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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 30,2005 lone students prepare for LEGO League tournament By l iana Camarillo A team o f m iddle sch o o le rs from lo n e is preparing for their second consecutive Intel Oregon First Lego League (FLL) Regional Tournament. FLL is an international program for kids nine-14. Teams are made up of up to 10 students and the teams are given eight weeks during which they design, build, program, and test an autonomous robot. Last year lone received a g ran t from the lone E ducation Foundation to fund the initial expenses for the p ro g ram . Every September a new challenge is revealed to the FLL teams. L ast y e ar was a learning year for the lone team. They went into the program w ith o u t much knowledge of robots. Only a limited number of the team members had worked with the program before. This year, the lone team hopes to walk into the tournam ent with much more experience. This y ear’s theme for the to u rn a m e n t is “ O cean O dyssey.” The FLL also requires that the students prepare a research project/ presentation to go along with their robot missions. This year the students are to think of an “ innovative” solu tio n to help ex p erts improve the use of an ocean resource or activity that is currently posing a challenge. At the tournament, each team gets three Robot Performance rounds on the challenge tables where they complete missions assigned to them by the FLL. Along with that, each team has two 10-minute interviews with a panel of judges about their research project. At the end of the tournament a closing ceremony is held and seven different awards are handed out to teams and directors. Certificates to advance to the state tournament are handed out to about 20% o f the team s from each local tournament. The lo n e team c o n sists o f ju s t seven students: Zac Orem, Thomas H o llan d , Beth M orter, M ikey R aib le, Sarah Stillm an, RJ Ram os and S teven H olland. Dean R obinson serv es as the team’s advisor and will be tak in g the team to the Tom Holland Beth Morter Mikey Raible Sarah Stillman and Zac Orem watch as their tournament, which will be robot successfully retrieves the crate. held December 4 at Eastern O regon U niversity in La Grande. M o u n tain s of A w a r d - w in n in g O zark H is first release, “G ood Arkansas, and he was the sto ry te lle r, C h risto p h e r Stories From All Over” was Leebrick, is coming back to featured storyteller at the h -p ro v id in g those E astern O regon. T his StoryK eepers Festival in o n o red w ith a 2003 c h ild re n w ho are not December he will be sharing Missoula, Montana. He has national Storytelling World involved in sports with viable sp ellb in d in g tales for been a p ro fessio n al Award. His latest CD is called “Critters, Kids, and alternatives. c h ild ren and ad u lts in storyteller since 1986. The next m eeting Morrow, Grant and Harney Leebrick says he is Cowboys.” Leebrick sets the will be January 24. These county libraries Everyone is always excited about coming mood for many of his tales m eetings are open to the invited to hear Leebrick, back to eastern Oregon to by utilizing instruments such as the harm onica and the public. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 share his stories, “It’s my eastern cedar flute. p.m., Heppner City Hall. favorite area of the state to Leebrick’s program BMCC This program is sponsored visit, but I’ve never been is recommended for all ages, by the Heppner Friends of here in D ecem ber. I ’m registration so grownups are welcome. thrilled to experience a bit of the Library.. underway for Leebrick says he believes L eeb rick began the holiday season here.” that “a good story is a good The h ig h lig h t of winter term performing as a storyteller at D ecem ber story, no m atter what the Registration for Blue the age o f 13. He first L e e b ric k ’s age.” He finds that adults M ountain C om m unity ap p eared w ith R obert program will be a rendition enjoy his stories as much as C ollege’s W inter Term is R u b in stein ’s “ nationally of Dr. S euss’s “How the children. underway for both credit and re c o g n iz e d ” “Troupe o f Grinch Stole C hristm as.” Leebrick’s CDs will n o n -c re d it c lasses. A Tellers” in 1975, and since Leebrick says, “ I started be available at a 20 percent complete schedule of classes then has told stories to over perform ing this story 15 d isco u n t at each o f the has been mailed to postal 50,000 children and adults at years ago, and every year performances. He says he patrons in Morrow County sch o o ls, lib ra rie s, and there has been a big demand will be happy to autograph and is a v ailab le on the