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EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, January 17, 2001 County court hears telecommunications plan Bv Doris Brosnan Lisa Breckenndge o f the Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation presented the Morrow County Telecommunications Plan to the Morrow County Court on Jan 10 . Breckenndge explained the history o f the plan, work on w hich began in October The completed report offers a description o f what tele communications capabilities the county has and includes a discussion o f the "point o f presence" issue. Breckenndge added that South Morrow County issues include the difficulty to recnnt persons skilled in telecommunications. Judge Terry Tallman noted conversations with the Education Service Distnct about consolidation and better use of the T -l lines The report also covers needs by community, including residential service, barriers to DSL service, economic development, health care, education, government and emer gency services, small business and industry. Section three of the plan addresses telecommunicationsopportumties and section four covers goals and recommendations. Breckenndge recommended con tinued work with the Eastern Oregon Telecommunications Consortium and GEODC. Goals o f the plan include education and Breckenndge noted that Jill Miles o f the Oregon Ecofiorruc Community Development Department will schedule training on call centers in March. Other goals include completion of intra-county high-speed network ing, achievement of a regional route delivery through Qwest improve ments and of DSL service in every city, development o f a planning Roy Proctor Geography Bee winner Roy Proctor Roy Proctor is the winner o f the Heppner Junior High School Geography Bee held December 5. Roy will now advance to the next level o f com petition, a written exam. All students in Linda Dutcher's and Greg Grant's seventh and eighth grade social studies classes at Heppner Junior High had the opportunity to take the test. Principal Dick Allen and former teacher A1 Beck conducted the com petition. In-school winners were: eighth grade-first place, Ryan Cam pbell, second, Shanna Rietmann; third, Kyle Huddleston; seventh grade-first place, Dan Basile, second, Jackie Meyer, third, Roy Proctor; seventh through 12th place-Josh Lankford, Robert McElligott, Madison Bailey, Brandon Seitz, Cara Kennedy and Amanda Crosswhite. The National Geographic Society held the National Geographic Bee for students in the fourth throught eighth grades in thousands o f schools across the U.S. and in the five U.S. territories, as well as in Department of Defense Dependents Schools around the world. The bee is in its 13th year. All school winners are eligible to win the national championship and its first prize, a $25,000 college scholarship at the national com petition May 22-23 in W ashington, D.C. College releases dean's list Albertson College in Caldwell, ID, has announced its dean's list for the 2000 fall semester. To be on the dean's list, a student must eam a 3.75 or higher grade point average. Local student, Trisha Adams of Heppner, qualified. I structure for fiber permitting corridors. B reckenndge covered some general recommendations, recom mended a resource person on the subject and answered some ques tions about the report. County Assessor Greg Sweek described his understanding of the enterpnse zone agreement with the creamery operation, Columbia River Processing. He requested an inter governmental agreement to specify that the money, as per the enterpnse zone agreement, from Columbia River Processing be used to retire any school district bond debt acquired after January 1,2001, not for the distnct's general operations. County Counsel Bill Hanlon worked out language for payments to be used by the school distnct to offset the next certification o f the bonded indebtedness. The court discussed with Hanlon a Columbia County ordinance establishing a tax on the export o f rock. The court questioned the use o f such a tax on a non-renewable natural resource as one effort to stabilize the county budget with alternative revenues. Noted was Port o f Morrow concern that the tax would encourage aggregate businesses to ship from out-of county. Halon will review the Columbia County ordinance and make a recommendation. Finance Director Lisanne Cumn distributed copies o f the audit management letter, an unqualified report, which is the best report possible. Noted were recommenda tions from the auditor for account ability for transactions in the justice court. Hanlon explained the author ity o f the county over the revenues and establishment o f policies for the handling of revenues. Discussion focused on possible solutions and Hanlon recommended adoption of a policy for both judicial courts. Cum n announced confirmation o f the budget committee update on March 1, with the regular session set for the week o f April 23. She also explained the present system for deferred compensation. Cumn informed the court of her revised thoughts for the finance department structure upon her leaving her position. The court agreed to her proposal o f hiring a full-time accounting technician, leaving one position at three days weekly and moving another em ployee to an accountant position, with