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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 28,2010 Heppner Mustangs compete at R iver’s Edge and Kiwanis Twenty-three Mus tangs scored points at the R iver’s Edge track meet in Umatilla on April 23. The girls’ team took home the team trophy and the boys’ team finished in third place. Jo A n n a P a tto n broke a school record in the javelin (2002 rule) by throwing 103’ 4”. Patton was also second in the high jum p and seventh in the discus. Erin Price raced to three first place finishes in the 400 meter dash, 100 meter hurdles and the 300 meter hurdles. Alana Wil son was third in the 100 meter dash and second in the 200 meter dash. Kellie Nelson earned a first place finish in the 800 meters, and Carrie Haguewood was first in the high jump. Brynna Rust was second in the long jump and second in the 100 meter hurdles. Jordan Hatfield fin ished first in the 110 meter hurdles and second in the triple jump. Jordan Wright finished second in the jave lin and sixth in the shot put. Mark McCabe was fourth in the shot put and sixth in the discus. Jake Bowles was second in the high jump, and Lau Hortoft was third in the 400 meter dash and sixth in the high jump. The Mustangs also com peted on Saturday, April 24, at the Kiwanis Invitational in Hermiston. Erin Price was fourth in the 200 meter dash and fifth in the 300 meter hurdles. Jordan Hatfield was fifth in the 110 meter hurdles, sixth in the 300 meter hurdles and seventh in the triple jump. Alana Wilson fin ished eighth in the 400 me ter dash. The girls’ 4x400 meter relay team (Brynna Rust, Alana Wilson, Cathe rine McElligott, Erin Price) finished seventh. The Mustangs next meet is Friday, April 30, in Heppner. They also com pete Tuesday, May 4, in Heppner. Complete Heppner results (River’s Edge): Boys: 100 - 9. P a p pas (12.52); 12. Kempas (12.72); 17. Bowles (13.21); 200 - 9. Kempas (25.13), 10. Bowles (25.22); 14. Pappas (25.91); 400 - 3. Hortoft (56.61); 800 - 13. Palmer (2:25.29); 1500-5. Palmer (4:53.55); 6. Hed- man (4:55.09); 13. DeJong (5:J 1.41); 3000-4. DeJong (10:52.77); 110 h u rd le s-1. Hatfield (16.33); 4x400 re lay - 2. Heppner (Hatfield, Hortoft, Palmer, Hedman) 3:50.98; Shot P u t- 4 . Mc Cabe (40’ 9”); 6. Wright (39’ 10”); 8. Moore (37’ 4.5”); 11. Hatfield (35’ 1”); Discus - 6. McCabe (113’ 5’); 13. Wright (86’ 6”); 16. Cannon (84’ 4”); 19. Moore (75’ 9”); Javelin - 2. Wright (145’ 2”); 6. Hed man (1 2 0 ’); 8. McC.abe (116’ 4”); High Jump - 2. Bowles (5’ 4”); 6. Hortoft (5’ 2”); Long Jump - 4. Pickles (18’ 9”); 11. Pap pas (13’); Triple Jump - 2. Hatfield (41’ 0.75”) Girls: 100 - 3. Wilson (13.87); 5. Putman (14.12); 10. Osm in (14.42); 14. Struckmeier (14.88); 16. Z ellw eger (15.19); 200 - 2. W ilson (27.75); 4. Putman (28.95); 15. Peder sen (32.01); 400 - 1. Price (61.47); 800 - 1. Nelson (2:38.52); 1 5 0 0 -6 . Chapa (6:20.68); 8. Hein (6:34.72); 3000-4. Chapa (13.30.98); 6. Hein (14:39.02); 100 hurdles - 1. Price (17.42); 2. Rust (18.02); 300 hurdles - 1. Price (48.33); 4x100 relay - 5. Heppner (Os min, Pedersen, Zellweger, Putman) 56.57; 4x400 re lay - 1. Heppner (Nelson, Rust, Wilson, Andersen) 4:26.83; Shot Put - 21. Struckm eier (2 1 ’ 8.5” ); Discus- 7 . Patton (75’ 7”); 17. Struckmeier (58’ 5”); Javelin - 3. Patton (103’ 4”); 13. McElligott (69’ 10”); 23. Struckmeier (56’ 7”); High Jump - 1. Hague- wood (4’ 8”); 2. Patton (4’ 8”); Long Jump - 2. Rust (14’ 9.5”); 4. Andersen (14’ 5.25”); 8. Osmin (13’5.5”); 10. Zellweger (12’ 11.5”); 13. Pedersen ( I T 9.5”); Triple Jump - 3. Andersen (31’ 6”) Complete Heppner results (Kiwanis): Boys: 400 - 20. Hortoft (57.41); 110 hurdles - 5. Hatfield (15.91); 300 hur dles - 6. Hatfield (42.33); Shot Put - 26. Wright (38’ 8.75”); Discus - 22. Mc Cabe (103’ 6”); Javelin - 13. Wright (138’ 5”); Long Jump - 19. Pickles (17’ 11.75”); Triple Jump - 7. Hatfield (41’ 4.75”) Girls: 200 - 4. P rice (26.87); 400 - 8. Wilson (1:04.14); 8 0 0 -1 9 . McEl