Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974, November 24, 1955, Page 7, Image 7

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    THE WOOD RAT
WOOD RAT
©1934 National Wildl.f, Fadaration
.. T^ur‘sts *n the comfortable
wilds" of the Western United
States are frequently annoyed by
the activities of "pack rats” that
run actively in and out of cabin
windows storing things that mav
or may not have value to humans
and frequently could have no pos­
sible value to the pack rats. ■
Members of the genus Neotoma
range practically from coast-to-
coast in North America, being
found from Pennsylvania to Cali­
fornia represented by one species
or another. In the East they are
called "Cave rats” or "Wood
rats ; in the West, almost univer­
sally, "Pack rats.” They seem to
develop habits suitable to the
environment. In the Western
mountains they build nests of
trash among the rocks. In de­
serts 'lheir nests may reach a
bushel in volume. Where bur-
Featuring...
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ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY TAX
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT TAXES?
rows are easily found among the
ledges their nests may be much
also accurately reporting their
(Part II)
less elaborate. In California the YOU CAN HELP YOUR
property.
species there represented may I COUNTY ASSESSOR . . .
Each citizen should have an ac­
live in live oak trees.
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The assessor must be adequate­ tive and healthy inquisitiveness
These rats differ from the com
ly staffed with technical and about assessment matters. Such
mon Norway rats most conspi­ clerical help. Appraising is seri­ issues as utility ratio, the meth­
cuously by having hairy tails in­
ods used in appraisal of real pro­
ous business. Good mature judg­
stead of the relative hairless tail
ment is not acquired cheaply. Do perty, the standards for setting
found in the better known ani­
what you can to assure the asses­ relative value between classes,
mal. Pack rats’ tails are not
sor that he is adequately staffed. are questions which ought to be
scaly as are those of Norway rats.
discussed in every active commu­
The assessor needs continuous nity. Each citizen owes it to him­
Pack rats are probably not pro­
assistance from the public. Mar­ self to become interested in the
miscuous in their breeding habits
ket value, like the purchasing affairs of the several offices of his
as are the Norway rats and many
power for any goods, is partially county.
related animals. The unusual lite
determined by the actions of each
story is something like this. Jan­
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT
citizen of the community. Certain
uary and February are the breed­
TAXING
DISTRICT BUDGETS
of your citizens make observa­
ing months of most importance.
Freedom in local government
tions of these changes and arc
The young, 2 to 4 in number, are
able to recognize changes in value. is good both for the community
born from February through May.
Do what you can to assure that and for the individual. If, how­
The young open their eyes when
the assessor is adequately inform­ ever, this “good" is to flourish
17 days old and are weaned by
and to grow, each citizen has a
ed.
the mother when 3 weeks old. In
dual
responsibility.
First, he
The assessor is dependent up­
spite of the weaning the young
must maintain an ever awakened
on
many
citizens
for
honest
re
­
may stay with the moth°r for
and vigilant interest in all of
some time. The father is not al­ porting of personal property. Each these local affairs. Second, he
taxpayer
owes
it
to
himself
to
lowed to stay with his family
must exert a spirited interest in
while the young are immature or properly report all taxable value any acts and proposals that may
requested.
At
the
same
time
he
at least in the family group. The
affect the general welfare of his
mother makes a remarkably good should see to it that others are local taxing districts. Local gov­
parent.
rather heavy for a rat. The ears ernment is not self operating. To
Including the tail, the average are relatively large. The animal the contrary, its very lifeblood
pack rat may be fifteen and one- is reddish brown above and white is dependent upon your partici­
half inches long. The tail may or nearly so beneath. The East­ pation. your considered judge­
be six and one-half inches of the ern, southern and some of the wes­ ment, and your cooperative ac­
total length. The weight may be tern species have tails that are tion.
cne-half pound and the fur is less bushy than some of the best
Thus the taxpayer must assume
known pack rats.
