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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner Oregon Wednesday Ione boys’ 6 C’ team loses to Umatilla The lone boys' 'C' team lost to the Umatilla JV team, 45- 30, at lone on Novem ber 29. Jeff Hunt and Til Tullis each made eight points for the Cardinals. Hunt had seven rebounds and made one assist and Tullis had five rebounds and one assist. Curtis Thompson made four points, had six rebounds and made one assist. John Collins and . Cody Bergstrom each made three points with Collins getting four rebounds and Bergstrom making one assist and nabbing three steals. Taylor M cElligott made two points and grabbed two rebounds and Arthur Ekstrom made two points. Tim Doherty grabbed five rebounds and made one assist and Gene Ball made an assist. The team shot 14-52 for 27 percent, while Umatilla shot 18-70 for 26 percent. "For our first game, I was real pleased for their effort," com m ented coach Jim Swanson. "Playing Umatilla is always a hard contest for our kids, but we had very balanced scoring. They shot the ball a lot and that's what we want for now. We stayed with them until the last o f the fourth quarter where they outscored us down the stretch, 14-2. I was real proud o f the kids for their first gam e.” lone varsity boys lose tight game lone Cardinal varsity men lost a tight game against Stanfield on Tuesday, Dec. 11. lone trailed at the end o f the first quarter by three points. While lone dumped in eight points in the second quarter, Stanfield canned three attem pts from the three point territory, making it difficult for lone to keep up. lone outscored Stanfield in the final quarter but still had a 46-53 deficit at the close of the game. Brad Bumght did an outstanding job inside to lead the team with 25 points. Bumght also delivered two assists, captured 11 rebounds, one steal and blocked one shot. Adam Neiffer was swift at getting to the ball and taking it to the hoop. Neiffer scored 17 points, led the team on the boards with 12 rebounds, led the thievery with three steals, delivered two assists and blocked one shot. Ashley Roberts did a tremendous job o f driving the ball into the paint and getting the pass to his teammates. Roberts scored four points, delivered two assists, seized seven rebounds, two steals and led the team with two blocked shots. Billy Gates led the team with assists and nabbed one Tiger possession. Andrew Rietmann grabbed four rebounds and one steal. Nick Chnstman and Adam McCabe came off the bench to contribute one rebound to the team effort. Mustang JVs nip Hermiston Frosh Bv Rick Paullus Ifie Heppner Mustang JV boys basketball team m oved to 3-0 on the year by beating the Hermiston Freshmen, 48-45, in Hermiston, on Thursday, Dec. 13. Josh W inters led a balanced scoring effort by the Mustangs with 11 points, followed by Donald iv iv i u a I ,.;,! .. i' . . . Black ice isn’t nice During the winter months, Oregon m otorists deal with snow, wind, blowing snow, fog and reduced visibility. Another hazardous situation that travelers need to be aware o f is black ice. Black ice on the roadways can be difficult to see. Motonsts are advised to pay attention to a change in color or a change in the reflection o f the pavement surface. If the road surface is wet and all o f sudden it looks dry, it could be black ice. Also if motorists come across a sparkling road surface it could be either frost or black ice. "The best way to deal with black ice is to anticipate where you have a likelihood of encountering it, such as on shady curves and bridges then slow down and to drive accordingly," said Dan Knoll, public information representative for ODOT Region 4. Knoll also recom m ends that motonsts should slow down on dry 4-H News Pins and Pots and Patterns and Pans 4-H Club By Emily Bergstrom, reporter Pins and Pots and Patterns and Pans 4-H Club went to the Tn-Cities. WA., on Nov. 30. There they went to a fabric