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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 7, 2001 * SEVEN Lisanne Currin named new Local MS Walk set for April 21 Everyone is invited to participate in the MS Walk in Heppner on MCGG chief financial officer Saturday, April 21, when the Oregon Lisanne Currin is the new Chief Financial Officer at the Morrow County Grain Growers in Lexington. Cumn previously worked with Morrrow County for about 8 years. She started with MCGG Feb. 1 and her duties include responsibility for all financial aspects of the co-op. Cumn is married, her husband's name is Steve and they have two children Kolby, 2, and Jacee, 5 months. M C Health Dept. Lisanne Currin A Wee Bit O’lreland B y C la u d ia H u g h e s, C o - C h a ir Heppner St. Patrick's Committee Heppner is beginning to take on the look of March with flags flying and leprechauns of all shapes and sizes appearing around town, many painted by Colleen Williams to publicize the event. It's the time of year when those behind the scenes o f "A Wee Bit O' Ireland" start to have palpitations over all that remains to be done and the short amount of time there is in which to do it. Will there be enough food? Parking? Parade entries? Will the sun shine? Are auction items coming in? Will the community remember the auction has been moved to Friday night? Will volunteers drop from sheer exhaustion? Are all bases covered, speakers, mikes, wiring, music? You know the drill. All committee chairpersons are encouraged to prepare a brief article about their event for next week's Gazette, so there will be a "green" page for all the visitors from far and wide. Deadline is Monday, March 12. County Morrow, one and all, is encouraged to participate, especially in the great green parade. How about more Irish family entries depicting the early Irish settlers, including the younger generation? How about the oldest living descendent? The KUM A coffee hour honors all the Irish families. Bring your great- gram, aunt or friend to be introduced. Cruz-In entries are coming in and the motocross will be breaking for the parade. Something for everyone whether you adopt a duck, take a chance on Ewe Do Bingo, share a bit o' blarney, tour, walk, sing or eat. Great entertainment is being provided free for one and all by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District. Plan on kicking back at the Ceili Saturday, or on Sunday to enjoy the talents of John Doan as he takes you back in time on a musical journey to Ireland. Remember, as you work, you are putting Heppner on the map, bringing smiles to faces, contributing to your community. Hopefully, you'll have some fun while you are at it. 'Tis a great bunch, you are. Blue Mt. Fiddlers to perform The Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers will again be in Heppner for the St. Patrick's Day Celebration on Saturday, March 17 at 2 p.m. in the Heppner Elementary School auditorium. Money raised will go towards scholarships for this year's Morrow County seniors. The event is hosted by OSEA #59 of Morrow County. The Blue Mountain Fiddlers were first organized in March 1969 and presently have over 100 musicians ranging from 10-95 years of age. Many will appear on stage at the St. Patrick's celebration this year. Blue Mountain Fiddlers present around 25 shows a year in Eastern Oregon and organize two fiddling contests each summer. \ The Morrow County Health Dept lists its monthly schedule for blood pressures and immunizations: Thursday, March 8-blood pressures and immunizations, Heppner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Monday, March 12-blood pressures and immunizations, Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, March 13-blood pressures and immunizations, Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thursday, March 15-blood pressures and immunizations, Heppner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Monday, March 19-blood pressures and immunizations, Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, March 20-blood pressures and immunizations, Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, March 21-blood pressures and immunizations, Imgon clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thursday, March 22-blood pressures and immunizations, Heppner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Monday, March 26-blood pressures and immunizations, Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, March 27-blood pressures and immunization, Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thursday, March 29-blood pressures and immunizations, Heppner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Soccer planning meeting slated A soccer planning meeting is secheduled for March 12 at 6 p.m. at the new Bank o f Eastern Oregon building. Everyone interested is invited to attend. Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will host its 12th annual MS Walk, the organization's largest fund raising event of the year. The 2001 Enron MS Walk will begin at 9 a m. at All Saints Episcopal Church (460 North Gale St.) in Heppner. The 5K and 10K walk, coordinated locally by chairman M enlee McDowell, presents an opportunity for anyone to help the 5,300 people in Oregon and Southwest Washington with MS. This week, registration forms will be placed in businesses in Heppner, Lexington and lone. To enter, pick up a form, fill it out and mail it in so you can start collecting your pledges. "Locally we were able to raise $9,000 last year with 81 walkers," said McDowell. "This year we expect even a larger turnout." The society is hoping to raise $500,000 and gamer more than 3,500 participants in 18 different communities in Oregon and Southwest Washington. "The Walk is very important to our organization," said Kristin Mihalko, who oversees the MS Walks in Oregon. "Every year it helps raise the money we need to fund break-through research as well as programs for people with MS." "Past