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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Ione FFA chapter president attends Washington leadership conference Madison Orem, chapter president of the Ione FFA Chapter attended the FFA Washington Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. June 7-12, 2022, with her advisor, Erin Heideman. Orem earned a coveted state scholarship for this oppor- tunity in 2020 and was able to use it this year. The Washington Lead- ership Conference (WLC) provides FFA members a premier leadership experi- ence while exposing them to the rich history of Wash- ington, D.C. WLC is one of the many ways the National FFA Organization offers members exceptional lead- ership training designed to serve them for years to come. The conference helps guide attendees to become engaged citizens and make positive differences in their communities and beyond. In addition to the con- ference, Orem and Heide- man had the opportunity to visit the folks at the Na- tional Association of Wheat Growers, National Cat- tlemen’s Association and Congressmen Cliff Bentz. “It was a really special ex- perience and one that has motivated me to be more involved and informed within my community and my country,” said Orem. “Being involved in the FFA program has opened so many doors for me.” In addition to the role Orem plays within the Ione Pictured (L-R): Casyn Adams, Landry James, Gage Rosenbalm, Kaden Cline, Peyton Matheny, Carter Adams, Jack Allen, Joel Wilson, Lucas Matheny, JJ McDaniel, Cooper Stefani, Charlie Mullins, Cooper Harris. Coaches Nate James, Brad Adams, Austin Allen. Madison Orem, president of the Ione FFA Chapter, stands on the steps of our national capitol in Washington, D.C. in June. FFA Chapter, she was also elected the District Vice President. Ione FFA was chartered in 2015 and is part of the Oregon FFA Association and the Blue Mountain District. The Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk’s office has released the following report of marriage licenses: June 9, 2022: - Laura Viridiana Banuelos Leal, 23, Boardman, and Jose Francisco Contreras Orte- ga, 26, Boardman. June 10, 2022: -Glenn Columbia Little League minors take championship Cesar Salas, 28, Hermiston, and Mayte Carrillo Gutier- rez, 26, Hermiston. June 15, 2022: - Dan- ielle Marie McDowell, 39, Heppner, and Kacie Gene Gray, 21, Heppner. June 16, 2022: - Jairo Josafat Garcia Soria, 23, Boardman, and Laura Eliz- district consists of Pilot Rock, Athena-Weston, Mil- ton-Freewater, Hermiston, Pendleton, Irrigon, Hep- pner, Boardman, Stanfield, Echo and Ione. DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5PM abeth Lopez, 23, Board- man. - Stephanie Rae Ling, 45, Kennewick, WA, and Charles Wallace Bateman, 49, Kennewick, WA. June 21, 2022: - Mar- lina Avila Serratos, 23, Ir- rigon, and Julian Villarreal Medina, 43, Irrigon. WWW.HEPPNER.NET IONE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Anniversary Giveaway Winner! BURN BAN No Open Burning - No Burn Barrels EFFECTIVE JULY 9, 2022 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Effective June 30, 2022, the Fire Chief of the City of Heppner is imposing a BURN BAN. This also includes Burn Barrels. Residents can request Natural Vegetation and Debris Piles be burned by the Fire Department during this period. Sign up list for Fire Department burning assistance is at Heppner City Hall or call Fire Chief Steve Rhea @ 541-980-4232 or Assistant Fire Chief Eric Chick @ 541-701-4910 Valby Lutheran Church Valby Road Ione Oregon. 97843 Church Services 1st & 3rd Sundays 10:00 AM Available for: Weddings • Funerals Family Events 541-422-7300 Submit News, Advertising & Announcements Letters To The Editor Send Us Photos Start A New Subscription The Minors Team of the Columbia Little League Baseball took the cham- pionship at the district playoffs recently played in Burns, OR. The Minors Team (8-10 year old) in- cludes Heppner regular season players JJ McDan- iel, Gage Rosenbalm, Car- ter Adams, Joel Wilson, Cooper Stefani, Peyton Matheny, Charlie Mullins, Lucas Matheny, and Casyn Adams. The team is man- aged by Austin Allen and coached by Brad Adams and Nate James. This team opened up play against the Harney County all Stars and was able to defeat them by 10 run mercy rule in the 4 th inning, winning 