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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 30,2011 Morrow County Court weekly meeting held The Morrow Coun ty Court met on March 16 in Boardman with Judge Tallman and Commission ers Grieb and Rea in at tendance. Following is a summary of the meetings provided by Leann Rea. The court reviewed and approved the account payables in the net total amount of $ 181,364.49. Road Report Ditch Cleaning: The crew has finished clean ing the ditches in the Board- man area. Road Grading: The crew is continuing with grading the gravel roads around the county as the weather permits. Cur rently there are two graders working in the McElligott Road, Blackhorse Can yon, and Nolan Road ar eas. Crusher: The crusher crew is finishing setting up the crusher. They should have it all set up and start crushing rock on March 21. Lexington Grange/Base- line Lane: This week the crew moved equipment and materials to the Intersec tion of Lexington Grange Road/ Baseline Lane. They started working on laying pipe to drain water from the intersection, as well as reconstructed the Lexington Grange Road part of the project. The grade will be raised and a culvert will be added to alleviate the water issue. Mise: The forklift training for the General Maintenance, Parks, and Road crews was completed last week. Four members of the paving crew attended a one day class on paving techniques last Thursday. A lot of good information was provided at the paving class. Public Hearing The court contin ued the hearing for the Appeal o f the Planning Commissions decision re garding Conditional Use Permit CUP-N-287 for the addition of a pistol and riñe range at the current location of the Hermiston Gun Club located just north of 1-84 and west of the Army De pot Exit. Harvey Childers, applicant and Patty Car- son, Hermiston Gun Club secretary provided reports regarding the configura tion of other gun ranges in the area. Doug Hojem representing Wade Aylett and Rock Solid Sand and Gravel, LLC provided tes timony in opposition of the proposed change in use to the gun club. Bill Milbrodt, Umatilla Chemical Depot Counsel stated that the U.S. Oregon East Symphony winding up anniversary season Oregon East Sym phony will wind up their 25,h anniversary season with concerts April 3, 17, and 30. A String Spectacu lar will be held on April 3 in the Vert Auditorium at 3:15 p.m. A Sharp Finale, a free concert, will be held on Sunday, April 17, at 3:15 pm in the Bob Clapp Theatre (Pioneer), at Blue Mountain Community Col lege. Red, Hot and Blue will be held on Saturday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bob Clapp Theatre (Pioneer), at Blue Mountain Community College. Tickets for the April 3 and April 30 concerts can be purchased at the OES Office (345 SW 4th Street, 1-5 pm) at 541-276-0320, at Armchair Books (39 S W Dorian Ave, Pendleton) and at the door. Both concerts are included on the Season Ticket Membership. Tickets are $16/20 (floor/balcony) for adults, $13/517 seniors and $3/$5 for students over 13. Children 12 and under are free. See Our New *N ew Scents Village Candles # Great Prices T a k in g o r d e r s f o r p ro m a* flo w e rs !! *<•>* C o r s a g e s • B o u to n n ie re s typrCHO Spedali- Almond Joy Mocha $ 5 .2 5 Kiwi Banana Italian Soda $ 2 .2 5 Army strongly opposes the siting of this facility. After some questions and delib eration the court overturned the Planning Commission’s decision and upheld the ap pellants request to deny the pistol and rifle range at the Gun Club site. The court conduct ed the following business: The court discussed the proposed budget for the court for the 2011 -2012 fis cal year and all agreed that the judge and commission ers would not be requesting any increase in their pay for the upcoming year. The court approved a youth tur key hunt at the OHV Park. The