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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 5, 2021 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Nichols resigns from health district 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. 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Morrow County Health District Board member Carri Grieb told the Ga- zette-Times Tuesday morn- ing that long-time physi- cian Dr. Russ Nichols has resigned from the district. “It is with regret that we inform you Dr. Russ Nichols has decided to de- part Morrow County Health District to pursue other op- portunities. Dr. Nichols has been serving patients of the district for 10 years. We all wish him well in his future endeavors,” said John Mur- ray, MCHD Board chair, via Emily Reynolds Roberts, M.Ed., certified compliance and ethics manager for the district. The board had also re- cently placed newly-hired administrator Ryan Fowler on administrative leave. The district has not dis- closed the reason. Previous administrator, Bob Houser, as colonoscopies. He also served as chief of staff. He and his wife, Toni, had four children in the Morrow County School District, and both have coached track for several years. Toni Nichols is also employed with the health district as Pioneer Memo- rial Clinic director. The district recently signed a contract with Dr. Emily (Thompson) Jack, who is from Heppner, but she will not be on board Dr. Russ Nichols with the district until Sep- retired in December after tember of 2022. Subse- extending his contract un- quent to Jack’s employment til a replacement could be agreement with the district, hired. Fowler came to Hep- pner from Reedsport where he also served as hospital administrator. In addition to maintain- ing regular office hours, Dr. Nichols has provided hospi- tal coverage and additional services for MCHD such the board also increased the salaries of Nichols and current physician, Dr. Dan Hambleton. In addition to Dr. Nich- ols and Dr. Hambleton, the district also employs Dr. Betsy Anderson in Hep- pner, physician’s assistants, Danielle Mateleska, David Collins, Katie Mencos, Amanda Fabian and Jon Watson, and nurse practi- tioner Eileen McElligott in three clinics, Pioneer Me- morial Clinic in Heppner, Irrigon Medical Clinic and Ione Community Clinic, in addition to Pioneer Memo- rial Hospital, Heppner. HHS drama club to present Matilda New 10-acre residential lot size ordinance approved Looks to address acute county-wide housing shortage By David Sykes In an effort to relieve a county-wide housing short- age and also provide resi- dents with desirable smaller building parcels, Morrow County has approved a new zoning ordinance allow- ing for creation of smaller 10-acre parcels for sale as residential properties. The new ordinance is the result of months of work by the planning commission and staff to come up with a way that homeowners can have access to smaller parcels on which to build homes. Restrictive state land use laws generally prohibit creation of these smaller parcels in rural areas, so the new county ordinance is being watched closely not only by state agen- cies, but by land use watch dog groups like the 1,000 friends of Oregon. Because of this scrutiny, even with the new ordinance County Planner Tamra Mabbott says it probably won’t be easy for larger landowners to break off pieces of their property to create the new smaller parcels. Under the new ordi- nance, which was passed to “provide lands for ru- ral living in a rural resi- dential atmosphere,” one single-family dwelling, including mobile homes, will be allowed for each lot. Livestock such as cows, horses, goats, sheep, hogs and poultry will be allowed but subject to certain densi- ty rules. For instance, there would be a limit of 10 cows, horses or mules, 30 sheep or goats, and four pigs per 10 acres. The ordinance states that the main purpose of the parcels shall be residential and the raising of animals “incidental” to its use. Adoption of the new ordinance was praised by local organizations such as the Ione Community Agr-Business Organization, who in a letter of support for the new 10-acre lots, said the need for housing continues to be a major is- sue. “For years, local busi- nesses have lost valuable employees and applicants because there is no suitable housing available. No hous- ing means no growth and we are unable