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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 5,2011 - FIVE Heppner to Battle CHIP of Morrow County County Court news The follow ing is amount of $51,354.17 per Mountain, a new 108-mile focuses on preventative provided by Commissioner month; IGA for the financ measures Leann Rea. ing of Community Addic designated bikeway The Morrow Coun tions and Mental Health The C om m unity taking steps to prevent dis i Jay Gibbs of the Heppner Ranger Station puts on program recently for Heppner Chamber of Commerce announcing designation of the new Blue Mountain Century Bikeway. -Photo by David Sykes Health Improvement Part nership (CHIP) of Morrow County intends to focus on promoting healthy lifestyles throughout the county. The organization is honing in on such preventative health measures as part of three fo cus areas it developed after an assessment o f Morrow County’s health needs. Following the as sessment, workgroups have convened to improve com munication between health care providers, and between health care providers and the community; promote healthy lifestyles, and pre vent and manage disease; and increase the availability of physical activity and fit ness opportunities. “G ood health is more than just treating ill nesses. Many of the lead ing causes o f death and disability can be prevented and there is ample opportu nity to achieve good health through preventive mea sures, such as maintaining a healthy weight, eating right, on the project at a recent Chamber of Commerce presentation announcing the bikeway. The bike ride, which is only the third designated bikeway in Oregon, runs from Heppner up Willow Creek, over to the Ukiah Junction, down Highway 395 to Nye Junction onto Highway 74 and back to Heppner. If one is a good bike rider, the trip can be made in seven hours, but can also be broken up into several days for the less hardy. It is hoped that the new bikeway will M ORROW COUNTY not only provide another HEALTH DISTRICT good ride for people, but also bring some economic The following was submit development activity to ted by the Morrow County Heppner. Health District. It is time for flu shots again. People at high risk of com plications if they catch this serious influenza virus should receive the shot each fall and early winter. Un fortunately, only 20-40% o f people who should get the immunization do so. This low immunization rate allows the virus to spread through a community very easily. The virus normally The ladies of Willow Creek Country Club celebrated the end of the season with their last 2011 play day on September 27. spreads through the United -Contributed photo States during the winter The Willow Creek Country Club ladies held their months, so it is important last scheduled play day of the year on Tuesday, Septem to get the shot by mid- ber 27. A “cross-country scramble” was followed by a November. luncheon meeting and awards. A person should get New officers for 2012 were elected and are as the shot if he is over 65 or if follows: president, Pat Edmundson; vice-president, Jackie Allstott; secretary-treasurer, Corol Mitchell; and board he has any severe or chron ic illness, such as heart members, Bernice Lott and Darcee Mitchell. Awards were given out to Nancy Propheter, Club disease, lung disease or Champion, and Darcee Mitchell, Eddi Skow Champion. diabetes. Residents of nurs The Eclectic Most Improved Award went to Jackie All ing homes or other long stott, with Laura Rogers, second, and Ann Elgin, third. term care facilities should Ann Elgin had the most chip-ins for the year, with a routinely be vaccinated. seven-way tie for second by Jan Paustian, Virginia Grant, Younger people should be Pat Edmundson, Lorrene Montgomery, Jackie Allstott, immunized if they have Karen Thompson and Corol Mitchell. Nancy Propheter any chronic illnesses such and Virginia Grant tied for first place for the most birdies; as diabetes, kidney failure Pat Edmundson was second. or immune deficiencies. The winners of the cross-country team play were: In addition, the Centers first place, Virginia Grant, JackieAllstott, Pat Dougherty and Laura Rogers; second place, Lorrene Montgomery, for Disease Control and Luvilla Sonstegard, Ann Elgin and Eva Kilkenny; third Prevention recommend the place, Nancy Propheter, Darcee Mitchell, Burul DeBoer following groups receive and Suzanne Jepsen; fourth place, Corol Mitchell, Karen an immunization: pregnant Thompson and Carri Grieb; fifth place, Pat Edmundson, women, children younger Betty Carlson, Lynnea Sargent and Jan Paustian. than five years o f age (espe The first day of organized play in 2012 will be cially children between the on Tuesday, April 3. A hosted breakfast will be served at ages of six months and two 9 a.m., followed by a morning of special play. years), healthcare workers, and individuals who live By David Sykes After a lot o f work by some dedicated local people, the Blue Mountain Century Bikeway is now a reality. The 108-mile designated bicycle route runs from Heppner to Battle Mountain in the Blue Mountains and covers some of the most scenic country in the Blues. The process to gain the designation took 18 months and was started by former Ranger Tom Mafera. Jay Gibbs and Debra Gutierrez of the local ranger district, and Sheryll Bates of the Heppner Chamber of Commerce worked on the project. “She was like a dog with a bone,” Gutierrez said about Bates’ work ease, health screening, not using tobacco, getting vac cinated, maintaining good oral health and living within a community culture that supports people in making healthy choices,” stated a CHIP release. The CHIP will be proposing strategies to ad dress the needs identified locally. The first program will be C H IP’S “ Biggest Winner,” a 12-week weight- loss competition scheduled from January 9 to April 2, 2012 . In the meantime, those who want to get fit can join the Willow Creek walking group on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, beginning on October 7. Walkers will meet in front