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+HSSQHU*D]HWWH7LPHV+HSSQHU2UHJRQ Wednesday, February 14, 2024 -- SEVEN County and HCHD peace talks Fowler in the CTE spotlight -Continued from PAGE ONE How to set future meet- ings Kilkenny proposed the idea of conducting weekly meetings to ensure suffi- cient time for discussing all the terms. Sykes asked to circle back to a topic about meeting minutes and the procedure for making decisions of substance, suggesting that there should be separate votes on dif- ferent matters. Eventually, it was decided that a vote would be held only if both sides agreed, and the results would be documented in the minutes rather than being conveyed verbally. To maintain equal rep- resentation, they reached an agreement to hold open public meetings in both the northern and southern regions and in locations fa- vorable to both sides. Addi- tionally, it was unanimously decided to set a minimum of one meeting per week, allowing for regular discus- sions. They emphasized the importance of flexibility, expressing their willing- ness to schedule additional meetings if there is a need to convene quickly. To ensure compliance with the legal framework, they stated that meetings will strictly adhere to the law, and appropriate notice will be given whenever there is an emergency or special meeting. Good of the order As the meeting ended, WKH\ ZHUH DVNHG IRU ¿QDO thoughts, Murray took the opportunity to express ap- preciation for the chance to gather, communicate, and set goals for the up- coming meetings. Murray then brought up the idea of having a preview of the goals for the meeting, even if it could be shared a day in advance. He believed WKDWLWZRXOGEHEHQH¿FLDO for each participant to have some time to think about the goals and come prepared. Sykes agreed, empha- sizing the importance of having everyone’s goals documented and readi- ly available. He assured everyone that the county ZRXOG SXW LQ WKH H൵RUW WR finalize and circulate the goals as soon as possible. During the meeting, it was revealed that Sykes, Murray and Kilkenny had organized this meeting. This development seems to be a positive indication of the willingness of both par- ties to collaborate to resolve the ongoing dispute regard- ing the ambulance service. However, it remains to be seen whether both sides will follow through with the concessions agreed upon during the meeting. The future will determine if they can successfully implement the proposed resolutions. The next meeting took place on Tuesday February 13th at the Port of Morrow. MCWG elect Jake Lindsay as New President Dave Fowler, CTE Manu- facturing teacher at Hep- pner Jr/Sr High School and 'LVWULFW&7('LUHFWRU Heppner, OR - Dave Fowler, a dedicated educa- WRUDQGDSURPLQHQW¿JXUH in Eastern Oregon’s Career 7HFKQLFDO(GXFDWLRQ &7( community was selected for spotlight as part of the Na- tional CTE month in Febru- ary, IMESD is highlighting educators who work in Career Technical Educa- tion in Eastern Oregon. Currently serving as a CTE Manufacturing Teacher at Heppner Jr/Sr High School and District CTE Director at Morrow County School District, Fowler is active- ly involved in promoting CTE during National CTE Month in February. Fowler’s primary focus lies in teaching Manufac- turing and Pre-Engineering to students. His classes provide hands-on experi- ences where students uti- lize computer software, hand tools, power tools, and state-of-the-art CNC equipment. From laser en- gravers to 3D printers, CNC plasma cutters to CNC ma- chining, his students gain valuable skills in a variety of manufacturing process- es. Fowler’s CTE program encompasses various areas VXFKDV:RRGV0DQXIDFWXU- ing, Metals Manufacturing, robotics, aerospace, and digital design. As the end of the 23- 24 school year approaches, Fowler and