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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 3, 1993 - FIVE Mustangs defeat Vikings in district opener Holly Eckman receives MVP award 4-H natural By Jeremy Maddern The H eppner M ustangs defeated the Umatilla Vikings 57-37 last Friday, Feb. 26 in the opening round of the District 7-2A tournament to set a meeting with the W eston-M cEwen TigerScots in the finals and assure them a spot in the Regional Tour nament. The Mustangs were short hand ed as they lost senior Tony Burt to a knee injury that he sustained at Hermiston last Tuesday in a league playoff game. Heppner had beaten the Vikings twice earlier in the season and were out to do the same as they began the first quarter o f play. The Mustangs established an early lead in the first quarter as they were proving to be the better team. With persistent passing and good ball movement the Mustangs lead 16-9 after the buzzer sounded to end the first quarter. The second quarter began the same as the first as the Mustangs kept building on their lead. Umatilla made a run at the lead late in the second quarter, but still trailed by 10 points heading into the half. The Vikings were without three of their top players due to disciplinary action, but they still played with the resource tour set Photo by Judy Barbet Photo by Joyce Hughes Peter Pearson guards Umatilla player Mustangs late into the third quarter. The Mustangs kicked in their up-tempo offense and began to run away with the game. With a good defensive effort that started in the third quarter, the Mustangs held a 22 point lead with about six minutes to play. With the Vik ings unable to produce any of fense, the Mustangs went on to a 57-37 victory. Scott Coe led the Mustangs with 16 points while Len Brittner had 13. Shawn Tracy and Nathan Cleaver led the Vikings with 10 points each. TigerScots beat Heppner in heart-stopper Photo by Joyce Hughes Kevin Payne goes after loose ball By Jeremy Maddern The TigerScots got off to a blistering pace last Saturday after noon in the championship round of the District 7-2A tournament held in Pendleton as they beat Heppner in a tough down to the last three seconds battle, 66-62. The Mustangs were unable to keep up with Weston-McEwen's offensive output as they trailed 21-12 after the first quarter of play. The Mustangs regrouped and began a 13-0 run early in the second quarter as they pulled ahead. The TigerScots managed to recapture a two point lead heading into the halftime. The Mustang offense was in high gear to the TigerScots sur prise, as they started to build a lead early in the third quarter. Heppner led by nine points but the TigerScots managed to slice the lead to just six points after the third quarter was in the books. The Mustangs looked as they were going to pull away, as they again established a nine point lead. The TigerScots would not die, though, as they kept chipp ing away at the lead. The Mustangs still had an advantage as they began to get the momen tum their way. There were two game delays as one of the referee’s ripped his pants and had to change and an electrical system failure stalled the game for 10 minutes with 2:01 left to play. The TigerScots only trailed by four points when play started up again. The Mustangs began to stall forcing the TigerScots to foul. Rick Koffler hit an impor tant free throw to give the Mustangs a three point lead but a lane violation was called and it didn’t count. The TigerScots then tied the game up with six seconds of play left after Ken Weaver hit two free throws. In the confusion following, the Mustangs tried to inbound the ball quickly but had it picked off as Curt Sloan got the ball and then was fouled. He calmly hit two free throws to give the TigerScots a two point lead with three seconds left. The Mustangs then threw the ball away again as they tried to get the ball in play. The TigerScots got the ball and hit a base line jumper shot