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5 B THURSDAY, JULY 18. 1963 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON Johnston Clarifies Rates Charged at Howard (Editor's not! Robert T. Johnston, operator of the - condition at Howard ' Prairie Laka, has issued a " ttatamant of explanation of operating policial and pro cedure!. It wu iiiued to clarify any mUunderitand inga concerning the concet sion, and in reply to criti- climi recently voiced of the 'operation in the Mail Trib- una Communication! col- umn.) ' In reply io Mr. Martin's letter published in the Mail Tribune July 16, regarding the Howard Prairie Recrea tion Area, we wish to clarify the rates and regulations that apply to the use of the camp ground areas. ; A sign at the entrance to the overnight camping area atates in part, "$1 per car per .day. Checkout time is 8 a.m "We have in the past applied various checkout times: noon, '2 p.m., 6 p.m. and midnight. Each of these met with some objection. The forest service, on a national basis this year, Is beginning to apply a morn ing checkout time usually 9 a.m. Under their system, any one arriving before that time pays a fee for the period prior to checkout time. ' We do not charge after 'dark arrivals for the period between their arrival and 8 a.m. the next day. This is be cause late arrivals usually do not represent an expense to us when they just check in and go to bed. Earlier arrivals use the facilities and supplies which do represent an ex pense to us. Refunds Possible We further, as a policy, do not charge for the second car of a one camp husband and wife. If anyone is so charged, it is due to an error on the part of our employees, or the customer did not clearly explain the details to them. Refunds will be made when applied for in such cases, and Mr. Martin is being mailed a check for $2 as a refund for his claimed overcharge. The campgrounds at the Recreation Area are entirely maintained by our organiza tion. Regardless of what it costs us to do the job, we have contracted to the county to do it for $1 per car, which on an average represents 4.3 people. Under this contract we have agreed to do the following: 1. Provide the supplies to the six restrooms and keep them In a clean condition. 2. Maintain the, camp grounds in a clean condition and pump the water through out the area. 3. Cut and distribute fire wood to the area. - 4. Pay over to the county a percentage of such receipts, which will be used to provide more picnic tables, fireplaces, "etc. '. Patrol Service Provided We also provide a 24 hour a day, seven day a week pa trol service. We maintain a check - in counter open 24 hours a day to assist people arriving at all hours. We are called upon to render many services which are not charg ed for and are not part of our contract. Our records show that our costs to render the above services are considerably In excess of SI per car per day. We have not and will not curtail our services or com' promise our. standards to re duce our costs to that charged the customer. We realize that under certain conditions every customer, arriving at certain times of the day, will not receive the maximum services that arc available for the $1 charged. Most people, however, receive more value than the agreement calls for. As stated above we allow a 12 hour grace period the night before and a 1 hour grace period beyond the 8 a.m. checkout. It is our policy and our accepted responsibility to properly serve the public at Howard Prairie. We have spared neither effort or money to accomplish this. We are gratified that the great majority of the public has recognized and appreci ated our efforts and we shall continue to operate the area to the standards that measure up to the wishes of the ma jority who appreciate the cleanliness and the 24 hour a day attention that they re ceive at Howard Prairie. They also welcome the oopor tunity to pay their own way and not have their recreation paid for at the expense of non-users of the area. Part of Development We have had the pleasure of having had a part in the development of Howard Prairie Lake Recreation Area, which has become a favorite area to many in Jackson coun ty and to thousands from out side of our county, especially from California. Hundreds of thousands of dollars a year are spent In Jackson county by such visitors and they are coming back with more. It is an area and an indus try that will and must grow. It must be expanded, as any good business must expand, to keep pace with the demand and its potential. Our county court and commission have recognized the potential and have spent a great deal of time and effort to develop it to the best of their ability. Recognized good business methods and procedures must be applied in the develop ment and operation of such an industry. They should receive the en couragement of every one in Jackson county who has an interest in the welfare of the county. It should be a place of which every citizen is proud. It is a place where people can go, at little expense, and en joy the great outdoors at its finest. If it is to be a success ful industry it must not be come an issue of bickering and narrow thinking. We have had some healthy discussions with our county officials regarding the prop er methods of operation at Howard Prairie. Our recom mendations have not always been adopted, but we persist when we know that the public interest will best be served as a result of a proposed im provement or policy. We respect our officials and our differences are resolved amicably, because we are all trying to accomplish the same result. Every citizen of Jack son county cannot be a di rector of operations and poli cy at Howard Prairie or com plete anarchy would prevail. Be proud of what you have and enjoy it. R. T. Johnston Johnston Stores Howard Prairie Concessionaire Farm Worker Gets New Court Chance Salem - (UPD - A farm hand I cover the case, but under com' who was knocked down and trampled while attempting to feed pigs is going to get an other chance to take his case to court. The Oregon Supreme Court Wednesday reversed a Uma tilla Circuit Court decision which had thrown out the case Ted T. Short had brought against Federated Livestock Corp. A new trial was order ed. Short claimed the corpora tion was negligent because it hadn't made its hog pens rea sonably safe. The high court said the em-1 ployers liability law didn't mon law standards the em ployer had failed to provide a reasonably safe place to work. However, it pointed out that an employee's failure to exercise due care could raise the question of contributory negligence. CHARLIE GETS CHOPPERS Alconbury, England (UPD The U.S. Air Force base here put its 5-year-old guard dog, Charlie, back on duty today with a set of false teeth. Charlie lost his real teeth by chowine on concrete, wire fences and wooden posts. DRAIN MAN KILLED Reedsport - IUPII - Robert Cook, 20, Drain, was killed in a logging accident about 30 miles east of here Tuesday. He was struck by a rolling log while setting chokers. THE DANMOORE HOTEL 1217 SW Morriien St. PORTLAND, OREGON All transient guests. All those whe com, rfum. Rates net high, net low. Free garage, new location V Mnrtt frnm hard. Oalt UHtil 10 p.m. TV's and ridioi. Reputation tor cleanliness. - CHILDREN UNDER SEVEN NO CHARGE Grange Jews Phoenix Grange A "Town and Country' breakfast will be served at Phoenix Grange hull Sunday, July 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public has been in vlled. Purpose of the breakfast Is to increase funds in the treas ury. Men will cook the break fast, consisting of hotcakes, sausage and eggs with coffee and milk to drink. The last meeting opened with the seating drill. Visitors from Orchard CHy Grange, Campbell, Calif., were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kearney. He compared the Grange work here to what is done In their state. Also vis iting were Mr. and Mrs. Darby of Griffin Creek Grange. During reports, Charles Hockersmith told about re search progress for parasitic control in livestock. Charles Johnson said at this time the count on the pear crop Is still lower than previously esti mated. He stated prices quot ed for various fruits. The Phoenix Grange picnic will b held Sunday, July 28. Always Ml More Meat For Your Money atlftwr? ????? Always A Large Fresh Well Kept Display Of All Of Your Favorite To Select From. Buy Your Meats Where Shopping Is Hade Easier For You And It Is A Pleasure Instead Of A Chore! IN SUM Morrell's "Famous" tender aged grain fattened beef from the midwest.' Really tops in flavor and eating qualities. All nice full bone-in 'center cuts. ALWAYS A WINNER FOR DINNER! Morrells famous lean tender boneless cuts cf the round. 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