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I SIX- Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 5, 1990 Obituaries Roby C. Chappell Graveside services for Roby C. Chappell were held at Hillview Cemetery in lone, Dec. 1, 1990. Chappell, 73, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 1990 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner He was bom June 7, 1917, in Woodland to Thomas and Effie Farmer Chappell. He married Ethel Hill on Aug. 13, 1935 in Woodland and moved to Oregon in 1942. Chappell lived in the Con don/ Spray. Heppner area. Following his retirement form the State Highway Department in 1980 he liv ed in lone. He enjoyed tending his fruit and vegetable garden; it was his favorite hobby. Survivors include his wife, at the home and his sister Pauline Gates, lone. Sweeney Mortuary, Heppner, was in charge of arrangements. Charles H. Willis Family services were held for Charles H. Willis and private inter ment was at the Irrigon Cemetery. Willis, a resident of the Ir- ngon/Boardman area since 1974 died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1990, at the Good Shepherd Hospital in Her- miston. He was bom in Atwood, Kan., on May 2, 1920, to Blanche and William Willis. He grew up in Oklahoma and moved to the West coast in 1939. He worked as a pipe fitter/welder for 45 years, belonging to local No. 290 of Portland. He married Grace Ellen Turnbull on Feb. 14, 1948, in Benton City, Wash. During their marriage of 42 years they lived in California, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. He dairy farmed many of those years and rais ed quarter horses in retirement. They moved to Pahramp, Nev., where he loved the sunshine and heat. After he was diagnosed with cancer in June of 1989 they moved back to their home in Boardman to be near their family. Survivors include his wife at the home; son James of Clatskanie, three daughters, Charlotte Verley of Irrigon; Susan DeVries and Mary Reed both of Tillamook; five brothers and sisters, Jual Coates, Bud Willis and Norma Smith, all of Benton City, and Dorotha Muir and Jerry Willis of Anchorage, Alaska; and 13 grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Socie ty directly or through Bums Mor tuary in Hermiston. Donald C. Smith Donald C. Smith, 42, Heppner, died at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner on Saturday, Dec. 1, 1990. At Mr. Smith’s request there will be no funeral services. He was bom July 9, 1948 at Portland to Henry and Minnie Smith. He grew up in the Portland area and attended schools there. During the Vietnam War, he serv ed with the U.S. Marine Corps. On April 3, 1989, he married Car man Harpenau at Vancouver, WA. The couple moved to Heppner from Monument earlier this year. Survivors include his wife at the home; son, David of Pendleton; father, Henry Smith of Lake Oswego; sister. Joan Blizzard of Lake Oswego. Sweeney Mortuary, Heppner, was in charge of arrangements. Death Notice Claude W. Buschke, 79, of Heppner, died Monday at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. Ar rangements are pending at Sweeney Mortuary in Heppner. A complete obituary will be in next week's G-T Heppner Police Report The Heppner Police department reports handling the following business during the past week: November 23: 10:18 a.m.-assist Fire department; 5:41 p.m.-report of Theft; 11:52 p.m.-Juvenile Case. November 25: 3:07 p.m.-citation issued fot No Operators License; 6:58 p.m.-assist ambulance. November 27: 10:46 p.m.-request officer for Security Check. November 28: 8:24 a.m .- Courteous Driver Award to Tiffany Harrison; 2:30 p.m.-Found Proper ty; 2:35 p.m.-returned Found Pro perty; 9:50 p.m.-report of Missing Person. Novem ber 29: 8:20 a.m .- Courteous Driver Award to Chris tian Corwin; 9:30-clear Missing Per son; 12:09 p.m.-Arrest Warrant served. Citation issued for Driving While Suspended; 2:30 p.m.-report of Criminial Mischief; 8:55 p.m.- report of Cars Racing. December 1: 6:38 a.m.-citation issued for Illegal Backing; 11:20 a m.-Motorist Assist; 7:50 p.m - Road Hazard Removed December 2: 12:32 p.m. -citation issued for Theft; 2:59 p.m.-assist Oregon State Police; 5:15 p m.