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Heppner Gazette-Times. Heppner. Oregon Wednesday. March 12, 1997 - FIVE lone High School holds sports dessert Soroptimists busy during festivities B y K ara M iller lone High School parents and friends gathered at the IHS cafeteria for dessert and the winter sports awards for both boys and girls on Tuesday, March 4. Lady Cardinals' coach Dana Heideman and assistant Kelly Swarat presented JV certificates to Sybil Krebs and Brandi Brant ley. Others who floated between JV and varsity were Maci Childers, Niki Sullivan, Camie Burright and Nikki McElligott. The coaches noted that even though the JV team was few in numbers, with six team members at the most and more frequently with five, the JVs led the season without a loss. The coaches said they appreciated members of the varsity squad for filling in when needed to put a team on the floor. Earning varsity letters were LaRee Anderson, Stephanie Haguewood, Dawn Boor, Kem- mery Burright, Suzy Heideman, Brenda Burright, Maci Childers, Niki Sullivan, Camie Burright, Nikki McElligott and manager, Kara Miller. Suzy Heideman was recog nized for being selected to the first team district all stars and Brenda Burright and Dawn Boor for being named to the second team. Other special awards were "Miss Hustle" that went to Dawn Boor, who also received the "Never Give Up" T-shirt. "Best Defense" and "Most Assists" awards went to Brenda Burright. ".Most Improved Player" was Nikki Sullivan and the team voted Sybil Krebs as "Most frispirational." Suzy Heideman was honored for getting the most rebounds and it was noted that she has set a new school record for most rebounds in four years of varsity play, w ith 659. Coach Heideman reminisced that over the 10 years that he has Lots o f I risii Luck fo rv ery little green! Steve Allen (r) and Joe Bacon named to 2nd team Big Sky conference Suzy Heideman (r) named first team Big Sky, and Brenda Burright (c) and Dawn Boor named to second team. coached girls' basketball at lone, noting his pride in the girls' teams and the honors amassed for an impressive record, includ ing five district championships, two state championships and numerous all stars and scholar athlete awards. Others receiving recognition and appreciation were Butch and Helen Heideman, Loren Heideman, Virgil Morgan, Glenn Anderson, "The Cardinal", and all of the fans and parents for their support and assistance. Del LaRue, boys' coach, and assistant. Dean Robinson, award ed JV certificates to Patrick Eberhard, Steve Crum, Dylan Pettyjohn, Allan Gribskov and Mark McElligott. Varsity letters were earned by Jon Garrett, Luke Swanson, Jory Crowell, Kelly Morgan, Joe Bacon, Jacob Taylor, Steve Allen, Randy Scott, Marc Orem, Jake McElligott and Nathan Rietmann. Luke Swanson and Jake Mc Elligott were recognized for being selected to the district first team all stars, and second team honors went to Joe Bacon and Steve Allen. Allen was honored for most assists for the season. Jake McElligott led in points per game average with 18 as well as most rebounds for the year, a total of 189. The team voted Allan Gribs kov and Jory Crowell "Most Improved" and Joe Bacon, "Most Inspirational". Luke Swanson and Jake McElligott were both named "Most Valuable Players". Both Del LaRue and Dean Robinson are retiring from coaching this year. LaRue, who is also ending a teaching career that has spanned over 35 years, closed the evening with a thoughtful speech thanking his wife Linda, the community and all of the parents for their support over the years of his coaching and teaching at lone. He left an invitation, stating, "Our front door will always be open". An appreciative audience gave the retirees a standing ovation. Reverend Lea Mathieu to be honored Central Pacific Conference Minister Hector Lopez will lead a special “farewell” worship service at lone United Church of Christ (IUCC) on Sunday, April 6, at 11 a m., in honor of Reverend Lea Mathieu. The worship will include com munion and special music, fol lowed by a potluck celebration in the basement of the IUCC. The congregation is planning a “card shower” for Reverend Mathieu in conjunction with the potluck. The worship service and potluck are open to all and the public is invited to attend. Reverend M athieu came to IUCC in January 1992. She plans to stay active in the community and schools after takin “ave of lone's pulpit. Mathiei .id hus band. Joel Peterson, have one child, August Hansen Peterson, and are expecting another baby in April. lone bike-a-thon slated for April 27 From cards, pins and partyware, to a Leprechaun figurine for only $9.99, the Irish at Heart can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style! St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has announced plans for the lone “Wheels for Life" Bike- a-thon to be held Sunday, April 27. Coordinator for this year’s event is Anne Morter, who en courages all residents and busi- nesses to support this community effort. