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The Heppner GaaeUe-Times. Heppner, Oregon, Thursday. July 28, 1983 SEVEN Merchant's softball team records 3-3 home record ft W offer a coitiplst flme of c. COMPUTER FORMS STATEMENTS INVOICES LETTERHEADS GENERAL PURPOSE FORMS STOCK FORMS ENVELOPES Stop by for a free estimate on your next printing job The Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES 147 Willow St. Phone; 676-9228 P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 The Heppner Merchants' softball team finished their double headers at the Lexing ton field with a record of 3-3. With the injury of another team member. Delbert Bin nchus, the Merchants added John Boyer to the roster. Binxchus chipped his elbow in a game played in a Pendleton tournament held during the Fourth of July holiday. The Merchants' first oppon ent was Rich's Pay less of Hermiston with the visitors capping a 14 8 victory. The first inning saw Ron Bowman and LaVerne Van Marter slugging home runs for the Merchants. Rich's scored three in the second while the Merchants added two more on John Hover's double and Mark Pointer scoring with a fielders choice. The next scoring came in the fourth as John McCabe, Boyer and Jamie Query scored for the Merchants. The visitors added five to lead by one run. Heppner managed only one more run in the sixth as Dave Eckman scored on a fielders' choice. The victors added six in the seventh to ice the win. Heppner fought back and outscored Rich's 15-12 in a game that immediately followed. Heppner scored first in the second inning as John McCabe. John Boyer, Dan Mathews and Mark Pointer crossed the plate, The third inning saw Rich's scoring two runs while Mike Rowell led off the third for the Merchants with a triple. He scored along with LaVerne Van Marter and McCabe. In the fourth, Dallas Harsin led off with a double while George Waterland and Van Marter loaded the bases for McCabe's home run. A triple followed by John Boyer failed (o count. Rich's followed in the fourth with two runs while Heppner kept the lead in the fifth as Pointer. Eckman, Harsin and Waterland scored the victory runs. Rich's came up with three runs and five in the seventh but it was not enough to catch Heppner. In a game that went 10 innings. Heppner edged Mid way 14-13. In the first inning LaVerne VanMarter slugged a three run homer scoring Ron Bow man and George Waterland. The next two runs came from John McCabe and Mike Rowell, who bagged a double. Midway came back with three runs. In the third inning, Heppner Merchants Mark Pointer. Van Marter and Why yonrphone Dill OWIlo McCabe scored with McCabe hilling a double. Midway followed with three runs in the third and two in the fourth. In the fourth inning, the Merchants' Dan Mathews scored and in the fifth Jamie Query and Dallas Harsin both scored. Midway scored its final runs in the sixth while Heppner tied the score in the seventh and sent the game into extra in nings. McCabe and Rowell gave the Merchants the tie. The final run came In the 10th as Harsin hit a triple and Waterland scored him on a sacrifice fly. John McCabe's three run homer in the sixth gave the Merchants the edge to beat Midway 16-12 in the second game of the double header. The game was called in the sixth inning due to darkness. Midway jumped out on the scoreboard with a 5-1 lead in the first. Heppner's one run came on George Waterland's single. Each team scored in the third as Midway gained one and Mark Pointer scored as he slugged a double. In the fourth, Midway added two more and Heppner play ers John Boyer and Dallas Harsin scored. The fifth saw Boyer get a two-run homer as he scored . V ; i'. ; . . - .,. While local rates will rise, long distance rates should go down for two reasons: Hie good news First, because long distance rates will no longer subsidize local service to the extent they have in the past. (In fact, all subsidies from long distance will be eliminated by 1988.) Second, because there will be more com panies supplying long distance to select from. As a result, long distance rates are expec ted to decline over time. As this occurs, the FCC estimates those customers who make more than five 8-minute calls a month will actually save money on their monthlv bills. It's a bit complicated, we realize. And the courts and regulatory agencies are still working out many of the details. But one thing won't change: Pacific Northwest Bell will continue to provide you with the superior telephone service you expect from us. There's more news There are more changes coming. Some big, some small. But you can be sure we 11 keep you informed every step of the way. That's why we're offering a free 16-page booklet, "For Your Information," which explains the coming changes. We've also set up a toll-free infor mation number, 1 800 555-5000, you can call anytime. . j We'll be here to answer your call to talk, to listen, to help. After all, it's our i business to keep you in touch. ! I SK-'. ' '. 