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ITic Bank of Eastern Oregon has
announced the expansion of its
mortgage division with the addition
of two new faces. Kristen and Les
Johnson.
Kristen Johnson has been hired
as a mortgage loan officer. She will
focus her attention on the newest
branches of the Bank of Eastern
Oregon with time spent in both the
Boardman and Imgon branches.
She has been in mortgage lending
for 16 years with a background in
all phases. She has worked with
many types of programs and
borrowers, from first time home
buyers to "jumbo size" residential
projects. "Kristen is experienced
in everything from construction
financing to government programs
and zero-down options," said a BEO
news release.
Operations supervisor duties will
be handled by Les Johnson who
has over 20 years experience in
home loan financing. He has an
"extensive background in mortgage
operations, loan underwriting,
servicing and originating," said the
release. He also has managed "all
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facets of the home loan process and
w orked with all types of home loan
programs." the release continued
Les and Kristen join the current
mortgage team which includes
Melissa Lindsay, Kim George,
Tobey Garrett and Vickie Rayburn.
They have relocated to Morrow
County with their two children.
Nathan, 11, and Lauren. 6.
"We are very pleased to have
two individuaisjoin our mortgage
division that have such broad
experience in the industry," said
mortgage division manager Melissa
Lindsay. "We look forward to being
able to service all of Morrow.
Gilliam and Umatilla counties with
continued commitment to excellent
customer service. Bank of Eastern
Oregon's Mortgage Division has
loans for all mortgage needs with
first time home buyers programs.
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Kristen Johnson
construction financing tor home
and manufactured
housing,
refinances, and second mortgages,
to name a few "
Celebrate Heppner annual
sidewalk sale Friday
lone Pool extends
season
The lone Pool is extending its
season.
Beginning Tuesday. Aug. 21.
the pool will be open for afternoon
swimming from 1 -4 p.m.. Tuesday
through Sunday. The pool will
continue to be closed on Mondays.
The pool will close for the
summer on Friday, August 31.
Teen program planned in county Greg Smith appointed to
state fair task force
Tylynn Smith and Chris Rayburn show prizes to be given away
through counts-wide teen program.
By Debbie Harper
A group of Morrow County adults
and teenagers is hoping to prov ide
teens in Morrow County with a fun
and safe program that will be drug,
tobacco and alcohol free. The
program, for teens ages 13 - 19. is
teen organized and run. Adults are
used as advisers and "gofers".
The group is kicking off their
program with a teen dance at the
city park in lone on Saturday, July
27. from 8 p.m. until midnight. D.J.
music and light show will be by
Dan Bums Prxxluctions of Pendleton.
Free beverages will be provided,
courtesy of the Pqisi Distributorship
in Pendleton. There is no entrance
fee.
During the dance there will be
free drawings for CDs, a personal
CD player, a boom box and a home
stereo system. Winners do have to
be present to win.
The group is planning to hold
a organizational meeting in Heppner
soon to plan future events. The
group would like to have fund
raisers like car washes, as well as
more fun activities for the teens.
An official name for the group will
also be decided at that time.
Phil Morris o f the Morrow
County Sheriffs Office had heard
of a California-based program for
teens. Now he and some other hard
working adults and teens are trying
to modify the program for Morrow
County.
Funding for the program comes
from grants through such
organizations as the Commission
on Children and Families and
Morrow County Behavioral Health.
Barbara Hayes, of the Commission
on Children and Families, says she
is glad to sec such a program starting
in Morrow County. "It gives the
kids some positive, 'kid' type
activities to do," she said.
Randy Rayburn, also with the
Morrow County Sheriffs Office,
is helping in the Heppner area.
Victor Gutierrez, a patrolman with
the Boardman Police Department.
is coordinating the program in
Boardman.
Tylynn Smith, 16, is the president
and teen spokesperson. "Heppner
is a small town and there's not a
lot to do. It's good to have a program
where there's someplace to go and
not get in trouble." She would also
like to see the group get involved
in community activities. "Maybe
we could go and weed an older
lady's yard for her. That would be
fun to go and do as a group."
Chris Rayburn, 13, got involved
because it sounded like fun. "I like
to work on projects to raise money,"
he said.
