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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 17,1997 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 Published weekly and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879. Periodical postage paid at Heppner. Oregon. Office at 147 West Willow Street Telephone (541)676-9228. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times. P.O. Bo* 337, Heppner. Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $18 in Morrow . Wheeler, Gilliam and Grant Coun ties; $25 elsewhere. April Hilton-Sykes................................................................................News Editor Stephanie Jensen .............................................................................. Typesettlig Monique D evin.....................................................Advertising Layout it Graphics Bonnie Bennett ..................................................................................... Distribution Penni Keersemaker ..................................................................................... Printer David Sykes, Publisher The Morrow County Sheriffs office (MCSO) received and responded to the following calls or referred them to another agency during the past two weeks: Sept. 8: to Oregon State Police a report of a vehicle on its side with electrical wires down. CBEC was called. MCSO received a report of burglary at the Last Chance Fruit Stand in Irrigon. MCSO received a report of a woman who had locked her keys in her bedroom. Granddaughter went through a window to retrieve them. MCSO received a report of a landlord trying to evict a tenant without notice. MCSO received a report of a man taking a woman's car while the woman was at work. MCSO received a report of a neighbor threatening a women because he thought she was driving too fast through the trailer court. MCSO received a report of a domestic dispute in Boardman. The woman said she was pushed by her husband. Sept. 9: MCSO received a report of a nine-year-old who hadn't come home from skating at midnight. The child returned at 1:24 a.m. MCSO arrested Isidro Garcia Barragan, 24. He was cited for no driver's license, no insurance, an open container and driving under the influence. The man was determined to be an illegal alien and INS was called. Boardman Police Dept, arrested Paul Michael Haney, 48, for alleged sex abuse I. MCSO deputy arrested Michael E. Crismon, 45, for alleged sex abuse II. MCSO received a request for a deputy to interview a child at Columbia Middle School (CMS) who may have been abused. MCSO received a request from CMS vice principal to cite a student for theft. Boardman Police Dept, traced a 911 call to a residence in Irrigon. It turned out to be a child playing. MCSO received a complaint about a person driving carelessly and jumping off a hill with his pickup and almost hitting a red pickup in Lexington. MCSO and the Boardman Police Dept, received a report of kids yelling on Main Street in Boardman, possibly gang members. They separated before officers arrived. To Boardman Police Dept., a report of a car spinning tires at Wilson Road Trailer Court. MCSO received a report of a dog chasing a boy in Irrigon. Sept. 10: MCSO deputy and the Boardman Police Dept, responded to an alarm at Boardman Chevron. All was secure. MCSO received a report of a phone call with no one on the line in Imgon. MCSO and the Boardman Police Dept, received a report of trespassers on property in Boardman. To the Boardman Police Dept., a report of a suspicious male hanging around Sentry Market in Boardman. To the Boardman Police Dept., a request for the fire dept, for a vehicle fire by the BP station pumps. MCSO received a report of a dog with no food or water in Boardman. To State Highway Dept., a report that specially approved crosses marking an accident site were missing. The crosses were located one mile east of Imgon on Highway 730. MCSO received a report of loud music. Officers were unable to locate anything. To lone Fire Dept., a report of a grass fire started by lightning on a hill across from a log cabin in lone. To Oregon State Police, a report of a drive off of $16.50 at Boardman BP. To lone Fire Dept., a report of a grass fire on Highway 74, approximately three miles east of lone. ‘ To Heppner Police Dept., a report of a domestic assault in Heppner. A woman said her husband pushed her and hit her daughter. MCSO deputy and the Imgon Fire Dept, responded to a car on fire on West Fourth and Columbia Lane in Imgon. Sept. 11: To Boardman Police Dept., a report of a domestic dispute in Boardman. A woman said her husband hit her and dragged her out of the house by her hair. To Boardman Police Dept., a report of a neighbor's dog barking. MCSO received a report of a cow missing in Boardman. MCSO deputy and the Oregon State Police responded to a report o f a semi truck that ran over a stop sign and left. Luther E. Snow, 45, was cited for failure to perform duties of a driver in an accident. To lone Fire Dept., a report of a grass fire in Pettys Canyon Lane, Lexington. MCSO received a report of a man lying