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Historical Smith to spotlight counties Society elects with craft display Representatives I want to show House Representative Greg the folks from home my officers Smith will begin spotlighting each appreciation and gratitude for of the counties he represents C 3 3 3 t 0 7 ." û t .13 1 L U of J ti 3 n « cv.-3^ap3p L ib r a r y .. / 1 heppner unes VOL 120 NO 5______ 8 Pages Wednesday, January 31,2001 Morrow County, Heppner, Oregon Miller Manufacturing shows new facilities The Morrow County Historical Society Board met Jan. 20 at the home of Jean Nelson, beginning with a potluck dinner. Election of officers was held with the following being selected: Don Eppenbach of Imgon, chairman; Barbara Bloodsworth of Heppner, vice chairman; Fran Barnett of lone, secretary- treasurer; and Ruth McCabe of lone, historian. A short discussion was held on the replacement o f fallen stones in cemeteries. It was reported that plots were privately owned and that this limited the possibility of replacing stones as a society. It was reported that Bob Jepsen is looking into getting repair work done in the Heppner Cemetery before the 2003 recognition of the Heppner Flood. Louis Carlson said that he would contact Jepsen about how the project is working. Don Eppenbach reported on the progress of the plans for the Lewis and Clark Trail observance which is to be held in 2003. Work is progressing on the trail along the Columbia River in the Boardman and Imgon area. It is hoped that Umatilla County will join in the project. Two gatherings with speakers and Indian Tribe members were held in October of 1999 and 2000. Another is scheduled for Oct. 14 at Imgon and it hoped the public will attend this. The Black Powder enthusiasts will be there with their exhibits. The group voted to make a contribution to the Columbia River Heritage Trail. The project for placing signs at the the old school sites is under way with Clarence Buchanon making signs for each one. A discussion was held on the restoration and renovation of old buildings in the county. The Hardman Center was mentioned. The next meeting will be at the home of Louis and Betty Carlson on March 24. It was suggested that Suzanne Jepsen be asked to report on the Willow Creek Valley Assisted Living facility. Most of the loans, grants and gifts have been received but there is still a need for donations to cover the total cost of the project. Farm symposium through the display of handmade crafts from people in District 59. People from Baker, Crook, Gilliam, Grant, Sherman, Wheeler and portions of Morrow and Wasco counties may have their handiwork displayed for one week in the representative's office. Each county will have a display for three weeks. It is requested that the displays are handmade from a person residing in the county. "The folks from District 59 were very gracious and helpful in electing me to the House of electing me by displaying their handmade crafts," said Smith Smith is excited about the variety of crafts and artwork that will not only show the support of district people and bring some color and enjoyment to the representative's new office in the capitol building but also allow other representatives the opportunity of seeing the artistic qualities of his district. "The wonderful folks that allowed me to represent them by sending me to the Capitol may also send me home," said Smith. CSEPP helps Morrow Co. prepare for emergencies By Molly Rhea Much has been in the news about the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Plan, or CSEPP, but, "Just what have they done for us lately?". According to Carl Lauritsen, Morrow County Health District's Emergency Services director, CSEPP is doing plenty to help prepare Morrow County in the event of a chemical emergency. Over the past two years CSEPP has furnished Morrow County's various medical facilities with equipment and dressings that can be utilized in the event of mass casualties of any type, as well as having access to portable decontamination tents. With storage space and accessibility at a premium, CSEPP purchased a storage shed that is being erected on a previously unused patch of hillside just south of Pioneer Memorial Hospital. CSEPP is in the process of replacing outdated communication equipment at Pioneer Memorial Hospital with a multi-channel base station, and has provided emergency responders throughout the county with two-way radios. A “Mobile Medical Cache” unit has been located in Imgon. which enabled Lauritsen to bring Irrigon’s backup ambulance to Heppner to replace PMH’s oldest model, and to be used for transfers and as a backup. In addition to the equipment, CSEPP has budgeted funds to train the county’s medical personnel and volunteers on how to care for patients who may have been exposed to any of the chemical agents stored at the Umatilla Army Depot. Although some may scoff about how the depot incineration project is dragging on and costing taxpayers millions, the agents that they are preparing to destroy and dispose of are capable of doing horrible things to all life forms. North end ambulance to retire After an estimated 10,000 miles, a 1987 transporting ambulance, used m the north end of Morrow County, is being retired. Its replacement, a 2001 Ford diesel, is a mobile medical cache. The new updated ambulance, purchased for Morrow County's Health District by the CSEP Program, can now be used for even more emergency situations. The new CSEPP purchase allows Emergency Medical Technicians to provide continued patient transport. It will also provide medical supplies to any of the four CSEPP decontamination units in Morrow or Umatilla counties or other location as needed in the event of a chemical accident at the Umatilla Chemical Depot or any multi-patient incident in the area. "This unit and medical supplies for it increase Morrow County Health District's capabilities in the Imgon area, as well as providing a valuable resource to other surrounding communities," noted Steve Myren, medical preparedness officer for Oregon Health Division. The new ambulance or mobile medical cache is currently housed at the Imgon Fire Department. Already the ambulance has made approximately 25 runs. The total number of Imgon area staff that could be involved in case of a CSEPP event totals 13 and typically three volunteers run daily Emergency Medical Service. EMS is a community-wide system of coordinated response to sudden illness or injury. Local EMTs find response time to 9-1 -1 calls within the EMS system is more immediate when homes and businesses display their address in plain view, according to Myren. OSU Extension Service is hosting the Farm and Family Dynamics Symposium to assist families in making informed decisions about their family farm time person They have also gone businesses in these changing Quality is important to