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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 8,2014 - FIVE lone kicks off Morrow County youth celebrate national compared to their peers, Homecoming week More than six million young people in 4-H are: -Nearly four times lone kicks off Homecoming with ugly sweater day, as mod eled by (L-K) Maggie Flynn, karsyn Rios, kaitlyn Garrett, Natalie Crigg, Ivy Sandford and Frances knop. The school also reminds alumni and supporters not to miss the games on Thursday. -Contributed photo Supporters ‘driving force’ behind lone Ed Foundation young people across the country will celebrate Na tional 4-H Week, an annual celebration of 4-H during the first full week of Octo ber. Morrow County 4-H will leverage National 4-H Week this year to showcase the great things that 4-H offers young people and highlight the 4-H youth w ho work each day to make a positive impact on the community. Morrow County 4-H Ambassadors will be trav eling to local elementary schools within the county to speak to classrooms about the 4-H program, the opportunities available and the fun to be had. Ambas sadors are youth enrolled in 4-H in grades eight through 12 who represent the orga nization at different events and functions throughout the year, serving as “the face of the county 4-H program." The 2014 Mor row County Ambassador team consists Macy Gibbs, Tim Gould, Miranda Tay lor, Emily Taylor, Morgan Orem and Kane Sweeney. Be on the lookout for these youth during National 4-H week promoting our local program. “4-H provides an in valuable experience for our youth here in Morrow County and across our state and nation. Being involved in such a program truly allows for positive youth development opportunities, ry School begins the 2014- 2015 school year, students and staff say they are off to a great start and look for ward to an outstanding year of growth and learning. The elementary school student council plans to help lead the school to success. Council mem bers are President Madelyn Nichols, Vice President Kaden Combe, Secretary Marlee Mitchell, Treasurer Cody Fletcher, Publicity Director Derrick Smith and Fourth-Grade Representa tive Trevor Nichols, along with their Advisor. Mrs. Brandi Sweeney. One of the first activi ties planned is the annual canned food drive. The stu dents and staff'are asked to bring non-perishable items to the school from Oct. donated to the South Mor row County Neighborhood Center for local families in need. Popcorn Days will re turn in November as the student council fundraiser; to kick off the year, they will be giving one bag of free popcorn to each student on Oct. 23 as a thank you for the canned food drive donations. Red Ribbon Week will be held Oct. 27-30. when students will learn about healthy life choices and how to have the power to be drug-free. The student council will be giving away bracelets, pencils and rib bons to the students and plan fun activities through out the week. To round out the month, the Parent Teacher Club M ay 15: M orrow County Sheriff's Office received a request from a Heppner man that he would like a deputy to make con tact with a couple living in Heppner. He said that they left a horse on some prop erty a month ago and the owners were going to tear down the fence. He said he was unable to make contact w ith them to let them know they needed to get the horse. -MCSO received re port that Hermiston Police Department arrested Wil liam Eugene Stolz, 40, on a Morrow County Circuit Court warrant for Failure to Appear/Burglary II. Theft I, Criminal Mischief I and Criminal Trespass I. He was lodged at Umatilla County Jail with $20,000 bail. -MCSO received report of a dead deer in the road on Hwy. 74, lone. -MCSO received report from Heppner City Hall that there was a person there who wanted to speak with a deputy. -MCSO cited Vincent Gonzales, 54, for Violation of the Speed Limit, 75 mph in a 65 niph zone. -MCSO received report of a dog sitting next to a ve hicle that had been parked at the gravel pit since 7:30 that morning and the caller was concerned that it was hot and the dog did not have water. MCSO responded and determined the dog was from a home around a half-mile away and just happened to be by the car. -MCSO received report of a disoriented male on Bombing Range Rd. MCSO responded, but was unable to locate anyone. -MCSO cited Besiki Marasagishvili, 30, for Failure to Obey One-Way Designation. -MCSO received re port of an older while male with green pants and a brown shirt on Bombing Range Road. The subject was headed to Mission. A deputy gave the subject a courtesy ride to Space Age near Hermiston. The Morrow County 4-H Ambassadors are ready for National 4-H Week, happening this week across the nation. Back row (L-R): Tim Could, kane Sweeney and Emily Taylor. Front Row (L-R): Macy Cibbs, Morgan Orem and Miranda Taylor. -Contributed photo learning and grow th for our young people who are our future,” said Ashley Jones, Morrow County 4-11 Agent. Research has proven that participation in 4-H has a significant positive impact on young people. Recent findings from the Tufts University 4-H Study of Positive Youth