SIX- Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 6, 1993
Justice Court
__Report
NOTICE OF ELECTION
POLLING PLACES
Notice is given that on November 9, 1993, there will be a Special
Election in all of Morrow County, Oregon. Pursuant to 246.410(2)
the following precincts will be combined and all registered voters
of Morrow County will vote in their polling place as listed below:
Combined Boardman 01 & 0 2 ..........................Greenfield Grange
lone 0 4 ........................................................................ lone City Hall
Combined Irrigon 05&06............................ North Morrow Annex
Lexington 0 7 .......................................................... Mormon Church
Combined Hardman/Heppner.............. St. Patricks Senior Center
Barbara Bloodsworth
Morrow County Clerk
Published: October 6, 1993
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
DOCKET NO. AB-33 (SUB-N0.83)
NOTICE OF INTENT TO
ABANDON AND DISCONTINUE SERVICE
Union Pacific Railroad Company gives notice that on or about October 16,1993, it
intends to file with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Washington, D.C.
20423, an application for a certificate permitting the abandonment of and discon
tinuance of service on a line of railroad known as the Heppner Branch extending
from railroad milepost 0.0 near Heppner Jet. to the end of the line at railroad
milepost 45 4 near Heppner, a distance of 45.4 miles in Gilliam and Morrow Coun-
ty(ies). Oregon The line for which the abandonment and discontinuance applica
tion will be filed includes the stations of Heppner Jet. (milepost 00), Morgan
(milepost 19.8). McNab (milepost 25.2), lone (milepost 28.3). Jordan (milepost
31.0) Lexington (milepost 36.3), and Heppner (milepost 45.2).
The reasons for the proposed abandonment and discontinuance are (1) freight
traffic revenues do not justify the costs of operation and maintenance, and
(2) there are no reasonable prospects that traffic and revenues would increase
sufficiently in the foreseeable future to justify continued operation of the line.
Based on information in our possession, the line does contain federally granted
rights-of-way. Any documentation in the railroad's possession will be made availa
ble promptly to those requesting it.
This line of railroad has appeared on the system diagram map in category 1 since
August 22, 1988
The interest of railroad employees will be protected by Oregon Short Line Railroad
Co. — Abandonment — Goshen, 360 I C.C. 91 (1979).
Any interested person, after the application is filed on October 16.1993, is entitled
to file with the Interstate Commerce Commission written comments concerning
the proposed abandonment and discontinuance or protests to it. Protests must
contain the following:
(1) Protestant’s name, address and business.
(2) A statement describing protestant's interest in the proceeding including:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
A description of protestant's use of the line:
If protestant does not use the line, information concerning the group or
public interest it represents, and
If protestant's interest is limited to the retention of service over a portion of
the line, a description of the portion of the line subject to protestant's interest
(with milepost designations if available)
(3) Specific reasons why protestant opposes the application including informa
tion regarding protestant's reliance on the involved service [this information
must be supported by affidavits of persons with personal knowledge of the
faet(s)].
(4) Any rebuttal of material submitted by applicant.
(5) If an oral hearing is desired, a request for and reasons why an oral hearing is
necessary.
In addition, a commenting party or protestant may provide a statement of position
and a summary of evidence regarding:
(i)
Intent to offer financial assistance;
(ii)
Environmental impact;
(iii)
Impact on rural and community development;
(iv)
Suitability of the properties for other public purposes,
(v)
Recommended provisions for protection of the interests of employees: and
(vi)
Prospective use of the right-of-way for interim trail use and rail banking
under 16 U.S.C. 1247(d) and 49 C.F.R. 1152.29.
