FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 19, 1991
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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.
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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.
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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
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Thurs.
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Fri.
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Sat.
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Sun.
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Mon.
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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
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