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Hsppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 17, 1992 - TH REE M«l Urge yes vote for fire, police bonds The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow The Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES Morrow County’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, 1879. Second class postage paid at Heppner, Oregon. Office at 147 Weal Willow Street. Telephone (503) 676-9228. Address communications to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Hepp ner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $15 in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam and Grant Counties; $23 elsewhere. Joyce H ug h es........................................................... Office Manager, Typesetting April Sykes ........................................................................................... News Editor .. Graphics Department Mary Van Bibber . . . . .......................Bindery Monique P a rre t.......... ......................... Printer Penni Keersemaker .. ................ Distribution Jean Ann T ur ner . . . . David and April Svkes. Publishers Letters to the Editor Take stand against alcohol To the Editor: I am responding to an article printed in your paper a few weeks ago. The title was “ Alcohol cited in youths’ accidents, deaths and crimes.” It was written by Rev. Hoobing and I would like to com mend him for his efforts on spreading the word about the dangers of alcohol. I too, realize that social drinking is acceptable in the U.S. and also in Morrow County. I believe it is too accep table and taken too lightly by too many people. I believe the adults over 21 years of age should be the one setting the example for a drug and alcohol free county. Not the teenagers. A lot of the educa tional focus is put on the teenagers, along with the blame if the outcome of drinking is negative. It should be focused more to the adults who drink alcohol. Compared to other coun ties in the state of Oregon, Mor row has one of the highest rate per capita for teen abuse of alcohol and drugs and the negative consequences that follow. Where do we think children are learning that it’s OK to drink and get drunk, especially when you turn 21? Most likely at home. Either by the example of parents, other family members and televi sion. I realize that parents can’t follow their children around 24 hours a day, but if parents would make the sacrifice to stop drink ing alcohol completely, then the chances of your child drinking, becoming an alcoholic or drug abuser, or even killed in a drug or alcoholic related crime or ac cident would lower greatly. I’ve heard people make com ments like, “ he is so funny when he is drunk,” or “ she is so talkative and open when she drinks,” or “ it relaxes me after a long day at work,” or “ it’s ok if I get drunk once in a while. I’m not an alcoholic or anything.” The problem here is that peo ple don’t think of the example they are setting for future alcoholics and drug abusers. Then when something bad hap pens to a fellow drinker, the others think they are totally im mune from it ever happening to them. Alcoholic or not it only takes one time of being in the wrong place at the wrong time and your life is changed forever. Alcohol and drugs aren’t just dangerous when abused in an automobile. They are the cause of crime, rape, suicide, divorce, the Godlessness of this nation and the moral breakdown of families around the world. It’s time that we as adults set an example in Morrow County and stand against alcohol in our home. Our children barely stand a chance if they are not taught by example that under no circumstances is alcohol acceptable. As long as adults give mixed signals and continue to use alcohol or drugs then expect the suicides, crime, rapes, robberies, accidents, deaths, divorce and the moral decline of this nation and county to continue. Because un til everyone can say “ no” it will never change. “ Bretheren join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us,’’ Phillipians 3:17. Sincerely, (s) Kelly Christman WARNING TO RON!! I’m gonna get you so you better look out H appy 4 0 th To B e To the Editor: We urge the citizens of Hepp ner to vote in favor of the fire and police equipment bonds. Heppner has very limited resources available to pay for local public services. We have to spend our funds carefully. We must use our tax money on our priority needs. Public safety is clearly our first priority. Are there viable alternatives? To the Editor: With everything on the planet seemingly in rapid change, we find ourselves confronted with confusion and few clear paths. In an election year, the uncertainty is compounded. How do we choose sane courses of action? Obviously, each of us brings a personal morality to the issues, and we would like to use it as a guide. Also, many of us respect tradition and seek the comfort of doing things as in the past. Final ly, when things aren’t working, we may be attracted to novel actions designed to shock the system and restore order. Given the complexity of events and issues, we need a reliable gauge-a way to test the merit of various options. I suggest that such a criterion exists and that it could do much toward getting us back on track. In every instance, we should ask whether or not a chosen course and its mandates are sus tainable or lead to sustainability. I believe this simple test, if honestly applied, could help avoid many faulty and regrettable decisions. Had it been in force, would we have passed Measure 5, created a $4 trillion national debt, or managed renewable resources as we have? What else might we have done differently? All of us should be asking, “ Are there viable alternatives to sustainability?” Then we must act accordingly. Best regards, (s) Denzel Ferguson Bates, OR Justice Court Report Sheriffs Report The Justice Court office at the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the following business during the past week: Connie Harold Maret, Jr., 35, Umatilla-Failure to Wear Seat Belt, $11 fine; Stacy Lee W ilson, 18, Lcxington-Vehicle Registration Expired, $11 fine; John Edward Eubanks, 81, Heppner-Exceeding the Max imum Speed Limit, 65 mph in a 55 mph zone, $22 fine; Duke NMN Ephrim, 24, Portland-Failure to Validate Deer Tag, $103 bail forfeited; Harold Keith Montgomery, J r ., 22, U nion-Insufficient Binders, logs, $46 bail forfeited; Randy Lott, H eppner- Permitting Dog to Run At Large, $56 fine; Maintaining A Dog as a Nuisance, $46 fine; Robert Sagely, Heppner- Permitting Dog to Run at Large, $33 fine; John Henry Wagner, 29, Hermiston-Angling Without a License, $79 bail forfeited; John B rent Looney, 47, Heppner-Operating With a Flat Tire, $46 fine; Vehicle Registra tion Expired, $22 fine; Ossie Lee Challinor, 52, Hillsboro-No ATV License, $46 bail forfeited. Obituary Luke Bibby TOAST TO COAS! YOUR SOURCE FOR FATHER’S DAY GIFTS Guns Tools Camping Equipment' Fishing Poles & Supplies Bar-Be-Que Grills* i Memorial services were held for Luke Bibby on Friday, June 12, 1992 at the Heppner Elks Temple. Mr. Bibby, 87, died Monday, June 8, 1992 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner. He was bom Nov. 11, 1904 at Grass Valley to Arthur and Frances Bibby. He had been a wheat and cat tle rancher in the Heppner area for many years. Mr. Bibby was a lifetime member of Heppner Elks Lodge 358. He joined the lodge in 1936. On April 11, 1979, he married Madalyn Vaughn at Vancouver, WA. Survivors include his wife, at the home. His first wife, Reita Neal Bibby died earlier as did brothers Mike, Art and Joe and sisters, Florence Beasley and Elsie Woolwine. