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EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 23, 1994 Lamb cook-off doubles entries ner. Oregon 97836 or telephone 676-9675 and request a proposal packet. All applications must be made on the Commission Ap plication and received no later than 5 p.m. on April 8, 1994. The Morrow County Commission on Children and Families reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals. Completed applications for funding should be mailed to: Morrow County Commission on Children and Families P.O. Box 544 Heppner. OR 97836 Published: March 23, 1994 P U B LIC N O TIC E Lamb cook-off entrant prepares dish The St. Patrick’s Day Lamb Cook-off, held for the fourth year in a row in Heppner, has doubl ed its number of entries and has expanded into several states, ac cording to chairman Maureen Krebs, Cecil. This year 18 adults and nine students competed in three categories: barbecue, conven tional and miscellaneous. Con testants came from as far away as Eureka, NV, Anacortes, and Yakima. WA., Salem, Tigard, Bend, and Parkdale, as well as from Pendleton. Hermiston. Boardman. Pilot Rock, Heppner. lone and Cecil. Dia McCulloch. Yakima. WA. was the winner of the adult barbecue category with her rack of lamb recipe. McCulloch also took best of show. Karen Thomp son was runner-up in the barbecue division with her “ Jalapeno-Mint BBQ” . Peggy Taylor of Anacortes, WA. won first place in the con ventional category with her “ Shepherd’s Pot Pie". Bill Boyd of Heppner was second in that category with his “ Irish Lamb and Dumplings". First in the miscellaneous category was Tawny Hanson, Parkdale. with “ Lamb Chili". Second was Glaya Baker, Board- man. with her “ Marinated Lamb Salad". Rachel Shull of Boardman won the student division with her “ Lamb Shish Kebabs" and Kevin Baker, son of Glaya Baker, Boardman, finished second with his "Lamb Burger in a Blanket.’’ Student competitors ranged in ages from four to 14 years. “ It really went smooth,” said Krebs. “ The judges said that the quality of dishes was outstanding. It was just wonderful.” Krebs said that the dishes prepared rang ed from the very simple to the very complex. Several dishes us ed lamb in chili and pizza and several boned and rolled legs of lamb were prepared, as well as lamb chops and racks of lamb. Krebs added. In addition to the 26 dishes prepared for the contest, there were over 100 pounds of lamb donated for taste samples during the contest. Adult division judges were Sandy Carlson-Richardson. Myr tle Point, and Mildred Hope. Eugene. Betty Gray. lone, was student division judge. Superior Farms of Hermiston provided cuts of lamb to the first and second place winners in the adult divisions. 3K Livestock, Brownsville, provided lodging at Driftwood Shores. Florence, to the winner of the best of show and the Oregon Sheep Commis sion awarded savings bonds to the two student winners. Lyndee Minster wins trip to U.N. Lyndee is not the first one in her family to win first place in the speech contest. Her sister. Crystal, won the same award three years ago. Both girls also received a $200 scholarship from the Heppner Odd Fellows. Jessica Stefani was runner-up in this year’s contest and Becky Wagenblast received honorable mention. lone High School language arts teacher Jim Raible got the ball rolling by giving his students the option of doing the essay and speech contest in place of another assignment. The contest is open to sophomores and juniors. Rai ble also accompanied the girls to the competition. Lvndee Minster Lyndee Minster, 16 year-old lone High School sophomore, has won an essay and speech contest sponsored by the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Lodges. Lyndee, the daughter of Rick and Pam Minster of lone, com peted with other teens in Morrow and Umatilla counties on March 13 at the Odd Fellow Lodge in Pendleton. Her speech, on the topic “ What can I as a teen do to help the United Nations," focused on the importance of education and teenagers acquiring the knowl edge of different cultures and how they interact. She stressed the importance of community, maintaining an open mind and eliminating prejudices. As first place winner. Lyndee will win a three-week, all expense-paid trip across the coun try. Her itinerary will include Gettysburg. Washington, D.C., and New York, with three days at the United Nations. All meals and lodging will be provided by the lodges en route. Once the group arrives at the U.N.. the teens have to give their speeches to their peers. And, after Lyndee returns, she will give a slide presentation on her trip to the community. Steagalls host weekend visitors Guests of Anna Mae Steagall ot Heppner were Xinli Wang from Chong Ging. China, and her host family. John and