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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 16,2012 Cardinals fly Mustang track toward state finals gallops to state It was a sunny day with a cross breeze for lone’s district finals. lone had three 3rd place, six 4dl place, five 5th place, one 6th place and two 7lh place finishes among the 14 team mem bers participating. The Car dinals put together a new women’s 4x 100 for the day, as teammate Shadow Ken drick went to districts for tennis instead of track; she will be advancing to state in tennis. The new relay mix was: Makenna Ramos, Emily Holland, Charlette Burghard and Dominika Senkerikova; Senkerikova ran the anchor leg for the first time, with a time of 55.42a. Their time was just shy o f the season best time o f 55:aa when Makenna, Dominika, Charlette and Shadow ran the race. lone had 11 new PRs at district and two season bests. Season bests were Steven Holland in the 400M with 55.62a, placing 5 '\ and Jeremy Coleman in the 1500M with a time of 7:02.82a. PRs were: Men’s 4x100: 46.79a, Evan Rietmann, Justin Es- tabrook, Luke Emmel and Steven Holland Men’s 4x400: 3:48.09a. Luke Emmel, Evan, Fran cisco Ramirez and Steven Holland 100M: Justin Esta- brook, 12.23a 200M : Justin Esta- brook, 25.67a; Makenna Ramos, 29.39a and Emily Holland, 32.80a 400M: Makenna Ra mos, 66.12a 3000M : C h a r le tte Burghard, 12:42.57a Discus: Jeremy Cole- Heppner softball first in league The Heppner softball team celebrated a victory over Echo last Tuesday night. They have locked in first in league and are ranked first in state going into district finals. Mustang softball will be hosting districts in Heppner on Saturday, May 19. -Contributed photo Orr chosen for Shrine team 3000M d istric t cham pion Charlette Burghard advances to state. -Photo by Orissa Burghard man, 95’ 5” Javelin: Emily Holland, 104’ 7.25” High jump: Steven Hol land, 6’ 0” Overall, the boys placed fourth and the girls placed sixth of 11 teams. Advancing to state for the Cardinal track team are the men’s 4x100 relay team: seniors Luke Em mel and Steven Holland, juniors Evan Rietmann and Justin Estabrook, and alter nates (sophomores) Fran cisco Ramirez and Bailey Haguewood; senior Steven Holland, high jump; senior Makenna Ramos, 400M; and sophomore Charlette Burghard, 3000M. “ O v e ra ll, we w ere proud of the team’s efforts,” says coach Paual Emmel. “We will practice hard this week in preparation for the state championship in Mon mouth this weekend.” For full district results check out www.athletic.net. Follow the state meet results at http://www.osaa.org/ track/2012/3a2a 1 astats/. The Heppner Mustang boy’s 4x400 relay team members are among the athletes headed to state. The team consisted of Seth Palmer, Jacob Moses, Jeff McConnell, and Bryce Fowler. They took second in districts. -Contributedphotos The Blue M ountain Conference district track meet is over, with several M ustang team members headed to state track finals this Friday and Saturday at Western Oregon University in Monmouth, OR. Team members going to state and their placings in districts are: C onner Pappas: 1st, 100M; 2nd 200M Em m a O sm in: 2 nd, 300M hurdles A n d rew B ara: 2 nd, 110M and 300M hurdles 4x400 relay team o f Bryce Fowler Jeff McCon nell, Jacob Moses and Seth (L-R): Cody O rr (player), Greg Grant, Herman Winter, Dennis Starr and Lane Graham (alternate). -Contributedphoto Palmer, 2nd Carrie Haguewood, 1*, The Tri-County Shrine Andrew Fullerton, Im- high jump and long jump Club held a recognition bler dinner for East-West Shrine John Hanson, Philo Game player Cody O rr math from Heppner and alter Sean Heil, Scio nate player Lane Graham Blake Ireland, Lost from Spray last week. The River players were chosen for the Tyler Jacobo, Bandon wide receiver/defensive end Anthony Kelly, Gold Lindsay, 101; Paige Grieb, position. Beach 116 and Stacee Halvorson, Club president Herman Mitchell Kuenzi, Stay- 124 took second place with an overall team score o f Winter said the dinner was ton Justin Larson, Day- 851. The played against to honor the boys, who are Grant Union, 245; Cove, from the Tri-County Shrine ville Marcus Lynn, Enter 305; Nixyaawii, 314; Hori Club area that covers Mor zon Christian, 342; Bums, row, Gilliam and Wheeler prise Kipp M arstall, Gold 449; Vale, 552; Union, 703; counties. The guest speaker Ontario, 844; Baker, 888; for the evening was Dick Beach Ryan Opie, Crane La Grande, 904; Enterprise, Crist, the Potentate Rep Cody Orr, Heppner 976; Nyssa, 1142 and Wal resentative from District #1. Coach Greg Grant and Dallas Reich, Weston- lowa, 490. “The kids did a great Coach Dennis Starr spoke McEwen Jesus Retano, Culver jo b ,” said C oach Greg on the outstanding quali ties of the young gentlemen Colten Richards, Baker Grant. both on and off the field. City The players also in D alton R ichardson, troduced their family and Phoenix friends and praised their Jake Robison, N ew coaches and families for port their support. Gary Rose, Mazama Other area players on Lane Roseberry, Lakev- iew the Shrine East team are: Austin Beard, North Kyle Smith, Elmira Valley Nolan Stampke, Burns Derek Burkhardt, Vale Dee Stephens, Ontario Kyle Burnett, Sherman Scott W hispell, St. County Mary’s Tanner Canaday, Myr The East-West game tle Point will be held in Baker City Justin Cheny, Cascade August 4 at 2 p.m. Contact Gene Orwick for tickets and Christian Skylar Emery, Nyssa information. Pete