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EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 22,2008 Celebration of life to be held for VanArsdale The life o f Guy VanArsdale will be celebrated on Friday, October 24, at 2 p.m. at 65820 Airport Road in end hanger #101. A potluck will follow. Please bring a dish. A view from the hill Gordon C'raber By Doris Brosnan Passing up the good food served on the Hill is dif ficult for the Willow Creek Terrace residents. The fresh produce, lately from Pecks, Shirley Rugg, Donna Osmin, Phyllis Piper, Seilers, and Hislers, creates such tasty side dishes that complement the beef and pork on Ann Gump's menus, thanks to the Oddfellows and Andersons. But, on Wednesdays, a few residents view lunch at the Senior Center an important event. Those good lunches are comple mented with conversation full o f news that the residents can take back to the Terrace to share with neighbors. The Center becomes a destination for several resi dents on Tuesday afternoons, also. They join several other area residents o f a wide age range, share some noshes, and vie for that elusive “blackout” pot while hoping to win some o f the smaller Bingo games. One can see why some residents view the St. Patrick Senior Center, which is undergoing a major renovation, as an important element in their lives. The pumpkin patch is important to many residents, and this year, they have shared their pumpkins with the Heppner Day Care Colt Club. That Friday group o f young students will surely turn them into some interesting jack-o- lantems and maybe enjoy some roasted pumpkin seeds. This summer, a bird dropped an entertaining sur prise near those pumpkins: Everyone watched the develop ment o f a lone sunflower that grew to an impressive 16-inch diameter! Gordon Craber was especially interested in this gift from the sky, as he is an avid gardener. In fact, interest in having a vegetable garden next spring is grow ing among the residents and staff, so gardening might become part o f the routine at the Terrace. The daily and weekly routines offer residents opportunities to participate in card games, Bingo, group reading o f the Gazette-Times, the Saturday matinee, and craft projects. Staying fit is also part of the daily routine, but ex ercising does not have to be routine. Recently, that activity included line dancing. Yes, confusion reigned briefly, but some residents proved quite capable o f a boot-scootin’ boogy, even some using their walkers! (During “ Line Dancing Week, of course.”) