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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 24,1999 Spring sports schedules released A preliminary spring sports schedule for Heppner and lone high schools has been released. Following is the tentative schedule for varsity baseball, softball, tennis and track. Heppner Junior High School's sports schedules were not available at press time. IONE HIGH SCHOOL Tennis (meets are for boys and girls unless otherwise noted) Tuesday, March 30-Wahtonka at lone, girls only, 4 p.m. Friday, April 2-Ione at Sherman County, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3-Wahtonka Tourney, girls only, 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 6-Condon at lone, 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 9-Ione at Echo, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10-BMCC tourney at Helix, 9 a.m. Friday, April 16-Ione at Athena -Weston, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17-Sherman Tourney, boys only, 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 20-Ione/Hood River at Wahtonka, girls only, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 23-Ione at Helix, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24-Umatilla at lone, 1 p.m. Thursday, April 29-Helix at lone, 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 30-Echo at lone 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 7-Athena-Weston at lone, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 8-Ione vs. Umatilla at Pendleton, Jvs, 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 11-lone at Condon, 4 p.m. Friday, May 14-District tournament, Tri-Cities Court Club, 9 a.m. Saturday, May 15-District Tournament, Tri-Cities Court Club, 9 a.m. Track Tuesday, M arch 30-Ione at Umatilla, 3 p.m. Friday, April 2-Cherry Festival) at Wahtonka, The Dalles, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 6-Ione at Condon, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 10-Ione at Umatilla, 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 13-Ione at Umatilla, 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17-Condon Invitational, 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 20-Ione at John Day, 4 p.m. Friday, April 23-Ione at Umatilla, 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 27-Ione at Heppner, 4 p.m. Friday, April 30-Goldendale Invitational, 4 p.m. Saturday, May 8-Big Sky/CBC meet, Condon, 11 a.m. Friday, May 14-District 2A, 3A meet, Hermiston, time TBA Saturday, May 15-District 2 A, 3A meet, Hermiston time TBA. 'F riday, May 21-State meet, Monmouth, time TBA. Saturday, M ay 22-State meet, Monmouth, time TBA. IONE MIDDLE SCHOOL T rack Friday, April 2-All league meet at Umatilla, 1 p.m. Friday, April 9-Ione at Umatilla, 2 p.m. Friday, April 16-Ione at Heppner, 2 p.m. Friday, April 23-Pendleton Invitational at Sunridge, Pendleton, 2 p.m. Friday, April 30-Ione at Umatilla, 2 p.m. Friday, May 7-Ione at Umatilla, I p.m. HEPPNER HIGH SCHOOL Varsity Baseball (Heppner and lone) Saturday, M arch 27- Pendleton JV at Heppner, 1 p.m., doubleheader. Tuesday, March 30-Umatilla at Heppner, 3 p.m., doubleheader. Saturday, April 3-at Sherman County, Moro, 11 a.m., doubleheader. Friday, April 9-at Du fur, 3 p.m., doubleheader. Friday, April 16-at Pendleton JV, 5 p.m., doubleheader. Tuesday, April 20-Stanfield at Heppner, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24-at Pilot Rock, 10 a.m., doubleheader. Tuesday, April 27-at Weston- McEwen, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1-Condon at Heppner, 11 a.m., doubleheader. Tuesday, May 4-at Umatilla, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 8-at Stanfield, II a.m., doubleheader. Tuesday, May 11-Pilot Rock at Heppner, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15-Weston MeEwen at Heppner, 11 a.m., doubleheader. Tuesday, May 18-at Condon, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 22-Distnct Tournament, Pendleton, time to be announced. Track Tuesday, March 30-Five-Way Meet, Umatilla, 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 2-Cherry Festival Invitational, Wahtonka, The Dalles, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 6-Five-Way Meet, Umatilla, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 10- Umatilla/Heppner Invitational, Umatilla, 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17-Condon