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TW O - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 8, 1991 Vj/ f t r l € T? r 7 * Tf C ll l -jX . By Merlyn Robinson i ^ t . x ^ t*x x ^ Nutri-Kids teach youth about nutrition - --------- Like gossip that abounds. Morrow County’s air force is a figment of the imagination And the county’s helicopter has a broken roto-rooter or whatever that thing is that goes round and round on top. Unlike John Sununu in that higher-up place, local politicians don’t have the clout to recruit the use of a military plane to go to a dentist. Therefore they may have to revert to hot air balloons for long distance travels. Luckily there seems to be a never-ending supply of hot air in Morrow County that could keep anyone aloft from here to eternity. Later this month, our elected judge and his wife plan to spend their three- week vacation in Europe And their combined paychecks, they say. aren’t enough to cover the cost of a private jet plane equipped with devices that prevent telephone conversations from being overheard. These two south Morrow County drylanders don’t think that they could manage a canoe across that big pond so they hope to rely on a commercial plane flight. And for some reason Betty Carlson said that for a couple of weeks they could do without that red phone linked to Morrow County’s lifeline. It’s been rumored that this county official is going abroad for economic development. And it’s true that they plan to look for basic root develop ment there in exchange for tourist dollars. (Just don’t tell that Swede he’s looking for ancestry in the wrong country .) However, there is a good chance of Betty finding some “ Grave-ly” important background in England and Scotland. While Louie has had a hand at fixing combines I don’t think his expertise lies in tinkering with those big birds. But if anything should go wrong he would doubtless be commandered to take charge of an emergency situa tion. He has flown off to various locations in the states to receive mandated emergency management training at federal expense. And we all know that the government is better at spending dollars towards making plans rather than implementing them-such as a chemical weapons disposal method And it’s only pocket change we're talking about if they decide to change a proposed $660 million incineration project at the Or dinance Depot. Barring a tornado caused by a combination of hot and cold internal forces Morrow County should still be here when the Carlsons return. Bon Voyage. And don t forget to bring back a souvenir with those sheckles you’ve been 'FKa klntri 1 7 is-fc nmnrnm lloc iti The Nutri-Kids program has its roots in Extension’s expanded food and nutrition education program, a federally funded nutrition education program for limited income families. Many Oregon schools have used other EFNEP materials such as "Bunny Bright Eyes” and "Grow, Glow and G o.” New information plus a desire to Extension staff hopes Oregon students can follow Nutri-Kids through the fifth grade. Cutbacks in the OSU Extension Service budget caused by Ballot Measure 5’s impact on the state’s general fund budget, have cast a shadow on the plan. Nutri-Kids have already made their debuts in some schools in Coos, Klamath, Lane, Marion. Multnomah and Tillamook counties. The use is slowly spreading. The new nutrition educational materials will be ex plained to educators attending the Seaside Health Conference in June. Nutri-Kids teachers guides include a continuing story as well as sug gested activities for students to try. Student workbooks are full of games, puzzles and sample recipes which reinforce the nutrition lessons. For instance, during the pretend trip to the zoo, first graders learn that animals, like people, need a variety of foods to grow and to stay healthy. Students learn that animals eat many of the same foods as humans. “ Zippy,” the zoo keeper, points out that giraffes eat lots of fruits and vegetables, the same foods that help humans “ fight off sore throats and colds.” Specialist Holroyd points out that new nutrition lessons incorporate the Oregon Department of Education health education comprehensive cur riculum goals as they relate to nutri tion. In fact, Holroyd was a member of the Oregon School Health Educa tion Coalition that helped establish the goals. If Oregon State University Exten sion Service has its way, Oregon grade school children will be as familiar with Nutri-Kids as they are with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles OSU Extension specialists and agents are betting that youngsters and their teachers will enjoy letting Nutri-Kids teach them about the im portance of eating a balanced diet while also learning something about where food comes from and possi ble careers in agricultural-related business and industry. The Nutri-Kids gang of Skybird. Ya’acov, Quinn, Joleen, Marc and Sarena are already leading hundreds of Oregon kindergarten and first grade students on food-related adventures. “ Nutri-Kids Visit Goodeater Farm,” for kindergarteners, and “ Nutri-Kids Visit the Zoo,” for first graders, were introduced this year after extensive development and testing in classrooms by students and teachers. Mike Holroyd, OSU youth specialist, plans to have Nutri-Kids workbooks and teacher guides ready for the second grade this fall. Call “ Nutri-Kids Turn Flours Into F lo w ers,” it will introduce youngsters to the world of food pro cessing. Activities include such things as trips to bakeries. The third grade unit, “ Nutri-Kids Go Around the W orld,” which will focus on international foods, is ex pected to be ready for testing and evaluation this fall. SpecialGifts forgpecialMoms from Pettyjohns Lawn Ornaments Stepping Stones Bird Baths n ri 424 Linden Way, Heppner Lexington News , Prom 91 was held at Heppner High School Saturday, April 27 in the high school gym. Court members included Queen Melanie Gates (seated) and King Scott Johnston (center). Princess and Prince left to right were Amy Greenup, Danny Sharp, Bob Krein and Tricia Coe. Prom is a formal dance spon sored by the junior class highlighting the end of the year. It is usually the last big event for the seniors before graduating. Before prom seven couples enjoyed a full course candle lit meal at the Penland Bed and Breakfast hosted