to sustain not only the way of life many are accustomed to but the services we are afforded by having a stable econo- my,” ICABO President Ed Rollins said in a letter of support for passage of the new ordinance. Rollins also pointed out the new small- acre lots would provide opportunity for youth to participate in FFA and 4-H animal projects and “teach Re-Elect them how to take care of the land and to overall aid those youth to become well rounded individuals.” The city of Heppner also wrote a letter in support of the new 10-acre parcels. “I personally cannot count the times that I have heard individuals want this as a choice when moving to this area,” said City Manager Kraig Cutsforth. “Allowing this action will let more marginal land become pro- ductive and increase the need for services and busi- nesses in and around this community.” Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk’s office has released the following report of marriage licenses: April 1, 2021: - Jose Mauricio Aguillon Mar- tinez, 37, Boardman, and Elbia Maria De La Lima Claustro, 35, Boardman. April 8, 2021: - Ruth Marlene Estrada, 31, Boardman, and Manuel Antonio Aguillon Martinez, 39, Boardman. April 15, 2021: - Maria Guadalupe Navarrete, 33, Irrigon, and Jorge Madrigal, 36, Irrigon. - Erika Tlapanco Es- trella, 26, Boardman, and $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Jerry $ $ $ $ $ HEALY Port of Morrow Commissioner Position #3 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ C ommunity S upporterS for the r e -e leCtion of J erry h ealy for p ort of m orrow C ommiSSioner p oSition #3 Barb and Wayne Huwe Cecil Rock John Wenholz Josh Coiner Dave and Tricia Gunderson Bill and Merilee McDowell Angie and Keith Hanson Doris Brosnan Pat and John Edmundson Kelwayne Haguewood Butch Knowles Steve Rhea Greg and Sherrie Smith Kim Cutsforth Jon and Janelle Ellis Steve Currin Petra and Kevin Payne Given the resistance from the Oregon State Land Conservation and Develop- ment Commission, LCDC, as well as 1,000 Friends of Oregon, to the new ordi- nance, Mabbott says while the process to create 10- acre parcels will not be impossible, it will be “ro- bust.” Application will be made through the Morrow County Planning Depart- ment, and she recommend- ed anyone considering it to think about hiring a land use professional to guide them through the process. Barb Orwick Darcee and Slater Mitchell Jason Hanna Rick Johnston Dean Kegler Jill and Corey Miller Randy Hughes Sarah Matheny John Bristow Kevin Haguewood Rob Crum Duane and Linda Neiffer Dick and Jannie Allen Karen and Dustin Padberg Jerry and Lisa Rietmann Joel Peterson Luis Felipe Lopez, 27, Boardman. April 20, 2021: - An- drew Phillip Shoemaker, 58, Kennewick, WA, and Donnetta Lynn James, 58, Kennewick, WA. April 27, 2021: - Israel Villa Lopez, 46, Boardman, and Maria Elena Landeros Navarro, 46, Boardman. April 29, 2021: - Mayra Patricia Ruelas, 44, Board- man, and Gerardo Mendieta Lopez, 46, Boardman. DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5PM The cast of Matilda. The Heppner High School drama club will present Matilda on May 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. in the high school cafetorium. Admission will be $3 per person and masks are re- quired. Seating is limited so those interested in attending should call or text 541-701- 7400 to reserve a seat. Students participat- ing in the production are Hannah Palmer, Made- lyn Nichols, Serena Hum- phreys, Roen Waite, Madi- son Palmer, Hannah Finch, Piper Kelton, Rylee Palmer, Jacob Finch, Nathan Ells- worth, Daemon Worden, Kelsi Workman, Sarah Munkers, Teegan Kelton, Harley Anderson and Ed Ellsworth. Madelyn Nichols as Miss Honey. Hannah Palmer as Matilda. DA’s Report Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson has released the following report: -Tyler Joe Stone was convicted of failure to appear in the first degree- felony and sentenced to eight months jail, two years’ post-prison supervision and a $400 fine and fees assessment. -Jason Leon Bowles was convicted of contempt of court- violation of restraining order and sentenced to 45 days jail. May 2021 Frame & Lenses Sale ................................................... Buy Complete Pair EYEGLASSES $ Over And $ Get Off* 200 50 *Excludes glass and safety eyewear. Cannot be combined with other sales. 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