Invitational, Condon, 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 20-Grant Union Invitational, John Day, 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 23- Umatilla/Stanfield Invitational, Umatilla, 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 27-Six-Way Meet, Condon, 4 p.m. Friday, April 30-Goldendale Invitational, Goldendale, WA, 4 p.m. Saturday, May 1-Meet of Champions, Gladstone, time TBA.. Saturday, May 8-CBC/ Big Sky Invitational, The Dalles, 11 a.m. Friday, May 14-Distnct 7 2A Meet, Hermiston, 3 p.m. Saturday, May 15-District 7 2A Meet, Hermiston, noon. Friday, May 21-State 2A Meet, Monmouth, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 22-State 2A Meet, Monmouth, 12:30 p.m. Softball Tuesday, March 30-at Pendleton 'C team, 3 p.m., doubleheader. Thursday, April 1-at Hermiston JV, 2 p.m., doubleheader. Saturday, April 3-at LaGrande JV, noon, doubleheader. Tuesday, April 13-Pendleton 'C at Heppner, 3:30 p.m., doubleheader. Friday, April 16-Pilot Rock at Heppner, 3 p.m., doubleheader. Friday, April 23-at Wahtonka, The Dalles, 3 p.m., doubleheader. Saturday, May 1-at Nyssa, 1 p.m. doubleheader. Monday, May 3-Hermiston Jvs at Heppner, 4 p.m., doubleheader. Tuesday, May 4-at Riverside, Boardman, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 8-Wahtonka at Heppner, 1 p.m., doublèheader. j Saturday, May 15-at Pilot Rock, 1 p.m., doubleheader. Saturday, May 22-Nyssa at Heppner, 1 p.m., doubleheader. Heppner directory now available A directory of Heppner organizations and government agencies is now available to individuals moving to Heppner. Columbia Basin Electric provides the directory to new customers as they sign up for service. Many months ago, local organizations were informed that the directory was being compiled and were invited to be included by submitting information about their groups. As another printing of the directory is being prepared, group leaders are again invited to submit information or to update the previous information that appeared in the directory. Newcomers interested in social, religious and service organizations for youth and adults will need certain information: name of organization; purpose/projects; , history; meeting frequency and location; dues/fees; size of organization and membership requirements; contact person(s) and telephone number(s). Groups wanting to be included in the directory should submit their information to "Heppner Directory, 75950 Hwy. 74," or take it to the book store next to city hall. Information should be in by April 15. FEMA denies school bus request Morrow County School Superintendent Chuck Starr told the school board at their regular meeting March 8 that FEMA has denied funding for protection for Boardman students in the event of a chemical accident during the Umatilla Army Depot's planned chemical weapons incineration. The request for six buses for the students or over-pressurization for the schools was denied. According to Starr's report, the incinerators will not begin until Morrow County signs off that all safety measures are in place and the county won't sign off until the superintendent is satisfied that the 950-plus students are protected. The board also approved "option A" for the 1999-2000 school calendar with the following dates: August 25-27- teacher inservice/work days; August 30-students begin school (pre-Labor day start); September 6-Labor Day holiday; November 11-Veteran’s Day holiday; November 15-conferences, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; November 25-26- Thanksgiving holiday; December 23-January 2-Christmas break (1- 1/2 weeks); January 14-teacher inservice day; January 17-Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday; February 21-President's Day holiday; March 20-24-spring break; April 3-conferences, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; May 29-Memorial Day holiday; June 2-last day of school for students; June 5-6- teacher inservice/ work days. Option A was favored by 138 teachers, adm inistrators, classified employees, advisory board members and confidential employees, compared to 73 favoring Option B, which called for a post-Labor Day start, 1-1/2 weeks at Christmas and June 8 as the last day of school for students. In other business, the board: -approved the extension of probationary and contract status licensed employees as