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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 23, 2025 A-May-Zingers ready for Lexington May Day celebration Pioneer Memorial Hos- pice is taking yard tributes to a whole new level, of- fering a unique way to cel- ebrate the amazing individ- uals in our lives. With the simple gesture of sending A-May-Zinger to a friend or loved one in Lexington, people can now express their appreciation in a tan- gible and memorable way. Pioneer Memorial Hos- pice is extending its mission beyond traditional bound- aries by introducing this innovative program ahead of the Lexington May Day celebration. The idea is sim- ple yet profound: transform ordinary yards into extraor- dinary displays of love and admiration. Zingers are a 3’ x 4’ painted sign that, for a sug- gested donation, are placed in yards to bring attention to an individual or family that is simply ‘A-May-Zing.’ The Zinger will be placed in the yard for three days and then moved by dedicated hospice volun- teers to the next yard. Pi- oneer Memorial Hospice will be scheduling these beginning April 21 through May 3. “Imagine the delight on your friend’s face as they wake up to find their yard adorned with a colorful sign and uplifting message, celebrating their uniqueness and impact on those around them,” says hospice vol- unteer coordinator Jackie Alleman. “It’s a powerful reminder of the positive influence we have on each other’s lives.” Scheduling a hospice Zinger yard sign is a mean- ingful way to honor some- one special. Call the hos- pice office, 541-676-2946, to schedule a Zinger for your friend. Giefing shines at Cove with triple gold performance The small but talented Ione High School track and field team delivered a strong showing at the Cove Charter School 1A-2A-3A Regional Invitational Sat- urday at Eastern Oregon University’s Banner Bank Track. Junior Henry Gief- ing led the charge with a dominant performance, capturing three individual titles in a standout day on the track and field. Giefing sprinted to vic- tory in the 100 meters, clocking a time of 11.49 seconds. He followed that up with a win in the 200 meters, finishing in 23.75 seconds. In the long jump, Giefing soared to a sea- son-record distance of 20 feet, 1.5 inches, earning his third gold of the meet. In the throwing events, junior Carter Eynetich rep- resented Ione across three disciplines. He placed sev- enth in the shot put with a mark of 37 feet, 2 inches. Eynetich also took 11 th in the discus with a throw of 103 feet, 6 inches, and matched that placement in the javelin with a toss of 112 feet, 2 inches. On the track, sopho- more Leo Lemus ran a per- sonal-best time of 2:28.22 in the 800 meters, placing 15 th overall. In the girls’ competi- tion, sophomore Phegley Padberg competed in the javelin, throwing 77 feet, 7 inches to finish 25 th . NC clothing donations paused through June The Neighborhood Center will be pausing clothing donations for a couple of months, Neigh- borhood Center Coordi- nator Nikki Clark has an- nounced. The center will stop taking donations of clothing from May 1 to July 1. Staff and volunteers are using this time to process the current donations and clean up the center. “The Neighborhood Center of South Morrow County would like to thank the generous people of our community here in Morrow County for your continued support and giving to our center,” says Clark, “Your clothing donations are al- ways appreciated.” Clark said they are only closing clothing donations at this time; all other ac- ceptable donations are still being accepted. L-R: Heppner FBLA Advisor Jean Collins with FBLA members Lita Nelson, Lily Nichols, Claire Lindsay, Aden Lathrop, John Lindsay, Mason Orem, Jackson Coiner, Caleb George and chaperone Ken Grieb. -Contributed photo A group of eight stu- dents from Heppner High School competed at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Convention held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Port- land earlier this month. Led by FBLA Advisor Mrs. Jean Collins and chaperone Ken Grieb, the students spent three days immersed in competitions, leadership workshops, and networking events. Heppner students Aden Lathrop, John Lindsay, Ma- son Orem, Caleb George, Jackson Coiner, Lily Nich- ols, Claire Lindsay and Lita Nelson participated in workshops and competi- tions on Thursday and Fri- day. The event wrapped up with an awards ceremony Saturday morning. Several Heppner com- petitors placed in the top 10 in their respective events, earning the opportunity to compete at the FBLA National Leadership Con- ference in Anaheim, CA, from June 29 to July 2. In Agribusiness, Aden Lathrop placed seventh and John Lindsay took fourth. In Entrepreneurship, Lita Nelson and Claire Lindsay placed eighth, while John Lindsay placed third. In Hospitality and Manage- ment, Lily Nichols and Claire Lindsay secured fifth place. Willow Creek Reservoir fish habitat improvement underway ODFW staff prepare to an- chor a juniper tree to the bottom of Willow Creek Res- ervoir. -Contributed photo ODFW staff are work- ing to improve fishing op- portunities at Willow Creek Reservoir by anchoring The meeting will be held at woody structures, such as 430 W Linden Way. juniper trees, to the reser- Meetings of the Hep- voir bottom to create more pner Cemetery Mainte- nance District are open to the public according to ORS 192.640(1). For questions or to attend by phone please contact Janet Greenup at 541-561-6768. Cemetery district to meet The Heppner Cemetery Maintenance District will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The