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Calvin Bennett joins Representative Greg Smith as Chief of Staff Calvin Bennett in office. -Photo from press release. SALEM – Represen- tative Greg Smith (R-Hep- pner) has announced the addition of Calvin Ben- nett to his legislative team. Bennett steps into the role previously held by Dawson Quinton, who served in Smith’s office for three and a half years. In this new role, Bennett will contrib- ute to shaping legislative priorities and advancing initiatives for District 57. Calvin Bennett is a graduate of Mitchell High School and Eastern Oregon University (EOU), where he earned a double major in Business Administration and Marketing, alongside a minor in Political Science. During his senior year at EOU, Bennett served as President of the Associ- ated Students of Eastern Oregon University, gain- ing firsthand experience with legislative processes and Representative Smith’s work in the state capitol. Bennett expressed en- thusiasm for the opportu- nity, stating, “Representa- tive Smith’s significance in Salem is truly unique. He is someone who everyone looks up to in the capitol, and it is a deep honor to work with him.” Representative Smith shared similar sentiments about Bennett joining the team. “I am so incredibly excited to work alongside Calvin this session. He has an impressive resume, honest character, and it does not hurt that he is from one of my favorite small towns in Oregon,” said Smith. Representative Greg Smith, recently elected to his thirteenth term as a State Representative, is the longest-serving member in the Oregon Legislature and the fourth longest-serving State Representative in Oregon history. He cur- rently serves as Co-Chair of the Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government, Co- Vice Chair of the full Joint Ways and Means Commit- tee, and ranking member of the House Revenue Committee. Smith represents the entirety of Morrow, Gil- liam, Sherman, Wheeler, and Wasco counties, as well as portions of Clack- amas, Jefferson, Marion, and Umatilla Counties. For inquiries, constitu- ents can reach out via Representative Smith’s Facebook page or email at rep.gregsmith@oregon- legislature.gov. Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 27, 2024 -- SEVEN Myers Lane laydown yard BEO Bancorp announces supporting 107 new dividend for 2024 turbines for wheatridge Heppner, Oregon, pared to the dividend paid Wind turbine blades near Lexington at the laydown yard. - Contributed Photo The laydown yard lo- cated near Lexington, is a key logistical site for the construction of the Wheat- ridge Renewable Energy Facility in Morrow Coun- ty. This yard facilitates the delivery, staging, and preparation of wind turbine components for installa- tion at the Wheatridge East Wind Facility. Timeline: In September 2019, turbine components began arriving at the lay- down yard for distribution to final installation sites. Purpose: The yard served as a centralized loca- tion to organize and trans- port parts for the facility’s 300-megawatt (MW) wind farm, which includes over 100 turbines. Location Role: Posi- tioned near Lexington, Or- egon, the yard supported the broader development of the Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility, which also incorporates a 50-MW solar array and a 30-MW battery storage system. This logistical hub was integral to the successful completion of the facility, which began wind farm operations in December 2020 and added solar and battery storage components in spring 2022. Together, these technologies are said to provide enough power to approximately 100,000 homes. -Continued from PAGE FIVE tivity at Heppner Market Welfare Check Occurred on Se Bran- don St, in Irrigon, OR. RP is requesting a welfare check on the neighbor. Disposition: Completed Driving Complaint Occurred on Se Utah Ave, in Irrigon, OR. RP ad- vised of speeding vehicle. Disposition: ADVISED. Extra Patrol Occurred on Se Fourth St, in Irrigon, OR. Extra patrols for individuals tam- pering with vehicles. Dis- position: Completed Building Check Officer initiated ac- Fresh, N Main St, Hep- pner, OR. Disposition: COMPLETED. Extra Patrol Occurred on Ne Chase St, in Heppner, OR. RP advised someone tried to steal a trailer from her house last night. RP would like some extra patrols at night. She also has a John Deere