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Court approves map, census committee By Doris Brosnan 153 3 3 io ¡i/ot s e l l U o f 0 ¡'iuoopa'39’* L i b r a r y Lumens?, OR 974 J3 * VOL. 118 NO. 52 8 Pages Wednesday, December 29,1999 Morrow County, Heppner, Oregon Scrap metal drive aids Lexington Fire Dept. The Morrow County Court, at its December 23 meeting, approved the Hayden Hills Subdivision #2 plat map. rhe court approved five people tor the C ensus Committee, and also approved, subject to union approval, a "working out of class" pay for a sheriffs department corporal who has assumed sergeant's responsibilities. Public Works Director Guy Van Arsdale presented and the court approved a CenturyTel permit for installing a telephone line up Willow Creek to Cutsforth Park. He reported the acquisition of a sand truck with box and plow and informed the court that plowing costs for Coal Mine Hill are being tracked. Van Arsdale also reported completion of the fence at Clarks Canyon Pit, miscellaneous blading and shoulder work, work on the Pine City bridge and crushing at the Imgon pit. He also related engineering information on the airport approach and the costs of the Automatic Weather System. Karen Morgan, victim's advocate of the Morrow County District Attorney's Office, presented an outline of the Victim Impact Panel and explained how it will work: Individuals cited for DUII, as a requirement of probation, will attend the panel, which will convene twice yearly. Morgan is also working with the prevention coordinator to develop associated prevention programs. Planning Director Tamra Step back in time to Town & Country Pam Renfro (right) wife of Lexington Mayor John Renfro, accepts check for over $2,400 from Jean and Al Brazeli of Lexington Machine Works. A scrap metal iron dnve in Lex ington paid off, raising S2.436.91 for the Lexington Fire Dept. Aux iliary. A1 Brazeli spearheaded the project of collecting scrap metal. Several months were spent gath ering metals, and local farmers and neighboring town donated to the cause. “ It was a success,” said Brazeli. “We owe the success to the people, from one customer with a shoebox of valves to some who brought in hundreds of pounds. That’s what it takes-ev- ery little bit. We got more money (from the drive) that I thought.” Brazeli says that they plan to have the scrap metal drive again next year and asks people to save copper, brass or aluminum. The auxiliary also asks that anyone needing to make a tax donation before the end of the year to consider the Lexington Fire Dept. Auxiliary. The auxiliary plans to buy needed items for the fire dept. “This (the drive) is a nice start.” said an auxiliary spokes person. “But several thousand dollars need to be raised or do nated.” Orwick first place in Lex lighting contest By Dclpha Jonas The committee of out-of-town citizens who judged lighted homes on Dec. 22 report that for some homes it was a real chore decid ing on the winner, which was judged on the Christmas theme. The other categories were: origi nality, neatness and uniformity. The first place winner was the home of Gene and Dona Orwick; second place was the Dan and Carmen Looslie residence; third place was the home of Jerry and Sue Baker; fourth place went to Lorrene and Bob Montgomery; and fifth to Roger and Carol Ehrmantraut. Honorable mention went to Mark and Cathie Pointer for the beautiful star, and to John and Dorothy Edwards for the decorated elk homs. Certificates Portland woman dies in accident near Lexington A 25-year-oid Portland woman, Deanna Ruth Iverson, died Sunday, December 26, as the result of a single vehicle accident near Lexington. According to the Morrow County Sheriffs report Iverson's vehicle hit the cement bank at the sharp turn at Cutsforth Comers. Iverson was transported by ambulance to Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner where she was pronounced dead. Health district to hold meeting The Morrow County Health contract with Dr. Robert Boss, District's regular meeting will be debt refinancing and cash flow, held Monday, January 3, at the the disposition of the Boardman Imgon Ambulance Hall Clinic building, the November financial report, a CEO report beginning at 7 p.m. Agenda items include: the and an executive session. were presented by Mayor John Renfro that evening. The judges received gifts of appreciation and were served fruitcake and cookies by Betty Christman. Prizes were donated by CBEC and MCGG. The contest was or ganized by the Firemen’s Auxil iary, a newly organized group who supplied the certificates and work. School board to select new member A special meeting of the Morrow County School District Board of Directors has been scheduled for Monday, January 3, at the Riverside High School library at 6 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to interview candidates for appointment to the Boardman Zone 7 school board position recently vacated with the resignation of Scott Bauska who moved out of the district. The candidate interview schedule is as follows: Judy Hirai. 