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TWO-The Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, October 30, 1980 s. rf Th Official Nawipaper of th j 5 City of Heppner and the JliffiOL ' County of Morrow WE 3 SBB3B SKE The Heppner . GAZETTE-TIMfcS Morrow Canity's Hmt-0wid Weekly Nwspipr U SPS 240-420 Published every Thursday and entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3. 1879. Second-class postage paid at Heppner. Oregon. Office at 147 West Willow Street. Telephone (503) 67S-9228. Address communications to the Heppner Gazette Times. P.O Box 337. Heppner. Oregon 97836. $8.00 in Morrow. Umatilla. Wheeler & Gilliam counties; $10.00 elsewhere. David and April Hilton Sykes, Publishers G-T marks its ballot Although we feel that we have not lived in Morrow County long enough to fairly "call the shots," so to speak with regard to endorsing local candidates, the editorial staff of the Gazette-Times "marks its ballot" for the following state and national candidates and issues : For President - Jimmy Carter For US Senator - Bob Packwood For Representative in Congress, 2nd Congressional District - Denny Smith-Al Ullman (Being registered Republican and Democrat, respectively, my husband and I cannot agree.) For Secretary of State - Norma Paulus For State Treasurer - Clay Myers For Attorney General - Dave Frohnmayer For State Senator, 28th District - Ken Jernstedt For State Representative, 55th District -Bill Bellamy For Judge of the District Court, Morrow and Umatilla counties - John Smallmon Ballot Measure 1: Repeal of constitutional provision requiring elected superintendent of public instruction - No Ballot Measure 2: Guarantees mentally handicapped voting rights, unless adjudged -incompetent to vote - Yes Ballot Measure 3: Dedicates oil, natural gas taxes to common school fund - Yes Ballot Measure 4: Increases gas tax from seven to nine cents per gallon - No Ballot Measure 5: Forbids use, sale of snare, leghold traps for most purposes - No Ballot Measure 6: Constitutional real property tax limit preserving 85 percent districts' 1977 revenue - No Ballot Measure 7: Nuclear plant licensing requires voter approval, waste disposal facility existence - Yes Ballot Measure 8: State bonds for fund to finance correctional facilities - Yes Ballot Measure 9: - Tax base for operating Morrow County School District's educational programs - Yes Ballot Measure 10: Tax base, partially state-funded for community college purposes - Yes Shall a new tax base of $125,000.00 be established for Heppner, Oregon, to become effective in the 1981-1982 fiscal year? - Yes April Hilton-Sykes, editor School superintendent urges "no" vote on 6 To the Editor: As Oregon State Superin tendent of Public Instruction, I understandably am concern ed about the 'devastating effect the passage of Ballot Measure 6 will have on local school districts and commun ity colleges. Something else troubles me. Measure 6 will enact a constitutional amendment which will limit the right of citizens to make local decis ions affecting their public schools and other local gov ernments. Under present law, voters can say "Yes" or "No" to higher taxes. Under Measure 6. even if an overwhelming majority of the voters wanted to exceed the levy limitation in order to provide more servic es, they would be prohibited in practically all circumstances from doing so by the State Constitution. Why have more state reg ulation? Oregon's present local budget law provides a greater degree of control over local government budgets than the law of any other state in the Union. It makes good sense to me to keep the control we have now, rather than lose it to a state constitutional amendment. Verne A. Duncan 16911 S.E. River Road Milwaukie.OR 97222 Postage stamp which have stuck together will come apart more easily after fif teen minute! in the freeier. Ullman has Oregon approach The campaign season is entering its final phase and, as usual, the charges and counter-charges are flying. I, for one, would like to say some thing good about an outstand ing public servant and cand idate for re-election. Con gressman Al Ullman. . As one who's devoted most of his adult life to public affairs and the concerns of Oregonians, I am particularly interested in issues which affect us here in Oregon. From my experience as for mer secretary of the Oregon Cattlemen's Association, ex ecutive for Legislative Agri culture Interim Committees, the same for fish and game, I have had the pleasure of working with Al on numerous related issues of importance to Oregon's economy. As we near the crucial November 4 election, I hope that every voter in the 2nd District takes the time to study