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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 25,2009 - THREE Birth Announcements Oregon Wheat Growers League makes presence known at state capitol The Oregon Wheat appo in tm en ts, providing Growers League Board of them with briefing materi Directors, led by President, als outlining the positions Je ff N ewtson traveled to o f the wheat industry for Salem February 12 and 13, this legislative session. The to help celebrate Oregon's board was joined by three 150,h Birthday at the state FFA State officers - Thomas capitol. Griffin, FFA state president The League held a from Culv er; Tiffany Harper, luncheon on Thursday, with state reporter from Junction guest speakers George Tay City; and Patty Roper, state lor, form er O regon State sentinel from Molalla. Climatologist and Dr. Rich The highlight of the Adams o f OSU who pre day featured the celebration Locy Jo M unkers - Ryan and Joli Munkers sented their findings on the Oregon’s 150th Birthday in o f Moro announce the birth o f a daughter, Locy Jo, issues surrounding “Climate the capitol with members on January 26. Change" and the econom o f the legislature in a cake Bom at Mid Columbia Medical Center in The ics o f setting policy which cutting ceremony. Over 300 Dalles, she weighed seven pounds, 6 3A ounces and im pacts the a g ricu ltu ral Members of the Oregon W heat Growers League Board cele pieces o f cake were serv ed was 20 inches in length. brated Oregon’s 150"' birthday at the state capitol. -Contributed community. to visitors, legislators and Photo Grandparents are Gary and Martha Munkers o f Two special guests employees o f the capitol. Lexington and Ken and Melody Hill of Goldendale, were honored during the R e p r e s e n t a t i v e action o f growers with the The league has sponsored WA. lunch program - Larry Frey, Bruce Hanna also present policy makers with whom this event for nearly 20 years G reat-grandparents are Tom and Doreen re c en tly re tire d O regon ed his views on the issues we have existing relation and is proud to once again Munck o f Athena and Bebe Munkers o f Heppner. Farm Service Agency State before the O regon State ships and to build relation actively participate to raise Director and Paulette Pyle, Legislature pertaining to ships with new members of the level o f awareness about O regonians for Food and agriculture. the “goodness of grains” in the legislative body. Howe’s Community Fundraiser Shelter Grassroots Director. Thursday evening Friday, February’ 13, side of the capitol. One hun Dinner to be held These two individuals have the league hosted a recep the board o f directors spent dred Salem sev enth graders Howe’s Community Fundraiser Dinner will be contributed to the successes tion for all members o f the the day in the state capitol also enjoyed a 'wheat treat’ held at the Elks Lodge on Thursday, February 26, from o f the w heat industry and it state legislature and agency engaging elected officials - a cookie or soft pretzel - was an honor to recognize officials. This meet and greet in over 80 pre-arran g ed during the celebration. 5-8 p.m. event allowed for the inter- A spaghetti dinner will be served. Raffle tickets for their efforts. a print by Sandra Haynes will be available for purchase. Thrivent Lutheran will match funds raised. Anyone interested in bringing a dessert is asked to contact the Chamber at 676-5536 or Shelli Britt at 676-5478. L i v e c r i t t e r s , p.m. and at the H eppner with actual displays and m etropolitan offerings in brainteaser displays, and branch library on Saturday, equipment from the Port lifelong learning to rural hands-on science experi March 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 land museum,” said Marsha com m unities through the ments are just some o f the p.m. Richmond, OTLD director. public library. OMSI is a key fun th a t’s planned by the The festival is free “The district has a good partner in the pilot project. The Morrow SWCD Board will meet Thursday, Oregon Museum o f Science and open to all ages. Chil working relationship with IMLS is the primary March 5, froip 7:45-9:45 a.m. at the Ag Serv ice Center in and Industry (OMSI) as part dren underage 12 must be in OMSI and w e're pleased source of federal support for Heppner. Agenda items include: February 2009 meeting o f two science festivals for the company o f an adult. that the m useum is one the nation's 122,000 librar minutes, treasurer’s report, written staff report, budget area residents. A ttendees will be o f the key partners in the ies and 17,500 museums. review, RMV appeal, agency reports. A conference call T h e O M S I S c i able to try their hands at 'Sense o f Place’ project." The Institute's mission is may be necessary. ence Festival is sponsored various science experiments to create strong libraries Randall Fastabend, Meetings o f the Morrow SWCD are open to the through the Oregon Trail at several tab les loaded OMSI Outreach Coordina and museums that connect public. The meeting location is accessible to persons