. Everytime they get in the cafeteria they start throwing the food around and it gets to be a big disaster. Why do they do this? They want to make the teachers get mad and they dont like to sit around and wait to go outside. The janitor was getting tired of cleaning up the disasters the children are making, so she suggested that every teacher watched and whoever they saw throwing the food and making the disasters have to help clean it up and write ditties. The janitor couldnt think of anything else, so they all agreed on this. Seal saves youth By Re id Duncan Two year old, Ted Duchmyer was riding in a rubber raft and got carried out in the Atlantic ocean on a Saturday afternoon. His family and himself were on a picnic at Macar Beach. While Ted was drifting, he went into a herd of seals. One seal was kind enough to "bring him to his family just in time for lunch. UFO is spotted By Dyann Brosnan Hollywood (U.P.) In Hollywood Cal. a U.F.O. landing was reported by Robert B. Kon. He was outside, feeding the animals and he saw a big ball a light go across the sky and stopped real fast and landed in his yard. His wife was looking out of the window and fainted. Then it started to take off it went straight up into the sky and it disapered. Mr. Kon touched the place where the U.F.O. was and it was so hot he had to be put into the hospital. What ever landed or was there was very big. Mrs. Kon has not awaken yet. The doctors are trying everything to bring her out of shock. She keeps on saying Robert, Robert. Well the U.F.O. landing was not very good lets hope that there is no more U.F.O. landing here in Holly wood-Cal. Milk out, pop in By Keith Kenison Portland Oreg. (U.P.) The government decided to ban milk because of it's good taste and also is good for your teeth and bones. They made this decision Wed. Oct 11, 1978. Across the country there will be 100 cows layed off. Because there is nothing to put on your cereal they decided that they wouldn't ban saccharine so you could put diet pop on your cereal. Mu-"eir rviv Jill I. ... ;;ax;;: rrv. sr r"m """""HI m0 Space race slated jn fa newSt By Nathan Lowe Oct. 47, 2091 London, Oregon World famous telephone director, Isa bella Ringing, is stagging the greatest car race in the history of Venus. 5 Martians, 13 Gloops, 9 Plogs and 11 Earthlings are competing in the race. Dr. U Drive It is going to compete in the race with his high powered tricycle. Who knows who will win? Next week we'll have the final scores of the race. Louise Schmidt's 5th grade class at Heppner Elementary School became "reporters" last week and on this page is their view of exciting news. PUBLIC NOTICE STUB TO BE TORN OFF BY A BOARD MEMBER SAMPLE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT FOR MORROW COUNTY, STATE OF OREGON PRECINCT NO. - TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7r 1978 from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Mark a Cro(X) or aCheck Mark (V) in the voting square after the word "YES"or after the word "NO"for the answer voted for. REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY APPELLATE JUDGE SELECTION, RUNNING ON RECORD -Purpowi Amends constitution to provide new selection, re-election method for judges of Supreme Court, Appeals Court, and Tax Court judge. Governor fills vacancy from "well qualified" list submitted by non partisan nominating commission consisting of Chief Justice plus three lawyers, three layman appointed by Governor pursuant to law. Appointed judges serve until second general election after appointment. Incumbent judges reelected for six years by "yes" vote majority in general election; if majority vote "no," office becomes vacant. yesQ N0 D 2. AUTHORIZES SENATE CONFIRMATION OF GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS-Purposci Proposed constitutional amendment authorizes legislation requiring confirmation by the State Senate of all appointments and reappointments to state public office by the Governor, including vacancies in elective office except judges. United States Senator or Representative, and district, county and precinct offices. Appointees are not eligible to serve until and unless confirmed as required by law. YESQ NO REFERENDUM ORDER BY PETITION OF THE PEOPLE 3. VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND FEE INCREASE REFERENDUM Purpose! Referendum f measure concerning vehicle registration and fees. Requires annual registration at same fee ($20 for most private vehicles) as for present biennial registration; except that fee for first vehicle of registrant 65 or older is set at $12.50. Increases most motor carrier rates. Increases annual light truck fee from $10 to $20. Annual recreational vehicle fee reduced to half present biennial fee. Emissions test certificate for Portland-area vehicles required every second registration only. "ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL EFFECTS: Passage of this measure will result in increasing net tax revenues of $414,000 in fiscal year 1979; $8,572,000 in fiscal year 1980; $20,084,000 in fiscal year 1981." YESQ HOD PROPOSED BY INIATIVE PETITION . SHORTENS FORMATION PROCEDURES FOR PEOPLE'S UTILITY DISTRICTS-Purpoaei Allows single election authorizing People's Utility District formation, including authority for revenue bond issuance for initial