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
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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.
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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
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Color Match
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Farm Equipment Headquarters
Finley Buttes Land Fill
Frank 4 Lavonne Mader
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Gar Aviation
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Green Feed 4 Seed
Hancock Construction
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Healy Ranch
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Heller 4 Sons
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Hermiston Veterinary Clinic
Horseshoe Hereford Ranch
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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
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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
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Morrow County Abstract 4 Title
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Murray Drug Store
Nevada First Corp
North American Brokerage/Mid-
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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
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Riekkola Farms
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Russell Oil
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Shelco Electric Inc
Sherrell Chevrolet
Simplot Livestock
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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
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