presented and recommended by the administration for the 1999-2000 school year. -accepted as a second reading and approved the staffing proposal for inclusion in the 1999-2000 budget. The proposal calls for: two new teachers and a .6 part-time office assistant at A.C. Houghton Elementary to accommodate growth; a .6 part- time office assistant at Sam Boardman Elementary; a .2 part- time office assistant at lone Elementary School; a .3 part- time office assistant at lone Middle/High School; one new teacher at Columbia Middle School to accommodate growth; and one new teacher and a .6 part-time custodian at Riverside High School, with one educational assistant at the Irrigon Learning Center. Extra duty additions include two head cross country coaches for RHS, HHS and IHS; an assistant volleyball coach at RHS; and an assistant softball coach at RHS. Increased costs for the teachers, office assistants, education assistants and custodians amounts to $246,000. A breakdown is as follows: teachers-4x$44,300=$ 177,200; office assistants- Regional county meeting slated Representatives of the Baker, Morrow, Umatilla, Union and Wallowa county commissions will meet on April 1 at 2 p.m. in La Grande to continue discussions of possible formation of a regional partnership (the "Big 5"). The meeting will be held at the Union County Board of Commissioners' offices located at 1106 TC' Avenue in La Grande. Questions regarding the meeting may be directed to Joni Woodwell, GEODC, (541) 276- 6745. Rangers beat Mustangs By Rick Paullus The visiting Dufur Rangers used 10 walks and eight errors to beat the Heppner Mustangs 10-0 on Friday, March 19. The Rangers jumped out to a 7-0 lead after two innings and coasted from there. The Mustangs tried to rally as Shane Matheny hit a long single, Tim Dickenson singled and Allan Gnbskov walked to load the bases with one out. But the next two batters went down to end the rally. The Mustangs drop to 0-2 on the year arid face the Pendleton JVs on Saturday, March 27 at 1 p.m. at Heppner. swates Dufar 2 5 01 1 01 104-1 Hspprwr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-24 la Undal. Lu Undal (5) and Antony Tkn Dickanson. Bias Elguazabal (2) and Allan Gribtkov W -U Undal. L-Oickanson (0-1). the impact of the Kinzua special ed assistant; Richard Resources Mill closure on the Thomas, CMS assistant 1.7x$ 1 9, 200 = 5 32 , 50 0 ; school district. custodian. educational assistants-1 x$ 17,500; -heard a report from Nate •approved extra duty contracts and custodians- Arbogast on the district's Y2K for: Benn Houk, CMS .6x532,400=$ 19,400. readiness. technology coordinator; Kelly Current licensed sjpff, in -recognized Ms. Doherty, SBE Doherty, RHS assistant softball addition to the principals ed assistant for application of the coach; Del LaRue, IHS head includes: A.C. Houghton (K-5)- Heimlich maneuver for a SBE track coach. 16 teachers, 5.5 specialists, 1 student. -accepted a donation from Bob counselor; Sam Boardman -accepted as a second reading Kahl, VanMarter and Kahl Elementary (K-5)-20 teachers, and adopted changes to the Insurance for $1,500 worth of 5.5 specialists, 1 counselor, 1 elected advisory committee used technology equipment to be assistant principal; Heppner policy. used by schools for student Elementary (K-6)-14 teachers, -accepted retirement or training. 3.7 specialists, .5 counselor; lone resignation for: Joel Stahl, ACH -approved an attendance Elementary (K-5)-5 teachers, 1.4 assistant custodian; Mark Bird variance for a student living in specialists, .5 counselor; lone IHS business teacher; Elaine the Arlington School District to Middle/High School (6-12)-9 Vandecar, CMS extra duty enroll in kindergarten at SBE for teachers, no specialists or technology coordinator; Jean the 1999-2000 school year. counselors; Columbia Middle Strange, extra duty HHS assistant -in executive session School-20 teachers, 1 specialist volleyball coach. considered recommendations of -approved maternity leave for: (educational resource center) Colleen Cunningham, ACH ESL superintendent candidates for interviews, planned the interview plus one temporary; Heppner teacher from Feb. 1-March 12. schedule and selected appropriate Middle/High School (7-12) -approved a personal services questions; reviewed student 16.6 teachers, .8 specialist contract for: Joel Stahl, ACH (educational resource center), 1 assistant