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U B E S S IE O F OR F Drug suspects arrested W Eight people were arrested May 31 as a result of an undercover drug investigation by the Umatilla- Morrow County Drug Task Force. Warrants were issued by the Mor row County District Court and ar rests were made in a roundup in North Morrow County. Sixteen of ficers from the Morrow County Sheriffs department, the Oregon State Police, the Boardman Police department, the Hermiston Police department and the U.S. Border Patrol participated in the roundup Arrested were: Melody Lynne Krause, 33, of Desert Springs Estates, Boardman on charge of conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance. Bail was set at E'ASPAPER r " G r r* E OR U The Heppner $ azette VOL 108 NO. 23 W ednesday, June 6, 1990 imes Heppner 25c 10 Pages W ard retires 39 years with ODFW G le n W a rd Glen Ward, wildlife biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for the past 39 years, will retire July 1. Ward, who received a degree from OSU in 1951 as a supervising wildlife biologist, started with ODFW trapping salmon on the Im- naha River in Waflowa that same year. In 1952, he began work in John Day, doing wildlife inventory. Also that year he worked at the Malheur refuge in Harney County and at Sauvies Island where he worked with waterfowl in a hunting program. On Sept. 1, 1953, he mov ed to Heppner. His first year in Heppner, Ward says that there was a big controver sy over an antlerless deer season. “ We had antlerless deer season, and we probably have as many deer as we ever had,” he said. Since he be gan work with the department. Ward says that the rivers don’t flow as fast as they did because of the many dams, there are more roads and less cover in the mountains and people are becoming more concerned about the environment. One of the biggest changes, says W ard, is the prevalence of noxious weeds in the grasslands. “ We used to spend a lot of time in the field,” added Ward, “ and now we spend a lot of time in neetings and writing reports. We us ed to spend 85 percent of the time in the field, but now we probably spend about 40 percent. Now we’re geared into computers and fax machines.” A Heppner resident for the past 37 years. Ward says “ people have been great We’ve had chances to move, but we decided Heppner was a nice community to raise a family, so we turned down promotions.” Ward and his wife of 33 years, Joyce, have three children, Ron, who is employed with First Interstate Bank at The Dalles, Sandra Hoffert, a teacher at Condon, and Judy Gabriel, a nurse at Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston. Roast and toast to honor Glen Ward A retirement party will be held June 16 for Glen Ward at the Hepp ner Elks Lodge. The party will begin at 1 p.m. and the “ Roast” will begin at 2 p.m. Dinner will be served at approx imately 4 p.m. Those attending may choose between a buffet dinner for $7 or an item orderd from the menu. Donations are being accepted for a retirement gift for Glen. Those planning to attend should contact Bob Krein by Friday, June 8, at 676-9956. In 1973 Ward was named father of the year by the Morrow County CowBelles. He was involved in Lit tle League, which he helped organize and coached for six years, and in softball, which he coached for five years. He was involved in Boy Scouts for 22 years, conducted hunter safety courses, helped with Tupper Outdoor School, taught con servation classes, organized roller skating at the fair pavilion and whs involved with the annual Elks Easter Egg hunt for many years. Ward has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the BPOE, of which he has been secretary for 33 years, the American Legion Post 87, Morrow County Search and Rescue, City of Heppner Budget Committee for 25 years, Morrow County Park and Recreation Com mittee and the Morrow County Plan ning Commission Advisory Board. He was named Oregon State Game Commission.state employee of the year for 1972 and Outstanding Biologist for Northeast Oregon in 1988. The Wards plan to stay in Hepp ner and “ play it by what comes.” He says he and his wife have a “ lot of little projects” to complete and plan on spending more time at their cabin at Penland Lake. Not yet retired. Ward already says he would like to volunteer to help with wildlife projects. Ward will be succeeded by Bob K rein, supervisor, and Russ M organ, assistant supervisor, recently transferred from LaGrande. “ The agency people have been cooperative and the landowners cooperative and tolerant. Thanks to everybody,” said Ward. * ? Ot ■ • r •; Í é« « . nC , # » ‘l ,• *** • * Also charged with conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance were Keith A. Axtell, 21, Rt. 2 Box 107, Irrigon, Ralph Bernal Cota, 32, Desert Springs Estates, Boardman, and Rodney Lee Taylor, 29, Rt. 1 Box 5, Boardman. Bail was set at $10,000 each. David William Evans, 36, Hab Doc Apartments, Boardman was ar rested on charges of possession of controlled substance and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance. Bail was set at $20,000. Also ar rested on charges of possession of controlled substance and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance were Ruth Ann Koonce, 29, Hab Doc Apartments, Boardman and Fernando C. Martinez, 32, Hab Doc- Apartments, Boardman. Their bail was also set at $20,000. Tonya Ann Cieszynski, 22, Rt 1 Box 103, Irrigon was arrested on charges of cultivation of marijuana. Bail was set at $10,000. Arrested on June 1 on charges of delivery of controlled substance were Albert Leslie Gandy, 33, of Rt 1 Box 101B, Irrigon and Richard * ‘. 's- > • ~: v.