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The Heppner Gazette-Times M o rro w C o u n ty '» H o m e-O w n e d W eek ly N e w sp a p er O r h tb tr VOI. I I ! NO U T i l l K SD A Y . ’ ! S . IS M 12 pac . es Cara Costa Cara Costa. j 6, is currently on the Heppner City Council and lists over ten years of experience in budget- ting and personnel as some of her qualifications for her candidacy of mayor of Heppner Costa says she filed for the post tion to become more involved with the city and to work with people "I feel I've adopted this town It's a place I really enjoy living in and I'm proud of the way people care for each other " Costa states that among her goals for the city of Heppner. she Is interested in strengthening com munication ties with the city, "and as mayor I feel I'd be able to do that better than as a council member " She says she's especially interes ted in looking into federal and state grants for the city "I'm not aware of the city using any (grants) and this would help in city projects ” She also stressed that careful use of city funds was important "Residents have approached me on clean up and beautification of the city, which I support Grants may also help there, as well as the weed control district and the city crew " Costa says that as mayor she would like to establish hours at city hall where she would be more available to the people and their concerns "There's a lot of resources out there if people would take the time to use them and I'm willing to take the time " Warren Plocharsky Justine Weatherford Warren Plocharsky says the may or should be an experienced council man and it takes at least several months to learn about water works, the roads and the basic workings of the city "1 held back to see if someone who was more experienced was to run (for mayor), but nobody volunteered so I decided to.” says Plocharsky He adds that he intends to provide the necessary leadership as econom ically as he can He would like to see the city employees working more efficiently, to maintain and improve the roads and city water line He would also like to try to keep the budget within the six percent limitation Plocharsky states that he would like to provide the council with some leadership and direction since four council members will be new “We need to keep up the plant the streets, the water systems, the sewer, things like that," stresses Plocharsky, "We've got a lot of things started that I'd like to see completed " Other goals he has as mayor is to keep the small town flavor but still be someone willing to change "I would like to see and encourage more interest and participation in city affairs, more attendance at city council meetings And if people would like something to happen, to let us know." concludes Plocharsky Warren Plocharsky. 43, has been on the city council for 12 years Mayoral candidates to speak at chamber The three candidates tor mayor of Heppner will be guest speakers at the next meeting of the Heppner Chamber of Commerce Tuesday. Oct 30. noon at the Elks Club The candidates are Cara Costa. Warren Plocharsky and Justine Weather ford Witch to visit Story Hour 1C A BO A Halloween witch will be the special guest at the 10 30 a m Story Hour this Thursday, Oct 25 at the Library in Heppner Included will be a craft for the children and treats, along with a special story by the witch Children are welcome to wear their costumes, said a story hour spokesperson Wayne Schwandt Wayne Schwandt. Port of Morrow manager, has resigned his position effective December 1, 1M4 accord N At its regular meeting on Wednes day. October 3. the lone Community Agri Business organization unani mously agreed to oppose Ballot Measure No 2 in the upcoming election staler! a spokesperson The potential damage to school district, county, and city operations in Mor row County if Ballot Measure No 2 were approver! were cited as reas ons for this decision ing to Louis Carlson. Port President "Schwandt is the force that has put the port together," stated Carl son He has the uncanny ability to see the over all development of Morrow County and and the Pacific Northwest He has been a good person to have to draw the infra structure together i e utilities, the overpass, and the public dock i about to be completed) Everything is in place now for future growth, says Carlson. "Schwandt's expertise in marketing and finance will be very hard to replace.” Schwandt. a "top notch executive' according to Carlson has taken a position in Bellingham. Wash He has been with the Port of Morrow for four years and prior to that was with the Eastern Oregon Assoc of Counties "I applied because I have long thought I wanted to be active in community service and have always been interested in government." says Justine Weatherford, candidate for mayor of Heppner Weatherford. 70, lists her many years as a Heppner resident and her many years in community activities as a member of local, state and national organizations as some of her qualifications for being mayor "I don't like to compare myself to the other candidates, but I've lived here longer and am all done raising my children Because I'm on my own am! not fully employed I feel I would be able to give more time to the position," states Weatherford. "I feel the city is fortunate to have three good candidates ” Weatherford lists her goals as including more constant and honest communication between the city council and (he public "I think people should keep in touch with more city and county affairs," she adds "I would like to stimulate more pride in the residents (of Heppner ) I don't think people should act like they're apologizing for their city I've enjoyed living here and I like the pioneer spirit It's a great place to raise children We get to know one another here I'm proud of the quick response to people in need in the community The caring and sharing is really the core " w.-d Weather by the (lily of Heppner Heppner. Oregon A look at Heppner s candidates for mayor Tues . Oct 16 IT law 29 P t« trace 27 24 32 21 23 24 Corps given new ideas on lake use at Thursday meeting Three main issues were addressed concerning Willow Creek Lake dur mg the Resource L'se Planning Workshop gnen by the Corps ot Engineers last Thursday night, stat ed Jim Hayes ol the Heppner Econ omic Development Corporation They Were Should there be power boats permitted on the lake’ Should there be a designated swimming area"1 Where should a day use and overnight camping area be located'’ The meeting was opened by com ments (rom the Corps of Engineers and then people were broken into five groups of eight to ID According to Hayes, the first issue on power boats was met with the general opinion that they should be allowed, however the final decision would he made by the State Marine Board when they meet in January The Corps gave the location of the south side of the lake up against the dam as a possible place where swimming would be designated Everyone agreed that there should tie a swimming