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V H rp p n rr (.a / r t t r lim r s , D epp orr, O regon W ednesday, June IS, |W8 TI1RF.K : Boardman Council adopts budget Gtenn R e t ir in g a tax levy u f SVl.OU) l e » than la « year, the Boardman C i ty Council adopted its 1988 Ks> hudfci during the regular sees* hi last week While holding the line on pay raise* and elim in a tin g one patrolman, the budget doe* provide for $68.000 to repay a \hort term loan used to make bond pay merits on the Knudion Commercial Park LID Locke Enterprises Inc acquired the property a year ago and had agreed to make a payment o f $150.000 to the cay by July I. 1987 The LID was already in default with additional payments on the bonds coming due in October, 1987 and April 1988 Locke Enterprises has paid only $10.000 on April 19 o f this year and the city has had to borrow to make the bond payments In anticipation that no further payments will be received, the budget includes funds to repay loans taken to date. City Manager Larry Dairymple said the city plans to borrow again this (Xtoher and then include funds in the next year s budget in repay the loan That procedure would continue for four more years until the bonds are retired Dairy tuple added inc luding the I I I ) funds, the » its \ tj\ rale will he $8.35 per thousand compared with $9 dO for the current year $2 59 per thousand is the L ID portion." The council took no action on foalosure or any («her collection ac tion against Locke Enterprises Nor did it act a dale when such action might he taken In other actum the council: -renewed a garbage collection franchise with Sanitary Disposal and adopted a new fee schedule increas ing the basic 2 can curb service from $5.50 to $6.25 per month, •accepted Pat M c C lin to c k 's resignation from the budget con mut ter and appointed alternate Roger Cash to the vacancy, -approved three stop signs in the Boardman Manna Park, which replace the rem o ved " s p e e d bum p*", -renam ed C olu m bia C ou rt. Donovan Court and Columbia Drive. Allen Drive to avoid confe- sam with Columbia Boulevard a • * . * ] • - i- • » • * •] , • •• » » * * • * • ■ Boardman • Irrfgon News By Ed Call 676-9228 or 481-3533 with news items' Pair arrested on Boardman burglary charges Local businessmen urge Port levy m l ' •« • ' 'tes Sv* employees and has cut hours for the remaining employees so that hourly payroll is now at an annual rate o f only 34% o f payroll just a year ago The Port o f Morrow supplies water and effluent disposal services to the plant and its the cost o f these utilities that was under considera tion The Port charges both a gallonage rate and a flat "capital tm- provetneni" fee o f about $34,000 per month Because o f the capital improvement fee. the plant's effec tive water rate goes up even though usage has been going down Kegler suggested that a $44)0.(MX) tax levy would retire that capital im provement cost and put the plant in a competitive position He added that "an employment commitment would he appropriate" in exchange for relief from the capital improvement cost " C o n s id e r it econ om ic development wherein it may be a lot less expensive to keep an existing Group tours Wasteck in Vancouver By Delpha Jones About 40 people attended a meeting in Vancouver, W a on Thursday sponsored by the Tidewater barge Company, Wasteck and Clark county The group left the Port o f Morrow by bus. com pliments o f the Morrow County Port Commission. A lovely lunch was served at the rest stop, then on to Vancouver where the bus was met at they Quay by Joe Tanner, who acted as tour guide for the afternoon The group visited in Portland at the Wasteck business, where they saw how paper recycling was done with papers sorted and tied in bundles o f 2000 lbs ( I ton) each for shipping to the Orient where it will be again recycled and used for many pro ducts Cardboard is tied into bundles o f 1700 lbs and also shipped to the Orient tor further use They ship about 15,(XX) ton a year Glass is sorted and goes to different locales where it is recycled and used again Die green glass goes to California T h ere are about 200 p eo p le employed by Wasteck This show ed the group the variety o f things that can he done, at the Morrow County