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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, January 16, 2008 The story of Martin Luther King Jr. By Melissa Kohhins West T his month on Mon day January 21, the United States w ill celebrate the fed eral holiday Martin Luther King Day. Banks, post of fices, schools and all federal agencies will be closed. During the I9 6 0 ’s the United States was in a turmoil. Riots and violent demonstrations were ram pant due to racial segrega tion. hate crimes, and many other events. However, there was one voice o f sanity that stood out among the crow d beseeching people to stop the violence and come together as one instead of many. This man was instru mental in promoting peace during a very trying time. This man was Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King was born on January 15, 1929 in A tlanta, GA. He grew up to become a Baptist m inister promoting peace and harm ony am ong all races. In 1961 the F.B.L began wire tapping King’s phone in fear that he was trying to change American government from a Democ racy to communist nation due to one o f King’s friends being a known strong sup porter o f the com m unist movement. In 1963 King's pro motions of peace eventually lead to the March on Wash ington. It was here that King gave his famous speech that would change history. The speech was called "I Have a Dream.” This speech raised aw areness in the crow d. People decided that they needed to keep protesting about the inequalities, but they needed to do it peace- lone class hosts osu speaker HES Geography Bee to be held fully and nonv iolent. King’s new strategy was to hold The H eppner E le rallies and peaceful protests mentary School Geography instead o f the violent pro Bee competition will be held tests and rallies. on Wednesday, January 23, Due to his work and beginning at l :30 p.m. in the dedication in 1964 King be HES gym. This competition came the youngest person to is open to the public and par receive a Nobel peace prize ents. Families are especially for his efforts in peace. Even invited to attend. though King tried to reach This year’s competi everyone and tried to get tors will be: Cade Arbogast, them to understand where Caitlynn Bailey, Joe he was coming from, there S c h m id t, W eston were still a few who didn’t Putman, Tommy Bredfield, and didn’t want change. RossCutsforth, Jeff Dowdy, On A p ril 4 ,1 9 6 8 John Propheter, Alyssa Wiz- at the L orraine H otel in ner, and Paige Grieb. They Memphis, N King was as will be competing with each sassinated. Even though other, answering both oral he was killed his “dream” and written questions. for all men to be created The winner o f this equal did not die. People Two o f Erin Heideman’s classes at lone Commu bee will take an exam pro realized the importance o f peace and equality making nity School had the unique opportunity to host Oregon vided by the National Geo King’s dream o f one nation State University assistant director for program outreach graphic Society to qualify for the College o f Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State for the state Geography Bee a reality. University, Brett Jeter, for two one hour classes on college which will be held later in options on Monday. the spring. “It was interesting to learn the actual cost of several “If you are interested state colleges and universities as well as what programs in geography, this would be there are and how to maybe go about choosing a major,” a great event to come and said sophomore David Wilson. “It was nice to listen to watch,” stated Molly Rill, TAG coordinator at Heppner o f the lone School by en someone from an actual college.” Mr. Jeter’s presentation talked extensively about Elementary. “We have some couraging grow th in the lone community. The lone colleges within universities, the actual cost, how to apply great kids com peting on Education Foundation board for scholarships and the steps students needed to take now some really difficult ques tions. I’m glad the answers will continue to concentrate in order to be eligible for a university setting currently. To learn more about Oregon State University log are provided!” th eir tim e and effo rt on enhancing the education of onto http://www.oregonstate.edu. the students attending the -MCSO deputy was lone Com m unity School. out with a BPD officer on a The Education Foundation DUII arrest. board appreciates the sup -BPD arrested Sam port community members uel Benjamin Huchin Uc, The Morrow County show for the school. lone is 21, for Driving while sus fortunate to have families Sheriff’s Office reports han pended violation and for an like the Mary Emert fam dling the follow ing busi open container and Driving ily, who generously give, ness: Under the influence. knowing that the future of Dec. 15continued:- -Irrigon Ambulance lone lies with the education MCSO received a report transported a 52 year old of its children. about an elderly male who female who was conscious was sleeping in a gray car and breathing but had chest alone on the side o f the pains. road. Dec. 17: -M C SO -MCSO received a issued a citation