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Atiyeh urges yes on 5 Even your best friends might not believe you if you told them —Com K ted murderer» in Oregon lerve levs than 16 percent of their sentences - One in five repeat offenders could not have committed new crimes if they had versed full sentences -Crimes against persons were up> nearly 11 percent last year in Oregon But like it or not, it is true That is why I encourage you to join me May 20 in voting "Yes" tor stale Ballot Measure 5 This measure will permit the state to sell bonds for up to S46 million in new prison space for Oregon In encouraging you to vote "Yes” on V I want to address only two issues Why new prison space is needed, and how we will pay for the bonds We Need Prison Space Overall. Oregon crime n>se near ly 6 percent last year Assault larceny and rape climbed 9 6, 10 1 and 13 6 percent, respectively Police arc enforcing the tougher laws Oregonians demanded Judges are handing down the longer sentences Oregonians demanded As a result, prisons are over crowded. giving those who nuke sentencing and parole decisions State of the State By Governor Vick Atiyeh pressures unrelated to the seventy of the enme In fact, tails in 19 of Orcg»>n's 36 ciwintics are under federal court order or review to reduce inmate populations Measure 3 will reduce crowding in N>th county and state prisons hy putting state county prisons in tour regional areas These four pnsons will include the state correctional institutions already in Salem and Pendleton, and will employ agreements to house both state and county prisoners New prisons will he put only in counties that want them Criminals Will Help Pay Whenever the state sells bonds it is hormwing money As a result, it must pay back the principal ithe amount of money received for the bonds i plus interest We will pay back this money in two ways First, Oregon legislators who voted to put thiv common sense measure on the ballot will earmark »lollars in the state budget Second, persons cons K te d of tines paid for felonies and misdemeanors committed in Oregon will he assess ed S4U and $20. respectively. to help retire the prison debt I understand some Oregonians are asking il this measure will increase their pn*pcrtv taxes It will not As with all general »<bligati»>n funds the state sells, this measure in dudes the ability to pay off the bonds by levying a statewide property tax We give this guarantee to bond buyers to reduce the interest rate you and I pay on the bonds The ability to levy a property tax. even though it will not he used, is a kind of collateral It is like putting up sour car as col lateral when taking a S2.IMI home improvement loan from the bank You will pas off the loan without losing the car. just as we will retire these b»inds without levying a pro perts tax Are new stale prisons a good idea ’ Irt me ask that another was Do you believe, as I do. that criminals will think twice il they know we have the space to imprison them for their crimes' Do you desire the peace ol mind ot knowing criminals who ought to he locked up will be ' Ms answer to both questions is "Y e»." and that is whs I will vote "Y es" on Ballot Measure 5 Join me Ix>cal breeder recognized nationally Gary and Virginia Cinch, I s l ington have been recognized na tionally by the American Angus Association for having one registered Angus cow included in the American Angus Association's 1986 Pathfinder Report Only H44 of the more than 26,(XX) Several local businesses are celebrating anniversaries in Hcpp ncr Cliff and Cindy Green at Coast to Coast arc marking their two years as owners of that store with a sale and free coffee, lemonade and doughnuts this Friday and Saturdav Mav 9 and 10 Nest Friday , May 16 Pettyjohn's Farm and Builders Supply in Hcpp ncr will celebrate their anniversary with a sale, door prizes free hot dogs. Pepsi and coffee and doughnuts all day Ron McDonald Chevrolet is noting his sis years in business in Heppncr with an inventory reduction sale County Agent’s Corner Ky F re d I u m iin < H u n ts Think positive Summer will ar rive In spite ol the cold, lawntnower sounds arc being heard each Salur day morning The power rotory mower has made lawn mowing easy A few simple rules should he kept in mind when using one. however •Probably the most common ac cident occurs when you runover a rock with your mower and it vlingv it out to the side like a shot Usually the one who gets injured is a child Clear the lawn before mowing and "point" the mower away from kids •The second most common acci dent occurs when mowers are pull ed instead of pushed Should the operator slip while pulling, their foot could easily slip beneath the mower with tragic results •If you have to work under the mower sharpening the blade, for instance disconnect the spark plug first Those mowers can start up w ith a crank or two on the blade • After filling the tank, wail for the spilled gas to