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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 2, 2020 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper SEARCH OLD COPIES OF THE HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES ON-LINE: http://oregonnews.uoregon.edu/ Published weekly by Sykes Publishing and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879. Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon. Office at 188 W. Willow Street. Telephone (541) 676-9228. Fax (541) 676-9211. E-mail: editor@rapidserve.net or david@rapidserve.net. Web site: www.heppner.net. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $31 in Morrow County; $25 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 65 years or older); $37 elsewhere; $31 student subscriptions. David Sykes ..............................................................................................Publisher Bobbi Gordon................................................................................................ Editor Giselle Moses.........................................................................................Advertising All News and Advertising Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. For Advertising: advertising deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. Cost for a display ad is $5.25 per column inch. Cost for classified ad is 50¢ per word. Cost for Card of Thanks is $10 up to 100 words. Cost for a classified display ad is $6.05 per column inch. For Public/Legal Notices: public/legal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. Dates for pub- lication must be specified. Affidavits must be required at the time of submission. Affidavits require three weeks to process after last date of publication (a sooner return date must be specified if required). For Obituaries: Obituaries are published in the Heppner GT at no charge and are edited to meet news guidelines. Families wishing to include information not included in the guidelines or who wish to have the obituary written in a certain way must purchase advertising space for the obituary. For Letters to the Editor: Letters to the Editor MUST be signed by the author. The Heppner GT will not publish unsigned letters. All letters MUST include the author’s address and phone number for use by the GT office. The GT reserves the right to edit letters. The GT is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under “Card of Thanks” at a cost of $10. NEW BOARD MEMBER -Continued from PAGE ONE Silver Creek Construc- tion for replacement of the Pioneer Memorial Clinic retaining wall for $22,000. The budgeted amount was $16,732. -received a report from Houck, who was out of town for a family emer- gency, that two RNs, Doris Harper and Brandy Bom- mersback, and CNA Sage Ferguson will join the staff as per diem nurses for Pi- oneer Memorial Hospital. Houck reported that RN Sacha Pogue has resigned to relocate to New Mexico with her family. -learned from Houck that per new regulations, a Personal Protective Equip- ment Safety Committee has been created at the hospital to “ensure PPE transparen- cy.” Houck reported that he total number of PPE, as well as the burn rate, must be sent to all staff once a week. “If there is ever an issue with PPE, the PPE safety committee will help with resolution,” she said. Houck reported the district “currently has more than a 30-day supply of all PPE required to treat COVID-19 patients.” “We will contin- ue to monitor our supply closely,” she said. -received the following profit and loss statement for July: $1,389,722 in gross patient revenue, $6,927 in total revenue deductions, $185,460 in tax revenue, $7,958 in other operating revenue for $1,576,212 in total operating revenue: $1,356,528 in total operat- ing expenses, and $52,122 in a non-operating gain for a $271,806 gain. -received the following reports: Pioneer Memorial Hospital had seven acute admissions for July, one swing bed (skilled) admis- sion, 14 admissions for observation, one hospital respite admission, 892 total outpatient admissions with ER, 84 emergency room encounters, 2,127 lab tests, 109 x-ray/ultrasound tests, 55 CT scans, one MRI scan 49 EKG tests, three lower endoscopy procedures, 17 respiratory therapy proce- dures; Home Health had 166 patient visits; Hospice had two admissions and two deaths; pharmacy had 3,041 drug doses for $115,087 in revenue; Pioneer Memorial Clinic had 382 patient visits with eight new patients, 30 seen by a nurse and 13 no shows; Irrigon Medical Clinic had 530 patient visits with 29 new patients, 376 seen by a nurse and 53 no shows; Ione Community Clinic had 46 patient visits, 12 seen by a nurse and zero no-shows; Heppner Ambu- lance had 40 page-outs with 30 transports for $47,267 in revenue; Boardman Ambu- lance had 52 page outs with 26 transports for $51,483 in revenue; Irrigon Ambu- lance had 36 page-outs with 16 transports for $26,487 in revenue; Ione Ambulance had two page outs, but no transports; there were 13 life flights. -held an executive ses- sion to discuss the employ- ment of public officers, employees and agents. The next meeting will be held September 28 at the Port of Morrow Sand Hol- low Room, Boardman, with other options of meeting places being Irrigon City Hall or the Pioneer Memo- rial Clinic conference room. Death Notices Tricia “T.J.” Jeannine (Hunt) Robinson – Tricia “T.J.” Jeannine (Hunt) Rob- inson was born on January 9, 1952 in The Dalles, OR. She died on August 29, 2020 at her home in Pend- leton at the age of 68 years. A private family burial will be at the Lexington Cemetery in Lexington. Please share memories Obituaries Guest Editorial Encouraging employees to return to work Constance G. “Connie” (Papineau) Jones Constance G. “Connie” ington, OR; brothers, Curtis (Papineau) Jones was born Papineau, Lexington, OR on August 14, 1952 in and Calvin Papin- Heppner to parents, eau, Pasco, WA; Ray and Gloria (Or- sisters, Candace wick) Papineau. She Gates, Lexing- died on August 28, ton, OR, Carmen 2020 at her home in Wilson, Lexing- Lexington at the age ton, OR, Crystal of 68 years. Connie Connie Jones Dale, Hamilton, was raised and lived MT and Cammie her entire life in Lexington. Jones, Hamilton, MT; 12 She