Image provided by: Morrow County Museum; Heppner, OR
About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (June 19, 1991)
FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 19, 1991 = - t = ==: H Sheriff’s Report The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the . County of Morrow | OW PA = The Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES Morrow C ounty's Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper U S P S 240-420 Published every W ednesday and entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Heppner. Oregon under the Act of March 3, 187V. Second class postage paid at Heppner. Oregon. Office at 147 West Willow Street. Telephone (503) 676-9228. Address communications to the Heppner (iazcttc-Timcs, P.O. Bos 337, Hepp ner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $15 in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam and («rant Counties; $23 elsewhere. Joyce H u g h es............................................................ Office Manager. Typesetting April Sykes ........................................................................................... News Editor Carol Atherly ..................................................................... .Graphics Department Becky E v a n s ....................................................................... Graphics Department Monique P a rr e t...................................................................................... Distribution Pcnni keersem aker..................... Bindery Bob S m ith ........................................................................................................ Printer David and April Svkes. Publishers Letters to the Editor Gesture of Class of 1991 appreciated To the Editor: The Heppner Chamber of Com merce would like to underscore your article of last week about the new benches on Main Street. What an outstanding gesture by the Heppner High School class of 1991. We have no doubt that the class could have found some additional ways to use money on their graduation trip. The fact that they chose instead to use the "extra" money they had raised to benefit the community and say thank you for the support they received makes us all the more proud of them individually and as a class. Thank you Class of 1991. Sincerely, (s) Bob Kahl, Pres. Heppner Chamber of Commerce Holly Rebekah Lodge meets -:-Holly Rebekah Lodge met on Thursday evening for the regular meeting. Reports from the area delegates to the state assembly were heard at this time. Plans for their next regular meeting Thursday, June 20 include the state assembly president’s visit to Holly with a no host supper at 6 p.m. at the V & G Tavern. Anyone wishing to attend please call Kathy Tellechea or Delpha Jones for reservations. The 100 percent eye bank cer tificated was presented to the lodge by the delegates and it was reported that the Rebekahs throughout the state did well with donations to the arthritis fund, and planted over 11,000 trees with the Living Legacy program. Play day held at WCCC A family barbecue and play day was enjoyed by Willow Creek Coun try Club members and their guests on Sunday, June 16. The team scramble ended in a three-way tie with 29 for the teams of Al, Keith and Kevin Scott and Terry Fife; Gene and Luvilla Sonstegard and Bob and Suzanne Jepsen; and Roy and Juanita Martin and Roger Schoonover and Anita Boyer. Placing second with a 30 were Earl and Carol Norris and Frank and Neoma Bailey. Earl Norris had a K.P. on hole f t 4. Hosts for the afternoon were Al and Debbie Scott, Milt and Margaret Morgan, and Randy and Bernice Lott. '» ¡ t e a m ' :r > / Local couples enjoy Mystery Tour By Delpha Jo n e s Sue and Darrell Vinson, Barbara and Eldon Gilbert and Cecil and Delpha Jones returned Wednesday from a three-day “ Mystery Tour” sponsored by Custom Tours of LaGrande. The trip took them to Missoula, Mont., Wallace and Sand- point, ID., and other interesting places with a trip through Lolo Pass The group also visited the St. Francis Xavier Church which open ed Oct. 9, 1892. Frescoes in the church by Father Carignamo were sent from the old country for the pur pose of paintings in this church. Other churches in'the area also have some of his work. A tour throughout Missoula was enjoyed and the after noon was spent at Silverwood Fami- ly Theme Park 15 miles north of Coeur D’ Alene. There they enjoyed a steam engine ride, private air show, carnival, a visit at the High Noon Saloon with entertainment and a magic act. They spent the second night at Sandpoint, ID before retur ning home. Weather Report by City of Heppner June 11-19 1991 High Low Prec Rain .0 69 42 Tues. .0 64 43 Weds. Tr 40 .0 61 Thurs. 46 .0 70 Fri. .0 44 75 Sat. 38 .0 67 Sun. 49 .0 72 Mon. PLOYHAR INSURANCE We really try to treat you right. Come in fo r a no-obligation quote. We handle all types o f insurance through many companies. Auto • Home • Life • Commercial Farm • Crop • Health • Annuities Medicare Supplements • Bonds 676- 5818 Ployhar Insurance 127 N. Main Heppner, Oregon The Sheriffs office at the cour thouse in Heppner reports dispat ching the following business during the past week: June 11: Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Boardman am bulance to a reported motor vehicle accident on 1-84 at mile post 159. Unable to locate upon arrival; Morrow County deputy began in vestigation of a mailbox and several paper boxes knocked over on Washington street. Investigation is continuing; Morrow County deputy respond ed to Irrigon Marina Park and began investigation of vandalism to gar bage cans, picnic tables, and sprinklers. Investigation is continuing; Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Spray ambulance and