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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 28, 2001 - SEVEN Ione holds pep assembly getting ready for state p h o to by Debbie Rudie At the lone Cardinal Boys Basketball Pep Assembly the mothers of the team performed for the audience with a skit about the Cardinal strength using a modified version of the story of the three little pigs. photo by Debbie Radio Monday night, February 26, the lone community met at the gymnasium for a state basketball team pep assembly. Members of its sophomore class showed their support with a Cardinal chant. New Honor Society members inducted at HHS Infant and toddler care needed in Heppner The Child Care Resource and Referral program is seeking child care providers for toddlers and infants in the Heppner area.. According to Starla Halverson, CCRR child care director, the area is experiencing a shortage in care providers for that age group. "Heppner has very few family child care providers," said Halverson. "Day care is filled up for infants. The real need is for children 24 months and younger. We are recruiting people who want to care for infants and toddlers." Halverson said that only four child care providers, including both registered and exempt, are currently on the CCRR data base. She says that the lack of care givers has sometimes made it necessary for parents to take their children to two different places before they can head off to work. For example, a care giver may be able to accommodate an older child, but not an infant. Halverson said that while Heppner needs providers for infants, the rest o f Morrow County needs evening and weekend care. CCRR provides a match up service for parents and care givers. When someone calls the service, a computer matches up parents with providers. There is no fee for the service. Halverson said that providers may be registered with the state or may be exempt from registration. Exempt providers may provide child care for three children in addition to their own children. Providers who register with the state may care for two children 24 months and younger, four children up to first grade and four school-age children. Providers who are registered with the state and are caring for children placed by Adult and Family Services are eligible for the USDA food program. Those providers get reimbursement for the "nutritious meals" they serve the children Halverson added that the state child care provider rules are enforced. If someone cares for more children than allowed and a complaint is lodged with the state, that provider can receive a fine of up to $100. She says that the Child Care Division investigates 100 percent of the complaints they receive. Halverson stresses that Child Care Resource and Referral is a referral agency only and is not involved in investigations or compliance. "Our goal is not to give people fines," said Halverson. "The goal is really for education- assistance. -to let people know there are The Morrow County rules and provide information on Commission on Children and how to meet the regulations. Families has funding available Child Care Resource and for provider start-up costs. Call Referral is strictly referral, not Barbara Hayes, director, 676- investigative." 9675, for more information. CCRR offers classes that give providers an overview of rules and regulations, information on how to become a provider, and a variety of topics pertaining to child care. The next class in Heppner is scheduled for Schools in Umatilla and Morrow Tuesday, March 6, from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at the Morrow County counties are attempting to locate Commission for Children and all persons from birth through age Families' conference room. There 21 not enrolled in public school who is no charge for the class. Pre may have special needs due to register by calling 1-800-559- concerns with the following: hearing, traumatic brain injury, 5878. emotional/behavioral A class on brain vision, speech, mental developmeni in young children is problems, retardation, language, orthopedic planned in Boardman on Saturday, March 3, beginning at problems, heath, autism, learning, 9 a.m. at the new Adult and developmental delay or other disabilities. Family Services building. If anyone has any of the above A program on stress concerns regarding a child in their reduction for providers and care who is aged five-21, contact children is planned for Monday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the local school district special education contact person Michael Imgon Head Start Center. The