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County court approves reserve officers' reimbursement By Doris Brosnan Morrow County Finance Director Lisanne Currin and Morrow County Sheriff Verlin Denton, at the August 30 Morrow County Court meeting, discussed with the court the complex question of paying the reserve officers a stipend or reimbursement for expenses. Sheriff Denton, after clarification by Currin of several issues involved, decided on reimbursement. Presently, nine reserves serve the county, and Denton would like to increase to at least 15. the number the county can support with equipment. Denton explained that the department will not rent out to private functions but will continue to work public functions. The court approved an award to the reserves from the tippage fees discretionary fund. Cumin presented to the court an agreement to provide professional consulting services to the county with DMG- MAXIMUS, Incorporated, for an indirect-cost-allocation study. The court approved the agreement, which will result in information on which to base the county's charges for administrative fees of programs funded by outside sources. Currin also presented a dratt of the proposed ballot for the road fund levy and explained the requirements. Assessor Greg Sweek and Currin responded to questions from the commissioners and heard the calendar of meetings set with various area groups for explaining the levy. On September 6, Public Works Director Burke O'Brien presented two sealed bids for heating oil, which the court opened and gave to O'Brien for a comparison and recommendation. The court approved a contract with Russell Oil for antifreeze. O'Brien made the following report: The crew has completed approaches and overlay on the ..Pine City. Bridge and the chip seal on Wilson Road and Balm •iFbMt. The Jordan Bridge project is on or ahead of schedule. One more inspection must occur on the Anson Wright Park project. The crew swept Wilson Road and is doing some shoulder work on it and on Columbia. 730, and Washington. They have used the last of the oil for sealing. They started blading gravel roads after the rains, to include Sunflower Flat Road. Clarks Canyon, Flail Ridge. Redding Road, Baker Road. Dee Cox Road, and the North Fork at Blake Ranch. O'Brien noted that fog sealing and striping are on the agenda, and ail the roads are on a painting schedule. Fie shared his concern that the water-based paint now used by the state for environmental reasons will not have the life span of previous paint. O'Brien reported that DEQ has requested the department provide to employees at the transfer station education in recognizing hazardous waste. Some cleanup at the transfer station must be completed. Judge Terry Tallman reported to the court an appeal of one of his juvenile court decisions, stemming from criteria used for assigning a court-appointed attorney. Questions about the juvenile proceedings, the circuit court, and a legal advisor to the juvenile judge were discussed. Sweek reported that work on a tape drive used for backup needs repair, reported having satisfactorily tested software for restoring files, and reported that work with ESD goes "pretty well" though less convenient than having someone present full time. Judge Tallman noted that problems with delayed e-mails could be solved with software. The court, after discussion, approved the repair and the purchase of the e-mail software. Lyn Craig of the Libraries of Eastern Oregon talked to the court about the 11 -county nonprofit organization designed to promote and improve library services to the residents of Eastern Oregon. Funded for three years by an Oregon State Library grant, they are looking at possibilities for helping the 36 libraries in the region. Craig presented a resolution in support of the efforts and described the disparity between library services in eastern and western parts of the state. The court approved signing the resolution, which does not imply financial support. Public Health Director Laura McElligott reported that the "Reduced Adolescent Pregnancy Project" grant has been accepted. Through it. the health department will provide a nurse and a lay health promoter one day a week in Imgon. McElligott will hire a one-day-per-week nurse and another lay health promoter, and the Children and Families Department will be the fiscal agent for the grant that will fund the positions. The family planning program - growing through word of mouth. MqElligelt reported - and the iWw$.