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TEN - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, Apnl 4, 2001 W eakness noted in county retirement fund By Don* Brosnan At Morrow County Court meeting on March 28, Judge Terry Tallman noted a retirement fund weakness during the past two m onths. Budget Consultant Lisanne C urnn recom m ended against w ithdraw ing from the fund, explaining that the county has still averaged 10 percent gains and that the equity remains in the long term. In answer to several questions, she explained the interest rates, options for reinvesting in a guaranteed-rate plan, risk options, the three-year contract, and early withdrawal penalties. The Court agreed to leave the pension investm ents as is. C urnn also reported on the indirect cost study for which the Federal Emergency Management Agency has delegated authority to Oregon Emergency Management. C urnn questioned the authority o f FEM A to pass responsibility, as it is the "federal cognizant agency," so she said she is pursuing the issue to ensure that it does not become mislaid. Curnn also reported having sent agendas for the budget com m ittee m eetings. County A ssessor Greg Sweek reported on the status o f the fixed asset program, which he believes can be placed in an excel program and with the cost accounting program, which is moving forward positively. Discussion touched on other available programs and Curnn suggested that the Court put aside money every year into a program reserve. Sweek also reported expected availability o f a T -l line between Heppner and Lexington earlier than previously thought. Personnel Director Andrea Denton addressed the policy that governs pay changes resulting from reclassification. She noted that currently employees could assume new duties for some months without a corresponding increase in pay. She explained, also, that a gradual evolution in a job description might not b f tied to a dynamic change in jo b duties with a clear date for assumption o f those duties. Denton recommended a policy change. The C ourt agreed that assum ing new duties should be accompanied with a pay change and asked that Denton rewrite the policy to correct the matters. They also agreed to treat current reclassifications accordingly, making pay adjustments retroactive to the assum ption o f new duties. Sweek explained to the Court a request from Umatilla Electric for inform ation from his office. After discussion, the Court agreed that the usual fee for inform ation should be assessed from that agency. Sweek also reported that the Oregon Department of Revenue will be able to m aintain the county GIS data. Judge Tallm an reported on a Transportation Technical Advisory Committee meeting. Estimates for raceway attendance at a large event is 120,000, with a 10-15-year projection o f 150,000 per large event. Issues to be addressed include identity o f affected freeways, time necessary for parking cars, total tim e needed for getting into an event, potential "bottleneck" spots The committee wants to focus on getting more than 10 percent of attendees in days ahead o f the event and com ing via alternate transportation (boat, plan, train). The committee will continue to meet in May and June, after the second phase o f the m arketing study is complete. Though the Court agreed on the im portance o f understanding the issues, best accomplished through participation, County Counsel Bill Hanlon stressed the importance of the Court's maintaining a position that allows all parties equal input into the process involved in the raceway proposal. He suggested that Public W orks Director Burke O'Brien's participation on the committee would be appropriate, and the Court agreed to ask O'Brien to replace Tallman on the advisory com m ittee. Tallm an also reported on a m eeting regarding the problem s at the Hanford facility. A "white paper" will be sent to Congress to explain the need for double-wall tanks, but not at the expense o f glass vitrification of the radioactive waste. Public W orks Director Burke O'Brien, County Counsel Hanlon and the commissioners discussed recent road damage caused by the m oving o f farm equipm ent and