site, and explanations o f how the building and maintenance o f solid waste centers The group was driven around V ancou ver to various business sites, and told how they came to settle in Vancouver A bountiful buffet and social hour was enjoyed later, and the group headed for home about 7:30 p.m. It was a most educational and pleasant day Those going on the trip came away w ith a much clearer idea o f (he solid waste project headed for M orrow County DOCTORS O N C A LL AT PIONEER M E M O R IA L HOSPITAL X rte 18 & 19 June 25 & 26 Dr Diehl Dr Witams Appointments to see the doctor on weekends may be arranged in advance by calling II7 H IM .1 .'I Appointments will be charged as office visits. -----*4---------M---------H ------ plant going than try to attract a new o n e ." he said The commissioners agreed to meet with the group this week to further discuss the proposal The Port did reduce the water e f fluent rate from 75 cents per thou sand gallons pursuant to rate reduc tion negotiations with t.amb- Wcston. and further agreed to study a graduated rate that would give some incentive for reduction in usage In other business, the commission purchased pipe for expansion o f ihc effluent system to two new center pivots not previous part o f the disposal system; directed Port Manager Bob Miller to prepare an ordinance to prohibit discharge o f firearms in the developed portion o f the Port property; heard a report that the container terminal traffic was down in May, hut that expectations were still high that Pendleton Flour Mill usage would increase over the summer & W « « d flw a r u n o ti By Jim VanW inkle, W e e d Supervisor. 676-5452 Before man settled in this area, grasses and other native vegetation grew so thick and in such balance that plant life not native to the area could not gain a foothold Hut as settlers replaced nomadic Nativc Americans, fencing and overgrazing quickly thinned native grasses, allowing weeds to take hold Movement o f hay and other leeds containing weed seeds established infestations where mine existed before Noxious weeds have been spread by deer, elk. domestic livestock and birds over ever widening areas They hitchhike on vehicles, clothing and other equipment o f hunters and backpackers They accompany pipeline, roadway and utility right o f way workers over long stretches o f land Not only arc noxious weeds tough and persistent, (hey have abundant reproductive capacity Many are deep-rooted, so that even if their tops are killed, they can regenerate from root segments that remain viable deep in the soil Many arc prolific seed producers Most arc perennials What this means, is that, no mat ter how effective the control method, if it is employed for only one season, the weeds will be back in a year or two, seemingly springing up from nowhere Also, for really effective control, we must deal with them on a broad regional basismx just where they 're easy to get at. but wherever infestations are scattered in patches over rough, inaccessible terrain If you would like to become in volvcd in saving our land from nox ious weeds, please feel free to con tact Jim Van Winkle. Morrow Coun ty Weed Supcrvivir, 676 5452 • ).»••• * > ' ■ v" _ ' ’’W t Stolen automotive accessories spotted mounted on a pickup truck owned by James Howard Starke Jr , 19, Irrigon, led to the arrest o f Starke and Rocky Rodrigue/, 21. East Columbia Avenue. Boardman Vandalism and the theft o f hat tcrics, stereos and tixils June 4 from Rod's Automotive. 49X F»ast Colunv bia Avenue. Boardman. and the van dalism and theft o f automotive ac criminal trespass, according to Ccarlcy 4 4 The loss from theft and vandalism amounted to approximately $3,(XX). according to Rod F'lug, owner o f R ik I s Automotive The loss from theft and vandalism to the Moore s pickup amounted to $1.033. The arrests were the result o f the Boardman Police department, the Ir rigon Police department and the Morrow County Sheriff's depart ment working together • . 