a contract with Cumn for some particular work. This will create a savings for the county, provide adequate staffing and leave the accounting budget in a state that could allow for future flexibility. The court discussed with Sweek the tax collection responsibilities. Sweek proposed combining those with the existing office manager and assessment clerk positions. The court agreed to the combination o f tax collection with the assessor's office. County Sheriff Verlin Denton reported that plans fof& racetrack at the north end o f tiie county seem to be continuing. He suggested the need for an impact statement from the developers, as his department needs time for planning. A brief discussion o f the potential devel opment followed. Hanlon reported that 1000 Friends o f Oregon filed a notice o f intent to appeal the court's ordinance for a process in filing Measure 7 claims. Hanlon had discussed the language o f the ordinance with the group beforehand and thought they agreed with it. He noted that Measure 7 is not law because the governor and secretary o f state were prohibited from certifying the election. Hanlon reported on agreements by Emergency Management for participation by fire protection and health districts in the CSEPP. He reviewed the extension to the contract with the Department o f Energy that covers Emergency Management Director Casey Beard's non-CSEPP responsibilities. Public Health Director Laura McElligott informed the court that she had received communication about a domestic emergency pre paredness needs assessment and the court recommended that she contact the agency heads to be involved. They also recommended that she contact Beard with her questions about participation in an exercise scheduled for this month. McElligott discussed an opportu nity to expand the family planning services through the health distnct and explained how it would be set up. After inquiries, the court ex pressed some reservations about expansion o f time needed for the part-time secretary, increasing costs and added demands on McElligott's workload. Public Works Director Burke O'Bnen reported the following: the crew has extended culverts on the lower end o f Baker Road; is replac ing guardrails on the Bell Canyon Bridge; has removed the fuel oil tank from the courthouse basement; finished hauling the sanding rock; Notice o f Property Tax Appeals o f the County o f Morrow, Oregon, will meet to: -Hear petitions for reduction o f the real market, maximum assessed, specially assessed, or assessed value o f property as o f January 1, 2000. -Hear petitions for reduction of value corrected under ORS 311.208 -Hear petitions o f waiver of penalties for late filing o f real or personal property returns. Petitions must be filed with the clerk o f the board not later than January 2, 2001. The board will meet at Morrow County Courthouse in Heppner, Oregon. A schedule o f hearings for those who request to be present will be posted 48 hours pnor to the meetings February 9, 2001, at 9:00 a.m. Executive sessions may be held during the session as required by OR 308.290(7), OR 308.411, and OR 308.413. All other heanngs will be sched uled as time allows. If you have requested to be present at the heanngs you will be notified of the time and place to appear. Contact the Board o f Property Tax Appeals for further information. It shall be the duty o f the persons interested to appear at the time and place appointed. Barbara Bloodsworth, County Clerk M orrow County, Oregon Dated at Heppner, Oregon this 12th day o f January, 2001 Published: January 17,24 and 31, is working on the Clarks Canyon shoulders as time permits; and is planning to replace the narrow bndge on Blackhorse Canyon Road O'Brien continued discussion of his revised permit form. He also presented the County Line Road maintenance agreement contract. The court approved the contract, modified with the addition o f termination language and a change in the date o f effect. O'Bnen reported on an Oregon Department o f Transportation meeting held on Jan. 9. He and the court discussed the "Area Commis sion on Transportation," which is intended to benefit the communities and to which the county is to appoint three representatives. Other actions by the court in cluded: -Approval o f a permit for an approach onto Oregon Avenue; -Approval o f the purchase o f a replacement printer in the county court department; -Review o f a change in the fee schedule and agreement on refunds to individuals who have overpaid 2001 __________ for road vacation requests; -Acknowledgement o f receipt of The Planning Commission for a resolution from the Boardman the City o f Heppner, Oregon will Rural Fire Protection District re conduct a public hearing at 7:00 lating to annexation; PM on February 4,2001 at Heppner -Review o f a proposed building- City Hall regarding the following checkout policy and form, which will be circulated to departments applications: 1. Variance: Requesting relief before consideration for adoption; from setback requirements on the -Reappointment o f Laura Mc east (front side) of the property to Elligott, Pat Edmundson and Karen install a carport on a concrete pad Cooley (subject to acceptance) to in a Commercial Zone at 135 North the Commission on Children and Families, and reappointment o f Gale Street, Map #2S 26 35BB, Tax Cornne Lindsay as chair and Andrea Lot #7100. Applicant: Eleanor Denton as vice chair of that commis Gonty. 