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TEN - Heppner Gazette-Times. Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 24, 2008 Area writers invited to submit works for regional anthology Works are still being ac cepted through Dec. 31 for a proposed regional anthol ogy by Libraries o f Eastern O regon (LEO ). “ W riting Home: An Eastern Oregon A n th o lo g y ” w ill feature prose and poetry on a w ide variety o f subject m atter by writers o f all ages from throughout the region , as well as works about Eastern Oregon by outside writers. The anthology is part o f LEO’s regional “A Sense of Place” project which cel ebrates the arts, sciences and humanities in Eastern Or egon communities through the theme o f place and its many meanings. Subm issions o f essays, short stories or other prose (5,000 words or less) and poems o f any length may be submitted for consideration. Writers of all ages and skills levels are encouraged to participate. Pieces selected for the anthology may be on any topic, with the connection to “place” in the an th o l ogy coming from either the participation o f writers who live in Eastern Oregon, or else by reference to Eastern Oregon in works submitted by outside writers. The anthology is planned to be published in 2009 and will be used as a fundraiser to help bring programs to public libraries in the re gion. O f the 51 public librar ies in the 15 rural counties served by LEO, only half a dozen have dedicated fund- “There is nothing I wouldn't do for Jane because of everything she has done for me." -Shirley M. FAMILYCARE MEMBER ing in their annual budgets for adult community pro grams. Many of the smaller libraries in the region con tinue to operate at less than $ 18 per capita annually - or less than the cost o f one h ard co v er book - and a few are operated solely by volunteers. To have written materials considered for the anthol ogy, four copies should be sent to any o f the following LEO board members and postm arked by Dec. 31, 2008: Jo C ow ling, LEO C hair and director o f the C ook M em orial Library, 2006 4th Ave., La Grande; Perry Stokes, director, Bak er County Library District, 2400 R esort Ave., Baker City; Marie Baldo, director, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Herm iston; or Amy Hutchinson, Lake County Library Dis trict director, 513 Center St., Lakeview. A self-addressed, postage paid return envelope should be included for materials requested to be returned. All entries will be acknowl edged in January. A panel o f jurists that includes LEO ▲ Jane, foster mother of two and one of FamilyCare’s customer service representatives. 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H1810 MA P 2 P033 I t CMS 10 08 b o ard m em b ers and s e lected published writers will choose pieces to be included in the anthology. “A Sense o f Place” is a two-year project funded by the Institute o f Museum and Library Services (1MLS) to increase programs, opportu nities for collaboration, and recognition for the region’s public libraries. LEO part ners in the project include the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Oregon Muse um o f Science and Industry, and Oregon Council for the Humanities. 1MLS is th e p rim a ry source o f federal support for the n a tio n ’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 muse ums. The Institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and know ledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional dev elo p m en t. See www, imls.gov. LEO serves Union, Wal lowa, Baker, Umatilla, Mor row, Malheur, Harney, Lake, Grant, Crook, Wheeler, Jef ferson, G illiam , Sherman and Wasco counties. For further information about the anthology or “A Sense o f P la c e ” , please contact C ow ling at 541- 962-1339, Stokes at 541 - 523-6419, Baldo at 541 - 567-2882, H utchinson at 541-947-6419 or LEO exec, director Lyn Craig at 541- 763-2355. Chamber annual luncheon January 8 The Heppner C h am b er o f C o m m erce annual luncheon w ill be held Thursday, January 8, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the All Saints Episcopal Church Parish Hall. The cost for the meal will be $12. John and Nancy Gochnauer will be serving baked chicken breast, au gratin potatoes, vegetables, roll and dessert. RSVPsare now being accepted for the luncheon. Call the chamber office at 676-5536 to RSVP (or respond via email) no later than Tuesday, January 6, so they know how much seating and how many meals will be required. DA’s Report M o rro w C o u n ty District Attorney Elizabeth Ballard has released the fol lowing report: -C h ristin a Louise Grierson, 38, was convicted o f Possession o f Metham- phetamine, a Class C felony, and was sentenced to 18 months supervised proba tion, 90 sanction units with 30jail units, driver’s license suspension, and 80 hours of community service. Grier son was also convicted o f Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, a Class A misde meanor, and was sentenced to 180 days incarceration with 180 days suspended, and four years bench pro bation. Total fines, fees and assessments were $2,411. Senior Center Menu Willow Creek Bap tist Church members will be serving lunch on Wednes day, D ecem b er 31. The menu will include seafood chow der, fruit ju ic e , hot bread, and tiramisu.
