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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Local FFA member elected to state office By Lilly Sandford On Monday March 26, Zech Hintz of the Hepp ner FFA chapter was elected to be the 2012-2013 Oregon FFA State Treasurer at the 84th Oregon FFA State Con vention. There were 24 can didates from across the state applying for a position w ithin the state officer team, who all tried their best. The process took place over four days, during which intense interviews were conducted and exciting speeches were given. Zech went through three cuts to become one of the 10 finalists who were announced on Sunday night, March 25. On Mon day morning, the final 10 spent their time delivering speeches to the delegates, who were from all around the state. Finally, the chosen six were announced and the newly elected officers finished off the 84th Oregon FFA State Convention with closing ceremonies. Later in the week, when all the chaos of the Oregon State FFA Conven tion came to a close, I had the opportunity to sit down with Zech and ask him a few questions on his latest endeavor. Zech, how does it feel to be representing not only your chapter, but the Blue Mountain District and entire state FFA Associa tion for the nation to see, now that you are a state officer? “It is an amazing honor to be able serve the FFA, the w orld’s largest student-run organization, for the next year. 1 have gained so much from this organization and am ex cited to give back and do my part.” What does a state officer specifically do? As state treasurer, what does your job entail? “ A state officer wears many hats. First, our duty is to help teach students and FFA members what the FFA is all about... production ag ricu ltu re, technology and business. We are helping students to become prepared for career success through premier leadership. Next, we get to meet with many successful », J* 5 ** ORDER YO U R F L O W E R S !! P r o m is r ig h t a r o u n d the co r ner ! Heppner - April 14 # lone - April 21 nJ ~ ! - Co/isages 6 boutonnie/ies QDQiEabie at lone M ato ^ *1______________ r*T S alted C aramel L atte $3.00 P eaches -N -C ream I talian S oda $2.50 " O ff tx The newly-elected state FFA officers take over the gavel dur ing the closing ceremonies of the 2012 state FFA convention in Hermiston last month. Heppner student Zech Hintz (third from right) was elected treasurer for the 2012-13 year. -Con tributed photo businessmen and women and promote the FFA, and hopefully gain a partner who will represent the FFA in the process. Lastly, we help educate the public on why the FFA is so impor tant, and strive to get more members in our schools throughout the great state of Oregon.” What made you de cide to try to become a state officer? Who m otivated you? Any people that you want to thank? “ When I was an incoming freshman, a ran dom lady came up to me at the Morrow County Fair and said that she thought I would enjoy FFA, and be fore 1 knew it she was sign ing me up for an Ag class the upcoming year. Need less to say, this lady—who later became a motivational person in my life— also be came my advisor, Mrs. Beth Dickenson. Sometimes she had to push me along the way, but 1 eventually ended up at the Blue Mountain Leadership Camp that Oc tober, where I met my first state officers. This group of enthusiastic and bubbly personalities made an im pact on my life, and I knew from that point forward that I wanted to become a state FFA officer. For this recent achievement, I would like to thank my family, my teachers and especially my FFA advisor Mrs. Dicken son for all the support she has given me.” Zech, w h a t are some goals that you would like to accomplish while you are a state officer? “As a state officer, 1 hope to change at least one student’s life, just as DUTCH CHOCOLATE Y0CREAM Small YoSundae o n ly the state officers during my freshman year changed mine. 1 have the chance to become a positive force, and I am excited at the prospect of influencing and infusing the 5,000 members in Oregon with optimism.” How does it fe e l to get the chance to travel, not ju st around the state promoting FFA, but also possibly to China or South America, thus expanding your leadership opportuni ties? “I am extrem ely excited to get the chance to travel to another country. My father is a military man, thus I have traveled to 39 of the 50 states. Never have I left the country, and I am enthusiastic about getting to learn about agriculture in another country and give back to their community by teaching them about Ameri can styles of agriculture.” What t y p e s o f fundraising do you have planned? “ With this great responsibility and honor comes a price tag that is going to need to be paid. My goal is to raise $10,000 so that I may not only travel the entire state of Oregon, but also to take advantage o f the opportunity to go to another country for two weeks and learn interna tional leadership.” A long w ith the fundraising efforts that will be taking place, there has been an account set up at the Bank of Eastern Oregon, where community members may make donations to help Zech fulfill his obligations as the 2012-2013 state FFA treasurer. Marriage Licenses The Morrow Coun ty Clerk has issued the fol lowing marriage licenses: A pril 4: -Justin Carl Hoeft, 27, of Heppner and Danielle Kae Wilson Looslie, 26, of Heppner. -Continuedfrom PAGE ONE the month of March. by an ex-spouse. A deputy done so far on the project, Traffic determined it to be a civil and was at last m onth’s There were 15 traf issue. council meeting complain fic stops, resulting in three A person called ing that, at that time, he citations. MCSO and reported items did not know how much A deputy warned a which were given to them o f his property might be juvenile about not having a as a gift were taken back by taken for the project. Since bicycle helmet. the person who gave them. the last meeting he has met P a r k in g c o m A person called with city and Oregon De plaint. MCSO and reported they partment of Transportation Two possible intox had been trying to call a (ODOT) officials, who are icated drivers were reported business, and were receiv in charge of the road relo to MCSO. Deputies were ing a busy tone. A deputy cation, and learned that the unable to locate them. determined the business renovation of Barratt Blvd. A parked vehicle was closed and the em and Gilmore Street