- Motorist Assist. Sheriff’s Report 4-H News JV Fillies start season with win against Mac-Hi The Sheriffs office at the cour North Lexington Livestock thouse in Heppner reports dispat By Tina Kemp, Reporter The meeting was called to order ching the following business during by Geri Grieb. Officers were the past week: By Lisa Willman elected: president-Nancy Morter; November 27: Morrow County Heppner Fillies Junior Varsity vice president-Justin M iller; Sheriffs office dispatched the Arl basketball teams started their season secretary-B ridgett M cElligott; ington ambulance to a residence on on a winning note, beating Mac-Hi’s treasurer- Dani Hill and reporter- Cottonwood. One subject was JVs, 42-32. Tina Kemp. transported to mid Columbia The first quarter started out slow Leaders Grieb and Kathy Rauch Medical Center in The Dalles with with both teams unable to make a discussed field trips for the new an unknown illness; basket and various turnovers. Then year. An award was given for the Morrow County deputy respond the momentum picked up and first most active club members. There ed to the Boardman area for a report Heppner then Mac-Hi would score. was a tie between Tina and Toni of a neighborhood disturbance. Call When the first quarter ended it was Kemp. Three new members were in was unfounded. Mac-Hi 10, Heppner 8. troduced and they are Casey Evans, November 28: Morrow County In the second quarter Mac-Hi, led Angela Munkers and Tony Bjerke. deputy assisted Boardman Police by Allyson Winn, dominated the department with a report of harass There were 16 members present and floor, out-scoring Heppner once after the meeting members played ing phone calls received at Desert again. At halftime the scoreboard Springs Estates. basketball and had refreshments. read Mac-Hi 20, Heppner 13. November 29: Morrow County The Crazy Cookers Going into the second half though, deputy began investigation of a vehi By Becky Wagenblast, Reporter was another story. The Fillies came On Tuesday, November 6, lone’s cle that was vandalized during the back into the game and ran fast break 4-H Cooking Club, the Crazy night near Boardman; after fast break to pick up the game’s Cookers, met to discuss and practice Morrow County deputy assisted a tempo, led by Sara Greenup’s five what they were going to cook for the disabled vehicle on 1-84; steals and Jodi Johnston’s four. They Morrow County deputy assisted a Make It Yourself With Wool contest held Mac-Hi to a total of only six which was to be held the following disabled motorist in Boardman. points each quarter. Chrissy Schultz November 30: Morrow County Monday. For the contest they prepared deputy made contact with a resident in Irrigon regarding a suspicous chicken casserole, strawberry pud ding, raw vegetables, and served vehicle; Morrow County deputy made con rolls. In addition, they set the tables. The Heppner High Women’s Some of the members served at the tact with a resident on Washington Alumni Volleyball Tournament to be St. Irrigon, regarding an animal contest. The meal was delicious and held Dec. 29 at the junior high gym was a success thanks to the help of problem; looks to be very promising with a Morrow County Sheriffs office the members and their leaders. 'large turnout of 40 players, say dispatched the Boardman ambulance organizers. to the east bound rest area for a 39 The players are coming back for year old female who was transported By Claudia Hughes, Chamber Manager a reunion of teammates and the tour to Good Shepherd Hospital with an nament will begin at 10:30 a.m. This job has many challenges and unknown illness; Saturday with a total of six volleyball Morrow County Sheriffs office never ending variety, some matches throughout the day. dispatched the Arlington ambulance unbelievable...like trying to catch a white rabbit in front of the Chamber to an Arlington business for three males with unknown injuries. There Office today. Thanks to Dave Green and a visitor who happened along, was no transport. December 1 : Morrow County it was soon contained in a box and carried off to its owner, we hope. It S heriffs office dispatched the seemed to have its seasons mixed up. Boardman ambulance to a Boardman Paul Schanno, The Dalles, will This is, after all, the Christmas residence for a 76 year old female lead the Oregon Wheat Growers season, which explains why part of with an unknown illness. She was League as president next year. He the Chamber mail was addressed to transported to Good Shepherd Santa Claus, North Pole. (And the was elected during the OWGL’s Hospital; 63rd annual convention November board wants me to write a job Morrow County deputy made con description.) 