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Letters to the Editor 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 for use by the G-T office. The G-T reserves the right to edit. Place emphasis on more serious offences To the Editor: Due to several incidents that happened in lone over the last couple of weeks, I feel compelled to write this letter. It seems that our local law enforcement is placing greater emphasis on traffic violators for such things as burned-out tail lights, etc., over what I consider a more serious offense such as theft, drugs and vandalism. Last Saturday night one of our newly hired deputies chose to sit at an intersection and watch cars leave Beecher's, while the city park was being vandalized. There have been numerous other incidents in the community of vandalism and theft and I feel this is a higher priority than harassing people when leaving a drinking establishment. The people that frequent our local restaurants and the owners keep pretty close tabs on individuals that may be showing signs of intoxication and do a good job of dealing with the situation before we have a problem. I would like to reemphasize to the patrons of lone that you drive with a valid driver's license, your vehicle is in proper operating condition and, if you have consumed alcohol, choose an alternative other than driving yourself home. (s) Terry Mewhinney lone M .C . Sheriff's Report The Morrow County Sheriff s office (MCSO) reports handling the following business: Oregon State Police received a report of suspicious circum stances at the Boardman BP sta tion. A man with two small girls came into the BP and bought beer and headed eastbound on 1-84. Heppner Police Dept, received a report of cars driving through a residential area. The caller re quested an officer. March 20: MCSO received a report from a man in Lexington that his neighbor was out of the area receiving medical care and his car was towed away while he was gone. Oregon State Police received W ranglers hold first playday The Wranglers Riding Club held their first playday on Sunday, April 18. Results are as follows: Stickhorse race: first Jared Gorham, second/third, a tie be should be required to provide all tween Ryan Dougherty and Tate goals, plans and directives in writing. No more management Gentry, fourth Macy Gibbs; Leadline: barrels-first Jared by word-of-mouth. No more Gorham, second Ryan Dougherty, inability to tell what happened. third Garrett Gibbs, fourth Garrett If you believe these ideas make sense and will promote better Robinson; poles-Garrett Gibbs, operation of the health district, Garrett Robinson, Jared Gorham, then I would ask you to let the Kyle Harrison; figure 8-Garrett board know. A postcard to each Gibbs, Garrett Robinson, Kyle board member now and your Harrison, Ryan Dougherty; attendance at every board Five and under: barrels-first meeting would be a powerful Mary Rietmann, second Willy force to improve the health Gentry, third Donald Matthews, district. Public pressure on the fourth Colby Green; poles-Mary board saved the district only a Rietmann, Donald Matthews, few months ago, public pressure Willy Gentry, Colby Green; figure now can help remold the district 8-Mary Rietm ann, D onald so that we don’t again face the Matthews, Colby Green, Rebecca loss of this most vital part of Jepsen; Morrow County. Six and seven year olds: bar Your board members are: Mrs. rels-first Jessica Hughes, second Cara Osmin, 60549 Balm Fork Taighler Dougherty, third Brent Road, Heppner, OR 97836; Mrs. Eckman, fourth Quinn Mader; Vicki Kent, 75060 W. Oregon Lane, Irrigon, OR 97844; Mrs. poles-Eric Jepsen, Jessica Meg Murray, 64132 Rhea Creek Hughes, Taighler Doughefty, Jake Road, lone, OR 97843; Mrs. Gregory; figure 8-Taighler Norma Stahl, P.O. Box 326, Dougherty, Jessica Hughes, Quinn Irrigon, OR 97844; Mrs. Sharron Mader, Eric Jepsen; Meyers, 740 Mt. Adams, Eight through 10 year olds: bar- ., .Boardman, ,QR 978J 8. .otfiM -.^.-.urels-first Lane Bailey, second Emily Rietmann, third Jamie (s) Clyde M. Burnham, MD Westburg, fourth Whitney Mat Heppner thews; poles-Lane Bailey, Regina Seitz, Jamie Westburg, Whitney Matthews; figure 8-Lane Bailey, Public pressure can remold health district To the Editor: Two weeks ago I wrote an open letter presenting some of my thoughts about the organization of the Morrow County Health District. My point was that the board of the health district must have a much larger input from the medical care providers and a correspondingly smaller input from its administrators. I recommended four specific ways the board should do that. First, the board should have as an ex-officio member the chief of the medical staff. This would ensure that the board receives medical advice on every single issue. Second, the administrator should be required to consult weekly with the chief of the medical staff. This would ensure that medically important issues remain the focus in day to day operations. Third, the medical care providers should be appointed department heads of their respective clinics or departments. Thus they would have, the authority