2. Variance: Requesting relief sion; from setback requirements on the -Approval o f extending the deadline of the work on the Wilken- west (front side) o f the property to construct a deck/porch on the son Arena doors to Feb. 28; -Approval o f the agreement front o f proposed replacement adopted annually before the first residential building in a General payroll in January to allow health Residential Zone at 460 South Mam insurance premiums to be paid pre Street. Map #2S 26 35CB, Tax Lot #1300. Applicant: John & Shellv tax; ' Wight. -Reappointment o f Larry Mills A copy o f the applications and to the budget committee. ’ copies o f all documents and evi dence submitted by or on behalf o f the applicants and copies o f any IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF applicable zoning criteria are THE STATE OF OREGON available for inspection at no cost FOR MORROW COUNTY and copies o f the same will be In the Matter o f the Estate provided at a reasonable cost. To of obtain this information, contact the KENNETH J. SMOUSE, office at Heppner City Hall, 188 Deceased. NW Willow Street, PO Box 756, Probate No. 00 PR 026 Heppner, OR 97836, phone 676- NOTICE TO 9618. INTERESTED PERSONS Published: January 17, 2001 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Affid that the undersigned have been PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE appointed and have qualified as the Co-Personal Representatives o f this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date o f first publication o f this notice as stated below, to the Co- Personal Representatives do Robert E. O'Rourke, Kottcamp & O'Rourke, LLP, 331 S. E. 2nd, P. O. Box 490, Pendleton, Oregon 97801, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional in formation from the records o f the court, the Co-Personal Representa tives or the attorneys for the Co- Personal Representatives. Dated and first published this 17th day o f January, 2001. Kenneth Lynn Smouse Co-Personal Representative P.O. Box 127 lone, Oregon 97843 Cherilyn Ann Smouse Co-Personal Representative P.O. Box 127 lone, Oregon 97843 Robert E. O'Rourke Kottcamp & O'Rourke, LLP Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives 331 S. E. 2nd P. O. Box 490 Pendleton, Oregon 97801 Published: January 17, 24 and 31, 2001 Affid________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF PROPERTY TAX APPEALS Notice o f Session The Heppner Post Office has notified residents that correct mailing addresses must be on all mail Please check the ad dress on your Gazette-Times to see i f it is correct and current. Addresses with a "route and box number or "star route and box number, fo r example, need to be corrected I f you need to make a correction, please call the G azette at 676-9228, fa x 676-9211, m ail to Box 337, Heppner, OR 97836, or e-mail gt@heppner net with your cor rect mailing address, si) you can continue to receive the paper with no delay ” ” David Sykes, Publisher 11-1-tfx PLEA SE check your ad on the first date of publication. While we are happy to make any nec essary corrections, we cannot be responsible for errors appearing on multiple days. When cancel ling an ad, PLEA SE check to be sure your ad was not inadvert ently published. TH A N K YO U ! CARD OF THANKS Our apologies for being late. We would like to publicly thank the businesses that donated door prizes to our annual C hristm as artifactory: Peterson’s Jewelers, Morrow County Grain Growers, Murray Drugs, Columbia Basin E le c tric C o -o p , Ju d y B y e rs , Carolyn and Dick Pans. Thanks again, Willow Valley Service Club ______________________ 1-17-lp Kids for Kids in Kosovo Eam and Learn It worked! Thanks to all who contributed to the success o f our project. We have heard from several b u si nesses, parents and children about their positive experiences. Klamath First Federal; C hris tian Life Center; Heppner C ham ber o f Commerce; Kuhn, Spicer & M ills; V an M arter & K ahl; G ard n er’s M en ’s W ear; P etty jo h n ’s Building Supply; R & W Drive-In; M iller and Sons; Fre m ont W ood P ro d u cts; M o lly R h ea; R ay m o n d an d N o rm a F ren c h ; H e p p n e r G a z e tte ; Murray Drugs, Colum bia Basin Electric Co-op; M orrow County Gram Growers; Tw ice Upon A T im e ...; H e p p n e r H a rd w a re ; Huddleston Paper; Les Schwab Tires; Bank o f Eastern Oregon; Archie Padberg; Lindsay Ward; Barbara Hayes; and many parents and grandparents. Thanks for contributing to the enrichment o f our youth! Sincerely, The Kids for Kids Com m ittee ______________ 1-17-lc W e would like to thank John Church for giving such a thorough class on snowmobile safety at the snow m obile certification class. W e also learn ed p arts o f the snowm obile and their operation. He also taught us some important d o ’s and do n ’ts o f riding. We just wanted to let John know that we appreciated his time and patience with the nine kids and us three adults. If there are any other par ents that have children under the ago o f 16 years a n d are currently riding snowmobiles, I highly rec om m end they take this course. Deona Hodges, Dawna Dougherty and M issy Cutsforth 4-Com