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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 17, 2017 HJSHS junior high track ends another successful season The Heppner junior high track team. Top (L-R): Coach Brandi Sweeney, Jace Coe, Brian Lind- say, Tyson Vawser, Jayden Wilson, Derrick Smith, Jackson Lehman, Brock Hisler and Coach Toni Nichols. Second row (L-R): David Cribbs, Trevor Nichols, Anthony Rankin, Adan Guerra, Roen Waite and Brandon Comstock. Third row (L-R): Kegan Steagall, Conor Brosnan, Blake Wolters, Cody Fletcher, Jon Waddell and Zachary Ferguison. Bottom (L-R): Hannah Palmer, Sydney Wilson, Brooklynn Wilson, Madelyn Nichols and Hannah Finch. -Contributed photo Another year goes by and another successful sea- son in the books for the HJSHS junior high track team. Coaches Toni Nichols and Brandi Sweeney had 24 athletes who worked hard to improve, tried new events, and gained knowl- edge about track and field this season. Here are their personal records (PRs) for this sea- son: Brandon Comstock: 100m 17.46; 200m 36.74; Long Jump 11’1”; Javelin 78’9” and 4x200m Relay 2:47.37 David Cribbs: 400m 1:16.38; 800m 2:53.62; 1500m 5:38.16; 3000m 12:40.36; Javelin 77’0”; Long Jump 12’75”; 4x100m Relay 59.34 and Medley Relay 2:18.9 Adan Guerra: 60m 10.46; 100m 18.04; 200m 37.34; 400m 1:27.70; Shot Put 17’3”; Discus 40’7”; Long Jump 7’3.5” and 4x200 Relay 2:47.37. Trevor Nichols: 200m 34.24; 400m 1:15.54; 800m 2:56.99; 1500m 5:50.9; 3000m 12:54.56; Javelin 86’1”; 4x100m Relay 59.31 and Medley Relay 2:18.9. Anthony Rankin: Shot Put 15’7”; Discus 37’10”; Long Jump 6’9” and 4x200m Relay 2:47.37. Brooklynn Wilson: 100m 17.94; 200m 37.94; 400m 1:29.17; 300m Hur- dles 1:08.98; Javelin 45’1” and Medley Relay 2:13.57. Conor Brosnan: 100m 14.44; Shot Put 31’11.5”; Discus 93’3”; Javelin 122’8” and 4x200m Relay 2:15.03. Jace Coe: 200m 31.24; 400m 1:14.34; 800m 2:35.84; 1500m 5:02.4; Shot Put 29’8”; Long Jump 14’6”; 4x100m Relay 58.44 and Medley Relay 2:18.9. Zachary Ferguison: 200m 36.54; 400m 1:19.14; 800m 2:58.0; Shot Put 21’9”; Discus 53’7”; Jav- elin 64’9”; Long Jump 10’7”; Triple Jump 20’2” and 4x200m Relay 2:15.03. Hannah Finch: 100m 14.44; 200m 29.84; 300m Hurdles 56.98; Long Jump YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CAMP for incoming 5th – 8th graders May 30th, 31st & June 1st from 4-6pm at the Elementary gym. cost $25.00. Contact Coach Wilson 541-256-0126 with questions Hope to see you there!! 13’6”; Triple Jump 27’11” and Medley Relay 2:13.57. Cody Fletcher: 1500m 6:46.2; Shot Put 25’3”; Dis- cus 60’9”; Javelin 73’10” and 4x200m Relay 2:15.03. Brock Hisler: 100m 14.17; 200m 28.81; 400m 28.81; Long Jump 12’11”, 4x100m Relay and Medley Relay 2:18.9. Brian Lindsay: 100m 15.21; 200m 32.24; 400m 1:13.94; 800m 3:03.12; 1500m 6:15.81; Javelin 86’5”; Long Jump 13’1; 4x100 Relay 58.44 and 4x200m Relay 2:14.4. Derrick Smith: 100m 15.94; 200m 32.24; 400m 1:01.34; 800m 2:50.42; 1500m 5:35.65; High Jump 4’2” and 4x100 Relay 58.44. Kegan Steagall: 200m 32.60; 400m 1:16.74; 800m 2:55.5; 1500m 5:40.4; -Continued from PAGE ONE the city treatment facility to the former mill site and spreading the effluent there to keep it out of the creek. There are apparently issues with the flood plain under that plan. After dis- cussion, the council voted to continue with options on the sewer plant. In o t h er b u s i n es s , the council discussed a proposed grant program from the county which will see each city in the county receiving a portion of $200,000 the county has allocated. How the money is to be divided has not yet been determined by the county. Because the Affordable Care Act has required all major medical health insurance policies that went into effect 9/23/10 or after to cover certain preventive services without out of pocket payment and no need to meet deductible first, there has been continued confusion regarding Annual Preventative Care visits or Annual Wellness visits (formerly known as the Annual Physical). The descriptions below may be helpful in determining what is and isn’t considered to be Preventive Care. Preventive care focuses on evaluating your current health status when you are symptom free. Preventive care allows you to obtain early diagnosis and treatment to help avoid more serious health problems. Through a preventive exam and routine health screenings, your medical provider can determine your current health status and detect early warning signs of more serious problems. Your preventive care services may include immunizations, physical exams, lab work and x-rays. During your preventive visit your doctor will determine what tests or health screenings are right for you based on many factors such as your age, gender, overall health status, personal heath history and your current health condition. This isn’t Preventive Care: Medical treatment for specific health conditions, on-going care, lab or other tests necessary to manage or treat a medical issue or health condition are considered diagnostic care or treatment, not preventive care. For more information, contact your insurance company or go to: https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/preventive-care-benefits/ Free Spray Day in Heppner May 25 Spike gets out to show support for Weed Awareness Week dur- ing a past Free Spray Day in Heppner. Weed Awareness Week is the third week in May. -File photo By popular demand, Morrow Soil and Water Conservation District along with the Natural Resources Conservation Service will again host “Free Spray Days” in Morrow County. Heppner’s Free Spray Day will take place Thursday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at Heppner City Park. The SWCD began the popular event several years ago to promote watershed health and weed control to the citizens in Morrow County. Morrow County Grain Growers has donated the chemical Trimec again this year. The herbicide, labeled for broadleaves in the landscape, will be pre-mixed by a licensed chemical applicator and will be in a labeled one- gallon container ready for use. Information on weed identification, water quality, proper clothing and weather conditions, conservation programs and various other educational materials will also be presented. A coop- erative agreement will be required to be completed. SWCD and its mascot, “Spike,” also are planning stops in Boardman (the NAPA parking lot) on Mon- day, May 22, and Irrigon City Park on Tuesday, May 23. DA’s Report Morrow County Dis- trict Attorney Justin Nelson has released the following report: -Marion Ivan Taylor, 57, was convicted of Fail- ure to Appear II, a Class A Misdemeanor. Sentence of 180 days’ jail time was sus- pended and the defendant sentenced to 36 months’ probation, to include 60 The council also vot- hours of community ser- ed to approve a new fine vice. schedule for infractions in -David Brian Taylor, the city. 49, was convicted of At- The new schedule rais- es fines for repeat offenders but leaves first time offend- er fines pretty much where they are now, city attorney Bill Kuhn explained. The council held a pub- lic hearing on the new fine PENDLETON—Stu- fee before voting to adopt it. The council also voted dents can soon look for- to go along with a utility ward to accessing more commission recommen- courses, programs, degrees dation to relieve part of and resources through East- a Heppner homeowner’s ern Oregon University