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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - FIVE Oregon East Symphony to host evening con certs as part of annual Summer Music Camp The halls ofB M CC w ill be alive w ith m usic from July 14 - 18 as the O regon E ast Sym phony hosts its annual Sum m er M usic Cam p. This cam p brings together over 100 participants and 20 faculty members from around the region and beyond for a week o f rehearsals and per formances. On Wednesday, July 16 you can watch the stars o f tomorrow perform in the Student Recital. On Thursday, July 17 join camp faculty for one o f the most am azing and eclectic evening o f music you’ll hear in Pendleton all year. Last y e a r’s Faculty Recital included jazz, clas sical, spoken word, vocal p erfo rm an ces, and even new w orks by com poser and Pendleton native Chris Thom as. “ The level and variety o f the performances was truly astounding,” says Oregon East Symphony Ex ecutive Director, Christina van der Kamp, “It was such an entertaining evening and I’m really looking forward to this year’s offerings.” Friday, July 18 is the cam p Finale C oncert with perform ances by the camp orchestras, jazz band, choirs, and even an African drum circle. All concerts will be gin at 7 p.m. in the BMCC Pioneer Theater. Admission to each is by donation. For more inform a tion about these concerts or the Summer Music Camp contact C hristina van der Kamp at (541) 276-0320 or by email at director@orego- neastsymphony.org. Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment signup underway in new farm bill Darcy Vial, County Executive Director o f US- DA’s Farm Service Agency in Morrow County says that signup has been announced for the 2008 D irect and Counter-cyclical Payment Program (DCP) which helps delivers certainty for the crop year and the option of a timely advance payment. Contracts are available at USDA Service Centers and signup will continue until September 30, 2008. US DA’s DCP readiness follows the June 12 availability o f m arketing assistance loan and loan deficiency payment (LD P) provisions, w ithin three weeks o f commodity title enactment. “ W ithin w eeks o f its becoming law, we want to begin to put a farm bill into the field and out into the county,” said Vial. Producers can fill out their 2008 DCP contract at the Morrow County FSA office in Heppner. Call the Morrow County FSA office at 541-676-9011 ext. 2 to make an appointment. U SD A c o m p u te s DCP payments using base acres and payment yields established for each farm. Eligible producers receive d irect paym ents at rates established by statute re gardless o f market prices. For 2008, eligible producers may request to receive an advance payment o f 22 per cent of the direct payment for each commodity associ ated with the farm. USDA will issue advance direct payments as soon as practi cal after enrollment. Final direct payments will be is sued after October 1, 2008. Counter-cyclical payments vary depending on market prices, and are issued only when the effective price for a commodity is below its target price (w hich takes into account the direct pay ment rate, market price and loan rate). Since 2002, USDA has issued approxim ately $40 billion in DCP pay ments to America’s agricul tural producers. Participants must submit the completed DCP contract by September 30, 2008. Applications filed after this date will not be approved. For more inform a tion about DCP, which will include a fact sheet, go to the DCP Web page at: http:// www.fsa.usda.gov. Child Care classes announced Child Care Resource and Referral will holding the following classes: Family Child Care Overv iew on July 7 from 6-9 p.m. in Hermiston. Sessions can be set up upon request. The is a free class. This class is required by the Child Care Division for anyone wish ing to become a Registered Family Child Care Provider. CCD Certifiers will be on hand to talk about the rules and regulations and to ex plain the on-site Health and Safety Review process. Family Child Care Environments will be held July 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Hermiston. The cost for this class is $5. F eed in g C h ild ren Without the Fuss will be held on July 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Hermiston. The cost for this class is $5. Nutrition and Guid ance will be held on July 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Hermiston. The cost for this class is $5. Business Strategies will be held on July22 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Pendle ton. The cost for this class is $5. Medic First Aid and CPR will be held on July 23 and 24 from 6-10 p.m. each night in H erm iston and September 10 and 11 from 6-10 p.m. each night Morrow County Health Department schedule The monthly schedule for the Morrow County Health Department Offices is as follows: Thursday, July 3: Heppner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Monday, July 7: Boardman clinic 8:30 a.m.-12:30, 1-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8: Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m .-12:30, 1-4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10: Heppner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1-4:30 p.m. Monday, July 14: Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m .-12:30, 1-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15: Boardman clinic, 8:30 a.m .