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4 - I / Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner. Oregon Wednesday. September 3 , 1997 - THREE Sheriff's Report * rhe Morrow County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) received and re sponded to the following calls or referred them to another agency during the past week. Aug 18: received a report of an alarm at Intertribal Fisheries; To Oregon State Police (OSP) a report o f an injured cow in Imgon; Received a report of an injured dog at residence in lone. Caller was unable to take dog to vet be cause of a restraining order. To city of Imgon a report o f a loose dog Received report of an injured Rotweiller. The dog was trans ported to a vet. To the city of Heppner, a re port of no water at a residence. Water was to be turned on after repairs. MCSO, Boardman Ambulance and Boardman Fire Department (BFD) responded to a report of a vehicle hit in the west bound rest area in Boardman. To Boardman Police Depart ment (BPD) a report o f gang members hanging around at the Wilson Road Trailer Court play ing loud music and drinking. To OSP a report of a disabled vehicle blocking one lane south of Lexington on Highway 74. To OSP a report o f an un wanted subject refusing to leave Bake’s Restaurant in Irrigon. Received report from a person in Boardman who says his land lord keeps stealing the roses the person had grown to sell. The matter was handled civilly. Aug. 19: Received report of a hit deer on highway 74 mile post 38. Vehicle was towed, driver given ride into town and deer put down. Received report of tools stolen from a trailer in lone. To Heppner Police Department (HPD), a report of chickens killed w ith their heads cut off in Hepp ner. Received report of a horse still in the stall at the fairgrounds and no one knows who it belongs to. MCSO, BFD responded to a possible steam or gas leak from mint plant. Plant was letting steam out. To BPD a report of an unusual phone call. Received report of a man strik ing a woman by Homer’s Fruit Stand. Aug. 20: MCSO, BPD re sponded to a report of criminal mischief in Boardman. Someone had broken a window in a van. To BPD a report of harassing phone calls at the Nugget Inn in Boardman. MCSO, Heppner Ambulance, Heppner Fire Department re sponded to a two-vehicle head on collision at the Penland lake area. Two were transported to Pioneer Memorial Hospital. Received request for an extra patrol for speeders at Stokes Landing Senior Center To HPD a report of juveniles sitting on the back step of the museum smoking. Received report of on-going vandalism and drug matter in Irrigon. To city of Heppner a report of a broken water line on Riverside Street near the Willow Creek Water Park. Received report of someone dropping off a dog at the refuge in Imgon. Received report of a child curs ing at neighbors every time they go outside in Irrigon. Received request to speak to an officer concerning drug traffic in Imgon. To HPD a request for an of ficer concerning a disturbance in Heppner. Received report of a person tearing up the road with a vehicle in Boardman. To Poison Control a report of a person in Boardman swallowing some Miracle Grow. Poison Con trol said substance was non-toxic. To HPD a report of a person on a 4-wheeler going in and out of ditch in front of RAW Drive In. Aug. 21: Received report of a domestic disturbance in Imgon. Received request for an officer to pick up approximately six non- cure. Received report of people deal ing drugs at the Last Chance fruit stand in Imgon. Received report of two suspi cious males running across the road to Penland Lake near a cabin. To Crook County Sheriffs of fice a report of a person who had run into one of the buildings at Mt. B achelor Academy outside Mitchell and was throwing every thing thing out of his car onto the ground. To Heppner ambulance a re port of a person who had fallen and was having seizures in Hepp ner. Person was transported to PMH. Aug 22: Received report of a prowler at the bedroom window o f a residence in Imgon. Received report of a bike from the Imgon area found on BLM property. Received report of all roses and fruit trees dug up and removed from a residence in Boardman. Received request for an officer to assist in removal of