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EIGHT- Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 20 , 2002 INTERNET Real Estate Listings www. heppner. n e t CARS « TRUCKS W RIGHT'S CHEVY, INC. OLDSMOBILE SALES.4<\D SE R I ICE Our Customer Is Always #1 Contact: Bill Maclnnes Bill Maclnnes, Jr. or parts H.C. Wright Phone (541) 763-4175 Fossil, Oregon MISCELLANEOUS Advertise your business with solid magnet door signs from the Heppner Gazette-Times. 676- 9228. _____________________ 5-3-tfx Wilson Pro-staff oversized golf clubs. $200. Call 676-9877 evenings. _____________________ 2-2-tfx Kids are looking for reasonably priced rabbit cages/hutches. (541) 676-5067. ____________________ 2-20-lp SERVICES Linoleum, carpet and Pergo sale and installation. Free esti mates. Call Tim Hedman. eve nings, 676-9054. Licensed and bonded #78201. _____________________ 1-9-tfc Rooter-Tooter: house drain lines and septic lines cleaned. Call Jim Nelson. 145 E. 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An of ficer was unable to locate any one. -Oregon State Police re ceived a report of an entry mo tion alarm at the Irrigon Bank of Eastern Oregon. -MCSO received a report from a subject that she had lost her credit card. -Oregon State Police re ceived a report from an employ ee of the city of lone that a wal let and debris were found at a motor vehicle accident site; he requested officer contact. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irrigon that her vehicle had been broken into. -MCSO received a report from a caller from Mid-Colum bia Bus Co. of a driving com plaint from the previous week. -MCSO received a report from the golf course in Heppner that someone broke into the of fice back door and took money. -MCSO received a request that the area around the Irrigon Manna be checked as two juve niles there were acting suspi ciously. -MCSO received two re ports from Irrigon of a vehicle passing a school bus that had its flashing red lights on. The vehi cle nearly struck two children. -Heppner Police Dept, re ceived a request for officer con tact in Heppner regarding an ear lier incident. -MCSO received a request to log information from a caller t in lone regarding a female sub ject’s daughter contacting him by phone. -MCSO received a hang-up 911 call from a residence in Boardman. It was kids playing on the phone. -MCSO deputies investigat ed a suspicious vehicle with a se curity company’s stickers that had been seen in Irrigon a few days previously with subjects going door-to-door. The subjects were determined to be legitimate em ployees of the company on com pany business. -MCSO received a report from B row n’s Truck Stop in Irrigon of a non-injury, non-block ing motor vehicle accident. -H eppner Police Dept., Heppner ambulance received a request for an ambulance for a 40-year-old male who was hav ing shortness of breath. The pa tient was transported to Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a report from a caller in Boardman of an unwant ed person at that location. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a report o f two vehicles drag racing in Boardman. Officers were unable to locate the vehicles. Jan . 8: MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a report from a caller in Boardman of a person playing with a fuel pump. It was unfounded. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a report from a caller in Boardman who saw a relative’s car dome light come on. Officers were unable to locate anyone. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, officers arrested Jeremy Wayne Bradford, 21 on UCSO warrants. -MCSO received a report from a Boardman Police Dept, officer that a calf was loose. The officer attempted to locate the owners, but they weren’t home. -MCSO received a request for information regarding the own er’s name of a section of proper ty along Highway 730. The caller wanted to buy a tractor that was on the property. -M CSO, Morrow County Road Dept, received a report that someone knocked down road signs on Blackhorse to Bell Can yon Loop to Sandhollow roads. A deputy was unable to locate any downed signs. -MCSO received a report from the Morrow County Road Dept, of a motor vehicle accident on Upper Rhea Creek Road. The vehicle was off the road and mi nor damage was done to the road. A tow was called. -Boardman Police Dept, of ficer cited Kassie Le Ann Van Gorder, 19, for Possession of a Forged Instrument I and Forgery I. -MCSO received a report that Conrad Cavazos, 20, was arrest ed for Parole Violation/Failure to Report. He was lodged at the Umatilla County Jail. