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29,2009 - FIVE Ione Speech and Debate wins second straight district title Erin Price breaks school hurdle record district title. -Contributed Photo Annual Watershed Field Day to be held Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner. Oregon Wednesday, April Erin Price placed in four individual events at the Kiwanis Invitational Meet in Hermiston on April 25. Il I Despite windy con ditions, Price managed per sonal bests in each event she competed in. She broke K , \ a 25-year-old school record in the 100 hurdles by run ning a 16.34 and placed sixth in the event. Price also placed sixth in the 200-meters (26.69), fifth in the 400-meters (1:01.46), and fourth in the 300-meter hurdles (48.5). Her times in each event are all currently district bests. Catherine McEllig- ott ran the 800-meters and Pictured are the members of the lone Speech and Debate Team after winning their second straight The lone Speech and Debate Team traveled to Pine Eagle High School in Halfway on Friday, April 10, to compete in the dis trict tournament for OSAA Speech District 9. lone won the team sweepstakes w ith Hermiston High School finishing sec ond and Pine Eagle third. lone had 12 students attend the tournament with ten advancing to the state tournament at Western Or egon University on April 23-25. Mary Gates took first in Lincoln Douglas Debate; Alex Carlson and Tiana Camarillo took first in Public Forum Debate; Dennis Schmidt and Kevin LaRue took second in Pub lic Debate; Mikey Raible took first in After Dinner Speaking; Matt Coleman took first in Radio Com mentary; Brenna Rietmann took first in Extemporane ous Speaking and second in Impromptu Speaking; Sarah Stillman took first in Ladies Play Day was held on Tuesday, April 21, at the Willow Creek Country Club. Results are as fol lows: April 21 Low gross of the field was Pat Edmundson (37). Low net of the field was Lorrene Montgomery (29). Least putts of the field were Loa Heideman, Lynnea Sargent, Luvilla Sonstegard and Ann Elgin (17). Flight A winners were: low gross was Jan Paustian; low net was Corol Mitchell; long drive was Pat Edmundson; and K.P. was Jan Paustian. Flight B winners were: low gross was Pat Dougherty; low net was Betty Christman; least putts and long drive was Bernice Lott; and K.P. was Lynnea Sargent. Flight C winners were: low gross was Betty Carlson; low net was Su zanne Jepsen; least putts was Sherron Woodside; long drive was Betty Carl son; and K.P. was Sherron Woodside. Mystery score was Laura Rogers. Ladies Jo Pettyjohn Tournament will be held June 12, 13, and 14. Call Sandi Hanna at 676-5566 to register. Ladies Play Day results FFA banquet to be held Thursday Dramatic Interpretation and second in Original Oratory; Steven Holland took second in Extemporaneous Speak ing. Other notables include Tom Holland finishing third in Radio Commentary and Brianna Peterson finishing third in Poetry Reading. The 10 will be joined at the state tournament by Tom Holland, Jeremy Cole man, and Ronney Wilson who will be competing in Student Congress. Annual Poker Run in the Blues to be held The Reload Ridge Riders will hold their sixth annual Poker Run in the Blues will be held on Satur day, May 9, at the Morrow County OHV Park. The park is located 30 miles south of Heppner on Highway 207. The cost is $15 per person or $50 per family. Sign-ups will start at 9 a.m. First rider out is at 10 a.m. and last rider out is at noon. Prizes will be awarded at 3 p.m. No children under the age of seven will be al lowed to ride a bike. Kids ages 7-12 will need to have an operator permit in order to ride (as per state statutes) and be accompanied by an adult with a driver’s license or permit. For more informa tion contact John Wight at 541-676-5152 or Tim Wright at 541-490-6681. This year’s Willow Creek Watershed Field Day will be held on May 6 from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Duane Neiffer’s property west of Lexington. Approxi mately 150 fifth grade stu dents from Morrow County Schools will attend the an nual field day. Water will be fo cused of the presentations during the daylong educa tion program. The day is divided into hands-on teach ing sessions including: soils, weather, plants, compass and GPS/mapping, macro invertebrates, water quality School’s Associated Student Body Officers organized and hosted a Red Cross Blood Drive on April 2. Over 40 people came to donate and 34 were first time donors. “It was a great experience to be a part of,” said Eric Jepsen, ASB President. “I’m glad I got to be a part of it.” A team of Red Cross volunteers from Tri-Cities spent the entire day in lone. Carol Parker, an adminis trative assistant for the Red Cross said that she was so impressed with the students at lone that she hopes to schedule another drive in the fall and make two an nual trips. Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the na- Oregon Wheat Foundation to hold golf scramble • • / kn ow ; this offer see m s alm o st "t o o g o o d ". 