along rolled into the creek. ployee was fine. side his home will take out Code Enforcement A person called a large swath of his front E le v e n a n im a l MCSO requesting a wel yard, including a favorite complaints were reported. fare check be conducted on birch tree. Two citations were his children. The children City officials last issued for Maintaining a were safe. m onth said they would Dog as a Public Nuisance. A deputy in v es work with ODOT to re Two 272 form s tigated a violation o f a solve Tamasky’s concerns; (junk vehicles) were is restraining order. however, by Monday the sued. M CSO received engineering issues had not A deputy m ade a report of a person who been worked out. contact with a resident dropped off donated items, “ N othing is re about debris and a junk now business wants the solved as far as I am con vehicle. The resident was donated items picked up be c ern e d ,” Tarnasky told given some time to get the cause they are unsanitary. the council. Public Works issues resolved. Damage to a parked D irector Brian Harmon Theft Complaints county vehicle was report agreed. M CSO in v e s ti ed. It was determined to be Tarnasky said be gated two burglaries at a caused by natural causes. cause funds that had been residence. MCSO received a earmarked to build a retain T hree ju v e n ile s report of a male urinating in ing wall on the opposite shoplifted from a business. public. A deputy was unable side o f Barratt Blvd had MCSO received to locate the male. been pulled and used on a complaint from the gas A deputy reported a other street projects, it was station of a gas drive-off. A verbal altercation. No crime necessary for ODOT to relative of the suspect was was committed. reengineer the project and going to pay the bill. A d e p u ty tr e s widen the street on his side, A person reported passed a person from a and take a larger chunk theft of fuel from a vehicle, business, per the manager of his property, which he which was determined to be of the business. doesn’t think is fair. He unfounded. Deputies respond said the renovation calls for Two people report ed to a report of a fight in moving Barratt 63 inches ed unauthorized withdraw progress. It was determined closer to his property than als from accounts. no fight occurred. where the street is currently A citizen reported A deputy investi located. an attempted phone scam. gated a drug case. The modified plan The caller claimed the resi A person reported also calls for bringing down dent won money; however, a verbal domestic dispute. the crown of Gilmore Street they needed money to pay MCSO responded and de on the other side o f Tar- for fees. No money was term ined no crim e was nasky’s home and raising transferred. committed. Barratt Blvd. 21 inches to All Other Graffiti was report effect better water drainage MCSO investigat ed downtown. in the area. Tarnasky, who ed a littering case. A person reported worked many years in the A parent called being harassed. The suspect woods for Kinzua lumber MCSO and reported they was contacted by a deputy mill, says he is familiar suspected a juvenile male and told to leave the other with road building and that was peeking into their person alone. there would be better ways daughter’s bedroom from A person reported to do the project. He said he a window. being harassed. The suspect discussed the options with A person reported denied being involved. A the state engineer and was, finding a small child walk deputy warned the suspect in effect, told that the engi ing in the street. MCSO not to make any further neering is completed and responded. The child was contact. this is the way the project reunited with the parents. An intoxicated per is going to be done. A deputy heard son was trying to enter an M ayor P austian what sounded like gun fire. other person’s residence. It Monday night urged Tar It was determined to be ju was determined the person nasky to give the city time veniles with fireworks. thought he was entering so the problems could be M edication was his own residence in Wash worked out. found downtown, turned ington. “We left it up to the over to MCSO, which re A person reported a state to survey and engineer turned it to the owner. juvenile burnt some carpet it (the project),” the Mayor Deputies respond inside their residence. A told Tarnasky. “There are ed to two 911 hang-up calls deputy made contact with things we can do, so don’t and determined the caller the parties involved and it give up on us.” was having a medical is will be handled civilly. In other action, the sue, and an ambulance was A business door council heard that the St. called. was found unsecured. A Patrick’s Apartments are A person reported deputy checked the build full, and were given the damaged property caused ing and secured the door. following police report for Corps seeks county input The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting public comments until May 7 on a request by Coyote Island Terminals, LLC, to conduct work in Morrow County. Publ ic notice NWP-2012-56 is avai lable for review at http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/regulatory/home.asp. Michelle Helms at 503-808-4517 or 503-808-4510 for more information or with input. 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The pipeline would be rout- ed along the old railroad grade. Merilee McDowell will also be at the lunch to spend a few minutes talk ing about the upcom ing MS Walk. Cost o f lunch is $9; Cornerstone Gallery will cater. P artic ip a n ts are asked to RS VP no later than the Wednesday before. The He p p n e r chamber is also pleased to welcome a new member, Roxanne Kulon, FPC o f K.NM Bookkeeping. Send her an email at RoxKulon@ gmail.com or give her a call at 541-676-5225. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available and that help Is FREE of charge. If Y O U have a fam ily m em b er w h o sufTers from gambling addiction. Y O U can also receive F R E E tre a t m ent even if the g am b ler is not receiving treatm ent If you are a resident of M orrow C ounty and you wish to take ad van tag e of the services ab o ve or desire m ore information, P lease call any of th e following num bers to set up a LO C A L appointm ent or just to talk: Bobby Harris @ 5 4 1 -6 7 6 -9 9 2 5 or 5 4 1 -2 5 6 -0 1 7 5 Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) @ 541-676-9161 O R 1 -8 7 7 -6 9 5 -4 6 4 8 (1 -8 8 8 -M Y L IM IT )
