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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - FIVE Off The Wall St. Patrick’s Senior Center news Mertyn Robinson This year the Morrow County Road Department made major improvements to the road linking lone to North Morrow County w ithout trespassing on too m uch sacred territory o f those Washington Ground Squirrels. Either those endangered creatures or their protectors lacked press coverage or the squirrels carefully refrained from crossing that road and having to be resuscitated. Then there w ere press accolades concerning road department developm ents in the establishment o f an off-road vehicle funland where people could crash and bum while having a roaring-good time. Now bike and four-w heeler riders can get their kicks while trying to stay upright over m ajor humps. It’s sure to generate business for local m edical services. M eanwhile young skateboarders need a place where they too can fly through the air. Back to roads, 1 can certainly understand the need for speed bum ps in som e places around public institutions. H ow ever the speed bum ps that really shake up o n e ’s inner clockworks are the craters in some o f our m ajor county roads that are progressively getting worse. Perhaps there is a shortage o f patching material brought on by increasing petroleum costs. Or maybe a road department employee m elted down into one o f these craters during those hot days and they haven’t been able to get him unstuck. Local rural residents are accustomed to slowing down for road hazards to reduce the w ear on a v e h ic le ’s shock absorbers or to prevent passengers from head concussions w hen they are not w earing helm ets. M ost people here also take for granted that deer ultimately have the right o f way even when these creatures wait until the last moment before bounding into the path o f an oncoming vehicle. But we could lose some unsuspecting motorist totally unfamiliar with the hazards o f our roadways. Or if they recover, those m otorists m ight sue for negligence. A nd the county couldn’t claim the road conditions were an act o f nature such as earthquakes or excessive m oisture. For the last several years, even the spiders have needed to carry canteens. “ H ello,” it’s Septem ber already. So it m ight seem appropriate that if the county roads can’t be repaired, perhaps there should be signs put up such as “Rough roads, travel at your ow n risk.” Yes, I rem em ber long ago w hen the county dirt roads were nearly impassable during winters, but isn’t some o f our tax m oney supposed to support road m aintenance? A nother thing that has m e puzzled is the size o f the backpacks on some school children now that school is again underway. 1 question that the backpack contents are m erely books and hom ework. If they are musically inclined perhaps they are carrying a bassoon. Or they might be carrying enough material to construct a “shelter in place” and also have enough provisions for a lengthy stay w ith their battery-pow ered entertainm ent center. That m akes as m uch sense as watching our forests and natural resources bum for lack o f proper management. O n Friday, Sept. 12, at 8:15 a m., the bus will leave the M ain St. entrance o f St. P at’s Senior C enter for the W estward Ho Parade in Pendleton. Hope, Valby and All Saints m em bers are volunteers for W ednesday, Sept. 17. The m enu for the day is R ueben sandw iches on rye bread with cheese and sauerkraut, potato salad, pears and cottage cheese and layered pudding. Legal Assistance is one o f the services offered by the Umatilla-Morrow Area Agency on Aging. Hie service includes legal advice, counseling, and representation by an attorney, am ong other m ore specific aids, up to one hour o f time. This service has not been offered locally, though it has been available in Pendleton. We are pursuing the possibility o f having information sessions and workshops once or periodically if an interest in, and questions arise, regarding seniors and the legal system . There will be opportunities to offer suggestions and m ake requests over the next few weeks as a plan o f action is put together. A nnouncem ents are m ade at the congregated meal; so listen, read, think, share, let you needs and opinions be known. O ur desire is for useful inform ation to be given in a helpful and clear manner. Keep tuned. CSEPP survey in mail soon for Irrigon and Boardman residents M o rro w C o u n ty E m ergency M an ag em en t’s C h e m ic a l S to c k p ile E m e rg e n c y P re p a re d n e ss P rogram (C S E P P ) w ill be s e n d in