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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 1, 2016 multiple times, inally con BMCC breaks ground on Boardman bond project -From PAGE ONE Development Group and BOARDMAN—Blue Mountain Community College broke ground last Wednesday on the second of three major construction projects approved by vot- ers in its May 2015 bond measure. BMCC hosted a public groundbreaking ceremony for the Work- force Training Center on the facility’s future site on property at the Port of Mor- row in Boardman, adjacent to the SAGE Center. The land the property is on was gifted to the college by the Port of Morrow. BMCC President Cam Preus was on hand, as well as Port of Morrow Ex- ecutive Director Gary Neal, several BMCC Board mem- bers and representatives from BMCC’s bond project management firm Frew contractor for the project, McCormack Construction. “This is just the right stuff for the City of Board- man and the Port of Mor- row,” said Preus. “We’re proud of our partnership with the Port of Morrow. This would not have hap- pened without them and the county leaders like Louis Carlson and Chris Brown.” The future Workforce Training Center will house BMCC’s mechatronics, data center technician and early childhood education programs. In addition, the 15,250-square-foot build- ing will have classroom space for other classes offered at BMCC. Upon completion of the center, the BMCC Boardman Cen- ter will move into the new facility. BMCC students in age 10 she shot her irst 300 niicant because it marked a “promise made good” to county voters who sup- ported the bond measure. “The real value of what this workforce train- ing project brings will be measured in years to come not only by our local indus- try, but to those students taking advantage of new barrel planters illed oppor- with workforce training tunities closer to home,” Brown said. The $4.78 million proj- ect is expected to be com- pleted in winter 2017. BMCC will break ground on its third major bond construction project in Pendleton—the Facility for Agricultural Resource Management (FARM)—on June 13 at 2 p.m. on the Pendleton campus. BMCC will also begin work on upgrades to electrical and HVAC systems, as well as natural gas line repairs, this summer. Vo t e r s a p p r o v e d BMCC’s $23 million capi- tal construction bond in May 2015, which included all of these projects, as well as additional safety, securi- ty and technology improve- ments, and improvements to the Milton-Freewater Center. it “treacly” and says it “mis- takes the characters’ ten- dencies to natter on about God and ethics and spout goofy New Age-isms for plot or character develop- ment.” On the other hand, New York Times bestselling au- thor Luanne Rice says, “Kaya McLaren is a deeply wonderful writer. From the opening scene of Mara in her grandmother’s garden, through the wrenching i- nale on the ranch, I was stunned by this book. It’s a classic on the spirituality of everyday life...” Certainly, the novel isn’t for everyone, with a heavy New Age bent and a main character who saves a pig from certain death at the 4-H auction. However, it might offer some tips—if not on life and love, then at least some shopping. “There are three places a man can get his wife low- ers,” advises Earl McRae, “the Red Apple Grocery Store, Murray’s Drug Store, and in a ield somewhere.” grass seed to ill in the pre the early childhood educa- tion program will have ac- cess to hands-on learning with children at the Port of Morrow’s early learning center, which will be con- structed next to BMCC’s Workforce Training Center. Chris Brown, one of the individuals who sup- ported the bond’s passage in Morrow County, said the groundbreaking was sig- egories of ield, target, 3D, CHURCH OF THE DOG -Continued from PAGE ONE Daniel, and you have a cast “O’Team roping.” stereotypical in some re- spects—the free-spirited outsider steps in and opens traditionalist stoics to the redemptive powers of love. The dream aspects come in the form of a main charac- ter, Mara O’Shaunnessey, who can see auras and visit people in their dreams, not to mention shrink the occa- sional tumor with the power of her mind. Add to that the crusty old ranch couple, Edith and Earl McRae, and their estranged grandson, McLaren had that free of characters both odd and unforgettable. It’s all set snow day because she lived in Heppner during against a backdrop her 15-year stint all too familiar, with as a teacher. She details about the an- at various times nual St. Patrick’s taught kindergarten Day celebration— through 12 th -grade “so big, in fact, art, as well as kin- that the Saint Pat’s dergarten through decorations begin to Kaya fifth-grade mu- displace Valentine’s McLaren sic, art, drama and Day stuff in Mur- ray’s Drug Store sometimes dance. Reviews of Church of around February 5”—in- cluding the sheepdog tri- the Dog vary widely. Pub- als, Ewe Do Bingo and lishers Weekly harshly calls tion of a 6,000-square-foot until 9 p.m. due to schedul Families invited to Free HHS Class of 2016 ready to turn Fishing Weekend their tassels Fishing derby at Cutsforth Pond SALEM, Ore.