regular meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. Agenda items include minutes of the previous meeting, financial report and cemetery operations. Heppner FBLA students qualify for nationals at state convention cover for fish. The goal of the pilot project is to increase the survival of native redband trout, stocked trout, bass, crappie, and other warm water species by improv- ing the otherwise sparse habitat and fish cover in the reservoir. In partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers, which owns and op- erates the reservoir, ODFW fish biologists will install a map onsite showing where the structures have been anchored. Anglers and boat- ers should take measures to stay safe while recreat- ing on the reservoir. The woody structures will be in areas where they will be submerged for much of the year. Neighborhood Center the winner in donation contest “There is a lack of fish habitat in the reservoir due to the fluctuating water lev- els, and this will hopefully help increase survival by increasing cover for fish,” said Taylor McCroskey, Umatilla District Fish Biol- ogist. “This method is used in reservoirs in the southern U.S., and has shown to be an effective tool,” McCros- key added. ODFW will continue to monitor fish populations in the reservoir to determine if the woody structures improve habitat over the long term. Willow Creek Reser- voir, located in Heppner, is a man-made reservoir im- pounded by Willow Creek Dam. It was built to control the risk of flooding, provide for irrigation, recreation and environmental stew- ardship use. WWW.HEPPNER.NET Submit News, Advertising & Announcements Letters To The Editor Send Us Photos Start A New Subscription NC closed May 1-2 The Neighborhood Center of South Morrow County will be closed for business May 1 and May 2 for scheduled maintenance. 177 N. Main P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 Chris@sykesrealestate.net Neither the food pantry nor the thrift store will be open. The center staff apologizes for any inconvenience 2 Lots Approx 38 acres Heppner Youth Baseball home game schedule Heppner Youth Base- ball players are well into their 2025 season. Coach- es report that they had a wonderful turnout for their opening ceremonies. Below is the upcoming schedule for home games. (Games are always subject to change depending on the weather.) April 23: Juniors soft- ball at Bob Kilkenny field, 6 p.m. Minor baseball (Hep- pner vs Heppner) at Hisler field, 6 p.m. April 24: Majors soft- ball at Bob Kilkenny field, 5:30 p.m. April 25: Coach Pitch (John Britt Logging) at Hisler field, 11 a.m. Major softball at Bob Kilkenny field, 6 p.m. April 28: Juniors soft- ball at Bob Kilkenny field, 6 p.m. Tee ball (White vs Blue) at HES lower field, 5:30 p.m. April 30: Minor soft- ball at Bob Kilkenny field, 6 p.m., Major baseball (Gray) at Waterland field, 6 p.m., Coach Pitch (Miller & Son’s vs John Britt Log- ging) at Hisler field, 6 p.m. May 1: Minor baseball at Hisler field, 6 p.m. Tee ball (Yellow vs Gray) at HES lower field, 5:30 p.m. May 2: Minor baseball (Heppner vs Heppner) at Hisler field, 6 p.m. May 3: Major base- ball (Gray) at Waterland field, 10 a.m., Heppner vs Heppner at 1 p.m. Major softball at Bob Kilkenny field, 11 a.m. WWW.HEPPNER.NET Submit News, Advertising & Announcements Letters To The Editor Send Us Photos Start A New Subscription Broker Chris Sykes 541-215-2274 Pictured are (L-R) Blattner Energy representatives Jaden Court and Joel Ramirez with Neighborhood Center volunteers Gary Clark and Debbie Stanely and NC Coordinator Nikki Clark. -Photo by Cindi Doherty Blattner Energy’s Safe- ty Manager Joel Ramirez and administrative team member Jaden Court pre- sented the Neighborhood Center of South Morrow County with donations they collected during a com- pany contest run between the office and field teams recently. The Blattner field team won and, locally, their team came in third place. The Neighborhood Center was presented with $854 as well as a box of nonperishable food items collected by Blattner Energy employees. Ramirez said that their company does this contest every year and the whole company really enjoys raising the money to give to local nonprofits in the areas they are working in. Blattner Energy is based out of Avon, MN and is here installing turbines northeast of Lexington. “The Neighborhood Center is grateful for this generous donation from Blattner Energy,” said Neighborhood Center Coordinator Nikki Clark. “Thank you, Blattner.” Price Reduced $170,000 Bare land to build! Expansive 38-Acre Property Heppner with Two Tax Lots – Endless Possibilities!Unlock the potential of this remarkable property, offering approximately 38 acres of prime land ready for your vision. Two adjoining tax lots are being sold together, providing incredible flexibility and value for buyers seeking a blend of opportunity and space.Property Highlights:Total Acreage: ~38 acres across two parcels.Parcel 1: 35.44 acres Tax ID: 370: located within Heppner city limits.Parcel 2: 3.23 acres Tax ID: 1752: situated just outside city limits. MLS#:597267719 The City of Heppner will be offering vouchers for 1 free dump, per account, at the South Morrow County Transfer Station ($15.00 maximum value.) Vouchers are redeemable for the period beginning April 19, 2025 and valid through May 18, 2025. Must be a current customer of the City of Heppner (water or water/sewer account,) and your account must be in good standing. Customers must request their voucher in advance at City Hall and present it to Transfer Station attendant at time of redemption. No rain checks.