facilities. Subject to qualified engineer's certificate that district revenues will be sufficient to repay bonds. Shortens formation, annexation, consolidation procedures, substituting county governing body for State Energy Director. Authorizes PUDs to supply public utility service. Allows exclusion of electric cooperatives, municipalities. Protects some existing benefits for employes of acquired private utilities. General obligation bond issuance requires voter approval. AUTHORIZES, REGULATES PRACTICE OF DENTURE TECH-NOLOGV-Purpote: Measure authorizes taking oral impressions by licensed denturist, and constructing, repairing, fitting, etc. of dentures by licensed denturists or their assistants. Treatment requires dentist's of physician's certificate that oral cavity is free from disease and suitable for denture. Establishes licensing requirements, creates Advisory Council on Denture Technology within Health Division. Any dental insurance policy covering any service which may be performed by denturists must cover denturist's services. Major provisions of Act effective July 1, 1980. LIMITATIONS ON AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES-Purpowi Proposed constitutional amendment limits ad valorem real property taxes to !' "full cash value." Defined as 1975 assessed value, or appraised value on later sale or new construction. Allows maximum 2 annual inflation increase. Requires two-thirds vote of each house for new or increased state taxes; two-thirds popular vote required for special local taxes; prohibits new ad valorem, sales, or transaction taxes on real property. "ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL EFFECTS: In addition to the revenue impact on local government units, this measure will have the following statewide revenue impacts: Property tax refunds under Homeowners and Renters Property Tax Refund program and payments under Rental Assistance will be reduced by an estimated $14 millions in fiscal year 1979. The maximum bonding authority for general obligation bonds is estimated to be reduced as follows: Oregon State Highway, $45.0 millions; State Power Development, $67.5 millions; Oregon Veteran's Welfare, $360.0 millions; Oregon Forest Rehabilitation and Reforestation, $8.5 millions; Projects, $33.8 millions; Facilities, Community College and Education Center, $33.8 millions; Oregon Pollution Control, $45.0 millions; Irrigation, Drainage and Water Projects, $67.5 millions; Elderly Multi-Family Housing, $22.5 millions." YESQ N0 YESD NO Q YESQ NO Q REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY NO II. REDUCES PROPERTY TAX PAYABLE BY HOMEOWNER AND RENTER-Purpose: Proposed constitutional amendment to reduce ve tax payable by homeowners by one-half up to 1.500. Provides YES comparable relief to renters. Limits state and local government expenditures. Requires two-thirds legislative vote for certain tax measures. Refunds remaining state surplus to income taxpayers. Freezes assessed values for one tax year. Preserves referendum right on local government tax measures. Specifies that if this measure and Measure No. 6 arc approved, only the one receiving most "ves" votes takes effect. "ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL EFFECT: Adoption of this measure will transfer $507.5 million from state revenues for payment by the state of 50 percent of the local property taxes on owner-occupied residences and providing comparable relief to renters." PROPOSED BY INIATIVE PETITION 7. PROHIBITS STATE EXPENDITURES, PROGRAMS OR SERVICES FOR ABORTION-Purpose: Measure prohibits any State agency . . from spending any Slate money for abortions, and from providing YES I I any programs or services promoting abortion. ' ' "ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL EFFECTS: Passage of this measure N I will result in an increase of the gross cost of $4,268,764 in public " I I money for higher cash and medical assistance payments for single women receiving welfare assistance. This cost is partially offset by a reduction of $230,344 now spent on abortions, for an annual net recurring cost increase of $4,038,420 in public money." REQUIRES DEATH PENALTY FOR MURDER UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS-Purposet Requires separate sentencing procedure before judge after murder conviction. Requires death penalty if judge, beyond reasonable doubt, finds: defendant acted deliberately with reasonable expectation death would result; and probability defendant is continuing violent threat to society; and defendant responded unreasonably to provocation, if any, by deceased. Automatic Supreme Court review. If any finding is negative, sentence is life with minimum of 25 years confinement before parole. Adds homicide by air piracy or bomb to murder definition. "ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL EFFECTS: Passage of this measure will result in a one time cost of $130,000 in general revenue to construct a gas chamber." YESO N0 LIMITATIONS ON PUBLIC UTILITY RATE BASE-Purpose: Initiative would prohibit public utilities from charging customers rates based on a rate base which includes the cost, including construction of acquisition cost, of real or personal property not presently used to provide utility service to the customer. yes NO 10. LAND USE