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I TEN - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 26, 2014 HEALTH DISTRICT p u b l ic n o t ic e M ORROW COUNTY -Continuedfrom PAGE ONE LAND USE HEARING “Once complete, these “reached milestones of available to him. Memorial Hospital had five THE MORROW briefly mentioned. units should significantly service” w ill be recognized, -received the following admissions, three sw ing bed -learned from Grigg that improve the quality of as well as “the outstanding reports for January: Pioneer admissions, 11 admitted for COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION will hold the district’s contract with heating and air conditioning work that is occurring Memorial Clinic had 405 observation, two admitted a joint workshop with the the American Federation of and comfort for our patients throughout the health patient visits for the month, for hospital respite, one Morrow County Court on State, County and Municipal and staff," he said. district,” he said. 11 new patients, 53 seen by swing nursing facility Tuesday, March 18,2014. at Employees (AFSCME) is With the new units, - a p p r o v e d e a r ly a nurse and 11 no-shows; admission, 448 total out 5:30 p.m with the following to expire July 1. He said patients can control the changes to Dr. Russ Nichols’ Irrigon Medical Clinic had patients, 45 emergency room hearings of public interest that district administrative heating and cooling in contract, which will bring 225 patient visits for the encounters, 1,608 lab tests, at 7:00 p.m. at the Port of stalT met w ith union reps each room. Installation is his contract into line with month. 33 new patients, 48 95 x-ray procedures. 10 CT Morrow Riverfront Center the previous week to begin expected to be completed other providers’ contracts seen by a nurse and four no- scans, 19 EKG tests, five negotiations. Mills said that in a couple weeks. in Boardman, Oregon. in the district. Dr. Nichols’ shows; Heppner Ambulance colonoscopy procedures, Conditional over the years the district's -learned from Grigg that contract was previously set had 26 total page-outs w ith two endoscopy procedures, Use Permit CUP-N-308: relationship with AFSCME all employees, providers to expire July 14, but will 22 transports for $39,277 one c o lo n /e n d o sc o p y Dan Williams, applicant has been “pretty good.” and board members are now commence on Feb. 25 in revenue; Boardman procedure, 18 respiratory -heard from Grigg invited to the district's and continue until Feb. 25, Ambulance had 23 page therapy procedures; Home and owner. The property is described as tax lots 1400 that ductless heating and em ployee reco g n itio n 2017, unless 90 days’ notice outs with 13 transports for Health had 135 patient and 1402 of A ssessor’s cooling units are in the banquet to be held this is given. His employment $ 17.853 in revenue; Irrigon visits; Hospice had four Map 2N 23. The property process of being installed in Friday, Feb. 28, beginning may be terminated by the Ambulance had 23 page adm issions; Pharmacy is on H ighw ay 74 at the hospital's patient rooms at 6 p.m. at the Heppner district "only for good cause outs with 15 transports for had 2,495 drug doses for approximately milepost and in “other key areas" Elks Lodge. Employees show n.” An autom atic $19,156 in revenue; there $99,155 in drug revenue. and providers who have th re e -y e ar renew al is were two flights; Pioneer 11 and is zoned Exclusive around the hospital. Farm Use. Request is to approve two non-farm dw ellings. C riteria for approval include Morrow County Zoning Ordinance Article 6. individual winners for each Land Partition LP- grade levels, as well as team N-440: Patrick and Vickie winners for each division. Worthy causes range that’s because the money M cNamee, applicants; T he c o m p e titio n from world hunger to a cure is spent on the center’s Robert and Anne Peterson, was highly competitive; for cancer, but some good childcare and preschool owners. The property is nevertheless, the Heppner causes may be a little closer programs, as well as paying described as tax lot 600 players walked away with to home.. .such as Heppner its employees. of Assessor’s Map 5N 27 the top honors in every DayCare. “ As a non- pr of i t , 21. The property is located division, along with the “While we would all Heppner DayCare gains south of Highway 730 and individual trophies. like to fundraise for a cure, funding through a few west of Rand Road and is The participants for the Heppner