Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday. September 18, 2002 - FIVÉT
Episcopal-Lutheran shared ministries to Morrow County DAT plans fund raiser
Saturday road trip to the fossil beds
Each ticket will cost $20.
begin Saturday night meetings
planned
Morrow County Disaster
The Contribution Awards will go
By Pastor Laura Snyder
Heppner is...
Do you remember those cartoons in the paper; you know the
ones w ith the boy and girl w ho are in the buff and the caption above
says “Happiness is...” followed by a cute little phrase at the bottom of
the cartoon that just kind of makes one feel good inside? That is how
worshipping on Sunday makes me feel all week.
1 know that it is impossible to feel happy and joyful all the time
and even if you did feel that way all the time people would begin to
think you “just weren’t right in the head.” Because let’s face it, life
isn’t always a happy and joyous experience. We all face difficult
challenges in our lives and times that seem impossible to hurdle. There
are times in all of our lives that seem as if we are all alone and that no
one really cares about us. However, being a member of a worshipping
community helps me realize that 1 am never alone.
Prior to joining the Lutheran church in Dallas, OR, I thought
that the only person who would watch out for me was myself. However,
once 1 began attending Sunday worship services 1 began to slowly
realize that 1 am never alone and that God has always been and is
present in my life. From that point on, the feeling of isolation and
loneliness began to slip way. Granted, the void never 100 percent
disappears because every now and then we all have to feel sorry for
ourselves from time to time - Right?
Once it began to sink into my thick skull through attending
worship that God is always present in my life I began to look around
and see through whom God was and is working. God doesn’t just sit
back and passively work in our lives - No. God actually works through
other people. For you see, soon 1 began to be a member of a community
that was searching for the same things in life - love, acceptance and
forgiveness and all of these gifts 1 found by going to church on Sunday
mornings. Worship is what keeps me grounded in life.
I also know for a fact that walking into a church for the first
time is one o f the most difficult challenges a person can encounter. I
realize that the first Sunday 1 walked through the church door I was
scared to death. The worshipping community o f Hope and Valby
Lutheran church and All Saints Episcopal church know how hard it is
to walk into a new setting with all new people therefore, our shared
ministry is starting a 5:30 p.m., Saturday night service, beginning on
Oct. 5, at All Saints Episcopal church in Heppner. The Saturday night
serv ice is for those seeking information about their spirituality and the
Christian faith. The Episcopal-Lutheran shared ministry of Heppner
and lone want to share the experience of worship and fellowship. All
Saints, Hope and Valby invite everyone to join them on Saturday nights.
Site councils explained
by Debbie Harper
Have you ever wondered
what a school site council is, and
why you should care?
Site councils are state
mandated groups. Their primary
purpose is to improve student
learning at the school. The state
has outlined their goals as the
development of plans to improve
the professional growth o f the
school staff, the improvement of
the school’s instructional program,
the development and coordination
of plans for implementing these
programs and the administration
o f g ran ts-in -aid for the
professional developm ent o f
teachers and classified district
employees.
In practical terms, that
m eans teachers and parents
working together to development
and implement programs to create
as fully rounded a curriculum for
their school as possible.
They are not a fund
raising body. They are a research
and developm ent group. The
council generates ideas or people
bring ideas to the council. Those
ideas are discussed and
research ed by the council
members, and then presented to
the principal and the school board.
Wade Smith, Heppner
schools principal, describes the
group as parents and teachers
working together to make schools
a better place for students. “It’s
a chance for teachers to tell what
they’re teaching and parents to
input what they want children to
learn,” he said. The meetings are
open to the public and Smith
would like to see more people
attending. The m ore ideas
generated the better for the
schools.
lo n e ’s site council is
working on the second year of
their school wide plan, and on
improving reading scores.
Parent mem bers must
have a student attending the
school. C urrently, H eppner
Elementary School is looking for
two parent members and Heppner
High School is looking for three,
lone has a full membership at this
time. Members serve a three-year
term, with a one hour meeting a
m onth. Interested H eppner
parents may call Smith for more
information.
HES site council meets
the first Monday of each month,
HHS the second Wednesday at 6
p.m. in the library and lone the
second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
at the high school library.
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Action Team is in the process of
planning a fund raiser. The funds
will be used to acquire needed
items, such as blankets for victims
o f a house fire signage for
shelters. They also need materials
for training volunteers and to
increase their capacity to respond
to local disasters.
