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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 9, 2000 p u b l ic n o t ic e The City o f Heppner will hold a public hearing September 5, 2000, before the Heppner Plan ning Commission, to accept testi mony regarding whether Colum bia Basin Electric Cooperative may be allowed to move under ground power lines from certain areas within Rasmussen Lott Ad dition, the City of Heppner, and replace said underground lines with overhead lines. This hearing is to recommend policy to the City Council of the City o f Heppner regarding changing existing under ground power lines to overhead power lines within and immedi ately adjacent to Rasmussen Lott Addition. Gerald W. Breazeale City Manager Published: August 9, 16 and 23, 2000 Affid_______________________ PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Heppner will hold a public hearing June 12, 2000 to accept testimony regarding pas sage of an ordinance amending City Code Section Title 5, Chapter 2A, The City Dog Control Code. The amendment would set fees for licencing, impoundment and other charges by resolution rather than by ordinance and would redefine Animal Control Officer. The hearing will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday August 14,2000, at 188 W. Willow, Heppner, Ore gon. Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for viewing at HeppnerCity Hall, 188 W. Willow between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Gerald W. Breazeale City Manager Publish: July 26, August 9,2000 Affid_______________________ PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS Morrow County Public Works is accepting bids on the following n^aterial. 1. Gasoline and diesel 2. Heating oil 3. Antifreeze 4. Lubricants Specifications may be received-- by calling 541-989-9500. Bids must be received at the Public Works Office in Lexington, OR by 5.00 p m. on Tuesday, Au gust 15.2000. Morrow County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to postpone the award o f bids for thirty (30) days from date of open ing. Bids must be in a sealed enve lope marked, “Bids”. Morrow County does not dis criminate on the basis of age, reli gion, race, national origin, sex or handicapped status in hiring or the provision of services. Published: August 2 and 9,2000 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF MORROW, OREGON PUBLIC NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN, that on August 17, 2000, the Board of Commission ers (the “Board”) of the Port of Morrow, Oregon (the “Port”) will hold a special meeting commenc ing at approximately 12:00 p.m. The public meeting will be held at the regular meeting place of the Board, at the offices of the Port, located at Two Marine Drive, Boardman, Oregon 97818. The purpose of the meeting is to consider an ordinance or resolution authorizing the pro posed issuance by the Port of up to $13,500,000 Revenue Bonds, in one or more senes, for the purpose of acquiring certain land located in Morrow County for general Port purposes, to fund certain reserves and to pay costs o f issuance o f the Bonds. Additional information may be obtained from the Board of Commissioners at their office at the Port, or from Gary Neal, General Manager, Port of Mor row, P.O. Box 200, Two Manne Dn ve, Boardman, Oregon 97818, telephone: (541)481-7678. This notice is published pursuant to ORS 192.640 and ORS 777.565. DATED: July 28,2000. Gary Neal General Manager Port of Morrow, Oregon Published: August 2 and 9,2000 Affid v ern Cook makes Heppner stop What is 4-H? Vern Cook Vem Cook, Democrat candidate for state senator District 28, made a campaign stop in Heppner last Thursday. Cook, 74, from the Troutdale area, is originally from Kansas, where his family had a wheat farm. The family moved to Colorado where they had a cattle ranch, but were driven out because o f drought and the dust bowl during the Great Depression era. He said that the dust was so bad, he remembers his mother placing wet blankets over the doors to keep the dust out and tumbleweeds piled up against the buildings as high as the structures themselves. He also recalls his father packing a burner to bum the thorns off thistles. The cattle were so hungry they followed behind him, eating the thistles. In 1937 they moved to Oregon, where his father worked as a sharecropper, raising blackberries. Cook graduated from Gresham Union High School in 1943, received a bachelor of arts degree from Reed College in 1948 and a law degree from the University of Oregon Law School in 1952. At law school he met Robert COPY PAPER Abrams, who practiced law in What is 4-H? Friends, fun and Heppner and later became a learning about nature, cooking, judge. growing plants, photography, Cook has been self-employed animal care or working together as an attorney since 1952, also to help others. completing stints as a judge from Who can belong to 4-H? - 1952-53 and city attorney, for Anyone in kindergarten through Troutdale for two