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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 30, 2021 -- THREE A View from the Green Senior golfers play at Pine Meadows The Willow Creek Co- lumbia Blue Senior Golf Association members trav- eled to Pine Meadows Golf Course near Wamic to play in the monthly tournament June 14. Pine Meadows is a new course in the associa- tion and is a par 69 course. In the Columbia Divi- sion (handicap 16 and be- low), Dave Pranger placed 3 rd in gross with a score of 78. Also placing in gross were Barry Munkers, 4 th , with 79, Tim Wright, 6 th , with 81 and Scott Burright, 7 th , with 83. Mike Doherty took 7 th in net for the Blue Division (handicap 17-20) with a score of 75. Gene Orwick took 4 th in net in the Senior Division (handicap 21 and above) with a score of 70. The next CBSGA tour- nament will be held July 12 at China Creek Golf Course in Arlington. Tee-offs will be at 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Players who would like to reserve a riding cart should call 541-454-2743 from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, or call the golf course at 541-454- 2000 from 1 to 3 p.m. Over the Tee Cup The Willow Creek la- dies held their playday, hosting 12 participants, on June 22. Low gross of the field winner was Karen Thompson, low net was Pat Dougherty and least putts winner was Kathy Martin. Flight A low gross winner was Eva Kilkenny. Flight B low gross was a Ione alumni awarded scholarships Three Ione High School alumni have been named recipients of the 2021-22 Maryan L. McEl- ligott Memorial Scholar- ship. Tristan Estabrook, a senior studying nursing at Oregon Health Sciences University a repeat award- ee received $3,500; Zoey Gilbert, a sophomore study- ing Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies at Blue Mountain Commu- nity College; and Annabella McDaniel a sophomore studying Child, Family and Social Work at Blue Moun- tain Community College each received $2,500. The Maryan L. McElli- gott Memorial Scholarship fund has awarded scholar- ships to Ione High School alumni each year since 1997. The scholarship is open to all college under- graduates, with preference given to students in their sophomore year and above. tie between Karen Hague- wood and Pat Edmundson and Sharon Harrison and Jean Creswick tied for first in low gross for flight C. Karen Smith-Griffin had the least putts for flight C. Sarah Rucker and Lo- rene Montgomery were the Heppner Jr/Sr High winners in “other events.” School has announced the names of the students who have earned a GPA of 3.5 and above for the second semester. Seniors who have through challenging transi- earned a 4.0 GPA are Mad- tions, leadership and team ison Ashbeck, Roy Ellis development, and commu- Collins, Alexis Cutsforth, nications support. “Mary Kimber Kelton, Marlee will be working closely Mitchell, Madelyn Nichols, with Emily, the entire exec- Hannah Palmer, Aimee utive leadership team, and Turrell, Kennisyn Wilkins board, providing guidance and Jayden Wilson. Seniors and an unparalleled level of with a 3.5 and above are expertise,” is how the board Sage Ferguson, Sydney described the collaboration Wilson and Blake Wolters. Juniors with a 4.0 are and organizational devel- opment and improvement Hannah Olivia Finch, Cody James Fletcher, Serena work with Impact. Currently living in Marie Humphreys, Lillian Yacolt, WA, Roberts will be Rose Imes and Blane Mi- moving to Heppner with her chael Mahoney. Juniors husband and seven-month- with a 3.5 and above are old daughter as early as July Harley Anderson, Kylie 6. She shared in her staff Boor, Blake Carter, Ju- email, “From that moment lie Dyer, Conor Brosnan, forward, my door is open Brock Hisler and Julianna to you,” and reiterated her Teeman. Sophomores with a 4.0 commitment to communi- are Tyler Boor, Samuel cation and transparency. The press release also Finch, Madison Palmer, stated that as the board Daralynn Teeman, Paul announced Emily’s new Lindsay and Trevor Nich- position to district staff, ols. Students with 3.5 and they expressed their col- lective “heartfelt thanks” to them for their continued commitment to provid- ing excellent patient care and service. They closed their letter with, “We are stronger together, and this adversity will pass. There are much and many better days ahead.” HJSHS announces honor roll students MCHD CEO -Continued from PAGE ONE transparency as ever.” When addressing cur- rent operational and fi- nancial positions, Roberts said, “Despite the district’s recent challenges, I want you all to know that the district is in a solid financial position. In addition, we are excited about the new additions to our medical staff and feel confident that we have the resources needed to continue provid- ing exceptional care to the community.” Besides the change in the district’s executive team, a search has begun for a new compliance officer to replace Roberts, the press release stated. More details will become available as they develop. Additionally, the executive leadership team, and the board have committed to participate in an extensive leadership development process. For example, working with a highly experienced board governance and executive leadership coach and a rural health strategist and com- munications expert. Mary Rooney Sheahen, RN, MS, RLC, and Michelle Rath- man, CEO of Impact! Com- munications, Inc. have a long-standing relationship with the district, assisting extended hours, sponsored by Bucknum’s. Drinks will be available from Buck- num’s as well along with a variety of food options. Wheatland Insurance has sponsored Luke Basile as the live entertainment, which will begin at 7 p.m. For additional informa- tion about the First Friday events, follow Heppner Outreach Council on Face- book or contact Darcie Chick at darciechick@hot- mail.com or 541-945-9495. City of Heppner Consumer Confidence report for 2020 is being