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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
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Last Sat. outing for
Nordic ski club
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