some Heppner. businesses. To Kevin and Candy Chick says the word is getting from having 56 dealers times. The symposium is a two-day Chick of Miller Manufacturing in out so much that he is doing a lot recommend their bale handling program that takes place at the attachments, to 120 dealers who Heppner. quality is everything. of his business out of state in Pendleton Convention Center on The Chicks have seen the size California and even some in now work with them. Wednesday, Jan. 31, and What Miller Manufacturing of their custom bail fork handling Florida He says California Thursday, Feb. 1. builds is attachments that go on business grow by 43 percent over dairies like the way he custom The symposium begins with the past three years, and it's all builds bale and other material the front of various pieces of farm because of quality. handling equipment to suit their equipment. The business has also registration at 8 a.m. both days branched out so that it now makes with concurrent workshops and "People arc beginning to know needs. that our stuff is good and holds The Chicks bought Miller specialty attachments for big and guest speakers, such as John up under tough use," Kevin Chick Manufacturing from Joe and small bales, round bales (up to Mitchell (U.S. Bank), Alice Mills said last week during an open BonnaRae Miller several years one ton), multi-sized bales, Morrow (OSU), Todd Thome house tour of his new facility at ago. and have watched it grow to buckets and general attachments. (Salomon Smith Barney), Jack Two classes relating to small Run a Successful Home-Based They also have a web site at Southworth (farmer) and Suzie business ownership are being Business is set for Tuesday, Feb the South Morrow Industrial Park the point where it now employs and Jan Barhyte (Haus Barhyte offered by Blue Mountain 13, from 6-9 p.m. This class is (formerly Kinrua mill) in four full time people and one part www.millerforks.com mustards). Community College in the designed to provide a foundation The symposium concludes Heppner area upon which to build a successful Thursday evening with dinner Introduction to Business business. Some of the topics and guest speaker, Dr. Ron is set for Thursday. addressed will be time On February 2-3, six members Duncombe has fasted for 45 days development projects in countries Hanson. Dr. Hanson, a speaker Ownership Feb. 8, from 6-9 p.m. Mike management, organization of the ecumenical youth group at a time During one fast, he such as Tanzania, Peru and the from the University of Nebraska- Tallman, Small Business techniques, getting customers, held at the Heppner United went to Washington D C. and United States to help break the Lincoln, is a widely traveled Development Center counselor, looking good professionally, Methodist Church will go without successfully lobbied Congress to cycle of hunger and poverty. speaker who shares a message on will be the instructor. pricing and other money issues food for 30 hours. forgive the debts of 40 Last year, more than 600,000 the true-to-life relationship provides a place to This class also costs $29 per The fast is a fund raising impoverished and starvation- teens across the United States problems and personal conflicts start This for class anyone who has ever person and a second person from activity through World Vision. prone countries. "He has a raised more than $9 million that can often arise between thought of starting a business and the same business may attend for World Vision is a Christian powerful message for all," said through sponsor pledges. family members when farming wondered where to begin. Those organization that helps save the Hunter. Rick Drake will lead the Worldwide, similar famine together on a family farm additional $5. attending the class will leam the an Pre-registration lives of thousands of children church in song beginning at 6:30 efforts involved more than 1.2 is required. To registration costs fundamentals of starting a around the world who would p.m, with Rev. Duncombe million participants - in 21 are: Symposium register or for more information, individual, $55; family business, such as choosing the otherwise die from hunger. speaking at 7 p.m. countries - who collectively business (two individuals), $90; type o f business organization, contact Anne Morter, BMCC "Every time any of us takes a During the 30 hours, raised more than $22 million to day (Thursday or Friday, marketing, taxes and financial coordinator for South Morrow breath, a child dies from participants will leam more about fight hunger through World one County, at 422-7040 including lunch), $20; dinner information starvation. We live in the most what it's like in other parts of the Vision projects. only, $20. Cost of the class is $29 and technologically advanced era in world where children don't have To register, call the Extension another person from the same NEWS DEADLINE the history of the world, but we enough to eat. The students will office at 278-5403 or 1-800-871- business may attend for an S p.m. Monday can't get a bowl of rice in the spend their time learning about 1313. Attendees may also register additional $5. hands of a starv ing child," says world issues and, at the same at the door. ~ Monika Hunter, youth group time, help out their own leader. "When we do this 30- community. hour famine and raise money, we Anyone interested in making a Don't Miss Our SHOP PARTS AND LABOR know we are helping to save kids' donation to a "famine" participant lives. We also learn a little bit of may contact the United Methodist C U ST O M E R what it's like to go hungry." The Heppner Neighborhood Church at (541) 676-9224 or 4 D D P E C I 4 T I C N C 4> One highlight of the "famine" World Vision at 1-800-7- Center has planned a rummage will be a special presentation at F A M I N E o r sale for this Friday, February 2, Saturday, Feb. 10, 8 a.m .-12 noon Through Wednesday, Feb. 28 the Heppner United Methodist www.30hourfamine.org. The at the center. The sale will include Church on Friday, Feb. 2. funds raised during World M o rro w Courrty Grain G row ers Everyone is invited to come to Vision’s 30 Hour Famine will be clothes, books, winter items, the church for a presentation by used for both emergency relief household goods, toys, games L e x in g to n 989-8221 • 1 -8 0 0 -4 5 2 -7 3 9 6 >» i»» »»»,»»■<. mu m »» « w « kj and long-term and miscellaneous items. Rev David Duncombe. efforts Kevin Chick (second from right) gives a tour of Miller Manufacturing's new facilities at the South Morrow Industrial Park in Heppner during an open house last Thursday. The home town business, which is growing and needed more room, manufactures custom bale and other material handling attachments for tractors and other equipment. BMCC offers ownership classes United Methodist Church to change their world Neighborhood Center plans rummage sale 10% OFF
