FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times. Heppner. Oregon Wednesday, January 9, ¡991
Sheriff’s Report
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Letters to the Editor
Citizens urged to address measure 5 cuts
To the Editor:
It is well that the city is asking for
citizen input on how best to measure
up to Measure 5. Unfortunately,
many of us have little knowledge of
what services now exist, so it is dif
ficult to know whether we want
more or less.
An obviously known fact,
however, concerns our swimming
pool. With no recreation available
for the youth that are unable to par
ticipate in team activities but need
exercise for physical as well as men
tal health, do we really want to cut
one of the few remaining activities
for them? Would increased time on
hands see an increase in drug usage?
How can this dilemma be solved?
As the situation exists now can we
increase our user fees sufficiently to
compensate for loss of city revenue?
I am told that this is impossible to
achieve as an adequate increase
would lower usage to the point that
we would be no better off
financially.
Attacking the problem from
another angle, if we improved the
pool facilities with a cover for year-
round use would we get increased
family m em berships? W ater
aerobics are very beneficial for
disabled and/or older persons. Could
we offer senior memberships and a
class in water exercises? Could we
get volunteer help in the building
process? Could any organization
canvas the town and mail rural
residents questionaires asking who
would be willing to donate time,
money or buy a membership? Would
the increased use cover the costs?
Can we find out rapidly?
How much does our library cost
us to operate? How much student, as
well as adult, use exists? At a time
when reading is becoming more
necessary for scholastic ac
complishments do we want to lower
this service?
Do all of us know that we have an
extrem ely dedicated and able
volunteer fire department? Do we
want to support them with equipment
and materials? If we don't we’ll pay
the money out in increased insurance
rates anyway.
Hour-wise what is the existing
coverage of our police force? Unless
times have changed recently we do
not have 24-hour coverage now-
what has been their scheduling for
the past year? What would be involv
ed if we were to rely on the Morrow
Co. Sheriffs department. Irrigon
already does. Do lone and Lex
ington? What has been their
experience?
These questions need to be asked
and answered. We need citizen in
put at council meetings and budget
meetings.
The council cannot do all the jobs
alone. They already donate countless
hours of volunteer effort on our
behalf. Do we want a viable com
munity? Rural communities unable
to help themselves have a terminal
illness. How many volunteers can
we count on?
Heppner Chamber of Commerce
encourages you to attend the Panel
on Measure 5 during the Town and
Country luncheon Friday, Jan. 18 at
noon at the Heppner Elks.
Heppner Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
(s) Bob Kahl, 1st. V.P.
Meg Murray, Board member
Willing to fight and die
To the Editor:
My name is Kevin Ball and I am
a soldier in the United States Army.
I am writing because of the pro
testing I have been hearing about.
People do not understand how we
(the soldiers) feel about hearing
news of friends, family, but mainly
people we don't even know pro
testing against what we feel is right.
It seems that most people feel the
only reason we are here is to keep
gas prices down. This is a concern,
but what would happen is we weren't
here?
Would Saudi Arabia be the next to
fall to this Arab Hitler? After that
who would be next? Would Hussein
be powerful enough to attack
anywhere at anytime?
The men that fought in the Viet
nam war came home to hatred and
name calling. Will we also come
home to this hatred, and be called
baby killers? Will we be looked
down upon for fighting for our
country?
Is it so hard to show a little
patriotism for your country and the
men who are willing to fight and die
for your freedom?
“ Ask not what your country can
do for you but what you can do for
your country.” John F. Kennedy
once said this, or does anyone
remember, or even care?
Do not get me wrong, I too would
rather be home with my wife and
child, but I am willing to stay and
fight. Death does not scare me, for
if I die I will die a proud man know
ing that it was for my country and
its people.
(S) Spc. Kevin ball
lone, OR
Spc. Kevin Ball
542947322
B 1/39 F.H.R. (ABN)
XVIII ABN Corp. Arty
APO NY 09657
___Obituary__
Charles L. Stacy
Charles Lynn Stacy, 26, Board-
man. died Monday, Dec. 31, 1990
at Boardman.
The funeral services were held
Friday, January 4, 1991 in the
chapel of Burns Mortuary in Her-
miston. Burial followed at the River-
view Cemetery in Boardman.