Written comments and protests will be considered by the Commission in deter
mining whether an investigation is needed to assist in determining what disposition
to make of the application The Commission will automatically direct investigation if
a protest is filed which demonstrates: (1) The protestant filed a feeder line applica
tion under 49 U.S.C. 10910; (2) the feeder line application involves any portion of
the rail line involved in the abandonment or discontinuance application; (3) the
feeder line application was filed prior to the date the abandonment or discontinu
ance application was filed; and (4) the feeder line application is pending before the
Commission. If an investigation is conducted, the commenting party or protestant
may participate in the proceeding as its interests may appear
Those parties filing protests to the proposed abandonment and discontinuance
should be prepared to participate actively in either oral hearing or through the
submission of additional material in the form of verified statements Parties seek
ing information concerning the filing of protests should refer to 49 CFR. 1152.25
Written comments and protests should indicate the proceeding designation No.
AB-33 (Sub-No.83) and should be filed with the Secretary. Interstate Commerce
Commission. Washington, DC. 20423. no later than November 15. 1993 Inter
ested persons may file a written comment or protest with the Commission to
become a party to this abandonment and discontinuance proceeding. A copy of
each written comment or protest shall be served upon the representative of the
applicant. Joseph D. Anthofer. General Attorney. 1416 Dodge Street. Omaha.
Nebraska 68179 The original and 2 copies of all comments or protests shall be
filed with the Commission with a certificate of service.
If no protests are received within 30 days after the application is filed, the Commis
sion will grant the abandonment and discontinuance request and issue a certifi
cate which permits the abandonment and discontinuance to occur within 75 days
after the application is filed
The line sought to be abandoned and discontinued will be available for subsidy or
sale for continued rail use. if the Commission decides to permit the abandonment
and discontinuance, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations (49
U S.C 10905 and 49 CFR. 1152.27). Applicant will promptly provide upon request
to each interested party an estimate of the subsidy and minimum purchase price
required to keep the line in operation The carrier's representative to whom inqui
ries may be made concerning sale or subsidy terms is Joseph D. Anthofer. General
Attorney, 1416 Dodge Street. Omaha, Nebraska 68179
Persons seeking further information concerning abandonment procedures may
contact the Interstate Commerce Commission's O ffice of Proceedings or refer to
the full abandonment or discontinuance regulations at 49 C.F.R Part 1152 Ques
tions concerning environmental issues may be directed to the Commissions
Section of Energy and Environment.
A copy of the application will be available for public inspection on or after O ctober
16. 1993. at each agency station or term inal on the line proposed to be abandoned
or discontinued If there is no agency station on the line, the application shall be
deposited at any agency station through which business for the line is received or
forwarded which is Union Pacific's National Custom er S ervice Center. 210 N 13th
Street, St. Louis. M O 63103. The toll free telephone number is 1-800-272-8777 24
hours a day. seven days a w eek The carrier shall furnish a copy of the application
to any interested person proposing to file a protest or com m ent, upon request
An environm ental assessm ent (or environm ental im pact statem ent, if necessary)
prepared by the Section of Energy and Environm ent will be served upon all parties
of record and upon any agencies or other persons who com m ented during its
preparation Any other persons who would like to obtain a copy of the EA (or E IS )
m ay contact the Section of Energy and Environm ent E AS in these abandonm ent
proceedings norm ally will be m ade available within 33 days of the filing of the
application The deadline tor submission of com m ents on the EA will generally be
within 30 days of its service The com m ents received will be addressed in the
Com m issions decision A supplem ental EA may be issued where appropriate
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
September 17. 1993
The Justice Court office at the
courthouse annex building in
Heppner reports handling the
following business during the past
week:
Evan L. Rill, 67, Heppner-
Truck Speeding, 78 tnph in a 55
mph zone, $55 fine;
Kris J. Hale, 26, Gardnerville,
NV.-Driving While Suspended,
$382 fine;
Dina
Ruiz,
Pendleton-
Disorderly Conduct, $111 fine,
60 days in jail, jail sentence sus
pended with 18 month probation
with no further violation of the
law excluding minor traffic;
Ivy Lundgren, H eppner-
Disorderly Conduct, $111 fine,
60 days in jail, jail sentence
suspended with 18 months proba
tion with no further violation of
the law excluding minor traffic;
Theo G reenup, H eppner-
Disorderly Conduct, $111 fine,
60 days in jail, jail sentence
suspended with 18 months proba
tion with no further violation of
the law excluding minor traffic
Chamber Chatter
By C la u d ia H u g h es, C ham b er M an ag er
Many rural problems and
misunderstandings occur as a
result of never having “ walked
a mile in someone else’s moc
ca sin s.” If small business
owners, ranchers, teachers, mill
workers, government employees,
clerks, etc. could switch occupa
tions for a day, we would 1) learn
a great deal; 2) probably wouldn't
be so quick to criticize; and 3)
would likely see results com
parable to the following story
from “ Bits & Pieces".
