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neppner uazene-1 imes, neppner, uregon NWS conducts weather spotter training in Heppner Volunteers are being sought to participate in the latest weather spotter training o n A p r il 3 in H e p p n e r . W eather spotters trained by th e N a tio n a l O c e a n ic and Atmospheric Administration’s (N O A A ) N ational W eather S e r v ic e ( N W S ) a re k e y v o lu n te e rs w h o a s sis t th e m eteorologists by providing up-to-date inform ation about storm activity. The S k y w arn W eather Spotter training is free and will be held in the Emergency Operations Center at 325 W illow View D rive in H eppner beginning at 7 p.m ., a n d is c o - s p o n s o r e d by M orrow C ounty Em ergency Management. E v e n th o u g h th e D o p p le r w e a th e r ra d a r is scanning the skies and the N O A A W e ath e r R a d io is b r o a d c a s tin g f o r e c a s t s , w a tc h e s a n d w a r n in g s , f o re c a s te rs d e p e n d u p o n getting good “ground tru th ” in fo rm a tio n fro m tra in e d S kyw arn w eath er spotters. S p o tte r s a re e s p e c i a l l y im portant in C rook C ounty due to lim ited D oppler radar coverage. “Skyw arn volunteers a re n o t ‘s to rm c h a s e r s ,’ a lth o u g h m a n y S k y w a rn m e m b e rs , b o th lo c a l a n d nationwide, may chase storms on th e ir o w n tim e ,” sa id D ennis H ull, N W S W arning Coordination Meteorologist at th e f o r e c a s t o f f i c e in P e n d le to n . “ T h e N a tio n a l W eather does not encourage storm chasing because it is very dangerous.” H u ll a d d e d , “ T h e safety o f all Skyw arn spotters is a high priority. Skyw arn m e m b e rs a re v o lu n te e r s trained in weather spotting and reporting those findings in a timely manner using the phone, am ateur radio, or Internet.” S k y w a r n s p o tt e r s atten d a tw o -h o u r train in g session w here they learn how to observe cloud form ations and other weather in this area. The W eather Service teaches h o w to d e te r m in e w h ic h storm s are potentially severe. Spotters use a special toll free n u m b e r , a m a te u r r a d io freq u en cy , or th e In te rn e t address to let the forecasters a t th e N a tio n a l W e a th e r S ervice office in P endleton know w hat is happening in their area. M eteorologists use this data as they issue severe w e a th e r w a r n in g s or statem ents to the residents o f M orrow County. Hull said the Skywarn w as a concept d eveloped in th e e a rly 1970s th a t w as i n te n d e d to p r o m o te a cooperative effort between the National W eather Service and communities. The emphasis o f the effort is often focused on the storm spotter, an individual who takes a position near their com m unity and reports wind gusts, hail size, rainfall, and lone American Legion Post 95 celebrates 82 years cloud form ations that could signal a developing tornado. In the winter, spotters report heavy snow, icing, high winds and blizzards. Skywarn also works to ensure National W eather S ervice forecasts, w a tc h es and w arn in g s are broadcast and received in a timely manner. T h e le a d r o le in S kyw arn m ay lie w ith the N ational W eather Service or w ith an e m e rg en c y management agency within the community. This agency could be a police or fire department, o r o fte n is an e m e rg e n c y m anagem ent/service group. This varies across the country how ever, w ith local national weather service offices taking the lead in som e locations, while emergency management takes the lead in other areas. Interested residents w ho would like to learn more about the local w eath er or those who may have an interest helping your neighbors obtain good w eath er w arnings, are invited to attend the Skywarn W eath er S p o tte r tra in in g . Those attending will be eligible for door prizes. M o re in fo r m a tio n about the training is available by contacting Morrow County E m ergency M anagem ent at 5 4 1 - 6 7 6 -5 1 6 1 or th e N ational W eather Service at 541 -276-7832. You can also e m a il H u ll at d e n n is .h u ll@ n o a a .g o v . Additional information is also a v