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Heppner Gazette- Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 14,1997 - NINE with Theft III and released. Mar tin Benitez-Rojas, 28, was cited for Theft III, and Criminal Pos session of a Forged Document; MCSO received a report of an abandoned new bom calf near Homestead; MCSO received a report of two abandoned dogs in Irrigon; MCSO received a report of a vehicle broken into while the owner was at his parents’ home in Irrigon; MCSO received a report o f three juveniles who had allegedly broken into a concession shack at the Irrigon Marina; MCSO dispatched to the Boardman Police Dept, a report of a rottweiler in a neighbor’s yard. May 1: MCSO dispatched to the Boardman Police Dept, a re port of loud trucks at the Nugget Motel in Boardman; MCSO received a report of a screaming and cursing woman. The woman said she was being harassed. A M orrow County deputy was unable to locate any thing; MCSO received a report of at tempted arson at an Irrigon resi dence. Someone had set fire to a man’s porch; MCSO dispatched to the Boardman Police Dept, a report of an alleged threat to a student at Riverside High School; MCSO dispatched to the Boardman ambulance, Boardman Police Dept., Oregon State Police a report o f a single vehicle rollover on 1-84 milepost 160, eastbound; MCSO received a report of a driver hitting gravel at Boardman. It turned out he was tired; MCSO received a report of truck speeding. A M orrow County deputy was unable to lo cate; MCSO received a call from a Portland woman who had left her purse at a restaurant in Irrigon. The purse was located at Mac-In- Laws; Morrow County deputy no ticed a door open at the Morrow County Road Shop in Lexington. He checked and secured the build ing; M CSO dispatched to the Boardman Police Dept, a report of two males in a white pickup who were upset because a busi ness was closed in Boardman. The males allegedly went behind the building and urinated; MCSO dispatched to the Boardman Police Dept, a report of juveniles loitering in a park ing lot at Sentry Market in Board- man; MCSO received a report of a juvenile missing from her home in Irrigon. The juvenile was picked up by a Stanfield Police officer and returned to her par ents. May 2: MCSO dispatched to the Boardman Police Dept, a re port of dogs barking at a residence in Boardman; M CSO dispatched to the Boardman Police Dept, a report of a man collapsing on Kunze and Main streets in Boardman. They •were unable to locate the man; MCSO received a report of someone shooting and killing ducks at a residence in Irrigon; MCSO received a report of vandalism at Sunridge Mobile Homes in Irrigon; MCSO dispatched to the Hepp ner am bulance a report o f a woman who had fallen at the St. Patrick’s Senior Center; MCSO received a report of an abandoned vehicle in an alley way in Lexington; MCSO received a report of a cabin broken into at B lake’s Ranch. Thomas Hammon, 31, was charged with alleged Bur glary I, and Criminal Mischief II; MCSO received a report of kids throwing rocks at a residence in Boardman; MCSO dispatched to the Boardman Police Dept, a report of a woman who said she was run off the road by a black low-rider; MCSO received a report of a starving dog. The report turned out to be unfounded; MCSO dispatched to the Boardman Police Dept, a report of puppies abandoned in Board- man; Morrow County deputy re burglary at a residence in Board- man. Oil was dumped all over the garage floor; MCSO dispatched to the Hepp- Gang expert holds workshop Jesus Villahermosa, a member of the Pierce County, Washington, Sheriff s Office and founder of Personal Awareness Protection Training, Inc., spoke to parents, public, school staff, and law enforcement officers on April 24 and 25 in Boardman. The workshops provided participants practical tips for identifying gang activity. Villahermosa recommended that parents and officials watch for signs of gang involvement, such as youth adopting known gang colors as part o f their wardrobes and displaying nicknames on clothing that may also feature gang names, symbols, terms or numbers. H ow ever, V illaherm osa cautioned about making generalizations and stereotyping sponded to a report of a domestic dispute at a home at Taggares kids because of their fashion statements; saggy clothes alone Farms in Boardman. are not necessarily indicative of May 3: MCSO dispatched to gang involvement, but "hanging the Boardman Police Dept, a re with" known gang affected youth port of checks taken from a ve and preoccupation with gang hicle in Boardman; behaviors are cause for concern, MCSO dispatched to the he said. Boardman Police Dept, a report He suggested that parents of a domestic dispute in Board- check out what their children are man. Smokey Lee Hibbitts, 32, reading, writing and listening to, was arrested for Assault IV Do and reminded parents that mestic. Hibbitts was lodged at the younger family members are heavily influenced by older Umatilla County Jail; MCSO received a report of a brothers and sisters. Villahermosa recommended disabled motor home on a hill prevention and early intervention before Hardman; whenever possible and said that a MCSO received a report of a "team" approach is effective. family dispute at a residence in Parents who are fearful that their Heppner; children are being pulled into MCSO received a report from gang activity should contact the Heppner Police Dept, that two someone with gang specific juveniles were taken into custody training. Most staffs at the schools, behavioral clinics and for assault; MCSO received a report of a police or sheriff s offices have cow in the road on Kunze Street members with gang training. They can help parents verify in Boardman; MCSO received a report of a signs of gang involvement. At loose horse with a saddle and no the end of Villahermosa's presentation, parents were given rider. The owner was located; brochures that pictured gang MCSO received