at the buzzer to take home a 66-62 victory. Rick Koffler led the Mustangs with 24 points and Trent Hughes Finished with 12. Joe Healy also had a solid game with 10 points. Ken Weaver led the TigerScot scorers with 17 points and Clint Clayton finished with 15. C losing assessor’s office not popular Proposed legislation that would who need specialized help with close county assessors’ offices maps, legal descriptions and pro across the state has met with lit perty assistance. tle enthusiasm in Morrow Coun Becky Tull is of lone, and Mor ty said county judge Louis row County data analyst felt that Carlson. In a poll taken in Mor if Salem were to take over the row County recently by Carlson, role of the local assessors office, no one interviewed gave the pro they (Salem) would lack the posed legislation much chance for knowledge of interpreting the success. relatively few sales that are tran According to Carlson, Dr. sacted in a small rural communi Ralph Reed, Morrow County ty, thus skewing property values Schools administrator, said that either direction. he was totally opposed to the bill If speaker Campbell’s propos but understood some of the ed legislation were to be enacted, reasons that speaker of the House the department of revenue would Larry Campbell initiated such a take over the county assessor’s bill. Dr. Reed referred to some duties and the record would be Oregon county assessors who are moved to Salem. Morrow Coun deliberately not keeping proper ty Commissioner Ray French and ty valuations current. Under past state representative said he Oregon law all counties must couldn’t imagine what kind of a assess property at 100 percent of mess we would have to put up the current value every six years. with if this were to come to pass. Reed felt that all Oregon counties In a letter to Representative should not be penalized with state Chuck Norris, Morrow County control for a few Rogue County assessor Greg Sweek wondered how Salem would perform such actions. Tom McElligott. owner of functions as granting veteran's Morrow County Abstract and Ti tle Company said “ We don’t need any more bureaucracy in Salem skewing county valua Lexington firefighters respond tions.” Barbara Bloodsworth. Morrow ed to a fire caused by a County Clerk felt that removal of woodstove at the home of Judy the local assessor would short and Kenny Eckman on Tom change Morrow County citizens Street in Lexington. exemption, religious and frater nal exemptions and special farm and forest assessments. He wondered who would maintain the maps and records of owner ship of land, the type of land, what kind of improvements and zoning designation. Sweek said, “ As to the two percent assessment limitation, why should Oregonians want to embrace California’s failure. How would the limitation affect special assessed farm and timber ground, additions to personal pro perty; remodeling and new con struction?” Although speaker Larry Camp bell admitted that his proposal was probably fraught with pro blems, “ It is the only boat at the dock.” Judge Carlson called the plan devastating to small rural com munities in Eastern Oregon and said “ if it is the only boat at the dock, it would be better to scut tle that boat in the harbor before it gets to sea.” Lexington responds to fire According to Lexington Rural Fire Chief Bill Sheirbon, the fire was limited to the area around the wood stove. The family was awakened by a smoke alarm and all escaped unharmed. Holly Eckman plays tough defense against the Huskies. Eckman earned the Most Valuable Player award during the district tournament. The Mustangs received the sportsmanship trophy and the second place regional playoff berth. Grains Commission to hold meeting The next regular meeting of the Oregon Grains Commission will take place via conference call on Monday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. Call Kimberly at 229-6574 by 5 p.m. Friday, March 5 to be connected. 