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EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 5, 1990 Æ f J t e Wall & sw c d B y M erlyn Robinson ,-TTT We’ve lost it-the democratic process designed to protect us against un fair taxation, one of the principles on which this country was founded. No matter how heinous the crime, convicted prisoners without monetary means can file suits for protection of civil rights. Meanwhile law-abiding taxpayers submit to unjustified surcharges imposed by tax-supported agen cies that seem to have unlimited powers. The state Environmental Quality Commission under the auspices of the legislature is about to impose a surcharge on out-of-state solid wastes deposited in Oregon beginning January 1, 1991. That fee was originally proposed at $3 per ton. Affected are two regional landfills in Eastern Oregon operated by Waste Management and Tidewater Associates. Millions of dollars were spent to construct these two landfills in areas that have little value for business or agricultural development. And these state-of-the-art landfills meet all DEQ requirements to prevent soil contamination, visible eyesores or environmen tal hazards. Built-in systems constantly monitor these operations. Now the DEQ wants further kick-backs they say are necessary to monitor this industry that will generate many dollars into Morrow and Gilliam coun ties' economies. And that action may thwart a newly-founded industry that will help declining county revenues. There has already been appropriated from the general fund federal funds and fees, nearly $27 million for hazardous and solid waste program manage ment. That represents a 16 percent increase in those charges during the last biennium that have been imposed by the DEQ. That figure is hardly in line with so-called cost of living increases. Even though the DEQ already assesses a substantial fee for permits for solid waste disposal sites, environmental and ground water monitoring, site closure activities, etc, the breakground of a proposed additional $2.75 per ton fee seems counter-productive to interstate commerce beneficial to Col umbia River bordering states. This proposed fee has been broken down into hypthetical costs. Of that total amount nearly one dollar per ton is supposed to cover reduction of environmental risk and improved solid waste management-just for out-of- state garbage. If Oregon-manufactured products are disposed of in Washington are they more hazardous than if they had been utilized in Oregon? Just be careful which side of the river that you choose to empty your car litter bag, the DEQ may have to trace those contents back to the source of origin. Further breakdown of this charge includes a ten cent assessment for un funded environmental liability. If the DEQ does their job in addition to creating office paperwork, there should be no liability. Then there is a proposed charge for “ lost disposal capacity.” These two counties have already granted franchises to landfill companies for develop ment in areas where a jack rabbit needs to pack a canteen. Stop and think about the thousands of set-aside acres in these counties that are not producing a commodity. And because a well is required to be drilled on landfill sites, there exists a potential for golf course-type enhance ment at closed landfill sites. These could be oases in desert-like regions. That recourse already has proven feasible in other states. And think of the increased potential useage that could be devloped at closed landfill sites, including tree farms, wildlife refuges, livestock forage, etc. The most controversial breakdown of proposed costs is called “ lost tourism or business development revenues due to the stigma of accepting out-of-state wastes.” Is garbage from another state dirtier than Oregon’s? Or is it only Oregon's garbage so spotless that it can all be recycled? City sewer systems’ effluent water disposal methods are used to create golf courses, parks, tree nurseries and agricultural crops for livestock. Solid waste disposal site requirements could lead to topographical enhancement that might increase the land value. If anyone considers this last category an “ iffy” charge they have the chance to respond by contacting the DEQ by December 13. Written com ments may be sent to the Solid Waster Permits and Compliance Section, Hazardous and Solid Waste Division, 811 S.W. 6th Avenue. Portland, 98204, or they may call the DEQ toll-free 1-800-452-4011. While the legislature has made this surcharge into a law again ignoring the welfare of the eastern part of the state, let’s hope that enough people: locally care enough about our economy to field responses on this issue that could help to reduce the proposed surcharge rate from $2.75 per ton to $2.25. OSU livestock conference Friday The OSU Livestock Conference will start at 1 