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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 7,2010 King Arthur’s Quest a crowd pleaser Loosely based on the classic tale o f C am elot, King A rthur strode across Medieval England in two packed performances o f K ing A rth u r’s Q uest in B oardm an on M arch 27. Nearly 40 local youth m oved this classic story through a landscape full of surprises. King Arthur, played by Larissa Jones, was joined by: Guinevere, A ndrea O rozco; L an ce lot, Darin Hauner; Merlin, A m anda M cK night; Ta lie sin , H ayden M eyers; G host o f K ing A rth u r’s Father, Avika Sharma; Mor- dred, M cKenzee Wilson; and Morgan La Fey, Evelyn Garcia. Knights of The “too small” Round Table: Regan M eyers; Dixie Gonzalez; and Edith Velasco tried to do the right thing. Dam sels in Distress, Mischelle Wilson and Jordeon Wil son-M artinez, constantly warned of trouble, as Raven, Xenia Velasco frequently announced “N everm ore.” The Lady o f the Lake, Jen nifer Ashe, produced the sword in the stone. The Cam elotians: A laxandrea Dunn; Lina Dunn; Natalie Delacruz; Stephanie Gon- zolez; Emma Finley and Lisa Finley; Dvita Sharma, Josh Gray, Zulema Gaytan, Marielena Lopez and Julio Bernal hid when the Ghost o f A rthur’s Father visited the castle. The Mini Camelo tians, identified the Dragon’s problem as a toothache, and cured it with a giant dragon sized Band-Aid. Mini King Arthur, played by Megan Gilbertson; Mini Guinev ere, Isabella Ganvoa; Mini Raven by Kayley Samson; Mini Knights by Makaila Lantis; Miles Harper; Ethan Harper; Leti Bernal. Mini Taliesin was Chantal Lemus and Mini Lancelot by Trae P helps. A nnie F letcher, MCT Tour Director played the parts o f “Keeper of the Keep; Giant; and Dragon. M ichael Orozco assisted Missoula Theater Director Ian Vytlacil; Kathy Turner was the Accompanist. King A rth u r’s problem s w ere resolved when he learned to listen to his citizens; He made friends with the “not so terrible dragon” while Morgan le Fey and Mordred continually proposed better plans. As the story ended, all o f the characters lived happily and harmoniously ever after. S u p p o r tin g th e w eeklong w orkshop and two perform ances were: Comm unity Coordinators K in F inley and C hristy M eyers. Sharon B arrick hosted both directors for the week. Sam Boardman Elem entary School Prin cipal Jacque Johnson and M orrow Co. School Dis trict donated w orkshop, rehearsal and performance space. After the final pro duction, the set scenery, and costumes were packed away...A teary eyed gradu ating senior held on to her costume until the last mo ment, murmuring, “This is my last time.” Parent David Gray shared “My son will be talking about this play all year long!” Younger perform ers were m aking plans to meet again at the 2011 Spring Break. The little red MCT truck headed to its next workshop. North Morrow C om m unity F oundation sponsored the 2010 M is soula C hildren’s Theater workshop in Boardman. Training offered to support children, families during military deployment The Military Child Education C oalition will host a special two-day pro fessional development op portunity A pril 13-14 at the Umatilla-Morrow Edu cation Service District to help educators, counselors and interested community members learn how to deal w ith the issues m ilitary children and families face during a loved one’s de ployment. The training will be held at the UMESD, 2001 SW N ye Ave. in Pendleton, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Lodgepole/Ponde- rosa conference room on April 13-14. Registration is required, and educational credits are available for a fee. A continental breakfast will be provided. The pro gram is funded by the U.S. Army-CYS. The O regon N a tional Guard anticipates a m ajor upcom ing deploy ment involving troops from Oregon, W ashington and Idaho, with units from the Hermiston, La Grande and Baker City areas. Around 1,200 personnel from the three-state area could be deployed between June and September. The M ilita ry C h ild E d u catio n C o a li tion’s “Living in the New Normal (LINN)” training is a two-day professional development program that prepares school guidance professionals, educators and community members to recognize and address the issues facing children deal ing with separation from a loved one or experiencing trauma, grief and loss due to