He was bom Feb. 4, 1964 at
Sidney, Neb. to Shirley and Elaine
Stacy. The family came to Board-
man 12 years ago.
Survivors include his parents of
Boardman; a son. Timothy and a
daughter, Kayleen, a sister Bonnie,
all of Boardman; and a brother.
Eugene of Salem.
Burns Mortuary, Hermiston was
in charge of arrangements.
C om in g E v e n ts fr o m t h e E lk s
Thurs. Jan. 10 - Ladies Night
TOWN &
COUNTRY DAYS
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Jan. 15-18
, Thurs. Jan. 17 - 5:30 p.m. Wine Tasting
< 7 p.m. Prime Rib dinner
Heppner Elks 358
676-9181
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Friciuh Meet
The Morrow County Sheriff s of
fice reports dispatching the
followbusiness at the courthouse in
Heppner:
January 2: Morrow County depu
ty responded to the lone area for a
report of tools missing from a shed.
Tools were valued at $300-400;
Morrow County deputy respond
ed to the Wagon Wheel Addition for
a report of vehicle damage;
Morrow County deputy took a
report of a hit and run that occured
in Lexington. Darla Whitmore was
the victim and $800 in damages were
done to the vehicle;
Morrow County deputy respond
ed to the Irrigon area for a report of
guns stolen from Jim Hart. Amount
of value was $2,585;
Morrow County deputy took a
report of a missing female in the Ir
rigon area. Subject returned home.
January 3: Morrow County depu
ty responded to the Irrigon area for
a dog complaint;
Morrow County deputy assisted
Boardman Police department with a
family disturbance;
Morrow County Sheriffs office
dispatched the Boardman ambulance
to the Outback apartments. One male
was transported to Good Shepherd
Hospital with an unknown illness;
Morrow County deputy was advis
ed of an accident on Hwy 207 two
miles north of Lexington. Deputy
was unable to locate report of
vehicle.
January 4: Morrow County depu
ty made contact with an Irrigon resi
dent regarding property damage.
The victim, Myra Wright, had not
yet calculated amount of damage;
Morrow County Sheriffs office
dispatched the Boardman ambulance
to the Nugget Motel. There was no
transport;
Morrow County Sheriffs office
dispatched the Heppner fire depart
ment to an electrical fire at 220 S.
Chase, Heppner;
Morrow County Sheriff s Office
arrested Merle Edward Ferguson,
51, Yakima, WA. for Criminal
Mischief II. Subject was lodged at
Benton County Jail;
Morrow County Sheriff s office
assisted Boardman police department
with a possible intoxicated driver;
Morrow County Sheriff s office
dispatched the Arlington ambulance
to E 2nd St. Patient was transported
to Mid Columbia Center in The
Dalles with an unknown illness;
Morrow County Sheriff s office
dispatched the Mitchell ambulance to
The Weber Ranch. One male was
transported to Prineville Memorial
Hospital with an unknown illness;
Morrow County deputy respond
ed to the Boardman area to take a
report of a shotgun stolen from Mike
Tupper, Portland. Amount of value
was unknown;
Morrow County deputy respond
ed to the Boardman area for a report
of burglary that occurred earlier.
Investigations are continuing;
Morrow County deputy respond
ed to the Irrigon area for a
neighborhood disturbance. Robert
C. Bryant, 42, Hermiston, was ar
rested for Menacing. Bryant was
cited and released.
January 6: Morrow County depu
ty responded to Boardman to in
vestigate a report of an assault which
occurred in Irrigon on January 5;
Morrow County Sheriff s office
dispatched the Boardman ambulance
to a report of a 90 year old male on
Kunze Road with an illness. Male
was transported to Good Shepherd
Hospital;
Morrow County deputy respond
ed to Kunze Road in Boardman to in
vestigate a report of trespassing
hunters. Call was unfounded;
Morrow County deputy cited and
released Alice Flanagan. 43, Irrigon
for Assault IV.
