SIX- Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon
„dnesday, August 23, 1995
Jenny Krein wins Coca-Cola scholarship
lone students earn state's best marks
(E d ito r’s note: th e follow ing
article was published on August
17 in T h e O regonian)
The town of lone, population
275 in Morrow County, is sur
rounded by rolling fields of
wheat, glowing umber in the
late summer sun. Most folks
here are farmers-wheat is the
culture, the life and the
livelihood.
Dave Barnett owns the Key
Gas station. Barb and Norm
Zeller own the only grocery.
Several people work at the Car-
ty Coal Fire Plant, an hour
away near Boardman.
It's the kind of place where
families remain on the land for
generations, where neighbors
are neighborly, and where this
year, the 13 juniors at lone
High School blew the top off
the statewide science examina
tion adm inistered by the
Oregon
D epartm ent
of
Education.
The average score achieved
by the lone llth-graders beat
the average score of every other
school in the state for the same
grade level.
Third-, fifth-, eighth-, and
llth-graders in Oregon have
been tested by the Education
Department in reading, writing
and mathematics since 1991.
This was the first year for
statewide science exams.
Compared with lone, the rest
of the state fared less well. In
fact, state school superinten
dent Norma Paulus announced
in a news conference August 9
in Salem that "m ath and
science scores were totally
unacceptable."
For science in particular, 34
percent of llth-graders failed to
achieve what was considered
proficient for their grade level.
Thirty-one percent of eighth-
graders failed to meet proficien
cy, as did 29 percent of fifth-
graders and 21 percent of
third-graders.
Math scores similarly were
disappointing arrd ■ have re
mained stcfgnint the past four
years.
Paulus underscored the fact
that state expectations are high,
but contended that competen
cy in science and math is crucial
in a state where high-tech in
dustries are burgeoning and
blue-collar
jobs
are
evaporating. She lays the
blame for the poor performance
by Oregon students at the feet
of parents, school district and
teachers' unions.
Despite overall unease with
statewide results, students in
lone excelled in science and
and scored above average in
the state this year in nearly
every subject and at every
grade level examined-a testa
ment to the high quality of
education in the schools there.
Dale W. Holland II teaches
most of the science classes at
lone High School, including
chemistry, physics and biology,
as well as several math classes.
His colleague, Delton G.
LaRue, teaches earth science
and introductory biology.
"It's not surprising the kids
did so w ell," Holland said.
" They are a bright bunch, and
they know the value of an
education."
Holland is emphatic about
the role that parents play in
their children's education.
"They are the No. 1 instru
ment for kids doing well in
school," he said. "If anybody
tells you different, they are out
to lunch."
Few families in lone are
wealthy. In general, it's a
middle-class community, but
many parents are college-
educated and students are en
couraged to attend a university.
"Farming around here is not
like it was in the past," Holland
said. "It used to be that you
just needed a muscle in your
arm. Now everything is more
high-tech.”
Charles D. Starr, Morrow
County school superintendent,
spreads the praise and com
pliments the quality of Morrow
County teachers. The district
invests a great deal of energy
attracting high-quality instruc
tors, he said. And like farm
families, teacher turnover is
low.
" I try to leave kids with a
good taste in their mouth,"
Holland said. "If they don't en
joy it, they are not going to
learn. So I suppose I'm a bit of
an entertainer."
Holland recalled the time he
had a student who was having
a tough time reading the
chalkboard, even when sitting
in the front of the classroom.
Holland asked him whether
he needed glasses. The student
confided that his glasses were
broken, but that his parents
didn't have the money to repair
or replace them. Besides, he
was shy about wearing glasses
to school, even though he was
practically blind without them.
The local Lions Club learned of
the predicament and raised the
money for a new pair.
Holland then made a deal. If
the student would wear his
glasses to school, Holland
would shave his head. "Next
thing I knew," he said with a
laugh, "h e showed up with
glasses, and I headed for the
barber. He turned out to be a
heck of a student."
A novel facet of the Morrow
County district is that, as of this
past year, students went on a
four-day school week. The
district lengthened the number
of hours a day that students
receive instruction, and they1
exceed the total number of
hours of school time in a year
that the state requires.
"The four-day week didn't
seem to hurt our test scores,"
Starr said.
