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Heppner Gazette Times. Heppner Oregon Wednesday March 5. 1997 THREE Pine Eagle Spartans dash Lady Mustangs' hopes Meeting set on Rebekahs hold March card party Delpha Jones The group discussed money by Molly Rhea Fossil elk limit By The March card party was held making projects and chose sup On Friday, February 28, the Spartans of Pine Eagle dashed the Heppner Mustangs' hopes of making a state basketball playoff appearance, winning 56-44 LaGrande's Quinn Coliseum was the site of the regional matchups, and the teams from Heppner and Pine Eagle had the disadvantage of having to win two games to adv ance into the state bracket play The Mustangs came out pressing and contained the Spartans is the backcourt on their first possession. Pine Eagle quickly adjusted, capitalizing on Lyrica Smith, a 6' sophomore, by repeatedly lobbing the inbound pass, enabling her to score six points in the first quarter Smith, combined with Jessica Vaughn, w ho hit five of seven freethrows in the first quarter, brought the Spartans to a 13-8 lead after the first eight minutes. Although the team from Pine Eagle managed to outscore Heppner in ev ery quarter, the win was anything but a runaway With 2:39 remaining in the game the Mustangs were within five points, 38-43, when Jaci Hughes hit a three-point goal to narrow the margin to two points, 41-43. With the clock running down Heppner was forced to repeatedly foul to gam possession With 1:39 on the clock Annie Hisler fouled out, quickly followed by Hughes With less than six seconds remaining Lon Moeller earned five fouls and the Spartans had put the game beyond the Mustangs reach. Heppner converted a dismal eight of 20 from the foul line while Pine Eagle hit 18-of-30 The Spartans blocked several Mustang shot attempts, and the Heppner squad just had too many turnovers to pull off this game Vaughn was the game's high scorer with 23 points with Smith adding 13. The only two other Spartans to score were Cammie Rowen with 11 and Monica Elguezabel with nine Moeller put forth a strong performance, making 15 points, nine rebounds and two steals Hisler hustled to 10 points, six Meetings to discuss the 1990 Fossil elk season have been scheduled for Tuesday. March 11, at 7 p m at Isobel Edwards Hall in Fossil and Wednesday, March 12, at 7 p m at Heppner Elementary School Because of the many changes that have occurred in the Fossil Unit, future public hunting opportunities will be reduced, according to an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)news release ODFW is asking for input in discussing the options for future elk management and hunting opportunities According to the release, public access for hunting elk in the Fossil Unit will be limited to approximately 35.000 acres The remaining acreage consists of private lands and public access will "undoubtedly be a problem", the release continued Possible solutions could consist of: -Keeping the existing limited entry first season for either-sex elk and reducing the total tag numbers; -Changing to a tag availability system as is currently being used in the South Fossil area; or -Developing a new hunting season that addresses elk damage problems and limited hunter access Those unable to attend either of the meetings, may contact the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in Heppner photo by Joyce Hughes Casey Ingraham (4) shoots the ball through the middle of a bunch of Creative Arts and Pine Eagle Spartans Brooke Boy er rounded out the Crafts sale, Mar. 15 coming from behind the three- point line She grabbed four rebounds and three steals while handing out two assists. Jill Barber made seven points, including a trey, chased down four rebounds, had two steals and dished out an assist Mindy Binchus had five points, seven boards and a steal. Hughes made three points, five rebounds, a steal and an assist Casey Ingraham made two points, three rebounds and a steal Miller wedding reception set A wedding reception for Justin and Stacie Miller will be held at the lone Legion Hall on Saturday, March 8, at 3 p m. The couple was married on February 22 at the Thurston We Print Business Cards Gazette-Times 676-9228 Christian Church Every one is invited to attend scoring with two points and one rebound. Despite being bumped prior to achieving a state playoff berth, the varsity Mustang girls had a very successful season by anyone's standard These classy Mustangs finished with an 11-1 league record and a 19-5 season It has been a pleasure watching this group of young ladies and all of us can be proud of how they represented Heppner. „ FAX Sena or Rect eceive The Morrow County Creative Arts and Crafts Club (MCCACC) will have a sale in the Les Schwab showroom on Saturday, March 15, during the St. Patrick’s Celebra tion, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Set up time begins at 8 a.m. There will be paintings, fine china, jewelry, scrimshaw, carv ings, baskets and other items avail able to purchase. All MCCACC members are reminded to have two dozen cook ies ready on the morning of the sale. Saturday evening, March 1, at the Rebekah Hall. Those winning prizes were men’s high, Ed Hunt, second high, Cecil Jones, and traveling, Ed Hunt; w om en’s high, Arlene Lome, second high, Verna Bnnda, and traveling, Bermece Nash. The G.W.A. of the Lexington Grange met on Monday at the home of Jean Nelson. An elec tion o f officers was held, with Zelma McDaniel, chairman, Dor othy