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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 8, 1992 City of Heppner biggest percentage loser in Ballot Measure 5 cuts The city of Heppner has been affected by Ballot Measure 5 most drastically of all county en tities. according to figures releas ed by Morrow County Assessor Greg Sweek. According to Sweek the city’s 1992 estimated loss is $99,541 or 41.95 percent of its budget. The cities of Boardman and Ir- rigon follow percentage-wise, w ith Boardman losing $66,178 or 37.55 percent and Irrigon losing $16,205.82 for 27.87 percent The Morrow County School district stands to lose the most amount of money at $970,583 for a 11.14 percent loss. Morrow County, on the other hand loses only 2.9 percent for $133,459. Total losses for all county entities amounts to $1,536,552. Estimated losses follow: Day Care to hold annual meeting Heppner Day Care Inc. will hold their annual meeting for the members of the corporation on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at the day care. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the corporation may do so by paying an annual $5 membership fee. You need not be a member to bring your children to the day care, only to be able to attend the monthly board of directors meetings. There are two openings on the board which will be filled April 13. Anyone in terested in being on the board may contact Kathy Tellechea at the day care 676-5429 or be at the meeting. 1992 Estimated Loss to M5 Current Taxes And Bonds Measure 5 Allowed Taxes Operating Levy Measure 5 Operating Levy Morrow County Morrow County School BMCC Port of Morrow Heppner Lexington lone Boardman Irrigon Heppner Cemetery lone-lex Cemetery Boardman Cemetery Irrigon Cemetery Boardman Park Irrigon Park Willow Creek Park Heppner RFD Boardman RFD Irrigon RFD lone RFD North Morrow Vector Ctrl Oregon Trail Library Heppner Water Control $4,605,001.86 $9,175,280.38 $1.962.400.38 $161,463.80 $300,367.90 $12,790.51 $21,175.61 $308,977.50 $64.809.89 $30,136.71 $22,599.57 $6,817.70 $6,397.04 $68,167.15 $25,386.03 $43,086.30 $14,108.46 $40,471.81 $33,885.99 $109,982 62 $90,503.64 $140,629.93 $7,766.88 $4,471,594.92 $8,204,761.41 $1,749,983.76 $159,695.47 $200,829.16 $12,790.51 $15,553.63 $242,799.96 $48,605.18 $25,719.43 $22,234.24 $6,121.38 $6,063.65 $61,388.93 $24,061.43 $40,309.07 $14,108.46 $40,471.81 $30,876.53 $106,588.48 $88,852.70 $136,389.61 $6,279.38 $4,605,054.00 $8,712,180.00 $1,906,781.00 $61.138.00 $237,283.00 $3,673.00 $21,176.00 $176,238.00 $58.146.00 $30,143.00 $22.600.00 $6,823.00 $6,401.00 $68,172.00 $25,391.00 $43,099.00 $14,109.00 $40,476.00 $33,889.00 $109,984 00 $90,543.00 $140,684.00 $7,768.00 $4,471,594.92 $7,741,59641 $1,694,293.76 $59,280.47 $137.741.16 $3,672.51 $15,553.63 $110,059.96 $41,940.18 $25.719.43 $22,234.24 $6,121.38 $6,063.65 $61,38893 $24,061.43 $40,309.07 $14,108.46 $40,471.81 $30,876.53 $106,588.48 $88,852.70 $136,389.61 $6,279.38 $17,252,207.66 $15,716,079.10 Totals Tax Loss Due To Measure 5 & Truncation % Change $133,459 08 $970,583.59 $212.487.24 $1,857.53 $99,541.84 $0.49 $5,622 37 $66,178.04 $16,205.82 $4,423.57 $365.76 $701.62 $337.35 $6,783.07 $1,329.57 $2,789.93 $0.54 $4.19 $3.012.47 $3.395.52 $1,690.30 $4,294.39 $1,488.62 -2.90% -11.14% -11.14% -3.04% -41.95% -0.01% -26.55% -37.55% -27.87% -14.68% -1.62% -10.28% -5.27% -9.95% -5.24% -6.47% 0.00% -0.01% -8 89% -3.09% -1.87% -3.05% -19.16% $1,536.552.90 lone Youth Group distributes lunches at Burnside By Anne Morter Anniversary Memorable years of love and happiness deserve a memorable gift. What better choice than a fine gem to shine meaningfully for the rest of her days. Perhaps a larger diamond is in order, reflecting the affluency of later years. (She may like her original diamond remounted in a sentimental pendant.) Pearls, her favorite colored stone, fine gold jewelry—all are excellent choices to make this next anniversary one to remember. Come in soon and let us help you in your selection. Our membership in the American Gem Society is your assurance of quality and service. M EM BER A M E R IC A N GEM S O C IE T Y Member Jewelers of America. Inc. Peterson’s Jewelers / _______ / 676-9200 Heppner Nothing Kills Weeds Better Than Roundup. XT' • J L X .ills w eeds and grasses, roots and all. • Use in hard-to-w eed spots. Sidewalk and drivew ay cracks. Patios. Along fences. In graveled or m ulched beds. • Perfect for garden prep o r lawn renovation. • Biodegradable. • 1 qt. C o n cen trate • 24 oz. Ready-To-Use Grass a, Weed Killer ([ Always read and follow label directions. Roundup* is a