ers Snowmobile Club members ______________________ 1-17-lc W e want to thank all the Heppner High School seniors and parents who helped with the soup supper January 6. We had close to 100 percent participation from the senior class. Special thanks goes to Judy Eckman and Sonja M cCabe who helped co-chair and made soup and rolls. Also thanks to parents who brought soup- Adams, Dilleys, Elguezabals, Knowles, McDowells, Mattesons, Pattons, Pecks, Scotts, Smiths, Sneddons, Sweeneys, Sykes and Van Winkles; and those who brought cakes-Anthonys, Bates, Baker-Parrets, Flaizes, Mattesons, Papineaus, Pipers, Sykes, Youngs and Woods. The parents and students who helped out were terrific-Krista and Terra Adams, Nick Anthony, Judy and Sarah Eckman, Blake Knowles, Marissa and Sonja M cC abe, K yle McDaniel, Ryan and Sherry Matteson, Joe Papineau, Jenni Patton, Chris Peck, Craig and Alan Scott, M indy Smith, Mandy Sneddon, Cam ille and April Sykes, Scott VanW inkle, Justin Wood, Brandon Young. Thanks to you we had a very successful soup feed and are almost $500 closer to our goal for a senior class trip to Coeur d ’ Alene, Idaho. Heppner High School Class o f 2001 ______________________ 1-17-lx Thank you Dr. Carpenter and nurses for their good care during and after my total knee replace ment. Special thank you to Helen Jeffery for driving me to and from Hermiston to the doctor and physi cal therapy in Heppner. To Judy and Dixie for their help and Jan for the hot meal. Thank you all for the flowers, cards and phone calls. Having you all care makes my recovery a lot easier Thanks, too, Kate, for taking care o f Harry. Sharon Brace 1-17-lp Thank you to the Heppner Cham ber o f Com m erce for selecting the Gazette-Tim es as the business o f the year for 2000. We are very touched and honored and more than pleased. Thank you again for considering us and thanks to our dear friend Molly for nominating us. W e are also very grateful to our terrific staff- Stephanie, Tami and Bonnie, Danielle and W hitney; and in Pendleton-C hns and Alexa-and to our family-Chns, Andy, Allison and Camille. Thanks also to our skilled correspondents, photo contributors, faithful advertisers and to the wonderful Heppner, Lexington and lone com m unities for their continued readership and support over the years. We hope we can continue to deserve this honor for years to come. Sincerely, David and April Sykes The Heppner Gazette-Tim es _______________________1-17-lx I w o u ld lik e to th a n k the Heppner Cham ber o f Commerce for presenting me with the lifetime achievem ent award. I would also like to thank my wife Dorothy, M argaret Flaherty and especially Bill Kuhn for his nice write-up and award. Thanks so much Heppner. Wilbur Jackson _______________________1-17-lp We wish to thank everyone for the kindness they’ve shown dur ing the recent loss o f both our dads. The prayers, cards, flowers and phone calls have helped us through this difficult time. Hoby, Susan, Jayme and Kim Hansen 1-17-lc HELP WANTED Office nurse needed at Wil low Creek Clinic. Strong pref eren ce g iv en to LPN o r RN. Please pick up application at 274 N. Main Street. 676-5440. _____________________ 11-29-tfc M orrow County S heriff’s Office Communications Officer For an opening and to build an eligibility list - job requires typing, general o ffice ex p erien ce and ability to function in stressful situ ations. Duties include taking 9-1- 1 calls, radio dispatching, teletype operation, working with word pro cessing and com puter files. M ust be willing to work any shift. O f fice operates 24-hours a day. Pay starts at $ 1874/month. Apply at S h e riffs Office, 325 Willow View Drive, Heppner, OR. Phone (541)676-5317. Return by closing date, Friday, Jan. 19,2001, at 5 p.m. Morrow County does not dis crim inate on the basis o f race, color, natural origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status in employment or the provision o f services. ______________________ l-10-2c The Morrow County Exten sion office o f Oregon State U ni versity is accepting applications for a Temporary Office Special ist 1 position. Required skills in clude experience with data entry, word processing, desktop publish ing and databases. Hours will vary until April, when the position will be full-time (40 hrs. week) during April and May. To obtain an application, con tact the M orrow County E xten sion office, 120 S. Main, P.O. Box 397, Heppner, OR 97836 or (541) 676-9642 or 1-800-342-3664. Ap plications for this position need to be received at the above address no later than 4:30 p.m. on Febru ary 2, 2001. OSU is an A ffirm a tive A ction/E qual O pportunity Employer. ______________________ l-17-2c Morrow County is now ac cepting applications for a full-time Accounting Clerk in the Finance Dept. Associate degree in account ing preferred. Two years account ing experience required or any satisfactory equivalent com bina tion o f education, experience and training. Basic office experience, including computer proficiency, is required. Wages will be $ 1,699 per month plus excellent benefits. Contact Andrea Denton, M or row County Courthouse, P.O. Box 788, Heppner, OR 97836, phone (541) 676-5620. Applications due same address by 5 p.m. January 31, 2001. M orrow County is an equal opportunity employer. l-17-2c