If teens need a ride to or from
the dance they can call Phil Moms
at 422-7006 or Randy Rayburn at
676-5388.
Adult help is also needed. Adults
are needed to be chaperons at the
activities, drivers, or for their input
and ideas for activities.
There will be another dance on
Friday. August 3, in Boardman,
where more prizes will be given
away.
The group is having a car wash
in Heppner on August 11 at 10 a m.
in the Les Schwab Tire Center back
lot.
I here will be two more dances,
one August 31 in Imgon and one
on September 1 in Heppner.
People w anting more information,
or to help in any capacity may
contact Phil M oms or Randy
Rayburn. In the north end, people
may contact Victor Gutierrez at the
Boardman Police Department. 481 -
6071.
Fair tab deadline
Friday
Deadline
for
news
articles for the annual fair tab
supplement to the Gazette-Times
is this Friday. July 27, at 5 p.m.
The fair tab will be
published in the August 8
Gazette-Times.
Oregon Senate President Gene
Derfler and Speaker of the House
Mark Simmons have appointed the
Joint Interim Community Task
Force, which will review the
strategic and masterplans regarding
the use o f state lottery bonds for
capital improvements at the state
fairgrounds. Representative Greg
Smith (R-Heppner) was selected
for the task force.
Representative Jackie Winters
(R-Salem), who was named chair
of the task ..force said, "It is
important to have this task force
to ensure accountability on the use
o f the state's bonding authority."
Senate President Gene Derfler
(R-Salem) added, "This task force
will be a tremendous help to
shepherd
much
needed
improvements to the state
fairgrounds."
"The objective o f the Oregon
State Fair is to share knowledge
about and encourage the growth
and prosperity of all agricultural,
stockraising, horticultural, mining,
mechanical, artistic and industrial
pursuits in for the whole state. It
is hoped that this task force will
ensure the continued success of
spotlighting our most talented
Oregonians from Astoria to Vale,"
stated Speaker of the House Mark
Simmons.
The bond money will repair
dilapidated facilities and construct
for new buildings including a multi
purpose pavilion. Development and
construction at the fairgrounds will
lead to economic growth and
stability of the state fairgrounds.
The Joint Interim Community
Partnership Task Force was outlined
in budget notes to Senate Bill 5515
(1999) and House Bill 5017 (2001)
to oversee the use of $10 million
state approved lottery bonding from
each year.
Besides Smith, the task force
is comprised of several Salem area
citizens including Sen. Peter
Courtney, vice chair. Rep. Vic
Backlund. county commissioner
Mike Ryan, city councilor Glenn
Wheeler, Mike McLaren of the
Salem Chamber of Commerce.
Murray Fretz of the State Fair
Commission, along with Klamath
County Fair Manager John Hancock.
Port, county hire economic
development expert
The Port o f Morrow has
hired Martin Davis to join the
port's economic development
team, according to the Port of
Morrow head Gary Neal. Davis,
currently the GEODC executive
director, will split his time
between the port and Morrow
County.
The county will contract
with the port to employ Davis
half-time
as the
county's
economic development director.
Prior to his employment
with GEODC, Davis was city
manager for the city of Umatilla.
He had also worked as a regional
development officer for the state
and had been employed with
Inland Empire Bank.
"We're pretty excited
Jack and Jill
tourney held
A Jack and Jill golf tournament
was held at the Willow Creek
Country Club in Heppner on July
20. Results are as follows:
Low Gross: first place - Earl and
Peggy Fishbum; second - Mike and
Cindi Doherty; third - Chris
Bowman and Lindsey Ward; fourth -
Gene and Luvilla Sonstegard; fifth -
Les and Jan Paustian; sixth - Bob
and Lorrene Montgomery.
Low Net: first place - Craig and
Deb Gutierrez; second - Roger
Schoonover and Barbara Gilbert;
third - Karen and Terry Thompson;
fourth - Earl and Carol Norris; fifth -
Dave and Corol Mitchell.
about it," said Neal. "He has a lot
of expertise."
Davis will begin his
employment with the port on
September 1.
Board application
deadline extended
The Morrow County
School District has extended the
deadline for application to fill the
vacated school board positions.
