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O EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 1, 1995 Five generations of Scotts Back l-r: Brody Struckmeier, Bill Scott, Jill Struckmeier; front Haley Struckmeier (baby) and great-grandmother Elma Scott. Five generations of the Scott family gathered for a photo graph shortly before Christ mas. Brody Struckmeier had just come home on leave from the Coast Guard. He had been sta tioned in Alaska but is now sta tioned in Coos Bay. Elma Scott, who was born and raised in Heppner, moved back to Heppner February 27, after a 25 year absence. She is now living at the St. Patrick Senior Center. Jill Struckmeier lives in Prescott, WA. Junior Grange holds installation Officers of Junior Grange were installed on Tuesday, February 7, at the Grange Hall in Spray during which the group was organized. Installation was by Brenda Gubrud, Veneta, the Oregon State Grange junior director. Assisting in the installation were her son, niece and mother. The following officers were installed: master, Tiffeny Massey; overseer, Tyson Davis; lecturer, Brandy Massey; stew ard, David Price; assistant steward, Jay Price; lady assis tant steward, Amanda Gunder son; chaplain, Wyatt Miller- treasurer, Isaiah Massey; secre tary, Ashley BuTgess; gatekeep er, Billy Gibson; flora, Elizabeth Davis; pomona, Jessica Helms; ceres, Carrie Burgess. Spray Junior Grange is the first one in Eastern Oregon. The juniors are ages five to 14 years old. Anyone in this age group is welcome to join. Parents don't have to be Grange members. Bobbie Jo Medlock was in stalled as the Junior Gange Leader. Anyone interested in joining may contact Medlock at 503 468-2243. Others present for the in stallation were Jim Welker, Oregon State Grange Deputy; Mike Medlock, Wheatland Pomona master which com prises of lone, Lexington, Greenfield, Spray and Clamo Granges; and Jerry Ludlow, Spray Grange master. New list of books at lone Library * *\ % 1*. * • • . V .• * . ' ■ ' • - lone Public Library continues to maintain a variety of new and timely titles for the publics reading enjoyment. Among the books of interest that are available this spring are: Heal ing and the Mind, by Bill Moyers; Schindler's List, by Thomas Keneally; Lauren Bacall Now, by Lauren Bacall; John Grishams popular thrill ers The Firm, The Pelican Brief, The Client and The Chamber; Herman Wouk's epics The Hope, The Glory and Inside Out. In addition for those who are into mysteries, there are several new titles by popular authors Dick Francis and Mary Higgins Clark. Books on tape are also available for those in need of something to listen to while on the road or tractor. The children's section is a plentiful source of old and new stories to delight and entertain. Two new picture books of in terest are "How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World" by Marjorie Priceman, and "I'm Flying” , by Alan Wade. Avid readers of the series "The Babysitter's Club" by Ann Martin will find a large selec tion of titles. Children's book tapes for read-along are on hand and ready for check-out. Library hours are 3-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday after mmmi : ' * » * - • -% ^ v - ' ‘ 1 . y • » * . v * 0 - * „v . ;% • ' ' . r- ••. .**« ... V ■ • V r . F I ■ . t . - ;.* • ‘ ' •* . * .* -• - - •• ' 1 •* * ■ ’ M »• • r. , f. . * V . • ■ > ^ . ,, « I C ♦ , *v r ‘. #, * , I .-s • , • -j •; - • I . r . •'! , *\ ‘ • •/ [»« . , - • ; * • .. «, I . . . # ■ •» * * *>'■: ; .. . * • i * t ; /’ V '- • t • £ T i y f V ' . noons. Books are checked out for two weeks at a time. There is a two cent per day fine for overdue books. This fine is to encourage prompt return of the books to maintain and keep the books in circulation and available to all readers. If a book is not returned within three months a charge will be made of the book's full value. Due to lack of space the library does not maintain periodicals over time. It does have available a number of cur rent publications of interest to the public such as Oregon Health Sciences University's current newsletter; "Listen" a publication dealing with positive choices for youth; OM- SI's current newsletter; Elder r .V f L * *. • ■ * , • « * * « V« **•• V',*s* v ** v'* */ r. ' * i- i - ; • . » . .. . • •J».