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I N Q O O M M M M O M m W ei • O c n io n ia E agle 4 4 THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1974 M M M M aM aM M N M M EDITORIAL m M O M M M M M M O M M C For a long time focus in the United States centered on the vouth of the nation-so much that the country became known throughout the world as a child oriented society-the needs and. too often, the wants of childhood and adolescence overriding all else, much to the amusement of other countries who placed more stock in the older members of the world Today that scent is beginning to change to some degree as one of the nation's most important national resources-the senior citizen-is recognized Long ago this nation looked up to and listened to the elders of the country, appreciating that with age often came wisdom and experience Then, as the country became more industrialized, the seniors were relegated to the old rocking chair, ignored as they peered out through dimming eyes at the world they had made and which now rejected them You saw them everywhere-on front porches, soaking up the sun on park benches, shuffling down lonely streets looking for a friendly face in the crowds who hurried past. Those lucky ones who weren’t watching their lives drift away in the home of child ren they had raised and who suddenly treated them like in fants, or worse, those who dwin dled away in old folks homes, unwanted, forgotted. where it was brought home to them day-by-day that they were the discards of a mobile age Now we seem to have come full circle. With the advent of Councils on Aging, the banding together of seniors throughout the country, they have found a new dignity in hearing their voices call for better conditions, in being allowed to live out their lives as useful members of so ciety. translating their unique experiences and talents into a pattern for the young who follow. With the new services pro vided for them, and those to which they can contribute, giv ing of themselves to provide a better world today for both old and young, they are now living- not as senior citizens but as human beings. Such programs as RSVP-Re tired Senior Volunteer Program- helps those over 60 years of age find an activity needed by the community and one which suits their interests Seniors may work with children; help other people; help the handicapped; or serve in a variety of community programs, and while serving, be reimbursed for their own out-of- pocket expenses For those oldsters handicap ped by a low income, as many are, there is also a volunteer program-Foster Grandparent - which pays a small salary while giving senior citizens a chance to work with children on a one-to- one basis four hours a day, five days a week, a long way from rocking their lives away in some dingy corner There are many other special ized programs also for older Americans such as Senior Com munity Aides, assisting in child care centers, vocational educa tional classes, etc. , VISTA (Vol unteers In Service To America > a national corps of volunteers working in urban ghettos, small towns, rural areas, or wherever there is poverty in America; SCORE (Service Corps of Re tired Excutivest unpaid volun teers who aid owners of small businesses or community organ izations who are having prob lems with management; to men tion a few For the senior citizen of today, it ’s no longer a crime to grow older and. indeed, their lives may be richer than ever before as they continue to be part of their community, state, and the world Mrs. Nettie Lloyd In Seaside Center BPA Issues Statement Bonneville Power Administra tion s final environmental state ment on its proposed wholesale rate increase concludes that no significant environmental Im pact would result from the ac tion The statement prepared after months of gathering public ag ency and private citizen input, has been filed with the Council on Environmental Quality. Other findings include an in dication that the rate increase will not be significantly con Iroversial The proposal calls for an overall average increase of 27 percent in BPA’s wholesale rate structure BPA Administrator Don Hodel last November ordered the pre paration of the draft environ mental statement on the rate in crease His decision was based on a BPA rate impact study which concluded that although it was uncertain that the proposed increase would have a signif icant impact on the human en vironment, the increase in itself might be controversial The draft statement was filed with the Council on Environ mental Quality on March 11 as well as circulated for review to more than 600 Federal. State, and local agencies, organiza lions and individuals More than 70 written comments were re ceived by BPA on the draft statement BPA also held eight public meetings throughout the Northwest. Average p u b l i c attendance at these meetings was nine persons Hodel said. “ In spite of the clear lack of significant en vironmental impact and contro versary surrounding the propos ed rate increase. BPA decided a final statement should be filed Many individuals and groups have carefully considered the rate increase and the draft environmental statement and have commented estensively on both I sincerely hope this doc ument will provide a base for studying the ways in w’hich our society can plan a balanced future.” Copies of the final environ mental statement are available in BPA’s headquarters, area and district offices Board of Commissioners (Memorandum Minutest The Columbia County Board of Commissioners met in scheduled session August 14 with Chairman Fred Foshaug presiding. Com missioners Minkoff and Ahlboru, legal counsel John F Hunnicutt, and secretary Gloria Salvey (deputy clerk» present. Commissioner Minkoff moved a r J Commissioner Ahlboru sec onded the minutes of the meeting of August 7 be approved Motion carried Miscellaneous claims were