his rightful place in the workings
Pack rats are edible and may of local government if it is to
thus provide food for lost per­ function properly. The equaliza­
sons since they are easily caught. tion accomplished through reap­
The National Wildlife Federa­ praisal and the help provided
tion through these notes in your through appeal procedure for in­
newspaper, through the stamp dividual assessments all help de­
series and through its other a< - fend equity in taxation. How­
tiitives, attempts to help you un­ ever, this is not enough. In addi­
derstand the environment in tion, the taxpayer must interest
which you may be living. Here himself in the affairs of and in
in our wood rats or pack rats we the conducting of business in the
Property
have animals that are relatively local taxing district.
common but not too well known. taxes originate for the most part
Their flesh and their stored food from the local scene. They can
»upplies may some time mean the best be controlled there. Here
difference between life and death are some suggestions for study ot
co you. Get to know them better. taxing district affairs:
—E. Laurence Palmer
Every citizen should know
something about the taxing dis­
Too many people mistake spec
tricts in which he finds himself
tacular effort for success.
located. Where are the district I
THE EAGLE, VERNONIA, ORE
offices located? Who are the dis­
trict officers? For what purpose
was the district organized’ What
changes in the district is proposed
for the coming years’
Every citizen should inform
himself about the costs of doing
business in each taxing district.
How much does it take to edu­
cate the children’ What portion
of this bill is paid for by the
State of Oregon’ What portion
from the property tax? Whit
are the other sources of revenue?
How many children will be edu­
cating next year?
Five years
hence’
Each citizen should examine
the extent of service afforded by
the several taxing districts. Could
we do it cheaper without this
service? Is the service too ela­
borate? Is the service geared to
greatly benefit the few at a fixed
cost to the many?
Peas
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Each citizen should exercise
his right to determine the extent
of budget through voting
Vote
at elections which are called to
determine bonds or special levies,
and carefully select the director-»
who are to govern your taxing
district.
Make certain that you know
just what is going on in your tax­
ing district
Are these elections
properly advertised’ Is the beard
acting on behalf of the citizens’
Is the taxing district living witn-
m its covenant to the people’
Each citizens should participate
with groups that study taxation
problems.
Many organizations
sponsor programs and speakers
who discuss this subject
THE POWER TO TAX CAN
BECOME THE POWER TO
DESTROY'!!!
Do Not Allow This to Happen to
You'!!
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THURSDAY, NOV 24, 1955
EASY
TERMS
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Vernonia
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VERNONIA. OREGON
Camera and Projector
Brownie Movie Camera Outfit -
$59.20
Light Bar, Camera, Case
V
VOTES
10% Down Holds Until Christmas
Brownie Movie Outfit - - - - $99.50
H omelite
FASTER
Christmas Lay-Away
Electric Trains............................... $22.50
Argus C-3 (Camera, Case, Flash) $66 50
Argus C-4 (Camera, Case, Flash) $99.50
Argus Auto. Projector - - - - $66.50
General Electric Light Meter - $15.95
Flash Camera Outfits - $4.95 to $31.95
Westinghouse Deep Fryer - - $29.95
Barometers.............................. $5.95 Up
Parker Pens and Pencils—Single or Sets
- $19.95
Universal Coffeematic - -
Oster Elec. Knife Sharpener - - $14.95
Sentinel Travel Alarm - - ■ - $5.95
Dual Control Elec. Blankets - - $24.95
- - $2.95 Up
Jewel Boxes - -
$1.98 and $2.98
Gadget Bags - -
98c to $15.00
Wallets - - -
5-Pc. Elec. Hair Cutting Set - - $10.95
Boxed and Individual Christmas Cards
Costume Jewelry
—
Cosmetic Sets
Men's Gift Sets —
Stationary
Watches
—
Flashbulbs and Film
FOR BOY OR GIRL
OF YOUR CHOICE
Ronson Electric Shaver
$7.50 Trade-in Allowance on old
Electric Razor.
$19.95
Boys and Girls Contest Now in Progress
Barbara Jo Doll
Can Be Washed
Regularly $5.95
Now $4.45
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Sewmaster Sewing
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Runs on Batteries or Manual.
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Now $10.95
Doll — Magic Rooted Hair
Wash It, Wave It, Curl It
Regularly $12.95
Now $8.95
Boxed Gift Soap
Regularly $1.00
Now 59c
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PHONE HA 9-6254
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VERNONIA. OREGON
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