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Host of NPRfs nationally syndicated show Rewind to speak at MCGG annual meeting D o s a l o 7?o « s o l l U of 0 NO'. spasor LI m .'i'tl L 'iì V ; Bill Radke the host of NPR’s the Society of Professional nationally syndicated show Journalists. Radke's talents as a stand-up Rewind, will be the guest speaker at the Morrow County Grain comic, which earned him first Growers annual meeting planned place in the 1992 Seattle tor November 1 at the Morrow International Stand-up Comedy ( ounty Fairgrounds in Heppner. Competition, have served him Dinner will be served at 6:30 well on the air. In 1996, Radke p.m. by the Willows Grange created and began hosting Rewind, the same year that he from lone. In addition to dinner and the released his first comedy (on Yellowtail speaker, the evening will also recording include officer's reports and the Records). Rewind goes national election of directors. There are beginning in October He also four board positions up for election and the nominees are Steve Hill. Dave Matheny, Todd Lindsay, Mike Jones, Doug Drake, and Jerry Ashbeck. There will also be four Associate Directors elected. Babysitting will be provided in the fairgrounds annex building. ry - continues to write for other mediums. His light verse appears regularly in the Seattle Weekly and he co-authored a local cabaret revue. "Geoducks, Broken Domes and Billionaire Nerds." Bill's public persona reaches well beyond the airwaves. As a speaker, he is in high demand locally and nationally for presentations to businesses, civic groups and protessional gatherings Sheriffs Office raises funds for Special Olympics Morrow County Sheriff Veriin Denton (left) and Undersheriff Larry Sample with $1880 check raised for Special Olympics. VOL. 118 NO. 43 8 Pages Wednesday, October 27,1999 Morrow County, Heppner, Oregon It’s official: Kinzua property now in hands of Port of Morrow On Tuesday, Oct. 26, Daniel Creamer. Port of Morrow Commissioner President, officially signed documents authorizing a transfer of ownership to the Port of Morrow from Frontier Resources, L.L.C. The former Kinzua mill is now a member of the Port of Morrow Industrial Park. "The Port of Morrow has actively been pursuing leasing options with potential companies." said Port Commissioner Jerry Healy. "Our goal is to have the site ready for tenants by the first of the year.” Currently, two leases have been signed for space, with a third in the planning stages. "We appreciate and value the partnership that has occurred between the Port and Frontier Resources. They are providing an extremely beneficial resource to the community with their donation," said Creamer. Greg Demers, president of Frontier Resources, is delighted to see that the resources are being productively utilized for the community. The donation consists of approximately 140 acres located on both sides of State Highway 74. In addition to the office, warehouses and other existing structures, the donation includes a designated rock quarry, a co generation plant, truck scales and a scale building, a one million gallon water tank and approximately 1,000 tons of scrap metal. "We are pleased to see the Port continue to move forward with economic expansion throughout Morrow County," said Morrow County Judge Terry Tallman. Spooktacular Carnival planned at HES Friday Bill Radke is speaker at MCGG annual meeting Monday A Seattle-area native and the middle of nine children, Rewind host Bill Radke began working in public radio in 1986 after graduating from the university of Washington. Moving across the country to host a local news magazine at NPR member station WMFE in Orlando, he returned to his home turf in 1992. Radke hosted NPR's Morning Edition for KUOW 94.9 Public Radio from 1992 to 1998, also serving as news director for two years, he was also twice awarded first place in the Northwest for Editorial and Commentary from Lex. Mayor resigns after recall threat Lexington Mayor John Renfro resigned Friday after it was learned some Lexington residents were planning to start a recall against him. Renfro said when he learned of the recall he told those responsible he would save them the trouble, and he resigned. Renfro's main areas of disagreement are apparently with some members of the fire departm ent concerning expenditures, and also his recent handling of the filling of a vacant council seat. An advisory election was recently held with two persons names on the ballot to fill a vacant town council seat. Following a meeting Tuesday to canvas, or verify the vote, tempers apparently flared and at one point another citizen indicated he was also interested in the seat, and his name should have been on the ballot too. MCURD to meet Heppner Elementary students display some of the items to win at the school's Spooktacular Carnival Friday, Oct. 29. The old middle school at Heppner Elementary has been transformed into a Halloween scene for the annual Parents' Club Carnival. The Carnival is this Friday, October 29, beginning with a taco feed at 5:30 p.m. and other activities from 6-9 p.m. The taco feed, which will be held in the cafeteria, offers tacos, drinks and cookies The price is $2 for one taco and $4 for two tacos. "This offers a great way to feed the family, or any stray clowns, princesses