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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, January 24, 2001 - THREE Rural Oregon Day draws citizens to Salem By Doris Brosnan "Rural Oregon Day" at the Oregon legislature brought over 130 citizens to Salem to lend their voices to the rally for attention to rural issues during this legislative session. The Heppner Chamber of C o m m erce s p o n so re d transportation to the event and the contingent of 14 chamber members represented more than 10 percent of the number gathered at the Capitol. The representatives were Chamber President Sharon Harrison; Vice President Jerry Breazeale; Director Claudia Hughes; outgoing Board Member Tom Sly; Board Members Lindsey Ward, Julie Proctor and Cliff Green; and members Dan Brosnan, Doris Brosnan and Cindi Doherty. Jim Hayes drove to Salem and Diana Ball drove on the return. Treasurer Barbara Hayes met the group in Salem, arriving from a previous meeting in Redmond. Joining others from around the state for a morning rally, the Heppner participants heard various speakers briefly acknowledge rural issues confronting the legislature this year. Offering encouragement and taking questions were Senate President Derfler, Speaker of the House Simmons, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee Knopf, Secretary of State Bradbury and Senator from District 28 Ted Ferriolli. Quickly apparent was the commonality among the rural areas represented, suggested through questions about telecommunications, economic development, forest payments in lieu of taxes, deregulation of electricity and health care. The Willow Creek Valley representatives had prearranged meetings with some key individuals in this year's legislative session so that they could have one-on-one opportunities to express their specific concerns and suggest some solutions. Individually and in small groups they found the legislators receptive, even when pressured for time because of other commitments. One such interview had to take place while walking down a hall to a committee meeting, which the Heppner participants then sat in County court hears deferred compensation plans on. Senator Beyer, chair of the Senate Economic Development and Labor Committee, and Representative Knopp, chair of the House Labor Committee, were asked to examine the impact on small rural communities of having to meet the requirements of the prevailing wage laws. Senator Starr, chair of the Senate Committee on Education, heard of state testing problems, rural-school funding issues and disparity among programs. To Senator George, chair of the S en ate T ra n s p o rta tio n Committee and Representative Starr, chair of the House Transportation Committee, a Heppner citizen offered proof of disparity in funding and the impact it has. Representative Jenson, from nearby Pendleton and chair of the House Committee on Streams and Recreation and Representative Kropf, chair of the House Committee on Agriculture, were asked to address issues involving the confined animal feed operations and EPA inspections, the disbursement of the federal Craig-Wyden bill funds and use of the Columbia River. With the Willow Creek area legislators, Senator Ferriolli and Representative Greg Smith, individuals pressed their concerns about several issues, including rural health care, funding for county fairs, telecommunication needs and economic development. Members of the Chamber- sponsored trip returned with a lobbyist's suggestion for themselves and others. Anyone with a question or concern should write to the legislators from this district. Actual, postal mail is apt to received the most acute attention, though e-mail also serves a similar purpose, the lobbyist advised. The Heppner Chamber of Commerce sponsors a monthly conference call with the legislators, another opportunity to address important issues. Information on this activity is available from Claudia Hughes at the Chamber Office, 676-5536, and from President Sharon Harrison at Klamath First Federal Savings and Loan, 676- 5407. By Doris Brosnan The court agreed to his request. At the Morrow County Court Other action of the court meeting on Jan. 17, included the following: representatives of the Bank of - approval of purchasing a PC Eastern Oregon and the Valic work station and eight chairs for company presented to the court Morrow County Behavioral deferred compensation plans for Health; the county. Each explained the -approval of a permit to benefits of their company's plan. Centurytel on Marine Drive; Public Works Director Burke -approv al of a permit for access O'Brien informed the court that for a new residence on he had reviewed and Washington Avenue; recommends approval of the -approval of a permit for access request to vacate the Desert Lane on Toms Camp Road; easement in the West Glenn -approval, contingent upon subdivision. A petition has been county counsel's approval, of signed by all affected initiating the annexation process landowners, who have alternate for the Boardman Rural Fire access, and the planning director Protection District; has concurred with his -decision to publish notice of recommendation. The court the availability and value of Lot agreed to draft an order granting 10 Block 7 in Hillview Estates; the petition to vacate the -approval of a minimum bid for easement. a sheriffs sale of Lot 7 off O'Brien reported that the crew Wilson and Paul Smith Roads: has completed ditch -reappointment of Karen improvement above Bell Canyon Cooley to the Commission on Bridge, which is now open and Children and Families; plowing and sanding. -appointment of the assessor as O'Brien and Dave Pranger the tax collector; discussed the spring spraying - approval of paying annuarl program. Certification of another RC&D dues and reappointment road crew member would offer of Morrow County help to Pranger during the Commissioner Dan Brosnan as optimum spraying season. the county's representative to that Pranger pointed out that he helps board; with road projects during his -approval of a laser printer, "off' season and that during his children's table set and locking peak season some help and a