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, founded by Danny Tho mas, is the largest childhood can cer research center in America in terms of the number of patients treated and treatment success. Miss Rodeo Oregon applications available Applications for the 1997 Miss Rodeo Oregon Pageant are now available. The pageant, to deter mine Miss Rodeo Oregon 1998, will be held in conjunction with the 1997 Crooked River Roundup, July 9-13, in Prineville. ^ M ilvuuj ' j D awj 4 ^ 217 N orth Mji.n H ,p p w 676-91 S8 S erving: H eppner, lo n e, L exington * * * * * * * * * Welcome to 'SI Vakiek'b tW The pageant seeks women be tween the ages of 18-24, with “a love of the sport of rodeo.” Ap plicants must be unmarried. The winner of this pageant will com plete in the 1998 Miss Rodeo America Pageant, held in con junction with the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, NV. For more information and ap plications, contact president Judy Holliday at (541) 447-7324, or Elaine Palmer, (541) 889-6575, in the evenings. Deadline for submit ting applications is Tuesday, April 1. Tickets available for Ewe-Do Bingo First team Big Sky Conference: Luke Swanson (r) and Jake McElligott. Both were also named MVPs o f the Cardinals team. Irish writing talk this weekend "Irish Writing Today," will be a talk by Annie Callan on contemporary trends in Irish prose and poetry on Saturday, March 15, at 3 p.m., upstairs at the Elks Club. It is a free presentation. The program is sponsored by the Morrow County Arts Council and is made possible by the Oregon Council for the Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the The lone American Legion Auxiliary will hold a no-host lun cheon on Tuesday, April 1, at 11:30 a.m. at Beecher’s Restaurant, in honor of the district president, Hildegarde Piersol of Hermiston. Heppner Auxiliary members are invited to attend. The lone American Legion Auxiliary will hold an indoor Queen tryouts for the 1997 Spray Rodeo will be held Satur day, April 5 at the Spray Rodeo Grounds at 4 p.m. Girls must be 15 years o f age or older, and never mamed. They do not have to be a resident of Wheeler County. The queen will be crowned Saturday, May 24, at the Rodeo Kick-Off dance held at the Spray school gym, beginning at 9 p.m. Music will be provided by “Old FAX P ap er Don & Lorraine Ball's and Anna Ball's 9 0 th B irthday Oyen House: March 22nd at the lone Grange Hah, 2 4 y.m. - No gifts, please * + & lone and Lexington boys and girls baseball sign-ups will be held at the lone High School cafeteria from 7 to 9p m Mondav, March 17. The cost is $20 per person with a $40 maximum per family. Last week the Gazette-Times reported that the North Central Oregon Tourism Council (NCOTC) was proceeding with implementation of the regional tourism development strategic plan. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the implemen tation of the tourism develop ment plan for North Central Oregon will be delayed. Requests for information about the status of the tourism development plan for North Central Oregon should be directed to John Edmundson. NCOTC Chairman. 676-5177. [Vdcottu t c t U U . P a U U I* March 15th: KUMA COFFEE HOUR-10 a.m. Brunch at 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Dining-buffet including com beef and regu lar menu- 6-9 p.m. Music upstairs and downstairs from 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. NOLAN MURRAY. No. 1 in Ca nadian competition playing guitar and banjo, will be providing music for your enjoyment. March 16th: SUNDAY BRUNCH (nine food items) from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Discount for children and senior citizens. Everyone ts welcome to attend * * * & Little League sign ups set March 17th Strategic plan meeting delayed March 14th: ‘ Buffet dining and regular menu- 6-9 p.m. 5 0 th Wedding Anniversary »H-9WI Spice” from Redmond. For further information and an application, call (541)468-2442. Tickets for Ewe-Do Bingo will be pre-sold at Murray Drugs, Bucknum's and Yaw's in Hepp ner. Tickets will also be sold on Saturday, March 15, beginning at 9 a.m. between Murray Drugs and Gardner's Men's Wear, next to the Ewe-Do grid. The Ewe-Do game works like this. A lamb will be led onto the grid by the Pat Lovgren children at 2:30 p.m. The owner of the square on which the lamb drops its "Ewe-do" receives $300 in cash. Tickets are $5 per square. 200 squares are available and they sell fast, said a Ewe-Do organizer. Ewe-Do Bingo is organized by People for the Pool, Inc., and the proceeds will go towards the indoor multi-use pool. Gazette-Times (Hat) (fee luck O' the 9twk he with ye' WE CAN MELT VOV “spring cleaning” sale at the lone Legion Hall on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with lunch and pie available. Anyone wishing to rent a table for this sale may do so at $5 per table. Call Beverly Doherty at 422-7177. lone Auxiliary members are asked to bring two pies. Spray Rodeo Queen tryouts slated com celebrate Coast toCoast Humanities. An Insh expatriate and writer, Annie Callan has had poetry published in the Untied States, Canada, and the British Isles. Also performing Saturday afternoon will be The Senti mentalists at 3:45 p.m., followed by the South Morrow County Community Choir. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy these "Wee Bit O' Ireland" events. Legion Auxiliary plans lunch, sale in Heppner Mmmtr The Soroptimist Club of Heppner will be busy this com ing weekend for the St. Patrick's Celebration. The Soroptimists will take care of the Information Booth on Mam Street, greeting folks to the KUMA Coffee Hour at the Heppner Elks, and doing the same for the Ceili that afternoon upstairs at the Elks Club. They will also help sell buttons for the St. Pat's Com mittee. The Soroptimists have gather ed together an interesting Irish basket to raffle Monday, March 17. The basket is full of Irish items to intrigue most anyone. The service project for this fund raiser is the Mammograms for Women's Health Project. Last year, the Soroptimist club provided mammograms for three women in the area who needed help with the expense of taking this exam. The basket can be seen in the window of the Heppner T.V. office. Tickets cost $1 for one ' chance or six for $5. March 29th: EASTER EGG HUNT: 10 a.m. Installation of officers- 4 p.m. Dining- 6-9 p.m. (Whole roasted pig.)Welcome our new Exalted R uler duo, Roger and Andrea Mortimore, and express our appreciation to Jay and Lori Straley for a great year. Live music- 9 p.m.-1 a.m Bingo Every Wednesday Night at 7:30 p.m. Heppner Elks 358 676-9181 "Wherr Frirndt Men" 142 N. Main
