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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, January 10, 2018 - THREE A View from the Hill Chamber announces Ione FFA to host By Doris Brosnan The Community on the Hill has greeted 2018 with enthusiasm and wishes that friends and family have many reasons to do the same. One simple reason for enthusiasm comes from the special calendar days book- let that manager George Nairns and the staff search every month for significant and silly days to celebrate, several of which offer trib- utes to foods. A week ago, chocolate-covered cher- ries were held in high es- teem, and the Terrace will later celebrate by sharing strawberry ice cream (14 th ), Fig Newtons (16 th ), blonde brownies (22 nd ) and choco- late cake (27 th ), these in ad- dition to their various other desserts on the menus. Morning discussions are often stimulated by the months’ designated special days. Last week, on the 4 th , the tribute to the blender (on the market since 1910) and acknowledgment of L. Braille’s birth in 1809 resulted in some kitchen stories and comments on the importance of braille. Yesterday was Poetry at Work Day, so some experi- menting with poetry was called for. Martin Luther King, Jr., born in 1929, will be discussed on the 15 th , Winnie the Pooh Day on the 18 th may bring up some memories and ap- preciation of the invention of the tin can in 1825 will surely add to the discussion on the 19 th . Everyone at the Terrace must expect some hugs on National Hugging Day, the 21 st and readers are encouraged to give out hugs that day, too. A good belly laugh supposedly burns up six calories, so laughter will be part of the exercise plan on the 24 th , jokes galore will be flying. Though winter Olympics will entertain next month, they will be part of the morning discus- sion on the 25 th , the day of the first Olympics in 1924. Anyone who has been in the Rocky Mountain Na- tional Park can contribute to the topic on the 26 th , the celebration of its opening in 1915. On the day of the NFL Pro Bowl, the 28 th , the sun room will be featuring TV coverage and snacks. That could be the day that the Terrace begins sign-ups on the betting board for the next weekend’s Super Bowl. Puzzle Day on the 29 th celebrates creators of puz- zles and games, so several residents will appreciate its significance. Some rousing times result throughout the weeks when they gather for bingo, crossword puzzles, trivia, and brain games. A recent example was the Murder Mystery Logic puz- zle that took contributions from several participants to solve. It was such a success on Dec. 30, more such puz- zles may be challenged and some with invited guests adding to the fun. Ironically, the 29 th is also designated Curmud- geon Day in tribute to WC Fields, who was born in 1880, so some discussion may be about his movies. But surely no curmudgeons will be present at the several gatherings at the Terrace this month. One gathering for positive personalities may be on the 19 th , which is Hat Day, a perfect day for a tea party, if arrangements go smoothly. Since the 12 th is Hot Tea Day, plans may start shaping up that day for the follow-up related event on the next Friday. There was another spe- cial day on the Hill, Bev Norton celebrated her 91 st birthday with her husband, neighbors and family, hav- ing one of her favorite meals for the occasion. This is one example of why the Ter- race residents and staff can view 2017 with some fond memories and view the new year as another opportunity for some memory-building. Family Dining at Bucknum's MINORS NOW ALLOWED (with parents!) 10am-8pm 8 Box P.O. 86 er • 978 N. 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Tickets will be available at the Bank of Eastern Oregon, Heppner Chamber, Heppner City Hall, Community Bank and Murray’s. Ticket prices this year are $25 each until the week of Feb. 5, at which time they will be $30. Re- served tables will be avail- able on a first come, first serve basis by purchasing round tables of eight or long tables of six. Contact the Heppner Chamber for more information or to reserve seating at 541-676-5536. Heppner Chamber’s annual luncheon to be held on Thursday, Jan. 18 from noon-1 p.m. in the Senior Center dining room. Cost for the lunch is $10 and an RSVP no later than Jan. 16 is required. Heppner Market Fresh Foods will be catering the lunch and will be serving French dip, green salad and cheesecake for dessert. RSVP to the Chamber at 541-676-5536 or by email at heppner- chamber@centurytel.net. Thursday, Jan. 25 will be the Business Education