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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Tunes neppnet Oregon Wednesday March 13, 2002 20 in Heppner MS walk The Morrow County Transfer Station will be CLOSED Saturday, March 16th for St. Patrick’s Day & will be OPEN Sunday, March 17th Ingrown Toenails? D r. Donald J . Carlson, Foot Specialist will be at the Pioneer Memorial Clinic on February 20th fo r the diagnosis of this and other foot problems. Call 6 7 6 -5 5 0 4 - Heppner 2002 marks the fifth year that the MS Walk has taken place in Heppner This year's 5K and 10K walk will begin at 9 am . on Saturday, April 20, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 460 N. Gale St., in Heppner After even.one is registered that morning those participating will meet at the park for a group picture and begin the walk. Snack stations with rest stops will be set up along the route Following the walk, a free breakfast will be served at All Saints for all the w alkcrs To participate m this y o r’s ev ent, pick up a registration form at local businesses and the post office. Those planning to participate may fill out the form and mail it, or register on lme. "Getting a team of five or more friends and family , coworkers, or church or y outh groups together is a fun way to enjoy the w alk, but individuals arc welcome also,” said local chairman Menlcc McDowell Walkers arc asked to raise a minimum of $25 per person and prizes can be earned for funds raised over $100. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is dedicated to ending the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. Funds received through the MS Walk support education, advocacy, research and local programs that enhance the quality of life for people w ith MS and their families. "Each year we’ve raised over $5,000 with 30 to 80 walkers This year our goal is $10,000 and I know we can reach it with everyone's help,” said McDowell. “Currently the research is progressing at an accelerated rate and 1 am confident that there will be a significant breakthrough within the next five years.” For more information about Multiple Sclerosis, the MS Walk, or the services of the National MS 'Bp.- Head Start? Look to 2 0 0 2 tax changes. i j 1000 IRA cofitnbution im it i 1030 cc-tch up RA contnbut c r age 00 + i '»-.ssed company retirement i I n * untributicns i M:.re 0 lions for , ollGver$ into IRA 5 1 ‘ me tax tree qual tied distributions *rom 329 plans 1 f 3000 Euu::,jtion I PA contribution i mit You are invited to attend a FREE Luncheon Seminar that will address some of the questions surrounding the topic "Tax Changes That Matter to You.*' Please join us Wednesday, March 20th, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at John's Other Place, 164 N. Main, Heppner. 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March 23rd Round Tombstone Saver 359* Bill Broderick selected for wildlife program The 4-H Wildlife Stewards program is being expanded throughout Oregon Bill Broderick, Morrow County 4-H a$c«t, is one of six 4-H agents selected to participate on the state training team to help expand the program statewide 4-H Wildlife Stewards are trained volunteers working in partnershg) with public and private organizations to assist students and teachers to create, use and sustain wildlife habitats on school grounds The National Science Foundation awarded a throe-sear $748.000 grant to the 4-H Wildlife Stewards program During the next three years, the program, which began in the Portland metro area (Multnomah. Clackamas, and Washington counties) will expand statewide to selected urban and rural schools across Oregon with the goal of developing a national model fora Master Science Educators program. Funds from NSF will finance the development of new curriculum, training videos, an interactive web site and four regional trainings each year. The next training will be held in Wilsonville May 9. 10, and II. Volunteers from around the state are invited to attend Cost for the training, materials, lunches and snacks for all three days is $55. Low cost overnight lodging is also available Contact Bill Brodenck at 541 -676-9642 or the 4-H Wildlife Stewards ofTice at the OSU Extension/'Multnomah County Office at 503-725-2048 for more information and registration materials .lelrcmiiKMWml OCALA. Ft. — An ngrwdtwit i*>- rw»d from hot pepper« toat dacres»- » nflammatton in racehorses legs, la now recognized as aate and eltee- Ove tor human uae. The ingrwSenl hae been farrmAatod Into a product caSed AK TH ttx’^and came» in a ilreogdi ¿■signed far humans Researchers are «netted and say the fonrmJa can reliewe erthnae pain far mBone Developed by the Ptiilfrp* Quit Corporation. 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McDowell mav be contacted in Heppner at 676-5238. Horse Liniment Eases Arthritis Pain Cattle Panel 52’ x 16’ Combo Panel 52" x 16’ HI-QUAL HEAVY DUTY GATES 12 gate 14’ gate 16’ gate S A LE BARBED W IRE T-POSTS At the Morrow County Court session of March 6, County Behavioral Health director ICdlySager introduced two Health Sciences University senior nursing students. He explained they arc shadow mg” the department clinicians as pert of the senior rotation The two students than offered some insights into the prognn and their interest in public health. J Singer offered the commissioners an update on the Great County situation, m w Inch the county and a potential assistant director have not been able to reach a financial agreement. He noted that the Morrow County department would have difficulty continuing servi there and recommended that Grant County seek its own director. Court agreed that the MCBH director is under too much strain in th« current situation, having to provide service there as well as for Moi County, and askod Sager to craft a letter of explanation to the County Court Sager reminded the Court of the Joey Project that provide* -traditional scrv ices to clients. He explained the need for a mentor and a skills trainer for a particular