6 p.m.; Wayne Downey, 6:30 p.m.; Julie Weikel, 7 p.m.; and Marc Rogelstad, 7:30 p.m. The Heppner Chamber of Commerce annual Town and Country Banquet, "Then and Now.. .A Night To Remember", is Thursday, January 13, at the Heppner Elks. A social hour, hosted by the Morrow County Grain Growers is at 6 p.m. and the prime rib dinner is at 7 p.m. Guest entertainer for the banquet is Ed Dailey of radio fame. He will lead guests through 1900 - 2000 with music and commentary. The audience will have the opportunity to win a gem donated by Peterson's Jewelers and learn the identity of Man. Woman, Educator, Business, and Lifetime Achi evement recipients. The 2000 Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro-Rodeo Court will be crowned during the evening's festivities. Tickets for the annual prime rib dinner are available at the Bank of Eastern Oregon, Klamath First Federal, Murray Drugs, Morrow County Grain Growers and the Heppner Chamber of Commerce. Seating is limited to 184; if tickets are sold out, as in the past, there will be none available at jfie door. Downtown lights to remain up The Heppner Chamber of Commerce reminds the volunteers who put the lights on the Main Street trees that they should be left in place until after Town and Country Day January 13. "They add to our Main Street and help to roll out the carpet for 2000,” said Chamber Executive Director Claudia Hughes. January 17 "these great volunteers” are asked to sack up the working lights and take them home to be stored for next Christmas, said Hughes. Mabbott discussed with the court an impact-aid billing question from Raytheon, and the court agreed that Commissioner Brosnan will coordinate with the Umatilla County Commissioners on a presentation to the Citizens Advisory Committee on the impact aid issue. The court discussed with Brett Cook, of the city of Boardman. the building permit program, with questions from the court about the State Building Codes Division’s position on the issue and ordinance requirements. Mabbot will draft a letter to the Building Codes Division pertinent to the assumption process. Special visitors show at Central Who was spotted at Central Market on Friday? Santa, his reindeer and a faithful elf, that's who. (Better known as the deli crew Reagan Mullen (elf), Tina Walker (reindeer) and Patty Dean (Santa). Chamber luncheon activities The Heppner Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon attendees will enjoy an exhibit hy local artists as well as Broadway musical selections by Rick and Cecelia Drake at the annual Chamber of Commerce Luncheon and Installation of Officers on Tuesday, January 11, at 11:30 a.m. at All Saints Episcopal Parish. The annual "Hat's Off award and other presentations will be made. Outgoing President Bob Kahl will hand over the gavel to incoming president Sharon Harrison. Board members Chris Meyer. Tom Sly, Dave Sykes, Cliff Green, Jerry Breazeale, Darrell Raver and Trish Sweeney will lead the Chamber in 2000 and Barbara Hayes will continue as treasurer. Reservations are requested. Guests are welcome to attend. RSVP to Claudia Hughes. Chamber executive director at 676-5536 by January 5, 2000. Deb Gutierrez wins grand prize Kids Klub coming to town Kids Klub is coming to town starting Wednesday, January 5. Kids Klub is an interdenominational group "where kids can make a difference to others and our communities." say organizers. Children in grades three to six wishing to participate should meet after school at the bright yellow flag at the Heppner Elementary School. Those assembling at the meeting place will then walk as a group to the Heppner Church of the Nazarene where they will meet until 4:30 p.m. The club will meet each Wednesday until the end of April. Activities include community service, music. Bible stories and refreshments. For more information, call Peggy Connor, 676-9408. Corinne Miles. 676-5016. or Kari Keown, 676-5884. G-T to close Dec. 31 The Gazette-Times office will be closed this Friday, December 31, for the New Year's holiday. The staff at the G-T w ishes everyone a safe and happy holiday and hopes that everyone is Y2K ready. Randall Peterson o f Peterson's Jewelers draws the grand prize winner in this year's Christmas Punch contest. Deb Gutierrez of Heppner was the lucky w inner o f S550 in gift certificates from participating businesses. Also drawn were five $25 gift certificate winners: Pat Edmundson won a gift certificate to Lott's Electric; Susie Cooper won a gift certificate to Central Market; Tom Sly won one for Morrow County Grain Growers; Dean Gilman at Pettyjohns, and Rhonda Looney to Court Street Market. U //^ 2 2 /2 iU /2 2 F /■ * | » ¿7a//ccszs L/7az/:s <^7a/^ 1 0% F F A L L PARTS through Mn. .11*1 " M orrow C ounty G rain G rowers L e x in g to n 9 8 9 - 8 2 2 1 • 1 -8 0 0 -4 5 2 -7 3 9 6 farm equipment, *wt our w»b hi * it www megg n«t