watched a video o f the scene. The Court also heard a property owner's concern over the ownership o f the lone Cemetery Road, the condition o f the road, and changing use o f the road. After discussion, lone M ayor Betty Gray agreed to facilitate a meeting with the city, the adjacent property owners, the cemetery district, and the county, in search o f a mutually acceptable solution to the questions o f ownership, easem ents, and maintenance. O'Brien informed the Court o f expensive and difficult compliance requirem ents o f the Mine Safety Health Administration, saying he plans to address the issue with the agency's Bend office. O'Brien said he expects most o f the department members to attend segments o f the free OSHA training in Hermiston this month. Bid publications, O'Bnen reported, have been issued for the painting on the courthouse clock tower and the hot mix for the summer's asphalt. Also advertised are the Park Host positions. O'Bnen said the crew has installed the sewer line at the Emergency Operations Center. FLY new program set A new teen program, FLY, has begun on Friday nights at Colum bia Middle School in Irrigon. The program will feature art, basketball, kick boxing, dance class, gam es and more. Free transportation will be provided from Heppner and Boardman. Call 541-481-2911 or 676-9161 to sign up or for more information. FASHION THAT ENDURES Fashion may change, but these impeccably styled timepieces will still look right year after year. Ladies’ and Men’s models offer a choice of dial colors, quality link gold-tone or two-tone bracelets plus raised markers, day/date functions and sweep second hands for a style that goes beyond fashion all the classic. Water resis tant, too. Priced Other action o f the C ourt includes the following: - approval o f an agreem ent amendment with Anasazi Software to allow discarding o f a replaced source code; - approval o f an agreement with CenturyTel for a T -l line for Emergency Management for video conferencing; - approval o f the Association o f Counties resolution to support district attorney funding; - approval of fund transfers within the general fund, the Commission on Children and Families fund, and the Victim W itness fund; - approval o f a resolution to allow acceptance o f grants into the Michael McCabe earns 2A all-state honorable mention Planning Departm ent, the Com m ission on C hildren and Fam ilies fund, and the Special Transportation Vehicle reserve fund; - approval o f a Federal Juvenile Crime Prevention Grant application in support o f the after-school program; - appointment o f John Swanson, Rod Taylor, and Nancy Snider to the Special Transportation Fund Advisory Com m ittee; - appointment o f Randy Rayburn to the Safety C om m ittee; - approval o f a contract for maintenance o f the ballot machine; - agreement to code the balance of the copier for the surveyor's office from the com puter budget. M ichael M cCabe, Heppner High School junior, has been selected for honorable mention on the 2A boys all-state team. M cCabe, a 5'11" guard/forward, was the leading scorer on the M ustang team which posted a 20-7 record. M cCabe averaged 12.3 points, 5,5 rebounds and 2.9 steals per game. He is the son o f John and Sonja M cCabe o f Heppner. We Make POSTERS H eppner Gazette-Times Local girl earns 4.0 Casey Ingraham , a 2000 graduate o f H eppner High School, received a 4.0 winter quarter at Y akim a Valley College in Yakim a, WA. Michael McC abe Casey is the daughter of Sally and M ark Brosnan, Heppner, and M ike and W endy Ingraham, Berkenfeld, OR. Her grandparents are Pauline and Orval M atheny, Heppner Planning underway for OTPR Planning for the 79th Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo is already underway. Two big PRCA shows will be held on Friday, August 17 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, August 18, at 1:15 p.m. Slack will be Friday night following the perform ance. Twelve m utton busters will put on a show 1/2 hour prior to the perform ances. General adm ission is $8 with children seven-12 years $5 and children six and under free. VIP seating for families or businesses is available. VIP seating offers three