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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 16,1999 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow County's Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3,1879 Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon. Office at 147 W Willow Street Telephone (541)676-9228. Fax (54 1)676-92 11. E-mail gt@heppner.net or gt@rapidserve net Web site www heppner.net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P O Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $22 in Morrow County; S16 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 62 years or older); $29 else- where David Sykes ..................................................................................................................... Publisher April Hilton-Sykes .............................................................................................................. Editor New real estate web site features area properties David Sykes opens real estate web site A new web site featuring real estate for sale in the Heppner area, is now open on the Internet. The web site is being operated by David Sykes of the Heppner Gazette-Times, who recently received his real estate license, and is working as an agent under broker Sharon Lewis of Heritage Land Co. The site features pictures and descriptions of homes and commercial property available in the Heppner and Lexington area. The real estate web site is at www.heppner.net/hentage, or it can be accessed through a link from the Heppner Home Page at www.heppner.net. "Logging on to the web site is an easy way for both local and people outside the area to see what property is for sale in the Heppner area," says Sykes, who also manages the Heppner Home Page, the Morrow County Grain Growers equipment site (www.mcgg.net), and the Bank of Eastern Oregon web site (www.beobank.com). If you are planning on selling your home, business or other property you can have it listed on the site by stopping by the Gazette-Times office, or calling Sykes at 676-9228 days, and 676-9939 evenings. Make appointments now for fall at BMCC Students planning to attend Blue Mountain Community College this fall term are encouraged to make a registration appointment as soon as possible, according to a BMCC news release. Returning students, potential students who have recently placement tested and students transferring from another college may make their appointments over the phone by calling 541/278-5930. Students who will be new to BMCC and who have never attended college will begin the registration process with placement testing. The Advising and Testing Office in Pioneer Hall offers the placement test on Monday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Anyone interested in attending BMCC and taking more than eight credit hours of course work is required to take the placement test. Appointments are not necessary; there is a S10 testing fee. Registration appointments will be made for September 22-24. However, the earlier the appointment time the better selection of classes a student will have, said the release. D A's Report Morrow County District Attorney David C. Allen released the following circuit court report for the past week: June 10: Kevin James Layton pled guilty to supplying contraband and was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for time served, with two years' probation. He was also ordered to write a letter of apology and pay fines, fees and assessments of $469. -Anthony Jarrad Zollman pled guilty to unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and was sentenced to 30 days in jail, suspended, with two years' probation. He was also ordered to pay fines, fees and assessments of $1808.61. -Richard W. Nelson pled guilty to Harassment II and was sentenced to 90 days in jail, suspended with two years' probation. He was also ordered to continue treatment and take any medications prescribed by the physician. Charming tum-of-the-century home built in 1895 on South Main Street in Heppner, it has been restored and rem odeled and includes over 3,300 sq. ft. on 4.05 acres. This lovely hom e has four bedroom s, two baths, full basem ent, attic, three-story barn, butler’s pantry, parlor, enclosed back porch, m ahogany front doors and much m ore. A creek, waterfall