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HEPPNER PRINICPAL -Continuedfrom PACE ONE this happens, we could do that. We ran scenarios for if and when people retired, so we didn't have to riff (re duction in force) anyone,” Dirksen says. "We’ve been in this scenario all year, looking at ways to move people around to cover, so we’re making the best fi nancial decision for district, so people who are staying, we don’t have to riff.” Dirksen also says the reduction plan goes into next year, as well. Combe says that, while the move to head both schools will be challenging, he’s confident it will work. “I think it will be a challenge but 1 think we have the right people in the right places in Heppner schools,” Combe says. "I’m confident in both of the staffs’ ability at Heppner High School and Heppner Elementary School, that we can make it work.” Stone says Combe has his complete support as his replacement at the high- school level. “I will be working this spring on transition with Mr. Combe and setting next year up for success,” Stone says in his email. “As with any transition, there will be change and I ap preciate [the community’s] willingness to be patient.” Combe adds that he is grateful for the support and vote of confidence from the community at large. "For my family, we feel like the community has been very supportive, and that’s important to us,” says Combe. “The kids have already voted that 1 stay in Heppner and take this K-12 position; we feel this is the right fit for us. We’re grateful for the vote of confidence by the com munity and Dirksen, to be given this opportunity.” Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 18,2012 - FIVE Irrigon celebrates Arbor Day This Friday, April 20, Irrigon will celebrate Irrigon’s Arbor Day. This year the Irrigon Urban For estry Commission will be partnering with the Irrigon Park and Recreation Dis trict to plant trees at the Marina Park ball fields. The Urban For estry Commission will be giving away one free bur oak seedling to the first 100 families. Any remaining trees after each family has their first tree may be given away to anyone who has room to plant them. These are trees that will grow large and strong, so takers are reminded to give them plenty of space to grow. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the gaze bo snack shack by the Little League fields. The conces sion stand will be open with refreshments for purchase. The trees will be given away at the conclusion of the formal ceremony. Also, everyone is invited to take part in the tree planting that will take place along Tenth Street at the entrance to the parking lot. Anyone who wants to help plant is asked to bring a shovel, gloves and sturdy shoes. Jason Whitbeck, Irrigon’s certified arborist, will demonstrate the proper way to plant a tree. He will also be available to answer questions about trees and their care. Chamber Chatter Boardman May 4 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 Registration begins at 9 Morrow County p.m. Chick-fil-A Leadercast a.m. at All Saints Episcopal Community Health Im is a one-day leader devel Church 460 N. Gale Street; provement Partnership will opment event broadcast the walk begins at 10 a.m. be sponsoring “Wellness in live from Atlanta, GA to Can’t be there; sign-up as -Continuedfrom PAGE ONE current Port of Morrow behind the scenes, it does Morrow County - Public hundreds of sites through a virtual walker or volun filing in the county, includ engineer, Ron McKinnis, affect your average resident Meeting.” This meeting will out the nation, including teer. Pre-registration is ap ing surveys, partition plats, average Morrow County whether they know it or give the local businesses an the Hermiston Conference preciated but walk-ons are subdivision plats, and prop citizens rarely have contact not,” says McKinnis. opportunity to learn more Center. Brought to you by welcome. Register online erty line adjustments. with the county surveyor, For those who about health insurance costs the Hermiston Chamber at 222.walkmsoregon.com The county survey but their lives will be af would like more informa and employee wellness of Commerce, Chick-fil-A or call 503-445-8342, or or also works closely with fected by the office if they tion on the duties of the opportunities, with lunch Leadercast is one of the contact Merilee McDowell the county planning depart own real property in the county surveyor, Chapter to be provided. Planned most influential, live web at 541-571-5853 or via ment, assessors department, county, try to purchase or 209 of the Oregon Re topics include simple steps events in the world. “It is email at msmcdowell@ and county commissioners sell real property in the vised Statutes (ORS) out businesses can take to en one of the single most con centurytel.net. in setting standards for land county, or have any other lines those duties. ORS courage better employee Monday, April 23: solidated