The Education Department
calculates the socioeconomic
status, or SES, for every school
in the state. The SES index is
based on the number of
students who recieve free or
reduced-price lunches, student
mobility or transience through
the school district, attendance
rate and the level of education
of the most educated parent.
Because socioeconomic fac
tors tend to determine student
achievem ent of average,
schools are grouped and com
pared with other schools most
similar in their SES index.
Despite the fact that it's not a
wealthy community, lone's
SES is very high.
Lake Oswego High School,
with the highest llth-grade
SES value in the state, scored
nearly as well as lone in science
at the llth-grade level. A
suburb of Portland, Lake
Oswego is one of the more af
fluent communities in Oregon
and is populated in large
measure by highly educated
professionals.
If lone represents a back-to-
basics teaching philosophy,
Lake Oswego marks the cutting
edge in public school instruc
tion. When Michael S.
Goodrich, earth science teacher
at Lake Oswego, lists the kind
of innovative programs he uses
in the classroom, it sounds
more like a 21st-century think
The children of
Frank and Kay Anderson
cordially invite all friends and relatives to
help them celebrate their 50th wedding
anniversary on Saturday , Aug. 26 , 1995
from 2-4 p.m. at the All Saints Episcopal
Church in Heppner.
N o gifts please
tank than a public high school.
"W e are doing things with
Metnet, the Weather Channel
and weather downloading to
Portland State," he said. "W e
are working with the students
watershed research project sen
ding information on to the
Oregon Graduate Institute.
Students are involved with
repairing riparian areas and
other exciting projects in the
community."
Goodrich is a veteran of Lake
Oswego schools, having taught
in the district for 28 years. And
he was quick to point out that
teachers, especially those train
ed in a different era, have to
sprint to stay abreast of ad
vances in their fields.
Like Holland, Goodrich
credits parents for supporting
their children's education. But
he laments the fact that gangs,
drugs, dysfunctional families
and other social ills are in
truding on the classroom.
"W e insert everything im
aginable in our courses to keep
ahold of students who are
struggling," he said, "and to
maintain an education that is
relevant to their lives."
Goodrich is supportive of the
state's evolving programs for
education, including statewide
testing.
" I hope the public is willing
to wait this tim e," he said.
And to the critics of the
Education Department:
"Too many good things are
taking place. I wouldn't want
to see it all thrown out."
Still, he advises restraint.
"W e can jump on band
wagons," he said, "but in so
doing we can also lose the big
picture."
Park D istrict
questions
and answ ers
Does the Park District have
plans for future projects within
the District and if so, how will
these projects be financed?
When the Park District was
formed, it was tasked with
building a campsite at Willow
Creek Lake. The park board's
position has been that until the
campsite's completion, no new
projects could be undertaken
due to the incredible amount of
time and energy needed for it.
However, since the inception
of the Park District, there have
been conversations about pro
jects along Willow Creek. The
minutes of meetings, especial
ly since 1988, show numerous
discussions concerning ideas
and projects that would
enhance the entire south end of
Morrow County. These discus
sions have included roadside
areas, additional RV campsites,
information sites and trails to
the Creek, to name a few of the
more common topics.
In 1993/1994, the 10 year old
campground project, though
not finished, was on track and
requests made to the Board
about new projects appeared to
warrant further study. In
response and with the help of
a task force comprised of peo
ple from throughout the
District, a series of meetings
were held in Heppner, Lex
ington and lone to learn what
projects and priorities the
District had for the board. The
outcome of those meetings
resulted in the pool measures
that were on the ballot for
voters this past election.
Any new projects proposed
to or by the District would go
through a similiar public review
process.
Options for funding of future
projects will depend on the
scale and scope of the propos
ed project. However, to date,
the District has maximized the
use of volunteers, grants and
similar devices in conjuction
with its basic operating funds
to accomplish a good deal. As
the RV park comes on line,
there is potential for it to also
provide funding for improve
ments throughout the District.
Jenny Krein (center) with Coca C ola representatives
nation rounds and five essays
Jenny Krein, a 1995 graduate
which are judged on style,
from Heppner High School,
depth and breadth of their
won a $20,(XX) scholarship from knowledge, individuality and
the Coca-Cola Scholars Foun creativity.
dation.
Krein was selected from over
PUBLIC NOTICE
120,000 applicants nationwide.
