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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Heppner Elementary New public meetings scheduled to discuss the has canned food drive Blue Mountains Forest Plan Revision Pendleton, Oregon— The Forest Service has scheduled new public meet- ings to discuss the Blue Mountains Forest Plan Re- vision. Topics will vary by location. The Umatilla Na- tional Forest will host a meeting regarding livestock grazing in Heppner City Hall Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30. An additional meet- ing on the topic will be held at the N. Fork John Day Ranger District in Ukiah from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Monday, Nov. 2, Wal- lowa-Whitman National Forest will host a meeting on access and wilderness in La Grande from 6-9 p.m. Also in La Grande, a meet- ing on pace and scale of restoration will take place Nov. 12 from 6-9 p.m. A facilitator will ensure that everyone in attendance has time to speak, listen to others and propose solu- tions. In 2014, the Forest Ser- vice released a draft Envi- ronmental Impact State- ment (EIS) related to the Blue Mountains Forest Plan Revision and received over a thousand comment letters. Based in part on that feed- back, the three Blue Moun- tains National Forests have worked with stakeholders to identify topics for further discussion—including the pace and scale of restora- tion, livestock grazing, ac- cess, and wilderness. A Forest Plan describes the social, economic, and ecological goals of a Na- tional Forest and provides a framework for future management decisions. The National Forest Manage- ment Act of 1976 requires each National Forest to prepare a Forest Plan and revise it every 15 years to address changing needs and conditions. The cur- rent Forest Plans for the Wallowa-Whitman, Uma- tilla, and Malheur National Forests are from 1990, and the Blue Mountains region has changed significantly since 1990. Meeting summaries from previous Forest Plan Revision meetings are available at http://www. fs.usda.gov/goto/Blue- MountainsPlanRevision, and the notes from new meetings will be posted there as well. For more information, please contact Peter Fargo, Public Affairs Officer for the Blue Moun- tains Forest Plan Revision, at 541-523-1231. BEO Bancorp announces dividend for 2015 Heppner Elementary held its annual canned food drive for the South Morrow Neighborhood Center Oct. 12-15. They were able to donate more than 300 pounds of food for the families in need in our area. Pictured are Heppner Elementary Student Council Representatives (bottom L-R) Zander Fisher and Landon Mitchell, and (top L-R) Derrick Smith, Cody Fletcher and Kason Cimmiyotti. –Contributed photo Boardman to sponsor community clean up The City of Boardman will sponsor a community- wide clean-up in Novem- ber. The city has $50 gar- bage vouchers available to Boardman residents. The vouchers are valid through November at Finley Butte Landfill and the North Mor- Dividends are a reflection of the financial stability and profitability of the bank. We are very happy to be able to provide this dividend to our shareholders.” “The dividend of $0.70 per share is 16.7 percent higher than last year’s divi- dend of $0.60 per share and shows a continued upward trend in dividend pay out to our sharehold- ers. It is indicative of Bank of Eastern Oregon’s strong capital position. The board of directors and employees work hard to improve the overall strength of the bank, add value to our share- holders, as well as provide the brand of banking that our customers appreciate and expect from Bank of Eastern Oregon. The first- quarter 2015 expansion into eastern Washington has been accretive to earnings. This move along with our second-quarter entry into the Madras, Oregon market serve to fulfill management and the board’s vision of expanding our footprint in eastern Oregon and Wash- ington when good opportu- nities arise,” said Bailey. He concluded by saying, “The support of our shareholders, communities and employ- ees have made it possible for us to succeed. We are pleased to be in a position to provide this dividend to our shareholders.” row Transfer Station. The program encourages citi- zens to clean up residences by disposing of yard debris. City residents may pick up vouchers at Boardman City Hall beginning Oct. 30. For more information, September 6 (cont.): -A stop and pull out his rifle and of locations in Irrigon. MCSO the wrong way in the wildlife call Boardman City Hall at person went to Morrow Coun- shoot at something across the responded but was unable to refuge; caller advised they 481-9252. had the vehicle cornered. locate the subject. ty Sheriff’s Office reporting roadway. Sheriff’s Report ConAgra Lamb Weston hosts hiring event ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston is hosting a hiring event Oct. 29 at the SAGE Center, Boardman, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The company is hiring general laborers, back-up receiving operators, and Heppner--“I am pleased to announce that the board of directors of BEO Ban- corp has voted to declare a $0.70 per share dividend for 2015. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of Dec. 1, 2015 payable on or before Dec. 15, 2015,” said bank Presi- dent and CEO Jeff Bailey. According to Board Chairman Gary Neal, “BEO Bancorp has paid a divi- dend 29 of the past 30 years. back-up process operators at the Boardman West plant. Candidates should come interview-ready with a résumé, and also need to apply online beforehand at www.conagrafoodscareers. com. that there were some hunters camped on County Road 100 who had shot 300-400 rounds from a high-powered, semi- auto rifle the night before and that morning. The subject re- quested to speak to the Oregon State Police Game Trooper about it. -MCSO received report of a game violation; hunters were shooting from a vehicle at the hunters’ station. The reporting person stated they saw a male -A 14-year-old male ad- vised MCSO he went hunting with his father in the Blakes Ranch area. His father left him four hours before. The juvenile was down in a canyon but climbed up high enough to get service and could see a fence line. -An anonymous female stated to MCSO that she would like her brother picked up on his warrant; she advised he had been staying at a couple -A female in Irrigon ad- vised MCSO that her four- month-old orange kitten named Itty Bitty went missing that evening. She stated the kitten does not come to the normal cat calling of “kitty kitty,” but does come when you say “Itty Bitty” in a sweet voice. Itty Bitty did not have a collar on. September 7: -Morrow County Sheriff’s Office was advised of a vehicle that went Caller stated they lived in the area and so did the vehicle. MCSO and Boardman Police responded and made contact with the caller and the vehicle and its occupants. The occu- pants of the suspicious vehicle were advised no campfires and were made aware of the trespassing issue. -MCSO assisted Oregon State Police in setting up for a possible intoxicated driver at the 171 interchange on I-84. Ione Cardinal Volleyball 2nd round state playoff game on Saturday, October 31 in Ione. Time and opponent TBD Back row: Tatum Clark, Ann Rietmann, Morgan Orem, Katelyn Bass, Rachel Holland, Tristan Estabrook Susie Teeman, Maggie Flynn Front row: Renee Peterson, Jessie Flynn, Hannah Padberg Joe and Anita Orem Dale and Karen Holland Family Gary and Lani Bass Family Allstott Construction, LLC Mid Columbia Producers, Inc. Marvin and Tanna Padberg Bob Hubbard John and Linda Bristow BPOE #358 Elks Lodge Morrow County Fair & Rodeo Holly Rebekah Lodge #139 Darrin and Camie Padberg Family Loyal and Betty Burns Bank of Eastern Oregon Morrow County Grain Growers Bill and Nancy Jepsen Family Joel and Lea Mathieu Peterson Family Boardman Foods, Inc. Morrow County Recreation District Mike and Keisha Covey Family Jason and Tara Proudfoot Family Gina Jepsen June M. Crowell Murray's Drug and Country Rose Community Bank Bink and Lynn Dee Ramos Family J.L. Kincaid Ranch Chris Devens Pea Ridge Embroidery & Signs Inc. Dances With Mules Keith and Judy Rea Skye and Penny Krebs Brian and Peggy Doherty Family Peterson’s Jewelers Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative, Inc. Betty Rietmann Del and Linda LaRue Pettyjohn’s Builder and Supply Arthur and Stacie Ekstrom Family Dave’s Photography Bill Rietmann Buzz and Jeanette Logan John and Helen Ekstrom Sand Hollow Ag Supply Dean’s Pendleton Athletic Company Gregg and Shelly Rietmann Family Kathy Martin Tom and Arlynda Gates Sherrell Chevrolet Devin Oil Company, Inc. Joe and Donna Rietmann Family Joe and Jeri McElligott Rosie Graham Silver Creek Contracting, LLC Family Dentistry John and Kerry Rietmann Virgil and Debbie Morgan Betty Gray Tacos Hometown Gar Aviation, Inc. Bruce and Linda Rigby Perry and Kathy Morter Wheatland Insurance Center, Inc. Ron and Karen Haguewood Heppner Family Foods Dean and Florene Robinson Joe and Linda Halvorsen Family Ralph and Anne Morter Family Wright Chevrolet Ione Market and Deli Ryan Rudolf Family Dianne Mullins Wayne and Diana Hams Dick and Jannie Allen IRT, LLC Brian and Lorie Sullivan Duane and Linda Neiffer Deacon and Erin Heideman Family Allen and Nancy Anderson J Keithley Construction Jim and Monica Swanson Jarrod and Alison Ogden Family Helen M. Heideman Mark Anderson Les Schwab Tire Center Sherron Woodside Eric and Brandi Orem Family Craig and Janet Holland Family Bob and Bonni Ball Lexington Pump