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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thurador. August 17. 1967 Daniels ' Dismayed' By Minear Article Supt. Ron Daniels of the Mor row county school system said Tuesday that he read Dr. Leon Minear's report, which included this county's system as one of 152 listed as "substandard," with "considerable dismay." The Aufrvst 9 issue of the Ore Ionian carried on its front page a story quoting Dr. Minear, state superintendent of public instruc tion, that 152 districts were sub standard. Morrow county district R-l was among those listed. "My initial reaction was that any blanket statement lumping 152 school districts as 'substand ard" was, in erfect, placing all of those districts in the same category." Daniels said. "This is to say that the resi dents of those school districts would all have the same initial reaction, a feeling that some thing is bdly wrong with their schools and that their school teachers and officials are not doing thlr job. "This impression is natural but unfortunate," he continued, "especially when you read the list of school districts referred to as 'substandard' and see that some of the more outstanding school districts in Oregon are listed there." The Morrow county school superintendent noted that Dr. Minear did not give anv reasons for the substandard ratings for the 152 districts. "I personally feel that this method was very poor judg ment on his part and that it School Head To Seek lighter Control (Continued from page 1 Young Discusses Power Cost After learning of discussion at a recent meeting on the pow er bill of the district, Harley Young, manager of Columbia Basin Electric Co-op, appeared voluntarily to present figures on power costs and to otier ine company's help in conducting engineering surveys that might result in better efficiency, es pecially on the heating plant at Heppner High. Young had a complete tabu lation of figures for each school for the past three years. Total power bill for the district in 1964-65 was 815,234, he pointed out; in 1965-66, it was only slightly higher: and the 1966 67 bill was $15,858.71. Thus, it remained fairly consistent each year. The manager went over some recommendations that had pre viously been made to the school district as to power use at the high school. He said that the company would be happy to provide help on an engineering survey, especially in connection with the heat pumps and heat ing problems. This could result in recommendations and in struction on routine mainten ance which might result in sav ings and bring greater efficien cy in the school heating. A delegation from the Hepp ner kindergarten, headed by Mrs. Vernon Viall, asked the board if it would be possible to transport eight kindergarten pupils on school busses. The an swer given was that if space is available on busses, the district would transport the youngsters. However, Daniels said that the district is prohibited from haul ing other than regular school students if, in doing so, it is necessary for any of the regular students to stand. Because it is not known at this time whether the busses will have full loads, a more definite answer could not be given. The superintendent reported that he had written to the State Department of Education asking for National Defense Education Act matching funds for equip ment for 1968-69, but he was! advised that the current prog ram had ended this year. If it is restored, the district will be contacted. New Laws Reviewed Daniels also reviewed some new laws of the legislature that will affect the district. One will change school election hours so that polls will be open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., instead of from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Another bill limits the powers of school committees. Daniels showed brochures that have been printed on au thorization of the board. They will be used primarily in seek ing new teachers. The board commended the committee of administrators, including Dan iels and Harold Beggs, and the Gazette-Times for the good job. The superintendent reported that only two vacancies remain on the teaching staff in the dis trict, both at A. C. Houghton. One is a third grade position, and the other is a fifth and sixth combination. It is hoped that both will be filled before the week is out, he said. In regard to the City of Lex ington's request that the play ground property of the Lexing ton school grounds be deeded to the city, Daniels recommend ed that two clauses be inserted in the agreement: 1. In the event the district deems it nec essary to reopen the school, the property reverts to the district. 