The INDEPENDENT, April 6, 2006 Page 15 Oregon Zoo will celebrate Packy’s 44th birthday on April 8 and 9 Oregon Zoo is throwing an elephant-sized party to cele- brate the species that made it famous. Elephantastic, which is sponsored by Haggen Food & Pharmacy, is a two-day cele- bration of Asian elephants. The event is slated for April 8 and 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to coincide with the zoo’s most fa- mous elephant’s (Packy) birth- day. “We decided that, since Packy and the rest of the herd are so well loved, they needed not just one but two days to cel- ebrate,” said Ore- gon Zoo Director Tony Vecchio. Both days will be filled with activi- ties such as games, crafts and the ever-popular fashion accessory, elephant ears. A special trunk show featuring the ele- phant artist Rama is also planned. The highlight of the event will be Packy’s 44th birth- day party, Satur- day, April 8, at 2:00 p.m. Between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. guests can enter their name in a drawing to be one of four lucky winners to help keepers deliver Packy’s giant birthday cake. Packy’s fans are invited to sing “Happy Birthday” while the prestigious pachyderm eats (or stomps on) his cake. Packy’s party, which is the longest-running event in zoo history, has become a great family tradition. And the day wouldn’t be complete with- out taking a moment to sign the BIG guy’s birthday card. Packy’s cake, baked by the zoo’s own Chef Paul Warner, is a 40-pound whole-wheat con- coction topped with frosting, apples, carrots and celery. All guests are invited to share free birthday cake begin- ning at noon, courtesy of Haggen Food & Pharmacy. Packy, the first elephant born in the Western Hemi- sphere in more than 44 years, was born on April 14, 1962, making international news. Gifts poured in, a song was written in his honor and a radio station sponsored a naming contest. Gresham, Oregon res- ident Wayne W. French submit- ted the winning name. Packy is the oldest and largest male Asian elephant in the United States; he stands 10’4” at the shoulder and his average weight is 14,020 pounds. He has fathered seven calves, including 22-year-old Sung-Surin (“Sunshine”) and 23-year-old Rama, both of whom currently live at the zoo. On Sunday, April 9 at 1 p.m., Rama takes center stage as the zoo celebrates his birthday (belatedly) with a special cake in the indoor gallery (Rama’s birthday is April 1). Elephantastic is free with regular zoo admission. For more information on the event, visit http://www.oregonzoo.org 1/2 BBQ Chicken Dinner...................$6.00 Beef Rib Dinner (1/2 Rack)...............$6.00 Pork Rib Dinner (1/3 Rack)..............$8.00 1/2 BBQ Chicken..............................$5.00 1/2 Beef Ribs...................................$5.00 Full Rack Beef Ribs........................$10.00 1/3 Pork Ribs...................................$7.00 Full Rack Pork Ribs........................$21.00 Dinners include: Potato Salad, BBQ Baked Beans & a Dinner Roll. 660 So. Main, Banks • 503-324-2171 (65+), children $6.50 (3-11), and infants two and under are free. A parking fee of $1 per car is also required. Additional in- formation is available at www.oregonzoo.org or by call- ing 503-226-1561. Banks Pharmacy New Ownership Come meet M ar k S argeant, RP H Full-service pharmacy with hometown service! 10 am to 6 pm Monday - Friday 10 am to 2 pm Saturday Most major insurance plans accepted Located at Oak Village Center in Jim’s Thriftway 503-324-5780 503-324-5410 (fax) bankspharmacy@yahoo.com 040506 Are you ready for Spring Service ? If you are tired of settling for poorly made equipment and poor service, visit us today, and start enjoying STIHL Service Advantage. Jim’s Famous Bar -B-Que 11a.m - 6 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays /Events/elephantastic.htm The zoo opens at 9:00 a.m. daily and is located just off Highway 26. The zoo is also accessible by MAX light rail line. General admission is $9.50 (12-64), seniors $8 We know the products we sell and can match you with the right piece of equipment. We service what we sell and can keep your equipment in top running condition. We sell STIHL equipment, the brand you won’t find at those mega stores. PRECISION OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT Banks Hardware 503-324-5221 • 150 N. Main Street, Banks • Mon - Fri 8am to 6pm • Saturday 8am to 5pm • Sunday 10am to 4pm