in the grass by 1-84 eastbound on-ramp. MCSO received a request for a deputy at the courthouse in Heppner for a juvenile transport. MCSO received a report of a 1-1/2 year old boy found riding his bike on Highway 730. MCSO received a report of a child missing from Irrigon Mobile Court. MCSO received a report of semis traveling 45-50 mph in a school zone while children were present during school hours in Irrigon. MCSO received a report of a suspicious loud red pickup driving around Desert Springs Have yo ur own a fe WEB PAGE llcppticr (iiizcitc 676 9 2 2 ,S Estates for about an hour. To Boardman Police Dept., a report of a motor home parked across from a residence in Boardman. MCSO received a report of a man lurking around Spud Cellar in Boardman The deputy was unable to locate anyone. MCSO received a report of a suspicious vehicle sitting in a barnyard in lone and someone trying to open the door. The vehicle left. MCSO received a report of a black cow on the highway north of Lexington. It was put back in the field. MCSO received a rejjort of cats coming to a neighbor's residence in Heppner. A woman said her neighbor's cats knocked her off her steps and she broke her foot. MCSO received a report of graffiti on tables at the Marina in Boardman, also there were Dalmatians running loose. MCSO received a report of an audible entry alarm in Irrigon. It was a false alarm; a worker set it off. MCSO received a report o f a dog biting a person at Irrigon Mobile Court MCSO received a report of breaking and entering at Irrigon Motors. MCSO received a report of a drive off at Imgon BP. MCSO received a report of a grass fire on Parkside Drive in Boardman. MCSO responded to a motor vehicle accident on 1-84 eastbound, milepost 167. No injuries occurred. To Boardman Police Dept., a report of an erratic driver at Patterson Ferry Road. To lone Fire Dept., a report of a fire alarm at lone High School. It was a false alarm. MCSO received a report of a possible burglary in Irrigon. MCSO received a report of a domestic dispute in Irrigon. A woman was hit and knocked down. MCSO arrested Damian Lucan Haines, 18, on a Morrow County warrant for three counts of alleged sex abuse I and one count of alleged sex penetration with a foreign object. He was lodged at the UCSO jail. MCSO deputy, Arlington am b u lan ce , B oardm an ambulance and Oregon State Police responded to a report of a man who had run off the road and was having seizures. He was transported by Lifeflight to Mid- Columbia Hospital at The Dalles. MCSO received a report from a woman who said she had broken up with her boyfriend and he wouldn't let her have her money or personal items. MCSO received a report of a prowler problem at a residence in Irrigon. Prowlers believed to belong to a gang. MCSO deputy responded to McCormack Slough to assist a fish and wildlife officer with subjects reported to have firearms. To Boardman Police Dept., a report of shots fired in Boardman. The officers were unable to locate anything. To Boardman Police Dept., a report of a train west of Boardman that appeared to be on fire. The crew said the engine was on fire but they could handle it. MCSO and the Oregon State Police responded to a report of a person trying to beat a train and ended up hitting a bank. Sept. 14: MCSO received a report of an erratic driver. An officer located the driver and reported that he was driving normally. MCSO received a report of loud music at a residence in Boardman. Editor's note Letters to the editor must be signed The Gazette-Times will not publish unsigned letters Please include your address and phone number on all letters lor use by the G T office. The G T reserves the right to edit. Heppner good place to live and work To the Editor: My husband, Dale, is teaching at Heppner High School this year. After two weeks living in a mo tel, we moved into a home last Sunday. Two days later, Dale came home from school with a wonderful box of goodies that had been left for us. What a nice sur prise and welcome to Heppner. We had left a garden in Tonasket with ripening tomatoes, carrots, etc., and the fresh veg etables in the basket were so nice to receive. Although the card w asn ’t signed, we understand the Hepp ner Garden Club might be in volved. You reaffirm ed that Heppner is indeed a good place to live and work. Sincerely, (s) Ann Johnson Heppner H C C start up meeting slated A start-up meeting for the Heppner Coordinating Council will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. at the main conference room of the Heppner Ranger District Office. A proposal which would restructure the council's operational pattern will be considered. The restructuring plan proposal includes the following: quarterly meetings during daytime hours for a half day up to a full day, depending on issues to be considered; meetings to be structured with a pre-announced agenda and time schedule; agenda items consisting of reports from assigned committees, followed by action decisions; agendas and committee assignments set by group consisting of council chairman, vice-chairman, secretary and two appointed