storage cabinet for the victims' backup person would be useful. advocate. BMCC play features local residents Two local residents will be performing in the Blue Mountain Community College production of Shakespeare's comedy "As You Like It". Bryan King, a 1995 Riverside High School graduate, will play the role of Orlando, who falls in love with Rosalind, Duke Senior's daughter. Heppner resident Rollie Marshall plays Duke Senior who been banished to the Forest of MCGC News New instructor in charge at Heppner Taekwon Do Morrow County Public Works has placed a 10 ton weight restriction on the Balm Fork Bridge. This restriction will remain in force until further notice. If there are any questions regarding this change, call Morrow County Public Works, 989-9500. BUSINESS CARDS H eppner (ro sette- Tim es Arden by his evil brother. Marshall said, "The production has been fun to be a part of and the cast is made up of some ver\ talented actors. It is a funny and entertaining play and the audience will leave the theater with smiles on their faces." The play runs Jan. 26 and 27 and Feb 2 and 3, beginning at 8 p.m., with a Sunday matinee starting at 3 p.m. on Jan 28. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Prices are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for students, For more information c^ll the ticket office at 278-5953. Cardinal Booster Club class has agreed to make a members, at their Jan. 8 meeting, holder. ITie club agreed to hire Jan and evaluated the Basketball Bob's Signs to make 12 state Bonanza tournament championship boards, which will It was agreed everything went appear like flags, to hang on the well, including the hospitality room sponsored by Beecher's gym wall at a cost of $40 each. Cafe, Wheatland Insurance and Three of the boards will the Bank of Eastern Oregon. represent the Dairy Farmers of Oregon academic state Athletic Director Dean championships. A committee Robinson announced that the lone Basketball Bonanza will be will later decide how to publicize November 30 through December the OS AA Cup for excellence the 1 next fall. Participating teams school received for the 1999- will be Enterprise, Weston 2000 year It was agreed to have a sign McEwen and Sherman County. made listing the Big Sky On December 7-8 the Cardinals Conference teams, which will be will travel to Enterprise for their hung on the south wall. tournament lone w ill sponsor the The purchase of new rubber Morrow County Tournament protectors for the bottoms of the December 14-15 with Heppner. backboards was approved at a lone, Umatilla, Riverside girls and Mac-High boys participating. cost of $295 plus freight. It was announced Betty Gray The lone Cardinal sign by the paid for the material to make the tennis court has been taken down newr scorer's table and Dan and will be refmished by Mr. Anderson donated his time to Stuart's shop class. make it. John Marick, school The club voted to have a pizza custodian, was commended for feed during the Dufur game on in his help and cooperation Saturday, Feb. 3. Pizza and salad completing the gym work. will be served. Dale Holland requested the Monica Swanson reported on club contribute to the eight-man the work in the gym. Jan and Bob all-star football game. Each Beitel and Tim Wright were school in the state with an eight- commended for the quality work man team was asked to donate they did. Jan and Bob's Signs donated S600 worth of work to $100 to help defray costs. The the project. The wall mats should club agreed to donate the $100. The next meeting of the arrive by January 16. The flag Cardinal Booster Club will be was cleaned at a cost of $10. Monday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Monica purchased a 12" dowel to high school library. hang the flag on and the shop Scholarships to be awarded The Blue Mountain Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (formerly Blue Mountain Life Underwriters Association) is offering six $1,200 scholarships to graduating high school seniors and college students from Umatilla County and Morrow County who best represent the desire and potential to pursue a career in business, accounting or insurance. These scholarships will be awarded to students attending Blue Mountain Community CÔIlëge and students attending college elsewhere. To obtain an application, send a written request to Brenda Varner, P.O. Box 1127, Pendleton, OR. 97801. Application deadline is April 16. We Print BUSINESS CARDS lle p p n e r Gaserte- Tim es 676-V22H By Sandi Day It was a chilly Sunday morning, but it didn't keep the shooters away from the Morrow County Gun Club at their weekly meeting in Lexington. Club president Curt Day and Harvey Childers led the way at the 16-yard line with a 24 of 25 , score, followed by Mark S ch lich tin g , K elw ayne Haguewood, Brian Haguewood and Jeff Cutsforth with 23 each, and Bob Krein and Tony Greenup with 22 of 25. In the handicap event, Jeff Cutsforth and Harvey Childers were first with 23; second went to Curt Day and Bob Krein, each with 22; and third went to Mark Schlichting with a 21. In the ladies' 16-yard shoot, Deona Hodges took first, Shelley Ashbeck was second, Sandi Day, third, and Angela Munkers, fourth. At the 20-yard line Deona Hodges was again first, followed by Sandi Day, second, Shelley Ashbeck, third, and Angela Munkers, fourth. There were three Annie Oakley Taekwon Do instructor Lee McCarl works with students during a shoots, with Kelwayne session at the Heppner Taekwon Do school in Heppner. Haguewood taking the first pot, Bob Krein winning the second Lee McCarl is the hew Raible and Bill Morris, interim and Barry Munkers winning the instructor at the Taekwon Do instructor. final shoot. Classes are held Tuesdays and school in Heppner. The MCGC will shoot again on McCarl, who had been a Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m. so student of former instructor Gary for kids, and 7-8 p.m. for adults. they can be done in time for the Oberg for about four years, has Super Bowl. been teaching in Irrigon for around two years and in Heppner for the last several months. 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