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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 29, 2000 Sheriff's Report The Morrow County Sheriff s Office (MCSO) reports handling the following business: - MCSO received report of an erratic driver in a blue car headed westbound on Hwy 730 from Umatilla to Imgon. -MCSO received report of a man hitting a woman inside a house in lone. -MCSO, OSP arrested Joseph Gerald Schwab, 36, on a Multnomah County warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance II. He was lodged at Umatilla County Jail. -Irrigon Ambulance received request for an ambulance for a woman having back trouble and unable to walk. She was transported to Good Shepherd Community Hospital. -H eppner Police Department received a request for an officer concerning a stalking order. -MCSO received request for a deputy from Columbia Middle School concerning a "kill list" by a juvenile ward of the court. -Umatilla County Sheriffs Office arrested James Howard Stark, 31, on Umatilla County charges with a hold played for Morrow County charges. He was lodged at Umatilla County Jail with no bail. -OSP record report of a speeding purple Ford on Hwy. 730 westbound. No one was available. -MCSO received report of dogs chasing cows in Irrigon. - Irrigon City Crew received report of a septic tank flooding and water entering a house. -MCSO, Boardman Police Department, OSP received report of sounds of five-six semi automatic gun shots in Boardman. Office was unable to locate anything. February 29-MCSO received request for a welfare check, on a H-yeari did ' who was- not answering the phone. He*was sleeping and said he will call his sister. -MCSO deputy gave a ride to a subject from Boardman to the county line on Hwy. 730. -MCSO received report of an alarm at Kegler's Sentry in Irrigon. It was false alarm. -MCSO received report from a male subject that his mother's ex had broken into the house in Irrigon. When the man realized the son was sleeping at the home he took off. -MCSO received report o f a small earthquake in the Condon area around 10:40 a.m. -MCSO received report of driver all over the road on 1-84 eastbound. -MCSO received report o f a 1-1/2 year-old Chesapeake Bay Retriever that jumped out of a pickup near A.C. Houghton Elementary and should be dragging his chain. Dog was reported to be very friendly. -OSP, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife received report of an elephant tusk found up Jordan Grade about a 1/2 mile from Hwy. 74. -OSP received four 911 calls from Dept, of the Navy on Tower Rd., Boardman, and all disconnected and were busy on call back. OSP advised that the area is secure. -Irrigon Ambulance received report from a women that her 50-year-old mother-in- law has been acting strange and hasn't slept in 24 hours, refused to eat and is saying strange things. She was transported to GSH. -BPD, MCSO received report of a neighbor dog barking. When caller looked in her backyard she saw a florescent light and someone had turned off her back porch light. -HPD received report of three juveniles smoking downtown. -MCSO received report from the Imgon 76 station that a shoplifter left the store on foot. He allegedly stole a cupcake. March 1-MCSO received report from a man that a red Ford Escort was messing with him and was all over the road on 1-84 EB. The subject was stopped and given a warning. He was not driving under the influence of intoxicants. -BPD received request for an officer following an incident at the Trail Apartments parking area. - BPD received report of a dog hit and needing to be put down between part of Morrow and the chip pick up plant. -UPD arrested Connie Ruth Walker, 36, on an Imgon Justice Court warrant for Failure to Appear on a citation for Driving While Suspended. She was lodged at UC Jail with $6,000 bail. -MCSO received report of an alarm at Huwe's Washboard in Irrigon. It was cancelled. -OSP received request for assistance at Linda's Restaurant with a deranged female who was threatening a waitress. The waitress was afraid the subject was going to pounce on her. -BPD received report of a yellow cat in a driveway with a possible broken back. -City of Heppner received report of broken glass at Church and Gale streets. -MCSO received report from lone City Hall that someone had driven through lone City Park the previous night. -Imgon Fire Department received rept of a lot of smoke coming from Division St. It was a controlled bum. -HPD received request for officer from Heppner High School for a minor in possession of cigarettes and a lighter. - HPD report of graffiti on a pump house at the fairgrounds across from the main entrance. .n i. - B F D , '' MCSO, Boardman Ambulance, BPD received report of smoke coming from the windows of a Boardman residence. -BPD received report of a woman receiving prank phone calls for the last three days. -Medic 3, MCSO, Rescue received report of rental moving van that rolled on 1-84 with unknown injuries. -BPD received report from a subject who said his or her son was home and wanted an office to arrest him for assault. - HPD request ed assistance to respond to Bucknum's for a male locked in the bathroom. The door knob fell off. -Juliana Wanous, 30, Heppner, was arrested on a Morrow County Circuit Court warrant on charges of 11 counts j f Burglary I, two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance II, and 11 counts of theft. She turned herself into the UC Jail. Bail was set at $30,000. -MCSO received request for information on the county noise ordinance. March 2-MCSO, BPD received report of a vehicle driving WB in the EB lane on I-, 84. The subject was stopped just past the Boardman exit and taken to the Econo