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Lexington of threats received that someone might be attempting to cut down a fence and let horses out. The animals were in a pasture outside of Lexington. -MCSO received a request for a deputy contact from a call er in Irrigon regarding the neigh b o r’s dogs burrowing under a fence and trying to get his dogs. -O regon State Police re ceived a report o f a Mercury Cougar traveling at about 94 mph and almost causing a wreck. The license plate was run and returned as a pickup plate. OSP was ad vised. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a request from a caller in Boardman to check the area. A suspicious male had come by claiming to be with a security company. It was confirmed that the company was working in the area. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irrigon of suspi cious persons. Two juveniles were in the neighbor’s yard with head lights from vehicles on. The peo ple were new residents moving in. -MCSO deputy cited Marie Eileen Henrichs, 48, for No Op erator’s License and Defective Equipment. -MCSO deputy cited Betty Gray, 62, for Criminal Trespass II and Telephonic Harassment. Justice Court Report We Print Business Cards We Print Computer Forms Heppner G azette-Tim es ________ 676-9228 Heppner Gazette-Times ______ 676-9228______ Boating safety exam scheduled in Irrigon Wheat Commission to meet The Morrow County Marine Patrol has scheduled a mandato ry boater education equivalency exam on Friday March 15, at 7 p.m. in Irrigon at the Stokes Land ing Senior Center. Boaters who pass the exam qualify for their boater education card. Beginning in 2003, adults 30 and younger operating power boats more than 10 hp, and youths age 12-15 operating any size pow er boat will be required by law to carry the card. In 2004, the mini mum age increases to 40 and younger; 45 and younger in 2005; 50 and younger in 2006; 60 and younger in 2007; 70 and younger in 2008; and all boaters in 2009. The exam is recommended for experienced boaters with a good working knowledge of Ore gon boating laws, or boaters who have otherwise prepared. The home study booklet, “BoatOregon, A Course on Re sponsible Boating” can be used to prepare for the exam. The exam is 75 multiple-choice ques tions and will take 30-45 minutes to complete. Students must re ceive a score of 70 percent or more to pass. No notes, books or other support materials are al lowed during the exam. Upon successful completion of the test, each student will receive a diplo ma and an application for the boater education card. Interested people must pre register for the class to ensure that space is available. Contact Morrow County Marine Patrol at (541) 676-5317 for more informa tion, to get a copy of the home study book or to register for the exam. The O regon W heat Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 26 and the annual research review on Feb. 27. Both meetings will be held in the Riverfront Center, Wells Springs Room, located at 2 Marie Drive in Boardman. The regular meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and the research review will begin at 8:30 a.m. Dress is business casual. The m eeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. The commission meeting is open to the public. WOU lists honor roll W estern O regon University at Monmouth has released its fall 2001 honor roll. Following are local students who have qualified: Phillip Tellechea, Lexington, and Richard Partlow Boardman. MCGG to hold night shoot The Morrow County Gun Club will hold a night shoot on Friday, Feb. 22, beginning at 6 p.m. This will be the first night shoot of the season, and may be used toward league scores, but it is also open to everyone try to “best the bird at night”. For more information contact Harvey Childers at 422-7412 or Sandi Day at 676-5275. Local student on Seat tle U dean’s list Danielle McDowell, a grad uate of Heppner High School, was placed on the fall quarter dean’s list for the College of Arts and Sciences at Seattle Universi ty in recognition of her academic performance. Appaloosa Club holds first K iw an is K apers meeting The Oregon Trail Appaloosa Club had their first meeting of the new year at El Cazador Restau rant in Hermiston. New members were in atten dance at the meeting. Those who recently joined the club are Dave and Teresa Baker, Don and Sharon Holes and Richard and Cheryl James, all o f Umatilla County. An equine massage therapy demonstration will be given at the home o f G ordon and Karen Schmidt on Townsend Road on March 23 at 1 p.m. The demon stration will be presented by Katherine Dale who is an animal massage therapist and lives in the Hermiston area. A “Poker Ride” is slated for April 6 beginning at the Columbia River Equine Center four miles west o f Umatilla. Prizes and awards will be presented. Signup will begin at 8 a.m. with the ride to begin at 10 