approved Sam Hollinger met with the board to discuss road depart ment matters He expressed ob jection to the board interfering' with the operation of the road department, in discussing prob lems about roads directly with the foremen in his absence, and with regard to personnel mat ters The board explained that they were not interfering, but U of 0 Continues To Accept Applications The Office of Admissions at the University of Oregon is con tinuing to accept and process applications for admission to the University this fall term accord ing to Vernon L Barkhurst, Director of Admissions Something to sell? trade or rent? Place and Eagle Classified today had been unaware that he was going to be gone on Friday August 9, and that the St. Helens- Scappoose foreman was also gone, and that numerous com plaints had been received about excess gravel at the intersection of Airport Road and Columbia Avenue in Scappoose, and that they wen* trying to determine when the problem would be corrected. , \ The board then discussed yvith, Hollinger the condition of sev eral roads in the different areas, and learned what repairs or other work was planned Hollinger stated that he had been under the impression that only the monies budgeted for the Road Fund were available The board explained that in addition to the regular monies budgeted in the Road Fund, a large portion of Revenue Sharing funds had also been allocated for use by the road department, but these were not available at this time, since payments are received quarter ly. and explained that some of the funds had been invested in Certificates of Deposit, and would be tied up until October 6. A complaint regarding PMB operations involving the Dike Road in Scappoose were dis cussed. and Hollinger indicated he would investigate and report back to the board Hollinger then discussed a problem on the hazel Grove Road, affecting property of George Devine, stating that a slide had dumped dirt and rock on Devine’s property, and he wished the dirt to either be removed, or to be paid for damages to the property. After discussion. Hollinger was re uested to meet with Devine to etermine what amount he con sidered acceptable for damages, prior to making a decision about removal Hollinger indicated that rep resentatives from the Highway STAR KIST j»F LIGHT CREAMY or CRUNCHY Reeves was requested to discuss the matter with the auditors to determine whether it might be better to make the transfer as requested, or to establish a revolving petty cash fund for the purchase of the books by the . county .v 2 Reeves also requested that whenever another car is made available for the Building In spector. that it be a new car rather than a used one. because of the considerable amount of miles he must travel After dis cussion, it was determined a pickup would be better, and it was agreed the former dog con trol pickup would be tuned up and painted, and then assigned to M r Eshelby. Hunnicutt discussed with the bourd problems encountered by citizens with "red lap«'" invui ved with such things us plunning commission approvals, building permits, septic tank permits, etc., and indicated he hoped to discuss this with the various department heads involved, to determine if more satisfactory solutions to some of the prob lems might be made The board approved the plat of Gray Cliffs Park subdivision Lloyd Quinn, Vernonia, met with the board to inquire about the new laws regarding payment . for mileage as constable, and new fees He indicated that as it had been explained by Judge Mason to him, he was not 1 receiving less compensation than before Hunnicutt agreed to check further into the matter and to advise him. Commissioner Minkoff moved and Commissioner Ahlborn sec- — onded Order No 85-74 be signed, transferring the sum of $5,250 1 from contingency, road depart ment. to Construction and M ain tenance of Roads and Bridges, to cover the cost of purchasing c brush chipper Motion carried ARMOUR PAN SIZE B .B .Q . DELITE Y O U N G SLICED BACON O fl O7f TURKEYS 12 O Z pkg NORBEST BASTED TENDER- TIMER 5 to 7 LB. AVERAGE First-half volume of Oregon and Southwest Washington con struction contracts climbed 21 percent above the year-ago fig ure. the Oregon Columbia Chap ter of Associated General Con tractors reported However building was down in Columbia County with $1,731,774 shown for the first half of 1973 while the first 6 months of 1974 totaled $138,338 New contracts totaled $364 million through the first six months of 1974, compared with $301 million at mid-year. 1973. Figures were compiled at Ore gon State University in a data research project made possible by the AGC-admimstered Con struction A dvancem ent Programs With the help of two large contracts, June produced the biggest monthly volume thus far in 1974 The $88.5 million total included contracts for a $16.2 million sewage treatment plant expansion for the City of Salem and a $15 million grain terminal at Portland for Cook industries t The June total was 60 percent above the $55.3 million in con tracts awarded during the same month last year. The OSU figures on newly awarded contracts give an in dication of what can be expected in the way of future construction activity, the AGC pointed out, since many of the contracts cover work that will continue for several months and in some cases a year or more Figures from Oregon's State Employment Division were cited as a measure of construction work in progress The state agency said 42,800 Oregonians were employed in contract con struction during June 1974, com pared with 40,500 in the same month last year Earnings figures from the same agency indicated that non- supervisory construction work ers averaged $8 02 an hour and $284.71 a week in June, compar ed with year-ago averages of $6.98 an hour and $247.79 a week DEL MONTE GREEN GIANT CUT & FRENCH SLICED WHOLE KERNEL CENTER CUT RIB C H O P S NIBLETS