court heard a status report from Kristi Pardue and Lynette Berriochoa representing Idaho Power regarding the Boardman to Hemmingway (B2H) Transmission Line. Contracts The c o u rt a p proved a Professional Ser vices Contracts between the county and John and Darla McBride to serve as park hosts at the OHV Park at the rate of $50 per day until November 18, 2011 or park closure, whichever date occurs first; approved a Memorandum of Agree ment (MOA) between the county and the following entities to participate in the Chemical Stockpile April 2 - Sherman County at home, 11 a.m. April 5 - at Irrigon, 4:30 p.m. April 9 - Union at home, 10:30 a.m. April 11 - at Pendleton, 5:30 p.m. April 16 - at Pilot Rock, 11 a.m. April 20 - Stanfield at home, 4:30 p.m. April 26 - Irrigon at home, 4:30 p.m. April 30 - Weston McEwen at home, 11 a.m. May 7 - Dufur at home, 11 a.m. May 10 - at Stanfield, 4:30 p.m. May 14 - at Horizon Christian, 11 a.m. May 21 - District Tournament in The Dalles, 10 a.m. HHS Varsity Softball Schedule April 2 - Grant Union at home, 11 a.m. April 12 - Irrigon at home, 4:30 p.m. April 16 - at Pilot Rock, 11 a.m. April 19 - at Weston McEwen, 4:30 p.m. April 23 - Echo at home, 11 a.m. April 28 - at Irrigon, 3 p.m. May 3 - Pilot Rock at home, 4:30 p.m. May 7 - Weston McEwen at home, 11 a.m. May 10 - at Echo, 4:30 p.m. HHS Junior High Track Schedule April 1 - at Stanfield, noon April 7 - at Riverside Invitational, 3:30 p.m. April 8 - at Weston Invitational, 2 p.m. H a ppy B O p € n H ouse ir t h d a y for B ob J ones PIsasE join us to celebrate the 8 0 th birthday of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather & friend. April 2nd from I -4 pm 6 0 111 Stock Drive Rd. Heppner OR 9 7 8 3 6 No gifts please 217 North Main • Happnar • Phona «7S-91S8 • Floral 67«-942< Serving Heppner, Lexington & Ione Would Like To Thank Our Customers And Invite Prospective Customers To Come See Us Today! Letters to the Editor ~ The Heppner Gazette Times will print all letters to the Editor with the following criteria met: letters submitted to the newspaper will need to have the name o f the sender along with a legible signature. We are also requesting that you provide your address and a phone number where you can be reached. The address and phone number wili only be used for verification and will not be printed in the newspaper. Letters may not be libelous. The GT reserves the right to edit. The GT is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under “Card of Thanks” at a cost o f $10. St. Pat’s successful once again To the Editor: St. Pat’s has come and gone. It was once again a success. This would not have happened if it were not for all the volunteers. , I have heard people complain about being bored, so look for a cause that needs support in our area and hop on board. You will enjoy working with others and feel a satisfaction that you have helped. The St. Pats events moved smoothly due to the one and only Sheryl Bates, our leader. Jo Anne Burleson Heppner HHS JV Baseball Schedule April 4 - at Stanfield, 4:30 p.m. April 8 - Grant Union at home, 1 p.m. April 22 - at Stanfield, 10 a.m. April 25 - at Pilot Rock, 4:30 p.m. April 29 - Stanfield at home, 10 a.m. May 6 - Pilot Rock at home, 10 a.m. May 13 - Stanfield at home, 10 a.m. HHS Varsity Track Schedule April 1 - at McLoughlin High School, 11 a.m. April 9 - at Riverside High School, 11 a.m. April 15 - at Stanfield Secondary School, 11 a.m. April 22 - at Umatilla High School, 1 p.m. April 29 - Mustang Invitational at noon April 30 - at Union High School, TBA May 7 - at Arlington High School, 11 a.m. May 14 - at Union High School, 11 a.m. May 20-21 - at Mid Valley Christian Academy, TBA HHS JV Softball Schedule HHS Baseball Schedule April 5 - at Irrigon, 4:30 p.m. ^ MuMtuj'j Ikug Our Friendly Staff In Heppner Emergency Preparedness Program: Boardman Rural Fire Department