a.m. The fee is $5 a hand with no limit on hands. Everyone is invited to participate. For more information, call 541-3076 or 541-0931. The open horse show is planned for July 6 at the Umatilla County Fairgrounds. The trail course will begin at 1 p.m. with the open show to begin at 3 p.m. The halter class will begin the open show. The show invites all ages to participate and many awards will be presented. The Appaloosa Club Futurity and Show will be on Sunday, Sep tember 8, this year instead of Sat urday because of the conflict of the Dress-Up parade. Registra tion will begin at the bam and the classes begin at 9 a.m. Door prizes were won by Susan Marinee, who received a brush and curry comb; Betty Pelletier, who received a blue lead rope; and Craig Mayfield, who won the Dutch oven of $5. The February meeting will be held at Panda Inn on Thursday, Feb. 21, beginning at 6 p.m., with a no-host dinner. Everyone is in vited to attend. For more information con cerning these coming events and joining the horse club, call 567- 3076,567-3531, or 676-5632 in the Heppner area. The club is open to all ages. planned March 7-9 The 2002 Kiwanis Kapers variety show will be held at the Vert Auditorium in Pendleton March 7-9. Dress rehearsals will be this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Feb.25-26. A $500 grand prize and other prizes will be awarded. For tickets or more information call (541 )969-3010. Legion, Auxiliary to meet Michael John Hammons, 29, Heppner-Violation of the Basic Rule, 80 mph in a 55 mph zone, $117 fine; Sarah J. Yankee, 19, Heppner-Permitting a Dog to Run at Large, $79 fine. MCGC News By Sandi Day The weekly gathering of the Morrow County Gun Club was held on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon. The warm weather brought lots of shooters out to try their sights at the line. Club Pres ident Harvey Childers shot a per fect 25 at the 16 yard line for first, followed by Sandi Day with 24 and Kelwayne Haguewood hot on their heels with a 23 for third place. In the handicap event, Mark Schlichting was also perfect with a 25, Harvey Childers shot a 22 for second and Kelwayne Haguewood and Rob Ashbeck shared third-place honors with 21 o f 25. The two Annie Oakley events were won by Harvey Childers and Jeff Cutsforth. The MCGC will hold a night shoot on Friday, Feb. 22, begin ning at 6 p.m., and will also shoot on their regular scheduled day Sunday at noon. Spruce up your green March 2-9 As St. Patrick’s Day Cele bration weekend once again un folds, bringing welcome visitors into the community, the Beautifi cation Commission has designat ed March 2-9 as “Sprucin’ Up Your Green Week.” Free to Heppner residents will be a tire disposal site at the Les Schwab Tire Center in Heppner. The tire disposal will be open during regular business hours during that week, lim ited to Heppner residents with four pas senger or pickup tires per family. Also, at no charge to Heppner residents during this designated week, a scrap iron collection bin will be provided. It provides an opportunity to haul off old discard ed appliances, etc. The contact person for the site is Craig Canham, Heppner Public Works Director, Heppner City Hall, 676- 9618. Don’t forget recyclables. The bin is located year around on Riv erside Street next to Jay Coil Fab rication. In the Service The American Legion and Auxiliary will meet on Monday, February 25, at 7 p.m. in the basement at the United Methodist Church. Plans will be made for the Legion’s birthday in March and also the St. Patrick’s celebration. All members are invited to attend. Health District to meet A regular meeting of the Morrow County Health District Board will be held on Monday, February 25, at the Home Health Conference Room in Heppner beginning at 7 p.m. The agenda includes the Willow Creek Valley Assisted Living center, a draft marketing plan, and an executive session, in addition to other topics. Childcare training workshop slated A child care training workshop will be held Friday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. P atrick 's Parish Hall in Heppner. Youth must be 11 years old or older and at least in the fifth grade. Those attending will leam: what is expected of sitters, how to handle emergencies, ba sic child care, supervising children and how to make simple meals and snacks. The cost is $5 per student. The workshop is sponsored by the OSU Extension Service, Morrow County and the Morrow County Health Department. Preregistration is necessary. Contact the Morrow County Ex tension Service at 541-676-9642 or 1 -800-342-3664 to register. i Navy Petty O fficer 3rd Class Jesse N. Steele, son of Mary Jo Steele of Pendleton and William Steele of Irrigon, recently graduated from the Navy’s Basic Nuclear Power