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Medical fund ends year with loss u R u s s i e w e t z e l l ORE K E * S P A P E R E U G E N E OR L I R 97403 35C azette imes VOL. 111 NO. 38 8 Pages Wednesday, September 30, 1992 Morrow County Heppner, Oregon Corporation formed to sell BEO stock G.H. Pierson, president of the Bank of Eastern Oregon, recent ly announced the formation of BEO Securities, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank of Eastern O regon. “ BEO Securities, Inc., was formed to buy, sell and make a market for Bank of Eastern Oregon bank stock,” explained Pierson. Presi dent of the new corporation is E. George Koffler, executive vice president of the Bank of Eastern Oregon. Linda LaRue, cashier of the bank, i-s the secretary- treasurer of the new corporation. “ Bank of Eastern Oregon bank stock has always been a good in vestment,” noted Pierson, “ but there has been no ready market for its sale. The board of direc tors of the banks, encouraged by the stockholders, has formed this new corporation to allow stockholders to sell their shares and to allow local people who would like to invest in the bank a method to do that also.” The Bank of Eastern Oregon, with blanches in Heppner. lone. and Arlington, has assets of over $32 million and does business in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant and Umatilla counties. It is primarily an agricultural bank but also offers real estate loans, con sumer loans, credit cards and is a full service commercial bank, Pierson explained. Anyone interested in buying bank stock may contact Koffler, LaRue or Pierson at the Heppner branch of the bank. The new cor poration will be open for business as of October L Pierson said. Molly Day receives creative arts award The Morrow County Medical fund ended the 1991-92 fiscal year June 30 with a $686,821 loss before county property taxes, donations and interest, Gerald Moro of the accounting firm Barnett, Dennis and Moro, told the medical board Monday evening. Moro cautioned the board, “ This can’t continue very long or you’re in trouble.” County property taxes receiv ed for that period amounted to $448,789; donations were $4,940; and interest was $26,410, for a loss of $206,682. The previous year’s loss before county property taxes was $347,958. After an input of $419,040 in county property taxes,*$15,458 in donations and $33,141 in interest the 1990-91 fund showed a budget surplus of $119,681. Russ Demianew, assistant ad ministrator, said, however, that revenues are up around $380,000 this year compared to the same period last year. Administrator Kevin Erich concurred, saying “ Every department is up. The clinic’s up and Home Health is skyrocketing.” Physical therapy, a new service, is also increasing revenue, he said. Demianew outlined a plan for collecting past due accounts, from Medicare and Medicaid, as well as private individuals. Erich also reported that the Local police departments form Nominees asked new drug task force The Morrow and Umatilla County Sheriffs office. The new for ASC ballot County Sheriffs offices, Her- task force will streamline opera miston and Pendleton Police tions and information sharing, departments and the Oregon State and will increase the efficiency of Police have formed a new coordinating investigations. regional drug enforcement task According to a press release force. from the M orrow County The new task force called the Sheriff s office, “ The drug pro Blue Mountain Enforcement Nar blem knows no jurisdictional cotics Team, or BENT, will be • boundaries. M orrow and comprised of seven investigators Umatilla Counties both share the and one supervisor from the five same problems with regards to agencies involved. BENT will ad narcotics traffickers and influx of dress the narcotics enforcement drugs into the region.” problem in Umatilla-Morrow The Blue Mountain Narcotics counties. Team will result in no added A cooperative effort has existed bureaucracy or expenses for any for years between the agencies, agency, they said. It is the result involving the Umatilla County of the efforts of all the agency Narcotics Team, Hermiston heads in trying to work more ef Police Department and Morrow ficiently and effectively in the face of scarce resources. Red Ribbon week Oct. 24-No. 1 “ Something big is coming to Heppner,” says Stan Hoobing, convenor for the Oregon Together Group. A parade, a poster making contest, free cof fee, bright ribbons, and lots of people proclaiming, “ Drug Free and Proud” , are some of the highlights of National Red Rib bon Week Oct. 24 through Nov. . The purpose of National Red 1 Ribbon Week, now in its fifth Molly Day was honored with a special award from the Morrow County Creative Arts and Crafts Association at their meeting on A candidates and issues forum Sept. 28. will be held at the Heppner High Day, who won the most points School cafetorium on Tuesday, from the open class adult art Oct. 6, beginning at 7 p.m. department at the 1992 Morrow Candidates who have accepted County Fair, was presented a silver bowl with an engraved the invitation to attend the forum m edallion from P eterson’s include Wes Cooley and Wayne Fawbush, state senator 28th Jewelers. Day has been interested in art district candidates; Steve Uf- from an early age, starting out by fleman and Michael Payne, can drawing with pencil and pen and didates for state representative ink and then charcoal. A later in 59th district; Louis Carlson and terest in oils grew into a real love Ann Spicer. Morrow County for painting. The last few years judge candidates; Ed Glenn and Day has been experimenting with Don McElligott, candidates for water color and acrylic and en Morrow County Commissioner; joys all aspects of art. year and celebrated international ly, is to mobilize all segments of a community into a united and visible force dedicated to the eradication of drug use. Governor Barbara Roberts, showing her strong support for drug prevention and recognizing the need for society to develop an attitude of intolerance toward drug use, is the honorary chairperson of the 1992 National Red Ribbon Week in Oregon. Candidates forum October 6 Mary Ella Moyer (I) presents award to Molly Day Peter Fels and Jeff Wallace, can didates for Umatilla-Morrow District Court judge; and a representative for David Chen, candidate for state treasurer. Representatives may also be pre sent to discuss Measure 4, which could ban triple trailers, and Measures 5 and 6. which would immediately close Trojan nuclear power plant. Moderator for the forum, which is sponsored by the Hepp ner Chamber of Commerce is Dr. Dick Temple. Refreshments will be served. Pool committee plans meeting Senior years Extension study group to conference set survey kids about TV habits The Gilliam County OSU Ex tension Service and the Gilliam County Senior Services will hold the 1992 Challenge of the Senior Years Mini-conference and