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DA's Report By David C. Allan. Morrow County District Attornay For the reader's information, each month I will cover a different criminal justice issue. This month, the topic is the drug and alcohol packages imposed by the circuit court at sentencing. These packages are generally a condition probation when drugs or alcohol are involved cither directly or indirectly in the criminal incident. These conditions must be followed and completed by the defendant to avoid being charged with a probation violation. The alcohol and drug packages require a defendant to undergo an alcohol/substance abuse evaluation and complete whatever treatment is indicated necessary, including, if appropriate, inpatient treatment and after-care. The defendant is responsible for all treatment costs. During the term of their probation, defendants are prohibited from consuming or possessing alcohol/controlled substances or entering establishments where alcohol is the chief item for sale or where controlled substances are used. A defendant under the alcohol package cannot even enter a bar. Defendants must also submit to random breath, blood or urine tests at the request of the probation officer or court. Defendants also must submit their person, residence, vehicle and property to search without the necessity of a search warrant, if the probation officer or court has reasonable grounds to believe the search will reveal evidence of a probation violation. The drug package also has conditions that the defendant not associate with any person known to use, sell or possess illegal drugs. The following defendants were sentenced in circuit court on January 14, 1999: -Scott R. Cason, 23, Hermiston: Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (BAC .26)-30 days jail, 18 months bench probation, alcohol package, $350 fine, driver's license suspended for one year. -Wilfhdo A. Garay, 31, Boardman: Possession of Methamphetamine-10 days jail, 18 months supervised probation, substance abuse package, $300 fine, 40 hours community service work/ Endangering the Welfare of a Minor- 90 days jail, suspended execution. -Shane I.E. Gonzales, 30, Irrigon: Felon in Possession of a Firearm-36 months supervised probation, 30 days jail, $ 1,000 fine, forfeiture of weapons. •Joseph L. LaChapclle, 42, Irrigon: Assault in the Third Degree-36 months supervised probation, 10 days jail, alcohol package, 40 hours community service, parenting classes, anger management, comply with service agreement with Services to Children and Families. -Betty Jo Preston, 40, Rhododendron: Felony Probation Revocation-six months jail, two year post prison supervision. Cases set in circuit court on January 21, 1999, were continued due to circuit court scheduling error. The following defendants were sentenced in circuit court on January 28, 1999: -Ralph Noel Bunch, 56, Heppner: Theft in the First Degree (fifth conviction)-eight months jail, no good time or alternative sanctions allowed, $10,000 restitution to Dolores Cooper, two years post-prison supervision. -James R. Clements, 48, Irrigon: Theft in the Second Degree-24 months bench probation, 30 days jail with execution suspended, 40 hours community service, $2,116.93 restitution to John Leason of U.S. Tank, Inc. -Bryce L. Davidson, 42, Boardman: Assault in the Fourth Degree-Felony-36 months supervised probation, 30 days jail, alcohol package, batterer's intervention, letter of apology to victim. -Robert M. Leinweber, 32, Irrigon: Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree-18 months bench probation, restitution to Sherrell Chevrolet and Riverview Mobile Home Park, 25 hours community service. -Lisa M. Miranda, 26, Tigard: Escape in the Third Degree-17 days jail, 24 months bench probation, fines and assessments. Toby D. Rodrgiuez, 27, Transient: Multiple Felony Probation Violations-195 days jail, reinstated on probation, extended for one year. The following defendants were sentenced in circuit court on January 29, 1999: -Erick Z. Juarez, 19, Boardman: Theft in the First Degree-18 months supervised probation, 80 hours community service work, $250 fine, letter of apology to the victim. -Vivian Swentik, 30, Boardman: Possession of Methamphetamine-conditiona 1 discharge upon successful completion of 18 months supervised probation, drug package, costs and