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EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 9, 1992 HJH team competes in academic contest L-R: Jonas Healy, Shannon Benjamin and Brian Koffler Shannon Benjamin, Jonas Hea developed to run on classroom ly and Brian Koffler were among computers in order to provide all student from 50 states. Canada. schools the opportunity to com Mexico, Africa, Europe, and pete in a national academic con South America who competed in test w ithout the expense of travel ing to a central site. Scores over the 19th Knowledge Master 1200 are normally in the top half Open, a grueling academic con for small schools. Students must test. Using knowledge derived answer questions without any from all subject matter areas, help from adults or resource junior high and high school teams materials. competed for accuracy and speed. In the past, the junior high team The Heppner Junior High team has consisted of 10 to 12 students. faced the added challenge of a late This year, Benjamin, Healy, and start due to weather conditions. Koffler were chosen based on Despite this, the team broke the performance on past Knowledge local record for this age group, Masters and current academic a record which had stood since performance. Contest supervisor the spring of 1990. The three Linda Shaw says she was scored 1244 points, to beat the previous record of 1174 set by a especially impressed because the students didn’t have time to take team of 12 students who are now the available rest periods. Despite sophomores and juniors. fatigue apparent in the last 25 The Knowledge Master Open questions, they continued to use was designed to stimulate interest and recognition for academic ac the strategies taught previously by KMO coach A1 Beck. complishment. The contest was 4-H News Cool Clever Craft Club By Shannon Drummond, Reporter On November 23, the Cool Clever Craft Club met at Jannie Allen’s house and made wool angels. Members made the wool angels out of wool that Maureen Krebs brought and red and green ribbon. The last thing members made was the halo that they put on the top of the angels’ head. Jeri McElligott came to help make the angels. North Lex B eef Club By Casey Evans, reporter The first meeting of the North Lex Beef Club was held November l at the lone High School cafeteria. Officers for the 1992-93 year were elected. President, Jake Bacon; vice president, Megan Proudfoot; secretary, Stephanie Haguewood and reporter Casey Evans. Four junior leaders were named: Jason Proudfoot, Laurel Tem ple, Jossie Evans and Melissa McElligott. Following elections, all members were tested over the body parts and cuts of beef. Those with steer projects should be getting their steers soon. Weigh-in is around March 10, 1993. The next meeting will be in January at Jossie and Casey Evans’ home. United M ethodist plans events During the month of December the children’s messages at the H eppner United M ethodist church will reveal the meaning of selected Christm ons which decorate the tree. Families will light the Advent candles each Sunday, reminding members of the birth of Christ. The choir will sing in most services. The Giving Tree will be up in the narthex with ornaments pic turing items the neighborhood center needs for Christmas baskets. Sunday, Dec. 13 the morning message will be revealed by the Sunday School. “ Grandma Drake” will tell the children a Christmas story concerning the colors of Christmas. Bob Isted will share special music. A potluck is planned following the service. Everyone is invited to attend. An all church Christmas carol ing will take place following the potluck on Dec. 13. Bundle up Martingales By Molly Barrow, reporter On November 18 the club met at the Barrows’ home. Members talked about their bake sale and made plans for the Christmas par ty. It will be held at Sybil Krebs’ house on Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. Members will trade gifts and watch a movie. The club tried to think of things to do for the community service project. They discussed a few things that they might do. Snacks were served by Katie Bacon and Molly Barrow. and meet at the church. “ If you know someone in Heppner who would appreciate a visit please let me know,” says pastor Bob Dowrey. Sunday Dec. 20 Pastor Bob Dowrey and his wife Cathy cor dially invite everyone to the par sonage after church for a special coffee hour. Anyone wishing to donate poinsettias to use in the church Dec. 20-24 should contact Jean Brazell. The Christmas Eve candlelight service will be December 24 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to en joy a family oriented evening of singing carols and the lighting of the Christ candle. “ This is a great way to bring the spirit of Christ back to Christmas,” says Pastor Dowrey. Worship services on Sunday, Dec. 27 will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. For more information contact Rev. Bob Dowrey 676-9224. City officials check out fire truck We would like to thank everyone in Morrow County and the community for their support through the entire football season. It meant so much to have you there with us at each game, especially in Corvallis. The victory was for all of us. Special thanks to everyone who donated money for our ex tra night in Corvallis. 