jears in the 12th grade. You'll find 4-H 60s. throughout your county, state, He was state representative country and the world. from 1957-1961, a state senator Kindergartners through third from 1961-81 and a board graders join 4-H adventure member of Mt. Hood clubs. In Morrow County, over Community College from 1997- 450 members in grades four 99. He served as president of the through 12 belong to 4-H Gresham Historical Society from Look what you can do in 4-H? - 1995-1996. He is a member of Members are enrolled in animal the Episcopal Church. science, natural science, home Cook and his wife of 44 years, economics, and expressive arts Beryl, have lived in their home project areas. on the banks of the Sandy River What do you do in 4-H? - It since 1962. They have four depends on you. 4-H Clubs may children, Patricia Calcagno, a consist of friends in the same fresh market producer. Aurora; grade or school or include people Bob, a supervisor for Fred Meyer from other communities. Clubs in Portland; Randall, a house decide how often to meet and painter living in California; elect officers to conduct club David, a wood crafter, Olympia, business. Your club may decide WA; and Marc, who makes to be active in the community, therapeutic rocks in Guatemala; raise money for charity, become and 11 grandchildren. The Cooks involved in recycling projects or have also had several exchange build nature trails. You can go on students from Central and South field trips or to 4-H camp. The America, one of which was his choices grow as you get older. future daughter-in-law. Does 4-H cost a lot? - There Cook said that education is the are no state or national dues or a primary focus of his campaign. "I required uniform. You pay $3.50 think people in a district should per year for project materials and be able to get property taxes to insurance in most clubs. A horse obtain necessary funding for a project is $4.50. Your 4-H club proper school system," he said. may decide to collect dues to Cook said he supports stable . fund special activities. How do you join 4-H? - It's financing of community colleges and kindergarten-12, regulation easy. Choose the project you of the prices of prescription like. Ask some friends or drugs, campaign finance reform, brothers and sisters to join you. defense of the initiative and Ask parents, grandparents, adult referendum system, taxation friends or neighborhood adults to reform to provide support for be your leader. Several adults can schools and public services and share this responsibility. You additional money to maintain and need only two members, but you improve roads and park systems can have as many as you like. Determine the projects your club as his goals. Cook is opposed by Ted would like to enroll in and visit Ferrioli. the Extension office or call an agent for help. There are also numerous active clubs that welcome new members. 4-H is Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow and "learning honoring the classes o f 1950 - by doing." - Learning how to set 1980 with a special emphasis on goals and work toward those the class o f 1950 who will be goals; responsibility—for an celebrating the 50th anniversary animal, finishing projects, o f their graduation from high choosing how much to learn and school and the memories of deciding how involved in 4-H to attending lone High School. be; leadership, decision-making, Door prizes will be awarded cooperation and how to present and an auction will be held to yourself and ideas to others. benefit some o f the scholarship For information about the 4-H funds that have been established Youth Development program, for future graduates of lone High contact the OSU Extension office School. Anyone who would like in Heppner, 676-9642 or 1-800- to donate items for this auction 342-3664. may bring it to the reunion or contact Bonni Ball in lone at 422-7583. The Lexington Town Council Any graduates or others who will hold a regularly scheduled did not receive an information meeting on Monday, August 14, packet and are interested in 2000 at 7:30 p.m. at the town hall. attending should contact Bonni Items o f business will include Ball. The information packet revising the comprehensive plan. contains some information The meeting is open to the pub concerning lodging and the lic. planned events. Published: August 9,2000 The registration fee for the dinner and entertainment is due by Tuesday, August 15, and is to be sent to Bonni at P.O. Box 172 in lone. lone High reunion planned The graduating classes o f lone ■ High Schoolfrwm 9*30*1to 1980 are holding their semiannual reunion at the Monarch Hotel in Clackamas (Portland) on October 14 and 15 of this year. It is being sponsored by the graduating classes of 1967 and 1969. All graduates, former teachers, and friends of lone High School are invited to attend and spend the time reminiscing. The main events of the reunion will include a golf tournament, dinner and entertainment on Saturday evening with a no-host brunch