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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 23,2009 A view from the hill By Doris Brosnan Thanksgiving Day at Willow Creek Ter race featured a traditional dinner, shared with eight guests, while seven resi dents went w ith families for the holiday. And this week, residents and guests will enjoy a prime rib dinner for Christmas Day. It w ill be a tasty ending to a season full o f feel-good experiences on the Hill. E leven resid e n ts braved the w eather to w atch the holiday light parade d o w n to w n , fin d in g the floats pretty but the cold night air an exception to the “ feel good” experiences. Four o f them, however, de cided that they w ere up for another outing a few days later. They joined Ed Baker for a bus tour of the area’s outdoor lights and found his thorough, 1 Zi -hour tour warm and enchanting. Adam Collins and his nephew Shawn helped deck the halls on Decem ber 5, and that set the tone for these past three weeks o f good cheer. It w as a perfect setting for the car olers from the M ethodist Church and their friends w hen they came on the 11,h. The hall also features the two gingerbread houses that teams o f residents and staff representing the north hall and the south hall created. For all of the eight residents and two staff members w ho fashioned the tasty-looking houses, it was a first experi ence. Nine residents deco rated sugar cookies, w hich will be on the Christmas Day list of things to eat. Word is that be cause the residents at Wil low C reek Terrace have been good this year, they are on Santa’s “Nice List,” m eaning that he will in clude the Terrace in his Christmas-Eve schedule of stops. While the residents sleep w ith visions o f ... something dancing in their heads, through the door Santa will bound with a gifts for all the residents, each one carefully chosen for a specific person. Santa will find that other gifts have also added to the holiday spirit on the Hill: poinsettias from Wil lard Felt; flowers from the Sonny Shear family; baked goods from Floss Watkins; and canned goods from Gary' and Doris Jones. W hen asked last Friday if they had Christ mas w ishes and end-of- the-year thoughts to share with the readers, nine resi d en ts rev ealed som e o f their heart-felt sentiments. Mary Goheen appreciates that “we are so fortunate to be living here and not in some other places in the world.” Bud Batty wishes that “we would bring all of our (military) boys home.” Gloria Kimaschesky wish es “we had no hom eless people,” but for those in such circum stances, she w ishes they “can be out o f the weather and warm.” Dot H alverson added a Contact Information for Elected Officials: light-hearted touch when she said, “I hope I’m still alive for Christmas.” Dick Wilkinson hopes that on this Christmas, he feels “as well as I have for all the others.” Dorothy Odell is hoping "the weather is good” for her youngest granddaugh te r’s travel. Velma Wight hopes that "everyone has a good time.” Alice Buckley brought smiles when she said that she hopes “ all who wish get their wishes.” And Stubby Rogers wishes for all o f her fam ily to be together. M aintenance Man Adam Collins shared that he hopes “Santa really shows up this year.” Man ager George Naims wishes for safe travel for her chil dren and families, and she hopes that “I chose the right recipe for the prime rib.” Staff Member Laurie White shared that she wishes ev eryone “health, happiness, and prosperity,” and she hopes “to get the roof leak fixed.” T h e s e th o u g h ts suggest that hopefulness is abundant at the Terrace, as the residents see Christ mas and year’s end grow nearer. The immediate view suggests new experiences around the comer and prob ably at least one new face in the community. Vi Oliver recently moved to be nearer to her son, so an apartment aw aits a new n eig h b o r, h o p efu lly one w ho will view life on the Hill as part o f a new experience. U.S. Sen. Je ff M erkley: 310 SE Se co n d Street, Suite 