child and his family. He identified how the program would work, eventually transitioning the child and the family from the program assistance to extended family and community, and noted the difficulty m finding volunteers. The Court approv cd funding for the thrcc-to-six month temporary' positions. Sager reported no news about the state budget. He said that the department is investigating the business of respite care for the mentally ill, as diversions from hospitalizations. He reported improvement in the department’s accounts receivable process. Judge Terry Tallman opened one bid in response to the County 's search for a rock crusher cone unit. Public works director Burke O’ Bncn will rev iew the bid to assure that it meets specifications Judge Tallman opened one bid on the county’s used crusher cone unit. The Court agreed to postpone a decision until a purchase decision is made O’Bncn noted that the jaw unit will become a subject after the cone unit has been taken care of County counsel Bill Hanlon discussed with the Court a cooperative maintenance agreement w ith the Port of Morrow for roads in the port The Court and Hanlon examined the proposed agreement and questioned a contradiction and some inclusions and omissions, as well as the legal ramifications Hanlon presented two statements from the lawyer for the county who filed an appeal of the ruling in the Thrcemilc Canyon dairies permitting issue Hanlon ended his reporting w ith a critique of a recent planning commission meeting He noted that he has attended such meetings for 25 y ears but had never before felt such oonoent over procedures. He spoke from the perspective of legal protocols, he explained, and he has provided the commission some guidelines for future deliberations, guidance that should assure little opportuiuty for challenge of commission decisions From a report by executive secretary Andrea Denton, the Court learned that the law-library fee collected by the judicial district had been 33 percent for several years. Based on this knowledge, the Court agreed to amend its resolution of the prev ious week, changing the fee to 33 percent. Commissioner Dan Brosnan relayed his conversation with Janet Greenup of the Morrow' Soil and Water Conservation Board, which allay ed concerns about the Buttcrercck watershed. The Court then appointed the Morrow Soil and Water Conservation District Board as the Watershed Council for Morrow County. Representatives from AFLAC Insurance presented a report on supplemental insurance They prov ided some company history , used statistics and examples to demonstrate their company’s purpose, presented financial information, and explained some programs available and being added Explaining why the County docs not sponsor supplemental insurance, though employ ees may secure it on thetr own, the Court agreed to keep the information for possible future reference Public works director Burke O’Bncn reported the status of the Valby Rood project and then updated the Court on the work of the department crews snow plowing and sanding on Sunflower, Ruggs, Upper Valby , Upper lone. Gooseberry, and Bascy Canyon; removal of some trees and stumps at the courthouse, and work on the park mg lot project for the fair and rodoo, which w ill include a controlled burn of a building O'Bncn then discussed Coal Mine Hill with the Court He recommended posting it as closed to automobile or truck traffic from March 7, 2002, until such tunc as the road authority considers it safe for travel pursuant to Oregon Law Concern over driven who get stuck, the dangers, enforcement issues, and legal requirements were discussed Brosnan, though not opposed to closing that stretch, opined that it is not the complete answer. The Court approved dosing of Coal Mine Hill from March 7 until the road authority’ considers travel safe and further agreed that the closure must be well signed. O'Bncn reported that the parks committee is to meet on March 19, and the ATV ad hoc committee is scheduled for Match 21. He then presented a spreadsheet of beating costs of various county buildings He showed the reductions in kilowatt-hour usage in the buildings in which insulation and new windows were installed He suggested consideration of storm windows for the courthouse m the future He also noted that he is waiting for brackets for the steel supports at the Gilliam and Bisbcc Building, The Court also approved a permit for Century Tel to install lines alongside and under Basely and Sanford Canyon Roads and approv cd a contract renewal, noting a rate increase, with the Corps of Engineers for law enforcement serv ices ik x i or 56 7-8 7 5 0 - Hemtiston Looking for a Court updated on Grant County director situation By Doris Bmva an our web Ute at www m cgg.net W« Print Business Cards Heppner Go r e t t e -Times 676-9228 Chili Feed to Benefit Matheny Family The Oregon State University Extension Service in Morrow County, along with help from offices in the Gtlliam-Bisbce building, will have a chili feed this Friday. March 13. at the Elks Lodge in Heppner from 11:30 a m to l:30p m____________ 7t* TffaiPn K tU tf Iftm Z h ie r CUSTOM HEAD SERVICE Complete Auto Repair Computer Diagnostics Parts & Engines I K1|„ plus Installation IN T E R S T A T E l ¡BA T-TER/ESjj 7V< cam fa /it c a rt o f a ti tfo*et <u*tom totu*: H tc rii 1140 N Main. Hwy 395 Stanfield • 449 1276 \ The menu includes all- ou-can-cat homemade chili, rolls, tossed green salad, dessert and a beverage The cost is $6 and other .donations will be gladly acoeptcd Vegetarian chili will also be available All proceeds will go to the David Matheny family For more information, contact Darcee Mitchell at 541/676-9642 Math qualifying test set at HHS The qualify ing teat for the Morrow County School District math contest will be given at Heppner High School on Tuesday , March 19 Students living in the district, but not enrolled at Heppner High School, may take the qualifying lest Those interested should call Karen Bock, 676-9138, for a specific time y
