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FOUR - Heppner G urtte-T bim . Heppner. Oregon Wedneeday. J«»y 13 . 11 I mm J Heppner Police Report The Offici*J Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow *—* ~~ The Heppner Police department reports handling the following business during the past few weeks June 27: 12:12 a m-Motorist Assist. 12:14 a m parking citation issued; 8 38 p m assist Morrow County Sheriff's department, 9 06 p m Motorist Assist. 9:10 p m - repon of Loud Party. 9:51 p m - report of Hit and Run. 10 43 p m - Motonst Assist. June 28: 11 45 a m Motorist Assist. 12 27 p m -parking citation issued; 12:56 p m -assist at Court Hearing, II 16 p m -rep o rt of Suspicious Vehicle. 11:33 p m - report of Suspicious Person June 29; 12 34 a m.-request of ficer for Security Check. 6 42 p m - peace officer hold-Mental Illness; 10:30 p m .-citation issued for Operating Motor Vehicle without Headlamps June 30 2 32 a m -false alarm; 8 41 p m -complaint signed on Assault July I: 5 52 p m -report of Civil Matter. 7:58 p m report of Fire C rac k ers; 8:49 p m -Found Property July 2: 12 08 a m.-citation issued for Dnv.ng Under the Influence of Intoxicants July 3: 12 02 a m Motorist Assist; 9:57 a m report of Criminal Mischief, 8 30 p m -report of Loose Horse, 9:33 p m -citation issued for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants July 5: 6:08 p m.-Courteous Driver award to Timothy Corwin. July 9: 2:14 a m.-report of Fight. 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M a r lh ilk a David and April Sykes, i Publishers • The Big Gamble * '* ; The Lamb Weston plant in Board man says it may close if the Port of Morrow doesn't lower its water and sewer bill Lambs owns seven french fry plants and they have a market for just about what sis can produce Smart folks would close the plant that costs (he most to run And they say its the one in Boardman A reduction of water and sewer rates by $250.000 would put this plant back on line With a com petitive rate, the speculation is that not only would the plant return to its former schedule of 4b weeks, the new owners may expand here to serve the By Ed Glenn growing micro-wave product line Some folks arc genuinely concerned Closure of the lambs plant would mean the loss of some 450 jobs, the largest single employer in Morrow County A number of retail and service businesses in Boardman and lrrigon would probably close Property values would further decline, ami unless government cuts back severely. City and County taxes would go up County taxpayers would Util have to pay for the water and sewer systems, about $480,000 a year But vime folks call Lambs' threat to close a bluff They think it is only a ploy to maximize profits. I^m bs has already cut employment in half, and reduced the hours for the remaining half Hourly payroll is now only 34% of just a year ago Port officials say they can't make a $250,000 cut with out a substantial change in priorities It might require closing the container terminal, or curtailing the marketing effort Some employees might have to be laid off. or wages reduced. Some Boardman businessmen have suggested a tax levy, but that would fly in the face of some campaign promises not to use tax money to run the Port Besides, County voters often demonstrate a reluctance to approve new tax issues However you cut it, the stakes in this show down are plenty high Rais ing the ante is a challenge perhaps beyond us all But if it is not a bluff, and if we fail to call, the loss could be felt throughout the County for years to come. r ? i AS I SEC IT • t Births Marriage Licenses The District Attorney’s office at the courthouse in Heppner reports handling the following business dur ing the past week Bobby Hamilton. 20, lrrigon. ap peared for arraignment on July I, before Judge Ralph Curnn on the charges of Arson in the First Degree. Attempted Arson in the First Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Arson in the First Degree Entry of Plea was set for July 8 The defendant was released from custody on his own recognizance Darrell Robertson. 21. Her- mistivi. appeared for entry of plea on July I before Judge Ralph Curnn on the charges of Three Counts of Criminal Conspiracy, two counts of Attempted Assault in the First Degree, and Attempted Burglary in the First Degree Entry of plea was continued until July 8 Robertson was released from custody on his own recognizance Delray Hoke. 21. Pocatello. ID. appeared for arraignment on July I . before Judge Ralph Curnn on the charges of Two Counts of Attemp Austin Daniel Myers, a son. Austin, was born June 21. 1988 to Sam and Terri Meyers in Good Shepherd Hospital at Hermiston The baby weighed 6lbs 4 oz Grandparents are Jerry and Nan cy Myers. Heppner, Rev and Mrs Dan Westerficld. Camas. WA G reat-grandparents are: Lila Myers, Hermiston; Walt Shuler, Aurora. Grace Westerficld. Zillah. WA. and Norm and Ken Walkers. The Morrow County Clerk's of fice at the courthouse in Heppner reports issuing the following mar nage licenses: Brett Edward King. 23 Pendleton and Cynthia Ann Stmchcr. 19, Pendleton; Steven Lynn Hngcl. 30. Board man and lie bora Lynn Patton. 29. lone. led Assault in the first degree. Three counts of Criminal Conspiracy and Attempted Burglary in the first degree Entry of Plea is set for July IS Jay Sutter, 33 and Teresa Sutter. Imgon appeared for arraignment on July 1 before Judge Ralph Curnn Both were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Entry of plea is set for July 15 Jay Hamilton. 66. plead Not Guil ty to charges of Arson in the First Degree. Attempted Arvin in the First Degree and Conspiracy to Commit Arson in the First Degree He was given 30 days to move against the Grand Jury Indictment Justice Court Report Yakima W \ Great great grandmother is Mrs Vernon Pierce. Ft Morgan. Colo Twin G irtv F rin Kay and T ara Shay, daughters, Erin and Tara were bom June 28. 