Lodge. The driver's family was called to pick him and the car up. - MCSO received report from an Irrigon man who said his girlfriend took his vehicle without his permission, but didn't want to sign it stolen. The female returned with the vehicle and they began a verbal dispute and then the parties separated. -OSP received request for an officer concerning a pit bull chasing a woman's cattle on her property. -BPD received report of DOUBLE S H O T ESPRESSO, Lexington , Mow aorving ICE CREAM Cones Sundaes Milkshakes 4 5 favors o f Italian Sodas a car stuck in the parking lot at Riverside High School. -MCSO received report of a kid on a 4-wheeler driving up and down the street in Lexington, not stopping at the stop sign. - MCSO received report of three-four sheep out at Wilson and Olsen streets in Boardman. -MCSO received report of an audible intrusion alarm in Imgon. It was false. -BFD report of a brush fire on 1-84 one mile west of Boardman. It was an ODFW controlled bum. -MCSO, BPD, OSP received report of a domestic dispute in Boardman. A 17-year old was cited for menacing. - MCSO received report of a brush fire near the county line in Irrigon. - MCSO received report of suspicious circumstances. March 3-HFD, Heppner Ambulance received request for assistance from a woman who said she had fallen and needed help getting up. -HFD was paged to secure the heli-pad for logger who had a log run over him. -MCSO received report of a lost cow last seen the previous day in a neighbor's field. -Arlington Ambulance, Boardman Ambulance, ODOT, MCSO, OSP received report of a one-vehicle accident with one subject ejected from the vehicle, and bleeding. Two subjects, one with a head injury, were transported to GSH. -OSP received report of white 4-wheel drive swerving all over the road on 1-84 WB. -MCSO, ODFW report of a grass fire on 1-84. -MCSO received a 911 hang up call from the Imgon Marina with the caller banging the receiver on something. Juveniles were contacted and sent home. -MCSO received request for a deputy about an accident with a pheasant on 1-84 Hwy. 730 Junction. -MCSO received report of a 14-year old stranded at the Boardman Texaco. March 4-MCSO received report of big rocks on the highway on 1-84 WB. -MCSO received report from a subject that his cousin hit him in the face and gave him a bloody nose. -Paul Wayne Hawk, 26, was arrested for Assault IV Domestic and lodged at UC Jail with $6,000 bail. -MCSO cited Richard Frederick Hinz, Irrigon, for Driving While Suspended, Driving Uninsured, Open Container and Possession of Less Than 1 Oz. Marijuana. The vehicle was towed. -MCSO cited Frank David Battaglia, Irrigon, for Driving While Suspended. -HPD received report from a male subject that his belongings were missing from his apartment. -MCSO received report of cattle out again in Irrigon. -HPD, MCSO received request for an officer concerning possible drug use. -MCSO deputy arrested Steven Kelley Bush, 32, for violation of a release agreement out of Walla Walla Sheriffs Office. He was lodged at UC Jail. -MCSO, BPD received report of at least seven juveniles at the Dodge City Inn in Boardman possibly minors in possession. The subjects left and the officer was unable to locate anyone. March 5-MCSO received report of screaming, yelling and fighting at a Lexington residence. MCSO cited Heather Erin Davis, 18, Christopher Michael Stillman, 20, Joshua E. Sharp, 18, and a 17-year-old for MIP alcohol. -OSP received report of a domestic dispute in progress in Imgon. -MCSO arrested Kyle Hill, 23, for Parole Violation/Detention warrant, he was lodged at UC Jail with no bail. . -OSP received report of suspicious dark colored sedan parked funny on 1-84. -MCSO received a 911 hang up call in Boardman. Someone had tried to come in the front door of a residence and rattled the handle. The deputy was unable to locate anyone. -MCSO received report of an audible burglar alarm at Kegler's Sentry in Irrigon. It was cancelled. -Multnomah County Sheriffs Office arrested Randy Heiser, 35, on an IJC warrant for Failure to Pay Fine/Driving While Suspended. Bail was set at $596. -MCSO received report from a woman who said her ex-husband threatened to take the kids while she was at work. -Irrigon Ambulance received report of an elderly female, who was hard-of-hearing, disoriented in Irrigon. -MCSO received report from a woman that she ws going to get her things. She was advised to make sure her ex-husband wasn't there. -MCSO received request from Services to Children and Families for a deputy to assist in transporting a male subject from Boardman to Irrigon. -MCSO received report of a car spray painted in lone. -MCSO received a 911 call from a child. An adult at the residence confirmed there was no injury and was advised to speak to the child. -MCSO, OSP received report of a possible "rolling" domestic dispute on 1-84. -MCSO received report of a horse and then a cow out in Irrigon. -MCSO received report of a window broken sometime the previous night in Boardman. -UCSO received report from a male subject that he is receiving threats from an Irrigon subject. -MCSO received report of a missing/runaway 15-year-old male in Boardman. , March 6- BFD received report of a smoke alarm from a subject who said he could smell smoke, but couldn't locate it. It was a chimney fire with no damage. -MCSO received report of a possible stolen vehicle at the refuge that had been stripped and dumped. It was a 1980's model silver Honda Accord. The vehicle was towed. MCSO received w request from an Irrigon woman who wanted to talk to a deputy concerning her daughter and boyfriend -received report of money stolen out of a safe at the Irrigon Mobile Court. -received report that a