and spring are located on the property and the hom e is included in the Morrow County Chronicles published by the Morrow County Historical Society. $ 179,900 For more details, contact Janet Fouse at Schroth Realty in Hermiston, (541) 564-2027. June 19th - Saturday Class of '49 Reunion. Dinner starting at 6 p.m. Regular dining - buffet dinner with barbecue pork, oysters and more - starting at 6:30 p.m. June 80th - Sunday Elks’ Picnic at Cutsforth Park. Hot dogs and bever ages provided. Bring your favorite salad or dessert. Games for the kids, horseshoes and fun, starting around 11 a.m. HEPPNER ELKS 358 676-9181 “ W h tn F r in ii M m T 142 N orth M aia W.C.C.C. Golf WCCC Ladies’ Invitational Tuesday, June 8 Low gross of the field: Casey Fredenckson, Boar dm an. Low net o f the field: Della Heideman, Heppner. Boardman: first low gross, Dorla Hodge; first low net, Carol McQuilken. Umatilla: first low gross, Bar bara Lynch. Pendleton: first low gross, Joan Schertenleib; first low net, Janet Taylor. Condon/K inzua: first low gross, June Kamerrer; first low net, Helen Ostrander. Heppner: first low gross, Pat Edmundson, second low gross, Karen Wildman, third low gross, Karen Thompson and Luvilla Sonstegard; first low net, Lorrene Montgomery, second low net, Carol N orris, third low net, Lynnea Sargent. Chip ins: Karen Thompson #11, Pat Edmundson #1, Dorla Hodge #15, June Kamerrer #16. Birdies: Pat Edmundson #1, Casey Frederickson #1. K.P. #4, #13: Pendleton, Joan Schertenleib; Condon/Kinzua, June K am errer; Boardm an, Maxine Garrick; Heppner, Pat Edmundson. Long drive #6, #15: Pendleton- Joan Schertenleib; Condon/ Kinzua, Nikki Hartley; Board- man, Casey Frederickson; Uma tilla, Barbara Lynch; Heppner, Della Heideman. WCCC Jack and Jill Tourney Sunday, June 13 Chapman was played and prizes won by the following couples: Low gross of the field: first Bob and Suzanne Jepsen, second Mike and Cindi Doherty, third Les and Jan Paustian. Low net of the field: first low net Mark and Elaine Miller, sec ond low net Ken and Dorothy Norris, third low net Mike and Barb Orwick, a tie for fourth low net, Jeff and Missy Cutsforth and Rusty Estes and Sandi Hanna, a tie for fifth low net, Rick Johnston and Betty Christman and Terry and Karen Thompson, sixth low net, Craig and Debbie Gutierrez, seventh low net, Tom and Ann Bedortha, eighth low net, Gene and Luvilla Sonstegard. KP second shot #1: Barb Orwick. KP first shot #4: Sandi Hanna. Births Gina Louise Olson-a daugh ter Gina Louise was born to Cristela and Stanley Olson, Jr. of Irrigon, on June 2, 1999 at Good Shepherd Community Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. Odalis Jim enez-a daughter Odalis was born to Cleotilde Corcuera and Delfino Jimenez of Boardman on June 4, 1999 at Good Shepherd Community Hos pital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz. R ileigh Lynn M cClure-a daughter Rileigh Lynn was bom to M indy M urrill and Tracy McClure of Boardman on June 5, 1999 at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz. Her grandparents are Lynn Murrill, Arlington, Lennie Murrill, Irrigon, Amie and Sheila McClure Boardman; and grandparents are Bryan and Margaret Higgason, Union, Leonard and Orva Lu Murrill, Union, Ray and Millie Johnson, Clatskanie and Jerry Fletcher, Ridgefield, WA. Daycare hires trained lifeguard Heppner DayCare has hired a licensed and trained lifeguard for the summer. Jayme Hansen will take children to the pool from 1 -5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Kids age five and up will swim from 1 - 3 p.m and kids 2x/rA years will swim from 3-5 pjn. Parents must have a season pass for their children or bring money to swim. Children must also have sunscreen, labeled with their name, or the child will not be able to participate. The DayCare will also take children to swim lessons if needed. Morrow Co. School Board continued from page 1 John Larson (left), Morrow County Education Association president and John Rietmann, Morrow County School District Board chairman, sign the contract between the district and the teachers Monday night. •add the recommendation that schools try to schedule athletic contest on Friday Saturday or Thursday, minimize contests on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and eliminate contest on Sunday except as required by