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B E S S I E WE T Z E L L U OF ORE N E WS P A P E R L I B EUGENE OR 9 7 4 0 3 The H eppner Gazette-Times Tues , Wed . Thurs Fn S$l Sun . Mon . M o r r o w C o u n ty 's H o m e -O w n e d W e e k ly N e w s p a p e r v o l . im so i* mahi h i. iwo • pages » i > \< . e . n H c |ip r n T . O re g o n Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb 28 March 1 March 2 March 3 March 4 law P rrrip 49 56 62 42 41 48 46 27 38 34 21 21 32 32 0 0 10 26 0 10 0 Total precipitation (or Kcb , 1985 was I 61 inches l»> l l i r ( .it ) o f l lt 'p p n t 2.V High y Fillies take regional, move on to state liv It \N V R F I D Accompanied by chants of We re Number One," and "On to State." Heppner High School's girls team captured its first-ever regional has ketball championship Friday night in LaGrande. with a 47 42 victory over Imbler High School The Fillies, led by the hot shooting of Jodi Padberg, jumped out to a big early lead over Imbler's Panthers, then survived a furious second half rush to claim the regional title and a spot in this week's State Tourna ment in Pendleton Cold Imbler shooting, and what Heppner coach Mike Hoyer called "probably our best half of the season," staked the Fillies to a lead of as much as 16 points, midway through the second quarter Imbler shaved the lead to ten at halftime, but the Fillies pushed it out to fifteen again in the third quarter A late Imbler rush left the score at 37-30, Heppner at the end of the third period The entire fourth quarter was intensely played before the huge crowd in the steamy Eastern Oregon State College fieldhouse Heppner seemed to tire noticeably in the final period, hut Royer cited the fact that his players reacted well to the pressure in the closing minutes The Fillies regained their composure in the last I 30, despite the loss of point guard Stephani Payne, who fouled out Penny Connor's basket in the final minute made the score 47 42. and gave Heppner the breathing room It needed to ice the victory Heppner, 16 3. will now play Am ity. runner up from Region A, which earned its spot in the State Tourney with a win over favored Neah Ka Nie, 41 38, on Saturday night in New berg Amity is located twenty miles northwest of Salem Also on Saturday. Imbler grabbed the second spot from the Eastern Regional, knocking off defending state champion Pine Eagle state champion Pine Eagle Amity comes into the State tourna ment as champions of the West Valley la-ague, having posted a 19 4 season mark and a perfect 140 record in league play Amity won its district championship with a win over Nestucca, then lost to Corbett Doctor accepts PMH contract IB 37 m the regionals They bounced back with the w in over Neah-Ka Nie however, to earn their second trip to the Stale tourney in four seasons In Amity, Heppner will face a team that has a rare distinction they're smaller than the Eillies Coach Lynn Freshour describes his team as "small, but well balanced We like to run and fast break " The fifth year head coach cited the fact that any of his starters has potential to score in double figures as the key to hts team's success Royer, Heppner s second year coach, feels that rebounding will play a key role against Amity "They're very aggressive on the offensive boards we ll need to keep them off there " Royer also describ ed Amity as a "very smart team that doesn't make many turnovers " Hoyer doesn t feel that there are any heavy favorites to win the State Title " I think we have a good chance," said Hoyer, "as good as anybody " Heppner s first round game will be at I 10 p m Thursday, at the Pendleton Armory see related story for schedule i lone woman O SU Queen The Heppner Fillies upset the Imbler I ’anthers 47 42 as the Fillies take a 'jn>t in the Stale Tournament this week Heppner and Imbler played the second girls game of the Regional Tournam ent F rid a y , March I in 1-aGrande The Fillies once again were up against another tall team Starting for the Panthers was Teressa McDonald 5'6", Dara Doles 5’10". I'ennv Jacoby 5'8'.-" Mary Roves V8' and Michelle Kilgore 5'6 The Fillies were taking their quickness and sjieed against the (’anthers beigblh starting Stephani I ’ayne and liana Reid at guards, laina Reid and Jodi I ’aillM-rg at forwards and I ’ennv < onner at center The tip was controlled by the ( ’anthers as the Fillies started in a rune defense Imbler tried to work the ball inside for a shot but It w as no good as the Imbler I ’anthers knock ed the hall out of bounds The Fillies worked the ball around as a three point play was made and Heppner had the first score on the board Die Fillies also started out in a lull court press on defense Heppner took control of (he game as they ended the first quarter 10 points ahead 15-5 The Fillies were playing tough defense, keeping the I ’anthers out of the key Heppner continued tough defense in the second quarter The Fillies ran a fast break from the »tart of the game as they had several layins Heppner held the point lead •s the second quarter ended Jodi Padberg scored 15 of the Flilies 23 points at the end of the first ' ill We had a ll>point lead but we knew the game wasn t over yet." said coach Royer after the lirst half "I'm just glad we kept the pace up as long as we did and kept the pressure on defensively " To start the third quarter Heppner grabbed the tip and headed down court The Fillies went all the way to score the first two jaunts of the second half Another basket scored by Heppner gave them a game high spread of 17 points. 