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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 19, 1986)
S IX - 11 k H eppner (.arrtir l lines. H eppner, O rr(< m W ednesday, N ovem ber I**, l*4M6 Concentrate on bringing new jobs to County, Ag agent says We need tu locus our efforts on bringing new jobs to the area. Mor row Count) Ag Agent bred l.undin told the Morrow Count) Court Wednesday He presented the results of a survc) compiled by the Survey Research Center at Oregon State University to learn directly from a random sample of count) residents their perceptions of the seriousness of the farm crisis in the count). how it will altcvt them personally, and the alternatives lor helping families who may lose their farms in the nett two years The sampling of 2 V» randomly selected telephone households indicates that people arc definitely aware of a farm crisis and believe that the strength of the county's agriculture could not sustain the mi pact of the farm recession indefinitely The survey was made before the impact of the Crop Reduction pro gram was felt and since the CRP has helped rescue some farmers, l.undin said, the 201 farm foreclosure rale predicted in the survey may he a bit high, l.undin said Hut we're still talking about the possible loss of 40 primary jobs in south Morrow Coun ty We can't afford to have that many families leave the area, he said We have barely enough people now to provide services Few responding to (he survey thought that the mental health of the community would he affected hy a great number of farm foreclosures. Lundin said That is only the way they perceive the issue now. and is probably the only inaccuracy which stands out in the study If 201 of local farms are to cease to be. the impact on the community would he as great as the loss of the hospital and nursing home in Heppner The Extension service is concern cd not only with agriculture and home economics, but also with 4 H and youth and community develop ment. and with anything which directly affects tanners. I undin said It is easy to think of new jobs and retraining in tenns ol continued rt pansion at kin/ua, hut other possibilities need to be considered Me asked the Court for a listing of industrially zoned land which he could use to attract businesses He also asked il the county could guarantee services at reduced rales for large industries and was told that was a matter to discuss w ith respec live cities Commissioner Jerry Peck remind ed l.undin that although the sc I mmi I district had trouble passing a budget this year, he could argue the superiority of the system to educate and turn out good citizens The Court agreed to help fund a brochure outlining the nuns benefits of Morrow County to present to in dustries which might want to locate here Judge Don Mcl lligott told 1 undin that die Job f raming and Partnership Act pros kies training programs with businesses and pays halt of the trainees wages The survey cost V4.5U) and was paid for hy the County Court $2.0U>. the Chamber of Commerce $500. the OSU Rural Area Development Center SUM ), and the Extension Service (state funds) $1,000 A brief summary of the report follow s Morrow County residents surveyed were employed, retired, homemakers and unemployed Seventy five percent said the farm crisis and farm failures would affect them personally Thirtv nine percent said tfteir work is directly or in directly related to agriculture Farm fore Insures would affect their job security Twenty eight percent said the population and income loss would affect their ability to sell goods and services Fifteen percnet saw! foreclosures would inc rease the price of goods and serv ices or affect availability of goods and services in the county The employment data in the survey indicated that 7R percent of county households have one person either working tor wages or self employed Two adults arc employed in 42 percent of all households Both spouses are employed in 52 percent of the married or living together households of Morrow County Respondents to the survey appn>v ed a prevention approach to solving employment problems brought on by the farm crisis Job training oppor (unities ami attracting new industries were ideas suggested Hetter marketing, better management skills, more lenient lending practices by financial institutions and training programs for off farm employment for farm operators, spouses, or employees were suggested solutions Commercial and retail sales is the leading industry in Morrow Coun ty. with 2K percent of the employed population working in that field, the survey says Agriculture is tevottd. employing 18 percent of the work force Education government ranks third, claiming 16 percent of the work force Food processing employs 15 percent, followed hy agri business (8 percent), forestry dumber (7 percent), health and related fields (5 percent), and construction (5 percent! In other business, the Court signed an agreement with Ralph Skouho to extend the county shop in Irrigon hy two hays for a cost of $2*454) December 51 is the expected completion date heard from County Architect Boh Smith that the interior petitions and walls arc up at the North Morrow Courthouse Annex addition The court apprised $'50 lor carpet in the annex foyer and $675 for paint on the building s exterior The contract for the addition was let October 14 and it is expected to he completed hv I Vi ember 24 authorized purchase of one more folding table for the Extension Scr vice meeting room approved an application for a $1*412 tax refund to Trailer Train Corp of Chicago held an executive session concer ning legal problems with property acquisition authorized District Attorney elect Jeff Wallace to advertise for the Deputy District Attorney Counsel posit K>n set December 4 at 7 50 p m for a public hearing on the proposed ex change of roads between the counts and the forest service •set December *4. 