a ila b le a t th e N a tio n a l W eather Service w ebsite at h ttp ://w w w .w rh .n o a a .g o v / pendleton. NOAA W e a th e r Radio broadcasts to M orrow C ounty from transm itters at Sillusi Butte and Robinson Hill on a frequency o f 162.425 MHz. Additional information about Skyw arn can be found at http://ww w.skywam .org. The National Weather Service is the prim ary source o f weather data, forecasts and warnings for the United States and its territories and operates the m ost advanced w eather and flood warning and forecast system in the world, helping to protect lives and property and enhance the national economy. To learn m ore about N W S, p le a s e v is it h ttp :// www.weather.gov. N O A A is dedicated to e n h a n c in g e c o n o m ic security and national safety through the prediction and r e s e a rc h o f w e a th e r a n d c lim a te -re la te d events and p ro v id in g e n v iro n m e n ta l stew ardship o f our n a tio n ’s coastal and m arine resources. To leam m ore about N O A A , p le a s e v isit h ttp :// www.noaa.gov. We Print Business Cards Heppner G azette-T im e T he lone A m erican Legion Post 95 celebrated is 82nd birthday with a prime rib dinner March 18 at the Office Tavern in lone. Post 95 was chartered in 1921. Jim Barnett, the most senior A m erican Legion Post 95 m em ber, w as honored for 58 years o f m em bership. D elm er C raw ford received a 55-year pin, and L.J. M cElligott, Rodney C raw ford and Nolan Bonner received 30-year pins. Lucy T w orek received her 35-year A uxiliary m em bership pin. R ikka Tews received a 25-year pin; Erin C leveland, a 1 5 -y ear pin , an d G in a J e p se n , P eggy Broyles, Arlynda Gates, Charissa Gates and Jeanette Moran each received five-year pins. A lso at the m eeting, the B ank o f Eastern O regon, represented by Fran B arnett, was recognized as a sponsor for Girls State, which is an A uxiliary program . Jean Jepsen w as honored w ith a gift o f appreciation for her Jim Barnett work in the Auxiliary, as was June Crowell, receives his 58- Auxiliary secretary-treasurer. Jean Jepsen receives a gift of appreciation for her Auxiliary work by year Legion T he p rogram for the e v e n in g w as Auxiliary President Irene Holt/. Membership pin. presented by D ave Young, a servicem an with an extensive record o f military service, w ho is prom oting the Pendleton air show to be presented in May. Gina Jepsen receives five-year pin from Auxiliary President Irene Holtz. Senior Center directors view successful St. Pats weekend The B o ard of D ire c to rs o f St. P a tric k ’s Senior C enter m et in regular session on M arch 19, in the C e n te r o ffic e . L ike e v e ry business and organization o f the com m unity, the m em bers to o k a d e e p b r e a th o f satisfaction for the successful weekend celebration and then began to assess th eir ow n p a r t i c i p a ti o n in v a r io u s activities. Breakfast and lunch w ere served on Saturday, a sofa throw, donated by Helen Crawford, was raffled, and an enthusiastic group represented the C enter in the parade. The dining room and kitchen were r e n te d to th e U n ite d M e th o d ists for th e F riday e v e n in g s te w fe e d ; on Saturday evening, the common room w as used for a tow n m e e tin g w ith o u r U .S . Representativ e, Greg Walden. A t o th e r tim e s, it o ffe re d re s p ite from ra in and for w eary feet. M ore than $600 w as earned from b reakfast and lunch and more than $80 from raffle tickets. Pete Schwarzin, b o ard p resid e n t, drew the w inning ticket purchased by M a ria n M u r c h is o n . T h e “ A n t i q u e s ” p a r a d e flo a t received second place in their class. L e tte r s of appreciation w ill be sent to m ajor food donors, am ong them J. R. Simplot for the hash brow n potatoes. M ik e A r m a to announced that he w ould no lo n g e r b e th e C e n te r C o o r d in a to r . T h e S e n io r C enter Board m em bers want to express their gratitude for his attentiveness to their work by attending every m eeting, offering helpful suggestions and g u id in g th em th ro u g h the p r o to c o l o f th e t h e ir rela tio n sh ip to the agency (C A P E C O ). A s e x -o ffic io m em ber o f the board, he has kept us on track o f our m ain task. T h e n e x t r e g u la r m eeting is W ednesday, April 16 at 12 noon. HEPPNER ELKS 358 i Tax prep service to change service __________________ I area in April "Where Friend* Meet" 142 North M a in 3teppne* 3HWJL #358 ca*dia£fy inuitea you ta attend the JnôtaUaiwn of. Office** Sattinday, M axck29,2003 Cacaited Stuten, Cleti - Jfiomaa Wolff. Jnatallation 5 pm. Moe-Sloot Cocktail* 5:45 pm. Ma-SCoot ¡Dirute* 6:30 pm. ¡Dance 8:30 pm.