or Star Wars characters you may bring to the carnival," said Jannie Allen. HES teacher The tickets for the games at the carnival are 25 cents each or five for $ 1. Also featured will be the "ever-popular" Bingo, basketball shoot, fish pond, football throw, cake walk and much more. The old library on the upper floor is the site of the "famous" Haunted House ... do you dare to •visit there? Those attending the Spooktacular are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Raffle tickets are being sold with the prizes including a stuffed werewolf, stuffed tnck- or-treater and a Frankenstein decoration for the yard. "The Parents' Club Spooktacular Carnival offers something for everyone and is sure to be a great family evening, so please plan to attend," said a club spokesperson. Y2k presentation planned Oct. 28 A free presentation on making sure your computer is ready for Y2K is scheduled for this Thursday. October 28. from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Heppner High School. This seminar is presented by the Small Business Administration and the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership and sponsored by the Small Business Development Center of Blue Mountain Community College Those interested may reserve space by contacting the BMCC Small Business Development Center at 1-888-441-7232 or Anne Morter. BMCC coordinator for South Morrow County at 422-7040 The Morrow County Unified Recreation District will meet on Thursday. October 28. beginning at 7 p.m. at Riverside High School in Boardman Business will include funding proposals; an enterprise zone letter of support, discussion regarding the enterprise zone five year exemption and an update on conversations with the public. The next meeting will be November 18 at 7 p.m. at the Morrow County Courthouse. Final approval of all 1999-2000 contracts will take place at the Nov. 18 meeting The Morrow County Sheriffs Office sponsored an Oregon Law Enforcement Special Olympics Golf Tournament at Willow Creek Country Club in Heppner on September 11. The tournament, which drew players from Morrow. Wheeler and Umatilla counties, was very successful, raising $1880 for the Special Olympics program. It is hoped this tournament will become an annual event, said Larry Sample, undersheriff. Willow Creek Country Club donated green fees and the use of the golf course and several businesses in Heppner. Boardman and Hermiston donated "so many nice prizes" that were given away to participating golfers. Kate's Pizza (Kathie Maben and crew) put on "a great feed" after the tournament. Sample said that the players' "help and generosity made the tournament a total success." The Torch Run is an international pledge and run organized and conducted by law enforcement officers for the purpose of raising funds to support Special Olympics. Special Olympics Oregon has more than 6000 athletes participating in its programs. The Oregon State Mental Health Division estimates that three percent of the population is mentally retarded. This equates to over 80,000 people who qualify to participate in Special Olympics programs. More than 1000 officers carry the Special Olympics flame more than 700 miles throughout the state to the opening ceremonies of the Oregon Special Olympics summer games in Eugene. Oregon Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition for athletes with mental retardation. Several sports are offered in Oregon: basketball, bowling, downhill and cross country skiing, ice skating, figure skating, speed skating, power lifting, gymnastics, volleyball, track and field, softball, soccer, swimming, diving, roller skating and long d istan ce runmng/walking Heppner area included in bonded projects The Oregon Department of Transportation invites the public to attend a meeting and provide comments on the proposed bonded projects list for Eastern Oregon. The public meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Inlow Hall Basement Room 013 on the campus of Eastern Oregon University 1410 "L" Avenue. Ed-Net satellites will be at the following locations: Blue Mountain Community College. 2411 NW Carden, Emigrant Hall. Room 104. Pendleton; Eastern Oregon University, Baker City ESD, 2100 Main Street, Baker City; Eastern Oregon University, Bums High School, 1100 Oregon Avenue, Bums; Eastern Oregon University, Grant County ESD 835 S. Canyon, John Day; Treasure Valley C.C.. Weese Building: Room LV1 (library); 650 College Boulevard; Ontario. The proposed bonded projects list would be funded through revenue generated as part of the House Bill 2082, which recently passed the Oregon Legislature House Bill 2082 provides a five- cent increase in the gas tax, A percentage of that increase will be used to bond $600 million for new modernization projects. These projects are in addition to the already established Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Although the set of projects funded with HB 2082 revenue won't be adopted by the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) until December 16. 1999, the deadline for public review is November 15, 1999 Before any projects are selected for the additional modernization projects list, they must undergo public review and public participation, including public, hearings. 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