FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 8 ,1 9 9 9
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The 1999 Morrow County
Chronicles are now on sale.
Earlier distribution of the
publication was halted because
of some printer errors.
Anyone who purchased a
Chronicles in August is
encouraged to return it to the
place of purchase and exchange
it for the reprinted issue, at no
additional cost, said the
Histoncal Society.
The Chronicles, a yearly
publication, costs $4 each. This
year's issue includes articles
about the Morrow County
Judges, the West Extension
Irrigation District, Lexington
and lmgon schools, pre-flood
o f P a r k p h o n e s e r v ic e la c k
By Doris Brosnan
Public Works Director Guy
Van Arsdale submitted, on
behalf of landowners, a request
for an approach to Stock Drive
and a request for an approach
onto West Eighth in lmgon.
The Morrow County Court
approved both at their Sept. 1
meeting.
Van Arsdale reported that hot
mix is being put on Patterson
Ferry Road. He informed the
court that he requested a change
by the company doing the work
on the Coal Mine Hill Road in
their laying of emulsion on the
base, to avoid compacting and
settling differently on different
sections. He also noted a
problem with one guard rail.
Van Arsdale reported that the
legislature has passed an
aviation gas tax and that the
revenue may be used for
pavement maintenance. The
county will receive about
5100,000 for "patching" and
chip sealing. He explained that
the state includes an overlay in
the definition of a "patch." Van
Arsdale and the court discussed
eligibility for improvement
grants at the airport now that the
county has an Airport Layout
Plan.
They viewed some
conceptual plans that could
become part of a master plan.
Public hearings will occur before
anything is finalized.
Van
Arsdale reported that the Jordan
Bridge will be a project next
year and will be let for bids at
the same time as the B Street
Bridge.
The court discussed the
Monday tour with the Forest
Service personnel, during which
they looked at roads in the
exchange agreement and the
problem that the Forest Service
is having with a decision
pertaining to the endangerment
of one species of fish by action
taken to protect another. The
court also discussed the Smith
Ditch issue and the county's
water right and property owners'
easements and permits.
Two property owners
addressed the court about lack of
telephone service in the
Cutsforth Park area.
They
described problems created by
lack of service and tack of cell
phone accessibility, and they
presented a list of property
owners, almost half of whom
said they would use a telephone
service if it were available.
They suggested that the county's
installation of service to the park
would make hook-ups by
property owners feasible, but
noted was that many parks do
not have telephone service. The
court was reminded that they
need to look to the future, as
more and more people are
moving into that area. The court
agreed to write a letter to
CenturyTel in support of the
private citizens' request for
telephone lines. The court also
heard that the park's condition is
"going down hill fast," with
suggestions of work that needs
to be accomplished there.
Another suggestion was to have
someone in the park year-round
to also discourage vandalism.
Representative of GEODC
contracted by the county for
economic development services,
Jom Woodwell, recommended
holding payment on Elesco's
report on the Kinzua Mill site
until after review of the draft.
She reported that she is leaving
GEODC, temporarily leaving the
agency short-staffed. She told
the court that GEODC continues
interest in contracting for
services but would need to
increase rates and include some
added expenses. She explained
that the agency has considered
adding a staff person to work
additional time in the county.
The court concurred that they
must wait to see "how things
sort out" at GEODC and the
Economic
Development
Administration. Woodwell and
the court discussed the "Big
Five" counties' formation. She
informed them of interest by
three of the counties to realign.
The court agreed that a group
meeting of the five counties
would be useful for airing
concerns and having a candid
discussion. They discussed the
state's agenda or role in the
formation of these regions,
which is a state program.
Extension agent, Bill
Broderick, talked to the court
about staffing for the Extension
Service since the OSU budget
passed, completely funding the
position of a dry land crops
agent and funding a half-time 4-
H position, as well as the home-
economist position in Umatilla
County. Broderick requested
increasing the 4-H position to
full time and using toward that
the funds the county had
budgeted for part of the dry land
crops agent's salary and its
contracted funds to Umatilla
County for home economist
help. Broderick reported that
there will be a farm management
economist position for the Mid-
Columbia area, fully funded by
the state for two years. Twenty-
five percent of the position must
be used for wheat. Seventh-five
percent may be used for other
dry land crops, cattle or dairy.
Should this position be located
in Morrow County, the county
would need to provide support
personnel
by
increasing
secretarial help to 1.5 time.
Discussion continued on the
probability of a dairy agent. The
court opted to withhold any
decisions until after learning
what happens with the farm
economist position.