1 1 1 800 555-5000. To get a free "l or Your Information" booklet, fill out the coupon and send it to: For Your Information Program, Pacific Northwest Bell, P.O. Box 3456, Portland, OR 97208. And if you have more questions, call our toll free informa tion number. Name , . Address City State Zip -Phone ) Please send me the booklet for: residence service business service j Mike Rowell. A triple by John McCabe gave them one more run. The last inning was the sixth and Midway managed four runs while the Merchants iced the win with nine runs. Crossing the plate were Ron Bowman. Waterland. Pointer, Van Marter, McCabe, Rowell, Dave Etkrnan, Boyer, Harsin and Mathews. The Heppner Merchants bowed to a tough Swain Mo tors of Hermiston in two straight games, 15-6 and 10-9. In the first game Heppner only managed 10 hits while Swain had 20. Heppner's first scoring came in the first as Ron Bowman and Jeff Orr scored. They followed with another run in the second by Jamie Query. Their last runs came in the fifth as Bowman and Water- land crossed the plate and in the seventh inning as Mathews scored. In the following game, Hep" pner fought courageously but fell short by one run, 10-9. Mike Rowell had the first Heppner run In the second. Swain also added one run. In the third, Bowman and Waterland each scored with Swain staying close by tying the game with two more runs. Swain's team kept their bats alive as they scored two in the fourth, the final two innings saw the Merchants score four in the sixth as Mark Pointer, John McCabe, Dave Eckman, and Jamie Query scored. During the seventh inning, Bowman got the lone Heppner run as Swain's picked up five runs to take home the victory. P.A.T.C.H. Committee gets ready for Sat. sale ByNEOLAMACKEY The P.A.T.C.H. Committee is preparing for a bake and rummage sale on Saturday, July 30. The sale will begin at 9 a.m. at the Heppner Neigh borhood Center. Ladies who attend the Thursday craft and social times at the center are work ing hard to prepare for "Heppner Daze" on Saturday. They will have numerous craft items for sale in front of Case Furniture. G.E.D. and Adult High School classes have been dis missed for the summer and will resume in the fall. Adult and Family Services counselor Janet Phillips will be available at the center August 3 to take food stamp applications. Applications are available at the center any time during the week. A free blood pressure clinic will be held Wednesday, Aug. 3. at the center. The center is much in need of a freezer. Donations will be accepted by the ladies who attend the Thursday afternoon social time at the center. Those who wish to donate to the effort may contact Martha King at 676-5282 at home, or at the center. 676-5873. The old freezer, which is beyond repair, is used to store foods that are donated to the center. All t ypes of food are also needed at the center. Pacific Northwest Bell 1983 Fair Schedule 9 Fun Filled Days! July 30 thru August 8 Saturday & Sunday 4-H HORSE SHOW Sunday thru Tuesday ENTRY DAYS SNAFFLE BIT FUTURITY Monday MICKEY GILLEY (8p.m. & 10p.m.) Tuesday OPEN CEREMONIES 4-H STYLE REVUE BIG-TIME WRESTLING Wednesday HORSE PULLING CONTEST 7p.m. SNAFFLE BIT FUTURITY FINALS Thursday FAMILY & HOMEMAKERS DAY JUNIOR RODEO ONE REEL VAUDEVILLE SHOW (2 Shows) Friday SENIOR CITIZENS DAY JUNIOR RODEO MASTER SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST PEPSI DAY ONE REEL VAUDEVILLE SHOW (2 Shows) Saturday PARADE 8K&10K FUN RUN 7:30a.m. RONALD MCDONALD OLD TIME FIDDLERS JUNIOR RODEO DISCO CONCERT Sunday OPEN HORSE SHOW EXHIBIT RELEASED Daily (Tues. thru Sat.) DAVIS AMUSEMENT COMPANY CARNIVAL INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITS LOCAL TALENT CCMMERCAL DISPLAYS FOOD CONCESSIONS
