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THURSDAY, APRIL 14,2016
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North Powder Students on EOU Dean's List
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Krista Evans
Colby Forman
Lindsey Loennig
Postal Particulars
with Krista Dennis
Forced Price Reduction on Forever Stamps
When you read this article the “forced price reduction” on Forever
stamps will be in effect. The Forever Stamp will fall to 47 cents (down
from 49). The price to send First-Class letters with additional ounces
will drop to 21 cents (from 22 cents). Postcard stamps will fall to 34
cents (from 35), and letters and postcards being sent internationally will
fallto$1.15 (from$1.20). The price reduction is required by the Postal
Regulatoiy Commission (PRC) who has ordered the USPS to reverse
die “ exigent” surcharge that took effect in January 2014. The PRC
granted the surcharge to recover the 4.6 billion in lost revenue from the
Great Recession. The amount only offset part of the $7 billion loss from
2009. So....1 say, stock up....what a wonderful opportunity to save a
fewpennies.
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2616 Bearco Loop, La
Grande, Oregon 97850
Thursday, April 14 - Sumpter
Valley Community Volunteers
Meeting, Community Center, 6:30
p.m.
Friday, April 15 - Bingo, Com­
munity Center, 7 p.m;
Tuesday, April 19.- Sumpter
Volunteer Fire Department, City
Hall
Tuesday, April 19 - Powder
River Rural Fire Dept fire training,
Mosquito Flat, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 21 - Bag Ladies,
Community Center, noon
Thursday, April 21 - Candidate
Town Hall, Community Center,
6:30 p.m.'
Saturday, April 23 - Friends of
the Sumpter Valley Dredge annual
meeting, Community Center, 2
p.m.
Tuesday, April 26 - Alpine
Chapter O.E.S., Masonic Hall, 8
p.m.
Monday, May 2 - McEwen
Lodge, Masonic Hall, 8 p.m.
At their April 7 meeting, Plan­
ning Commission reviewed six
zoning applications. The activity
clarified the importance of a com­
plete application. For those of you
who don’t own property in
Sumpter, feel free to skip down to
Job Posting. For those of you who
do own property in Sumpter and
are considering adding structures
in your yard or making changes on
the outside of your current living
quarters, please read.
If whatever you’re adding,
building, or changing is going to be
bigger than, say, a 4’ x 6’ dog­
house, Visit City Hall and get a
zoning permit application. Sheds
need zoning permits. Adding a
541-523-3200
Edward Frazer
Owner
Calendar (as of April 10)
City
www.thecelffix.com
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Temperatures have gotten up
into the 60s, and fewer and fewer
yards have snow in them. No daf­
fodils blooming yet, but crocus,
snowdrops, and snow glories are
looking good. The lake is up to al­
most 27,000 acre-feet, but there ,are
still about 46,000 acre-feet to go to
reach die level considered opti­
mum (there’s no spill until 100,000
acre-feet, though).
recreational vehicle to your lot re­
quires a zoning permit and maybe
even a conditional use permit,
which requires a hearing. Houses,
garages, carports, etc. require per­
mits. “It’s just Sumpter,” is not a
valid excuse.
Once you’ve paid your applica­
tion fee, Planning Commission re­
views the zone in which your
proposed project stands (commer­
cial, residential, etc.), what set­
backs are required for sight lines
and safety, and whether you will be
exceeding forty percent surface
coverage (runoff and snowfall con­
siderations). This review requires
two maps: 1) tax map of lots on
your block, and 2) site plan. The
site plan must have property lines,
indicate which property comer
pins you’ve located, an indication
of north, and a drawing of where
the proposed project will lie rela­
tive to existing structures and the
property lines. Ideally, die site plan
is to-scale. If maps or fees are
missing, there is a good chance a
decision on your permit will be de­
layed.
If Planning Commission rejects
an application, it will give you an
explanation. If Planning Commis­
sion approves an application, it
will do its best to help you under­
stand what steps come next. That’s
why Planning Commission has
been diligent in getting training
with the building inspector and the •
utility manager.
As more projects are reviewed,
Planning Commission will become
more and more familiar with what
areas of Sumpter’s Comprehensive
Plan and Zoning Ordinance could
use updating.
Job Posting
“The City of Sumpter is seeking
a Seasonal Parks Attendant. This
job requires organizational skills
for Flea Markets and other special
events, with clerical support from
City staff, and cleaning and main­
tenance of Grounds and Volunteer
Park facilities. You will be working
outdoors in all kinds of weather.
You must have a tidy appearance
and people skills. Salary is based
on experience. For more informa-
tion or an application, contact City
Hall at 240 N Mill St, Sumpter,
97877, or call 541-894-2314.”
Deadline for application is April
22.
Organizations
Sumpter Valley Community Vol­
unteers (SVCV) meet at 6:30 pm
April 14. Sumpter Valley Blue
Mountain Snowmobile Club will
be approaching SVCV and City
Council with a proposal for im­
provements at the Schoolhouse
Community Center, which is
where many organizations meet
and potlucks or breakfasts are held.
Sumpter Volunteer Fire Depart­
ment and Auxiliary have Bingo on
April 15 at 7 p.m. The jackpot is up
to $399.
Planning Commission will not
be holding its April 21 meeting so
that people don’t have a time con­
flict with attending the Candidate
Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. that
evening. Sheriff and County Com­
missioner candidates are expected
to speak.
Friends of the Sumpter Valley
Dredge hold their annual meeting
on Saturday, April 23. Two of the
board members have their home up
for sale, so it might be especially
important for people interested in
die dredge and its economic impact
on Sumpter to attend, ready to be-
come involved.
