EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times. Heppner Oregon Wednesday, February 16, 2000
Beverly A. Gunderson
Justice Court
Report
Meg Murray has the courage to speak out for needed reforms or
community improvements We certainly do need new leadership in this
The Justice Court office at the
country. However 1 would like to elaborate on topics that she recently courthouse annex building in
touched on in the Heppner Gazette-Times
Heppner reports handling the fol
Meg is right about the need for farm policy reform W hen people lowing business:
castigate farm subsidies they don't realize that all Americans are
John Sargent. 22, Heppner-
subsidized in some manner. With more disposable income on hand, Harassment. SI 131 fine. 90 days
consumers are now spending more on entertainment than on food
in jail, $500 andjail sentence sus
Inflation has been held in check due to our cheap food policy.
pended with three years probation,
All taxpaying Americans subsidize our social programs, education, contact Umatilla County Mental
roads and the military, for example Many farm and ranch families are Health for sexual abuse counsel
subsidizing agriculture and the public, by working at off-farm jobs to ing.
try and maintain farms and ranches. But it’s true that many people are
unaware of the many programs, including welfare, that are lumped
under the Department of Agriculture
As to ethanol pioduction, which the Midwest has embraced,
Ruby B arrera-a daughter
nationwide government assistance might be a more prudent course.
Presently ethanol production is subsidized by a 5.4 cent-a-gallon Ruby was bom to Graciela and
federal tax break. Although powerful petroleum corporations lobby to Santos Barrera of Boardman on
oppose this competition, this country could become more energy self- January' 18. 2000 at Good Shep
sufficient with cleaner burning fuel from a renewable resource. herd Community Hospital in
California, which enforced the use of MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl Hermiston. The baby weighed 6
ether) in gasoline for cleaner emissions, is now revoking this stance. lbs. 13 oz.
MTBE, believed to cause cancer, is said to have contaminated
Kylee Lynn Nolen-a daugh
underground water sources. Imagine the costs involved in this clean ter Kylee Lynn was born to
up.
Christel Young and Russell Nolen
Currently oil prices are skyrocketing. Yet experts claim that ethanol of Irrigon on January 19, 2000 at
production would result in higher fuel prices. Agriculture, one the Good Shepherd Community Hos-
biggest fuel consumers, is impacted by production costs and p ’al in Hermiston. The baby
government restrictions. Therefore the use of surplus ag crops, weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz.
Yulisa Blanco C ardenas-a
including the nine million bushels of com now grown annually for
daughter
Yulisa was bom to Maria
ethanol, would help floor agriculture, stimulate agri-businesses and
Blanco and Arsenio Rodelo of
bolster the agriculture economy.
Our leaders have shown a blatant disregard for protecting our Irrigon on January 21, 2000 at
industries, thus creating a trade deficit and leaving producers at the Good Shepherd Community Hos
mercy of world markets. If we could become more energy self-reliant, pital in Hermiston. The baby
create more industries and jobs and utilize our abundant surplus crops, weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz.
producers wouldn't be facing financial ruin. ITiere might not be a future
Adriann Markus Stahl-a son
need for farm subsidies. The European community is already opposing Adnann Markus was born to
USA gene-altered crops that increase efficiency and production.
Karina and Anthony Stahl of
However the field com and some other crops, including by-products, Irrigon on January 22, 2000 at
used in ethanol production are not grown, nor are suitable, for human Good Shepherd Community Hos
consumption. This country could still produce enough food for pital in Hermiston. The baby
ourselves and many other countries. For certain Meg is right that food, weighed 9 lbs. 2 oz.
not weapons, should be our contribution to foreign aid. but food cannot
A ndrew Baylee B ark er-a
be raised at below production costs.
son Andrew Baylee was bom to
With all the talk about our great economy, the plight of agriculture Billie and Robert Barker of
is ignored. Consider the livestock industry, which has never been Boardman on January 23.2000 at
subsidized but has been reeling from market control by major packers Good Shepherd Community Hos
and the influx of imported beef. Around 22 percent of the meat pital in Hermiston. The baby
consumed in the United States is imported. It is often co-mingled w ith weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz.
