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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday. September 3. 2014 - THREE HEALYRETIRES O ’D onnell, who owned Morrow County Abstract & T itle. Their second son, Jo nas, was also bom in Hep pner in July o f 1980 and their daughter, Janelle, was bom in September of 1981. J e r r y w o rk e d at MCAT for two and a half years before joining Co lumbia Basin Electric in March of 1981 as an as sistant office manager. At the time Norm Rickert was office manager and Fred Toombs was general man ager. It was tough times at CBEC in those days, with the WPPSS (Washington Public Power Supply Sys tem) debacle. (WPPSS was a large nuclear energy proj ect to be located in Rich land, Washington, which 23 public power utilities bought into. The project failure resulted in the sec ond largest bond collapse in U.S. history, leaving the co ops financially devastated.) “ It was a very tur bulent tim e,” said Jerry, who said that the co-op was forced to implement a 72 percent rate increase to pay for WPPSS. “It was a very unpopular decision,” he said, which brought on many heated arguments and “very active board meetings that went on until 1-2 in the morning.” “We lost 30 percent of our sales, with half of our irrigators discon necting and people cutting back on their power. That was really tough, and as a result of that, we went from “ 27 employees to 16.” The utility survived, however, with cutbacks and rate increases. “Hope fully we never will see that again,” he exclaimed. A nother challenge w as the quality of the elec tric service. “We had pretty rocky electric service in the 80s, with a lot of power outages. But Fred Toombs and the board recognized the need to upgrade and invested three quarters of a million a year in upgrades for 20 years to improve the quality of service.” "As a result we have as about an excellent service as you can get,” he added. “And we’ve continued to invest in the electrical plant to maintain system reliability.” “This is a great place to w ork,” added Healy. “We’ve had good employ ees, good board members and consumer members that have been very understand ing. You just can’t beat it as a good place to work.” As much as he enjoys his job, Healy is ready for retirement. “It’s time for new energy, new ideas. I'm ready.” What’s he going to do after retirement? “That’s a good question, because I’ve never done anything but work.” Healy replied. However, it doesn’t look like he’s going to have to worry about having noth ing to do. There’s quite a list. Besides his continued involvement in numerous business entities, including Port of Morrow, Morrow lone Cardinal Volleyball Schedule -* •* « « « PROMISE OF EXCELLENCE -Continued from PAGE ONE Development and Inland Development Corporation, Healy is also planning a sort o f “bucket list” trip to Peru this October, that also includes a visit to Ma- chu Picchu. “I’ve always wanted to go there. I’ve thought about it for years. His three kids, son-in-law, sister Jean Marie, a friend and his wife and their son are planning to accompany him on his trip. So far, he says, Carmen has not opted in on that trip, which would entail quite a bit of walking and climbing. H e’s also got a few “honey do” projects un derway and probably a few family projects as well. The Healys are also excited to become grandparents for the first time with son, Joe, and his fiancé expecting a baby girl in February. ALL NEWS AD AND LEGAL DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. Health District Board Signs Promise of Excellence Grigg. I he culmination oc- curred Monday, August 25, when the board of directors also signed the document to show their commitment Sept. 4: vs. Irrigon varsity/JV, lone, 5 p.m. Sept. 5: vs. Wallowa varsity/JV, lone 5 p.m. Sept. 12: vs. Echo, V/JV, Echo, 5 p.m. Sept. 13: Summit Springs Tournament, V, Condon, 9 a.m. Sept. 16: vs. Mitchell/Spray, V/JV, Spray, 5 p.m. Sept. 18: vs. Irrigon, V/JV, Irrigon, 5 p.m. Sept. 19: vs. Condon/Wheeler, V/JV, lone, 5 p.m. Sept. 23: vs. Riverside, V/JV, Boardman, 5 p.m. Sept. 25: vs. Heppner, V/JV, lone, 5 p.m. Sept. 26: vs. Nixyaawii, V, Mission, 5 p.m. Sept. 30: vs. Mitchell/Spray, V/JV, lone, 5 p.m. Oct. 3: vs. Sherman, V/JV, lone, 5 p.m. Oct. 4: vs. Arlington, V, lone, 1 p.m. Oct. 9: vs. Dufur, V/JV, lone, 5 p.m. Oct. 14: vs. Helix, V/JV, Senior Night, lone, 5 p.m. 09-12-14 Oct. 16: vs. Condon/Wheeler, V/JV, Fossil, 5 p.m. 09-22-14 Oct. 17: vs. Arlington, V, Arlington, 5 p.m. 09- 29-14 Oct. 23: District Crossover, V, place TBA, 5 p.m. 10- 13-14 Oct. 25: Big Sky District Toumy V, Condon, 10 a.m. 10-20-14 Oct. 29: 1st Round State Playoffs, V, time & place TBA Nov. 1: 2nd Round State Playoffs. V. time & place TBA 10-27-14 Nov. 7-8: State Volleyball Tournament, Ridgeview High School, Redmond, time to be announced. • “I will maintain confidentiality with patient information, discussing it only on a need to know basis.” • "I will communicate in a respectful and professional manner, acknowledge others, make eye contact and smile.” • “I will have the courage to communicate issues directly and honestly with my team members. I do not gossip, neither listen nor participate.” • “I will go the extra mile and walk customers to where they need to be, and during our time together I will make them feel comfortable and welcomed.” New play area set to serve Boardman neighborhoods south of freeway 7:00PM Away vs. Hermiston 7:00PMvs. Grant Union 7:00PM Away vs. Enterprise 7:00PM vs. Waitsburg / Prescott 7:00PMvs. Pilot Rock 7:00PM Away vs. Culver 7:00PM vs. Stanfield Secondary 7:00PM Away vs. Irrigon 7:00PMvs. Weston-McEwen 1:00PM Away vs. TBA 1:00PM Away vs. TBA 1:00PM Away vs. TBA Heppner Mustang JV Football Schedule 4:00PMvs. Grant Union 4:00PM Away vs. Pilot Rock 4:00PM Away vs. Pilot Rock 5:00PM Away vs. Stanfield 5:00PMvs. Irrigon 5:00PM Away vs. Weston-McEwen Heppner Mustang lone Cardinal Football Volleyball Schedule 08-29-14 12:00PM Away vs. Umatilla Schedule 08- 30-14 9:00AM Away vs. Grant Union Sept. 5: vs. Wallowa, lone, 7 p.m. Sept. 12: vs Echo, Echo, 7 p.m. Sept. 19: vs. Condon-Wheeler, lone, 7 p.m. Sept. 26: vs Jewell, Jewell, time to be announced. Oct. 3: vs. Sherman County, lone, 7 p.m. Oct. 9: Homecoming, vs. Dufur, lone, 7 p.m. Oct. 17: vs. Arlington. Arlington, 7 p.m. Oct. 24: Senior Night vs. Elgin, lone, 7 p.m. Oct. 31: vs. Spray/Mitchell, Spray, 1 p.m. Nov. 7-8: First round state playoffs, time and place to be announced Nov. 14-15: State Quarterfinals, time and place TBA. Nov. 21-22: State Semi-finals, time and place TBA. Nov. 29: State Championship, time and place TBA. 17 Compete in WCCC men’s play 09- 04-14 09-06-14 09-09-14 09-13-14 09-18-14 09-23-14 09-25-14 09- 26-14 10- 02-14 10-04-14 10-09-14 10-11-14 10-16-14 10-17-14 10-21-14 10-25-14 4:30PM Away vs. Dufur School 9:00AM Tournament 5:00PMSherman County JSHS 8:00AM Away vs. Condon HS 5:00PM Away vs. Weston-McEwen 5:00PM Irrigon 5:00PM Away vs. lone School 3:00PM Away vs. Waitsburg / Prescott 5:00PM Away vs. Pilot Rock 12:00PM Stanfield, W-M 5:00PMPilot Rock 12:00PM Away vs. Culver 5:00PMStanfield Secondary 12:00PM Away vs. Union 5:00PM Culver 12:00PM Away vs. Weston-McEwen M ay 1: -A man in Irrigon called MCSO and requested to speak with a deputy about people possibly target practicing near the nature trails next to the parking lot o f the w ildlife area in Irrigon. He came across a pile of shotgun and .22 casings and boxes and is concerned it is too close to the highway. -MCSO received report of a male and female having an argument and swearing ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: at each other in Lexington. M CSO resp o n d ed . No action was taken. Seventeen men competed in the Sunday Men’s Play Competition on August 31 at Willow Creek Country Club in Heppner. The results were as follows: Gross: 1. Barry Munkers - 70, 2. John Ed- mundson - 7 1 ,3.(tie) Dave Allstott and Jeff Edmund- son - 73. Net: 1. Tim Wright - 57,2.