days o f front -row backed seats. Call Tom or Karen W olff, 676-5114 for VIP seating inform ation or reservations. Announcer will be Steve Kenyon; clown is Joe Sanford; bullfighters will be Danny Newm an and Tim Vredenburg; stock contract is the Big Bend Rodeo Com pany. New this year is a dog calling contest, open to everyone Friday night with pre registration and a $10 entry fee. Chamber Chatter Marriage Licenses The M orrow C ounty Clerk's office at the courthouse in Heppner reports issuing the following m arriage licenses: M arch 23- Guadalupe Telles Lopez, 31, Irrigon; and Angelica C ovarrubias Telles, 23, Irrigon. M arch 27- Luis Alonso Zapata, 21, Boardm an; and Veronica Rodarte, 19, Boardman. Alvaro Flores Caldera, 27, Boardm an; and Davia Dianna Haines, 25, Irrigon. Arm undo Fuentes Lopez, 24, Herm iston; and M aria Ricardo M ejia, 25, Hermiston. Births David Duenas-a son David was bom to Olivia and Eliodoro o f Boardman on March 12, 2001, at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Herm iston. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. Larissa Lee B erger-a daughter Larissa Lee was bom to Huibrecht and Clifford Berger o f Irrigon on March 13, 2001, at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston. The baby weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. Logan M ichael Burright-a son Logan M ichael was bom to Kemmery Bumght of lone on March 23,2001, at Good Shepherd Medical C enter in Herm iston. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. C la ire Elise A n n G rieb -a daughter Claire Elise Arm was bom to Cam and Ken Gneb o f Lexington on Saturday, March 31, 2001. The baby weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19" long. She joins sister, Paige, 4, and brother Logan, 2'/j, at home. Her grandparents are Gary and Sue Gneb o f Hermiston, Virginia G neb o f Lexington, Steve and Luanne Brownfield o f Heppner and Nancy and Dick Snider o f lone. By Claudia Hughes Chamber Executive Director April seems to energize people. W hen things begin to turn green, it's kind o f like a green light, everyone kicks into go. C ham ber m em bers are encouraged to mark their calendars to visit one o f Heppner’s home-based businesses. Fran Oswald, chamber member, is hosting Business After Hours on Wednesday, Apnl 18, at 6 p.m. at her home. Ali are encouraged to attend for "a taste o f Shaklee products," an opportunity to learn m ore about hom e-based businesses, and a chance to visit on the hill. Remember to call the Chamber, 676-5536, if you are interested in attending the workshop for small businesses on Friday, April 13, in W alla Walla, so carpooling or bus transportation can be arranged. C ham ber m em ber businesses attending will be eligible for a partial scholarship drawing. BMCC, our community college, will host the annual Spring Arts and Culture Festival, "Science and the Arts" on April 16-21, at the college. A varied and exciting schedule o f activities is available by calling 278-5935. The public is encouraged to attend the public hearing on the Co- Gen plant on Tuesday, April 17, in Heppner at the Bank o f Eastern conference room. Doug Dubuque, who is m anaging the long-term project, gave an inform ative presentation to the chamber. Sixteen- plus employees are being hired with the possibility o f additional development at the Port o f Morrow site (form erly Kinzua). This is exciting for Heppner and the future o f our com m unity. Yet another activity for Heppner coming up in April is the Queen's C oronation and Dance at the M orrow C ounty Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 21. This is an opportunity to congratulate the Morrow County Queen and Princess and join in kicking o ff their season o f promoting our county. This year's them e is "Rolling On Into The Future". Thought for the week: "Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." from $115. 55 Alive driving program slated An all-new program for 55 Alive m ature driving classes, for those 50 and over, has been planned during April and May. The course will enable attendees to "learn updated laws, new safety techniques, have fun and save money," said a new s release. The program will be held: April 17-18 from 9 a.m.