School at Naval N uclear Pow er Training Command, Goose Creek, S.C. During the six-month course, Steele received fundamental training in several technical fields related to the nuclear power program. Steele studied basic mathematics and physics for three months in preparation for hands-on training later in the course. In the latter half of the course, Steele spent hours becoming familiar with nuclear reactor theory and operations. With his newly acquired knowledge, Steele is prepared to operate a reactor on a nuclear powered submarine or aircraft carrier, ensuring the availability of propulsion and power. Steele is a 1997 graduate of R iverside High School o f Chattaroy and joined the Navy in September 2000. Gunnery Sergeant John A. Martin, U.S. Marine Corps, was commissioned a warrant officer at Camp Pendleton, CA. His w ife, D ebbie, and his com m anding officer, Major Parker, USMC, pinned the WOl insignia onto his uniform collar. Martin is a 1984 graduate of Heppner High School and joined the Marine Corps in 1986. His is a veteran of the Gulf War. Also attending the ceremony were John and D ebbie’s children, Brian, Lisa and Alex. John and Debbie's parents and several other family members. Heppner girls earn fourth place in CBC; boys claim CBC championship, go directly to state With a playoff win ovei Weston McEwen last Saturday in Hermiston, the Heppner varsity girls earned the fourth place fin ish in the Columbia Basin Con ference and will play in the Dis trict 7 2A tournament this Friday against the Umatilla Vikings at 7 p.m. at the Pendleton Convention Center. The H eppner boys team earned a bye in the district tour nament by claiming the CBC championship and an automatic berth in the Class 2A state tour nament. Their first game will be Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 4:30 p.m. in the Pendleton Convention Center. The first round opponent will be the second place team from the West Valley League. The district tournament opens Friday at the Pendleton Conven tion Center at 1:30 p.m. as Sherman County plays Weston- McEwen in girls’ action and the Umatilla boys play Culver at 3:15 p.m. The boys’ game set for 8:45 p.m. m atches Stanfield and Weston-McEwen. Winners play winners Satur day afternoon beginning at 1:30 p.m. with a girls’ game. Awards will be presented following the boys’ game scheduled to start at 3:15 p.m. Ticket prices for the district tournament are $5 for adults and $3 for students per session. An all day ticket for two sessions is $8 for adults and $5 for students. An all-tournament pass is $12 for adults and $7 for students. The two tournament winners will qualify for the state tourna ment as number-two teams from the CBC. Pilot Rock girls also have already qualified for the state tournament as CBC cham pion. Chamber Chatter By Claudia Hughes Chamber Executive Director Random thoughts occupy my mind today, comparable to the scattered clouds and the variety of Jack Frost artistry on my wind shield the other morning. It does no good to grouse at the time it takes to defrost a car windshield or to reach a real person on the telephone or to get fast results from a meeting; better to really look at people and things and en joy them while you wait. Check , out your windshield before you start scraping. You will see cat tails, ferns, sagebrush, pine boughs, gracing the frosty glass. It’s beautiful. Can you name the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Officers? The 2002 president is Jerry Breazeale; vice president is Darrel Raver; second vice pres ident is Victor Vander Does; and treasurer is Barbara Hayes. Ac tive board members are: Cliff Green, Larry Lutcher, Nancy Snider, Bert Houweling, Dave Sykes and Dick Allen. Ex-officio is Sharon Harrison. Serving as youth representatives are stu dents, Julie Proctor, Shelly Rietmann, and Ashley Ward These board members faith fully attend meetings, take charge of committees, work on the an nual budget to figure out how cuts can be made, suggest programs, discuss potential businesses to bring to Heppner and how to at tract them, consider what Cham ber can do for their members and how to increase membership, look at issues that would enhance the community; and put up with an executive director who sees icy paintings on her windshield. Pat them on the back while sharing your ideas for your hometown. Next week the Chamber pro gram will be two-fold. Tom Wolff will talk about the “Pedestrian and Youth Safety Pathway” and Mar tin Davis will talk about the pro posed speedway in Boardman and its potential im pact for Heppner. Thought for the week: “The difference between a prejudice and a conviction is that you can explain a conviction without get ting mad.” We Print Letterhead Heppner G azette-Tim ea
