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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, January 27, 1999 - THREE Hoop Shoot winners announced The annual Elks hoop shoot was held at Heppner High School on Sunday, January 17. Winners are as follows: Eight-nine year old girls-first, Megan Orr, second, Emily Rietmann, third, Whitney Mathews; eight-nine year old boys-first, Matt McCabe, second, Robbie Smith, third, Nathan Kennedy; 10-11 year old girls-first, Madison Bailey, second, Linsey Mitchell, third, Krystal Naims; 10-11 year old boys-first, Mathew Van Cleave, second, Tyler Boyer, third, Quinn Peck; 12-13 year old girls-first, Stephanie Shank, second, Shanna Rietmann, third, Chelsea Britt; 12-13 year old boys-first, Chuy Elguezabal, second, Billy Gates, third, Luke Murray. The local contest is sponsored by Heppner Elks Lodge #358, and was open to all kids in the Heppner, lone, Lexington and surrounding area. Elks Hoop Shoot chairman, Dave Gunderson, reported that 43 boys and 29 girls participated in this year’s contest. Each contestant attempted 25 free throws and judges recorded the number of successful shots. Boys and girls were divided into three different age groups for the shoot. First and second place winners received trophies and third place finishers were awarded Elks Drug Awareness basketballs. The colorful balls were donated by the Heppner Lady Elks and were a "big hit with the kids," said Gunderson. First place winners advance to the district contest which will be held January 30 in Hermiston where they will compete with winners from the nine other lodges in the Elks Northeast District. .10 -11 year old girls: 1*' - Madison Bailey, 2nd - Linsey Mitchell, 3rd - Krystal Nairns. 8-9 year old girl»: 1 * '- Megan Orr, 2 Whitney Mathews, - Emily Rietmann, 3rd - 1 2 - 1 3 year old boys: 1" - Chuy Elguezabal, 2nd - Billy Gates, 3rd - Luke Murray. Scholarship Trust holds annual meeting 8-9 year old boys: 1*' - Matt McCabe, 2nd - Robbie Smith, 3rd - Nathan Kennedy. funds in the control of the South Morrow County Trust are approaching $50,000, including South Morrow County Scholarship Trust money, Kinzua Corporation scholarship funds, Elizabeth Slottee memorial funds and Lexington voter precinct funds. Money held by the organization is invested in the Oregon Community Foundation, a state wide investment vehicle for foundation scholarship funds, The South Morrow County Scholarship Trust was established several years ago with the mission to grow funds to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from Heppner and lone high schools and to take the place of the Troedson Scholarship fund which will be discontinued in the year 2023. The Board of Directors of the South Morrow County Scholarship Trust held their annual meeting in Heppner on January 25. Bill Reitmann of lone was named president and George Koffier was elected the vice- president for the 1999 year. Del LaRue, Bob Kahl and Sharon Harrison each were elected for a three-year term with Harrison named secretary and Kahl, treasurer, for the group. The group also welcomed new board member Craig Strobel, minister for the United Methodist Church in Heppner. Strobel will fill out an unexpired term held by A1 Trachsel who resigned after moving from the community. Financial highlights of the meeting included that perpetual St. Patrick's Senior Center Bulletin Board 12 - 13 year old girls: 1*' - Stephanie Shank, 2™1 - Shanna Rietmann, 3rd - Chelsea Britt. 10 - 11 year old boy*: 1 * '- Mathew VanCleave, 2nd - Tyler Boyer, 3rd - Quinn Peck. Heppner youth arrested on numerous burglary, criminal mischief charges A Heppner youth, Joseph Kindle, 18, has been arrested on numerous charges relating to burglary and vandalism in the Heppner and lone areas. Kindle is set for a pre-trial hearing this Thursday, January 28, on charges of Burglary II and Criminal Mischief II, both in connection with a burglary and vandalism in the kitchen at Heppner Elementary School; Burglary I and Theft II, in connection with a burglary at a Heppner residence; Criminal Mischief I, in connection to damage done to the personal vehicle of Heppner Police Chief Doug Rathbun; Criminal Mischief I for damage to trash cans owned by the city of Heppner; Criminal Mischief II for breaking a window at the Jordan Elevator; Criminal Mischief II for destroying nativity figures of the city of lone; Criminal Mischief II for throwing a brick through a Heppner City Police car window; Burglary II and Criminal Mischief II in connection with a burglary in October of the Willow Creek Country Club pro shop. Morrow County District Attorney David C. Allen, said that Kindle was linked to the pro shop burglary through fingerprints. Kindle has also been charged with possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and Assault IV. Trial on the Assault IV charge has been set for March 29 According to Allen, Burglary I applies to a dwelling and Burglary II to a non-dwelling; Theft II applies to a theft with a total value of $50 to $750; Criminal Mischief I for property damage over $500; and Criminal Mischief II for property damage of $500 or less. Assault IV is defined as causing another means. physical injury to person by various We Print BUSIN ESS CARDS H eppner G asette-T im ea 676-9228 Seventy-eight people were present for the Senior meal Jan. 20. Members of the Catholic Church served. The menu for Feb. will be barbecued beef on a bun, parsley potatoes, candied carrots, pineapple/cottage cheese salad, and old- fashioned apple cake. Members of All Saints Episcopal Church will serve. The Nutrition Site Committee will meet at 1 p.m. Hearing aid assistance will be provided at 10 a.m. and blood pressures taken at 11 a.m. Pinochle was played Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. Bingo played Friday at 7 p.m. with proceeds going :o the Senior Center operating fund (general fund). Bingo is played every Friday night. Carl Rhea has moved out of the Senior apartments. He is missed here at St. Patrick's Senior Center. The time for the St. Patrick celebration is getting close. Please consider being a volunteer to help with the senior breakfast, which will be at the center this year instead of at the fairgrounds. Help is also needed for the soup and roll luncheon and the pie and coffee sale. There is also a need for help selling tickets on the quilt. The quilt is on display at the Senior Center and tickets are available at the office at present. Please help. Remember that exercise class is at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. All seniors are welcome. Don't forget Bingo is at 7 p.m. Friday. Also don’t forget to bring your Red Apple receipts to the center office. Walt: You know what really burns me? All this e-mail and voice-mail and touch-tone everything. Pelican: Walt: Seems like you folks at the bank are the only ones who still like doing things face to face. Pelican: Walt: It's enough to make you molt. Just our instincts kicking in, I guess. 'Scuse me, my friend. You're nesting on the cue ball again. Pelican: Sorry. Another old habit. After more than 60 years of serving Oregonians like you, w e've got a p. etty good idea of the challenges, hopes and dreams people have around here Yes, w e can offer 24-hour ATMs and toll-free convenience like other banks But it's our ongoing commitment to personal service that will help you realize your dreams. You'll find Klamath First Federal in 35 locations throughout the state Visit the one in your neighborhood today. Klamath nl P J I si renerai a a m We'd be honored. In Heppner at 111 N. 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