tractor that she would like checked on. Disposition: COM- PLETED. June 28 th Dog Complaint Officer initiated activi- ty at Se Seventh St/Se Utah Ave, Irrigon, OR. Deputy out with German Shepard. Clear, dog was returned to owner. Disposition: COM- PLETED. Trespass Occurred at Se Bran- don St/Se Eighth St, in Ir- rigon, OR. RP advised that a male and female were in his yard. Disposition: UNABLE TO LOCATE. Area Check Officer initiated ac- tivity at Stock Drive Rd/ Fuller Cyn Ln, Heppner, OR. Completed area check of Stock Dr. Disposition: COM- PLETED. Welfare Check Occurred at Glen Ha- ven Apartments 1-8 on Ne Pioneer Dr, in Heppner, OR. RP is requesting a welfare check on her sis- ter and requesting contact back. Disposition: COM- PLETED. Vehicle Check Officer initiated activ- ity at Columbia Ln/Pater- son Ferry Rd, Irrigon, OR. Vehicle tagged for tow. Disposition: VEHICLE TAGGED. Citizen Assist Occurred on Nw Water St, in Heppner, OR. RP is requesting assistance, locked out of her residence. Disposition: COMPLET- ED. Noise Complaint in 2023. In addition, the $1.25 per share is the high- est dividend ever paid by BEO Bancorp. The board of directors and employees work hard to improve the overall strength of the bank, add value to our sharehold- ers, as well as provide the brand of banking that our customers appreciate and expect from Bank of East- ern Oregon,” said Bailey. He concluded by saying, “The support of our share- holders, communities and employees have made it possible for us to continue to be successful.” For further informa- tion on the Company or to access internet banking, please visit our website at http://www.beobank.com. WWW.HEPPNER.NET Submit News, Advertising & Announcements Letters To The Editor Send Us Photos Sheriff’s Report MCSO June 27th Civil Service Officer initiated activ- ity at Boardman Ave Nw, Boardman, OR. Civil Ser- vice #24-0344. Disposi- tion: NEGATIVE Contact Parking Complaint Occurred at Rustic Truck Bar & Grill on E Highway 730, in Irrigon, OR. RP would like a Dep- uty to check out a white Ford Explorer SUV parked in their park- ing lot without plates. Dis- position: COMPLETED. Civil Service Officer initiated ac- tivity at Sw Second St, Irrigon, OR. Civil Service #24-0345. Disposition: NEGATIVE Contact Driving Complaint Occurred on Se Utah Ave, in Irrigon, OR. RP advised a tan Ford F-250 went past his house at a high rate of speed and turned on Brandon. Disposition: UN- ABLE TO LOCATE. Vehicle Check Officer initiated activ- ity at Paterson Ferry Rd/ Columbia Ln, Irrigon, OR. The vehicle is off the road- way in the bushes. Disposition: COM- PLETED. (November 21, 2024) “I am pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of BEO Bancorp has voted to declare a $1.25 per share dividend for 2024. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of December 6, 2024; payable on or before December 13, 2024,” said President and CEO Jeff Bailey. According to Board Chair Bob Armstrong, “BEO Bancorp has paid a dividend 38 of the past 39 years. Dividends reflect the financial stability and prof- itability of the bank. We are incredibly happy to be able to provide this dividend to our shareholders.” “The dividend of $1.25 per share is up 8.7% com- Occurred at Nw Ore- gon Ave/Nw Second St, in Irrigon, OR. RP advised her neighbors in the area are playing their music loud. Deputy responded, unable to locate. Disposition: UN- ABLE TO LOCATE. Driving Complaint Occurred on I 84 E, in Arlington, OR. RP ad- vised of a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed. Disposition: UNABLE TO LOCATE. June 29 th Civil Service Officer initiated ac- tivity at Boardman Police Department, City Center Circle, Boardman, OR. Civil Service: Process# C2024-0348- grand jury subpoena Controlled Burn Log 177 N. Main P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 Chris@sykesrealestate.net Occurred at Morrow County Sheriffs Office on W Willow View Dr, in Hep- pner, OR. Controlled Burn Log for 06/29/2024. Dispo- sition: COMPLETED. Trespass Occurred on Main St N, in Boardman, OR. RP advised there is someone sleeping in the building, female light blue shorts and dark blue shirt, dark hair. Disposition: COM- PLETED. Dog Complaint Occurred on Se Court St, in Heppner, OR. Large Heeler dog chasing and attacking her cats outside. 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