the thousands of things Al has done for the prosperity of the district and for individ uals. As the Oregonian stated in its endorsement of Al, "will ingness to sail against the wind should be looked upon as a political virtue." That's particularly true in Al's pos ition as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee-a Elect Denny Smith To the Editor: The voters of the Second Congressional District have an opportunity to deliver a powerful message to Wash ington D.C. The way to do it is to elect Denny Smith this November. Denny Smith will represent all the people of the Second District and bring a fresh thoughtful approach to our problems. He lives in Oregon; he is a good listener; and he is willing to do battle with regard to big government and. . runaway spending. Al Ullman is one of the most powerful men in Washington, and he takes full credit for running the Ways and Means Committee. That's where all the spending bills originate. He tries to tell us he is a fiscal conservative, but the Ways and Means Committee under his leadership, has thrown us' Ullman's ways without means To the Editor: To me the name of "Al Ullman" means taxes, in the form of national sales taxes. I am sure since it is his idea he will not forget about it. Knowing how Oregonians feel about sales taxes, leads me to believe he is the tool of the bureaucracy. If Al Ullman influence and judgement in Congress is so Six would kill veterans' loans To the Editor: I just wanted the voters to be aware that the passage of Measure 6 would have some devastating effects. Measure 6 deals only with property taxes. Property taxes finance the local services provided by schools, community colleges, cities and counties. The state and federal budgets do not rely on property taxes. If Measure 6 passes, it will kill the Oregon veteran's Yes on city tax; no on 6 To the Editor: By this means I would like to inform the citizens of the City of Heppner of the proposed $125,000 tax base for the city. The voters approved $74,050 outside of the six percent limitation for the Fiscal Year 1980-81. That figure combined with the city's present tax base of $49,409 within the six percent limitation makes a total property tax levy of $123,459 or $1,541 less than the proposed tax base. If we want to maintain services at the present level our tax base proposal should be supported, as inflation is rapidly out growing tax revenues. committee made up almost , entirely of urban represent atives. ( Al is only one of three or four who don't represent a big city.) His committee doesn't al ways respond enthusiastically to things like Al's Meat Import Act; or his wind, solar, geothermal or gasohol tax incentives; or his tax legislat ion to correct a problem forced upon our wheat ranch ers by the 1977-78 drought; or Al's western approach to Welfare assistance that em phasizes the responsibilities and obligations of the individ ual and his family. But, year after year, Al somehow persuasively' gets the Oregon approach through his committee. Sure, he has to buck the strong winds of the citified interests, but they respect him, listen to him and more often than not, agree that his approach-our approach-has merit. Nov. 4 is a critical day here in Oregon. A day when we will decide to continue Oregon's clout in Washington-or des troy it. I sincerely urge all voters to take a close look at Al's outstanding record of service to Oregon and Oregon individual citizens. Thank you very much. Cecil L. Edwards 2375 High Street S.E. Salem, Oregon into a 60-billion-dollar deficit this year instead of the balanced budget he promised. He has consistently voted for creation of huge spending monstrosities, like the De partment of Energy and the Department of Education, that rob us all of precious tax dollars. He has voted for most of the spending bills and policies that have brought this nation to the brink of bank ruptcy. The list goes on and on; he is a big spender, and he ; should not be representing district that believes in prif vate enterprise and hard work. We can't afford any more years of Al Ullman. Send a message to the big spenders in Washington-do yourself and this nation a favor-elect Denny Smith this November. DickHaynes 2950 GrandviewDr. Baker, Ore 97814 indispensable, then we should give him credit (after 24 years) for inflation, deficits, and high interest. Yes his committee has found ways to spend without means. I would sure like to do the same, but everyone I do business with wants cash or good credit. A vote for Denny Smith is a vote for change. Paul Taylor Lexington home loan and improvement program. Why? Because the state would not be able to sell bonds to raise funds