<.gO,vacsun>8n,thiU program were discussed. Commissioner Dan Brosnan expressed concern that some of the ballot measures could affect this and other programs. McElligott explained to the court that the Council of Local Health Officials has been working for more tax-funded support from the state for public health infrastructure, which would help them determine how best to address public health concerns. She noted the possibility of working with Morrow County Behavioral Health to approach the legislature for block grant funding. The integration of the public health department into the CSEPP program was also discussed, with observations about the some environmental issues that still need addressing Sharing concerns about the nitrate levels in areas of the county, McElligott noted that she would like to use some of the block-grant funds that the department might get for contracting with a sanitarian Other actions taken by the court include the following: -approval of the 2000-2001 budget and annual work plan with the USDA for wildlife services; -approval of the agreement between Baker County. Morrow County and GEODC for fiscal and administrative services to the regional investment board; -heard of a bequest to the museum trust fund in 1986 that has no conditions for use attached; -approved a consulting contract with Linda Olson for developing the biennial comprehensive plan for the Commission on Children and Families; -approved the computer license agreement with Ahlers & Associates for the county health department; -reappointed Chris Rauch and Jerrv Rietmann as inspectors for the Lexington Blow Control District; -noted that the position of victim assistance coordinator Karen Morgan has been funded through the Department of Chamber Chatter By Claudi« Hugh*«, Chambar Managtr Justice and that the Crisis Response Team has received a donation trom the tamily ot a victim of an accident to which the team responded; -opened bids for painting the exterior trim of the courthouse and roofing the Pioneer annex, noting insufficient funds for the one bid on the painting but requesting the general maintenance supervisor to compare and recommend one of the bids on the roofing; -approved a computer with software for the special transportation program and a laptop computer for the Commission on Children and Families; -approved the grant agreements with the Oregon Department of Transportation for the purchase ot three special transportation buses; -heard from the previous Veterans Service Officer Barbara Hayes that her predecessor, Rita Hedman, is willing to handle those duties until a replacement is hired; -approved the final draft of the proposed ballot measure and the resolution calling for an election on the local option levy. With fall just around the comer, the Heppner ( hamber Merchants Committee is about to launch a Scarecrow Happening. Envision this for October—scarecrows of all shapes. sizes, and personalities sitting outside of stores, under trees, in businesses, at tables, in the park, on front porches, welcoming hunters, fall visitors and Halloween Scarecrows will start appearing the end of September and the People's Choice award will be selected on October 31. All businesses, organizations, classes, and individuals are invited to start creating their "all around Heppner" Scarecrows. SOLV, the organization providing bags for the Chamber's Adopt a Highway project, wants the word spread about Small Grants For a Clean and Livable Oregon to any organization or individual in Heppner who might be interested. These grants provide up to S250 for a wide range of community efforts involving volunteers Examples are town beautification projects, recycling programs, restoration projects and cleanups. It is said to be the easiest and fastest grant application in Oregon with grants oemg processed within two days. This is yet another opportunity to continue making Heppner shine. Share your ideas and call for application information. The Heppner St. Patrick's Committee is asking for the public's thoughts on our annual celebration which brings visitors from far and wide. A task force has been created to discuss the future of the event. Please share your likes and dislikes, your commitment io its continuity, ideas for Irish authenticity, music, changes