assessments. ‘We are open on Valentine's (Day Sunday, February 14th 12 noon - 3 p.m. I 3 U : £ o m Is As . $lovitAA, fÖoÄoono S im p l e Ccwuitj., (2a/i3&, A A s G if t S tc.! O ‘S b m u m h iA to f R o s e s Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday February 3,1999 - FIVE Obituaries Gebra L. Brulotte Gebra Lynn Brulotte, 43, of Boardman, died Monday, January 25,1999, at Good Shepherd Com munity Hospital in Hermiston. Funeral services were held Fri day, January 29,1999 in the chapel at Bums Mortuary in Hermiston. Private burial was Saturday, Janu ary 30,1999 at Greenwood Cem etery in Bend. Mrs. Brulotte was bom Janu ary 15,1956, at Eugene, to Harry and Gracie Whatley Bonner. She grew up at Gilchrist and attended schools there. She had been a resident of Boardman the past 25 years. She was employed by Lamb Weston as a clerk and as a lab tech at the potato processing plant until her health forced her to retire in 1994. She married Bruce Brulotte in Idaho on July 1,1986. She enjoyed fishing, ceramics, gardening, flowers and long talks with family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Bruce Brulotte of Boardman; her father, Harry Bonner of Crescent; stepson, Edward Brulotte of Prosser, Washington; brothers, Melvin Bonner of Crescent, Roy Bonner of Marysville, Washing ton, James Bonner of Lucedale, Mississippi, Calvin Bonner of Camano Island, Washington, and Charles Bonner of Everett, Wash ington; sisters, Ella McCaul of Junction City and Earlene Churchwell of Lucedale, Missis sippi; and many other relatives. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart As sociation or the Easter Seals Foun dation through Bums Mortuary of H erm iston, P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, OR. 97838. Pat Townsend Pat Townsend, 79, of Portland, a Morrow County native, died Tuesday, January 26,1999, at her home in Portland. Graveside services were held Saturday, January 30, 1999 at High View Cemetery in lone. She was bom March 22,1919, at Hardman, to Bernard and Ella McDaniel Bleakman. „. She grew up at Hardman and attended schools there, graduat ing from Hardman High School in 1937. She began cooking on the Krebs ranch at Cecil, where she met Hershal Townsend, whom she married on May 3,1941, at Hepp ner. The couple farmed near lone before moving to Portland in 1969. They managed the Cabana Motel at Portland until their retirement in 1980. Mrs. Townsend was a mem ber of Willows Grange in lone for more than 50 years. Survivors include daughters, Sue Wiegand and Brenda Kay Hoxsey, both of Portland; sisters, Elvira Irby of Heppner and Delsie Craber of Bend; two grandchil dren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershal, in 1982; a son, Mancell, and a granddaugh ter, Tia Kay Portschy, both in 1963; a brother, Leslie Bleakman in 1964, and a sister, Zetta Jenkinson in 1997. Memorial contributions may be made to the People for the Pool, c/o Kay Proctor, Route 1, Hepp ner, OR. 97836. Sweeney Mortuary of Hepp ner was in charge of arrange ments. George L. Calvert George L. C alvert, 53, of Irrigon, died Tuesday, January 26, 1999, at his home. Graveside services were held Saturday, January 30, 1999 at Desert Lawn Cemetery in Irrigon. He was bom September 21, 1945, at Lewiston, Idaho, to George D. and Ruth Frisbee Calvert. 2 3 3 NOHTM M a in • H c p ^ n « * P h o n « 0 7 0 -0 - 4 2 0 ^ M umujï D juuj 117 Nortti M jin H#ppn*f fc 71*91 SI Serving Hieppner, Lexington & lone He grew up in Lewiston, Spo kane, Washington, and the Sacra mento, California area. Later, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Germany and Vietnam for two years. He and his wife, Linda Sue, were married March 4, 1970, at Spokane. After his military service, he returned to Spokane in 1974, and resided there until 1981; he then lived at various locations before settling at Imgon in 1986. Mr. Calvert was employed by Columbia Communications at Kennewick until ill health forced him to retire last year. He was a member of the Dis abled American Veterans organi zation. He enjoyed hunting, camp ing and the outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Sue Calvert, of Imgon; his mother and her husband, Ruth and Gene Southwick of Spokane; sons, Rob ert of Sacramento and Benji of Imgon; daughters, Paula Buch- mann of Puyallup, Washington, Tanya Emanuel of Sacramento, Sharon Steel of Pasco and Sarah Millman of Umatilla; brothers, Devan Calvert, Kevin Southwick and Kim Southwick, all of Spo kane; sisters, Mignon Hackett of Milpitas, California, Sharon Alex ander of Carmel, California and Kandee Culton of Spokane; 11 grandchildren and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, George D. Calvert. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vange John Memo rial Hospice, 645 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston, OR. 97838. Bums Mortuary of Hermiston was in charge of arrangements. farm projects that he had wanted to complete while working the farm but never had time. He is survived by his wife: Margie Weimar, Clem; children, Sharon and Sven Christensen, Monterey, CA., John and Kathy Weimar and their children, John, Adam and Megan of Salem. Michael and Holly Weimar and their children, Spencer and Ashlee of Clem, Mark and Julie Weimar and their children, Halle, Parker and Brandon of Kennewick, WA., Matthew Weimar, Hong Kong; and a sister Virginia Weimar, Portland. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ramon. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Gilliam County Historical Society, South Gilliam County Health District or a charity of choice. Bums Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Truman Messenger, Jr. Truman Elmer Messenger Jr., 71, Hermiston, died January 26. 1999, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA. Funeral service was held on Friday, January 29, 1999, at Bums Mortuary Chapel. Hermiston. Burial followed at the Hermiston Cemetery. Hermiston. He was bom on February 5. 1927, in Echo, to Truman E. Sr and Leita Barlow Messenger He was raised in various places and after school be served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. After he returned home he married Winifred "Winnie" Zinter on September 12, 1947, in Lexington. He worked at the Army Depot as security police for many years. He served as a volunteer fireman for 41-1/2 years and several years as a EMT and ambulance driver in Hermiston. He was a member of the Hermiston Fire Dept, and the Hermiston First Christian Church. He enjoyed fire trucks, watching sports, collecting agates, church choir and visiting with his family. Mr. Messenger is survived by his wife Winnie, Hermiston; his father Truman Messenger. Sr.. Lexington; daughters Lois Conner, Heppner, Charlotte Botts, Astoria, Loretta Woods and Paula Morgan, both ot Hermiston, Melanie Chavarria. Las Vegas, NV, Irene Garver. Echo, Elaina Graham and Bonnie Morrell, both ot Hermiston, Virginia Graham. Kennewick, WA., Viola Pace. Hermiston; sisters Rena Marquardt and Betty Marquardt both of Lexington, Caroll Messenger, Tigard; brothers. Franklin Messenger, Central Point, Jerry Messenger, Portland; many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to the First Christian Church or to the Hermiston Fire Dept. Bums Mortuary of Hermiston was in care of arrangements. John Weimar John Albert Weimar, 74, of Clem died January 26, 1999, at Good Samaritan Hospital m Portland. A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 30, 1999, at the Condon United Church of Christ. Private inurnment followed. He was bom on December 29, 1924. in Condon to John Zenas Weimar and Lucy Hoskin Weimar. He attended Clem school and Gilliam County High School in Condon, graduating in 1940. He then attended Oregon State College from 1940 until 1943. He was in ROTC Artillery and was drafted to serve in the Army during WWII. He served with the 10th Mountain Division and 53rd Infantry Battalion as 2nd Lieutenant, ending as 1st Lieutenant. He was united in marriage to Margie Nadine Epperson on October 3, 1944, at Fort Benning, Georgia. After the war he returned to Oregon State where he completed his agriculture degree in 1948. He returned to the farm in Clem, where he resided for the rest of his life. He was active in all aspects of the community. He was an active member of the United Church of Christ, serving on many of its boards. He was the secretary of the Clem School Board and served on the Olex School Board. He was a 50-year member of the Mikkalo Grange and the Gilliam County Farm Bureau, serving in various capacities. He was a member of the Cattlemen's Assoc., a life member of the Oregon Wheat Growers League and a charter member of the Agri-Business Council. He served