for these loans. I urge every voter to take a good look at Measure 6, and to make sure you understand it before voting on it. Sincerely, Sharon Biddle P.O. Box 93 Heppner If Ballot Measure No. 6 should pass, the City of Heppner would be faced with a reduction in the operation levy of $K0.282 based on the 1979-80 valuation and tax rate. This comparison should help indi cate how these measures would affect the city operating levy. The impact of Ballot Measure No. 6 on city operat ions would be staggering. Vote yes for the City Tax Base and no on Ballot Measure No. 6. Sincerely, Marshall Lovgren 240 South Court Box 91 Heppner Letters to the Editor For a realistic school tax base To the Editor: Among the many Items on the Nov. 4 ballot in Morrow Colunty, will be a request to establish a realistic tax base for the Morrow County School District. A tax base is the dollar amount of property taxes which may be levied for schools without a vote of the people. This tax base may be increased up to six percent annually. Districts who wish to exceed this base must ask approval by a vote of the people. If a district does not wish to hold an election or is not successful on passing a tax levy, it must live within the 6 percent limitation. Then, at least in theory, it should be able to operate in a scaled down way and stay within its tax base. Obviously this would Rathbun for the Letter to the Editor: Elections will be upon us, very soon and one of the most important things to decide is the election of our Morrow County Sheriff. Being a resident of Board man for the past five years and seeing the growth of our area we can also see that we have not had the most adequate coverage by the sheriff's department. We have a large population with its share of crime and we need and have the right to expect the proper coverage for that. If we want these changes then we must have the right man in office. That change, we Smith tax proposal absurd To the Editor: It has just come to my attention that Congressional candidate, Dennis Smith, has called for the elimination of the alternative energy tax credits. This proposal is absurd. Mr. Smith apparently doesn't realize that we have a crisis brewing that's going to result in hardships for every one unless we all contribute to the battle for energy self-sufficiency. Fortunately, there is a way each of us as individuals can participate. We can insul ate our homes, install storm windows, and invest in alter native energy devices. Obviously, the federal tax credits are a primary motiva tion for individuals to make these investments. With them, millions of Americans have participated in America's struggle to end its dangerous dependence on imported pet roleum products. Thousands of Oregonians have installed Time for Rathbun To the Editor: There is a time for every thing. It's time to stand up and be counted. It's time to speak your mind. It's time that Morrow county got a new sheriff. I've served as a police officer in three different Oregon counties, including Morrow County. I still work in Morrow County, though not as a polite officer. I've observed too many professional and personnel problems in the sheriff's department, too many requests for assistance ignored, too many refusals to transport prisoners, too many incompleted projects, too much emphasis on "hard ware" and too little emphasis on people and results. The Republican candidate is not certified and has not been in law enforcement for over 20 years. New criminal and Think on it letter to the Editor: Oregon has the most power ful man in the United States. No aircraft carrier, aircraft or powerhouse can be built without his committee's OK. Three new powerhouses being built in the Northwest? - Al Ullman. It took him 15 years to get there and we're contemplat ing exchanging him for an require a realistic tax base. The Morrow County School District tax base is far from realistic. It was established In 1916 and amounts to $.rlin,5l0 which is only about one twelfth of the taxes which must be raised in Morrow County to support schools. Should the Morrow County School budget fail to receive approval by the voters, the schools would not be able to operate even on a limited basis. It's time we established a realistic tax base for our county school district. I would urge a yes vote on the Morrow County School tax base. Sincerely, Kenneth Broadbent, Chairman Morrow County School Board whole county J believe, is Doug Rathbun. ..c 't iuiuwii uuu( miu n family for about seven years and know how dedicated he is to his family and work. He has the knowledge and back- ground to handle our rapidly growing county. Efficiency in a sheriff's department for