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+HSSQHU*D]HWWH7LPHV+HSSQHU2UHJRQ Wednesday, December 13, 2023 -- SEVEN 0XVWDQJV *LUOV %DVNHWEDOO 0XVWDQJ%R\V%DVNHWEDOO still undeafeated win Columbia River Clash The undefeated Heppner girls basketball team pose for a SLFWXUH /5 7RS+DGOLH1DWLRQ'HODQH\6WHIDQL=DOHWD 0DVWHUVRQ5LOH\$UFKHU0D\D3D\QH$YUHH/DWKURS+HDO\ +LVOHU+DOOH+LVOHU.DWLH6SLYH\%RWWRP/LO\1LFKROV .DGLH+HQULFKV0RUJDQ&XWVIRUWK$ULDQQD:RUGHQDQG .HDWRQ&RLQHUORRNVWRSDVV Coach Robert Wilson pose for a team picture. - Photo by against opposing team. Susan Hisler - Photo by Susan Hisler +DGOLH1DWLRQSURWHFWLQJWKH ball from two Riverside play- ers. - Photo by Susan Hisler The Heppner Mustangs girls’ basketball team had another stellar performance this week competing at the Columbia River Clash, winning all three games they took home the champi- onship win. The Mustangs defeated Ontario, Umatilla, and Riverside showing their skills and teamwork on the court. The Mustangs are FRQ¿GHQW LQ WKHLU DELOLWLHV and camaraderie and are eager to keep their winning streak going. The Mustangs have dominated the BMC Con- ference so far, winning all six of their games. They have also climbed the OSAA ladder and reached the fourth position in the 2A state rankings. The team is showing no signs of slow- ing down as they continue to prepare before starting their regular season next month. +HSSQHUYV2QWDULR : Stats: Arianna Worden: 2 points, 1 foul. Hallee His- ler: 3 Points, 2 Fouls. Had- lie Nation: 6 points. Ava Gerry: 10 points. Delaney Stefani: 10 points, 1 foul. Lily Nichols: 2 points, 1 foul. Katie Spivey: 8points, 2 fouls. Kadie Henricks: 4 points, 3 fouls. 6FRUHV44 44 +HSSQHUYV8PDWLOOD : Stats: Avree Lathrop: 1 point. Hallee Hisler: 12 points, 2 fouls. Hadlie Na- tion: 11 points, 1 foul. Ava Gerry: 3 points, 1 foul. Delaney Stefani: 10 points, 3 fouls. Lily Nichols: 6 points. Katie Spivey: 1 point, 1 foul. Kadie Hen- ricks: 4 points, 2 fouls. 6FRUHV44 4 4 Heppner vs. River- VLGH: Stats: Hallee Hisler: 18 points, 4 fouls. Hadlie Nation: 4 points. Delaney Stefani: 10 points, 3 fouls. Morgan Cutsforth: 2 points. Lily Nichols: 4 fouls. Katie Spivey: 3 points, 4 fouls. Kadie Henricks: 6 points, 4 fouls. 6FRUHV44 4 4 The Mustangs are on ¿UH WKLV VHDVRQ DQG WKH\ have four more chances to show their skills next week. Don’t miss their games, here are the details: On Thursday, 12/15/2023, they will host Central Linn on their home court at 6 pm. On Friday, 12/16/2023, they will welcome Echo at 2 pm at home. On Monday, 12/18/2023, they will play against Riverside at home at 6 pm. On Tuesday, 12/19/2023, they will trav- el to Dufur High School to face the Rangers at 6 pm. Come and support them with your cheers and ap- plause. The Heppner High School boys’ basketball team won two of their three games last weekend at the Columbia River Clash held in Umatilla. The Mustangs ORVWWKHLU¿UVWJDPHRIWKH tournament to the 4A Ontar- io Tigers 49-46. They then beat the Ione/Arlington Cardinals 62-37 and the Irrigon Knights 68-43 to win the Consolation Cham- pionship. In the game against Ontario, Heppner led 14- 13 at the end of the first quarter. The Mustangs struggled to score in the second quarter and trailed 24-20 at halftime. Heppner was again outscored in the third quarter and trailed 39-30 as the fourth quarter started. The Mustangs rallied and took the lead in the game with a little over a minute to go. Ontario hit a three from deep in the corner to take the lead back with only seconds left in the game. Heppner then turned the ball over but then got it right back from the Tigers. Heppner had a good look at the end of the game to tie the score, but the ball hit the rim and bounced away. 7KH ¿QDO VFRUH ZDV in favor of Ontario. Leading the way against the Tigers was Caden George with 19 points and 4 rebounds. Mason Orem had 11 points and 3 rebounds while Marty Medina had a good game with 6 points, 4 rebounds and 5 steals. Landon Mitchell was next with 4 points, Cameron Proudfoot had 3, Keaton &RLQHU¿QLVKHGZLWKDQG Thomas Bales had 1. The next day the Mustangs played the Ione/ Arlington Cardinals and took a quick 20-8 lead at WKHHQGRIWKH¿UVWTXDUWHU Heppner stretched the lead to 37-19 at halftime and led also wants a phone call 51-28 at the end of the third when it’s done. -Occurring on Western Route Rd, in Heppner, the reporting party states some- one kicked in the back door of his cabin. He has not noticed anything gone but his trail cams. The reporting party had no idea when this happened. Officers could not make contact. -Occurring on Linden Way in Heppner, someone broke into the re3poprt- ing party’s home, and the whole house is a mess, she requested contact with a deputy. 