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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 15, 2020 -- THREE Foundation receives donation Tonia Adams, PMH Foundation board member (right) presents a check to Lauren Crum, PMH nurse (center) and Jamie Houck, Chief Nursing Officer (left). -Contributed photo. The Pioneer Memorial Foundation recently re- ceived a $15,000 donation with a request to use the funds to purchase a chest compression device called the Lucas3 for Pioneer Memorial Hospital’s am- bulance. During a recent annual meeting, hospital admin- istrator Bob Houser was asked if there were any special needs for the hos- pital. He reported the new, updated chest compression device, Lucas3, could be a real lifesaver in the am- bulance. He indicated a request would be made for the device at the regular meeting in April. Soon after the meeting, the foundation was notified that the Robert Kilkenny Foundation was donating the funds to purchase the device. Bob Kilkenny was known for his generosity and his love and respect for the ER nursing staff. The Pioneer Memorial Foundation was formed in 1981 to promote good health through outstanding local medical care and to assist young people to enter careers in medicine through scholarships. The founda- tion continues to meet those goals 39 years later. Neighborhood Center remains closed until further notice Due to the COVID-19 health restrictions, the Neighborhood Center is still closed. Food boxes may be obtained by resi- dents whose income meets the 2020 TEFAP Eligibility Guidelines (see below) and who live in south Morrow County. The staff is work- ing on an on-call basis. Toiletries will be available upon request until supplies run out. Staff can be contacted to make a food box appoint- ment via Facebook at face- book.com/nhcenter97836 or preferably by email at nhcenter97836@yahoo. com. Telephone messages can be left at 541-676-5024 and will be checked each morning. The Neighborhood Center is not accepting clothing and household donations at this time. The staff appreciates your un- derstanding and cooper- ation during this difficult time. Oregon closes recreational hunting and fishing to non-residents The Oregon Depart- ment of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has closed rec- reational hunting, fishing, crabbing and clamming to non-residents due to concerns about travel to Oregon to participate in these outdoor activities. Such travel could spread the coronavirus and put more of a burden on Oregon’s rural communities. As of Friday, April 10, non-residents may no lon- ger participate in these activities in Oregon. The restriction extends until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and it is deemed safe to travel into Oregon. This order does not apply to anyone living in Oregon for less than six months who has not yet established residency. Some states, including Washington, have closed hunting and fishing to limit the spread of the virus. While seasons remain open in Oregon (except for Co- lumbia River salmon/steel- head fishing), resident hunt- ers and anglers should not be travelling to participate. ODFW is hearing concerns from rural communities about people visiting to hunt and fish and placing additional burdens on these communities’ limited re- sources. “Rural communities are concerned about the poten- tial impact of COVID-19 on medical and emergen- DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5PM Banners Rubber Stamps Metal Signs Sykes Publishing 541-676-9228 cy services, search and rescue and their citizens. Some have asked us to close seasons to reduce travel,” said ODFW Director Curt Melcher. “We would like to keep seasons open to give locals an outlet during this difficult time, but that doesn’t mean it’s OK to travel to these communities. Stick close to home and fish at your local lake, pond or river and do not go crabbing or clamming unless you live on the coast, and then only to places where access is still open.” ODFW monitoring has shown that while Orego- nians are still participating in fisheries, clamming, shed hunting and wildlife view- ing it is in significantly lower numbers and that the majority of participants are doing it close to home and practicing social distancing. “We appreciate that many Oregonians are taking the Stay Home, Save Lives order seriously,” added Melcher. ODFW field staff mon- itoring participation in the field have seen out of state license plates and out of state angling and shellfish licenses in use. Staff are also fielding numerous calls from non-residents inquir- ing about plans come to Oregon to hunt or fish. “ODFW believes this action restricting non-resi- dents will help local com- munities enforce the re- strictions on out-of-state travelers violating the order, and putting local resources and residents at risk,” said Melcher. “We appreciate everyone’s understanding at this difficult time and look forward to seeing you outdoors again in the future when this passes.” Oregon residents who do choose to hunt, fish, crab or clam are reminded to: -Stay close to home rather than travelling far. The Governor’s Executive Order says hunting and fishing are OK, but to limit travel. -Practice social dis- tancing and stay six feet away from anyone who doesn’t live in your imme- diate household, including when outdoors. -Check access where you are headed as the area may be closed. State Parks are closed, counties have closed some parks and boat ramps, beach access is closed in some areas and national forests and BLM lands have closed recre- ation sites. -Stay home if you are sick. -Carry needed sup- plies with you to minimize non-essential stops, includ- ing buying your license/tag online instead of making a trip to a license sale agent if possible and bringing all needed food, water and san- itization supplies with you. We can protect your printed products! If you have products handled by the public and want bacteria protection, call us! Eliminates 99.9% of germs with up to one year of protection! Heppner Gazette-Times 541-676-9228 david@rapidserve.net VOTE JOSEPH ARMATO MORROW COUNTY COMMISSIONER OR UNTIL FULL! ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M.