28 in Pendleton. tact with a resident regarding a civil Although wheat is his primary In preparation for a major com problem in the Irrigon area; crop, Schanno’s 6,500 acre farm is munity clean-up, the VISION 2000 Morrow County deputy made con committee is doing a survey (in a diverse mix of summer fallow tact with a Lexington resident regar serted in today’s Gazette). Input and wheat and barley and irrigated crops ding an animal problem; like cherries, apples and hay, plus suggestions are needed from Morrow County deputy respond conservation reserve acres and a ed to a residence on Rt. 2 in Irrigon everyone. It will take just a minute commercial cow herd. for a report of a theft. Stolen from to complete the form and will result Working with the Wasco County John Conerd were auto parts. Value in some positive changes. It’s your wheat farmer will be Ben Holdman, was undetermined, investigation is town. Pendleton, vice president and Bob Heppner Chamber will again continuing; Johns, Athena, secretary-treasurer. Morrow County Sheriffs office sponsor the Christmas Lighting Con dispatched the Condon ambuMnce to test. Judging will occur Sunday, a motor vehicle accident on Hwy. December 16, so ‘deck the halls’. And speaking of decking the halls, 19, north of Condon; Morrow County Sheriffs office join us at the fire hall, Monday, dispatched the Heppner ambulance December 10, for the Christmas and Lexington EMT’s to a residence decoration work party to refurbish The Morrow County Historical on Hwy. 74 north of Heppner. One the Main Street decorations. Food, Society has just received a shipment male was transported to Pioneer laughter, making new friends, and of Morrow County Lapel pins made a feeling of pride and accomplish of enamel which would make good Memorial Hospital; Morrow County deputy respond ment are assured. Bill Kuhn, Bob small Christmas gifts. They also ed to the Port of Morrow for a possi Kahl, and Joyce Hollomon, along have notes with a pen and ink draw ble road hazard. Call was with all the Cycle Oregon workers, ing of the historic Morrow County made this project possible. Heppner unfounded; Courthouse and 1990 Chronicles. Morrow County deputy respond Volunteer Firemen and the Senior All of these items are available at the Morrow County Museum Satur ed to the Irrigon area for a report of Center are volunteering their time. phone harassment. Investigation is ‘Tis the season. day through Wednesday from 1-5 Looking ahead...Citizens of the continuing. p.m. December 2: Morrow County year, Educator Volunteer Service The society is still working on a deputy responded to a residence in Award, and the Business of the Year project for an information center at nominations are due December 21. Irrigon for a report of vandalism; Wells Springs and is bringing the Take a minute to fill out a nomina listings o f M orrow County Morrow County deputy contacted a Boardman business regarding tion form to give recognition to a cemeteries up to date. Anyone wishing to be a member of the possible theft of services. Problem deserving person. Next week join Chamber members Historical Society or who wants to was solved; help with the preservation of our Morrow County deputy respond for an elementary school musical history may contact Ruth McCabe, ed to a residence on Hwy. 730 in Ir presentation during lunch. The 18th, Fred Lundin will share the Morrow rigon regarding an animal problem. Delpha Jones or Jean Nelson. County Strategic Plan and the high Problem was solved; school will offer some Christmas Morrow County deputy made con selections. tact with a resident in Irrigon to Thought for the week: “ While deliver an emergency message; you’re saying something can't be Morrow County deputy respond done, don't interrupt the one who’s ed to Thompson residence in Irrigon doing it.” The December 11 meeting of the to investigate a report of a theft. Degree of Honor will be held at 7:30 Money of an undetermined amount p.m. at the home of Shirley Connor was taken. Investigation is with a gift exchange and finger continuing; snacks. Morrow County Sheriffs office received a report of an overdue hun ting party in the Heppner area. Hunter was located. December 3: Morrow County The next meeting of the Oregon Oregon Grains Commission con deputy responded to the Irrigon area Grains Commission will be held on ference room, located at 1200 NW for a report of possible Unauthoriz Friday, December 14 in Portland. Front Avenue, Suite 520, and will ed Use of a Motor Vehicle. Call was The meeting will be held in the commence at 8:30 a.m. unfounded; Morrow County deputy respond ed to a location in Irrigon to in vestigate a report of a suspicious per NOTICE OF the 19 day of Dec. 1990 at 7:30 son. Situation was solved; SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET P.M. The purpose of the hearing is Morrow County Sheriff s office HEARING to discuss the supplemental budget dispatched the Heppner Fire depart A public hearing on a proposed with interested persons. ment to a chimney fire at 335 W. supplemental budget for lone Rural A copy of the supplemental budget Union Ave. Fire Dist., Morrow State of Oregon, document as approved by the Budget During the week of November 26 for the fiscal year July 1, 1990 to Committee may be inspected or ob to December 3, Morrow County June 30, 1991 will be held at Fire tained on or after 4 Dec. at Jim deputies assisted three disabled Hall. The hearing will take place on Boor’s House between the hours of motorists. 