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Mustangs lose to the Bulldogs, 77-53 The Heppner Mustangs trav eled to Culver on Friday, Jan. 22, and lost to the Bulldogs, 77-53. The loss drops the Mustangs’ Colum bia Basin C onference record to 3-2 and fourth place. The M ustangs’ overall record drops to 9-6. The Bulldogs came out of the blocks on fire, outscoring Hepp ner, 23-10. The Bulldogs’ Kenny Macy hit three three-pointers and Alex Carlson scored 10 points in the quarter. The Mustangs were outscored by only one point in the second quarter, but still trailed 33-19 at halftime. Culver came out of the inter mission and put the game away, outscoring Heppner 19-8 to take a 52-27 lead. Tlie Mustangs did outscore Culver in the fourth, 26- 23, as Ryan Matteson scored nine of his team-high 15 points in the By Natalie McElllgott and Emily Key Mustangs outlast Cougars By Brant Parks The Martingale 4-H Horse Club met at the lone City Library at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday February 13. The meeting was called to order by the 1998 President Nonnie Walters. The club welcomed a new member Brent Parks, who introduced his guests. Christie Crowell presented club correspondence regarding two upcoming clinics. They include a driving clinic on January 24 and a dressage clinic on February 21. Club members brought blankets and coats, which will be donated to Night Watch in Portland for the homeless people. Sybil Krebs instructed Brent Paries on the 4-H pledge. Election of the 1999 officers resulted in. the following: President Nonnie Walters; Vice- President Brent Parks, and Secretary Kristal Temple. The will be having an Easter Egg Hunt at Crowell's again this year.b * • h *“ ' The mefeting was adjourned and refreshments were provided by Kristie Crowell and Penny Krebs. The next meeting will be announced at a later date. consecutive baskets by Matheny and a rebound basket by Evans boosted the lead to 52-43. A three- point play by the Cougars made it a six point game, but Evans scored on a nice pass from Matheny to end the threat. An Echo basket at the end made the final a 54-48 Heppner win. Dickenson led the Mustangs with 15 points, 10 rebounds and four steals. Eckman had 11 re bounds to go with three steals and two assists. Matheny had eight points, three steals and two assists. Gunderson had seven points, five steals and two assists; Matteson had six points, three assists and three steals. Knowles came off the bench to grab six rebounds. The Heppner Mustangs trav eled to Echo on Tuesday, Jan. 19 and outlasted the Cougars, 54-48. The Mustangs tried to put the game away on numerous occa sions, but the Cougars would claw their way back to keep it close. A three-point play by Blake Knowles in the first quarter gave the Mustangs an 11-6 lead , but the Cougars closed it to 14-10 at the end of the quarter. Baskets by Shane Matheny, Tim Dickenson and Ryan Matte son made the score 20-11, only to see the Cougars come back to make it 23-19. At the half, the Mustangs led 27-24. Derek Gunderson hit two jump shots, Dickenson two free throws, Jared Eckman and Casey Evans each made short jumpers to in crease the lead to 37-26 early in the third quarter. The Cougars came right back with a 7-1 run to close the gap to 3 8 -3 3 ,.but, Mafliqjy an d .Dickenson each made baskets to give the Mus tangs a 42-35 lead after three. Echo closed to within 46-43 midway through the fourth, but Statistics: Heppner: 14-13-15-12 54 Echo: 10-14-11-13 48 Heppner: Tim Dickenson 6 3-6 15, Shane Matheny 4 0-18, Derek Gunderson 2 3-4 7. Casey Evans 3 0-0 6, Ryan Matteson 3 0-2 6, Jared Eckman 1 3-8 5. Bias Elguezabal 1 1-2 3. Blake Knowles 1 1 -2 3, Clint Bellamy 0 1 -2 1 , Riley Tingue 0 0 -2 0 , Craig Scott 0 0-0 0. 21 12^27 54 . Three-pointers: none. > ■ , Echo: Seeger 5 4-8 16, D. Brown 3 2- 2 8, James 1 4-6 6, A. Brown 2 2-3 6, Fife 3 2-2 8, Marcum 1 0-0 2, Munoz 1 0-0 2. 