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KM.HT - The Heppncr (¿alette- Ilm cv Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 25, IW6 Legislation will protect farm land State Senator Peter Brockman (R- Sistrrs). hat drafted new legislation aimed at protecting farm anti ranch land from being up-zoned vilely hetaute the owner it not financial) able to continue active production "Oregtm farmer» are being pretted harder than ever to continue operating in today' t economy.” taid Brock nun "S pecial farm use a tte ttm e n li should not be withdrawn from an owner because operational financing cannot be Uvated This legislation would pro h ib it county assessors from eliminating farm use assessments on inactive farmland because the owner was unable to obtain financing Present law requires counties to disqualify these lands from present zoning and collect retroactive u s for from five to ten years past Brockman said he bad the bill drafted after talking with farmers and ranchers statewide who were having a d ifficu lt if nut impossible time locating nctest-ry operating loans They also c »pressed concern over not only the potential lots o f favorable assessments but the outright loss o f their farms "T h e b ill is in draft form and I would be happy to forward a copy o f it to interested farmers for review and comm ent." said Brockman " I f that review is positive, this w ill be one o f the first bills introduced for consideration during the I9H7 legislative session " Copies o f the draft legislation can be obtained by sending a request to Senator Brockman at 70823 Indian Ford Road. Sisters. Oregon 97759 For more information he can be con tacted at 549 8522. 6th Annual Church Auction Dufur United Methodist Church Saturday, Juno Dufur, Oregon 28 Bake Sale and Flea Market Starts at 10 a.m. AUCTION STA RTS AT 11 A.M. Farm items, antiques and collectables, new items, household misc., services donated by businesses. Lunch Available Lor information, call 467-2532 o r 467-2215. b o o » o » « » o » » o » o o o o o o o o « > » o o » » o o » o » b » c o o c o»» Big savings on many items in the store. SAVE 10%-15% on •Plumbing Supplies •Garden Supplies •Housewares •Tools lone Hardware Obituary Justice Court John O. Nielsen John O Nielsen. 82. died at h it Portland home Thursday. June 19 He wat bom February 7, 1904 in Hcllested. Denmark, son of Jens and Karen Nielsen He came to America in 1923 and moved from Ukiah to Heppner in 1957 He was employed by the Oregon State Highway Dept for 28V* years He had been a res id - sent o f Portland for the past two years He was married to O lja C h ro tiansen in Walla Walla on May 7, 1925 She preceded him in death in December. 1964 Survivors include daughters, Mary Ann DeVore of Portland. Bet ty Jane Solsvik o f Seattle, tuns John O ., James O . Jerry E., all o f Portland, titte r Emilie Nielsen o f Wawa. Canada. 16 grandchildren. 23 great grandchildren.one great great grandchild, and other relatives in Canada and Denmark The Rev Don Shelton officiated at funeral services Saturday. June 21 at the First Christian Church in Heppncr Kathryn Hoskins was organist and Kathy Hoskins soloist Casketbearers were John. Jerry. James, and Jimmy Nielsen. Stan Solsvik. and Gordon DeVore Private concluding services were held Monday morning at Olney Cemetery in Pendleton Sweeney Mortuary. Heppner. was in care o f arrangements Heppner Police Report I he Heppner Police Dept reports handling the following business dur ing the past week June 16: 2:07 p m - assist motorist. 10:35 p m - officer re quested for Security Check June 17: 12 25 a m - received a report o f a Speeding Vehicle in an alley. 3:15 p m - assist outside agency June IH I 35 p m - citation issued for Driving While Suspend ed, 11 03 p m - O fficer requested for Security Check June 19: 10 45 a m . - police took three reports o f Negotiating a Bad Check June 20 8 10 p m. responded to two-vehicle accident. M l p m - responded to a one-vehicle accident. 10 47 p m - assist outside agency June 21: 10:29 p m • citation issued for Careless Driving June 22 1:15 a m - citation issued for Disobeyed Slop Sign June 23 8 46 p m assist outside agency June 24 11 a m one subject ar rested for alleged violation o f Restraining Order, I I a m one subject arrested for alleged Assault IV Hospital Notes 422-7211 Morrow County Justice Court at the M om iw County Courthouse in Heppner reports handling the follow ing business during the past week Rory Marc Spurgeon. Sf»>kane - No PVJC Permit, S57 bail forfeited Kevin Douglas Brown. M illon- f-reewater No Stoplight on Trailer. $26 bail forfeited Silva Fred Allen. Hood River - F.seceding the Masimum Speed (72 mph in a 55 mph zone). $57 bail forfeited Dale Ray C o*, Hermiston Suspended Operator s Ljcense. $342 fine Eldon Gene Powell. Kim berly - Failure to Drive to the Right o f the Centerline. $17 fine Barbara Manse Smith. Lesington • F seceding the Masimum Speed (68 mph in a 55 mph zone). $30 fine Ray Joe M iller, Heppner Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian in Cross Walk. $17 fine Robert Lee Botefuhr. Heppncr • Insufficient Number o f Coast Guard Approved Life Saving Devices District Attorney’s Report The Morrow County District At tomey's office at tfie Morrow Coun ty Courthouse in Heppner reports handling the following business dur ing the past week Ronald l>ale Williams. 