2. That the city agree to main tain the playground as a rec reational area or park with proper maintenance or it reverts to the district. Action was held in abeyance awaiting word from the city on these clauses. created nuny false Impressions m the State" of Oregon." Daniels hdded that th" subse quent release by the State Do partmen of Education that the list was inaccurate and outdated further compounded the harm caused by Dr. Minear's state ment "Since the original news art icle appeared in the paper the State Department has released a list of 'he deficiencies existing In each individual school dis trict," he said. "While this helps to clear the picture, it seems to me that this should have accom panied the initial press release. "I assume the intent was to convince the State Board of Kdu- cation anil the Legislature thai Oregon school districts need more state aid to help them maintain a standard program. In mv estimation, his method was wrong and will do more harm than good in this respect." The Morrow superintendent said that the deficiency in Mor row count j was listed as sub standard school buildings in lone, Btanlman ami Hrppner. "The evaluation tKk place in 1961 and prior to the opening of the new high schools at lone and Heppner," Daniels added. "In my opinion. Morrow county has been working steadily to correct its building deficiencies and we know that more needs to be done. However, this work cannot be done ail at once as available funds will just not pei mit immediate correction." Directors Beverly Gunderson and Irvin Rauch were appointed by Chairman McElligott as a committee to seek candidates for appointment to single va cancies from North Lexington and Heppner on the advisory committee. Car Agreement Reached Daniels announced that an aereement had been reached with Farlev Motor Co. to fur nish a driver training car for Heppner at $40 per month for the coming scnooi year, dui mileage on the car will be re stricted to 8000 for the year. Principal Dick Carpenter of Heppner High gave a report on transportation and listed all the busses and planned bus runs. Daniels presented to the board a field trip policy designed to give better control of filed trips in the district. Each school is to submit a list of annual trips that he plans at the beginning of the school year for the board's consideration. Not more than two are to be permitted for each grade in an elementary school. No specific limit is placed on those for high schools but all are subject to board approval. Emphasis is placed on trips of "educational or recreational sig nificance." Trips other than those planned as annual events must be submtted to the board at specified times in advance of the trips. The policy was adopted as written. Regular board meeting date was changed to the third Mon day of each month as the per manent time from now on. "Chores' Done In "housekeeping chores," the board approved membership in the Northwest Regional Labora tory; designated Mahoney and Abrams as attorneys for the dis trict for the year; approved the Bank of Eastern Oregon and First National Bank as deposi tories for school funds; author ized a contract with the audit ors, Witherell, Witherell and Morrison of Pendleton; author ized Mrs. Alice Vance as clerk to sign the district's checks; es tablished the last workday of each month as salary payment date tor personnel; and named Daniels as budget officer. In a progress report on River side school, Daniels said that much of the foundation has been poured and that a brick layer was to start Tuesday. All excavation is done. Three apy plications for clerk of works at Riverside were re viewed. The board accepted the application of Howard Tims of Hermiston, who was currently on the job on a temporary bas is. In a final action, just before the meeting concluded at near ly midnight, the board entered a request to the county court to improve the road to the Bob Van Schoiack place in Rock Creek Canyon. Two From Heppner Get U of O Degrees Two students from Heppner received Master of Education degrees at the University of Oregon's summer commence ment Saturday, August 12, in Eugene. They are James Michael Healy, son of James P. Healy; and Dennis D. Donerty, sor of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Doherty and husband of Anne Lindsell Doherty. More than a thousand candi dates were present for degrees at the university's largest sum mer commencement, neld in the School of Music outdoor amphi theatre. Rep. Edith Green, Ore gon congresswoman, was featur ed speaker and President Arthur Flemming conferred degrees. Of the degrees, 397 were for bac calaureate degrees, 510 for mas ter's and 94 for doctorates. Lengthy Illness Takes Mrs. Neill, 67-Year Resident Death came to Mrs. Nora Al lena Neill. 