16 14-21 48. Three-pointers: Seeger (2). ,r i- Blue Demons whip lone Cardinals Holly Rebekah Lodge meets By Mike Radio By Delpha Jones Height was the key factor in the Demons’ win over the lone Cards on Friday, Jan. 15. Shots and rebounds didn't fall for the Cards as the Demons blocked shots and out-rebounded lone. Even lone's "Red Defense" could not save them in this game as they lost, 27-19. A short rally by lone brought them within seven at one point, but it was no use as the Demons answered back with more and wore the Cards down. The Cards' offense went down in shambles with the Demons' powerful defense. The shorter lone team could not stop the Demons' plays. "We have what it takes. We've just got to want it bad enough," said Cardinal point man Andrew Reitmann. This game put the Cardinals at 2-3 in the season. lone M iddle School beats Fossil By Mika Radi* lone dominated in their 25-20 win over Fossil on Saturday, Jan. 16. It wasn't points, but defense that led the Cards. They used coach Holland's "incredible Red Defense." This technique is used to get quick steals and breakaway lay-ins. Fossil was missing much of their team to suspension, and the Fossil coach was forced to put fifth graders in starting positions. They put up a great fight, but the lone team was much too strong for the less experienced players of the Fossil team. "To my surprise they were really good," stated lone starter Cayle Krebs. As for the Cardinals’ season, they are three and three now. Oregon State University's Umatilla County Extension Office is offering Master Gardening classes to Morrow County residents. The classes are taught by OSU Extension agents and horticulture specialists. Once participants complete the course they eam the title, Master Gardener. In exchange for classroom instruction, Master Gardeners help local Extension agents extend horticulture information to their communities. They are expected to return at least 30 hours of volunteer time. Volunteer duties include answering questions at clinics, giving public talks and other horticulture projects for the community. The classes will be held on Thursdays beginning February 4 at the Hermiston Agricultural Research Center Conference Room at 2121 S. First St., Hermiston from 6 p.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m. The fee for new Master Gardeners is $50 per person. Space is limited. Call.541-567- 8321 to register. Fees will be due at the first class. For more information call the Morrow County Extension Office at 541-676-9642. North Lex Livestock Club met on January 24 at 3 p.m. at the lone Fire Hall. The club is led by Shelby Krebs and Jeremiah McElllgott. The elected officers are: President Adrienne Swanson; Vice President Nikki McElllgott; Secretary/Treasurer Salli McElllgott; and news reporters Natalie McElllgott and Emily Key. The club talked about community service projects. They are going to replant the flower boxes on Mam Street of lone. At the meeting they also talked about the parts of sheep, swine and steer There were 15 members present. The next meeting is on February 7 at 1 p.m. at the lone Fire Hall. They will be discussing livestock judging and the kinds of breeds. There will also be presentations given. Emily and Abby Key will be bringing refreshments. MARTINGALE'S Statistics: Heppnsr 10-9-8-26 53 Culver 23-10-19-23 77 Heppner: Ryan Matteson 7 0-0 15, Derek Gunderson 5 0-0 11. Craig Scott 3 2-2 8, Shane Matheny 2 2-3 6, Casey Evans 2 1-2 5, Jared Eckman 1 0-2 2. Clint Bellamy 1 0-4 2. Riley Tingue 1 0-0 2, Blake Knowles 0 2-2 2. Tim Dickenson 0 0-1 0, Bias Elguezabal, Joe Papineau 22 7-17 53. Three-pointers: Gunderson. Matteson Culver Carlson 8 6-8 22, K. Macy 4 2-2 13, Bain 4 4-8 12, Boyer 3 5-6 11, Cruz 4 0-2 8, J. Macy 2 1-4 5. Montes 2 0-0 4, Cloud 0 1-2 1, Benningfield 0 1-2 1, Dix 0 0-1 0. 27 20-35 77. Three-pointers: K. Macy (3). By Rick Paullus Master Gardener class scheduled North Lex Livestock quarter. Derek Gunderson hit a three-pointer in the quarter and finished the game with 11 points. Tim Dickenson and Casey Evans led the Mustangs in re bounds with seven and five, re spectively. Evans also had two steals. M atteson and Shane Matheny each had two assists. The Mustangs will be back in action hosting Weston-McEwen on Friday, Jan. 29, and Wahtonka on Saturday, Jan. 30. By Rick Pauflus Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner Oregon Wednesday, January 27, 1999 - FIVE 4 -H News Holly Rebekah Lodge met for the regular meeting on Thursday evening. In the absence of the