area, said Hayes, but must didn't agree on the Corps’ proposed location Instead an area closer to it»' Halm Kork Bridge was suggested by local residents Having both overnight camping and picnic area also situated on the south side below the Corps present office site and dropping the idea of a hall field was presented to the group "There were some objections to the park location." said Hayes. "And considerable objections in leaving out the hall field." The idea of splitting the two sites, putting the day use area and ball field at the far end of the lake where the Economic Development Corp originally want ed it. and leaving the camping area where the Corps suggested was discussed According to Matt Kca, Natural Resources Representative for the Corps of Engineers, there was a head count of 41 people at Thurs day's meeting We really appreciated the kind of turn out we had," he said, "People gave alot of alternative approaches to our proposals " Rea stated that the Corps of Engineers will be making some chunges now that they have gotten priorities from the local residents "which we really didn't have before." Rea estimated that the Corps would he able to bring some new proposals before the Heppner Econ otnic Development Corporation in two to three weeks Two local residents to attend Agriculture in Classroom National meeting Morrow County will have two representatives attending the Na tional Agriculture in Ihe Classroom Task Force Meeting in Washington. D C this w eekend lone School Principal. Chuck Starr has been active in the Oregon Task Eorce since September of I9H2 and is cuvrthtly serving as cha.rman of the Oregon Executive Committee for Agriculture in the Classroom He will be representing the Oregon Task Eorce at the national meeting Accompanying him will be Betty Carlson of lone who is currently Ihe National Representative for Ihe Re gion which includes Montana. Idaho. Washington. Oregon and California According to Starr, the national me«-ling will cover what other slates in the country >ie doing to bring an understanding to young people on the role of agriculture in society tn«iay In addition to comparing and sharing what other stairs are doing. th«-y will also la- looking over text books on agriculture in the class room Starr says he plans a visit to the capital and congressional offices where he hopes to speak with aids to Senators Hatfield and Packwood The main topic he would like to discuss with them is the county road between Hoardman and lone which has been proposed by the lone Community Agri Business Organ ization Both Carlson and Starr will be gom- from October 2k through the M B M C C counselors to visit IH S, H H S Counselors from Blue Mountain Community College will tie visiting Eastern Oregon high schools to talk with students about futurr college plans, costs, and expectations, an nounc«-d a n«-ws release from B M C C Each year, the counselors from B M C.C visit about 40 high schools, according to Pat l.oughar> dean of college and student services The visits tiegin in October and continue to December In the spring, college representatives re turn to administer the college place- men! test to students intorosted in attending the college next fall Those counselors conducting the high school visits include Don Amsberry. I.ougbary, Dorwin l,ov Boardman woman named to port I’uesday flue fire ‘very minor’ Colleen Nutthrook was appoinle«! to Ihe Port of Morrow Commission in Oct 5's port meeting The vacancy was made when Pal Elug resign«-«! to work full time for the Port Nutthrook has been a resident of Boardman since 1974 when she reliM ated from Portland to work for Western Empire in Irngon 1 Nutthrook is one of five commis sioners who make up Ihe governing -Tmdy of the port She w ill have to run Nr election in May The Heppner Eire Department responded to a "very minor" flue fire Tuesday afternoon at 135 S Court Street, reported Eorrie Burk enbine. Heppner Eire Chief Two fire units arrived within moments of being notified and found (be fire under control within the woodstove "There was no dam age," stated Burkenbine Colleen Nuttbrook Studded tire season moved up by Dept, of Transportation Eollowing on the heels of a special telephone meeting of the Oregon Transportation Commission Eriday. Oct 19. the state highway engineer has decided to allow the immediate use of studded tires in Oregon The studded tire season was to begin Nov IS The commission gave Scott Coul ter delegated authority to deal with the studded tire issue as a result of the heavy snowfall occurring in Oregon's higher elevations The snowfall prompted many calls to the Oregon State Police and the High way Division because drivers were concerned with safety Coulter declared the emergency statewide due to the unseasonable conditions This means motorists are able to use studded tires this season through April 15. due to the early winter like weather “At the same time, we encourage motorists not to use the special devices unless necessary.” Coulter Od Thurs . Oct 18 Eri , O d ¡9 Sat . Oct 2U Sun , Oct 21 Mon . Oct 22 High so 51 50 52 53 51 52 said la st month the commission short t-ned the season by one month The abbreviated season was set to re duce pavement wear and to reflect the commission's concern for the lack of safety benefits derived from using studs Highway Division research as well as research done in other states has pointed out that studded tires are no more effective in snow than a quality tread winter tire On glare ice Ihe special tires proved to be only slightly more effective When used on wet pavement, studs actually provide less traction than normal tires with good tread design, studies have shown The Highway Division does not use studded tires on any of its vehicles Coulter emphasized that, although Ihe legal time for using studded tires this season is from Oct 19 through April 15. IMS. motorists are enrour aged not to use them unless neces sary ell, GeneAnn Me lea n and Norman Vorvick According to a schedule reb-ased by H M.C.C., counselors will la- at lone iintl Heppner high schools Tuesday, October 30 Students wishing to meet with the counselors during their visit should plan to contact the high school counselor for times Daylight Savings ends Oct. 28 The Gazette Times reminds its readers that daylight savings will end Sunday. Oct 28 Remember "Spring forward, fall back " Reminder to Elk hunters Elk hunters are reminded that tag deadline for the first season is Tu«-sday. Oct : mi Accountants firm announce opening with Open House A new accounting firm called Barnett. Dennis and Moro announced the opening of its office in Heppner with an open house last Thursday Many people in dowtown Heppner stopped by to welcome the new firm and visit over horsd oeuvres and refreshments Barnett, Dennis and Moro, Certified INiblic Accountants are located behind Abrams. Kuhn and .Spicer law offices on North Main They will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week and can be reached at <78 9144