Barbara Roberts of Amboy. WA. Xinli Wang is an exchange teacher teaching in Amboy. Other guests included Mike and Bridie Halkoski. also of Amboy. Glen Graham. Win ch ester, ID, and Tommy Steagall. Pioneer Memorial Nur sing Home. The Roberts are past Heppner residents. P U B L IC N O TIC E REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTENT The Morrow County Commis sion on Children and Families is announcing REQUESTS FOR LETTERS OF INTENT to app ly for funding for the provision of services to children residing in Morrow County. This RE QUEST is being issued for grant funds available through State G eneral Funds from the Children’s Service Division. Preliminary budget projections of the funding source for the 93/95 biennium are: 24-hour Intake and Assessment. Parent Training. Family Consultation, Educational Support/Tutoring for Youth, Skill Development for Youth. The Morrow County Commis sion on Children and Families manages funds which come to the county through the administrative office of the Commission. Agen cies or individuals interested in providing services to youth and families within our county are en couraged to submit a letter. LETTERS OF INTENT to apply for funding should be sub mitted to Darwin Merrill , Ex ecutive Director,, Morrow Coun ty Commission on Children and Families, P.O.Box 544, Hepp ner, Oregon 97836 by April 8. 1994. A written PROPOSAL will be required at a later published date. This process is for the re mainder of the 1993-95 biennium and is subject to the availability of funds received from the State of Oregon. Published: March 23, 1994 P U B L IC N O TIC E NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR IONE RFPD #6-604 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 17, 1994, an elec tion will be held in lone RFPD- #6-604, M orrow County, Oregon. The Election will be held at the polls. Any registered voter dissatisfied with the ballot title may file a petition with the Mor row County Circuit Court for review on or before 5:00 p.m., March 28, 1994. Any person fil ing a challenge must also file a copy of the challenge with the Morrow County Clerk. 100 N. Court St., Heppner, by the end of the next business day after the petition is filed with the Circuit Court. BALLOT TITLE CAPTION. TO ESTABLISH A NEW TAX BASE FOR IONE RFPD #6-6W QUESTION: SHALL THE IONE RURAL FIRE DISTRICT ESTABLISH A NEW TAX BASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,950.00 EXPLANATION: The amount of the new tax base includes $36,950.00, the current operating fund, $3000.00 for contingency funds and $15,000 for a capital improvement and equipment replacement fund. This amount is slightly higher than the 1994-95 general fund operating levy which has been reduced by expenditure of sav ings from previously levied taxes. This figure should accurately reflect the cost of operating the district plus a set aside for pur chase of new engines when these are obsolete. The tax is subject to the other governmental purposes limit of Section lib . Article XI, of the Oregon Constitution. Barbara Bloodsworth Morrow County Clerk Published: March 23, 1994 The Morrow County Commi sion on Children and Families is now accepting applications for funding under the “ Oregon Youth Conservation Corps" pro gram. Any interested individual, agency, association, etc., which proposes to provide services to P U B L IC N U TiC E Morrow County children and AMENDED NOTICE OF their families may apply. The ELECTION FOR proposed program must be con IONE RFPD #6-604 sistent w ith the goals of the Com NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN mission and be submitted on an that on May 17, 1994, an elec application for funding form as tion will be held in Ion e RFPD provided by the Commission Ad #6-604, M orrow County, ministrative Assistant. Anyone Oregon. The Election will be held wishing to apply for funding con at the polls.. Any registered voter sideration should contact Arletha dissatisfied with the ballot title Brannon at P.O. Box 544. Hcpp- may file a petition with the Mor- row County Circuit Court for review on or before 5:00 p.m ., March 28, 1994. Any person fil ing a challenge must also file a copy of the challenge with the Morrow County Clerk, 100 N. Court St.. Heppner, by the end of the next business day after the petition is filed with the Circuit Court. BALLOT TITLE CAPTION: IONE RFPD #6-604 GENERAL FUND OPERATING LEVY FOR 1994-95 QUESTION: Shall the lone Rural Fire District levy a tax in the amount of $41,350.00 for operating funds for fiscal year 1994-95? SUMMARY: The operating levy has been reduced from the current years levy by $14,650.00 which has been applied to a loan repayment for completion of the firehall. The proposed tax rate for the district should be slightly less than 62 cents per