Library U n iv e r s ity o f fre g o n Eugene, Oregon ” , OertioniaEagle VOLUME 51, NUMBER 28 vmtwMbrrA n n w r n u «»— __ THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1973 Wages Highlight Meeting, Increases Granted ___I —1 » A. li « It w as a fa r-fro m -d u ll meeting m eetino T h a r p has ha« n n i Koon >> full r..li " — ———— ---------------------- It was far-from-dull There not been a when the Columbia County Bud­ bridge inspection done since get Committee reconvened at 1943, and with the completion of the request of the Board of Com this inspection, there might have missioners following receipt of to be some bridge replacement, additional OAC funds, ana the as well as a number of repairs, 1» necessity for considering the with bridges on school bus proposed salary increases re­ routes, taking firs t priority. 0 0 NOT sulting from union negotiations. After a discussion regarding DUMP U lllt | Present were members of the union bargaining for all emplo­ Board of Commissioners, budget yees, regardless of the fact that DIRECTED committee members, secretary only a very small percentage of Gloria Salvey (deputy clerk), the employees were union mem­ Circuit Judge Don Kalberer ana bers, the meeting “ livened up.” D istrict Attorney Robert Lucas Judge Kalberer felt the cur­ The meeting was opened by rent salarv received bv com­ missioners was insufficient with Commission Chairman Fred Foshaug, who stated that there the comment that it should be had been a tentative allocation of based upon the position rather the additional OAC funds, than the office-holder. amounting to $151,000, with $51,- District Attorney, Robert Lu­ 000 assigned to the General Fund cas stated he would like the and the balance—$100,000—to budget committee to set reason­ the Road Fund. able salaries for the commis­ Foshaug also said that a ten­ sioners, since the positions were, tative agreement had been in essence, full-tim e, and felt the reached with the union, with a salary should range in the $35 across-the-board monthly in­ $18,000-$20,000 bracket, with the ’n t . '■'*'Sak crease, which amounted to 5 >4 comment that, if the budget percent. There is also a built-in committee felt the positions to be step increase of approximately only part-time, salaries should 3'4 percent, which made an be adjusted accordingly. overall increase of roughly nine E.T. Johnson stated that when­ percent with an additional $1,000 ever a candidate ran for office, of life insurance coverage. he was fu lly aware of the salary P rior to turning the meeting involved and that the candidate over to M.B. Morton of the would run for office more to be in" budget committee, Foshaug ad- public affairs than for the money vis«! those present that the involved. He said he was against board had requested the com­ the suggestion made by Lucas mittee to make a decision re­ and felt that if such salary garding salary increases for increases were granted, the elected officials. members of both the committee Director °* DEQ b 8hown alM>ve Following a discussion as to and board would be subjected to with Columbia County Commissioner Jay Ahlborn whether the commissioners’ po­ considerable criticism . environmental topics while on a County wide tour last M o n d ^ sitions were full- or part-time It was the opinion of Judge employment, with the conclusion Kalberer that a small salary that with the ever increasing would serve to entice candidates meetings, etc., it was definitely unqualified for the position while full-tim e, the commissioners a larger salary would tend to then commented that the addi­ attract more desirable candi­ tional $100.000 allocation to the dates for office, adding that it Road Fund was due to the was worth considerably more present bridge inspection than what is paid considering it should be a full-tim e position, with Commissioner Ahlborn sta­ Plans are moving into high ting that if all the duties required The Jamboree A rt Exhibit gear for the 17th annual Ver­ were fu lfille d , it would certainly committee of the Society of Arts nonia Friendship Jamboree slat­ be full-time. and Crafts met last week to ed for the weekend of July 27-29. After Lucas stated that the make plans for its tenth annual Already scheduled for the board could override the budget a rt exhibit. Meeting with the event are. the A rt Show which committee’s recommenaations, committee were representatives opens Friday evening at 6 p.m. although he felt it wouldn’t be a of Portland Community College. at the Masonic Temple, showing good idea, things began to Ms. Jacquie Crist, Community a rt and craft displays with dem­ heat-up as Morton questioned Service Director, and B ill F ilter, onstrations by both local and The Columbia County Grand other departments, as to whe­ County Community Education PCC-sponsored craftsmen. Be­ Jury made its semi-annual tour ther those elective positions Coordinator, of the college, met sides these demonstrations, of ja il facilities in the county in should be considered full-time. at the home of society president there w ill also be an oil painting A pril, and their findings, as re­ Commenting on meetings held Mrs. Claude Gibson with com­ demonstration both Saturday ported to Circuit Court Judge last year, wherein the budget mittee members, Mrs. L.L. and Sunday. Donald Kalberer, noted the fol­ c o m m i t t e e recommenda­ Wells, Mrs. W illiam Heath and Saturday morning w ill find lowing : tions were that neither the Mrs. Wilbur Wilson, committee crowds gathering for the annual “ On A pril 25, 1973, the Grand county clerk nor the district chairman. parade with the Jr. Parade set Jury of Columbia County in­ attorney were entitled to a. The college has planned to for 10:30 a.m. followed by the spected the jails of St. Helens, salary increase considering the provide craftsmen to demon­ Senior Parade at 11 a m. Pre­ Vernonia, Clatskanie