11-1. The second game brought on a game vs Hermiston who had the first round by. In a back and forth game the Columbia team was able to pull out the victory in the bottom of the 6 th inning with a walk off, bases loaded, base hit by Joel Wilson to win 14- 13. Next game was against a Baker team that had pre- viously beaten La Grande. The first four innings had Columbia and Baker in a 10-9 game. After some er- rors and walks, Baker was able to pull ahead and get a 25-10 victory. This loss moved Columbia to the bot- tom side of the bracket in a Old Country Church All Are Welcome Congratulations Amy Wolters! Winner of the Yeti cooler 217 North Main St., Heppner, OR Phone 676-9158 Floral 676-9426 murraysdrug.com Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 9am-2pm Pharmacy- Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Boardman East Hiring Event Join us! July 13th 9am - 5pm $1000 sign on bonus! Gilliam & Bisbee Building 106 E May St. Heppner Bring your resume! Apply- lambweston.com/careers Lamb Weston is an equal opportunity employer must win situation against Hermiston, with the winner advancing to the champion- ship. To start the game our bats were on fire. Columbia jumped out to an early 8-0 lead. Throughout the game Columbia was able to main- tain that lead and pull out the 19-14 victory. Moving into the Cham- pionship round to again face Baker was a success. The Columbia team, hav- ing played four games to Bakers two, had pitching challenges with rest rules and just overall fatigue from a long week. The kids proved they were ready to play after the first inning and the game was tight with Columbia holding a 4-2 lead. The boys’ bats continued over the next couple innings, and they were able to expand the lead 7-3. Moving into the 4 th and with some pitching changes, the kids began hitting the ball as well as a 9/10 year old group can and expanded the lead and closed out the game 20-8 in a shortened game. Being a double elim- ination bracket, to take home the District Cham- pionship the team had to again face Baker. The kids were able to grab a quick sandwich, drink some water and Gatorade and prepare for the final game. The outside temps in the shade were starting to hit around the upper 80s to lower 90s but Columbia once again showed they were ready for the moment. As the visiting team, Columbia was able to jump out to a quick 5-0 lead. After the first inning the game was 5-1. In the second inning the bats continued, seeing the kids able to bat through the entire lineup 1 ½ times and expanding the lead to 13-1. After the 3 rd and top of the 4 th , the score was 19-3 and Columbia was three outs away from winning. They were able to get the three outs to secure the Championship. These championship games fea- tured some great pitching from the Columbia teams as well as some top notch hitting, including an in the park grand slam. The Majors Team (10- 12 year old) is managed by Mike Haugen and Coached by Jeromy Wilson and Aar- on Barnett. Heppner regular season players representing the team were Jace Wilson, Mason Haugen, Camer- on Barnett, Brody Ogden, Kord Dikenson and Matt Wilson. The team had a couple of difficult match- ups in the District tourna- ment. The first matchup was against Baker Nationals. In a tight game the score after five innings was still 1-0, Columbia. Baker tied it up in the 6 th and ended up taking the lead in the 7 th . Columbia lost the game 2-1 after seven complete innings. Day two brought a matchup against the best of Harney and Grant counties. Grant County had a pitcher who threw extremely well for a 12 year old and the Co- lumbia team was only able to manufacture three hits for the game and losing 6-0. Kids come together from Heppner, Ione, Stan- field and Echo to make up the Columbia team. Their expenses are offset by dona- tions from local businesses and companies, as well as grants. Beginning July 9, the team will open play in the state tournament against District 2 champions in Turner, OR. Do You Have Something To Share? Our newly updated website makes it easy to: •Submit news •Submit birth, engagement and wedding announcements •Send us photos •Submit letters to the editor •Place ads •Start a new subscription www.heppner.net Weekly deadline for all news and advertising is Monday at 5pm. 188 W Willow, Heppner • 541-676-9228