Develop ment indicate that, when more likely to contribute to their communities, -Two times more likely to pursue healthy behaviors, and -Two times more likely to engage in Science, Tech nology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs in the out-of-school time. In Morrow Count) more than 200 4-H youth and 60 volunteers from the community are involved in 4-H. There are many projects available in 4-H. with the most popular in Morrow County being live stock, cooking and sew ing, photography, and leader ship, but the list doesn't end there. Anyone interested in either joining 4-H as a member or serving as a leader, contact the Mor row County 4-H office at 541-676-9642 or Ashley. Jones@oregonstate.edu. 4-H Enrollments for the 2014-15 year w ill be mailed out this fall. If interested in enrolling or volunteering, call the office to be added to the mailing list. HES student council has plans for a great school year As Heppner Elementa 13-16. All the items will be Sophie Qualls, (laughter of John and Doshea Qualls, felt like the real winner after her parents cast the winning bid for this slick ride at the lone Education Foundation dinner and auc tion recently. The dinner was well attended, w ith several hot auction items going to raise money for the lone school. Photo by David Sykes VA to hold Boardman clinic open house, flu clinic for veterans Walla Walla. WA—On ans via telehealth technol Thursday, Oct. 0, the Walla Walla VA will host an open house from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to officially open its new Morrow County Primary Care Telehealth Clinic (PC- TOC) in Boardman. Locals are invited to join Walla Walla VA Director Brian Westfield and other staff, along with local community officials, in the Port of Mor row’s Riverfront Center Room to commemorate the opening of the clinic. Light snacks, water and a celebra tory cake, courtesy of the Walla Walla VA Canteen Service, will be provided. The clinic, which qui etly opened approximately two years ago. has slowly added veterans to its pa tient list, and continues to grow every month. Kelly Holland, RN and Health Technician Frank Gonza lez work at the Boardman Clinic assisting veterans, and Karen Ordelheide. MD provides care to the Veter 1 C h ic k ogy from the Walla Walla VA and visits the clinic monthly for face-to-face appointments as needed. Clinic tours will be offered to those interested. Flu clinic offered Oct. 17 For veterans who want a flu vaccination, the Walla Walla VA will also hold a one-day flu shot clinic on Friday, Oct. 17, at the Morrow County Telehealth Clinic. Veterans can get a free flu shot between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. just by showing valid identification. The Walla Walla VA’s full flu shot clinic sched ule is at www.wallawalla. va.gov. Watch Walla Walla VA's Facebook and Twitter pages for reminders of all upcoming flu shot clinics. Get additional flu facts at www.flufacts.com and www.cdc.gov/flu. For more information, contact Linda Wondra, Public Affairs Officer, at 509.525.5200, ext. 26520. o u t t h is w e e k ' s DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS Wed.- French Onion Soup Thurs.- Meatloaf sandwich Fri.-Clam Chowder Irish Tbffee Mocha $4.00 Blueberry Soda $2.25 Get Your YoCream Before it’s Gone... Check Out Our New YOCREAM Flavors! ^ MuMoy'j Diiuj 217 North Mam St Heppner • Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426 Serving Morrow, Wheeler & Gilliam counties Since 1959 % Sheriff's Report The HFS student council lias big plans for the school year. Council members are (L-R): President Madelyn Nichols, Vice President kaden Combe, Secretary Marlee Mitchell, Treasurer Cody Fletcher, Publicity Director Derrick Smith and Fourth- Grade Representative Trevor Nichols. -Contributedphoto will host the annual Hep pner Elementary School Carnival on Oct. 30. Din ner will be available at 5:30 p.m. with games from 6-7:30 in the gym. There will be many games for families to participate in including the ring toss, mini golf, junk food walk and plinko, to name a few. For more information on these activities or other school questions, contact Mrs. Sweeney at 541-676- 9128 ext. 2610. MCROBERTS HONORED rewarded for those years of -Continued from PACE ONE field at Hager Park. Bob Kilkenny, who funded the construction of the court, wanted it to be named after his life-long friend. McRoberts has long been considered by many to be the Mustangs' number- one fan. He is always seen at Heppner games, cheer ing on his favorite team, the Mustangs, and he was support by having his name placed on the new court. A gathering of the hon- oree's friends participated in the ribbon cutting cer emony; McRoberts said he was extremely touched and honored to have his name placed on the court. McRoberts also thanked all of his friends for attending the ceremony and barbecue. FO R SALE "My Passport Air" ultra-thin portable storage, 500 GB/GO; USB 3.0, designed fo r m ac $79.99 See a t H e p p n e r G azette-Tim es 541-676-9228 188 W illow H e p p n e r F.llis McRoberts makes the first basket at the Hager Park basketball court named in his honor. -Contributedphoto \ ?