DayCare. Inc. grants, donations and, zoned Rural Residential. the elementary school were fundraises to keep the doors ma i nl y, f u n d r a i s i n g Request is to partition the Jackson Lehman, Tyson open,” said day care board events, whi ch is why property into two parcels. Vawser, Felix Matthew, members. we need the continued C rite ria for approval Cedie Dayadante, Brian Heppner DayCare has support of everyone in our include Morrow County Lindsay, Ty Boor, Hailey been open approximately com m unities,” stressed Subdivision Ordinance Wenberg, Sebastian Garcia, 28 years. Many people another board member. Article 5. Kells Ferguson, Nickolas may not realize that the Some o f the day The joint Wenberg, Morgan Cutsforth day care operates as a non care’s fundraising events workshop will provide and Adan Guerra. The profit organization. It is an include hosting the Elks the County Court and the elementary school top six equal opportunity provider Ladies Night Dinner, Bill’s Planning Commission the competitors were Jackson that is operated by a staff Traveling Trivia, selling opportunity to review the Lehman, Tyson Vawser, of three employees and six Sees Candy, working the pending Comprehensive Cedie Dayadante, Felix volunteer board members. Morrow County Fair gate Plan and Zoning Ordinance Matthew, Sebastian Garcia The c e nt e r pr ovi de s and, coming again soon, and r e s p e c tiv e map and Hailey Wenberg. childcare and preschool to Krispy Kreme. Krispy changes for the Umatilla The contestants for the future generations of Kreme orders and payment Army Depot property the middle school were local communities. will be due March 5. within Morrow County. Mitch VonGuten, Gavin What exactly is a non “It will be 16 years Documents to be reviewed Hanna, Jimmy Adams, profit organization? It’s in March that the Heppner will be the exceptions Cody Wizner, Reiah Waite an entity that develops a DayCare. Inc. has employed statement. Comprehensive and Leo Waite. The middle business model that does myself as director/preschool Plan policies, proposed use school top players included not aim to earn a profit. teacher,” said day care zones along with proposed Mitch VonGuten, Reiah As a non-profit, the director Merry Chandler. maps. It is anticipated that Waite, Jimmy Adams, center offers childcare “This position has given hearings for these changes Gavin Hanna, and Leo and preschool to local me a lifetime of memories would begin April 29th Waite. c o m m u n i t i e s w h i l e with many children of many in front of the Planning The sole competitor refraining from accruing ages. Through the years Commission. from Heppner High School Opportunity to Top: Elementary school chess participants (in no particular was Kai Arbogast, who a profit for any needs children grow and look to voice support or opposition order) Jackson Lehman, Tyson Vawser, Felix Matthew, Cedie earned champion status for that extend beyond the me as ‘Momma Merry’... to the above proposal or Dayadante, Brian Lindsay, TV Boor. Hailey Wenberg, Sebastian the three participating high center’s ability to carry out what a wonderful gift! its services. In simplistic “The Heppner DayCare to ask questions will be Garcia, Kells Ferguson, Nicholas Wcnberg, Morgan Cutsforth schools. terms, any profit and all is full of patience, love and and Adan Guerra. Center: Middle school top players (in provided. Failure to raise The top chess players monies earned by the non understanding, and w ithout no particular order) Mitch VonGuten, Reiah Waite, Jimmy an issue in person or by w ill co m p ete in the letter or failure to provide Adams, Gavin Hanna and Leo Waite. Bottom: High school Chess for Success State profit are immediately used your children, we cannot tournament champion Kai Arbogast (far right) with two of for wages, monthly utilities teach and give those three sufficient specificity to his competitors. -Contributedphoto Tournament in Portland on and mortgage payments, morals that are valued. We afford the decision maker Saturday, Jan. 22. the Teams came from five March 14 and 15. s u p p l i e s , b u i l d i n g are all about what is in the an opportunity to respond to kings, queens, bishops different schools, and every Students and coaches maintenance and healthy best interest of children.” the issue precludes appeal and knights were waiting participant played at least say they will be keeping Heppner DayCare hours to the Land Use Board of at Heppner Elementary five games. The divisions their noses to the chessboard food items. “While it might