SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Ione FFA students to
represent chapter
The Ione FFA Chapter earned three banners at the district FFA
competition last week at Blue Mountain Community College.
Morgan Orem and Ivy Sanford took first and second place
respectively in the beginning public speaking contest, while
Daniel Holtz took first in the extemporaneous public speak-
ing contest. These three individuals will represent Ione at the
sectional contest at Eastern Oregon University on Wednesday,
Feb. 18. Pictured (L-R): Ivy Sanford, Morgan Orem and Daniel
Holtz. –Photo by Erin Heideman
BMCC offers
retirement planning,
investment classes
A series of retirement
planning and investment
classes by local instructor
Rita Van Schoiack will be
offered in Heppner begin-
ning Feb. 24.
The classes will be held
from 6-7:30 p.m. on three
consecutive Tuesdays at
the Pettyjohn Building, 430
West Linden Way, Heppner.
Investment Basics will be
Feb. 24, with Retirement
Basics on March 3 and Re-
tirement Income Planning
on March 10.
The classes are de-
signed to help attendees
gain the skills to estimate
how much money they need
to retire, learn how to create
retirement goals, review in-
vestment basics, and more.
Van Schoiack is a financial
advisor and owner of Blue
Mountain Investment Man-
agement LLC.
The classes are free
and include a workbook.
Advance registration is
required; call Anne Morter
at 541-422-7040 or e-mail
her at amorter@bluecc.edu.
Students may also register
online at www.bluecc.edu.
CITY COUNCIL
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4) Review personnel
manual and make changes
as necessary.
5) Replace two fire
hydrants at Cowins and
Barratt.
6) Update Urban
Growth Boundary (UGB)
Code and Inter Governmen-
tal Agreement with Morrow
County for UGB.
7) Revise and estab-
lish an Emergency Action
Plan. Involve the hospital,
HVFD, MCSO, etc.
8) Establish a Nuisance
Ordinance as suggested by
Morrow County Undersher-
iff Steve Myron.
9) Establish a line item
and start a reserve fund in
to aid in the mapping and
maintenance of our water
system. (Z-5K/yr.)
10) Fence the perim-
eter of the city yard with 6’
chain-link fence.
11) City Hall—Start
planning for exterior and
replacing failing windows,
and install a ventilation fan.
12) Amphitheater—set
up program for summer
events: movies, music.
13) Install auto flushers
in the restroom at the city
park near the library and
add automatic sprinkler
timers.
14) Schedule city
clean-up days for the spring
and fall.
Water quality advisory
committee to meet
Lady Cards split games in exciting
weekend play
The Lady Cards trav-
elled to Dufur last weekend
but didn’t bring home a win
for their efforts, eventu-
ally falling to the Rangers
28-38.
The Lady Cardinals
led for the first quarter 11-
10, and held their own at
halftime with a one-point
difference, Ione 19 and
Dufur 20.
The third quarter
proved to be the Rangers’
turning point to lengthen
the lead, and Ione wasn’t
able to take it away from
them.
“Even though we lost,
we gained a lot of confi-
dence after this game. The
kids played very well and
put together a full game,
and that has been what we
have been working towards.
Each week they continue to
improve, and I am excited
to see where this will take
us moving forward,” said
Coach Mike Garrett.
Ione Game Stats:
Final Score: Ione 28, Du-
fur 38
Jessie Flynn, 5 re-
bounds, 3 assists, 3 turn-
overs, 4 personal fouls,
3 points; Katie Gilbert,
1 personal foul; Morgan
Orem, 5 rebounds, 1 per-
sonal foul, 2 points; Han-
nah Padberg, 3 rebounds, 2
turnovers, 1 personal foul;
Maggie Flynn 2 turnovers,
2 personal fouls, 3 points;
Ivy Sandford, 1 rebound, 3
turnovers, 3 points; Rachel
Holland, 2 rebounds, 4 turn
overs, 2 personal fouls, 10
Lady Card varsity players (L-R) Kaitlin Garrett and Lauren
Garrett run interference for Ivy Sandford as she steals the
ball from a Ranger, while Hannah Padberg and Morgan Orem
hustle to assist. –Contributed photo
points; Lauren Garrett, 4
rebounds, 2 assists, 2 turn-
overs, 3 personal fouls, 6
points; Kaitlin Garrett, 3
rebounds, 3 turn overs, 1
personal foul, 2 points.
Despite their loss to the
Rangers, the Lady Cards re-
grouped to meet Arlington
head-on the next day.
Arlington traveled to
Ione Saturday for what
seemed to be a rematch of
sorts. Ione had played Ar-
lington in one of their first
league games of the season,
ending with a loss.
S a t u r d a y ’s g a m e
proved to be an exciting
challenge right up to the last
few minutes of the game,
but a true win for the Lady
Cardinals.
“This was a big win for
us as far as getting into the
Big Sky district conversa-
tion. We started off slow
and I believe were down
Former Muslim to
speak on Islam
Is Islam a peaceful religion? What is jihad? What
does the Quran really say about women, non-Muslims,
and peace/war? Is peace possible?
Pastor Mujahid El Masih will speak on those topics
and more at Heppner Christian Church this Sunday, Feb.
15, from 6-8 p.m. A potluck will be held at 5 p.m. at the
church for those who would like to meet Masih. The
public is invited.
