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SERVING SHERIDAN, WILLAMINA AND GRAND RONDE SINCE 1881 A Fair Deal Subscribe to The Sun this month and get tickets to the Oregon State Fair. See details inside. --SPECIAL, 6 Inspired Writer Nichole Yoder writes and illustrates inspired children's book. --FEATURE, 12 Easement Issue sidelines code changes 1Standing room only at Planning Commission hearing By Marguerite Alexander Correspondent, The Sun Although two open houses held in May to answer ques- tions regarding the proposed changes and updates to the Zoning and Development Code for the City of Sheridan were poorly attended, last week's public hearing drew a stand- ing-room only crowd. Only a few of the 23 attend- ees asked to speak. Some wanted questions about the code clarified. One man told the planning commission that he • had not received advanced no- tice of the proposed changes. One developer thanked the city planner for the time and hard work put into updating the code and addressing his concerns, and another local contractor brought up a concern that placed the discussion on hold for a month. The Sheridan Planning Commission decided to con- tinue the public hear- Meeting ing to Aug. Sheridan 24 giving 1o- Planning cal residents Commission time to sub- tables mit letters to Zoning and the city or Development ask Jim Code Jacks, the hearing to city planner, Aug. 24, additional 6:30 p.m. questions. At the heart of the delay is the discussion of access to flag lots. As the code is written, someone wishing to develop a parcel of property off a city street with five or more dwell- ing units must have either a 30- foot-wide "flag-pole" access with a 24-foot-wide paved driveway or have a 25-foot ac- cess with easements from neighbors to make up the re- quired 30-foot-wide strip and facilitate the 24-foot paved driveway. What if the property own- ers who grant the easements decide to place a fence or a shed on the easement? Dick Paay asked. "It's the other people's property and they can do any- thing the want with it," Paay said. The paved driveway would then be just 6-inches from the structures on either side. "That seems awful tight," Paay told the planning commission. Easements are tricky, Jacks concurred. They are legal docu- ments that encumber the prop- erty and determine how much CODE I Page 9 Time to 'Party with the Animals' lYamhill County Fair Aug. 3-6 By Marguerite Alexander Correspondent, The Sun With banners fluttering in the breeze, flowers blooming, horses neighing in the barns, new lights installed in the Whimum arena and a list ofnafioually- recognized entertainers lined up to per- form on the main stage, it's time to party at the Yamhill County Fair. The fair opens today and contin- ues through Saturday. Nightly enter- tainment includes concerts, NPRA rodeos, Bulls and Barrels, as well as a demolition derby and motocross. Upgrades this past year, including paving the roadway and bringing in new picnic benches, give the fair- grounds a fresh, clean look. There's plenty of shade---whether under the trees or in the buildings--to escape the summer sun. This year's fair theme--Come Party with the Animals--has stalls and pens decked out in party favors, stuffed animals, pizza boxes, gift wrap and even a sleeping bag. "We have a slumber party going," said Jeannie Rosenbalm, an assistant leader with the Kidding Around Riders 4-H club from Amity. Although the fair didn't open until to- day, there has been plenty of activity at the fairgrounds all week. On Sunday the 4-H horses arrived along with quilts, carv- ings, ceramics, photographs and poetry entered in the Open Class competition. FAIR I Page 7 Fair Schedule Yamhill County Fair Schedule inside, see Page 3 Singing fireman Zack Strosnider recites "Pickup Man," the song he sang in the first two rounds at the Portland auditions for the popular television competition American Idol. The West Valley Fire District intern made it through the third round of auditions and is awaiting word about the fourth round. Photo by Susan Ragan Serenading siren advances in American Idol audition I WVFD intem wows Idol staff with country favorites By Daniel Crawford Correspondent, The Sun Zachary Strosnider is not sure he wants to be famous. He was really looking for something to do when he heard the American Idol show was holding auditions at the Rose Garden recently, but he successfully passed the audition not once...not twice...but three times! Slrosnider is an intern and volunteer firefighter at the West Valley Fire De- partment. He is working on an under- graduate