January 7: Morrow County
S heriffs office dispatched the
Boardman ambulance to a residence
in Boardman. One female was
transported to Good Shepherd
Hospital in Hermiston with an
unknown illness;
Morrow County Sheriffs office
dispatched the Arlington fire depart
ment to the report of an alarm at
Oregon W aste
M anagement
maintenance shed. Turned out to be
a false alarm;
Morrow County Sheriff s office
dispatched the Heppner Fire depart
ment to a chimney fire on Linden
Way at a residence;
Morrow County deputy respond
ed to investigate a report of animal
neglect in Irrigon;
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Morrow County deputy respond
ed to Columbia Avenue by the Port
of Morrow for a report of an acci
dent involving two vehicles. There
were no injuries;
Morrow County deputy respond
ed to the area of 10th and Adams.
Irrigon, to investigate a report of a
suspicious vehicle. Call was
unfounded.
During the week of December 31
to January 6 Morrow County
Sheriffs office assisted one disabl
ed motorist.
Justice Court
Report
The Justice Court office at the
courthouse annex building in Hepp
ner reports handling the following
business during the past week:
Douglas Robert Townsend. 36,
Baker City-Exceeding the Truck
Speed. 64 mph in a 55 mph zone,
$43 fine;
Lola Ann Taylor, 45, Roseburg-
Driving While Suspended, $172
fine;
Samuel Paul Bellam y, 39,
Lexington-Vehicle License Expired.
$9 fine;
Nella Louisa Britt, 45, Heppner-
Exceeding the Maximum Speed, 68
mph in a 55 mph zone, $37 fine;
Vicki Fae Rayburn, 27, Heppner-
Endangering Child Passenger, $16
fine;
M arlene June B arnett, 57,
Heppner-Exceeding the Maximum
Speed Limit, 84 mph in a 55 mph
zone, $75 fine;
Catherine Rose Bergstrom, 56,
Heppner-Exceeding the Maximum
Speed Limit, 76 mph in a 55 mph
zone, $20 fine;
Larry Vem Roberts, 23, Imbler-
Casting Artificial Light on Game
Mammal (deer), $210 fine;
Laura Wegworth-Allowing Dog to
Run At Large, $29 fine.
Health Dept.
The Morrow County Health
Department lists its following mon
thly schedule for the month of
January:
Thursday, Jan. 10-blood pressures
and immunizations, Heppner office
8:30 a m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 15-blood pressures
and immunizations, 1:30-4 p.m.
Boardman City Hall.
W ednesday, Jan. 16-blood
pressures 2-3 p.m. Bank of Eastern
Oregon kitchen, lone.
Thursday, Jan. 17-blood pressures
and immunizations. 8:30 a.m .-4:30
p.m.-Heppner office.
Tuesday, Jan. 22-blood pressures
and immunizations, 1-4 p.m. Irrigon
County office.
Thursday, Jan. 24-blood pressures
and immunizations, 8:30 a m.-4:30
p.m. Heppner office.
W ednesday, Jan. 30-blood
pressures, Sr. Citizen mealsite, 11
a.m.-noon.
Thursday, Jan. 31-blood pressures
and immunizations, 8:30 a.m .-4:30
p.m. Heppner office.
B irth s___
Meaghan Leigh McElligott-a
daughter Meaghan Leigh was bom
to Mike and Susan McElligott on
December 9, 1990 in Santa Maria,
California. She weighed 6 lbs. 1 oz.
Grandparents are Jerry and
Maryan McElligott of lone and Joe
and Sheila McKenzie of New
Brunswick, NJ.
She joins brothers William, 10,
and Brendan, 2, at home.
Kyle Raymond Sullivan-a son
Kyle Raymond was born to Jay
Sullivan and Kelly Olmstead of Ir
rigon on December 28, 1990 at
Good Shepherd Hospital in Board-
man. The baby weighed 8 lbs. 9 Vi
ozs.
Development
Can Be Easier
The Morrow County Strategic Plan
identifies a lot of tb- strengths of the
county as they relate to further develop
ment, meaning job and population in
crease. Some of those strengths have
to do with natural resources, others
have to do with the people-created
resources such as sewer and water
infrastucture.
One strength not mentioned, if in
deed it is a strength, is perhaps the most
important factor. It seems to be there
but it is not clearly articulateu. It could
be that it was just assumed, or that the
participants were fearful of clearly
stating it because it might have been
challenged.
It could be that only I read it in between the lines when it really isn’t there.