a report of two symptoms and cited ways of people arguing over a horse in diverting youth from gang Boardm an. The dispute was involvement. settled; Training offered to staff MCSO received a report of a members and law enforcement car full of people drinking and Friday was "gang specific" driving in Boardman. May 4: MCSO received a re port of someone attempting to get into a residence in Boardman; The H eppner E lem entary MCSO received a report o f someone attempting to get into an School Kindergarten through 12 apt. above the shop at Potlatch grade music program will be held Monday, May 19, in the gym. Fiber Farm in Boardman; MCSO dispatched to the The HES all school barbecue Boardman Police Dept, a report will be held May 30 at 7 p.m. of someone knocking all the mail Heppner High School will boxes down on the main drive of hold its spring sports dessert on Thursday, May 22, at 7 p.m. and Sunndge Terrace in Boardman; MCSO received a report of a the annual senior breakfast put violation of a restraining order in on by the juniors will be held Thursday, May 29, at 6:45 a m. Lexington; MCSO dispatched to the Hepp at the school. ner ambulance, and Pilot Rock and Pendleton ambulances a re port of a pregnant woman who The Morrow County Creative had fallen off a horse and was dragged about 15’. The woman Arts and Crafts Club will meet at was conscious and alert but felt Willow Lanes Bowling Alley in Heppner, Thursday, May 22 at 1 she was having the baby. The p.m. for lunch. A meeting will Heppner ambulance was can follow at 1:30 p.m. celled as it was determined she Items to be discussed include was closer to other units; MCSO received a report of a person who refused to leave a residence in Irrigon; A meeting of the North Central MCSO received a report of a Oregon Regional Strategies Board will be held Thursday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Heppner Elks Lodge, 142 N. Main. The agenda will include a report on Morrow County projects including the history museum, potato processing water monitoring and the 1RP; and reports from the chair, staff, MCEDD, OED, the Workforce jCm. 1 Quality Council, Tourism Task Force, Environmental Services endorsing "zero tolerance" policies toward gang activities. Knowing how to recognize gang presence and consistently applying zero tolerance consequences in schools and communities discourage gangs from establishing themselves, according to Villahermosa. He also stated that statistics suggest that gangs are thriving in rural areas because the gang presence is not recognized in time for small towns to make an effective response. Villahermosa recommends that communities work collaboratively to develop legislation, policies and procedures designed to anticipate situations that may arise. Schools and communities that plan ahead typically reduce the likelihood of an incident, and in the event of one, they have a response in readiness, Finally, Villahermosa emphasized personal awareness and safety in the schools, citing that aside from gang issues and concerns, many schools in this day and age need to train staff for responding to difficult, sometimes dangerous situations. "Parents, the public, school staff and police gave Villahermosa 'two thumbs up,'" reported Riverside High School counselor, Sharon Barrick. "People responding to surveys following training were almost totally unanimous in lauding Villahermosa's expertise, level of knowledge and ability to present effectively. The workshop was described as 'excellent, informative and worthwhile' by people attending . Several said, 'Bring Villahermosa back; the kids need to hear his message.'" Villahermosa's visit was sponsored by the Gang Intervention Task Force, part of the Commission for Children and Families in Morrow County. Parents interested in the brochures provided for the Gang Awareness Workshop may contact Sharon Barrick at Riverside High School. Copies are also available at the Oregon Trail Library. End of year school program s held The sixth-grade visit to the high school will be held on Tuesday, May 22, and the following day a sixth-grade parent meeting is scheduled at the school. lone High School's graduation ceremonies will be Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m.; Heppner High School's graduation will be Saturday, May 31, at 7 p.m.; and Riverside’s will be May 31 at 3 p.m. M C Arts and Crafts Clu b to meet the upcoming oil and watercolor workshops and a bus trip to Mt. St. Helens and vicinity. Ideas for •a fair booth are needed. Any interested persons are wel come to attend. Strategies board meeting slated HflfVV 70th MV and thanks far the 95 ve have shared - SBflLiv ner Police Dept, a report of sus picious activity between the mo tel and park in Heppner. M orrow C ounty P arks NOW OPEN! Cutsforth Park and Anson Wright Memorial Park F ull H ook -U ps for RV s - T ent S ites -- R estrooms S howers - H andicapped R estrooms -- P layground D ay U se A reas for P icnics , R ecreation , C lass and F amily R eunions Volunteer Park Host Alw ays On Site For More Information, call 541-989-9500 Task Force, Agriculture Task rorce and Policies and Procedures Task Force. H C C meets in Sept. The Heppner Coordinating Council will not meet during June, July and August. The I council will resume meetings in September. CA PECO plans local meeting CAPECO is sponsoring meetings in each of its service areas to identify and prioritize the needs of low-income, community members and to develop programs which address those needs. The meetings provide an opportunity for the public to express their opinion on program accessibility,, design and outcomes, said a CAPECO news release. A meeting will be held in Heppner at the Neighborhood Center of South Morrow County, 441 N. Mam. on Tuesday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m. Dept, of Ag. announces new locations The Oregon Department of Agriculture announces new statewide locations for pesticide applicator