Lisa Mittelsdorf o f thé Port of
Morrow discussed with the court
the port's proposal of including
four pieces of land in the
expanded Columbia
River
Enterprise Zone, producing the
third zone change, according to
Assessor Greg Sweek, since the
zone was created less than one
year ago. Mittlesdorf reported
on the Tillamook Creamery site,
on which the company would
like start work in 30 to 45 days.
She told the court that Tillamook
would contact the planning
department about necessary
permits, and she said that the
state departments have all been
asked to "fast-track" this project.
Discussion continued about
dames, confined animal feed lot
permits and water and air quality
issues. The court agreed to have
a public heanng on the proposed
zone expansion on September
22, and Sweek noted that a joint
public hearing with the city of
Heppner and the county will be
held on September 22 on the
Willow Creek Valley Enterprise
Zone.
The court acknowledged receipt
of petitions from lmgon
precincts requesting annexation
into the Oregon Trail Library
District and will initiate the
process for public hearings on
the request. In response to a
« question of the county's having a
policy for removal of graffiti,
the court agreed that no such
policy exists. The matter will be
referred to the Sheriffs Office
Code Enforcement Officer.
The last item addressed
concerned FEMA and a permit
to bum at the depot.
Mary Jane McCarty Sc Aaron Heideman
Schools in Umatilla and Morrow
Counties are attempting to locate
all persons between from birth
through 21 years old not
enrolled in public school who
may have special needs.
Special need may include
concerns with the following:
hearing; traumatic brain injury;
vision;
emotional/behavioral
problems;
speech;
mental
reta rd atio n ;
language;
orthopedic problems; health;
autism; learning; developmental
delay; or other disabilities.
Those who have any of the
above concerns regarding a child
Morrow County Tourism
Committee will meet at 3 p.m.,
Wednesday, September 22, at
Beechers Restaurant, lone.
The meeting will open with a
tour of lone's histone sites, led
by Ruth McCabe of the Morrow
County Historical Society.
After the tour, agenda items
for the quarterly Tourism
Committee meeting will include:
-finalizing Morrow County's
advertising in the 2000-2001
Eastern Oregon Visitor Guide;
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The monthly meeting of the
Morrow County Commission on
Children & Families will be held
on September 14, at the state
office for Services To Children
& Families (SCF), 101 SW
Kinkade in Boardman from 7-9
p.m.
The main topics of discussion
will be the recommended
approval of the Child Care
Development proposals and the
Community Development Grant
proposals.
The public is invited to attend
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Births
Hannah Jo Padberg-a
daughter, Hannah Jo, was bom
to Karen and Dustin Padberg of
lone on August 23, 1999, at
Good Shepherd Community
Hospital in Hermiston.
The baby weighed ? lbs. 7 oz.
Gabriela
Montenegro-a
daughter, Gabriela, was bom to
Maria Verdin and Gabriel
Montenegro of Irrigon on
August 19, 1999, at Good
Shepherd Community Hospital
in Hermiston.
The baby weighed 6 lbs. 14
oz.
MCSO received a report of a
woman and a small child walking
along 1-84 eastbound three miles
west of Boardman.
MCSO received a report of
sheep kept in a pen without food
or water.
MCSO received a report from
a female in lmgon that a male had
threatened her and her dog.
Heppner Fire Dept, received a
report of a fire in the Hardman
area.
lone Fire Dept, received a re
port of a fire in CRP off of Goose
berry Hill.
lone Fire Dept, received a re
port of heavy smoke, possibly a
field fire.
lone Fire Dept, received a re
port of a fire on Highway 74 north
of lone. It was a brush fire caused
by lightening.
Boardm an, Heppner Fire
depts. received a request for mu
tual aid from the Arlington Fire
Dept.
lone Fire Dept, received a re
port of a hot spot from a fire that
had occurred the day before.
Aug, 5: MCSO received a re
port of an audible burglar alarm
at Riverside High School. It was
a false alarm.
MCSO received a report of
cows regularly in a neighbor’s
yard in Irrigon.
MCSO received a report of
two men walking from a parked
pickup in Irrigon overheard dis
cussing tools.
MCSO received a report of
trucks speeding through a con
struction zone at Patterson Ferry
construction area.
Heppner Police Dept received
a report of cows out on Rock
Street.
MCSO received a request for
a deputy concerning refuge signs
with several bullet holes.
MCSO received a report of an
ongoing problem with loud noise
from a maroon-colored vehicle
parked behind a residence in
Irrigon.
