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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - FIVE Flynn, Holland chosen for Girls’ State Ione honor society chapter inducts new members Jessie Flynn (left) and Rachel Holland have been selected as Ione’s Girls’ State representatives. –Contributed photo The Ione chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) held its induction May 27 in Ione. Pic- tured L-R are inductees Maia Fuchs, Katelyn Bass, Tristan Estabrooke, Sydney Qualls, Tatum Clark, existing member Joe Doherty, inductee Sergio Marin-Fatias, and existing members Daniel Holtz, Oskar Peterson, Lauren Garrett, Rachel Holland, Natalie Grigg, Jason Juarez, Jessie Flynn and Ann Rietmann. –Contributed photo The Ione Legion Aux- iliary Unit #95 has an- nounced that it has selected Jessie Flynn and Rachel Holland as Ione’s delegates to attend Girls’ State this month. Girls’ State is a leader- ship program for junior girls sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. It will be held Sunday, June 14, to Saturday, June 20, at Willamette University in Salem, OR. Jessie Flynn is the daughter of Marlynda and John Flynn. She is a mem- ber of the National Honor Society and is currently the junior class president. She has been active as a youth group leader. For the past three years she has lettered in volleyball, basketball and track. Jessie also has competed at the state level in high school sports, med- aling all three years in track. She also competes in ASA softball, where her team has placed in nationals. Rachel Holland is the daughter of Janet and Craig Holland. Rachel is a mem- ber of the National Honor Society and has been ASB activities director for the past two years. She has lettered in volleyball, bas- ketball and track all three years. She has been recog- nized each year as an OSAA scholar athlete. Rachel is active in CCD youth group in the Catholic church. Jessie and Rachel have devoted many hours to community service. They have been ac- tively involved in a few projects, which include Red Cross blood drives, Coats for Kids, bottle counting for the Ione Booster Club, canned food drives, and other student body and church activities. Boardman, Irrigon Music in the Parks begins June 15 A 10-event series of free outdoor concerts on the banks of the Columbia River begins Monday, June 15, at 7 p.m. The concerts rotate be- tween the Boardman and Irrigon Marina Parks, and offer a variety of musical experiences, so everyone is invited to “bring your lawn chair and be prepared to be entertained.” The first concert of the season kicks off in Board- man Marina Park June 15 with Bram Brata steel drum band. A perennial favorite, Bram Brata features a vari- ety of upbeat classical and ethnic melodies performed by high school students on various sizes of recycled steel drums. The June 22 perfor- mance features Brady Goss, pianist and soloist, origi- nally from Eastern Oregon, in Irrigon Marina Park. To “Honor our Veter- ans” this year, two special performances are planned. June 29, the 70-member Walla Walla Valley Band will perform at Boardman Marina Park. Then, July 6 at the Ir- rigon Marina Park, Bent On Blues will honor our vets with originals and classics tastefully interpreted and presented in ways guaran- teed to “git yer mojo wor- kin” and “yer hips a shakin baby” All performances begin at 7 p.m.; all will be on Monday evenings. All per- formances are free; funding is provided by Morrow County Unified Recreation District and Portland Gen- eral Electric. To reach the Boardman Marina Park from I-84, take exit 164 and turn north to- ward the river on Main St. Continue north about half a mile and turn left on Marine Drive. To reach Irrigon Ma- rina Park from Highway 730, turn north toward the river on 10 th St. Performances in both parks will be in the picnic areas. For Boardman infor- mation, contact Tami, 541- 571-0855. Irrigon infor- mation contact is Renee, 541-922-1560. Ione choir portrays ‘West Side Story’ Ione students Natalie Grigg and Amir Bayanayev play the leads in the Ione choir’s production of “West Side Story” last week. –Contributed photo ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. Every hero has a story at the Ione Public Library this summer This summer’s library program theme, “Every Hero Has a Story,” prom- ises to deliver an action- packed summer of fun at the Ione Public Library. The kick-off event will be “Music in Action” by guest performer Rich Glauber. (See attached story.) Kids will have the opportunity to sign up for a reading log at this event. They will be awarded prizes for minutes spent reading. They can also sign up for the reading log any time afterward at the Ione Public Library. The library will have a full line-up of fun weekly activities for all ages every Tuesday. The “Mini-Heroes” schedule for children six and younger is as follows (all times are 10:30 a.m.): -June 16-Heroes in my Family. -June 23-Healthy He- roes; the event will feature a visit from a nurse practi- tioner and dental hygienist to teach kids what to expect when they visit the dentist or doctor, and how to stay healthy. -June 30-Amazing Ani- mals. Bring your favorite stuffed animal for the “pet show.” -July 7-Storybook He- roes. Come create your own superhero costume. -July 14-I’m a Super Star! Can you hop on one leg, snap your fingers, or skip in a circle? Come show off your special abilities at our “Talent Show.” The “Super-Heroes” (family program) is as fol- lows (program times are 1:30 p.m.): -June 16-Knights Veri- tas, Heroes from the Past. Knights in real armor will demonstrate authentic long sword fighting as done in the 14 th century. -June 23-Be a Hero for the Environment. A guest presenter from The Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Eugene will teach kids about Na- tive Americans’ sustainable practices for the environ- ment; includes hands-on activities and a craft. -June 30-Canine Cru- saders! The library will host a visit from a K-9 unit, a search and rescue dog, and a service dog. -July 7-Hero Academy. Come create your own su- perhero costume and see if you have what it takes to be a Super Hero. -July 14-Heroes of American History and Folklore. Special guest Joe Lindsay will come tell tales with his trusty guitar. New this year is a teen program for all youth enter- ing sixth grade and up. The “Mega-Heroes” schedule is as follows: -June 16-Dystoian Hero Movie: Divergent. Come and find your faction. -June 23-Heroes for the Environment-Build a Bird House. -June 30-Undercover Hero Work-Secret codes and how to crack ‘em. -July 7-Catch a Super Hero! Create your super alter-ego and super suit, and capture your friends’ feats of super strength on your own mobile device using optical illusion pho- tography. -July 14-LARP, aka, Live Action Role Playing. The grand finale event of the summer will be a root-beer float party and a lively and entertaining pup- pet show, “Home Grown Heroes,” presented by Dragontale Puppet Theater on July 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Ione City Park. ‘Music in Action!’ at Ione Community School Rich Glauber from Eu- gene, OR will be perform- ing his “Music in Action!” routine at the Ione Commu- nity School on Wednesday, June 10, at 1 p.m. The presentation is sponsored by the Oregon College Savings Plan and the Ione Public Library. Glauber is a trouba- dour/music educator who specializes in creating inter- active musical experiences for participants of all ages. Using guitar, voice and his special, antique accordion (named Syd), Glauber con- ducts a free-wheeling cele- bration of community spirit and youthful enthusiasm. The performance is free and open to all ages. Following the performance, there will be an opportunity for children to sign up for the Ione Summer Reading Program “Every Hero Has A Story.” Community lunch menu Amazing Grace Fellowship members will serve lunch on Wednesday, June 10, at St. Patrick’s Senior Center. The meal will include a build-your-own taco bar with ground beef, Mexican rice, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, black olives, cheese, peppers, salsa, tortillas (soft flour or hard corn), and apple empanada for dessert. Milk is served at each meal. Suggested donation is $3.50 per meal. Menu is subject to change. HEPPNER LES SCHWAB WISHES TO CONGRATULATE THE MUSTANG BASEBALL & SOFTBALL TEAMS ON THEIR SEASONS 124 N. MAIN STREET HEPPNER OR 97836 541-676-9481
