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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 23, 2003 Picture donated to lone Legion Hall Local deputies receive awards Conrad Tworek( left). Legion Post adjutant, with Marlene Pointer, (right), donator of the artwork. A la rg e c o lo r f u l, beautiful landscape picture was recently donated to the lone Legion Post for display in the Legion Hall in lone. The plaque displayed on the picture frame honors Walter Eubanks, H ow ard and Ann Eubanks, a n d w a s d o n a te d by g r a n d d a u g h te r /d a u g h te r , M arlene E ubanks Pointer. Local artist, and friend o f the fam ily , T onya H e id e m a n painted the picture. W alter Eubanks was ju st a very young m an when the Legion Hall was built back in the early 1900s. The family story is that he loved to skate and the hall was to be opened for roller-skating when finished. Young Walt w ould eagerly w atch the building progress and offer to help if they would let him. W hen it w as finally finished, he was there every day to ro lle r sk ate on its beautiful hardwood floors and enjoy the many other activities centered there. Howard Eubanks was a V eteran o f W orld W ar I serving in the Pacific as a M erchant M arine after being conscripted into the Navy. A fte r th e w a r e n d e d , he becam e an active m em ber o f the lone Legion Post. He was the oldest m em ber just before his death in Septem ber 2001. The lone Legion has been used for m any purposes over the years, H ow ard and Annabelle M cCabe Eubanks attended many. “'The memories o f being danced around the floor began w hen 1 w as only about 2 years old. M y father w ould take m e o ff the top o f the coat pile w here 1 w as p e r c h e d , w a tc h in g th e festivities and we would dance w ith the rest o f the crow d to liv e b a n d m u sic . L a te r I a tte n d e d d a n c e s , te a s , receptions, dinners, prom s, m eetings and m ost recently school lunches in the Legion H all. Each tim e, I relived memories as 1 walked into and enjoyed the building,” recalls Marlene Pointer. The donated picture had hung for 13 years in the O ld lo n e S chool b u ild in g slated to be destroyed on July 22, 2003. The im age is o f a peaceful pasture scene with a red bam, a fitting memonal for this local fam ily and farm - centered community. St. Pat’s Senior Center news E le v e n p e o p le enjoyed traveling by senior bus to U kiah’s Land M ark Café for a noon meal July 18. T he ride o v er w as by the W estern Route; the plan was to return by another road. A n u m b e r o f p e o p le a ls o traveled, by bus, to Valby for Bud Lundell’s funeral service, on Saturday. The recently cleaned and renovated apartments are n o w o c c u p ie d b y n ew residents: L.E. Dick, A dine Stone, M aude H ughes and E v e r e tt K e ith le y . E d ’s comment, on inquiry, was that he w as very pleased to be close to M ain Street places, the Post Office, for example. D oug G underson is acting apartm ent m anager, pending the selection o f a new one by the Heppner Housing Authority. Seven r e g u la r volunteers, who have three- hour shifts, keep the cen ter’s office open five days a week, 9 a.m .-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m ., M o n d a y th ro u g h F rid a y . Som e have volunteered for tw o sh ifts and som e have back-up people w ho fill in. The Board o f D irectors has evaluated the phone calls and inquires com ing through the office. B eginning Oct. 1, the office hours will be cut by one three-hour shift. The change will have the office open h alf days on Fridays, from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. The H eppner C enter is the only one in the two- c o u n ty re g io n w h ic h h as maintained a five-day-a-week office schedule. The m enu for July 30 is meat loaf, m ashed potatoes and gravy, spinach, peaches, com bread and birthday cake. The United M ethodist church will provide volunteers for the meal service. The C enter has also received som e new boxes o f b o o k s . T h e y a re f re e ly available to any one. Most are paperbacks. Cardinal Booster Club raft trip tickets available The Cardinal Booster Sunday, Aug. 3. The six-hour, Club is organizing a one-day, 18-river-mile trip is available whitew ater-rafting trip down for a discounted rate o f $70 th e D e s c h u te s R iv e r on per person. The adventure beings at Harpham Flats near Maupin at 10 a.m . Participants will tackle a series ofC lass III and N els Isaac K enneth IV ra p id s , in c lu d in g th e W enberg, 18, Heppner, VBR infam ous Box Car, before 54/25, fine $147. stopping at M aupin City Park D o u g la s C h a r le s fo r a b a rb e c u e ste a k and Rathbun, 60, Heppner, Failure chicken lunch. Sage Canyon River C om pany will sponsor to Use Seatbelt, fine $59. C h r is to p h e r L ee th e tr ip a n d p r o v id e Peck, 20, Fleppner, Failure to “experienced, friendly guides” on all rafts. Wear Seatbelt, fine $77. Kenneth M. Stookey, All raft tickets must be 40, Heppner, Animal at Large, purchased in advance through D e b b ie R ad ie, 4 2 2 -7 3 0 2 , fine $77. Ronda Kay Helffecht, LynnDee Ram os, 422-7559, 4 1 , H e p p n e r, tw o c o u n ts Jeri M cElligott, 422-7257, or E n d a n g e r in g a C h ild Kari M organ at W heatland Passenger/Seatbelt, fine $118. Insurance, 422-7410. Justice Court MCSD board position open Due to the declaration o f vacancy o f position #3 held by D ebbie Radie, w ho now resides in the new ly form ed lo n e S c h o o l D is tric t, the M o rro w C o u n ty S c h o o l D istrict has one vacancy on the School Board. In te re s te d p e rs o n s m u st liv e in th e M o rro w C o u n ty S c h o o l D is tr ic t a tte n d a n c e a re a a n d be a registered voter in order to be (L-R): Sheriff Verlin Denton, Deputy Sarah Baker, Sergeant Jeanine eligible for appointment. The candidate is responsible for Dilley, and Deputy Denise Williams determining eligibility. M o rro w C o u n ty activity level o f the agency. Those interested in the S h eriff’s O ffice is proud to D eputy B aker and D eputy appointment should provide a announce the following staff Williams were also nominated m em ber aw ard presentations fo r th e from the O reg o n C h a p te r state level A PC O /N E N A 9-1-1. aw ard for Senior Deputy Paula t h i s Tuesday, A ug. 29 is M orris and D ep u ty Sarah c a te g o r y the deadline for turning in Baker have received the local fo r th e i r articles and advertisements for Life Saver Award. The Life a c t i o n s the Heppner G azette-Tim es’ Saver Award recognizes a 9- performed pre-fair edition. If you would 1-1 D is p a tc h e r on M ay like to have an a rtic le or T elecom m unicator’s efforts 17, 2 0 0 3 a d v e rtise m e n t ab o u t y our resulting in life saving, life w h i l e event or activity at the fair reviving or prevention o f life w orking a included in the pre-fair edition threatening injury to a citizen r i o t o u s please bring it to the G azette or field unit. Senior D eputy s it u a ti o n o f f ic e , 147 W illo w S t., M orris and D eputy B aker containing Deputy Denise Heppner, before 5 p.m., Aug. were nominated for this award m u l t i p l e Williams 29. You can also fax your for their actions performed on injuries and overw helm ing stories to 676-9211 or em ail July 6, 2003 resulting in the odds for the field units. them to david@ heppner.net. re v iv a l o f a y o u n g c h ild S e r g e a n t J e a n in e in v o lv in g in a d ro w n in g Dilley nom inated each o f the incident. deputies for these aw ards. D eputy Sarah Baker Sergeant Dilley is proud ofthe and Deputy Denise W illiams tea m w o rk the d isp a tc h ers have received the local Critical show each day as the work to Incident Award. The Critical h e lp s o lv e th e v a r io u s T h e sin g le A u g u st Incident Award recognizes a situations that come up. meeting o f the W illow Valley 9 -1 -1 D is p a tc h e r “ D isp atch er’s d o n ’t Service Club is set for Aug. 7, T elecom m unicator’s efforts get enough c re d it,” added from 12-1 p.m., Heppner City which result in the successful Sheriff Verlin Denton. It is the Park, bring your ow n lunch. handling o f a major incident or dispatchers w ho coordinate The topic o f the m eeting will c o m b in a tio n s o f incidents the help, calm the callers and be to discuss final decisions beyond the average or normal provide the needed assistance and sign-ups for Fair kitchen to both callers and deputies. food service to raise funds for le tte r o f in te r e s t a n d inform ation supporting their candidacy, no later than 12 p .m ., o n A u g . 4 , 2 0 0 3 . C a n d id a te s s e le c te d fo r personal interviews w ill receive notification, by 4 p.m., Aug. 4. The new board m em ber will be sw o rn in at a sp e c ia l m eeting on Aug. 6, at 9 a.m. For more information contact Julie A shbeck, at the D istrict O ffice, 989-8202. L etters o f interest should be m ailed to John Renfro, Board Chair, Morrow C ounty School D is tr ic t, P.O . B ox 3 6 8 , Lexington, O R 97839. Pre-fair edition Jim Fichter named Lion of deadline set the Year WVSC meets to discuss Fair preparations Arts and Crafts to hold meeting The M orrow County C re a tiv e A rts an d C ra fts m eeting will be held July 24, at 1 p.m ., at G D ’s banquet room. The group is currently planning a four day-three night trip to the coast. The trip will include going to the O regon G ardens and Lincoln City, with an evening at the casino. Also planned are a drive along the coast to Bandon, and a scenic drive back to Heppner w ith an overnight in Sisters. The trip date has been set for O ct. 10-13. C o st w ill be $262.18, per person, for a double occupancy room, with a d m is s io n to th e O re g o n high school scholarships. Also a reminder, a free G a rd e n s in clu d e d . S in g le c o n c e r t w ill be h e ld in occupancy will rooms will cost H eppner City