festivals across the United for it. Both kids and adults CDs for those who wish. The R ecen tly he love th is sto ry .” The website, www.bluecc.edu. S tates. program will also feature CDs are also available online perform ed at the Seventh S tu d en ts are at: allgoodstories.com. N atio n al other holiday stories as well encouraged to register on A u stra lian For further information, contact line and as soon as possible Storytelling Festival, John as tales from L e e b ric k ’s the Oregon Trail Library Brown U niversity in the popular storytelling C D ’s. District Heppner branch. for best results. Over 60 courses are (541)676-9964. being offered via distance education, either on-line or -MCSO received a residence in Irrigon. Subject in the form of a video course. report that a vehicle hit a was ok and located in lone. The M orrow County Locally a selection of non deer, making the vehicle go -MCSO received a Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) re c re d it co u rses w ill be off the road. The deer stayed d riving com plaint about ports handling the following a v ailab le ran g in g from on the road, being ran over subjects that were possibly pottery to computers to a business: again. drinking and driving with an “G ettin g a G ra n t” -B PD receiv ed a infant in the car. Nov. 21: -Boardman rep o rt that D onald Ray workshop. -B PD receiv ed a For more inform ation or Police Department received Wright, 38, was arrested for report that Hermiston Police a ssistan c e w ith o n -lin e a report about a m issing failing to appear for physical Department reported finding registration, contact Anne juvenile who returned home harassment. Subject was also a v eh icle that had been Morter, BMCC Coordinator safely. cited fo r p o ssessio n o f reported stolen earlier. -B FD a ssisted a marijuana. at 422-7040. -BPD arrested Mark trailer on fire. -BFD received a call T hom as K egler, 50, for - H e p p n e r about the F in ley B utte A m b u lan ce receiv ed a Landfill fire alarm going off. failing to appear for DU1I and reckless endangerment. report, that the reporter’s Sprinkler was activated. -HA assisted a 75- six-year-old son had burned Nov. 23: -M C SO y ear-o ld fem ale by the him self and his skin was receiv ed a rep o rt that a peeling off. The reporter did subject was arrested for request of Pioneer Hospital. Nov. 25: -M C SO An evening of cards, not w ant to w ait for an failing to pay fine for driving received a report that Steve sandwiches, chips, goodies am bulance. Subject was while suspended. Sadicario, 35, was issued a on the tables and prizes will tra n sp o rte d by p riv ate -MCSO received a citation for going 85 mph in be offered in Lexington at vehicle. report that Gloria Orjuela Nov. 22: -M C SO Schmidt, 43, was issued a a 65 mph. the Holly Rebekah Lodge. -MCSO received a The card party will begin at received a request that the citation for going 62 mph in rep o rt that the re p o rte r graffiti task force go to a a 45 mph. 7 p.m., Sat., Dec. 3. rolled his pickup. There were This month they are school to remove graffiti -MCSO received a no injuries. The vehicle was asking for players to bring an from the dugouts and the req u est for the phone towed. unwrapped toy to be given concession stand. num ber o f w here the -MCSO received a -MCSO received a to the Neighborhood Center reporter’s son worked, to report that Gustavo Escobar for Christmas instead of the complaint that the reporter’s see if he had arrived there. Velasquez, 24, was issued a neighbors dogs chewed up customary $5. -MCSO received a citation for going 85 mph in her daughter’s car seat which report that the re p o rte r’s a 55 mph, driving uninsured Balancing sacred she had sitting on the front husband was harassed by his and failed to carry porch. brother. and secular registration. -MCSO received a -MCSO received a -MCSO received a re p o rt th at A nthony J. request for a deputy to pick Christmas report that Umatilla County H arris, 38, was issued a up an injured puppy. workshop S h e rif f’s D epartm ent citation for no operating -MCSO received a arrested Kimberly Dumond, planned license and failing to renew report about a horse that was 36, on an IJC warrant for and driving uninsured. Ruth Swanson will running down Hwy 730. failing to pay fine for driving -MCSO received a be offering a workshop to -MCSO received a while suspended. d iscu ss the issu es o f rep o rt ab o u t a th eft report that a subject walked -M C SO receiv ed scheduling holiday events complaint involving a phony in to the sheriff's office with report about owners of a dog and h an d lin g the e-m ail and tra n sfe rrin g custody papers advising he that was not being taken care expectations of the holidays