domestic meat, yet all beef sold in supermarkets is stamped USDA
Lynzie Mae Coller-a daugh
approved. Consumers have no way of know ing quality or the country ter Lynzie Mae was bom to Sa
of origin, unlike many other products.
rah and Jamie Coller of Baker City
Many industries have moved outside U.S. borders to take advantage on January 24, 2000. The baby
of cheaper labor and production costs; those products are then sold to weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz. Her grand
Ameyc%p consumers. Agriculture has always been considered the bqsis
parents are Wayne and Theresa
of«MU**conomy. However if the U6dt<3$ki)es doesn't alter its present '
Bourne
and Leo and Do) C oiler,
policies this cpupt(y cjj ) ^ ^ c q n ^ T s F r v ( ^ n a ird n ~ ^ F T Im g y-'rviep«. to
all o f Baker City: Myron and
one another, white depending more on other countries Tor food, fiber
and fuel-no matter the cost. If millions more productive acres of farm Brenda Sherburn of Bridgeport
round or rangeland are idled, environmentalists will have accomplished and Bruce and Christy Virgil of
their goal to set aside more land for wildlife habitat and recreational Lexington.
uses. Like the forest industry, agriculture would no longer be a major
tax contributor to support public serv ices. The future of this country is
in the hands of the voters.
Births
Obituaries
St. Patrick's Senior Center
__________ Buiietin Board__________
Ninety-five people were present for the senior dinner Wednesday,
February 9, and 23 meals were home delivered.
Members of the Lutheran Church served. The Senior Center Board
met after the meal.. Blood pressures were taken before dinner. Marian
Murchinson. co-manager of the senior apartments, conducted a tour of
the vacant apartments for between 25 and 30 people in the afternoon.
Edith Mathews won the drawing for a floral arrangement, and Marian
Brosnan won a place on the list for one month's free rent. Tours will be
given each Wednesday at 1 p.m.
The menu for the birthday dinner Feb. 23 will be chicken and
noodles, mixed vegetables, fruit salad, biscuits and pumpkin pie.
Catholic ladies will serve.
Seniors needing help with their income tax reports may call Susie
Cooper at 676-5007. Sue is a certified tax consultant with AARP
Exercises were done Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a m. There were
two tables of pinochle, with three persons each playing Tuesday and
three tables on Friday. Bingo was played Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
The office will be closed for the President's Day holiday Monday,
February. 23. The message machine will be checked for van
appointments however.
The time is now-to volunteer to help with the senior's St. Patrick's
celebration activities. Please set aside a few hours to help with the
Saturday senior fund raisers.
Free Puppies
Kenneth Marshall
Kenneth K. Marshall, 96, of
Zillah. Washington, formerly of
Lexington, died Sunday, February
6. 2000. at his home.
Graveside service was held
Friday. February 11, 2000 at the
Lexington Cemetery.
Mr. Marshall was bom Janu
ary 9,1904, at Kelliher, Minnesota,
the son of Harry and Mary Har
ris Marshall. He was raised and
attended school in Minnesota.
On October 3, 1923, he mar
ried Myrtle Duncan at Bend. He
worked in Idaho and Washington
before moving to Lexington in
1939. He worked for Kinzua Pine
Mills from 1939 to 1973. Follow
ing his retirement, he worked for
both of his sons-in-law on their
ranches near Lexington.
His wife. Myrtle, died in 1987.
He married Buelah Duncan on
April 2, 1988, at Lexington. The
couple moved to Zillah in 1989.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing,
gardening and spending time with
his family.
He is survived by his wife,
Buelah, at the home; a son, Ber
nard “Bud" of Vancouver, Wash
ington; a brother, Argalus of Al
bany; 12 grandchildren; 21 great
grandchildren and 13 great-great-
grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death
by his daughters, Alice Majeski
and Leila Palmer, three brothers
and three sisters.
