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OUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 17, 1993 Sheriff’s Report The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner G A Z E T T E -T IM E S U S P S 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper I’liblivSed wtfkl> and entered a» second-cla» matter at the Post Office at Hepp ner, Oi ei>on under the \ c t of March 3, 1879, Second class postage paid at Hepp ner, O tu o n , Office at 147 West Willow Street. Telephone (503) 676-9228. Postmaster send address chanaes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner. Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $15 in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam and G rant Counties; $23 elsewhere. Joyce Hughes ................................................................ Office Manager, Typesetting April H ilton-S ykes......................................................................................News Editor Mary Van Bibber .....................................................................Graphics Department Monique D e t i n ......................................................................................................Bindery Penni k e e rs e m a k e r............................................................................................... Printer Jean Ann T u rn e r ...........................................................................................Distribution David and April Hilton-Sykes, Publishers Letters to the Editor Have you hugged your bus driver? To the Editor: Since December, we have been experiencing all kinds of adverse weather conditions such as snow, ice, freezing rain and now, fog. During all of this weather. Morrow County School bus drivers have been out chaining up buses and so forth before most people get out of bed. There were a few minor mishaps through all of this such as sliding in the ditch or getting stuck. There were no injuries to students or buses. Ac tivity buses were on even more treacherous and unfamiliar roads with no mishaps. I am very pro ud of all the drivers and hope some of you let the drivers know you feel they did an “ excellent jo b .” School bus drivers take classes continually and put forth that ex tra effort to be good drivers. They transport your children safely every day and take care and pride in their work. They are taken for granted by many, and thanked by a few. How many people have thought about how many miles are driven daily by Morrow County bus drivers? Accident free. You would be astounded. Let them know you feel they have done “ a good job.” Thanks, (s) Marie Rudisill MCSD Driver/Trainer School funding talks must consider progress Editor’s note: Dr. Stoneberg is nn education research consultant. According to Dr. Stoneberg, in the statewide writing assessment, Baker County students scored in the 70th percentile; Grant Coun ty, 59th percentile; Harney Co., 76th percentile; Malheur Coun ty, Nth; Umatilla County, 27th; Union County 60th; and Wallowa County 26th percentile. To the Editor: Oregonians are now debating the extent to which they want to support public schools. In the middle of this debate, it is easy 0 forget what these schools do. They champion kids and their learning. The Department of Education tests eighth grade students every year. Results are supposed to be used for improving academic pro grams and informing the public about student progress. However, 1 think the stories in newspapers around the state last December did a poor job of informing the public about 1992 test results. The data format of state reports serves curriculum experts well, but it says precious little to John and Joan Public. I have used the data in the state reports to compute percentile ranks for every school, district, and county in the state. For ex ample, here is a graph showing the 1992 percentile scores for several East Oregon counties on the eighth grade writing test. The percentile score of 50 for Mor row County indicates that the average school in the county scored higher in writing than 50 percent of the schools in Oregon. The state norm is the 50th percentile. The discussion about school funding must consider what Oregonians expect from their schools in terms of student progress. (s) Bert Stoneberg, Jr. Albany BMCC offices open during spring vacation Blue Mountain Community College main offices will be open during most of spring vacation. Most campus offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 22 through March 25. The only day BMCC will be closed is Friday, March 26. The closure includes all special ser vices departments such as the library and computer lab, as well as the BMCC outlying centers in H erm iston, lone, and Milton-Freewater. COAST TO COAST YOUR SOURCE FOR A U T O M O T IV E CARE & MAINTENANCE Batteries - Cables & Connectors Filters - Air, Oil & Gas