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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon lone school awards perfect attendance lone Community School awarded the following students for perfect attendance in the month of November: Makiyah Christian, Liam Heideman, Ariona Looney, Martin Medina, Madison Orem, Jerson Peralta, Corey Rice, Dylan Christian, Kelly Doherty, Karensa Jones, Cameron Proudfoot, Ethan Ramos-Lopez, Luis Ramos-Lopez. Lewkus Burright, Suneni Calvillo, Car- son Eynetich, Fernando Ramirez, Kalvin Rietmann. Bryce Rollins, Charles Smith, Daralynn Teeman, Morgan Alldritt, Blake Carter, Emily Ehrmantraut, Faviola Juarez Alvarez, Grace Ogden, Colt Parker, Tay lor Rollins, Tom Rudolf, Julianna Teeman, Katelvn Thompson, Gary Walls, Tiffany Hollis, Eva Martin, Jessica Medina, Jordan Rollis, Wyatt Aleksa, Madison Alldritt, Megan Doherty, Elaina Ehrm antraut, Shaun Epperson, Jake Heideman, Mackenzie Heideman, Annabelle McDaniel, Matt Orem, Emma Rietmann, Jillian Rudolf, Gracie Crum, Lexie Garrett, Aaron Smvthe, Susanna Teeman. -Contributedphoto County Court news The Morrow County Court met in Heppner on Dec. 5 with Judge Tallman and Commissioners Grieb and Rea in attendance. The City and Citizen Comment period for Hep pner was opened with no one in attendance. "Hie court reviewed and approved the minutes for Nov. 21 and 28. 2012. The court reviewed and approved the Payroll Pay ables and the Account Pay ables in the ne‘ ? >tal amount of $115,703 .>4. The court reviewed the cash balance activity for he week o f Dec. 3, 2012 through Dec. 7,2012 with a cash balance of $5.034.994.44. They also reviewed the projected bal ance for the week of Dec. 10, 2012 through Dec. 14, 2012, showing a projected balance of $5,148,994.44. Commission on Chil dren and Families (CCF): Kim C arnine, CCF D i rector, recapped proposed actions by the O regon Legislature, stating that the original plans were to abolish the CCF Program effective June 30, 2012; that plan has been revised and the program extended to June 30, 2013. Then the governor’s office changed the ending date for CCF to January 2014. Carnine had made plans to relocate to the Eugene area, but does not want to leave the county without representa tion for this additional time period. The commissioners agreed it was in the best interest of the county for Carnine to remain in the director’s position for the duration o f the program. An employment contract describing Carnine’s duties and responsibilities will be provided at a future meeting for signatures. Road Dept.: The court reviewed a memo from Bob Nairns, Assistance Direc tor, including a “Project List” (22 projects listed) that was shared with the Road Committee in June oi 2012. The memo stated that projects will be priori tized as time, budget, man power, weather and other factors allow. The court reviewed and approved an Interagency A greem ent between Morrow County School District # 1 and Mor row County Road Dept, for a proposed project to drain high groundw ater away from the Irrigon High School for a maximum payment of $90,000 to be effective through June 30, 2013. C ontracts: The court reviewed and signed the Tw elfth A m endm ent to Agreement #135573 with the O regon H ealth A u thority for the financing o f Public Health Services for an additional amount of $1.142 for the Immuni zation ACA Adult Grant, bringing that total grant award for ACA to $23,259. The current total award amount as of this Amend ment is $426,947. The court conducted the following business: Re viewed and authorized tax refunds to the following: Eric and Renate Meakins in the amount of $512.68 due to a computer conversion error; John Bozarth in the amount of $1.270.88 due to an overpayment by Mid- Columbia Title and Corel ogic for Banner Bank. The court reviewed and signed 14 letters to the Dept, of Energy identifying Carla McLane, Planning Director, as the point o f contact for the Energy Facility Siting Council’s Special Advisory Groups for energy projects in Morrow County. Follow ing are the projects: Hepp ner Wind Facility, 2Morrow Energy, C arty G enerat ing Station, Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line, Shepherds Flat I, II and III, Saddle Butte Wind Park, Rock Creek Wind Facility, Montague Wind Power Facility, Baseline Wind Energy Facility, Cas cade Crossing Transmis sion Line, Perennial Wind Chaser, Coyote Springs Amendment #10, Board- man Coal Plant Amend ment #9 and Wheatridge Wind Energy. The court reviewed and signed the cover letter for the com ments for the draft Environ mental Impact Statement for the proposed activities at Naval Weapons System Training Facility Boardman (NWSTFB) Navy Bombing Range. The court reviewed the “Inclement Weather” Policy for the county. The court reviewed and signed a Memorandum of Agree ment between the county and the Morrow County Sheriff’s Association and Teamsters Local Union No. 223 regarding the paid meal period while on