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.
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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
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Taylars @ lane
March I st from 2 4
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Saturday, F ebruary 2 3 th
3 : 0 0 p.m .
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217 North Main • Heppner • Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426
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