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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 18, 2019 -- THREE Guest Editorial Why create an employee handbook? By Greg Smith Employers of any size will benefit from a straight- forward, well written em- ployee handbook. This document clearly spells out company policies and expectations as well as provides employees with a tool of reference should questions arise. When drafting an em- ployee handbook, it is es- sential that all federal and state employment laws are adhered to and be written in simple language, rather than legalese. It should al- ways contain an employee and manager signature line and date documenting the handbook has been care- fully reviewed by the em- ployee and any questions answered by a supervisor. While it will take time to create the handbook (and keep it updated), there are many benefits to both employer and employee. Examples include: -By creating uniform expectations, it can less- en workplace strife and streamline the hiring pro- cess. -The handbook docu- ments company procedures and specific rules regarding dress code, any permitted use of personal electron- ic devices, non-discrim- ination, harassment (and how to file a complaint), compensation and benefits, company holidays, sick leave information, sched- uling, etc. -Discusses conse - quences, including termi- nation, for violating these expectations. -It may also offer a lev- el of employer protection in the event of an employee lawsuit. Helpful content to in- clude in an employee hand- book may include: Greg Smith -Welcome to Our Team -About Us -Explanation of “at- will” employment -Office conduct -Probationary period -Specific cell phone and social media usage rules -Safety policies -Payroll schedule/time- card completion -Performance reviews -Company benefits and enrollment -Exit interviews in the event of resignation or ter- mination Employers should re- view the handbook on a reg- ular basis and make chang- es as needed. Additions or revisions may be necessary, and it is also important to remove any policies that are not enforced. While it is tempting not to have an employee handbook in place when there is a small team, it is well worth the time to avoid aggravation and ensure standards for the business are being met. Greg Smith is the direc- tor of the Eastern Oregon University Small Business Development Center locat- ed at 1607 Gekeler Lane #148 in La Grande, Oregon. You may schedule a free, confidential business advis- ing appointment by calling 541-962-1532 or emailing eousbdc@gmail.com. STOP SMOKING SEMINAR Obituaries Frances (Arminta) Cox Griffin Frances (Arminta) Cox Griffin died at home on December 9 at the age of 97. She was born February 15, 1922 to Percy Claude Cox and Jessie Mable Cox (Mead) in Hep- pner. She married Frances Roland “Ronnie” Griffin Koff on October 29, 1938 and they later divorced. She then married Norman Beryl Griffin, an ex-POW of WWII, on De- cember 9, 1945, remaining married until his death on November 24, 2005. Frances worked as a telephone operator in Hep- pner for Pacific Telephone and Telegraph. Later she worked for Sears and Roe- buck in Portland in both the toy department and sign shop, setting type by hand and soon becoming the department head. Over the years there were other retail jobs, but her greatest job was caring for her family and friends. A family member said, “She told wonderful stories of her life growing up in and around Heppner. She told stories of living in the mountain cabin during the summer, of her adored daddy and her most beloved grandfather, Franklin Dee Cox, and of leaving her sis- ter one day to wash dinner dishes by jumping bareback onto her horse, Dixie, and quickly riding away.” She had a great passion for genealogy before it became popular, and spent many years researching family history, including month-long summer trips across the US, visiting dusty courthouses and out-of-the way gravesites, stopping to ask questions of a farmer at work in his field and learn- ing that person was actually related. She got invited to dinner and had dozens of new relatives show up to meet her. She had distant relatives that she kept in touch with for all their lives. It happened all across the Jim West JANUARY 1ST - 7PM Heppner SDA Church Tom & Jerry Party December 20th 5-7 pm Steak Dinner by Lodge Officers 6:30 pm musical entertainment by Frank Carlson 6-10 pm (weather permitting) Elks Members and Guests only HEPPNER ELKS 358 "WHERE FRIENDS MEET" 541-676-9181 142 N MAIN ST Jim West passed away peacefully at his home in Jerome, ID Tuesday, De- cember 10 at the age of 88. He is an Arlington, OR native and he attended OSU for two years before joining the army in 1952. He lived in Heppner on the family ranch on Rhea Creek with his wife of 62 years where he and his family raised cattle, sheep and horses. For the past 12 years he had been living on the family ranch in Nevada and most recently retired in Jerome. Larry Groves passed passed away in 2005 after a a w a y p e a c e f u l l y o n long illness. His partner and Wednesday, December 4, caretaker at his passing was while receiving care at the Janice