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- / _ « • --------- » / . 4t _ rè. • -r-gi __ - . •. ’4 ** . * • . » t . X , • V \ »4 * X JkmM * *' ’ rV-j ft ir . V . . « • ^ . . • ^ » i llrppiMrr (i« / rilr lim rs , H ippm -r. O rrutm W ednesday, Ju n e I , I'WW • I I I K t t RHS graduates sixty students By Mindy Nix For the class o f XX ihc big day. May 26. had finally arrived Sixty xtudcntv graduated in the Riverside Gymnasium last ThurMiav The vlass motto was "Today we follow. Tomorrow we lead . " Out o f the 60 graduates only Theresa Nielson was unable to at lend Nielson was admitted to the hospital Thursdas evening with severe abdominal pains Monorarx speakers for the vlass included Jesus G arcia. Colleen Hensley Jeff Marchck and lerri Meyers Invixation and Benediction were performed by Wendy l evlbet ter. senior class president A slide show bv the seniors had before" and " » f t c r " p ictu res o f the graduates Many scholarships and awards were presented bv Mr Dante Daltovi A list will be in next week's Gazette Times A non akohoU party . "Operation G rad u atio n " was held at the Prndlei<>n Roundup Court Club after graduation The party was sponsored by parents and community members O scr 200 degrees, certificate* anvf high sohtxil diplomas will be award exf at the twenty sixth Blue Mountain Community College Commence meni set for June 10 BM CC otters a number of two- year degrees in addition to several certificate programs which typical ly take tine year o f college study to complete Additionally, a high ichool diploma program is offered through the college's Basic Skills Department Listed below arc the area graduates Boardm an B rian S h e ad cl. Avviviate of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology Heppner Kimberly Ann George. Adult High Sch oo l D iplom a. William Kevin Hughes. Assoc iate of Scien ce D egree in Production Agriculture. Jodi Dawn Mattiv>n. Certificate in Dental Assisting. Staci L. Toll. Certificate in Bookkeeping Irrig o n -S tcv e n M D aulton, Associate o f Science Degree in Nur sin g . Ram ona Lvnn F ra n k e . Associate o f Arts Degree in Liberal Arts. Leticia R Rodriguez. Associate o f Arts IX-grec in 1 iheral Arts. Meredith Eunice Young, Adult High School Diploma By Joyce Hensley A C Houghton students have donated SI .000 to the City o f Irngon from this years annual Read A Thon program to be used to relocate the library and to install restrooms at the City Park E rtck a H o ffn a g el. R obbie Vandccar and Joey Hiatt, presented the check to Mayor D>n Fppenhach By Joyce Hensley Mindy Nix. lb. a Riverside High Sch oo l correspond ent for the Gazette Times, has been named third place winner in the Amnesty Journalism contest with her article. "Plight o f the Homeless Found Troubling" Mindy went to ‘ Hobo Town' in The Dalles with her journalism in structor. Kevin Fry. where she in tcrviewed individuals living in hobiv like conditions The article was subsequently printed in the Riverside High School paper. The Riverside Review, and also submitted to the Portland jour * CONING , J J .V • «- , U ' 'k S photo 0» Mindy Nn Morrow County High School boy's rodeo team again took high honors at the high schi*»l rodeo in Bums May 2 1 and 22 w ith 64 points G irl's team trophy was won bv Red mond with 74 points Boy's All Around honors were won by David Clark for Morrow County with 28 points Reserve honors were won by Mike Mahoney with 2V d points Penny Conforth captured All Around title for the girls with 3 7 W (xunts Reserve All Around was won hy V itk k * Mays of Myrtle Point with 16 points David wav first in saddle bronc, first in hareback riding and third in steer wrestling Mike placed first in call roping, second in steer wrestling and tied for fourth *nd fifth in boys cow cuffing Daltoso places in Citizen Bee By Mindy Nix On May 21. Ihe Oregon State Citizen Bee Competition was held in the State Capitol Building in Salem Vince Dal to v i. a |um«r al River side- High School was awarded third place m the Citizen Bee Regional Compel it uni . $350 and a book till ed "W h ere Rolls the O regon" Vince hail the opportunity to com pete in the State Competition, and he took home third place ami a VVK) check Vince plans to save his money for college and invest it The Citizen Bee is a National Competition sponsored hy the Clow- Up