of Murray’s Drug Store for a leisurely stroll or a vigor ous walk for any length of time that fits lunchtime schedules. For more informa tion, contact Kelly Boyer, (541)989-8510. Time for flu shots Over the Tee-Cup BACK 2 BEECHERS Restaurant & Lounge Hwy 74 lone, OR 5 4 1 -4 2 2 -9 8 0 0 N E W R ENTA E R A H N T H O I R S BEGINNING SATURDAY OCTOBER 1st with or care for people at a high risk for contracting influenza. The vaccine is incu bated in eggs, so if a person is allergic to eggs, chickens or feathers, he should not receive the shot without first doing a scratch test to verify the allergy. The shot should not be given during an acute respiratory infec tion or other active infec tion. The shots are very safe; if any reaction occurs, it, ^ usually a mild fever, aching and fatigue. This may last one to two days. Rarely, a person will get hives, which is probably due to an egg allergy. The more serious paralysis o f Guillain-Barre syndrome is very rare and is only known to be associ ated with the “swine flu” component, which was last used in 1976. T h e im m u n ity against the virus wanes, and the viral strains change each year, which is why the shot is needed each year. The Morrow County Health Department provides flu vaccinations every year and can provide you with the dates and times when vac cinations are available. The health department can be reached at 541-676-5421. If you have any questions about whether you should receive a vaccination, you should consult your health care provider. ty Court met on September Services expiring on June 21 in Boardman with Judge 30, 2013. Tallman and Commission Video Teleconfer ers Grieb and Rea in at ence with Navy: Items tendance. discussed included the fol The court reviewed lowing: The 4"’ of July fly and approved the minutes over for Boardman and of September 7, 2011. The lone; Power line projects court also reviewed and and potential routing; Fire approved the payroll pay suppression improvements ables, payroll payables and assistance from the monthlies and account pay Umatilla Depot; Ownership ables in the net amount of of Bombing Range Road; $286,031.62. Status of active wind tur Public Hearing: bine projects. Love’s Travel Stops & The court conduct County Stores: The court ed the following business: reconvened the L ove’s Reviewed and approved a hearing from the Sept. 7, letter for the Mass Casualty 2011 meeting. Planning Incider t Plan and certified D irector Carla McLane the Morrow County Am presented the staff report. bulance Service Area Plan At the request of the ap dated Sept. 21, 2011. Re plicant (Love’s) the hearing viewed and approved the was continued to 10 a.m., permanent easement agree Oct. 12,2011 attheCSEPP ments between the county building in Irrigon. and Melvin and Barbara C ontracts: The Harnett with a payment of court reviewed and ap $1,200 for the easement proved the following: The located on U pper Rhea Oregon Partners for Disas Creek Road and between ter Resistance & Resilience the county and Kelwayne Letter of Commitment; The Haguewood with a payment Certificate o f Appropria o f $350. The court re tion of Funds in Support of ceived a report from Hepp Oregon State University ner Chamber of Commerce Extension Service in the Director Sheryll Bates and amount of $95,433 for fis Boardm an C ham ber o f cal year of 2011-2012; An Commerce Director Diane Inter-Governmental Service Wolfe regarding their recent Agreement (IGA) between activities and a request for the county and InterMoun- $1,500 to pay the member tain ESD for Emergency ship fee for the Eastern Or Management for $21,23 7 to egon Visitors Association. be paid on a monthly basis; The request was approved. An IGA for Depot Hazard Reviewed and approved Analyst Addendum #1 in the new offer from Pablo the amount of $67,593 to Flores for the purchase of be paid monthly; An As six lots in Irrigon for the signment and Assumption sum of $2,000 each, with Agreement stating that EZ the buyer being responsible Wireless is now IRZ Con for all recording and filing sulting, LLC; The sixth ad fees. The court discussed dendum to CSEPP Evacu the disposal of two parcels ation System commencing on Cain Lane. The court Oct. 1,2011 and concluding requested additional infor Dec. 31,2012 with monthly mation before making any payments of $23,562.50; decisions. R eview ed misc. The seventh Amendment to Incident Response Infor correspondences and dis mation System from Oct. cussed upcom ing m eet 1, 2011 through Dec. 31, ings. If you would like 2012 in a sum not to ex ceed $290,020; The seventh to be placed on the list to Addendum to Broadband receive county minutes, Wireless Lease Agreement please contact Karen Wolff beginning Oct. 1,2011 on a at (541)676-5620. month to month basis in the Wranglers to hold public meeting The Wranglers Riding Club members will hold a public meeting Sunday, October 9 at 4 p.m. at the Pet tyjohn building board room. All members past and present are invited to attend. Topics to be discussed include the future of the Wrangler’s Riding Club, open board positions, upcom ing 2012 play days and the Wrangler grounds. Attendees are asked to come prepared to discuss all of those items at length. Call Amy at 541-676-9407 with questions or comments. Rebekah Lodge to hold harvest craft bazaar H o lly R ebekah Lodge will be hosting their first annual Harvest Craft Bazaar this Saturday, Oc tober 8 at the Lodge Hall in Lexington. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twelve vendors, both local “ G rab a friend, come to Lexington for the sale, and start your Christ mas shopping early; have a bite to eat and enjoy visit ing,” says a Lodge spokes person. and from out of town, will be selling their wares. The kitchen will be open for coffee and cin namon rolls in the morning, and stuffed baked potatoes will be the lunch menu. Chihuahua Puppies for Sale O P E N 7 DAYS A W E E K 4 :0 0 P M to 9 :0 0 P M Boy 1 W e invite you to come in and dine with no! Boy 2 Boy 3 T h e Girl 9 weeks old, have first shots Call April at 541*980-4643 t