MCSO received a report of
two male subjects coming out of
the brush at the refuge.
MCSO deputy arrested
Michael Dean Lynch, 41, Hepp
ner, for Possession of a Controlled
Substance/Delivery o f a Con
trolled Substance and was also
cited for Violation of the Basic
Rule, 74 mph in a 55 mph zone,
Driving while License Suspended
Infraction and Driving Uninsured.
MCSO deputy also arrested Ja
son Rhett Paluso, 27, Hermiston,
for Possession of a Controlled
Substance/Delivery o f a Con
trolled Substance. They were
lodged at the UCSOjail.
MCSO deputy cited Julie
Watkins, 18, and a 17 year old ju
venile for MIP-Consumption.
Aug. 6: MCSO received a re
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Tracy W ilson Fencing
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G reen, New ho use & Assoc.
N W Farm Supply
Agri Check
Keith Gregory
Oregon Hay
Allison Hay
G rieb Farms
Oregon Trail Veterinary Clinic
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Bruce & Dana Anderson
G TA Feeds
Pantec Feeds
Tri County Seed
Charlie & Marsha Anderson
Joe Halvorsen
Lyle & Virginia Peck
Turner Ranches
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Steve Anderson
Heppner Auto Parts
Stephen & Cam ille Peck
U .S. C ellular
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Baker Hay
Horseshoe Herford Ranch
Pegleg Farms
Van Arsdale A ir Service
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Bank of Eastern Oregon -
Hank & Julie Howard
Pendleton Grain Growers
Van M arter & Kahl Insurance
Boardman, Heppner, lone, Irrigon branches
Hughes Ranches
Helen Pettyjohn
Bob Van Schoiack Ranch
Barber Logging
Inland Empire Bank
Pettyjohn Supply
Vey Ranches
Don Barber
Jordan Elevator
PGE
W estern A lfalfa
Barton Laser Leveling Inc
K R Ranch es/Anipro Supplem ents
Pioneer Im plem ent Corp
W estern Stockm en's
Keglers Sentry M arket -
Pioneer Resources
W heatland Insurance
Beef N W of Boardman
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and
participate
in
the
discussions.
For further information call
676-9675."
The Morrow County Sheriffs
Office (MCSO) reports handling
the following business:
port of cows in the campground
at Willow Creek Campground.
Boardman Police Dept, re
ceived a report of a theft from a
porch in Boardman.
Heppner Police Dept, received
a report of a door kicked in in
Heppner.
MCSO received a report of a
mostly white border collie lost in
Heppner.
Boardman Police Dept, re
ceived a report of pit bulls in a
neighbor’s yard again.
MCSO received a report of a
riding lawnm ower stolen in
Boardman.
MCSO, Boardman Police
Dept, received a report from a
MCSO deputy that he was at
tempting to locate a tan station
wagon on 1-84 that was driving
erratically at 90+ mph.
MCSO, Boardman Police and
Fire depts., Umatilla Electric re
ceived a report of a transformer
blown on Wilson and Root Lane
that started a grass fire.
MCSO, Oregon State Police,
UCSO received a report of a pos
sible DUII on Highway 730,
speeding and passing on double
yellow lines.
MCSO received a report of a
male who had urinated on a build
ing at Brown’s BP station in
lmgon. The caller wanted to press
charges.
MCSO received a request for
a deputy from a woman who
wanted to get her medication from
her husband’s house in Lexington.
Heppner Fire Dept., CBEC
received a report of a lightning
strike and smoke on Slaughter-«
house Ridge.
MCSO received a report of a
silver pickup chasing a blue pickup
with two male occupants in the
silver pickup screaming and yell
ing and reported to have a black
handgun.
Tualatin Police Dept, arrested
Pablo Organiz Mendoza, 37, on an
Irrigon Justice Court warrant for
Failure to Appear/Driving while
License Suspended. Mendoza
was lodged at the Washington
County jail with a hold for MCSO.
MCSO received a report of a
gas smell in a trailer at the
Riverview Trailer Court.
MCSO received two calls bbn-
ceming two hitchhikers in dark
clothing walking along Highway
730 near lmgon.
MCSO deputy responded to
assist with a subject fleeing on •
foot.
Aug. 7: Boardman Police
Dept, received a request for help «
from a male who wanted help for
an abuse problem against his wife.
The subject was transported to
Boardman Police Dept, and Mor
row County Behavioral Health
was contacted.
MCSO, Boardman Police
Dept, received two reports of a
interior motion sensor at Huwe’s
Washboard in Irrigon.
