FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday. March 5, 1997
Schools to Careers Program-a win-win situation Mini-grant program established HES Site
North Central Oregon Regional designed the program to be flex Council holds
By Lonnie Rill
Strategies, a lottery-funded eco ible and easy to access, as well
and April Hilton-Sykes
nomic development program serv as being broad in scope. The pur
meeting
pose is to support new projects,
Some members of the junior and
senior classes in Heppner and lone
high schools are trying something
a little new
They are participating in a work
experience program that teaches
them the responsibilities they
need on the job One or two
periods a day, four days a week,
these kids are experiencing the
working world through the
Schools to Careers program
"This is something that has
always been done," said program
organizer and Heppner High
School teacher Greg Grant "It's
not a new thing But it's a push to
help our students attack an ever-
changing and more diverse work
place It's not as simple as it used
to b e "
Grant says that one of the goals
of the program is to help curb the
dropout problem and to "get as
many kids as possible to
experience something that will
motivate them in the classroom "
, "I was motivated to get involved
in
this,"
continued
Grant
"Because I saw how excited kids
could get about school and work
I've always been frustrated as a
teacher when I've felt that students
were completely disconnected with
school So many kids can be
alienated to the classroom and
then I see them four or five years
later-thev're turned on by
something and return to college
Another positive aspect of the
program is that it teaches students
how to become employable
Business and industry have set
standards, "employability skills",
which schools can help impart to
the students
"Schools have been discouraged
from
teaching values
and
personality traits and I see the
pendulum swinging back." said
Grant. "Business and industry are
telling us that without the right
values and traits, it doesn’t matter
how intelligent you are Without
the proper values, you may not be
a good employee."
Grant says that he is extremely
pleased with the community's
acceptance of the program "The
community's willingness to help
educate these kids has been
tremendous It really is about the
community taking part in the
development o f our youth We do
a lot within these walls, but there
is a lot that can be accomplished
that is very powerful," said Grant
"I couldn't be happier with the way
people have been willing to help "
And how do the kids feel about
their work expenence?
Robby Schultz, a senior at
HHS, works with superv isor Nate
Arbogast. who is a computer
technician with the Morrow
County School District (MCSD).
Robby,
who
accompanies
Arbogast all over the district, says
that he learns more going out in
the field than he does at school
because he enjoys computers He
says he intends to become a full
time technician
Lonnie Rill, also a senior at
HHS, works at the Gazette-Times,
Brandi Marshall (left) with Gardner’s Men’s Wear manager Sharia Snider
ing Morrow, Gilliam, Grant, Sher
man, Wasco and Wheeler coun
ties, has established a new mini-
grant program for the smallest
communities in the region.
This pilot program targets cit
ies and unincorporated areas o f
fewer than 1000 in population and
special districts, associations, or
non-profit organizations with an
nual operating budgets o f under
$50,000 or target service popula
tions o f fewer than 1000. Grant
amounts will range from $500-
5,000 in a wide range o f catego
ries.
The Regional Strategies Board
facilities and activities in small ru
ral areas, as well as enabling com
munities to build their capacity and
capability to develop and manage
their projects, to use innovative
common sense solutions and to
access more resources for their
communities.
A simple one-page application
form has been designed and is
available to eligible applicants
from all North Central cities and
counties, or by calling the Regional
Strategies office at (541) 575-
2786. Applications will be ac
cepted beginning Saturday, March
1 .
Tourism plan to be implemented
Lonnie Rill
writing articles for the Heppner JV
and junior high sports teams and
also about events at HHS and the
community Lonnie says he has
learned a lot about journalism,
which he would like to eventually
pursue
HHS senior Brandi Marshall
works at Gardner's Men's Wear as
the marketing manager o f the HHS
Wild Horse Club, an athletics
club Brandi does purchasing and
checks inventory She says she
enjoys her co-workers and likes
working outside of school because
she gets much more of a "hands on
experience"
Some students have been
involved with the program over a
six to seven-week period Others
have participated for a shorter time
and some work after school and
weekends Following are Heppner
and lone students working in the
community:
David Michael-self employed
janitorial service, U S. Post Office;
Lindsey
Waterland-Pioneer
Memorial Hospital (PMH) office
management. Rebecca Ward-
Central Market Red Apple sales
and inventory; Genny Sneddon-
PMH assistant and HHS kitchen
program;
Brent
Gundcrson-
Morrow County Accounting Dept
HHS treasurer; Brandi Marshall-
Gardner's Men's Wear school wear
marketing and sales; Ross Van
Etta-Heppner Elementary School
(HES) janitorial and maintenance.
Katie Nichols-U.S Forest Serv ice
(USFS) engineering; Dusty Rollis-
Morrow County Grain Growers
parts and sales; Josh Rov and
Travis
Wilhelm-USFS
geographical information sy stem.
Linsey Ropp-Pioneer Memorial
Hospital
(PMH)
business
administration; Traci Dickenson.