children from a home in Imgon. Received report of a hit and run driver at Irrigon Marina. Received request for an officer concerning a possible statutory rape in Irrigon. Received report of a blue semi truck all over the road on 1-84 west bound near Boardman Texaco. Driver cited for dn ving while sus pended. To HPD a report of a woman being threatened verbally by her boyfriend in Heppner. Received report of a drive off at Brown’s BP in Irrigon. To city of Heppner a report that a water line on Main Street in Heppner had broken during con struction work. Received request for an officer to pick up a NSF check at Office Tavern in lone. Received info that a man was at the tavern drinking in Lexing ton and the woman caller wanted him to come home. Received info that someone in a pickup had picked up a round tube barrier in H eppner and dropped it off down the street. To HPD a report of an open door at Heppner Jr. High. Build ing was secured. Received report of a possible gang disturbance at Wilson Road Trailer Court in Boardman. Aug. 23: Received report of a D isturbance at W ilson Road Trailer Court. Someone seemed to e trying to get in a residence. To HPD a report of someone yelling and a man crawling on the street by Central Market in Hep pner. Man was given a nde home. BPD arrested Ermela Ruelas, 35, for Rape I, Sodomy I, furnish ing alcohol to a minor. He was lodged at Umatilla County Jail. Received report of a deer hit at Hwy. 207 mile post nine. Deer was put down. To OSP a report of an alarm at A.C. Houghton Elementary. To BPD a report of a stolen stop sign in Boardman. MCSO and BFD responded to a report of a car on fire in drive way at a Boardman residence. Vehicle was fully engulfed. Received report of a calf car cass on property in Boardman. Received request for a welfare check at a residence in Imgon. Caller believed someone was be ing held hostage there. Police were unable to locate anything. To BPD a report of an alarm at BP Station. MCSO, OSP responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident one mile west of Irrigon on High way 730. BPD, BFD responded to a car Received report of a burglar alarm at A.C. Houghton Elemen tary in Imgon. Building was se Aug. 25: Received report of a possible curfew violation in Hep pner. Person was awakened by dogs barking. W .C .C .C G olf Ladies' Two Person Scramble Tournam ent August 26th First low gross: Suzanne Jepsen, Pat Edmundson. Second low gross: a tie between Luvilla Sonstegard and Bernice Lott, and Susan Atkins and Barbara Gilbert. Third low gross: Lois Hunt and Juanita Martin. First low net: Lynnea Sargent and Norma French. Second low net: Lorrene Montgomery and Joyce Dinkins. Third low net: a tie between Alene Rucker and Dorns Graves, and Betty Carlson and Betty Rietmann. Chip ins: Harriet Batty, #16; Alene Rucker, #1; Betty Carlson, #2; Juanita Martin #8. HOST FAMILIES NEEDED Jan, 17 y n Make a new lifelong friend from abroad. Enrich your family with another cul ture. Now you can host an exchange student (girl or boy» from Scandinavia, Germany, France, Spain, England. Japan. Brazil or Italy. Becoming a host to a young international visitor is an experience of a lifetime! Hanna. 16 y n Call for information or to choose your own exchange student. Large v a r i e t y of nationalities, interests, hobbies, etc. now available (single p a r e n t s , couples with or without children may host). Call now: Local Area Rep: Cathy Halvorsen at 422-7107 Susan at 1-800-733-2773 sufficient funds (NSF) checks in Imgon on fire at the Boardman Manna. MCSO and UCSO responded to a report of a person shooting a gun across from a residence m Imgon. To OSP and BFD a report of a van in fire on 1-84 west bound mile post 158. Received report o f a person located who had almost had been entered as a missing person. Received report of an audible alarm at BP in Imgon. Received report of two suspi cious vehicles parked behind BP in Imgon. Received report of a 16-year- old assaulted by a man. Eddy Joe Rios, 34, was cited for assault IV. Received report of two suspi cious vehicles in a hay field 1/4 mile east of Port of Morrow. BPD and MCSO responded to a disturbance at Wilson Road Trailer Court. To BPD a report of a fender bender in parking lot at Nomad in Boardman. Received