Noble Grand and Vice Grande, Past Noble Grand Dorothy Jack- son conducted the meeting. A letter was read from the as sembly president asking for April 15 as the official day of her visit, which the lodge accepted. Election of officers was held, with the following elected: Marlene Grey, Noble Grand; Maureen Howard, Vice Grand; Delpha Jones, secretary; and Kathy Clark, treasurer. The February card party was discussed and the committees ap pointed. February is the men’s month to serve refreshments. Cards were sent to ill members and friends. Thank you cards were read from those receiving Christ mas packages sent to help cheer the shut-ins during the holidays. Junior high girls WE MAKE POSTERS Heppner Gazette-Times Gun Club results listed The Morrow County Gun Club held their weekly shoot on Satur day, Jan. 23 at Lexington, with another beautiful day bringing plenty of shooters out, said reporter Sandi Day. Winners of the 16 yard event were: first, Mick Sharp with the first perfect score of the season, 25 of 25; second a tie between Curt Day and Harvey Childers, both 24 of 25; and third a tie be tween Bob Krein and Mark Schlichting, 23 of 25. Winners of the 20 yard handi cap event were: first, Harvey Childers, 23 o f 25; second, Kel wayne Haguewood, 22 of 25; and third, a three-way tie between Curt Day, Mark Schlichting and Tom White, 21 of25. Three Annie Oakley shoots were held, with Deona Hodges, Tom White and Bob Krein each with one. Bob Krein also won the golf round. The next shoot will be held Sat urday, Jan. 30 at noon at the gun club in Lexington. In the Service Marine Lance Cpl. Mathew Mickel, son of Starr Mickel of Irrigon, recently arrived on station in the Arabian Gulf with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit em barked aboard the ships of the USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit was sent to the Arabian Gulf to support the USS Enterprise Battle group and USS Belleau Wood ARG, which recently par ticipated in Operation Desert Fox. Prior to departing their home base of Camp Pendleton, CA„ in December, Mickel participated in a Pacific Joint Task Force exer cise with more than 15,000 sail ors, m arines, airmen and coastguardsmen in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The 1997 graduate of Thurston High School of Springfield joined the Marine Corps in August 1997. basketball underway Heppner Junior High School (HJHS) have announced the jun ior high girls’ basketball schedule: HJHS girls' basketball schedule: Saturday, Jan. 16-Stanfieldat Stanfield, 10 a.m.; Friday, Jan. 22-Umatilla at Heppner, 3 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 23-Athena- Weston at Athena, 11 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 29-Columbia Middle School at Irrigon, 1 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 30-Pilot Rock at Pilot Rock, 10 a.m.; Friday, Feb. 5-A thena- OPEN HOUSE , Weston at Heppner, 3 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 6-Umatilla at Umatilla, 10 a.m.; Friday, Feb. 12-Pilot Rock at Heppner, 3 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. I3-Columbia Middle School at Heppner, 10 a.m.; Friday, Feb. 19-Stanfield at Heppner, 3 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 20-S*venth Grade Tournament, site and time TBA; Saturday, Feb. 20-Eighth Grade Tournament at Heppner, 10 a.m. fo r EVA GRIFFITH'S 9 0 th BIRTHDAY! We Print Business Cards join us at the Heppner Elks Club, Saturday, january 30th TKouuf itifUo & cotono to cioooe from from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Heppner Gazette-Times • 676-9228 \ County Court examines shift in regional connections The Morrow County Court is in the process of examining a shift in regional partnerships from the current alignment with the North Central Region, which includes Gilliam, Wheeler, Sherman and Wasco counties, to an alignment with a new Northeast Region to include Umatilla, Baker, Union and Wallowa counties. Morrow County and the other four Northeast counties are currently in the process of soliciting requests for proposals with a grant from the state to fully explore the potential advantages and disadvantages of forming this larger geographic and economic development region. The