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School board to interview candidates for vacated board positions E Û 3 3 i 3 T 3 t 3 3 I I U of O í.'o T 3 ; n i 3 P L i b r a r y Suson«, Oft 9/403 The Morrow County School Board, at its regular meeting July 9. set aside August 20. prioi to the next board meeting, to interview candidates to till the two vacated board positions formerly held by Bamey Lindsay and Keith Lewis. I he next board meeting had originally been scheduled for August 13. but was postponed to August 20 so that all board members would be present. Fhe board had earlier voted to vacate the positions after a judge hired by the district presented a decision that the two board members did not live in the district from which they were elected. Lindsay was elected from Zone 6 in the north Lexington area and Lewis from Zone 4 in Heppner In other business on July 9. the board. -presented the oath of office to new board member John Renfro; -elected Julie Weikel. Boardman. as board chair: -elected Gary Frederiekson, Boardman, as vice chair; -approved the appointment of Marcia Kemp to the budget committee from Zone 2 ; -approved hiring Barber Barrett Turner Architects, Inc.. Bend, as architects for the construction bond projects; -awarded a bid for a gym siding project at Heppner High School to Ken Eckman %/ Construction for $57,000; Morrow County Sheriff -awarded a bid for Department may take over police w indow replacement at Heppner protection for the city of Heppner. High School and Heppner The city is considering Elementary School to Gentry contracting police coverage to the Home Improvements for Morrow County Sheriff S212.000; Department. The move could -awarded a bid for save the city as much as $40.000 replacement of the district office annually, mainly in administrative front door for $1,279 from costs. Details of the agreement are Hermiston Glass; -awarded a bid for seal still being worked out, but several deputies who would parol the city coating playgrounds at Heppner reportedly would be required to Elementary and A.C Houghton Elementary for $4,130.80 to live in or near Heppner. Barry's Asphalt; -did not take action, at the recommendation of Superintendent Bruce Anderson, on a bid for electrical work at The Morrow County Fair and A.C. Houghton Elementary, Rodeo invites everyone to Riverside High School. Heppner participate in the 2001 Fair and High School and lone Schools Rodeo Parade, scheduled for from Gordon's Electric: Saturday, Aug. 18. in Heppner. The -approved lowering pay- theme this year is "Rolling On Into to-play fees for junior high the Future." school students to $30 per sport, Sweepstakes will be awarded taking into consideration that to the entry parade judges feel best more monies are available from follows that theme. the Morrow County Unified Registration forms are now Recreation Distrixct and junior available. Although registrations high students do not participate will be taken the day of the parade, in as many games as high school the parade committee would like athletes: high school pay to play to get completed entries back by fees will remain at $50 per sport.: Friday, Aug. 10. Entry forms may the maximum per student per be returned to P.O. Box 1232, year remains at $100 and the Heppner, Oregon 97836. faxed to maximum per family per year 541 -676-9001. or may be dropped remains at $250; off at either Van Marter and Kahl -adopted an investment Insurance or the Heppner Chamber policy for the district pending of Commerce office. What's the Fourth of July without Uncle Sam? Despite the sweltering approval from the state The parade will start promptly heat. Uncle Sam (alias Don Bristow), was once again persuaded to investment board; at 10 a m. Sign in will start at 8:30 preside over the lone Fourth festivities. -approved organization a.m. at Green Feed and Seed, which details declaring confidential is located at the north end of employees, district clerk, deputy Heppner on Highway 74. clerk, custodian of funds, budget Those with horses should plan officer, authorized facsimile on unloading on Riverside Avenue, signatures, authorized signatures not on Hwy 74 or Main Street. for state and federal programs, to show our appreciation for all they Judging will take place between A fund raising Italian dinner will district legal counsel, insurance have done through your comments 9-9:30 a.m., with