81, at Pioneer Mem orial hospital on Tuesday. Aug ust 8. after a lingering illness of several months. She was born August 24, 1SSS, at Adrian, Mo., the dau ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwell P. Crawford. She came west with her parents when a child, and had made her home in the Heppner area since 19tK. Her fa ther was one of the pioneer ranchers and for several years engaged in hauling freight to the outlying areas. On February 24, 1901, she was married to George V. Moore, who passed aw ay September 16, 1932. To this union were born five children, all surviving. Thev are Mrs. Elma Scott. Lex ington; Clarence Moore, Long creek; Ralph Moore, Salem; Ethel Knighten, Kennewick, Wn., and Guy Moore. Athena. On December 1. 1933, she was married to Loroy D. Neill, a prominent Heppner resident. He preceded her in death on No vember 4, ISHkJ. Also surviving art1 one step daughter, Mrs. Eldon Kinton, Salem, 15 grandchildren and 31 great -grandchildren. Other survivors are a sister, Mrs. Alvin Wade of Cheyenne, Wyo.. and a brother, Emory Crawford of Clarkston. Wn., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Neill was a devoted member of the First Christian church, of the Degree of Honor Protective Association, and of Sans Souci Rebckah Lodge. Funeral services were held Friday. August 11, at 11:00 a.m. at the Heppner Christian church. The Rev. Al Boschee of ficiated, dedicating in her mem ory a special prayer for the ad vancing years of service. Vault interment followed in the fam ily plot in the Heppner Mason ic cemetery. In her memory, contributions are being accepted to the Neill Memorial Fund at the Heppner Christian church. Close family ties have been evident through the years among the large family. Mrs. Neill, who always put her "fam ily first" was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was constantly visited by them and always sought to be of constant service to them. Her hands were always busy in making some token gift of handwork for them. Through the years she has made and presented each of her children and grandchildren with hand made quilts, completing the last one only last fall for the young est grandchild. A decorative family tree, which includes pic tures of all her children, was made by Mrs. Neill, and was a prize winner at the county fair. Only three of the 15 grand children were unable to attend the memorial services of their grandmother, coming from con siderable distances. Among close relatives coming from out-of-town were a brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wade of Cheyenne, Wyo.; a brother, Emory Craw ford, Clarkston, Wn.; a cousin, Mrs. George Harris, Portland, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Add Moore of Monument. TRAFFIC TUNE UP (This is the fourth in a ser ies of 13 articles to test your knowledge of Oregon's traffic laws and safe driving prac tices.) 1. When is the proper time to rum headlights on? ANSWER: Lights on mov ing vehicles must be on from a half hour after sun set until a half hour before sunrise. They must also be on at any time when visi bility is iess than 500 feet. Use your headlights when driving at dusk even if you can see clearly. Other driv ers may be facing the set ting sun and it's important that they see you. 2. Keeping to the right is one of the oldest rules of the road. There are, however, three exceptions. What are they? ANSWER: 1. When there are two or more clearly marked lanes for travel in the same direction. (A new law which will go into ef fect September, 19G7, will require slow moving vehic les to use the right lane on ly.) 2. When preparing to turn left. 3. When passing another vehicle. 3. How many fleet must a signal be given before a turn is made? ANSWER: At least 100 feet. Mechanized or electrical turn signals should be in good working condition so that they are plainly visi ble either day or night. (If you would like further information, contact your Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles.) IF YOU DONT KNOW ALL THE ANSWERS. AT LEAST BE SURE YOU HAVE ADE QUATE AUTO INSURANCE. Sponsored in The Public Interest By TURNER, VAN MARTER & BRYANT, Ins. Heppner Ph. 676-9113 Kindergarten Hours Set for School Year; Registration Slated Kindergarten will be In ses sion for the new school year right along with regular school classes at Heppner Elementary school, according to Mrs. Bill Gentry, new Civic League pres