Park, July 25. The concert will start at 7 p.m-, $422.55. Reservations must be and feature Steve and Shelley m ade by Aug. 1 and paym ent Hines. The event is sponsored m ade by Aug. 22. Call Betty by W V SC and the M orrow M ills, 6 7 6 -5 5 4 6 o r B ebe C ounty U nified R ecreation District. M unkers 676-9677. “ C o m e a lo n g a n d have a w orry free trip on a bus, with lodging already done for you and lots o f company,” said a club member. In preparation for the Fair, artists are asked to give so m e id e a o f h o w m an y paintings o f each category they will bring to help w ith hanging at the exhibit. Heppner Chamber receives award The Heppner Chamber of Commerce recently received an award for being an “Enduring Community Builder” from SOLV (Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism). The award was received by (L-R): Darrell Ravel, president of the Heppner Chamber; John Edmundson, coordinator of Heppner's Adopt-A-Highway Litter prevention program; and Chuck Bailey, member of the City Beautification Commission and president of the Heppner Garden Club. Irrigon to hold watermelon festival The 20fh annual Irrigon E n te rta in m e n t and W aterm elon Festival will be fu n d in g for th e ev en t are held at Irrigon M arina Park, sp o n so red by the M orrow Saturday, July 26. C ounty U nified Recreation To kick-off the events District. a hom e run derby will be held Friday, July 25, at 5 p.m. Order O n Saturday, events Magnetic range from b rea k fa st, to a parade, to gam es and m usic Door Signs throughout the day. A street HERE dance and light show will end the day o f festivities. Dan Bums Heppner Gazette- and 3D Productions will begin Ti mes their perform ance at 9 p.m. 676-922 Sheriff's Report The M orrow C ounty Sheriff's Office (MCSO) re ports handling the following business: -M C S O rec e iv e d a report from C olum bia River Processing in Boardm an o f a false fire alarm activation; the c a lle r w as a ls o try in g to contact the alarm company. -M C S O rec e iv e d a report o f a possible dom estic situation in progress at the Irrigon Mobile Court. Ronald Carl Ford, 29, w as arrested fo r H a r a s s m e n t- F e lo n y , M enacing-F elony. He w as lodged at the Umatilla County Jail. -M C SO , lone EMTs, Heppner ambulance received a request for an am bulance at The Office in lone for a m ale subject w ho w as choking. A s s is ta n c e w a s b e in g rendered. It was advised a few m inutes later that the object was dislodged and the subject was not choking. EMTs were at the scene; the subject was transported by private vehicle. -M C S O receiv ed a report from a caller in Heppner that his neighbor m ight have throw n a rock through the caller’s screen door. -M C S O receiv ed a report from a caller in Irrigon th a t h e r n e ig h b o r s w e re breeding horses out in the open in front o f her children; the caller w anted to know if they are allow ed to do that. -M C S O receiv ed a report from Hermiston Police Dept, that Tony Lee Kellar, 2 9 , w as a rr e s te d on tw o Morrow County Circuit Court warrants for Failure to Appear/ r> Jim F ich ter, a Lions member since May 2000, was selected as the 2002- 2003 Lion of the Year. He w as honored for his outstanding service and devotion to Lionism. HHS sports physicals set Sports physicals for H e p p n e r H ig h S c h o o l students will be held July 30 and 31 at Pioneer M em orial Clinic in Heppner. Boys’ physicals will be July 30 from 4-7 p.m. G irls’ physicals will be July 31 from 4-7 p.m. Physicals are required for students in grades 7 ,9 and 1 1 a n d th o s e w h o h a v e transferred into the district. C O C and Failure to A ppear/ M e n a c in g , H a r a s s m e n t, Crim inal M ischief II. He was cited and released. -M C S O d e p u ty arrested Kent W endell Cate, 35, on a Parole and Probation D etention W arrant. He was* lodged at the Umatilla County Ia,| April 5: M CSO , O r egon State Police received a report from a caller in Irrigon o f hearing shots fired behind her residence and hearing a pickup leaving very fast at about the same time. Officers were unable to locate anyone. -M C S O , H ep p n er Fire Dept, received a report from a caller in H eppner that her smoke alarm s were going o ff but she did not see or smell any smoke. -M C S O receiv ed a report from a caller in Irrigon that a m ale subject is being evicted from the property but he keeps bringing old cars onto the property late at night. -M C S O receiv ed a request for a welfare check on a subject in Boardm an. The subject was okay. -B o a rd m a n P o lic e Dept, officer cited G ordon Wayne Fee, 50, for Failure to O bey Traffic Control Device and Failure to Register Vehi cle. -M C S O receiv ed a report from a caller at the Heppner Chevron that a vehi cle left the m ini-m art w ith a subject with a baby in his lap. -M C SO deputy cited Jose C am bero A ltam irano, 26, for Violation o f the Basic Rule, 53 m ph in a 35 mph zone.
