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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 13,2013 Victoria Palacios Flynn takes state G onzalez w ins W RE wrest**ng title Eighth grade student Eugene opponent. With Cord Flynn became the first a first round loss he faced geographic bee lone wrestler to ever qual single elimination thereaf Moves one step closer to $25,000 scholarship Top Row: Nestor Ramirez, Damon Sawyer, Josh Gray, Rose Jurcich, Mrs. Theresa Proctor-Reece; Middle Row: David Araiza, Aiden Barresse, Estrella Daltoso, Blake Gallegos; Bot tom Row: Champion Victoria Palacios-Gonzalez and Reserve Champion Flint Hodges. -Contributedphoto Victoria Palacios Gon- zalez, a sixth grade student at Windy River Elemen tary, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee on Jan. 15, and a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship. The school-level bee, at which students answ ered oral questions on geography, was the first round in the 25,h annual National Geo graphic Bee. The bee is sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The kickoff for this year’s bee was the week of Nov. 12, with thousands of schools around the United States and in the five U.S. territories participating. The school winners, includ ing Victoria, took a written test; up to 100 of the top scorers in each state will be eligible to compete in their state bee on April 5. The N ational G eo graphic Society will pro- vide an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for state champions and teacher-escorts to partici pate in the National Geo graphic Bee national cham pionship May 20-22. The first-place national winner will receive a $25,000 col lege scholarship, a lifetime membership in the society, and a trip to the Galapa gos Islands, courtesy o f Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic. “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek will moderate the national finals on May 22. The program will air on television. Check local list ings for dates and times. Also competing in this y ear’s top 10 at Windy River were Reserve Cham pion Flint Hodge along with Josh Gray, Blake Gallegos, David Araiza, Rose Jurcich, Damon Sawyer, A idan Bar resse, Nestor Ramirez and Estrella Daltoso. Dog licenses available ;:!i The City of Heppner is working to make sure dogs within the city limits are licensed. Dogs over age 6 months are required to be licensed. Licenses cost $7 per year for spayed or neutered animals and $ 15 for those that are not. Licensing helps identify dogs that are picked up and they can be returned to their owner. Unlicensed dogs that are at large are transported to pet rescue in Hermiston. For more information, call Heppner City Hall at 541-676-9618. ify for the Oregon middle school state championship by placing second at the Eastern Oregon regional tournament on March 2. Flynn’s only loss in the tournament was a 10-12 overtime decision in the championship bout to Jona than Urenda from the Dall es. Middle school wrestling does not divide competitors by school size so it is a true state championship. Flynn competed at 150 pounds in the 16-man state championship bracket on March 9 in Woodbum. The double elimination tourna ment is comprised o f the top four placers from each of the four regional tourna ments around the state. Flynn's first trip to state got o ff to a tough start when he lost his first match by a 12-6 decision to a ter and would need to win the next three matches to make it to the medal round. He won his second and third matches without much diffi culty, the first by pin and the second by a 9-0 major deci sion. His next match was a rematch with Jonathan Ure nda, the Dalles wrestler that had defeated him the week before at the Eastern Ore gon regional championship. This time Flynn was bet ter prepared and driven by a determination to bring home a state medal. He dominated the match from the beginning and this time d id n ’t allow Urenda to score a single match point, winning a 9-0 major deci sion. He went on to finish sixth and became the first wrestler from lone to stand on the podium at a state wrestling championship. Chillin’ the holiday beverage A cold beverage is an important part of any celebration. Hep- pner’s St. Patrick’s Day Committee is selling can cozies to not only keep the chill on the can but to raise money to help offset the cost of the four day event. Cozies can be purchased at the Community Bank, on Main St., Heppner for $3 each. They will also be available at the committee’s information booth during the weekend festivities. Pictured with the selection are: L-R Jenelle Vongunten, Amy George and Nicole Skillings. Port of Morrow SAGE Center Volunteer Fair The Port o f Morrow SAGE Center will host two volunteer fairs on April 9. Anyone interested in volunteering at the SAGE Center is welcome to attend. The first session will be from noon -1:30 p.m. and the second session will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Both fairs will provide a boxed meal. For more information or to R.S.V.P. please contact Kalie Davis, SAGE Center manager at 541-481-7678. Dodge ball tourney will 4-H exhibits and benefit children Irrigon High School student leadership will host a dodge ball tournament to raise money to buy toys for children at Dorenbecher’s Children Hospital in Port land. The tournament will take place March 28-29 from 2 - 7:30 p.m. at Ir rigon High School Gym. Teams of 8 are needed and the cost will be $25 for the whole team. Team name and matching shirt or team col ors are required. Deadline for the team information is due no later than March 22. For more information call Emilie McKenney at 541-701-1279 or Antonio Sanchez at 541-701-1784. There will be no admission fee at the door but we will greatly accept donations. South Morrow County Scholarships available At the annual m eet was established several ing o f the South Morrow years ago to provide funds to County Scholarship and grant scholarships to gradu Trust, Bill Rietmann of lone ating seniors from Heppner \vas elected President; Del and lone High Schools and LaRue was elected take the place o f the surer and Sharon Hhrrisoh1 ’Troedson Scholarship fund Secretary. Board mem which will be discontinued bers serving are M artha in the year 2023. A pplication for this Munkers, Missy Cutsforth, year’s scholarships is avail Ginger Bowman and Carri able at both Heppner and Grieb. lone High Schools. The The South M orrow deadline for scholarships to County Scholarship Trust be submitted is April 8. YowAre/Im/tf&d/... Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 8 a m. to 12 p.m. 130 N. Thompson Street Heppner. OR 97836 D o n ’t W a it, Schedule Your Mammogram Now! • 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast canoer i memorabilia sought The Morrow County 4-H program is looking for any 4-H memorabilia, Morrow County and non-Morrow County alike, to share in a display at this year's Centennial of the Morrow County Fair, held Aug. 14-17. Photos, ribbons, trophies, pins, along with 4-H exhibits or any other 4-H memoribilia would be a great addition to this year’s display recognizing the hard work and memories from 4-H throughout the years. Please contact the Morrow County 4-H office or 4-H leader Doashea Qualls for more information: 541-676- 9642. Plan in works for AARP class Plans are in the works to offer an AARP Safety Class in Heppner. The class is designed for drivers 50 and older and provides information in defensive driving, traffic laws, and strategies to address age-related changes. Anyone interested in taking the class can contact Ron at 541-575-T268. He hopes to offer the course in April. The Secret Garden - What’s It All About? Area students are en couraged to audition for the Missoula Theater's “The Secret Garden”, on March 25 in Irrigon. An original rendition, “The Secret Garden” is a joyful retelling o f a story of hope, celebration and all good things in life. Mis tress Mary Quite Contrary embarks on a journey from India to her uncle’s home in England. Along the way, she makes friends with hilarious Canadian Geese and colorful Giant Bugs that Rock. In time, Mary learns to appreciate everything around her, including the Moor Animals and helpful Fireflies. .Add to that, a good healthy dose of car ing and something amazing happens. The whole house hold begins to enjoy the re turn of health and happiness as a carefully tended garden blooms once more. If you are a K-12 stu dent in Irrigon or Boardman schools, you can audition to be in the play on March 25 Auditions will be held at AC Houghton Cafeteria, 1105 Main Street Irrigon, at 10 a.m. There are parts and costumes for 50 stu dents. Participation is free to Irrigon and Boardman youth. If you are an adult, plan to be at one of the two performances, 2 and 5 p.m., on March 30. The week long work shop and performances are made possible by funding support from North Mor row Community Founda tion and Morrow County Cultural Coalition. For in formation, contact Com munity Coordinator Angela Schneider 541 314 0166. Tickets, available at the door are $2 for adults and $1 for youth. Doors close five minutes before the 2 and 5 p.m. show times. • Nearly all breast cancer ts treated su cc e ss fu l DA’s R eport if detected early • Relaxed atm osphere, friendly, professional, and all fem ale dinical staff • Give yourself the peace of mind you deserve by getting your mammogram now • All ma^or insurances accepted & no referral necessary for annual mammogram C A LL TO D A Y ! 5 4 1 .6 7 6 .2 9 4 8 To Schedule Your Appointment M O R R O W COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT lKcelleii<e In Healthcare f^assuredimaging women 3 weüness 1 ^ I Morrow County Dis trict Attorney Justin Nelson has released the following report: -Brandon James Gar cia, 20, was convicted of Rape in the First Degree, a Class A felony, and sen tenced to 100 months prison time with credit for time served to run concurrent with previous sentences and 20 years post prison super vision minus time served. The defendant was further convicted of Sodomy in the First Degree, a Class A fel ony, and sentenced to 100 months prison time with credit for time served to run concurrent with previous sentences and 20 years post prison supervision minus time served. The>defendant was further convicted of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a Class B Felony, and sentenced to 75 months prison time with credit for time served to run concur rent with previous sentenc es with 10 years post-prison supervision. The defendant was further convicted o f Incest, a Class C Felony. Fines, fees and assessments totaled $3,987. -David Henry Brood, 53, was convicted of Fail ure to Report as a Sex Of fender, a Class C Felony. Sentence o f 180 days jail time was suspended and the defendant sentenced to 36 month bench probation to include 120 hours commu nity service. Fines fees and assessments totaled $500.
