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Heppner Gazette-Tim es, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 3, 1993 > SEVEN Weddings Lexington Grange meets Coloring contest winners announced By Delpha Jones Lexington grange met on Mon day evening for their regular meeting starting with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. The regular business session was followed with speaker Denny Newell from the Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation ex plaining its work in the area which includes eight counties in eastern Oregon. The object is to help develop businesses in the area and to help expand those already here. An interesting ques tion and answer time was held with discussion on CRP, fish and game, grazing, future irrigation water use and future plans for farm oriented business such as Berry — Green Margaret Green and Edward Berry, both Michigan were married August 21 outdoors at the Green’s mountain cabin before a small gathering of family and friends. Margaret is the daughter of Alma Green, Heppner and the late Herman Green. The Reverend Grace Drake officiated, and her daughter Susan assisted in serving communion to the wedding party and guests. Margaret carried her grandmother’s Bible and her wedding ring had also belonged to her grandmother. Mary McCaleb, Portland, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid. Edward’s brother Dick Berry, Arizona, was best man. Nat Green, son of Tom and Claudean Green, was ring bearer. Tiffany Berry, Edward’s daughter, was there to give her dad away. The wedding was an all-day event, including a brunch followed by the wedding service and ending with a lamb barbecue prepared by Cliff Green. The weekend was also the last get-together for the family before Lawrence GreSn and his wife Robin and two sons departed for Guam, where Lawrence and Robin are now teaching. The couple honeymooned briefly at the cabin and then returned to their new home in an 1880’s Victorian house near Detroit in Nor- thville, Michigan, where they live with Edward’s 17 year old son, Eddie. Margaret is a 1966 graduate of Heppner High School. She is a doctor in private practice, treating occupational illnesses among Detroit's industrial workers. Edward is an engineer for the Ford Motor Co., specializing in light trucks which include full-sized pickups and vans. onion and potato plants. A report was heard on the Fid dler’s Concert. They requested a return concert next year on Oct. 13. Randall and C olleen Cookston were voted in as new members and will be obligated at the November meeting. Pomona Grange will meet in Boardman Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. The program and election will be held after lunch. A monetary prize is awarded each year to the Grange with the most members present. Insurance agent Kathy Clark gave an in teresting report and Jean Nelson gave a report on safety for the GWA. Central Market has announced the results of their Halloween col oring contest. Winners are as follows: 4-5 years: first-Caitlin Lowe, second- Riley Wight; 6-7 years first- Sheena Shank, second- Jessica Westerberg; 8-9 years first-Jodie Carlson, second-Julie Proctor. American Legion holds meeting The American Legion Aux iliary met Oct 25 at the Legion Hall. A regular meeting was held following a potluck dinner. Plans were made for the annual Veterans’ Day pancake dinner Nov. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. All members and their families are invited. The Christmas Gift Shop for the VA hospitals was also discussed. Members decided to have a fun night Nov. 19 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Everyone is asked to bring a gift to be sent to a VA hospital. These gifts are distributed to the veterans and they in turn give them to their families for Christmas. For many of the veterans, this is the only way they have of sharing with their families at Christmas, said a Legion Aux iliary spokesperson. All members are encouraged to participate in these functions. 1C NOTI NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is given that on November 9, 1993, there will be a Special Election in all of Morrow County, Oregon for the below measure. All registered voters of Morrow County will vote in their polling place as listed below: Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Combined Boardman 01 & 0 2 ............................................................................................................................Greenfield Grange lone 04............................................................................................................................................................................Ione City Hall Combined Irrigon 05 & 0 6 ............................................................................................................................North Morrow Annex Lexington 0 7 ..............................................................................................................................................................Mormon Church Combined Hardman/Heppner 03,08,09,10,11 ............................. r.r................................................ St. Patrick’s Senior Center Pursuant to ORS 255.095 Barbara Bloodsworth Morrow County Clerk Pursuant to ORS 255.095 Barbara Bloodsworth Morrow County Clerk SAMPLE/FACSIMILE BALLOTS SPECIAL ELECTION Tuesday, November 9, 1993 MORROW COUNTY, OREGON Mark a CROSS (X) or a CHECK MARK (✓ ) in the voting square before the word YES or before the word NO for the answer voted for.