6 P.M. and 10 P.M. December 4: Morrow County SUMMARY OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET deputy responded to the Boardman Publish ONLY Those Funds Being Modified area for a report of a suspicious vehi FUND: Capital Outlay cle in the area of Wilson Road Deputy was unable to locate vehicle Resource Amount Requirement Amount upon arrival. BANK LOAN 110,000 00 Equipment Purchases 110,000.00 Total Resources 110.000.00 Total Requirements 110,000.00 Comments To Authorize Expenditure of Additional Revenue of Bank Loan for the Purchase of Fire Equipment Bank Loan To Be Repayed From Serial Levy Funds. Published: December 5, 1990 led offense in scoring with a game- high 12 points. Jenni Ashbeck toss ed in 11 and Jodi Johnston chipped in eight to win the game 42-32. First-year coach Lana Orr comes as a 1986 graduate from Heppner High and a member of the 1986 Girl’s State Championship Basket ball team. “ I was very impressed with the way the girls played,” stated coach Orr. “ The second half was very strong and they made a great comeback. The team has a very high skill level with a lot of poten tial.” Coach O rr’s team is composed of five sophomores, Donita Sharp, Michelle McCurry, Staci O ’Brien, Jenni Ashbeck and Chrissy Shultz. The freshmen are Sara Greenup, Ruth Norton, Erin Fishbum, Gret- chen Berretta, Kara Ansotegui, Jodi Johnston, Alissa Brownfield and Toni Cutsforth. Alumni volleyball tournament Dec. 29 Chamber Chatter Schanno elected OWGL president Historical Society to offer lapel pins D egree o f H onor m eeting planned Grains commission to meet Dec. 14 Those returning have been broken down into four teams with a mixture of older and younger players on each team. Graduating years will play on the same team. The years with the largest turnout are from classes 1979, ‘82, ‘85, ‘86 and ‘89. The junior high gym will be available for practice Friday even ing and at 9 a.m. Saturday. All players should arrive before 10 a.m. to find out what team they are on Dec. 29. The public is welcome to come watch and visit. For questions or more information call Susie Hisler, 676-5878. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF CIVIL FORFEITURE OF: 1. 1969 Chevrolet bearing Oregon License number QNY270 NOTICE TO ALL POTENTIAL CLAIMANTS AND TO ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY!!! YOU MUST “ CLAIM” AN IN TEREST IN TH E ABOVE DESCRIBED SEIZED PROPERTY OR YOU WILL AUTOMATICAL LY LOSE ANY INTEREST YOU MAY HAVE. TO “ CLAIM” YOU MUST FIL E W ITH THE “ FORFEITU RE C O U N SEL” LISTED BELOW, A LEGAL PAPER CALLED A “ CLAIM” . THE “ CLAIM” MUST BE GIVEN TO THE FORFEITU RE COUNSEL WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THE LAST DAY THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED. THE CLAIM MUST INCLUDE: A) YOUR TRUE NAME, B) YOUR CURRENT AND FUTURE MAILING AD DRESS, C) THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF YOUR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY, D) THE TIME, TRANSFEROR AND CIR CUMSTANCES OF YOUR AC QUISITION OF YOUR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY, E) THE REASONS YOU BELIEVE THE PROPERTY IS NOT SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE, F) ALL FACTS SUPPORTING THESE REASONS, G) ANY ADDITIONAL FACTS SUPPORTING YOUR CLAIM AND, H) THE PRECISE RELIEF YOU SEEK. IT MUST BE IN PROPER FORM AND BE SIGN ED BY YOU UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY. THE DEADLINE FOR FILING IS DECEMBER 20, 1990. WHERE TO FILE A “ CLAIM” AND FOR MORE INFORMA TION FORFEITURE COUNSEL Jeff M. Wallace, M .C.D.A. PHONE 676-9061 Address P.O. Box 664, Cour thouse, Heppner, OR 97836 SEIZING AGENCY Morrow County Sheriff PHONE 676-9061 Address P.O. Box 159, Cour thouse, Heppner, OR 97836 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF BASIS FOR CIVIL FORFEITURE On the 25th day of October, 1990, the above described was seized for civil forfeiture by the Morrow Coun ty Sheriffs Office. The property is subject to forfeiture under OR Law Chapter 791 as X proceeds X pro fits and/or X instrumentalities used in the following prohibited conduct, and/or the solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit the following