IX The Heppner (;iPtte-Tinies. Ilrppnrr, Oregon, Thursday,
Around About
By Justine Weatherford
As Americans recall events of the year 1981, each
individual will feel differently about the way these might be
rated; however, surely everyone will long remember the
excitement of the return of the hostages from Iran just as the
new administration took over in Washington. The great
development of the reusable space rocket also captured
world interest as did other progress in the explorations of
outer space.
The domestic and world-wide economic recession has
' caused much disruption in many lives everywhere. In our
state the curtailment of construction and the distressful
resulting depression of the lumber industry has been very
hurtful.
The Heppner community has seen several changes during
the year; such as, the Skow's RV Park on Main Street, the
enlargement and remodeling of the bowling alley, the
changes in hours in the three groceries, the new management
of two of the filling stations, the movement of Les Schwab
Tire Center into the long-vacant, old Ford garage and the
new operation of the R & W Drive-In.
The relocation of the post office is a big improvement,
although it is sad to see empty store space on each side of its
larger, lighter, new location. Many have hoped that the
restaurant space on the opposite side of the street, empty
since West of Willow folded, would attract a new tenant.
The separation of the senior mealsite from the very helpful
Neighborhood Center was a rather shocking and painful
event for a time, but the new arrangements are now working
out nicely.
The preliminary work being done before the beginning
construction of the dam on Willow Creek has moved along
steadily, with roads being relocated, a new bridge being
constructed, and the promised improvements to the city's
water system are progressing.
The 1981 Morrow County Fair and Rodeo were well
attended and seemed bigger than ever, partly because a
carnival helped enlarge attendance. The cultural events at
the high school -several outstanding plays and concerts were
also well attended as were programs at the elementary and
junior high schools. Heppner school athletic teams have
been outstandingly successful this year.
The inauguration of the Yard of the Month program by the
Heppner Garden Club and the Chamber of Commerce drew
attention to outstanding local landscaping efforts. The
printing of updated brochures by the chamber became a
reality. The AAUW sponsored Artifactory joined by the
Greens Workshop and the artists' display was again a
successful event of December's first Saturday.
The fall arrival of a few new school teachers and the
placement of several new clergymen in churches here
brought new life into the community. Each family and
individual has had some good and some not-so-good days in
1981. Happy events with friends and families have been good.
The loss of several fine friends and neighbors has been sad.
We suffer with those who are ill and rejoice with those who
recover their health.
Some Heppner and south Morrow friends have gone out
into the wide world and have brought back knowledge of far
places. Irene Swanson looked about in Japan, Hong Kong
and Thailand, Inez Erwin was in Europe again, Fred and
Helen Martin learned first-hand about India, Mary Goheen
went into China, Frank and Kay Anderson are sharing their
adventures in India with everyone, others have traveled to
Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean and about the U.S. and
'Canada.
My own travel experiences were most enjoyable this year,
and I am most thankful that my recent, lonesome drives to
Portland, Spokane and Cheney were negotiated safely. I feel
like I want to stay right here at home for the next 50 or 60
days at least.
Although some of our friends are still celebrating
Hanukkah (also written Hannaka or Chanukah) which began
on the eve of the 25th day of the Hebrew month Kislev and
lasts for eight days, most of us are about ready to dismantle
our Christmas trees and tuck away Christmas ornaments
and the greeting cards we have enjoyed so much.
Now we enter a new year with great hope for better
conditions in the world and in our own state. We feel that our
community will continue to progress and to be sharing and
caring to its residents. So God bless you-and a Happy New
Year to everyone.
The Dalles revenue office to close
The Oregon Department of
Revenue office in The Dalles
will close permanently after
Dec. 31. The revenue depart
ment has had an Assessment
and Appraisal Division office
there, providing assistance to
county assessors, said a news
release from th Department
of Revenue.
The closure is a result of the
agency's program to reduce
expenses.
Counties which have been
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served by The Dalles office
will be assisted by other
revenue department offices.
The Bend office will provide
assistance for Hood River.
Sherman and Wasco counties.
The La Grande office will
serve Morrow. Gilliam and
Wheeler counties.
The Dalles office has been
staffed by William H. John
son. He will become manager
of the La Grande district
office in January.
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December 31, 1981
Mustangs romp through pre-league ball,
The Heppner Mustangs con
tinued their romp through
pre-league basketball play
last Tuesday, this time claim
ing Riverside as a victim in a
73 - 39 shellacking that left the
boys in blue undefeated so far
this year. The game was
played in Heppner.