105 Pendleto n, OR, 97801; (541) 278-1129; W ashington D.C. Office -107 Russell Senate Office B u ild in g W ashington, D.C., 20510; (202) 224-3753, Fax: (202) 228-3997. To contact Senator Merkley, go to http://m erkley.senate.gov/, and click on "Contact Jeff." U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden: Sac A nnex Building, 105 Fir St., No. 201, La Grande, OR 97850; (541) 962-7691, e-m ail, kath lee n _cath ey@ w yd e n .sen ate.go v; (Kathleen Cathey, com m unity representative); 717 Hart Building, W ashing ton, D.C. 20510, (202) 224-5244; Fax: (202) 228-2717. To contact Senator Wyden, go to www.wyden.senate.gov, and click on "e-mail Ron". U.S. Rep. Greg W alden (2nd District): 843 E. Main St., Suite 400, Medford, OR 97504, (541) 776-4646, (800) 533-3303; 1404 Longw orth Office Building, W ashington, D.C. 20515, (202) 225-6730; Fax: (202) 225-5774. To e-m ail Representative Walden, log on to his website at www.walden.house.gov and click on the "contact me" link. State: Gov. Ted Kulongoski, 160 State Capitol, Salem OR 97310, (503) 378-3111; Fax: (503) 378-6827. E-mail: http://www.oregon.gov/Gov/contact_us.shtml Sen. D avid Nelson, R-U m atiila Co., D istrict 29, 900 Court St. N.E., S-206, Salem , OR 97301, (503) 986-1729; 1407 N.W. Horn, Pendleton, OR 97801, (541) 278-1396. E-mail: sen.davidnelson@state.or.us. Rep. Bob Jenson, R-Pendleton; District 58, 900 Court St. N.E., H-480, Salem, OR 97301, (503) 986-1458; 2126 N.W. 21st St., Pendleton, OR 97801, (541) 276-2707. E-mail: rep.bobjen-son@state.or.us. Rep. Greg Sm ith, R-Morrow, D istrict 57, 900 C ourt St. N.E., H-280, Salem , OR 97301, (503) 986-1457; Fax: (503) 986-1669; P.O. Box 215, Heppner, OR 97836, (541) 676-5154. E-mail: smith.g.rep@state.or.us. Sen. Ted Ferrioli, R-John Day; District 30, 900 Court St. N.E., S-223 Salem, OR 97301, (503) 986-1950; 750 W. Main, John Day, OR 97845, (541) 575- 2321. E-mail: ferrioli.sen@state.or.us. Rep. John E. Huffm an, R-The Dalles, D istrict 59, 900 Court St. N.E., H-476 S alem , OR 97301 (503) 98 6-1 459 ; P.O. Box 104, Th e D alles, OR 97058, (541) 298-5959; E-mail: rep.johnhuffman@state.or.us. NRCS announces cutoff for EQIP 2010 applications Heppner High School Boys Basketball Schedule The final date to apply for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (E Q IP) and the W ildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) for contracts start ing in 2010 is set for Or egon. To be c o n sid ered for a contract starting in 2010, applications m ust be received by January 22. For those who qualify, up to $30,000 is available for financial and technical as sistance for each EQIP or WHIP contract. The EQ IP a s s is tance for dry cropland tar gets two resource priori ties: -L a n d s th a t are coming out o f the Conser vation Reserve Program (CRP); Assistance is avail able for minimum tillage, direct seeding or no till for those acres slated for till age, or to assist in maintain ing the land for grazing. -A target pool for certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic production. On irrigated crop land there is assistance for increasing water efficiency, such as converting flood irrigation to sprinkler. Pri ority is given to the Butter Creek and W illow Creek New Years Eve Party Non-Alcoholic 7 pm ‘til New Year Games, Movies, Refreshments Brinc| the whole family! Heppner S O A Church 5 6 0 Minor S t. Any questions call areas and tributaries. T h e E Q I P f or rangeland continues to tar get the critical big game winter habitat o f the Blue Mountain foothills. There is a priority pool for timber where proper management o f forestlands is em pha sized. For further informa tion on EQIP, please visit the website at, http://www. or.