Memonal contributions may be
made to the Pioneer Memorial
Hospital Fund. P O. Box 9. Hepp
ner. Oregon 97836.
Sweeney Mortuary of Hepp
ner was in charge of arrange
ments.
Correction
Call Sykes
676-9939
\
An obituary for Clifford E.
Yamell in the February
9
Gazette-Times was incorrect. Mr
YameH's daughter is Robyn
Ferguson of Cheshire, Oregon,
not Robbin Ferguison of lone.
Mr. Yamell was a former lone
resident. The Gazette-Times
apologizes for the error.
Beverly A. Gunderson, 69. of
Heppner, died Saturday, February
12. 2000, at Pioneer Memorial
Hospital in Heppner.
A graveside memorial service
will be held at the Heppner Ma
sonic Cemetery at 1 p.m. on
Thursday, February 17.2000.
Mrs. Gunderson was bom Au
gust 8. 1930. at The Dalles, to Ri
chard and Mae Brock Yocom. She
was raised at Rufus and at the age
of seven came to Heppner where
she attended school. She gradu
ated from Heppner High School
in 1948, then attended Oregon
State University at Corvallis.
On July 21, 1950, she married
Eddie Gunderson, Jr., at Heppner.
She worked for the Morrow
County School District for many
years, then owned and operated
Bev’s Bookkeeping Service in
Heppner, retiring in 1998.
She w as a member of the Epis
copal Church, the Elks Ladies
Auxiliary and the Willow Creek
Country Club. She had served on
the Morrow County School Board
and the Heppner Cemetery Dis
trict Board.
She enjoyed golfing, fishing,
knitting and watching sports.
Survivors include her husband,
Eddie Gunderson, Jr., at the home;
sons, David Gunderson and Doug
Gunderson, both of Heppner, and
Jim Doherty o f W tlsonville;
brother, Joe Yocom of Lexington:
sister, Shirley Otto of Springfield
and four grandchildren.
Memonal contnbutions may be
made to the Heppner Booster
Club, P.O. Box 917, Heppner,
Oregon 97836.
Sweeney
M ortuary
of
Heppner is in charge of arrange
ments.
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PUBLIC N O TIC E
MORROW COUNTY
LAND USE HEARING
THE MORROW COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION will
hold the following hearings of pub-
lic interest on Monday, February
28. 2000. at 7:30 p.m. at the North
Morrow Annex Building on Third
and North Main Streets in Irrigon,
Oregon:
Second of three hearings to
amend the Morrow County Sub
division Ordinance to include re
quirement to submit a partition plat
for parcels under eighty acres.
Conditional Use Permit, CUP-
N-144: Hood River Cellular Tele
phone Co., Inc., dba AT&T Wire
less Services, applicant; Port of
Morrow, owner. Property is de
scribed as tax lot 4700 of
Assessor s Map 4N 26, a 76.33
acre parcel located on the south
east corner of Bombing Range
Road and Interstate 84. approxi
mately four miles east of the City
of Boardman. Proposal is to con
struct a 150’ monopole with as
sociated antennas and placement
of a prefabricated 12’x28’ elec
tronic equipment shelter. Criteria
for approval include Morrow
County Zoning Ordinance Section
3.070(2)(Q) and ARTICLE 6,
Section 6.020 and 6.030.
Subdivision Application, SDN-
205: Gregorio Lopez, etal, appli
cant and owner. Property is de
Mabel I. O’Hara
Mabel Isabel O’Hara. 96. of scribed as tax lot 235 o f
Assessor’s Map 5N 26 36, a 6.85
Condon, died Sunday. February
acre
parcel located on the north
13. 2000, at Summit Springs Re
west comer of Depot Lane and
tirement Village in Condon.