report of loud music at a residence in Irrigon. Received report of a prowler at the wildlife refuge in Irrigon. Received report of suspicious circumstance at a residence in Irrigon, possible prowler. Received report of a stray dog sick with porcupine quills in it. Received report of a man hav ing seizures. Daughter of man said he had just swallowed his coffee wrong and was ok. To BPD a report of a 14-year old female shoplifter in custody. To Boardman Ambulance a report of a possible broken leg at the Riverside High School (RHS) football field. Person was trans ported to Good Shepherd Hospi tal. Received report of people burn ing and smoke drifting at a resi dence in Boardman. Received report of a vehicle tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic on 1-84 east bound mile post 115 Received report of an audible alarm at ACH in Irrigon. MCSO and BP responded to a fight in the parking lot at Sentry Market between gang members. Fight was only verbal so far. To BPD a report of someone spotlighting a trailer at DeSert Springs Estates in Boardman. People were just setting up their camp trailer. Received report of a suspicious vehicle in Boardman. Two sub jects were arguing. Founded 1976 •▼uoa'NT i x o k n b i • Fully Accredited International Organization O W G L fall workshop set The Oregon Wheat Growers League (OWGL) set its annual fall meeting for Monday, Sept. 15, at the Best Western Sunndge Inn in Baker City. The Septem ber meeting o f the O W G L’s board of directors will follow on Tuesday, Sept. 16. This year’s workshop is orga nized as an informal strategic planning session, according to OWGL executive vice president Daren Coppock. The morning session will include discussion and speakers focusing on the League’s present activities, while the afternoon will focus on OWGL’s structure and mission in the future. Invited speakers include OWGL Salem representative Mike Dewey, Oregon Wheat Commission administrator Rich ard F ritz, Dave Paul from U SDA’s Risk M anagem ent Agency, Glenn Vanselow from the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, and an agency rep resentative to discuss the new air quality rules recently adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Coppock will review a 1996 wheat industry strategic plan with the group, to determine which is sues from that effort remain pri ority concerns, and OWGL vice president Mac Kerns will de scribe a proposed new' commit tee structure for the W heat League. Terry Witt of Oregonians for Food and Shelter (OFS) has been invited to address the Tuesday board meeting about spray drift workshops which are being de veloped by OFS under a joint OFS-OWGL grant contract with EPA. Lunch at the workshop will be complementary to all OWGL m em bers who RSVP to the league office, 276-7330, by Tues day, Sept. 9. The agenda for the workshop may be found on the OWGL Web site, http://www.owgl.org. This annual event sets the stage for the annual OWGL state con vention, which will be held at the DoubleTree/Lloyd Center Hotel in Portland, Nov. 30-Dec. 3. Grains Commission plans meeting New presidents starts at BM C C With a new president at the head of the table, the Blue Mountain Community College Board of Directors started a new era for the college as their regular August board meeting got underway. And the new president, Dr. Nicki Harrington, has been busy. "I’m working to balance my time in three areas-leaming the internal workings of the college, introducing myself to key players and organizations within the college district and interacting with appropriate groups outside the college district," said Harrington. Harrington's interactions with staff and community have led her to an initial assessment of BMCC as well-grounded. "Our budget is in good shape and the basic college structure, it's foundation, is very strong," said Harrington. "However, the college does have areas that need work. Again looking at this as an initial assessment, I feel we have four main areas to address-personnel, staff development, long range planning, and external partnerships." One of Harrington's major moves, according to a BMCC news release, is toward planning and development. A three-day in- service and strategic planning session is planned for October. A