you would like to see. things you hope to remain the same and how you might be able to assist. Send these thoughts to Wee Bit O' Suggestions, P.O. Box 1232. Heppner. OR 97836. Now ,s the time before Halloween. Thanksgiving, the Christmas Light Parade and Town ‘and Country. Planning for the 19th Local Angus breeders recognized Sam Bellamy, Lexington, and Kathryn Healy, Heppner. each own one bull listed in the 2000 Fall Sire Evaluation Report published by the American .Angus Association headquartered in St. Joseph. Missouri Issued in both the spring and fall, the new report features the latest performance information available on more than 5,903 sires. "The American Angus Association has the most complete and comprehensive beef cattle database in the world," says John Crouch, American Angus Association director of performance programs. "Of the sires listed in the mam report, 74 percent have expected progeny differences (EPDs) for carcass traits, which should assist cattlemen in y / ’ fTLlC) .' *7 O*«-; <r ; / choosjng genetics that will produce a more consistent. higher quality beef product." EPDs are generated from performance data submitted by breeders through the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR) program Traits in which EPDs are available include birth weight, weaning weight, milk, yearling weight and height, mature daughter weight and height, and scrotal circumference, as well as carcass traits including carcass weight, marbling, rib eye area, external fat thickness and percent retail product. The analysis for the sire evaluation report is conducted at Iowa State University, by Dr. Doyle E. Wilson and Dr. Abebe Hassen. COPY PAPER Ream • Carton Gazette-Times The Morrow County Livestock Growers would like to thank the 2000 Morrow County 4 -H A FF/4 Livestock Auction Supporters « u k r o w m JONTYJ/ f 40 it » > coo £ = r - - court .11 >4 GRAND CHAMPION SWINE Dan Jep sen w ith C h n s M eyer. GRAND CHAMPION BEEF Lane Bailey w ith M r. and M r s Wayne Downing RD O ffu tt, Buyer M C&G Buyer BUYERS Ago-Check American West Properties Ampro Supplements Bailey Heavy Equipment Repair Baker Hay Bank of Eastern Oregon Beef NW of Boardman Bank of Eastern Oreqon Bill Rietmann Boardman Auto Parts Boardman Pharmacy Bob Kilkenney Brian 4 Susie Thompson Bruce 4 Dana Anderson Bucknums Butch 4 Helen Heideman Cargill Cecil 4 Molly Rill Cenex Harvest States Chuck Wagon Cafe Chuck Walker Color Match Dear Farms Devin Oil Double T Farming Drs. Ed 4 Jean Berretta Eckman Construction Elmers Irrigation Farm Credit Service Farm Equipment Headquarters Finley Buttes Land Fill Frank 4 Lavonne Mader Frederickson Farming Gar Aviation Serese Construction Green Feed 4 Seed Hancock Construction Hank Howard Healy Ranch Helen Pettyjohn Heller 4 Sons Herbert Peterson Hermiston Veterinary Clinic Horseshoe Hereford Ranch Howard 4 Dianne Mullin Inland Empire Bank/Boardman JDR Farms You are cordially invited to a HIGH TEA BENEFIT on Sunday, September 17 from 2-4 p.m. at St. Patricks Senior Center. Enjoy an afternoon o f English & American teas, chamber music emsembles, music from local talent & guest artists an d much more! Tickets may be purchased at Gardner’s Men’s Wear and BEO, lone Seating is lim ited to 100 settings... buy your tickets today! The benefit it sponsored by Valby Lutheran Church and Aid Association for Lutherans for the Willow Creek Symphony. For more information, call Shirley Palmer at 676-9730 This ad sponsored by Morrow County Grain Growers v Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppnet Oregon Wednesday, September 13, 2000 - SEVEN I Joe 4 Donna Rietmann John Britt Logging Inc Kay Qualls Keglers Sentry Market Clint 4 Kimberly Fmley Kent Binder Kohl Enterprises Paul 4 Susie Walton KUO Testing Labs Inc Lamb Weston Ledbetter Ranch Les Schwab Tires Lexington Machine Works Lunders Suffolks Maben Logging McElligott Livestock Morrow County Gram Growers McNamee Bros McNamee Farms Morrow County Abstract 4 Title Mountain Valley Lana Murray Drug Store Nevada First Corp North American Brokerage/Mid- Columbia Excavation NW Farm Supply NW Metal Fabrication Oregon Hay Oregon Trail Veterinary Clinic Peg Leg Farms/Carl Christman Pettyjohn Farm Supply Pioneer Cattle Co. Pioneer Implement Corp Potlatch Proudfoot Ranch R D O ffu tt Co Rick Johnson Riekkola Farms Ritz Ag Ron 4 Karen Haguewood Russell Oil S L Follen Co. Salomon Smith Barney