Since Circuit Court
Judge Ronald Pahl issued a stay
to prevent the board from filling
the position until the matter
comes before the court, the
district decided to delay the
appointment.
According to the district
office, Keith Lewis, vacated
board member elected from /o n e
4, but determined to be living in
Zone 6. and Jim Cason have
indicated interest in the Zone 6
position; Bill Kuhn and Sally
Walker, both Heppner. have
indicated interest in the Zone 4
position.
Jail and Bail "officers of the lass” and sisters fricia Sweeney and
Sharon Harrison got themselves into a little jam with their handcuffs
Monday practicing in preparation for the Chamber of Commerce
fund raiser this Fridas.
The Heppner Chamber of
Commerce Jail and Bail mock court
planned for this Friday. July 27,
will be assisted by six "well
qualified" officers. They w ill arrest
citizens w ho have been identified
as community members who hav e
"contributed excessively to the well
being and prosperity of Heppner."
The officers are Sharon "Make
My Day" Hamson. Tnsh "Hold "Em
High" Sweeney, Daryl "Maximum
Force" Raver. Glen "Assume the
Position" Bndgmon. Kelly "Book
'Em Dano" Fox and Steve "Ask
Questions Later" Rhea.
The Jail and Bail project will
raise funds for the printing of new
Heppner community brochures and
the purchase of Chnstmas/winter
theme decorations for the Main
Street light poles.
Hie day's events will also include
a local merchants' sidewalk sale,
a farmer's market from 8 a.m. to
6 p.m. at the Central Red Apple
Market, featuring quilts, baskets,
soap, wood carving, porcelain dolls,
herbs and plants.
Jail and Bail w ill get underway
at 10 a.m. next to Murray's Drug
and w ill conclude around 2 p.m.
A dunk tank, with proceeds to
benefit Chamber of Commerce
projects w ill be held from noon to
2 p.m. next to Gardner's.
Die dunk tank roster includes:
12-12:30 p.m -Bruce I indsay.
"('heck him into the tank"; 12:30-1
p.m.-Andrei Rykot'f. "See lfhe can
manage to stay dry "; 1-1:30 p.m -
Roger Mortimore. " fry to cook his
goose"; 1:30-2 p.m.-Cara Osmin.
"Teach her a thing or two"; 2-2:30
p.m.-Julie Proctor, "See if she can
balance this"; 2:30-3 p.m.-Steve
Rhea. "Try to douse his fire"; 3-3:30
p.m.-Gerald Breazeale. "Show him
how to score a hit": 3:30-4 p.m.-
Kelsey Greenup. "Give her a royal
dunkin'".
Kids' games, including a hoop
shoot, golf putting and a coin toss,
will be held from 1-3 p.m.
rhe Morrow County Museum
and the Willow Creek Water Park
will also be open that afternoon.
"CELEBRATE HEPPNER"
Annual Sidewalk Sale - Friday, July 27
By the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MERCHANTS COMMITTEE
FEATURING M ER C H A N T S SIDEW ALK SALE
E n jo y b a rg a in s g a lo r e u p a m i d o w n M ain Street H e p p n e r
8 a m.-6 p.m.
FARMERS MARKET Located in the Central M a r
ket parking lot the market will feature quilts bas
kets, soap, wood carving, porcelain dolls herbs ar.d
plants.
10a m.-2 p m.
JA IL 'N BAIL Located next to Murray Drugs
W atch your friends try to talk their wey
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of
jail see the judge sentence them for a vane'v of
notorious deeds, contribute to their release to sup
port new Heppner brochures Great sports all 1
12 noon-4 p m DUNK TANK Located next to Gardner s Mer s
Wear Get your throwing arm in shape as you drop
that special person into a tank full of water I t s
all in funi Proceeds fo r Chamber projects
1-3 p.m
KIDS GAMES Hoop Shoot Golf Putting, Com Toss
PLUS ENJOY. MORROW COUNTY MUSEUM Experience the
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Morrow County Museum and learn about the area
history Volunteers are eager to answer questions
W ILLOW CREEK WATER PARK Cool o ff a fte r
you "shop
till you drop "1
HAVE A GREAT DAY IN HEPPNER!
July
„ 28th ~ 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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