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SIX • Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 18, 2000 lone HS receives OSAA cup By Della Heideman Cory Bennetto, Student Body President of lone High School, accepted the inaugural OSAA Cup for 1A schools on Wednesday night, October 11, in the lone High School gymnasium. Presenting the award was Peter Weber, public relations director for the Oregon School Activities Association. In making the presentation, Weber explained that the program, instituted during 1999, was a way to recognize overall school excellence in academics, activities and athletics. Points are awarded to schools for placing in the Dairy Farmers of Oregon Academic All-State program and for participation in any OSAA- U.S. Bank State Championship. One OSAA Cup is being presented this fall to the high point earners in each school classification, 1A through 4A. lone earned its points equally between athletics and academics. In athletics, the volleyball state title combined with the second place finish in girls' basketball and girls' track and field, plus a third place finish in boys' track and field. Just as important though were the achievements of the boys' basketball and girls' tennis teams in the academic all-state program with the 3.85 and 3.91 grade point averages, respectively. These teams had the highest GPA of any school in the state for those activities. "Each year at OSAA-U.S. Bank State Championships, we hand out more than 375 trophies and over 4000 medals. Whereas (these) awards honor outstanding teams or individuals, the OSAA Cup honors your entire school," said Weber, during his presentation. "The OSAA Cup honors your teachers for their guidance in the classroom. The OSAA Cup honors your coaches and directors for their leadership in competition. Finally, and most importantly, the OSAA Cup honors you, the students, for your hard work and dedication to academics, activities and athletics-." In accepting the award, Cory Bennetto thanked the OSAA, U.S. Bank, United Rentals and the Dairy Fanners of Oregon, sponsors of the award. He went on to thank the teachers, coaches, parents and community members who have supported the students and encouraged them to stnve for success. Locals place at bull riding A Professional Bull Riding Challenge was held at Madras the weekend of Oct. 16-17. The challenge was held in memory of Leoma Vaughan and her 2Vi month old son Manley Vaughan, whose lives were taken in a motor vehicle accident on Dec. 6, 1999. Twenty-six bull riders com peted and only 10 bull riders cov ered. Those 10 who covered included local talent Jerid P en tu rf o f Heppner who rode the bull “McNasty” for 80 points; Mike Lemon of Pendleton who rode “Taco” for 80 points and Jason W right o f Adams who rode “Jody’s Pet” for 77 points. For the long go. Travis Owens took first, Jimmy Floyd took sec ond and Penturf, Lemon and Joe Oaks split third, all taking home money. Only five cowboys made it back for the short go, Owens, Floyd. Penturf, Lemon and Oaks. Oaks was the short go winner. photo by Debbia Radio lone girls' tennis team, recipients of the Dairy Farmers Academic Award. photo by Debbie Redie lone students at the OSAA Cup presentation. lone homecoming court crowned photo by Debie Radie Left to right: Peter Weber, OSAA public relations director, presents the OSAA cup to Cory Bennetto, lone High School Student Body President, and lone Schools Principal Mike Stuart. Plans move for community play Plans are moving forward for the production of the community play, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." Following tryouts director Craig Strobel has announced that the cast and crew will include Jennifer Waldrep, Danielle Pnndle, Jay Straley, Terri Clay, Sarah Barrow, Lane Wichman, Drion Donner, Aubree Just, Bryan Holland, Channon Clay, Rachel Alford, Kendra Hendricks, Jessica Heliker, Phyllis Danielson, C.J. Johnson, Ronda Helfrecht, Samarra Van Doom, Bnanne Jones, Colton Helfrecht, Logan Just, Chance Raver, Kaylee Helfrecht, Lindsay Cutsforth, Tiffany Cook, Anna McElligott, Mary McElligott, Teri Straley, Kylie McElligott, Kara Clay, Jane Rawlins and Craig Strobel. Other extras may be added. Justice Court Report The Justice Court office at the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the fol lowing business: Johnathan Ray Swart, 20, Irrigon-Failure to Carry Proof of Insurance, $132 fine; Nona Jeanette Jordan, 59, Pendleton-Violation of the Basic Rule, 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, $77 fine; Lawrence P. Sullivann, 35, Hermiston-No O perator’s Li cense, $77 fine; Jeremy Joseph Worden, 21, Milwaukie-Violation of the Basic Rule, 