duty. V arious c o rre sp o n dence and upcoming meet ing notices were reviewed and discussed. This information is pro- vided by Com m issioner Leann Rea; anyone who would like to receive Coun ty Court minutes, contact Karen Wolff at 541-676- 5620. Wednesday, December 12,2012 lone students awarded for cooperation lone Community School spent the month of November working on cooperation in kindergar ten through sixth grade. Awards for outstanding cooperation were rewarded to the following students: Ariona Looney, kindergarten: Kelly Doherty, first grade; Daralynn Teeman, second grade; Julie Teeman, third grade; Jordan Rollis-fourth grade; Wyatt Aleksa, fifth grade; and Renee Peterson, sixth grade. -Contributedphoto Ione 4-H club receives awards lone Community 4-H livestock members met for a quick organizational meeting on Sunday, Nov. 18, before the 4-H Achievement Awards Dinner. Pictured are (back L-R): Austin Morter, Jenna Taylor, Morgan Orem, Austin Carter, JDAIeska.iyier Carter and (front L-R)MaLinda Morter, Jake Heideman, Matt Orem, Paul Taylor, Wyatt Aleska and Aaron Smythe. Several members received achievement awards for their lamb, swine and rabbit projects. For a com munity service project, the club volunteered to clean up after the dinner. -Contributedphoto COUNCIL MEMBERS -Continuedfrom PAGE ONE mother still lives here, as done.” city council were putting in a new water system and moving city hall from its previous office on Willow St. to the current location on Main St. “ I’ve done it for 10 years and I’ve decided to let someone else do it,” she says on her retirement from council. “I’ve enjoyed it but there’s a lot involved and there are big projects coming up. “Eventually, we’ve got to do something about the sewer system.” Cody High, 27, moved to Heppner from southern Oregon in 2003 when his father transferred to the ranger district in town. His well as his girlfriend Nich ole and her daughter. High is a graduate from Heppner High School; his term on the city council was his first government experience. High said one o f his greatest challenges as a city council member was realizing he couldn’t make everyone happy; his best experience was being told by fellow community mem bers that they were glad he was serving on the coun cil. His advice to incoming councilors? “Use common sense and don't be afraid to ques tion why something needs says in its mission that it “ ...em pow ers returning Service Members, Veterans, and Commands with tools for reintegration back into their communities, careers, education, health care and Community lunch menu Joe Perry Loan Officer Heppner 541-676-9125 Russell Seewald Loan Officer Heppner & lone 541-422-7466 •Term Loans ‘Lines of Crédit ‘Commercial Real Estate Loans www.beobank.com ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. Keith Lewis, 80, has lived in Heppner since he retired from the Oregon State Police in 1983. His wife, Sharon, was raised here. The couple has grown children and grandchildren. He has been on the Heppner City Council five years, since 2007. Lewis said the post was more involved than he ex pected but that he enjoyed it because he got to work with a lot of good people. “I’ve just had enough,” he said. “It’s been good, but there are a lot of younger people who are w illing to serve and I think that’s good.” Military program offers assistance to service members A military agency dedi cated to helping service members is now offering its services in Eastern Or egon. The Joint Transition Assistance Program (JTAP) A strong ag lender & ag producer relationship is a valuable asset. Our ag lenders know agriculture. Stop in and see us next time you need an ag or commercial loan. - FIVE Elohim Covenant Church members will be serving lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at St. Patrick’s Senior Center. The meal will include turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, hot rolls and lemon meringue pie. Milk is served at each meal. Suggested donation is $3.50 per meal. Menu is subject to change. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available and that help Is FREE of charge. 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We will achieve this with innovative out reach through partnerships in Oregon, and other areas as needed.” Part of JTAP is the Yel low Ribbon Reintegration Program ( YRRP), which is a Department of Defense effort to support National Guard and Reserve mem bers and their families with information on benefits and referrals before, after and during deployment. YRRP offers 30-, 60- and 90-day events to pro vide service members and their families with help on topics ranging from healthcare to employment, military benefits and mental health. Area JTAP representa tive Stephen Jensen says he currently has resources to help vets with rent, boxes of food, resumes and much more. For more information, contact Jensen at 541-215- 9101 or Stephen.rex.jens- en@us.army.mil.