necessary to fulfill their responsibilities. Fourth, the administrator Jurors make courageous decision To the Editor: The Multnomah County jurors who recently returned a punitive damage verdict against Phillip Morris reached their decision after carefully weighing the evidence presented during the month-long trial. Critics of the verdict should acquaint themselves with some of the evidence, as described in newspaper reports of the trial. This courageous decision by twelve ordinary citizens, representing the collective wisdom and judgment of our community, demonstrates that our civil justice system is the greatest means ever devised for bringing about positive social change in the face of corporate refusal to accept responsibility. As for the amount of punitive damages assessed, 60 percent of which must by law go to the Oregon Crime Victims Assistance Fund, the jury heard evidence that Phillip Morris' domestic tobacco business alone has a net worth of $17 billion. The amount assessed by the jury is less than 1/2 of one percent of this value, which is equivalent to imposing a fine of about $80 on someone who has $17,000. (s) W. Eugene Hallman Attorney at Law Pendleton Garden Club studies companion planting "When you arrange your garden according to principles of companion planting, you combine plants that share water, light and nutrients and take advantage of the natural defenses plants use to protect themselves from pests, diseases and other plants," Janel Lacey told Heppner Garden Club members speaking at their April meeting. Gardeners can use plants that repel (or attract) insects away from crop plants: aliums planted with roses repel aphids. Chives planted between chrysanthemums or tomatoes will also discourage aphids. Black nightshade repels Colorado potato beetles. Nasturtiums planted near broccoli attract aphids away from the broccoli. Radish plants will draw cabbage maggots away from any of the cabbage family. Some combination of plants boost the health and productivity of each other. For example, basil planted with tomatoes repels both insects and disease and improves both growth and flavor of the tomato. Goldenrod, fennel, dill and yarrow attract insects that aid in pollination or eat harmful insects. Mangolds grown for a season or more exert nematode control. "Interplanting" (the practice of growing two or more plants virtually in the same place at the same time) combines plants that have different rooting depths, feeding demands, and growth habits to make maximum use of limited space and can double or triple yields. Heavy feeders such as cabbage, com and squash combine with light feeders like garlic and beans. Tall crops like com, pole beans and sunflowers provide desirable light shade for low growers like cucumbers and lettuce which act as living mulch, keeping the soil moist. Lacey suggested: Deeply rooted squash goes well with shallow rooted onions, bush beans with summer savory, com with squash, trellised cucumbers with lettuce, cabbage with thyme, or carrots and spinach with trellised peas. Lacey also recommended mixing crops to increase diversity in the garden, making it harder for pests and diseases to find and move between the plants. It can also be attractive since many flowers and herbs make good companions Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 21,1999 - FIVE a report of a vehicle on the side Boardman Police Dept, re who said the neighbor’s three labs of the road with the family out of ceived a report of three juveniles run loose at night and chase his the vehicle waving frantically. breaking glass near Riverside High cocker spaniel in his yard. Oregon State Police received MCSO received a report from School. a report of an elderly female driv Heppner Police Dept, received a woman that someone went ing dangerously on 1-84. She pulled a report of a vehicle squealing tires through her sister’s truck that she out in front of a semi and almost up and down Main Street. keeps for a residence in Imgon. ran him off the road. March 21: MCSO, Boardman MCSO received a report from MCSO received a report of a Police Dept, arrested Jose Luis a woman concerned that her ex- kid on a 4-wheeler going around Rentena, 34, Boardman, for DUII, husband was back in town in the gates at the Umatilla Refuge. Open Container. Imgon. Heppner Police Dept, received Boardman Police Dept, re MCSO deputy arrested Alva a report from a female subject that ceived a report of two suspicious Jay Bert, 34, on a UCSO warrant her mother’s landlord had as males near a vehicle on the side for Menacing. saulted the mother trying to get of the road by the man camp. The them off the property. MCSO deputy arrested Ramiro caller didn’t believe the vehicle Madrigal Rodriguez, 32, on an Heppner Police Dept, cited was theirs. Kenneth Andrew Smith, 88, for MCSO received a report of a Imgon Justice Court warrant for Failure to Perform Duties of a restraining order violation in Failure to Appear/Driving while Driver in an Accident with Prop Imgon. A woman said her daugh under the Influence of Intoxicants. MCSO received a request for erty Damage. ter