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
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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.
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$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
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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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