A certain sea captain and his
chief engineer argued as to which
of them was the more important
to the ship. Failing to agree, they
resorted to the unique plan of
swapping places.
The Chief ascended to the
bridge and the Captain went into
the engine room. After a couple
of hours the Captain suddenly ap
peared on the deck covered with
oil and soot.
“ Chief,” he yelled, wildly
waving aloft a monkey wrench.
“ You'll have to come down here;
I can’t make ‘er go!”
“ Of course you can’t,” replied
the Chief. “ We’re aground.”
Chamber speaker for Tuesday,
October 12, will be Stan Foster
of CAPECO. See you then.
D.A.’s Report
The Morrow County District
Attorney’s office reports handl
ing the following business during
the past month:
A 28-count complaint has been
filed against four Irrigon juveniles
in connection with an incident at
the Irrigon Marina on August 22,
according to Morrow County
District Attorney Earl R. Woods,
Jr.
Woods said that the juveniles
cut through a chain link fence sur
rounding the marina, entered the
marina, vandalized boats and
stole property.
A jury trial has been set for
Oct. 6 for Lee Padberg and
Robert Harrison, both of Lex
ington. The two have been charg
ed with two counts of taking
water from Willow Creek without
a permit.
Dina Ruiz, Pendleton, and
Theo Greenup. Heppner, both
plead guilty to disorderly conduct
in connection with an incident
behind Cal's Restaurant in Hepp
ner in April.
Ruiz and G reenup were
sentenced to 60 days in jail. The
jail sentence was suspended with
18 months probation with no fur
ther violation of the law.
Two Boardman area juveniles
have been charged with dropping
rocks off the overpass at the
Boardman Interstate 84 inter
change on Sept. 10.
The rocks struck the wind
shield of an 18-wheeler truck
passing underneath the overpass.
According to Woods, the driver
of the vehicle barely escaped
serious injury. Woods credits the
Morrow County Sheriff s Office
and deputy Steve Myren with ap
prehension of the juveniles.
Jam es Roderick Random
Mabe. 24, Boardman, has been
arrested for possession of
methamphetamines and posses
sion of pornographic materials.
A trial date has been set for
Oct. 7.
Oregon Wheat Commission to
hold business meeting
The next regular meeting of the
Oregon Wheat Commission will
be held Friday, Oct. 15 beginn
ing at 9 a.m. in the Oregon Trail
Room of the Red Lion-Indian
Hills, Pendleton.
The Oregon Wheat Commis
sion complies with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). The
W CCC Golf
Men’s Cross Country
Forty-one golfers competed in
the 1993 Cross Country Tourna
ment held at the Willow Creek
Country Club Sept. 19. The
course layout was changed and
par became 68 instead of the
usual par 60.
Gary Watkins shot even par on
the front nine and finished seven
over to take his first Cross Coun
try title. John Murray defeated
Ron Bowman on the first hole of
a playoff for low net honors. “ To
show how difficult the course was
the average score was 94, 26 over
par,” said a spokesperson for the
event.
Trophies were awarded to the
first three places gross and net.
Results are as follows:
Gross: first-Gary Watkins 75,
second-Ron Bowman 78, third-
George Waterland 80; fourth-
Greg Grant 84, a tie for fifth-
Dave Gunderson and Jay Straley
86 .
Net: first-John Murray 68,
second-Ray Reid 70, third-Pete
Pearson 72, fourth-B arry
Munkers 74, a tie for fifth-Gene
Sonstegard, Duane Disque, Jerry
Martin 75.