-12:30, 1-4:30 p.m. Marriages Morrow County Clerk Bobbi Childers has released the following report o f marriage licenses issued: -June 25: Hector M. Magallanes, 26, Boardman and Gloria Angelica Gonzalez Candido, 17, Pasco, WA. -June 27: Terrance Willis Seibel, 37, Hermiston, and Crystil Raye Johnson, 26, Hermiston. -June 27: David Adrian Gray, 38, Boardman and Suzanne Akers Matthews, 39, Boardman. in Pendleton. The cost for this class is $30. This class is needed for CCD registra tion and to qualify for the DHS Enhanced Rate. This class will teach you how to perform CPR on infants, children and adults. First Aid topics include what to do until emergency medical help arrives. This is a two year certification. Pre-reg istration and pre-payment is required. There are only 12 slots available. Call to sign up today For more information or to pre-register for classes, call Child Care Resource & Referral at 1-800-559-5878 or 541-564-6878 DA’s Report M o rro w C o u n ty District Attorney Elizabeth Ballard has released the fol lowing report: -Joel Nathan Hage- dorn, 28, w as co nvicted o f sexual abuse in the first degree, a class B felony, and was sentenced to 75 months in the Oregon Department o f Corrections, 45 months o f post prison supervision, other numerous conditions, and pay $673 in fines, fees and assessments. -Jason Eugene Holz, 26, was convicted o f failure to register fel sex offender, a class C felony, and was sentenced to 2 years su p erv ised p ro b atio n , 120 sanction units with 60 jail units, complete 80 hours of community service, other numerous conditions, and pay $ 1,778 in fines, fees and assessments. The IMAC annual Art Show and A uction w ill be held Saturday, June 28. A spaghetti din ner will be held with a cost o f $5 per person. T h is y e a r th e event will be held at AC H oughton E lem entary School in the cafeteria to provide more room for art displays and seating. This location is adjacent to the old school building which will be the future home of the Irrigon Multicultural Arts Center. T he d o o rs w ill open to the public at 5 p.m. with dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. Bidding on the art work will continue from 5 until 7 p.m. Win ning bids w ill be a n nounced follow ing the opening o f the bids. For more informa tion call (541)256-0059. Justice Court Morrow County Jus tice Court Judge Charlotte Gray has released the fol lowing report: -Heather E. Davis, 27, Heppner, violation of the basic rule by going 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, $ 113 fine. -Mindy A. Losacco, 18, Heppner, careless driv ing, $396 fine. -Jerry R. Conklin, 41, Heppner, failure to stop for bus safety lights, driv ing while license suspended (violation), $753. -Zachary G. Baker, 22, B oardm an, violation o f the basic rule by going 82 mph in a 55 mph zone, $185. -Samuel D. Martin, 21, Heppner, failure to use seatbelt, $76 fine. -Giselle Lee Schoon over Wickland, 33, Heppner, failure to use seatbelt, $76 fine. -Lisa Ann Mort, 47, Richland, WA, DUII diver sion. -Michael A. Floth, 57, H erm iston, violation o f the basic rule by going 60 mph in a 45 mph zone, $113 fine. -Gene R. Ball, 22, Lexington, unlawful posses sion o f marijuana (less than one ounce), $610 fine. -N icole A pperson, 36, Heppner, driving while suspended-m isdem eanor, $745 fine. Top Photo: L to R Taylor Kempas, Sarah Ballard, Maggie Armato, Sherilyn Peck, and Grant Smith in San Miguel de Al- lende. Bottom Photo: Lto R Sarah Ballard, Sherilyn Peck, Maggie Armato, Taylor Kempas, and Grant Smith in Mexico City at the ruins. -Contributed Photos On June 13, Petra Payne and five Spanish 111 stu dents traveled to central Mexico for a chance to experience the life and culture of Mexico. The students visited historical sites in Mexico City and colonial towns such as San Miguel de Allende that still have pebbled streets. Students also stayed with host families for five days and experienced daily life in Mexico. Some o f the favorite activities included: visiting the market, bargaining, and the food. Each student was able to practice communicating in Spanish. The immersion lasted nine days and was a great experience that was enjoyed by all. Car to be retired with 614,000 miles logged R. H. S. classes to hold reunion R i v e r s i d e Hi gh School classes o f 1968-1974 will hold a reunion on Au gust 23, 2008, at the Riv erfront Lodge in B oard- man. For more information, please call D ebbie Ryan at 541-567-7831 or Kitty Lamb at 541-567-7020. After 614,000 miles Mike and Shari Stahl's will retire their 1993 Ford Festiva. Shari Stahl has driven this car as a contractor for the Post Office. “The thing just plugs along like there's no tomorrow," said Shari. The car started on the route 12 years ago with 68,000 miles on it. The Stahl's paid $7,500 for the car in 1993 and the car gets 40 mpg. They are looking at replacing it w ith a Honda Fit Sport Photo by April Sykes 2 0 0 8 Dawns Early Light 5K Fun Run/Walk July 4, 2008 lone, Oregon Come join us for the 5K fun run/walk and help kick-start lone's 60th year of celebrating Independence Day! Registration (is free) begins at 7:30 am Fun Run/Walk will start at 8:00 am Lexington Auto Body and Towing Registration and S ta rt will be on Main S treet at City Park/Fire Hall. FOR ALL YOUR AUTO MEEDS Come help us welcome Terry Riddle to the team! Thanks for your continued support Carmen Wilson Students travel to Mexico for cultural immersion IMAC Art Show and Auc tion to be held ^ /] Ü