- 1p.m. each day at the Colum bia Basin Electric Co-Op building in Heppner; April 24-25 from 9 a.m .-1 p.m. each day at Good Shepherd Medical C enter conference room in Hermiston: 1 M ay 2-3 from 6-10 p.m. each day at Stokes Landing Center in Irrigon. There is a $10 per person charge, with the money going to the AARP for the workbook and materials for the eight-hour course. By state law, the com petition certificate will entitle participants to a reduction on auto insurance. To register or for additional information, contact John or Judi Swanson at 922-9568 (leave message) or Betty Crampton at 567- 6535. § Wedding Tables Wedding April 21, 2001 ~ Shower: April 7, 2001 I R 217 North Main • Heppner • 676-9158 \ Serving Heppner, Lexington & lone f] £p Suzanne Rea Accounting Services Quicken • Quickbooks Pro • Payroll QUICKBOOKS SET-UP “I make house calls" (541) 422-7310 Fax (541) 422-7310 Billing • B S. in Accounting P.O. Box 52 • lone, OR 97843 E-mail: SuzanneReaOCanturyTeLxiat April 5th ~ Thursday Ladies Night - Pat Dougherty and crew will be serving Pork Roast Dinner startin g at 6 p.m. April 14th - Saturday WATCH FOR THE EASTER EGG HUNT! BINGO BACK ON WEDNESDAYS STARTING AT 7:00 p.m. HEPPNER ELKS 358 67 6-9181 "Where Friends M eet" 142 N o r th M a in BUD LANEY & OTHERS Dry Land Farm Equipment Auction Condon, OR - Thurs. April 12, 2001 -11:00 AM DIRECTIONS: From Condon, OR. drive S on Hwy 17 to Wehrii Canyon Rd, turn right, 4+/- mi to auction site. PREVIEW: Wed Apr 11th, 10 to 4 PM & Auction morning. TERMS: Cash, Cashier's, Verified Bankable Check TRACTOR 6 CRAWLER 1980 JO 8640. 50 Series JO Eng approx 6000 Hrs., PTO -1 0 ,3 6 0 TT ew radiator, hydr pump & fuel inieclor pump CAT D8-H, convert to Hi-horse. 350»/- Hrs on Rebit Eng, 85% U/C w / 12' Hydr gle Bl Blade - s/n 46A 5707 • SOLO SUBJECT TO CONFIRM ATION Angle TRUCKS. VEHICLES 4 TRAILERS 1976 IHC 4300 Conv , 350 Cummins, 13 Speed. Wet Kit 1973 IHC Service Truck, V-8 Cummins, 5 & 4 Speed w/ 900 Gal Diesel Storage, 3 Air/Oil Pumps & Reels. Gas Air Compressor 1955 CHEV 6500, 6 Cylinder w / 16' Bed & Hoist 1952 DODGE 1 5 Ton Truck, 6 Cyl - 31,000 Mi 1975 TIMPTE Grain Trailer 1980 FORD Bronco XLT, 4X4. V-8, AT 1983 LANDOLL 4 2 ’ 30-Ton Haul-All Trailer, extends to 10' HAYDETTE 16' 3-Axle Equipment Trailer 1976 ACE 16' Slock Trailer COMBINES 6 CARTS 1982 IHC 1470, Hillco Leveler, Straw Spreader, 4800 Hrs/1800 SMOH w/ 24' IHC 810 Header, Chromed 1983 JD 6620 Side Hill w/ 20' JD 220 Header, 2400 Hrs IHC 453, Diesel. Cab. A/C w / 18' Header (2) JD 95H, Cab, Gas (1) parts SINNER 18' Header Cart. Spring Susp 24' Header Cart TILLAGE SUNFLOW ER 42' Cultivator w/ Harrow CALKINS 36' Cultiweeder w/ Harrow IHC 31'#5500 Chisel Plow IHC #800 10-Btm Plow. 18" w/ Hillco Attach (2) JD 8100 5-Btm Plows ¡2) JD 670 5-Btm Plows (5) 1997 CALKINS 10' Rodweeders, H ydrw / STO ESS F/U Trans Hitch (3) JD 12' #500 Rodweeders (4) CALKINS 8' Skew Treaders (3) JD Skew Treaders CALKINS 42' Hitch BESTLAND Rock Picker (2) Track Mulchers (5) JO 10' #8300 Hoe Onlls. 10° w/ STO ESS Hitch (3) JD 12' LZB Hoe Drills. 14' JD LZA Crain Drills BARBER C 200 Grain Cleaner/Treater W ESTERFIELD 12' Tailgate Seed Auger JD 450 Gal Sprayer (combine mount) w/ 60' Booms MITCHELL 450 Gal Combine Sprayer w/ 80' Boom CUSTOM 800 Gal Poly Sprayer w/ 58’ Boom CUSTOM Field Sprayer Hydr Knuckle Boom MISCELLANEOUS SUDENGA 8" X 48 Gram Auger. PTO 6000 Gal Steel Fuel Tank - above ground 750 Gal Fuel Tank ( 8 ) Oil Tanks w/ Pumps PTO Compressor Saaten, Kids (ages 8-15) Easter Basket Class at ARTISAN •CITIZEN. VILLAGE — Peterson' Heppner I Jew elers/ 676-9200 2 8 8 IS. Main S t., H ep p n er www.bookerauction.com FRIDAY, APRIL 6th or 13th with two class choices: 1[ 10 a m.-12 noon (2 hours) for $10 (normally $12) ixmmtmmnmmmviMTftTVftTUU Booker Auction Co or f f 2) 10 a m. -3 p.m. (4 hours with 1 hour lunch) for $20 (normally $26) i isas coy an CALL 676-8282 TO REGISTER r.irir. rx n/r«Ri_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ao # w » il#« a s i n i _ '*< (>•*! COVNIll WAIMMCtON (tut i ^ I ^ M lM J'i D a i U ) MACHINERY 'Ip x c c i O cv*t % I Marie Tworek a n d Robert Rose I