the Oregon State Athletic Association. "eliminate the requirement for athletic directors that they arrange for regular publicity releases. "add to head coaches' responsibilities that they assist in preparing courts, fields, etc., for al home games, travel with the team to and from contests unless prior arrangements have been made with the principal and be responsible for calling in contest scores and statistics to local newspaper. "add that non-licensed coaches be ASEP certified or equivalent with a grace period for assistant coaches for one sport season, be finger printed, have a high school diploma, and be Type 20 or van trained if required by principal. -approved a revised extra duty contract list as follows (south Morrow County only listed): "Heppner Elementary School- Linda Shaw-Talented and Gifted program coordinator, District Action Research Team; George VanWinkle-computer trainer; Ralph Werner-1/2 time band, 1/2 time music; "Heppner Junior High School- Ralph Werner-1/2 time band, 1/2 time chorus; Juan Elguezabal- head football coach; Chuck Matteson-assistant football coach; Lana Orr-head volleyball coach; Dana Reid-assistant volleyball coach; Ron Bnsbois- head boys' basketball coach, head girls' basketball coach; Tim VanCleave-assistant boys' basketball coach, assistant girls' basketball coach; Keelie Keown- head track coach; vacant- assistant track, head baseball. "Heppner High School-Lea Mathieu-annual advisor; Linda D utcher-T A G program coordinator; Dave Fowler- computer trainer; Ralph Wemer- 1/2 time choir, 1/2 time pep band; Les Payne-head teacher, assistant football coach; Lynn Harmonson-FFA advisor; Dale Conklin-athletic director, head track coach; Kan Keown-rally advisor; Greg Grant-head football coach, head golf coach; Tony Pupo-assistant football coach, assistant boys' basketball coach; Tern Gentry-head volleyball coach; Keelie Keown- assistant volleyball coach, assistant girls' basketball coach; Missy Cutsforth-assistant volleyball coach; Chuck Matteson-head boys' basketball coach; Ken Eckman-assistant boys' basketball coach; Juan Elguezabal-head girls' basketball coach, head softball coach; Dana Reid-assistant girls' basketball coach; Steve Brownfield- assistant track coach; vacant- Distnct Action Research Team, dance team, head baseball coach, assistant baseball coach, assistant softball coach. "lone Elementary/Middle School-Bobbi Childers-computer trainer; Diana Kincaid-TAG coordinator; Betty Rietmann- head teacher; Dean Robinson- head football coach, head track coach; Steve Schaber-assistant football coach, head girls' basketball coach; Barb Peterson- head volleyball coach; Dale Holland-head boys' basketball coach, assistant track coach; Jim Raible-DART. "lone High School-Chns Davis-annual advisor; Darlene Marquardt-1/2 time music; Dean Robinson-athletic director; Robin Graff-head football coach; Dennis Stefani-assistant football coach, head boys' basketball coach; Charity McElligott-head volleyball coach; Cathy McCabe- assistant volleyball coach, head tennis coach; Scott Burright- assistant boys' basketball coach; Del LaRue-head track coach; vacant-rally, head girls' basketball coach, assistant girls' basketball coach, assistant track coach. -adopted the 1999-2000 board meeting calendar as follows: July 12-distnct office; August 9- ACH; September 13-RHS; October 11-HHS; Nov. 8-district office; December 13-CMS; January 10-HES; Feb. 14-SBE; March 13-Imgon Learning Center; April 10-IHS; May 8- district office; June 12-RHS. -adopted extension revisions in the district's sexual harassment policy. The revisions stipulate that sexual harassment will not be tolerated in the schools, and specify that all staff and students are included in the policy. The revision says that a complaint about behavior will not adversely affect the educational assignments or study environment of the student who initiates the complaint or the employment conditions of a staff person who complains. The complainant, staff or student, and the student's parents will be notified when the investigation of a complaint is concluded. Sexual harassment is now defined as "a demand for sexual favors in exchange for benefits ," unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that may interfere with a student's education or a staff person's ability to perform the job