degree from Chemeketa Com- munity College and plans to become a fire fighter/paramedic. Ultimately the 22-year-old from Nampa, Idaho would like to follow in his father's footsteps. Strosnider's fa- ther is the Fire Chief in his hometown. With three successful rounds of au- ditions under his belt, Strosnider is awaiting word from the American Idol officials as to his next step in the pro- cess. He is fairly certain it will be in Portland once again and if he succeeds the next round---then the fifth and fi- nal audition will be in Los Angeles in front of the real American Idol judges--Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Jimmy Iovine. The host of American Idol, Ryan Seacrest, was on hand to witness Strosnider's "rise to fame" during the first three auditions held at Portland's Rose Garden arena. The day of the audition, Strosnider estimates the crowd of glory seekers to be near the 10,000 mark. At the end of the day, only 75 people defied the overwhelming odds and were selected for advancement to the fourth round. The odds of passing three rounds amounted to less than one percent. "The Rose Garden was at least half full. It took seven hours before I even got inside the building and then another three hours before my first audition," Strosnider said. Strosnider made use of the idle time standing in the Idol line by practicing his country-western singing talents in IDOL i Page 9 Sample resigns; Council seat open By Marguerite Alexander Correspondent, The Sun The Sheridan City Council is short one member following the resignation of Patti Sample. The seat was declared vacant at Monday's meeting with plans to interview candidates on Aug. 15. Applications are available at City Hall, 120 S.W. Mill St. Sample submitted her letter of res- ignation on July 26. 'q'he economic downturn has affected our family and we are moving out of the city," she said. "I will continue to be involved with First Wednesdays through Sheri- dan Pizza Co.," she added. Councilor Chris Ehry voiced op- position to appointing a i'eplacement rather than holding a special election to fill the council vacancy. "Right now the charter does not allow it," responded Walt Gowell, the City's attorney. Community yard sale at high school on First Wednesday attracts 40 vendors Looking for a bargain this sum- mer? Look no further. More than 40 vendor spaces have been reserved for the Sheridan First Wednesday's Community Yard Sale today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the lawn at Sheridan High School. Most people are selling yard sale merchandise, some artists are selling their crafts and there are some organi- zations that will be distributing informa- tion about themselves, according to First Wednesday organizer Hawley Vining. In addition to the main event at SHS, participating businesses throughout town will stay open late for First Wednesday visitors and some have side- walk sales planned. "Remember: Shop local, shop Sheri- dan," Vming said. We're BIG on insuring small business #f4GV ffdlLgrOIV Insurance nlcel www.hagantmmllln,com 130 SW Monroe Sheridan S03-049-2384 ;eN Oregon Mutual Insurance Qua otectn a serv 108 NW Lincoln St. - Sheridan 503-843-2525 Complimentary Notary Public www.AdamsonsSherldanFuneralHome.com We Support Sheridan .v.,.. Chamber of Commerce and are here to serve you 7 days a week. Call or come by any time or we'll come to you to discuss options. Consider Pre-planning. DIGNIFIED. ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE • Traditional Services Available • Complimentary Video History . Green Crest Cemetery • Lowest rates in Yamhill County WEST VALLEY COMING EVENTS Rummage & Bake Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5 & 6, Emmanual Lutheran Church, 315 S. Main St., Willamina. Matching funds through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans have been applied for. Bingo: Saturday, Aug. 6, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 300 block E. Main St., Sheridan. Bingo 6:30 p.m. Food 6:15 p.m. Obon Matsuri at Sheridan Japanese School: Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to the entire community, fun for the whole family. Carnival games, bouncer, food, taiko drum and dance performances, local artisans, calligraphy, origami and more. Free Summer Meals for Kids ages 1-18: Monday-Friday through Aug. 19:11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Sheridan City Park, 600 NE Yamhill St. 12-12:30 p.m. at Sheridan High School, 433 S. Bridge. Vacation Bible School at Sheridan Mennonite Church: CANCELLED. First Federal • u,=,== r.c www.FlrstFedWeb.com