woman may try to abscond with a boy. The boy was returned to his father. -MCSO arrested Kevin Hashel Bond, 27, on a Umatilla County Sheriffs Office warrant for Failure To Appear/Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. He was lodged at the Umatilla County Jail with $10,000 bail. -received request to talk to deputy concerning a van the caller sold and an item that weren't returned. -received report of an alarm at Patterson Ferry. It was a false alarm. -received report of an emergency beacon signal from Boardman area coordinates. The signal was actually coming from Washington State. -received report of a backhoe running all day and still running at 10 p.m. and caller requested it be shut down. -received request of a barking dog on the comer of California and 3rd by the junior high in Irrigon. The dogs were found, American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, April 3, 2000, 2-6 p.m. St. Patrick's Senior Center, Heppner, (in the Dining Room) For appointment coil 1-800-488-5428 Ad sponsored by Bank o f Eastern Oregon but owners were not home and we'll be cited later. March 7: received report of a subject staying too long west of the fish hatchery west of the boat ramp. -received request from a Boardman man to sign a complaint on a woman whose horses were out again. -received report of a white 1983 Chevy Van stolen during the night in Imgon -received report of a bomb threat at the Umatilla Army Depot. -received request for deputy from a woman who said she loaned a man her maroon '88 Chevy pickup and he said he was going to Portland to kill someone. -received request for a deputy for a citizen who wanted to get a SWCD, weed Board to meet A regular board meeting ot tne Morrow SWCD/Weed Advisory Board will be held Tuesday, Apnl 4, at 6 p.m. at the Pettyjohn Office building in Heppner. Agenda items include: manager's report: Oregon State Weed Board Grant update, 2000- 2001 Annual Work Plan, Ballot Measure 81, RC&D report; Partnership reports: NRCS, FSA, ODF&W, County Court; Weed report: EO Noxious Weeds Public Affairs Project update. The public is invited to attend. Little League to meet The Heppner Little League will meet on Thursday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at Cal’s Restaurant to dis cuss the upcoming season, sched uling and coaches. Anyone interested in volunteer ing or those who have questions are asked to attend the meeting, or call Cindi Doherty, 676-5122. Births Cheyanne Faith Allen-a daughter Cheyanne Faith was born to Jessm yn P etitt and Charles Allen of Irrigon on March 13.2000 at Good Shepherd Com munity Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 6 lbs. Alicia Korrene Calvillo-a daughter Alicia Korrene was bom to Jessica Colescott and Ruben Calvillo of Boardman on March 14.2000 at Good Shepherd Com munity Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. Anthoni Angel Chavez Calderon-a son Anthoni Angel was bom to Liliana and Antonio Chavez of Boardman on March 14.2000 at Good Shepherd Com munity Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 7 lbs. Skyler Tyley Conner-a son Skyler Tyley was bom to Kim berly Conner of Irrigon on March 15.2000 at Good Shepherd Com munity Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 9 lbs. 6 oz. Ty Wade Mulder-a son Ty Wade was bom to Robin and Cal Mulder of Irrigon on March 15, 2000 at Good Shepherd Commu nity Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. sheriffs license. -received request to speak with deputy regarding a neighbor of the Tillamook Cheese site for not removing material on the site. lone Legion, Auxiliary meet lone Legion and Legion Auxiliary met at Beecher’s Restaurant in lone March 20 for the annual Legion girthday dinner. Ten Legion members and 11 Auxiliary members received pins marking special milestones in membership. A check for $520 was presented to the Legion by the Auxiliary- the amount received from the foodless food sale held in March. The money is to be used for kitchen remodeling at the hall. Irene Holtz brought the scrapbook she has been working on for the members. It was enjoyed by all. Janice Skaggs to be honored Janice Skaggs, coordinator of the Neighborhood Center of South Morrow County, will be honored at a retirement open house at the center on Friday, March 31, from 2-5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join the center's board of directors and Janice's friends and family in thanking Janice for a "great job these past seven years." 4 -H News Pins and Pots and Patterns and Pans By Emily Bergstrom On March 17, the 4-H group made homemade chili for the Meyer's family. They also worked on the banner that people will see at fair. Club members also drew names for the next person to bring a recipe to have the group cook. They drew out Emily Bergstrom's name. ........ „ v . In May, the group will copjfc a meal for Krystal Naims and her family. They are also are deciding on what the fair projects are going to be. Critters With Attitude By Kylee Disque Critters with attitude held held their first meeting of the year at the fairgrounds. Club members elected officers. Sam VanLiew was elected president; Nick Wilson, vice-president; Heather Yocom, secretary; Jessica Wainright, treasurer; and Kylee Disque as reporter. The other members of the club are Jason Wainright, Justin Gregory and James Van Liew. Members discussed fund raisers and community service projects for the upcoming year. They filled out calendars with future 4-H activities and learned about parliamentary procedure. The next meetup was planned for March 12. H e p p n e r H a rd w a re Is R e a d y F o r s^Ri^rg... A re Yon? Jhuel/aF ue. H e p p n e r H a rdw are 4 5 106 E. May Avc. • 676-9961