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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times. Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 5,2013 Health dept, gets Wildhorse grant Youth fishing derby ‘reel’ fun (l.-R ): Morrow County Judge Terry Tollman, Public Health Director Sheree Smith and Morrow County Commissioner Leann Rea. Contributed photo • The Morrow.County Health Departm ent has been the recipient o f a $10,000 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation. The grant funds were used to ac complish an expansion and remodel of the Boardntan Public Health office. The office remains at the same physical location, bill the entrance is now on the north side of the building. The remodel included creating three exam rooms (there were previously two), an office space for documentation, a bathroom in the exam area, an immu nization station and a lab area boasting both a clean and dirty sink area. The ex pansion and improvements also include water access to each o f the rooms to provide the needed physical requirements to meet the objectives of improved ef ficiency of service delivery and increase capacity to respond in an emergency situation. The exam area is lo cated within a separate w ing. improving the spatial use of the building to sup port program delivery and achieve better client flow through the clinic, as well as increase client confiden tiality. Essay, artwork contest held (L-R ): Jack Lehman, Madcly Nichols and Hannah Palmer. Contributed photo Oregon and Morrow County Family and Com munity Education members recently joined members across the nation in spon soring an essay and artwork contest for fourth-grade students. This contest is held annually; the theme for 2012-2013 was “'trustwor thiness.” Students are asked to write an essay and draw a picture involving the theme. The winners for the 2012- 2013 contest in Morrow County were from Mrs. G ibbs' class at Heppner Elementary School. First Place: Hannah Palmer. Hannah also won third place in the state. Honorable Mentions: Jack L ehm an and M a d e I y n Nichols. They were recog nized in a school assembly on Wednesday afternoon, May 29. Sig n up to co m m e n t at D E Q p u b lic h e a rin g The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has just opened public comments and registration for the public hearings on the new ly-released draft permits for the Morrow Pacific project on a first-come, first-served basis. With only 720 slots in total, those wanting to comment should sign up for a slot as soon as possible. ItE M E M B E R U S FOR FATHERS > DAY June 16th DON'T M ISS OUR ANNUAL SIDEWALKftALE F rid a y J u n e 1 4 th :REE snow cones 10 am -3 pm Blake Walton (pictured above with O D FW stall") received the largest fish in the Junior group and also the total overall catch of day. C'ontrihutedphoto Morrow County Parks and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recently hosted the eighth annual Youth Fishing Derby. The derby was held at Cutsforth Park Pond on June I from 8 a.m. till 11 a.m. The nice weather dur ing the event brought out many families to participate in the event, even if there were multiple events hap pening around the area. Area businesses were very generous again this year. Pettyjohn’s Farm and Build ing Supply donated a box of bobbers, which allowed each registered participant to receive a bobber. Mike’s Mobile Slaughter and Pro cessing donated hot dogs for all to enjoy, The Cason family purchased a 20” bicycle in memory of John Cason to award as a raffle prize. Granite Northwest donated several Bi-Mart gift cards. Bank of Eastern Oregon, Community Bank, Columbia Basin Electric Co.-Op., Morrow County Court, Ferguson Surveying and Engineering, Adam’s Distributing, and Heppner Elk’s Lodge (BPOE #358) all made contributions that allowed the purchasing of trophies, participant rib bons, water, lunch supplies and prizes for the raffle. Volunteers Betty Gray, Wayne Hams, Nancy and Allen Anderson, Rick and Anita Peterson, Dave and Roberta Jones, Kirsti and Jim Cason, Glen Ward, and the Department and Fish and Wildlife staff helped keep things on track and running efficiently. With the weather be ing as nice as it was, and multiple events and gradua tions in the area, the number of participants was down slightly from last year. This year there were a total of 64 registered youth fisherman between the ages o f two and 14. The derby began at the blow o f a whistle; it was not long before the kids were landing fish. The Department o f Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) surprised everyone w hen participants learned the ODFW put a few trophy fish in the pond. Blake Walton, age six, was a very happy boy when he landed one of these extraor dinary trophy fish, measur ing 24-Vi” long. As th e ev en t w ent along, many kids would bring up their prized catch to be m easured and re corded, while others chose to bring their day's catch at the end of the derby. At 11 a.m., the w histle was blown and the derby officially ended; everyone was pro vided time to turn in their d ay ’s catch. Volunteers reviewed and calculated who had the largest fish in each age group, who had the smallest fish of day, and who had the highest total combined overall length. Several youth caught the five-fish limit for the derby, while others were not so successful. Awards w ere presented to the following: Peewee (0 - 5): Kylee Morgan, age 5. Fish mea sured 17 inches. Junior (6-10): Blake Walton, age 6. Fish mea sured 24-Vi inches. Senior (10 - 14): Katie Munkers, age 14. Fish mea sured 15-Vi inches. Wee Fish (S m allest fish o f day): Kami Holtz, Age 