1988 to Bemie and Sherri Lionherger in Coeur d'Alene. Idaho The babies weighed 6 lbs. 6 oz and 6 lbs 7 W oz. Grandparents are Darcel and Bev W ilson, lone; M arguerite Lionberger. Ft Worth, Tx G reat-grandm other is Frieda Lockmcr. lone The Justice Court at the cour thouse annex in Heppner reports handling the following business dur ing the past week Brett Howard Wilson. Pnneville No Operator License. Driving L'mn sured. $97 fine; Robert Joseph Talley. Heppner No Operator License, Violation of the Basic Rule. $93 fine c 'Hospital Notes Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner reports admitting and discharging the following patients dunng the past week Martha King. Heppner admitted June 30. discharged July 1 D orothy H ayes, H cppner- adnntled July 4. discharged July 5 Patients still receiving care as of press time Tuesday were Larry Brady. Heppner admitted June 28; F lorence G reen . H cppncr- adnntted July 5. ELECTROLYSIS ! Permanent Hair Removal Anna Schwarzin Licensed Electrclotfst 67S-9240 Open Tuesdays other times by appointment Sheriff’s Report In the Service Chief Rathbun’s Tips____ Navy Seaman Apprentice Norman C. Field, whose wife. Sharon, is the daughter of George and Linda S Calvert of lrrigon, recently departed on a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific. He is currently serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, homeported in Alameda. Calif. He joined the Navy in August 1986 Keep your doors and windows locked even when you're home When you move into a new home, re-key or change all the locks. Make sure you don't hide your keys outside Crooks know all the best hiding places Help keep your neighborhood safe If you see something funny call your Hepner Police Department or 911. Water line installed for hotel ■ D.A.’s Report 5 - The City of Heppner is doing some work on the water line for the hotel project on Willow Street According to a city of ficial, a drilling company will be in this week to drill a hole for the placement of footings for the hotel's elevator The hole must be drilled down to bedrock for the footings. The Morrow County Sheriff s of fice at the courthouse in Heppner reports dispatching the following business during (he past week; July 3 Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Boardman Fire department to a grass fire I mile west of Tower Road, Morrow County S h cn ff s office investigated report of a juvenile riding a motorcycle recklessly in the lone area. Morrow County Sheriff» office investigated report of a vehicle driv ing too fast in lone area. July 4 Morrow County S h cn ff s office assisted Boardman Police department with a fight at the Nomad. Morrow County S h en ff s office responded to report of juveniles possibly causing problems in lone area. Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Boardman Fire department to report of a dumpster on fire at the Boardman Shell Station. Morrow County S h en ff s office and Boardman Police responded to a domestic disturbance in Boardman Arley Hamilton was arrested on Assault IV charges Hamilton 29. of Boardman posted bail Morrow County S h en ff s office arrested l-add K any id. 26. Board man for Dnvmg While Revoked Kanyid was issued a citation and released; Morrow County S h en ff s office began investigation of stolen motor cycle in the lrrigon area; Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Heppner ambulance to the lone High School for a female witn unknown illness. There were two Boardman am bulance runs during the fireworks During the week of June 27-July 4. Morrow County Sheriff s office assisted four disabled motorists July 5 Morrow County S henff s deputy responded to a report of a dispute in the lone area Call was unfounded. Morrow County Sheriff s deputy received report of a grass fire on I 84, milepost 187 88. which is in Umatilla County. Morrow County Sheriff s deputy responded to a report o f Criminal Mischief in the Boardman area Tampering with mailboxes In vestigation is continuing July 7 Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Boardman am bulance to l^mfv Weston for a possi ble heart attack victim One subject was transported to Good Shepherd July 9 Morrow County Sheriff s office investigated complaint of a neighborhood disturbance in the Ir- rigon area A noisy vehicle was located. Morrow County S henff s office assisted Irngon Police Department bnng a fight in the parking lot at Paul's under control; Morrow County S henff s office dispatched the Boardman fire depart ment to a grass fire at Rt 1 Box 48-D. Paul Smith and Kun/c Road. Morrow County Sheriffs office arrested Alvin LcRoy Thomason. 30, Boardman for Dnvmg While Suspended Thomason was cited and released July 10: Franc inch Santa Cruz. 31. Imgon was cited and released for Driving While Suspended. Morrow Countv S heriffs office arrested Mario Monte/ I .emus, 33, Im gon on a warrant out of Her miston tor Failure to Pay PineVCon tempt of Court Subject turned over to Hermiston Police Department July II: Morrow County Shcnffs office assisted three disabled motorists during the week of July 4 11 JV wneer C lin ic 676-5504 CLINIC HOURS: Monday , Tuesday , Thursday , Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m. -1 p.m. C o u r t S tr e e t M a r k o t L ettu ce CHECK OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES WHERE YOUR DOLLAR MAKES MORE CENTS 2 Heads for General Mills •9 * Wheaties Cereali««./ reg *2” Karo light Corn Svmpibo/ Reg »1«* ^ i ^ ^ e a Western Family Beef Boneless C hu ck Roast * i* * Aluminum Foil 25 vq ft reg ea Tillamook Cheese Snack Bars 10 0 / reg * 2 » » ^ i ® ® e a Green 15* ■9V Cabbage *au»r Broccoli C»r. 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