sources of leader divisions and subdivision business that deals with real 209 is available online at health, a presentation on Blue Mountain Community ship that I know of, but it ordinances in the county, property in the county. http://www.leg.state.or.us/ factors influencing your goes beyond that. I think College will offer a three- and is a part of subdivi “As you can see, ors/209.html. sion review committees as that does affect a majority The current Mor health insurance costs, pre this conference, although part education course to needed for larger land de of county residents," McK row County Surveyor is sentation of local success very focused on leadership, help residents of Morrow stories and countywide transcends the topic and re County plan and save for innis adds. velopments. Judson L. Coppock, who is efforts to improve health. ally shows you how to lead retirement. The classes are Finally, McKinnis serving his second term in The county sur Meetings will take place in in life.” -Paul Urbanowki, offered as a three part se veyor is also responsible to says, having the right per the position. He is running Heppner on Tuesday, April senior manager at AT&T. ries: Investment Basics, Re ensure that all of these pro son in the position makes for a third term against 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 For more informa tirement Basics, and Retire cesses are consistent with a lot of difference to those opponent Stephen K. Had p.m. at All Saints Episcopal tion, email info@hermis- ment Income Planning. The both the county ordinances who do have to deal with dock. Ballots will be mailed Church and in Boardman on tonchamber.com. Ticket courses complement one and state statutes, primarily the office frequently. April 27 and will be due another and can be taken Wednesday, April 25 from Prices: Hermiston chamber ORS Chapter 92. “It makes a dif back to the Morrow County 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the as a series or can be taken members, $45 each; non According to for ference if they are compe Clerk by 8 p.m.. May 15. Port of Morrow. independently depending members, $55 each; groups mer county surveyor and tent and reasonable and, Boardman Busi of 10 or more, $40 each. on individual knowledge ness Fitness Challenge, Refresh Leader and needs. April 1 - June 30: Four- ship Live 2012 is coming The classes will be -Continuedfrom PAGE ONE ton, Oregon Council, adds a section on person teams/ $40. Goal: on Wednesday, May 16. taught by Rita Van Schoi- rate to fund tech Question: Shall proceedings being open to To encourage individuals to Reserve your seat today for ack, a financial advisor who nology and other opera Lexington Amend its cur the public, and a section on begin or continue an exer this exciting opportunity is owner of Blue Mountain tional improvements at the rent charter? Bids for public contracts. cise program with the sup from Express Employment Investment Management. lone Public Library as well The goal of the courses is port of their company team Professionals. Summary: Lex Vote yes or no. as ongoing library expenses ington Town Council is Join business lead to help attendees gain the Town of Lexing members. Call Boardman (i.e.-staff, books, supplies.) proposing to amend the cur ton, 25-61 Five Year Lo Foods for more information ers from throughout our skills to estimate how much In the first year of .impo rent Town Charter. These cal Option Tax for Street at 541-481-3000. community for a special money they need to retire, sition, the proposed rate amendments will add a new Operations The B oardm an event featuring speakers learn how to create retire will raise approximately section for elections, better Question: Shall Chamber of Commerce who have built distin ment goals, review invest $30,450. defines the role of Town Re Lexington impose a $.62 will host a Candidates Fo guished careers based on ment basics, and more. Vote yes or no. The series is be corder, changes to qualifica per $ / , 000 o f assessed val rum at the Port of Morrow the principles of great lead Town of Lexing tions to serve on council, ue for five years for Street on Thursday, April 26 at ership. The Five Tempta ing offered in April and ton, 25-60 Amendment to changes to qualifications Operations beginning in 6:30 pm. Candidates for the tions of a Leader, presented will meet at the Pettyjohn Tow n Charter of Lexing- for appointees to Mayor or 2012-2013? This measure Morrow County Commis by Patrick Lencioni, leader Building in the large con may cause property taxes sion, County Surveyor and ship consultant, speaker, ference room, 430 West to increase more than three State Senate District 29 will and New York Times best Linden Way, in Heppner. be at the forum. This is your selling author; Hall ofFame The classes are from 7 percent. Summary: The tax opportunity to learn more Leadership, presented by p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will revenue from this measure about the candidates prior Troy Aikman and Emmitt be held on three Mondays: would allow Lexington to the election in May. Call Smith, legendary former Investment Basics, April to continue to do street the chamber if you have any professional football play 9; Retirement basics, April Seeking a motivated individual to complete maintenance and repair. If questions. ers and Pro Football Hall 2; and Retirement Income housekeeping and outdoor yardwork for 3 hours this measure does not pass The Parent Teacher ofFame members; Finding Planning, April 30. The daily, 3 days per week. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, we will need to reduce Organization of Sam Board- Your Purpose, presented classes are free and include work outdoors, complete specific projects and run our maintenance person’s man Elementary School by Dr. Bertice Berry, so workbooks which can be errands. Compensation is 12.00-15.00 per hour, work hours by 25%. The will be holding its annual ciologist, author, lecturer, purchased for $5. Advance DOE. Must be able to pass criminal background requested rate will cost a Spring Carnival on May 3, and educator. With special registration is required. check and have valid driver's license Please send homeowner whose home from 6 - 8 p.m. Please join guest emcee, Andy Buck- Please call Anne Morter a letter of interest with your contact information to: has an assessed value of thefn for this family, fun- ley, who is known for his at 541-422-7040 or e-mail Boxholder, P O. Box 219, Heppner, Oregon 97836. $100,000 $62.00 per year. filled event. This carnival role as David Wallace on her at amorter@bluecc.edu. The requested tax will raise is the highlight of events for the hit television show. The Students may also register online at www.bluecc.edu. approximately $3,000 per the school and also the big Office. Saturday, April 28 gest fundraiser of the PTO. For more informa year or approxim ately at 10 a.m.; 5K Run, 10K The funds generated go di tion contact Kristin Connell $15,000 over the course of Run, 5K Walk, One-Mile rectly back to the children. at 541-567-1123 or email the five years. Kids’ Fun Run to be held They are requesting help her at Kristin.connell@ Vote yes or no. at the Morrow County Fair According to Mor in sponsoring a booth or expresspros.com. grounds. This great event is row County Clerk Bobbi contributing an item for our Heppner Saturday, April 21: being sponsored by Mor Childers, ballots will be in raffle. For more information Heppner is getting ready row County Health District. most mailboxes on April call 541-481-7383. It’s time again for for the Eastern Oregon MS To register, or get additional 27. Ballots are due back by . Tuesday, May 15 at 8 p.m. Chick-fil-A Leadercast, Walk and we need you. information, visit: http:// A dministrative i www.active.com/running/ P rofessionals D ay - ( heppner-or/rolling-hills- run-2012. Saturday, May 5: 7,h annual Youth Fishing Derby for the youth in Mor row County will be held at Cutsforth Park from 8:30- MORROW COUNTY NORTH 11 a.m. The event is free TRANSFER STATION for children 14 years old DRINK P eppermint P addv M ocha $3.25 69900 FRONTAGE LANE and younger. Prizes and BOARDMAN, OR SPECIALS O range cream V o S hake $ 2 .5 0 lunch will conclude this fun experience for our youth. Sat-Sun 9 -4 This event is sponsored by Phone (541)989-9500 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Morrow County Parks. MORROW COUNTY SOUTH Saturday May 12: TRANSFER STATION Ninth Annual Poker Run 57185 HWY 74 in the Blues, sponsored by LEXINGTON, OR the Reload Ridge Riders. Sat-Sun 9 -4 Held at Morrow County Phone (541) 989-9500 OHV Park; signup starts at 9 a.m., cost is $15 each or $50 for family. For further To le a n more, information, contact John ^ pointcane.org o in t visit u sâ t Wight at 541-676-5152 or w w w pam fc jr e o r p 217 North Main St Heppner • Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426 Tim Wright at 541-490- Serving Morrow, Wheeler & Gilliam counties Since 1959 6681. buy right reuse recycle COUNTY SURVEYOR BALLOT MEASURES HOUSEKEEPER WANTED Mother's Day Baskets Now available! ' "* Come see our great display of gift baskets! DON'T FORGET ^ Wednesday ^ April 25th Call our floral department today! HAVE A PLAN FOR THE CANS. Weddimj Tabh ie Carlson & Recycling pamt is simple and convenient. That's why the PaintCare program was created: to make it easy tor you to recycle and properly dispose of leftover paint Brenda Gleason Here's hgw the program works: Part of the purchase price of all new paint sales is being used to cover recycling and disposal Sit ower: April 27, 2012 Wedding: June 16, 2012 costs for leftover, unwanted pamt. So, if you have any paint you want to recycle, simply drop it off at any collection site for no additional charge (sorry, we cannot accept empty containers or aerosal cans). You're done. W«TI take it from there. MuMuj'i Dw}~ t }
