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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 29,2011 Farmers market season begins Heppner sends three to high OHSRA state finals 2011 Oregon High 1”, in the Average Devin school rodeo nationals School Association state and Garrett Robinson The Willow Creek farmers market started up June 24 at the Heppner City Park. -Photo by Andrea Di Salvo Left to right: Tate Gentry, Taighler Doherty, Willy Gentry, Devin Robinson, Blake Greenup and Garrett Robinson. -Contributed photo The Willow Creek fanners market started off its third season Friday, June 24. T h e day s ta rte d chilly, with vendors huddled in blankets and shoppers wearing heavy sweatshirts, but the sun came out as the market got into full swing. S e v e ra l fam iliar faces show ed up to sell their wares at Heppner City Park. Larry and Charlene Day o f Pilot Rock were p rese n t w ith tab les full o f fresh strawberries and cherries. Andrea and Moira o f Di Salvo’s Italian Ice Cream offered several arti san gelato flavors, including strawberry rhubarb and red licorice. Vern and Ginger K eithley were also back w ith th e ir h a n d -c ra fted gourds, table runners and popular pot holders. Aside from those market mainstays, several new vendors also arrived to show off hand-made crafts and fresh items. M a g g ie M a b e spent the day in a tempo rary garden o f cut flowers. She was quick to point out that her own green thumb hadn’t raised the blooms, but everyone agreed that the roses, snapdragons and gar denias brought a welcome splash o f color to the park. Phyllis Piper’s table displayed hand-made Rag gedy Ann dolls. Piper spent the hours during the market showing off her handiwork as she crafted yet another finals results are as fol lows: doll for display. J ill P o w ell w as present w ith hand-m ade jewelry, wine charms and woven baskets. Powell said she’s been making jewelry for 20 years and baskets for 35. She plans to add mini baskets and wire-wrapped b ead w o rk to her future market wares. Molly and Joe Tin dall offered flower art made o f dried, fram ed flow er arrangem ents, some with a touch o f paint or shellac. They also offered hand made jewelry. The Friends o f the Library was also there with used books for sale. The N atural R esources C on servation Services (NRCS) had chives and radishes to give away along with brochures and conservation info. Representatives o f the NRCS said they have a gar den from which they plan to give produce throughout the season. The farmers mar ket will take a break on July 1 in honor o f the holiday w eekend. These vendors and more, though, will be back from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Friday into October. Anyone who would like to share their musical talents at the farm er’s mar ket is invited to come play during scheduled hours. Space is still available for a seasonal fee of $20. Anyone interested in being a market vendor can contact Marga ret at 541-676-5972. W ith th e f in a l points tallied, Heppner will send three O regon High S chool R odeo A s s o c ia tion (OHSRA) participants to national finals in G il lette, WY. The finalists are Blake Greenup, freshman, and Devin Robinson and T aighler D ougherty, se niors. Heppner will also send participants to Wen- nemucca, NV: Blake Gree nup, freshm an; Taighler Dougherty, senior; Devin Robinson, senior and Willy Gentry, senior. The Intermountain Girls Team, o f which Gree nup and Dougherty are both m em bers, also w on the championship. Final points are as follows: Steer Wrestling: 3rd, Devin Robinson, 119 pts Bull Riding: 5th, Willy Gen try, 57 pts Barrel Racing: 8th, Blake Greenup, 54.5 pts Tie D ow n R o p in g : 4th, Devin Robinson, 95 pts Pole Bending: 3rd, Blake G re e n u p , 117 p ts; 4 ,h, Taighler D ougherty, 112 pts Breakaw ay: 7th, Taighler Dougherty, 74.5 pts Boys Cutting: 8th, Devin Robinson, 45 pts WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY JULY 4TH Have a safe &■ happy 4+h of July Three local students have received rodeo scholar ship through their participation in high-school rodeo. Devin Robinson received a $2,000 Oregon High School Rodeo Association Academic Scholarship by Jon Bowerman through the Oregon Community Foundation, $600 for OHSRA Athletic Excellence in Tie Down, $600 for OHSRA Athletic Excellence in Cutting, $400 for OHSRA Athletic Excellence in Steer Wrestling and $300 for NHSRA Ariat - OHSRA Student President. Willy Gentry received a $400 scholarship for OHSRA Athletic Excellence in Bull Riding. Taighler Dougherty was the recipient of $600 for OHSRA Athletic Excellence in Pole Bending, $400 for OHSRA Athletic Excellence in Breakaway Roping and $250 for Teskey’s Top Hand Award for Exemplary Horsemanship in the arena. Mustang men’s basketball Top: Skweeze the Weezle members (L-R) Mike Day, David Lanigan and Troy Hanford with their traditional Celtic instru ments. Bottom: Performers from the An Daire Irish Dancers, based in Kennewick, WA. -Contributedphotos Star's & Stripes Latte Coconut Chocolate Macchiato $3.00 Watermelon spritzer $2.25 S t e f an M a tk en y & C k e lse a Pakl Saturday , July 23tli 