Oil & Additives Cleaners & Waxes Belts - Heater Hose Head Lights & Accessory Bulbs See Us For Your Auto Needs Coast to Goast Heppner WF. CAN HF.l.F YOL 676-9961 The Morrow County Sheriffs office at the courthouse in Hepp ner dispatched the following business during the past week: March 9: Morrow County deputy responded to a business in Irrigon to investigate a report of a burglary. A TV, VCR, change and spot light valued at approx imately $300400 was taken from Bill Howland; M orrow County deputy responded to investigate a report of an animal problem in Irrigon; M orrow County deputy recovered a vehicle reported stolen out o f the Umatilla Police Dept, in Irrigon; M orrow County deputy responded to investigate a report of an animal problem. William Cline, 36, Irrigon was arrested and cited for Maintaining a Dog as a Public Nuisance. Cline was released; Morrow County Sheriff s of fice dispatched the Fossil Fire Dept to a reported fire alarm at the Wheeler High School. Alarm turned out to be false; M orrow County deputy responded to Irrigon to in vestigate a juvenile problem; M orrow County deputy responded to investigate a report of a burglary in Irrigon. A VCR valued at $150 was taken from Don Jorgensen. March 10: Morrow County deputy responded to a report of a possible disabled vehicle at the fish hatchery in Irrigon; Morrow County deputy ar rested Tony Lee Kellar, 19, Ir rigon for Minor In Possession. Kellar was cited and released; Morrow County deputy ar rested Jose Luis Lomas-Torres, 38, Irrigon, on a warrant for Violation of a Release Condition. He was lodged at Benton Coun ty Jail; Morrow County deputy ar rested Donald E. Ford, 19, Ir rigon, for Burglary II and Theft n. March 11: Morrow County deputy responded to a noise com plaint at the Outback apartments in Boardman; M orrow County deputy responded to a motor vehicle ac cident on I-84/H w y. 730. Transport was refused; Morrow County Sheriff s of fice dispatched the Fossil am bulance to the Haven House for a transport to Madras. One female was transported; M orrow County deputy responded to Lower Rhea Creek to investigate a suspicious 911 call. Call was unfounded. March 12: Morrow County deputies responded to a report of a possible burglary in progress. Call was unfounded: M orrow County deputy responded to the report of an animal problem in Boardman; M orrow County deputy responded to investigate the report of an attempted burglary at a residence in Irrigon; M orrow County deputy responded to the report of a domestic problem in Boardman; M orrow County deputy responded to a juvenile problem in Irrigon. Deputy was unable to locate problem; Morrow County deputy ar rested Jose Cano Medel, 22, Portland, on a Hermiston war rant. Medel was transported to Umatilla Army Depot and turn ed over to Hermiston Police Dept. March 13: Morrow County deputy cited Robert W. Zahm. 21, Irrigon for Reckless Driving; M orrow County deputy responded to the Boardman area for an animal complaint; M orrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for a civil matter; M orrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for a neighborhood disturbance; Morrow County Sheriff s of fice dispatched the Heppner am bulance to Millers Mini Mart. One female was transported to Pioneer Memorial Hospital with injuries; Morrow County Sheriffs of fice arrested Omar Diaz. 21, Ir rigon. for Parole Violation and Burglary II. He was lodged at Benton County jail; Morrow County Sheriff s of fice arrested Ray S. Alvarez. 40, Hermiston. for Contempt of Court; Morrow County Sheriff s of fice dispatched the Boardman am bulance to the Nomad for one female who refused transport. March 14: Morrow County deputy arrested Faron G. Archer, 19, Kennewick, WA. for Driv ing Under the Influence of Intox icants. Subject was cited and released on his own recognizance; Morrow County Sheriffs o f fice dispatched the Spray am bulance to the Trading Post at Service Creek. One female was transported to Prineville and Airlife was activated and met enroute; M orrow County deputy responded to a report of loud noise in the area of SE Utah St. Irrigon. Investigation is continuing; M orrow County deputy responded to the Bombing Range range for a report of cattle out. Problem was resolved; M orrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for a report of a careless driving; M orrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for a juvenile problem near the en trance of the Country Garden estates; Morrow County Sheriff s of fice dispatched the Heppner Fire Dept, to the residence of Fred Toombs. Smoke was reported coming out of his house. March 15: Morrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for a report of a dog problem; M orrow County deputy responded to the lone area for a report o f suspicious c ir cumstances. Investigation is continuing; M orrow County deputy responded to the Lexington