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The Heppner Gazette-Times. Heppner, Oregon, Thursday. May 15, 1980 FIVE 4 councilman's message Water bonds vital to Heppner (The following whn Nuhiuil led for publication.) CitizenB of Heppner: On May 20, when you go to the polls, you will find, mixed In with the usual primary races, school and county budgets, etc., an Item of extreme Importance to the future of Heppner. This is the Water System Improvement Bond IsHue In the amount of $430,000 to accomplish the following: (1) Replace ap proximately one mile of Wil low Creek main line from the upper end of the lake formed by the Willow Creek Dam. (2) Construct a high pressure main from below the new reservoir to the Rock Street area behind the hospital and (3) to analyze and renovate the Thorpe well, if feasible, or to drill another for emergency use. lVoteyeson school budget9 (Continued from Puge 4) May 20, is the Morrow County School District Budget levy. The proposed levy repre sents a $73.0.11) reduction over the levy which was defeated by the voters in March. At the present time. Morrow County pays $7.7:1 per one thousand dollars of valuation for the support of schools. This compares with an average rate paid in Umatilla County of 14.7 KTcent, The proposed levy will probably result in around $8 OH per thousand of true cash value, or an increase of 35c per thousand over last year, but is still far below the rale paid for schools by taxpayers in Umatilla County I believe the Budget Com mittee has tried hard to prepare a realistic budget for the operation of our schools, and that their efforts deserve our Kiipport. I urge you to vote yes on the School District budget levy. Ciail Hughes Heppner ( .25 more than commercial banks on nnJ The justification for these three steps are as follows: 1. The portion of the Willow Creek line to be replaced is over 40 years old and has been the site of numerous breaks during the past few years. It is also believed to be the source of the contamination of our water supply during the Spring runoff in 1979. Portions of this pipe can be described as no more than layers of rust held in place by the soil around it. 'More study needed vote No on budget' Editor: The headlines read "Super intendent says schools won't open if budget keeps failing." This may be true If carried to the extreme, but a no vote now should call for more extensive study of what we are or are not offering our students and at what cost, If this particular budget fails, the next threat offered by the administration is that bus schedules and sports will be curtailed. The suggestion has been raised that we do away with Sylvia McDaniel backs Sherer as successor Editor: The primary election is fast approaching and there are many candidates for the county offices this year, perhaps more choices than at any time in the past 25 years of which I have been in office. I wold like very much to see Margo Sherer elected to replace me in office. As most taxpayers know, the Tax office has been in the Trea surer's office since July 1975, with Mrs. Irby as Tax Collector. Margo came into the Tax office in January 1977. and worked under Mrs. Irby of (AjfCjLmDGDcgtmG Effective Annual Yield 9.333 As the markets and situations change, flexibility becomes the key to successful savings Investments. You want the most for your money. We provide It. Not only service and attention, but more return than commercial banks. We welcome your call for comparison. It's a dollars and cents way to find out for yourself what our total commitment means to you. HERITAGE SUITINGS WESTERN HERITAGE FEDERAL SVNGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 2. The area behind and above the hospital, Rock Street and Fairview Way are now served by the old County reservoir supplied by our regular system. The problems In this area are inadequate volume in case of fire, and varying pressures, One of the most critical fire hydrants in the area has tested at 18 pounds which is far under the pressure necessary for fire protection. Also, little, if any, of the adjacent land in the competitive junior high sports. Is this what the area wants? How many registered voters have compared the three curricula offered at the county high schools to really know what we are offering and voting upon? How many voters have examined curri cula offered elsewhere to know what we are NOT offering? Vote NO and become in formed. w Meg Murray, Heppner until last year when Mrs. Irby retired. Margo has proved very efficient in the office of Tax Collector and on many occa sions has filled in for me when I have had to be away from the office. I know she is well aware of the many laws that govern the procedures of the Treasurer's office and is well qualified to undertake the responsibility. I have no qualms about endorsing Margo Sherer to be the next County Treasurer. Syliva McDaniel Morrow County Treasurer Robert W. Reese President BO 6-Month Money Market 274 N. Main Street Heppner 67fi-021 IB1HH1I1I area which might be devel oped in the future could be served by the present system. 