-12:30 am. (M iuic pw tidtd fp Dan Dunnt 3-D fa rfiirilww ) 9LS.VJ9. (541) 676-9181 JCodge (541) 676-5114 Wolff’* ' * « r f Auxiliary Secretary-Treasurer June Crowell (left) is presented a gift for her Auxiliary work by Auxiliary President Irene Holtz. L.J. McElligott (left) receives his 30-year membership pin from Legion Adjutant Con rad Tworek. & 676-9181 weanesaay, As we move into Apri 1 the tax season is beginning to w in d d o w n , th e fre e tax p r e p a r a ti o n s e rv ic e , s p o n s o re d by A A R P , has been very successful in the H eppner area. H ow ever, the service has not been utilized in the lone area. For that reason, instead o f being in lone on April 1 as planned, volunteers will be at the OSU Extension o ffice in H eppner. U n less things change, April 9 will be the last day prep service will be available in Heppner. I f you are one o f those w ho have been putting o ff getting your taxes done, your tim e is rapidly running out. P le ase call th e E x te n sio n O ffic e at 6 7 6 -9 6 4 2 for an appointment. T his free service is available to everyone, young and old alike. H ow ever, the volunteers do reserv e the right to refuse service if your return is beyond the scope o f their training. O rder M ag n etic D o o r Signs HERE Heppner Gazette- Ti mes The Bank of Eastern Oregon, represented by Fran Barnett (left), was honored for its sponsorship of Girls State. Auxiliary member Jean Jepsen is pictured right. ___ * * i /. , , Lucy Tworek receives 35-year Auxiliary membership pin from Auxiliary President Irene Holtz. WVSC announces April activities S e n io r G irls ’ L u n c h e o n , M ay o r R obert Jepsen and M erry Brannon headline the April activities for the W illow Valley Service Club. A pril 3, the Annual Invitation-Only Senior G irls’ Luncheon w ill be held at All Saints Episcopal, Heppner, from 12-1 p.m. In addition to h o n o rin g th e se g irls , Jeri McElligott will speak and Rev. Keith Brudevold will provide m usic. The ju n io r girls w ill serv e and the w om en o f the church will cater the salad lunch. The W V SC sponsors th is 5 0 -p lu s y e a rs a n n u al tradition. The program meetings o f the W V SC are held at John’s ( )ther Place in Ileppner from 12-1 p.m . A pril 10, R o b e rt J e p s e n , m a y o r o f Heppner, will update the club on current issues and areas o f interest in the life and business o f Heppner. M ayor Jepsen, a native o f H eppner, has lived here all his life. Prior to these last ten years as m ayor, he served on the city council. His g rea test in terest is fam ily, e s p e c ia lly g ra n d c h ild re n . Jepsen and his wife, Suzanne, 676-9228 I have tw o children and six grandchildren. M erry Brannon will update the club on issues and activities at the I leppner Day C are C enter at the April 17 m e e tin g . B ra n n o n is the director and preschool teacher o f the Center. H er delight is spending quality time w ith her c h ild ; h o b b ie s in c lu d e w o o d w o rk in g c r a f ts , sw imming and hiking. T he services o f the W VSC for M arch included tilling an all-Irish basket, w hich w as raffled w ith pro ceed s going to “The Shenanigans" for their Ireland trip. The Club also s p o n s o re d a n d p r o v id e d helpers for the Am erican Red Cross Blood Drive. M embers also cov ered the C ham ber o f Com m erce information booth d u r in g th e S t. P a t r i c k 's weekend celebration. Everyone is in\ ited to attend the program m eetings a n d new m e m b e rs a re w e lc o m e d . For m o re information call (. 'arolyn Willey at 676-9749. We Print Business Cards Heppner G azette-Tim es 676-922