or creation of an intimidating, offensive or hostile educational or work environment. Staff must report the circumstances of sexual harassment to their supervisor or to the district human rights officer (school superintendent) even if the problem is not within their area of work responsibility. Complaints in good faith will not affect an employee's future employment or work assignments or the educational opportunities of a student. The district also added extensive procedures about sexual harassment complaints. -adopted a social studies curriculum and instructional materials. -accepted as a first ready a new policy for continuing professional development -approved resignations from: Darin Presto, Columbia Middle School science teacher; Anita Ottemess, Riverside High School English as a second language teacher; Chad Ottemess, CMS special education teacher; John Moody, CMS language arts teacher; Debbie Bums, A.C. Houghton Elementary School kindergarten/first grade teacher; Cindy Beatty, ACH kindergarten/first grade teacher; Mary Holmes, RHS language arts teacher; Frank Wynne, RHS assistant custodian position; Chris Davis, lone High School extra duty position as head girls' basketball coach; Duane Neiffer, IHS extra duty position as assistant girls' basketball coach; Kevin Gilbertson, RHS extra duty position as assistant boy's basketball coach; Mark Jones, RHS extra duty position as assistant wrestling coach. -approved employment, transfers or promotions for: Thad Killingbeck, promotion from CMS science teacher to Sam Boardman Elementary School assistant principal, replacing Don Zellner; Karen Cooley, transfer from ACH to CMS special education teacher, replacing Chad Ottemess; Valery , Campbell, transfer from Heppner High School language arts teacher to lone Schools Spanish . teacher, replacing Mark Bird; Lea Mathieu, probationary contract to teach language arts, publications at HHS, replacing Valery Campbell; Tom Shear, probationary contract to teach art at Heppner and lone Schools, replacing Kaya McLaren; Molly, probationary contract to teach second grade at Sam Boardman Elementary, replacing Mary Gressley-Grow; Joan Henry, probationary contract to teach fourth grade at ACH, replacing Jo Olsen; Tana Johns, probationary contract to teach third grade at ACH, filling a new position; Mary Ann Elguezabal, probationary contract to teach third grade at Heppner Elementary School, replacing Karen Dubuque; Webster Castaneda, probationary contract to teach Spanish and social studies at Columbia Middle School, filling a new position; Heidi White, probationary contract to teach language arts at CMS, replacing John Moody; Janet Symionow, probationary contract to teach language arts at CMS, replacing Phyllis Danielson; Dean Peck, probationary contract to teach social studies and Plato Lab at CMS, replacing Helen Symionow; Dawn Callow, probationary contract to teach science at CMS, replacing Darin Presto; Bill DeLong, reduction to .6 full-time equivalent, to continue teaching and supervising the Irrigon Learning Center; Lynn Harris, initial .4 full-time equivalent to teach and supervise the Irrigon Learning Center; Stacy Schaefer, probationary contract to teach kindergarten/first grade at ACH. replacing Cindy Beatty; Carol Rosecrans, probationary contract to teach special education Heppner Junior-Senior High School, replacing Tanya Scanlon: Martha Munkers, transfer from food service/special education . assistant to media/regular education assistant at HHS. replacing Pennie Karwacki; Shelly Key, promotion from assistant to head cook at lone Schools, replacing Mary Ann Palmer. -appointed Ralph Morter to fill the vacant #4 position of the lone Lexington Advisory Committee; -accepted the following donations: from Wal-Mart, $218.40 worth of potting soil for CMS; Oregon Hay, $200 worth of black plastic to RJIS for prom decorations. -accepted a grant from Meyer Memorial Trust for "Spanish Books Read-at-Home program at SBE, teachers Pam Minster and Linda Neiffer. -heard the following announcements: June 28-budget hearing at RHS, 7:30 p.m.; June 30-retiring superintendent Chuck Starr's last day on the job; July 1 - new superintendent Bruce Anderson's first day on the job; July 5-July 4 holiday for summer employees; July 12-next regular meeting, district office, Lexington, 7:30 p.m.