the loss or injury o f a loved one. It provides adults with information to help support children during these times o f uncertainty and gives them the framework to en able them to support fami lies to ensure their children have the tools to bounce back from life’s storms and stressors. For more informa tion, or to register online, please visit www.Military- Child.org. - FIVE Chamber events announced This w eek’s chamber meeting w ill be discussion on the state initiative petition to continue using lottery funds for water, parks and w ildlife. If passed, this ballot measure would dedicate 15% o f the Oregon Lottery to natural areas and parks. The lunch meeting w ill start at noon at City Hall. Cornerstone Gallery will cater the meal. The cost will be $9. Those planning to attend the weekly chamber lunch meetings are asked to RSVP no later than noon on Wednesdays to the Heppner Chamber of Commerce at 541-676-5536. Upcoming events -Wednesday, April 7 - 7 p.m. at City Hall. Com bined Communities South Willow Creek Valley Strategic Plan Meeting. This is for Heppner, Lexington and lone communities so plan on coming as we build a strategic plan from the common threads that were developed during the individual com munity strategic plan meetings. -Sunday, April 1 1 - 2 p.m. at Heppner High School Cafeteria. Candidates Forum (Governor, District Attorney, Justice of the Peace Morrow County Judge, County Com m issioner). The public is invited so come and meet with the candidates, know the issues and get an opportunity to submit a ques tion to the candidates. Sponsored by Willow Creek Tea Party Patriots. -Thursday, April 15 - C ham ber lunch guest speaker will be Melissa Drugge from GEODC (Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation) to give an update on all of the projects they are involved in. Willow Creek Diner will be the caterer. All-State football team announced The 2009 2A All-State football team has been announced. Heppner players named were: 1” team offense Wide receiver - Bryan Holland (Sr.) Offensive line - Ian Murray (Jr.) 2nd team offense Running back - Brent Eckman (Sr.) Offensive line - Wacey Coil (Sr.) I" team defense Linebacker - Ian Murray (Jr.) Defensive back - Bryan Holland (Sr.) and Jordan Hatfield (Sr.) 2nd team defense Defensive line - David Berentson (Sr.) Honorable Mention defense Defensive line - Mark McCabe (Sr.) Defensive back - Chris Lien (Sr.) 2010 Walk MS to be held April 17 Smithsonian Art Series launched this week at Heppner Library Join the Walk MS com m unity m ove and be moved to end the devastat ing effects o f MS. The 12th year o f Walk MS Heppner will be held on April 17 at 9 a.m. with more than 100 people will be walking for a cure. “ L ast y ear 1 felt like my MS was winning the fight so my doctor put me on a new disease modi fying drug and today I am m uch better” said a past w alker. It is because o f generous supporters, walk ers, and volunteers o f Walk MS H ep p n er th at these drugs are available to those with MS. In Gilliam, Wheel er, and M orrow C ounty there are at least 12 people who have MS, which means that 12 fam ilies in area communities are faced with the challenges o f this dis ease every day. “I’m asking for your support again this year” said a walk coordina Heppner area resi dents are invited to meet with staff from the Smith sonian American Art Mu seum (SAAM) and to share thoughts on various works o f A m erican art through four live, interactive video- conference programs com ing to the Heppner public library from our nation’s capital. A special series of programs about American art and the artists behind the works will be presented through a live connection between the library and the Smithsonian museum. A tt end ee s who come to the library will be able to see and talk directly with museum staff who will be present via videoconfer ence on a large TV screen. Smithsonian staff will be able to see and hear area residents while presenting various pieces of art and the stories behind them. The SAAM p ro gram s are sponsored by the Oregon Trail Library D istrict (OTLD) and Li braries of Eastern Oregon (LEO) and will be held on April 8, April 22, May 6, and May 20. Each one-hour pro gram will begin at noon. All programs are free to the public. Persons are welcome to bring a sack lunch. All ages are w el come to attend, whether to talk to Smithsonian