6KHULৼ¶V5HSRUW -Continued to PAGE FIVE pear at IJC on 11/30/2023. -A hit and run occurred at Loves Travel Stop and Country Store on Tower 5GLQ%RDUGPDQ2൶FHUV took the report. 0&62 1RY - Oc- curring at Ne Gilmore St, in Heppner, the reporting par- ty states she was scammed by a vacuum salesman and ZRXOGOLNHFRQWDFW2൶FHUV took the report. -Occurring at MCSO on West Willow View Dr in Heppner. Ross Carlisle Va- netta was arrested by PPD on MCPP Detainer Docket #22CR23111 for Robbery II. He was lodged at UCJ with no bail pending local charges. -Occurring on Green Acres on Paterson Ferry RD, in Irrigon, Mathew Blackmarr was arrested by MCSO on case #23-0788 for Assault II DV, Harass- ment DV, and Strangulation DV. He was lodged at UCJ with no bail. 2൶FHUVZHUHDGYLVHG of goats on someone’s prop- erty. The reporting party states they were on his property when he got home and would like Edgar at 350 NE Fourth St contacted about his animals running freely. The reporting party 0&62 1RY - Of- ficers were advised of a possible suicidal subject. Occurring on Se Eight St, in Irrigon the reporting party advised that the subject is sending her pictures of her arm bleeding and another photo of her putting a gun to her head. They also advised that they had called her sev- eral times already saying she is going to kill herself. A deputy contacted the fe- male through her door, she advised she is not suicidal. DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5PM quarter. Everyone on the Mustang team got into the game in the fourth quarter and contributed to the 62- 37 win. Mitchell led the team with 18 points and 6 reb o u n d s . C amero n Proudfoot followed with 15 points, and he had 4 re- bounds. Caden George had a good complete game with 8 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists. Bales had a solid game with 7 points and had 7 rebounds. Medina fin- ished with 6 points, Orem had 4 and with 2 points each were Keaton Coiner and Alakae Rodriguez. In the Consolation Championship game against the Irrigon Knights, Heppner once again started out on fire and raced to a 22-11 lead at the end ¿UVWTXDUWHU7KH0XVWDQJV outscored the Knights 21-5 in the second quarter to lead 43-16 at the half. Heppner had the Knights doubled up at the end of the third quarter 54-27. They then finished the game with a running clock and the entire roster getting to play in the fourth quarter. The Mustangs won by the ¿QDOVFRUHRI Mitchell had a good game as he scored 25 points, had 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the Mustangs. Caden George had 13 points and ZLWK KLV ¿UVW GRXEOHGRX- ble of the season, Orem ¿QLVKHGZLWKSRLQWVDQG 10 rebounds. Keaton Coiner had 7 points in the game and Bales was next with 6 points and he also ripped down 10 rebounds. Medi- na had 3 points and with 2 points each were Camer- on Proudfoot and Jackson Coiner. Cameron also had 5 assists in the game. This weekend the Mustang Varsity teams will host the Central Linn Cobras on Friday night with the Mustang girls team playing at 6 pm followed by the boys. Both teams then play the Echo Cougars on Saturday afternoon with the girl’s game starting at 2 pm. The next week on Monday, December 18, the Mustangs will host the Riv- erside Pirates with the JV girls starting at 3 pm and the varsity boys starting around 7:30. All four Heppner teams will travel to play the Dufur Rangers on Tuesday, December 19, with the JV girls game starting things R൵DWSP $275,000 375 W Union Ave, Heppner NEW LISTING This single family home, spanning 1641 square feet, boasts a spacious dining room and living room along with a family room 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and lots of storage. Situated in a peaceful neighborhood, it is conveniently located close to the swimming pool, high school, baseball park, and downtown