The fund raising dinner,
dance and silent auction is set for
Oct. 17, at the Port of Morrow
building in Boardman. The theme
for this year’s event is “The 50’s”.
The evening’s schedule is as
follow s: 5:30-7 p.m .-silent
auction; 5:30-6:30 p.m.-Show and
Shine Antique Car Show; 7 p.m.-
Show and Shine People’s Choice
Award; 7:30-8:30 p.m.-dinner; 8
p.m.-contribution awards; 9 p.m.-
12 a.m.-dancing
to the two b u sinesses or
individuals that have contributed
to M orrow C ounty D isaster
Services in the past three years.
Door prizes will also be awarded.
Dress attire w ill be
casual or dress up in 50’s style:
poodle skirts, pegged jean s,
leather jackets, T-shirts, ponytails
and bobby socks. Dress for your
comfort.
Contributions to help with
this event w ill be accepted,
whether it be donations to help
with the cost of putting on the
event, or merchandise for the
silent auction and door prizes.
Interested parties may
contact the M orrow County
Disaster Action Team. Umatilla
County chapter, at 922-4307, for
more information.
Candidate's forum set in Boardman
Morrow County residents
will be given the opportunity to
select the candidate they think will
best represent the needs o f the
area. The Boardman Chamber of
Commerce is hosting a forum
Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m.
Representative Greg Smith (R-
Heppner), has been challenged by
Elizabeth Scheeler, a democrat
from Pendleton. Kathy Neal of
Boardm an will m oderate the
debate.
At 8:15 p.m., the same
evening, candidates running for
Morrow County Commissioner
will be presenting their platforms
and answering questions.
Both debates will be held
at the Port of Morrow building in
Boardman.
For more information,
contact Billie Jean Morris of the
B oardm an
C ham ber
of
Commerce, at 481-3014.
Boardman City Council forum to be held
As a way to give voters
a chance to meet the candidates,
the B oardm an C ham ber o f
Commerce has organized a forum
to be held at Riverside High
School auditorium, Sept. 23, at 7
p.m.
Seven candidates met the
filing date to run for Boardman
city council. “This is a great
indication that Boardm an is
growing and citizens are taking an
interest in how the city is run,”
says a Boardman Chamber of
Commerce representative.
The form at for the
evening will give each candidate
an opportunity to speak to the
audience after which a question
and answ er session has been
scheduled.
The candidates this year
are: Mike Tallman, Gene Allen,
William Brown, Pam Neal, Curtis
M osman, Ed G lenn and Don
Vandeventer.
For more inform ation
about the forum , contact the
Chamber office at 481 -3014.
Boardman to hold Community Pride Day
Saturday, Sept. 21, is
B oardm an’s F ifth A nnual
C om m unity Pride Day and
Community Challenge Awards.
Boardman’s non-profit
organizations are encouraged to
participate in this year’s project.
Volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. at
the large field in front of Oregon
Potato, Inc., on East Columbia
Avenue.
The project will be to
develop a new regulation-size
soccer field for the community
and plant vegetation around the
area. Gloves, shovels and rakes
will be needed for the project,
which is estimated to be done by
12 p.m.
Cash aw ards w ill be
given to the organization that
works the most total hours. First
place will receive $500, second
place $125, and third place will
receive $75.
For more information, call
Debi Watson with the Boardman
C om m unity
D evelopm ent
Association, at 481 -2220.
Heppner Site Council seeks candidates
The H eppner Ju n io r/
Senior High School Site Council
is seeking two candidates for the
2002-2003 school year. Those
parties interested in this elected
position m ust be parents o f
students who attend Heppner
High School. The duties of the
council include the improvement
o f the sc h o o l’s instructional
program and the development of
plans to improve the professional
growth of the school staff.
The site council meets on
the second Wednesday of each
month at 6:30 p.m. in the Heppner
High School library. For those
interested in participating either as
a candidate or a voice in the
election process, attendance is
required at the next site council
meeting scheduled to be held on
Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 p.m.
in the library.
For
q u estio n s
or
comments, contact Wade Smith,
principal, at Heppner High School,
676-9138.
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John Day Fossil Beds
National Monument will offer a
“Fossil Road Trip" on Saturday,
Sept. 21, beginning at 10 a.m.
