Heppner Gazette-Times Heppner, Oregon Wednesday
Ione officials attend Oregon Cities conference
lone Mayor Betty Gray and
Cindi Doherty, lone City
Clerk; Recorder attended the
l eague of Oregon Cities' 75th
Anniversary Conference in
Portland Nov. 10-12.
Approximately 1.000 Oregon
city officials attended work
sessions and training seminars
designed to help officials run
their
municipalities
more
effectively and to share common
concerns and problem-solving
ideas.
Over 40 sessions were offered,
covering
such
topics
as
innovative financing for city
services;
technology
and
information systems; ethics and
conflicts
of
interest:
telecommunications; supporting
our youth: transportation funding
and policy; cutting employee
health insurance costs; and many
more.
City officials attending the
conference discussed significant
statew ide issues and determined
the
league's
policies
on
legislation for the legislative
session which begins in January.
Special guest speakers
included:
• Dr. Guion "Guy" Blutord.
NASA mission specialist and
payload commander astronaut on
tour space shuttle missions and
the first African American to fly
in space tin 1983. aboard the
Space Shuttle Challenger).
Dr. Bluford shared his
experiences in space, presenting
a glance into the incredible world
of
space
travel
and
demonstrating how technology
has and will affect the future of
our communities.
• Caryn Tilton, management
consultant, facilitated a councilor
training workshop, providing
insight on the topics of
recruiting, interviewing and
hiring new employees, managing
performance
and
taking
corrective action.
• Michael Rogers, editor and
general
manager
of
Newsweek.com
and
a
contributing
editor
for
Newsweek, shared his expertise
in a session entitled "Technology
and the Future of Cities."
• Several panelists were on
hand for a forum entitled "Ballot
Measure Mama", a topic in the
forefront of the minds of city
officials. An exchange between
panelists and audience members
took place on the topic of
Oregon's initiative process and
the ballot measures which passed
the election ana their possible
effects on cities in Oregon
During this year's conference,
high school juniors and seniors
gathered from across the state as
the league formed its first-ever
Youth Advisory Council.
This new council will meet
several times each year to help
guide the league's endeavors as it
"strives to meet the unique needs
of today's youth and to mold our
youth into strong future leaders."
This year's conference again
included the presentation of
several awards.
Safety Awards were presented
to cities with the lowest injury
frequency rates in 1999-2000
The James C.- Richards Award
and Herman Kehrli Award were
presented to deserving city
individuals who demonstrated
outstanding performance and
contributions to the league and to
cities in Oregon.
Awards for excellence were
given to cities which have
developed innovative programs
to reduce costs, improve the
quality of life and increase the
quality of municipal services.
The Civic Journalism Award
was presented to a "deserving
journalist for efforts in engaging
citizens and encouraging the
development of good public
policy in Oregon "
For the third year, the league
and Oregon Public Broadcasting
a middle school poster contest
and high school essay contest.
Students from around the state
were awarded for their insight
and creativity on the 75th
Anniversary theme. "Reflections;
My City Then and Now"
Winners received $500 savings
bonds.
Miranda Hunt of lone received
the award lor this year's poster
contest for middle school
students. She ts a sixth grade
student at lone Middle School.
Fellowship
dinner planned
The 12th annual Hermiston-
area Community Fellowship
Christmas Dinner is seeking
volunteers to help cook, serve,
deliver and clean up.
Individuals, churches, schools,
clubs and organizations are
invited to v oiunteer.
For more information or to sign
up, call 541-567-8600.
ALIG N M EN TS
lone Elementary enjoys program
bv Native American
Hasa Brown
Hasa Brown recently spoke to
the lone Elementary School about
ins native culture. He is a descen
dent of the Onondaga tribe w nich
is one of the six tribes in the
Inquots nation.
He told legend stories,
drummed and sang songs for stu
dents in grades K-3. Students re
sponded w ith great enthusiasm to
his presentation, said teacher
Bettv Rietmann.
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