registered trademark of Monsanto Company CENEX LA N D O LA K ES Morrow County Grain Growers 1-800-452-7396 Lexington. Oregon 350 Main 989-8221 The lone Youth Group used part of their spring vacation to make their second service trip to the Burnside area of Portland. Once again the major focus of the trip was distributing sack lunches to those in need, in the local hotels and on the street. They also toured and helped at several of the area agencies including Blan- chet House, Loaves and Fishes, Sisters of the Road Cafe, and for the first time. Greenhouse, a shelter for teens. The journey started with prep work on Sunday. March 22 at the United Church of Christ. The group discussed their service placements and then other youth group members arrived to help make 185 lunches consisting of ham and cheese sandwiches, ap plesauce and cookies. The group hit the road early Monday morning, leaving lone at 6:30 a.m. Arriving on Burnside around 10 a.m. they were divid ed into three adult-led groups. The first morning was spent at Blanchet House, Loaves and Fishes and Sisters of the Road Cafe. After eating lunch at their respective placements, one group Spring sports begin at lone By Anne Morter Spring sports got underway at lone High School last week with the tennis team traveling to mat ches at Wahtonka and Condon and the track team taking in the Mac-Hi Carnival of Speed Track Meet and the Umatilla-Heppner In Invitational at Umatilla on Saturday. On Tuesday, March 31, the girls tennis team started out the season on the right foot, sweep ing Wahtonka of The Dalles. Wahtonka does not field a boys team. In singles action, Nancy Morter defeated Jennifer Rens- ing, 6-0, 6-1 and Kristine Bedor- tha downed Becky Smith 6-0, 6-2. The doubles teams did equal ly well with Brandi Ball and Amy Pointer defeating Jennifer Bamev and Katie Felton 6-0, 6-2. Also Heidi Orem and Michelle Kandle teamed to beat Carmella Lacy and Lisa Garrison 8-3, and Jessica Stefani and Bridget McElligott defeated Lisa Gross and Tracy Rickard, 8-5. With several team members at tending a convention on Friday, only three girls were on hand to play at Condon. Condon doesn’t have a boys team either. Playing in a stiff and chilly wind, Jessica Stefani was defeated by Jennifer Greiner 8-2, Christy Nation downed Michelle Kandle, 8-1 and Sheena Cook defeated Bridget McElligott 8-1. In doubles’ play, McElligott and Stefani were defeated by Jamie Peck and Anne Osterlund 8-6. Cathy McCabe starts her fifth year as tennis coach at lone with 14 on the team, up two from last year. She returns her top girls' and boys’ singles players in Nan cy Morter and Brent Sheirbon. Also returning are Kristine Bedortha, Brandi Ball, Heidi Orem and Amy Pointer, after a year’s absence. For the boys Tony Bjerke and Aaron Heideman join Sheirbon as returners. Singspiration planned The South Morrow County M inisterial A ssociation’s singspiration will be held Sunday, April 12, 7 p.m. at the Heppner Seventh Day Adventist Church 560 N. Minor. Each participating church is en couraged to provide special music. Refreshments will be served following the singspiration. lone youth group on Burnside PRFMADE EASTER BASKETS READY FOR THE BIO DAY A specially made Easter Basket full of delicious goodies is waiting for you! Design your own Come in and sign up to win our CAN WE HELP YOU GET HEADY FOR EASTER? 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The lone group was led by Cathy Halvorsen, Jeri McElligott and Lea Mathieu, the United Church of Christ minister. The students attending were Chisana Warren, Kari Morgan, Gabe Garcia, Tony Bjerke, Bridget M cElligott, Jessica Stefani, Melissa McElligott and Jason Halvorsen. went to the Sisters of the Road Cafe while the other two helped with a yard sale at Outreach Ministries. They spent the rest of their time distributing lunches before the entire group reunited for a tour of the Recovery Inn, formerly Baloney Joes, a night shelter. The group spent the night at the First Congregational Church in downtown Portland, after an evening of shopping, eating and going to the movies. They returned to Burnside by 10 the next morning, for another day much like the previous one. The one exception was their trip to Greenhouse, the teen shelter. Greenhouse provides a safe place for teens to get off the street for BIG EASTER BUNNY AND BASKET -no purchase necessary -one entry per visit, please -Drawing Thurs., April 16 Easter Basket You pick the items and we can make the basket for you! 2 for 1 Special Buy one “ Garfield” or ‘Between You and M e’ Card Get the SECOND Card FREE! E aster 217 North Main