Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday. May 15, 1996 - NINE Czech student in lone on exchange program Petr Hybs Petr Hybs came to the U.S. last fall on an exchange pro gram with the goal of learning the English language. With the exception of som e tricky American slang, notably one amusing incident concerning a part of the anatomy, Petr has definitely accomplished his goal. Petr, who tu rn ed 18 in February, came all the way from P rague, jCzech Republic, with a population of one and a half million, to lone, population of around 200. His home away from home is the Janet and Dennis Stefani fami ly. "I was expecting a real big change,” says Petr, ” but I was still totally unprepared.” In the Czech Repuplic, Petr (pronounced Pet-er) lives in an apartment with his father, a civil engineer, his mother, a television producer, and his sister, Jana, 16. Petr is a senior both in the Czech Republic and in the lone Schools, although he may have to repeat his senior year when he returns home. "School is pretty easy here,” says Petr. "My biggest problem was the language." ” 1 couldn't unders tand him at all when he first got here,” says Janet. "N ow he doesn't have to carry around a dictionary.” "H e was taught proper English at hom e," adds Dennis. "Here there's so much slang.” Still, Petr managed to pull mostly Bs in school at lone.' "I didn't fail my classes,” he adds. "I only got one C the first quarter." In the Czech Repub lic, students study six to seven subjects a term, with around 13 subjects through the year. He takes literature every day, math four times a week, chemistry and physics two times a week and English and German three times a week. Petr took English four years in school and the last year, spent eight hours a week in English class. Students can also choose a special subject, usually a subject in which they plan to major in collect. All students have to take all sub jects with no electives. Students in the Czech Re public reach a crossroads at the eighth grade. From there they have three different options, depending on exam scores. Students take grammar school, in preparation for a university, secondary vocational training or secondary apprentice train ing. "I have to pass an exam to get into a state school,” says Petr. "If I don't pass, then I can try the next year or go to a private school.” In the Czech Republic, state schools are free, even at the university level. In the communist regime, books, notebooks, and even paper were provided. Now students must buy their own books and supplies, however books are "still cheap". Petr says that things have changed a great deal since the fall of communism. "Things changed for the better for my family," he says. "I w ouldn't be here if there was still com munism, but for some people it's harder. It's harder to make money. Everything costs a lot and wages are still the same. People are trying to keep the good things about communism and the good things from capitalism." In school, Petr enjoys history, which he considers kind of a hobby and plans to study math and physics, preparing for a m aster's degree and a possible career in civil engineering or software engineering. One thing is universal, both in lone and Prague. No, not love--the love of basketball. "I like to play basketball," says Petr, who, at 6 '5" got the "m ost improved honors" at lone High School. "I like all kinds of sports." He played soccer and tennis for fun at home. He took second place in tennis for lone at the Sherman County tournament. Petr says he likes the sports program in lone because it is organized through the schools. In the Czech Republic, the kids join clubs to play sports. Before Petr left for the U.S. his mother told him not to watch too much TV. "O f course we put a TV in his room ," laughs Dennis. "H e's not too bad, though. He's pret ty good about getting every thing done." "I don't have time to watch TV at hom e," says Petr, who spends his time with his girlfriend and playing basketball. The drinking age is 18 in the Czech Republic, but, says Petr, it is not enforced. There, teens listen to music and dance at clubs for entertainment. "This place is kind of quiet," says Petr. " It's kind of boring. The problem here, is that I'm dependent on someone giving me a ride. I mostly get rides from Dennis and Janet. "In Prague, there are buses, sub ways and light rails. But, you could be bored in a big