SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 28,2007
December events at Valby
Crop advisor speak to IHS class
Valby Lutheran Church will be offering a special
opportunity for fellowship and worship during Advent.
On Monday, December 3, 10, and 17, there will be a soup
supper at 6 p.m. followed by Holden Evening Prayer at
6:30 p.m. Sunday morning worship continues weekly at
9 a.m.
On Sunday, December 16, the church v\ ill be trans
formed into the Bethlehem Inn, where the children o f the
congregation w ill be hosting a potluck “dinner theater" at
6 p.m. Dinner guests w ill have the opportunity to partici
pate in the Christmas story. The final Monday evening,
December 17, Advent soup and worship opportunity w ill
be held at 6 p.m.
On Monday, December 24, the church will cel
Crops are pretty clever things, considering they are
ebrate Christmas w ith a candlelight service at 6 p.m.
stuck in one place and have to find ways to cope. Thanks to
All are welcome. For more information call Katy crop ad\ isors, like Craig Holland o f Morrow County Grain
Anderson, Intern Pastor, at 989-8174.
Growers, their time can he more bearable. Students from
Morrow SWCD meeting to be held Erin Heideman's crop and soil science class attended a
The Morrow SWCD Board will meet on Tuesday, hosted tour by Holland to examine the nutrient and growth
December 4, at 5 p.m. at the Ag Service Center in Heppner. requirements o f crops in the local lone area.
“We are just finishing up a unit on plant nutritional
Agenda items include minutes o f the November meeting,
requirements
in class and Mr. Holland helped provided a
treasurer’s report, written staff report, partner agency re
ports and annual meeting program discussion. Meetings relevant extension o f the classroom,” said crops teach
er, Erin Heideman. “I appreciate Mr. Holland’s time and
o f the Morrow SWC'D are open to the public.
efforts.”
Mr. Holland helped students understand the re
lationship a crop advisor must have with a producer, the
Senior Center Menu
demands o f the job, what education is required for such an
occupation and how to determine what application method
Willow Creek Baptist Church members will be
is appropriate for particular crops.
serving lunch on Wednesday, December 5. The menu will
In addition the plant requirements, units in the crop
include beef stroganoff, Brussels sprouts, fruit cocktail,
and soil science class also include weed management,
hot rolls, applesauce, and cranberry cake.
forestry, nursery, greenhouse, soils and fertilizers. College
credit through Blue Mt. Community College will also be
available this coming spring.
S h e p h e r d s F l a t W in d F a r m : N o t i c e o f F i l i n g
Caithness Shepherds Flat LLC has completed its site certificate application for the proposed Shepherds Flat Wind
Farm. The Oregon Department of Energy (Department) filed the application on November 19, 2007.
The complete application consists of the Amended Preliminary Application submitted in February 2007 and the
Application Supplement submitted in November 2007. These documents are available for public review at the Oregon
Department of Energy in Salem, at the Gilliam County Library, 310 S. Main in Condon, at the Arlington Public Library, 500
W. First Street in Arlington and at the Boardman Library, 200 South Main Street in Boardman.
Description of the Proposed Facility and Its Location
The proposed Shepherds Flat Wind Farm would be a w ind energy facility consisting of not more than 303 wind
turbines. The facility would have a combined peak generating capacity of up to 909 megawatts (MW). The applicant has not
selected a turbine type for the project but is considering turbines that have a generating capacity in the range of 1.5-MW to
3.0-MW. Turbine tower height would range from 80 meters to 105 meters (263 feet to 345 feet), and overall height (maximum
blade tip height) would range from 121 meters to 150 meters (398 feet to 492 feet). In addition to the wind turbines, the
facility would include approximately 57 miles of new access roads, two field workshops, two substations, six meteorological
towers, 17 miles of aboveground 230-kV transmission line, 103 miles of 34.5-kV collector transmission line (limited to 38
miles aboveground) and a communications system.
The facility would be located partly in Gilliam County and partly in Morrow County. The project area lies between
Highway 19 and Highway 74 on privately-ow ned land. The site is approximately five miles southeast of Arlington. The
power output of the facility would enter the Federal Columbia River Transmission System through Bonneville Power
Administration’s Slatt Substation.
Procedure for Review of the Application
The facility must meet standards established under ORS 469.501 by the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council
(Council) and set forth in OAR Chapter 345, Divisions 22 and 24. The Department serves as staff to the Council and conducts
the application process. The Department’s website at Oregon.gov ENERGY/SlTlNG/process.shtml includes a full description
of the site certificate process.
Review and Comment Period
The Department, other state agencies, tribes and local governments will review the application for compliance with
regulatory requirements. The Department invites public comment on the application at this time. This comment period ends
on January 10, 2008. The public will have further opportunity to comment later, as described below.
Land Use
The facility must comply with statewide land use planning goals. The Council will review compliance with local land
use ordinances (ORS 469.504( 1 )(b)). The Council will apply the zoning ordinances of Gilliam County and Morrow County.
If the facility does not comply with local ordinances or w ith the applicable statewide planning goals, the Council may allow
an exception as provided in ORS 469.504. The proposed facility is located on privately-owned land that is zoned Exclusive
Farm Use. The facility must not cause significant interference with accepted farm practices on surrounding farmland.
Draft Proposed Order and Public Hearing
After reviewing the application and comments from the public, state agencies, tribes, local governments and others
interested in the project, the Department w ill issue a draft proposed order that includes the Department’s proposed findings and
recommendations to the Council. If the Department recommends that the Council issue a site certificate, the draft proposed
order will include recommended site certificate conditions. The final opportunity for public comment will be announced
when the Department issues the draft proposed order. The Department will hold a public hearing on the draft proposed
order. Comments may be given in writing or at the hearing.