Inc Schools Plus FCU Seitz Aviation Shelco Electric Inc Sherrell Chevrolet Simplot Livestock GRAND CHAMPION SHEEP Cody W alton w ith kO L E n te rp rise s B uyer Snow-McElligott Starvation Farms Stephen 4 Camilie Peel« Strebin Farms Sullivan Farms Terry Mewhmnev Umatilla Electric Van Marter 4 Kahl Vance Dairy Virginia Grieb Farms Warn-Evans Cattle Western A lfalfa Wheatland Ins/Swanson Farms Wilbur Ellis Willow Creek Realtv Wright Century Ranch Wrights Drywall Construction W SI TRUCKERS Beef Northwest Mitch and Tag Ashbeck BANK OF EO EMPLOYEES Donna Dee Hill. Kevin McCabe Lori McCabe, Donna Osmin Laurie Rosenbush Nova Sweenev AUCTIONEER Ken Grieb RINGMEN Ken Bailey Chris Rauch. Dave Riekkola, Jim Swanson Brian Thompson OSU EXTENSIO N Bill Broderick Charle Cundell PHOTOGRAPHY Judy Barber Sandy Matthews Krista Adams Jenny Sneddon 4-H AMBASSADORS Keith Baker. Mari Close. Shelby Krebs Julie Proctor Macy Rhea Shelley Rietmann celebration has to take place in the fall 2001 rather than February The Chamber program for Tuesday, Sept 19 will be Morrow County Commissioner Dan Brosnan. explaining the Four Year Local Option lax. which will be on the November ballot The following week Greg Smith will discuss the trapping ban Meetings are at noon at Kate s. Thought for the week: "Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth, find reserve of strength that will endure as long as life lasts ” Rachel Carson Golfers to hold Jack and Jill Willow Creek Country Club golfers will hold a Jack and Jill Chapman-1oumament on Satur day. Sept 16. Acti\ ¡ties will ¡vgin with a champagne breakfast at s a.m. The golf tournament starts at 9 a.m. and will involve couples playing an 1X hold tournament us ing the Chapman format 1 here will be prizes for low scores and special events Cost is S10 per couple for members and S20 per couple tor non-members. Hosts are lari and Peggy Fishbum. Les and Jan Panstian and Jay and Lori Stralcy PUBLIC NOTICE Morrow County Commission on Children & Families To Award Community Development, grants. The Morrow County Commis- sion on Children & Families is seeking Community Develop ment proposals for the January - March 2001 quarter The Com munity Development Fund was established for anticipated yet unidentified community needs and to leverage other funds and resources into services, advocacy and unique application projects for the children, y outh and families of Morrow C ounty. The commission is seeking new proposals for the upcoming quarter. There is approximately S3.000 available “this quarter. The maximum per grant is S500. Examples of reasonable Community Develop ment Fund requests include, but are not limited to: seasonal program needs- small capital expenditures (except for private property); service program stall training; one time events and pilot projects. The deadline for next quarter's proposals is Thursday. November 2. 2000. Proposals must be in the Commission office by 5:00 p.m. November 2. The requests will be reviewed during the monthly commission meeting November 14.2000. Applications are available at the commission office at 120 South Mam in Heppner or by calling 676-9675. Published: September 13 and 27, 2000 _____________________ PUBLIC NOTICE USDA Forest Service Umatilla National Forest Heppner Ranger District Gopher Damage Control in District Seed Orchard and Evaluation Plantations Wheeler and Morrow Counties. Oregon On September T. 2000. Heppner District Ranger. Andrei RvkotT. made a decision to imple ment the Gopher Damage Con trol Project on the Heppner Ranger District. Heavy pocket gopher infestations in the Mallory Seed orchard, the Elkhom Evalu ation Plantation, the Porter E.P., and the Coal E.P have commonly resulted in seedling losses of 20 to 30 percent and. occasionally, up to 70 percent in 1 year The pur pose of this project is to reduce gopher-caused mortality in young seedlings, in these sites The project is to control gopher popu lations in planted units by apply ing poisoned milo or oats coated with 0.5% strychnine on a total of 104 acres. The baiting w ill occur only within the fenced orchard and evaluation plantations. Hie Decision Memo and asso ciated project file are available upon request at the Heppner Dis trict Office. P O. Box 7. Heppner. OR 97836 For further informa tion contact. John Shepherd. (541) 676-9187. Dus decision is not subject to appeal. Published: September 13,2000 )