city, too. You could be in New Jersey and still be bored." Petr says he feels older than the A m erican te en ag ers. "Teenagers in the Czech Re public seem older. We have to be very polite in class. Here, there is a lot of pushing, and yelling in the hallway. It's more regimented at home. American food has been no problem for the young Czech Seniors H eppner & lo n e Stop in and enter oor graduation registry List items you need for graduation and enter our drawing for a $5000 gift certificate one for Heppner and one for lone. "I can eat everything," he says, adding that Thanksgiving was his favorite. "H e's pretty big on spaghetti too," says Dennis. Petr's favorite dinner at home is pork, dumplings and cab bage. Petr says that summers are hot back home, "but not as hot as here. There is more rain there. Summer is usually pret ty nice. Winter is longer and there is more snow at home " He enjoys skiing at home and has been able to ski at Anthony Lakes and Colorado since his arrival in the U.S. Petr has been to New York and California since arriving in the U.S. and plans to go to Seattle to a Mariners and In dians game before leaving for home June 10. FAX Send o r Receive Gazette-Times 676-9228 WCCC Coif L a d ie s ' P la y , M a y 7 Low gross of the field: Jan Paustian and Pat Edmundson Flight A: low gross Karen W ildm an, low net Karen Thompson, least putts Lois Hunt. Flight B: low gross Carol Nor ris, low net Susan Atkins, least putts Mary Beamer. Flight C: low gross Betty Christman, low net Dorothy Hawkins, least putts Lorene Montgomery and Cam Wish- art. Chip in: Mary Beamer and Karen Wildman. Short drive #10: Juanita Mar tin, Norma French, Cam Wish- art. OTPR Court takes first in parade Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo 1996 court brought home first place honors in the queen and court division of the Arlington Sad dle Club parade last Saturday, May 4. Queen Brenda Holtz and her princesses, Stormy Howard, Beth Hermanns, and Dawn Boor, wore their official ultra suede outfits and rode their of ficial mounts with serapes and flowers along the parade . They were accompained by pennant bearers, Sybil Krebs, Nonnie Walters, Katie Bacon, Maci Childers, and Dawnica Snider. The pennant bearers looked sharp for their first parade in their new Pendleton wool vests, straw hats, and cream- colored tuxedo shirts and pants, said a court spokesper son. Outfits were accented with the court colors-hunter green and black hat bands, hunter green neck ties, and black boots. Following the parade the en tire court and chaperone Glen da Taylor were guests of the Arlington Saddle Club at the queen's luncheon. "The rodeo crowd was very receptive to the court's smiles and royal waves as they ran their horses around the areana for the grand en try,” countinued the spokes person. Some of the girls stayed to run barrels at the rodeo. This Friday, May 10, the queen and her princesses will meet some potential court fans w hen they help with the Lutheran-M ethodist Friday School in Heppner. Saturday, May 18, the court will ride in the parade and grand entry at Waitsburg, WA. Heppner 676-9158 The John Day High School Rodeo was held May 3-5 with many local winners. Here are the results for the lntermoun- tain and Columbia Basin High School Rodeo teams: Bareback riding: sixth Tyson Shoemaker, eighth Nate FUbin, both Columbia Basin team (CB). Calf roping: sixth Justin Mat- teson, 10th Seth Hopper, both Intermountain team (IM). Saddle bronc: second Nate Philbin, seventh Ty Wilkins, CB. Steer wrestling: fourth Seth Hopper, fifth Justin Matteson. Barrel racing: third Angela Munkers, CB, sixth Lexi Mat teson, IM. Pole bending: first Lexi Mat teson, second Katie McCoin, CB. Goat tying: first Mandi Duby, IM, fifth Tiffanie Munk ers, CB. Breakaway roping: eighth Lexi Matteson, ninth Billy Jo Swanson, IM. Boy's cutting: sixth Brian Knowles, IM. Girl's cutting: eighth Tiffanie Munkers, ninth Angela Munk ers. Team roping: first Justin Mat teson, second Seth Hopper, eighth Ben Rodriguez. Scratch Pads 5 0 $ lb . Gazette-Times 676-9228 lone Annual IVCC A u c tio n & B a r-B -Q Saturday, June 1, 1996 Willows Grange Hall-lone, OR . Country Store 10:00 a.m. Foods, Hand Crafted Items, Books, Toys, Household Items AUCTION — 10:30 a.m. ANTIQUES, Tools, Furniture, Lots More!! Diiu<0t-l2:3O p.Ht. — Vil B m -B-Q Be«l 5 6-12 yw. $2.50 ?te-6clc4Mj£ Ftce Auctioneers—Triad Auctioneers Heppner residents may dis pose of household hazardous waste at a "Toxic Trash Turn- In" on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a m.