on the Extension Advisory Council and led the 4-H Empire Builders Club and the 4-H Tractor Club. He assisted with the Oregon Trail 4-H Livestock Club and he also served as a Gilliam County Fair superintendent in the sheep and swine Bam. He enjoyed his family, the outdoors and loved hosting fall hunting gatherings. Though he retired from farming in 1989, be continued to work on all the SWCD, weed board to meet A regular board meeting of the Morrow SWCD/Weed Advisory Board will be held Monday, February 9, at 8 a m. at the Pettyjohn Building in Heppner. Agenda items include: strategic plan with NRCS and Morrow SWCD, Environmental Quality Incentive Program, manager's report, weed report, agency reports and other business. The meeting is open to the public. E .J last men s SCORE TO TA L S00RS B u tc h L a rr y G eo rg e M o lly D e n n is L es K im R ic k S te f Utht L a u g h lin M ills K o f f le r R hea S te f a n i Payne G u tie r r e z P a u llu s Jen sen Guts 1 hptrts 0 1 0 1 0 1 ®i 133 62 120 75 123 72 129 66 123 72 L 1? f G re g G ra n t R IG H T W RONG ^ 1(im g u tie r r e z; ‘T h ird P la ce: g u e s t ‘E x p e rts Chris 0 1 M r. R ea lly 0 1 106 58 Stup en d o us 117 66 B ig h e a d : ® l 133 62 0 1 103 80 F irst PU $C -k /77 Mtl(sm ® i 126 69 Hr. ® l 128 55 Bi«hcad-Top Scon The monthly meeting of the Morrow County Commission on Children & Families will be held on Tuesday, February 9, at A C. Houghton Elementary School in Irrigon from 7-9 p.m. The main topic of discussion will be child care resource and referral and scholarship updates. The public is invited to attend and participate in the discussions. For more information call 676-9675. Boardman Garden Club has meeting The Boardman Garden Club met January 18 at the home of Jane Dean. Martha Baker presided over the meeting. The members donated $430.54 last October to the city of Boardman for beautification. They asked the money go to help beautify the north side of the freeway, between the businesses and the freeway. Mabel Allen, a Garden Club member, is serving with a committee for the city on this project. She gave the club members a progress report on the planning stages. The members made pomades with lace and embroider)' hoop frames. They filled the pomades with rose scented potpourri and decorated with silk flowers. The group plans on starting the 'Yard of the Month' program in March. Hostesses were Martha Baker,, Jane Dean and her granddaughter. Shelly Dean. Gambling help offered Do you or someone you love have a gambling problem? There is help with gambling addiction treatment through Umatilla County Mental Health. Family counseling is also available. Gambling addiction treatment is provided to the public at no charge. For help, call the Pendleton office. 541-278-5411 ext. 508; the Hermiston office. 541-564- 9390. or the Milton-Freewater office, 541-938-4513. Counselors will also come to the Heppner area. COPY PAPER Ream or Carton Heppner Gazette-Times 676-9228 Z>TLA kO k?U SE. £ L O JI^ C j ^ Diners will have their choice o f 10 oz. New' York 8 oz. Filet y y 8 or 16 oz. Prime Rib ^ Filet o f Pork Roast ^ plus Salad Bar ~ Choice o f Potato Dessert & Complimentary Glass o f Wine « P r in q V o u r Sw eetheart! #* • P L L A C j L C A L L f ( X t C2.LóLR\/ATk?M o * ^ Sykes R IG H T W RONG Commission to hold meeting S u n c Ja q , P e h r u a r q I 4 tli, I p.m . to T p.m . * - Thank you football e x p e rts and guest exp erts! It s ’ b e e n a great season! Final results liste d below: SEASON’S OVER... (tan d¡»j ot run o/sttmr’) The North Central Oregon Tourism Council is hav ing its bi monthly council meeting in Ser vice Creek on Monday, Feb. 8. A focus of the meeting will be prepa ration for the upcoming Journey Through Time Celebration in Au gust. The council has been awarded over $31,000 in grants to help with marketing activities for this year’s celebration Suggestions for discussion top ics at the meetings are welcome. For more information on the coun cil and activities, contact Eric Endicott, (503) 598-8806. W i l l ke se rvii inq V Valentine a le n tin e s D in n e r G-T FOOTBALL P IC K S CONTEST T irst (Place: L a rry ‘M ills; Secon d(P lace, a tie b e tw e en (jeo rg e K o fflc r 4 ) Tourism Council plans meeting (or the Week! Superbowi Smug! f t ff 9 8 9 -8 3 5 9 (2.JÔ òTLA*OJ/*JóL £ LtAJÜÇg. - LE_XMCT<?Nl ■* a *