g a ll I r r ig o n a n d B o a rd m a n r e s id e n c e s a S p e c ia l N e e d s S u rv e y to gather valuable em ergency planning information. CSEPP o ffic ia ls are h o p e fu l th at residents in N orth M orrow C ounty will respond to the survey to help identity special needs citizens w ho require e x tr a a s s is ta n c e d u r in g emergency situations. “ We w ant to know who in our communities might need assistance w ith sheltering in place, evacuation or other protective measures necessary during a serious em ergency situation,” says Casey Beard, director o f M orrow C ounty E m e rg e n c y M a n ag e m en t. A ccording to Beard, “This survey will identify w hich h o u s e h o ld s h a v e h o u s e b o u n d , h e a r in g o r s ig h t impaired people, or occupants with other physical or mental the edge o f the Columbia River challenges that would prevent in w hat is now k n o w n as them from helping themselves M orrow County. On Oct. 19, d u r in g an e m e r g e n c y .” 1805, the Corps cam ped with Native Americans on an island near present day Irrigon. A journal entry for that date is one o f the few d escrib in g Catechism classes will interactions w ith the native resum e Sunday, Sept. 14 at p e o p le a lo n g th e M id - 9:30 in the parish hall. All Columbia River. children pre-k through eighth D irections to Irrigon grade are inv ited to jo in the M arina Park: from Hw y 730, turn north on 10th St. (by A.C. teachers, Kim Lindsay, Patti Houghton school) toward the Pappas, M ark M iller, M ike C olum bia River. C ontinue Armato, Bill Kuhn, and Mary Lewis and Clark Discovery Boxes featured at 2003 Morrow County Heritage Day O r e g o n N a tio n a l Guard and the A rm y Corps o f E ngineers will present their Lew is and C lark D iscovery Boxes, Oct. 19, at a free family centered event from 1-4:30 p.m. at Irrigon M arina Park. The D iscovery Box has replicas o f items that Lewis and C lark took along their ex p edition or en countered along the way. Some examples o f items in the box consist o f a uniform coat, a prickly pear, a stuffed prairie dog, a grizzly bear paw p rin t, a jo u rn a l, w riting quills and pow dered ink. All C olum bia Basin e d u c a to rs a re e s p e c ia lly in v ite d to c o m e fo r th e presentation, which includes a video portion as well. M ajor Alisha Hamel shares that any school or adult organization c a n s c h e d u le th e fre e p r e s e n ta tio n fo r th e ir community. M o rro w C o u n ty Lewis and Clark Heritage Day is pleased to host one o f the First public D iscovery Box presentations in the Columbia Basin. It is a source o f pride for M orrow County residents that Lewis and C lark’s Corps o f D iscovery traveled along north on 10th St. approx. 'A- mile to M arina Park entrance. T h e 5 th A n n u a l M orrow C ounty Lew is and Clark Heritage Day is funded by M orrow C ounty Unified R e c r e a tio n D is tr ic t a n d a d m in is te r e d b y N o rth M o rro w C o m m u n ity Foundation. Births Jadon C onnor Roth- a son, Jadon Connor, w as born F riday, S ept. 5, 2 0 0 3 , at A lb a n y G e n e ra l Hospital, Albany, OR, to Tim and LaRee Roth, o f Albany. Jadon w eighed 8 pounds and was 19 inches long. He is the f ir s t g r a n d c h ild fo r g ra n d p a re n ts , G le n n an d Phyllis Anderson o f Lexington. Stephanie Haguewood & Shaun Hisler 217 N o rth M a in • H ep p n e r 676-9158 k Uè ^ Mwuuj'j Q .Country 1 • i R ose 233 N. Main • Heppner the Church o f the Nazarene; Sunday, Dec. 21 at the Christian Life Center. T he purpose o f the breakfasts is to “ encourage and strengthen men in iul filling their biblical roles as single m e n , h u s b a n d s , f a th e rs , grandfathers, uncles, neighbors and frie n d s.” All m en are invited to attend and are also w e lc o m e to b rin g th e ir children. School pictures on Monday Heppner Schools will be having school p ictu res ta k e n M o n d a y , S e p t. 15. S tu d e n ts a re a s k e d to re m e m b e r to b rin g th e ir envelopes. Does your partner blame you for how they feel or act? If so, you may want to attend Domestic Violence Services’ Women’s Support Group, - Monrow County. ¿ X lS ^ * English and Spanish V *■ Tuesdays, from 6 -8 p.m. at th e Dept, o f Human Services 103 S.W. Klnkade Rd. Room #4, Boardman * Confidentiality. Open to victims needing support. Leant more domestic fcVW *M i,,w ,w about M viiiw M v r violence. w r e i is « . ^ © -S', <3- i3* ■»> <3- -»> <3- -& Ì <3- -fc> C3- ;3- -*■» 43* 43- j <3* -#> <3* © FOR SALE BUILDING LOT WITH GREAT VIEW OF WILLOW CREEK LAKE. Near Heppner. Ready to build