all prizes and agent of record, newspapers of be held at the Heppner Elks Lodge and generous donations." said an ribbons handed out prior to the start record, depositories for district on Thursday. July 19. at 7 p.m. to organizer. of the parade. solicit donations to help defray the funds and auditors for 2001-2; Parade committee members ask legal expenses of unseated school -approved the first participants not to throw candy from reading of district arts standards; board members Bamey Lindsay vehicles or horses. "This is a safety and Keith Lewis. -accepted resignations issue. We need to have everyone This dinner is put on by friends from: Keegan McCaslin. abide by this rule to help ensure of Lindsay and Lewis and will Riverside High School language "Teen Night" is planned for people stay back out of the parade's include Tuscan pork with pasta, arts teacher; Gabrielle Myers, Saturday, July 28. from 9-11 p.m. path. It is okay if you want to have vegetarian spaghetti, homemade A.C. Houghton Elementary at the lone pool. someone walk along with your entry second grade teacher; and Bart french bread, salad, dessert and Adult chaperons and lifeguards and distribute candy,” said Craig beverage. There will be no charge Prouty, ACH head custodian; for the meal and there will be a will be on duty. Cost is $2 per Strobel, committee chair. -approved employment person. For more information, or for a question and answer period Incoming freshmen through this visitor packet, call the Heppner for Jake Lemmon. English as a following it. year's graduating seniors are invited Chamber of Commerce. 676-5536. second language teacher at RHS. Since both Lindsay and Lewis to attend. or visit the fair and rodeo website replacing Tom Vail: will be in attendance at the dinner. -approv ed transfers from Chips and pop will be provided at www.heppner.net. "This would also be a good time Brenda Newport. ACH special educational assistant to regular educational assistant; -heard the following , JT JL Y 5 announcements: August I- pnncipals return to work. August M onday th ro u g h F rid ay, 7 a.m . - 6 p.m . 9 -10-board and administrators' goal setting. Port of Morrow. S atu rd ay, 7 a.m . - 5 p.m . Boardman; August 20-next board meeting, ACH. Irrigon. ” 30 p.m.; August 28-begmmng mserviee. district schools; Sheriff dept, may patrol Heppner Born on the Fourth of July Rodeo parade gearing up í Italian dinner to benefit Lindsay, Lewis Teen night to be held at pool lorrow C ounty Grain G row ers Lexington 989-8221 • 1-800-452-7396 i» urm «n«i \ August 29-district-w ide inservice, RHS. 8 a.m.: September 3-Labor Day holiday: September 4-first day of school for students. At the June 25 meeting, the board: -accepted resignations tor Paul Kemp. Sam Boardman Elementary first grade teacher: Carol Rosecrans. Heppner High School special education teacher: Carrie DeVault. RHS PE aide/laundry person; Shirley Donovan. RHS assistant cook: Mary Ann Munkers. district officer maintenance/technology secretary; Shirley Henderson. ACH educational assistant; Jane Brosseau, SBE English as a second language educational assistant: Benn Houk. Columbia Middle School head track and assistant boys’ basketball coach: Ruby Neufeld. CMS assistant cook; and Ellen Slover. CMS English as a second language educational assistant; -approved employment for Chris Bonney, SBL first grade teacher, replacing Linda Neiffer; Lucas Casady. HHS advanced math, replacing Gordon Cooper; Kathleen Spinks. HHS special education teacher. replacing Carol Rosecrans; David Boor, RHS/SBE special education teacher; Angie Counsell, ACH CMS special education teacher; Gigi Patton, SBE first grade teacher, replacing Paula Kemp; Pam Dowdy. Heppner Elementary fifth/sixth grade teacher, replacing Barb Orwick; Brandi Orem, temporary HES second/third grade teacher, replacing Sue Gibbs; -approved transfer for: C arol Johnson, from CMS Title 1 edcuation assistant to RHS PE assistant laundry person; -approved the following extra duty contracts (ACH. SBE. CMS and RHS not listed): -Heppner Elementary School: Janme Allen-Talented and Gifted program coordinator: Karen Smith-Griffith-DART: Cara Osmin-computer trainer; still vacant are the halftime band and half-time music positions; -Heppner Junior High School: Chuck Matteson-head football coach; Rick Paullus- assistant football coach: Lana Orr-head volleyball coach: Cindy Doherty-assi stan