area to start investigation of telephone harassment; M orrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for an animal problem; Morrow County Sheriff s of fice received a report of a fire on 1-84, milepost 151-152. Fire was out of district and there was no response. Justice Court Report The Trail News Births Megan Marie Volk-a daughter Megan Marie was bom to Sheri Round and Dan Volk at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Prineville on February 2, 1993. The baby weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. Grandparents are Dave Round and Abbi Round and Don and Sandy Volk of Prineville. Great grandparents are Annie Wilson, Heppner, Kenneth and Marge Round of Dayville and Ruby Har- bum of Prineville. Y ara B eatriz T o rres-a daughter Yara Beatriz was born to Maria Rodriguez and Juan Torres of Boardman on February 22, 1993 at Good Shepherd Com munity Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 7 lbs. Jessica Dawn Ford-a daughter Jessica Dawn was born to Eugenia Marie Lawrence of Ir rigon on February 24, 1993 at Good Shepherd Community Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz. Alex Paul Rietmann-u son Alex Paul was bom to Sharon and Brian Rietmann of lone on March 4, 1993 at Good Shepherd Com munity Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz. Sarah Ashley Petty -a daughter Sarah Ashley was born to Jen nifer and Troy Petty of Irrigon on March 9, 1993 at Good Shepherd Community Hospital in Her miston. The baby weighed 8 lbs. 12 oz. imum Speed Limit, 80 mph in a 55 mph zone, $116 fine; James Lewis Cason, 26, Heppner-Failure to Wear Seat Belt, $24 fine; David Campbell, 34, Heppner- Exceeding the Maximum Speed Limit, 68 mph in a 55 mph zone. $55 fine; Patrick Neal Southwick, 41, Pasco, WA.-Reckless Driving, $316 fine; Scott Flannery, Pasco, WA.- Initiating False Report. $164 fine; Theodore Edward Jewell, 31, Kimberly-No Truck License, $55 fine; two counts No Trailer License, $55 each; Barbara Jean VanArsdale, 48, Lexington-Exceeding the Max imum Speed Limit, 68 mph in a 55 mph zone, $55 fine. It seems spring is here and a new rodeo season is beginning. The Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo committee has already been busy this spring with plans for the new rodeo arena and putting on a suc cessful lamb barbecue during the St. P at’s celebration last weekend. Work will soon begin on the new arena and any help will be appreciated. The 1993 Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo will have a few added features this year such as Crossfire, a women’s drill team from Walla Walla. WA. Another added attraction will be women’s bull riding. Jay Harwood of Sacramento, CA. a past NFR an nouncer will announce the rodeo this year. Another new feature will be the pre-selling of tickets to the rodeo. Tickets will be available by July at several locations to be an nounced later. For more informa tion contact Mary Ann Munkers 989-8488. Weight watcher group to form Anyone interested in attending Weight Watchers meetings in Heppner should contact Donna Morrell at M urray’s Drug, 676-9158 or stop by the store by March 31. Jackson&dPerkins HIGHWAY 207 The Morrow County Justice Court office at the courthouse an nex building in Heppner reports handling the following business during the past week: Leslie Wayne Peine, 38, Nyssa-Failure to Display Vehicle License, $24 fine; Wayne Charles Plocharsky, 21, Heppner-Exceeding the Max By Sandi Ford, OTPRC secretary HEPPNER 070 0421 Heppner Elks #358 Schedule of Events Sat. March 20 - Members and Guests, Old Timer-PER-Widows Night Fri. April 2- Ducks Unlimited Banquet Social hour 5 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Auction and drawings after dinner Sat. April 3-lnstallation of 1993-94 Officers - Members and Guests Welcome Sandi and David Hanna our new Exalted Ruler and "thank" Vickie and Dick Turrell - PER. Installation-4 p.m. Dinner 6-8:30 p.m. Music 9 p.m. Sat. April 10 - Easter Egg Hunt The Heppner Elks Lodge would like to thank all of the many people who helped ..with the St. Patrick's Celebration. i Heppner Elks 358 ® 676-9181 ' Where Friends Meet ” 142 N. Main Court Street Market 111 N. Court Heppner 676-9643 GROCERIES - MEATS - PRODUCE 10 lb. bag P o ta to es $ l ‘° Western Family reg. 95‘ P ap er T o w els A v o ca d o s 4ior$ l 0 0 Cello Pack C a u liflo w er S9*\b. Western Family Sugar or Oatmeal 14 oz. C ook ies 64 oz. Tropicana B e e f C u b e S teak O ra n g e Ju ice Boneless Shoulder Litehouse 16 oz. S alad D ressin g Charmin 12 roll pack B ath room Tissi Western Family 8 oz. T o m a to S au ce Golden Grain 5 oz. N o o d le R oni B e e f P ot R oast $ l 4 * ea reg. *4.49 • 5 1 # ea. reg. 33' 5^ *1°° reg. *1.25 a. reg. *1.19 ¥9*ea. $ 3 o p ib $ l* * ib Oregon Grown Cut-up F ryers 9 9 * \b. 10 oz. jar Fresh O y sters $ ® l 4 ea P rices G ood M arch 17th th rou gh 23rd