4-H members have foods day 4-H food and nutrition members recently held a favorite foods day on Feb. 13. Members participated in a judging contest with Cindy Osterlund, Gilliam County 4-H agent; received practical tips for winning the annual Lamb Cook- Off from Maureen Krebs; and “ Tamed the Yeast Beast” by making bread dough with Shan non Rust and LaVonne Mader of Echo. The “ hands-on” activity filled morning was conducted at the lone High School. Twenty-one Morrow County 4-H’ers were welcomed by Carol Michael Bennett and the 4-H pledge was led by Andrea Mesteth of Umatilla. Cathy Dowrey of Heppner judged the six favorite food entries, which combined menu planning, table setting skills, food preparation and food safety. Favorite food contest entrants were: Charissa Gates, lone; Andrea Mesteth, Umatilla; Heather Ennis, Keith Baker, Kevin Baker, Shannon Wetherall, Beth Skoubo, Jenny Harrel, Sara Fritz and Kayla Downey of Boardman. Other 4-H members present were: Jessica Krebs, Gabriela Novak. Lela Gribskov, Shannon Drummond, Elizabeth Allen, Adrienne Swanson, Shelby Krebs, Nikki McElligott, Erin Crowell and Sybil Krebs of lone. 4-H leaders, parents and relatives present included: Lara and Shane Fritz, Howard and Mildred Baker and Glaya Baker of Boardman, Kristy Crowell, Monica Swan son, Arlinda Gates and Bobbi Childers of lone; Gladys Hobbs of Irrigon; Vicki Mesteth of Umatilla; and Brooke Rust of Echo. Bob Jepsen named to listening post Senator Wes Cooley has taken steps to increase his outreach within his district by naming Heppner Mayor Bob Jepsen, an outstanding member of the local community to be a “ Listening Post” on issues that affect peo ple in Heppner. Jepsen will listen for issues and concerns Senator Cooley might be able to address while he is away in Salem during legislative session. “ This is a great proactive op portunity to listen to my consti tuents in Heppner,” Cooley stated. “ Bob is a well known and respected person who is already integrated into community organizations, so it follows naturally he will know issues and concerns affecting many people. Now he will just take one more step and relay them on to me.” Cooley stressed that this “ Listening Post” has not been appointed to take care of pro blems that arise in his district. Rather, he looks to Bob as a relayer of information, helping Cooley to find out about poten tial concerns so he may efficiently solve the problems he was elected to take care of. Jepsen was past president of the Oregon Wheat Growers League. He may be reached at 676-9850. Senator Cooley invites anyone who as a concern to contact him in Salem by writing: Senator Wes Cooley, State Senate Chambers, Salem, OR 97310. People may also call the “ Ask Your L egislator” hotline, 1-800-327-7389 or share ideas with the “ Listening Posts” in Morrow County. St. Patrick’s Senior Center Bulletin Board Eighty-one people were present for the birthday dinner February 24 at the Senior Citizens Center in Heppner. Seven meals were taken out. Members of the Seventh Day Adventist and Nazarene churches served. Claudine Warren won the meal ticket, Jackie Allstott, the door prize. Blanche McDaniel the guest prize and Jane Rawlins the birthday gift. The menu for March 10 is ground beef patties, potatoes with gravy, Waldorf salad, hot roll and cobbler. Members of the Methodist Church will serve. Friday. Feb. 26. 