seem are Monday through Friday, Appeals based on those School as the troops arrived for the tournament were as they practice, practice, issues. Copies of the for the Regional Chess for high school, junior high practice for their next big like we fundraise a lot, all 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children money received is used so age 30 months to 12 years. staff report and all relevant Success Tournament. and elementary. There were challenge. the center can stay open Rates are $2.50/hr. Current documents will be available and provide the childcare childcare enrollment is after March 7, 2014. For and preschool services that 31. The day care serves more information, please are so desperately needed,” USDA-approved meals/ co n tac t the P lanning said one board member. plans for breakfast, lunch Department at 541-922- It is true that non-profits and afternoon snack. Call 4624 or 541-676-9061, don’t earn any money at the 541-676-5429 for more extension 5506. end of a fiscal year, but information. DATED this 26th day of February, 2014 M ORROW COUNTY P L A N N I N G DEPARTMENT Published: February 26, BOARDMAN—A job Center and is planned to be Blue Mountain 2014 fair focused on agriculture an annual event. Community College, Walla Affidavit and energy is being held “It gives people the Walla Community College, March 5 from 11 a.m. opportunity to connect Perry Technical Institute and PUBLIC NOTICE to 4 p.m. at the SAGE with the region's leading Eastern Oregon University Center, 101 Olson Road, in agriculture and energy are also a tte n d in g to Ordinance notice industries to discover provide information about The City of Heppner will Boardman. The event is open to rewarding careers,” said educational opportunities. hold a public hearing Resume writing March 10, 2014 to accept the public, giving attendees Kalie Davis, SAGE Center and interview help will testimony regarding the a chance to visit with area manager. Local high school be a v ailab le for jo b changing of ORDINANCE food processors, utilities, farms, local government stu d en ts and c o lle g e seekers from the Oregon 6-4-3-FALLOWING THE ag en cies, ed u catio n al students have also been Employment Department. STORAGE OF VEHICLES institutions and forest invited to the fair to see For more information WITH A PERMIT. The products companies about careers available in their visit the SAGE Center hearing will be held March careers, education and job communities and learn what website job fair page at The last scheduled Saturday 10th at 7:00 PM, at Heppner found them on the 701 seeking help. kind of education they need www.visitsage.com or call ski for the Arbuckle Nordic Ski Club City Hall 111 N Main St. spur off the 53 road. Under The event is the first to work in local industries. 541-481-7243. at the regularly scheduled cloudy skies, they crossed of its kind at the SAGE City Council m eeting. Pole C re e k and head ed Copies of the proposed Businesses invited to participate n o rth to w a rd A rb u c k le M ountain. They said trail ordinance changes are in St. Patrick’ s welcome page conditions were good, with a bylaws. The meeting will available for viewing at PUBLIC NOTICE bit of new snow added to the take place at 5pm. Stokes Heppner City Hall between Public Hearing Notice Area businesses are invited to welcome St. Patrick's base recently, and everyone the hours of 9:00 AM and Morrow County Special Landing Senior Center, 195 weekend visitors to our community and inform them of reportedly enjoyed the best 5:00 PM Monday through Transportation Committee Opal Place, Irrigon, OR. fire of the season available goods and services by including ads in a special warming Friday. Kim Cutsforth City is holding an organizational Contact: Linda Skendzel (above). Next weekend some color spread in our March 12 edition. of the group will be skiing Manager. meeting Thursday. March 541-922-6420 Deadline for ad submission is March 7 at 5 p.m. Published: February 26 and into a cabin on Penland Lake. Published: February 26, 13, 2014 to discuss the Contact Megan at 541-676-9228 or megan@ -Contributed photo March 5 2014 Special Transportation rapidserve.net for more information or to schedule an ad. Plan update and review the Affidavit Heppner players sweep the board at chess tournament Local day care offers good cause close to home SAGE Center, Boardman Chamber host agriculture, energy job fair Regional sustainable agriculture and energy career opportunities showcased / I t t Last Sat. outing for Nordic ski club I