1 - The "Ic e b e r g " made by the chamber is 4 foot w ide by 4 foot high by 8 foot long and contains approx mutely 958 gallons of water li will he set in a rainbow o f colors outside in the sun to melt high noon Satur day. July 2. at Brown's Auto and Truck Stop on Hwy 7 40 in Irrigon The Chamber o f Commerce is awarding more than 20 prizes donated by local businesses First and second prize is a professionally guided fishing trip tor tour on the Columbia River, presented by 1 ales and Iackle Gunsmithing and Mike Wcinkaut (iuule Service ($4(X) value) or $250cash presented by the Irrigon Chamber of Commerce First place gets first pick o f the two prizes, second place receives the other prize T o win, the entrant must calculate the hours, minutes and seconds it will take the giant ice cube to com pletely melt The committee, chaired by vice president Jim Ncttcland. urges peo ple to enter early because chances will only he sold before the iceberg is placed at Brown’ s anil until b p m the evening the iceberg is displayed • V v ' . ' j j i - . < «S : . • » v * r*w *■ », a rX - m „ . v ■ v ,-: y*K''»-v-V . Anyone wishing forms may call Debbtc Dirks at 922 4 )11 or 922 2948 or pick them up at Irrigon Main street (H w y 7301 businesses h r Æ T • -I* x. ■ . - *• • . 3 • ^ . j Mouse Factory È Beauts Salon //V/H IUUS JUDY DAN tu s Manager Operator JOO-H NW lu Hair Stylist Hnartiman : V Oregon Wheat (¡rowers League Morrow County Conservation Farm of the Year Tour at Boh and . r . ' : ‘ V r - -■ -s. ~ t V, . )* . . w-st •-V. Josie ? Friday, June 17 4:00 p.m.-Tour, 6:00 p.m.-BBQ - X . ' * *• W ’ .l .. . v * 'H , ‘ w.1 -r ; '-sc ' -»»« ,■*. • *5 •\ <» v • ' * * -4*. " - 'i . '» j f v ' . * T*. ». ♦.n » ’T * " *• Art Sponiorod try rtoctxi County Sian Crown M »j r, ^ ^ t - Days to FUN DAYS with a M em ber F D I C • > ' • • I ‘ T. •' . 3 t » •»■'.'•I J ' " A. ▼ .ic **1ÉÉ > mam * 1 • , » . I N. • s.* T- ' t v 4 - * • "Your lihle/H'iuleni Home Ownet! Bank * % - }W F s- . r V’ . 1 ' ** y «y ySf 6 > * • Arlington • H eppner • lone ' A- .P* / - t* -----------lü L lfcl.ü. - ____ Hot dogs anil pop will be available during the day. W . r: s . t ’ 1st annual Iceberg Meltdown contest in Irrigon July 2 July 2. I9K8, the Irrigon Chamber o f Commerce w ill unv ail the biggest ice cube you've ever seen Multi col orad and set in the sun bow long w Hi it take tea. melt ’ You will have until 6 p m on Ju ly 2 to huv your chances to win one o f over 20 pri/es being awarded lor the closest guess Th e n ew ly form ed Irrig on Chamber o f Commerce needed money to start their organization and came up with an " I c e b e r g Meltdown” contest Pick up your entry form at any Irrigon business •a*4 -** astern Q reqon SSKS V U tor evidence in a recent "Hitchin' Post" cessones about June 6 from a 1977 Ford pickup belonging to R E Moore, resulted in several indict ments being handed down from the Grand Jury for the pair, according to Boardman C h ief o f Police Steve Ccarlcy B»xh have been charged with first degree criminal mischief, first d eg ree th eft, second d eg ree burglary, reckless d r iv p g . and K OF I I *1 f Pnom by Joyce Hensley Boardman officers in uniform and plain clothes search arson case. By Joyce Hensley TREAT THE FAMILY | 1 «• * • VACATION LOAN The American legion, h>st 87 thanks all II the merchants for their generous donations toward the he purchase of military rifles fof our community service. re. Commander nder FUI Raker -rev ; Irt • •'». • .*• * 1 -»a J " L x*9 i ■ I - je : » ' i ♦ kv , * '*1 i :: « • . y . * , i», , ) 1 M ■ 2*' • - i # • t4 *1 « :.-4 • / • .' • fl i m , » W» • .A . S 1 4 > *î # Turn r. « •k*. HL w By Ed Glenn An entourage o f local businessmen descended upon the Port o f Morrow last week and urged the Port Com mission to consider a tax levy to keep the Lamb-West on ftench fry plant in operation Art Kegler. Boardman Mayor and local grocer led the group in asking for a committee o f Port Commis sioners and businessmen to study the levy request and other alternatives John Prag. Boardman realtor, piedg ed the local committee's support for a tax levy if the Port were to propose one Acquired by Lamb- Weston a year ago. the Boardman french fry plant is now one o f seven plants and because o f higher production costs at the Boardman plant, it is being us ed as a "s w in g " plant That incans the Boardman plant runs only as sales require, while the other six plants are running at capacity Since last year, the Boardman plant has laid o ff more than 4(X) • n . - a ^ ».'c»!,lzi