answered the phone and was MCSO, Boardman ambulance asked if their mother was home. an extra patrol from an Irrigon received a report of a man who When the mother got on the line, woman who said her ex-husband threatened to take her daughter. passed away in Boardman. there was no one there. Heppner Fire Dept, received a Multnomah County Sheriffs report of a weed fire out of con office arrested A rthur Lee trol and threatening a structure on Isadore, 50, on an Heppner Jus Highway 74, three miles north of Regina Seitz; tice Court warrant for Failure to the mill. It was determined to be 11-13 year olds: barrels and fig Pay Fine/Failure to Appear. Isa under control and the fire dept, ure 8-first Lacey Davis, second dore was lodged at the Multnomah could stand down if they chose to. Madison Bailey, third Jessica County Sheriff s office jail. Heppner Police Dept, received Westburg, fourth Jennifer Griffith; MCSO, Oregon State Police, a report from a woman of a dis poles-Madison Bailey, Lacey Boardman Police Dept, received pute with her landlord. The land Davis, Jessica Westburg, Nicole a report of a one vehicle accident lord allegedly left a mark on her Wilson; with the car on its top on 1-84 east- daughter’s arm and hurt her wrist. 14-15 year olds: barrels-first bound, milepost 155. There were MCSO and Irrigon Fire Dept, Ann Shear, second Tracy Griffith, only minor cuts and bruises re received a report of a fire alarm third Katie Bacon, fourth Sarah ceived. in an Irrigon residence. Eckman; poles-Ashley Ward, Oregon State Police received MCSO received a request for Tracy Griffith, Meghan Healy, a report of someone cutting cows a deputy regarding a possible sex Katie Bacon; figure 8-Ashley and calves’ ears on Highway 74. abuse case. Ward, Tracy Griffith, Katie Ba Heppner Police Dept, received MCSO received a report of a con, Kelsey Greenup; a report from a woman that her two-car accident on Highway 730 16-18 year olds: barrels-first children may have been sexually near Division St. in Irrigon. It was Angela Munkers, second Jill Bar abused by her ex-husband. a non-injury accident. ber, third Bobbie Rankin, fourth Heppner Police Dept, cited MCSO received a report from Krista Adams; poles-Jill Barber, two people for failure to use a an Inigon man that his hot tub was Krista Adams, Bobbie Adams, safety belt, and two people for il soaped and it was the third time it Tracy Rankin; figure 8-Jill Barber, legal U-turns. happened. MCSO, Boardman Police Bobbie Rankin, Tracy Rankin, Boardman ambulance received Krista Adams; Dept, cited M iguel Rosales a request for an ambulance to 19 and over: barrels-first Angie Ramirez for DUII, Open Con Kinkade and Dillbaugh in Board- Hughes, second Ruby Shear, third tainer. man for an eight year old who was Terri Gentry, fourth Sue Gibbs; Roseburg Police Dept, arrested hit by a car. He was conscious poles-Ruby Shear, Terri Gentry, Jeffrey James Clemens, 24, on an and alert, and a nurse was on the Bill Jepsen, Bill Green; figure 8- Irrigon Justice Court warrant for scene. Ruby Shear, Terri Gentry, Angie Failure to Pay Fine/Driving While MCSO, Oregon State Police, Hughes, Bill Jepsen. License Suspended. Clemens was Boardman Fire Dept, received a The next playday will be held lodged at the Douglas County jail. report of a vehicle fire on 1-84, Condon ambulance, AirLife Sunday, April 25. Potluck will be milepost 157, with a suburban frilly gin at 12 noon, followed by the received a report of a single ve engulfed. A Hermiston ambulance playday at 1 p.m. New members hicle rollover on Highway 19/51 stopped and gave the passengers are welcome. with one male trapped in the ve a ride into Hermiston. For more information, contact hicle who had extensive and se Oregon State Police officer Judy Eckman, president, 989- vere injuries. The patient was air arrested Vincente Muniz, 21, on 8498; Sandy Matthews, vice lifted to Bend. an Irrigon Justice Court warrant president, 676-5490; Judy Barber, March 22: MCSO received a for Failure to Pay Fine/Interfer- treasurer, 676-5037; or Samarra report of an audible alarm at A.C. Van Doom, secretary, 676-9687. Houghton in Irrigon. It was un ing with a Police Officer. Muniz founded. was lodged at the UCSO jail. MCSO received a request fro a deputy from a man in Imgon Emily Rietmann, Jamie Westburg, Heppner band student in concert Matt Jepsen, a senior member of the Heppner Band recently had the honor of playing trumpet in the Oregon All-State High School Band. The Band performed along with the All-State Choir and the All-State Orchestra on Sunday afternoon, April 11, at the Silva Concert Hall in Eugene. This year's All-State Band was composed of 97 of the top high school band players from around the state. Matt was selected based upon an audition tape, and the recommendation of Heppner band director, Ralph Werner. Some 30 trumpet students auditioned for the state band, and only 11 were chosen. Jepsen ranked third highest of the 11 based on his audition score. The All-State Band was directed this year by Ray E. Cramer, a conductor from the Indiana University School ot Music. The band performed