Finnegan, Central manager at Community Bank. Mustang golf wows at districts Mustang golf results from districts are as fol lows: The H eppner b o y s’ team of Austin Gutierrez, 84; Kyle Harrison, 85; Zac Orem, 86; Adam Collin, 88 and Luke Jobes, 95, took first place with an overall team score o f 679. They played against Grant Union, 760; Nixyaawii, 778; Echo, 795 and Horizon Christian, 392. The Heppner girl’s team of Blake Greenup, 87; Jor dan Peterson, 108; Maddie New manager at Community Bank By Andrea Di Salvo Custom ers and visi tors to Community Bank in Heppner will be greeted by a smiling new face in the form o f new branch manager Nicole, or Nikki, Worden. The 29-year-old took over as the bank’s manager in April. Worden was born in Portland, OR but raised in Union, OR. She graduated from Union High School in 2001 and then lived and worked in La Grande, OR before m oving to H ep pner in 2011. While in La Grande, Worden put in time as a fast food waitress, spent four years working at Wal- Mart, and then started as a teller at US Bank. She spent two years with US Bank before taking a job as a personal banker with Wells Fargo. She was promoted to assistant manager during her three years there. Worden’s family moved to Heppner last fall after her husband, Heppner graduate Rick Worden, was hired as the Morrow County finance director. She spent six months as a stay-at-home mom to their three kids— Daemon, seven; Arianna, six and Eva, two— before hiring on at Community Bank. With kids and work, Worden has plenty to oc cupy her time, but she man ages to find some time for her favorite things, crafting and cooking. She crafts hair bows and other creations and sells them through her online boutique. Pretty Ever After. She says she also loves to try new recipes of all kinds, though she always has a back-up in the fridge Crop tour set for May 24 The 2012 dryland wheat crop tour will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. on May 24. Participants will learn about new winter wheat varieties, planting recommendations for next fall and sulfur fertilization. There will also be an update on stripe rust and other disease problems in the area. Everyone interested is asked to meet at the North Lex Elevator at 2 p.m. Call Larry Lutcher at 541-571-4454 with questions. Nikki Worden is the new branch -Photo by Andrea Di Salvo in case her kids don’t like her experiments. Worden says she likes being back in a sm all town. “Heppner is very open and friendly,” she says. “It’s great for the kids; the school system is fantastic.” She adds that the slow- lone T-ball gears up OWF plans golf scramble The O regon W heat Foundation Board w ill hold its 16,h annual Oregon Wheat Foundation G olf Scramble on Tuesday, May 22 at the Pendleton Country Club. The scramble ben efits foundation education For a squeal o f a deal, come see us about livestock loans! ■ Term Loans ■ Lines of Credit ■ Commercial Real Estate Loans /g v Bank o f Eastern Oregon Heppne r 1 541 - 6 7 6 - 9 1 2 5 £ Inne ■ 5 4 1 -4 2 2 -7 4 6 6 www.beobank.com and scholarship programs. There will be awards for first, second and third place team scores; individual KP and long drives; hole-in- one; raffle drawings and much more. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. with complimen tary pastries and coffee; play begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Lunch is included. To register or be an event sponsor, contact the OWGL office, 115 SE 8th St., Pendleton, or fax 541- 276-1723 by Friday, May 18. Details available at w w w .ow gl.org//founda- tion/. lone’s T-ball team gears up for its game in Condon last Friday. The Farm Team (sponsored by Loren Heideman Farming) has nine players. Pictured are John McElligott, Liam Heideman, C arter Eynetich, Lily Ried and Corey Rice. The Farm Team is coached by Erin Heideman and Dawn Eynetich. Their next game is Friday against Condon-Fossil in Condon. -Photo by Erin Heideman Organic Initiative applications due Potential Organic Ini tiative applicants should contact their local NRCS office soon to find out if they are eligible. Applica tions for the final ranking If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available and that help Is F R E E of charge. Agricultural & Commercial Banking wm er, more people-oriented pace at Community Bank is a nice change. “I came here from a bank that was high-paced, h ig h p r e s s u r e ,” sa y s Worden. “It’s nice to be in a bank where the commu nity is the focus, not just the bottom line.” {£[ | If YO U have a family m ember who suffers from gambling addiction, YO U can also receive FR EE treat ment even if the gambler is not receiving treatment If you are a resident of Morrow County and you wish to take advantage of the services above or desire more information. Please call any of the following numbers to set up a LOCAL appointment or just to talk: Bobby Harris Q 541-676-9925 or 541-256-0175 Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) <8 541-676-9161 O R 1-877-695-4648 (1-888-M Y L IM IT ) I period of 2012 are due at NRCS offices by close of business on June l . This is the final ranking period for this year's Organic Initia tive. Organic Initiative con servation practices in Or egon include buffer strips, conservation crop rotation, cover crops, drip irriga tion, fencing, field borders, mulching, nutrient and pest management and more. Learn more at http:// www.or.nrcs.usda.gov/pro- gram s/eqip/fyl2/organic. html.