and Training seminars, co- ordinated by Boardman Chamber of Commerce. The Boardman Chamber is coordinating a seminar presented by Paul Hutter, The Ione FFA chapter will be hosting its 4 th annual Greenhand Dessert on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at the Ione School Cafeteria beginning at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of this event is to recognize new members and listen to creed speakers. Dessert and coffee will be served and the public is invited to attend. Ski club sponsors outings The Arbuckle Nordic Ski Club (ANC) sponsors weekly cross country ski outings on Saturdays in January, February and early March. The skiers meet at the Heppner City Park at 9 a.m. to pool rides to go to the best skiing snow in the Blue Mountains south of Heppner. The group skis in vari- ous locations, including the OHV Park and areas off Highway 207, the Sunflow- er Flat area and Cutsforth Park. The outings are led by an ANC member whose responsibility is to check on access and snow conditions prior to the outing. The ski- ers bring a lunch which is eaten alongside a warming fire after a couple of miles of skiing on easy terrain. The group returns to Hep- pner by midafternoon. The club has some used equipment to lend if a per- son is interested in giving cross country skiing a try. For more information call Steve Brownfield at 676- 9696, Bill Ewing at 676- 9119 or Dan VanLiew at 676-5050. The group would like to remind everyone that if you can walk, you can quickly learn how to cross country ski. The Loop to hold quarterly meeting The Loop Morrow County Transportation will hold its quarterly meeting on Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. at the Irrigon City Hall, 500 NE Main St. Items on the agenda will in- clude the ADA Van grant, 5310 Discretionary Grant and the ridership and revenue expense report. The public is welcome to attend. Morrow County Historical Society to hold meeting The quarterly meeting of the Morrow County His- torical Society will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28 at Two Old Hags Pizza, near the steps of the courthouse. Participants are asked to partake of the food and beverages offered as a courtesy to the restaurant. Items on the agenda will include approval of minutes of the previous meeting and the health status of the cur- rent president. Heppner colder than normal in December According to prelimi- nary data received by NO- AA’s National Weather Ser- vice in Pendleton, tempera- tures at Heppner averaged colder than normal during the month of December. The average tempera- ture was 31.4 degrees which was 2.1 degrees below nor- mal. High temperatures averaged 38.5 degrees, which was 2.9 degrees be- low normal. The highest was 60 degrees on the 20 th . Low temperatures averaged 24.3 degrees, which was 1.2 degrees below normal. The lowest was 6 degrees, The Heppner Chamber of Commerce Board would like to thank you, our chamber members, for supporting us with membership dues; contributions and donations and volunteers throughout 2017. There would be no chamber, without you and we look forward to our continuing relationship! Advantage Dental Heppner Christian Church Allstott Construction Heppner Market Fresh Foods AmeriTitle Heppner Gazette-Times Bank of Eastern Oregon Heppner Ranger District Bailey Heavy Equipment Repair, Inc. Heppner Seventh Day Adventist Church BMCC Heppner United Methodist Church Blue Mountain Investment Mgmt-Rita Hope, All Saints Brannon’s Auto Repair Horseshoe Hereford Ranch Breaking Grounds Coffee Houweling, Bert Brosnan, Dan & Doris Hughes Ranch Howard and Beth Bryant Foundation Intermountain ESD Bucknum’s Bar & Grill/3’s Company Jay Coil Fabricating Butter Creek Cattle Co. Jepsen Pest Control CB’s Portable Restrooms & Septic Tank Kilkenny Ranch CAPECO Kuhn Law Office CenturyLink Les Paustian, Individual Christian Life Center Les Schwab Tires City of Heppner Lewis, Poe, Moeller, Roberts & Gunderson Columbia Basin Electric Lexington Pump Columbia Development Authority Lindsay Ranch Community Bank MCGG/Green Feed Community Counseling Solutions Maralee Turley, Individual Cornerstone Gallery & Gift Shop Mid-Columbia Bus Co. Craig Miles Farming Mid-Columbia Title Co. Creekside Ranch (Jack & Jo Meligan) Miller & Sons Devin Oil Co Miller & Sons Disposal Service Dickenson Chiropractic Mills, Larry Domestic Violence Services Morrow County – and Entities East Oregonian Morrow County Health District Edmundson, John Morrow County Livestock Growers Elite Performance Morrow County School District Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp