SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 2 . 1998
A Matter of Health
New Morrow Co. GIS director hired
There is s new face at the
Morrow County Courthouse in
Heppner.
• Mary Phillips began working
with the county June 29 as the
county's Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) director.
GIS is a means of managing,
on
a
computer,
the
characteristics o f geographical
surfaces. "This means that for
any given surface of the earth we
can gather, store, and manipulate
information concerning the
nature o f a specific area," says
Phillips.
If the area in question is a
parcel, for example, such
characteristics, or attributes, may
include information about the
parcel’s geographical location
and its associated assessment
data, such as total number of
acres, ownership, and number of
dwellings.
Additional
information
managed on a county-wide basis
includes: zoning; city limits;
urban
growth
boundaries;
transportation features, such as
roads and trails; power lines;
rivers or streams; flood way and
flood plain; elevation; and soil
types.
The county's rural addressing
database will also be linked to
the GIS, greatly speeding up the
process o f finding specific
address
locations
when
providing county services.
Such data can be obtained by
several different methods, says
Phillips, including: manually
inputting information gathered
in the field into a computer;
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF
BALLOT TITLE
Notice is hereby given that a
ballot title for an Advisory Vote
for the Morrow County Unified
Recreation District has been
filed with the County Clerk of
Morrow County on August 28,
1998.
The ballot title caption is
"Advisory vote to continue
Morfow
County
Unified
Recreation District programs."
Any elector dissatisfied with the
ballot title may file a petition for
review of this ballot title in the
Morrow County Circuit Court no
later than 5:00 p.m. on
September 14, 1998. 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.
MEASURE NO. 25-30
MORROW COUNTY
UNIFIED RECREATION
DISTRICT
"Advisory vote to continue
Morrow
County
Unified
Recreation District programs.”
QUESTION
"Should the Morrow County
Unified Recreation District
continue providing current
community recreation programs,
and continue levying current
property taxes therefor?"
SUMMARY
This Advisory ballot measure
seeks voter opinion on the
question whether the Morrow
County Unified Recreation
District should continue to
provide its current recreation
programs, and continue to
collect currently authorized
taxes to fund such programs.
In May, 1995, the voters of
Morrow County approved the
creation of the Morrow County
Unified Recreation District to
provide athletic and cultural
activities, and approved a three
year serial levy to fund those
activities. Although the levy has
become permanent because of a
change in the law, the Board of
Directors of the District is
seeking to determine whether
voters wish to continue support
o f the District's activities.
A yes vote advises the
District to continue levying
taxes at not more than the
currently authorized tax rate
limitation, and to continue
providing community services,
including youth athletics and
other community services for
adults and youth, both directly
and through agreements with
other entities. A no vote advises
the District to discontinue
levying taxes and to cease
providing services to the
community. This measure is
advisory only and will have no
direct effect on taxes.
Barbara Bloodsworth
Morrow County Clerk
Published: September 2,1998
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f
purchasing coverages from
agencies such as the US
Geological Survey; data sharing
between cooperative agencies;
scanning hardcopy maps into a
GIS; and tracing, or digitizing,
lines on hardcopy map with a
computerized mouse which
translates the traced lines into
computerized
geographical
features.
Once collected, such data may
be used to generate hardcopy
maps for use by county
departments
for
land
management purposes. Many
standard maps will eventually be
made available to the public for
a nominal fee.
Custom maps may also be
requested, although the cost of
developing such a product will
be included in the fee, she says.
In addition, the data stored m
the GIS may be used to perform
complex analysis to further aid
in land management practices.
For instance, digital elevation
models may be used to calculate
watershed boundaries in order to
manage resources at this level.
Phillips, 32, who is originally
from Monroe, WA, a small
farming community around 30
miles northwest of Seattle, has
lived in Ellensburg, WA, the
past five and a half years.
She received a bachelor's in
anthropology and a master’s in
resource management with a
focus on cultural resource
management, such as managing
PUBLIC NOTICE
by Wendy Haack
Family Nurse Practitioner
HERBAL MEDICINE:
What’s it all about?
Mary M. Phillip*
historic and archaeological sites,
at
Central
Washington
University at Ellensburg.
Phillips husband, David, also
has a bachelor's degree in
anthropology from CWU. He is
originally from Edmonds, WA.
They have two children,
Zachary, eight, who is in the
third grade
at
Heppner
Elementary, and Rachel, seven,
who is in the second grade at
HES.
Mary enjoys quilting, cooking
and bread-baking. David enjoys
strategic games and shooting.
Mary says that the family is
enjoying life in Heppner. "We
just love it here," she says. "The
kids have already made friends."
Obituary
V.