Walters. Hospice House through He enjoyed golfing, Partners in Care in Bend, drinking beer and spend- OR. ing time with family and Larry was born in Sa- friends and often wintered lem, OR on September 1, in Arizona. He loved to give 1937. His parents were nicknames to people and he Maurice and Betty laughed a lot. He also Groves. He moved loved to cheer on the to eastern Oregon Oregon State Beavers where he attended in all sports. school in Lexing- He was prede- ton, graduating in ceased by his par- 1955 from Lexing- Larry Earl ents, Maurice and ton High School. Groves Betty Groves; foster Larry attended parents, Archie and Lewis and Clark College Dimples Munkers; daugh- in Portland, graduating in ter, Laura Mason McCord; 1960 with a BS in business. grandson, Robert (Bobby) He was the first person in Mason; and wife Gloria his family to graduate from Malloy. college. While at Lewis and Survivors include his Clark, he participated in former wife, Lindell John- football and track, attaining son (Albany, OR); daugh- captain status of the football ters, Leslie Groves (Falls team in his senior year. Church, VA), Linda Fer- He married Lindell rell (Molalla, OR); sisters, Griffith during college, Maureen Howard (Heppner, divorcing much later. He OR), Anita Dick (Welches, had three children from this OR); half-brother, John marriage; Laura Ann, Leslie Groves (CA); granddaugh- Louise and Linda Sue. ter, Kelley Adams (Hous- Larry worked in high- ton, TX); five great-grand- way construction as a su- children; and step-brothers/ perintendent all over the sisters, Dave Rands (Crook- northwest and west coast ed River, OR), Marshall with Fred H. State Co (Port- Rands, Barbara Rands and land), Slate and Hall (Port- Marsha Rands. land) and Bracelin and A service will not be Yeager (Coos Bay). held at this time. A cele- His second marriage bration of life will be held was to Gloria Malloy who in spring 2020. country. “How open and welcoming people were in those years.” She wrote a number of books on the various families that made up family history and gave them out to family members. She loved her iris and roses and had photo albums full of pictures from every year. When someone showed up and flowers were in bloom, they were escorted to look at each one and hear its tale. Frances is survived by her daughters, Virgin- ia Lee Martinez of Ione, OR, Nina Louise Sikel of Portland, OR, Sheryl Lynn Derting of Salem, OR and Talia Lee Griffin (adopted great-granddaughter) of Salem, OR; son, Norman Phillip Griffin (wife Jean- nine) of Silverton, OR; her sister, Marlene Grey (hus- band Mike) of Ione, OR; numerous nieces and neph- ews; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; her honorary grandson, Shaun Best, who lovingly cared for her these many last years; non-relatives who considered her Grand- ma; and her special lifelong friend, (they shared a baby pram as infants) Norma McMahon. She is preceded in death by her husband (just two months shy of 60 years) Norman; her mother and father; brother, Stanley Cox; sister, Nina Harsh- man; granddaughter, Dawn The snowmobile club snow permitting. For addi- Dailey and great grand- will hold a playday at Kelly tional information contact daughter, Jade Allen. Prairie on Sunday, Decem- Mike Gorman at 541-980- Frances will be buried ber 29 starting at 11 a.m., 3396. with Norman at Willamette National Cemetery in Port- land, OR on December 18. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. on that same day at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service in Salem, OR. Her family said, “It’s fitting that she passed on Undisputed leader in sports with December 9 th , as that was exclusive NFL SUNDAY TICKET. Iv Support Holdings LLC her and Dad’s anniversary. 855-502-2578 They shared it together in www.satellitedealnow.com/OR Heaven this year.” Snowmobile playday scheduled Out-of-market games only. Select int’l games excluded. “NFL”, the NFL Shield design, “NFL SUNDAY TICKET” and its respective logo are registered trademarks of the National Football League and its affiliates. Team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. NFL: AP Images. ©2019 AT&T Intellectual Property. All Rights Reserved. AT&T, Globe logo, DIRECTV, and all other DIRECTV marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks are the property of their respective owners He enjoyed traveling with his wife, breeding and training horses and watching his children and grand- children rodeo. Jim Jim West is survived by wife, Carleen West; children, Clay and Wade; grandchildren Katy, Bet- sy, James and Jamie; and brothers, Bill and Jack. A celebration of life was held at his home on December 15. Community lunch menu Due to Christmas and New Year ’s falling on Wednesday this year, meals will be served the following Fridays, December 27 and January 3. St. Patrick’s Parish vol- unteers will serve lunch on Friday, December 27 at St. Patrick’s Senior Center. Lunch will be taco soup, Larry Earl Groves cornbread, Waldorf sal- ad, Malibu vegies and ice cream. Milk, coffee and tea is served at each meal. Sug- gested donation is $3.50 per meal. 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