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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - THREE ~ 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 o f the sender along w ith 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. ITte GT reserves the right to edit. The GT is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under “Card of Thanks" at a cost o f $10. Heppner can be proud o f its appearance To the editor: H eppner can be very proud o f its com m unity appearance. What prompts me to say this, is that today, July 9 ,1 walked on State Highway 395 in Hermiston from Sherrell Chevrolet to the Chuck Wagon Café. Hie amount o f roadside litter was appalling. In contrast, as I drove back to Heppner, I was impressed with the litter-free condition o f our city streets and the highway entry to town. This happens because a lot o f people pitch in and do their bit to keep our community looking good for ourselves and for our visitors. So, Heppnerites keep up the good work and, whenever you see an item o f litter, continue to pick it up and put it in a trash receptacle. Thank you, John Edmundson, Heppner Op/Ed Commissioner urges governor to support coal terminal Editor s note: Morrow County Commissioner Leann Rea sent the following letter to Governor John Kitzhaher on July 9. Dear Governor Kitzhaber, At the June 27, 2014 Roundtable Discussion in Pendleton, 1 asked you to take another look at the Coal Project proposed in Boardman, OR. I would like to follow up on the comment that I made when I asked you to reconsider your earlier decision that did not support the project. As you will rem ember, Japan suffered a severe earthquake and tsunami in 2011 which destroyed much o f their nuclear power capability. This has made them, along with other East Asian countries, more dependent on coal as their source o f electricity. Many o f these countries are our nation's trade partners. Since it is very apparent that these countries will be relying on coal for power generation for many years to come, 1 am compelled to again request your reconsideration. These countries will be obtaining coal from some source, if not the United States, then Canada or China. The coal sources in Montana and Wyoming are a low sulfur, low mercury coal product, while the coal sourced from China is a high sulfur, high mercury product. To me it only makes sense to support the economy o f the United States, particularly Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington and Oregon rather than support the economy o f the Chinese government. I understand your concern o f the coal plant emissions traveling across the Pacific Ocean to affect our state and it’s citizens, however, as stated above, the emissions from the US coal would be much less harmful than the emissions from China’s coal. In the long run this would be beneficial to not only Oregon’s economy, but would reduce the risk o f toxins crossing the Pacific. Thank you for traveling to Pendleton and allowing us to express our opinions and concerns personally. Respectfully, (s) Leann Rea, Morrow County> Commissioner Put-put fundraiser planned for Taylor A put-put fundraiser “ all fo re ” local w om an Janet Taylor is planned for next Saturday, July 26, at the M orrow /G rant OHV Park, 71000 East Morphine SUMMER SAVINGS June July August 10% OFF gas Appliance and Parts install 1st year tank rent free Restrictions apply Discount does not Include labor call for details Co to www.mcgg.net energy tab lp Lane, Heppner, OR. Sign-in starts at 10 a.m. with play to begin at noon. Cost is $25 for 13 and older, and $ 10 for 12 and under. F e e i n c l u d e s tw o rounds o f put-put as well as barbecued hamburger, hotdog and beverage. Awards will be given for best put-put and wanna be put-put. Funds raised will go to help Taylor with medical expenses. For more information, contact Tim Adams at 5 4 1 - 379-7416. Tri-County 4-H campers have fun of ‘Olympic’ proportions From June 19-22, 26 counselors and 65 campers, a lo n g w ith a d u lt s ta ff, cam p cooks, nurses and vo lu n teers hailin g from M o rro w , G illia m a n d Wheeler counties, gathered at Cutsforth Park for a fun- filled week. “ S u r p r i s in g l y , th e w e a th e r w as g re a t th is year and we saw no rain during the four day outdoor camp; everyone was very th a n k fu l!” said M orrow County 4-H Agent Ashley Jones. C am p s ta r te d w ith opening Olympic ceremonies in which each te n t group m ade a flag to represent their group and then paraded the flags from the mess hall to the cam pfire ring. The camp even had com m entators giving play-by-play details to the crowd waiting at the campfire. T h is y e a r a v a rie ty o f cla sse s w as o ffered , including soccer and sports tra in in g by Joe C olby, watershed and stream health by Debbie Bunch and fun kitchen science by Gilliam County 4-H Agent Cindy Osterlund. Also available to th e c a m p e rs w as a wide selection o f crafts, including rockets from the U k iah C o m m u n ity 4-H Club leaders Ted and Laura O rr and N orm a B arber, building birdhouses taught by K endall Derby, DIY sports pennants, painting b ird h o u s e s , o u td o o r 4-H campers and counselors take part in some fun “get acquainted" games during the first day of camp. Here the group is pictured using an old Army parachute for an active and fun game. - Contributed photo cooking and many more. O u td o o r a c ti v it ie s like cap tu re the flag, a heptathlon event full o f various sporting events, and multiple “get acquainted” games kept everyone busy in the warm sunshine. The hike w as a n o th e r g reat success; two separate trails and activities were offered, w ith one hike a c tiv ity te