Jon
Prock
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF
Jon V. Prock, 40, of Heppner,
BALLOT TITLE
Notice is hereby given that a died Friday, August 21,1998 at St.
ballot title for a Five-Year Local Mary’s Medical Center in Walla
Optidn Tax Serial, Levy to Walla, Washington.
Establish Bookmobile Services
Graveside service was held
in Boardman, Heppner and Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at the
surrounding Communities has Heppner Masonic Cemetery.
been filed with the County Clerk
Jon Prock was bom Decem­
of Morrow County on August ber 9,1957, at Heppner, to Jimmy
28, 1998.
and Patricia Albert Prock. He
The ballot title caption is grew up in Heppner and attended
"Oregon Trail Library District to
local schools, graduating from
Establish Bookmobile Services"
Heppner High School in 1976. He
Any elector dissatisfied with the
worked at Kinzua Corporation for
ballot title may file a petition for
a number of years and has worked
review of this ballot title in the
for Miller Wheat Inc. the past four
Morrow County Circuit Court no
years.
later than 5:00 p.m. on
He enjoyed going to the moun-
September 14, 1998. Any person
filing a challenge must also filc—
a copy of the challenge with the !** Survivors ihclude his parents,
Morrow County Clerk, 00 N.
Jim and Pat Prock of Heppner;
Court St., Heppner, by the end of
brother. Mike of Heppner; sisters,
the next business day after the
Tncia Gunderson of Heppner and
petition is filed with the Circuit
Tami Calvert of Pendleton.
Court.
Memorial contributions may be
MEASURE NO. 25-31
made to St. Mary’s Cancer Cen­
OREGON TRAIL LIBRARY
ter, P.O. Box 1477, Walla Walla,
DISTRICT
Washington 99362.
Oregon Trail Library District
Sweeney Mortuary of Hepp­
Levy to Establish Bookmobile
ner was in charge of arrange­
Services
ments.
QUESTION
Shall Oregon Trail Library
District impose S.07 per $1000
STATEMENT OF
of assessed value for operating
NONDISCRIMINATION
and maintaining bookmobile
Columbia Basin electric
services beginning 1999? This Cooperative, Inc., is the
tax rate would be imposed for recipient of Federal financial
five years. This measure may assistance from the Rural
cause property taxes to increase Electrification Administration,
more than three percent.
an agency of the U.S.
SUMMARY
Department of Agriculture, and
The additional tax revenue is subject to the provisions of
will be used to establish Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
bookmobile
services
in of 1964, as amended, Section
Boardman,
Heppner
and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
surrounding communities in 1973, as amended, the Age
order to meet current and Discrimination Act of 1975, as
projected needs. It is estimated amended, and the rules and
the proposed rate will raise regulations
of
the
U.S.
$48,111 in 1999-2000, $49,554 Department of Agriculture
in 2000-2001, $51,040 in 2001- which provide that no person in
2002 and $52,571 in 2002-2003 the United States on the basis of
for a total of $201,276. A federal race, color, national origin, age,
grant in the amount of $88,036 or handicap shall be excluded
from the Library Services and from participation in, admission
Technology Act has been or access to, denied the benefits
awarded to the district to be used of, or otherwise be subjected to
as start up funds for bookmobile discrimination under any of this
services.
The
award
is organization's programs or
contingent upon the willingness activities.
of district voters to support a
The person responsible for
five-year local option levy to coordinating the organization's
operate
the
service
for nondiscrimination compliance
subsequent years. Funds will be efforts is Jerry Healy, Manager
used for collection development, Any individual, or specific class
programming,
equipment, of individuals, who feels that
operation and maintenance of this organization has subjected
the unit and for staff. The them to discrimination may
Neighborhood Reader Wagon, obtain further information about
will be approximately 35 feet the statutes and regulations
long and able to handle a listed above from and/or file a
collection of over 4,000 items.
written complaint with this
It will stop at strategic locations organization, or the Secretary,
including
schools,
senior U.S. Department of Agriculture,
centers, day care facilities,
Washington, D.C. 20250; or the
markets and parks. Neighbors
Administrator, Rural Elec­
from surrounding communities
trification
Administration,
will be encouraged to participate
Washington,
D.C.
20250.
in library services by supporting
Complaints must be filed within
a $25.00 per year out-of-district
180 days after the alleged
fee or by petitioning to join the discrimination. Confidentiality
will be maintained to the extent
district.
Barbara Bloodsworth possible.
Morrow County Clerk Published: September 2, 9, and
Published: September 2, 1998
16, 1998
PUBLIC NOTICE
Affid________________
I
along with dementia and
Alzheimer’s disease; Echinacea
for stimulating the immune
system; Valerian for sleep and as
a mild sedative; St. John's Wort
for depression and anxiety;
Feverfew
for
migraine
headaches; and Chamomile for
antispasmodic
and
anti­
inflammatory effects on the
gastrointestinal tract including
irritable bowel syndrome and
infants’ colic.
