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but said Shelley is highly
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the board members and staff,
and knows the community.
She also said he is a top
candidate for a superinten-
dent position at another dis-
trict, adding he would be a
“top candidate in any pool,
in any state.”
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nalists for the top job there.
At Monday’s meeting,
board vice chairman Zach
Williams spoke in favor of
hiring Shelley as did board
members Mike Cosgrove,
Gordon Larson, Kelly
Stokes and Tracie Unterwe-
gner.
Williams referred to all
the personnel changes un-
derway in the district, and
said while he didn’t always
agree with Shelley on every-
thing, he would be the stron-
gest choice.
Larson said he was “100
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ley’s competence and abili-
ties.
Unterwegner said the de-
cision goes to what’s best for
the kids – “not just continu-
ity, but a strong leader who
can lead the district.”
She said she had looked
at salary ranges from the
Confederation of Oregon
School Administrators, and
the mid-range was $98,000
to $110,000.
The lone dissenting vote
came from newly appointed
board member Ben Holliday.
He said that while he has the
“utmost respect” for Shelley
and his wife Elizabeth, he
didn’t feel a rushed decision
was a good idea. He said he
felt the board should follow
its timeline, not Shelley’s.
Several spoke of the con-
tinuity that would be lost
with the departure of Shel-
ley and also his wife, who is
a career coordinator and En-
glish and leadership teacher
at Grant Union.
While the majority of the
remarks from the audience
were supportive of the de-
cision, a couple of people
urged the board to take time
and consider a wider search.
Shelley was at the meet-
ing, but made no comment
at that time.
The board is scheduled to
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board meeting, at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Humbolt grade-schoolers cash in
on Adopt-a-Classroom program
Blue Mountain Eagle
CANYON CITY – Five
classes at Humbolt Elementa-
ry School have received cold,
hard cash for classroom use,
from the Quaker Oats Compa-
ny and Chester’s Thriftway in
John Day, through the Adopt-A-
Classroom program.
Chester’s store manager Bill
Wyllie, grocery manager Robert
Hunt and operations manager
Thadd Cowan Thompson were
on hand Feb. 26 to present the
checks in the school cafeteria.
Fifth-grade teacher Georgia
Boethin, who pursued the pro-
gram, received $1,500 for her
students, which she plans to
use on several iPad minis. Even
though there won’t be enough
for each student to have one,
Boethin said, “The kids are ec-
static, to say the least.”
The other teachers each re-
ceived $375.
First-grade teachers Peggy
Murphy and Mandy Ipson are us-
ing their money on whiteboards
for the students. Murphy also
bought privacy barriers, phonics
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math and two sets of “100th day
of school” glasses. Ipson hopes
to buy new books, too.
Third-grade teacher Caroline
Colson bought books, art and
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grade teacher Lorie Croghan
bought an iPad for her class-
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hopes to purchase.
Ipson expressed her thanks to
Chester’s Thriftway and Quaker
Oats for the generous award,
saying “We are so grateful to get
these new supplies.”
Humbolt Elementary teacher Mandy Ipson and her
first-grade class.
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Humbolt Elementary teacher Peggy Murphy and her
first-grade class.
Grant County’s
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Carla Wright
Humbolt Elementary teacher Georgia Boethin and
her fifth-grade class.
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WORK: I substitute teach at School Districts 3 and 4.
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Humbolt Elementary teacher Caroline Colson and
her third-grade class.
children; Jason, Brenda, Russ and Julie.
WHERE YOU LIVE: I live in Prairie City and have lived
there for forty years.
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WHY IS EDUCATION IMPORTANT TO YOU: I believe
education builds the future.
WHAT CAN FAMILIES DO AT HOME TO HELP WITH
THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN: Families play a
Grant County is looking to fill
vacancies on the following boards.
Humbolt Elementary teacher Lorie Croghan and her
sixth-grade class.
Interested citizens may obtain an
Application to Volunteer by contacting the
County Court office, 201 S. Humbolt,
Canyon City, OR 97820.
Call 541-575-0059
or email ferriolim@grantcounty-or.gov.
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wouldn’t be enough to warrant
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Raschio said the motion to a change. He said the defendants
before Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5 pm.
DO TO HELP YOUR SCHOOL: The community needs to
suppress would deal with issues must show some Constitutional
volunteer and participate and support all activities.
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He said the defendants could
be putting themselves at risk
with a counsel change.
GRANT SCHOOL DISTRICT #3
Our Services by a registered nurse include:
“You have a right to be your
• Pedi-Spa treatment for your feet
own attorney. You have a right
to hire your own attorney,” he
• Particular attention to Diabetic Foot
Grant School District #3 is accepting applications
said, “But there will not be an-
• Multifunctional massage chair
for two openings on its budget committee.
other court-appointed attorney.”
• Skin Inspection • Callus Removal • Nail Cutting
Applicants must reside within District 3’s
If new attorneys are retained,
Boundaries and be a registered voter for one
he added, they need to be ready
We also check your blood pressure, blood sugar level and oxygen saturation.
to move forward on March 26,
year. Those interested in applying may pick up an
Call
when a hearing is scheduled for
application from Superintendent Mark Witty, 401
the motion to suppress.
N. Canyon Blvd., Canyon City. Application
Raschio said the defendants
for an appointment
deadline is Wednesday, March 11.
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$35 fee
but he said the situation is com-
plicated by the fact his client is
homeless and telephone contact
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He said Martin is being ad-
vised by his religious leader to
drop him as lawyer.
Graves was accompanied by
two supporters who also drew at-
tention from the bench – one was
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told to refrain from shaking his
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head at the judge’s statements or he
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would have to leave the courtroom.
“I’m an American,” the man
replied.
The other man stood at the
close of the hearing, declared
“amicus curiae” meaning “friend
of the court,” and began making
a statement. Cramer stopped him
after a few sentences and said he
was moving on to the next case.
The hearing also was marked
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Deputy District Attorney Mat-
thew Ipson told Cramer that a
packet of papers had been left on
the prosecution table, addressed
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from Graves. Ipson said he had
not examined the contents.
A similar packet was found
on the defense table, and Graves
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with the court and providing
copies to the lawyers.
Cramer told the attorneys to
return their copies to Graves,
and said he would seal the one
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very important role in the education of children. Parents
need to read to their children at an early age. It is also
important to talk and listen to them.
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