thousand. The tax is subject to the other governmental purposes limit of Section lib . Article XI, of the Oregon Constitution. Barbara Bloodsworth Morrow County Clerk Published: March 23, 1994 P U B L IC N O TIC E NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR MORROW COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 17, 1994, an elec tion will be held in Morrow County, Oregon. The Election will be held at the polls. Any registered voter dissatisfied with the ballot title may file a petition with the Morrow County Circuit Court for review on or before 5:00 p.m., March 28, 1994. Any person filing a challenge must also file a copy of the challenge with the Morrow County Clerk, 100 N. Court St., Heppner, by the end of the next business day after the petition is filed with the Circuit Court. BALLOT TITLE CAPTION: TAX BASE FOR OPERATING MORROW COUNTY PROGRAMS QUESTION: SHALL MORROW COUNTY'S TAX BASE BE INCREASED TO $4,540,435 FROM THE CURRENT TAX BASE OF $784,892? EXPLANATION: The purpose of this measure is to establish a realistic tax base for County operations. The current tax base was established in 1911. The current tax base for the County is $784,892 and represents 17 % of the total taxes needed to fund the county budget. The remaining 83% of taxes needed must be levied outside the tax base for County operations. If this measure is approved, the County would be subject to the 6% consitutional limitation and could not exceed this limit without voter approval. The tax is subject to the other governmen tal purposes limit of Section lib . Article XI, of the Oregon Constitution. If the tax base is approved, the governing body will not levy the one year operating levy, if that levy was previously approved in the March election. Barbara Bloodsworth Morrow County Clerk Published: March 23, 1994 P U B L IC N O TIC E The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 28. 1994, at 7:30 p.m. at the North Morrow Annex Building in Ir- rigon, Oregon. A public hearing will be held on the following: 1. Amendment to the Morrow County Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to Establish a Umatilla Army Depot Transition Zone (UADTZ) Overlay for Those Areas Designated in the Masterplan for the Morrow County Area of the Umatilla Ar my Depot, as Phase I and VI, which are those areas devoted to. or most suitable for, development of built and committed areas. Interested persons are invited to the hearing to express their view. Written, signed statements will be considered. Reasons for approval or disapproval should be included in oral or written statements. Kent Goodyear, Chairman M orrow County Planning Commission Published: March 23, 1994 Market Report Compliment* 0» tn* Mono« County Oram Growers Tuesday, March 22, 1994 White Soft *3 49 March '3.50 April *3.51 May '3.47 June '3.45 July '3.42 Aug.-Sept. Rarlev ' 1.02 March-April '97 Aug. P U B L IC N O TIC E CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON MORROW COUNTY STATE OF OREGON, Acting by and through the Director of Veterans’ Affairs, Plaintiff. v. DAVID G. JO H N SO N , CHERYL J. JOHNSON, JIM MIE D. THOM AS and GERALDINE J. THOMAS, Defendants. No. 93CV073 NOTICE OF SALE By virtue of an Execution issued out of the above-entitled court in the above-entitled cause to me directed and dated on February 22, 1994, based upon a Judgment rendered and entered in said court on January 21, 1994 in favor of the State of Oregon, Acting by and through the Direc tor of Veterans’ Affairs, com manding me to make sale of the following described real and per sonal property, to-wit: PARCEL NO. 1 Commencing at the South one- quarter comer of Section 15, Township 4 North, Range 25 East, W .M .; thence North 00°40’30” West along the North- South center line of said Section 15 of a distance of 323.29 feet to the true point of beginning of this description; thence continuing along said North-South center line North 00°40’30” West a distance of 376.71 feet; thence at right angles North 89° 19’30” East a distance of 1317.04 feet to the East line of the Southwest one-quarter of the South-east one- quarter of said Section 15; thence along said East line South 00°36’13” East a distance of 376.11 feet; thence South 89° 19’30” West a distance of 1316.61 feet to the true point of beginning. EXCEPTING any and all road and water rights of way. All being in the county of Mor row, State of Oregon. PARCEL NO. II. Beginning at the South one- quarter comer of Section 15, Township 4 North, Range 25 East, W .M .; thence North 00°40’30” West along the North- South centerline of said Section 15 a distance of 323.29 feet; thence at right angles North 89°19’30” East a distance of 1316.61 feet to the East line of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of said Sec tion 