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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 14,1997 Krebs attends government conference, Jessica Krebs from lone was one of over 125 senior 4-H members and chaperones from across the state who attended a conference, "Know Your State Government" in Salem on April 2-4. The purpose of the conference was to teach the 4-Hers about their roles as citizens. "Most had studied state government in high school," said Bill Broderick, Extension agent, "but this was their first chance to see it in action." The conference was based on the 4-H model of "learn by doing," said Brodenck. The first night, presenter Kevin McCann of OSU had the teens play the parts of senators and representatives (both Democrats and Republicans); debate a bill that was actually before the legislature concerning teens who drop out of high school not being able to' obtain or keep their driver's license. This resulted in a spirited debate and taught the teens how complex an issue can be. On April 3, the 4-H delegation was introduced and welcomed at the opening of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Some teens were invited to sit on the floor of the House and Senate with their legislators. In a separate setting, President of the Senate Brady Adams and Speaker of the House Lynn Lundquist, also spoke to the teens. All teens and chaperones were encouraged to set up individual or group meetings with the legislators. 4-H State Program leader, Jim Rutledge, advised the teens on how to speak to a legislator and "lobby" for issues the teens were interested in. Going to legislators' offices and having their attention was a positive experience for the teens, said Broderick. The students also learned about the other two branches of state government. Governor Kitzhaber met with them and posed for pictures. He gave advice to the teens who wanted to get involved in state policies. Also representing the executive branch was an expert in consumer fraud from the attorney general's office who spoke about scams what state government is doing to combat them. The judicial branch of state government was also explored. Teens were given a tour of the Supreme Court building; some sat in on an actual court case and heard lawyers present their arguments to appeals judges. "All in all, it was a positive experience for the teens and the adults," said Broderick. Evaluations showed that the young people gained knowledge about state government, had a more positive attitude toward state government and would be more likely to pay attention, to political issues, he said. Teens enjoying learning about state jgovemment? In this case, a definite yes. In fact, they want to make the program an annual event rather than just when the legislature is in session. "The folks at the State 4-H Office at OSU are listening. They will investigate if there are resources to match this interest," he added. "This program helped youth gain a positive perspective and be better informed about citizen sh ip ," Broderick continued. "It also highlighted to our state legislators that youth are a resource. As citizens of the future, legislators need to pay attention to this group and encourage their input and participation." T-shirt sale to benefit rainforest Centennial eighth graders learn about wheat By Lonnie Rill Heppner High eighth grade Centennial Exchange students learned how wheat affects most of the Morrow County area. A trip out to Bill Jepsen's farm on Liberty School Road was all that was needed to teach the kids how it is made into flour and other products for use and selling. Since harvest is a big time of year for Morrow County, that was also taught in the field trip to Jepsen's ranch. The kids were shown the equipment; combines, tractors, different seeders, weeders, spring tooths, cultivators and drills. They were also taught about the different kinds of wheat and how it is grown and the stages of its growth. Centennial students at Jepsen farm Jepsen competes in solo contest Heppner music student Matt Jepsen was among 16 trumpet soloists who recently competed in the 1997 Oregon State Solo Contest Championships at the University of Oregon in Eugene April 26. Almost 400 high school music students competed in 29 different instrumental and vocal categories at the championships. Matt, a freshman at Heppner High School, performed "Sonata in G Minor" by Georg Philipp Telemann. He was accompanied on the piano by Deborah Wryn of lone. Matt qualified to play in the state finals after being selected as the District 6 winner in competition held in March in Pendleton. District 6 includes Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Bowling League Thursday Nite Mixers week of May 1 W L Heather Yocum (left) third grade, and Josh Lankford, fourth grade Everyone is invited to see the display at Heppner Elementary School. Shirts are on sale for $13 each. For more information, contact teachers Cara Osmin or Mary Haguewood at 676-9128. The last date to order is Tuesday, May 20. lone Booster Club meets The lone Booster Club met at Beecher's Cafe Thursday, May 8. Joe McElligott reported there is enough redwood left from the state championship signs to redo the "Home of the lone Cardinals" sign at the school. Harold Reitmann will be asked to redo the sign next winter, said a Booster Club news release. He will also be contacted to inscribe "in memory of Gale Gray" on the backs of the championship signs. The club voted to give Reitmann a gift certificate to thank him for his work. The condition of the bleachers next to the football field was discussed. The bleachers are in need of repair and painting. Jim Swanson and Del LaRue will check their condition and the best way to repair them and report to the club at the September meeting. The club voted to donate $25 per athlete for ads in the all star programs. Kelly Morgan and Joe Bacon were selected to the all star football team and Luke Swanson to the all star basketball team. Suzy Heideman is an alternate for basketball all star. Charity McElligott, high school volleyball coach, reported her plan to acquire volleyball uniforms. The girls are currently planning several fund raisers to pay for new shirts. The Booster Club voted to donate $500 toward the cost of the shirts, with the team expected to raise the $280 balance. The next lone Booster Club meeting will be September 11. 