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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 16, 2021 -SEVEN Farmers Market starts Thursday PUBLIC NOTICE ...continued from page SIX Browne House Coffee sells their wares at the market Willow Creek Farmers Market will begin its 2021 season this Thursday, June 17. After the popularity of last year’s switch to Thurs- days, the market will con- tinue this year on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. at Heppner City Park. The season is planned to run every Thurs- day through Sept. 2. Cost for the entire sea- son is $50 per vendor; ven- dors who paid for the whole 2020 season will receive a reduced rate of $25 due to the market’s early closure last year. Those who don’t want to register for the whole season can pay by the week at $10 per week for drop-ins with a maximum of $50 for the season. Vendors of all kinds are welcome, especially those with produce or artisanal goods. Anyone who is interest- ed in being a vendor or who has any questions can find the farmers market page on Facebook, email wil- lowcreekfm@gmail.com, or call Andrea Di Salvo at 757-285-5792. Haley Winters of Seed and Trowel with her daughter, Addie Riverside graduate to attend Stanford Published June 16, 2021 Affidavit Rietmann scholarships awarded Three Bob and Betty Rietmann Scholarships for $,1500 were awarded to Ione High School seniors during recent graduation ceremonies. The three re- cipients are Jessica Medina, Larysa Burright and Gen- nell Blakley Jessica is the daughter of Martin and Obdulia Me- dina. Beside her academic achievements she was a member of the National FFA Organization where she involved herself in chapter/district leadership. She was a member of the varsity basketball team where she was elected to the First Team All-League squad twice. She partici- pated in track, softball and volleyball. Jessica was ac- tive as a community volun- teer. She plans to pursue a degree in crime and justice at Oregon State University. Gennell Blakeley is the daughter of Jeannette Will- man. She plans to attend Blue Mountain Community College to become a vet- erinarian technician. She was a member of National Honor Society and an FFA Club member. She played basketball, volleyball and participated in track as well as being active in a mento- ring program for younger children. Larysa Burright is the daughter of Kimmery Bur- right. She plans to attend Oregon Institute of Tech- nology, Nursing. She was a National Honor Soci- ety member and has been an active office holder in the school’s National FFA chapter and participated in 4H during school years. She was a member of the Ione High School Varsity sports teams in volleyball, basketball and softball. Port of Morrow Re:View This is the first instal- lation of a monthly review of Port news and activities. We look forward to bring- ing you the highlights each month. The SAGE Center is now open. Summer hours are Monday through Sat- urday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students grades 3-6 are invited to join us this summer for SCIence FRI- days. These day camps will engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) where they will learn about water, soil, farming, polli- nation, energy, transporta- tion and more. Registration is required and space is limited – so sign up at Vis- itSage.com. Groundwork has be- gun on the installation of 1,900 feet of pipe for a new non-potable fresh- water system at the South Morrow Industrial Park in Heppner. Also in Heppner, design work will begin on a 10,000 square foot flex space building on the east side of Highway 207. The facility will provide spaces for office and warehouse use. The investments are part of a long-term goal to create viable and attrac- tive locations for industries throughout all of Morrow County. Utility relocation will begin this summer along Marine Drive at the Port of Morrow as part of the $19.4 million BUILD grant. Ac- cess to existing businesses on the east end of Marine Drive will be rerouted. The road will be closed to all traffic between Ullman Blvd. on the east and the Morrow County Vector Control building on the west. At East Beach Indus- trial Park, construction is underway on a new flex space building that will offer two 8,000 square foot office and warehouse facil- ities. Construction has also begun on the latest data center. Additionally, two new projects are set to begin this year that will bring a steel manufacturing facility, specializing in robotics and custom fabrication, and an organic fresh pack produce processing facility. The new businesses will contribute approximately 250-300 jobs to the region. Additionally, Board- man Foods announced they will be breaking ground in early July on a 35,000 square foot freezer expan- sion at their Boardman location. The quarterly Port of Morrow Re:Port will be going digital starting with our summer edition. Fol- low the Port of Morrow on Facebook or visit the website for information on how to access the electronic version. Limited printed copies will be available at select locations throughout the county. Jose Ruiz-Nino, Class of 2021 valedictorian at Riverside Jr/Sr High, was recently accepted to Stan- ford University. David Norton, Riv- erside principal, said Ruiz-Nino is a student who has been extremely focused and driven to reach his goals, especially the goal to become the first person in his family to attend college. During his high school career at River- side, Ruiz-Nino participat- ed in band, baseball and FBLA, was an ASB officer and was a member of the National Honor Society. While participating in all of these activities, Ruiz-Nino continued to push himself academically, and when he graduates will have earned 57 college credits. Ruiz-Nino said, “I wouldn’t be in this position, honestly, if it wasn’t for the teachers and staff in Board- man. All the way from elementary school to now, all of them have pushed me to excel academically and they were always there to support me.” Ruiz-Nino is the re- cipient of a full academic scholarship at Stanford. Principal Norton said he is extremely proud of Ruiz-Nino and what he represents. “Jose is an out- standing person. He will do anything he can to help others. He has spent count- less hours volunteering in our community, and he brightens the room with his personality. Jose will be missed at Riverside, and we wish him the best of luck in his future,” Norton said. Summer reading program begins The Ione Library Dis- trict will launch their sum- mer reading program on June 22. The program is scheduled to run on Tues- days from 10 a.m. to noon for six weeks, until July 27. All children aged three and up are invited to par- ticipate and registration can be completed before any program. The program meets at the Ione American Legion Hall or at the city park or the Howard Mullins Park, depending on the program and the weather. Craft and activity programs are planned around the theme “Reading Colors Your World” and prizes will be given for reading. The first session will be held at the American Legion Hall and will feature Drag- on Theater Puppet’s pre- sentation of Home-Grown Heroes. This 45-minute superhero themed puppet show is sure to delight kids of all ages. Later pro- grams will include rock painting, a scavenger hunt, side-walk chalk drawing, creating a greeting card and other crafts and games. Border Collie International is scheduled to perform at the city park on June 29 th . Bring chairs or blankets. If the weather is bad the performance will be held in the Legion Hall. Check the Facebook page, Ione Library Dis- trict, for updates or call the library at 541-561-9828. Their hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