- . *■,- * ,# *. •• • t v : V' ' V v . ' . • • •* * V V - i . . ‘ V ' Hostel, a publication on travel opportunities for senior citiz ens; in addition to public notices and information from a wide variety of public interest groups. "Stop by your library and check on the mail on the counter beneath the front win dow and find a new book to stimulate your m ind," said a library spokesperson. "You are always welcome." Bowling Thursday Night Mixers Feb. 16 17V2 6Vz OSEA #59 8 16 B & C Repair 9 15 lone Repair 11 13 Wrights Century 12 12 Lancer Lanes 9 15 Team #7 17 7 Pettyjohn Supply 17Vz 6V 2 Our Place High game: Marilyn Childers 205, Jim Rudisill 189. High Series: Dianna Hoeft 502, Jim Rudisill 510. Splits converted: Gayle Eynetich 5-10, Jim Rudisill 5-7. February 23 W L 20Vz 7V j OSEA #59 9 19 B & C Repair 10 18 lone Repair 11 17 Wright's Century 15 13 Lancer Lanes 18 10 Team #7 20 8 Pettyjohn Supply 21V 2 6V 2 Our Place High game: Marie Rudisill 235, Vic Yahr 212. High series: Marie Rudisill 540, Vic Yahr 535. Splits converted: Fran Barnett 6-7-10, Phyllis Piper 6 8 10 - - . _______________________ Eastern Oregon Computor Consulting Custom-made Computers and Upgrades Local Sales, Services and Tutoring In the office of Ployhar Insurance Pat Struthers, Owner and Operator In Heppner 676-5818 In Pendleton 276-8547 Sheriff's stats show rise in criminal cases The total number of criminal cases in Morrow County rose dramatically last year, accor ding to statistics released by Morrow County Sheriff Roy Drago. Figures stayed fairly consistent from 1990 to 1993, between 809 and 886, but soared to 1,034 total incidences last year. Burglary in Morrow County, however, has achieved a five- year low. The county had 54 burglaries in 1994, lower than 1990 with 58. The past three years, 1991-1993, the incidence was pretty level, with 76 in '91 and '92 and 75 in '93. Theft, on the other hand, took an upward jump of around 20 in each of the past two years. Reported thefts in Morrow County numbered 82, 79, 70, 94 and 114 in the past five years, respectively. Sexual crimes and sexual abuse more than doubled the past year, from nine in 1993 to 22 last year. The five year low was in 1990, with three in cidences. Twelve were reported in '91 and '92. Driving under the influence of intoxicants seemed to be on a downward trend, with a high of 30 incidences reported in 1990 and '91, 29 in '92, 21 in '93 and 22 last year. Criminal driving shows a dramatic downward trend, from a high of 45 in '90 to 12 last year. Drug investigations are also on a downward spiral, with on ly 20 last year, compared to 40 in 1990. Criminal mischief/vandalism has stayed steady the past two years, with 82 each year. But, that figure shows a pretty big jump over the three previous years, with 67, 65 and 63, respectively. Remaining constant are ar- son/attempted arson, with 1-2 each year over the past five years, and criminal trespass, with 8-11 each year. Assault/menacing/endanger- ing have shown an upward trend, with five year numbers as follows: 57, 67, 71, 77, 75. Motor vehicle accidents have been up and down over the past years, with a high of 33 in '90, a low of 18 in '92 and 26 last year. Livestock judging clinic planned Members of the Blue Moun tain Livestock Judging Team and their coach Paul Davis, will conduct a livestock judging clinic on March 11 at the Big Sky Ranch near Arlington. All 4-H and FFA members, parents and leaders are invited to par ticipate. Rick and Jennifer Gilbert will host the clinic, which begins with registration at 9:30 a.m. Former judging team mem bers Rick Gilbert and Mark Re have put together about 10 classes of beef, sheep, swine and horses for participants to judge. Judging will take place inside. Youth will be divided into small groups according to judging experience and will proceed with an instructor through all the classes. The afternoon session will concen trate on learning to give oral reasons. An optional com petitive judging contest will be held. To get to the Big Sky Ranch take Blalock Canyon Exit 129 off of 1-84 (about seven miles west of Arlington). Follow Blalock Canyon Road two miles and turn right on Heritage Lane. Follow Heritage Lane two miles and turn left on Hoag Road. Follow Hoag Road four miles to the Big Sky Ranch. All distances are approximate and all turns will be marked. Those attending may bring a sack lunch or purchase a hot dog for self roasting over the bonfire. Pop and cookies will also