directors. Community issues to be considered include: the old swimming pool conversion; fairgrounds upgrade and utilization; rodeo arena utilization; FARM project;; community Internet connection; economic diversification; library facilities expansion; utilization of the old elementary school building; establishment of a com m unity foundation; leadership and volunteer development; and youth programs. Linfield rep. to visit Heppner Cathy Boehlke, assistant director of admissions from Linfield College, will visit Heppner High School on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. Boehlke will visit with students and parents to discuss admission requirements, course offerings and financial aid offered through Crystal Minster, m agna cum laude Crystal M inster, lone, was among students graduating from Washington State University, Pullman, WA, with magna cum laude honors. Minster received a b.s. in nursing. The commence ment ceremony was held in May. Reception to honor Messenger A reception to honor Marguerite Webb Messenger on the occasion of her 95th birthday will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, from 2-5 p.m. at the St. Patrick's Senior Center. Mrs. Messenger requests no gifts, but instead invites everyone to share cake, ice cream, friendship and memories with her. the college. Linfield is an independent, comprehensive institution, located one hour south of Portland, which offers 36 majors and three undergraduate degrees. Study abroad is combined with curricular and extracurricular programs. Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk’s office at the courthouse in Hepp ner reports issuing the following marriage licenses during the past week: Sept. 11: Eric Duane Goodwin, 32, Irrigon; and Penny Ann Kummer, 28, Irri gon. Sept. 12: Troy Paul Grimes, 30, Irrigon; and Lara Jean Peterson, 26, Irrigon. Sept. 15: Robert LeRoy Hill, 49, New Plymouth, ID; and Judy Ann A nderson, 49, Weiser, ID. The Justice Court office at the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the fol lowing business during the past week: Robin Lee Baker, 43, Ione- Violation o f the Basic Speed Rule, 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, $67 fine; Andrew M. Cox, 36, Portland- Improper Passing (solid double yellow center line), $167 fine; Dale L. Peterson, 60, Hermis- ton-Illegal Possession of Game Fish (two undersize trout), $81 fine; George Gustavos Gouvas, 26, B o a rd m a n - Violation of the Basic Speed Rule, 90 mph in a 55 mph zone, $232 fine; Michael Dean Lynch, 39, Lex ington-Driving While License Suspended (infraction), $447 fine, Driving While License Sus pended, $357 fine; Daniel Alan M athews, 42, Heppner-Driving While License Suspended (infraction), Failure to Appeal at Hearing, $287 fine; Joshua T. Peck, 24, Lexington- Careless Driving (construction zone), Driving While Uninsured, $311 fine; Gary A. Voss, 40, Fossil-Boat Identification Number Not Ap plied For, $57 fine; Peter M. McAllister, 30, Port land-Im proper Passing (solid double yellow center line), $137 * fine; Edward W. Morris, Jr., 53, Red Bluff, CA-Failure to Obey Traf fic Control Device (stop sign), $122 fine; Lester Eugene Wallace, 52, Lexington-Truck Speeding, 65 mph in a 55 mph zone, $67 fine; Bryce C. Clark, 20, Redmond- Careless Driving, $122 fine; Larry G. Barnett, 50, Seattle, WA-Failure to Obey Traffic Con trol Device (stop sign), $122 fine; Christine Palmore, 39-No An gling License, $57 fine; John M. Kenny, 28, Eugene- Angling Without a License, $57 fine; Fransces I. Bissinger, 70, Pen- dleton-Possessing Undersized Trout, $57 fine; Howard O. Mansker, 68, Pen- dleton-Possessing Undersized Trout, $57 fine; Alisha A. Looslie, 19, Hepp ner-Violation of the Basic Speed Rule, 72 mph in a 55 mph zone, $77 fine. Garden Club presents "welcom e boxes" Arlington Church plans auction The United Methodist Church in Arlington has planned an auction on Saturday, Sept. 20, on the mall in downtown Arlington. Besides the auction, the day's activities will include a bake sale, silent auction, flea market, raffle and a noon barbecue lunch. Cost for the lunch will be $6 for adults, $3 for children six-12, and preschoolers, free. Heppner G arden Club m em bers Jane Rawlins (left) and Dorothy Jack- son prepare to present decorative fruit and vegetable boxes to new teachers. C ^ w c /a / & cM ed Robyn Struthers & Steve Rollis Births Wedding September 13 Jenna Rae Taylor-a daughter Jenna Rae was bom to Glenda and Rodrick Taylor of lone on Sep tember 2,1997 at Good Shepherd Community Hospital in Hermis- ton. The baby weighed 6 lbs. 5 oz. Sm arm Baker & )oey Van Doom Parelli Natural Horsemanship fliiiciai Bark Apple Will Be At Boyd’s Willow Creek Ranch Sept 20-21 THePiMicIslaiitHlbAidit The Class At $10 Per Day. Justice Court Report Lctt€rs to the Editor Wedding September 20 Andrea Ball & Andy Fletcher Wedding September 27; Reception October 18 DeRina Reid & Matthew Howard Wedding September 27 Kimberly Bedortha & clint Finley Wedding October 4; Shower September 8 M ummj ' a D awj - j i 7 N orth M jm p* uirf iif«nutiM. fall H fo m s 7 M iu > Country Rose