Foundation, which is a non . V nalism contest Mindy was commended on her library research and personal inter viewing She received twenty five dollars She is a sophomore at Riverside High School and intends to pursue a journalism career by Joyce Mentis Mindy Nix i i i u n Michael (Mick) Tolar. Boardnun. was selected as the recipient ot the Distinguished Principal award for the l astern Region o f the Oregon F lem en tary Sch o o l P rin cip als Association Tolar. Principal at A C Houghton Elementary for twenty-five years was selected because of his students interest, community support, ahili ty to motivate others and scrv ice and achievements above and beyone what is expected in the usual school program " I know how much kids ap prec ute extra activ ities.' said Tolar. " I also want the teachers to have the same good tcelings 1 have when I do something for the students A reading program called the B L A R Program (Be Enthusiastic About Reading) was started by Tolar live years ago, and has initiated similar programs in the Umatilla and Hcrmtston svhi*>ls Ihe B L A R Program rewards the students for good behavior and for reading a specified amount o f material geared to each reading level during a specified length of time BLAR DAY is celebrated by the primary students, while BEAR NIGHT is enjoyed hy the upper grades Throwing sleeping bags down in the gym for the night, run mng in the halls during a short super sised period (allowed only this one n ig h t), en tertain m en t by (he teachers, plus drawings for donated prizes, are a real treat for the cligi ble A C Houghton students Farms affirmed the complaints they require more supervision," By Joyce Hensley Youth employment was high on the list o f concerns expresses! to Governor Neil Goldschmidt last week during his stop in Boardman on his Oregon Children's Agenda Tour "W e are a farm community and we do not have )i*bs." said Barbara Hayes, from the Impact Team. Heppner Complaints about the restrictive laws, insurance rates, lack ol proper skills and education were heard hy the Governor and the overflowing crowd at Dodge City Ri-sijurant Dana Burke, a representative from l amb Weston, indicted that state regulations and paper work are detcrcnts to hiring minors Bob Mueller, owner ol Boardnun Intramural sports, a learning festival, health fair, and science lair are a tew of the extra activities pro sided at A C‘ Houghton Grandparents Day. Senior Citizen Lunches, the annual Read A Thon, Drew Up Day, and contests during the year arc encouraged by Tolar Community service involvement by the sehi*>l includes picking up lit ter during Clean Up Irrigon Week distributing the school newsletter throughout Irngon. opening the school to 4 II, Bluebirds, adult basketball, volleyball anil aerobics Donating to the Stokes I-anding Senior Center in Irngon. and the Cl ly Library fund from the annual Read A Thon program have also been endorsed by Tolar His personal participation in c iv ic affairs includes the Irngon Chamber of C om m erce. Riverside High School Booster Club, Irrigon Youth Soccer (director), past chairman and vice chairman of the Board of Direc tors ot Columbia View Community Church. Little leagu e. the Lions Club and a volunteer tor Riverside High School football Tolar is a member of the National Association of Elementary School Principals. O regon Flem entary School Principals A ssociation. Ljstern Region Oregon Elementary School Principals A ssociation. U m atilla M orrow E lem en tary School Principals Association, and is a charier member of the Con fed eratio n o f O regon Sch ool Administrants He has field the office o f president, vice president, and secretary in both the Umatilla Morrow Elementary Locally Owned A Thank you fo r your support 5 in the Primary fo r County', Clerk. I hope you will con- j finite to support me in the November election. Barbara Bloodsworth Paid tor by Barbara Bloodsworth — i i t t t f t t t t t t t f t t t t t t t t t i l • . Photo by Joyce M«K3*liry 1 Morrow County Abstract & Title Co., Inc. C O M P L E T E T I T L E & E S C R O W SERV IC E i i n .