ligott (2:42.87); 100 hurdles - 9. Price (16.61); 300 hur dles - 5. Price (48.93); 10. Rust (50.98); 4x100 relay - 11. Heppner (Putman, Wil son, Andersen, Rust) 54.50; 4x400 relay - 7. Heppner (Rust, Wilson, McElligott, Price) 4:22.74; Javelin - 12. Patton (90’ 8”); High Jump - 13. Haguewood (4’6”); Triple Jump -1 1 . Andersen (31’ 4”) - FIVE Heppner Youth Track Meet to be held The second annual Mustang Youth Track Meet will be held Sunday, May 16, at 1 p.m. at the Heppner High School track. Events include the tennis ball throw, standing long jump, and the 25-meter, 50-meter, 100-meter and one-lap races. Children aged three years to fifth grade are eligible to compete. The meet is free to all participants, but donations will be accepted. The Heppner High School and Heppner Junior High track teams are sponsoring the event. Ladies Play Day results Ladies Play Day was held on Tuesday, April 20, at the Willow Creek Country Club. Results are as follows: April 20 Low gross of the field was Nancy Propheter. Low net of the field was Buryi DeBoer. Least Putts of the Field was Pat Dougherty. Flight A winners: low gross was Jan Paustian. Flight B winners: low gross was Lorene Mont gomery; and low net was Bernice Lott. Flight C winners: low gross was Ann Elgin; low net was Beverly Steagall; and least putts was Luvilla Sonstegard. Birdies: Nancy Propheter on #18. Long Putt: Buryi DeBoer on #14. lone students collect litter for Earth Day Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens endorses Smith The Oregon State Council for Retired Citi zens has endorsed State Representative Greg Smith for the 2010 primary and general election in recogni tion of his strong support for seniors and people with dis abilities. This endorsement follows the Oregon Health Care Association naming Greg Smith as a “Senior Champion.” The Oregon Health Care Association (OHCA) is a significant contributor to Republican candidates throughout the State of Oregon. The Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens Political Action Committee gives their endorsement to those candidates who have shown a clear record of support for the major is sues that are impacting the senior and disability popu- lations. Among the issues tive Smith. faced a 25% cut in Medicare “During the 2009 reimbursement. That would that are of greatest concern are: community-based se- legislative session, Rep have rippled through our nior/disability long resentative Smith rural communities, from term care, M edi stood up and took a cuts in family wage jobs to care, Older Ameri tough vote to save fewer dollars to our main m can’s Act programs, critical programs street.” the Long Term Care k .M % è th atjiav e a direct “ R ep resen tativ e Ombudsman Pro benefit to the health Smith stands up for his gram, senior and of our senior citi constituents and puts his d isab ility mental zens,” said, Jim Da district first before special health and addic vis (Director, Or- interests from Salem and tio n s , c o n su m er Greg Smith egon State Council Portland. We can’t afford health care protec for Retired Citizens to lose representation like tions, freedom of access to PAC). “Without Represen that,” said Steve Hamilton, prescription drugs, senior tative Smith serving North Executive Director of La dental and denture care, east Oregon, critical access Grande Post Acute Reha new low-income housing hospitals, which serve our bilitation. and senior and disability senior citizens, would have transportation programs. “ I ’m p leased to support our senior citizens. Community Food Resource Director Karen I am committed to protect Wagner will share the latest information on food and ing their right to affordable farming in Eastern Oregon at the May 3 meeting of Hep health care and the oppor pner Garden Club at 7 p.m. in the Sr. Center Lounge on tunity to select a physician Main Street. of choice,” said Representa- The annual plant exchange will be held Saturday, May 1 at the Sr. Center. Garden