and pesticide consultant certification examinations. The location changes and additions are effective immediately with the exception of one location which will be added later. The new locations are designed to increase the role of community colleges in administering the exams as well as providing pesticide application education in advance of the testing and recertification process, said an Oregon Department of Agriculture news release. The new locations are as follows: Central Oregon Community College in Bend; Rogue Community College, Grants Pass; Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham; Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls; Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario; Blue Mountain Community College, Pendleton; Chemeketa Community College, Salem; Columbia Gorge Community College, The Dalles. Call 541-278-5930 to pre register at BMCC. Pre-registration is required to take pesticide examinations at the above locations. Walk-ins are not accepted. Photo identification and social security number is required. Persons wishing to take an examination must be able to identify specific license type and exams required. Pesticide examinations have been offered in the past at ODA branch offices around the state. Commercial pesticide applicators and consultants in Oregon are required to be certified and licensed by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. For more information or help in determining license types and examinations needed, contact the Oregon Department of A g ricu ltu re's Pesticide Regulatory Unit at (503) 986- 4635. B M C C Health Fair slated for May 16 The third annual Blue Mountain Community College Health Fair will be held Friday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., in the McCrae Activity Center on the BMCC campus in Pendleton. The public is invited to take part in the blood screenings and other activities. Anyone planning to participate in the screenings must fast for 12 hours prior to having their blood drawn. Water and usual medications * are okay. Appointments are recommended. Call 278-5896 for an appointment. The screenings will be held in the McCrae Activity Center Mezzanine from 8 a.m. to noon. The follow-up session will be held Friday, May 23, at noon in the McCrae Activity Center Mezzanine. Other organizations that will be represented at the Health Fair include: CTUIR Tribal Health Department, BMCC Health and PE Department, BMCC Associate Degree Nursing Program, Hermiston Family Foot Clinic, Amway Health Products and Services, Full Circle Body Work and Massage, Blue Mountain Diagnostic Imaging, Domestic Violence Services, American Red Cross, and Lowfat Life-Styles. New to this year's fair are fitness demonstrations which will be held at the following times: 9 a.m, Power Weight Lifting; 10 a.m., Karate with Gregg Berlie; 11 a.m., Abdominal Toning; 12 noon, Step Aerobics, 4 p.m., Round-Up City Cloggers; 5 p.m., Jr. Jam dance groups; and 6 p.m., Dance Unlimited dance groups. The opportunity to perform CPR Challenges will be offered from 4-7 p.m. This is an express CPR recertification program. For more information on the Health Fair call Martha Yakovleff, Health and Physical Education department chair, at 541/278-5898. Heppner bank included in sale Gerald V. Brown, president and chief executive officer of Klamath First Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiary, Klamath First Federal Savings & Loan Association, has announced that the association has received conditional approval to acquire 25 branch offices of Wells Fargo Bank. The offices, located in rural communities throughout the state of Oregon, include branches in Heppner, Hermiston, Condon, Fossil, Pilot Rock, John Day, Enterprise, Union, Moro, Prairie City, Nyssa, Bums, Garibaldi, Yamhill, Carlton, Scio, Monroe, Coquille, Port Orford, Gold Beach, Brookings, Riddle, Oakndge, Lakeview and Merrill. According to Brown, the bank intends to close the transaction on July 18. The association currently operates eight offices in central and southern Oregon. Assets as of March 31, 1997 were $684 million, said the bank. Headstart now recruiting families Headstart, a comprehensive children with disabilities. To be eligible for Headstart, program for families of three and families must meet the four-year-old children, funded by federal income state and federal grants, is following: recruiting families for 1997-98 guidelines; the child must be three or four age on or before Headstart program. The program offers September 1 A Headstart recruitment comprehensive services which include education, health, orientation in the community will nutrition, social service and be held in the community. For parent involvement. In addition, more information call 278-0770 assistance is provided to in Pendleton or 676-9150 in Heppner. Physical therapy now at Boardman clinic The Morrow County Health District has begun offering outpatient physical therapy services at the Boardman Medical Clinic, 203 Kinkade Rd. A licensed physical therapist and a massage technician will offer traditional forms of treatment, including: hot and cold packs, ultrasound, massage, ""phonophoresis"", electrical stimulation, iontophoresis, joint Kindergarten visit set May 21 at lone Kindergarten visitation day for children who will be five years old by September 1, 1997, will be held at the lone Elementary School on Wednesday, May 21, from 9:45 to noon. Students are invited to visit school and eat in the cafeteria that day. Parents may also register their child at this time. They are asked to bring proof of birth date, social security number and record of immunization. For more information call the lone Elementary School at 422- 7555. mobilization and exercise., Services will be available Tuesday and Friday mornings. The district says it intends to increase hours as demand and staffing permit. For more information or to make an appointment, call (541) 481-2267.