his colleagues are determined to amplify their school’s CTE focus on Manufacturing. Specif- ically, they aim to enhance their students’ proficien- cy in Digital Design and Production, which are key components of modern manufacturing industries. The impact of CTE work at Heppner Jr/Sr High School is palpable. Fowl- er’s students are actively engaged in designing and producing their own cre- ations using industry-like equipment. By providing a hands-on approach to learn- ing, the CTE program en- sures that students develop practical skills that prepare them for future careers in WKHPDQXIDFWXULQJ¿HOG One aspect of CTE that often goes unnoticed is the presence and importance of Career and Technical 6WXGHQW2UJDQL]DWLRQV &7- 62V )RZOHU VWUHVVHV WKDW these organizations play a crucial role in every CTE program. At his school, the Technology Student $VVRFLDWLRQ 76$ VHUYHV as the CTSO, providing students with a platform to apply the skills they acquire in class through regional, state, and national compe- titions. This participation in extracurricular activities further enhances students’ real-world experiences and fosters their growth as fu- ture professionals in the manufacturing industry. :KLOH 1DWLRQDO &7( Month primarily focuses on recognizing the accom- plishments of CTE edu- cators like Dave Fowler, it also sheds light on the immense impact of CTE programs in schools. Fowl- er’s dedication and passion for developing students’ skills in Manufacturing and Pre-Engineering exemplify the transformative potential of CTE in Eastern Oregon’s educational landscape. MCBOC seeking parties to serve MCFCC Oregon Wheat Growers League, Amanda Hoey (left) and Oregon Wheat Growers League Vice President, Erin Heide- PDQ ULJKW ÀDQNLQFRPLQJ0RUURZ&RXQW\:KHDW*URZ- HUV3UHVLGHQW-DNH/LQGVD\ The Morrow County :KHDW *URZHUV FRQYHQHG for their annual meeting on February 8th at the Morrow County Grain Growers con- ference room, where mem- bers gathered to discuss LPSRUWDQWPDWWHUVD൵HFWLQJ local wheat production. The meeting saw the election of Jake Lindsay as the new county president, succeed- ing Erin Heideman. Jake Lindsay, Turner Ranches, brings a legacy of experience and a grow- ing understanding of the challenges and opportuni- ties facing wheat growers in Morrow County. Lind- say expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as president and empha- sized his commitment to advancing the interests of local wheat growers. For more information about WKH 2UHJRQ :KHDW *URZ- ers League and upcoming events, please visit www. owgl.com. HCMD to hold PHHWLQJ)HE th The Heppner Cemetery Maintenance District will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The regular meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. Agenda items include min- utes of previous meeting, ¿QDQFLDOUHSRUW &HPHWHU\ Operations. The meeting will be held at the Ag Ser- vice Building conference URRPDW:/LQGHQ:D\ Meetings of the Heppner Cemetery Maintenance District are open to the public according to ORS )RUTXHVWLRQV contact Janet Greenup at 541-561-6768. ,RQHFDUGLQDOVXSFRPLQJ sports events On Friday the 16 th 1A varsity girls’ basketball team will play against Sher- man County at 6pm in Ar- lington in the first round of playoffs for districts. Saturday the 17 th the 1A girls’ basketball will travel to the Dalles for the Big Sky District Championship, who they will play against and what time is to be de- termined. Sɲɟɪɦɱ1ɢɴɰ$ɡɳɢɯɱɦɰɦɫɤ $ɫɫɬɲɫɠɢɪɢɫɱɰ /ɢɱɱɢɯɰ7ɬ7ɥɢ(ɡɦɱɬɯ6ɢɫɡ8ɰ3ɥɬɱɬɰ 6ɱɞɯɱ$1ɢɴ6ɲɟɰɠɯɦɭɱɦɬɫ Morrow County Board of Commissioners are seek- ing three interested parties to serve on the Morrow County Forestland Clas- VL¿FDWLRQ &RPPLWWHH 3HU ORS 526.310, of the three community members to be appointed; at least one member must be an own- er of forestland or the rep- resentative of an owner