t vol ley bal I coach: Jason Hanna-head boys' basketball coach; Tim Van Cleave-assistant boys' basketball coach, assistant girls' basketball coach; Greg Grant-head girls’ basketball coach: Susan Hisler- head track coach. -Heppner High School: John Flaherty-annual advisor; Linda Dutcher-Talented and Gifted program coordinator; Dave Fowler-computer trainer: Les Payne-head teacher, assistant football coach: Val Campbell- DART: Dale Conklin-athletic director, head track coach; Greg Grant-head football coach, head golf coach: Grant Wnght- assistant football coach: Terri Gentry-head volleyball coach; Dana Reid-assistant volleyball coach, head girls' basketball coach; Melissa Metz-assistant volleyball coach; Chuck Matteson-head boys' basketball coach; Jay Papmeau-assistant boys' basketball coach: Ken E c k m an -a ssista n t boys' basketball coach; Ron Bnsbois- assistant girls' basketball coach. Kathy Britt-assistant girls' basketball coach; Rick Johnston- head baseball coach; Rick Paullus-assistant baseball coach: Lindsay Harlc-head softball coach; still vacant are the half- time choir and half-time pep band positions and the rally advisor -loneElementary Middle schools: Darlene Marquardt- computer trainer; Gary Hunt- Talented and Gifted program coordinator: Betty Rietmann- head teacher: Dean Robinson- head football coach, head track coach. Steve Schaber-assistant football coach; Lori McCabe- head volleyball coach, head girls’ basketball coach. Jim Raiblc- DART; still vacant is the head boys' basketball coach. -lone High School Kristy Crowell-annual advisor; Darlene Marquardt-half-time music; Dean Robinson-athletic director. Dale Holland-head football coach; Dennis Stefani- assistant football coach: Charity McElligott-head volleyball coach. Cathy McCabe-assistan; volleyball coach, head tennis coach; Scott Bumght-assistan boys' basketball coach: Dana Heideman-head girls' basketball coach; Ryan Rudoll-assistant girs' basketball coach. Del LaRue-head track coach At the May 14 meeting, the hoard: -accepted resignations for: Amanda (n ibble. ACH I itle I educational assistant: I ami Sneddon. 1IHS cheerleadci advisor: Donna Neighbors. < MS assistant volleyball coach: Posey Studer. ( MS assistant volleyball coach. lorn Vail. RIIS English as a second language teacher and soccer coach: Diana Kincaid, lone Elementary School teacher: -term inated Greg Henderson. \( II a s s is ta n t custodian: -accepted nonce oi decline of contract: Jason lust. HHS science teacher: and Ralph Werner. HHS HI S music teacher: -approved leave for Mary Gressley-Grow for the 2001-2 year to study tor English as a second language endorsemeni. -approved transfer' lot 1 heresa Proctor-Reese to English as a second language position, replacing Mary Gressley-Grow: and 1 inda Neiffer. from SBE to lone Elementary School: -approved employment for: Jason Palmer from RHS physical science teacher to HHS physical science teacher, replacing Jason Just: Jill W right. CMS reading teacher, replacing Clair Costello; I.aune Pearce. ACH kindergarten teacher: Katy Slaybaugh. ACH kindergarten teacher: Shari Huber. ACH second grade teacher: Christina Reggear. C MS math teacher. Krissy Waite. SBE. second grade teacher: Florence Bankston. SHE elementary teacher: and Dale Rouekamp. R IF -science teacher. Jail and Bail to benefit chamber Here comes the judge The "Celebrate Heppner" community event scheduled for Friday. July 27, will feature a Chamber of Commerce-sponsored "Jail and Bail" mock court. Celebrity judges include "Hang- em High" Green. "Never Met an Innocent Soul” Sweeney. Maximum Sentence" Koffler. and "Righteous Justice" Jones. ITie courtroom proceedings w ill take place in the Murrav Pla/a from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. or until all accused arrestees have been tried and convicted o f their several crimes. Under the familiar "No Good Deed Ever (Joes l npumshed" principle of jurisprudence, community citizens guilty of acts of excessive kindness and positive contribution to Heppner's general well-being should anticipate arrest by designated officers of the court. Jail and Bail co-chairmen John Edmundson and Irish Sweeney will be pleased to receive any citizens' suggestions of friends, neighbors and bosses who are presumed to be guilty of gross acts of community support More details about the Jail and Bail project will appear in next week's Gazette-Times I