Morrow County’s greatest strength, the one most important, nay, essen
tia! to any significant new industrial, commercial, residential growth, is
a strong, universal feeling that growth is good, desired and will be
welcomed.
And that desire for growth could be our most valuable resource.
Farm land is abundant across the nation, so much so that many farm
commodities are produced to surplus. Our timber land, as timber land goes
is no more productive than forests elsewhere, nor more pristine. It’s
availability to produce timber will be as limited as elsewhere.
Our people work a little harder than many places but so much so than
others that labor availability makes us unique. Our water, land, air and
other resources are pretty widely distributed over the state and nation.
We rout our transportation facilities but that hardly even makes us even
with sites in Portland and Seattle that are next door to raw material sup
plies and just down the block from major customers. There are whole in
dustries there who rarely even make a long distance phone call.
Growth does have one really important limiting factor across the land.
In many places, maybe most places, it is unwanted. Not welcome. Told
to go someplace else. Some years ago, we allowed Governor Tom McCall
to speak for us all: “ Come and visit, but don’t stay.” Much of that same
sentiment can be heard today: “ Don’t Califomicate Oregon.”
The 1990 census reported the impact of McCall’s ghost. In the past 10
years the Nation as a whole grew 10 percent. More than that in the West:
California grew by 22 percent, Washington by 16 percent.
But they didn’t stay in Oregon. This state has only eight percent more
people than in 1980. There are some reasons: We now have the highest
minimum wage in the nation. Our gas tax went up to 20 cents a gallon,
one of the highest in the nation. We have had some of the highest property
taxes, soon to be replaced by a sales tax on top of a pretty stiff income
tax. We have the most stringent land use planning laws and but one of two
bottle bills. You can’t save a little money pumping your own gas in Oregon
and New Jersey.
It should be pretty obvious that a lot of things are more important to
Oregonians than growth. It’s plain that the welcome mat is not out.
So maybe Morrow County can’t compete with the rest of the nation,
but we can be the most competitive spot in Oregon. And the thing that
will set us apart from the rest of the state is a desire to grow
That very desire, in this desert of a state among states, will prove to
be our most important resource. With the desire to grow, and the action
it takes to cause that to happen. Morrow County will become an oasis in
that desert state. It will become easier and easier to promote development
when we can loudly and collectively say, “ Come to visit, and stay to live,
work, play and become our neighbor, you’re welcome in Morrow County . ”
I’d like it a lot if that strength were emblazoned across the Strategic Plan
Chamber Chatter
By Claudia Hughes, Chamber Manager
We’re five days away from kick
ing off Town and Country Week,
“ M eeting
T om orrow ’s
Challenges.” And challenges there
are, not the least of which is
Measure 5. We’ve met problems
head-on before, we take them one
day at a time, and we work through
them...keeps us from boredom,
stagnation and becoming too com
placent. Faith, hope, trust, work,
commitment, prayer, extends also to
the decision (out of our hands) that
will be made on January 15. Let us
hope as we join together for our an
nual Chamber luncheon that we will
also be celebrating peace.
* Our mayor attended the farewell
dinner for Governor Goldschmidt
(Arnold Goldfish as he was called by
Lonnie Rill). Seems that the story is
still being told and along with it the
fact that “ Heppner has a great St.
Patrick’s celebration everyone
should attend.” Eight hundred and
fifty additional people to prepare for
in March.
* And speaking of our “ Wee Bit
O’lreland in Oregon,” 18 Irish
visitors will be arriving Thursday.
March 14, to celebrate with us and
share their culture, music and danc
ing. Word has it they’re very excited
and looking forward to meeting
Morrow County folk. The St.
Patrick’s committee will be needing
housing and three to four vans for
transporation to and from Portland
Nine weeks is not far away. The next
committee meeting will be Thurs
day, January 24, 7 p.m. at the Ex
tension office conference room.
Everyone is welcome.
Thought for the week. "H ap
piness is not a place to travel to: it’s
a way of getting there. ”
Marriage Licenses
The Clerk’s office at the cour
thouse in Heppner reports issuing the
following marriage licenses during
the past week:
January 7: Scott Allan Buschke,
22, Fairview; and
Lori Kay Patterson, 20, Heppner.
Weather Report
by City of Heppner
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