"Dorian Forrar had a super
ball game. He scored 24 of his
28 points in the first half, and
pulled in 12 rebounds," said
Heppner Coach Dale Holland.
The Mustangs came to play,
and dominated the Pirates
from the start, leading 6 to 18
at the end of the first quarter.
At the end of the first half
Heppner had all but put the
game away, going into the
locker room with a 38 -10 lead.
It only got worse for the
Pirates from there, with the
Mustangs outscoring River
side 35 to 29 in the second half
to end the game with a 39 - 73
win.
The Mustangs saw other
good play from Don Lott, who
scored 15 points, 13 of them at
Bowling
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Koffee Klip Keglers
December 22
Won -Lost
Gutter Dusters
Weary Wives
Three L's
Three Holers
Hi Ho's
Newcomers
ThePytts
The Dregs
Hiph game:
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47-17
35-29
32-32
31 - 33
31-33
28-26
26 - 38
26-38
Betty Snow -
Judv Rickert -
High series:
536.
High team game: Three
Holers - 619.
High team series: Gutter
Dusters - 1677.
Splits: Iris Campbell 5-7
and Zoe Watts 5-10.
Sparelimers
December 22
Won Lost
Sears 38 26
S&JMkt 37 -27
Central Market 35 29
Coast to Coast 3430
Peterson's 31'.. 32 1
MC.G.G. 29 35
Gardners 26 38
Les Schwab 25' .. 38' -..
Splits converted: Cathy
Hansen 5-10.
High game: Sandi Hanna -186.
High series: Millie Hanna -493.
The Sears team has won the
first half of the split season.
Kitty Coon won a turkey,
donated by Central Market,
for bowling the most pins over
her average. She bowled 56
pins over her average during
the first game.
The language of Taki,
spoken in parts of
French Guinea, con
sists of only 340 words.
30 to 50
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garnered six assists in the
game.
Holland was also pleased
with his team's defense,
saying the Mustangs played
"exceptional" ball in the first
half.
With their latest win, Hep
pner moves into league play
against Riverside on Jan. 8
with a perfect 6-0 record.
Their second league game will
be against Pilot Rock Jan. 9 in
Heppner.
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6 4 12 17 39
Heppner
Riverside
Heppner Summary
Reb. Asst. TP
G. Orr 4 1
Huston 1 1 2
Forrar 12 2 28
Currin 9 1 7
Connor 3 16
Lott 7 6 15
Bier 2 0 6
Holland 7 5 4
Murray 5 2 4
Total 47 18 73
Heppner JV boys take 45-42
win over Riverside Pirates
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Jay Hayes (30) makes a save in action
The Heppner boys junior
varsity basketball team roar
ed from behind in the final
minutes of the game to take a
45 - 42 vin over the Riverside
J V's in the Heppner gym Dec.
22.
Heppner outscored River
side 15 - 4 in the final five
minutes, going ahead 43 - 40 on
Marty Britt's three-point play
with one minute to go. Greg
Orr stole the ball and scored
on a breakaway layup in the
final seconds to seal the win
after Riverside had scored.
The Mustangs had trailed
the entire game, falling be
hind 22 -15 at halftime. an3 35 -27
after three quarters. But
Heppner tightened up its
defense, got some steals, and
battled back to take the
victory.
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Don Lott (34) goes
against Riverside
Britt led Heppner scoring
with 15 points, while Sid
Kennedy added 11.
Kennedy also grabbed eight
rebounds and Orr contributed
five assists and six steals.
In Coach Brent Eggers
rating system, Orr led with a
10 rating, followed by Ken
nedy with 5, and Eric
Thompson and Britt at 3
each.
Poor foul shooting hurt the
Mustangs, said Eggers.
Heppner made 7 of 24 free
throws, while the Pirates were
10 for 20 at the line.
"It was one of the greatest
come-from-behind wins that
I've seen," said Eggers. "We
played very poorly in the first
half, but kept chipping away
at them in the second half.
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against Riverwide
Greg Orr gave us a big lift off
the bench and nuich some
great passes. The kids didn't
give up."
The Mustang JV's. now 3 -1
for the season, don't pluy
again until Jan. B when they
travel to Boardman to face the
same Riverside ball club.
The first American to en
ter the Olympic Pentath
lon was George Patlon,
later General Patton.
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NEW YEAR'S EVE
PARTY FAVORS
Dinner 6:00 p.m.
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Heppner
AAerchcanfs Will
Be Closed
Saturday Jean. 2
Gartlner's Men's Wear
Sears Authorized Catalog Store
Lott's Electric
Case Furniture
Green Feed
Have A Happy New Year
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