study of forming a new five-county configuration is consistent with the governor's new strategy for Community Solution Teams (state agencies) with new regional groupings, according to a Morrow County Court news release. Although the court is in the proposal request process, they still considers this a tentative exploration. "We do not know what partnerships will look like until the legislature has concluded and we do not know yet what the results of the study win reveal." The first meetings with representatives from the other northeast counties have been promising, they said, but any ultimate changes which may occur will probably be approached in phases. The goal of the Morrow County Court, they said, is to form a strong regional partnership with whichever geographic region affords the greatest economic and community development opportunities for its citizens. Spaghetti feed Friday at HHS The Heppner High School senior class is sponsoring a spaghetti feed this Friday, January 29, from 4-7 p.m. in the HHS home ec room. The feed will take place during the HHS basketball game versus Weston-McEwen. Junior varsity girls' action begins at 3 p.m., followed by boys' Jvs, girls' varsity and concluding with boys' varsity. The meal, which includes spaghetti, salad, bread and beverage, is $3.50 for adults, $2.50 for children under 13 and $15 for a family. Proceeds from the spaghetti feed go toward the Class of 1999's graduation trip to Disneyland. Genealogy class slated Learn how to climb your family tree at the BMCC Beginning Genealogy class at the Morrow County Museum on Friday, February 12, at 2 p.m. This free class will get you started in research and documentation and familiarize you with resources available locally. Aimed at beginners, this class will also serve as a refresher for more experienced researchers. A follow-up class will be scheduled. Fair committee honors Wilkinsons The Morrow County Fair Committee meet in January and decided on two major issues. The first of these was to dedicate this year's premium books to Dick and Virginia Wilkinson of Heppner in honor of their many years ot service to the Morrow County Fair. The second item discussed was the theme for this year's fair. They decided that "a bootin' and a scootin' to the Morrow County Fair" would be fun theme for this year. Symphony invites young artists The Oregon East Symphony is now accepting applications for its annual Young Artists Competition to be held Sunday, March 7 at the Vert Clubroom in Pendleton. The competition is open to all musicians from elementary age through young adults up to age 25. During the event, each entrant will perform from memory a solo piece that has orchestral accompaniment available. Contestants will be adjudicated in divisions based on their age and grade level. Cash prizes of $100. will be awarded to the winners of each division and some young artists may also be selected to perform with the Oregon East Symphony in concert. To enter, each individual must submit a completed application form and entry fee of $20. All entries must be received no later than February 19. For more information or to obtain entry materials, call Alice Massey, Young Artists Competition chairman, at 541 - 276-7340. AG scholarships announced New and continuing students in Oregon State University's College of Agricultural Sciences have been awarded $ 160,000 in scholarships. The awards were made possible by gifts to the E.R. Jackman Foundation and the OSU Foundation. Receiving awards are two former Morrow County 4-H club members. Kristi Mason, daughter of Dean and Joyce Mason of Boardman, received a $1,000 Lawrence E. and Marguerite Kaseberg Memorial Agricultural Honors scholarship and a $750 Walter J. and Florence J. Jaeger undergraduate scholarship. The 1998 graduate of Riverside High School is enrolled in a pre-vetennary medicine program in animal sciences. Ryan Evans, son of Kenn and Mary Evans of Imgon, received a $1,500 award given by A-B Technologies International and Harvest States Foundation and a $750 Cenex Foundation scholarship. The 1992 Riverside High School graduate is a senior majoring in agricultural business management in the OSU program on the Eastern Oregon University campus.