Daisy Road, approximately two
A memorial service was held
miles southwest of the City of
at Summit Spnngs on Wednesday,
Irrigon. Proposal is to replat Par
February 16, 2000.
cel
#3 of Partition Plat 1998-6.
Mrs. O ’Hara was bom Janu
Applicant
proposes to subdivide
ary 6, 1904, at Sisters, to Robert
the parcel into three parcels larger
and Lydia Taylor Smith. The fam
than the one acre minimum lot size
ily moved to Morrow County in
of the Rural Residential One Acre
1916 and lived near Morgan and
(RR-1) Zone. Criteria for ap
lone. She attended school for one
proval includes Morrow County
year at the Fourmile Schoolhouse
Subdivision Ordinance 3.020 and
and at Arlington for one year, be
3.100.
fore returning to lone where she
Subdivision Application. SDN-
attended school, graduating from
206: Cecil W. and Ora DeElva
lone High School in 1922. She
Rock, applicants and owners.
then attended and graduated from
Property is described as tax lots
Oregon Normal School, now
200, 300 and 400 of Assessor's
W estern State College at
Map 5N 26 25B, a total of 20.70
Monmouth, in 1925.
acres. The parcels are located
Over the years, she taught in a
between Idaho Lane and State
number of Oregon school districts.
Highway 730 on the north and
On September 23, 1933, she
south and Second and Third
married Daniel I. O ’Hara, in
Streets on the east and west, ap
Wheeler County. The couple lived
proximately one-eighth mile west
at Kinzua for 10 years, then moved
of the City of Irrigon. Proposal is
to Portland during World War II
to subdivide the 20.70 acres into
They returned to Eastern Oregon,
fourteen parcels larger than the
living at The Dalles, then moved
one acre minimum lot size of the
to Condon in 1961.
Suburban Residential One Acre
Survivors include nieces, Bar
(SR-1A) Zone. Criteria for ap
bara Smith of La Habra. Califor
proval includes Morrow County
nia, and Virginia Elledge of
Subdivision Ordinance 3.020 and
Pendleton; and nephews, Philip
3.100.
Smith of Merrott, British Colum
Land Partition Application, LP-
bia, Canada, and Bruce Smith of
S-257: Jerry & Terri Gentry, ap
Riverside, California; and 10
plicants and owners. Property is
grand-nieces and nephews.
described as tax lot 600 o f
Memonal contributions may be
Assessor’s Map 2S 26 34, a 19.43
made to the Gilliam County Li
acre parcel located on the west
brary, 310 S. Mam, Condon. Ore
side o f Spray/Heppner State
gon 97823.
Highway 207. approximately
Sweeney Mortuary of Condon
1000’ from the Heppner City lim
was in charge of arrangements.
its. Proposal is to partition the
19.43 acres into two parcels larger
than the one acre minimum lot size
of the Suburban Residential One
Acre (SR-1) Zone. Criteria for
approval includes Morrow County
H ep p n er G a zette- Tim es
Subdivision Ordinance ARTICLE
PUBLIC N O T IC E
5, Section 5.020 and 5.030.
Opportunity to voice support or
Notice is hereby given that the
Final Draft copy of the Unified 5 opposition to the above proposals
Year Plan for workforce devel or to ask questions will be pro
opment activities in Morrow and vided. Failure to raise an issue in
Umatilla Counties under the fed person or by letter or failure to
eral Workforce Investment Act is provide sufficient specificity to
now available for review at the afford the decision maker an op
Work-Links office (located with portunity to respond to the issues
the Oregon Employment Depart precludes appeal to the Land Use
ment office) at 408 SE 7th St., Board of Appeals based on those
Pendleton from 8:00am-5:00pm. issues.
Copies of the staff report and
Comments of the Draft need to
be submitted in writing to Mary all relevant documents will be
Nixon. RWIB/Work-Links Coor available after February 18.2000
dinator. at the above address, by For more information, please con
5:00pm March 16. 2000. Follow tact Tamra Mabbott at the Mor
ing that date, the final document row County Planning IXpartment
will be presented to the Execu at 922-4624 or 676-5650.
tive Committtee of the Morrow DATED this 16th day of Febru
Umatilla Workforce Investment ary 2000.