prohibited conduct X possession X of a controlled substance, X delivery of a controlled substance, X m anufacture o f a controlled substance. FORFEITURE means that the property will be transferred to the government and persons with any interest in the property will be deprived of that interest without compensation because of the use or acquisition of the property in or through prohibited conduct as defin ed in OR Law. Published: November 14, 21, 28; December 5, 1990 _______ PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF CIVIL FORFEITURE OF: $11,755.00 in U.S. currency; 1 Kruger Rand; 1968 Oldsmobile, O regon License #PBF233; Panasonic Camcorder; Ricoh 35 mm camera; Snooper D 4000 Fuzz Buster; case o f Havoline oil; miscellaneous vehicle parts; brief case; miscellaneous drug parapher nalia; 1982 Oldsmobile Oregon License #PQS643; 1983 Yamaha m otorcycle, O regon License M 358200; Honda m otorcycle, unknown license number; stereo equipment; miscellaneous manual and power tools seized from Rocky Rogers on or between October 7 and October 23, 1990, including, but not limited to, socket sets, screwdrivers, ham m ers, sanders, w renches, skilsaw and vice grips; 1959 Skagit 16’ boat, Reg. * OR152KA; 1966 Stevens 17’ inboard boat, Reg. # OR915EB; 1968 Chevrolet El Camino, Oregon License #ETZ525; $793.14 cash; Rolex watch; dia mond ring; RCA 25” television; Sears Craftsmen 2.5 HP wet vac; miscellaneous boat parts; compact discs; engine stand; Norco 750 pound shop hoist; Action inductive engine analyzer; 1981 Honda motor cycle C.B. 400T Hawk Oregon License #M367901; 8 cylinder distributor; 2 Mallory 11,000 RPM tachometers; Silverline triple guage kit; Super Acrottachii 8,000 RPM tachometer; Carter electric fuel pump; Jensen speakers; Kraco am/ftn cassette and Kraco power booster; 2 JVC speakers; Onkyo auto turntable; Sansui stereo graphic equalizer; Sansui intergrated amplifier A-5; JVC am/fm stereo tu rn er; Sansui reverberation amplifier RA-900; Sherwood stereo cassette deck; oak stereo cabinet; oak T. V. cabinet; 3 remote controls; miscellaneous cords; Panasonic por table C.D. player; 2 wooden C.D. holders; 2 speaker stands. NOTICE TO ALL POTENTIAL CLAIMANTS AND TO ALL UNKNOW N PERSONS READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY!!! YOU MUST “ CLAIM” AN IN TEREST IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED SEIZED PROPERTY OR YOU WILL AUTOMATICAL LY LOSE ANY INTEREST YOU MAY HAVE. TO “ CLAIM” YOU MUST FILE WITH THE “ FO R FEITU R E C O U N SEL” LISTED BELOW, A LEGAL PAPER CALLED A “ CLAIM” . THE “ CLAIM” MUST BE GIVEN TO THE FORFEITU RE COUNSEL WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THE LAST DAY THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED. THE CLAIM MUST INCLUDE: A) YOUR TRUE NAME, B) YOUR CURRENT AND FUTURE MAILING AD DRESS, C) THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF YOUR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY, D) THE TIME, TRANSFEROR AND CIR CUMSTANCES OF YOUR AC QUISITION OF YOUR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY, E) THE REASONS YOU BEUEVE THE PROPERTY IS NOT SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE, F) ALL FACTS SUPPORTING THESE REASONS, G) ANY ADDITIONAL FACTS SUPPORTING YOUR CLAIM AND, H) THE PRECISE RELIEF YOU SEEK. IT MUST BE IN PRO PER FORM AND BE SIGNED BY YOU UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY. THE DEADLINE FOR FILING IS JANUARY 10, 1991. WHERE TO FILE A “CLAIM” AND FOR MORE INFORMATION FORFEITURE COUNSEL Jeff M. Wallace, M.C.D.A. PHONE 676-9061 Address P.O. Box 664, Courthouse, Heppner OR 97836 SEIZING AGENCY Morrow Coun ty Sheriff PHONE 676-9061 Ad dress P.O. Box 159, Courthouse, Heppner OR 97836 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF BASIS FOR CIVIL FORFEITURE On or between October 7. 1990 and October 23, 1990, the above described was seized for civil forfeiture by the Morrow County Sheriffs Office. The property is subject to forfeiture under OR Law Chapter 791 as X proceeds X pro fits and/or X instrumentalities used in the following prohibited conduct, and/or the solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit the following prohibited conduct X possession of a controlled substance, X delivery of a controlled substance, X manufac ture of a controlled substance. FORFEITURE means that the pro perty will be transferred to the government and persons with any in terest in the property will be depriv ed of that interest without compen sation because of the use or acquisi tion of the property in or through prohibited conduct as defined in OR Law. Published: December 5, 12, 19 and 26, 1990