store and picked out matenal for their quilts that they are making. Sue Jones helped them pick material out so they got the right colors and the right amount. The people who drove them over were George N aim s and Rita Bergstrom. Members who went were Krystal Naims, Kendra Rayburn, Inline Murray and Emily Bergstrom. On Dec. 7, the group had a meeting. During that meeting, they worked on making their blocks for their quilts, They also agreed to pay back Rita Bergstrom for buying them lunch. The group also decided to make cookies for the Morrow County Grain Growers open house. By Kick Paullus After dropping their third game o f the year in overtim e to Ukiah. 60-58, the Heppner Mustang "C" team boys came back with a 37-25 win over Condon and a 50-33 win over Spray. All three games were played in Heppner. On Tuesday, Dec. 11. the M ustangs trailed 10-9 after one against Ukiah, w ith four points Ifom Brandon Seitz and three from Adam Wight. The Mustangs trailed. 24-21, at halftime, despite six points from Josh Gutierrez and four from Kiel Naim s. Seitz and Gutierrez each scored six points in the third as the Mustang rallied to take a 37-34 lead after three, only to have Ukiah come back and the tie the game at 52-52 to force overtime. Gutierrez hit two three-pointers in the extra period, but Ukiah scored in the final seconds to escape with the win. Gutierrez finished with 20 points with Seitz adding 16. Naims finished with eight points and Wight, seven. Statistics Ukiah 10 14 10 18 8 - 60 Heppner: 9 12 16 15 6 - 58 Ukiah Arbogast 11 5-6 27, McBean 7 3-517, Rozyck 2 2-2 6. Zmkou 21-25. Cheng 2 1-2 5 24 12-17 60 Heppner Josh Gutierrez 9 0-0 20 Brandon Seitz 8 0-3 16. Kiel Nairns 4 0-2 8. Adam Wight 3 1-3 7 Aaron Delveaux 11-13, Matt Young 1 0-0 2, Tyler Boyer 1 0-0 2, Darin Skaggs, Zach Skaggs. Judd Lemmon Kyle Huddleston, Robert McElligott 27 2-9 58 Three-pointers: Gutierrez (2) The Mustangs got into the w in column against C ondon on ITiursday, Dec. 13, by jum ping out to an 8-3 lead after one with the help of four points from Naims. They led. 19-7. at halftime, getting seven points, including a three-pointer from Gutierrez. Seitz and Zach Skaggs each scored four points in the fourth to keep the lead and take the win. Gutierrez again led the Mustangs w ith 11 points. Seitz added nine and Skaggs, five. Statistics Condon: 3 4 8 10 - 25 Heppner 8 11 7 11 - 37 Condon Barnett 4 3-6 4 Fennern 2 0-9 4 Potter 1 1-2 3. Griffith 1 0-0 2, Henske 1 0-0 2. Roush 0 0-1 0 Kamerre 0 0-1 0 9 4-19 25 Three-pointers Barnett (3) Heppner Gutierrez 5 0-011 Seitz 4 1-1 9. Z Skaggs 1 3-4 5, Nairns 2 0-0 4 D Skaggs 1 0-0 2 Wight 1 0-0 2. Young 1 0-0 2, Delveaux 1 0-0 2 Boyer Lemmon Huddleston. McElligott 16 4-5 37 Three- pointer Gutierrez Another big first half carried the Mustangs to their w in over Spray on Monday, Dec. 17, as they got four points each from Boyer and Gutierrez, to take a 10-4 lead after one. Gutierrez, Naims and Lemmon each scored four points as the Mustangs cruised to a 30-9 lead at halftime. Seitz and Zach Skaggs each set nvd four points in the third as Spray closed the gap a little to 38-19. but Skaggs scored six more in the fourth, getting some good passes from Gutierrez, as the Mustangs won going away. Skaggs led the Mustangs with 12 points and Gutierrez added 10. lone Naval officer continues mission during holidays These versatile ships are highly reliable, and equipped to defend against any potential enemy. These ships are armed with two 25 mm MK 38 guns, two Phalanx systems, and eight .50 caliber machine guns. I hey can also carry up to six CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters. For sailors living on this formidable warship, being away from home during the holidays can be a challenge, but they understand the importance they play. "I think everyone should serve some time in the military. It is my way o f repaying those who have Navy Lt. j.g. Ryan Halvorsen By Roland Ortiz Navy Public Affairs Center, San Diego Adams with seven. Conor Kilkenny, Justin Botefuhr, Brian Haguewood and Brian Smith each had six points. Statistics Heppner: Josh W inters 5 1-2 11, Donald Adams 3 1-2 7. Brian Smith 2 2-2 6, Conor Kilkenny 3 0-0 6. Brian Haguewood 3 0-0 6, Justin Botefuhr 2 2-4 6, Tanner Britt 2 0-0 4, Kyler Lovgren 0 2-2 2, Doug Orwick. 