* Gov Neil Goldschmidt (L) visits with school children on his trip to Boardman he said " I f they nuke mistakes, we get sued " W e should have legal advice up here from the Department o f L a b o r." said Goldschmidt The lac k ot skills was also an issue brought up Said Burke, “ hall ol the applicants cannot till out an applica lion properlv and thev have no math skills " 1 isa Middledorf. executive assis tant lor the Port o f M orrow . had similar concerns " I give spelling tests to my job applicants the results arc very poor " Du- drop-out rate, although low in Morrow county. h 7*3 compared to the state average o f 27 3% . was also brought up According to a survey ot 181 Polar nominated distinguished principal By Joyce Hensley The students fuse donated through past Read A Hums $ 5 .0 0 0 to the Stokes I anding Senior Center in !r ngon I hey have alvi donated towards a fund to raise money to enable a local boy to have surgery Ihe Read A Then program was originated bv media specialist, Gregory Hanson, several years ago i i i i f i i i m profit, nonpartisan organization that provides co-curricular educational programs on history, government. and citizenship (Questions are ask ed covering such topics as American political and cultural h isto ry, government, geography, economics and current issues The contestants take turns answering the questions one at a time, and when incorrect answer is given, the contestant is out for Ihe remainder o f the contest First place in the competition was taken by Shawn Monctte of South Salem, and second place wenl lo Cris Topmillcr o f Hunlington . Riverside High School students, the number one reason for students dropping out in the area is drugs Drugs was also a concern ol representatives of the southern etui o f the counts "W e don’t have the turn over (in population) Inn we do have similar problems with d ru gs." said Barbara Haves The governor recognized the drug problem "T h e people who are mak mg (he drugs will be going away do jail) for a long time, but there is not enough bed space lor m inor offenses The Governor promised to bring up many ol these issues before the next legislature " There is no monev in Ihe current budget." he said "We ll try to rearrange next ve.us budget New books at library X . The Boardman Public- I ibrury has recently pulled a collection ot "R e c o m m e n d e d Reading lor College Bound Students Some ol the selections included arc "T h e A dventures ol Huckleberry F in n ." " I h e Call ol the W ild ." "D avid Coppcrfield "F ran ken stein ." "Ja n e l y re ." and "M oby D ick " plus many more The library has also just received the No I fictional best seller, " / o v a " by Danielle Steel and from Bclva Plain "Tapestry Hope to see yi*u at the library this summer 7), A 5 T M o u s e f" ‘I* tors M ick Tolar School Principals Association and the Lastern Region Oregon Fiemen tary School Principals Association Ö (.(HMH-rlfM)l Lufkin H r a u ts S a lo n il I» / m \ / / / s Manager Operator Hair Stylist p io H s H I\i Boat I INDA l i nts ________ u t m m _______ BARGAINS OF THE MONTH 1x25 UNILOK POWER TAPE Easy to read, non g lare writ» on wipe off epary coaled steel blade Include* toggle lock and belt clip *425 (1) EZ PAIN IR 3-PIECE ROLLER & TRAY SET % Includes m etal roller toller covet an d tray 93* TAP 9 0 (3) Thank You ... i t t t i u V J • b i » » -•**• * h .. > - • i i * - • '• J -vs*- . ‘T IS r y • LATEX FLAT WHITE HOUSE & TRIM PAINT latti tire year« FUd and ■ w ith e r te tu la n t 269 N Main St. Heppner. OR 978 3 6 676-9912 Landmark Square Boardman. OR 97818 481-9261 o re n mod colon in one coat due* bug tree in nun <it*i bevuti blistering arid peeling VS 4M Ol The branch office, in Boardman. is not manned daily, however, if you call the Boardman number, the call will automatically be transferred to the Heppner office An appointment can then be arranged for you in the Board- man area an io m ; m o i l \m »u\iti Mam St • lone. Oregon Ph 422-7211, Open 8-6 Mon - Sat n o\ m »i\\ pr o n\m >u\iti 202 First St N W - Boardman Oregon ---------- Ph. -1Ü1 / J ill- Open. 9 b Muri. Sat f V , , X * 1 > . -**- * • •' » * '1 - '••, > RENO NICHT m f ' Goldschmidt visits Boardman on Children’s Agenda Pour WZ*» » » »* * » » » » » * * »»* * * * * * * »* u •• Call 676-9228 or 481-3533 with news items Nix places third in journalism contest u ^ - V y 1 • •* N ew s Students donate $1000 to Irrigon Library Fund i u , * Rodeo team captures trophy graduate from BMCC u Boardman • Irrigan . r • * ♦ ,*l • . 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