p.m . Friday, December 7, at the Elks Club. The conference will focus on heifer development and bull fertility. The speakers for this portion of the pro gram are Dr. Garth Boyd, C.S.U. cow -calf specialist, heifer development-heifer tract scores, and bull fertility; Dr. Don Briskey, veterinarian. MSD ag-vet, MSD ag- vet H.E.R.D. program; Dr. Bill Zollinger will cover condition scores. A Umatilla National Forest panel discussion will feature Lyle Jensen, forest land management planning staff, and Alan Scott, resource assistant, USDA Forest Service. ‘Cattle Free by 93’ will hurt all livestock producers. ‘Come see how the National Forest Service and the livestock growers can work together to sustain grazing plans,' said Extension agent Bill Broderick. Following the cattle conference will be the Cattlewomen’s annual meeting at 4 p.m., and the Livestock Growers annual meeting at 5 p.m. The banquet will start at 7 p.m. with New York steak with all the trimmings. The banquet program will start about 8, with Henry Krebs showing slides of the Krebs sheep operation. Mike Gangwer will close out the evening with some cowboy poetry. t- s é te m o w A i/m The faults o f our b rothers w e w rite upon the sands, tf eir virtues upon the table ts o f lo ve and memory. MÉMORIAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON Thursday, at December 6th, 1990 8:00 p.m . HEPPNER ELKS LODGE For the fokywing Brothers who passed away this past year. Eltwyn W. Hale Adon Hamlett James Lovgren Vernon Madden H. D. McCurdy, Jr. William Sowell Arthur A. Stefani Wayne Snyder Wilbur Steagall J. F. Sweeney Claude Buschke Family, friends and the general public are invited to attend the senices. (Ladies Night Dinner — Thurs. 6th — 6:00 p.m.) Heppner Elks 142 358 N. Main 676-9181 Wlicre Friends Meet" to meet The Morrow Soil and Water Con servation District December board meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. because of scheduling conflicts. The meeting will be held at the ASCS of fice in the Pettyjohn building. A budget committee meeting is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 7 at 9 a m. in the conference room. Fillies beat lone, lose to Riverside came back onto the court like a com pletely different team. They played better defense, holding lone to 15 points while the Fillies rallied together to score 25 points to tie the game up at the end of the fourth quarter, 34-34. It took two overtimes before the Fillies could finally pull it off, outscoring lone and winning 40-37 by baskets from Nikki Brisbois and Amy Greenup and two free throws from Christy Corwin. High scorers were Brisbois at a By Lisa Willman Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 the Fillies traveled to Boardman for the Mor row County Invitational Tournament. Their first game was against the lone Cardinals and, after a tough game with double overtime, the Fillies won, 40-37. The first half was very one-sided with lone walking all over the Fillies and outscoring them at the half. 19-9. In the second half the Fillies Mustangs split in season openers The Heppner Mustang boys’ var sity basketball team finished in se cond place in the Morrow County Invitational Tournament over the weekend. They lost the champion ship game to the host Riverside Pirates, 73-70, Saturday night after beating the lone Cardinals Friday afternoon, 75-65. The Mustangs opened the boys’ bracket of the tournament facing the lone Cardinals. Despite being the opening game of the season, it was a fairly well played game. The Mustangs pulled away late in the game for the victory in a seesaw battle. Heppner put on a 9-2 run at the end of the first quarter and led, 21-13, at the break. lone stormed back in the second quarter behind Ryan Halvorsen and Gabe Garcia, who each had eight in the quarter to lead 37-36 at halftime. Rick Os min, who topped the Mustangs’ scoring with 24 for the night, caught fire in the third quarter and scored 18 points on a combina tion of short jumpers and lay ins. The Mustangs led, 60-48, and it looked like the Mustangs would run away from the younger Cardinals. lone, who starts two juniors and three sophomores and doesn’t have a senior on the roster, scratched back into the game and trailed only 65-63 with 2:56 remaining in the game. The Mustangs closed out the Car dinals down the stretch, with Doug Devin, a 5 ’10” senior, getting two buckets along with Osmin, for a final score of 75-65. Both Devin and Jason Britt tallied 13 points to support Osmins game- high 24 points. lone had four players in double figures. Garcia led them with 21 points including 3-three pointers. Mike Garrett, a 6 ’5” junior, added 16 points, Halvorsen had 14 and point guard David Wagenblast add ed 12. Brandon Pedro, a 6’ 1 ” senior had eight rebounds and seven steals to lead the M ustargs in those categories. The Mustangs faced the cross