A person must comment in person or in writ ing on the record of the public hearing to preserve the right to participate
In the contested case proceeding and to preserve the right to appeal the Council’s final decision. A person who intends to raise
any issue that may be the basis for a contested case must raise the issue with sufficient specificity so that the Council, the
Department and the applicant have an adequate opportunity to respond. Even if you comment earlier, you must still comment
on the record of the hearing in order to participate m the contested case. Anv comments made at the public hearing will be
part of the decision record for this application._
Proposed Order
After the public hearing, the Council will hold a meeting to review the draft proposed order. The Department will
give public notice of the Council meeting. After considering public comments and after Council review, the Department will
issue the Proposed Order.
Contested Case Proceeding
The Department w ill issue a contested case notice upon issuing the Proposed Order. Only the applicant, the Department
and persons w ho appeared in person or in w riting at the public hearing may be parties to the contested case proceeding. Issues
in the contested case are limited to those raised in person or in w riting on the record of the public hearing described above.
At the conclusion of the proceeding, the hearing officer w ill submit a proposed contested case order to the Council.
Council Decision
The Council will hold a meeting to decide whether to issue a site certificate. The Department will give public notice
of the meeting.
Reconsideration and Appeal
Any party to the contested case w ill have 30 days to apply for a rehearing and may file a petition for judicial review
within 60 days from the date of service of the Council's final order (or w ithin 30 days after denial of a petition for rehearing).
The Oregon Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction to review the Council’s decision.
For More Information
The Department will post all announcements and notices about the proposed Shepherds Flat Wind Farm on the
Department's website: Oregon.gov ENERGY SITING announce.shtmT Ifyou would like to comment, or if you have questions
about the proposed facility or the site certificate process, contact the Department's project officer:
John G. White
Oregon Department of Energy
625 Marion Street NE
Salem. OR 97301-3742
Telephone: 503-378-3194
Toll-Free: 800-221-8035 (in-state only)
Fax: 503-373-7806
E-mail: john.w hiter state.or.us
HES announces honor card recipients
Heppner Elementary School announces the re
cipients o f honor cards for the first quarter o f the 2007-08
school year. Students must maintain positive grades,
behavior, citizenship, and attendance to receive the card.
They are able to use them at 10 different locations in Hep
pner for various items. HES appreciates the community for
their generous donations and support for these outstanding
students.
Mrs. M orris’ class: Drew L'oe, Kellen Grant, Ka-
mille Holtz, Evan «.oilman. Mason Lehman, Annabella
McDaniel, Nicole Propheter, Gavin Robinson, Cheyenne
Shaw, Jorden Sweeney, and Cami VanArsdale.
Mrs. Haguewood’s class: Morgan Burch, Jacee
Currin, Sheridan Deike, Dakota Howard, Cason Mitch
ell, Hayden Qualls, Caitlyn Scrivner, Cheyenne Smith,
Susanna Teeman, Leo Waite, and Cody Wizner.
Mrs. Matteson's class: Zach Bredfield, Madison
Combe, Keegan Gibbs, Jaiden Mahoney, Kaitlyn Martin,
Antonio Matthew, Daniela Sanchez, Olivia Schmidt, and
Naleah Stone.
Mrs. Clough’s class: Patrick Burch, Morgan Cor
rea, Riley Gorham, Sophie Grant, Payton Lehman, Alex
Lindsay, Kevin Smith, Reiah Waite, and Andrea Woods.
Mrs. Rill’s class: Kolby Currin, Bryan Fowler,
Caden Hedman, Timothy Jaea, Odalis Jimenez, Sydney
Qualls, Sierra Robie, Demitra Schmidt, Kane Sweeney,
Lane Wilhelm, and Rian Wizner.
Mrs. G ibbs’ class: Alexis Bray, Tommy Bredfield,
Faith Jones, Rylee Kollman, Will Lutcher, and Rylee
Wagoner.
Mrs. Smith-Griffith's class: Caitlyn Bailey, Patrick
Collins, CJ Kindle, Emily Pappas, and Kelly Wilson.
Mrs. Dowdy’s class: Tate Cientry, Maddie George,
Macy Gibbs, Micha Hintz, Makenzi Hughes, Mekayla
Kindle, Dalton Neal, .1C Putman, Joseph Schmidt, and
Alyssa Wizner.
Mrs. Allen’s class: Abby Ames, Ethan Ashbeck,
Ryan Dougherty, Blake Greenup, Jared Lemmon, Sam-
matha Lemmon, Maddie Lindsay, and Ali Lovgren.
The following businesses contributed to the HES
honor cards: Heppner Shell, Stable o f Youth, Wheatland
Insurance, Bank o f Eastern Oregon, Cornerstone Gallery,
The Video Store, Sweet Productions, Heppner Family
Foods, Willow Creek Diner, and Murray’s Drug Store.
IMS TAG Kids to compete in tournament
The lone Middle School Talented and Gifted group
meets every seventh period to prepare to compete in a
tournament to be held in Vancouver on December 9. The
tournament is part of the LEGO's Mindstorm First Project.
Students have built the community to help research and
create a technological or engineering solution concerning
alternative forms o f energy. Students are in the process of
building a robot that will then be programmed to conduct
11 missions during the competition.
In order to make the most of the trip to the Port
land area, the students are working on raising money.
As a fundraiser a bake sale and raffle will be held at the
Legion Hall November 30 - December 1 from 10 a.m. - 4
p.m. during the lone Open House, lone Cardinal 17 oz.
Stadium Cups w ill also be for sale. These would make a
great stocking stuffer!
So come in and take a peek to see the progress. Ask
about the project, the challenge and the presentation. Your
curiosity will only make our presentation stronger.
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