money out. a ttem p ted to pick up of. The ow n ers w ere -MCSO received a children for Thanksgiving while keeping in mind the contacted and they advised true meaning of Christmas. report for assistance about a and his spouse wouldn’t give they would build a doghouse The free workshop wild goose flopping on the them to him. and put the dog on a longer will be Sunday, Dec. 11, 6 playground inside the fence. -MCSO received a chain. -MCSO received a report that the reporter’s 31 - p.m . at the All S aints E p isco p al C h u rch in co m p la in t about a dog year-old sister had left her We Print H eppner. The p u b lic is digging in the rep o rter’s residence in Heppner and Business Cards back yard and growling and hadn't arrived at reporter’s invited to attend. H eppner G azette harassing him and his dogs. Storyteller scheduled to perform Dec. 6 Heppner/Lexington CEC meets M em bers o f the C om m unity E ducation C om m ittee m et at the Heppner Elementary School on Nov. 21. M ark B urrow s related that the target for the d istric t this y e ar is the identification of practices to im prove student achievem ent and teacher performance. Wellness is the focus of a school district com m ittee to look at all aspects of wellness for our students. The com m ittee c o n sists of school a d m istra to rs, s ta ff and students. HES Principal Jack Thompson gave a report on the events of the elementary school. Dec. 6 will be the winter program. The fifth and sixth graders will be taking part in Basketball R eading a program with snacks and prizes. They will raffle o ff a Sw iss Army Watch. A timer for the lights at the tennis court is to be installed soon. Community donations from the Heppner Elementary Parent Teacher C lub, B ooster C lub and various community members donated the funds for this project. A project has been undertaken to have a sign c o n stru c te d fo r the elementary school. Visitors cannot see the small metal letters on the side o f the brick building. This sign would be placed on the lawn next to the street. Plans are being made to include a m etal and w ood construction to reflect our community. H ep p n er H igh School Principal Daye Stone reported that the high school has begun a one hour-long study hall after school for those students needing extra help. The student council has been working on a project to raise school spirit. James M ontgom ery o f Gresham has been contacted to create a metal sculpture for the gym and downstairs area. Stone says students and staff are very e x c ite d about this project. The sculpture would be paid for through a special grant. The initial meeting for parents of students who are interested in wrestling was well attended. Over 35 students are interested in the program. This sport would not be funded through the sports program; therefore fund ra isin g w ill be necessary. A q u estio n was brought up concerning the pay to play issue in sports. Daye said, “The community has been very generous,” there has been no problem finding funding for anyone who was eligible and wanted to participate in sports. The co m m ittee members would like to focus on a project for the schools. The follow ing are some suggestions: g ra n d stan d s, hurdles and other equipment for the track at the high school. - science tables at the high school. -com puter training for p a re n ts. C u rren tly a v a ila b le only th ro u g h BMCC and the Oregon Trail Library. -ex p an d in g the c o m p u ter lab to include more technical instruction. Estate By DAVID S Y K E S OCCUPANCY DATE One of the key dates in the purchase and sales contract is the occupancy date. This should not be an afterthought. This is the date that the home belongs to the buyer and he can move in. The seller and all personal property must be out by this date. It will take 30 to 45 days for a loan to be approved and settlements are usually 60 to 90 days after a contract has been accepted. If necessary, the buyer can negotiate a rental agreement with the seller to allow him to occupy Past Real Estate columns and property listings are available at www.heppner.net/heritage REALTOR the property after the occu pancy date. Naturally, a fair rental fee would be agreed on by both parties. However, it is preferable to decide on a date that can be carried out by both parties - one that does not have to be altered. Timing is critical when the buyer and seller are also in volved in buying and selling other properties (which is of ten the case). It is not unusual for both parties to arrive at settlements with their belong ings packed in a moving van. 180 W. Baltimore #5 Heppner, OR 97836 Heitage JfandCo. REALTOR E9 541-676-9228 Sheriff's Report Holly Rebekah Lodge card party set for Dec. 3
