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    Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday. October 12, 1994 - FIVE
Salmonella outbreak in county
Sheriff's dog put to sleep
Deputy Terry Harper and dog Dax
The Morrow County Sheriff's
Office is mourning the death of
one of their staff. Dax, the
departm ent's four-year-old
German Shepherd police dog,
was put to sleep after the
discovery of a tumor in the
dog's spinal cord.
Morrow County Undersheriff
Verlin Denton said that the Dax
had demonstrated motor func­
tion problems, such as dragg­
ing his paws to the extent that
the dog wore the hair off the
front of his feet. The depart­
ment eventually took the dog
to the W ashington State
U niversity D epartm ent of
Veterinary Clinical Sciences,
who discovered the tumor. Ac­
cording to Denton, veterin­
arians at WSU said that Dax
had only a 50 percent chance of
surviving surgery and if he did,
he would probably be paralyz­
ed. They said he would never
again be a police dog and
recommended that he be “ put
dow n", said Denton.
Denton said that the whole
department was saddened by
the dog's death, especially
Dax's master, Morrow County
Sheriff's Deputy Terry Harper
and Harper's family. Dax lived
at the Harper home, sleeping at
the foot of Harper's bed. “ This
has hit everyone kind of hard,"
said Denton.
Denton added that Dax was
“ invaluable” and was just star­
ting to show some real promise
in working with the drug task
force. While the department
hopes to someday replace Dax,
Denton says, “ Right now we
just don't have the m oney."
The dog cost the department
$5,000, with another $5,000 for
training. Denton says that the
department is trying to get
compensation from the Ger­
man breeder who sold them
the dog.
The department got Dax in
Sept. 1993.
TV service may be interrupted
Heppner T.V. Inc. service
may be interrupted Oct. 6
through Oct. 14 at approx­
imately 1:05 to 1:14 p.m. daily
due to solar interference. Other
satellites will be off approx­
imately 35 minutes later.
This interruption is due to
solar interference when a loss
of satellite signal will occur,
says Judie Laughlin, Office
Manager for Heppner T.V. Inc.
Solar interference is an in­
herent part of satellite opera­
tions and occurs in the spring
and fall of each year. This takes
place when the orbital positions
of the satellite and the sun are
in one line. The earth station
then receives signals from both,
but the more powerful sun sub­
dues the desired signal, caus­
ing a loss of service.
Salmonella enteritidis bacteria.
Morrow C ounty Public
The Department of Health has
H ealth
d irector
Laura
McElligott, R.N., has announc­ received reports of illness in
ed that Schwan's ice cream southeastern Minnesota, and a
majority, though not all, of the
purchased between Sept. 1 and
individuals affected reported
m id-O ctober
has
been
they had eaten Schw an's ice
associated with a samonella
cream. Typical symptoms of
outbreak in Morrow County.
the disease are nau sea,
She advises people not to eat
Schwan's ice cream purchased vomiting, abdominal cramps,
diarrhea, fever and headache,
within that time period.
which usually develop six to 48
McElligott said that four cases
hours after exposure. The
of salmonella in the county
symptoms usually last one to
have been related to consump­
two days."
tion of the ice cream. She says
that on an average, her office
“ All age groups are suscep­
deals with only one case of tible to salmonella food poison­
salmonella a year.
ing," continued the release,
Salm onella is a bacteria “ but the symptoms are most
associated with diarrhea and severe in the case of infants, the
other gastro-intestinal com­
elderly and chronically ill in-
plaints. Salmonella can be con­
divuals, particularly those with
tracted from raw or undercook­
weakened immune systems.
ed chicken meat and in some
“ AIDS patients are at a very
areas from raw t«èjs, among
high risk."
other sources. Those who have
Schwan's says that they and
eaten the ice cream and are ex­
the appropriate state and
periencing symptoms should
federal agencies are conducting
call their doctor or clinic or call
an analysis to determine if the
the Morrow County Public
products contain salmonella
Health Office, 676-5421.
organisms.
M cElligott
says
that
As a precaution, Schwan's
salmonella was found at a Min­
has also voluntarily stopped all
nesota plant and Schwan's has
production of ice cream at the
recalled their ice cream.