This two-hour, 12-mile auto tour,
led by park ranger John Fiedor,
will, travel along some of the back
roads o f the m onum ent and
feature the geologic landscape
and fossil history of the area. It
will be the only road trip in
September.
The tour will begin at the
Sheep Rock Unit visitor center,
located
near
D ayville.
Participants will need to bring
their own vehicle, and good tires
are recommended. Reservations
are not needed and there is no
fee.
For further information,
contact the monument at (541)
987-2333.
MCF winners in food categories
Winners in some of the Morrow County Fair food categories
are as follows:
Wheat & You, MCGG Baking Exhibit, Junior (Foods
and Nutrition): Beth Dirksen, Boardman, First place with a special
award for Champion Junior Wheat & You Baking Exhibit; Emily
Rietmann, lone, Second place.
Wheat & You, MCGG Baking Exhibit, Intermediate
(Foods and Nutrition): Trevor Riekkola, Boardman, First place with
a special award for Champion Intermediate Wheat & You Baking
Exhibit; Barbara Holland, lone, Second place; Laurie Murray, Heppner,
Third place.
Foods, Ph 1-3, Cookies (bar, drop, or no bake) (Foods
and Nutrition):
Ashley L. Wolff, Heppner, Champion and Blue ribbons with a
special award for Outstanding Junior Foods Member; Jack D Fisher,
Boardman, Reserve Champion and Blue ribbons; Kelli E Jones,
Boardman, Blue ribbon; Margaret E Armato, Heppner, Blue ribbon;
Bryan P Holland, Heppner, Blue ribbon; Matt R Holland, Heppner,
Blue ribbon; Drew Johnson, Heppner, Blue ribbon; Whitney Matthews,
Heppner, Blue ribbon; Catherine M.E. McElligott, Heppner, Blue ribbon;
Megan Orr, Heppner, Blue ribbon; Victoria A Heagy, lone, Blue ribbon;
Clayton M Morter. lone. Blue ribbon; Brenna K Rietmann, lone, Blue
ribbon; Justin Key, Lexington, Blue ribbon; Beth Dirksen, Boardman,
Red ribbon; Kylie Doherty, Heppner, Red ribbon; Kelsie Fox, Heppner,
Red ribbon; Eric J Jepsen, Heppner, Red ribbon; Sherilyn M Peck,
Heppner, Red ribbon.
Foods, Ph 1-3, Cookies (rolled, filled, shaped) (Foods
and Nutrition): Alex Carlson, lone, Champion and Blue ribbons; Caitlin
Costello, Boardman, Reserve Champion and Blue ribbons; Destiny
George. Heppner, Blue ribbon; Kaylee Helfrecht, Heppner, Blue ribbon;
Whitney Matthews, Heppner, Blue ribbon; Sherilyn M Peck, Heppner,
Blue ribbon; Jordan Mittelsdorf, Boardman, Red ribbon.
Foods, Ph 1-3, Quick bread, muffin method (Foods and
Nutrition): Emily J. Thompson, Heppner, Champion and Blue ribbons;
Kelsey Wolff, Heppner, Reserve Champion and Blue ribbons with a
special award for Best Baked Food Exhibit Using Honey; Caitlin
Costello, Boardman, Blue ribbon; Beth Dirksen, Boardman, Blue
ribbon; Destiny George. Heppner, Blue ribbon; Emily Rietmann, lone,
Blue ribbon; Kenna Purcell, Boardman, Red ribbon; Tanner M.
Wightman, Boardman, Red ribbon; Kaylee Helfrecht, Heppner, Red
ribbon; Jennah L. Mittelsdorf, Boardman, White ribbon.
Foods, Ph 1-3, Quick bread, biscuit method (Foods and
Nutrition): Margaret E. Armato, Heppner, Red ribbon.
Foods, Ph 3, Shortened Cakes (Foods and Nutrition):
Cyde Coil, Heppner, Red ribbon;
Baillie Keithley, Heppner, Red ribbon.
Foods, Ph 4, Quick bread, muffin method (Foods and
Nutrition):
Stephanie Holland, lone Champion and Blue ribbons with a
special award for Outstanding Intermediate Foods Member; Laurie
Murray, Heppner, Red ribbon.