35 18 Halfway through the third quart er. the Fillies fell apart us the I ’anthers came back bringing Hep pner s lead only to three jaunts At this point Royer commented. I was a little concerned but I w as confident that we could do the job defensively and we did " Something in Hfjqmer snapped as they got back in the game and played lough defense The third quarter ended with the Fillies al a seven (Hunt lead 'Hie Imbler I ’anthers scored and pulled within three points. 41 38, with only five minutes to play Hoth teams were really hustling as the game was coming to an end Hep pner scored a free throw to take a 5 point lead Imbler scored once more to put it liack to only two II was back down to Hejipners end another bucket, and the last of the game as the final score was 47 42 The llejipner Fillies were on to Two key players for the Fillies fouled out in the fourth quarter. Lana Reid and Stephani Payne, but Heppner stayed in the game and went for the win Jodi Padberg's 14 points in the second half gave her a total of 29 points leading the Fillies "The first On to State of (A ) 7 7 L -------------- - • U f «an »ser of (C) lo itr ’ loaer winner of (ft) ------ 1 <4* I , , prd place (C ) i winn« iMt -.'t IkJ. _____ 3 - ftnjr * Tf LOST RIVER . [H) 4 - ^ e» Friday ( R ) of Thun 1 . 10 w in R F CIS bid,he t A big crowd turned out to root the Fillies on There were doubters in the crowd, but not amongst the Heppner fans They had different thoughts as they showed their con fidence that the Fillies could take another win The win over the I ’anthers meant the Fillies season was not over yet as they would continue to the Stale Tournament this week for their final week of basketball this year The loss lor Imbler did not put them out. however, as they went on to play Pine Eagle i the winner of the Pine Eagle I matilla game) Satin day March 2 Imbler came out on top of that one as they put Pine Eagle out and proceeded to advance to the State Tournament The Heppner Fillies will play Amity Thursday. March 7, at I 30 p m The game will be played, once again, at the Pendleton Armory With a win. the Fillies will then play Friday night at 7 p lit for the semi finals against the winner of the Regis Lost R ive r gam e, played Thursday al 7 p m With a win at this game the Fillies will I m - qualified (or the Champion ship game play ed Saturday at 7 p m It something happens and the Fillies lose their first game against Amity they will go to the losers bracket and play the loser of the Regis laisl River game working towards the consolation game SAT 1,30 _ » u 'rim Icier quarter and a half was some of the best basketball we've played all season I think we ran out ol gas a little in the fourth quarter, but we hung on It was a great win," commmented coach Royer Sat SAT 7pm CORBETT Inter of <C) (C ) OfTTTpii CROW____________ winner o f f ~ <F> (f]> ‘»air T h u r t d a v i loitr of < D) ►_wlnnsc of CC1 J (HI FS1 1, )0pa f Ut) IKBIER^ (1)1 J .i l YOHCAI.U Heppner will be making its first ever appearance in the girls State Tournam ent in Pendleton, this week The last time Heppner sent a boys basketball team was 1972 There was an impressive turnout by local fans in LaGrande on Friday "The were definitely noticable" • to quote a photographer Fans are urged to make the trip to Pendleton for the tourney Tickrts are LI 50 for adults, $2 50 for students, available at the door The games are played at the Armory in Pendleton, adjacent to the Round Up Grounds There is a jiep rally tentatively scheduled (or Wednesday at 3 p m at the High School gym The public is invited to attend Helow is a listing of possible starting times for HIIS games and a complete tournament bracket HEPPN ER plays THURSDAY at 130pm If HIIS wins Thursday, thev play F R ID A Y at 7 p m If HHS loses Thursday, they play F R ID A Y at 9 a m If HHS wins Thursday and wins Friday, they play SATURDAY at 7 p m If HHS wins Thursday and loses Friday, they play SATURDAY at I 30 p m If HIIS loses Thursday and wins Friday, they play SATURDAY at 9 a m If HHS loses Thursday and loses Friday, they do not play Saturday Morrow Co. Landfill closure considered by Heppner Council Marcia Anderson, Lisa, and Curtis Thiessen C r Curtis Thiessen of Winnepeg. Canada has accepted a -contract offered by the Pioneer M em orial Hospital Hoard to set up a private practice in Heppner Negotiations are not finished yet said Hoard President Marcia Anderson, and it may be several months before Thiessen is able to come to Heppner He is currently involved in a one year residency in emergency services which will be up in May Ib is also working on getting a visa to come to the I'm ted States from Canada Thiessen was in Heppner in Jan uary looking at the facilities and the town , He was referred by the doctor placement firm , Jackson and Cohn hired earlier by the hospital hoard Although many details, including the location of his future practice are still undecided. Anderson said the board is "really pleased and excited We are proud to have a doctor " MCSW D report included in this week's G-T The "1984 Morrow Soil and W ater Conservation District Report", an eight page supplement, is included in this week's issue of the Gazette Times Tile district's annual meeting will lie Tuesday. March 12. 