11. Fish measured 6-% inches. Total Highest Com bined Length of Fish: This individual turned in only four fish of the five fish permitted— Blake Walton, age 6. Fish measured 24- Vi”, 14-%”, 13”, and 13” for a total combined length o f 64*%”. Senior center to get new HVAC unit The Heppner Housing Authority and St. Patrick’s Senior Center have given the go-ahead to Heppner Heating to replace the heat ing and cooling system in the St. Patrick’s Senior Center and apartment build ing on the comer of Main and Willow in Heppner. The system has been in disrepair for many years. The total cost o f the project is $22,847.80, with an up-front paym ent o f $ 10,000 to order the equip ment. The City of Heppner donated $3,273.62 from the sale of the HUD house, and many others donated the $6,337 through the Friends Helping Friends Remem brance Walk. Due to those gifts, Heppner Heating re ceived a $10,000 check on May 29 and the new unit has been ordered. The unit should arrive in about 30 days and the replacement process can start, weather permitting. A crane will be used to re move the old unit from the roof and place the new one. The entire project will take two to three days. T he b a la n c e o f $12,847.80 will have to be paid upon completion; the senior center is in the pro cess of requesting a grant to help with this amount. A View from the Hill By Doris Brosnan Maybe a revision of the ““April showers will bring May flow ers” line from the song would better de scribe Heppner right now: “ May showers will bring June flowers.” Residents at Willow Creek Terrace, when they meander out be tween rainfalls to the patio, the gazebo, and the rock wall of plants, can see that the promise of blooms in creases rapidly. And while waiting for those June flow ers, they can enjoy their several potted plants thick with blossoms. The weather did not deter the Heppner High School students w ho came to work on Mustang Mop- Up. Though mud was a challenge with some jobs, 15 workers persisted in the morning and 23 returned to continue the work after lunch. Their diligence made a tremendous difference at the Terrace, as they left the flower pots and beds and the garden weeded, the wet- dry garden completed, and the windows and screens and the building sparkling clean. Residents and staff are immensely impressed by these students. Time indoors has not been wasted by the resi dents. Though they ap preciate their individual time in their apartments, opportunities to socialize continue to enhance life on the Hill. A favorite activity following their morning exercises is a discussion of the particular day’s spe cial meaning. On May 8, the observance o f Victory in Europe in 1945 led to conversation about World War II, its impact on indi viduals, and the differences between life then and life now. That w as also the day designated as World Red Cross Day, which brought some memories of having served in the Red Cross, of blood drives and giv ing blood, and of the lives that residents know were impacted by this organiza tion. Limerick Day, on May 12, always brings lighter discussion and laughter. The nickel was introduced to USA coins in 1866, and on commemoration of this event, on May 16, residents enjoyed a conversation about the several designs on nickels over these many years. May 23 is National Lucky Penny Day, and that morning discussion includ ed reminiscing about the tradition of a bride wear ing a penny in her shoe on her wedding day to bring good luck. The d iscus sion on Brothers Day, on May 24. became emotional for several who shared memories of their brothers. But the conversation about John Wayne on his May 26 birthday commemoration brought a spark to hearts w ho adored him in his many movies. May has also been a month for show ing ap preciation to some people especially important to the Terrace residents. During Nurses Week, which be gan on the 12lh, the Home Health and Hospice staffs were guests for lunch. And to show gratitude to their healthcare providers, who receive a day of recognition in May also, the Terrace community sends vegetable and fruit pizzas to the Pio neer Memorial Clinic. As soon as w eather permits, the planting of two trees will show the Terrace’s commitment to May I6 lh’s Love a Tree Day, and the residents and staff couldn’t let National Backyard Game Day go w ithout activity, so on that rainy day, they took their yard games indoors for some fun. Everyone appreciates the trees donated by the H eppner G arden Club, garden plants from Jan Stroeber, and the ongoing volunteer help with plant ing and weeding o f their garden by a local youth group. C onA gra Foods continues to donate cases of frozen foods, and the Odd Fellows continue to provide some foods. Food and drink seem to play a part in life on the Hill, come rain or shine, and May offered several celebrations o f both with designated days of recogni tion. Coke is paid tribute on May 8, butterscotch brown ies made May 9 special, the 14"' was Buttermilk Biscuit Day, Cherry Cobbler and Pizza shared their special day on the 17"’, Devil's Food Cake was commemo rated on the I9lh, and the month of these special days ended with Mint Julep Day on the 30lh. These do add some zip to the menus. Adding another type of zip to life on the Hill is the new resident Colleen Kitch, who moved in on May 23. Colleen is a long time resident of the Willow Creek Valley, so she is no stranger to many of her new neighbors. By the time she celebrates her 87"’ birthday on June 30, she will surely know all her neighbors, who will, no doubt, enjoy her choice of tacos for her special lunch. 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