Special events: K.P. #1 John
Murray, K.P. #13 Dave Gunder
son, K.P. #15 Greg Grant, K.P.
second shot #17 Gary Watkins;
long drive-Dave Gunderson; least
putts-Greg Grant 25; high score-
Rusty Estes 112.
P U B L IC N O TIC E
NOTICE OF
SHERIFF’S SALE
On the 9th day of November,
1993 at the hour of 10:00 o’clock,
A.M. Standard of Time in accor
dance with ORS 187.110, at the
front door of the Morrow Coun
ty Courthouse in Heppner,
Oregon, I will sell at Public Auc
tion all the right, title, claim and
interest of Morrow County to the
highest bidder the following
described real property located in
Morrow County, Oregon, to-wit:
Parcel No. 1
Legal Description: Lot 1,
Block 2 of Osterkamp Addition
to the City of Irrigon (Tax Lot
5N2625AA-700), Morrow Coun
ty, Oregon, SUBJECT TO any
and all encumbrances of record.
Minimun Price: $6,000.00
Market Value: $6,000.00
Terms: Cash in full at the time
of sale.
Said sale is made under an
Order issued out of the County
Court of the State of Oregon for
Morrow County to me directed:
In the Matter of Real Property
owned by Morrow County and
Directing Sheriff to Conduct Sale
dated August 25, 1993. The
minimum price which may be ac
cepted for the property is fixed by
Order of the County Court and
stated with the parcel described
above.
ROY L. DRAGO, Sheriff
Morrow County, Oregon
By: Pauline Winter
Chief Civil Deputy
Published: October 6, 13, 20 and
27, 1993
P U B L IC N O TIC E
ROAD CLOSURE FOR FER
TILIZATION PROJECT
9/28/93
The Heppner Ranger District
will have Forest Road 2500
around Henry Creek closed dur
ing the day except to intermittent
traffic. The closure will be in ef
fect for 2 to 3 days between Oc
tober 14 and October 22 while a
helicopter is fertilizing forest
stands in the area. A road block
will be in place during the pro
ject at approximately one and
one-half miles west from the
junction of Forest Road 2500 and
Forest Road 2516, and another
approximately 3 miles further
west. Traffic will be allowed to
pass at intervals of 30 minutes or
less.
Published: October 6, 1993
ADA prohibits discrimination
against persons with disabilities.
Anyone wishing to attend the
meeting needing special accom
modations contact the Oregon
Wheat Commission 48 hours in
advance at 503 229-6665, TDD
503 373-7776.
All commission meetings are
open to the general pubic.
P U B L IC N O TIC E
TEXAS BLOWDOWN SALE
USDA Forest Service
Umatilla National Forest
Heppner Ranger District
Morrow County, Oregon
On September 24, 1993 Hepp
ner District Ranger, Delanne
Ferguson, made a decision to im
plement the Texas Blowdown
Sale on the Heppner Ranger
district. This project will remove
merchantable wood products
from blowdown trees scattered
along roads and the edges of 3 ex
isting harvest units. This project
will generate approximately
35,000 board feet of salvagable
volume. No clearcutting is in
volved with these projects and ex
isting roads will be used. Riparian
habitat and water quality will be
protected by not treating areas
within 100 feet of any riparian
area.
The Decision Memo and
associated project file are
available upon request from the
Heppner Ranger District, P.O.
Box 7, Heppner, OR 97836.
This decision is subject to ap
peal pursuant to Forest Service
regulations at 36 CFR part 217.
Appeals must be filed no later
than 45 days after the legal notice
of this decision was first publish
ed in the East O regonian
newspaper. Notices of Appeals
must meet the requirements of 36
CFR 217.9.
Published: October 6, 1993
P U B L IC N O TIC E
PUBLIC NOTICE hereby is
given, that the two-year period
for the redemption of real proper
ties included in the 1991 delin
quent tax lien foreclosure pro
ceedings instituted by Morrow
County, Oregon, on August 21,
1991, in the circuit court of the
State of Oregon for Morrow
County, Case No. 91-CV-70 and
included in the judgment and
decree entered therein will expire
on October 18, 1993.