Air Life to a non-vehicle accident three miles west of Spray. One 75 year old man transported by Spray ‘ ambulance was transfered to Air Life; Morrow County deputy respond ed to the Boardman area to assist the Boardman police department with shots being fired; Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Arlington Fire depart ment to a field fire on Weatherford road in Arlington; Morrow County deputy respond ed to take a report of vandalism to paper boxes in the Irrigon area; Morrow County deputy respond ed to the Irrigon area for a report of an assault. Investigations are pending. June 12: Morrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon Marina for a report of an abandoned bicycle. June 13: Morrow County deputy responded to an Irrigon residence for a neighborhood disturbance; Morrow County deputy respond ed to the Irrigon Marina to in vestigate a report of vandalism. June 14: Morrow County deputy arrested Mitchell Earl Town, 44, Boardman for Driving Under the In fluence of Intoxicants. Town was released on his own recognizance; Morrow County deputy respond ed to Irrigon for a report of an animal problem; Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Boardman ambulance to a residence at Desert Springs Estate in Boardman. One male was transported to the Boardman Clinic; Morrow County deputy respond ed to the Dan Hernandez residence in Boardman for a report of stolen axles valued at $300. Investigation is continuing; Morrow County deputies respond ed to a residence in Irrigon for a report of a juvenile problem. In vestigation is continuing; Morrow County deputy respond ed to a residence in Hardman for a report of a neighborhood problem. Merlyn E. Stone, 55, Heppner, was arrested for Assault IV, Attempted Assault II, Resisting Arrest, Attempted Criminal Mischief and eight counts Menacing. He was lodged at Benton County Jail. June 15: Morrow County deputy received a report of missing fishing equipment from Paul Taylor of Her- miston. Equipment was taken from a boat stored at the Irrigon Marina and was valued at $68; Morrow County deputy received a report of an animal problem near the Catholic Church in Irrigon. Pro blem was solved; Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Boardman ambulance to the Boardman Texaco for a pro blem with a patron. One female was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital with an unknown illness; Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Boardman ambulance to the Outbacks. One female was transported to Good Shepherd hospital; Morrow County deputy respond ed to the Irrigon area for a report of an intoxicated driver; Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Arlington Fire depart ment to a controlled bum out of con trol. Fire department was advised everything was in control upon arrival; Morrow County deputy respond ed to the Irrigon park for a juvenile problem. June 16: Morrow County deputy assisted a disabled motorist on Hwy 730; Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Boardman ambulance to a one vehicle accident on 1-84 mile post 158. One ju venile was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital with unknown injuries. Morrow County deputy assisted Oregon State Police with traffic control; Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Spray ambulance to a report of a truck motor vehicle ac cident on Main Street in Spray. One male was transported by Air Life with unknown injuries; Morrow County deputy contacted an lone resident regarding a neighborhood problem; Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Boardman ambulance to a location near the H Bar W Boardman, for a report of a female with an unknown illness. Female was transported to Good Shepherd hospital. June 17: Morrow County deputy located a vehicle in the Boardman area that had been reported stolen. Unfounded; Morrow County deputy respond ed to a residence in Irrigon for a report of a theft of household ap pliances and yard equipment taken from Laurie Scarborrough. Total value was $175; Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the lone Fire department to a grass fire southwest of lone; Morrow County deputy made con tact with a resident in Irrigon for an animal problem; Morrow County deputy respond ed to Irrigon for a report of a neighborhood animal problem. Pro blem was solved; Morrow County deputy respond ed to the Ready-Mix Sand and Gravel Co., Boardman, following a report of an attempted break-in; Morrow County deputy respond ed to the Irrigon Marina Park to in vestigate a report of suspicious juveniles. Nothing was found; Morrow County deputy cited and released Donna Faye Hippensteel. 45, Astoria, for Driving While Suspended; Morrow County deputy respond ed to 1-84 at Tower Road for a report of a motor vehicle accident. Call was unfounded; ' MorrosV County deputy respond ed to the Irrigon area for a report of a juvenile problem. June 18: Morrow County Sheriff s office dispatched the Boardman am bulance to a motor vehicle accident on 1-84 mile post 163. Ambulance was unable to locate vehicle upon arrival.______________________ Heppner Police Report The Heppner Police department reports handling the following business during the past weeks: June 3: 6:13 p.m.-report of Lost Property. June 5: 3:38 a.m.-Domestic Violence; 10:49 p.m.-Domestic Violence. June 6: 12:30 a.m-report of Lost Property. June 7: 10:55 a.m.-Retumed Pro perty; 10:07 p.m-assist Morrow County Sheriffs department. June 8: 11:23 a. m.-assist Morrow County Sheriffs Dept.; 9:03 p.m.- assit Morrow County Sheriff s Dept.; 11:17 p.m.-Motorist Assist. June 9: 12:12 p.m.-Domestic Violence. June 10: 9:15 p.m.-request officer for Security Check. June 11: 6:05 p.m.