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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 18, 1973)
I IIKI'PM R (ORK.t CiUITTKTIMKS, TfcrwU. Ponies out - tanfield, 30-8 Heppner Elementary School Pome defeated the Stan.'icld H. 30-a. at the Fairgrounds Thursday afternoon It was the Ponies all the way In the first Quarter they received the opening kick-off. and quarter -hack Dennis Peck ran the first series of plays He moved the ball down to the 6 yard line and then handed off to Lance Jones who went in for the TD The J point conversion was good and the Ponies took an early 8-0 lead In the second quarter, the Pome recovered a S:anfield fumble, and Ray Cate went 12 yards for a first down and on Whirl of activity for Homecoming Pep assemblies, dress-up days, and decorated halls and spirit activities are on tap this week at Heppner High School, during 1974 Homecoming week Homecoming Week offi cially started Monday with the selection of the 1973 Home coming court Seniors Susan Healy. Kristi Kaguewood and Jean Chhstman. along with juniors Judy Healy and Margi Roberts, were named a! the pep assembly. The National Honor Society provided en tertainment during the as sembly Tuesday was Senior Day w:th the senior's decorating the halls with spirit posters Students dressed up as "coun try hicks "" The .Association Girls sponsored a dessert during noon hour. The faculty provided the entertainment during the afternoon pep assembly. A powder-puff football game with the freshman and soph omore girls challenging the junior and senior girls high We're Behind You First National Bank of Oregon Heppner Branch Gardner's Men's Wear The Gazette-Times John Gochnauer Farm Bureau Insurance Gonty's Gray's Repair Shop and Union Oil Consignee Heppner Auto Parts Heppner Cleaners the next play Cate went in for the newt, only to have the score called back because of a penalty. The Ponies surrendered the ball to Stanfield and on an end sweep their quarterback ran the ball 70 yards for a TD. The two point conversion was good and the game was tied at 8-6. But not for king On the next series of plays. Cate. Ponies, outran the defensive of Stanfield and scored another TD on a wide end sweep The PAT was not good and the ponies led 14-8 Stanfield. unable to move the ball, had to give it up. Another end sweep and Cate lighted Wednesday of Home coming Week. Wednesday was also Junior Day. and students dressed in styles of the '50s. The Heppner varsity cheer leaders were in charge of the pep assembly. Thursday is Sophomore Day and imitation dress-up day. During noon a tug -of -w ar between the classes will take place. Mothers of the football team w ill present a skit during the afternoon pep assembly. The burning of the H will be held at 7 p.m.. that evening on the west side of the football field A pep rally will follow the burning of the H. A continental breakfast at the high school will start off the last day of Homecoming. Friday. Freshman will be honored during the day and students will wear spirit colors of blue and gold. A downtown pep rally beginning at 12:30 p.m. is scheduled. A pep assembly in the afternoon will proceed the float parade at 4 p.m. Seven merchants from Heppner will sponsor a PPM nl COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Chuck Starr Assist. Coach: Dean Naffziger J.V. Coach: Dale Conklin tk-luker U. ITJ class added another C points to the scoreboard The TAT was good and the Ponies were out in front. 22. With five seconds left in the half, the Ponies were knocking on Stanfield's door, and it appeared that time would run out. With one second on the clock, Cate took the ball and scampered in for the TD. as the gun sounded ending the first half The try for PAT was good and the Ponies led 30-8 at the half The entire second half of the ball game saw some good plays by both teams, but neither was able to score. float for each class At 8 p.m. the Heppner Mustangs will meet the I'ma tilla Vikings for the Home coming game at the fair grounds. The Homecoming court will be presented during half-time and the Queen will be crowned. Homecoming dance will end the week-long activities. It will begin at 10 p.m. with "Thirteenth Story" providing the music. ANOTHER PlBLIC HEARING ON WILLOW CREEK DAM An informal meeting re garding the Willow Creek Dam will be held at the Morrow County court house. Tuesday. Oct. 23. at 1 p.m. Howard Hogan and Col. Conover of the Corps of Engineers will be on hand to answer questions. The public is invited. Mustangs ER Murrays Rexall Drug Northwestern Motel Peterson's Jewelers Pettyjohn's Farm & Builders Supply Ruggles-Boyce Insurance Agency Jack Van Winkle's Sears Authorized Catalog Sales Merchant Thomson Bros. Grocery Turner. Van Marter and Bryant Ins. Wagon Wheel Cafe & Lounge Western Auto Store Students march Tuesday Heppner Elementary School is trying new approach to an old problem. As In the old Mohammed and the mountain story, if the public won't come to the school, the school will come to the public. On Tuesday. Oct. 23. at 10 30 am, 400 kindergarten through 8th grade students carrying placards and posters will parade through Heppner. The Heppner School Marching Band will accompany the procession, which will begin at the foot bridge by the library, continue through