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"Environmental education should be taught
in relation to an individual. You can know the
value of something without ever knowing the
name of it," said John Matthews, Umatilla
Wildlife Refuge game officer.
Matthews was conveying his philosophy on
environmental education to a group of A.C.
Houghton Elementary sixth graders who were
participating in a four-day outdoor school at
Tupper Guard Station south of Heppner.
The game officer was giving instruction on
water testing and exploration, only one facet of
the student's training that covered compass use,
maps, rocks, soil, survival, weather and wildlife.
A major focus of the school was community
living. Some students were living with people
other than their families for the first time. They
were learning the necessary rules of respect for
others and responsibilities to them in order to
live in harmony.
Story and photos
by Lavon Starr
Food is not nearly as important as water
and shelter. That fact surprised many of the 54
sixth graders. Bob Jepsen, Heppner farmer,
outdoorsman and survival expert, taught the
kids an array of forest survival know-how. Tm
trying to teach them enough that if they were to
really become lost they could survive."
"We're learning how to survive if you get
lost," sixth grader Helen Daltoso, said. "If you
don't learn how, you just better not get lost."
The survival trainees received tips on such
arts as building a fire with steel wool or moss.
Steel wool and a file are important items to be
included in a survival kit. Out of a group of 25
potential fire starters, 17 were successful in
their effort. By striking the file against lava,
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When the teacher says
"dummy" in this class, she
isn't referring to one of her
students, but to a teaching
aide that spends a lot of time
"just laying around."
The subject matter is car
diopulmonary resuscitation;
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Lexington Grange met on
Monday evening for their
regular meeting with the
Master, Carl Marquardt, pre
siding. Plans are being made
to paint the hall later this
year, and do some minor
repairs to the inside. A reso
lution was written pertaining
to the stand of Jack Sumner
concerning the no parole for
those convicted of murder.
This was voted as favorable,
and copies will be sent to both
Mr. Sumner and the State
Grange Master.
The State Deputy, Ralph
Fenton and wife, were wel
comed and escorted to the
Master's Station. They each
gave interesting reports on the
workings of the order and
asked that members visit the
Youth Camps, and the State
Grange headquarters to get
better acquainted with the
workings of the office.
Preceding the business
meeting, a potluck dinner was
enjoyed, after which games
were played concerning herbs
and spices in various foods.
Needless to say, the men in the
group made a very good
showing in this area. Prizes
were won by Jean Nelson and
Delpha Jones. Plans are being
made by the lecturer for
games concerning informa
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one 'dummy'
class room
the teacher is Linda Connor,
licensed practical nurse and
certified CPR instructor; and
the "dummy" is better known
Resusci-Annie.
"Classes are currently un
derway in the Heppner area,
but it isn't too late to sign up,"
noted Mrs. Connor.
Lexington news
Delpha Jones 989-8189
tion in the mechanical lines, so
watch out, ladies. The lec
turer, Pat Wright, gave a most
interesting report on medical
alert and as a nurse could give
facts concerning people
brought into hospitals serious
ly injured and unable to im
part the needed information.
The June meeting will be the
Visitation Night to Lexington.
Visitation Night was held
Saturday evening at 6:30 at
the Greenfield Grange in
Boardman. The evening start
ed with a lovely potluck dinner
at 6:30 p.m., followed by a
program brought by Lexing
ton Grange. Mrs. Kenneth
Smouse entertained with sev
eral violin solos, accompanied
by Betty Marquardt, and the
flag drill by the Holly Rebekah
ladies, dressed in red, white
and blue dresses. The meeting
was presided over by their
newly -elected Master Eulenna
Vaughn. Mr. Helberg from the
Morrow County Rodeo Board
was present, asking the
Greenfield Grange to be in
charge of the coronation of the
Morrow County Rodeo Court
in June. The roll call was as
follows: Rhea Creek 9; Lex
ington 14; Willows 4; Cold
Springs 3; White Eagle 4;
Columbia 10 and Greenfield
16.
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Senior Citizens, 4:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, June 1 J
Senior Citizens, 4:30 p.m. 5
Thursday, June 2
Ladies' Night
Dinner at 6:30
Regular Lodge, 8 p.m.