goal setting session for the president, with input from the board will take place this fall, and the concept of developing a master facilities plan for off- campus Centers is being discussed. These planning FAX P ap er Gazette-Times FOOT PAIN? M S? Dr. Donald Carlson, ¿gt} podiatric foot and ankle specialist, will be at the Pioneer Memorial Clinic September 10 for the diagnosis and treatment of all foot problems. call now: 676-5504 or Hermiston clinic 567-8750 September 4th Ladies’ Night. Roast pork dinner with scallop pota toes, salad, rolls and dessert prepared by Pat Dougherty and crew at 6 p.m. The Elks members and ladies wish to thank the dedicated and hard-working crews who helped with the Oregon Pro Rodeo snack shack. Proceeds are designated to college scholarship, youth sport programs, hearing aid and eye care for our youth, summer camp scholarships, etc. Our valuable youth thank everyone who participated, including our good customers. The Oregon Grains Commis sion (OGC) will hold a regular commission meeting on Thurs day, Sept. 4, beginning at 8 p.m. via conference call. For more in formation, contact the OGC at 276-4609. Heppner Elks 358 676-9I8I 142 N. Main "Where Friends Meet Come Share With Us At W illow C re e k B a p tis t C k u r c k We Print B u s in e s s C ards Gazette-Times 6 7 6 -9 2 2 8 sessions will culminate in a long- range plan which will bring together the teaching and learning, technology, and financial components of the college, continued the release. Harrington reported that a bill which allows students from the states of Washington, Idaho, Nevada and California to pay tuition at in-state rates was signed last week by Governor Kitzhaber. She explained there are several unanswered questions in regard to implementation of the bill which should be decided prior to implementation October 4. In other business the board: -Appointed Jeffrey Drop to a second term on ‘the BMCC Budget Committee. Harrington also reported there are two bddget committee vacancies which are yet to be filled. -Approved a one-term contract with Dr. James Whittaker. Whittaker will fill a vacancy in the math department. - Approved the retirement of Lee Eavenson and commended him for his contribution to the college. Paul McCarrell reported that Eavenson, the auto body repair technology instructor, is retiring due to health reasons. That program will be put on inactive status during which time its future viability will be reviewed.. -Approved the appointment of Harrington to the Pendleton Convention Center Commission. Worship Service at 3 p.m . M e e tin g in th e 7 th -d a y A d v e n t is t C h u r c h 560 N orth M inor ECHO OREGON Saturday. September 6. 199~ 7:00 a.m. VFW Breakfast/VFW Hall 7:15 a.m. Run registration/Park 8:00 a.m. 5 and 10 K races Craft Market opens Street vendors open 8:05 a.m. Mile run 8:30 a.m. Golf tournament tee off Parade Judging 9:00 a.m. Church White Elephant sale Register for Scarecrow Contest (until 11 00 a m at Masonic Lodge) 9:30 a.m. Pie Sale/Fire Hall Pre-parade entertainment on Main Street Art and Quilt Show open at Masonic Hall 10:00 a.m. Parade 10:30 a.m. Entertainment in park Baked Food and Bazaar-VFW Hall ____ (coffee/rest room) Museum, Quilt and Art Show reopen 11:00 a.m. Church luncheon to 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Rendezvous Camp activities begin 3:00 p.m. Cow Pie Capers 5:00 p.m. Echo Boosters raffle Sunday. September (closed dunng parade) Railroad/Chinese House Museum opens (closed dunng parade) Echo Historical Museum/Floral Show opens Sponsors Anderson Perry 4 Assoc. Bums Mortuary, Coast to Coast, Coca-Cola Bottling, Echo Grocery, Graybeal Dist ; Hale Farms. Inland Empire Bank. Madison Farms. Pioneer Title; Rural Telecom, J R Simplot. Inc, The Simmons Agency. Spike Ranches, Wilcox Furniture Displays Floral @ Museum. Koontz family photos, antique quit top/ signature Nock display at Masonic Lodge Scarecrow Display. Mam Street Black Powder Rendezvous A WOK LO O f UNDOLSTANDINGTHIKHX.H CH O M C lIlTniA L AND EDI'CATION AL PROGRAMS * • ». t: , . . . » 7 8:30 a.m. Golf tournament tee off 9:30 a.m. Craft market, street vendors. Rendezvous resume 11:00 a.m. Art/Quilt Show opens 1:00 p.m. Children’s pet show/parade Historical Museum opens *•, / ‘ ‘