(tie) Roger Mortimore and Stacy Wilson - 60. Special Events: KP(#4/13) - JeffEdmund- son. KP,2nd Shot (#8/17) - Stacy Wilson. The next regular Sunday M orning M en’s Play will be on September 7 with Tom Shear, Scott Bur- right and John Edmundson in charge. MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. great place to get care,” said Grigg. “This commitment by every member o f our organization is a critical step ¡n that journey.” These are a few of the promises that each employee, provider and board member of Morrow County Health District made recently by signing what is called the Promise of Excellence. • “I will serve our customers and patients with a friendly attitude, respect and kindness without bias or preconception.” Heppner Mustang Football Schedule 09-05-14 09-12-14 09-19-14 09- 26-14 10- 03-14 10-10-14 10-17-14 10-23-14 10- 31-14 11- 08-14 11-15-14 11-22-14 and support. “We are com- rnitted to making Morrow County Health District a great place to work and a Community contri butions are making a new playground, serving south- side neighborhoods, pos sible in Boardman. The project, facili tated by the Boardm an Community Development Association, will be located on the southeast corner of Boardman City H all’s lawn adjacent to the park ing lot. Additional park ing will be available along Kinkade Street. Community enhancement groups identi fied a playground south of Interstate 84 as a need in Boardman several years ago, which eventually led to BCDA taking over the project. “We felt that a central ly-located playground on the south side of the free way should be pedestrian and bike friendly, easily accessible from all south side neighborhoods and in close proximity to the basketball courts located behind city hall,” said Jill Parker, BCDA president. The City o f Board- man will care for the play area as it is on city-owned land, ConAgra Foods pro vided financial assistance, and volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints day o f service will help assemble the play structures. “ C o n A g ra F o o d s Lamb Weston is proud to support the Boardman com- munity and its efforts to provide a safe place for kids to play,” said Scott Hughes, plant manager, ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston Board- man. “The goal o f com munity improvement is a shared one.” David Jones, a Board- man City Council member and the day of service or ganizer, said everyone is invited to participate in the day of service and it isn’t just a church event. Jones added that Boardman May or Sandy Toms will lead the playground project and will receive support from a qualified church member with other community vol unteers. “We hope to have just as many community mem bers, if not more, support ing the different projects as we do church members,” Jones said. The day of service is Sept. 13. Anyone interested in helping should arrive at the Boardman Marina at 9 a.m. Work is expected to be complete by 1 p.m. fol lowed by a barbecue at the marina. The group, which in past years has brought as many as 300 people to help, will also be complet ing other projects around the city. “The more activities we have for our children, the more united we will be.” Jones said. Sheriff's Report -MCSO was advised by a caller in the Heppner area that a male subject had called. They could not understand him at first, and the caller said they advised the subject to take them off his call list, and the subject started swearing at them. By the fourth call the subject was stating they owed taxes and would have to pay. When the reporting person asked where the subject was from and to speak with a supervisor, he began requesting obscene things from her. She gave the phone to another friend and the subject told him they owed for taxes. -MCSO arrested Richard F. Burnside Jr., 23, on a Sweet Home municipal warrant. The subject was cited and released with a court date. -A female near Heppner called MCSO to advise that they were receiving harassing letters. A deputy made contact and advised them of their options. -An M CSO deput y advised he was contacting a Lexington resident regarding a cat that was hit. Deputy was advised that it was unknown who the owner was, most likely a stray. - Pi oneer Memori al Hospital advised MCSO of a dog bite. A male subject was bitten by his son’s dog when trying to remove it from under a vehicle after it was hit. Dog had been put down. -Continued on PAGE FOUR