3. Heppner depends on four wells along Willow Creek for its water supply. These are good wells and supply all the water we need In the forsee able future. However, the weak point is that all these wells are tied to town by one transmission line. Should this line rupture, we would be dependent upon the water stored in the reservoirs in town until the break could be fixed. Two years ago, we all found out how bad that can be. Well No. 6 on Balm Fork has been used as an emergency well, but now has begun pumping sand which renders it useless. Part of the bond issue would allow us to have this well analyzed by experts and repaired, if possible. If not feasible to repair, a new one would be drilled closer to town for emergency use. The Heppner City Council recognizes that we are in a depressed economic time and no one wants to pay more taxes at such a time. How ever, we also recognize that the three items listed above will have to be done soon and that, because of inflation and the work on the Willow Creek Dam. this work will never be done at less cost than now. One other point that should be understood is that, although this work is not part of the Corps of Engineers work, it is related to, and in some cases dependent on. their work. Because of this, the bonds will not be issued if the authoriza tion for relocation of affected parts of our water system should be revoked. For the future of Heppner. I strongly recommend a YES vote on the City of Heppner Water System Improvement Bond Issue. Sincerely. Cliff W. Green Council President Heppner Certificate. renc I m " f ' 'Denny Smith and Gov. Vic Atiyeh Statement by Atiyeh I have known Denny Smith since the time his dad, Elmo Smith, was governor. Over those 26 years I have worked with Denny and watched him mature into a successful family man and businessman. He has a strong background of service to his country, family and community. I believe that Oregonians need Denny Smith representing them in Congress. Today I am endorsing this fresh new approach to government. I am endorsing Denny Smith for Congress. Denny Smith brings an understanding of our problems, a proven ability to cope with difficult situations and a courage and conviction to solve the many problems this country will face. Victor Atiyeh Governor of Oregon Douglas Rathbun called 'best man for Sheriff Editor: Over the past four years we have known Douglas Rathbun. We have found him to be an honest, hard working and respected police officer of the City of Heppner. By law in the Primary Election he can not ' say he is a write in candidate for Sheriff. We can say to the people of Morrow County to wrile his name in for Sheriff in , MlKSteK I c"r". X Spare Ribs 1 29 I Si Tropicana 64 oz. Orange Juice Jua . J lbs Fresh Mushrooms 8 oz. cup Kraft 8 oz. Cheese Grocery Dept. 676-9614 Meat Dept. 676-9288 the May 20th Primary Elec tion. He is the best candidate for the job of Sheriff. We feel that the position of Sheriff is a very important position. Your vote for Rath bun would assure you of an experienced and honest Sher iff for all the people of Morrow County. Wilma 4 Wesley Marlatt Heppner i sz C4..i Pork Chops U lb. 69 Celery For 1 08 ea. Whiz MARKET Former Ashland man buys Fulleton Chevrolet agency Ronald McDonald, recently of Ashland, has arrived in Heppner to assume ownership of the former Fulleton Chevro let Co. Royce Fulleton, the former owner, will devote himself to his horse and ranching inter ests. He will assist the new owners on a part-time basis, and retain the sales dealership for horse trailers. The name of the car dealership has been changed to Ron McDonald Chevrolet Inc., specializing in new and used car and truck sales, parts and servicing. Employees of the firm include Walter "Shor ty" Berry, the mechanic, and Ruby Munkers and Randy Buck, "who will do just about everything," McDonald said. ' "I sold cars for nine years in Madras," McDonald said of his own experience, "and then for nine years 1 have been selling insurance for the Harace Mann Insurance Co., in Bend for five years and in Ashland, in southern Oregon, for the past four years." He described Horace Mann as the world's largest insurer of school teachers. "I wanted to get back in 'Fam Pak VPIZZA "West 7 WiUow I Made by Jim seafood Buffet AQe. ! Large Combination $6.75 Fridays, 6:00-8:30 i Large Ham & Pineapple 16.25 I Large Beef & Onion $6.25 New york Special A QtZ X Wednesday & Saturday Saturdays I Evenings Only X Food Is Our Only Specialty I Bring the Family Our Beverages Are Coffee, Tea, Milk anil I Soft Drinks. Prict EfftctWt May 15-16-17 Y Nailey's 32 oz. Real Mayonnaise 1 29 Nailey's 22 Banquet Dill Pickle Nailey's Regular, Hot, Krusteaz 7 lb. bag Pancake Mil Golden Griddle 24 oz. Pancake Syrup 1 19 r- y- ' - I ' fi f s Ronald McDonald eastern Oregon," he said. "I grew up in Ash wood, which is east of Madras. "My wife's name is Joan, She'll be coming over as soon as the house is sold in Ashland. "We're looking to rent one in Heppner. "We have four kids. The youngest is 18 a freshman at Oregon State. He'll be here this summer." He said his wife had grown up in Prineville and she, too, had wanted to return to eastern Oregon. We're look ing forward to living here. We're pleased with the area." 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