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Boys: 110M hur dles - 10. Hatfield (16.79); 400M - 18. Bryan Holland (55.49); Shot put - 20. Mark McCabe (35’8”); Discus - 24. Wright (89’11”), 29. McCabe (74’10”); Javelin - 19. Wright (123’2”); Long jump - 18. Alex Pickles (1 8’ 1.75” ). 29. Holland (16’3”) Girls: 300M hurdles - 9. McElligott (50.88); Shot put - 21. KeShawna Talamantes (28’7”); Discus - 14. Talamantes (88’9”); Javelin - 23. Talamantes (78’); High jump - 12. Car rie Haguewood (4’6”) “The Corps of Engi neers supports educational outreach for future scientists and engineers,” said Laurie Rice, a hydraulic engineer who helps manage river flows in the Portland Dis trict. “To support this great learning opportunity, the Corps will reduce flows so students and scientist can learn about how a watershed works.” Although unlikely, Rice noted the Corps may not be able to reduce water flows if a heavy rainstorm or other waterevent happens just before May 6. lone lone School's ASB hosts blood drive Community H ep p n er H igh School’s FFA banquet will be held Thursday, April 30, at 6 p.m. at the Morrow County Fairgrounds. This M A RC'S banquet is open to any com member that would MOW ING & munity like to attend. Parents of FFA mem TILLING bers are asked to bring a 676-8759 dessert. A dinner of lasagna, and garlic bread will 980-8479 salad, be provided by the chapter Oregon Wheat Foundation will host its 13th and the alumni. Entertain annual The golf ment will also be provided. May 19. scramble at the. Wildhorse Golf Resort on Teams will consist of four players. The cost is $75 ‘Who Else W ants $1,700 per player. Registration will open at 8:30 a.m. and play will Cash Now?" begin at 9 a.m. Lunch is included in the price. Proceeds will benefit the Oregon Wheat Founda Plus lo w e r y o u r e n e rgy bills b y 2 0 % gu a ra n te e d • Plus have n o re p a ir bills fo r 10 s o lid ye ars tion education and scholarship programs. O h yes, a n d y o u w o n 't p ay a p e n n y fo r a full y e a r For more information or to register by phone, This offer Is 100% true. contact Sally or Marilyn at 541-276-7330. There are no gimmicks, service charges, or “hidden” fees. There are 2 lim itations clearly stated in the offer. placed 14lh with a personal best time of 2:32.53. Jordan Hatfield had one of his strongest show ings of the season with a season-best time in the 300- meter hurdles. He placed fifth with a time of 42.73. Hatfield also placed third in the triple jump w ith a jump that tied his season best (41*6*0. Jordan Wright threw a personal best 40’ 8.75” in the shot put and placed tenth in the event. The throw is over a foot and half better than his previous best. Complete Heppner results: Prim e R ib , Salmon t * * * Game H ens Plus lots more including a lu ll dessert table! A d u lts : $26-95, Seniors: $15-95 K id s 7-12: 7 Oc P e r y e a r 6 and u n d e r eat FREE N o o n - 6 p.m. U f lone School Board member. Bill Jepsen, makes a donation tributed Photos tion’s premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide move ment that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the Ameri can Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural di sasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and re lieving suffering. Some four million people give blood, the gift of life, through the Red Cross, making it the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. And the Red Cross helps thousands of U.S. service members separated from their families by mili tary duty stay connected. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Cres cent Movement, a global network of 186 national so cieties, the Red Cross helps restore hope and dignity to the world's most vulnerable people. An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money, and blood to do its work. Creative Care Preschool to hold open house Creative Care Preschool in lone will hold a spring open house on Wednesday, May 13, from 9-11 a.m. for next year's incoming three year olds. Following public school policy, students must be three years of age before September 1,2009 to enroll. Any students eligible for next year’s four year old class that are not current students are also invited to attend. The visiting students will participate with the cur rent three year old class with indoor activities, outside play, and snack time. Parents are invited to register their student at this time and current board members will be on hand to answer any questions. Parents should bring immunization records and birth certificate. Creative Care Preschool is located at 470 E Main in lone. For more information contact Allison Rudolf 422-7401. G A M E N SPACE AVAILABLE! Newly relocated Community Garden Near ?reen home at hi?h school Tb sign up call John Murray ¿-..676-9631 eve. 676-9158 dav G SUNDAY M AY 10 I nly $10 a year )
