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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 14, 2021 -- THREE Business Speak Restaurant revitalization grant opportunities available By Greg Smith There is no doubt the restaurant industry has been particularly hard hit during the pandemic and as part of the American Recovery Plan, $28.5 billion dollars has been used to establish a “restaurant revitalization fund.” When it was first announced, business owners were told they needed to obtain a DUNS number and that they had to register in SAMS. However, on March 30, the Small Business Administration announced that neither is the case, and restaurants will not be required to do so. According to the National Restaurant Greg Smith Association, “eligible businesses may receive a tax-free federal grant (does not have to be repaid) equal to the amount of its pandemic related loss, calculated by subtracting its 2020 gross receipts from its 2019 gross receipts. Those pandemic related revenue losses are reduced by any Paycheck Pro- tection funds received.” Who is eligible? Restaurants, food stands, food carts, caterers, saloons, inns, bars, lounges, brewpubs, tasting rooms, taprooms, etc., Applicants must submit a good faith certification that: -They are applying because of the economic uncer- tainty and need support to continue operating. -They have not applied for or received a Shuttered Venue grant for live venues. -Eligible Expenses: -Payroll and paid sick leave -Mortgage – principal or interest -Rent -Utilities -Maintenance -Construction for outdoor seating -Supplies such as protective equipment and cleaning materials -Regular food and beverage inventory -Certain supplier costs -Any other expenses SBA deems essential to main- taining operations It’s important to note that $5 billion is available to businesses with gross receipts of $500,000 or less during 2019. The first 21 days once the grant is opened, priority will be given to restaurants owned and operated by wom- en, veterans, or those considered socially or economically disadvantaged. It is expected this fund’s dollars will be dispersed very quickly and there is no indication as to whether the fund will be replenished. Businesses are encouraged to apply for other Covid related programs including the PPP of which President Biden just extended the deadline from March 31 to May 31. Visit www.sba.gov to apply for the PPP. The Loop to hold meetings The Loop Morrow County Transportation will be holding its quarterly ad- visory committee meetings April 20, 2021 at the Bar- tholomew Building lower conference room, located at 110 N. Court St. in Hep- pner. In response to the cur- rent health emergency re- sulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, county facilities have limited seating ca- pacity and meetings are being held electronically to provide participation other than in-person. The meetings will be available for viewing via Morrow County Zoom meeting. To schedule a Zoom meeting invitation please provide your name, phone number and email address with the Loop Morrow County Transportation via phone message at 541-676-5667, or kimes@co.morrow.or.us The Special Transpor- tation Fund Advisory Com- mittee will start at 3 p.m. On the agenda, roll call public comment, approval of minutes, transportation coordinator update, and other business as needed for the good of the order. The Statewide Trans- portation Improvement Fund Advisory Committee will immediately follow the Special Transporta- tion Fund Meeting. On the agenda, roll call, public comment, approval of the minutes, transportation co- ordinator update, and other business as needed for the good of the order. Suicide loss presentation scheduled Morrow County Vet- erans Services, in part- nership with Community Counseling Solutions, will present Language Matters by Kimberly Starr, a mother who is a survivor of suicide loss. The presentation will take place Tuesday, May 4 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and is free of charge. “Using Constructive Language Around Mental Illness and Suicide – Words Have Power. By subtly shifting the way we talk about mental illness and suicide, we can help reduce the stigma around them, leading to normalized and candid conversations so those experiencing them can confidently ask for help without fear of judgement. This 45-minute presenta- Obituaries tion defines stigma; briefly introduces the definition, causes and treatments for mental health conditions; helps audience members understand how our society stigmatizes mental illness; and shares some guidelines for the best ways to speak about mental illness and suicide, speak with survi- vors of suicide loss, what to do if they catch themselves speaking in stigmatizing ways, and how they can approach others who use stigmatizing language.” The presentation will be followed by an audience question and answer ses- sion. Call541-922-6420 for information on how to at- tend the Zoom presentation. Forests prepare for spring burning Fire management offi- cials on the Malheur, Uma- tilla and Wallowa-Whit- man National Forests are preparing to implement spring prescribed burning activities. Prescribed fire is an important way to main- tain and improve forest conditions with “good fire” to reduce the risk of severe wildfire in the future. Prescribed fire informa- tion for the Malheur, Uma- tilla, and Wallowa-Whit- man National Forests is available to the public on the tri-forest online map. The map is labeled and color-coded to show each burn unit’s status: planned, active or completed. Fire history studies have shown that fire has long been a dominant nat- ural process in the Blue Mountains — maintaining open, park-like conditions in low- to mid-elevation forests of ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and