20 8-12 48 Three-pointers: none. „ . l 'j / u i ' .. :: J j i U . i U U .-.'il pavement before entering what could be a slippery area. If it's too late to properly slow down, do not make any sudden changes or maneuvers and gradually use the brakes. If m otonsts find themselves on black ice and losing control, steer into the direction o f the skid. Do not use cruise control if there is even a remote possibility o f encountenng black ice, frost, or snow. ODOT's advice to m otorists during the winter months is to be aware o f the conditions, take extra time to reach your destination, and drive accordingly. HHS plans service auction The Heppner High School senior class is planning a service auction on Friday, Dec. 21, during the half times o f the varsity basketball games. The seniors will be auctioned o ff to work for people in the community. Heppner hosts lone High School in games that will begin with the junior varsity girls at 3 p.m. The varsity girls' game will begin around 6 p.m.; the senior boys will be auctioned o ff during the girls’ half time. The varsity boys' game will follow; the senior girls will be auctioned off during their half time. Twenty-one seniors are participating in this fund raiser that will help the kids raise money for their senior trip to San Francisco. The minimum bid is $50 and the maximum bid is $100 for one eight- hour day o f work. The students participating include: Jesse Gutierrez, Paula Spicerkuhn. Julie Proctor, Shelley Rietmann, Ashley Collette. Meghan Bailey, Kelsey Greenup, Claire Anderson, Kelly Paullus, Leland Rill, Michael McCabe, Stefan Matheny, Kevin Drake, Dan Fortner, Sam VanLiew. Jon Bennett, David Norton. Brian Rust, Travis Bellamy. Jody Maddem and Brad Bowman. Heppner DayCare lHappy MoCidays! Mustang ‘C’ team takes wins over Condon, Spray; loses to Ukiah sacrificed so much more before me." said Halvorsen. a three-year Navy veteran. Sailors find that serving aw ay from home can also provide new opportunities in their lives. " There are very few jobs in the w orld that offer as much free travel and experience. It's a tough job but a great job." Halvorsen said. Many sailors w ho are forw ard deployed know the importance their roles play in preserving the American way o f life. By fulfilling their duty overseas, sailors give Americans the opportunity to live out their constitutional freedoms. lone JV girls handed defeat j w ill be closed Decem ber 24th through Decem ber 26th for Christm as and closed Decem ber 31st through January I st for New Year’s. December 19, 2001 - FIVE The holiday season is fast approaching—the tim e when tw inkling lights and holiday decorations cover hom es and neighborhoods. For many Amencans it is also a tim e spent with friends and family, celebrating the time of year with traditional festivities. But for some Americans, their friends and family Will not be home this holiday. They are the few that have made a sacrifice, protecting freedom and defending the country. Naval officers like Navy Lt. j.g. Ryan D. Halvorsen, the 26-year-old son o f Frank and Cathy Halvorsen of lone, know all about the sacrifices that come with being in the military during the holidays. Stationed in Sasebo, Japan, on the amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD 10) as the food service officer. Halvorsen is responsible for assisting with the ship's budget, as well as procurement and preparation o f food and supplies for the ship. "We are part o f the only forward deployed am phibious group in the Navy. If Marines need to get on the shore on short notice, w e