All properties ordered sold
under the judgment and decree,
unless redeemed on or before Oc
tober 18, 1993, will be deeded to
Morrow County, Oregon, im
mediately on expiration of the
period of redemption, and every
right and interest of any person
in such properties will be
forfeited forever to Morrow
County, Oregon.
Margo Sherer
Tax Collector
Morrow County
Published: September 29 and Oc-
tober 6, 1993_______________
P U B L IC N O TIC E
NOTICE TO
POLICYHOLDERS
TICOR TITLE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA,
(Ticor-Califomia) was merged
with and into CHICAGO TITLE
INSURANCE COMPANY, a
M issouri corporation, on
September 30, 1992. Chicago Ti
tle Insurance Company has
assumed the liability for all Ticor-
Califomia policies issued.
Day-to-day operations of all
local offices of Ticor-Califomia
have been assumed by Ticor Ti
tle Insurance Company since Oc
tober 1, 1992 in the same or ex
panded locations. Since October
1, 1992 policies issued from
Ticor offices are Ticor Title In
surance Company policies.
Claims under Ticor-Califomia
policies can be filed by one of the
following methods: (1) by using
the post office box show on the
policy, (2) by contacting your
local Chicago Title Insurance
Company office. (3) by contac
ting your local Ticor Title In
surance Company office, or (4)
by mailing a written notice to:
Chicago Title Insurance
Company
Claims Department
888 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
Published: September 29; Oc
tober 6 and 13, 1993
P U B L IC N O TIC E
1993 COMMERCIAL
FIREWOOD SALES
USDA Forest Service
Umatilla National Forest
Heppner Ranger District
Morrow County, Oregon
On September 24, 1993 Hepp
ner District Ranger, Delanne
Ferguson, made a decision to im
plement the 1993 Commercial
Firewood Sales on the Heppner
Ranger District. This project will
salvage dead standing and down
trees in two separate sales in
order to improve forest health
while reducing fire hazard and the
number of danger trees. The Her-
ren Sale will salvage approx
imately 180 cords on 12 acres,
and the Driveway Sale will
salvage about 110 cords on 5
acres. No clearcutting is involv
ed with this project and existing
roads will be used.
The Decision Memo and
associated project file are
available upon request from the
Heppner Ranger District, P.O.
Box 7, Heppner, OR 97836.
This decision is subject to ap
peal pursuant to Forest Service
regulations at 36 CFR part 217.
Appeals must be filed no later
than 45 days after the legal notice
of this decision was first publish
ed in the East O regonian
newspaper. Notices of Appeals
must meet the requirements of 36
CFR 217.9.
Published: October 6, 1993
1 CARP OF THANKS
We want to thank the medical
staff and ambulance crew at
Pioneer Memorial Hospital for
the good care Harold received.
We also want to thank our friends
and neighbors for the phone calls
and cards of concern when
Harold had his accident. It was
all most appreciated.
Harold and Mary Wright
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A million cheers for the quick
action o f the Heppner Fire
Fighters. May God bless each
and every one of you. Most cer
tainly you were a blessing to me.
What a helpless feeling it was to
watch the flames racing up the
hill towards Ema’s two horses
that were backed up against the^
barb wire fence at the enJ of the
pasture; and the pole fence on fire
in the bottom of the canyon with
flames roaring in the dry grass a
short ways from the barn fuj) of
hay.
A million thanks to those effi
cient firemen, doesn’t really seem
adequate words for the marvelous
service that they performed for
us. And we do extend our most
heartfelt thanks to them and our
neighbors who came to our aid.
Another thing to be thankful for
was the fact that Lexter Corwin
saw the flames coming over the
hill and he woke me up so that I
could call 911. I didn't realize
that fire fighting was such a nerve
racking job until after you good
people had gone back to town. I
spent the rest of the day in bed
with an upset stomach.
Most sincerely,
Lois Winchester
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