be for sale. Engagements Buffetta — Wright Kenny Wright and Judy Wright, Heppner, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Nance Elizabeth, to Dan Buffetta, Prineville. The bride-elect graduated from Heppner High School and at tended Boise State University and Portland Community College. She works in retail management in Bend. Buffetta is the son of Pat and Alice Buffetta of Portland. He graduated from Marshall High School and is the Central Oregon director for Brewed Hot Coffee, Inc., Portland. The couple will be married April 15 at the Oaks Pioneer Church in Portland. BMCC Golf classes to begin Brazell — Roberts to noon. This class runs for Potential golfers are remind ed that registrations are now due for the BMCC golf classes scheduled to being March 9. Both beginning and in termediate golf will be offered. Beginning golf will be held Thursday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. The class is six weeks in length and will be held at the Willow Creek Country Club. Intermediate golf is schedul ed for Thursdays from 10 a.m. nine weeks. The class room portion of the course will be held at All Saints Episcopal Parish Hall before moving to the golf course. Tuition for both classes is $20 plus $20 temporary member ship for non-members of WCCC. Registration must be completed prior to the beginn ing of class and may be done by contacting BMCC coordinator Anne Morter 422-7040. St. Patrick’s Senior Center There were 125 people present for the senior meal Feb. 22. Seven meals were home delivered. Members of the Methodist Church served. Wilma Mabe won the birthday prize and Sue Vinson the free meal ticket. The menu was not available for March 8 but will be posted at the Center. Members of the Lutheran Church will serve. The Senior Center Board will meet following the meal. The class of '49 reunion planning committee met in the recrea tion room at the center Feb. 20. There were four ladies playing cards Friday afternoon. The St. Patrick drama group held a practice in the center dining room Sunday afternoon, Feb. 26. Eight seniors watched the movie "G oldy" Sunday evening. Dates to remember are: Tues., and Thurs., exercise 10 a.m.; Wednesday senior meal, noon; quilting 1 p.m.; Friday cards, 2 p.m.; Sunday movie 7 p.m.; St. Pat's senior breakfast March 18 fairgrounds; senior soup and roll lunch senior center 11 a.m.; pie and coffee, dining room, 2-4:30 p.m.; drawing for quilt, Sun day, March 19 following auction. More volunteers are needed for Saturday, March 18 at the senior center. Please sign up to do your share. For Continued Economic Development through Job Growth RE-ELECT LARRY LINDSAY Port Commissioner Position ” A HISTORY OF RESULTS WITH THE EXPERIENCE FOR THE FUTURE!” Paid lor bv the Committee to re elect ta rrv Lmdsav Ann Murrav (Treas l A1 and Jean Brazell of Lexington announce the engagement of their daughter Kathleen Elizabeth to James Lavelle Roberts, both of Pendleton. The bride-elect graduated from Heppner High School in 1988 and attended Western Oregon State College in Monmouth. Roberts is the son of John and Rebecca Roberts of Pendleton. He graduated from Pendleton High School in 1986 and from Western Oregon State College in 1990. He works for Bethphage Mission Pacific in Pendleton. An April wedding is being planned in Pilot Rock. Gun club lists shoot winners Jeff Cutsforth and Harvey Childers both shot perfect scores of 25 in the Morrow County Gun Club shoot Sun day, Feb. 19. Second place went to Loren Woodside and Dustin Padberg with 24. Tim Hedman and Mike Adams led the handicap event wtih 23 targets broken. Bill Greenup, Rob Ashbeck and Dick Allen shot 22 to tie for second. Sunday, Feb. 26, Mick Sharp shot a perfect 25 to win the singles event. Pat Lovgren and Mike Adams tied second with 24. Tim Hedman won the han dicap with 23 and Loren Wood- side, Rob Ashbeck, Tony Wichlan all took second with 22 . Threee Annie Oakley's were played with Harvey Childers, Mark Schlichting and Jeff Cutsforth each taking a win. The next shoot will begin at 10 a.m. March 5. Members will shoot 50 targets at the 16 yard line and 50 targets at a han dicapped distance with fun shoots to follow. i 3 Pleased Support St. Pat's Pay! We need your auction items. Contact: John Murray, Mike Mills, Steve Rhea WCCC Work Day Saturday, March 4 Start at 8 a.m . Bring rakes, shovels, etc. Lunch will be served