______________________________________________________________________________________ REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 1. Should we pass a 5% sales tax for public schools with these restrictions? • The 5 % rate can only be raised by a statewide vote of the people. The legislature could not increase the rate. • The sales tax moneys raised would be dedicated to public schools, including kindergartens and community colleges. This dedication cannot be changed without a statewide vote of the people. • School property taxes on owner-occupied homes would be abolished. Sales tax moneys would replace the school pro perty taxes on owner-occupied homes. • The sales tax would be on goods only, not services. • The sales tax could not be imposed on food for home consumption, housing, water, light, heat, power, prescription medicine, motor fuel, essential services, and farm animals, feed, seed, and fertilizer. These exemptions could not be changed by the legislature. They can only be changed by a statewide vote of the people. • Cities, counties, and other local governments cannot impose a sales tax. • Working families, with children, earning less than $24,000 a year would receive an earned income credit on their income tax. • Low income households would receive a refund of some or all of the sales tax they would pay. • The corporate income tax rate would be increased from 6.6% to 7.6%. • The measure imposes a new constitutional state spending limit, restricting the legislature’s spending authority. • At least half of lottery proceeds would be used for education and the needs of Oregon’s children. Currently lottery money must be used for economic development. • The sales tax for schools would be imposed on a trial basis. The tax and all other provisions would stop in 1999 unless we vote to continue them at the 1998 general election. Finley — Thomas Heather Thomas, Milwaukie and Stephen Finley, Sandy, were united in marriage October 29, 1993 at East Fork Country Estate in Gresham. Given away in marriage by her parents Donna and Mark Thomas of Milwaukie, the bride wore a traditional short sleeve gown with hand stitched beadwork and applique work. The train was trimmed with lace. The gown, made by the bride's grandmother Juanita Carr, was accented with a double-fingertip length veil. She carried a bou quet of purple Iris, baby’s breath and white roses. Lindsay Thomas was maid of honor for her sister. Bridesmaids were Karrie Austin, Michelle Finley, Tary Sperb and Patty Wishon. Stephen is the son of Sharyn and Don Finley, Heppner. Best man was Quin Casey. Groomsmen were Dan Heddon, Mark Gordon, Jim Wishon and Ernie Thorlow. Candlelighters were Austin Wishon, Tigard and James Cable, Pendleton. Ashleigh Wishon. Tigard was flower girl and Terry Cable, Pendleton, was ring bearer. Soloist was Joan Niland and musician was Kay Ost. The wedding took place outdoors in a gazebo overlooking farm land with a view of Mt. Hood. The bride arrived at the altar in a horse drawn carriage. After the wedding the carriage transported the bride and groom to the reception held at the East Fork Country Estate. The bride is a graduate of Franklin High School, Portland and Western Oregon State College. She is employed with Barbara Sue Seal real estate agency in Clackamas. The bridegroom is a graduate of Liberty Bell High School in Twisp and the University of Washington. He is employed with G.E. Medical Systems in Tigard as a medical engineer. Following a trip to CanCun and Cozumel Mexico the couple are at home in Sandy. Stokes Landing plans garage sale A garage sale will be held at Stokes Landing Senior Center in Irrigon, Nov. 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The boutique in the senior center building will also be open. A large assortment of clothing of all sizes will be located in the 0 garage. Some home furnishings, such as an oil heater, a mattress, some end tables, a set of 14 inch wheels with four holes, and other items will be available. The center is located on the old highway at Opal Place. ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT—Based on the 1995-97 biennium, when Measure 1 becomes fully implemented, government revenues will increase by $985 million per fiscal year and government expenses will increase by $41 million per fiscal year as follows: Public Schools and Community Colleges: Public school and community college revenues will increase by $953 million per fiscal year as follows: • $1.285 billion in sales tax revenues received from the state. ($1.317 billion in gross sales tax revenues, minus $10 million in tax administration expenses and $22 million returned to lower-income households through a credit.) • $13 million in interest earnings from the Education Trust Fund. • $345 million in reduced property tax revenues. Public school and community college expenses will increase by $4 million per fiscal year in sales taxes on purchases. State Government: Notwithstanding distribution of sales tax revenues to public schools and community colleges, revenues will increase by $35 million per fiscal year as follows: • $35 million in additional corporate income tax revenues. • $10 million in sales tax revenues for tax administration expenses. • $10 million in reduced personal income tax revenues. State government expenses will increase by $23 million per fiscal year as follows: • $10 million in sales tax and related administration expenses, funded primarily from sales tax revenues. • $13 million in sales taxes on state government purchases. Local Government: Local government property tax revenues will decrease by $3 million per fiscal year. Local government expenses will increase by $14 million per fiscal year as follows: • $1 million in property tax administration costs. • $13 million in sales taxes on local government purchases. (Note: During the December 1993 to July 1, 1995 phase-in period, one-time expenses will be as follows: • $358 million to accelerate property tax relief required by 1990’s Ballot Measure 5. • $162 million to establish the Education Trust Fund. • $7 million in state and local government start-up costs for tax administration.) (Note: In addition to the above effects, after July I, 1995, half of lottery revenues—$91 million per fiscal year—will be dedicated to education and children's needs.) □ Yes □ No Published: November 3. 1993