in the amount of $10,700, Irri gon Rural Fire Protection District in the amount of $10,700, Heppner Volun teer Fire Department in the amount of $10,700, lone Rural Fire Protection District in the amount of $7,700, and the Town of Lexington in the amount of $2,700; the court approved an amendment resolution to amend the Morrow County Retirement Plan, changing the word “shall” to the word “may” allowing flexibility to the county’s contribu tions to the retirement plan; approved the Third Amend ment to Agreement # 132026 for the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Pub lic Health Services. Ap proved a Grant Agreement No. 133258 Amendment to Department of Human Services Grant Agreement; the court agreed to waive the fees for a variance ap plication for the Boardman Rural Fire Department. Various correspon dences and upcoming meet ing notices were reviewed and discussed. If you would like to be placed on the list to receive county minutes, please contact Karen Wolff at (541)676-5620. ~ Reduce Your Heating att(f Cooling Costs ALL WintBr Rebates & Tax lncenf/Ves A vailab le N o w ADD A LAYER OF INSULATION IN YOUR ATTIC April 7 - Riverside at home, 3 p.m. April 21 - at Riverside, 3 p.m. April 25 - at Pilot Rock, 4:30 p.m. April 26 - La Grande at home, 3 p.m. May 13 - Grant Union at home, 1 p.m. S h eriff’s Report The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office reports handling the following business: -MCSO was noti Dec. 20: -MCSO arrested Lyle Ross Aylett, fied that Latisha S. Rodri 51, on a UCSO warrant for guez, 28, was arrested by Failure to Appear - Posses Hermiston Police Depart sion of Methamphetamine/ ment on a Morrow County Justice Court warrant for DUII. -MCSO issued a Failure to Pay Fine/Failure citation to Michael Joseph to Appear. Fitzpatrick, 25, for Driving Dec. 23: -MCSO issued a citation to Rosalio Uninsured. -MCSO arrested Rojas Cruz, 35, for Viola Orlin Dean Kloepper, 76, tion of the Basic Rule by for DUII. Kloepper was driving 74 mph in a 55 mph also cited for DUII (BAC zone. -MCSO issued a .10), Failure to Drive Within citation to Diego Enrique Lane, and Failure to Drive Ponce, 26, for Trespassing. With Lights On. Dec. 21: -MCSO Ponce was also cited for was notified that Carl Rich Criminal Trespass I. -MCSO was noti ard Haney, 33, was arrested by Jackson County Sheriffs fied that Robert Loren Les Office on an Irrigon Justice ter II, 36, was arrested by Malheur County Sheriff’s Court warrant for DUII. -MCSO received Office on a Morrow County a report of a possible in Court warrant for Harass toxicated driver. MCSO ment Physical. -MCSO was noti arrested Steven March Fle- gel, 58, for Driving Under fied that Tony Allen, 31, the Influence of Alcohol was arres^d by Gresham (BAC .04). Flegel was also PD on a Heppner Justice cited for DUII and Open Court warrant for Failure to Pay Fine/False Information Container. -MCSO issued a to a Police Officer. -MCSO issued a ci citation to Charlotte Garcia, 42, for Failure to Carry tation to Clinton Raymond Downs, 20, for Minor in Proof of Insurance. Dec. 22: -MCSO Possession of Alcohol. Dec. 24: -MCSO arrested Juan Rodolfo Me drano, 22, on a warrant for issued a citation to Juan Failure to Appear on the M. Llamas Arvizu, 19, for original charge of Disor DUII (BAC .12). The sub derly Conduct in the Sec ject was also cited for Fail ure to Drive Within Lane. ond Degree. y.s a 'n r / fJ C lO U <Òì/lx< » Amy Kollman lohn Hoy« Branch Manager Commercial/Agricultural Loan Officer ■^MBCommu nity BANK Local Money Working For Local People Heppner 127 N Main St 54 1-0 76-5 7« wwwcommunitybanknet com Member FDK Join us for a Co-ed Baby Shower Honoring Tim & Beth Dickenson and their son ALL NEW VINYL FRAMED THERMAL PANE WINDOWS K ord D aniel D ickenson ByÄPLyGEM / r W indow *. Mr. Insulation Co. Inc. 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