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1 I' 3N39H3 -'7' ii I 'it Hazen named superintendent years and has two sons, one of whom will be a high school senior next year. of the high school and principal of the middle school. Prior to that, he spent eight years as a counselor at Milwaukie High School in the North Clackamas School District and two years as a teacher at Madras High School in Madras, OR. Wood said that his time in the Stanfield district gave him experience in a smaller district and now he feels he is ready to take on a larger one. "Lebanon has some real challenges," he said.

"The district has an incredibly strong staff and a good base to build on." Hazen has a master's degree in counseling from Portland State University and received his superintendent's credentials from Lewis and Clark College. He has been married for 28 By Rob Oster After an often frantic search, the soon-to-be Lebanon Community School District board announced Harvey Hazen as Ike Launstein's replacement as superintendent. "The three finalists were all fine candidates," said Art Messmer, Lebanon Public Scho61s UH1 board member. "We could have gone with any one of them. They were all qualified.

Hazen has a lot of experience and a good personality. He'll be a real benefit to the community." Hazen has been the superintendent of the Stanfield School District for three years. He spent 11.5 years in the Hood River County School District as principal and assistant principal Four-car collision claims two lives Girl Scout camp Jennae Bartell, 6, enjoys a smore at the Girl Scout Day Camp last week. Please see related story and photos on page B8. (Photo by David Patton) By Terry Hudson Two elderly Lebanon residents, a brother and sister, died as the resi'lt of injuries suffered in a four-car collision on McKenzie Highway east of Springfield on Monday, June 19.

Margaret Yearous, 73, of Lebanon died at the scene. Her brother, Robert O. Garrison, 81, died three days later, on June 22, at McKenzie-Willamette Hospital in Springfield. According to the Lane County Sheriff's Office," the accident occurred at 4:10 p.m. on June 19 near Blue River.

Wildin convicted of manslaughter I think that the amount of force that was used, that's what was significant about the case." During the trial, Gough had argued thatWildin shot Mulford accidentally while fending off a brutal beating. Wildin had told Linn County detectives that he grabbed his Colt Anaconda revolver when someone attacked him in his van outside of the tavern, hitting him in the head. Gough argued that Mulford was behind Wildin, clinging to his shoulders, when Wildin wheeled, Mulford grabbed the gun barrel and the gun went off, striking Mulford in the hip. Parker told the jury that medical evidence showed the gun was two to three feet away from Mulford when it was fired and that the bullet had gone into his lower abdomen. The trajectory, from right to left and slightly downward, indicated that Continued on Page A3 Harvey Hazen intensive care unit at the hospital, where he passed away from extensive head injuries.

The driver of the Ford pickup, Margaret May Harbick, 53, of Vida, was also admitted to McKenzie-Willamette. She remains hospitalized, but had been upgraded from serious to fair condition as of press time. The six people in the Chrysler were taken ta McKenzie-Willamette for minor injuries, treated and released. According to deputies' reports, everyone involved was wearing a seat belt. also very involved with putting up the Christmas lights at the park and putting banners up around the city.

"Anything we need to get done, we know we can call Bob and he'll be there for us. We're very proud to have gotten Bob in the top five." Forster was also elected to the OVFA Board at the conference. "I am very excited about being elected, and I am looking forward to representing the Lebanon Fire District on the state level," he said. -V i "t-'X K-VJ. IX V.v i- sr.

Ms ST. hi-' V. 1 1 ft. Garrison was driving a 1994 Mercury Sable west when it veered into the eastbound lane, sideswiping a 1985 Chrysler rying six people. i A 1991 Ford pickup went into the ditch in an attempt to avoid the Mercury.

The Mercury then collided head-on with a Chevrolet pickup. Another passenger in the vehicle with Garrison and Yearous, Donna Armstutz, 71, of Columbus, Ohio was treated for injuries at McKenzie-Willamette, and released last week. Garrison was admitted to the "1 -Mr A "Most people would probably view this as a win for the defense, but we're disappointed," said defense attorney Terry Gough of Eugene. "We had hoped to get him acquitted of all charges." Oregon state sentencing guidelines for those convicted of First-degree manslaughter, without a history of felony criminal activity, is 58 to 60 months in prison. The term could be lengthened if the prosecution could prove aggravated conditions, or lessened if the defense can prove mitigating circumstances.

