Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, January 1, 2020 -- FIVE Mustang girls win one, lose one in East-West tournament The Mustang girls’ bas- ketball team competed in the 2A East-West Preview Tournament at the Pend- leton Convention Center December 20 and 21. On Friday, December 20, they played Illinois Valley at 3 p.m., winning the game with a score of 53-37. Saturday, December 21 at 8 p.m., they lost to Gervais 18-61. Left: Madelyn Nichols drives down the court against Ger- vais. -Contributed photo. Right: Madison Ashbeck is tightly guarded by Gervais opponents. -Contributed photo. Below: Marlee Mitchell shoots a free throw against Gervais. -Contributed photo. Right: ZaBrena Masterson is tightly guarded by Gervais opponent. -Contributed photo. Below: Kennisyn Wilkins works to get open against Gervais opponent. -Contrib- uted photo. Sydney Wilson plays tough against Gervais opponent. -Con- tributed photo. Hopeful Saints to host First Friday Friends of Jesus The January session of First Friday Friends of Je- sus will be held this Friday, January 3, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the All Saints Parish Hall in Heppner. Kids age four to 12 are invited to a morning filled with Bible stories, crafts, games and a free lunch. Newcomers are always welcome. More informa- tion is available by calling the Hopeful Saints Ministry office at 541-676-9970. G-T closed Jan. 1 Tickets available for awards event Tickets will be avail- able beginning January 6 for Heppner Chamber’s Town and Country Commu- nity Awards event at Bank of Eastern Oregon, Heppner Chamber, city of Heppner and Murray’s. The event will be held February 6 at 6 p.m. at the Gilliam and Bisbee building in Heppner. Tickets will sell for $30 each until February 3. After that date, tickets will sell for $35 each. ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. Local Community Advisory Council schedules meeting The Local Community Advisory Council (LCAC) will meet on Thursday, January 2 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Heppner City Hall at 111 N Main St. instead of the usual location. New Baby in Your Family? Engagement? Wedding? We want to share your life events! Stop in the Heppner Gazette office or email us with details and photos. All birth, engagement and wedding announcements are always free! 188 W Willow Street Heppner, OR editor@rapidserve.net Print & Mailing Services *Design *Print *Mail Sykes Publishing 541-676-9228 Grand Opening Monday, January 6th 541-989-8134 165 N C St. Lexington