15; thence along said East line South 00°36’13” East a distance of 319.26 feet to the East one-sixteenth comer com mon to Section 15 and 22; thence along the South line of said Sec tion 15 South 89°08’59” West a distance of 1,316.22 feet to the point of beginning. EXCEPTING any and all road and water rights of way All be ing in the County of Morrow, State of Oregon. TOGETHER WITH THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED MOBILE HOME WHICH IS FIRMLY AFFIXED TO THE PROPERTY: 1974 VANDY, 24’ x 6 0 ', serial num ber VE6026A3S11529. to satisfy a Judgment against defendants David G. Johnson, Cheryl J. Johnson, Jimmie D. Thomas and Geraldine J. Thomas for the sum of $78,028.09, together with interest at 10.75 percent pei annum from date of Judgment until paid, and the costs of and upon this Writ and any prior writs; NOW THEREFORE, by vir tue of said Execution and Judg ment and in compliance with the command of said Writ. I will on the 5th day of April, 1994, at 10:00 a m. at Rt. 1, Box 55-C, Boardman, Morrow County, State of Oregon, sell at public auction and subject to redemption to the highest bidder for cash in hand all of the right, title and in terest which Jimmie D. Thomas and Geraldine J . Thomas had on June 25, 1980, the date of plain- tifffs mortgage, and all of the right, title and interest the defen dants and any successor thereafter had in and to the above-described real and personal propel ty or any part or portion thereof, to statisfy said Execution and Judgment and interest, costs and accruing costs. DATED at Heppner, Oregon, on February 23, 1994. Roy Drago, Sheriff Morrow County, Oregon By: Pauline Winter Chief Civil Deputy Published: March 2, 9, 16 and 23, 1 9 9 4 __________________ CARD OF THANKS 1 would like to say thank you to all of you who have sent cards and letters to me since I have come to Portland. They really have brightened up my days. You are all so very special to me, I wish I could answer all of your letters. I have moved into a real nice health care facility. The doc tors, nurses and staff are very car ing and are keeping me very com fortable. Please keep those cards and letters coming. I really do en joy hearing from you all. My new address is: Betty A ldrich, Menlow Park Health Care Center, 745 NE 122nd, Portland, OR 97023.___________ 3-23-lc I would like to thank the Bank of Eastern Oregon for donating the Oregon Trail Commemor ative Medallions and the Gazette- Times for putting on the contest. Everyone around town was very helpful. Thank you, it was fun. Michele Hams ___ ______________ 3-23-lc The St. Patrick's senior board would like to thank everyone for supporting our breakfast at the fair grounds and our soup lun cheon. Both were a great success. Special thanks to all the helpers and those donating pies. We ap preciate you giving up some of your time to help make our money making projects such a great success. The St. Patrick’s Senior Board ____________________ 3-23-lc 1 would like to thank the am bulance crew. Dr. Ed. Dr. Good- boy and the staff at Pioneer Memorial Hospital for the care Erik received after his bicycle accident. Also thanks to Theo and Nadine for their help before the ambulance arrived and to those who called and sent cards. A special thank you to my family for being there with us. Sandi Patton ____________________ 3-23-lc 1 wish to show my appreciation and give thanks to the people of Heppner. You all made me feel so welcome while painting the windows for St. Patrick's Day. People went out of their way to express their appreciation of my art work. I was touched. Hepp ner is the friendliest town in which I've had the privilege of working. I commend you for it. Thank you again. I’ll be look ing forward to seeing you all again the second week of August to paint for the fair and rodeo. God bless you. Sincerely, Colleen Williams ____________________ 3-23-lc The St. Patrick’s Auction Committee wishes to thank the following people who contributed their time and energy to setting up for the auction, working at the auction, and doing the book work afterwards. Without them the auction would not have been the success it was. I want to express my sincere appreciation to Columbia Basin Electric, the Heppner Volunteer Fire Department, the boys from Heppner High School. Bill Kuhn, Frank Osmin. Dave Fowler. Bob Anderson. Derek Osmin, A1 Osmin. Donna Osmin. Kathi Dickenson. Marcia DeBo, JJ Osmin. Rene Devin, Ramona Johnson. Phillip Spicer-kuhn. Cara Osmin. Joy Krein, Pat Sweeney. Bob Kahl. Mike Mills and Steve Rhea. We also wish to thank the many donors and bidders. Without both we would not continue to have a St. Patrick's celebration. If I’ve missed anyone, my sincerest apologies, your help was appreciated. Sincerely, Ann Spicer Auction committee chair 3-23-1 c