of forestland, at least one member must be an owner of grazing land or the rep- resentative of an owner of grazing land. Forestland is land defined in ORS 526.005 that lies within an Oregon Department of For- estry Fire Protection Dis- trict within Morrow Coun- ty. Grazing land is land defined in ORS 526.324 that lies within an Oregon Department of Forestry Fire Protection District within Morrow County. Interested members will be appointed to a four-year term and may be reappointed to any num- ber of terms. Letters of interest must be received by Monday, February 19. Please sub- mit letters to Valerie Bal- lard, vballard@co.morrow. or.us or by regular mail, Morrow County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 788, Heppner, OR 97836. JV girls go undefeated The Heppner JV girls basketball team ended their season at home on Febru- ary 8th against Stanfield with a 38-23 victory. They ¿QLVKHGWKHLUVHDVRQZLWKD perfect 16-0 record. Thir- teen girls shared playing time all season, as there was not an organized C-team for Heppner. A portion of the girls did play a Pendleton team for three more wins. The game on Thursday was not an easy win. Stan- ¿HOG PDWFKHG WKHP HYHU\ VWHSRIWKHZD\LQWKH¿UVW half. Heppner pulled away LQWKHWKLUGDQGIRXJKWR൵D VFUDSS\7LJHUWHDPWR¿QLVK WKHIRXUWKTXDUWHUR൵ZLWKD big win 38-23. 1Q: 9-9 2Q: 18-18 3Q: 26-18 4Q: 38-23 Scoring Highlights: Teagan Kelton: 2, Hailey McDaniels: 11, Zaleta Mas- terson: 12, Healy Hisler: 2, Clair Lindsay: 4, Maya Payne: 4, Olivia Ogden: 3. Also contributing in other skill areas are: Isabelle Og- den, Avree Lathrop, Brook- lyn Hendricks, Ashli Pallus, and Jules Archer. Riley Ar- cher sat out with an injury. This season comes to an end, on a high note and with lots of wins. However, not having a C-team de- nied the girls of court time. 9DUVLW\ ÀRDWHUV DUH +HDO\ Hisler, Riley Archer, Maya Payne, Zaleta Masterson, and Avree Lathrop. Russ Nichols has been the mentor and coach of the JV team for many seasons, and Kacee Lathrop has been guiding this year’s young squad since they were in the fourth grade. She has invested a lot of energy and dedication with this amaz- ing group of girls. WWW.HEPPNER.NET Sɲɟɪɦɱ1ɢɴɰ$ɡɳɢɯɱɦɰɦɫɤ $ɫɫɬɲɫɠɢɪɢɫɱɰ /ɢɱɱɢɯɰ7ɬ7ɥɢ(ɡɦɱɬɯ 6ɢɫɡ8ɰ3ɥɬɱɬɰ 6ɱɞɯɱ$1ɢɴ6ɲɟɰɠɯɦɭɱɦɬɫ Lunch & Dinner Menu Specials 2/15 - 2/21 Thursday%X൵DORFKLFNHQZUDSZIULHV Friday - Loaded Baked Potato Soup w/ a grilled ham & cheese Saturday - Corn Chowder w/ a quesadilla Monday - Chicken Bacon Ranch Burger w/ jojos Tuesday - Taco Salads Tuesday Night - 6-9pm $2 hard shell tacos Wednesday - Spaghetti & meatballs w/ salad & breadstick Mark Your Calendar for the upcoming events! February 8th Ladies Night 6:00pm Taco Bar prepared by Regi Lazinka February 11th 1pm Super Bowl Party Bring \RXUIDYRULWHVQDFN¿QJHUIRRGWRVKDUH February 17th 127th Elks Annual hosted by ER Corey Sweeney and wife Brandi Ladies Tea 2pm, Lodge 4 pm dinner at 6pm March 7th Old Timers Night 6pm Dinner prepared by Kim Coil March 16th St. Patricks Celebration Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner at 5pm HEPPNER ELKS 358 "WHERE FRIENDS MEET" 541-676-9181 142 N MAIN ST Good Luck at District - Heppner Girls and Boys Basketball teams! Boys - February 16, 2:45 pm VS Grant Union Girls - February 16, 6:00 pm VS Irrigon Coach Ken Grieb, Cameron Proudfoot, Caleb George, Marty Medina, Tripp Stewart, Thomas Bales, Mason Orem, Landon Mitchell, Keaton Coiner, Logan Turner, Caylan Proudfoot, Caden George, Jackson Coiner, Alakae Rodriguez, Coach Jeromy Rosenbaum 124 N. MAIN STREET HEPPNER OR (541) 676-9481 Coach Rob Wilson, Hadlie Nation, Arianna Worden, Healy Hisler, Avery Lathrop, Katie Spivey, Hallee Hisler, Ava Gerry, Riley Archer, Kadie Henrichs, Zaleta Masterson Maya Payne, Morgan Cutsforth, Delaney Stefani, Lily Nichols, Coach Russ Nichols
