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A4 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 The Dalles Chronicle GARDENER volunteer projects. This year’s planning for the Master Gardener program Some classes began in the gap between available to all Wickersham’s hiring and the departure of Rachel Suits, Continued from page A1 former Extension education program assistant. “There was a three-month garden. When this position gap in between (Suits) leav- came open, I saw it as a way to combine my degrees, ing and my official start date,” career experience, volunteer Wickersham said. “That was background and lifelong love a critical time for securing of gardening. speakers for the 2020 train- “I learned a lot while ing, and the Central Gorge volunteering with the Wasco Master Gardeners quickly County’s Master Gardener established an advisory com- coordinator, and I truly mittee to ensure a quality believe in the mission of the program.” Master Gardener program,” The 2020 program applica- she said. tions were due Jan. 10, with Wickersham graduated classes starting Jan. 22 and from Washington State running through April 4 at University in Pullman with Hood River Valley Christian a bachelor’s degree in K-8 education. She also earned a master’s in edu- cation, reading and literacy from Walden University. Her career experi- ence includes classroom teaching and program coordination and has years’ of experience with community Church. The advisory com- mittee worked with Oregon State University faculty and “have designed an out- standing list of topics” that will be led by speakers from Extension programs across the state, as well as several local experts. Many of those classes will be open to the Gorge community, even if they did not sign up for the Master Gardener Program. Wickersham notes that six classes in the class series are also open to community members, and there will be a summer series as well—a way to bring a learning opportunities to those who may not be able to commit to the Master Gardener program, as well as a program TheDallesChronicle.com introduction to those who may be interested in joining a future series. There is a drop- in fee of $10. “I think the Firewise Landscaping class is critical, as the climate and growing needs of our area continue to evolve. The Plant Problem Diagnosis is popular and was also helpful to me personally as a home gardener with plenty of ‘real life scenarios’ to practice on,” she joked. “And the Growing Berries course will be taught by a well-known berry crops spe- cialist,” she added. “As many home gardeners are adding berries and grapes to their landscape, I think this will be a beneficial and interesting class.” Wickersham resides in Stevenson, the community where she grew up. She enjoys hiking, visiting the mountains and spending time on the river with her hus- band, Jeff, and chil- dren, Jordan, 12, and Maia and Jenna, 9. Auction Sales honored for its ‘Tradition of Compassion’ ■ The Dalles Chronicle By Mark Gibson Auction Sales Company was the winner of the 2020 Tradition of Compassion Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation award presented by Mid-Columbia Health Foundation (MCHF) in January. The company has been a strong supporter of Columbia River Gorge communities for over 40 years. “This is a business that empowers and applauds employees who vol- unteer, encourages employees to give financially, and sup- ports community programs and projects with donations and volunteering,” said MCHF Board Chair Kristi Timmons. As a local business they are committed to a wide variety of projects, dedicating their time and talent volunteering for the local Dance Club Academy and leading 4H groups, as well as heavily supporting the Wasco County Fair and Rodeo, Home At Last and Dufur School, just to name a few of the organizations and events with which they have been involved, Timmons said. As the leader in local on- site and internet auctions, Auction Sales Co. also dedi- cates their time to supporting many local fundraisers as auctioneers, including the Jerry Walker Depriest Dinner & Auction, the Mid-Columbia Health Foundation Festival of Trees and The Dalles Art Center Auction. With their auction exper- tise and unique ability to fully engage donors, they Central Gorge Master Gardeners community classes Community members interested in learning more about gar- den-related topics are invited to attend six classes that are a part of the 2020 Oregon State University Extension Service Central Gorge Master Gardener training program. All classes are held at the Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River, and are taught by Oregon State University instructors. These classes were selected to be open to the community since Master Gardeners receive many questions on these topics at plant clinics during the growing season. To continue the Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener mission of sustainable gardening education for the community, these classes will be open to all. If you wish to participate in a class, just show up and pay the $10 drop-in fee. Cash and checks only. Coffee, tea and conversation with other gardeners happens before the class and at break. Central Gorge Master Gardeners welcome you to attend any or all of the following classes: ■ Firewise Landscaping, presented by Oregon State University Extension Professor Amy Jo Detweiler on Saturday, Feb. 8, 1-4 p.m. ■ Healthy Soils, presented by Oregon State University Extension Metro Master Gardener, Claudia Groth on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6-9 p.m. ■ Vertebrate Pest Management, presented by Oregon State University Associate Professor Chip Bubl on Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to noon ■ Vegetable Gardening, presented by Oregon State University Associate Professor, Chip Bubl on Saturday, March 7, 1-4 p.m. ■ Growing Berries, presented by Oregon State University Professor and Berry Crops Research Leader Bernadine Strik on Saturday, March 14, 1-4 p.m. ■ Herbaceous Ornamental Plants, presented by Online Oregon State University Master Gardener Program Coordinator Signe Danler on Wednesday, March 25, 6-9 p.m. For more information on the Community Class Series, contact Megan Wickersham, Education Program assistant, Oregon State University Hood River County Extension Master Gardener Program, 2990 Experiment Station Drive, Hood River; 541-386- 3343 (ext. 38257). 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That dedication to service what makes Auction Sales Company a multi-generation- al leader of philanthropy in The Dalles, Timmons said. Additional award winners are: The 2020 outstanding phil- anthropic organization went to the Youth Empowerment Shelter, or Y.E.S. house. Since 2016, the group has offered a variety of ser- vices for youth that include shelter, counseling and support of those in their care, said Timmons. They offer counseling and meditation, educational assistance, life training, and long-term housing solutions, she added. “This organization works to assist one of our most vulner- able populations, and in turn helps families break the cycle of abuse, desperation and homelessness,” she said. Named as the 2020 Outstanding Philanthropist was Carna Schmidt. Schmidt is a founding member of the MCHF Women’s Giving Circle, and quietly supports hun- dreds of projects in the Gorge, Timmons said. “She is always willing to give her time as a volunteer and advocate for those in need,” said Timmons. Schmidt has also served as a Wasco County Economic Development Commissioner, on the Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation board, the Mid- Columbia Medical Center board of trustees and on the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center’s board as well. SENIOR LIVING ADVISOR INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE Portable Oxygen For The Way You Want to Live Includes Everything You Need to Regain Your Freedom At just 2.8* lbs, the Inogen One G4 is the ultralight portable oxygen concentrator you have been waiting for. The Inogen One G4 is approximately half the size of the Inogen One G3. Meets FAA Requirements for Travel JUST 2.8 LBS. REQUEST YOUR FREE INFO KIT TODAY! CALL TODAY! 1-855-839-0752 *With a single battery. © 2019 Inogen, Inc. 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