ident. Registration for kindergarten students will be at the same time as registration for first graders at the elementary school building. Classes will be In a basement room of the upp er grade building. Fees for the kindergarten school year are a $10 registra tion fee payable at the begin ning of the year, plus SS.OO tu itlon for each month, payable in advance. These fees go to ward paying the kindergarten teacher's salary, and the rest of the money -used to operate the kindergarten is raised by twice yearly rummage sales "put on by kindergarten mothers work ing in the Civic League. Mrs. John Maatta will be kin dergarten teacher for the com ing year and will teach two morning sessions. The first morning session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and contin ue until 10:43; this session will necessarily include bus children who will then be able to ride the school bus one way to school. Kindergartners who at tend the late morning session will go to school at 11 a.m. and be out of school at 1:1a p.m. Heppner's kindergarten has been In operation long enough so that some of the early class es have now been graduated from high school. It has moved from place to place, being at various times in church base ments, the old George building, and now for the second year op erating in a basement room of the upper grade school building. This location is available through the cooperation of the Heppner School District, but the Civic League which sponsors the kindergarten provides all the materials and equipment for kindergarten use. Help Smokey Prevent Forest Fires 1 HMl 'I SUOETUCKESSAj UN, FINE EXHIBITS, FOUR-H EN TRIES, FFA WORK, FRIENDS, FOOD A LL CAN ENTER, ALL CAN PARTICI PATE, ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY CAN ENJOY IT NVITE YOUR RELATIVES, OUT-OF-TOWN FRIENDS AND GUESTS UN, WALK, OR DRIVE 750 Persons See Queen Coronation, Jaycee Program A crowd estimated at 750 per sons virtually filling the nuiln grandstand was on hand tit the rodeo grounds Saturday night to witness the coronation of Queen Verlna French and her Morrow County Fair and Rodeo court. Mrs. Archie (Dimple) Munk ers handled the coronation cere monies and honored Queen Ver lna as well as Princesses Hubl mine Fulleton, Linda Tntone, Bemlece Matthews and Maur een Doherty. Queen Verlna received a tiara and corsage from Mrs. Munkers, the official chaporone, anil then Her Ma testy. In turn, presented Mrs. Munkcra with a corsage. Also each of the princesses re ceived a corsage, Jerry Samples was master of ceremonies for the sponsoring Jus oces. A boxing card was n popular feature of the evening, and the Chamber of Comnicrce-Jaycoe Tug-of-Wnr climaxed the pro gram at the end with the Cham ber regaining the coffee can trophy which they lost to the Jaycoes last year. Jaycees claimed their big treasurer and anchor man. Reg gie Pascal failed them, but he protested that his fellow mem bers failed to give him enough roiu to do a proper Job. In the boxing card, the four "main events" among the big ger contestants brought the fol lowing results: Carter Hurt of Pendleton defeated Eric Ander son; Bill Perkins of Pendleton defeated Roger Leon nig; Carl Bauman defeated Hart of Pen dleton; and Rick Johnston and Mike Alsup buttled to a draw. Among the younger boxers 1014 Tm Ai n-Wf 4 UImm. Q..f GIRL BITES DOG WN IT'S All PART OF THE lxitmnl, Education inJ Infer lnm.nl of Ih. 1967 O0ON STATI FAIR Augutt U thro itp. Hmbtr 4 in I.Um. Somtfhinf for vtryon during ten rtter Him wr dyi. Don't Miss It! ' AUGUST FAIRGROUNDS. HEPPNER FLY, RIDE HORSEBACK, YOUR CAR TO THE FAIR WE'RE HAPPY TO GIVE OUR WHOLEHEARTED SUPPORT TO THIS WORTHWHILE EVENT EJA C0RP0RAT all bouts were declared drtwi. Contestants were: David All stott vs. Clay Benson; Terry Toll vs. C. J. Halfe, Danny Benson vs. Perry Wilson; Allan McCuIh vs. Bill Jepsen; Honnlt Word v. lVlbert Turner; Richard Walker vs. Howie Green; and Carey Harsln vs. Danny Davis. Attention - - Cake Bakers Be A County Winner PLAN NOW TO ENTER THE 1967 OREGON WHEAT GROWERS LEAGUE Cake Baking Contest At The County Fair OPEN CLASS. Bring cokes to Fair Pavil ion at 8:00 A.M. on Wednesday, Aug ust 23. Judging at 9:00 A.M. SEE FAIR PREMIUM BOOK For White Cake Recipe, with White Mountain Frosting. Follow recipe exactly. OPEN TO ANY RESIDENT OF MORROW COUNTY, Man or Woman, oyer 21. PREMIUMS ARE: 1st-$5.00; 2nd $3.00; 3rd-$2.00. First place winner to enter State Bake-off, with top award of $100 and rotating trophy. For Further Information Call Mrs. Lindsay Kincaid, 422-7418 Pd. Adr. by Morrow County Wheal Grower Lvagu 22 to 25 v WW 't'fh U .i. t i .Mi X A.- Ti.r,.
