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«%* % or ^ %* 4 4 « •gf-MP <T <•" if i«% 9 <V Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner. Oregon Wednesday. June 19, 1996 - THREE Sheriffs R e p o rt. The Morrow County Sheriff's Office in Heppner reports dis patching the following business during the past week: June 4: Morrow County deputy responded to the Irri- gon area for a citizen com plaint; Morrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for a criminal mischief com plaint; Morrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for an abandoned vehicle com plaint; Morrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area to assist a citizen on a juvenile complaint; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched a Spray Emer gency Medical Technician to check an adult male with an unknown illness; Morrow County deputy responded to the Highway 207 and Buttercreek area for a traf fic complaint. The deputy was unable to locate the vehicle; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched Condon Fire [pept. to a vehicle fire on Main Street. The fire was put out.; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Heppner (ambulance for an injury at the softball field. The call was cancelled en route. June 5: Morrow County deputy began an investigation of a suspicious person at an Ir rigon residence; Morrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon Marina for a suspicious person there. Morrow County deputy ar rested Lester Keith Washing ton, Jr., 23 years old of Her- miston, for Contributing to the Sexual Delinquency of a Minor. He was cited and released; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Boardman ambulance to a job site on Pat terson Ferry for an adult male with an injury. The patient was transported to Good Sheperd Hospital in Hermiston; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Fossil am bulance to meet with the Spray ambulance for a transport; Morrow County deputy took a criminal mischief complaint from the lone area. A news paper box was bashed; Morrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon Mo bile Court for a fight. June 6: Morrow County deputy responded to the Irri gon area for a traffic problem; Morrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area for a man down and intoxicat- ed; Morrow County deputy responded to a disabled vehi cle in the Irrigon area. June 7: Morrow County Sheriff's office dispatched the Arlington ambulance and the Fire Dept, to a one car motor vehicle accident on 1-84 at mile post 141. There was no trans port made; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Condon ambulance to the clinic for a transport to the Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Heppner ambulance to the St. Patrick's Senior Center for an adult female with an illness. The pa tient was transported to Pio neer Memorial Hospital in Heppner; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Condon ambulance to the clinic for a transport to Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles; Morrow County deputy responded to Bombing Range Road for a report of a traffic hazard. June 8 Morrow County depu ty responded to the Boardman prea for a report of a suspicious ; S to r-4 -U Mini Storage 4 2 6 Linden W ay H eppner NOW RENTING 567-7317 person. The deputy was unable to locate the person; Morrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon area to do a welfare check for the Union County Sheriff's office; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Boardman ambulance to a motor vehicle accident on Wilson and Main intersection. There were three people transported to Good Shepherd Community Hospital in Hermiston. June 9: Morrow County deputy responded to the Irri gon area for an animal pro blem; Morrow County deputy assisted a citizen with a traffic problem. June 10: Morrow County deputy assisted a citizen with a domestic problem; Morrow County deputy began an investigation of van dalism in the Irrigon area; June 11: Morrow County deputy began a theft investiga tion of equipment taken from the Opal Butte area near Highway 207 milepost 18; 155; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Boardman Fire Dept, to a fire at TACX. June 14: Morrow County deputy took a report from the Heppner area involving an animal problem; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Boardman ambulance to a rollover on 1-84 at milepost 153. Two patients with injuries were transported to Good Shepherd Communi ty Hospital in Hermiston. June 15: Morrow County deputy responded to the Irri gon area for a family distur bance; Morrow County deputy ar rested William Thielen, 41, Ir rigon, for Failure to Appear for a Traffic Citation. Thielen was cited and released with later court date; Morrow County deputy responded to the Hardman area for a disturbance; Morrow County deputy at tempted to locate a vehicle in the Boardman area. June 16: Morrow County deputy responded to the Irri gon area for suspicious circum stances; Morrow County Sheriff's of fice dispatched the Boardman Fire Dept, for a grass fire on Rugg Ranch Road, Boardman; Morrow County deputy responded to a reported alarm at an Irrigon business. The building was secure and there was no evidence of an intrusion; Morrow County deputy responded to assist the Board- Morrow County deputy man Police Dept, with a report assisted Children and Family of an intrusion alarm at a Services with a juvenile pickup; Morrow County deputy Boardman business; Morrow County deputy responded to the Irrigon Park began an investigation of for a suspicious vehicle; reported shots fired near Morrow County deputy took Willow Creek Reservoir by a stolen gun report in the Irri Heppner. gon area; June 12: Morrow County June 17: Morrow County deputy took a report of a theft deputy responded to Holmstead Road, Boardman, to of some jewelry valued at check on an abandoned $2,400 in the Boardman area; Morrow County deputies vehicle; Morrow County Sheriff's of responded to the Irrigon area fice dispatched the Heppner for a family disturbance. Sam ambulance to a residence on Henry, 60, Irrigon, was ar South Chase Street for an adult rested for Assault IV-Domestic female with an illness. The pa and Resisting Arrest. tient was taken to Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner; Morrow County Sheriff's of The Bank of Eastern Oregon fice dispatched the Heppnei (PEO) i^ Offering ^scholarship ambulance to St. Patrick's . .tq jpqrre^t cv*llj?ge., students Senior Center for an adult again this year. female with an illness. The