39. Walla Walla. Washington, was sentenced on June 19 before Judge Charlotte S Gray for Negotiating a Bad Check He was fined $300, to pay the Court for Court appointed at tomey's fees in the amount o f $318 29. he fingerprinted, pay restitution to the victim o f $239 4<), and pay all court fines on a schedule at $100 monthly Dale Ray C o*. 20. Boardman. entered a plea o f Guilty to charges o f Driving While Suspended before Judge Gray on June 23 He was fin ed $337. ordered to pay Court ap pointed attorney fees and adhere to a payment schedule o f $50 monthly beginning September I I Bi r t hs Blake K a th ryn A llsto tt - a daughter. Blake Kathryn, was born June 11 at Good Shepherd Com munity Hospital in Hermiston to Pat tl and David Allstott o f Heppncr The baby weighed 7 lbs 5 oz Grandparents arc Mike and Eileen Sjling and Clyde ami Jackie Allstott all o f Heppner Greatgrandparents are D o lly Allstott o f Pendleton and Christine Schmidt o f Lewiston. Idaho 4-H Clubs Two Trackers Pioneer M e m o ria l H ospital reports admitting and discharging the following patients during the past \ f p weeks ' Greg Mtfhcrt. itt'p p h ir 'hdfaittcc! June 10, discharged June 13; Albert Osmin. Heppner admit ted and discharged June 13 Alphonse J Istas. Hood River was admitted to the hospital June 17 and was still receiving care Monday Saturday. June 28 is the tune up clinic for the fair Everyone is urg ed to attend and learn what to do at fair Barbara Weed man w ill be )udg ing and giving lots o f gixid advice 9 a m , Tatonc's arena in Boardman The overnight Trailnde is July 5 and 6 4 H horse members and their families are invited ( hganizcrs need to know who w ill attended by July I so they can get the groceries Call Al Bra/cll al 989 8505 during the day or 989 8132 evenings and weekends Tourism expert Sheriff’s Report says look for positives The Morrow County Sheriff"s O f fice at the Morrow County C our thouse in Heppner reports handling or dispatching the following business during the past week June 16, the M o n o » County Sheriff's Office arranged assistance for a standard male in the Boardman area Also on June 16. a Morrow Coun- Sheriff* s dejxjty arrested Charjes ynh Stacy. 2 .. f t u rJiiun. on an tr- rigon Justice Court warrant for Failure to Pay Fine, original charge was Driving While Suspended June 18. the Heppner Police Dept cited Ruth D W illiams. 55. Board man for allegedly D riving While Suspended Also on June 18. the Sheriff*s O f fice insestigated a complaint o f a suspicious vehicle with four-five persons carrying rifles at SK Farms near Boardman June 19, the Sheriff*s Office received a report o f a vehicle ap parently abandoned along highway 74 north o f lone A Deputy investigated Also on June 19. the Morrow County Sheriff*s Office received several reports o f a grass fire just south o f Kun/e Road in Boardman The Boardm an F ire Dept responded June 21. the Sheriff*s Office dispatched the Boardman Police Dept to investigate a report o f van dalism to a residence in Boardman In another June 21 incident, the S h e riff s Office investigated a com plaint o f an injured animal in the Boardman area Also on June 21 the Wheeler County S h e riff s Office investigated a burglary that occurred at the Blueberry M uffin Cafe in Mitchell Numerous video cassette tapes and food items were taken The in vestigation is continuing Also on June 2 1. the S heriff s O f fice assisted the Pendleton Police Dept in locating the owner o f a possible abandoned vehicle in Pendleton In a final June 21 incident, (he S h e riffs Office hacked up the Boardman Police Dept in a report o f a possible fight occunng near the U & l Corp in Boardman June 22, the S heriffs Office assisted the Boardman Police Dept in the arrest o f Cmdi M W hite, 27. Boardman for allegedly Driving fn d c r W ‘influence o f Intoxicants She was released on her own recognizance Also on June 22. the S heriff s O f fice assisted the Boardman Police Dept in locating a vehicle and the driver involved in a Hit and Run M i8or Vehicle Accident resulting in an unknown amount o f minor damage and no injuries Also on June 22. the