Board. If you have questions, call MORROW COUNTY PLAN
Ms Nixon at 541-276-9050 Ext. NING DEPARTMENT
230.
Published: Februarv 16. 2000
Published: February 16, 2000
Affid
BUSINESS
CARDS
C opies 1 0 (
(jazette-'Times 676-9228
PUBLIC N O TIC E
The Utilities Commission meet
ing date for the City of Heppner
has been changed for the month
of February 15, at 8:00 AM to
February 17,2000 at the 1 leppner
City Hall, 188 W Willow Street.
The Utilities Commission regularly
meets the third Tuesday of every
month.
Gerald W. Breazeale
City Manager
Published: Februarv 16.2000
Affid___________
PUBLIC N O TIC E
A special orientation meeting
for the board-appointed Budget
Committee will be held ILiursday.
February 17th. at Riverside High
School Library at 12:00 noon. ITie
district’s financial status and new
member orientation will be the top
ics discussed.'
Published: February 16,2000
Farm help wanted: general
farm help wanted, experience
needed driving tractor. I have
modem tractors and offer good
pay and working conditions. Con
tact Steve Anderson, (541) 454-
2513 evenings.
_____________________ 2-9-3c
Part-tim e help wanted. All
positions. Must be able to work
nights. Apply at B ucknum 's,
Heppner.
_____________________ 2-9-tfc
Receptionist/
AR Bookkeeper
M orrow C ounty Gr a i n
Growers is accepting applica
tions for a receptionist/AR book
keeper until Feb. 22.
Must have excellent people
skills, computer know ledge and be
able to stay focused in a busy en
vironment. Full time, w/benefits,
wages depends on experience.
Contact MCGG in person or call
(541)989-8221.
____________________ 2-16-lc
Full-time loan processor po
sition in the Heppner Branch Loan
Department for Bank of East
ern Oregon. Hours 8:30-5:00
Monday through Friday. Duties
will include preparing loan docu
ments. disbursing funds, compil
ing files, typing, filing and answer
ing the phone. Qualifications:
knowledge of Windows-based
programs with understanding of
Word and Excel, good typing skills
and 10-key. Benefit package and
salary DOE/DOQ. EOE. Appli
cations available at the Heppner
Branch.
2-16-2c
Libraries ot Eastern Oregon
Request for Qualifications
Program Coordinator,
approx. 20 hrs/wk.. S25.000/yr
Libraries of Eastern Oregon is
seeking a Program Coordinator for a
3 yr governance simulation program
involving the 34 public libraries in the
10 county region This RFQ is to
establish a list of applicants from
which candidates will be selected tor
interview The successful candidate
will serve under a one year contract,
renewable each year of the program
Compensation for the first year will be
$25,000. This offering provides an
exciting opportunity for a skilled
project coordinator to assist in the
development of a new system of
library service in Eastern Oregon
Responsibilities will include adminis
tration of grants for the simulation
program and demonstration projects
design of the organization and
governance structure of a perma
nent regional library system, devel
opment of legislation permitting a vole
for a new taxing system (if appropri
ate) and management of communi
cation between citizen and govern
mental agencies involved in this
program Responses should include
evidence of substantial experience
with projects of comparable size and
scope if application is submitted by a
team, include a biography that
indicates teams history, organiza
tional structure and key staff Include
at least 3 current references that
have relevant knowledge of appli
cants ability to manage such a
project Include references name
affiliation, address, current phone
and relationship with applicant Sub
mittals are due on or before March
10, 2000 at the LaGrande Public
Library. 1006 Penn Ave LaGrande
OR 97850 Copies of the |ob
description art available by calling Jo
Cowling, director LaGrande Public
Library. (541) 962 1339
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