Jackson, vice-chairman, and Kathy Clark, secretary-treasurer. per committee for the coming year State projects and contests were also discussed, such as the paint ing, needlework, stuffed toys and others on the state level. Present at the meeting were hostess Jean Nelson, Virginia Peck, Dorthy Wilson, Dorothy Jackson, Zelma M cDaniel, Frances Smouse, Joyce Buchan an, Verna Brinda and Delpha Jones. Refreshm ents were served. All Grange women are invited tojoin this group. Exchange student, Topic Club program Patrick Eberhard, ASSE stu dent from Germany, spoke at the lone Topic Club recently. Eber hard is spending the year with his host family, the Joe Orems. The meeting was held at the Rural Fire Hall in lone, with Alice Harper and Christy Crowell as hostesses. Eberhard is from Alpirsbach, which is located near the Black Forest in West Germany. Al pirsbach has a population of 7,000 and is considered a small town. His family owns and operates a laundry for businesses in the area and employs about 80 people. He stated that the weather there was similar to ours, but they had more snow and it stayed on longer. He said he attended public school for the first four grades and then went to a Catholic boarding school. He plans to return home after schooling to help operate the family business. At the business meeting, it was announced that beginning Satur day, March 1, the lone library will be open Monday and Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. Nadine Cobb, who works for a book company, do nated a number of books to the library. Plans were also discussed to serve supper to the 150 bicyclists who will be in lone Monday, May 19. M C C C F to meet The next meeting of the Morrow County Commission on Children & Families will be held on Tuesday. March 11. at 7 p m at the Morrow Estates clubhouse. 220 Anderson Circle in Boardman The main topic of discussion will be the approval of the Community Development proposals This is a public meeting and an\ interested parts is invited to attend and participate in the discussions For more information call 676- 9675 W anted For D ocum en tation H a ve y o u h a d w in d s h ie ld d a m a g e d u e to d r iv in g on E lla R o a d ? I f so, p le a s e se n d m e a p o stc a rd s ta tin g th e d a m a g e . No n am e is n e c e s s a r y . S e n d to: Gazette-Times Windshield 66220 Baker Lane lone, OR 97843 Births Taylor Moray Eng-a daugh ter Taylor Moray was born to Jenny and Shane Eng at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Pendleton. The baby weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz. Her maternal grandparents are D ebbie and Dave M iller o f Scappouse, and paternal grandpar ents are Connie and Ken Jones of Lexington, and great-grandparents are Gay and Ray Papineau. St. Patrick's Senior Center _______ Bulletin Board_______ There were 85 present for the senior meal Wed , Feb 26. and 11 meals were home delivered. Members of the lone United Church of Christ served Ernie McCabe won the birthday gift and the free meal ticket went to Mary Eleanor Gilman Blood pressures were taken before the meal The menu for the St. Patrick dinner Wed , Mar 12, will be stew w ith vegetables, fruit salad, cheese slices, biscuits and pineapple upside- down cake. Members of the Christian Life Center will serv e The Senior Center Board will meet following the meal Blood pressures will be taken at 11 a.m. Because of the AAA meeting Feb 5, the Nutrition Site Committee meeting was postponed to a later date Two tables of cards were in play Friday afternoon. Feb 28 Four Seniors watched the movie. "The Amazing Panda Adventure Sunday evening Monday, March 3, quilt tickets were sold at the Wells Fargo Bank by Velma Wight, Doll Campbell, Ralph and Barb Struthcrs. Donnie Reed and Irene Swanson The quilt will be at the Bank of Eastern Oregon on Friday , March 7. More pies and workers are needed for the luncheon and pic sale and to help clean up afterwards on Sat.,Mar 15. Come by the office or call 676-9030 to sign up Dates to remember are: Tues and Thurs., exercise, 10 a m ; Wed . blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m., senior meal, noon, board meeting. 1 p.m.; Friday cards, 2 p m.; Sunday , movie, 7 p.m. On Friday. Mar 14, Mrs. O'LEARY'S's's stew feed will be held beginning at 5 p.m S a t , Mar 15, the senior breakfast will be held at the fairgrounds beginning at 6 a m ; the soup and roll luncheon will begin at 11 a m.; and pie and coffee will be served at the senior center from 2-4 p.m WITHOUT THEM, THERE’S STILL US. If your out-of-state batik has left town, U.S. Bank is still right here where we belong. And where you belong as well. Because U.S. Bank is Oregon's bank, and we plan on keeping it that way for a long time to come. Our people are from your community. They live and work here. They understand it in a way that nobody else can (including certain banks from California). And they can help you understand how U.S. Bank offers services that not many other financial institutions offer. So, if you find yourself left high, dry and without a bank, we invite you to drop by our Hermiston branch at 245 SE Second Street. Or call Joyce Bobb-itt at (541) 567-6451. And rest assured, w e’ll be here. Come Sh are With Us A t Willow Creek Baptist Ck urck | u s J ban k , Without you, there’s no us; W orship Service at 3 p.m . M eetin g in th e 7th -d ay A d v en tist C h urch W S ' M t M M M ’ t 'Y . M f lM Member FDIC 5 6 0 North M inor f — ......... .... : v ' • - ■ ’