S heriff s O f fice received a complaint o f a suspicious noise in the Lesington area In another June 22 incident, the S h e riff s Office and the Boardman Police Dept attempted to locate an intosicated driver reported by a citizen on Hwy 730 Also on June 22. the S heriff s O f fice, the Oregon State Police, and Boardman and Im gon police depart menu investigated a fatal accident which occurred at the junction o f Hwy 730 and 1-84 Three pervms were transported to Good Shepherd H ospital by the Boardman ambulance Also on June 22. the S heriff s O f fice and the Oregon State Police in vestigated a two-vehicle accident on I H4 at milepost 162 A Boardman ambulance transported an unknown number o f persons to Good Shepherd Hospital Also on June 22. the S heriff s O f fice dispatched a Boardman am bulance to a call at West Glen Estates to a possible drowning o f a child One male was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital ? Locals often overlook the positives ui their area and there are many things here to attract tourists That's what the representative o f Oregon tourism felt after meeting with a number o f local people recently in clu d in g representatives from Chamber o f Commerce. Heppner Economic Development Committee, and the Heppner M erchant Committee Developing a plan to attract tourists is the starting point Alice Tnndle of the State Tourism Depart ment has some time to assist local ly. but stresses, " It 's up to the peo ple o f the area to determine what they have to offer " After listing the attraction o f the area, then promo twin can begin A l this time, individuals who are interested in the community and at tracting travelers to or through the area, are needed to serve as a steer ing planning committee It w ill be work but rewarding I f you are enthusiastic about the local area and feel toursim has a possibilities for attracting new ikillars to the community, check with the Heppner Morrow Chamber o f Commerce or Heppner Economic Development Committee Either w ill steer you in the right direction for becoming involved W h e r e To W rite Following is a list of the state's and N ortheast O regon's elected officials: C o n gre ss U S Sen Mark Hatfield: Room 114 Pioneer C ourthouse (555 SW Yam hill St ). P ortland. Or 97204. phone 22 1 33«« 475 C ottage St . Salem . Or 97301, phone 399 5731. 711 H art Senate Office Building W ashington. D C 20510. phone 202 224 3753 U S Sen ta b Pockwaod: 1220 SW Third S t., Room 385. P ortland. Or. 97204. phone 221 3370. 259 Russell Senate Bldg.. W ashington. D C . 20510. phone 202 224 5244 U S Rep D enn, Smith: 4035 S. 12th St.. P .0 B oi 13089, Salem . Or 97301. phone 399 575«. or 800 452 7889 toll free. 1207 Longw orth Bldg . W ashington. D C. 20515, phone 202- 225 5711. U.S. Rep »ob S m ith : 1150 C rater Lake Ave . S uite K. M edford. Or. 97501, phone 776 464«. or 800 533- 3303 toll free, 118 C annon Office Bldg , W ashington. D C. 20516. phone 202 225 «730 U S Rep le e A w C e ln : 1716 Federal Bldg . 1220 SW T hird S t.. Portland. Or 97204. phone 221 2901, or 800 422 4003 toll free. 2159 R ayburn Office Bldg , W ashington. D .C. 20516. phone 202 225 8055 U S Rep J a m e s W e a v e r : 711 E Seventh St , Eugene. Or. 97401, phone 687 6732: 1226 Longw orth Bldg . W ashington. D C. 20516, phone 202 225 6416 U S Rep Her» W y d e m Lloyd 500 Bldg . 600 NE M ultnom ah. S uite 250. Portland. Or 97232. phone 231- 2300. 1406 Longworth Bldg . W ash ington. D C. 20516. phone 202 225- 4811. Stele Gov Vk Atlyeh: S tate C apitol. Salem . Or 97310. phone 378 3100 S tale Sen Mike Theme H oldm an Route. Pendleton. Or 97801, phone 276-7473. Room S206. S tate C apitol. Salem . Or 97310. phone 378 8803 S tate Sen (wgene Tlmma: 1049 N C ourt. Burna, Or 97720. 573 2744, Room S302. S tate C apitol. Salem . Or 97310. phone 378 8849 S tate Rep ta b (regelttl: 1611 A dam t Ave , La G rande. O r 97850 phone 963 5*70; Room H385, S tate C apitol, Salem , Or 97310, phone 378 8042 S tate Rep tey (tenth: R oute 2 Bo* 239«, H eppner. Or 9783«, phone «76 5365; Room 369 S tate C apitol, Salem . Or 97310. phone 378 8021 AUCTION SALE A.ynmeni BETTER ha mm TIRE MI L E A GE FUEL E C O N O M Y ★ ALIGNMENT ★ SHOCKS ★ BRAKES Saturday, June 28th, starts at 12 noon 525 Jones St Heppner. Oregon Seller; Sadie Parrish ITEMS TO INCLUDE 1 Dining room set/4 chairs 1 Maple hutch 1 Living room reclmer 2 Brown Velore living chairs 1 Kenmore chest freezer - almost new 1 Whirlpool washer 1 Kenmore dryer - almost new 1 Full size Bedroom set • (includes dresser, mghtstand. bed & mattress) 1 Maple dining hutch 1 G.E. freezer 1 New electric lawn mower 1 5 LP garden rototiller Many garden tools and Household items For more information call 567-2693, Roberts Auction Co. k