research has led to the development of three drugs for the treatment of MS: Avonex, Betaseron and Copaxone. Anyone diagnosed with the most common form of MS should see a physician about one of these treatments," according to a news release. "This year's walk has two goals. In addition to raising funds for research and client programs, we are trying to educate people with MS about the option of these drug treatments," Mihalko added. To raise the hands necessary for the continuation of such research and empowering programs for people with MS, walkers collect pledges for completing the route. Walkers are asked to raise a minimum of $25 per person; the average walker raises more than $75. Sixty cents of every dollar raised from the Walk will stay in the community to help the 5,300 Oregon and Southwest Washington residents with MS. The rest is used to fund research and national programs for people with MS. Top teams and individuals earn prizes for outstanding fund raising. In addition, every registered walker will enjoy snack stations along the way and will also receive a "goodie bag" upon completion of the walk. Anyone interested an registering for or receiving more information about the 2001 Enron MS Walk may call the MS Walk Hotline at (503) Karen's Korner Ite m s o f H ealth - T o b a c c o P re v e n tio n by K aren M as s h o ff In my last column ( Feb. 14), I promised a sequel. More on that toward the end of this writing because I want to bring forth a study regarding smoking and depression in young people. Regarding this issue, is a study by Dr. Elizabeth Goodman at Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati and reported in the October 2000 issue of Pediatrics. It presents us with a "chicken/egg" dilemma. Which comes first, a young person smokes to cope with depression, or becomes depressed as s/he begins to smoke more - evolving into nicotine addiction. In this study, "teens who smoked were four times more likely to develop symptoms of depression as teens who didn't smoke. A diverse group o f over 15,000 adolescents in grades seven through 12 participated in the study." We know the physical risks of smoking, but this research appears to link poor psychological health as another consequence of smoking. Among these same teenagers," the strongest predictor of becoming a moderate to heavy smoker was previous experimentation with tobacco" not symptoms of depression. However, much more research and study need to be carried out before anyone can speak with certainty. In the meantime for those o f us who live in the northern latitudes with winter fog, let's think about the possible smoke behind our teens’ moody behavior. "Preemption" is a provision in state (or federal) law which eliminates the power o f local (or state and local) governments of enacting their own regulations regarding certain issues, e.g., clean air laws or tobacco free workplaces. The language of such laws that could be preemptive is not always obvious and this can be by design. In other words what sounds like a good legislative enactment, carries within it hidden implications that will undermine or restrict local government's laws, ordinances or resolutions. We need to be especially aware of this process during our legislative proceedings in Salem because o f the tobacco industry's influence. It is there. 546-2241 in Portland, or toll-free at (866) 222-1922 outside the Portland area. An on-line registration form and additional MS Walk information is also available on the xociety's website at www.orcnmss.org. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic and often disabling disease of the central nervous system. People with MS, which is usually diagnosed between the ages of 20-40, face unpredictable, symptoms that can range from numbness and blurred vision to paralysis, blindness and cognitive difficulties, including memory loss. Established in 1946, the National MS Society aims to end the devastating effects of MS. It is the largest voluntary health organization in the United States supporting international MS research and providing serv ices, education and public policy for Americans with MS and their families. Since its inception, the MS Walk alone has raised over $100 million dollars toward MS research and programs for people with MS. For more information about multiple sclerosis, the MS Walk, or the services of the National MS Society, call 1-800-FIGHT-MS, ext. 1, or visit the website at www.orcnmss.org. BMCC Foundation offers scholarships The Blue Mountain Community Friday, April 6. College Foundation continues to Applications for 2001-2002 offer scholarship opportunities for scholarships for full-time students part-time and full-time financial ($1,000-Sl ,800 awards) are due assistance. Sunday, May 20. Two application periods are Applications are available on currently open. The first applies the web at www.bmcc.cc.or.us or directly to spring term and the at the BMCC Financial Aid Office. second is for the 2001 - 2002 Applications may be mailed to academic year. BMCC Financial Aid Office, P.O. Applications for $100 Box 100. Pendleton. OR 97801. scholarships for part-time students For more information, contact who work full-time and need spnng Cristina Sweek, 278-5790. term assistance are due no later than m Shamrock Lanes in Heppner w ill be hostin? an ALL NON-SMOKING day on Thursday, March 15 and Quartermania from 6 -1 0 p.m. Come join us fo r bow ling music, food and fun! $5 to get quarter specials! (25C per ?ame thereafter) 50t hot does, fries or pop • 25< shoe rentals Sponsored by Morrow County Health Dept. Dublin Worldwide Productions The Vîmes k A SPIR IT O d iM^xoSap Op TDe ÖAKICe NEW MILLENNIUM > _________ -------------------------- — I ii ,, i ! '-r+m ,yW ' 1 'S if ■ “ In th e F o o tstep s o f RiVerdänce” Bristol Evening Post PO N Y EXPRESS-O 291 North Main • Heppner • 676-5599 GRAND OPENING NEXT WEEK? 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