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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 18, 2019 -- FIVE HELP WANTED RESIDENTIAL ASSOCI- ATES Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) is look- ing for their next driven part-time, on-call Residen- tial Associates (RA) for Lakeview Heights (secure residential facility) in Hep- pner, OR. These individu- als get the chance to work directly with residents and support them through se- vere mental illness. This opportunity allows the ide- al candidate to reinforce the joy in daily activities of living. CCS’ next RA will be an integral piece to customers growth and in- crease/maintain their level of functioning. If you have a passion for promoting recovery and being at the heart of transition, apply as our next RA at Lakeview Heights! Qualifications include High school diplo- ma or equivalent, be able to pass a criminal history background check, current Oregon driver’s license, and experience in human services preferred. Qual- ified applicants, please fill out an application at: www.communitycounsel- ingsolutions.org. 9-11-2c DD SERVICES COOR- DINATOR Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) is cur- rently recruiting for a DD Services Coordinator in our Heppner office to govern case management and become an advocate for community members in need at IEP meetings. Help change lives by con- tributing to well-being of CCS customers through acquiring services and re- sources to maintain their independence. Employ networking abilities to find and make referrals to other agencies. Apply leadership capabilities by facilitating agency meet- ings and guide needs as- sessments. Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in psychology, social work, or other human service-re- lated field with 2+ years of relevant experience OR five years of equiva- lent training, work expe- rience, and knowledge of public service systems for developmental disability services in Oregon. Also, a valid driver’s license from the state you reside in, ability to pass a Crim- inal History Background Check and bilingual pre- ferred. EOE. Qualified ap- plicants are encouraged to fill out an application on- line at: https://communi- tycounselingsolutions.org/ apply-with-us/ 9-18-2c PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Family Support Services (Title IV), School Readi- ness, and/or Healthy, Sta- ble, and Attached Families grant funds for 2019-2021 (October 1, 2019 – June 30, 2021) For the 2019-2021 bienni- um, Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub has funding to allocate from the fol- lowing grants: Family Support Services (Title IV) School Readiness Healthy, Stable, and At- tached Families These funds can be used for community-based ser- vices intended to: ●promote the well-being of children and families designed to increase the strength and stability of families (including adop- tive, foster, and extended families) ●increase the strength and stability of families (in- cluding adoptive, foster, and extended families) PUBLIC NOTICE ●increase parents' confi- dence and competence in their parenting abilities ●culturally responsive family engagement activi- ties that promote seamless transitions into kindergar- ten and the family’s com- fort and engagement at their child’s school ●research-based early childhood programs, in- home or center based par- enting programs, literacy programs, preschool pro- grams, licensed childcare programs or other pro- grams that connect early childhood to kindergarten readiness ●afford children a safe, stable and supportive fam- ily environment ●to strengthen parental relationships and promote healthy marriages, and otherwise to enhance child development ●services must reflect the population, needs and re- sources of the community All applications must be received by 4:30PM on Monday, September 30, 2019. *Visit bluemountainear- lylearninghub.org for grant funding requirements and application. For questions contact: Kim Thul-Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub Ad- ministrative Assistant kim. thul@imesd.k12.or.us or 541-966-3157 Published September 18, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE The Planning Commission for the city of Heppner will conduct a public hearing on October 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Heppner City Hall regarding the following application: Variance per- mit to allow the construc- tion of a 2 bay carport with reduced setbacks from front and East side of lot. Map #2S 26 27 DA Tax lot 2500 AKA 475 West Mor- gan. Applicant Mike and Kay Proctor. A Copy of the application and copies of all docu- ments and evidence sub- mitted by or on behalf of applicants and copies of any applicable zon- ing criteria are available for inspection at no cost with copies provided at a reasonable cost. Contact Heppner City Hall, 111 N. Main ST. PO Box 756 Heppner OR 97836. Phone (541) 676-9618. Persons who wish to attend this meeting and need assis- tance are asked to call city hall or TTY relay 1-800- 735-2900. Heppner is an EEO employer. Published September 18, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program has allocat- ed $3002.00 to Morrow County. These funds are available to agencies and organizations who furnish temporary emergency food and shelter (which includes rent, heat and similar ser- vices) to Morrow County families. Assistance or- ganizations that provide these services may