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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 19, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE UMATILLA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Non-Discrimination Statement In accordance with Feder- al civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights reg- ulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, of- fices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national or- igin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orien- tation, disability, age, mar- ital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Reme- dies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TAR- GET Center at (202) 720- 2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Addition- ally, program information may be made available in languages other than En- glish. To file a program discrim- ination complaint, com- plete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr. usda.gov/complaint_fil- ing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information request- ed in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Depart- ment of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,1400 In- dependence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250- 9410; (2) fax: (202) 690- 7442; or (3) email: pro- gram.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Published February 19, 2020 Affidavit FOR RENT ST. Patrick’s Senior Apartments 190 N. Main St. Heppner, OR 97836 Now accepting applica- tions for federally fund- ed housing. 1 bedroom units $525, utilities included. Onsite Laun- dry, off street parking. Income restrictions apply. Project phone # 541-676-5380 TTY: 1-800-735-2900 “Equal Housing Opportunity” Street games to be included in Ione construction class demos house St. Pat’s celebration A few street relay games are being scheduled for Saturday, March 14 during the 38 th Wee Bit O’ Ireland Celebration. The Bed Relay Race, the O’Planky Team Relay Race and the Welly Toss will be held prior to the Great Green Parade and there will be no charge to compete in any of the races. The Bed Relay Race will start immediately after the Leprechaun Run and participants are asked to be ready between Heppner Market Fresh and the se- nior center by 11:15 a.m. Teams will consist of four participants, three pushing and one riding. Beds will be furnished and the race will be timed, with the race starting and ending at the Shamrock. Teams are encouraged to dress up and costumes will be judged and awarded first and sec- ond prizes. The O’Planky Race will begin immediately following the bed race, at approximately 11:30 a.m. The competition will go the opposite direction of the bed races, starting at the Shamrock, racing to the driveway of Heppner Market Fresh and returning to the Shamrock. Teams consist of four participants and all team members must return to the finish line. The Welly Toss will be held on Willow Street between Murray’s and the Artisan Village starting at 10 a.m. There are compe- tition levels for all ages. Team competition will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children and indi- vidual competition will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams, two highest finishers in the in- dividual men and women’s category and children will receive a gold coin for par- ticipating. Entries for the Bed Re- lay Race and the O’Planky Race must be received by March 8. Forms may be picked up at the Chamber or City offices. For questions, contact the Chamber at 541- 676-5536 or heppnercham- ber@centurytel.net. Students compete in Geography Bee Winners of the final round were second-place Reese Houck (left) and the champion Tripp Stewart. Pictured back row (L-R): Rylee Palmer, Journey Cavan-Har- ris, Gus Cayce, Keaton Coiner, Lane Critchlow and Natalie Piper. Front row (L-R): Naomi Propheter, Tripp Stewart, Maya Payne, Brody McDaniel, Reese Houck and Claire Lind- say. Not pictured: Lita Nelson and Joe McMasters. Heppner Elementary School students competed in the school Geography Bee on Friday, January 24. Fourth-, fifth- and sixth- grade students were given a qualifying test and the top 16 students were invited to participate in a competition in front of the school. Students were asked a variety of questions about world and local geography. There were seven rounds of questions that narrowed down the competitors to a small group for the final round. Eventually the top two students left were fifth graders, Tripp Stewart and Reese Houck. Tripp Stewart was crowned the champion in a very close competition. Judges for the contest were Mrs. Smith-Griffith and Mrs. Clough, with Mr. Waite as the moderator. words, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Members of the com- munity who are unable to attend a worship service on Ash Wednesday are invited to look for the “Ashes to Go” sign on Main Street between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to receive this reminder of mortality. In addition, a Lutheran-Epis- copal service with the im- position of ashes and Holy Communion will be held at Hopeful Saints Ministry (corner of Church and Gale) on February 26 at 6 p.m. All are welcome. More information is available by calling the church office at 541-676- 9970. BEO Bank reports increases BEO Bancorp (OTCB- B:BEOB) and its subsidi- ary, Bank of Eastern Ore- gon, announced consolidat- ed year end 2019 earnings of $4,278,000 an increase of 8.2 percent when com- pared to $3,949,000 in 2018. Average earnings per share were up 8.7 percent at $3.62. Total assets were up 18.8 percent from $414.4 million to $492 million. Net loans were up 32.2 percent at $429 million, while deposits increased 19.7 percent year over year to $441 million. “2019 was a year of expansion for our bank. During the year we ac- quired or opened six branches (Colfax, Dayton, LaCrosse, and Pomeroy, WA; along with Hermis- ton and La Grande, OR), bringing our total number of branches to 20. We also expanded our lending teams in SE Washington and NE Oregon. These initiatives helped fuel the growth that we experienced year over year. Deposits grew by $72 million and loans increased by $104 million. It is im- portant to note that this is not aggressive growth into new lines of business. It is new relationships from within our existing foot- print; leaning heavily to- wards agricultural credits,” said President and CEO, Jeff Bailey. According to Chief Fi- nancial Officer, Mark Lem- mon, “2019 Return on Av- erage Assets is 0.94 percent compared to 0.95 percent in 2018. Return on Average Equity is at 11.84 percent compared to 11.91 percent in 2018. Our book value per share is up 13.7 percent at The Ione Community Charter School’s construc- tion class went to Heppner Monday, February 10 to learn demolition and rec- lamation skills with an old, two room home on North Gale St. Two crews, led by their teacher Steve Schaber and agriculture teacher Martin Vito, spent the day learn- ing how to deconstruct the building so the lumber $32.09 compared to $29.21 one year ago. Shareholder equity is also up 9 percent year over year.” Chief Operations Of- ficer, Gary Propheter said, “We have welcomed new people to our banking team and these team members have done a tremendous job of bringing over new business relationships to our bank. During 2019 we completed ATM upgrades and numerous other tech- nology advancements to make sure we meet the needs of our customers.” “2019 was a solid year for Bank of Eastern Ore- gon. In 2020 we are cele- brating our 75 th anniversary and we see the steps taken in 2019 as a continuation of what has made our bank successful since 1945,” concluded Bailey. could be reused to rebuild new structures on the prop- erty. The students were able to take a couple of “trea- sures” with them, including a cabinet and a wall section, that they hope to use to make new items. The struc- ture was owned by Scott and JoAnna Lamb. JoAnna is an educational assistant at the Ione school. Mountain Glen Apartments Units Now Available Two and Three Bedroom Apartments For Rent Rent Based On Income Modern Appliances • Laundry Facilities Located behind Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner For waiting list and application, call 676-9232 TDD #1-800-545-1833 for hearing impaired This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider Serious speed! Save with Frontier Internet Bundles Bundle and save today Pay one price for two great services: high-speed Internet and a full-featured home phone Simply Broadband Max 19 99 BROADBAND ULTRA + PHONE + SECURE 67 97 Per Month With Qualifying Phone Service Per Month 6 Mbps + Free Wi-Fi Router + 1 Year Price Lock 12 Mbps + Free Wi-Fi Router + 2 Year Price Lock Protect Your Identity, Devices & Files Call today and pay less Lent begins next Wednesday Next Wednesday, Feb- ruary 26, begins the season of Lent, a period of 40 days when many Chris- tians prepare for Easter by practicing the disciplines of prayer, fasting, repentance and acts of love. 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