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4 • l • • * *• • .♦* • Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 8,1997 - FIVE reported to be badly hurt. MCSO received a report of a woman getting beat up at her residence by a person who had beaten her before. Subject was gone on arrival. MCSO received a report of a suspicious pick-up sitting in front of Irrigon City Hall. Sept. 25- Hcppner Police Department received a report of a car running through school bus lights at Heppner Elementary School. MCSO received a report o f people camping in day use park at Willow Creek Dam. MCSO, Boardman Fire Department, Blue Mountain Enforcement Narcotics Team, and Oregon State Police responded to a blue economy- size car hitting a median on 1-84 west bound. The driver was okay, with minor injuries reported. MCSO received a report of a vehicle stolen out of California abandoned at Bake's in Irrigon. lone Fire Department and Heppner Fire Department received a»report of a controlled bum on Morter Lane on Rhea Creek out of control. Oregon State Police received a report o f a domestic dispute in progress in Irrigon. Parties separated and the man left in a vehicle. MCSO received a report of loud music at a house in Irrigon. H ep p n er P o lic e Department received a report of a motion alarm at Heppner High School. MCSO received a report of a domestic dispute in progress at Woodland Trailer court in Irrigon. Carl J. Scott Gittings, 32, was cited for violation o f a restraining order. MCSO received a report of guns stolen in a burglary at a residence in Irrigon. MCSO received a report of a restraining order violation in Irrigon. Boardman Ambulance received a report of a seven-year- old with a very high fever at a residence at Taggares Farms. Boardman Police Department receive a report of several machines at Boardman Laundromat being broken into. Sept. 26- MCSO and Boardman Police Department responded to a domestic dispute in progress at Riverview Trailer Court in Boardman. Thomas Anthony Beach, 28, was arrested for Assault IV domestic and lodged at UCSO jail. MCSO received a report of emus on the loose and stampeding cattle in Irrigon. MCSO received a report of dog problems on Paul Smith Road in Boardman. MCSO received a report of a lost wallet at the Outback Apartments in Boardman. MCSO received a report of four kids (two males and two females) kicking in doors at rest rooms at Irrigon Marina. MCSO and Boardman Police Department responded to a pick-up spinning its wheels at Boardman Marina, tearing up the area. MCSO received a report o f a 12-year-old who had not returned from a volleyball game at Columbia Junior High School that morning. Boy returned at 6:35 p.m. while parent was on the phone with MCSO. MCSO received a report of neighbor boys harassing a girl in Irrigon by leaving notes in the mailbox and on the phone. MCSO received a report of several gang members making a lot of noise at Country Garden Estates in Irrigon. H ep p n er P o lic e Department received a report of a vehicle parked in a field off of highway 320 about three miles south of Echo. The outside was not damaged, but the seats were tom up. The vehicle's owners live in Heppner. H ep p n er P o lice Department received a report of an unwanted subject at the front door at the Northwestern motel. MCSO received a report . of a male subject, yellinj t screaming, and acting weiri d, heading south bound on highway 207 . H ep p n er P o lice Department received a report of a purse stolen from an unlocked car in Heppner. MCSO received a report of an unattended three-year-old child walking on Marshall Loop. 'The child keeps ending up at a residence in Boardman. The parents were contacted. MCSO received a report of dead cows lying on the comer of Wilson Road and Rippee Road in Boardman. They had been there for some time. B o a rd m a n F ire Department received a report of heavy smoke at Rippee and Fisher Lane at Boardman. Boardman Police Department received a report of a man drinking heavily in Boardman and leaving in a car driving erratically. MCSO received a report of jewelry reported stolen seen on a woman at the market in Boardman. Boardman Police Department received a report of shots or firecrackers near a residence in Boardman. MCSO received a report o f animals believed to be poisoned. H ep p n er P o lice Department and MCSO responded to a report of an unwanted subject at Northwestern Motel in Heppner. H ep p n er P o lice Department arrested Stephen Wesley Hunt, 36, for carrying a concealed weapon and criminal trespass I. He was lodged at UCSO jail. Sept. 29- MCSO received a report of two men fighting at Country Garden Estates in Irrigon. Oregon State Police received a report of a woman screaming at a man at Green Spot Melon Stand in Imgon. MCSO received a report of dogs chasing livestock six miles outside of Heppner. MCSO advised owner of livestock that it was with in his rights to shoot the dogs. MCSO received a report of a female left at east bound residential area near Boardman. Woman acted oddly and was lying on the grass. MCSO received a report of an audible burglar alarm at BP station in Irrigon. The alarm was