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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 4,2014 - THREE A View from the Hill Hanford B Reactor tour planned for July 9 A nother tour o f the h isto ric B R eac to r at the H an fo rd co m p lex in Washington has been sch ed u led fo r July 9. Interested persons in north and south Morrow County are invited to sign up. The April tour was so successful, the Morrow C o u n ty H i s t o r i c a l Society is handling the arran g em en ts for th is second tour of the important historic development in our region, in cooperation with Morrow County Special Transportation Service. I n d iv id u a ls a re encouraged to get on the list o f participants now. Sign-up w ill clo se on June 25. Handling sign ups in Heppner is Doris Brosnan, 541-676-5382, for Boardman and Irrigon is Bobbie Hug, 541-481- 4021. Senior citizens and individuals with disabilities will have priority if interest exceeds the m axim um capacity of the buses. T e n ta tiv e ly , b u ses The Hanford B Reactor played a pivotal role in World War II; it was designated a historic landmark in August of 2008. -Contributed photo will leave Boardman and Heppner at 8:30 a.m. on July 9 and meet at the Umatilla truck stop to caravan to the Hanford site. The tour will begin at 11:15 a.m . and last approximately four hours. It does not include climbing; it can accommodate canes, walkers and wheelchairs, although some areas will be tight. Chairs are available for sitting when needed. Participants should be able to remain on their feet for as long as 30 minutes. Participants are responsible for their snacks, drinks and sack lunches. The weather could be extremely warm, so drinks and appropriate clo th in g are especially important. The suggested donation per person will be $10 for the bus ride. The tour is free. An in te r n e t v is it to h a n fo rd .g o v o ffe rs ad d itio n al in fo rm atio n about the World War 11 phenomenon, the B Reactor. Q u e s tio n s m ay be directed to Doris Brosnan at 541-676-5382. Heppner AR students tour SAGE Center By Doris Brosnan A quick view o f the month o f May reveals a pretty quiet time on the Hill. The nationally-recognized days o f celebrations, as usual, stimulated morning conversations and/or some especially tasty menu items, but most of these were not “hoot and holler” events. However, the Mexican Fiesta meal on Cinco de Mayo was magnifico. Other foods with their very own day on the calendar were the buttermilk biscuit, the chocolate chip, and the pizza-—each a tasty entree on a menu in May. During Nurses’ Week, May 6-12, residents enjoyed showing their appreciation for local services by inviting hospital, home health and hospice nurses to lunch. And for Provider Appreciation Day on the 9th, they sent trays of cookies and veggie pizzas to the clinic and the hospital. During Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9, in-house teachers Lucile Peck, Liz Buehler and D onna B ergstrom joined a discussion about teachers and classroom experiences—and no one needed to be concerned about being graded on p a rtic ip a tio n or using “correct grammar.” Armed F o rc e s D ay h o n o re d residents Roice Fulleton, Marge Burgess and Kenny Peck, and the m orning c o n v e rs a tio n fo cu sed on family members and friends who have served in th e U n ite d S ta te s military. Stories insightful and entertaining brought back memories during the morning conversation on Brothers’ Day on the 24th. Memorial Day was also a day for remembering, and se v e ra l re s id e n ts appreciated visits with frien d s and fam ily in Heppner for the holiday. Some also took flowers to the Masonic Cemetery that day. More guests came to visit and some for lunch on Mothers’ Day, spending time with their moms on this holiday first celebrated in 1914. Visitors on May 15 were especially important to the Terrace residents, for they were a Mustang Mop- Up crew from Heppner Junior and Senior High School. This crew of 12 students and two teachers was “one o f the best we have ever had,” reports G eorge N aim s. “ They accomplished a remarkable amount of work in a half day!” One workout that some of the residents had during May was in celebration of National Backyard Games Week the 19Ul-26,h. This was an opportunity to try some yard bowling and to take on the challenge of ladder g o lf...fu n for all. And the pleasant weather has enticed several residents to spend more time outside, enjoying a “walk around the block,” chatting in the warm sunshine, watering the planters, working in the flowerbeds. June promises to bring more o f these opportunities and more outdoor events. R esidents can jo in their Heppner friends and neighbors on June 5 at the Com m unity B ank’s barbecue, and they plan to have their own barbecue on Fathers’ Day, when they will be served the menu planned by the three men who live at the Terrace, R oice, Kenny and RG Watkins. The Belmont Stakes race on June 6 w ill be televised at the Terrace, and the residents will be able to participate in some races of their own. The month will also b rin g som e b a s e b a ll activities for the residents, and they will be taking in the