are the ones to do it," said Halvorsen. a 1993 graduate o f lone High School. Instead o f being home for the holidays, Halvorsen will he one of approximately 24 naval officers and 396 sailors aboard Juneau who will instead continue the Navy's mission o f establishing stability and presenting a forward presence abroad. Juneau, one o f the Navy's 11 Austin-class ships, is designed to conduct am phibious assaults by landing Marines with their equipment and supplies. The M arines are transported ashore by em barked landing craft, amphibious vehicles and helicopters. Weighing more than 17.000 tons and measuring 570 feet in length, the Juneau supports about 900 Marines. Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk's office at the courthouse in I leppner reports issuing the following m arriage licenses: Dec. 4-Juan Francisco Cambero, 19, Boardman; and lleen Ram irez Espinoza, 20. Boardman. Dec. 11-C hristopher Michael Elliott, 21. Im gon: and Stacey Lynn M cCorkle, 30. Im gon. Dec. 11 -Dennis Edwin Schnclle. Jr.. 19. Um atilla; and Kristy I.eann Schnelle. 23. Umatilla. Dec 14-Eduardo Salas. Jr . 24. Im gon; and Esther Arellano. 26. Im gon I>cc 14-1 azaro Rivera Rixingue/ 28. Im gon; and Metodia Vazquez Contreras. 29. Im gon. The Toncjumor varsity women were handed a defeat on Dec. 4, losing to the Dufur Rangers, 17-29. Meghan McCabe was the only lone team member to score during the first quarter for a score o f 2-9 at the beginning o f quarter two. Eva C hitty led the C ardinals on the scoreboard w ith a total o f seven points. Chitty was the only lone m em ber to score in the; ¡second quarter but also aided the team larceny with five steals. Barbara Holland scored two points in the third quarter and captured one rebound for the game. Sara Peck scored two points, apprehended two rebounds, three steals and delivered one assist. Emily Survey drawing winners announced Morrow /Wheelc r Behavioral Health has announced their survey drawing winners. Numbers selected in Morrow County are as follows: 148. 1079, 219. 330. 563. 1184. 310. 809. 551. 297. 921, 822. 987, 174. 677. 2092. 2050. 2131. 897 and 1038. Numbers selected in W heeler County are: 2671,2613. 2688. 2758. 2526 and 2519.^ Those who participated in the survey w ill find the survey num ber on the white sheet ot paper. Those with winning tickets may call the behavioral health office. 541-481-2911 or 541-676-9161. or send the ticket with a return address to: P.O. Box 261. Boardman. OR 97818. M orrow W heeler Behavioral Health will mail certificates to the winners. Key led the team with six steals, two points, two rebounds and one assist. Kim M orris added four points in the fourth quarter and captured one rebound. Also aiding the team on steals were Jamie VandenBnnk and Missy Baker, each with one steal. Helping the lone squad on the board were Katie I lams. Amanda Emery. Macarcna Esposito and Missy Baker with one rebound, each. The junior v arsity, w omyn » ere plagued with m isguided shots, shooting 20 percent from the free throw line and 20 percent from the field. Statistics Spray 4 5 10 14 - 33 Heppner 10 20 8 12 - 50 Spray Miller 5 1-2 11, Bruce 3 0-0 9 Levoon 3 0-0 6. Kevin W 1 0-0 3 Snell 1 0-0 2, Lerke 1 0-2 2. Wmciod. 14 1-4 33 Three-pointers-Bruce (3), Kevin W Heppner Z Skaggs 5 2-2 12, Gutierrez 5 0-0 10, Lemmon 3 0-0 6. Seitz 3 0-0 6 Boyer 3 0-0 6. Wight 2 0-2 4 Nairns 2 0-0 4 Young 1 0-0 2 Huddleston McElligott, D Skaggs 24 2-4 50 Three-pointer none DA's Report Morrow County District Attorney David C. Allen has released the follow ing report: - hazard Rivera Rodriguez plead guilty to Criminal M istreatm ent I. a Class C felony , and was sentenced to 24 months formal probation. He was also ordered to have no offensive physical contact with the victim, enroll in a parenting program with Morrow County Behav ioral Health and pay $474 in lines, fees and assessm ents. -Gilbcrto Crist Chapa- Hemandez plead guilty to Possession o f a Controlled Substance, a Class C felony, and was sentenced to 18 m onths formal probation and 80 hours community service. He was also ordered to com plete a drug treatment program and pay $974 in fines, fees and assessm ents. -Philip Scott Hendricks plead guilty to Criminal Trespass I. a Class A m isdem eanor, and was sentenced to 30 day s in jail, suspended on the condition that he successfully com plete probation conditions. 