four songs in the concert. The three different all-state music groups were mailed the music so they could practice it ahead of time. Then they spent two and a half days rehearsing together at the University of Oregon for the performance that was given at the end of the weekend. The All-State Concert is an annual event sponsored by the Oregon Music Educators Association. Site council approves request; to discuss plan The Heppner High School Site Council, at their March 10 meeting, was again presented with a conference request from teacher Dave Fowler. Because no one else in the district is going to the computer conference, which Fowler planned to attend, the money approved by the council for the conference was not sufficient, according to Fowler. The council approved the allocation of the necessary funds if three teachers would donate their unused conference money for the computer conference. Teachers and site council members Steve Brownfield, Jason Just and Juan Elguezebal all agreed to donate their money to Fowler. Principal Ron Anthony discussed the School Improvement Plan with the council. HHS must develop a new plan by December 31,1999. The site council plans to discuss recommendations for the plan at their May 9 meeting. Anthony distributed samples of teacher, student and parent surveys which will be used to gather input from the staff and community. The entire council then watched a video on Oregon's education for the year 2000. It was mentioned that students were being inundated by so many educational requirements that they will reach a point at which many of them will find it impossible to meet all the required benchmarks. An example given by Brownfield dealt with the upcoming science Certificates of Initial Mastery (CIMs). By the time they are sophomores, students will have to pass benchmarks in earth science, physical science, biology and another life science. Anthony mentioned that there will be almost no electives offered in the future; all classes will be geared toward the Ed 2000 requirements. Council members were disturbed by the idea that the state requirements may have an adverse effect on those students they are trying to help. The next meeting was held on April 14. Arlington Rodeo draws top contenders Many of the top rodeo contestants in the Northwest will compete May 1 and 2 for prize money and custom trophy belt buckles made by Kenny Hansen in nine events at the 52nd annual Arlington Saddle Club Jackpot Rodeo in Arlington. 1999 ASC Rodeo Queen Katie Bacon of lone will reign over the festivities. Rodeo events include: bronc riding, bull riding, roping, wild cow milking, steer wrestling and women's barrel racing. Those attending can witness the fastest "Quick-draw Cowboy in the West" and the "Youngest, Meanest Bull Act" by rodeo clowns and barrel men, The Twin Towers: Marc "Shorty" and Kevin "Big Red” Schmoll. Opening each performance will be the Fort Dalles Riders Club Drill Team. Other special events during the weekend include: a downtown parade on Saturday at 10 a.m. (open entry-line up at 9:30 a.m.) and a dance at the fire hall at 9 p.m., Saturday night with music provided by recording artist Les Richardson and R&R Country. On Sunday an all-you-can-eat breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge and a cowboy church service by the Mid Columbia Chapter Fellowship of Christian Athletes, at 9 a.m. in the arena grandstands. Rodeo performances begin at 12:30 p.m. each day. Tickets are available at the gate. For more information call (541) 454-2887. BMCC announces spring honor roll Forty-five Blue Mountain Community College students received a perfect 4.0 grade point average during winter term 1999. This GPA reflects a straight A report in all courses taken by the student. Forty-seven students qualified for the president's list by attaining a GPA of 3.85 or higher. One-hundred-thirty students qualified for the dean's list by receiving a GPA of 3.4 to 3.84. One hundred twenty-three students qualified for the winter term honor roll by receiving a GPA of 3.00 to 3.39. To earn a position of any of the three lists, a student must carry a full-time load of classes, which translates to 12 graded credit hours. Students may not have receive an F in any class to be so honored. Also, a pass grade does not count toward the 12 graded hours necessary to be included on the lists. Local students on the president's list include: Chung- Wen Liu, 4., Heppner; Dulcie Hays, 4., Imgon; Mane Tworek, 4., lone. Local students on the dean's list include: Jeffrey Bipes, Gail Greer, Joan Ratchford, Jessica Rencken, Mark Tarpenning, all Boardman; Nicole Sweeney, Heppner; Renate Eppenbach, Antonio Mejia, Amanda Miller and Ten Stanger, Imgon; Joseph Lindsay, Lexington; Danielle Stefani and Lindsay Waterland. Pendleton. Local students on the honor roll include: Stephanie Clements, Lynsi Garcia, Cindy Johnson, Elizabeth Martinez, Alfred • Tison, all Boardman; William DeBoer and Ruth Norton, Heppner; Kenneth Ball, Jessica Moore, Daire O'Bnen-Richards. Irrigon; Tiffame Munkers and Phillip Tellechea, Lexington; Jim Kang, Pendleton.