Steel Drums band p e r f o r m a n c e th a t is scheduled for “ Music in the Park” in Heppner on the 29th. Already planned for June 27 is an “unBirthday Party” for everyone. On th a t day in 1859, the “Happy Birthday” song was published. Mildred J. Hill, a teacher, had composed the music and her sister Patty Smith had written the lyrics. But the true birthday in June belongs to Colleen Kitch, who will be celebrating her 88th birthday with her neighbors on June 30. So, two opportunities in just four days to sing that familiar song! What an upbeat way to end the month, and the residents of Willow Creek Terrace view such upbeat opportunities as reasons to smile. Heppner fifth-graders delve into Eastern Promise ______________ The Heppner Elementary Accelerated Reading (AR) students traveled to the SAGE Center in Boardman for their annual AR field trip; 137 students from HES were eligible, having passed all four of their AR goals during the school year. Students enjoyed a tour of the center, which included learning about all the products our county produces and a simulated hot air balloon ride over Morrow County. -Contributedphoto Clean shaven roadways designed for deer control A rea residents may have noticed the clean shaven appearance of the roadside along Hwy. 207 in the Heppner area. The mown grass along the roadway is courtesy o f the Oregon Dept, o f Transportation (ODOT) and has been well received, local resident Louis Carlson reports. T he lo c a l O D O T office borrowed a mower from U m atilla C ounty and cleaned up the right- of-way along Hwy. 207; the main purpose o f the upkeep is apparently not only aesthetics but also deer control in an effort to prevent “deer suicides” On May 29, the Heppner Elementary fifth-grade class was invited to spend the day on the along the highway. Eastern Oregon University campus. This experience was part of the Eastern Promise class that these students have been taking during this school year. The fifth-graders were given a tour of the facilities and treated to lunch. -Contributedphoto Heppner day care wraps up preschool year lone Library Summer Reading Program Kick-oil Event! lheAraai^ Come see him a t the lone Community School Gym June 12, 1pm After enjoying the show, stick around for the hands on Circus Arts Workshop with Charlie and his wife Zephyr1 Leam to juggle, hula hoop, balance things, practice the Chinese yo-yo, spin ribbon and just have fun and move your body! No age limitl This event is absolutely free and open to the public The Topic Club will provide refreshments. Children may register for the summer reading prize program at this event or anytime thereafter at the library until July 22. As summer approaches, Heppner Daycare Inc. has been busy wrapping up the preschool activities. The stu d en ts have been learning about all things spring. Shamrocks, eggs, rain, weather, frogs and flow ers have been the learning topics the past few m onths. Each month the students work on thank-you cards and have discussions on being thankful and appreciative. The preschool classes also enjoyed being able to show off their singing talents at Sefeelile «1 Eieif All events are free. Children DO NOT need to be registered or sign up to attend. Early Literacy Program flges 2 Yi~b sum mer Program Grades k-6" Tuesdays at 1:30pm Tuesdays at 10:30am fill program s include stories, songs, crafts, and activities. June 17th Fun in the Frog Pond Featuring a puppet shouu June 24th magical music and (movement musical instruments uuiH visitl July 1“ The (Dan in the moon Featum g a pcppet shouu July 6 m Squirmy Worms We uuill have real uuormsl July 15th P is fo r Pobot Featum g a puppet shouu July 22nd Watery World Water playl Programs tie books to hands on science activities and crafts June 1 7th Planet Earth Create a mini-habitat! June 24th Radioactive Things that glow July 1 st Rockets Red Glare Many Customers Are Very Happy With Their Cash Back Rewards! Rocket building and launching July 8 ’“ Science Rocks Visit from a Geologist/Crystal Gardens July 15" Build it and They Will Come You use your Debit Card for many purchases already, why not get rewarded7 We believe card rewards should be straight forward and easy to earn Structure building with supplies you can find around the house. A visit from raptors plus "flight school” BANK M oimy Working For Loewi Paopto vww communitybanknet com >) ê We Print Contact Your Local Branch To Learn Morel immunity July 22" ‘ Defying Gravity the spring concert. Seventeen preschoolers g ra d u a te d on M ay 21 and w ill be headed to kin d erg arten next fall. The staff and board say they wish them the best as they start their first year at H eppner Elementary. These little ones will be H eppner High S chool’s class of 2027. T h e la s t d a y o f preschool was spent at the park with snacks and drinks. The cen ter w ill be providing daycare Monday thro u g h T h ursday this summer. Trips to the pool, story time at the library, gardening and many other hands-on learning activities are planned to keep kids learning and engaged'all sum m er long. C all the center for more information. i Heppner INIVWR m I 2 7 N Main St 5 4 1 - 676-5745 M 147>m t f: »41 «71 «11