Morrow County Soil & Water Farm Foundation Morrow Development Finley Buttes Landfill Murray’s Drug & Country Rose Gateway Café Neighborhood Center of South M.C. Gentry Homes Northwest Farm Credit Services Green, Cliff Northwestern Motel Gregory Smith & Co. (Morrow Develop) O’ So Kleen Grieb Land Co. Oregon Trail Library District Haigh Heating & Cooling, LLC Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Hair Expressions BOLD REPRESENTS Harrison, Sharon NEW MEMBER IN 2017 Heppner Auto Parts which will include morn- ing and afternoon sessions. Morning will be “Health Care Update; Marijuana in the Workplace; and Or- egon Overtime Rules for Manufacturers. The after- noon session will include discussion on Motivating and Retaining your em- ployee. Cost for ½ day for chamber members will be $200, $250 for a non- chamber member (Heppner Chamber members will pay the chamber rate). Cost for a full day is $350 as a chamber member or $400 for a non-chamber member. Small businesses with 10 employees or less is of- fered a $50 discount. Bring multiple company employ- ees for one price. Contact the Boardman Chamber at 541-481-3014 for more information or to register. Heppner Chamber’s Annual Town and Country Community Awards din- ner will be held on Thurs- day, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Morrow County Fair- grounds. This annual event, coordinated by the Heppner Chamber of Commerce, recognizes nominated com- munity members and a local business for their involve- ment in our community. The theme for the event will be” An Evening with the Stars” and the awards will recognize a Woman of the Year, Man of the Year, Business of the Year, Citizen-Educator of the Year, Lifetime Achieve- ment and a Youth Award. Dinner, catered by Alvin Liu of Gateway Café, will consist of prime rib, green salad, green beans, roll and dessert. So purchase your tickets early and plan on coming out and enjoying a great community event and celebrate with just a few of the great community mem- bers who make Heppner a great place to live. Osmin Century Welding OSU Extension Service PGE Pat Struthers Consulting Peterson’s Jewelers Pettyjohn’s Farm & Builders Supply Pioneer Memorial Physical Therapy Port of Morrow Puddin on the Ritz Rea, Leann Ruggs Ranch Hunting Preserve St. Patrick Catholic Church of Heppner Seth Moses Roofing & Restoration Silver Creek Contracting LLC Slim’s Place AIRBNB Statewide Publishing Sweeney Mortuary Sweigart, Jim Sykes Publishing Sykes Real Estate Tacos Hometown The Cell Fix Thomas Wolff, CPA Tom Denchel Ford Country TREO BIKE TOURS TREO Ranches Triangle Ranches Turner Ranches Two Old Hags Pizza United Way of Umatilla & M.C. Dan Van Schoiack, CPA Dennis and Babette Wall Wheatland Insurance Wildhorse Resort & Casino Wilkinson Ranch Willow Creek Country Club Willow Creek Diner Willow Creek Energy, Ctr, LLC Willow Creek Park District Willow Creek Terrace Willow Creek Valley Economic Dev. Grp Windwave Communications on the 24 th . There were 25 days with a low temperature below 32 degrees. There were 12 days when the high temperature stayed below 32 degrees. Precipitation totaled 0.89 inches during Decem- ber, which was 0.43 inches below normal. Measurable precipitation -at least .01 inch- was received on nine days with the heaviest, 0.21 inches reported on the 23 rd . Precipitation in 2017 totaled 13.31 inches, which is 0.69 inches below nor- mal. Since October, the water year precipitation at Heppner has been 3.76 inches, which is 0.30 inches below normal. Snowfall totaled seven inches with at least one inch of snow reported on two days. The heaviest snowfall was five inches reported on the 23 rd . The greatest depth of snow on the ground was five inches on the 23 rd . The highest wind gust was 48 mph which occurred on the 19 th . The outlook for Janu- ary from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center calls for near normal temperatures and near normal precipi- tation. Normal highs for Heppner during January are 43.6 degrees and normal lows are 26.7 degrees. The 30 year normal precipita- tion is 1.47 inches. ADVANTAGE DENTAL CLINICS Advantage Dental Group, PC The Advantage Dental Clinic has Re-opened in Heppner! FREE DENTAL CLEANING with the purchase of new patient exam and necessary x-rays. DID YOU KNOW? GUM DISEASE • is linked to • HEART DISEASE 143 N Main Street, Heppner, OR 888-468-0022 www.AdvantageDentalClinics.com Offer valid January 1, 2018 thru February 28, 2018. Offer cannot be combined. Additional restrictions may apply. Some level of treatment financing is avaliable to everyone.