the following morning. The cost for the dinner and entertainment, which will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday evening, is $45. Those interested in playing golf will need to contact Keith Nelson at (503) 491-1502 for the location, time and fees. The sponsoring classes would like to encourage any graduates and other interested persons to attend. They are planning an evening of renewing friendships, PUBLIC NOTICE CLASSIFIED ADS School starting soon It's almost fair time in Morrow County and that means school is right around the comer. School for Morrow County students starts on Monday, August 28. Staff begins work the week of August 21. At lone Schools, the day begins at 8 a.m. Registration is strongly encouraged prior to the start of school. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday through Friday. New students should bring their immunization records and birth certificates. lone High School volleyball practice will begin on Monday, August 21, from 6-9 p.m. Football daily doubles will also begin on August 21 from 7:30-9 a.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. At Heppner Elementary School, the school day begins at 8 a.m. Students who are new to the school and kindergarteners who did not registered this spring should register at the office. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Heppner Elementary class lists will be posted at the school during fair week. At Heppner High School, school starts at 7:54 a.m. and is dismissed at 3:36 p.m. More registration information will be available at a later date. Football daily doubles will begin on Monday, August 21. at 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. No volleyball information was available at presstime. HAPPY dk BIRTHDAY! J V o w 4 W Iie « * Iw , Watoh Outr m Love, Mom, Tyion, Trevi ô J oky « .40 per word Card of Thanks: up to 100 words - $5 Deadline: Tuesday at noon CARD OF THANKS We would like to give a big thank you to John Sargent, John Looney and Paul Lauritsen for waking us up the night of the fire near our home, Sunday, Aug. 6. Thanks also for staying and help ing put out the fire. We very much appreciate your help. Bob and Darleene Coursey Echo ______________________ 8-9-lc Recently, my youngest brother died unexpectedly. The support offered my family by our commu nity has been so strong that words cannot begin to express our grati tude. So, we simply say “Thank you" for your kind words about Randy, your cards, offers o f as sistance and sharing of your per sonal stones that offer hope. We do not gneve in isolation because we live in such a caring commu nity. Dons Brosnan 8-9-lc i On behalf of the Hood River All-Star team, thank you for host ing the recent District 5 All-Star Tournament. Our team had a great time, whether it was jet ski ing, swimming or kayaking on the reservoir, walking around your beautiful town or enjoying some terrific baseball, your hospitality was above and beyond. Thank you for making us feel welcome dur ing our stay. And a special thank you to Roy and Glenda at the campground, who were so good to our boys and just wonderful to be around. Domonique Krentz Hood River ______________________ 8-2-lc We would like to thank our friends and neighbors for their support and for shopping at “Trea sures and Trinkets.” We appreci ate your honesty and loyalty and we apologize for not always be ing there to help you (always too many chores). It’s wonderful to live in a com munity where we can actually have an “honor shop.” Out-of- town visitors can’t believe such a thing exists in today’s world. This should make us all proud to live here. We hope you’ll join us on Sat urday, Aug. 19 and dance the night away under the stars at the RV parking lot. Thank you again for “honor shopping” at ‘Treasures and Trin kets”. “We treasure you,” Jim and Darla Wishart ______________________ 8-9-lc Dear Sandi and John: Thanks to you and the tourna ment staff for a great tournament. The bathrooms were clean, food reasonable, umps professional and all the details perfect (shirts, pro grams, announcers, etc.) It was great to be welcomed into every store by the colorful fli ers. I really enjoyed the museum, the bookstore, Country Rose and the restaurants. You should be proud of the way Heppner treats visitors. Thanks again for a terrific two weeks. Judy Sweeney and Family Madras ______________________ 8-9-lc I would like to thank the citi zens of Heppner for their hospi tality. My son had an opportunity to participate in the Little League tournament recently. He and his teammates thought Heppner was a great place. My wife and I also agree that your town shows a lot o f class. The improvements that have been made to the downtown and your municipal swimming pool bespeak a fundam ental civic pride. Everyone we met in town was cordial, friendly and helpful. Although many of the smaller Eastern Oregon towns are expe riencing difficulties, it is obvious that your city has battled those problems and is succeeding. Con gratulations and thanks to all who made the tournament a success. Paul J. Speck _______________________ Bend I would like to thank all of my friends, neighbors, family and co workers for all the prayers, cards, flowers, presents, phone calls, vis its and help during my surgery and recovery. It’s great to be back to work and feeling better. Especially a big “Thank You” to my wonderful husband Rosco for his loving care, support, pa tience and for doing all the house hold chores while I was recuper ating. I love you. KayRene 8-9-lc LOST St FOUND REWARD: Lost, coming from mountains to Heppner. Small, dark brown fem ale cowdog. Very friendly; comes to Shama. Call 376-8391 or 376-8332. 