6 30 p m at the Lexington Grange Hall lairry Nunn, water master of the Umatilla Kiver will be featured speaker Nunn will discuss water related bills now before the Oregon legislature The public is invited to attend the meeting, meet the directors and take part in the program Sylvia Ladd During the 13th Annual Oregon State University National Intercol legiate Rodeo Association's Rodeo at Corvallis, Sylvia Marie laidd of lone was crowned 1985 O S U Queen Sylvia, a junior at O S U , major ing in Communications and journal ism was chosen on horsemanship public speaking ability, rodeo know ledge, poise and appearance She will represent the O S U Rodeo for the ensueing year and will make appearances at rodeos and parades throughout Oregon Sylvia was 1984 queen of the Morrow County Fair and Rodeo Court She is the daughter of Elmer and Ixirraine I .add of lone and has a brother, Richard, a senior at O S l and a sister in California The Morrow County landfill is scheduled to close down the latter part of this year, possibly in August or September, leaving the area without a garbage dump, and Mon day night the Heppner city council discussed the closure, and what could be done about it The city is not in favor of the dump closing, how ever, the county presently operates the dump, and has not budgeted any funds in 1985 86 for finding or operating a new one A ten year lease on the dump runs out in September and apparently the owner of the land has not signed a new leaser At a meeting of the Morrow County Solid Waste commission Feb 28. options were presented by the Department of Environmental Quality (D E Q ) expressing what could be done if the dump closes Option one was to transfer the site of the landfill out of the county, option two was to have a private garbage service haul the garbage out of the county, and option three was to have no pickup Heppner city councilm em ber Marvin lame said Monday none of these options are acceptable to the city, and that the city should ap proach the owner of the landfill about the possibility of the city leasing the site I Jine pointed out that it would coat between 120.001) and 150.000 just to locale a new garbage site acceptable to the DEQ, and that since, accord ing to DEQ. the present dump still has 10 years of use left, the best option is to try and keep the dump located where it is Cliff Green, owner of Heppner Garbage Disposal, was at the meet ing and pointed out that both the north and south ends of Morrow County need landfills He said a private operator cannot possibly afford to own and operate a landfill, and that the city has two options The city could operate the fill, or a solid waste district should be formed " If you lose your landfill the southend will be al the mercy of whoever comes in here (to pick up garbage),” Green said " If someone from Hermtston comes in here, yes you ran set rates (garbage can pickup rates i but if they own the landfill you will have no choice but to accept what they propose The county has been paying S2.WI0 per year for lease on the landfill, and the council said it would talk to the owner and hold a special council meeting Wednesday, March 13 at 8 30 p m to discuss the problem In other business, the council appointed Nancy Lankford. Bill Cox, and Mark Tullis to the city planning commission gave its okay to Pacific North west Bell to bury a phone line in Heppner A representative from PNB was on hand to discuss problems the city and the phone company have when rable is buried in the city limits - gave its okay to the Heppner Lions Club to paint the doors on the city fire hall The luons said they would provide the manpower as a community project, if the city would buy the paint heard that Columbia Basin Elec trie had agreed to donate a metal shed and chain link fence for con struction of a dog pound in Heppner. and that Umatilla Ready Mix will donate the cement for a foundation The city discussed building the pound on property near the city sewer plant The pound would have to have electricity for heat, but construction would be completed by city crews, thereby, with donated materials, saving the city consider able money in construction The city has received numerous complaints recently about loose dogs heard a request from I-oper Paving, asking to buy about 50.000 gallons of water per day from the city starting in April laiper wants to tap into the city's mainline at Blake intersection, and use the water during construction of the Willow Creek Road, of which it has the contract The city will consider the request