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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times. Heppner. Oregon Wednesday. April 8,2009 HES announces March Students of the Month lleppnrr Elementary School recently announced their March Students of the Month. The character trait for March was kindness. Kindergarten: Regan Steagall and Madelyn Nichols; 1" grade: Jordan Spaulding and Ja/min Barrett; 2"'1 grade: Hayden Qualls and Claire Grieb; 3rd grade: Chris Beam and Nichole Shaw; 4"1 grade: Bryan Kow ler and Tristan Estabrook; 5,h grade: Wyatt Neal and Rylee Wagoner; and 6"1 grade: Skyler Hawks and Makenii Hughes. -ContributedPhoto Mustang track team competes at Carnival of Speed The Heppner High School track team competed in their second meet of the season on April 3rd when they traveled to Milton- Freewater for the Carnival o f Speed. There were 29 teams and nearly 600 par ticipants at one of the largest track meets the Mustangs will compete in all year. The Mustangs gained valuable experience against the tough competition. The girls’ team fin ished in seventh place w ith 32.33 points. Erin Price led the Mustangs by placing in all four of her events. She placed third in the 400-meter dash, third in the 300-meter hurdles, and fourth in the 100-meter hurdles. Price, Brynna Rust, Catherine McElligott and JoAnna Pat ton each ran a leg on the 4x400 relay team that took second place. Rust placed in two individual events with a seventh place finish in the 200-meter dash, sixth place finish in the 300-meter hurdles. McElligott took seventh in the 800-meters, and Carrie Haguewood fin ished tied for eighth in the high jump. Jordan H atfield placed in three events and led the boys’ team to a 14lh place finish. Hatfield took second in the triple jump, and fourth place in both the 110-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles. While Hatfield was the only boy scoring points for the Mus tangs, sev eral boys bettered their times and made per sonal bests. In the next two weeks the Mustangs will compete in four meets. They traveled to Stanfield on Tuesday, April 7th, and then co-host the Umatilla/Hep- pner Invitational on April 11th. The Mustangs w ill then host their first meet of the year on Tuesday, April 14. The meet w ill feature at least 10 local high school teams. Complete Heppner re sults: Boys - 100M - 36. Brandon Garcia (13.19), 48. Conner Pappas (14.64); 200M - 22. Quinn Chick (25.49), 43. Kim Cheng (27.54); 400M - 17. Bryan Holland (58.80); 800M -15. Spencer Palmer (2:20.77), 24. Seth Palmer (2:35.59); 1500M - 22. Eric Vogel (5:03.95), 34. Seth Palmer (5:22.91); 3000M - I I . Vogel (11:01.21), 19. Cody Nelson (11:31.21); 110H - 4. Jordan Hatfield (16.54), 19. Andrew' Bara (21.25); 300H - 4. Hatfield (43.51); 4 x 1 0 0 - 11. Heppner (Gar We would like to thank the WHOLE TOWN of HEPPNER for all of your love and support during John's hospital stay 2 weeks ago. Even though it was a very scary time for our whole family, we felt all of you close by! And during this and next week with John's biopsy and day surgery and waiting for test results, we know you will all be praying for us be cause that is how wonderful and caring this community is! A VERY special thank you to Shelli Britt and Wanda Jones, John & Alita Nelson and family, The Heppner Les Schwab Crew, The Bank Of Eastern Oregon Crew, Pastor Keith and the Willow Baptist Church, Dick Sargent, Bob Shannon, Richard & Pam Schmidt, Jesse & Stacie Osmin and family and Daye & Michelle Stone and family! You