It is important to
remember that herbal or
medicinal plants are not entirely
nontoxic. This is particularly
true when taken in large
quantities.
For example.
Comfrey has long been used for
stomach ulcers, cancer, and as a
salve for swelling around broken
bones, abrasions, and sprains.
We now know that some types
of comfrey contain high levels
of toxins that can cause severe
liver damage.
Another potential hazard
is unintended interactions with
other drugs.
Some herbal
laxative preparations, such as
cascara and senna, can cause an
Aflid____________
As the 20th century - the
modem drug era - draws to a
close, researchers are looking to
the botanical world as their best
hope for meaningful therapeutic
advances.
Today, with the
growing number of diseases that
are resistant to antibiotics, drug
researchers and herbalists are
looking to the older medical arts
- the herbal medicines.
Herbais, which include Ginsing
and Chamomile, Garlic and St.
John’s Wort, are the original
source of many of our current
synthetic medicines. Aspirin is
derived from willow bark and
the heart medication digitalis
comes from the flower foxglove.
Many experts in drug
development see the herbal/plant
world as the best remaining
source for new drugs. Being a
strong advocate of herbal
medicine, I believe that everyone
needs
to
have
some
understanding
of
herbal
medicine. I know that several of
the readers of the Gazette firmly
believe in the medicinal value of
herbs and I welcome any input.
The much tossed about terms
"natural” or “herbal” don’t
necessarily mean safe. Some
herbs have toxic effects. Others
can
interact
with
drugs.
Although herbs have been used
for hundreds of years, their
successful use requires patience
and education.
It means
understanding proper dosages
and effects and that if a little is
good, a lot isn’t necessarily
better
When starting to use herbs
it is important to realize that
results may not come as quickly
as with synthetic medications.
Many herbal remedies are less
potent than modem drugs. Also
herbal medicines should not be
taken in dosages that are larger
than what is recommended
simply because they are herbs.
The same herbs from different
manufacturers can vary in
efficacy and results, even at the
same doses. Unlike FDA
regulated drugs, there is no
outside quality control on herbs.
Currently, it is helpful to use
multiple reliable sources when
determining the safety, efficacy,
and dosage of herbs.
Herbal medicine has
been very popular in Europe,
especially Germany. Currently
there are 600-700 herbal/plant-
based remedies available in
Germany and a large majority of
physicians
there
prescribe
herbal/plant medicines. In fact,
many of the herbal remedies are
paid for by the German
government’s health insurance.
In 1978 the German
government
established
a
commission that was comprised
of physicians, pharmacologists,
toxicologists
and
other
authorities on herbal medicines.
This commission developed the
most comprehensive collection
of information on herbs. The
collection
was titled the
Commission E collection. This
collection
summarizes
the
available data on an herb and
provides clear guidelines on
dosing and administration.
Herbal medicine experts
acknowledge that much remains
to be learned about how herbs
work and their effects. Most
herbal medicines are used in
chronic,
non-life-threatening
conditions. The use of herbs in
emergency or very acute
conditions
is
generally
considered inappropriate.
There are several herbs
that have been thoroughly
analyzed and are considered safe
and effective. These include
Ginkgo Biloba, used for
treatment
of
memory,
concentration, headache, and
depressive emotional conditions
would like to thank the following
people that made it possible for
us to exhibit our flowers: Rene
Ledbetter, Liz Green, Dorothy
' Jackson, Heppner Garden Club
and other volunteers. Thank you
for all your hard work.
Flower exhibitors
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We would like to thank our
friends and neighbors; a special
thanks to John Boyer, Heppner
Fire Dept, and Morrow County
Grain Growers for their quick re­
sponse in putting out the fire on
our Bell Canyon farm.
Lyle and Virginia Peck
Dennis and Debbie Peck
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The family of Jon Prock would
like to thank all our friends and
relatives for their cards, phone
calls, food, flowers, donations
and attendance at Jon’s service.
Your thoughtfulness and kindness
will never be forgotten.
As a family, we hope to con­
tinue Jon’s legacy of friendliness,
a happy smile and a wave.
Jim and Pat Prock
Mike Prock
Tricia, Dave, Brent and
Derek Gunderson
Tami, Gary, Jake and
Matt Calvert
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A big Thank You to all of you
who came to our 50th wedding
anniversary and made it such a
success.
A special thanks to the Bible
study group and church members
who helped in the kitchen and
cleaned up afterwards; all of you
who brought salads; the many
who brought cards and congratu­
lations; and especially our fam­
ily.