staff or just to sit and see pieces of art that are on display or in storage at the Smithsonian m useum in W ashington, D.C. On Thursday, April 8, SAAM staff will present “Lure o f the West: the Art o f Westward Expansion,” focused on exploration of 19th and early 20th century Pictured are members of the DeSpain Team at the 2009 Walk art that was used to intrigue, MS held in Heppner. - Contributed Photo educate, and entice people into the frontier. tor. “ Your donations con In 2009, 80 cents of every F e a tu re d art in tinue to make a difference dollar donated to Walk MS cludes portraits o f Native in the lives of many people went to the Oregon Chap Americans by George Cat- with MS.” ter to support research and lin, w estern subjects by W alk MS is the more services for people Frederic R em ington and single largest fundraising with MS in our area. Re Albert Bierstadt, and well- event for the National MS search is moving forward known works from the Taos Society- Oregon Chapter. at a fast pace. A new oral school. medication could be avail On Thursday, April able this spring which im 22, “Reshaping American proves walking in people Life” will be presented, to w ith all kinds o f MS. question and evaluate the P a rtic ip a n ts can role of the federal govern reg ister online at www. ment in the aftermath of the mswalkoregon.com or by depression. By examining ICABO will hold a regular meeting Thursday, calling 503-445-8342. For the 1930s in light o f FDR's April 8, at 7:30 a.m. at the lone Market. Also, a 4,h of July more information contact N ew D eal, p a rtic ip a n ts planning meeting will be held Tuesday, April 13, at 6:30 Merilee McDowell at 541 - analyze WPA and PWAP 676-5238. p.m. at Taylor’s Restaurant. objects to understand the ef fect o f the depression on the United States and the role of the federal government. On Thursday, May 6, a program called “Young Creative Care Preschool will hold a fundraiser America" will explore how yard sale on Saturday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at have artists depicted the the lone Legion Hall. U.S. war for independence and how th o se im ages shaped ideas and assump Thursday, May 20th 10 a.m- 3 p.m. tions about the American PORT OF MORROW Riverfront Center, Boardman, OR 676-9181 "Where Friends Meet" 142 N orth M ain Revolution. The program will show how artists com ICABO, 4th of July meetings to be held V e te r a n s Creative Care Preschool to hold yard sale Benefits Conference/ Health & Wellness Fair HEPPNER ELKS 358 All veterans are invited to attend! Get Information & learn how to negotiate the VA system! bine both fact and myth in reinterpreting history. The SAAM pro. gram on Thursday, May 20, “ A House D ivided”, will provide insight into how American artists have depicted the Civil War and its afterm ath in art. This program , as well as the others, will feature art that is on exhibit at the national museum as well as pieces not seen by visitors to the national museum. To leam more about SAAM and its offerings for individual or group enrich ment, see www.am erica- nart.org. The SAAM series are offered for eastern Or egon residents to enhance the regional project o f “A Sense o f Place" currently underway by the nonprofit LEO to bring programs in the arts, sciences and hu manities to the region. SAAM staff has de veloped its series at no cost to LEO. Other programs in the sciences and humanities are made possible by a grant to LEO from the Institute o f M useum and Library Services (1MLS). IMLS is the prima ry source of federal support for the n a tio n ’s 122.000 libraries and 17,500 muse ums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. For further infor mation about the programs, contact library district di rector Marsha Richmond at 541-481-3365. To learn more about SAAM, visit www.americanart.si.edu. m iiïRM EN'f NIGHT Aran ism Veterans will have an opportunity to network with representatives from various programs & to connect with the appropriate service providers KEYNOTE SPEAKER- JIM WILLIS OREGON DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN'S AFFAIRS PLUS MANY OTHERS Birthday, Carrie! * Prizes * All Day Event * Lunch will be served! Please confirm your registration Today! \ c a l l 541-922-6420 Leave your name and n u m ber/* O ijs te r s & \ Love, Mom, Dad, Brian and Lindsey, and Tony C a t f is h •t