Wildin had been facing an intentional murder charge that was not considered aggravated or felony murder. Guidelines for the murder charge would have carried a sentence of at least 10 years in prison. "We had hoped for a murder conviction," said Mary Parker, deputy district attorney. "We can't predict what a jury will do. adopts 1995 to maintaining computer services, and put it into capital projects.

The amount budgeted for computer services was about $63,000. He wanted the money spent on physical problems in district schools, he said. Capital improvements were budgeted at $500,000 for 1995-96. Karen Wilson, whose board term begins July 1, changing the budget after each school's site council identified that school's needs and the budget committee which all board members serve) approved it. The approved budget was $27.9 million, but was increased by several adjustments Johnson presented.

Instead of making changes, Board Chairman Dave Elder suggested that $250,000 of those adjustments, slated for general fund carry-over contin- gency be used for capital projects. Johnson said he preferred using that money as carry-over to avoid problems next year, but said it was possible. "If we don't have a beginning balance next year that is equal to By Terry Hudson The sentencing of a South Beach man, convicted Wednesday of first-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of a Lebanon man, has been set for 8:30 a.m., August 15 at the Linn County Courthouse. Richard Bruce Wildin, 42, had been charged with murder for shooting and killing Mark Andrew Mulford, 34, of Lebanon-and with attempted murder for allegedly shooting at his estranged wife, Christina Calzacorta. The incident occurred on December 17, 1994 in Crabtree, about 10 miles north of Lebanon on Highway 226, outside the Crabtree Tavern.

Twelve jurors listened to six days of testimony before returning from four hours of deliberation with a verdict of guilty to the lesser charge of first-degree manslaughter. The jury voted 10-2 to convict. hi I board Those members present for the June 26 meeting of the Lebanon Public Schools UH1 board were: Dave Elder Skeeter Weatherly Kary Daniels Art Messmer By Rob Oster After several false starts, the Lebanon Public Schools board adopted the 1995-96 budget for the soon-to-be Lebanon Community School District Monday night. The board voted three to one, with Art Messmer voting no. The $28,233,535 budget represents about a 2.4 percent increase over the 1994-95 budget of $27.57 million, according to Fred Johnson, director of business.

Although the schools were independent last year, their 1994-95 budgets were added together to make a comparison with the following year's budget. At Monday's meeting, board member Art Messmer wanted to take $25,000 from co-curricula activities at Lebanon High School and some monies allotted Lebanon Fire District Volunteer President Allen Forster, at right, congratulates volunteer firefighter Robert Berry after Berry was selected as one of the top five finalists for Firefighter of the Year. There are about 8,500 to 9,000 volunteer firefighters in Oregon. Berry has been an LFD member for 36 years. (Photo by Rob Oster) Lebanon Fire District recipient Service award 96 budget this year's, we will have less revenue," Johnson said.

The money will remain in contingency until a specific use is identified. The budget is based on projected state revenue and current salaries plus a step increase, if applicable. As a result of Ballot Measure 5, the state replaced the property tax with a school support fund. Based on the number of students in the district, LCSD is supposed to receive $15.58 million for its school support fund. Both certified and classified employees contracts expire June 30.

They are currently involved in negotiations with the district. The area's nine districts were mandated to unify as a result of state legislation. The UH1 board was chosen to represent the entire unified district. The bulk of the budget is the general fund, which includes the expenses geared toward operating and staffing the schools. This year, the general fund allotment will be $22.7 million.

Other areas include transportation, food Continued on Page A2 of Pride in By Rob Oster The Lebanon Fire District Volunteer Association was presented with the Pride in Service Award for its team effort in serving the community. The award is presented to only two departments in the state by the Oregon Volunteer Firefighters Association (OVFA). This year, both recipients came from the Mid-Willamette Valley. The other recipient was Stayton. The awards were presented at the OVFA Conference in Bend.

Also at the conference, volunteer firefighter Robert Berry was honored for being one of the top five finalists for Firefighter of the Year. There are about 8,500 to 9,000 volunteer firefighters in Oregon. Berry was nominated by Forster and received a shirt, jacket and plaque at the conference. Berry has been a Lebanon resident since 1953 and a volunteer firefighter for 36 years. "He spends four to six hours a day here," Forster said.

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