PLANNING, ZONING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Purpose: Nullifies Land Conservation Development Commission adopted planning goals, guidelines March 8, 1979. Cities, counties must adopt comprehensive plans, have all planning, zoning authority except legislature must prescribe goals, zoning, planning, notice procedures to be used. Legislature may establish an advisory commission and may regulate use in statewide significant geographic areas subject to compensation for adversely affected owners. Voter approval required before new regional planning district organized. State, local land use legislative acts subject to referendum. YES NO STATE ADVISORY QUESTION REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 12. "NOTICE: This question is advisory only, and is without binding YES I I effect. "Do you support an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would require a balanced federal budget, except in the event of a national emergency?" NO Some measnees may appear on this sample ballot that may not appear on your official ballot Published October 26, 1978 Cher knifes Sonny By Bobby Kinzer At 8:00 western time a knife was flying at TV's Sonny Bono. Cher and Sonny were in their Western Condomineum in Los Angeles at the time of the accident. Cher said Sonny drove her to it from bad breath from eating too much Italian food. Reporters rushed to see Cher but when they got to her all she said was Italian words. Doctors say that Chers mind has been infected with Italian customs and words. Some sceptics say its Sonny Bono's spirit. She even uses the wrong rest room. Reporters rushed to see Cher but when they got there two Italian guard's with mustaches were guarding the door. Chers mind is a vegetable said Dr. Barns than he jumped out the window. This is Bart Cole signing off from Mexico. Faceless Martians land By Randy Siminoe Billings, Montana (a. p.) Sam Jones a former U.S.A.F. Captain saws that last night he saw twelve U.F.O.s landing. Jones snuck up and watched. He saw a martian coming out. Jones said he was green with no face, and he was glowing. Ice cream eating champ By Shelly Biddle Larington ZP Eddy Brown was known as ice cream eater of the year. He ate 15 gallons of ice cream in 55 minutes and is now at the weight of one hundred and eighty pounds. Before he started eating, he weighed 120 pounds. This very day on Oct 12, 1978 Eddy has broken the worlds record. This was taken place at his home. 'Farrah' joke backfires By Tammy Hayes Los Angeles UP Don Knotts was arrested yesterday for a crime that was never done before. He was putting on a performance and he had intended to tell a joke. He started out, "Did anyone hear what happened to Farrah Fawcett yesterday?" That was a mistake because Farrah Fawcett was there. Lee Majors started to attack him with his bionic arm when Don Knotts swished his bionic arm and it electricuted Lee Majors. Now Lee Majors is in the hospitale and Don Knotts is in jail. CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION iANK OF DAN astern Oregon HEPPNER-IONE-ARLINGTON v Member: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1978 ASSETS Cash and due from banks 994,336.78 U.S. Treasury securities 2,077,479.44 Obligations of other U.S. Government agenicies and coroporations 300,000.00 Other Securities 3,068,995.89 Federal funds sold & securities purchased under agreements to sell 1 ,600,000.00 Other loans less reserve for loan losses 11,539,309.83 Bank premises, furniture & fixtures, & other assets representing bank premises . 258,181.20 Other assets 48,933.57 TOTAL ASSETS 19,887,236.71 LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations 4,471,103.98 Time and savings deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations 10,797,980.03 Deposits of United States Government 45,798.14 Deposits of States and political subdivisions 2,887,606.25 Certified and officers checks, etc 108,326.62 TOTAL DEPOSITS 18,310,815.02 a. Total demand deposits 5,116,940.30 b. Total time and savings deposits 13,193,874.72 Other liabilities 174,505.69 TOTAL LIABILITIES 18,485,320.71 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Common stock total par value 150,000.00 (no. shares authorized 6,000) (No. shares outstanding 6,000) Surplus , 1,000,000.00 Undivided profits 251,916.00 TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS 1,401,916.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES & CAPITAL ACCOUNTS 19,887,236.71 MEMORANDA Standby letter of credit . . . : 75,000.00 Average of total deposits for the 15 calendar days ending with call date 18,142,067.04 Average of total loans for the 15 calendar days ending with call date 11,667,641.42 I, Brad Christensen, Loan Officer of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that this report of condition is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief. -s-Brad Christensen Correct & Attest Directors -s- Roy W. Lindstrom -s- Bill Jaeger -s-C. David Childs -s- Gene Pierce -s- Kenneth Walters -s- Howard Bryant -s-L.E.Dick, Jr. -s- Arthur A. Allen State of Oregon, County of Morrow, Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of October, 1978, and I hereby certify that I am not an officer or director of this bank. My commission expires 10-21-80 -s-Mary E. Bryant, Notary Public Published October 26, 1978