Heppner, Oregon;
obsidian or other fire-derived rocks, sparks are
produced. Because steel wool oxidizes so
quickly, it is considered superior to moss for
making a flame. Still, Jepsen encourages a large
quantity of matches on hand.
Keeping warm and dry is the most vital
effort of all when trying to survive. Water is
needed within three days but food, depending on
the body condition of the person, can be done
without for up to three weeks. "Shelter is so
important because of the wind-chill factor," said
Jepsen . A temperature of zero degrees with a
30 mile per hour wind-chill factor would be
gauged at approximately 2 degrees below zero.
Tin foil is another versatile item in a
survival kit. Its uses range from a water contain
er to a hat.
"I tell the kids that there is no law in
survival," Jepsen stated. "No limit on fish and if
you find a locked cabin it is all right to break in."
Students learned that a PH factor has more
to do with the elements of life other than hair
and shampoo. By testing water samples they
were able to determine, with the aid of a PH list,
what could live in it.
All except $200 of the approximately $700
needed for the outing was raised by the students
through magazine sales held last fall. The $200
was included in the Morrow County School
budget. "It means a Jot more to them if they
raise the money themselves," noted Principal
Mick Tolar.
Meal times saw the hungry sixth graders
polish off 200 pieces of chicken at Wednesday's
dinner. Breakfast exhausted 12 to 15 dozen
eggs, 7 loaves of bread, 10 gallons of hot
chocolate and 5 gallons of orange juice.
Orval Coker, McNary, was wrangled into
preparing the three meals a day. Mothers and
grandmothers took turns driving up to the camp
Anyone wishing to take the
CPR training should contact
Tri-County Health at 676-5131
or Pioneer Memorial Hospital
at 676-9133.
Persons must be over 13
years of age and must be able
to devote six hours of class
room time to pass the course.
Pansy Seehafer was elected
lecturer to fill the vacancy left
when Mrs. Vaughn resigned to
become master. Don't forget
visitation at Lexington the
third Monday in June.
Mrs. Ferida Majeske of
Heppner and Mrs. Florence
McMillan of Lexington re
turned home Friday after a
week in Portland where they
attended the activities of the
Rebekah State Assembly.
They returned with Hilda
Yocom and Delpha Jones, who
were delegated from Holly
lodge going down on Tuesday
for three days of the session.
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to help with meals. Students were assigned
dining hall chores.
The 13 Riverside High School counselors
involved in tne program were given a generous
serving of praise by the A.C. Houghton teachers
instructing the school. "The counselors just
about do everything," one teacher noted. "It's
part of a learning experience for them, as an
authority figure." Much of the school was
labeled a success because the students themsel
ves were described as an exceptionally well
behaved group.
The students also had some observations on
their outdoor experience. "It's gonna help us to
live in the world," Terry Seel said.
"We're learning to live with friends instead
of just how to play with them," Debbie Wilson
said.
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The Carl W. Troedson Edu
cational Fund Selection Com
mittee met in the Morrow
County School District office
in Lexington on May 17 to
select students to receive
grants-in-aid for the 1977-78
school year. Selections were
made on the basis of financial
need, academic ability and the
likelihood of success in post
high school training, accord
ing to John Edmundson, as
sistant to the superintendent.
The award recipients will be
announced at graduation ex
ercises in the county's three
high schools this week. Pres
ent college students whose
grants have been renewed will
receive direct notification by
the committee. Committee
members are Morrow County
Judge Paul Jones, Valby
Lutheran Church Pastor Mark
Johnson and Morrow County
School Supt. Matt Doherty.
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"I learned that it is probably gonna take me
two hours to catch a fish," Mike Longozo noted
holding his handmade pole.
The students will receive additional envi
ronmental education in their classrooms in the
weeks and years to come.
Weather
High Low
Wed.,
May 18 65 39
Thurs.,
May 19 69 37
Fri.,
May 20 75 46
Sat.,
May 21 72 51
Sun.,
May 22 71 38
Mon.,
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Tues.,
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