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T h e IN D E P E N D E N T , A p ril 3, 2003 P age 13 Planning underway for voyage Packy’s birthday celebration April 12 The 2003 Paddle Oregon canoe and kayak voyage will travel some 119 miles from Marshall Island Access outside Eugene, to Newberg. This year’s event will take place from September 8-12, 2003. Paddle Oregon provides all trip logistics, catered food, lug gage shuttle, naturalists, guest speakers in the evenings, en tertainment, and opportunities to learn how to paddle canoes and kayaks. Paddle Oregon is an event of Willamette Riverkeeper, an organization that works on wa ter quality and habitat in the Willamette River Basin. This is the third annual trip, and over the past two years, over 250 people have participated. T he F ar m S tore G arden S upplies Onion Sets Seed Potatoes 1922 1 9 th A venue F orest G rove 503-357-3631 503-359-7664 Participants camp on private land along the river, in county parks, and the wonderful Ore gon State Park of Willamette Mission. Paddle Oregon pro vides a great opportunity to learn about the river and its wildlife, the Willamette’s histo ry, and allows participants to see the many parks and green- ways along its route. “We get people on the Willamette River to experience it, and to learn about it over five days. It is a fantastic opportuni ty for people interested in the river, and in paddling canoes and kayaks, to get out there," said Travis Williams, Executive Director of Willamette River- keeper. Paddle Oregon is one of the only trips of its kind in the coun try. Paddlers need experience on moving water. Paddle Ore gon has an emphasis on river education and experience. The cost for this year’s adventure is $425. This years trip is limited to the first 150 people, so early registration is encouraged to ensure a spot. For a registration packet go to www.paddleoregon.org or call 503-223-6418. ' Packy, the Oregon Zoo’s most famous elephant, will cel ebrate his 41st birthday Satur day, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the help of zoo visitors, of course. Several new events are planned for Packy's Big Day, including: • From 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., keepers will share their insights about Packy, and demonstrate his training program. • Elephant herd will share in Packy’s celebration from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • At 1:55 p.m., the “girls” (Pet, SunShine, Rose-Tu and Chendra) will deliver Packy’s birthday treats. • The highlight of this social event will occur at 2:00 p.m. when keepers present Packy with his giant birthday cake. Packy’s fans are invited to sing “Happy Birthday” while the prestigious pachyderm eats (or stomps on) his cake. • At 2:30 p.m., the “girls” will celebrate with their own cake, then Rama will celebrate his belated 20th birthday cake at 2:40 p.m. in the indoor gallery. (Rama turned 20 on April 1.) Packy’s cake, baked by the zoo’s Chef Paul Warner, will be a 40-pound whole-wheat con coction topped with peanut but ter frosting, apples, carrots, and celery. After Packy has fin ished his cake, everyone is in vited to stop by the Albertson’s canopy for a piece of the "peo ple” cake. This is the 20th year that Albertson’s Food Stores has created the 4’ x 8’ master piece. Floppy elephant ears will be the fashion statement of the day, and enhance the fun of dancing the Packy Shuffle. Vis itors can meet costumed ele phants Eliza and Elliot while enjoying face painting and games, and the day wouldn’t be complete without taking a moment to sign the BIG guy’s birthday card. Packy made international news on April 14, 1962, as the first elephant born in the West- ern Hemisphere in more than 44 years. Gifts poured in, a song was written in his honor and a radio station sponsored a naming contest. Gresham resi dent Wayne W. French submit ted the winning name. Packy, the largest Asian ele phant in the United States, is 10’3" at the shoulder and weighs 12,200 pounds. He is the father of seven calves, in cluding 21-year old Sung-Surin (“Sunshine") and 20-year old Rama, both of whom currently live at the zoo. Packy’s Birthday is free with regular zoo admission. General admission is $8 (ages 12-64), seniors (65+) are $6.50, chil dren (3-11) $5, under 3 free. The zoo opens at 9:00 a.m. daily. Additional information is available on the zoo’s web site at www.oregonzoo.org or call 503-220-3687. M ain S treet A ppliances IS trassel ' s A uto R epair Sales & Service Guaranteed [S toves • W ashers • D ryers I R efrigerators « F reeors [BRING IN THIS AD FOR 10% OFF Possible Pickup & Delivery Discount Prices in Banks 180 S. Hun Snot • Bums 503-324-0997 & H ydraulic H oses 2-4-6 S piral W ire F lange H ead • S uction H oses 1 A daptors - 3/16” to 2" B ulk O il P roducts 218 Susa, Bums 5 9 3 -3 2 4 IIII SUNSET LAUNDRY W ash...$ 1 .0 0 D ry.„ 2 5 0 180 S. 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