a c h in g c a m p e rs and counselors how to build an outdoor shelter, taught by Morrow County Sherrifif’s D eputy Scott C arter, as well as the traditional hike to the top o f Little Baldy Mountain, which assisted by Brian Spivey. O n e e v e n in g w a s c a p p e d o f f w ith th e launching o f dream boats onto the pond follow ed by th e e v e r p o p u l a r camp dance. Fam ily and frie n d s had the chance to view closing Olympic ceremonies with the parade o f tent flags and award ceremony. “Everyone went home tired and happy again this year, and a great deal was learned by all!” said Jones. The T ri-C ounty 4-H Cam p is held due to the g en ero sity o f num erous camp volunteers, instructors and helpers: Dr. Tracey H a n rah an -cam p doctor, M ary R eser and Tracey Edw ards - cam p cooks, Sue Gibbs - kitchen help and transportation, Andrea and Andy Fletcher - night patrol and hike help, Scott Carter and Brian Spivey - hike help, Kendall Derby, Ted and Laura Orr, Norma B arb er - a c tiv ity h elp , D ebbie B unch and Joe Colby - class instructors, Jean n ie C o llins - cam p (L-R) Jace Coe, Junior Roque and Cal Homer have fun learning about kitchen science at the Tri-County 4-H Camp transportation, and Dave class taught by Cilliam County 4-H Agent Cindy Osterlund. and Roberta Jones - camp -Contributed photo hosts at Cutsforth Park. Inland NW Musicians announces its upcoming 16th season Inland Northwest M u sic ian s, h a v in g ju s t completed its 15th season with concerts in Arlington and Pi l ot Rock, has announced its next season. I n l a n d NW has s c h e d u le d 22 c o n c e rts from Oct. 2014 through June 2015. Rehearsals will begin next m onth wi t h the Inland NW C horale on M onday, A ugust 25, followed by the Inland N W O rch estra on T hursday, August 28. Starting dates for the o ther ensem bles will be announced soon. All concerts are free to the public. Inland Nor t hwest M usicians is a non-profit organization with offices in Hermiston. R. Lee Friese is the director and conductor o f the fo u r e n se m b le s. Associate conductors are R andy M organ fo r the Wallowa Valley Orchestra and Ralph Werner for the Willow Creek Symphony. The gr oup we l c o me s musicians from Northeast O re g o n and S o u th e a s t Washington. Rehearsals for the Inland NW Orchestra and the Inland N W Chorale are held in Pendleton at Harris Junior Academy. The Wallowa Valley Orchestra rehearses in Wallowa. OR and th e Wi l l o w C re e k S ym phony reh e a rse s in Irrigon, OR. Inland Northwest M usicians w as founded in 1999 by a g ro u p o f instrumentalists and singers in te re ste d in fo rm in g a classical music organization that reflected certain core values. Inland Northwest Musicians was built around these cornerstone beliefs: -Music is for everyone, reg ard less o f incom e or geographi c location. Au d i e n c e s e v e ry w h e re d e serv e to sh are in the w orld’s greatest music in live performance. -All m u s i c i a n s , including beginners, d e s e rv e th e c h a n c e to develop their talent. Music is a lifelong pursuit that contributes to health, well being and a high quality o f life. -A r e g i o n a l a r t s organization should truly represent and serve the region, be “o w n ed ” by and a c c ount a bl e to i t s m e m b e r s h i p . Al l constituents are valued— musicians, audience members, staff, volunteers and financial contributors. Anyone interested in establishing and supporting a community theater group is invited to contact Jodi Segraves at 541 -626-1440 or stop by to see her at Sweet Productions in Heppner. Actors, costumes, musicians, scenery, lighting, sound and investors are all needed for this new venture. 7 o u t of 10 v e te ra n s have not a cce sse d th e ir fe d e ra l VA b e n e fits. ARE YOU ONE OF THE SEVENP i _ _ . _ _ _ 541 - 922-6420 [ CA LL TH E M O RRO W CO U N TY V ETER A N SER V ICE O FFICE. todays veteran benefits may supoisi you . I For additional inform ation or questions about Inland N orthw est Mu s i c i a n s , p l a y i n g or s i n g i n g in o n e o f t he ensembles, or the concerts, visit their Facebook page or th eir w e b site , www. inlandnorthwestmusicians. com, or contact Judi Mason at judim asn@ eoni.com or 541-314-5407, Kathy Ve r n a m at k v e r n a m @ gmail.com, or R. Lee Friese at 541-377-1865. Community theater supporters, participants invited MORROW COUNPf GRAIN GROWERS 1 - 800 - 452-7396 541 - 989-8221 And o f co u rse, 4-H camp is not possible without the help and dedication of the 4-H camp counselors. “This year we had an outstanding group o f young people w ho w ere ready to work hard, had great attitudes during the entire camp, and really formed a c o h e siv e and s tro n g leadership team ,” Jones said. Morrow County Counselors were: A ustin Carter, Amanda Rea, Kane Sweeney, Lexi Bray, Macy Gibbs, Ian Meakins, Kolby Currin, Alex Lindsay, Emily Taylor, Tyanna B illings, Malyssa Smith and Madisen Haselbusch. These young people take time away from work, sports or other family events to attend counselor trainings and then camp itself. N e x t y e a r ’s c a mp them e was voted on by the campers and it will be B attle o f the Bands for 2015. For more information on how to participate in 4-H or to attend 4-H camp, contact the Morrow County Extension Office at 541 - 676-9642. C o m m u n ity lunch menu Amazing Grace Fellowship members will serve lunch on Wednesday, July 23, at St. P a trick ’s Senior Center. The meal will include shredded pork served on a bed o f cabbage, rice pilaf, broccoli salad, pickles, Hawaiian rolls, and pineapple coconut cake. Milk is served at each meal. Suggested donation is $3.50 per meal. Menu is subject to change.