Foods, Ph 4, Quick bread, biscuit method (Foods and
Nutrition): Trevor Riekkola, Boardman Champion and Blue ribbons.
Foods, Ph 4-5, Shortened Cakes (Foods and Nutrition):
Amy Jepsen, Heppner, Champion and Blue ribbons; Trevor Riekkola,
Boardman, Reserve Champion and Blue ribbons; Jace Jones,
Boardman, Blue ribbons; Stephen Juergenson, Boardman, Red ribbons.
Foods, Ph 4-6, Foam Cakes (Foods and Nutrition):
Krystal Naims, Heppner, Champion and Blue ribbons; Mahaley
Huddleston, Heppner. Blue ribbon; Kristal R. Temple, Lexington, Red
ribbon.
Foods, Ph 4-6, Unleavened or Flat Breads (Foods and
Nutrition): Barbara Holland, lone. Blue ribbon.
Foods, Ph 6, Yeast Bread, special shaping (Foods and
Nutrition): Stephen Juergenson. Boardman, Champion and Blue
ribbons; Shanna Rietmann, Heppner, Reserve Champion and Blue
ribbons; Sarah McNamee, lrrigon. Blue ribbon; Jace Jones, Boardman,
Red ribbon.
Foods, Ph 6, An International Food (Foods and
Nutrition): Shanna Rietmann, Heppner, Champion and Blue ribbons;
Kylee Disque, Lexington, Reserve Champion and Blue ribbons.
Foods, Ph 7-9, Yeast Bread product, using special (Foods
and Nutrition): Paula Spicerkuhn, Heppner, Champion and Blue
ribbons with a special award for Outstanding Senior Foods Member:
Julie Proctor. Heppner, Red ribbon.
Foods, Ph 7-9, Baked Pie Crust (Foods and Nutrition):
Paula Spicerkuhn, Heppner, Champion and Blue ribbons.
Foods, Ph 7-9, A Gift Package (Foods and Nutrition):
Shelley Rietmann. Heppner, Championship and Blue ribbons with a
special award for Champion Senior Wheat & You Baking Exhibit
Foods, Ph 1, Favorite Recipe Collection (Foods and
Nutrition): Ashley L Wolff, Heppner, Champion and Blue ribbons;
Alex Carlson, lone. Reserve Champion and Blue ribbons; Bryan P.
Holland. Heppner, Blue ribbon; Matt R. Holland. Heppner. Blue ribbon;
Eric J Jepsen. Heppner, Blue ribbon; Drew Johnson, Heppner. Blue
ribbon; Justin Key, Lexington. Blue ribbon; Kelli F. Jones. Boardman,
Red ribbon; Tiana J Camarillo, lone. Red ribbon; Victoria A Heagy.
lone. Red ribbon; Brenna K Rietmann, lone. Red ribbon; Catherine
M.E. McElligott, Heppner, White ribbon.
Foods, Ph 2, Favorite Recipe Collection (Foods and
Nutrition): Jennah L Mittelsdorf, Boardman. Champion and Blue
ribbons; Clayton M Morter, lone. Reserve Champion and Blue ribbons;
Margaret E Armato. Heppner, Blue ribbon; Jack D Fisher, Boardman.
Red ribbon.
Foods, Ph 3, Favorite Recipe Collection (Foods and
Nutrition): Emily Rietmann. lone. Champion and Blue ribbons; Jordan
Mittelsdorf. Boardman. Reserve Champion and Blue ribbons: Baillie
Keithley. Heppner. Blue ribbon: Kelsey Wolff. Heppner. Blue ribbon;
Kenna Purcell. Boardman. Red ribbon.
Foods, Ph 4, Favorite Recipe Collection (Foods and
Nutrition): Stephanie Holland. lone. Champion and Blue ribbons;
Mahaley Huddleston, Heppner. Red ribbon; Laurie Murray, Heppner,
Red ribbon.
Foods, Ph 5, Favorite Recipe Collection (Foods and
Nutrition): Amy Jepsen, Heppner, Champion and Blue ribbons.
Foods, Ph 6, Favorite Recipe Collection (Foods and
Nutrition): Barbara Holland. lone. Champion and Blue ribbons.
Foods, Ph 8, Favorite Recipe Collection (Foods and
Nutrition): Cameron Krebs, lone. Champion and Blue ribbons.