1992 State Champion Football Team and Coaches Greg Grant, Les Payne, Russell Britt « ï « k £ » fcæ tia i « a s t « tes r « ks ï«s £ » id tes f-s< ¿sa ï-ss ts i i « j « { « y; § A Special Christmas Gift For The Outdoor Man 2 * ; Carol Michael named OSU director Carol Michael-Bennett, Mor row County Extension agent, became a director of the OSU Ex tension Association during its an nual; meeting Dec. 1. Jan Pahl. Astoria, OSU Exten sion agent in Clatsop County, became president. Pahl succeeds Marilyn Lunner, Oregon City, Extension agent and staff chair in Clackamas County, as leader of the organization representing Extension agents, specialists and other extension staff members. Officers elected during the an nual meeting were Leonard Calvert, Eugene, Extension com munication specialist, president elect, and Margaret Lewis, Eugene. Lane County Extension agent, secretary. Other directors are Daniel McGrath, Extension agent in Marion County; and Glennis Chapin, Salem, Extension pro gram assistant in the Marion County office. Service awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture were also presented during the meeting. Receiving 30-year awards were Lois Goering, Cor vallis, extension home economics program leader, and Gary Schneider, Ontario, Malheur County extension agent. Earning 20-year awards were Floyd Bodyfelt, extension dairy processing specialist and Barbara Sawer, extension 4-H and youth specialist, both of Corvallis; Luther Fitch, H erm iston, Umatilla County extension agent; Ron Hathaway, Klamath Coun ty extension agent and staff chair; Vicki Osis, Newport, extension marine education specialist; and Carol Knothe, Ontario, Malheur County extension agent. W ILD LIFE VIDEO S Fire Chief Forrie Burkenbine points out feature on fire truck to city manager Gary Marks and mayor Kay Robinson. The city is considering buying one similar. The fire truck pictured is similar to one being considered by the Heppner Fire Department. The vendor of the truck stopped by Heppner en route to delivery in Baker City last Wednedsay. Market Report Compliments of the Morrow County Grain Growers Tuesday. Dec. 7. 1992 Soft White Dec. *4.24/*4.25 Jan. *4.26/‘4.27 Feb. *4.28 March ‘4.28 Barley Dec. *95/*96 Jan. *99/* 100 Feb. *101/* 102 March *103 Men’s prayer breakfast slated An early morning prayer and discussion group for the men of Christian churches of South Mor row County will be held Dec. 11 at 6:30 a.m. in the lounge area of Cal’s restaurant. “ This is an opportunity for men in the community to gather Heppner city administrator Gary Marks said that Heppner Fire Dept, specifications are “ very close’ to the Baker City truck. The Heppner truck will be a lit tle different in that the cab will have a nose. The Baker City cab is custom built and the Heppner one will be standard. The truck will have a double cab with seats in the back, as required by the fire marshal. Marks said that fire department personnel can no longer ride on the back of the vehicle, but must be enclosed. The Heppner vehicle will also have a 250 hp engine with a special transmission to bring ef ficiency up, said Marks. The fire department committee is in the process of putting specifications together, he said. $V 2 : 2 ■ John Day Valley Muleys- 54 min. *21” John Day Valley Muleys II - 62 min. *24” Wheeler County Elk - 56 min. *29” Total - *76” Christmas Special order all 3 for only $ 6000 To order call or write: Wight’s Video Production Gary E. Wight Ph: 468-2501 P.O Box 67 676-5345 Spray, OR 97874 t «as œ est 1 « 2 J g k s ibm ts t ¡«a » 8 2 8 n « 5 » 2 k s ï o ïs s b s m s 3 p W hat A Gam e!! ^ You M ade Us Proud!! g C ongratulations! g NOW IN STOCK - § JL 8 jçWe are proud to offer Gourmet Country Herbsjj from Window Box Farms By Terrie Cutsforth Individual and Gift Packs Available ft) ,ft) for good food (no host breakfast), lively discussion of religious nature, and good wholesome fellowship,’’ said a spokesperson. 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