* j *»V ‘ - , ¿ U ;;,,! M ? . ... - .»• The new store, which replaces the building destroyed by fire Feb. 3, is expected to be finished in August. . . T. «•*,# * • -. ’ ■ . < • if * . r • - ' _ . \-r* . ■ V Photo by Joyce Hughes M ary Ruth (kn eelin g) of the M o rrow C o . S h e riff’s Dept, se a r c h e s dru g su sp e c t R uth A n n K o o n c e , 29, of Boardm an. Allen Me Earchern, 32, Desert phetamine and cocaine were seized, Springs Estate, Boardman. Bail was along with an indoor marijuana set at $10,000 each. garden with 10 plants. Additional According to the Sheriffs depart warrants have been issued and fur ment, during the arrests small ther arrests are expected, they said. amounts of marijuana, metham- Scott retires after 28 years with Kinzua « ^ V 1 NE k rv !N: . " • . A i - ✓ ;s# ; & m J- , r lr Photo by Joyce Hughes L eft-D o u g D u b u q u e , produ ction m anager, W alt N ix, Log ya rd su p e rviso r, and (r) Paul S um ner, perso n nel and safety directo r pre se n t a gold w atch to Bill Scott (se cond right) after 28 ye a rs with K in zu a . After 28 years at Kinzua •o rp . for contractors into Kinzua. Until in ‘56. The couple has two Bill Scott of Heppner retired from retirment Scott was decking (sorting daughters, Jana Lee Scott and Jill Struckmeier, both of Heppner, and the mill on June 1. and piling) logs. Scott, 62. began his career in 1956 Scott and his wife, Dorothy (Mat- five grandchildren, the oldest of with Heppner Pine, driving truck teson), both bom and raised in which just graduated from high and loading logs. Kinzua bought out Heppner. were married in 1951. The school. Scott says that the equipment in Heppner Pine in 1959. He then first year they were married they liv worked for Kinzua as wood boss ed at Camp 5. one of the logging logging and mill operation has (logging supervisor) until Kinzua camps at Kinzua. At that time he changed a great deal to the better sold their logging operation and drove cat and built roads. He also over the years. “ They’ve (Kinzua) began contracting logs in 1965. worked for the county for about got a good bunch of young super From 1965 to 1971, while he didn’t three years until joining the company visors headed in the right direction,” says Scott. “ I want to thank Kinzua work for Kinzua he still hauled logs for the opportunity. They’ve got a really good outfit,” he added. “ It’s not as easy to leave as it sounds.” Scott says he plans on catching up on a lot of loose ends this summer pool can be filled, says Devin. Opening of the Heppner Pool has and winter, “ and then make plans Pool manager this year is Sarah for retirement after that. It will be been postponed until June 17, accor Carlson. Assistant manager is Kim a busy summer.” When asked about ding to Renee Devin. Heppner City Stookev. Hall office manager. retirement, he commented. ” 1 Pool admission prices will remain The pool had been scheduled to haven't slowed down enough to find open June 10, but, because of incle the same as last year: $60 for a fami out.” ly season ticket; $25 for individual ment weather, the pool has not yet season tickets; and $1 for daily been painted. Paint on the pool bot admission. tom must dry for a week before the Compliments of the Morrow County Grain Growers By Anne Morter lone was abuzz with activity last Saturday, June 2, when the lone United Church of Christ put on their annual auction and barbecue. Chairperson Judy Rea said that the 28th annual event was a very suc cessful one for the church and the weather cooperated beautifully. “ We've been so lucky-the skies just opened up for us,” says Mrs. Rea TTie day before and the day after saw overcast skies and rain. Three hundred and eighty five people were served at the noontime pit barbecue, consum ing “ massive” amounts of beef, salads and baked beans. The church auction is a year-round project for many of the United Church of Christ members. For in stance, Harold Rietmann gathers locust wood all year to provide fuel for the pit barbecue. All in all. organizers said they were very pleased with the results of the day. Leftover items from the sale were taken to Goodwill in Hermiston and they were reportedly delighted with the contribution. Immunizations still scheduled While Morrow County Health Nurse Pat Wright is gone on vaca tion from June 18 through July 20. there will still be immunizations as usual at Boardman and Irrigon. In Many attend barbecue/auction Weather Report by CKy ot H«ppn«r May 29 - June High lx»w Tues. 68 46 Weds. 72 42 59 Thurs. 41 Fri. 47 63 Set. 74 54 Sun. 70 43 67 Mon. 44 4. 1990 Pree .01 .12 .12 .01 .01 .32 .0 f ' . » rjr * • • : i* V ¿u v.( : •> r* à V •1 V > ■-¡•Ä :' v ’< V y v • 'I ti.V '- i’V ' the Heppner office, blood pressures will be taken all day on Fridays as usual, but immunizations will be available between the hours of 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Fridays only. if } * - * v . ”• • • ' • *:*.•{ -* • : * I Tuesday, June 5 Soft White *3.54 June-Aug. *3.56/*3.57 Sept. *3.69 Jan. Bariev *109 T June-Sept. *99 % Pik Pardon our dust. We are remodeling to more efficiently serve you. Watch for our open house in the weeks to come. Thank you for your patience. IK OF Member F.D.I.C. * f , • ■ • * » ¡o. >' >. • V'v • i :;V V 1 C -V '- S '* av<* '.ivv.v • I Sfi*%. * > • t y n« Arlington • Heppner • Io lone «/ " Y o u r Independent Home Ow ned Bank' t « »'.è J»*. 9 • t! V ¿ ; ; v *Vr Market Report Construction of a new Central Market is pro ceeding on Main St. in Heppner. Steel beams have been erected and the walls are going up. * ! *•* Trn y*S. . Ü. . , i ^ r 10 , 000 ; Pool opening delayed a week «M M •aw*»!** ^ * ... • i