contact Morrow County Health Department PO Box 799, 110 N. Court Street, Hep- pner OR 97836 or 101 NW Boardman Ave. Boardman, OR 97818 or telephone (541) 676-5421) to request an application or receive further information. These applications are due before September 25, 2019. Local Recipient Organizations will be required to provide a DUNS number and valid email address. Published September 4, 11 and 18, 2019 Affidavit FOR RENT AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ST. Patrick’s Senior Apartments Morrow County Public Works is seeking individu- als wanting to serve on the Airport Advisory Commit- tee. Open Positions at this time: Emergency Man- agement representative, Economic Development representative, Tenant/Pi- lot, Business Owner which uses the airport, and two Members at Large. Airport planning is a systematic process used to establish guidelines for the efficient development of airports that is consistent with lo- cal, state and national goals. A key objective is to assure the effective use of airport resources in order to satisfy aviation demand, consider capital improve- ments, and promote eco- nomic development, in a financially feasible man- ner. Committee members shall become familiar with the operations, standards and financing needs of the Morrow County Lexington Airport. Committee mem- bers shall provide adviso- ry recommendations only to the Morrow County Board of Commissioners and Public Works Director. These recommendations shall follow all County policies and consider all budgetary needs. Members shall reside or own proper- ty within Morrow County. Committee members shall provide to Morrow County Public Works and the Mor- row County Board of Com- missioners ongoing assis- tance. Please complete application obtained on the https://www.co.morrow. or.us/publicworks/page/ lexington-airport website or by Email to spointer@ co.morrow.or.us. Com- plete and return by Sep- tember 26, 2019 to Mor- row County Public Works, Airport Advisory Commit- tee, P.O. Box 428, Lexing- ton, OR 97839. Published September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2019 Affidavit 190 N. Main St. Heppner, OR 97836 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On October 10, 2019 at the hour of 11 am the Morrow County Courthouse, 100 Court Street, Heppner, OR 97836, inside the lobby at the Front doors, the de- fendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemp- tion, in the real proper- ty commonly known as: 1280 13th Place, Irrigon, Oregon. The court case number is 18CV25775, JOHNNY L. ORCUTT and ANNE T. ORCUTT, Plaintiff and ESTATE OF EVELIO T. LOMAS, an Estate; UFEMIA LOMAS, an heir; JACOB LOMAS, an heir; JOBB LOMAS, an heir; EVELIO LOMAS, JR (“JR LOMAS”) an heir; EJ LOMAS, an heir; FER- NANDO LOMAS, an heir; ELIZABETH LOMAS, an heir; HILDALOMAS, an heir; ESMERALDA LOMAS, an heir; NAR- CISA LOMAS, an heir; CASANDRA LOMAS, an heir; RUTH LOMAS, an heir; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EVELIO LOMAS, unknown heirs; And all other persons, parties, or occupants unknown claim- ing any legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, adverse to Plain- tiff’s title, or any cloud on Plaintiff’s title to the Prop- erty, Defendants. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Morrow Coun- ty Circuit Court. For more information on this sale go to: http://oregonsheriffs- sales.org/ Published September 18 & 25, October 2 & 9, 2019 Now accepting applica- tions for federally fund- ed housing. 1 bedroom units $525, utilities in- cluded. Onsite Laun- dry, off street parking. Income restrictions apply. Project phone # 541-676-5380 TTY: 1-800-735-2900 “Equal Housing Opportunity” Cooking class to focus on Greek food This month the vegetar- ian cooking class will focus on Greek food and a healthy plant-based eating lifestyle. A variety of recipes are available to sample as well as copies of the recipes to take home. Come and enjoy a free evening of learning new Chamber Chatter Friday, September 20 at 7:15 p.m. and Saturday, September 21 at 2:15 p.m., SAGE Center Movie Event. The movie Aladdin (2019) will be shown; admission is $4 per person and includes free popcorn. Bottled water and concessions available for cash purchase. Please no outside food or drink. Chil- dren must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday, September 28, 1 p.m., Award winning Oregon pianist John Nilsen in concert at Heppner Unit- ed Methodist Church. John Nilsen, a “world renown” pianist, will be passing through the area that week- end. There will be no charge for the concert, but a free will offering will be tak- en. Nilsen will have CDs available for purchase at the church. This is open to the public. Saturday, October 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Morrow County Harvest Festival at the SAGE Center. The Morrow County Harvest Festival is an annual event recipes on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Heppner SDA Church Gym. For questions or to reserve a spot call Cynthia at 541- 561-9132. with indoor and outdoor vendors, free face-painting and activities for children in the Kids’ Corner, mule- drawn wagon rides, photo booth, beer and wine, and so much more. The goal is to bring the entire commu- nity together for a day of celebrating local artisans, produce, and family fun. Saturday, October 19, 6 p.m., Annual Booster Club Dinner and Auction at Heppner Elks Lodge. Doors will