are all special angels! The food, cards, gifts, phone calls and prayers (let alone the running around and labor you did for us) were SOOO ap preciated1 We have only been in this community for less than a year. But you ALL made us feel like a part of the Heppner family. And because of that, we are SO VERY PROUD to be part of this community! We just cannot say THANK YOU enough! Much love, John and Ashli Gould Tayllor, Tessa, Tom and Tim T h e / Q o u lc t y cia, Chick, Cheng, Pickles) (48.94); 4 x4 0 0- 12. Hepp ner (Cheng, Chick, Hatfield, Holland) (3:58.56); Shot Put - 15. Jordan Wright (36’10.5”), 16. Mark Mc Cabe (36’8”), 32. Michael Hawks (31’10.5”); Discus - 23. Hawks (88’7”), 24. Spencer Palmer (88’3”), 30. Wright (81 ’7”); Javelin - 22. Wright (121 ’8”), 25. Mc Cabe (112’2”); Long Jump -11. Alex Pickles (18’0.5”), 42. Pappas (11 ’5”); Triple Jump - 2. Hatfield (40’7”), 12. Pickles (36’8.25”) Girls - 100M -2 0 . Frida Arevik (14.98), 31. Carmen Lee (15.62); 200M - 7. Brynna Rust (29.73), 12. Arevik (30.32); 400M - 3. Erin Price (1:02.62), 12. JoAnna Patton (1:09.21); 800M - 7. Catherine McEl ligott (2:36.37), 18. Lena Pelda (2:54.07); 1500M - 28. Jodessa Chapa (6:44.99); 3000-16. Chapa (14.59.08); 100H - 4. Erin Price (17.54); 3 0 0 H -3 . Price (50.10), 6. Rust (52.67); 4x400 relay - 2. Heppner (Rust, Price, Pat ton, McElligott) (4:28.39); Shot Put - 14. Keshawna Ta- lamantes (28’4”), 26. Katy Arnspiger (22’3”); Discus - 9. Talamantes (83 ’ 1 ”), 46. Arnspiger (45’); Javelin - 9. Talamantes (92’8”), 31. Arnspiger (62’); High Jump - T8. Carrie Haguewood (4’4”); Long Jump - 15. Lee (13 ’7.5”) Thompson; and Austin Mor- lan. 9, h Grade Justin Pranger, 4.0; Joanna Patton; Zechariah Hintz; and Cody Orr. 10, h Grade Christina Givens, 4.0; Julia Meyer, 4.0; Ian Murray, 4.0; Devin Rob inson, 4.0; Justin Gutier rez; Brett Harrison; Kelsi Putman; Kolleen Chapa; Donald Matthews; Victoria Lankford; Joseph Armato; Willy Gentry; and Lindsay Cuts forth. 11, h Grade Vanesa Godolleova, 4.0; Luisa Horsten, 4.0; Christopher Lien, 4.0; Frank Meyer, 4.0; Sara Patterson, 4.0; Emily Thompson, 4.0; Eric Vogel, 4.0; Anna Walter, 4.0; Ashley Wolff, 4.0; Lane Wright, 4.0; Keenan Jack; Jordan Hatfield; Isabelle Kramer; Viv ian Thompson; Cherisse Lemmon; Arthur Lima; Brynna Rust; Marlen Weise; Andrew Johnson; Bryan Holland; Erin Price; and Lacie Wagoner. 12,h Grade Frida Arevik, 4.0; Margaret Armato, 4.0; Sar ah Ballard, 4.0; Veronika Kubalova, 4.0; Kaylee Lem mon, 4.0; Sherilyn Peck, 4.0; Jordan Shepherd, 4.0; Grant Sm ith, 4.0; Kim Cheng; Spencer Palmer; Matilda Hakansson; Kath ryn Moore; Lena Pelda; Deniz Kalyon; Lenka Do- bosova; Chelsey Hedman; Kay Lee Helfrecht; Quinn Chick; Henrik Giske; Joseph Pranger; Joshua Shank; and Stephanie Cutsforth. HHS Students of the Month announced Heppner High School recently announced the Students of the Month for March. The character trait for March was kindness. Pictured are (L-R) are Matilda Hakansson, 12"1 grade; Jared Huddleston, 11“ grade; Joe Armato, 10"’ grade; Maycie Garrett, 9,h grade; Larissa Gray, 8lh grade; and Lilly Sanford, 7,h grade. -Contributed Photo Heppner golf team brings home medals Top Photo: Three Heppner golf ers medaled at the Pendleton Country Club JV Invite with a score of 337. Chris Lien (80), Joe Pranger (81) and Josh Shank (82) all led the Mustangs, finish ing second, third and fourth re spectively for the tournament. Mustang JV Baseball Schedule baseball schedule for the 2009 season: -Apr. 10: Stanfield, 11 a.m. -Apr. 13: at