7 30 p m at Riverside High School in Hoardntan to begin public hearings concerning a petition asking the Court to form two medical districts in the county The Court will appoint Judge elect lawns Carlson Hearings Officer so he will receive testimony on which he. with the other commissioners, will have to act heard a request from Margo Shercr. county treasurer and tax col lector, for an additional sort of data on an existing computer program so that necessary data would he available for budgeting purposes approved pure have of a $6*40(1 let ter quality laser printer for the main floor of the Courthouse appmved dropping a maintenance contract on mx older computer ter mmals at the Courthouse took no action on a request trom County Assessor Greg Swcck (or two additional $770 computer ter nunals. one tor his hack office, and one for the Sheriff's Otficc Both departments. Sweek said, could find money in their budgets for the terminals approved payment ot all claims Cara Costa, mayor of Heppner was in Eugene last week for (he league of Oregon Cities' 61st An nual Conference, where over 15(H) Oregon city officials attended work sessions and training seminars designed to help officials effective ly run (heir municipalities, and pro v Kkxl a forum to share common con cerns and problem-solving ideas The annual review of policies by the League’s Resolution Committee was concluded during the meeting Major policies adopted included resolutions on the use of state lottery proceeds, the Hanford nuc lear reser vation and prison overc rowding The group also established policies in response to the November 4 ballot measure election results and on federal tax reform. V V Mayor Costa attends cities conference MAYORAL PROCLAMATION cans l Early Shoppers' Specials Housewares Microwaves Menders ( Offee Makers ’ S Mixers \ C o a st to C o a st \ m V A •:*> \ v Jb Christian youth collected $ 2 .fr'll KH worth ol food to be used for Thanksgiving baskets which the Hepp ner Neighborhood Center will distribute to needy & Ì 3549 ‘4059 only 87 Cougar? 1 '86 E l Tigre 6000 Used Snowmobiles 1985 M a n ? Indy Traill *2.450" 1 with only 165 actual mile? 1 with only 189 actual mile? 1985 Arctic Cat E l Tigris 6000 •1.250" 945 mile? Perfect Condition 1986 Polan? SS ’ 2.395" Only 347 actual mile? Perfect 1976 Arctic Cat E l Tigre 5000 •750“ Ha? new ring? t seal? Eicellent 1984 Polaris Star M 350" Has run less than 100 miles LEXINGTON LUMBER ¿ i, families November 24 25 lhe Ml b i\es ol canned goods and other staple food items weighed 2644 pounds D ia b e te s c a m p a ig n s c h e d u le d Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Insulin dependent diabetes most The 1*4X6 Residential American Diabetes Campaign in lone will he frequent in children and young adults, is characterized hy ihe sud Novcmhcr 21 22 "There arc 12 million Americans den appearance ol Constant urination who have diabetes and another Abnormal thirst hOtl.lMMI will he diagnosed this Cnusual hunger year," stated Jackie Bergstrom, Ihe rapid loss ol weight local volunteer chairman Even more staggering is the fact that 5 million Irritability Americans have diabetes and don't Obvious weakness anil fatigue know it Nausea and vomiting During our campaign this year, we symptoms appear sutklenlv will be conducting a brief survey to See Iheve a tins (or immedi.iti'lv assist the American Diabetes Association in finding these undetec ted diabetics and also let per sons with diabetes know that help is available in Oregon The Oregon At filiate offers many programs and materials that can assist in the pro per management and control of their disease "I urge everyone to support the efforts of the A D A by supjxrr ting this year's campaign Know the warning signs of d Non insulin dependent diabetes usuallv occurs alter the auc of VI Il may include any of the pres mutly mentioned signs or Drowsiness Itching A family history of diabetes Blurred vision 1 xcessivc weight Tingling numbness in feet Easy fatigue Skin infections and slow healing Any one ot these signals can mean diabetes See vour doctor at once I )ated Mayor, City ol Heppner Sunday Special Any Large Pizza (on the menu) $9*5 989-8586 k. . v V /'• A v*; ■ 1*1 ■ Th* koala boar m ay spenti several wreaks in a tingle tree v v w v v v w CVW 1 Ruud's Hearing Aids Offers FREE HEARING EXAMINATION Cleaning the creek And HEARING AID SERVICE Date: Tuesday, November 25. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Gonty’s, Heppner. Oregon P h o n e : 6 7 6 -9 2 6 4 _ Valuable Coupon MOO Off Regular Price j of any Argosy HS. SHA0D. or Custom Canal Aids i Limit one coupon per customer Expires 11-30-86 I I 1 j it Carrying it in » We're here to help you. * W HI REAS, we air pleased and honored that the City ol Hepp nei wdl host annual meetings on Eridav November 21. lUXh ol ihe (ollow mg Morrow County Wheal Gniwerv' league Small Wtiodlandv Avvooation Mornrw County Livestock (imwers' Assoc Morrow County C'owhellcs' Association Mornrw County Soil A Water Conservation Assoc . and W HEREAS. We gratefully achnow ledge the influence lor good accomplished by these organizations through their mans and saned programs, and WHEREAS, we pleased lhal the following groups will also be participating in the day s activities Heppner Mornrw Ccrunly Chamber ot Commerce Oregon Stale University Extension Service Blue Mountain Community College f act Central Oregon Assoc of Counties Mornrw Ccrunty U S Agricultural Stabilization and Con servatinn Service In County Health i Mornrw Gilliam Wheeler) Intercity Coordinators of Heppner N< tW THEREFORE. sirtuc of Ihe a u th o rity vested in me as Mayor o f Heppner. I do hereby p m t l j i m the w eek o f Nosember 17-23. 1*4«) as IOWN AND COUNTRY WEEK El Rl HER. I urge all citizens to grin in a rvat tint ration ol gratilude to hr able to live in an area which is nth in friendship and harmonv Heppner 1 ions (Tub members Rusty fetes. Dave Tharp and Hob Kahl load brush and tree limbs cleaned from Willow ( reck adjacent to Hager Park E.kh year the I ions clean a portion of the creek ot vegetation jnd debris NOTICE Dr. Wallace Wolff will be gone November 25 through December 7. Orders To Go - No Extra Charge j