MCSO received a report of
gang graffiti at the Irrigon Marina.
The Morrow County Livestock Growers would like to thank the following
1999 Morrow County 4-H and FFA Livestock Auction Supporters:
Shower - Thursday, September 9th at lone
Wedding - Sunday, Sept. 26th at Gresham
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-updating the 2000 Morrow
County Activity Calendar; and
-selecting officers for 2000.
Morrow County Tourism
Committee is open to all persons
interested in Morrow County
visitor services and amenities.
There is no cost to belong or to
attend meetings.
For information about the
Morrow
County
Tourism
Committee or the September 22
meeting, contact Carol Michael,
chair at 541-48}-3014
C om m ission plans m eeting "l L
Suzanna Heideman Sc Travis Brewster
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in their care who is aged 5-21.
may contact the local school
district
special
education
department contact person
Michael
Keown,
Morrow
County School District R-l,
(541) 989-8202, 270 W. Main,
Box 368, Lexington, Oregon
97839
Those with any of the above
concerns regarding a child in
their care who is aged birth-five
years old should contact the
Umatilla-Morrow
County
Resource and -Referral, located
at the Umatilla-Morrow ESD, at
1-800-927-5847.
T ourism C om m ittee
schedules m eeting
:
Wedding - Saturday, September 11th
homes in Heppner and several
county families. The publication
committee also included two
photos of unidentified people, in
hopes of getting name names to
go with the faces.
The 1999 Morrow County
Chronicles are available in
Boardman at the Bank of
Eastern Oregon, Boardman
Pharmacy and Pam's Posies 'n
Stuff. In lmgon and lone, they
are on sale at the Bank of
Eastern Oregon. In Heppner,
they may be purchased at the
Bank of Eastern Oregon,
Klamath First Federal, Murray's,
Twice upon a time..., and the
Morrow County Museum.
Special needs children
sou gh t for program
'Wedding Tables
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Sheriff's Report
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Boardman & Irrigon
Potlatch
W ilbur-Ellis Co.
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G ary & Marcia Kemp
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W iom an Feed
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John Britt Logging Inc
Jim King
Keith Rea
S pecial T h an ks to
Mark & Sally Brosnan
Kinzua Corp
D ave & Shelly Riekkola
B eef Northwest A Pantec G TA Feeds
Bucknums
KUO Testing Labs Inc
Bill Rietmann
T ru ckers
Bob Byrd
Lamb W eston
Molly & Cecil Rid
Hillcrest Livestock Transportation
Cargill/Boardm an
Les Shwab
Rogers Motors
Mitch & Tag Ash beck. McGinn Bros
Cenex Harvest States
Lexington Machine W orks
AJ Rosenbush
A u c tio n eer
Cart Christman
Lexington Pumps
Russell Oil
Ken G rieb
Ch jc k W agon C ate
D arlene Lovgren
Don Russell/June Bruer
R lng m en
Columbia A ir Repair
Lunders Suffotks
Safeway/Herm iston
Ken Bailey. Chris Rausch, D ave Riekkola
Columbia Resource C o .,
Lynn & Barb Lundquist
Dick A Linnea Sargent
Kyle Robinson. Jim Swanson
Crafton/Veggie Farm
M aben Logging Inc
Schools Plus FCU
B ank o f E astern O rego n E m ployees
JoeC unha
Frank & Lavonne M ader
Scott Seed Co.
Laurie Barrows. Donna D ee Hill
Devin OH
M ader-Rust
Seitz Aviation
George & D ebbie Kofrier
DM Carroll Trucking
M cNam ee Bros
Shelcc Electric Inc
Kevin M cCabe. Donna Osm in
Sherrelt Chevrolet
O SU E xten sio n S ta ff
Double T Farming
M cNam ee Farms
Eckman Constucbon
Mid Colum txa Excavation
Shop N Kart
Bill Broderick, C harle Cundell
Elm ers Irrigation
Larry & Betty Mills
Snow McElligott
S ound S ystem
Farm Credit Service
M organ Ranch Inc
South Co Helicopters
D ale Bates
Farm Equipment HQ
Morrow County Grain Growers
Starvation Farm s
P ho tog raphy
Fredrickson Farming
Mountain Valley Land Co.
Strebin Farm s
Judy Barber, Sandy M atthews
G ar Aviation
M SO Fencing
Scott Strouse
4-H A m b assado rs
Green Feed & Seed
Nevada First Corp
Swanson Farm s
Keith Baker. Shelby Krebs, Macy Rhea, Knsti W orden
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