40 hours community service and 24 months bench probation. I le was also ordered to pay $434 in fines, fees and assessments. -Jorge Artura Ordaz- Vera plead guilty to False Swearing to Receive a License, a Class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 180 days in jail, suspended on the condition that he successfully complete probation conditions and 40 hours com m unity service, lie was also ordered to pay $434 in I)nes. fees arid assessments Greenfield Grange installs officers G reenfield G range GW A's presented Donna Irons with the king- size winter design quilt she won at the annual grange bazaar raffle. CXher raffle w inners w ere: Odilia Perez- bake set. Shirley Donov an-dish set. M aximina Navaro- radio. Hope Phillips-large bath set basket. I averne Partlow-I.ily bath sc' basket. Edna M elby-gift bag set. Martha Baker-small bath set. Jane Dean- snowman light pole. Installation ofofficers was held at Greenfield Grange on Dec. 2. Tom Serfacc and his team o f installers performed the cerem ony. Officers at Greenfield for the next year are: Bobbi Peck-Master. Hazel Miller- Overseer. Jason Imus-I ecturer, Otis Dean-Steward. Assistant Steward- Charles Gam er. Lady Assistant Steward-M artha Baker. Julie Steinbruck-Uhaplain. Jane Dean- Secretary 'Treasurer. Russell Paulsen- Gatekeeper, Debbie I nuis-Pomona. Connie Rodriquez-Ceres. Ruby Van No stem. Wheatland Pomona officers for the next two years are: Jane Dean- Master. Dorris Graves-Overseer. Dorothy Jackson-Lecturer. Wilbur .lackson-Steward. Otis Dean- \ssistant Steward. Barbara Gilbert- Lady Assistant Steward. Zelma M cDam el-Chaplain, Clarence Buchanan-Treasurer. Charles Gamer- Secretary. Willard French- ( iatekeeper. \ 1 argaretStengel-C cres. Nyna Km ghtcn-Pom ona. Aloha M edlock-Flora. Barbara Gilbert. Dot Halvorsen. Wilma Martin- Executive Com mittee. A raffle for a food basket was held during Saturday m orning’s breakfast at ( irecnfield ( irange The winner was I a Verne Partlow. I he winner o f the free breakfast was Cloydene Swcntik. The (irange youth will hold a breakfast the first Saturday o f the month. The next one will be Jan. 5 from 7-10:30 am. The public is inv ited to come and enjoy break last 'Merry CHriAtnia& am i a tfa p p y 'New y e a r to c l/l of our ‘M any Wone/erfiil £ustonier&! Justice Court Report The Justice Court office at the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the following business: Anna Erazo, 30, Heppner- Maintaining a Dog as a Nuisance. $79 fine; Kacy John Childers. 19, lonc-No Operator's License. $79 fine; Dav id D. Dyer, 37. Heppner-ln Possession o f Another's Big Game Tag (antlerless elk). $59 fine; Raymond L. Hendon. 45. I imatilla-lllegal Motorized Travel. $59 fine; Kelly D. Hendon, 39. Umatilla- Illegal Motorized Travel. $59 fine: Bnan Lari Rystedt. 23. Heppncr- I allure to O bey Traffic Control Device, $132 fine; Donald Roy Titterington, 48. lualatin-N o Upland Gam e Bird Validation. $59 fine Seitz. Boyer and Lemmon each added six points while Naims and Wight chipped in w ith four points each. NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECIAL at Beecher’s Restaurant Returning from Oregon City to play for us on New Year's Eve... TIM CUNDELL |t^ Vi Music starts at 9 p.m. Tickets and Table Reservations sold ahead of time: $5.00 per person (At the door, $6.00 per person) SPECIAL MENU FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE! Call 422-7038 Beecher’s Restaurant 350 Highway 74 • lone, OR 9 7843 • (541) 422-7038 B