-report of Speeding Cars; 6:28 p.m.-assist Ci ty Crew; 9:30 p.m.-assist Fire Dept. June 12: 3:24 p.m.-report of Captain Al James Is Home Last week, the old tug boat, the Cap tain Al James was towed into Board- man. The local folks hope to paint and fix her up a little bit and put her on display. (Yes, a boat is always “ she” even if she has a man’s name.) There’s a little history behind the Captain Al James. She was built in Pasco in 1939 for the Shaver Forwar ding Company and named after an old stem wheeler captain. Home-based at Umatilla, the Captain Al James work ed the Columbia River before the Dams were built. She was the most powerful tug on the Columbia then, 1800 horse power and she could han dle up to 4,000 tons of cargo. Things have changed a lot since then. The Columbia River dams, The Dalles, John Day and McNary. have tamed the rapids and turned the river into a series of navigable lakes. Now a tug boat of just twice the power of the old Captiam moves up to 14,000 tons of Pacific Northwest wheat in about half the time. In the years since 1939, the Shaver Forwarding Company was bought out by Tidewater Barge Lines and it was owner Ray Hickey that gave the Captain Al James to the Port of Morrow at Boardman. Port Commissioner Dan Creamer is a former tug boat captain, in fact the last Captain of the Al James. Both were retiied in 1976. It was the Tidewater tug, the Legend, that towed the Captain Al James from Vancouver to Boardman last week. No other modem tug would have been more appropriate for the job. The Legend was formerly the Leland James, named for the son of the real Al James. Leland James was chair man of the Consolidated Freight ways at the time. Now days the Legend works the Columbia, pushing four barges loaded with petroleum up the Columbia and with wheat down the river. As the most powerful of the modern day tugs, the Legend moves its share of the nine million tons of River traffic every year. 1 caught a ride up the river with the Legend on Friday and the hours of just watching the water go by got me to thinking. If those nine million tons of wheat and alfalfa and petroleum and com and all the other things that move up and down the River were loaded on trucks-well, let’s see, that would take about 350,000 semis and if they were parked bumper to bumper, they’d reach from here to Chicago and back. Why to Chicago? That freight moves from and to Portland to points along the Columbia and Snake Rivers. If those same 350,000 trucks went through the Columbia Gorge on 1-84, one would come or go every minute of every hour of every day all year long. They’d be just a mile apart. You know that if the Salmon lovers have their way, the tug boat traffic on the Columbia River will come to an end. One of two things is certain. Either we’ll stop growing wheat and alfalfa in the Pacific Northwest or we’ll find some other way to get it to market. Trucks are most likely. You’d think the folks on the Columbia Gorge Commission would have taken a long ride on a tug boat and figured out what would happen to their pristine Gorge if barge traffic was tradea away for some exotic fish. So the Captain Al James is home. She will take a lot of paint, and fixing but some day she’ll proudly display a bit of Columbia River transporta tion history. She’ll be a great place for folks in Eastern Oregon to stop and rest and enjoy a touch of reality. The history she represents isn’t woitli much if we dont make it relevant to today’s problems. The .hing we can relate the Captain Al James to is the march of progress, th> • evolution of man, if you will. And the Captain Al James stands for chan»es, I guess. All things change over time, some things for the better and some for the worse. In our evaluation process, we have to weigh the good against the bad. It is just too simplistic to say “ Oh, my. that’s bad and shouldn't be." Folks who fail to weigh one side against the other have an easier time of it of course. But they cost the rest of us untold heartache. I feel sad about the impending extinction of one particular run of salmon, but the cost of correcting that change is so high that I’m willing to run the risk. Sorry, but that’s the way things are. Theft; 9:50 p.m.-Motorist Assist. June 13: 7:08 p.m.-citation issued for Disobeyed Stop Sign. June 14: 12:22 a.m.-report of Fight; 2:40 p.m.-assist Morrow County Sheriff s Dept.; 2:42 p.m.- Traffic Accident; 8:57 p.m.-assist City Crew. June 15: 9:23 a.m.-report of Suspicious Vehicle. June 16: 1:58 p.m.-assist Am bulance; 3:28 p.m.-Civil Matter. Oops!! A picture that ran in last week’s Gazette-Times title “ Mrs. Calvert’s second grade class” had children identified incorrectly. The hidden boy was Craig Scott and the boy behind his was Kyle McDaniel. An apology from the photographer-jh booawni s Annual Just For You BIG YARD SALE Sat. & Sun. June 29 & 30 10 am-9 pm (Hermiston Goodwill parking lot) A C H A N C E TO W IN * 1 0 0 C ash Hundreds o f prospective buyers and dealers LIVE MUSIC-Security Guards, Lions Club FOOD, DOOR PRIZES Bring your yard sale to Goodwill's Hermiston parking loi on June 29. Help the handicapped, disabled ano disadvantaged. For information call 567-6008. Ask for John, Lynne or Jar —S P CHEVROLET PS NEVER PAINT YOUR HOME AGAIN Let us install MAINTENANCE FREE vinyl aluminum or steel siding Call for FREE ESTIMATE Low Prices • Quality Service • No Pressure • Firm Price Quotes Financing available OAC Your local siding contractor YOU CANT BEAT OUR DEAL SHERRELL CHEVROLET (Also see us for continuous steel gutters & insulation for floors-walls-ceilings) SEARS A U T H O R IZ E D CSM 1 0 2 N. M A IN H E P P N E R , OR. 0 7 0 » 10 0 Hermiston, Oregon THE OF AMERICA IS WINNING. Phone 567-6487 TODAYS CHEVROLET