-2 p.m. at the Heppner city gravel yard, 590 N.W. Riverside Avenue. The turn- in will give residents an oppor tunity to properly dispose of items ranging from auto bat teries and antifreeze to paints and pesticides. All collected materials will be handled by a state hazardous waste contractor. Collected materials will be screened for usable products, such as latex paint, and made available to local residents for reuse. Re maining materials will be taken to a permitted hazardous waste facility. After final processing, these materials will be sent to reuse, recycling, energy re covery and incineration facili ties. Over 75 percent of the col lected materials is burned for energy recovery or is recycled. Most of the remaining materials are either incinerated or land- filled at the hazardous waste facility in Arlington. For additional information on the turn-in, contact Gary Marks, 676-9618. The turn-in is funded by the Department of Environmental Quality from landfill disposal fees. Kinzua Resources, L.L.C. Pioneer Memorial Clinic will be closed Monday, May 27 Memorial Day Persons interested in... Taekwon - Do classes are welcomed to attend an informational meeting and demonstration Tuesday May 21 at 7 p.m. At the Morrow County Fair Grounds in the 4-H Annex. For more information...call 676-5449 Heppner, Oregon Has applied for a Title V Operating Permit The Department of Environmental Quality has conducted a preliminary review of this application and is providing an opportunity for public comment. For a copy of the draft permit and a “Chance to Comment” call Joshua Weber at (503) 229-5380 or call Oregon toll free 1-800-452-4011. For more information see the legal notice section.______________________________ DANIEL J. HILL FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE P o sitio n 1, U m atilla an d M orrow C ounties EXPERIENCE - Present • MUNICIPAL JUDGE • ATTORNEY • MAJOR, OREGON NATIONAL GUARD US Army Judge Advocate General's Corps M ORROW COUNTY PARKS W I L L O P E N M A Y 18, 1 9 9 6 Do you like to camp out in the mountains, fish, breathe fresh air and enjoy a cool, quiet night for sleeping? If so............................ Morrow County’s Cutsforth and Anson W right parks will make a memorable camp-out experience. The parks offer full hook-ups for RVs, tents sites, restrooms and showers, handicapped restrooms, playground equipm ent and a stocked fish pond that is han dicapped accessible. Both parks have day use areas for picnics, recreation, class and family reu nions. Volunteer park host are always on site. EXPERIENCE - Past • PROSECUTOR, US Army Special Assistant US Attorney • LEGAL ASSISTANCE ATTORNEY US Army • LAW CLERK, Oregon State Dept, of Justice • LAW CLERK, Corey Byler, Rew, et al COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Betty Lou Norris Kent h Shannon Madison Ron Daniels Betty Alexander James & Dolorls Hill Jacqueline Mack Mike Gaulke Bob & Rachelle Walchll Craig Lockwood Ken & Sandy Hearn Phyllis Shovclskl Kralg Cutsforth Nathan Crowthor Carlisle Harrison Don Allen Sharon Lewis VOLUNTEERISM: • PRESENT MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation Board Umatilla County Jail Fuclllty Committee Youth Development Committee Rotary International • PAST MEMBER OF: Umatilla County Planning Commission (Chair) United Way ofUmatilla County EDUCATION: • WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY College of Law • OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY . BMCC • US Army Judge Advocate Basic L Advanced and 1/2 Command and General StaffColtegc BIOGRAPHICAL: • NATIVE, UMATILLA COUNTY Born In Pendleton Raised In Hermlston PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: •Oregon State Bar. OSB Military and Veterans Affairs (Past Chair) • 6th Judical District Bar Assoc. (Vice Pres.) • Federal District Court for Oregon •Court of Military Appeals • Army Court of Military Review A VOTE FOR DAN IS A VOTE FOR BETTER JUSTICE!!! Primary Election May 21, 1996 S fc n n £ te — Toxic trash turn-in planned for May 18 For inform ation Call 541 - 989*9500 217 North Main Local rodeo team members compete PaM fo r and Authorized by tho C o rrv r*to o lo Elact D o n ** J. H .l Cfrom l Jurigo K tla C utaforih, Tr— uror - P O. Po« 7044, Hocmèafon O regon 97B38