and Rai­ “ large amount of tim e neither strate various crafts of the judging of entrants w ill be from nier. The following is what we were in their office,” Morton Northwestern area, as it did last 8:30 until 10 a.m. found : took a left jab at the news media, year, in addition to the society’s Also scheduled for Saturday St. Helens - Generally good as he added that it was the com­ program of demonstrations by are the Quarter Midget races condition. m ittee’s hope last year, that the local craftsmen, plus oil painting with the Monza run to be held at Vernonia - Facilities not in feelings of the members of the demonstrations by Mildred Hub­ 1 p.m —finals set for Sunday at use. budget committee would be pub­ bard. Mrs. Hubbard has instruc­ noon—the racers piloted by Clatskrnie - Generally good lished in the papers so that the ted the PCC oil painting class in members \ ) f several quarter condition. citizens of the county would Vernonia the past three terms. midget clubs. Saturday also Rainier - Unsatisfactory con­ know they felt there was a de­ Other artists and craftsmen marks the date for the Teen dition, follow up inspection on finite lack of supervision in the scheduled by PCC to appear at Dance to be held at Vernonia June 29, 1973, found it to be in two departments. the exhibit w ill be David Diving- High School, with music by satisfactory condition with ade Lucas came back with the horse of the “ Speck of E arth” in "M other’s Freedom.” The affair quate plumbing and heating. .a t» » ; fact that he had received a Portland, leathercraft; Chris is sponsored by the VHS Jr. S E m ilG . Koch, Foreman.” letter last year, sim ilar to one Holmes, calligraphy; Linda La- class. addressed to the clerk, adding boda, tapestry weaving and Sunday w ill find many attend­ that he had been extremely macrame; Dexter Bacon, m et­ ing the Logger’s Breakfast spon­ upset by it and had seriously alwork jew elry; and a spinner. sored by the Rebekahs. It w ill be considered libel action being A schedule of times of the held at the IOOF Hall and begin taken at that time. demonstrations w ill be given at 7 with serving ending at l l With that, Morton commented later. a.m. that in such a case, it might The exhibit is to be held this There w ill also be a trap shoot become necessary to utilize out­ year at the Masonic Temple. at the rifle range across from side legal counsel and once more Anderson park, sponsored by the slapped the press as he stated Vernonia Hunter Safety Council. again that he had hoped this The shoot w ill start at l p.m. information would have been publicized last year. Johnson then stated that this was the reasoning behind the formation of the Charter Study Committee. The Red Cross Bloodmobile Lucas then helpfully suggested unit w ill be in Vernonia Monday, that it might be aidful to reduce July 16, and w ill be stationed at the county clerk’s salary as a The Vernonia Friendship Jam ­ the Oddfellows Hall between the result of frequent absences and boree Horseshoe Tournament hours of 3 and 7 p.m. inattention to supervision of the w ill be held Saturday, July 14, at It is hoped the extra hour w ill office, adding that he felt the Hawkins Park. Senior Citizens encourage those who work later w ill begin pitching at 7 a m., (Continued to page 2) to donate this time. Due to the followed by A, B, C, and other summer months much more blood is being used than ex­ classes at 10. "We also plan to have some of pected and this is one way for our leading state lady pitchers those who can to help in a big present ana they w ill pitch way. possibly beginning about 1 Several Vernonia people are in o’clock,” states tourney director need of having blood they have Gerald Russell. used replaced. “ You may give in A donation of $25 was added to Howard Peterson of Portland the Vernonia Ambulance Fund anyone’s name you wish to w ill be defending Champion as donate in. I f you are between the this week by the Forest Grove he has taken first place the last ages of 18-65 and in good health,” two years. Community Hospital m arking the Red Cross representatives me hospital's interest in con­ advise. “ We cordially invite the public tinuing this much-needed ser­ to come and see some outstand­ Anyone wishing transportation vice for Vernonia. ing horseshoe pitching,” Russel or wanting further information invites. The fund—started as a memo­ may call 429-3552. ria l to Mrs Gertrude McCabe— Anyone interested in pitching may be added to by any organi­ in the tournament may contact zation or individuals interested Gerald Russell for qualification in helping the city purchase a preceding the tournament new ambulance to replace the Coffee, soft drinks and cookies older model now in service. w ill be available Persons wishing to contribute “ TV School for Boaters,” a to the fund may either deposit course preparing viewers to take Swimmers to Moot directly into the special savings the Coast Guard Auxiliary Cour­ trust account at the Vernonia City lifeguard Darlene Parrow tesy Motorboat Examination, Branch, U S National Bank, or w ill be broadcast 6:30 p.m has issued a call to all swimmers A number of w v beam just recently occupied or give donations to committee Mondays, July 16 to September and others interested in swim soon will be ready far __ ___ ___ 1 tai the building members, B ill Horn, Sherman meets to attend a meeting 17, over KOAP-TV, Channel 10, "b e e n ” are multiple-family dwelling« and Fisher, M arvin Kamholz or L a r­ Portland, and KO AC TV, Chan­ Thursday, July 12, 7 p m. at the a s . well as tbe coaveatioaal fram e bulldi ry Garner. nel 7, Corvallis Scout Cabin at Hawkins Park. *1 i 4 — t« k i Jamboree A rt Jamboree show Feature Plans in To Be Demos High Gear Grand Jury Tours Jail Facilities Blood Unit Visit Set On July 16 "“**» . *** Hospital Adds To Trust Fund Boat School on TV ;• « m n tw r*TW B w rw T«