25 39 Skaggs Auto Clinic 27 37 Lancer Lanes 37 Wright's Century Ranch 27 25 39 R&W Drive In High games: Brian Skaggs 196, Dianna Hoeft 186. High series: Dianna Hoeft 536, Brian Skaggs 528. Splits converted: Patty Rystedt 3- 10, Teresa Bunn 2-5-10, Dianna Hoeft 2-7, Rene Devin 5-7, Tony Doherty 3-9-10. Dime A Dozen week of April 27 W L 34 40 Pin Dodgers 34 30 Penland House 315 32.5 Bms 32 32 D-Dons 29 31 Bunn Horseshoeing 395 24.5 Our Gang High games: Randy Sample 212, Annie Lusher 201 High series: Randy Sample 580, Annie Lusher 498. Splits converted: Darlene Scrog gins 4-5-7. Friday, M a y 16 fro m 8 a .m . to 1 p .m . & 4 to 7 p .m . in M c C ra © A c tiv ity C e n te r < \J> O '* ^ for the BMCC Health Fair • a B lo o d cScreening a.m. only * C^iveautagi. * <zA/[anagei '\}itn e n ¡B em oi, including * * cH ealtfi CJifn {Inform ation ¡B o o th azote, CPowez (~Weigit Justice Court three of his judges. Matt is the son of Bill and Report Nancy Jepsen, Heppner. He has been taking trumpet lessons for The Justice Court office at the the past six years from Heppner courthouse annex building in band director Ralph Wemer. In ' Heppner reports handling the fol addition to playing at school, lowing business during the past Jepsen also plays in the Willow week: Creek Youth Symphony and Donald D. Doutre, 33, Pendle- most recently played in the April ton-Violation of the Basic Rule, concert of the Oregon East 76 mph in a 55 mph zone, $137 Symphony. fine; Marla Jane Anderson, 29, Lex- ' ington-Failure to change name address on license, $67 fine; Lori Elizabeth Straley, 36, Heppner-Violation of the Basic be to finalize the approval of the Rule, 71 mph in a 55 mph zone, basin EQIP proposals. The public is welcome to $77 fine; attend. Call 676-5021 for more Molly Fay Rhea, 38, Heppner- information. Violation of the Basic Rule, 71 mph in a 55 mph zone, $67 fine. Port of M orrow meeting changes There has been a change in time for the regular Port of Morrow Commission meetings held at # I Marine Drive, Boardman. The meetings will be at 1 p.m. unless otherwise noted from now on. The meeting day will remain the second Wednesday of the month. For more information call 541 - 481-7678. Genealogy group p la n s m e e t i n g The local genealogy group will meet Tuesday, May 20, at 4 p.m. at the Morrow County Museum. The meeting will be an opportunity to learn more genealogy research techniques. A quick business meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. Anyone interested in researching his family tree is welcome to attend—beginners as well as experienced genealogists. The genealogical research center is located at the museum and is open during regular museum hours, Tuesday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m. that it is pleased to share its space once again with these collectors," said Marsha Sweek, museum director. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information call 676- 5524. Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk’s' office at the courthouse in Hepp ner reports issuing the following marriage licenses during the past week: May 5: Donald John Willis, 27, Imgon; and Dana Jo Hams, 33, Irrigon. Joseph Justus Stanger, 20, Ir rigon; and Marlene Mildred Buckmaster, 20, Imgon. May 6: Juan G oica Echea Echarri, 53, Pendleton; and Maria Lana Diaz, 42, Pendle ton. May 7: Rodolfo Flores, 33, Hermiston; and Lena Kristine Gonzales, 27, Hermiston. ^ B ^ D D IN G P L A N T S '^ a t C orin n e ’s N u rsery - ( • •. F u ller C anyon Ln., H ep p n er* 0 Open M on . th ru Sat., 9-6 P h on e 676-5016 \ \ ~ \ * A WIDE VARIETY OF ^ ANNUALS, PERENNIALS & HERBS AT THE BEST PRICES AROUND ! There will be a work day at the & Sunday, May 18th P o tlu c k b e g in s a t 1 p.m . w ith a m e e tin g fo llo w in g Memorial Day Potluck* Picnic at the Morrow County Fair Pavilion Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. ’"Bring one main dish and a salad or drifting, c d tld o m in a l CJoning, & <Step cdf-exoliae in the morning. C logging, Qx. Q am & < B>ance W e P r in t The Morrow County Museum will offer a glimpse into the future with their temporary exhibit of science fiction collectibles from local sci-fi buffs through May 31. "The museum had such good response and interest last year Basin w o rk group to m eet The John Day/Umatilla Basin Work Group for the E n vironm ental Q uality Incentives Program (EQIP) will meet Tuesday, May 27, from 10 a.m.-noon at St. Patrick's Parish Hall in Heppner. Membership on the work group includes the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, chairs and district managers of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts and FSA County Committees of Morrow, Umatilla, Grant, Wheeler and Gilliam counties. The purpose of the meeting will Heppner Elementary School is selling environmental t-shirts to help save rainforest land or coral reefs. Every 10 shirts sold saves one acre of rainforest land or one meter of coral reef in the school's name. Wallowa and Grant counties. Twelve districts were represented at the state finals. Only three students are chosen as winners in each music division, an honor that usually goes to senior students. Jepsen received good performance ratings from all M C M u seu m to host sci-fi exh ib it Bread, Drinks, Utensils and Plates will be provided ^U nlim ited in the evening. C C PcR C hallenge ( exftxen Sunday, M ay 25, 1997 recertificationJ Q. to 7 f*.m. Business Cards Gazette-Times For information or to sign up for a Blood Screening, 676-9228 at 541/278-56961 call Blue Mountain Community College JL This ad sponsored by the Morrow County Grain Growers ?
