Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, January 2' z009 - SEVEN
Prior Crop Disaster Program
sign-up ends February 27
Larry Frey, Executive Director for USDA’s
Farm Service Agency in Oregon announced that the
sign-up period for the 2005-2007 Crop Disaster Pro
gram (CDP) will end February 27.
The ending date of February 27 applies to the
receipt of a signed and completed FSA-840 application
along with all supporting documentation and required
forms at the applicable county FSA office. CDP quality
claims as well as quantity claims are still being accepted
for review until this deadline. Sign-up information and
required forms are available at each county FSA office.
Late filed applications will not be approved after the
February 27 deadline.
All application determinations will be made
by March 27, 2009. For further questions about CDP
and the sign-up deadline, producers may contact their
county FSA office or visit FSA’s website at www.fsa.
usda.gov.
New ATV Safety Laws
FREE online certification
New safety laws are now in effect for operating quads
and three-wheel ATVs (Class I ATVs) and off-road mo
torcycles (Class III ATVs) on lands open to public use.
(See chart below for age-related timelines.) In order to
make training as convenient as possible, the Oregon
Parks and Recreation Department now offers this free
safety and education program and certification online
on the website www.rideATVoregon.org.
SAFETY TRAINING EXEMPTION: Safety training isn't
mandatory for riders using an ATV or off-road motorcy
cle for farming, agriculture, forestry, nursery, Christmas
tree growing operations or when riding on private land.
M a n d a t o r y t r a in in g A g es
Year
M a n d a t o r y S a fe t y T r a in in g A g e
Jan. 1, 2009
Y o u th 15 a n d u n d e r a n d a d u lts
s u p e r v is in g y o u th
J a n . 1, ¿ 0 1 0
30 and u n d er
J a n . 1 .2 0 1 1
40 and under
J a n . 1, 2 0 1 2
50 and u n d er
J a n . 1 ,2 0 1 3
60 and under
J a n . 1, 2 0 1 4
A ll r id e r s m u s t h a v e a n A T V
s a fe ty e d u c a tio n c a r d
lone Junior Class plans pork feed and service auction on Jan. 23
T h e lo n e J u n io r
Class is planning a pair o f
fundraisers during the next
home basketball game on
Friday, January 23. There
will be a barbequed pork
dinner at the school cafete
ria from 5 - 8 p.m. Pulled
pork sandwiches, coleslaw,
homemade brownies, and a
beverage will be available.
At the same time,
there will be a silent auction
o f approximately 13 junior
class members. Individual
bidding sheets will be dis-
,
, . .
„ ...
played in the cafeteria tor
c
each potential worker. Mid-
ding will start at 3 p.m. and
will close at half time of
the boys’ \arsity ame that
night,
winning bidders
w ill then be announced
Each student worker will
provide four hours of labor
for the buyer.
Money raised from
the dinner and auction will
help to pay for this year -
prom and other special ju-
The lone Junior ( lass (L-R) Back Row- Eric Jepsen, RJ. Ramos, nior/senior class ev ents this
Matt Hants, Brianna Peterson, Stefanie Archer, Alex Carlson. coming spring.
and Sarah Stillman. Front Row- Tyree Svetich and Oil Bittinger.
rhe
-Contributed Photo
HES announces December Students of the Month
HES recen tly a n
nounced the December Stu
dent o f the Month recipi
ents. The character trait was
compassion. Each student
was chosen by their class
mates and then presented
with a certificate, pencil,
and ribbon.
The winners were:
kindergarten - Julie Tee-
man and Kenneth Troxell;
first grade - Tresslyn Mc-
C urry and Gavin Hanna;
second g rad e - M organ
Burch and Gibson McCurry;
third grade - Shayna Osmin
and Alex Lindsay; fourth
grade-N alani Stone, Bryan
Fowler, and Kolby Currin;
fifth grade - Sydney Maben
and CJ Kindle; and sixth
grade - Ella M cCormack
and Tom Gould.
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Morrow County OHV Park is active in these changes
and do offer the hands on training. ATV Safety Insti
tute and the MSF Motorcycle safety foundation do have
instructors on site. Any questions or concerns please
contact Morrow County 541-989-9500.
Top row (L-R): Bryan Fowler, Kolby Currin, Ella McCormack, CJ Kindle. Tom Gould. Sydney
Maben, and Morgan Burch. Bottom row (L-R): Shayna Osmin, Alex Lindsay, Julie Teeman, Ken
neth Troxell, Nalani Stone, Gibson McCurry, Gavin Hanna, and Tresslyn McCurry. ( 'ontnhuh
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Heppner Garden
Winner announced for raffle of Club sponsors
HES students in
Methodist Church replica
poetry contests
The Heppner G ar
den Club recently sponsored
elementary school students
for state and national po
etry contests. I he theme is
nature's song.
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Nature's Song Poem
Community Bank:
Bailout-Free Since 1955
It's difficult to review a year where banking headlines and financial shockers
were manufactured on a daily basis Despite this limited space, I'll still take a
crack at it
In 2008, The United States of America entered a recession The financial industry
finally fell apart, the global economic crisis began, deflation became a concern,
commodities ruptured, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were placed into conserva
torship, and government participation' in financial institutions escalated I can
easily go on, but I think everybody gets the point: 2008 was a disaster for several
banks
The United Methodist Women recently held a raffle
for a replica o f the Heppner Methodist Church. The w inner
of the raffle was Marie Murphy of Willow Creek.
Proceeds o f the raffle were divided between the
Neighborhood Center and the Senior Meal Site w ith $ 136
going to each location.
The replica was built by Bob's Wood on Wood and
was donated by Jo Meligan.
Several, but not all
Please take comfort in knowing that your Community Bank weathered 2008 just
fine Throughout the year, the Bank improved loan quality and capital levels that
were already strong We did this while continuing to offer the high quality ser
vice our customers and local communities expect of us Most Importantly,
Community Bank did it all without a single taxpayer-funded, government
bailout dollar. When we say we will remain Independently owned and oper
ated, we mean It.
Community Bank customers can rest easy, knowing their bank is committed to
exceeding their financial expectations, while remaining safe and secure
Good luck in 2009
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C e n t u r y T el
p e rs o n a l to u c h
m a d va n ce d
c o m m u n ic a tio n s
Like the leaves on the tree
whistling
The frog's croaking in the
night.
And the bird's song in the
morning.
Cricket's at night are in
credible.
I hear those amazing songs
all the time.
Faith Jones
5lh Grade
N ature’s Song
The crash o f the wave
brought terror to the sky
As the w ind whistles by
and the thunder booms on
high.
As the rain drips and
drops.
But when the thundei
clouds part.
And when the crushin
waves halt
When the whistling wind
blows out
And when the rain ceases
So now the shining sun is
bright
Remember...
Nature is one big orchestra.
Kai Arbogast
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