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EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 30,2014 Cutsforths awarded July yard of the month Curtis and Kathy Cutsforth’s home at 675 Hager Street has been recognized as the July Yard of the Month in Heppner. —Contributed photo By K ay P ro c to r C u rtis and K ath y Cutsforth’s home at 675 H ager S treet has been recognized as the July Yard of the Month in Heppner. T he tw o -s to ry Craftsman house was built in 1936 and is surrounded by a large span o f well- kept, green lawn. Front and side beds contain colorful shrubbery. To keep the yard “easy to m aintain,” the only flowering plants are Kathy’s roses. She has tried hanging baskets and pots of flowers, but visiting deer consider them dinner. When the Cutsforths p u rch ased th e ir hom e in 1990, large elm trees lined the property front. Unfortunately, most of the elms in Heppner died off about that time from disease and/or insects. Attempts to save theirs failed and the Cutsforths had them removed, although a stump of one large elm in their side yard was kept. A maple tree is thriving, but efforts to plant pines in the back o f the property are struggling, probably thanks to a porcupine’s appetite for them. Other wildlife passing through are chukars, quail and even a momma skunk with her three babies. C urtis is a Heppner n a tiv e and K ath y is originally from Condon. They met when she spent a sum m er in H eppner with her sister and Kathy noticed “a really nice car” around tow n, and then wondered who drove it. Meeting because of Curtis’ car led to celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary this year. The couple feels fortunate to have their family living in the area— Mike Gorham, daughter Melissa Peterson and son Stanley. Five grandchildren continue their fam ily ’s blessings. K a th y h a s b e e n em ployed with Morrow County School D istrict since 1995 and currently does custodial w ork at Heppner Elementary. She very much enjoys the fun of “seeing the little ones,” including children of those who were students when A View from the Hill smiling too. On Ju ly 19, e ig h t “I passed around the W illow C reek T errace corner and someone saw she first began working at re sid e n ts atten d ed the my grin. the school. memorial service for Bud "When he sm iled, I C urtis com m utes to and H arriet Batty, and realized I ’d passed it on Boardman to work at the they learned from a great- to him. PGE coal-fired plant. A niece how important Bud’s "I thought about that unique part o f his work experiences at the Terrace smile, then / realized its decorates their yard. In had been to him. A fter worth. a 10’ bed mulched with the service that included “A single smile, just like red rock along the front military honors for Bud, mine, could travel round sidewalk, Curtis placed a they were impressed by the earth. row o f what looks to be another niece’s giving to “So, if you feel a smile unusual rocks. Actually, them the American flag begin, d o n 't lea ve it they are a by-product of presented by the military undetected. burnt coal, which is mostly contingent to the family in “Let s start an epidemic ground up to use as gravel. honor of Bud’s service in quick and get the earth In d iv id u ally , they add World War II. infected! ” interest to the landscaping. B ud w o u l d h a v e On “Lighthouse Day,” Yard p ro jec ts have e n j o y e d t h e s p e c i a l Aug. 7, thoughts will turn to included extensive terracing designation on July 23 as times at the coast, and then, with large landscape blocks “Tell a Clean Joke Day.” A on Aug. 9, a lively chat in the side yard and the staff member searched the might result because that is back where the hillside internet for house-cleaning designated “Middle Child’s rises to basalt outcrops. By jokes, because she thought Day.” Aug. 10 celebrates terracing, Curtis was able that was a logical choice, “Families,” so important to to carve out some “easier but she had to admit to the Terrace Residents. to use” level areas. A nice, little success and settle with “ Re l a x a t i o n D ay ,” wide driveway was added. others on the exchange of Aug. 15, may stim ulate New siding was installed on simply clean humor. d is c u s s i o n o f how the house. On th e 2 7 ' \ fi ve individuals relax, and it A bright sun deck is residents attended Music in will be an opportunity for K athy’s favorite spot in the Park at the newly-shaped the exercise group to try a the yard. The back deck lower field/amphitheater few additional moves. Two is Curtis’s favorite place, below the tennis courts. volunteers now lead some where a nice breeze goes Envoy entertained with o f the exercise sessions by as it follows the creek easy-listening selections for on the Hill. Young Natalie valley. The back deck is two hours as the attendees Rauch is sharing part of her also barbecue territory and from the Terrace enjoyed summer Monday mornings has a view of the old town