2nd Annual Summer Night Fights Amateur Boxing B rad A d a m s & K atelyn B r iz e n d in e Saturday; July 30th Entry Fee - $15.00 A llis o n H a lv o r se n & A n d rew T etrick Saturday, fui y 30th Saturday, July 16 ~ 7 p.m. Wheeler Co. Fair Grounds Arena, Fossil, OR M iumuj ' j D/uuj 217 North Main • Heppner • Phon« 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426 Have a photo or news story for the Gazette? email: editor@rapidsérve.net or call 541-676-9228 tana at festivals, concerts, and other events. Their first CD “A Celtic Band” was released in May 2002. An Daire Academy o f Irish Dance is directed by husband-wife team Jim Mueller, ADCRG and Lau ren Crowe-Mueller, TCRG. An Daire Academy is dedi cated to promoting life-long w ellness, friendship and self-esteem through Irish culture, music and dance. A n D aire A cadem y has been providing instruction in the Tri-City area for more than nine years. This Music in the Parks event is presented by M orrow County U nified R e c rea tio n D istrict and PGE. Community lunch menu W ed d in g T ables X. (L to R): The Mustang basketball team of Cody Orr, Bryce Fowler, Stephen Thompson, Logan Grieb, Aiden Wright, Coach Craig Robinson, Justin Pranger, Justin Bailey, J.C. Putman, Justin Smith and Coach Jeremy Rosenbalm poses on the Beavers' home court. -Contributedphoto Skweeze the Wee zle and the An Daire Irish Dancers will perform for Music in the Parks July 18 at 7 p.m. at the Marina Park in Boardman. Skweez The Wee zle is an acoustic band that has been carrying on the Celtic music tradition since M*arch 1999 from th eir base o f operations in the Tri-Cities area. Their rep ertoire includes traditional and original tunes from H ig h lan d and L ow land S cotland, Ireland, Cape Breton Island, Wales and the USA. For the past 11 years, the band has kept a busy schedule performing thro u g h o u t W ashington, Oregon, Idaho, and M on The Heppner High School m en’s basketball team recently traveled to Corvallis to participate in the Craig Robinson Oregon State University Team Camp. The players traveled with coach Jeremy Rosen balm to take part in the two day camp. The Mustangs played five games against teams from Scio, Waldport, Beaverton and Portland, four o f which they played on the Beavers' home court in Gill Coliseum. The team also had the opportunity to tour the Beavers’ locker room, weight training and conditioning complex, and Reser Stadium. A highlight o f the weekend was a private shoot- around in Gill Coliseum with Beaver assistant coach Nate Pomeday. OSU head coach, Craig Robinson, welcomed the boys to camp and stayed to watch all of the games that were played. Christian Life Center members will be serv “This was a very positive experience for our ing lunch on Wednesday, July 6 at St. Patrick’s Senior team members. They got to play a lot o f basketball Center. The meal will include cheeseburgers, steak fries, against quality opponents in historic Gill Coliseum" said coleslaw, sliced peaches and raspberry mousse. Menu is Rosenbalm. subject to change. Try our - / Red, White & Blueberry Italian Soda * , Skweeze the Weezle and An Daire to perform at Music in the Parks Rodeo scholarships recipients announced Parker graduates from Gonzaga Joshua Parker o f Boardm an participated in Gonzaga U niversity’s graduation exercises during a commencement ceremony held on May 8 in Spokane’s Veterans’ Memorial Arena. Parker graduated with a Bachelor o f Arts in political science. Bull Riding: l", Willy Gen try, 73 Rodeo #1 Barrel Racing: 1“, Taighler Steer Wrestling: 1“, Devin Dougherty, 17.667 Robinson, 6.10 Boys cutting: 9lh, Devin B reakaw ay R oping: 9 '\ Robinson, 130 Blake Greenup, 4.92 T ie D ow n R op in g : 4 lh, Team Roping: 2nd, Devin D evin R obinson, 13.79; a n d G a rre tt R o b in so n , l 5', in the average Devin 10.31 Robinson Barrel Racing: 10lh, Blake Pole Bending: 7th, Taighler Greenup, 17.969 D o u gherty, 2 0 .9 8 2 ; 9"1, Boys Cutting: 5th, Devin Blake Greenup, 21.210 Robinson, 135 Short go T ie D ow n R o p in g : 9 ‘\ Steer Wrestling: 5lh, Devin Devin Robinson, 14.43 Robinson, 8.57 P o l e B e n d i n g : 2 nd, B reakaw ay R oping: 7th, B lake G reen u p 2 0 .372; Taighler Dougherty, 4.54 7th, T aighler D ougherty, Barrel Racing: 10lh, Blake 20.931 Greenup, 20.193 Rodeo #2 Boys cutting: 3rd, Devin Steer Wrestling: 10lh, Gar Robinson, 143.5 rett Robinson, 21.45 Tie down roping: 5th, Devin B reakaw ay R oping: l sl, Robinson, 13.49 Taighler Dougherty, 4.08 Pole Bending: 5lh, Taighler Team Roping: 3rd, Devin D ougherty, 21.594; 10th, and Garrett Robinson, 9.73; Blake Greenup, 32.216 - Admission $10 For More information Call: 541 -763-4560 DA’s Report The Morrow Coun ty District Attorney’s Office has released the following report: -S te v e n C lay to n Rollis, 38, was convicted o f two counts o f Attempt to Commit a Class A Fel ony-Sodom y-1, a Class B felony. He was sentenced to co n secu tiv e term s o f 32 and 28 m onths in the custody o f the Oregon De partm ent o f C orrections and 10 years post-prison supervision. Fines, fees and as sessments totaled $1,796. Deadline for news & advertising- Monday at 5:oo