12 people played pinochle in the recreation room. There is someone looking for a cribbage partner to play with next Friday. Sunday evening 14 people watched the movie. Callie Huddleston served popcorn and lemonade. St. Patrick’s celebration is almost here. The seniors need more volunteers for several projects. People are needed to help sell tickets on the quilt, help with the clearing the table and serving breakfast at the fairgrounds, and help with the soup and roll lunch and the pie and coffee sale. Remember this is your senior center and it takes lots of volunteer help to keep it in operation. The money from all these projects goes towards upkeep on the center. Dates to remember: Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bible study, tax service 9 a.m. to noon, quilting 1-4 p.m. and knitting 7 p.m.; Tues. and Thurs. exercise 10-10:30 a.m.. Weds, noon dinner; Friday cards and games 2:30 p.m.; Saturday dance at Hermiston; Sunday movie, 6 p.m. Friday. March 12. Mrs. O ’Leary’s Irish Stew will be served in the dining room. Saturday, March 13, breakfast will be served at the fairgrounds by the seniors along with soup, rolls, pie and coffee in the senior center dining room. A natural resource tour of Western and Central Oregon is scheduled for June 18-22. It is in tended for 4-H leaders and youth in grades 6-12. Leaders or poten tial leaders may apply as chaperones. Participants will learn about wetland ecology, marine biology, forest resources, entomology (bugs) eastern Oregon geology, desert ecology and agricultural science. The tour will begin at the 4-H Center near Salem and take travelers to Newport, Coos Bay, Crater Lake, Bend, OMSI’s Han cock Field Station and the Sher man Agricultural Research Sta tion at Moro. The tour will cost $90 for regular participants and $60 for leader chaperones. For an application and a tentative itinerary call the Morrow Coun ty Extension office at 676-9642. BOWLING Dime A Dozen February 7 W L 17 7 0 3 16 0 8 8 15 9 0 7 12 12 #5 11 13 0 1 0 4 9 15 16 8 0 2 16 8 0 6 High game’ Delbert Binschus 197 and Janet Beamer 186. High senes: Delbert Binschus 545 and Janet Beamer 483. High team game:# 3, 798. High team series: 0 3, 2156. Splits converted: Nicki Hartley (2) 3-K); Gerald Hoeft 3-K); Katie McRoberts 3-K); John Breidenbach 6-7; Earl Garren t 3-K); Dave Wildman 3-K); Annie Lusher 4-5-7. Koffee Kup Keglers February U W L 17 7 Late Commers 16 8 The Gutter Dusters 16 8 MCGG 10 M 3 Js 12 12 The Dregs 7Vi 16‘A No Pin Hitters 7Vi 16'A Hi Ho’s 18 6 Hopeful Has Beens High game: Linda Schultz 207. High series: Linda Schultz 543. Splits converted: Bunnie Lindsay 5-K); An nie Lusher 5-8-10.________ _____________ Thursday Night Ladies February U W L 4 8 Kinzua 7 5 MCGG 6 6 Tazmo’s 7 5 Bedrock Bowlers 4 8 B & C Repair High game: Marie Rudisill 222. High series: Marie Rudisill 529. Splits converted: Pat Hyatt 3-K); Susan Hansen 4-5-7; Donna Thompson 5-10. Dime A Dozen February 14 W L 0 8 20 8 20 0 3 8 16 12 0 7 13 15 0 5 16 12 0 1 17 11 0 2 K) 18 0 4 8 20 0 6 High game: Gerald Hoch and John Breiden- bach 196 and Alvina Padberg 189. High series: John Breidenbach 540 and Alvina Padberg 496. High team game: 0 5 772. High team series: 0 5, 2257. Splits converted: John Breidenbach 3-K); Paul Plaskunak 3-K), Dave Wildman 3-K); Gerald Hoeft 6-7-K); Diana Hoe ft 2-7-8; Earl Garrett 3-7-K) and 5-7; Dee Ruybal 8-9. Katie McRoberts 4-5; Darrell 3-K)._____________ Thursday Night Ladies February 18 L W 6Vi 914 Kinzua 9Vi 6Vi MCGG 8 8 B & C Repair 10 6 Tazmo’s 11 5 Bedrock Bowlers High game Mane and Candi Rudisill 182. High series: Marie Rudisill 503. Splits converted: Cindi Doherty 2-7; George Naims 4-5; Tina Davidson 4-K).__________ Koffee Kup Keglers February 18 W L Latecommers 20 8 K) 18 3 Js 17 II MCGG 16 12 The Gutter Dusters 14 M The Dregs K)>A 17 Vi No Pin Hitters 18 Vi 914 Hi Ho's 7 21 Hopeful Has Beens High game: Karen Phegley 200. High senes: Joan Smith 498. Splits converted: Annie Lusher 5-7; Janet Beamer 3-10. Kaffee Kup Keglers February 25 W 23 Latecommers 19 3 Js The Gutter Dusters 19 18 MCGG The Dregs 15 135b Hi Ho’s »Vi No Pin Hitters Hopefuls Has Beens K) High game Iris Campbell 20b. High senes: Iris Campbell 525. Splits convened Ida Foster 3-K); Beamer 3-K); Betty Brown 5-K). L 9 13 13 14 17 1814 2m 22 Mary Thursday Night la February 25 W L 12Vi 7V4 Kinzua MCGG 12 >4 714 B * C Repair 9 11 Tazmo's 7 13 Bedrock Bowlers 6 14 High game M ane Rudisill 18b High series Mane Rudisill 49b Splits convened Mane Rudisill 4-7-9; George Naims 5-7.