with Library District (OTLD) as with science equipment and tor, said museum staff is people to information and disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing part o f the district's partici challenges guaranteed to always pleased to come out ideas. To learn more about impaired or for other accommodations for persons with pation in “A Sense o f Place” intrigue youngsters, perplex to the rural area. IMLS, see www.imls.gov. disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the - a regional project from adults and offer everyone a For further informa The OMSI Science meeting to Janet Greenup at 541-676-5452, ext. 109. Libraries of Eastern Oregon fun science experience. Festival is sponsored by tion about A Sense of Place that immerses public- Q M S I’s p o p u la r LEO with grant funding for and the science festivals, “Hom ecom ing” to be performed (LEO) please contact Richmond, libraries in a range of pro ta b 1 e-to p “ brdih te a s e r” “A Sense o f Place.” grams in the arts, sciences puzzles, among the most in lone and Heppner “A Sense o f Place” w ho serves on the LEO and humanities. popular attractions at the is supported in part by the board of directors, at 541 - In preparation for traditional Irish music and The festival will be museum, will be available. Institute o f Museum and 481 -3365 or LEO executive the annual St. Patrick’s Cel humor into a celebration of held at the district's Board- “We're delighted to Library Services (IM LS) director Lyn Craig at 541 - ebration Joe Lindsay and the Christian faith that St. man branch library on Fri have OMSI staff come to as a pilot project to bring 763-2355. Fr. Gerry Condon have pre Patrick brought to Ireland. day, March 6, from 4 to 8 B oardm an and H eppner pared a new drama. The perform ances lone American Legion Auxiliary This year’s program are by donation and start off M.C. Fair Board to meet is titled “Homecoming” and with a homemade dessert to The March Morrow County Fair Board meeting makes donation to VA program is set in the m odern day be enjoyed with beautiful will be held on March 2 at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds lair Heppner. Madeline Brady, instrumental Irish melodies office. the receptionist is prepar being performed live to get ing for the guests coming you ready for the perfor Marriages to the “Homecoming” . As mance o f “ Homecoming.” Morrow County Clerk Bobbi Childers has released several time transcending The performances will be at the following report o f marriage licenses issued: guests start arriving at the the lone Grange Hall March -February 13: Eugenio Carrillo Rafael, 36, Irrigon hotel it quickly turns out to 8 at 3 p.m. and at the St. be no “ordinary” reunion. Patrick's Parish Hall in Hep and Ufemia Ochoa DeLaPaz, 27, Irrigon. The local cast blends great pner March 12 at 7 p.m. Aston M arie M unkers - Shane and Andrea Munkers of Pilot Rock announce the birth o f a daughter, Aston Marie, on January 23, 2009. Bom at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, she weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 VA inches in length. She joins to brothers, Trevor, 10, and Cade, 8. Grandparents are Gary and Martha Munkers of Lexington, and Ab and Jannie Geisler o f Pilot Rock. Great-grandparents are Tom and Doreen Munck o f Athena, Bebe Munkers o f Heppner, and Bertha Gei sler o f Pilot Rock. Oregon Trail Library District to host OMSI Science Festivals at Boardman, Heppner Morrow SWCD Board meeting to be held 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 e s Year Mandatory Safety Training Age Jan. 1, 2009 Youth 15 and under and adults supervising youth Jan. 1, 2010 30 and under Jan. 1. 2011 40 and under Jan. 1, 2012 50 and under Jan. 1, 2013 60 and under Jan. 1, 2014 All riders must have an ATV safety education card 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. Advertise with The Heppner Gazette-Times Ca\\676-922& Sound the alarm 8c ring the bell Virgil's getting old as HELLP him to c e le b ra te a s 60 he Turns W ith all th a + flam e w e don’t w a n t him burned. Through the generous efforts of Lindsay Feed Lot and Mikes Mobile Slaughter, lone's American Legion Auxiliary l nit was able to donate a “home grown”, healthy “fed out” and freshly cut and wrapped beef to the Portland VA Medical Center Liver <& kidney Transplant Program . Marlene Pointer of the lone American Legion Auxiliary delivered the beef to Cordon Wells (pictured above). Contributed Photo H eppner Little League to meet llcppncr Little League w ill meet Tuesday, March 3. at 7 p.m. at the Heppner Neighborhood Center. Wedding Tables c i iri s to p l ie r S y k e s & B reana A n d erso n Please came ta Taylars @ lane March I st from 2 4 f a r a no h o s t dinner o r j u s t c a k e and ice c re a m Saturday, F ebruary 2 3 th 3 : 0 0 p.m . Pendleton I'ree i M ethodist ( liurch ^ Mut/uuj'i D/oig 217 North Main • Heppner • Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426 Serving Heppner Lexington i lone Have a News story or Photo for the Gazette? Email to editor@rapidserve.net