a county this large is imperative, Doug Rathbun is our candidate to work for all of Morrow County . with fairness and efficiency. So a vote for Doug Rathbun will be an investment for the whole of Morrow County. Vote Nov. 4. Robert E. Morris and Elizabeth Morris Boardman solar heaters, geothermal space heating systems, and numerous forms of insulation. The tax incentive which en courages energy conservation should be retained. In addition, Mr. Smith opM)S4.'s the Equal Rights Amendment, found his oppo sition to Social Security un popular and concocted a new plan that would finance Social Security by removing one trillion dollars from the econ omy. Mr. Smith's attempt to unseat Representative Al Ull man, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, seems to be based upon the concept of "Its my turn." rather than sound legislation. It is not surprising to find the polls indicate he will be unsuccessful. Sincerely, Earl Fowler 3946 Wy'east Road Hood River, OR 97031 criminal procedures codes have been enacted since he had any experience. A new traffic code has been adopted. New policies and techniques have been developed across-the-board. He cannot expect to master the sheriff's duties overnight and he should not expect (he taxpayers to sup port him while he is trying to do so. The big money behind him should be spent to train him before he runs for the office. Doug Rathbun is trained, experienced, able, interested, stable and. by any other standard, the best qualified candidate for sheriff. He has earned my respect, he will do the best job and he deserves your vote. Sincerely, Donald E. Lien 288 S.W. 28th Drive Pendleton amateur who may never get there at all. Can we afford it? We have the first farmer in the White House since George Washington. The price of wheat has doubled; (the price of) cattle has tripled and the farmers are going to throw him out for another amateur. Think on it. O. W. Cutsforth Heppner Frohnmayer a To the Editor: Recently I wns privileged to meet a candidate for Attorney general. I was very much impressed with his sincerity and his concern for the people of Oregon. His name is Dave Frohnmayer and after talking with him, I feel that his integrity Is unquestioned. We, here In Oregon, need some new leaders in this state. Mr. Frohnmayer is intelll- Yes on school tax base To the Editor; One of the chief advantages of a realistic tax base Is that It can provide for a full year of school in the event that the district was unable to pass a budget. Morrow County School dis- trict now operates on a $588,510.00 tax base which is only a Bmall fraction of the district budget. The district could not run M Um on that tax base. The action of the Oregon wgisimure requires mat cer- 0704a tain districts who do not have ,one ; . - 1 fcUILkMW."WM."WMMBMeSBflB? 2. . . 2 rKf ffx 2 g UKJkJII VLwV 5 d S d ,-, . - 5 f. itlf FC liff? Tr w g LSI IX L. V- NX I rl F"" "" """" " TT"ilDTT J AUlU rAKI , - Heppner Auto Parts 234 N. Main Heppner 676-9123 FLOOR COVERING M & R Carpet, Ceramic Kitchen Counter r 1 FURHIWRi CASE FURNITURE Heppner Carpet, Linoleum, Counter Top Installed Beauty Rest Mattresses, rabriis and Accessories. Shervtin Williunis Paint INSURANCE TURNER ZXI VAN MARTER 9oi & BRYANT K " ... mill mil INSURANCE MEDICAL MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY j trtr Milmd Svrvitr on I'rrHripiim Mmptial Suppim Id -v" Mitn.-l-ri. lX p m Sm lM p m I ihiJ in ihr MnUl Cef IKK) Southgate, Pendleton 27V153I MONUMENTS SWEENEY MORTUARY 676-9600 Cemetery Grave Markers, 676-9226 Granite, Marble, Brorve Swing Umm. Lmgion l Htppnw PO Sua 97 Happno OFFICE EQUIPMENT " " ' MIL - - - Service calls every Wednesday CJAYNES, in Heppner, lone and Lexington BUSIIICSS 332 S. Main St., PendWton Telephone 276441 MACHINES I 1 I 811 N. Firn, Hcrmittofi Tclephuo 567-2731 J PETROLEUM I.. Chevron GLENN DEVIN C3 CHEVRON, USA, Inc. C Commission Agent 676-9633 man to trust gent, was voted the most effective legislator In Salem, and, I feel, understands the problems that now face the state agencies. I hop" you will consider Dave Frohnmayer as attorney general. I feel he Is a man we can trust. Sincerely, Mary E. Bryant Heppner tflX hn(tps of wn0ftfl tax DnB,,H are unrealistic must ask the voters to approve an approp- Hate base, The legislature took the action because some schools in Oregon were closed down when their budgets didn't pass. a realistic base would have kept the schools open, a YES vote on the Morrow rft,intv School District tax bnse BOd T' . - Sincerely, pauIW.Tews FLOOR COVERING Linoleum, ... M Tile, Undtn Wty Cabinets, 676-9418 Tops fftpfWr .a ur, rout Unuanct ruxAx .IUTU H'KI SUPPLIES "i inilffli,.)rV.