HHS office management; Jerry
Young-Wilde
Ranches
ag
management; Lonnie Rill. Deana
Hendricks-Gazette-Times
reporters; Lori Moeller-Kinzua
Corporation, HES; Nicole Van
Etta-Kuhn, Spicer and Mills law
firm; Mandi Gutierrez-Bank of
Eastern Oregon; Josh Coiner-HHS
associate athletic director; Stormi
Howard-USFS
office
management; Justin Matteson-
HHS; Damien Wilhelm-USFS
maintenance, Chris Smith-HHS
motor pool manager; Emmet
Evans-Mahoney Ranches horse
training and management; Miles
Hill and Matt Baker-Mid-
Columbia Bus Co. mechanic; Josie
Proctor-Green Feed marketing
and sales; Jeff Wilson-NAPA
Auto Parts Store; Ryan Nevala-
Ione Repair; Joe Bacon-lone High
School associate athletic director;
Kimmery
Bur r i ght -PMH
internship; Tiffanie Munkers-
Munkers Farms ag management,
Stephanie
Haguewood-Murray
Drugs internship; Cam Sweenev-
Murray
Drugs
sales
and
merchandising; Phil Telechea-Les
Schwab sales and serv ice; Christy
Tavlor-PMH assistant, Andy Burt-
A1 Burt construction; Jeff
Watkins-Cal's BP Station; Katie
Kenny,
Jamie
Perez,
Jon
Humphreys, Jon Blake- HES;
Kara
Miller-PMH
physical
therapy; Steve Alien-Morrow
County Road Dept, Camie Crum-
Beecher's Restaurant; David Gray-
Yaw's
Restaurant,
Corey
Breeding, John Looney-HHS;
Matt Jepscn, Justin Nelson, Matt
Van Liew, Jeff Sncddon-MCSD.
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The City of Heppner is offering
a $100 reward for information
leading to the arrest and
conviction of individuals
responsible for vandalizing
the Public Restrooms
at City Park on Main Street
on Saturday, March 1, 1997.
HEPPNER
Two-year implementation o f a marketing
firm,and
a
tourism strategic plan for the six S e a t t l e - b a s e d
tele
counties of north central Oregon communications firm
will begin through a contract
Implementation will follow
executed last week by the North strategies developed over the past
Central Oregon Tourism Council.
two years by the consulting team
Under the contract, the Key implementation elements
12-member council
and
a include incorporation of the
consulting team will focus their tourism council as a viable
efforts on developing a stable organization to serve the six
funding base for short and long counties, enhanced downtown
term
tourism
activities
in development, hospitality training
Morrow,
Gilliam,
Grant, workshops,
as
well
as
Sherman. Wasco and Wheeler
assessments
and
counties
Funding for the project was recommendations for continued
made possible by the North development of historical and
attractions,
visitor
Central
Regional
Strategies cultural
infrastructure,
tour
routes
and
board, which last year designated
visitor
systems
in
the
region
$70,000 from Oregon lottery
The North Central Oregon
proceeds for the two-year project
Tourism
Council is comprised of
"We are enthused with this
two
representatives
from each of
project as it has unfolded thus
the
six
counties
and
will
be based
far." said John Edmundson of
in
Fossil.
Heppner. chairman of the six-
Representatives
include
county tourism organization
Edmundson
and
Bill
Sharkey
"One of the most important
aspects of this project is to from Morrow County; BG Cain
develop the stable funding base and Cassandra Flatt, Gilliam
in order to sustain tourism efforts County; Tim Kimble and Sue
in this region as we enter the next Newstetter; Grant County; Joe
and
john
Weber.
century, while preserving our Weber
Sherman
County;
and
Carrol
culture and heritage "
White
and
Jeannette
Bondsteel.
The council will work closely
with the consulting team, which Wasco County
Council meetings are open to
consists of Mike Wetter of
Michael Wetter & Associates, a the public The next meeting will
Salem-based firm; Lyn Jensen of be held Thursday. March 13. at 9
OutPost Communications, based a m at the Round-Up Cafe in
in Fossil; staff from the Oregon Condon For more information
Lvn
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at
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Devel opment contact
541-763-2355.
Asseciation,
a
Portland
Heppner Elementary lists honor students
Heppner Elementary School has
released its second quarter honor
roll. Following are students who
qualify.
Fifth Grade 3.50 - 4.00: Luke
Murray, Danielle Looslie, Kaitlyn
Sagely, Brooke Rust, Courtney
Nelson, Kiel Naims, Stefanie
Hanson
Brian
Haguewood,
Lindsey Clough, 3.00-3.50-Matt
Young, Jessica Westberg, Kory
Degree of Honor
plans meeting
M em bers o f the D egree o f
Honor Protective Association will
meet for a dinner meeting Thurs
day, March 6, at 6 p.m. at Kate’s
Pizza, Heppner.
Installation o f officers will be
conducted by Nellie Henderson,
state director o f Bend. Reserva
tions are required and can be
made by calling 676-9264.
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Heppner Elementary School
(HES) teacher Linda Shaw
presented the draft copies of new
portfolios at the February meeting
of the Heppner Elementary Site
Council, She explained that the
portfolios would be piloted at HES
this year
The council approved Jean
Strange and Shaw's request for
money to attend in-service
meetings.
Brian Smith and Brad Adams,
representatives of the Heppner
Middle School Student Council,
werein attendance They presented
the results of a survey taken
among the middle school students
concerning improvements that they
would like to see on their
playground areas if there was
available money These areas will
still be used for play grounds even
after the new additions are made to
the elementary building Among
the most affordable items were a
volleyball net on the tennis court,
more basketball hoops, and a roof
for the play deck The Parent's
Club has money that they would
like to see put to use on these
projects It was derided that these
projects could be implemented
immediately with the av ailability
of funds
Tonia Adams agreed to contact
the County Health Department
regarding some confusion about
required
immunizations
for
students
Twelve-year-old
students are advised, but not
required, to receive MMR
(measles, mumps and rubella)
boosters and 11 -year-old students
are adv ised to receive Hepatitis B
series immunizations These are
not required at this time, however,
students must have these upon
entrance to college, and the issue is
before the legislature to require
these immunizations at the time of
entering school Notification will
be sent home with students from to
let parents know what the situation
is.
The first draft of the school
profile was presented
and
discussed Parents suggested that
information about the number of
students eating school lunches
should be included in this profile
The next meeting of the HES
Site Council will be held on March
3 in the HES teachers' lounge at
6:30 p.m. The public is inv ited to
attend these meetings
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