The Morrow County Plann
She was evaluated on her ing Commission will hold a
school and community involve public hearing on Monday,
ment, her academic achieve August 28, 1995, at 7:30 p.m.
ments and her motivation to at the Public Works Building in
succeed.
Lexington, Oregon. A public
"I feel extremely lucky," said hearing will be held on the
Krein. "There were many ex following:
cellent applicants, and I am
1. Application for Land Par
honored to have been chosen
titioning - LPN-162 - Robert and
for this scholarship."
Carolyn Sicard - Located in
Krein was active in her high
Township 4 North, Range 25,
school and was involved in stu Section 14, Tax Lot 1100 (38.80
dent council, volleyball, basket
Acres) in a Farm Residential
ball and track, National Honor
Two Acre Zone
Society, drama club and the
Interested persons are invited
FFA. She was also involved in
to the hearing to express their
4-H clubs.
view s.
W ritten,
signed
Her community service ac
statements will be considered.
tivities include coordinating lo
Reasons for approval or disap
cal canned food drives and lob
proval should be included in
bying the state government to
oral or written statements.
prevent school funding cuts.
Marv Padberg
Krein, the daughter of Bob
Chairman
and Joy Krein of Heppner, will
Morrow County Planning
attend Oregon State Universi
Commission
ty in the fall and plans to ma
Published: August 23, 1995
jor in sports science. She is cur
rently an employee of the
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF THE
Forest Service.
The Coca-Cola Scholars
PROPOSED FORMATION
Foundation annually awards 50
OF FULLER CANYON
$20,000 scholarships and 100
LIVESTOCK DISTRICT,
$4,000 scholarships to high
MORROW COUNTY
school seniors nationwide. The
The Morrow County Court
program involves three elimi- will hold a public hearing at
10:00 o'clock a.m. on Wednes
day, September 6, 1995, at
Morrow County Courthouse,
Room 101, Heppner, Oregon to
hear public comment upon the
Dtn
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formation of a livestock district.
The territory included therein
is generally situated northwest
Ten to be
of the City of Heppner and en
compasses approximately 10
confirm ed
sections of unincorporated land
lying between State Highway
All Saint's Episcopal Church 74 and Fuller Canyon Road.
in Heppner will celebrate the The boundaries of the propos
sacrament of confirmation on ed district are as follows: Com
Sunday, August 27. The Right mencing at the intersection of
Reverend Rustin R. Kimsey,
State Highway 74 and Fuller
bishop of the Episcopal Diocese Canyon Road in Section 27,
of Eastern Oregon, will join the Township 2 South, Range 26,
congregation at the 10:30 a.m.
E.W.M., in Morrow County
worship service to preach,
Oregon; thence south along
celebrate Holy Communion Fuller Canyon Road a distance
and re-affirm the candidates of 2 miles; more or less; thence
vows of Holy Baptism, said continuing along Fuller Canyon
Reverend A1 Miller.
Road as it turns to the Nor
Candidates for confirmation thwest a distance of 4.5 miles,
are: Claire Anderson, Kenny more or less, to the intersection
Lane, Danielle McDowell,
of Fuller Canyon Road and
Amber Peck, Chris Peck, Kim Paul Brown Road (aka Bunker
Pointer, Allison Sykes, Andy Hill Road) to the north section
Sykes, Camille Sykes and Chris line of Section 24, Township 2
Sykes. Father A1 Miller will pre South, Range 25, E.W.M.;
sent the candidates to the thence west on Paul Brown
bishop.
Road (aka Bunker Hill Road) to
Refreshments and fellowship the northwest comer of said
will follow the worship service.
Section 24, Township 2 South,
The public is welcome to Range 25, E.W.M.; thence
attend.
north on Meadow Brook Farm
PUBLIC NOTICE
Road a distance of one mile to
The Council for the City of the northwest comer of Section
Heppner, Oregon will conduct 13, Township 2 South, Range
public hearings at 7:00 PM on 25, E.W.M.; thence east along
September 11,1995 at Heppner the section lines to the west
City Hall, 188 West Willow right-of-way boundary line of
Street regarding violations of State Highway 74, a distance of
City Ordinance No. 474, an Or two miles more or less; thence
dinance Abating Nuisance for southeast along the said State
Accumulation of Solid Waste Highway right-of-way boun
dary to the point of beginning.
and Fire Hazards.