custodian from March expulsions; and reviewed counselor; Riverside High School 1-June 30. evaluations of probationary (9-12)-22 teachers, 2 specialists and assistant -approved employment for: principals (ERC and English as a second Melanie Hall, one-on-one CMS superintendent. language) plus one temporary, 1 counselor, 1 assistant principal and 1 registrar; Boardman and Irrigon alternative schools-one teacher each; Heppner alternative school-.5 teacher. -accepted and adopted ESD According to statistics released Sheriffs Office-down from 56 to resolutions for 1999-2000. by the Morrow County Sheriff’s 40, a 49 percent decrease; -approved a request from the Office, criminal cases increased Condon Police Department-down lone International Club for a trip 15 percent in 1998 over the from 17 to 2, an 88 percent to Italy during spring break. All previous year, from 758 in 1997 decrease; Wheeler County funds were raised by the to 873 in 1998. Sheriffs Office, down from 23 to students. The biggest percentage 22, a four percent decrease; -heard a report from the increase came in failure to parole and probation, up from 34 superintendent concerning teen perform the duties of a driver to 71, a 109 percent increase; tobacco use. While the district involved in an accident, which miscellaneous dispatches-down supports the goal of prevention of increased 367 percent. However from 91 to 37, a 59 percent teen tobacco use, they oppose the numbers increased only 11 decrease. method, which is a sting points, from three cases in 1997 The department also handled operation on local businesses, to 14 cases in 1998. 1814 non-criminal or service- according to a school board brief. Another large increase came in -discussed as new business that driving under the influence of type complaints over the past guidelines for senior trips will be intoxicants, a hundred percent year, up eight percent from 1687 developed and presented to the increase, from 19 in 1997 to 38 in 1997. In that category, they rendered assistance in 571 board for consideration, with in 1998. incidents, up eight percent from seniors making trip requests to Dogs creating a public 529 in '97. They also checked out the board in the fall. nuisance was the next highest 189 incidents of suspicious -accepted as a first reading - percentage increase in the circumstances, down 31 percent "Administering • Injectable county, at 73 percent, an increase from 273 in '97. Towed vehicle Medications to Students" with from 15 in 1997 to 26 in 1998. calls were up 150 percent, from action to be taken at the April Unattended death investigations 68 to 170. Animal problems were meeting. and arson and attempted arson -declared district vehicles as both declined 50 percent, arson up 26 percent from 118 to 149. Disturbances were down 19 surplus for sale or trade. from four in '97 to two in '98, and percent from 105 to 85. Traffic -heard a school funding report unattended deaths from 14 to problems were up 40 percent, for the 1999-2000 biennium. seven. from 73 to 1Q3. Juvenile -accepted resignation^ from: Criminal mischief and problems, however were down Doreen DeE|oard from a special vandalism took a surprising nine 18 percent from 62 to 51. Other ed assistant position at SBE as of percent drop between 1997 and March 18; Darlene Fulmer from '98, from 117 to 106. Criminal miscellaneous reports include: an education assistant position at trespass, however, saw a 4C alarms-40 to 36, down one percent; ambulance assists, 19 to Boardman Learning Center, percent increase, from 15 to 21. 47, up 147 percent; checking effective April 1; Burglary dropped five percent, -approved employment/transfer from 85 cases to 80. Theft building or occupants, 15 to 14, for: Rose Dirksen, transfer and increased eight percent, from 108 down six percent; civil matters, 87 to 85, down two percent; promotion from ed assistant at to 117. delivering messages, 18 to nine, the Boardman Learning Center to Criminal driving (reckless down 50 percent; hazards, no office assistant at RHS; Poul driving, driving while suspended Murtha, extra duty contract to or revoked) saw a 30 percent change at 11; noise abated, 40 to 49, up 23 percent; person, 23 to serve as CMS assistant track increase, from 10 to 13, although 25, up nine percent; unfounded motor vehicle accidents were calls, 71 to 42, down 41 percent; coach. down by four