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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 9,2010 - SEVEN Umatilla National Forest celebrates National Fishing Week with free kid’s fishing derbies Local free fishing derbies are planned on the Umatilla National Forest in celebration of National Fishing Week. Fishing in struction, games, snacks, prizes and environmental education activities make each event a day of fun and discovery for children and adults alike. The free kid’s fish ing derbies will be held at the following locations: June 12 - Twin Ponds from 7:30 a.m. un til noon. Twin ponds is located six miles south of Ukiah (follow signs from Ukiah. Food and drinks are provided for everyone who registers and participates in the Derby. Fishing derby T-shirts will be sold for $12 each. All proceeds go to purchase prizes for next year’s event. Environmen tal education activities, a “biggest fish” contest and a casting contest will also be held. Prizes will be awarded for four age categories. This event is sponsored by the North Fork John Day Ranger District, Oregon Department o f Fish and Wildlife, US Postal Service, Northwest Steelheaders, Rhodes Supply, Dan’s Uki ah, the Thicket, Gill’s Small Engine and Appliance, Dale Store, Meadowbrook Store, Battle Mountain Am Vets and Ladies Auxiliary as well as num erous busi nesses and individuals in Pendleton, Pilot Rock and La Grande. For more infor mation, contact the District Office at (541)427-3231. June 13 - Willow Creek Reservoir from 1-4 p.m. Youngsters 12 years and younger can register the day of the derby from 12-1 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and should bring their own fishing poles and tackle. Environmental education activities and a casting contest will be held. Local volunteers will be on hand to offer assistance, expertise, and fishing tips. Prizes, donated by local merchants and clubs, will be awarded. The event is sponsored by the Heppner Lions Club, Mid Colum bia Bass Club, Northwest Steelheaders, High Desert Marine, Oregon Depart ment of Fish and Wildlife, and the USDA Forest Ser vice. For more information contact the Heppner Ranger District at (541) 676-9187. National Fishing Week is an annual celebra tion designed to increase public awareness of the joys of recreational fishing and conservation of our fisher ies resource. HES students take field trip to fossil beds ~ Letters to the Editor ~ The Heppner Gazette Times will print all letters to the Editor with the following criteria met: letters submitted to the newspaper will need to have the name of the sender along with a legible signature. We are also requesting that you provide your address and a phone number where you can be reached. The address and phone number will only be used for verification and will not be printed in the newspaper. Letters may not be libelous. The GT reserves the right to edit. The GT is not responsible for accuracy o f statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under “Card o f Thanks” at a cost o f $10. Your action sends a loud and clear message that affirms states rights Editor s Note: The following letter was sent to Jan Brewer, the governor o f Arizona, as well as Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski. Dear Governor Brewer, How refreshing to see a governor stand up for what is right, even in the face of severe opposition and criticism. What a mark of true leadership. You are to be commended. The motto of our Tea Party group is “Enough is Enough.” This certainly applies to the illegal immigration problem. It has become obvious that the federal govern ment has failed to protect our borders, thereby putting American citizens in jeopardy. Your action sends a loud and clear message that affirms states rights. Your courageous leadership is an inspiration to us and hopefully to other governors as well. Please accept our heartfelt thanks and apprecia tion for your strong and effective stand. Thank you, governor. Dick Sargent Willow Creek Tea Party Patriots Music in the Parks to be held June 14 Heppner Elementary School's fourth grade class went on a field trip to the John Day Fossil Beds on Friday, June 4. Mrs. Gibbs and Mrs. Smith-Griffith's fourth graders went on a hike, looked for fossils, and had some class time as well with Ranger Michele. -Contributed Photos Pioneer Memorial Hospital Foundation Awards Scholarships The Hospital Foun dation annually awards scholarships to students furthering their education in the health care field. T h e D r. W a l lace W olff S cholarship was awarded to Whitney Mathews in the amount of $1,500. Dr. Wolff was a longtime doctor in Heppner and the scholarship was established in his memory by his family. Whitney is attending Boise State Uni versity majoring in respira tory therapy, she is an honor student in her third year. Whitney was a graduate of Heppner High School and is the daughter o f Skip and Sandy Mathews. Earl and H azel Wilson members of a pio neer family in the lone area donated funds to the foun dation a portion of which they wanted to be used to help students receive their education in the health care field. Chris Hickerson was awarded $1,000 from this fund as he is working towards his goal of becom ing an ophthalm ologist. Chris is attending Central Oregon Community Col lege !n pre-med and will be in his second year of the program. He is a graduate of Heppner High School. Ashley Anderson was awarded $500 to as sist her in obtaining her degree in nursing. She plans to attend Eastern Oregon University this fall. Ashley is an honor students and a graduate of Riverside High School. S tefan ie A rcher was awarded $500 as she starts her education in health care. Stefanie is an honor graduate o f lone High School and was very active in sports and student government. Kellee Jones was awarded $500 to assist her in obtaining her degree in nursing. Kelle has been ac cepted at Eastern Oregon University in their nursing program. Kellee is an honor graduate of Heppner. High School. Brynna Rust was awarded $500 towards her goal of becoming a dental hygienist. She will attend Eastern Oregon University this fall to obtain her pre requisites