The livestock or class or
The following properties are
in violation of the ordinance classes thereof which are not to
because of deposits of solid be lawfully permitted to run at
wastes scattered about the large within the proposed
premises that create a fire livestock district are: animals of
hazard and harborage for the bovine species, horses,
rodents and insects and is in mules, asses, sheep, goats,
jurious to the health, safety and swine and "exotic animals";
"exotic animals" include, but
general welfare of the people.
1. 320 Aikens Street, Map are not limited to, buffalo,
bison, llama, ostrich, emu, or
#2S 26 26CC, Tax Lot #1800.
2. Lot near 560 NW Riverside any animal resulting from the
Street, Map #2S 26 27DB, Tax crossbreeding thereof, or the
crossbreeding of such exotic
Lot #2001.
3. Property located near 424 animals with domestic animals.
Any person may appear and
Linden Way, Map #2S 26
be heard. This proceeding is
27DB, Tax Lot #102.
taken pursuant to the authori
4 . 360 South Chase Street,
Map #2S 26 35BC, Lot #7901. ty of ORS 607.010 to 607.051.
Published: August 23, 1995
Published: August 23, 1995
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE STATE OF OREGON
FOR THE COUNTY OF
MORROW
SIGIFREDO FLORES and
ANGELICA FLORES,
Husband and Wife,
Plaintiff,
vs.
HECTOR FLORES,
Defendant.
Case No. 95 CV 17
PUBLISHED SUMMONS
TO: Hector Flores
1509 Flores Drive
Mission, Texas 78572
1
You are hereby required to
appear and defend the com
plaint to quiet title filed against
you in the above entitled action
within thirty (30) days from the
date of first publication; and in
case of your failure to do so, for
want thereof, plaintiffs will
apply to the court for the relief
demanded in the complaint.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:
READ
THESE
PAPERS
CAREFULLY!
You must "appear" in this
case or the other side will win
automatically. To "appear"
you must file with the court a
legal paper called a "m otion"
or "answer". The "motion" or
"answ er" must be give to the
court clerk or administrator
within 30 days along with the}
required filing fee. It must be
in proper form and have proof
of service of the plaintiff's at-'
tomey or, if the plaintiff does
not have an attorney, proof of
service upon the plaintiff.
If you have any questions,
you should see an attorney im
mediately. If you need help in
finding an attorney, you may
call the Oregon State Bar's
Lawyer Referral Service at (503)
684-3763 or toll free in Oregon
at 1-800-452-7636.
2
This summons is published
pursuant to the order of this
court dated August 17, 1995
signed by Judge Rudy Murgo.
(s) Thomas J. Ditton #74078
Attorney for plaintiffs
PO Box 802
Hermiston, OR 97838
.
(503) 567-8365
Published: Augtrfet 23 and 30;
September 6 and 13, 1995
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE STATE OF OREGON
FOR MORROW COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate
of
ANITA MARIE BOYER,
Deceased.
No. 95-PR-19
NOTICE TO INTERESTED
PERSONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the undersigned has been
appointed and has qualified as
the personal representative of
this estate. All persons having
claims against the estate are
hereby required to present the
same, with property vouchers,
within four months after the
date of first publication of this
notice as stated below, to the
personal representative, Valerie
B. Doherty, Airport Road, P.O.
Box 574, Lexington, Oregon t
97839, or they may be barred.
All persons whose rights may
be affected by the proceedings »
in this estate may obtain addi
tional information from the
records of the court, or the per
sonal representative. The per
sonal representative is an at
torney and is representing
herself in this estate proceed
ing.
Dated and first published this
9th day of August, 1995.
Valerie B. Doherty
Personal Representative
Airport Road
P.O. Box 574
Lexington, Oregon 97839
Published: August 9,16 and 23,
1995
C A R D OF T H A N K S
We would like to take this
time to say Thank You to
everyone for the kind words,
the lovely cards, the wonderful
food, for the lovely flowers, for
your prayers and for sharing
fond memories of Eric.
Also Thank You from all of us
to all of you who watched out
for "H ot Rod" as he zipped
around town.
Again, thank you.
Russ, Ellen, Steve,
Chuck Rollis
Laura Searle
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