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, $111 fine; Gary V. Callahan, 29, Mil- waukie-Illegal Motorized Travel (ODFW closed road), $175 fine, Failure to Appear, $631 fine, 180 days in jail, $250 and jail sentence suspended with one year proba tion with no further violation of the law. Gary, and 'Marcia 'Kemp cordially invite fa m ily and JriencU to a reception celebrating tAe marriage aftAeir daughter Tina to 'Pfiilip Joyce an Saturday, Oct, 21, 6:30 p.m . a t tAe ffeppner Tlk& Lodge Rehearsals will usually be on Thursdays and Fridays at the United Methodist Church. The presentation dates for early December will be announced soon. Munkers joins Country Shears photo by Debbie Radie The lone homecoming court was crowned at homecoming festivities on Thursday, October 12, at the lone Legion Hall. Court members are as follows: (left to right) Princess Katie Bacon, Princess Jeanette Brantley, Queen Molly Barrow, Princess Rhonda Wilhelm, Princess Dejah Haskett and Princess Cyd rullis; front Adam Collin and MaKenna Ramos. Escorts were: Korey Morgan, Jeremy Rietmann, Clayton Grubaugh, Dustin Haguewood and Cody Erickson. Scouts learn tobacco facts By Matt Holland Angela Munkers Angela M unkers recently graduated from Oregon College of Beauty and Barbering and will be joining Jan Stroeber at Coun try Shears in Heppner. Angela will be doing hair cuts, perms, colors, weaves and frosts. She will also be doing manicures, acrylic nails and eyebrow waxes. To make an appointment, call the salon at 676-5824. Evening appointments are also available. Cub Scout Pack 661 Webelos Den met at the Neighborhood Center on Monday, Oct. 9. The scouts met with Karen Masshoff, Tobacco Prevention coordinator, from the Heppner Public Health Dept. Scouts discussed the harmful effects o f tobacco, chew and drugs. They viewed posters of normal lung and brain anatomy, as well as slides and posters of nor mal vs. malignant lung and brain cells. Members included first year Webelos Scouts Nathan Bennett, Eddie Collins, Taylor Disque, Chris Hickerson, Matt Holland, Spencer Palmer, Jordan Shepherd, Grant Smith, second year Webelo Scout Cameron McCurry and Bear Scout Bryan Holland. They were accompanied by den leader Joyce Shepherd, Kelly Holland, Melissa McCurry, and Skyler and Tina Palmer. Cub Scouts tour landfill By Curtis Harper Bear Cub Scouts Bryan Holland, Tyler Bennett, Drew Johnson, Tyler Robinson, Colter Raver and Curtis Harper and Webelo Matt Holland toured Finley Butte Land Fill on Friday, Oct. 13. The Scouts went to the office and met Sharia Snider who gave them a tour of the landfill. They took recycleables to the recycling center. They saw the equipment used in tfjc process,; of ,hauling and dumpio^.. garbage... and coveringi.U‘with dirt. They sa\y the machine that unhooks the truck from the trailer, lifts it high up in the air and dumps all the garbage in the land fill. They were parked on garbage. They saw the machine that shreds tires. The shredded tires go in to the landfill. The Scouts had a great tour and learned a lot. HHS students named to awards program The Student Challenge Award Two Heppner High School offers gifted high school students juniors have been nominated by the school to the Earthwatch a chance to participate in Institute's Student Challenge scientific research alongside Awards Program. Paula professional scientists. The Spicerkuhn and Jon Bennett were program is funded by the Durfee selected because of their high Foundation of California, which aptitude in both science and makes the final selections. Heppner's candidates were writing. Both students are in the chosen by TAG coordinator school's Talented and Gifted Linda Dutcher, language arts (TAG) program and Honor teacher Lea Mathieu, and science Society. teacher Steve Brownfield. Wheatland Pomona plans meeting Gold Plated Solid Brass Letter Openers (They're Engravable) We also have Myrtlewood and Rosewood Handle Letter Openers Wheatland Pomona Grange Willows Grange. Jane Dean, will meet at the Lexington Pomona master, acted as master Grange Hall at 10:30 a.m. on for the degree team. Saturday, Oct. 28. Steve Myren, Director of CSEPP (Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness. Program), will speak at 1:30 p.m. on the subject "Emergency Preparedness and Safety." The public is invited to attend Ream or Carton his program. A Pomona degree team Heppner Gazette-Times initiated 11 new members from 67 6-9228 Lexington, Willows and Greenfield granges in the first four degrees on Oct. 15 at the COPY PAPER 'Wedding Tables Tina & Philip Joyce Reception: October 21, 2000 Heppner Elks Lodge, 6:30 p.m. Miuuuj'i Djuup 217 North Main • Heppner • 676-9158 Serving Heppner. Lexington & lone
