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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
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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
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visit u sâ t
Wight at 541-676-5152 or
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217 North Main St Heppner • Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426
Tim Wright at 541-490-
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HOUSEKEEPER
WANTED
Mother's Day Baskets
Now available!
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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.
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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.
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