open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., live auction will begin at 7 p.m. A great dinner of steak, potatoes, salad, bread and homemade dessert will be available for $20 each. If you are interested in making res- ervations for a VIP table, contact Melissa Coiner at 541-701-7724. For more information, or to make a donation, contact Brandi Sweeney at 541-256-0358. Saturday, October 26, 3-9 p.m., Fall Festival or- ganized by the Heppner Outreach Committee and volunteers at the Morrow County Fairgrounds. There is a $2 admission charge per person. There will be carni- val games and crafts, tractor rides, vendor market, food, beer garden from 6-9 p.m. and live music with Dallin Puzey and Cory Peterson. Vaping has reached a crisis stage and must be stopped A message from the executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations Reprinted from September 11, 2019 by OSAAtoday Staff, OSAAtoday By Dr. Karissa L. Nie- hoff, NFHS Executive Director The issue of vaping has reached a crisis stage across the United States, and lead- ers in our nation’s schools must take immediate steps to stop the use of these electronic cigarette prod- ucts by our nation’s youth – particularly the more than 12 million participants in high school athletics and performing arts programs. On Tuesday, CBS News reported that Kansas health officials confirmed the first death in that state linked to vaping. The CBS News release stated that last week, officials in Indiana, Califor- nia and Minnesota reported deaths in their states linked to vaping. Previous deaths had been reported in Illinois and Oregon. Yesterday, the Asso- ciated Press reported that public health officials con- firmed two people in Idaho had developed a serious lung disease linked to va- ping. The outbreak of va- ping-related lung disease has sickened about 450 people in at least 33 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), causing the CDC to urge people to consider stopping vaping as the number of cases of severe lung illnesses con- tinues to rise. In February 2019, the CDC reported a 78 percent increase in high school stu- dents vaping from 2017 to 2018. Youth e-cigarette use has been called an epidem- ic by major public health officials. Students in our nation’s schools have been sold a false bill of goods that vaping is a safe alternative to cigarette smoking – par- ticularly by industry giant JUUL, which held a 76 per- cent share of the e-cigarette market at the end of 2018 and has wooed the youth market with its products that contain flavors such as cotton candy, chocolate, gummy bear, strawberry and many others. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is giving e-cigarette companies until sometime next year to demonstrate that their products can help people stop smoking cigarettes, leaders in our nation’s school activities programs must do every- thing possible to stop the use of these products by our nation’s youth now – not in 2020. One educational tool that schools can use imme- diately is the online course “Understanding Vaping and E-Cigarettes” created by the NFHS with support from the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General. The free course is available on the NFHS Learning Center at www.NFHSLearn.com. Several articles related to vaping will appear in the September issue of High School Today, which will be posted this week on the NFHS website (www. NFHS.org). Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff is beginning her second year as executive director of the National Federa- tion of State High School Associations (NFHS) in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is the first female to head the national leadership or- ganization for high school athletics and performing arts activities and the sixth full-time executive direc- tor of the NFHS, which celebrated its 100 th year of service during the 2018-19 school year. She previously was executive director of the Connecticut Associa- tion of Schools-Connecti- cut Interscholastic Athletic Conference for seven years. Department of Revenue seeking input on rules for Corporate Activity Tax The Oregon Depart- ment of Revenue is inviting business taxpayers and tax preparers to take part in dis- cussions of the administra- tive rules for the state’s new Corporate Activity Tax. This is an opportunity for those affected by the tax to meet with rule writers and share concerns, questions and suggestions. Two meetings will take place in House District 57: Wednesday, October 2, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 Highway 395. Thursday, October 3, 7 - 8:30 a.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Board- man. Issues expected to be discussed include: -Who must register. -When and how busi- nesses register. -Who must file and who must pay the tax. -Annual returns based on calendar year activity. -How corporate activi- ty is defined. -Exemptions for chari- table organizations. -Exclusions for grocer- ies, subcontractors, whole- salers, and others. -What counts toward the 35 percent subtraction. -How estimated pay- ments will be calculated. -When estimated pay- ments are due. Those who are unable to attend but want to pro- vide input can email ques- tions or comments to cat. help.dor@Oregon.gov For more information about the Corporate Activ- ity Tax (CAT), including a list of frequently asked questions, and to sign up for email notifications about CAT, please visit the De- partment of Revenue.