their front-row seats. as exercise leader, and water flume and canal that V e l m a W i g h t ’ s Krysti Taylor is leading once diverted water from birthday-lunch selection the group on Tuesdays and Willow Creek. Old, unused to share with family and Thursdays. She also leads pipes from the canal are neighbors today brings an the Brain Games sessions still in place and Curtis has end to special July days, on Fridays, and she finds discovered even more when but August promises many her three mornings at the digging. more significant days—both Terrace as im portant to While her roses are serious and humorous—so herself as they are to the K ath y ’s favorite plant, activities on the Hill will residents. Curtis claims that he doesn’t continue to entertain and “Aviation Week,” Aug. have one because he seems inform. 17-23, will challenge the to “kill anything he plants.” Participants in morning resid en ts who w ant to He adm its to being the discussions will, surely, participate in the paper- lawn mower o f “Kathy’s have plenty to say on Aug. ai r pl ane c omp e t i t i o n s yard.” Kathy, however, 3 when “Sisters Day” and that will fill the halls with hesitated to be interviewed “Forgiveness Day” are the laughter and surprises. And because she stated that their topics. Aug. 4 marks the “ Poets Day” on the 2 15' well-tended property was beginning of “Smile Week,” will be a great time for “C urtis’s yard.” Judging so residents and staff will individuals to share some from their laughter and have daily rem inders to favorite poems with their g o o d -n atu red o u tlo o k , sm ile, and discussions neighbors. News to some teamwork has something will include the sharing residents and readers is to do with their recognition o f “ sm ile” poem s. One the fact that Aug. 23 is for “Yard of the Month.” particular favorite that ends designated at “Plumbers Yard of the Month is with a suggestion follows: Day,” so everyone will want co-sponsored by MCGG- “Smiling is infectious: to take time to appreciate Green Feed, the City of you catch it like the flu. those people who have Heppner and the Heppner “When someone smiled the skills and knowledge Volunteers. at me today, I started to fix the problems most By D oris B ro sn an individuals hope they never have. One problem on the Hill this year is that the deer are the only beneficiaries of the Terrace garden, so fresh produce on the tables this season has to come from friends who share their bounties. The deer seem to view the Terrace garden as theirs, sometimes only reluctantly backing away when challenged, and they have even discovered how to dig for the beets instead of settling for the above ground greens. This situation will not interfere, however, with the special foods days that will be celebrated in August. The month begins with a tribute to “Raspberry Pie,” so it will be served, for sure, and the very next day celebrates the “Ice Cream Sa ndwi c h, ” so d essert will be that tasty, familiar treat. Even zucchini has its own designated day in August, the 8"*, so maybe some kind gardener will share the versatile veggie with this Community. On “Lem onade’s Birthday,” the 20th, at least one resident will appreciate more than one glass o f the fresh- squeezed drink. “Peach Pie Day” is on Aug. 24, so fresh peach pie will be a must at the tables, and on “Toasted Marshmallow Day,” Aug. 30, the residents might have an opportunity to toast some marshmallows over a fire pit, if someone shares a portable pit with them and if the weather is not too dry for an open fire. Volunteers always have opportunities at the Terrace, and the Morrow County Fair next month provides one such opport uni t y: Residents will attend the fair on Wednesday, the 13th, or on Thursday, and volunteers are needed as escorts for individuals wi s hi ng to at tend. To accompany a resident, who will treat for lunch, one needs to call Willow Creek Terrace, 676-0004. Other volunteer opportunities arise at the Terrace, so individuals are encouraged to call and discuss these with Manager George Naims. SHOW SUPPORT FOR THE MORROW PACIFIC PROJECT:! IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. JOIN US FOR A BBft ON THE PATIO AND STAY for the DEQ public hearing from 6 - 9 p.m. This permit will take the project one step closer to breaking ground. Morrow Pacific is a coal export project that sets new standards for protecting the environment while supporting the economy. Morrow Pacific will invest in rural Oregon by creating thousands of family-wage jobs and voluntarily contributing $800,000 each year to schools in both Morrow and Columbia counties. POET OF MORROW 2 MARINE DRIVE BOARDMAN. OREGON All of us need to join together to push back against those who are opposed to new industrial port projects that create family-wage jobs and generate local revenue. You can help by joining us on August 12 to bring jobs and opportunity to Oregon. LEARN MORE AT www.morrowpacific.com - • . T — <4rv- . ambreenergy