Churches
Sunday morning services are
held at St. Brigid’s in the Pines at ;
Auburn and Bonanza in Sumpter -
on the first and third Sundays of
the month at 11 a.m. followed by a
coffee ‘hour.’ Weekly services at
McEwen Bible Fellowship include
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., Morn­
ing Worship at 11 a.m., and
Wednesday evening prayer at 6:45 ■
p.m.
Deadline
News and calendar items re­
ceived by Sunday evening will be
included in the Sumpter column ’
the following week. Send in news
and/or photos With captions of ;
guests, births, group meetings, any .
special occasion.
CCB# 108407
gunworks@frontier.com
Free Estimates
Thank you to Vickie Christensen
who has agreed to try her hand at
sharing
upcoming
events
happening in North Powder. She
writes:
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Looks like our little community
has a busy few weeks ahead with
spring finally sprung!
• On April 19 there is the
School Board meeting at 7 p.m.
• On April 20, the Food Bank is
available from 3-6 p.m. at the
Wolf Creek Grange.
• On April 23 is the annual Hal­
ibut Feed in the school
cafeteria beginning at 1 p.m. Call
541-898-2244 to ask how to
order tickets..-..they go fast.
• The Wolf Creek Grange is
hosting their annual awards
assembly for a exceptional
citizen in school, city and
community There will be
refreshments. On April 24 at 3
p.m. Following the awards event
there will be an open House for
both The Grange and The City
Library. We want everyone to
come and see our changes.
The North Powder City Library
Sheila Orr, chairman of the North Powder
PTCO (Parent Teacher Community Organiza­
■ m I tion) Playground Project, is very appreciative of
everyone who helped complete this project. All
of the old playground equipment was replaced
with new structures at the elementary school in
North Powder.
As is the case with most large, worthwhile
projects, it simply could not have been
completed without the generosity of different
foundations and individuals.
Orr wants to extend a special thanks to the
following organizations and people:
Total Grant Funds Received from
organizations below: $53,000
Meyer Memorial Trust: $17,000
DE & Jane Clark: $ 2,500
Leo Adler: $10,000
Wildhorse Foundation: $10,000
The Ford Family Foundation: $13,500
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North Powder Girls’
Volleyball/Basketball
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14th Annual Alaskan
Halibut Fundraiser
April 23, 2016
Powder Valley Gymnàsium
1:00 to 2:00 P.M.
2:00 to 4:00 P.M.
4:00 to 6:00 P.M.
6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
$20 per plate
(Please make checks to PV Girls’ VB/BB Teams)
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Includes: Alaskan Halibut, baked potato,
coleslaw, french bread, dessert, and drink
Hotdog tickets are also available for $5.
This includes hotdog, chips, cookie,, and drink.
Benefits Powder Valley Girls’ Volleyball and
Basketball teams - Camps and Activities
For more information, please contact:
Coach Allen Bingham 541 -898-2871
Coach Marji Lind 208-880-5855
Coach Suzi Dixon 541-898-2244 ext 8887(school)
Betsy Nedrow 541-898-2862 (home)
541-898-2244 ext 8847 (school)
would like to give our heartfelt
thanks to The VFW #4060 for their
$800 donation, it is much appreci­
ated
• The City Wide Yard Sale is
May 7; to be on the map you
need to sign-up
• Last and not the least is; on
April 15 is your deadline to file
your 2015 taxes. We welcome
everyone to visit our quiet little
town. We do realize that some of
our events coincide with other
communities, we want to extend
come check us out while you’re
already out and about.
North Powder PTCO Completes Playground Project
| Open Monday-Friday 8am-Noon & l-5pm • 47621 Cornucopia Hwy • Halfway I
4 sessions
Mark Luker and LeAnne Woolf
sumptervolunteers@gmail.com or
541-894-2303, leannemywo@gmail.com
541-523-2135
541-663-8000
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North Powder PTCO: $3,000
North Powder Charter School: $2,500 plus
in-kind labor
Fred and Joan Colton: donated sand
Elmer and Jan Hill: donated equipment work
Brent and Jeanette Thompson: donated
equipment work
Curt and Cheryl Martin: donated bark chips
Colby and Erin Thompson: labor
Tyson and Sheila Orr: labor
Zeb and Allie Scott: labor
Don and Geneva Olson: labor
Cody Anderson: labor
Stacey Lahaug: labor
Thomas Luce: labor
Jered and Jamie Kmetic: labor
Eric Dixon: labor
The playground equipment follows the mascot
colors of the Badgers of red with blue wood
chips.
Submitted photo
New playground equipent at North Powder
Baker City Planning Commission to Hold Work Session
On April 20, 2016 at 7 p.m. the Baker City
Planning Commission will hold a work session
to review proposed changes to the Baker City
Development Code.
The Baker City Development Code (BCDC)
was last amended in 2015. Since this time, the
need for additional clarification and revisions
has become apparent. The current proposed
changes include criteria revisions for Tempo­
rary Use Permits and Lot-of-Record applica­
tions, as well as clarification of size limitations
for accessory structures within residential,
zones. Additionally, final revisions to the Sign
Code will be discussed; the majority of which
address content modifications to improve clar­
ity and ease of use.
Making changes to land use regulations is a
Legislative (Type IV) procedure, which is con­
sidered initially by the Planning Commission
with final decisions made by City Council. The
public is invited to attend this work session and
submit comments.
The work session will be held in the Council
Chambers at the Baker City Hall.
If you have questions regarding the revision
please contact Holly Kerns or Eva Ceder at the
Planning Department at (541)-523-8219 or
planning@bakercounty.org, or by visiting the
Planning Department office, located in the
basement of the courthouse at 1995 Third
Street, Baker City.