Main Street to May Street, and return to the school on Court Street. This is not a protest march but rather a peaceful demon stration to draw attention to American Education Week. Oct 22 26 In years past, the com munity has been invited to attend classes at the school and observe what is happen ing m education. The response was poor. "By having a parade, it is hoped that the public will become aware of what of offered at Heppner Kinder garten. Elementary and Jun ior High Schools, extending beyond the Three R's." Prin cipal Don Cole said. Each class will choose a theme for its posters depicting a phase of curriculum, such as the science units, social stud ies, art. music, or the junior high career awareness pro gram. Parents and interested townspeople are again invited to visit the classrooms during school hours anytime during the week of Oct" 22-26 Class scheduled may be obtained at the school office. Mr and Mrs L.D. Vinson of Monument were callers at the home of her mother, Mrs. Catie Padberg, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Vinson have plans to leave for Arizona this week to spend the winter. rui nl iui Heppner Homecoming Court Susan Healy Jean Christman Kristi Haguewood J udy H e a I y Mar J ie-Rbe rts Rockets clip Mustan in final second, 24- The possibility of a tie for first plce in the Columbia Basin League slipped through the fingers of the Heppner Mustangs last Thursday night as they watched victory turn into defeat in the last seconds of the ball game against the Pilot Rock Rockets. The Rockets defeated the Mustangs 24 21 at the Morrow County Fairgrounds. It was the Mustangs all the way in the first quarter, as the showed their ability to move the ball against the Rockets. As the first quarter ended the Mustangs had a 14-0 lead, scoring on a S yard run by Mike Bergstrom, with Matt Greenup adding the PAT. The second TD came on a 54 yard pass play. Gentry to Boyer, and again Greenup added the extra point. In the second quarter Steve Murray. Rockets, recovered a fumble and ran 49 yards to pay dirt. The PAT by Krosting was good and the Mustang lead was narrowed. 14-7. Elks pinochle players are w anted to play on Wednesday night at the Heppner Elks Lodge. Husiangs -- Umatilla Vikings Heppner Laundromat Heppner Inland Chemical Co. Heppner-Morrow County Chamber of Commerce Heppner Nor-Gas Leonard's Mobil Service Kinzua Corporation M & R Company MiLadies Apparel Morrow County Abstract & Title Co. Morrow County Grain Growers, Inc. The Rockets kicked off to the Mustangs and Kenny Eckman returned the ball 82 yards for a Mustang TD. The conversion by Greenup was good and the Mustangs led 21-7. On the following play the Mustangs kicked, off to the Rockets, and Murray returned the ball for a Rocket TD. A penalty nullified the run back. The gun sounded ending the half, with the score 21-7 in favor of the Mustangs. Midway through the third quarter Thurman, Rockets, broke loose for a TD on a 58 yard run. Krosting added the extra point narrowing the Mustang lead 21-14. The Mustangs had trouble moving the ball, and on 2nd and 25 Jerry Gentry, Mustang, had a pass intercepted, and the Rockets had the ball on the Mustang 31 yard line. With 3rd and 15, the Mustangs were penalized 15 yards, giving the Rockets 1st and 10 on the 15 yard line. Ray Cate. Pony speedster, broke loose and ran 71 yards for a TD against Stanfield last Thursday. Cate scored four TDs for his team. Although it appears that the referee is helping the cause by holding off the opponents and allowing Cate to score, he was only trying to get out of the way! Ilome Games JEPT. 14 JOSEPH iEPT. 28 McEWEN OCT. J 1 PILOT BOCK OCT. 19 UMATILLA The Rockets moved the ball to the one foot line and on the third attempt the Rockets scored. Krosting added the PAT and the ball game was tied 21-21, as the quarter ended. The fourth quarter started with both teams battling for position and the chance to break the tie. With 4th and 33 the Mustangs went into punt formation. Boyer got a low pass from center and tried to run. He was tackled after picking up 12 yards, short of the first down, and the Rockets took over the ball on the 35 yard line. The Rockets tried to move the ball, but two 15 yard penalties set them back inside their own territory. With 39 seconds left to play in the game, Heppner intercepted a pass, giving them possession and a chance to break the tie. A Gentry to Boyer pass was good for a first down and it seemed as though the Mus tangs were on their way. Heppner High Schedule Bank of Eastern Oregon Cal's Arco Service Cal's Lounge and Cafe Case Furniture Co. Central Market Coast-to-Coast Store Dean's Second Hand Store L. E. Dick ElmVi Apparel Farley Motor Co. 21(- Gentry faded back to pa" nd the ball was Intercepted ai the gun sounded ending the game, and as penalty flag went down. The penalty . was a gainst the Mustangs and this moved the ball to their own 13 yard line. The Rocket kicking team was sent in to try a field goal attempt. Silence fell over the crowd, Krostings split the uprights, giving the Rockets the victory and their first win of the season. Prc-lnventory SALE! TUM-A-LUM Lumber Co. HERMISTON i 5 Watch 1 NEXT ( WEEK.' I Don't Miss, It! Away Games SEPT. 21-RIVERSIDE OCT. 5 CONDON OCT. 26 WASCO JiOV. 2 SHERMAN i