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heppner BPOE 358 Foundation, Box 494, Heppner, or to the Pioneer Memorial Hospital Fund, Box 9, Heppner. Sweeney Mortuary, Heppner, was in charge of arrangements. Births C a itlin Coast to Coast Heppner HE CAN H E LP YOL « 7P-9H I The city council and ad ministration have done a good job o f developing a sound, reasonable, economical and responsible long-range plan for equipping our fire and police departments. Now it is up to the voters to do their job and approve the propos ed bond issue. Vote yes for the city of Hepp ner capital equipment bonds. (s) John and Pat Edmundson Dawn S m lth -a daughter Caitlin Dawn was bom to Gina Smith of Irrigon on June 6, 1992 at Good Shepherd Com munity Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. The Morrow County Sheriffs office at the courthouse in Hepp ner reports dispatching the following business during the past week: June 9: M orrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Arlington ambulance to a motor vehicle accident on 1-84, west bound, mile post 184. Subject was transported to Mid Colum bia Medical Center in The Dalles; M orrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for a civil matter; M orrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for a report of shots being fired. Deputy was unable to locate anything upon arrival. June 10: Morrow County depu ty recovered a signed stolen vehi cle on Poleline Road. Vehicle was impounded; Morrow County deputy located a wheelchair that was in the river at the Irrigon Marina; M orrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for a complaint of loud music; M orrow County deputy responded to a trailer court in Ir rigon for an animal problem; Morrow County responded to the Irrigon area for a report of a found “ Huffy” bike; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Boardman Fire Dept, to a grass fire in the West Glenn area; M orrow County deputy responded to the lone area to in vestigate a report of possible animal neglect. Investigation is continuing. June 11; Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Boardman ambulance to the Chevron Station for a child with an unknown injury. Child was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital; M orrow County deputy responded to the Boardman area to take a complaint of an assault that had occured the night before in the Boardman area; M orrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for a report of a Burglary at a residence. Clothing was taken. Approximate value was under $ 10 . June 12: Morrow County depu ty responded to the Boardman area to a vehicle that had jack knifed on the Boardman off ramp, east bound. There were no injuries; M orrow County deputy responded to the lone area to in vestigate a possible violation of release agreement. Investigation is continuing; Morrow County deputy con tacted an Irrigon resident to in vestigate a theft. Investigation is continuing; Morrow County deputy receiv ed a report of vehicles violating road signs in Irrigon on Oregon St. June 13: Morrow County Sheriffs office dispatched the Arlington ambulance to a semi accident on 1-84, mile post 145. One male was transported to Mid Columbia Medical Center with unknown injuries; M orrow County deputy responded to a residence in Wagon Wheel Addition, Irrigon for an unwanted subject. Daniel G. Hernandez, 27, Boardman, was cited and released for Trespass II; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Arlington Fire. Dept, to a vehicle fire on 1-84, milepost 139. Call was unfounded; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Arlington Fire Dept, to a grass fire on Hwy 84, mile post 151. June 14: Morrow County depu ty responded to the McKenzie residence on Olsen Road in Boardman for a report of a break- in. Investigation is continuing; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice dispatched the Boardman am bulance to 1-84 mile post 157 for a male located along the train tracks with multiple injuries. Male was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital; M orrow County deputy responded to 9th St. Irrigon, to investigate a report of telephone harassment. Investigation is continuing; M orrow County deputy responded to Old Hwy 730 and 7th St. for a report of a loud party; M orrow County deputy responded to the Loyns residence Rt. 2, Irrigon, for a report of a burglary. Items and value were undetermined at press time. In vestigation is continuing; M orrow County deputy responded to assist the Boardman Police Dept with a possible domestic dispute on Wilson Road, Boardman; M orrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for a report of loud music. Problem was resolved. June 15: Morrow County depu ty responded to a complaint of loud music in the Irrigon area, Problem was resolved; M orrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon Baptist Church for a report of vandalism; Morrow County deputy ar rested Michael G. Smith, 42, Heppner, on a Hermiston warrant for Failure to Appear/Violating Road Closure. Smith posted bail and was released to appear at a later date; M orrow County deputy responded to a residence on Or dinance Road, Irrigon, for a report of harassment. Market Report Compliments of the Morrow County Grain Growers Tuesday. Junel6, 1992 Soft White June July Aug Sept. *4.25 *4.22/*4.14 ‘4.14 *4.15/*4.17 Barley June July Aug. Sept. *103 *104/* 105 *106 *107/* 108 We Print Business Cards Gazette-Times 676-9228 E lk ’ s Picnic Sunday, June 21 Cutsforth Park 1:00 p.m. Hot Dogs and Drinks Furnished by the Elk’s Bring Salad or Dessert Heppner Elks 358 676-9181 “ Where Friends Meet" 142 N. Main Court Street Market 111 N. 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