evaporate before re starting the engine •U»ok at the grass you just mow ed Is it being cut cleanly, or is it he ing shredded? Could he the blade needs sharpening •Take another close look at your home lawn it thatch is building up in the turf, the lawm may he chok ing slowly. •Thatch is a build up of old X g rH u ltu ra l \g t-n l leaves, stems and grass dippings at the base of the grass plant l.awn renovation, or thatch removal, is the solution to a thatch build up problem •When lawn thatch gels thick it has a springy, carpet-like feel when you walk on it Thatch can cause many lawn pro blems It forms a layer that soaks up water and nutrients, presenting them from reaching the roots of the grass it harbors weeds and diseases and. because it raises the cutting level of the lawnmower. the lawn can't he cut to the correct height The tools needed to remove thatch depend on the size of the lawn A hand rake should handle areas smaller than 1.000 square feet For larger lawns, a dethatchcr can be rented at garden stores to make the job easier and faster First, mow the lawn as low as possible and remove all dippings Set the dethjicher to slice in lo the thatch near (he soil surface and go over ihe lawn at that selling Remove the debris hy raking or sweeping, then use Ihe dethaicher again in a crosswise direction to the first cutting Remove the debris Set the lawn mower as low as possible and mow the lawn again Remove the clippings The lawn may look pretty had by this time, hut it will recover Health Dept. Fridas Mas 9 immunizations and blood pressures. Health Dept office. 8 Ml a m 4 p m Tuesday. May. I 3 blood pressures and immunizations. Ir rigon CiHints Offices. I 4 p ni Thursday and Fridas. May 13 16 Health IVpt office closed Tucsdas. M 20 blood pressures and immunizations. Boardman Cits Hall. I 30 4 p m ednesday. Mas 21 blood pressures, lone Bank ot Fastcrn Oregon kitchen. 34 p m Fridas May 23 immunizations and blood pressures. Health IVpt office. 8 30 a m 4 p m Monday Mas 26 closed for Memorial Day holiday Tuesday. May 27 preschool clinic at A C Houghton Flementary school 8 a m 4 p m Public ini munizations and blivxl pressures will be available at the school also Wcdncvlas Mas 28 pre school clinic at Sam Boardman Flcmcntars Schivi, 8 a m 4 p in Thursday May 29 preschool clinic at Ffcppner Flementary School. 8 a in 4 p m Fridas May 30 immunizations and blood pressures, Health IX-pt Office. 8 30 a m 4 p ni js COMMON SENSE IN THE LEGISLATURE Vote For: 11 years of Judicial Experience »>• Most Efficient Use of Tax Dollars ^ Honesty & Fairness Even Handed Justice members of the American Angus Association are represented in this year's Report, according to Richard Spader, executive vice president ol the American Angus Association with headquarters in St Joseph. Misviuri Businesses to celebrate Ih r Hrppncr liw r tlr lim n , Hrpporr. Oregon Wednesday. M it 7, |MM» ELEVEN STATE REPRESENTATIVE More Produttive legislative Sessions Work • Oregon t Economic Development High Priority S h o rte r, Charlotte S. Cray Justice of the Peace Paul few t»v th r lo m m ittr* for the R e -fir* tino >» t tu rio n e N C r.iv lu s tu e of the P in k e D r H S Mutier Treasurer tX » Bo> ■*S8 H e fifw te r ( ) rr« t> n *1 *M <•> & * 14.95 8 oz. Top Sirlion & 3 oz. Lobster Tail * 10.00 In The Lounge Dance To Ihe Lzood O l' Stompin' Music Of The K .J.K . WESTERN BAND F rid a y & S a tu rd a y, M a y 9 & 10 Mother’s Drink is 50c off , _ on Mother’s Day fAGOU Restaurant £ jg Mon Sira«' Lounge Haptrwr 676®Q2 I ite lo n g R e s id e n t o f I a s te rn O re g o n » II» » I n H m I . » t r u c V S i |i r ,« |, « i M i O n n a U ( ' Alignment I * Brakes and Shocks \ Call for Appointment - t t t , W a in , n e p p n e r 3 2 4 N * 7 6 -9 4 8 3 G ro u p 130 24 am p. G r o u p 27 160 a m p . £ icfung« *25°3 y i Boat Trailer Tires RV Battery 480/8 6 ply *59 12 570/8 6 ply 480/12 6 ply *635<1 530/12 6 ply *32" *3514 *3652 " Vi W heels $| |99 8” Y our B attery H e a d q u a rte rs Group 24 12" 24 XHD.................48.20 24-50HD ...............37.90 24-40HD ...............33.97 EXCHANGE Traction 700/15-8 p ly $10110 750/16-8 ply *122°8 Our Finest Hi-Way Radial P175/80-13........... 52.85 P185/80-13 5710 P185/75-14 6003 P195/75-14 ........... 63.23 P205/75-14............... 6743 P215/75-14............... 71.76 P205/75-15 70.24 P215/75-15 ........... 72.94 P225/75-15...............74 86 P235/75-15 ........... 81.71 \ All Prices Plus FET Exchange With Old Tire *224‘ HHillimiHIIIIIIHtllllllllHIIIIIIIIMimmJIfllflMI Mother’s Day Special 6 oz. Lobster Tail • I Spring Time Travel Les Schwab Has it All In The Cafe 8 oz. Top Sirloin RAY FRENCH DISTRICT 59 ..O 4 P235/16-10 ply ^ 1 3 0 1 2 All Prices Plus F E T luv [ sm a ll car I STEEL RADIALS I I I I I I 155-13 .................... 3701 16 5 -1 3 .................... 3883 165/70-13 4934 175/70-13 ............ 50.39 185/70-13 54.93 185/70-14 5705 195/70-14 ........... 60.30 V
