Lost River High School - Raiders Gold Yearbook (Merrill, OR)

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CHGCO IDROGO “In a battle for his Chuco Raul Idrogo transfered from Tulelake High School to Lost River High School in January 1984, where he was playing basketball. He fin- ished out the season with the Runnin’ Raiders. Chuco participates in bas- ketball, football, and track. When he plays basketball a lot of things happen because of Chuco's outstanding passing and defensive abilities. In track he ran the 400 me- ter run, 400 meter relay, 1600 meter relay, and the 110 meter dash. He took part in the state Single A track meet in Portland, Or. Chuco played numerous positions in football. He was a running back, defensive back, punter, and kick returner. He had great field sense and a knack for thinking through tough situations. Chuco played football this year from August until October. His last game was October 5th which was at La- pine. He was informed October 9th by his doctor that he had a malignant tumor and would have surgery on Friday, October 12th. The surgery was followed by a cat scan which indicated further treatment would be necessary for another tumor. He was scheduled for Chemotherapy treat- ments in Medford to be followed by another surgery in January 1985. The communities of Merrill, Malin, and Tulelake have sponsored several fund raising activities to help set off the surmounting medical costs. Chuco continues to battle his can- cer as courageously as he plays ball. He plans to win and keep the odds in his favor! Chuco we admire your courage and are behind your efforts.

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MALIN CELEBRATES 75 YEARS 1909-1984 The Malin merchants, Chamber of Commerce, City Council, and Che- choslovakia Lodge joined together to put on a 75th anniversary. Malin celebrated with a dance at the Broadway Hall Saturday, July 14th, 1984. On Sunday there was a picnic and a Chechoslavakia dance held in the Malin Park. Louis Steys- kal and Vac Kalina delivered speech- es about the early history of Malin. Mrs. Agnes Drazil, the oldest and only original settler was introduced. Ed Stastny dedicated a memorial monument that was built in honor of the first park board members and secretary. Dick Henzel was presented to accept the honor. Many of the settlers came from North Dakota, Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, and other Mid Western States. Frank Adams was one of the first settlers. The Chech's founded Malin in about 1909 and named it after a town in Chechoslavakia that was very fer- tile and productive. Frank Adams helped many of the early Chech's get started by loaning them money and selling them land. W.C. Dalton also helped many farm- ers get started by loaning them mon- ey. People came to Malin during the depression to seek a better life. Many left Chechoslavakia to avoid Europe- an Depression, hard rule, for adven- ture in a new land, and for their chil- dren. Most of the early settlers were Bohemeans, however, many other nationalities later added to the popu- lation.

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Making memories come to life! Yearbook class is one that takes creativity and a lot of determination. This year’s class was one full of enthusiasm and a special personal- ity. The 84-85 year started off early for some of the members. Four students attended a year- book camp at Oregon State University that was put on by Jostens. The staff members who participated were Theresa Paschke, Kristine Carleton, Cathy McLauchlin, and Jennifer Col- lins. Their advisor Mrs. McGee also attended. Here they learned how to use special effects, develop film properly and how to design a more creative yearbook. They also brought back hun- dreds of ideas for this year’s book. One of these ideas was to get Malin and Merrill more involved in the book. They tried to revolve the theme around the school and the communities. That is where the idea Best in West came from. We the yearbook class have worked dilegent- ly to describe the moods of are communities. We truly are the best school around!