The biggest thanks of all to
Aloha and Bob DeSpain. It
w ouldn’t have been possible
without you.
Howard and Helen
9-2-lc
NOTICES
Free counseling for victims of
abuse and sexual assault. 24 hr
Crisis Line. 1-800-833-1161
Shelter available.
___________________ 6-17-52c
Get a new car for $500 down
and $ 100 a month by joining a car
club. And also make some in­
come for joining.
Ask me how, 989-8365.
8-12-tfc
HELP WANTED
Hospice
training session
offered
4
Pioneer M em orial Home
Health will have a seven-week
training session beginning
W ednesday, Sept. 16. These
evening classes are free and at­
tendees will be under no obliga­
tion to become a hospice volun­
teer.
Anyone interested in the train­
ing may contact the office at 676-
2946 for further information.
I
Part-time receptionist need­
ed. Send application/resume to:
P.O. Box 572, Heppner, OR.
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M orrow C ounty P ublic
Works is accepting applications
for a person to work weekends at
the Morrow County Transfer Sta­
tion in Lexington, OR. Hours are
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Salary is $6 per hour. Extra
consideration will be given for
ability to operate a backhoc
Applications will be received
until position is filled. Applica­
tions may be obtained at Morrow
County Public Works, Lexington,
OR., or at the Courthouse in
increase in the potency of
dtgoxin. Juniper and dandelion
can cause elevations in blood
levels of lithium.
Finally, finding reliable
sources for herbal information is
important. Some sources that I
have found to be reliable are the
following books: 1) German
Commission E Monographs; 2)
Green Pharmacy by Duke; 3)
Handbook of Medicinal Herbs
by Duke; 4) The Honest Herbal:
A Sensible Guide to the Use of
Herbs and Related Remedies by
Tyler.
On the Internet you will find
much information. Check out
the web page “Ask Dr. Weil"
http://www.hotwired.com/drwe
il/, or The Phytochemical
Database - this was developed
by a former USDA research
whose information I used in this
article. This is a comprehensive
source of information on the
biochemical and clinical effects
of botanical extracts and
preparations at http://www.ars-
gnn.gov/ngrisb/. Finally the
American Botanical Council
maintains a web site with links
to many herbal resources at
http://www pitt.edu/~cbw/at 1 m.
html.
Opportunity Employer, and does
not discriminate on the basis of
age, race, religion, national ori­
gin, color, sex or disability in
employment or the provision of
services.
____________________ 8-12-tfc
C arpenter’s helper needed.
Call 989-8365.
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Position: Assistant football
coach (HHS); assistant girls bas­
ketball coach (HHS); head boys
basketball (HJH).
Location: H eppner High
School, Heppner, Oregon.
Application: Contact Heppner
High School at (541) 676-9138
for information and applications.
Successful candidates may be
subject to fingerprinting. EOE
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The Morrow County School
D istrict has the following va­
cancy open for the 1998-99
school year:
Position I: Substitute teachers.
Location: All Morrow County
schools.
Requirements: Oregon teach­
ing license.
Application: Contact the Mor­
row County School District Of­
fice (541) 989-8202 for applica­
tion and information. EOE *
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WANTED: sports writers for
lone volleyball and football; also
photographer(s). Call April or
David, 676-9228.
9-2-tfx
REAL ESTATE
Home For Sale: custom-built
in 1949, 4114 sq. ft., Heppner,
655 Hager St. Contact Robert
Mahoney, 676-5876, or Mike
Mahoney, 676-5157.
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Commercial and residential
property for sale or trade, for 35-
40 ft. motor home of equal value.
In lone, OR ; (541) 422-7350.
_________ 8-26-2C
RENTALS
Blue Spruce Apartments
For rent. 1-888-982-3456.
4-22-tfc
Newly rebuilt duplex for rent.
Two bedrooms. One large unit,
$565 month. Other unit, $500.
Deposit required. (t>03) 667-
3036.
8-26-2p
Heritage
Land Co.
« A IT O *
180 W. Baltimore f O v
#5, Heppner EQUAL MOMMO
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676-5049
OPPOBTVHT*
• 59.000 - 2 bdrm, 1 bath on large
corner lot, detached garage,
fenced yard and garden spot.
Lexington.
• 175,000 - newer 3 bedroom, 2
bath triple-wide mobile with at­
tached carport and 72'x30’ horse
bam on 4.73 acres M/L, close to
downtown lone. Sale pending.
• 140,000 - 250 acres W L 7 miles
north of Heppner, 70.7 acres in
CRP, creek runs through east
comer of parcel
Sharon Lewis 676-5233
JoyceKay Hollomon 676-5542
Bob Ployhar 676-9649