mailed out to customers. It is also available on our website cityofheppner.org and can be picked up at City Hall. “Preference is given to students in their sophomore through senior years of col- lege. However, we encour- age students to apply every single year of one’s college experience,” said Vince McElligott the committee chair. The scholarship com- mittee is composed of Ione residents Monica Swanson, Linda LaRue and Anne Morter, as well as, Matthew McElligott of North Pow- der, OR and Vince McElli- gott, of Houston, TX, two of Maryan’s sons. Scholarships are award- ed to students who share and demonstrate Maryan’s val- ues but may lack financial resources needed to pursue their college education. The following criteria are used to select scholarship recipients: high academic achievement; demonstrated character; community, fam- ily and school involvement; and financial need. The L.J. McElligott family initially set up the endowment fund in 1994, and it is adminis- tered by the Oregon Com- munity Foundation. The Maryan L. McElli- gott Memorial Scholarship fund makes annual awards to graduates of Ione High School who are enrolled or will be enrolled in a full- time undergraduate course of study at any accredited post-secondary institution, including out-of-state insti- tutions. Applicants, includ- ing McElligott scholarship recipients, may reapply each year as long as they meet the eligibility require- ments. All Ione Community Charter School graduates are encouraged to apply. Applications are available through the Oregon Stu- dent Access Commission at http://www.oregonstu- dentaid.gov/. What kind of hornet is this? above are Adan Guerra, Dusty Robinson, Camryn Scrivner, Hailey Wenberg, Brooklynn Wilson and Dae- mon Worden. Freshmen students with a 4.0 are Morgan Blair Cuts- forth, Caden Alan George, Irelynn Grace Kollman and A Gazette-Times reader brought a hornet by the office recently. Cameron Jacoby Proud- It was about 1.4 inches long and kind of looks like a European foot. Freshmen earning a Hornet. It was found in Lexington. 3.5 and above are Hunter Houck, Joseph Jensen, Pip- er Kelton, Landon Mitchell, Hadlie Nation and Arianna Worden. Students in the eighth grade earning a 4.0 are John Eugene Lindsay and Katie Spivey. Earning a 3.5 and above are Jesse Bowles, Makiyah Christian, Jackson Coiner, Sierra Greenup, Aden Lathrop and Hayden McMahon. This well cared for house has all you like in a classic tradi- Seventh-grade students tional home. Wood floors, vintage doors, cabinets & fixtures earning a 4.0 GPA are Eliza- and beautiful woodwork throughout. The remodeled kitchen beth Finch, Lilyanna Nich- has a down-home feel, and quartz countertops. Outside en- ols, Rylee Palmer, Delilah joy a barbeque on the back deck, or sit on the front porch Sauceda and Loren Trujil- on a quiet street. The insulate garage doubles as a shop for lo. Those with a 3.5 and all your projects, and there is a garden space with 2 sheds. above are Riley Archer, You'll want to see this one before it's gone. Call me for appointment Journey Cavan-Harris, Ca- 220 W CENTER ST Heppner leb George, Teagan Kelt- on, Landon McMahon and Owner/Broker Cooper Wight. NEW LISTING $210,000 Music in the park resumes Heppner First Friday begins July 2 The Heppner Outreach Council will hold their First Friday event on July 2 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. in front of the Willow Creek Water Park. The water park location is temporary due to the con- struction in the downtown area. Vendors will offer their products from 5 to 7 p.m. Children will be allowed to enjoy the fitness park and space to run as well as enjoying lots of kids’ activ- ities. The pool will be open The fund was established in her memory after she lost her battle with cancer. Maryan McElligott was an energetic community volunteer who was rec- ognized in 1992 as the Morrow County Woman of the Year. She placed a high value on community involvement. She volun- teered in the schools, the American Legion Auxiliary Ione Post 95, and was a 20- year 4-H leader. An avid baker, she was well-known for her cakes and taught cake-decorating classes through Blue Mountain Community College. Edu- cation was very important to her. Maryan and her late husband, L.J. McElligott who passed in March 2020, raised eight children, all of whom graduated from Ione High School as well as college where five have received graduate degrees. 188 W. Willow P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 david@sykesrealestate.net David Sykes 541-980-6674 Io n e C o m m u n i t y C h u r c h 4 7 0 E M a i n S t r e e t , I o n e Summer worship at 10:00 AM Sunday Mornings Neymark and Sons will perform Sunday, July 11 for Heppner’s Music in the Park. Heppner ’s Summer Music in the Park program resumes on Sunday, July 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the shade at the city park on Main Street. This month’s performers will be a group called Neymark and Sons, consisting of Joel Neymark and his sons Gabe and Eli- jah (a Heppner resident). The group is looking forward to sharing their gifts for making music with the community, in a style they refer to as “eclectic folk music flavored with campfire jam sessions.” Joel will be playing fiddle, mandolin, recorder and guitar. Gabe will be on bass and guitar and Elijah on ukulele and bass, with all three on vocals. Hopeful Saints Min- istry, facilitator of these concerts, will be offering pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, cookie and drink for purchase by donation to their Mission and Outreach well fund. In the event of rain, be grateful (and bring your umbrella). The August 8 th concert will feature a return of The Wasteland Kings and on September 12 th , Chasing Ebenezer will be back. These events have been made possible by a gener- ous grant from the Morrow County Unified Recreation District. 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