larch. Pre- scribed fire has a wide va- riety of benefits, including reducing dead and down fuels, thinning understory trees, stimulating natural fire-tolerant plants, enhanc- ing forage, reducing the risk of stand-replacement fires and creating strategic fuel breaks near urban-inter- face areas. Forest Service prescribed fire programs allows fire to play its natural role on the landscape under controlled conditions. Fire managers have been working with county, state, and regional partners to limit smoke in our com- munities. This is accom- plished by coordinating with smoke forecasters at the Oregon Department of Forestry, so burning oc- curs under conditions that limit smoke entering local communities. Some smoke is likely to be visible from burn units, although pre- scribed fire managers mini- mize smoke in communities by selecting smaller burn units near the communities, reducing the amount of smoke produced in a single day. Completing burning early in the afternoon also limits smoke settling over- night. Further, burn units are planned to alternate over time to reduce the like- lihood of repeated smoke in a single area. Please note that where and when burning occurs, and how many acres are treated within a prescribed fire unit, will vary due to weather, fuel conditions, smoke dispersion and other variables. All areas may not be within prescription this spring, and implemen- tation will likely not occur on every acre as planned. Additionally, some project areas may have acres within prescription that are not detailed in the prescribed fire map. Wedding Tables Mekayla Kindle & Bailey Haguewood May 29, 2021 Torri Lovgren & Kyle Nicol June 12, 2021 217 North Main St., Heppner, OR Phone 676-9158 Floral 676-9426 murraysdrug.com DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5PM Glenna Diane McLachlan Wolke Glenna Diane McLach- lan Wolke, 65, Waukegan, IL, died Monday, April 5, 2021, in Waukegan. She was born July 4, 1955, to Delores “DD” and Darrel McLachlan. She is survived by her parents; son, Matthew Mc- Lachlan, Illinois; grandchil- dren, Maddie and Conor McLachlan, Illinois; broth- ers, Delbert McLachlan of Pendleton, OR, and James McLachlan and his wife Toni of Echo, OR; numer- ous aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was pre- ceded in death by her hus- band, Mark Wolke and her brother, David McLachlan. No services are planned at this time. Donations in her name may be made to the charity of your choice. Sandy Ordway Sandy Ordway, 73, 2012 Cunningham family of Spray, OR died at reunion held in Heppner St. Charles Hospital in that brought together many Prineville, OR on Sunday family members who had March 28, 2021 from com- not been seen for many years. plications of COPD. She is survived by her She was born January 30, 1948 at St. Anthony husband, Bob Ordway; mother-in-law, El- Hospital in Pendleton, eanor Ordway; son, one of two children Rob Ordway (Mi- of Lewis and Betty chelle) and daugh- Cunningham McDon- ter, Robin Ordway; ald. She grew up and grandchildren, attended school in Franklin and Dori Hardman until third Ordway Embree; grade when the school Sandy Ordway great grandson, Wy- closed in 1958. The att Ordway; niece, family then moved to Heppner, where she com- Rhonda Roberts and her pleted her schooling, grad- son, Riley of Colfax, WA; uating from Heppner High uncle, Bob Cunningham of Ontario, OR as well as School in 1966. She met Bob Ordway numerous cousins. She was preceded in from Spray and they were married on December 14, death by her parents, Lewis 1968. This began a lifelong McDonald in 1969, Betty career raising cattle on the McDonald in 2017 and Ordway ranch in Spray brother Sherrill McDonald which kept her busy with in 1984. A Memorial Service the many chores and ranch- will be held on Monday, ing activities. Over the years, San- April 19, 2021 at 11 a.m. at dy greatly enjoyed her St. Patrick Catholic Church grandchildren, Franklin in Heppner, OR. Sweeney Mortuary of and Dori Ordway and her great grandson, Wyatt Or- Heppner is in care of ar- dway, as well as joining rangements. The online in family gatherings. In condolence book is avail- addition to the many visits able at www.sweeneymor- from her immediate fam- tuary.com. ily, one highlight was the Free stuff available at Birthright Birthright of Morrow County has a large number of brand new, never been used, ladies’ undergarments that were donated recently. There are adult sizes small through extra-large, still in the package, available for free. Donations are accept- ed, but there is no charge for these items. Please come visit the office on West Wil- low Street during business hours, Monday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday 1 to 3 p.m. They will be open extra hours on Saturday, April 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For additional information, call 541-676-0530. Christman earns degree Nicholas Paul Christ- man, having completed the studies and satisfied the requirements from the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, has earned the de- gree of Master of Science at Columbia University, NYC, on February 10, 2021. Christman is a 2005 graduate of Ione High School and currently re- sides in Richland, WA with his wife Cara and their four children, Sophia, Joelle, Alex and Austin. Nick is an electrical en- gineer and works for Pacific Northwest National Labo- ratory. PNNL is managed and operated by Battelle for the Department of Energy in Richland, WA. Death Notices Albert R. Brazell – Former longtime Lexington res- ident, Albert R. Brazell, 78, of Yelm, WA died Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his home. He was born August 24, 1942 at West Palm Beach, FL. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in care of arrangements.