to Misael rep o rt from an o ff duty Ullga Ocias, 56, for failing Boardman Police C hief re By Katie Kilkenny to carry proof o f insurance There are strong concerns for young HHS vot garding criminal mischief at and for driving without an ers today. Having another race or sex in the white house the MCSO Gun Range. -M C S O is su e d a operating license. besides a Caucasian man would be a gargantuan turn in -MCSO received a American history. America is supposed to be the country citation to M arcial Ayala report of theft regarding two o f opportunity and equality, and what better way to show Lemus, 53, for Driving Un spans of circle cable. case that then to have a historical election year and putting insured and for improper -MCSO received a someone of those characteristics into office, but are those display o f Stickers. report from a complainant -M CSO received a qualifications alone enough to vote for a candidate? who advised that he fol When asked if they had the opportunity today, report regarding the padlock lowed a silver Nissan pick who they would vote for and why, some students, in my to the gate that blocks off up loaded with cable from opinion, had troubling replies. Over 70% o f the students the coal mine was cut. The Boardman to Kennewick. asked replies were because he’s black, or because she is a reporter added that who ever The cable looked like it had woman. When asked what about the issues? Most replied cut the padlock did not make been cut. those are the issues. This placed the question in my mind, it to the top. -MCSO received a -MCSO received a what would they do if there were two women running or report that a black flashlight two individuals o f the same minority race, especially if rePort that the reporter wit- had been stolen from the they were both serious candidates? nessed a purse (all off the vehicle. This election had the chance to be incredibly his- toP °* a car on ^ w>' 730. The -MCSO received a torical. I’m concerned though, that people aren’t seeing the reporter had the purse and request for contact regard issues. A woman or a person o f another race in office would would like to turn it over to ing a custody dispute. The be amazing, but the right woman or right man. Students a deputy. -M C S O a rre s te d fem ale subject involved need to see past the skin color or appearance, and see the S tephan R obert W ilson, advised that the male subject issues. Vote for the right reasons, not the right look. 2 1, for Driving under the was to come and get the Influence and was issued a child and he did not have citation for Minor in Pos a court order and the last session (subject was not 21 deputy she talked to adv ised at the time) and for an open both o f them that he would need one. container. Morrow County Health District clinics in Heppner and Irrigon will be closed on Monday, January 21, in ob servance o f the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Jan. 19 - Justin Harjo Invitational at Irrigon at 9 a.m. Jan. 24 - League Dual at Heppner, 5 p.m. Jan. 31 -League Dual at Irrigon, 5 p.m. Feb. 2 - Pine Eagle Tourney at 10 a.m. BEO FINANCIAL SERVICES Feb 8-9 - District Championship at Enterprise/Joseph. lone Education Foundation announces formation of new company The lone Education Foundation announces the formation of a new' company named Grow lone Incor porated. The company has been formed to develop a 40 acre parcel donated to the lone Education Foundation by the Mary Emert family. The lone Education Foundation and the lone Com m unity A gribusiness Organization (ICABO) have form ed the new co m p a ny and will hold shares of stock in the corporation. The board o f directors o f Grow lone Inc. are: Ed Rollins, Tim Holtz, Jerry Rietmann, Linda LaRue, Craig Hol land, S tacie M iller, and Howard Mullins. The board represents the lone Educa tion Foundation, ICABO, the lone City Council and the community at large. The directors are charged with the task of developing the property. Grow lone Inc. is off to a good start and will receive a grant from Morrow County, this grant will finance an engineer to develop a plan for the devel opment o f the property. Grow lone Inc. will share the goal o f the Educa tion Foundation and ICABO of supporting improvement G-T News Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. Sheriff's Report Arlington superintendent Strong concerns for young voters speaks to lone class Kayinon Smith, superintendent of Arlington schools, was a guest speaker in the personal finance and management class at lone High School. The class has been going through a unit called “Where’s Mom Now That I Need Her?" and Mr. Smith helped determine how to purchase and choose good cuts of meats. Give heartfelt teleflora's big heart bouquet Red and pink flowers in a da/./ling glass vase decorated with two big red hearts - what could be sweeter? It makes the perfect gift for daughters, sisters, friends, anyone near and dear to vou. Heppner and Irrigon MCHD clinics to be closed Mustang Wrestling Schedule Russ Murfitt For nationwide or local delivery, call or visit our shop. 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