area. The property sits on a large lot with street access, with lots of parking and also features a shop. Large covered deck, patio and a carport. The total land area is 0.25 Acres.MLS#: 23224220 Recent water tests conducted in Ione -Continued from PAGE ONE one minute and let it cool before using, or use bottled 2023. This was done as a water. Boiled or bottled wa- precautionary measure to ter should be used for drink- eliminate any contaminants ing, making ice, brushing from the water system. teeth, washing dishes, and Unfortunately, the sit- food preparation until fur- uation did not improve as ther notice. Boiling kills expected. On December 9, bacteria and other organ- 2023, further tests revealed isms in the water. that both the City Park and People with severely the Emert Addition areas compromised immune sys- still tested positive for E. tem, infants, or the elderly coli and Coliform bacteria. may be at increased risk However, the sample taken and should seek advice from City Hall no longer about drinking water from showed any signs of con- their health care provid- tamination. ers. General guidelines on Acknowledging the ways to lessen the risk of severity of the issue, rep- infection by microbes are resentatives from various available from EPA’s Safe organizations, including Drinking Water Hotline at the City of Ione, Port of RU FRQWDFW Morrow, Morrow County Oregon Health Authority Emergency Management, Drinking Water Services at Morrow County Adminis- ,I\RXKDYH trator, Ione Rural Fire De- specific health concerns, partment, and Ione School consult your doctor. District, convened on De- :KDWGRHVWKLVPHDQ" cember 10, 2023, to discuss coli are bacteria whose viable solutions and deter- presence indicates that the mine the next steps to clean water may be contaminat- the city’s water system. ed with human or animal At this point, it is antic- waste. Human pathogens ipated that the Boil Water in these wastes can cause Alert will remain in ef- VKRUWWHUP H൵HFWV VXFK DV fect for a minimum of two diarrhea, cramps, nausea, weeks. The city also dis- headaches, or other symp- closed that its Chlorination toms. They may pose a Station, which is crucial greater health risk for in- for water treatment, has fants, young children, some not been operational since of the elderly, and people 2006. The Port of Morrow with severely compromised and the Public Works Direc- immune systems. tor, Shad Hess, are currently The symptoms above working on restoring its are not caused only by or- functionality. When asked ganisms in drinking water. by a reporter from the Ga- If you experience any of zette, Elizabeth Peterson these symptoms and they the City Administrator, persist, you may want to stated the plan of action seek medical advice. Peo- will be decided by the State ple at increased risk should PDW Service. seek advice about drinking In the meantime, the water from their health care city has not shut the wa- providers. WHU R൵ DQG IXUWKHU WHVWLQJ For more information, will be conducted, with please contact Elizabeth samples being sent to two Peterson at 541-422-7414 GL൵HUHQW ODERUDWRULHV 2QH or 541-561-8116 or PO Box potential course of action 361 Ione, OR 97843 that is being considered Please share this infor- is hyper chlorinating the mation with all the other water, which would render people who drink this wa- it usable but not safe for ter, especially those who drinking. If you live in the may not have received this area and are not sure what QRWLFH GLUHFWO\ IRU H[DP- to do, refer to the informa- ple, people in apartments, tion taken from the City of nursing homes, schools, Iones website below. DQGEXVLQHVVHV <RXFDQGR :KDWVKRXOG,GR" this by posting this notice in DO NOT DRINK THE a public place or distribut- WATER WITHOUT BOIL- ing copies by hand or mail. ING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for Sɲɟɪɦɱ1ɢɴɰ$ɡɳɢɯɱɦɰɦɫɤ $ɫɫɬɲɫɠɢɪɢɫɱɰ /ɢɱɱɢɯɰ7ɬ7ɥɢ(ɡɦɱɬɯ6ɢɫɡ8ɰ3ɥɬɱɬɰ 6ɱɞɯɱ$1ɢɴ6ɲɟɰɠɯɦɭɱɦɬɫ $395,000 NEW LISTING Discover peace and seclusion on this expansive forty-acre parcel boasting a fully functional two-bed- room, one-bathroom cabin. Embrace the breathtaking views of the mountains from the upper level’s reverse living 640 square foot great room. 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