He also will be speaking during the normal morning
Bible study from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and the worship service
from 10:45-12 p.m. All are invited to come hear his story
and learn the truth behind Islam.
For further information, contact Eric Schonbachler
at 541-975-3161.
HUMC this week
The transfiguration of Jesus Christ, the last Sunday of
Epiphany, holy baptism and Holy Communion…. There’s
a lot to celebrate this week at Heppner United Methodist
Church. Rev. Steve Wolff will share his message, “Add
Water and Stir.” Rev. Wolff is pastor of the La Grande
United Methodist Church. Liturgist Michael Reed will
read from the books of Kings, Corinthians and Mark.
Hymns will include “Christ Upon the Mountain Peak,”
“Come Away With Me,” “Wash O God Our Sons and
Daughters” and “Shine, Jesus Shine.”
A fellowship time will be held in the community room
following the service.
Service begins at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. The
Heppner United Methodist Church is located at 175 West
Church St. For more information call 541-676-9224 or
e-mail heppneroregonmethodists@gmail.com.
The Local Advisory Committee for the Willow Creek
Agriculture Water Quality Plan will be holding a biennial
review meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 1:30 p.m. in the
Ag Service Center Meeting Room.
The purpose of the meeting is to review and update
the water quality management plan for the Willow Creek
Watershed.
This area plan applies to all agricultural activities on
non-federal and non-Tribal Trust land within the manage-
ment area. The management area includes all Ag lands
that drain into Willow Creek and from the west bank of
the Umatilla River, including the area in northcentral
Morrow County along the Columbia River.
Each individual landowner is required to comply with
the regulations, but is only responsible for agricultural
The men of St Patrick’s and St William’s Catholic
pollution limits on their property.
Churches
will hold their annual Shrove Tuesday dinner
Meetings of the Willow Creek AgWQAP are open
and
meeting
at Route74 restaurant in Ione on Tuesday,
to the public.
Feb. 17. The evening will start with a social period at 6
p.m. For more information, call Jim Swanson at 541-422-
7162 or Dan Van Schoiack at 541-676-9971.
8-0, but the kids did a great
job recovering and we were
only down by three at the
half. They came out and
played a great second half
and really took care of the
ball and hit some big shots.
We’ve come a long way
during this season, and to
only have one turnover in
the second half against an
aggressive Arlington team
is very impressive,” said
Coach Garrett.
Ione Game Stats:
Final score: Ione 49, Ar-
lington 41
Jessie Flynn, 2 re-
bounds, 3 turnovers, 2 per-
sonal fouls; Morgan Orem,
5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turn-
over, 4 fouls, 1 point; Han-
nah Padberg, 5 rebounds,
2 personal fouls; Maggie
Flynn, 2 rebounds, 1 assist,
4 personal fouls, 8 points;
Ivy Sandford, 1 rebound,
2 assists, 5 points; Rachel
Holland, 9 rebounds, 1
assist, 1 turnover, 3 fouls,
18 points; Lauren Garrett,
4 rebounds, 5 turnovers,
3 personal fouls, 6 points;
Kaitlin Garrett, 6 rebounds,
1 turnover, 1 personal foul,
11 points.
L-R: Lady Cardinals Kaitlin Garrett, Lauren Garrett and
Jessie Flynn try to prevent an Arlington player from making
a basket in Saturday’s game. –Contributed photo
Shrove Tuesday
pancake supper next
week
Pancakes for supper? Of course! Especially when it’s
Shrove Tuesday (the day before Lent begins).
Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Shared Ministry of All Saints
Episcopal and Hope Lutheran churches will be cooking
up a supper of pancakes, ham, fruit, coffee, tea, juice and
milk from 5-7 p.m. at All Saints parish hall, on the corner
of Gale and Church streets in Heppner. The price for an
adult is $5; student, $4; and family, $15.
All proceeds will be used for mission and outreach
needs in local communities.
Group that helps
African families will
speak at Baptist church
The public is invited to Willow Creek Baptist Church
in Heppner on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. to hear a
presentation by Dustin and Brittany Phillips of the Hope
& Light Initiative.
Hope & Light Initiative is a group that travels back
and forth to Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the
Congo in Africa, working directly with families there with
the goal of achieving sustainable living for those families.
Along with information on the work they do, the
couple will have for sale items made by the women they
work with in Africa. The money raised by the items goes
directly back to the families in Africa.
The public is welcome to this free event. Snacks and
drinks will be provided. For more information, contact
Mike Ehrsam at 541-701-5747.
Catholic men to hold
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Corvallis City Councilor. to RSVP no later than Tues-
and meeting
He says his goals are to help day, Feb. 17, to accommo-
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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14TH
STARTING AT 6:00PM.
Menu will be Prime Rib,
vegetable, potatoes,
salad bar, bread and dessert.
Also one glass of
champagne per person!
The cost for dinner will be $40.00 a couple.
Please call the lodge for reservations
Wednesday-Saturday 676-9181 after 4:00 pm.
rural communities survive
and folks live where they
want to live.
Lunch will be catered
by Cornerstone Gallery.
Anyone planning on at-
date enough food. Respond
to Sheryll Bates at 541-676-
5536 or heppnerchamber@
centurytel.net, or Marcia
Kemp at 541-676-2100 or
mmkemp@fs.fed.us.
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