county rival Riverside Pirates Satur day for the tournament champion ship. The game was a contrast of the Mustangs’ pressing, fast breaking game against a more deliberate style of the Pirates. It was another seesaw battle decid ed in the last seconds of the game. The Mustangs started quickly I again, jumping to a 10-4 lead with 5:07 left in the opening period. Riverside scored the next 11 points to lead at the quarter, 15-10. The Pirates extended their lead to 35-28 at the half. The Mustangs were turning the ball over a lot. They had 29 for the game. They were also plagued by fouls. The Pirates scored 12 of their 20 points in the second quarter at the foul line and were 25-36 for the game at the charity stripe. Heppner got back into the game in the third quarter with Brandon Pedro scoring eight points and Jason Britt Neighborhood center rummage sale set scoring seven, to cut the lead to 48-46 for the Pirates. The fourth quarter was back and forth and Britt tied the game at 68 with 39 seconds left. David Barrick hit a lay in for the Pirates and Bill Byrd hit one free throw and Tim Hill two more with 12 seconds left and the Pirates walked away with the 73-70 win. Britt, with 17 points, led the Mustangs. Pedro had 16 points and led the Mustangs with nine re bounds. Rick Osmin and Rick Kof- fler each chipped in 10 points in a losing cause. Hill topped the Pirates with 21 points and Byrd and sophomore .Marc And reason each had 14 for the winners. The Mustangs will continue non league action this weekend as they face the Union Bobcats of the Wapiti league in a home and home series. Union will travel to Heppner Friday for four games including both JV and Varsity teams. Heppner will return the favor on Saturday night. Heppner 21 15 24 15 75 lone 13 24 11 17 65 Heppner: Currin 03-43; Pettyjohn 0 0-1 0; Maben, Krein 3-6; Britt 4 2-3 13; Osmin 11 2-3 24; Pedro 3 6, Johnston, Grabeel, RathbunO-1, Devin 53-613; Bond2 4;Kof- fler 2 1-1 6; Totals 30 11-19 75. lone: G arda 8 2-4 21; Miller, Wagenbiast By Anne Morter lone volleyball coach Jocelyn Jones announced the following awards at the Fall Sports Dessert held recently. lone senior hitter, Wendy Ander son. was presented both the senior award and the most improved player, by coach Jocelyn Jones Team captains. Kristine Bedortha and Brandi Ball, were given a special commendation by coach Jones. Anderson, Bedortha, Amy Pointer, Chisana Warren, Danielle Stefani, Crystal Minster and Janie Cupps were all awarded letters. Kari Morgan, Nancy Morter and Brandi Ball were repeat lettermen Heppner Riverside 10 18 ¡8 24 70 15 20 13 25 73 Heppner: Currin, Pettyjohn, Krein 3 1-3 7; Britt 7 3-3 17; Osmin 5 10; Pedro 8 0-2 16; Grabeel, Kathbun 2-2 2; Devin 3 2-5 8; Bond 0-1 0; Kofller 3 1-2 10; Totals 29 9-18 70. Riverside: G arda 0-1 0; Andreason 2 10-10 14; Hill 6 9-12 21; Hyder 4 1-2 9; Bar rick 4 1-2 9; Murrav 1 2; Byrd 5 4-7 14; Ceton 2 0-2 4; Totals 24 25-36 73. Three point goals Heppner-Koffler 3. mm I s a L e 15% OFF E v e ry th in g In Th e S to re 2 Big days ONLY Sat. and Sun., Dec. 8 & 9 ^ «Cash sales only excludes sale items. 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Iroko Sonrka THRUST ALIGNMENT •M SH N G fl (M S _________ P A S S E N G E R C H A IN R E T U R N P O L IC Y (Most Cars) Complet« I h r Iroko Sterlet The Neighborhood Center annual rummage sale will be held Wednes day, December 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the center. The sale will feature clothing and household items. Donations are always welcome, says center direc tor Joyce Breeding. Wendy Anderson presented awards 36-7 12; D. Heideman 2-2 2; Halvorsen 3 8-9 14; A. Heideman, Lovett, Garrett 8 16, Totals 22 18-22 65. Three Point goals Heppner-Britt 3, Kof- fler; Ione-Garcia 3. Total fouls Heppnner 19 lone 13. season-high 16 points and Greenup with 10 points. Nancy Morter led the lone Cardinals team with 19 points. Saturday was the Morrow Coun ty championship game against the Riverside Pirates. Heppner Fillies tried hard but just couldn’t pull it off losing 28-51. The Fillies started out good in the first half pulling down rebounds and keeping the score close and went into half-time leading 19-17. The second half was another situation though. Riverside, led by April Morgan, hit a hot streak and scored 13 points in the third quarter and outscored Heppner all by herself. The fourth quarter fell apart with the Fillies unable to hit their foul shots. The Pirates could do no wrong and won 51-28. Nikki Brisbois led the Fillies with 12 rebounds, four steals and six points. Amy Greenup and junior Kim Johnston each tossed in five points. Coach Mark Dowdy said, “ right now they are learning to play with each other as a team. We have some tough games back to back and I’m not disappointed with their playing. 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