8-9-lc NOTICES Want to get on the Internet, but not sure how? Take the first step and pick up your Internet Sign-up Pack. The pack has phone numbers, prices and other information on how to sign up-and best of all, it’s free. Pick one up today at the Hepp ner Gazette-Times or Heppner City Hall. 7-26-tfx Ream • Carton Gazette-Times 676-9228 REAL ESTATE Heritage Land Co. 03 . 180 W Baltimore t O y #5, Heppner EQUAL HOUSING 676-5049 OPPORTUNITY • 79,000 - 3 bdrm, 2 bath newer mobile with snow package up grades, on 3 acres M/L. F ur nished and ready to m ove in. Blake Ranch, near hunting and fishing. • 150,000 - split-level on over sized lot, 4 or 5 bdrm, 3 bath, fam ily room, 2 fireplaces, double car garage, on Willow Creek. Price reduced. • 49,000 - 1 bedroom, 1 bath, lots of storage, metal roof, new car pet in bedroom and living room. Large finished basem ent, d e tached single car garage. • 35,000 - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, clean and neat, newer rem od eled bath and kitchen, garden area. • 59,900 - 2 bedroom , 1 bath hom e w ith h a rd w o o d flo o rs , glassed-in front porch area and single car garage with shop area. Sharon Lewis 676-5233 Bob Ployhar 676-9649 A. Kim Cutsforth 676-9625 David Sykes 676-9228 www.heppner.net Willow Creek Realty 676-5241 JoyceK ay & Jerry H ollom an ra t £> LJ3. Want to start your own business? For sale: an excellent Main Street lo cation, corner lot 50'x132', building 1 2 'x3 6 ’ w ith a paved p a rkin g lot. $28,000 G rea t in v e s tm e n t o p p o rtu n ity . New duplex close to shopping-each unit approx. 940 sq. ft.. 2-bedroom with laundry hookups, d ish w a she r and disposal. Lot size approx 10,500 sq. ft. Good rental history. $139,000 Building site with view. Two vacant lots, 90'x120' each, with water and sewer on site. Paved, curbed, dead end street. Property has view of town and beyond. $30,000 Charming home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, 1022 sq. ft. with newer roof on a flat 50'x90' lot in an excellent neighborhood. 215 Church St., #00-4 $40,000 L lk e -n e w g ood q u a lity 1996 Fleetwood m fg. home. T hree b e d room, 2 bath. Located in lone on over 3/4 of an acre, fenced with bam and storage shed. N eatly landscaped. Must see to appreciate. 290 E. Third St., #00-06. $82,000 Unique home with jacuzzi tub in master bath and large shower in sec ond bath Newer remodeled kitchen with oak cabinets and built-ins, 13'x26' deck off kitchen. Three bedroom s, utility room, fenced yard and carport/ shop. Flat lot 140’x78' m /l. 255 W. Union, #00-07. $59,900 Property with great possibilities. Lot is 1/2 of 100'x100’ m/l with view. In cludes a 762 sq. ft. mobile home with additions. One bath and one bedroom. 1 * 3 good rental history. #00-08. 360 S. Chase Street. $27,500 Great location, two new lots at 210 and 220 Thompson Street. Ready to build your dream home. Has city wa ter, sewer and TV on property, on a dead-end street with a good view. One lot is 100 x90’ m/l and one is 100 x75’ m/l. #00-09 $ 12,500, #00-10 $13,500 respectively. Sale pending. I have buyers interested in the following properties: 1) small mountain acreage suitable for cabin; 2) property at Penland Lake; 3) 2-3 bedroom home out side of town with some acreage; 4) 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with at least 1 acre of land; 5) 4 bed room fixer-upper in Heppner or Lexington; 6) 200-300 acre par cel of grazing land for cattle. Must have access and water; 7) 3 bed room home on 60-100 acres in $130,000-$175,000 price range; 8) 3 bedroom home on 1-3 acres with large yard, well-maintained, ready to move in, $65,000-$87,000 price range. If you have property like this or other property you would like to sell, please contact David Sykes at 676-9228 or 676-9939 evenings. Your property listing will go on the Internet at www. heppner.net. Heritage Land Co., Heppner, OR 97836. ____________________ 7-19-tfx For Sale By Owner: 14 acres, 1/4 mile from City o f Heppner. Well water, septic approved. View w/pnvacy. Nothing else like it around. 676-5239. ______________________ 8-2-5c For Sale: Building Lots. Sev eral to choose from-hillside views or flat lots from 7,500 to 10,000 sq. ft. Ready to build on. Allstott and Gentry Const. Co. Inc., Lie. No. 88006. (541)676-5214. 8-9-9c t