and water bill after a pipe broke Blue Mountain Community and ran into the creek for College simultaneously. A new partnership en- two months without being abling co-admission and noticed. Ernie McCabe of 355 co-enrollment of students Water St. requested the re- at both institutions will be lief after he received a bill inked at 3 p.m. today, May for $483 in February. He 17, in Pioneer Hall on the had a pipe from his irriga- BMCC campus. “BMCC is thrilled to tion system that runs along the creek bank freeze and enter into this partnership,” BMCC President Cam Pre- break. It was running into the us said. “EOU is our highest creek during the two-month transfer partner, and this period when the city was allows us to formalize the unable to read meters due opportunity for students to weather conditions. The to effortlessly transfer to leak was not discovered continue their educations. until meters were read in We appreciate EOU’s will- February after 419,553 gal- ingness to further enhance the strong partnership it has lons had run out. The city decided to with BMCC.” Students who complete relieve half the bill because the leak would have been the new joint application found sooner had the city for admission will receive assistance from both in- been able to read meters. CITY COUNCIL Understanding Your Annual Preventative Care Appointment This is Preventive Care: 100m Hurdles 20.24; 300m Hurdles 56.24 and High Jump 4’9”. Jonathon Waddell: 100m 16.88; 200m 52.42; Shot Put 13’8.5”; Discus 50’2”; Javelin 56’10” and 4x200m Relay 2:52.2. Roen Waite: 100m 18.06; 200m 38.47; 400m 1:29.20; 800m 3:22.5; 1500m 6:30.92; 100m Hur- dles 27.31; 300m Hurdles 1:08.54; Long Jump 9’9” and Triple Jump 22’6.5”. Jackson Lehman: 100m 14.52; 200m 28.21; 400m 1:01.24; Long Jump 13’11.75”, Triple Jump 31’6” and 4x200m Relay 2:14.4. Madelyn Nichols: 400m 1:06.37; 800m 2:35.15; 1500m 5:24.82; 3000m 11:42.79; Javelin 77’8” and Medley Relay 2:13.57. Hannah Palmer: 200m 40.86; 400m 1:32.61; 800m 3:36.2; 1500m 6:44.2; 3000m 15:08.33; Discus 47’4” and Javelin 55’0”. Tyson Vawser: 400m 1:09.25; 800m 2:32.42; 1500m 5:34.9; 300m Hur- dles 51.94; Javelin 110’6”; Long Jump 12’7.5” and 4x200m Relay 2:14.4. Jayden Wilson: 400m 1:03.8; 800m 2:31.97; 1500m 4:57.81 and High Jump 5’2”. Sydney Wilson: 200m 31.81; Shot Put 31’10.5”; Long Jump 13’10”; Triple Jump 27’10.5” and Medley Relay 2:13.57. Blake Wolters: 200m 30.43; 400m 1:06.64; 800m 2:52.5; 1500m 5:15.52; 3000m 11:53.61; Javelin 116’5” and 4x200m Relay 2:14.4. - THREE tempt to Commit a Class C/ Unclassified Felony - Pos- session of Methamphet- amine, a Class A Misde- meanor. Sentence of 180 days’ jail time was suspend- ed and the defendant sen- tenced to 24 months’ bench probation, to include 40 hours of community service and substance abuse evalu- ation. An additional count of Theft III was dismissed. Fines, fees and assessments totaled $200. EOU, BMCC serving more students through concurrent enrollment stitutions, including aca- demic advising and other resources like tutoring, library access and disability services. Tuition and fees will be assessed based on courses taken at each school respectively. “We are excited to enhance access and af- fordability for students in eastern Oregon through this partnership with Blue Mountain Community Col- lege,” EOU President Tom Insko said. “This is a logical progression of our relation- ship with BMCC and the region will benefit from this collaboration.” Students can take ad- vantage of the program beginning in fall 2017. To learn more about simultaneous enrollment with EOU and BMCC, contact EOU Admissions at 800-452-8639 or go online to www.eou.edu/bmcc or www.bluecc.edu/CoEnroll- EOU.