classes in Imgon Keown at Morrow County School and Boardman are sponsored by District R-l at (541) 989-8202, or MCCCF and are also free of 270 W. Main, Lexington, 97839. For a child aged birth to five charge. CCRR also has packets years, contact the Umatilla-Morrow for employers to help them County Resource and Referral, become knowledgeable about the Umatilla-Morrow ESD, at 1-800- tax incentives available if the 927-5847. employers offer child care Schools seek special needs children DOLL AR DAYS SALE PRICES AV AILABLE AT: Morrow County f- Grain Growers 350 Main Street, Lexington - 989-8221 • 1-800-452-7396 For farm equipment, visit our web site at www.mcgg net Join w ith Your Friends an d N eighbors in V o tin g For Heppner High School National Honor Society inductees (left to right): back-Brian Rust, Doug Orwick, Lacey Matteson and Daniel Jepsen; front-Marcy Miller, Ashley Ward, Whitney Shcrritt and Donald Adams. (Not pictured is Clayton Tyler Henderson.) Students nominated for scholastic award Heppner High School language arts teacher Linda Dutcher has nominated HHS and Heppner Junior High School students for the National English Merit Awards honrs. The top 12 junior and senior males and females, top 24 underclassmen, top 12 creative writing students and top 12 junior high males and females were nominated for the award. Awards were based on academics, English skills and aptitude, the English teacher's recommendation, motivation to learn and improve, attitude and cooperative spirit, dependability, en th u siasm , lead ersh ip , citizenship and responsibility. Each student nominated will receive a congatulatory letter from the United States Achievement Academy and will be eligible to compete for college scholarships grants awarded by the academy. Students receiving nominations are as follows: Underclassmen: boys- Damel Jepsen. Clayton Henderson, Douglas Orwick, Donald Adams, Brad Adams, Judd Lemmon-Shpherd, Luke Murray, Justin Botefuhr, Brian Haguewood, Kiel Naims, Anthony Hendricks, Adam Wight; girls-Lacey Matteson, Marcy Miller, Ashley Ward, I Whitney Sherritt, Rachel Howard, Courtney Nelson, Blake Allstott, Sheena Shank, Chantea Macaulay, Amber Dima, Sibbea Jones, Nicole Wilson. Heppner Junior High: boys-Roy Proctor, Rory Kilkenny, Mikel Britt, Kyle Huddleston, Joshua Lankford, Tyler Boyer, Jode Coil, Dan Basile; girls-Madison Bailey, Chelsea Britt, Blair Keithly, Shanna Rietmann, Jessica Wainwright, Laurie Murray, Krystal Naims. W oman injured in rodeo home Gail Papineau, formerly of Lexington, who was injured in a rodeo accident, is now being taken care of by her daughter Michelle Papineau in her home in Lostine. According to her daughter, Gail is alert and starting to be a lot more responsive. She is able to make minor decisions and is able to attend church with her family, said her daughter. Michelle may be contacted at (541) 569-2544; visit, or send cards and letters to Gail Papineau, c/o Michelle Papineau, 68340 Wamock Road, Lostine, OR 97857, or by e-mail to mmpap@eoni.com. \A)M ca V Qsuek Hwy 74 and Johnson G rade Road, lone QEMU QMHlhM Storage l Tnit Rent - HALF OFF for the FIRST 15 RENTERS during March! Call and reserve your unit today! Rick and Sylvia Sandford, Owners (541) 422-7330 or (541) 980-3913 > DWAVNE CARROLL MORROW COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD The following people support Dwayne Carroll for the position o f Morrow County School Board member: Gene Allen Kathy Neal Ken Broadbent Karen Pettigrew Alan G. Holmes Steve Doherty Raymond D. Michael Lee & Pamela Docken Gary & Casey Frederickson Karl & Pat Smith Dante Daltoso Mick Tolar Dorothy Krebs Sharon Barrick Phyllis Gilbertson Jim Hollandsworth LaVern Partlow Randy Yates Louise Britts Craig H. Smith Barbara Smith Catherine A. Yates Susan L. French Donald Russell Susan Russell John Ripple Thomas & Karen Wolff Larry & Betty Mills Louis Carlson Betty Carlson George & Debbie Koffler John Sebastian Rose Sebastian Gary Neal Sandra Tallman T. Michael Tallman Wayne W. Huwe, Jr. Barbara J. Huwe Julie Weikel Mario A. Magana Vickie McNamee Steve Peck Dan Huxoll Dean R. Mason Eric & Marnie Anderson Marv & Tanna Padberg Frank & LaVonne Mader Dave & Debbie Radie Jerry McElligott Robin Huxoll John Martin Dalarie Philippi Wayne Schnell Dan Steiner Dewey Murray Douglas W. Strebin Dave & Shelly Riekkola Jeff Wenholz Mark Rhodes Mike & Runnisha McNamee Lanita Aylett Robert W. Cooley Barbara Byrd Robert Byrd John Wenholz Joy Broderson Pat McNamee Paid for by Committee to Elect Dwayne Carroll. Gerry Carroll. Treasurer. 77402 Desert Road. Hermiston. OR 9783«