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/ eqip/index.html. WHI P prioritizes the improvement o f wildlife habitat. Priority is given for the creation, enhancement, or restoration o f the sage brush steppe and grassland habitats. For further infor m ation on the WHI P see h ttp ://w w w .o rn rc s.u sd a . gov/programs/whip/index. html. Historically under served participants are giv en a priority. These designa tions are self determined. For further information see http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ programs/SLB_Farmer/. Interested parties should contact their local USDA-NRCS to apply. In Heppner, the USDA/NRCS service center is located at 430 Linden Way. Dec. 28 - at Hermiston (JV Tourney), 1 p.m. Dec. 29 - at Hermiston, 1 p.m. Jan. 8 - Union at Home, Jan. 8 - Union at Home, 3 p.m. Jan 9 - at Weston McE wen, 1 p.m. • H eppner — D ecember 28 th P ioneer M emorial H ospital • lONE C all for an appointment • IRRIGON • C all for an appointment BOARDMAN — C all for an A ppointment Call 676-2914 or 1-800-737-4113 Ext. 2914 Mon-Fri, 9 - 5 to schedule your consultation appointment. PLEASE BRING YOUR MEDICARE CARD & A LIST OF CURRENT MEDICATIONS ( Jan. 15 - Enterprise at home, 3 p.m. Jan. 16 - Elgin at home, 1 p.m. Jan. 22 - at Pilot Rock, 3 p.m. Jan. 23 - Weston McEwen at home, 1 p.m. Heppner High School Varsity Wrestling Schedule Jan. 1 - at Riverside, noon Jan. 2 - at Riverside, 9 a.m. Jan. 8/9 - Oregon Classic, 10 a.m. Jan. 14 - at Grant Union, 3 p.m. Jan. 15 - at home, 5 p.m. Jan. 30 - at Irrigon, 9 a.m Feb. 6 - BEO Invitational at home, 9 a.m. Feb. 20 - District Tourna ment at Union, 8 a.m. HHS Boys JV Basketball Schedule Jan. 5 - Baker at Hermis ton, 5 p.m. Jan. 8 - Union at home, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 9 - at Weston McE wen, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 15 - Enterprise at home, 3 p.m. Jan. 16 - Elgin at home,4:30 p.m. Jan. 22 - at Pilot Rock, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 - Weston McEwen at home, 4:30 p.m. HHS Girls JV Basketball Schedule Jan. 8 - Union at home, 3 p.m. Jan. 9 - at Weston McE wen, 3 p.m. Jan. 15 - Enterprise at home, 3 p.m. Jan. 16 - 3 p.m. Jan. 22 - p.m. Jan. 23 - at home, Elgin at home, at Pilot Rock, 3 Weston McEwen 3 p.m. Jan. 29 - Stanfield at home, 3 p.m. Jan. 30 - Irrigon at home, 3 p.m. Feb. 5 - at Enterprise, 3 p.m. HHS Boys Jr. High Basketball Schedule p.m. Jan. 22 - in lone, 3 p.m. Veteran's Services Free Medicare Part D - Prescription Drug Plan Assistance Morrow County Health District will be offering Free Medicare Part D consultation appointments during the month of December to help you determine the best prescription plan for your specific needs. Plans change each year so it’s important to review your coverage each year! Morrow County Health District Staff will be scheduling appointments to meet with local residents in the following towns: Jan. 16 - Elgin at hom e,l p.m. Jan. 22 - at Pilot Rock, 3 p.m. Heppner High School Girls Basketball Schedule Jan. 8 - at home, 9 a.m. Jan. 14 - in Condon, 4:30 6 7 6 -5 0 3 6 3 p.m. Jan 9 - at Weston McE wen, 1 p.m. Jan. 15 - Enterprise at home, 3 p.m. Hours: 9- 12 am & 1-4 pm First Thursday of each month Gilliam Building, Heppner Please call for Appointment Phone 922-6420 Please leave a detailed message Jan. 23 - in Arlington, 9 a.m. HHS Girls Jr. High Basketball Schedule Jan. 7 - in Umatilla, 4 p.m. Jan. 8 - at home, 9 a.m. Jan. 14 - in Condon, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 16 - in Umatilla, 8 a.m. i Real Estate Silent Auction '* I Th e Elks Scholarship C om m ittee w ill auction the C larence | B uchanon H om e b y Silent A uction. . 1 Bedroom, 1 bath house with a large 1500 sq. ft shop % concrete floor 1 enclosed and % open bay gravel located at 270 East St. in Lexington, OR. I Approx 800 sq ft with partial basement. Minimum reserve bid is $8,000 with | option to accept any bid. Property being sold “AS IS” ■ A ll inquiries and bids can be m ailed or dropped off to: Tim Dickenson 1 Dickenson Chiropractic Clinic I Heppner Elks Scholarship Chairman | P.O. Box 1002 _ _ _ _ _ _ . Heppner, OR 97836 Sealed Bids Must be Office: 541-676-8990 |j*eceivedJ)}JD ec^^ I Cell: 541-980-8201 I d ic k e n s o n c h ir o @ c e n t u r y t e l.n e t 1 I | , 1 I I h j t I ■ . I | ■