percent, from 21 to and other, 135 to 179, up 33 -approved the extension of 20. Unauthorized use of a motor percent. probationary and contract status vehicle increased 23 percent, licensed employees as presented In addition, the office served and recommended by the from 17 to 21 1597 civil papers, up from 1566. Assault/menacing/endangering administration for the 1999-2000 Sheriffs office personnel drove school year. increased 14 percent, from 71 to 310,345 miles in '98, up from -heard a curriculum report from 81. One case involved attempted 308,755 and used less fuel. Fuel Gary Olsen, Bill DeLong and murder. Sex crimes, such as consumption was down from Chuck Matteson who gave a abuse and rape increased by only 17,612 gallons in '97 to 17,544 in presentation on the operation of one case from *97 to '98, from 12 '98. They also worked fewer the learning centers in the to 13, an eight percent increase. patrol hours, from 1298 to 1224. district. This year's sex crimes cases Patrol court hours were also -heard an appeal from a parent included one incident of Rape I. down from 236 to 192, as were concerning student unexcused Drug investigations, likewise, patrol overtime hours, from 699 absences. increased only by one, from 29 to to 659. -heard a request from an lone Custody arrests were down 30, a three percent increase. parent concerning transportation Incidents of missing persons from 240 to 217, as were total for baseball. increased 45 percent, from 11 to lodged, from 3429 to 2167. The -in executive session sheriffs office lodged an average 16. considered collection bargaining of 10 prisoners per day for both Morrow County Sheriffs issues, reviewed current Deputies increased fugitive 1997 and 1998. litigation, r evi ewed arrests by 23 percent, from 77 to recommendations on licensed 95, and recovered one more item employees and considered of stolen property or a vehicle recommendations on a new than the previous year, from superintendent. seven in '97 to eight in '98. -announced the following Miscellaneous cases saw a 32 dates: April 5- percent increase, from 123 to parent/student/teacher 163. Minor in possession of conferences, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; tobacco and alcohol cases, Applications for the 1999 Miss April 6-first meeting of the included in the miscellaneous Rodeo Oregon Pageant are now Heppner Elementary School category, doubled from 12 in '97 available. The pageant, to principal selection committee at to 25 in '98, an 108 percent determine Miss Rodeo Oregon HES, 7 p.m.; April 12-board increase. Also included in 2000, will be held in conjunction meeting, lone High School, 7:30 miscellaneous are restraining with the 1999 Crooked River p.m. order violations which increased Roundup June 24 - 27 in 33 percent from 12 to 16; Prineville. At their Feb. 8 meeting, the insufficient fund checks which The pageant seeks women board: increased 21 percent from 34 to between the ages of 18 and 23 -approved the Heppner High 41; and forgery which decreased with a love of die sport of rodeo. School senior trip request to 50 percent, from four to two. Applicants must be unmarried. Disneyland. The Sheriffs Office dispatched The winner of the Miss Rodeo —heard a report from Chuck 427 calls to other agencies in Oregon Pageant will compete in Starr concerning an update on 1998, down 140 or 25 percent the 2000 Miss Rodeo America school funding. He said that from 567 calls dispatched in '97. Pageant held in conjunction with 1 ’ funding is not adequate to Calls dispatched are as follows: National Finals Rodeo in Las maintain current services, much i Boardman Police Department - Vegas, Nevada. less fund increased staffing down from 169 in '97 to 121 in For more information and needs or school improvement , *98, a 28 percent decrease; applications, contact pageant efforts. Heppner Police Department-up director Judy Holliday at (541) -accepted as a second reading from 64 in '97 to 77 in '98, a 20 447-7324 or President Brett and adopted a policy on alcohol percent increase; Sherman Muckey at (541) 924-9398 in the or drug violations for clubs and County Sheriffs Office-down evenings. organizations. Deadline for submitting from 113 to 57, a 50 percent -heard a report from Starr on decrease; Gilliam County applications is May 15. County criminal cases on the increase Miss Rodeo contestants invited