by Larry and Darlene Scroggins. Couples were transported from the fairgrounds to the Penland House via horse and buggy with Joe and Hilda Vocom at the reins. As couples arrived they en joyed visiting in the parlor and were served a non-alcoholic strawberry daiquiri while waiting for other members of their party to arrive. They were then served a full course meal with spinach salad, chicken dijon, twice baked potatoes, asparagus spears, and flaming cherries jubilee for dessert. While waiting for their return trip to the fairgrounds they enjoyed more visiting in the parlor. And then it was off to dance the night away.... A d d a -P e a rl * perfect Mother's Day gift... Delpha Jones. They were enroute to Monroe to attend a reception for their daugher, Peggy, who has been named “ Teacher of the Year.” -;-Holly Rebekah Lodge met on Thursday evening for the regular meeting. A cleanup day was set for May 9. The food sale at Del’s Market and a card party for May 11 at the hall were discussed. The par ty will start at 7:30 p.m. with prizes and refreshm ents. The state presidents visit for June 20 was also discussed. Following the meeting refreshments were served by Joyce Buchanan. -•.-Recent visitors at the home of Faye Ruhl were her grandaughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Epperley and son, Britt, Rick Ruhl, Liz Capone and son, Brian of Roseburg and Steve Stiller of Portland. They were here to attend the wedding of Fay’s grandaughter Traci Ruhl of Hermiston to Sam Pollack. -:-Leila Palmer entertained recent ly with a dinner honoring her brother, Bud Marshall and wife, Ramona, of Heppner, who are mov ing to the Vancouver area. Present besides the honorees were Vilas and Debbie Ropp and Ashley and Lind sey; Alice and Gene Majeske; Mike and Barbara Palmer and Barbie from Ukiah; Danny Marshall and Shane Palmer; and Kenneth and Beulah M arshall, form er Lexington residents now living in Washington. -;-Charlie Peck has returned to his work in Bend after spending a few days with his parents Fran and Richard Peck. -•.-Leila Palm er and Joyce Buchanan attended a Past Noble Grand meeting of the Rebekah Lodges in Milton-Freewater. -:-Dewie and Carolyn Lovelace from Ontario spent Sunday night with his aunt and uncle, Cecil and Plan health choices ahead of catastrophic illness will be carried out.” To help people understand the process of making advanced plans. “ You can control what kind of medical care you want when faced OSU Extension Service has a new with a terminal condition, but only publications called “ Planning in Ad if you act in advance,” points out vance for Health Care Decisions.” Jan Hare, Oregon State University M H I I Extension family life specialist. | Recent court decisions concerning the discontinuance of medical treat ment have stressed the importance of making plans in advance and shar ing those plans with family and doc tors, Hare notes. New federal regulations, effective Nov. 1, 1991, require hospitals, nur sing homes and other health care facilities receiving Medicare or Medicaid funds to give written infor mation to individuals at the time of admission about their rights under state law to accept or refuse medical treatment and the right to formulate advance care directives. Health care facilities are also re quired to conduct public education programs about this topic. “ The decision to terminate medical treatment is a difficult one to make.” Hare points out. “ People do need to think through their deci sions carefully and then put them in writing to make sure their wishes ■ I I I I I I I Ruth Locust to meet Remember Mother with the timeless elegance of naturally formed pearls. Always a favorite gem, more in fashion today than ever! This stunning design features five iridescent clusters of five Genuine Oriental Pearls on a HP 14KGold Add-a-pearl* Chain. An exquisite choice for all occasions...and one shell cherish forever. Jewries nt Amene». Inc. Peterson's .1 Jewelers 676-9200 Ruth Locust Chapter No. 32, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold their regular meeting Monday, May 13, at the Heppner Masonic Hall. All members are encouraged to at tend as there will be a draping of the altar ceremony and the election of the 1991-1992 officers. Reports will also be given of visitations made by the members to the neighboring chapters. The Grand Chapter O.E.S. annual session is scheduled for June 16. 17, 18 and 19 at the Chiles Center in Portland. Invitations and planning information have been received and will be available and ready to give to members planning to attend the session. ÎÊ T ' S Farm & Builders Supply 6 7 6 - 9 1 5 7 o r 6 7 6 -5 0 0 1 In recognition of Don Cole His service to schools and community Retirement Dinner Saturday June 8th 1991 The Heppner Elks Lodge 6-7 pm - No host cocktail hour 7 p.m. - No host Baron o f Beef Dinner ($12/person) Come Roast and Toast ” Master o f Ceremonies: Mick Tolar Please RSVP by May 31st Heppner Grade School 676-9128 _____________ _ ______________ By Delpha Jones Photo by Joyce Hughes have a lesson series reflecting the schools’ culturally and ethnically mixed audiences prompted the development of Nutri-Kids. The “ kids” reflect the cultural diversity found in today’s classrooms. One goal is to have the series translated into Spanish. Nutri-Kids materials are available for a nominal fee to educators and may be ordered by contacting Carol Bennett, OSU Extension agent in Morrow County, 676-9642. , ther's Day u s $ 30 ° ° CHERI'S perm-cut-style Good through month of May 676-9603 . ’!rT T T in rtrT i)^ ^ 'tn ririrB~»~8'ir ir r ir B^T rtn rB n rririin ririn rw T W T i~ ir ^ “ Jerry Healy moved and Scott Bauska seconded to approve the levy amount of $9,086,618 for 1991-92. Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.” Voting “ yes” by name: Scott Bauska Clint Krebs Jim Brewer Jerry Healy Dwayne Carroll Alan Holmes Bill Doherty Marcia Kemp John Edwards John Prag Molly Rill I Voting no - none. Absent members of the budget committee: Mark Lovgren, I Jerry McElligott, Dick Nuttbrock. I ■ The above is from the minutes of the February 25, 1991 I Morrow County Schools Budget Committee meeting. | Join us by joining the Budget Committee members in sup- porting the Morrow County Schools Tax Base. 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