canceled. MCSO received a report of a house in Heppner burglarized. Inside of the house looks like suspects were startled, but nothing was taken. A chain saw was dropped in the backyard. The owner believes the suspects were startled by a neighbor's dog. MCSO received notice of a small grass fire on grange Hall Road in Lexington. H ep p n er P o lic e Department arrested Dale Allen Munkers, 41, for contempt of court/possession of controlled substance and theft one. He was lodged at UCSO jail. MCSO received a report of two shots fired from neighbor's residence in Lexington. Turned out to be fire crackers in a bonfire outside. MCSO received a report of a suspicious vehicle and people in the car were believed to be intoxicated. Sept. 28- MCSO Received a report of a car driving 85 mph-plus and was all over the road. B o a rd m a n F ire Department received a report of small fires on railroad tracks, on 1-84 mile post 171. MCSO received a report of seven cows dead at place on Rippee and Wilson roads in Boardman. The man said that a vet determined that the cows had been fed poisoned oats. Symphony seeks players The Willow Creek Symphony has a new director and is seeking additional players for the group. Ron Neighom, music teacher in Heppner and lone, is the new conductor. He has taken over leadership responsibilities from previous director Sharia Erich, who recently moved to California with her family. The symphony practices once a week on Tuesday nights from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Heppner Middle School Band Room. All musicians of any ability level are welcome to play in the group. Violin or other stringed The E.R. Jackman Foundation, made up of 24 volunteers from around the state who work with the Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences' development office to raise money for college programs, has elected new board members, officers and executive committee members. Charles Nelson of Lexington was re-elected to a three year term. New board members elected for three-year terms are: Steven Eyman, Canby; Saralyn Johnson, Lostine, and Alan Keudell, Aumsville. Others re-elected to three-year terms are: W. Daren Coppock, Pendleton; Tom Rietmann, Condon; Dan Wamock, Jr., Baker City, and Maijorie Luce, Ashland. doing a topical study on what the Bible teaches about "Friendship, Security, and Priorities" with leader Sue Norton. Tom Norton is directing the early teens in "Take Charge Challenges from Timothy and Titus." Older teens and adults are currently doing a study on the Bible book of Ezekiel. Mike McGuire is the discussion leader Sunday School classes go from 9:45-10:45 a m.. Church follows at 11 a.m.. Anyone is welcome to attend Com edy show Oct. 11 at E lk s The newly elected officers are: Rietmann, president; Kathy Panner, Riddle, first vice president and chair, fund raising committee; Paul Montecucco, Canby, second vice president and chair, fund allocation committee, and Dru Sloop, West Linn, past president. Elected to the executive committee were: Luce; Bob Mace, Central Point; Wayne Mosher, Salem; Ann Tracy, Lakeview; Wamock, and Glenn Wilson, Aumsville. Board members who completed terms and moved to honorary board member status include: Paul Berger, Vancouver, Wash., and Anita Summers, Corvallis. Sloop also completed her term on the board but will continue serving for a year as past president. Holly Rebekah Lodge holds meeting By Delpha Jones Holly Rebekah Lodge met re cently for their regular meeting with the Noble Grand Dorothy Jackson in the chair. Plans were further discussed for the state president’s visit in November and a reminder was given about the card party on Sat urday evening, which will be a party for those who wish to take part. A prize will be given to the best costume and there will be prizes and refreshments at the regular party. Several members of the lodges were reported ill and cards were sent. A report was heard from Dorthy Wilson, who recently un derwent major surgery in Port land. There is a correction from last week’s report that Dorthy Wilson was elected V.G. at the McNary District meeting, instead of Vir ginia Peck, as reported. The lodge is still saving sales slips from the Red Apple. This money is used for the upkeep of the hall and other expenses. Refreshments were served af ter the meeting. Tina Kemp receives scholarship The SMCS board of directors include: Bill Reitmann, president; George Koffler, vice-president; Bob Kahl, treasurer; Sharon Harrison, secretary, and members A1 Trachsel, Del LaRue and Missy Cutsforth. • Justice Court Report Tina Kemp The South Morrow County Scholarship (SMCS) Trust Board of Directors has announced Tina Kemp as the recipient o f the 1997-98 Lexington voting pre cinct $500 award. Kemp, Lexing ton, is the daughter of Marcia and Gary Kemp and is currently at tending Eastern Oregon Univer- sity. is to allow Master Gardeners to demonstrate garden practices. Each year a section of the garden will be set aside for educational purposes. Master Gardener participation in the community garden does not end in the fall. Planning and fund raising are other year-round activities for them now that the garden is