Marshall plant until the in­
Schwan's Sales Enterprises,
vestigation is com p lete.
located at Marshall, Minnesota,
Schwan's candy bars and stick
announced that it is voluntari­
ice cream products, which are
ly recalling ice cream produced
not produced at Marshall, are
at the Marshall plant. The ice
not affected by the recall.
cream recalled includes all
Schwan's is also beginning to
flavors of Schwan's half gallons
produce bulk ice cream pro­
of ice cream, frozen yogurt, lite,
ducts at an alternative plant
extra lite and sherbets; all
location.
flavors of Schwan's six-quart
Products identified with the
pails; Schwans 2-1/2 gallon
plant code numbers 19-114 or
vamlia pails; Schw an's one-
19-115 are being produced at
gallon pails; Currier and Ives
the alternative plant location
containers; sundae cones; ice
and are safe for sale and con­
cream sandwiches, ice cream
sumption. “ The well-being of
sundae cups; and all varieties
our consumers is our very first
and flavors of Push-ems.
priority at Sch w an 's," said
According to a news release
Alfred Schwan, president and
from Schwan's, Schwan's Ice
chief executive officer, “ which
Cream products are distributed
is why we are w illingly
in all of the contagious 48
withdrawing our ice cream pro­
states. The recall action is be­
ducts from distribution and
ing taken as a precautionary
cooperating fully with govern­
measure, in cooperation with
ment agencies."
the Minnesota Department of
Those consumers who pur­
Health and the U.S. Food and
chased affected products from
Drug Administration. It does
Schw an's -hoqae delivery ser-
nrtt affect any Other Schwan's —vice should return the product
products.
to their route salesperson for a
Schwan's said that it was tak­
full Credit or refund. Those
ing the recall measure “ in light
customers who purchased af­
of preliminary evidence that
fected products from a store
the products may contain
should return it to the store for
a full refund.
St. Patrick’s
Senior Center
Bulletin Board
Retirement party for Judy Buschke
Donna Alleman, 4305 S.W.
Lake Dr. Pendleton.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Crushed Rock For Sale
Methodist church to hold bazaar
minus
1” minus
3” base rock
The Heppner United Meth­
odist Church will hold their an­
nual bazaar on Saturday, Nov.
5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the
Clean Fill Material
church basement.
The bazaar will feature crafts
and baked goods for sale. A
luncheon will be served.
Can be picked up at pit or we will deliver. Pit 6 V 2 miles up from mouth
of Lower Rhea Creek, Brenner Canyon. Contact Roger Britt 676-5096
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OREGON CIRCUIT COURT
FOR MORROW COUNTY
Probate Department
In the Matter of
the Estate of
PETER LENNON,
Deceased.
No. 94 PR 026
NOTICE TO
INTERESTED PERSONS
Notice is given that the
undersigned has been ap­
pointed and has qualified as the
personal representative of the
estate. All persons having
claims against the estate are re­
quired to present it, with pro­
per vouchers, within four
months after the date of first
publication of this notice, as
stated below, to the personal
representative at the offices of
Kuhn and Spicer, 269A N.
Main Street, P.O. Box 428,
Heppner, Oregon 97836, or
they may be barred.
All persons whose rights may
be affected by the proceedings
in this estate may obtain addi­
tional information from the
records of the court, the per­
sonal representative or the at­
torney for the personal
representative.
DATED and first published
October 12, 1994.
Patricia Gentry,
Personal Representative
Rt. 1 Box 3057
Heppner, Oregon
Published: October 12, 19 and
26, 1994____________________
The Morrow County Plann­
ing Commission will hold a
public hearing on Monday, Oc­
tober 24, 1994, at 7:30 at the
Public Works Building in Lex­
ington, Oregon. A public hear­
ing will be held on the
following:
1. Application for a Condi­
tional Use Permit - N-71 - by
John M. Dawson for a Rental
Unit Added to the Existing
Home Structure in Township 4
North, Range 25, Section 14,
Tax Lot 1802 (4.93 acres) in a
Farm Residential Two Acre
Zone located on East Wilson
Road and One-eighth Mile East
of Rippee Road.
Interested persons are invited
to the hearing to express their
view. Written, signed state­
m ents will be considered.
Reasons for approval or disap­
proval should be included in
oral or written statements.
Kent Goodyear,
Chairman
Morrow County Planning
Commission
Published: October 12 and 19,
1994
PUBLIC NOTICE
HOURS: Mon-Fri 8 a .m .-6 p.m.
Sat. 9 a .m .-6 p.m.
$ 1 .5 0 C o n cert
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Morrow County Public
Works Department is accepting
sealed bids for one (1) new 1994
m odel truck cab/chassis
without dump body. Bids will
be opened on Wednesday, Oc­
tober 26, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. in
the public works office located
at Lexington, Oregon. For
detailed specifications, please
call 676-9061 ext 17. Morrow
County reserves the right to re­
ject any and all bids. Morrow
County does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, Na­
tional origin, sex, religion, age
and handicapped status in
employment or the provision of
services.