—Free Fishing Weekend in Or- egon is June 4-5, and many events are planned around the state to help families make the most of this op- portunity. Locally, a free ishing derby is planned for June 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Cutsforth Pond. During Free Fishing Weekend, ishing licenses, tags and endorsements are not required anywhere in Oregon for anglers of any age. Free Fishing Weekend is always the irst full week- end in June, but remember, trout ishing is always free ishing for kids under 12 years old. For families that can’t attend one of the scheduled events, ODFW offers sever- al resources at http://www. dfw.state.or.us/resources/ ishing/. Lane Bailey & Jessica Hughes June 25, 2016 Tessa Gould & Kyle Ludwick June 26, 2016 By Caitlynn Bailey “Senioritis” is running rampant at Heppner High School with students anx- iously awaiting graduation. Many of HHS’s Class of 2016 have been anxiously awaiting the graduation cer- emony that is set for June 4 at 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. At the ceremony these students will receive their long-awaited diplomas. Scholarships will also be awarded to chosen students who went through exten- sive application processes. Although the distribu- tion of diplomas and schol- arships is exciting, nearly everyone’s favorite portion of the graduation ceremony is the senior slideshow. This presentation showcases each senior and shows the development of the class throughout the years. This is perhaps the most tear- jerking and bittersweet mo- ment of the day. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Tommy Bredield, a senior at Hep- pner High School. These soon-to-be grad- uates have put in count- less hours of hard work. Throughout the year, each graduate has had to com- plete a senior portfolio that consists of several require- ments. A inancial literacy course with nine lessons, 40 hours of community service, and a detailed plan Weed board to meet June 7 The Morrow SWCD and Morrow County Weed Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, June 7, beginning at noon at 430 W Linden Way, Heppner. Agenda items include a Weed Su- pervisor report, minutes of the previous meeting, inan- cial review, staff reports, Annual Work Plan review and approval, 2016/17 bud- get approval and partner reports. Meetings of the Morrow SWCD are open to the public. Contact District Manager Janet Greenup at 541-676-5452 for more information. Music in the Park begins this month Heppner ’s summer Music in the Park series begins its fourth season on Sunday, June 12, with the return of a crowd-pleasing host family or to ind out favorite—the Tri-Cities Steel Drum Band “Bram Brata.” The concert will be held at Heppner City Park on Main Street from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the con- cert will be moved to the Heppner Elementary gym. This will be just the irst of four monthly con- certs this summer, funded by the Morrow County Uniied Recreation District and facilitated by Hopeful result 36 months prison Saints in Ministry. Food will be available for purchase, to help fund the Shared Minis- try’s ongoing efforts to pro- vide clean water to needy people around the world. More information about Shared Ministry activities is available by calling the ofice at 541-676-9970. for post-graduation are just a few of these requirements. Regardless of the student’s future plans to (college, work- sentenced 36 months force, military, etc.) each was pushed to meet these strenuous tasks. “This is a very talented group of young adults. They will be greatly missed, but I’m sure they will have an impact on this world in their own individual ways. Life is just starting for them,” said Beth Dickenson, an HHS teacher. -Continued from PAGE ONE Each senior presented what they’ve accomplished any age. The planks provide throughout their high school an innovative approach to career in front of a panel of connect and energize young staff, community members persons and encourage in- and students on Monday, terest in science, math, and open-reasoning. May 23. Library directors are re- The class of 2016 has porting a great response to gone above and beyond in the addition of the planks. the community. Whether it Kathy Street, Oregon Trail was volunteering to help at Library District Director, the annual St. Patrick’s Day reported the planks have celebration, participating in seen a lot of use at the Mustang Mop-Up, or even Boardman branch. just smiling from across the They are most popular street, they have brightened with the middle school the community. They would patrons. They have been appreciate your support as building complex towers. they take this important Currently the planks are step in their life. The Hep- at the Boardman branch pner High School class of and will be circulating to 2016 personally invites the Heppner and Irrigon you to attend its graduation branches in the near future. ceremony. Joe Perry We invite you to finance with us! KEVA Community lunch menu Church of the Nazarene volunteers will serve lunch on Wednesday, June 8, at St. Patrick’s Senior Center. Lunch will include oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, sliced tomatoes, hot rolls, and chocolate peanut butter pudding. Milk is served at each meal. Suggested donation is $3.50 per meal. Menu is subject to change. PLANKS Chamber lunch meeting The next lunch meeting of the Heppner Chamber of We know your business, makes our business. Commerce will be an all entities report on Thursday, June 217 North Main St., Heppner • Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426 2, at noon in the Heppner City Hall conference room. Russell Family Seewald Cost of lunch is $10; Heppner Foods will cater. Member FDIC HEPPNER LES SCHWAB CONGRATULATES THE HEPPNER MUSTANG JR. HIGH TRACK TEAM ON A FINE SEASON! Top Left to Right: Coach Brandi Sweeney, Angel Matthew, Suzy Cason, Jason Rea, Jayden Wilson, Gavin Hanna, Mason Lehman, Jorden Sweeney, Brian Lindsay and Coach Toni Nichols. Middle Left to Right: Derrick Smith, ZaBrena Masterson, Zander Fisher, Bryan Collins, Zachary Ferguison, Sage Ferguson, Brock Hisler, Sydney Wilson, Jackson Lehman, Jasen Lester. Bottom Left to Right: Roen Waite, Marlee Mitchell, Madelyn Nichols, Hannah Finch, Blake Wolters, Conor Brosnan, Kegan Steagall and Cody Fletcher. Not pictured, Xavier Bohanon and Tyson Vawser 124 N. MAIN STREET HEPPNER OR 97836 541-676-9481