on. $22,900. MOUNTAIN PROPERTY. One acre (approx.) in the mountains. Water and electricity to the property. Leveled spot. Ready to build on. Located at Blakes Ranch, 15 miles from Heppner. $12,900. ______________________ WELL KEPT SPLIT LEVEL. Large fenced yard with flower beds. 10x16 storage shed in back yard. Large family room in basement. Living room with fireplace. $110,000. PRICE REDUCED!! SHARP LOOKING three bedroom, one bath home in good condition. Well maintained yard. Located on a quiet street. $89,900. JO H N ’S PLACE DINNER AND A MOVIE SPECIAL Purchase any large p izza and receive a coupon fo r a movie rental fo r 5 0 * a t The Video Store, Heppner JOHN Kristine Bedortha & Mark Clements violations come with speed. In zones b e lo w 65 m ph, the following classes occur: 1-10 m ph over is C lass D, 11-20 m ph over is C lass C, 21-30 m ph over is C lass B and 30 mph over is Class A. In the 65 mph zone, 66-75 mph is Class C, 76-85 mph is Class B, and over 85 m ph is Class A. W ith th e announcement o f the updated schedule, the Morrow County S h eriff’s O ffice w ould also like to rem ind m otorist that children have returned back to school and that all drivers should use caution. M otorists n e e d to r e m e m b e r th a t children may not remember to w atch for cars. The posted lim it for a school area is 20 mph. “ Rem ember to watch for the kids and slow dow n,” stated M CSO Senior Deputy Randy Rayburn. (grab, push, pinch, hit, call you names)? WARM AND COZY HOME with two bedrooms, one bath in Heppner. Brand new furnace, wood floors and two-car garage. $65,000. (any movie rental, only 5CX with couponl) Wedding - Saturday. September 20 Wedding - Saturday. October 4 Ann Elguezabal every Sunday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. T h e h ig h s c h o o l classes will begin Wednesday, S ept. 17 at 7:30 p.m . Fr. C ondon and K athy Fullm er w ill be c o n d u c tin g th e Successful Life Teen Program fo r a ll s tu d e n ts th a t a re freshmen through seniors. Christian Men’s Breakfast to resume C h r is tia n m e n ’s breakfast will be held the third Sunday o f each month from 8- 9 p.m. Dates and locations are as follows: Sunday, Sept. 21 at the C hurch o f the N azarene, 355 N. G ilm ore, Heppner; Sunday, O ct. 19 at the Christian Life Center, 535 W. M organ, Heppner; Sunday, Nov. 16 at A s o f S ept. 1, the C ircuit C ourt o f O regon has issued an update o f the base fines for m isdem eanors and violations. Follow ing is the new base fine schedule: Class A m isdemeanors- $6000, Class B m isdem eanors- $3000 and C la s s C m is d e m e a n o rs $1500. For in d iv id u a l violations there are four classes each w ith three categories. For C lass A violations: no motor vehicle accident- $423, with a motor vehicle accident involved $495, and in a work/ school/safety zone- $674. For C lass B violations (w hich in c lu d e s th o s e th a t a re unclassified): no m va- $239, with mva- $275, and in work/ school/safety zone- $351. For C lass C violations: no m va- $ 143, with mva- $ 167, and in w o rk /sc h o o l/s a fe ty zo n e- $203. For Class D violations: no m v a- $ 9 6 , w ith m va- $107, and in w ork/school/ sa fe ty zo n e- $125. I f the violation is for speed and is in a vehicle requiring a CDL $44 is added to the base fine. Som e o f the m ost com m on PROPERTY & HOMES St Patrick’s Parish announces beginning of catechism | Wedding Tables | J Information gathered will help M o rro w C o u n ty d e v e lo p em ergency plans for those people, especially during a CSEPP incident. R esidents in Irrigon and Boardman should look for the surv ey the second week in Septem ber. M orrow C ounty Emergency Management asks that re sid e n ts retu rn th eir surv ey as quickly as possible in the postage paid envelope provided. Those w ho have questions regarding the survey m ay call M orrow C o u n ty Em ergency M anagem ent at (541)676-5161 or M aureen Roxbury, Public Information officer at (541) 481-3424. T he H ispanic C o m m u n ity Liaison, Maria Duron, can help answer questions for Spanish speaking community members at (541)5 6 1 -5 6 3 0 . For questions about sheltering in place, assembling a shelter kit, choosing a shelter room or other ways to prepare for an em ergency, contact M aureen Roxbury, M orrow C ounty Public Inform ation O fficer at (541) 481 -3424 or check out w w w .csepp.net. Court fines updated and kids return to school S PLACE MAIN STREET, HEPPNER III Magnetic Door Signs I I I I I Order Yours Here Serving Heppner Lexington A lone C U J. 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