Published: October 12 and 19,
1994
PUBLIC NOTICE
There were 108 people present for the senior meal Oct. 5. Four
meals were taken out. Members of the Nazarene and Seventh
Day Adventist churches served. Lynn Bibby and Elsie Huston
are the hostesses for the month of October. The meal site com­
mittee met following the meal. There was hearing aid assistance
and blood pressures taken before lunch.
The menu for Wed., Oct. 19 will be sweet and sour pork, rice,
vegetables, fruit and cookies. Members of the Methodist Church
will serve.
The Morrow County Health Dept, will give flu shots at the
center on Oct. 19 from 10 a m. until noon.
A retirement party has been
planned for Judy Buschke on
Saturday, Oct. 15, from 2 to 6
p.m. at the home of Vince and
For more information or
assistance, consumers may call
Schw an's at 1-800-544-6855.
217 North Main
Heppner
INC
676-9158
The Morrow County Public
Works Department is accepting
sealed bids for one (1) new 1994
model 40 foot, 22 yard belly
dump trailer. Bids will be open­
ed in Wednesday, October 26,
1994 at 10:00 a.m. in the public
works office located at Lex­
ington, Oregon. For detailed
sp ecificatio n s, please call
676-9061 ext 17. Morrow Coun­
ty reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. Morrow
County does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, Na­
tional origin, sex, religion, age
and handicapped status in
employment or the provision of
services.
Published: October 12 and 19,
1994
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE hereby is
given, that the two-year period
for the redemption of real pro­
perties included in the* 1992
delinquent tax lien foreclosure
proceedings instituted by Mor­
row C ounty, O regon, on
August 19, 1992, in the circuit
court of the State of Oregon for
Morrow County, Case No.
92-CV-63 and included in the
judgment and decree entered
therein on October 22, 1992 will
expire on October 22, 1994.
All properties ordered sold
under the judgm ent aijd
decree, unless redeemed on or
before October 22, 1994, will be
deeded to Morrow County,
Oregon, immediately on ex­
piration of the period of
redemption, and every right
and interest of any person in
such properties will be forfeited
forever to Morrow County,
Oregon.
Marilyn Childers
Tax Collector
Morrow County
Published: October 5 and 12,
1994_______________________
PUBLIC NOTICE
OREGON CIRCUIT COURT
FOR MORROW COUNTY
Probate Department
In the Matter of
JASON LEE Halvorsen,
Deceased.
No. 94-PR-24
NOTICE TO INTERESTED
PERSONS
Notice is given that the
undersigned has been ap­
pointed and has qualified as the
personal representative of the
estate. All persons having
claims against the estate are re­
quired to present it, with pro­
per vouchers, within four
months after the date of first
publication of this notice, as
stated below, to the personal
representative at the offices of
Kuhn and Spicer, 269A N.
Main Street, P.O. Box 428,
Heppner, Oregon 97836, or
they may be barred.
All persons whose rights may
be affected by the proceedings
in this estate may obtain addi­
tional information from the
records of the court, the per­
sonal representative or the at­
torney for the personal
representative.
DATED and first published
October 5, 1994
Frank Halvorsen,
Personal Representative
PO Box 314
lone OR 97843
Published: October 5, 12 and
19, 1994____________________
PUBLIC NOTICE
STATEMENT OF
NONDISCRIMINATION
Colum bia Basin Electric
Cooperative, Inc., is the reci­
pient of Federal financial
assistance from the Rural Elec­
trification Administration, an
agency of the U.S. Department
of Agriculture, and is subject to
the provisions of Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended, the Age Discrimina­
tion Act of 1975, as amended,
and the rules and regulations of
the U .S . D epartm ent of
Agriculture which provide that
no person in the United States
on the basis of race, color, na­
tional origin, age, or handicap
shall be excluded from par­
ticipation in, admission or ac­
cess to, denied the benefits of,
or otherwise be subjected to
discrimination under any of
this organization's programs or
activities.
The person responsible for
coordinating the organization's
nondiscrimination compliance
efforts is Fred R. Toombs,
Manager. Any individual, or
specific class of individuals,
who feels that this organization
has su bjected
them
to
discrimination may obtain fur­
ther information about the
statues and regulations listed
above from and/or file a writ­
ten com plaint with this
organization, or the Secretary,
U.S. Department of Agricul­
ture, Washington, D.C. 20250;
or the Administrator, Rural
Electrification Administration,
Washington D.C. 20250. Com­
plaints must be filed within 180
days after the
alleged
discrimination. Confidentiality
will be maintained to the extent
possible.
Published: October 5, 12 and
19, 1994
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