was united in mar- grandchildren; four great riage to Kenneth “Kenny” grandchildren; numerous Jones on September 5, 1992 aunts, uncles, nieces, neph- in Lexington. Connie was ews and cousins. a member of the Heppner Connie was preceded in Elks Lodge. In her younger death by her first husband, years she was a jockey at Louie “Tic” Eng and sons, the race track. She enjoyed Louie Eng Jr and Shad D. golfing, traveling, playing Eng. cards, hunting, camping A graveside funeral and most of all cherished service will be held on time spent with her family. Friday, September 4, 2020 Connie enjoyed watching at 11 a.m. at the Lexington her sons and daughters-in- Cemetery, following state law rodeo and grandchil- guidelines. dren junior rodeo as well as The family asks those watch their sporting events. who wish to please make She is survived by her contributions in Connie’s husband, Kenny Jones, memory to Pioneer Me- Lexington, OR; children, morial Hospice, c/o Burns Shawn (Chandra) Eng, Mortuary of Hermiston, Stanfield, OR, Shane (Re- P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, becca) Eng, Benton City, OR 97838. WA, Bruce (Barbara) Eng, Please share memories Pennsylvania, Michael of Connie with her family C. Jones, Pasco, WA and at burnsmortuaryhermis- Christopher Jones, Red- ton.com. Burns Mortuary mond, OR; parents, Ray of Hermiston is in care of and Gloria Papineau, Lex- arrangements. 2020 Chronicles released Doris Brosnan (left), Morrow County Chronicles Editor, and Kay Proctor, Historical Society President, discuss the 2020 Chronicles while keeping a safe COVID distance apart. -Photo by David Sykes. By Kay Proctor The Morrow County Historical Society has re- cently released the 37 th edi- tion of the Morrow County Chronicles and editor Doris Brosnan shares, “It is a good one.” With COVID affecting everyone’s daily lives, Ione resident, Bill Monagle, contributed an article about how Morrow County fared during the 1918/19 Spanish Flu Pandemic. An article to go with the cover photo of Lott’s Electric recently un- covered storefront explains how the 1884 building sur- vived Heppner’s infamous flood in 1903. There are 11 articles al- together, many with photos, ranging from local people or places from the 19 th to the 21 st century. This year’s of Jeannine with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. edition is dedicated to the late Anna Schwarzin, past Historical Society member. The Chronicles are available for purchase at Murray Drugs, Heppner, and the Bank of Eastern Oregon’s Morrow County branches (Heppner, Ione, Boardman and Irrigon) for the cost of $7. The 2020 edition is also listed on eBay for $9.90, which includes shipping costs. Search for “Booklet Morrow County Oregon History.” Future plans include selling pre- vious year’s editions of the Chronicles online. By Greg Smith One of the biggest challenges many employers are facing is getting their workforce back on the job during the continuing COVID environment. There are many obstacles including the fact those collecting unemployment benefits received an additional $600 per week, Greg Smith which in many cases amounted to more than their salaries. This benefit expired on July 31 and workers are beginning to return to their jobs. There are dis- cussions about a lesser weekly benefit being introduced, but so far that has not been implemented. A major issue is the fact schools in Oregon may not be open for much of the school year and parents have found themselves as teachers. Others are sincerely frightened about the prospect of returning to work, questioning the safety precautions employers may or may not have put in place. This is especially true in cases where social distancing may be difficult in such workplaces as manufacturing or food processing plants. Some people may have children or elderly relatives living with them with severely compromised health due to underlying conditions. All of these are legitimate issues and concerns. So, what can employers do as they endeavor to resume op- erations? -Some parents are finding individuals willing to supervise online learning while parents work, helping to ensure their children are on task and that a regular school schedule is established and maintained. -Employers should provide detailed information about all the precautions being implemented, including exactly what the employee’s responsibilities are. The Cen- ter for Disease Control’s website, www.cdc.gov, outlines safety precautions and recommendations. -Offering additional training and professional devel- opment opportunities is something attractive to employees and some employers are offering monetary incentives. -On a recent webinar, an economic development spe- cialist noted many employers are networking and finding qualified, enthusiastic employees from those companies which are having to downsize. -Some companies are expanding the option for working remotely which is very appealing to many as they balance family and work. Clear communication and expectations must be given along with deadlines for projects to be completed. Establishing video platforms so employees do not feel isolated is proving to be beneficial for those transitioning to this model. -Businesses may simply have to find ways to attract new employees. Join other employers in hosting a virtual job fair. There are many individuals whose former em- ployers have closed their business. They may not have all the skills needed for a particular position, but with the right attitude and ample training, may be the perfect fit for the job. Finding enough qualified employees wanting to work is something businesses will have to find creative and unique ways to address. Post your jobs to a variety of plat- forms and utilize the Employment Department’s database of job seekers. Employers may post a job themselves by clicking the employer tab “hiring an employee” at www. workinginoregon.org and by the old fashioned, low-tech way—by word of mouth. In closing, utilize those entities which serve business- es including your local chamber of commerce, downtown and other business associations, economic development professionals and small business development centers. 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