Club members will offer free starts and plants, and Heppner High School students will have a sampling of their greenhouse items for sale. ■ \¿ á Food, farming, and free plants Mothers IW n ß p IVI AY 9 th lone Community School's 1” - 4,b graders collected litter for Earth Day. The students gathered up 10 pounds around the school grounds. Students were surprised at how much litter was found. -Contributed Photo Columbia River Community Health Services receives grant Vote for Justin W. Nelson Morrow County District Attorney N a ked Bee O rg a n ic Lotion "All the good stuff, none of the bad stuff1 LOTS OF FRESH FLORAL D E S IG N S ! n.OW E.RJ'- Order Early! We will be delivering Saturday Before Mother's Day P r i n k S pecials ! Cherry Caramel Latte $3.00 Cherty Caramel Italian Soda $2.00 W edding Tables K yi e r L o vg fren & B r o o k e \<DÌse S a tu rd a y, M a y 2Qth J u lie P r o c t o r & M a tk e w B a k e r S a tu rd a y, Ju ne 2 0 th Munuiti D«ui 217 North Main • Happnar • Phona «76-9158 • Floral 676-942« Serving Heppner, Lexington 4 lone a better place.” Columbia River <Ì?oTTÌmunity Health Servicéè accepts Oregon Health Plan, M edicare, most insurance plans, and offers a sliding scale fee program. The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon day through Friday. Some of the services they offer include: com prehensive exams, DOT physicals, oc cupational services, school sports physicals, chronic illness management, well child exams, as well as adult and childhood immu ni nizations. The Union Pacific Foundation is the primary philanthropic arm of the Union Pacific Corporation. The Foundation has dis tributed funds since 1959 to qualified organizations in communities served by Union Pacific. The Founda tion is not endowed, but is funded each year from the operating profits of Union Pacific Corporation. Union Pacific Railroad links 23 states in the western two- thirds of the country. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest growing U.S. popu lation centers and provides Americans with fuel ef ficient, environm entally responsible and safe mode of freight transportation. For m ore in fo r mation on services, or to schedule an appointment call 541/481-7212. For information on the clinic’s fundraising efforts, to build a new clinic facility, con tact Mindy Binder, also at 541/481-7212. C olum bia River Community Hehlth Servic es recently received a grant for over $7,500 from the Union Pacific Foundation. The grant will be used to fund the capital campaign to build a new clinic build ing, on block south of the current facility. “Union Pacific is pleased to continue sup porting the great organiza tions located where our employees live and work because we know they help make those communities “A Lifelong Commitment to Morrow County” Endorsed bv local law enforcement; Ken Matlack, Morrow County Sheriff; City of Boardman Police Department employees, Or egon ASCME Local 4742; Umatilla County Deputy DA AFSCME Local 3742-4; Dean Gushwa, Umatilla County District Attorney; Roy L. Drago, Retired Morrow County Sheriff (1983-1998); Earl R. Woods, Jr., Morrow County District Attorney (1991-1998); and many current local po lice officers and deputies. Platform: 1. Swift and serious consequences for violent crimes 2. Will work closely with law enforcement to aggressively and fairly prosecute cases 3. Prosecute properly and drug crimes to the full extent of the law to protect our community. 4. Fully utilize both the Morrow County Courthouse and Justice Court 5. Open door policy for citizen concerns Experienced prosecutor: 1. Current Umatiila County Deputy District Attorney 2. Successfully tried numerous felony and misdemeanor criminal matters in the Umatilla County I Circuit Court 3. Represented the state in front of all current judges in the Umatilla/Morrow County Circuit Court 4. Up to date on criminal law legislative changes, court rulings, and procedures. Paid by Committee to Elect Justin Nelson