for dental school. Brynna is an honor graduate of Heppner High School. Tyree Svetich was awarded $500 to help her obtain her goal of a bach elor’s degree in nutrition. She will be attending Cen tral Washington University this fall. Tyree is an hon or graduate of lone High School. Emily Thompson was also awarded $500. Her goal is to attend medi cal school with the plan of becoming a physician. Em ily has been accepted at the University Honors college of Oregon State University and also at Linfield College in their pre-med program. She is an honors graduate of Heppner High School. Lane W right re ceived an award of $500, and will attend Oregon State Honors College this fall with the goal of receiv ing a BA in biology as a pre requisite for gaining entry into medical school. Lane’s focus is on the surgical field in medical school. Lane is an honor graduate of Hep pner High School. The fo u n d atio n scholarships are renewable if the student m aintains grades and continues their studies in the health care field. Sign-up being held for Summer reading program to summer reading program kickoff at Heppner library Sign-up is being children as well. held at the Oregon Trail Li brary District for the 2010 Make a Splash summer reading program. The program is held on Fridays during June and July and will include exciting programs, interest ing guest speakers, movies and prizes. The program is open for children ages 0-12. The Friday programs, mov ies, and crafts are geared toward grade school age children, but the ability to read at home and earn prizes is open to babies, toddler and preschool aged The kickoff will be held on Monday, June 14, at 10:30 a.m. with folksinger Adam Miller. After that, programs are at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays starting June 18. Movies are on Fridays at 2 p.m. A full schedule o f events and registration forms are available today at the library. The programs and movies are free. Chil dren need not attend pro grams or movies to partici pate. For more information call library staff members at (541)676-9964. On Monday, June 14, the Oregon Trail Library District kicks off the summer reading program at 10:30 a.m. with a music performance by Adam Miller at the Heppner branch library. Adam Miller is one of the premier autoharpists in the world and a natural-bom American folksinger and storyteller. He is renowned for his extensive repertoire of over 5,000 traditional and contemporary folksongs. His highly entertaining performances at festivals and concert halls across the United States have won him fans of all ages. A masterful entertainer who never fails to get his audience singing along, he has distinguished himself as one of the great interpreters of American folktales and folksongs. The program is free and open to the public. All ages are invited to attend. *puU Scnuice 'Detttitírui Please rome visit us in llermiston! From regular cleanings and exam s to reparative dental w ork to educating young patients about proper brushing techniques, you can count on Hayden D ental to take exceptional care o f y our fam ily’s sm iles. OR SALE Office desk, credenza and chair Nearly brand new All for only 1050 W. Elm Ave, Suite 240 Hermiston S trom , roots i \ oik lORRnm (541) 567-8414 www.HaydenDental.com Open Monday - Friday $850 Contact David Sykes Heppner Gazette-Times • 541-676-9228 Ted Vanderford (center), the “Sax Man” will perform at the Boardman Marina for the first Music in the Parks perfor mance. -Contributed photo Grab your lawn chairs and head for the Boardman Marina on June 14 for the first Music in the Parks performance. The Music in the Parks’ com mittee has come up with 10 fantastic groups to perform in Boardman and Irrigon this summer. Beginning at 7 p.m. at the Harold Baker Pavil ion, you’ll tap your toes to the tunes that Jeannette Lorang and Ted Vander ford play for you. They sing country, blues, swing, and top it off with a bunch of comedy. “Soul Mama” Jeannette plays keyboard and sings, while “Sax Man” Ted backs her up. This cou- pie has entertained through out the northwest, Ted wail ing on his saxophone with The Mystics, Diamonds, The Coasters and the Ven tures. Jeannette says, “We are the biggest little group you will ever hear.” Refreshments will be available for purchase from Judy Scott’s Chuck- wagon. Music in the Parks is funded by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District and PGE. The event is sponsored by North Mor row Community Founda tion and Irrigon Watermel on Festival and is presented each year by MP5+. Over the Tee Cup results Willow Creek Country Club Ladies held their 18-Hole Invitational on Tuesday, June 1. Twen ty-eight players enjoyed a day of sunshine, and golf. Low gross o f the field: Nancy Propheter, WCCC, with a score o f 76. Low net of the field: Corol M itchell, WCCC, with a net of 60. Winners by Club China Creek Golf Course: Low G ross - l ” place, Sally Dyer and 2nd place, Francie Morris Low Net - 151 place, tie between Karen Bishop and Sarah Rucker; 3rd place, Kay West Condon Golf Club: Low G ross - 1” place, June Kamerrer Low N e t — 1" place, Laura Blomgren Kinzua Hills Golf Course: Low G ross - 1“ place, Mary Mountain, 2nd place tie between Linda Dunn and Glenda Homer Low Net - 1st place, Marsha Holly Willow Creek: Low G ross - 1st place, Pat Edmundson; 2nd place, Virginia Grant; and 3rd place, Loa Heideman Low Net - 1” place tie between Burul DeBoer and Karen Thompson; 3rd place, Lorrene Montgom ery Chip-ins - Mary Mountain, #7; Sally Dyer, #7; Burul DeBoer, #15; and Nancy Propheter, #16 Long D r i v e — Guest, Sally Dyer; Home, Pat Dougherty K . P. — G u e s t , Karen Bishop; Home, Eva Kilkenny K.P. 2nd S h o t - Guest, Sally Dyer; Home, Ann Elgin The WCCC Ladies 9 Hole Invitational is sched uled for Tuesday, June 22. Heppner Christian Church to hold VBS Treasure Hunters Vacation Bible School will be held at Heppner Christian Church June 14-18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. VBS is open to preschool through 6,h grade chil dren. Registration will be held Monday at 6:15 p.m. For more information or to pre-register call Carla Murphy at 541-676-5087.