pa The deadline for the $500 tient was transported to scholarship award is Friday, Ju Pioneer Memorial Hospital in ly 12. Applications can be pick Heppner; ed up at the BEO in Heppner Morrow County deputy and lone. The contest is open began an investigation of to Heppner and lone high harassing phone calls to an Ir school graduates who will be rigon resident; second, third or fourth year col Morrow County Sheriff's of lege students majoring in either fice dispatched the Boardman agriculture or business. Fire Dept, to a field fire near the The funds for this scholarhsip Boardman Cemetery; were raised at the BEO Cus Morrow Count deputy tomer Appreciation Golf Tour responded to take a theft report nament for the Heppner and from Eric Grass. A Sony stereo lone branches last September. worth $240 and a cell phone “The scholarship fund be were taken; came a joint effort between the Morrow County deputy took bank and our customers," said a report of speeding vehicles in George Koffler, BEO president. the lone area. “The bank hosted the tourna June 13: Morrow County ment and luncheon as a way to deputy arrested Greg Rodgers, say 'thank you' to our custom 26, Irrigon, for Assault IV/ ers for their patronage and Domestic; have some fun. They, in turn, Morrow County Sheriff's of made donations to the scholar fice dispatched the Arlington ship fund.” ambulance to a rollover on The bank gives scholarships Highway 19 milepost 4. No to graduating seniors in Mor transport was made; row and Gilliam counties who Morrow County Sheriff's of plan to major in agriculture or fice dispatched the Arlington business and felt a scholarship Fire Dept, to two reported field for returning students was also fires on 1-84 at milepost 151 and needed, explained Koffler. Willow Creek CC plans barbecue The Willow Creek Country Club will have a family barbe cue on Sunday, June 23, at 4 p.m. Each family will bring their own meat to the barbecue. Those whose names begin with “ A“ through “ I” should bring salad, ")" through “Z ", bring dessert. Hosts will be Gary and Barb Watkins, Craig and Debbie Gutierrez, Del and Linda LaRue, and Curtis and Cathy Cutsforth. W .O.S.C. lists local graduates Three Morrow County stu dents were among a record class of 1,039 degree candidates at Western Oregon State Col lege, Monmouth, when the col lege held its 139th commence ment June 15. Scott Johnston, Heppner, received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education and interdisciplinary studies; Carrie Grieb, a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education and interdisciplinary studies; and Jana Mounts, bachelor of arts in the social sciences. Letters to the Editor Take time to fight puncture vine To the Editor: The weed has only one root Puncture vines are a real ag and when it is young is easy to gravation to many. I recently get out and not too hard as it saw a boy of about 10 or 12 with gets bigger. This might save a bicycle tire full of the stickers some child a lot of sorrow and and the tire ruined, which lost time with their bike. spoiled a lot of fun for him Some people may not think riding his bike. There are also they have time or do not wish many car tires which go flat to hoe weeds, but if they are because of this obnoxious dressed up sometime and weed. We are glad to see there going somewhere and have a are now some in authority who flat caused by one of the sharp are going to try to lessen the prongs they will, of course, problem. We wish them luck find the time to change tires but doubt very much they can and spend the money to have do it all. the flat repaired. How much People who want exercise or better to spend a little time as just to help out can eliminate an ounce of prevention. many with a short jab with a (s) Arnold Braat hoe or shovel, or even a stick. Jvqren grants & Dustin ‘Padberg __________Wedding June 2 2 ___ Stephanie ‘Payne & Duane 'Bait _______ Wedding june 29__________ Judith 'Durkee and tjeortje J^orris ___________Wedding lune 30 ‘Tara Lee CKiaben & Jerem y Cimmiyotti W edding July 6____ _________ Park memorial dedication set The Blue Star Memorial Marker Dedication will be held at the 1903 mini-park on High way 74 in Heppner, Friday, June 21 at 2 p.m. The dedication will be to honor veterans from all wars. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served at the Heppner Senior Center by the Heppner Garden Club after the dedication. * I 7 North M a in at Heppner Les Schwab $5/Car 17/SmaH P.U.-Vans $10/Large P.U.-Vans = (trucks upon request for an additional charge) Sponsored by: M.C. Fair & O.T.P.R. Court A d s p o n so re d In Business Cards Gazette-Times 676-9228 676-91 6/29/96 Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1 * students We Print lle|>|>nri Bridal Tables CAR W ASH Schools seek BEO scholarship special needs Schools in Morrow and Uma tilla counties are attempting to locate all persons between birth and 21 years old not enrolled in school who may have special needs. The special needs may con cern hearing, vision, speech, language, health, nutrition, learning, developmental delay, transportation, behavior man agement, mental retardation, birth defects, orthopedic or spinal problems, autism or other disabilities. If you know of any child who may need special education services due to any of these conditions, contact Morrow County School District #R-1, 989-8202, 270 W. Main, Box 368, Lexington, OR 97839, or call the Umatilla-Morrow School Resource and Referral at 1-800-927-5847. ______ M o rro w ( o im t \ ( ¿ r a i n ( ¿ r o w e r s A HfPf^NLK $ i o o REWARD 188; For information leading to the ARREST and CONVICTION of the person or persons responsible for painting graffiti inside the women’s restroom at Heppner City park on or about Monday, June 17. Contact: Police Chief Doug Rathbun or City Manager Gary Marks, 676 - 9618 . “Darlin’, about the best investment around these parts is plastic!” “Bank of Eastern Oregon plastic, that is. My C A SH C A R D can be used instead o f checks at retailers all over the country. And what's more I can access my cash at ATM’s anywhere and Bank of Eastern Oregon doesn’t charge me a penny in transaction fees*. Let me tell you, Sugar, for your money you can’t do any better than Bank of Eastern Oregon.’’ Member FDIC Bank of Eastern Oregon “Around the corner, not around the state." Arlington Condon Heppner lone 454-2636 384-3501 676-9125 422-7466 • “Even though Bank of Eastern Oregon is always nice to me. I've had some of those slick out-of- town banks charge me a fee when I use their ATM's Can you im agine''’