a reality. Money and materials for upkeep costs and improvement of the garden are always welcome. For more information or to offer help in the planning or fund raising process call the Morrow County Extension Office and leave a message, 541-676-9642. Heppner woman publishes book Heppner resident Lois Win chester has published a new book, “Tut’s Tales-Stories of a Remark able Dog,” which are available at the Morrow County Museum and Twice Upon a Time bookstore. Lexington Baptist Church has started a new fall schedule with Sunday School classes for every age group. There is also a nursery available for infants and toddlers, staffed by Linda May. Children ages three to six are doing "Fun to Learn Bible Lessons" with teacher Terri Lynch. The primary class, with students in grades one to three, is studying the Old Testament kings with teacher Sandra Van Liew. The fourth to sixth graders are Local elected to OSU foundation Heppner garden season successful The first year of the Heppner Community Garden has ended. The OSU Blue Mountain Master Gardeners have determined that the '97 garden season was so successful the garden will continue and will be expanded next year. The community garden is comprised of garden plots for any private individual who wants to have a garden. A token fee is charged at the beginning of the season, the plot renter is responsible for the upkeep of the plot throughout the growing season, then there is a partial refund of the fee if the plot is cleaned up in the fall. Another function of the garden instrument players are especially needed. The group currently has about 25 regular players ranging in age from fourth grade to adult. The Willow Creek Symphony is sponsored by the Morrow County Arts Council and is financially supported by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District. The group is planning a January concert in connection with the South Morrow County Community Choir. Call Neighom at 676-5718 for more information or come to the next rehearsal with your instrument. Lex. Baptist starts Sunday School The book is a collection of short stories about the resource fulness and intelligence of ani mals. Cost of the book is $6. Pro ceeds will go toward the Humane Society. Erie Haines and Morgan Preston will perform at the Elks Oct 11 "We guarantee 90 minutes of off-the-wall stand-up comedy, novelty songs, political satire and prop comedy," says Morgan Preston of the comedy duo Haines and Preston. The comedy show will be held Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. at the Heppner Elks Club. Tickets are $15 per person. The show is being sponsored by the Morrow County Arts Council and the duo is billed as "two of the Pacific Northwest's funniest, most talented and versatile performers that have joined forces to create a comedy show that defies description." Tickets for the show are on sale at Murray's Drug and will also be available at the door. The Elks will be serving an all you can ear variety buffet for $ 10 per person from 5 to 7:30 p.m. the same night. 4-H foods clu b assists w ith Hardm an annual oyster feed The Justice Court office at the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the fol lowing business during the past week: Larry Alan Franks, 38, Spo kane, WA.-Failure to Obey Traf fic Control Device (Stop Sign), $122 fine; Penny Louise Prentice, 30, Milwaukie-No Angler’s License, $57 fine; Sheila Diane Volz, 29, Spo kane, WA.-No Angler’s License, $57 fine; Robert Eugene M arler, 38, Baker City-Truck Speeding, 66 mph in a 55 mph zone; Jerald Monish, 57, Sandy-Fail- ure to Wear Safety Belt, $69 fine; Wesley Lee All, 53, Pendleton- Truck Speeding, 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, $67 fine; Mark Arnold Dewitz, 41, Port- land-No Angler’s License, $57 fine. Strategies board seeks projects The North Central Oregon Re gional Strategies (NCORS) Board announces the 1997-98 call for projects. The six counties of the region-Morrow, Gilliam, Grant, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler, are each developing a method for prioritizing potential projects within their respective counties. More information may be ob tained by calling Sondra Lino at the NCORS office, (541) 575- 2786, any of the county economic development offices, or board members from the appropriate county. The Morrow Regional Strategies Board members are: Larry Mills, 989-8221, John Prag, 481 -2404, and Greg Smith, 481 - 7678. 4-H«rs (left to right): Meghan Bailey, Jodie Carlson, Shanna Rietmann and Shelley Rietmann. Not pictured are Leland Rill and Claire Anderson. The Kool Kitchen Kids stayed pretty cool under pressure. The 4-H group took on the project of baking 450 potatoes for the Heppner Community Oyster Feed Oct. 4 as a community service. The 4-Hers washed and wrapped the potatoes at the home of leader Tami Rietmann. Moms Kaydene Bailey, Kathy Carlson and Rietmann assisted the group in preparation and baking. Kool Kitchen Kids, all eighth graders, include Shelley Rietmann, Meghan Bailey, Jodie Carlson, Claire Anderson and Leland Rill. They are in their fifth year as 4-H foods members. The potatoes were donated by Budnch of Hermiston.