Pilot Rock, 4:30 p.m. -Apr. 16: at Mac Hi, 4:30 p.m. -Apr. 17: Nixyaawii, 3 p.m. -Apr. 23: at Stan field, 5 p.m. -Apr. 24: at Uma tilla, 2 p.m. Heppner Township little league is having a b^ „ ^ S r ioiTi?tdelp Hit-A-Thon and each player from Minors skil level league player. on up are going to be given three chances to hit the ball way out into the outfield. Youth track meet and dedication to be held A dedication of the completed Heppner High School track and the first an nual Mustang Youth Track Meet will be held Sunday, May 3, at 1 p.m. The Hep pner High School and Hep pner Junior High School track teams are sponsoring the event. The meet will be Minor Boys will be hitting on April 16th, 2009,5:00 p.m. at the George Waterland Field (Next to the Dam) Major Boys will be hitting on April 17th, 2009,6:00 p.m. at the George Waterland Field (Next to the Dam) Minor, Major and Junior Girls will be hitting on April 16,2009 ______ at 5:00 p.m. at the Bob Kilkenny Field._______ All proceeds go to the Heppner Township Little League; checks can be made out to H.LL. Thank you for your support, it is appreciated. held at the Heppner High School track. Events include the tennis ball throw, stand ing long jump, and the 25M, 50M, 100M and one lap races. Children aged three years to fifth grade are eli gible to compete. The meet is free to all participants. The dedication p f the track will honor past track coaches Don McClure, Dean Naffziger, Dqrothy Agee, Dale Conklin, Steve Brownfield, Chuck Starr, Phyllis “Payne” Armitage, and Susan Healy Hisler and past Heppner High School principal Wade Smith for their dedication to the track program and the track reno vation project. Mustang Varsity Baseball Schedule F ollow ing is the -Apr. 14: Pilot Rock, -Apr. 25: BYE Heppner High School var- 4:30 p.m. -Apr. 29: Irrigon, sity baseball schedule for -Apr. 18: Weston 4:30 p.m. the 2009 season: McEwen, 11 a.m. -M ay 2: at Pilot -Apr. 11: at Irrigon, -Apr. 21: at Stan- Rock, II a.m. 11 a.m. field, 11 a.m. Your Household Hazardous Waste COME WATCH THEM HIT! concerns please contact Saudi Puttman S41-240-1761. « H ep p n er H ig h School recently announced their third quarter honor roll. Honor roll members are: 7th Grade Ryan Dougherty, 4.0; Blake Greenup, 4.0; Jared Lemmon, 4.0; Andrew Hatfield; Jefferson Dowdy; Tate Gentry; Micha Hintz; Nicole Kempken; MeKayla Kindle; Ali Lovgren; Lil lian Sandford; and Alyssa Wizner. 8,h Grade Maggie Collins, 4.0; Cidney Coster, 4.0; Bryce Fowler, 4.0; Jordan Jones, 4.0; Earl Propheter, 4.0; Larissa Gray; Austin Guti errez; Kyle Harrison; Ja cob Moore; Kellie Nelson; Garrett Robinson; Stephen Bottom Photo: With only three girls to each team, the Heppner girls made it a clean sweep for the school at the Pendleton Country Club JV Invite shoot ing 380 for the tournament. Lindsey Cutsforth wrapped up top medalist honors for the Mustangs, shooting a 116. Em ily Thompson shot a 121 for third place. Cherisse Lemmon F ollow ing is the finished at 143. -Contributed Heppner High School JV Photos COME SUPPORT YOUR Your part is to sponsor LOCAL LITTLE LEAGUERS! by the foot how far that The fu n d s w ill be u sed fo r th e much n e e d e d u n ifo rm s th a t a r e sta rtin g to an d w o rn . HHS honor roll announced look for label marked “Warning” and “D anger Turn Them In! Saturday May 09,2009 Located at the Northend Transfer Station, Boardman 1:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Reward for turning in Mercury Thermometers DEQ - a , safe, digital thermometer! I