SsI««»"1 assorted FRISKIES COUNTRY STYLE ( FOR BAR-B O l PORK SPARCRIBS ftO ( lb 7 0 SIRLOIN ROAST |3 LB AVG I POM LOIN ROAST AO( >O lb SETTY CROCKER = MIM 2/79‘S WESTERN FAMILY M A ND A RIN GROUND COFFEE PARKAY SQUEEZE LIQUID GOLDEN FRESH EARS BLUE BELI LAUNDRY DETERGENT POTATO CHIPS M O RTO N MINUTE MAID FROZEN DINNERS LEMON- ADE CN, , Ti»k SoUbur, 2 79 » • O N I ROW C O I I I G * OR W IO I (PIUS DEPOSIT) 3¿í’1 222 — Filler P o p e r . r '. / Ç ’ Perifollo AMfO COLOM. V» POWER POINT REG PEN ’ T’ 3 Pencil T a b U t 4^*1 Binders 1 »»OP4I » O * Z tPO Q Î, R IG A3 • IG JR Crayolas Travel Near Normal In June Sayi MVD 1 appoint Cody Brownlee as as sistant dog control officer, to be on call and handle any weekend emergencies, and Indicated Cody Brownlee was agreeable with the suggestion Sheriff Ten - nant was requested to set up a report form to be used by Monty Brownlee so the sheriff’s office will know when he is available by radio, and Tennant was also advised that the unlisted number was not to be given out by any of the jailers or deputies, but that It was for use for ihem to contact him on weekends The board concurred in Commissioner Ahi born's suggestions, and Tennant agreed to prepare the report form Clerk Roy Nelson met with the board to seek advice on its plans with regard to fees to be charged for licensing, and penalties for failure to purchase, dog licenses At Nelson's recommendation, the Board approved a fee of $5 for all dog licenses, whether male or female, and a $5 penalty fee for failure to purchase a license under advisement, pend mg futher investigation A claim submitted by Mrs Joe E Shaw, for two chickens al- legdly killed by dogs, was de nied, as there was no evidence of killed chickens, nor any wit nesses to the killing. Ron Reeves met with the board to request that a transfer of $500 be made to the Building Inspector budget, for publics (ions (building code copies, for re-sale I. Reeves stated the bud get item for this is nearly de pleted. and there is need for more copies to be made avail able for purchase by residents Upon inquiry. Reeves stated there was no “resource" an ticipated in the 1974-75 budget from the sale of the copies of the building code, but that the money is being given to the treasurer, to be placed in the General Fund After discussion. AMcofi* £> Service f / pennut butler Building In County Down Soys Report R IV E R V IE W —The l a t e s t news from Nettie Lloyd is that she is in the Seaside Care Center and is much improved in health Several of the local Senior Cit izens visited her on Friday Mrs Ed Buckner and Mrs Ora George of Stoney Point have visited their brother Everett Rundell of Portland, daily, in the St. Vincent hospital He under went surgery on Thursday and hopes to go home on this Wed nesday. Weekend visitors at the home of M r and Mrs John Yadon’s were their son and family M r and Mrs John Yadon and baby of Bend and their two daughters Mrs Kaye Bollinger and son Travel in Oregon during June and Mrs Dee Bateman both of returned to “near normal'', said Vancouver Washington Chester W Ott, Administrator of Clarence E n t w i s t l e was the Motor Vehicles Division said brought home on Sunday after August 16 about a month in the St Vincent Ott said the division collected tai. He suffered with heart the seven cent per gallon gas ung problems but is much improved His sister Mrs Vera olme tax in June on 105,046^065 gallons of gasoline and that Hendry left Friday after spend represents only a 1.3 percent de ing several weeks here crease in gallonage from June a M r and Mrs Pat Warner of year ago. Portland spent the weekend at Miles traveled, a figure es the home of M r and Mrs. John timated on the basis of gasoline Kudrna __________ taxed, dropped from 1.360billion miles in June last year to 1.356 billion miles this June, he said. About four million veterans sep "Our figures," he said, “ in arated from military services dicate that travel in Oregon for between Jan. 31.1956. and July 1, the first half of this year was 1966, now have GI Bill eligibility about 7*6 percent below the first until May 31, 1976, under pro half of 1973 ” vision of Public Law 93-337 a Department had told him the road numbering system that had been developed is unsatisfac tory. and not a workable system They wished to meet with Hol linger and the board to discuss the matter, and to recommend changes which were needed Hollinger was requested to set up such a met*ting with them in the near future Hollinger also stated the road maps recently prepared by CH2M were of no value because the information was apparently taken from old highway depart ment maps, and nave not been updated for several years He added the state will update the maps after receiving the nec essary information from the county, after a proper road numbering system has been de veloped Commissioner Minkoff moved and Commissioner Ahlboru sec onded Hollinger be instructed to put two "shots" on Hirtzel Road, to bring the road into more satis factory condition Motion c a r ried. Commissioner Minkoff moved and Commissioner Ah,born sec onded to approve the following purchase orders: 3388. Perma post, for posts, $1,179.12; 3367, Alaska Steel, Iron. $922 06; 3383, Scappoose Sand & Gravel, rock. $8,639 18 ; 3387. Chevron Asphalt, CR 2, $25,165.20 Motion carried Sheriff Tom Tennant and Dog Control Officer Monty Brownlee met with the board at the request of Commissioner Ahi born, to discuss problems encountered on weekends when emergencies arise and Brownlee cannot be contacted Commissioner Ahi born advised he has ordered a telephone with an unlisted num ber to be installed in Brownlee’s house, so that he can be reached on weekends, but suggested that in the event Monty Brownlee were not available, the board ÎO PRICES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 21, 22, 23 6 24 SENTRY □ WINDEX AEROSOL S GLASS CLEANER