Fair, Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Gilliam County fairgrounds in Condon. The event begins with registra tion at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Four guest speakers will speak on “ The Senior Challenge” , “ Recycling: A Challenge ior All Ages", and “ Stamping Out Consumer Fraud in the Senior Years” . In addition, there will be several informational booths for participants to browse through and receive additional informa tion about aging and senior issues such as medical care, living facilities, social security and medicare. “ The day is directed toward senior issues, but all ages are invited and encouraged to at tend." says Shirley McDonald. Gilliam County Senior Services coordinator. “ We have some dynamic speakers and a great day plann ed.” added Glenda Madden. Gilliam County Extension agent Admission price is $3 including lunch, a doorprize ticket, snacks and free information Morrow County Extension children watch; if they think the Homemakers will survey children programs are for children or about their television viewing adults; and if the programs are habits during the month of Oc new or a repeat. With a base tober. Members will interview understanding of children’s children between the ages of television viewing habits the next step is to provide education/train- seven and 13. The information will be used to ing on how to be good consumers encourage television networks to of TV and how to teach parents offer more new educational and and children to view television non-violent entertainment pro critically. grams for children. The survey is If you want your child to be a part of a nationwide survey by the part of this survey, call Morrow parent organization. National C ounty’s project chairman, Association for Family and Com Isabelle Jones, 922-4034, or munity Education (NAFCE). Carol M ichael-B ennett, NAFCE is the new name for the 676-9642. National Extension Homemakers The 80 members of Morrow Council. NAFCE represents peo County Extension Homemakers ple who participate in extension meet monthly throughout Mor study groups throughout the row County as a part of an infor United States. mal adult-education program Each of NAFCE's 360.000 sponsored by the Oregon State members is asked to interview at University Extension Service. To least one child. The survey is keep up to date on all phases of phase two of a five part “ What today's living, they study such about the Children?” children subjects as nutrition, community and television project. affairs arid family relationships. The survey of 30 questions will The “ What About the take approximately 45 minutes to Children?” Children and Televi complete. The questionnaire sion Project fits with their mis covers such questions as which sion “ to strengthen individuals channels and which programs the and families.” medical fund has received $50,000 in donations, including one $25,000 gift, during the past year. In other business the board: * learned that Home Health is now providing home health care to residents of Haven House in Fossil. Home Health visits will increase from around 200 to around 300 visits per month, he said; * learned that a satellite has been installed which will allow the hospital to receive educational programs beginning in October; * learned of a change in the employees’ insurance provider which reduces the cost of a family plan from around $860 a month to around $400 a month. A ‘People for the Pool’ meeting will be held at the Hepp ner Neighborhood Center on Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. to plan the October 11 pool Calcutta and spaghetti feed. Anyone interested is invited to attend. For more information call 676-9252 or 676-9795. National Flu vaccine to arrive soon The Morrow County Health Department received word that they will not receive flu vaccine for approximately two more weeks. When the vaccine does arrive, evening clinics, in addition to regular clinics will be held in each community, according to Laura McElligott. public health nurse. Week PMH Auxiliary Boosters to meet, to meet plan Reno night A Pioneer Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meeting has been scheduled for Thursday. Oct. I at 7 p.m. at the St. Patrick's Senior Center. A baked food sale will be held on Friday. Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. at Miller's Mini Mart. “ Farmers are asked to nominate candidates of their choice by November 2 to be on the ASC county committee ballot,” says R.H. Matthews, CED. The ASCS County committee election will be conducted from November 27 to December 7 by mail ballot. ASC committees are responsi ble for managing federal farm programs on the local level. To meet the needs of individual pro ducers, ASC committee members must be concerned and responsi ble individuals, said Matthews. Morrow County farmers have the opportunity to nominate people they feel would best serve the farm community. Farmers will be receiving petition forms by mail and will be submitting them to the county ASCS office. A few basic considerations should be kept in mind when cir culating petitions. Matthews con tinued. In order to be valid, peti tions must be limited to one nominee each, must include writ ten certification that the nominee is willing to serve if elected, must be signed by at least three eligi ble farm voters in the ASC com munity. and must be received in the county ASCS office by the November 2 deadline. Farmers may circulate or sign nominating petitions for as many candidates as they choose. Anyone wishing to nominate a farmer for the ASC committee election may contact the county ASCS office for details, including eligibility requirements for office holders. Farmers should petition for and elect those individuals they feel would do a good job as a member of the ASC committee, Matthews said. The election of concerned farmers to positions on ASC committees is essential in the ad ministration of farm programs, he added. “ The county ASCS office welcomes all valid petitions,” said Matthews. The opportunity to nominate, vote, and to be elected to office is guaranteed to all farmers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or national origin. A Booster Club meeting will be held Wed.. Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at Kate's Pizza. The agenda includes planning for Reno Night. Anyone in terested in helping is encourag ed to attend. October 4-10, 1992 National 4-H week is coming up Oct. 4-10. During this time the Extension office expresses their appreciation to present volunteers and leaders, welcomes new volunteers and leaders and begins recruitment in the fourth and fifth grades. For more information about 4-H contact Bill Broderick at the Extension office. 676-9642. Lower Your C redit C ard Interest R ates Ask a sk about dooui the me Bank o f E.O. r 'w a .A 'e * V- reo11 v_aro Q A N K OF \jz z a s te r n Oregon Arlington • Heppner • lone i ,, »>./.»»» //.■•■ ■< •' Member F O I C
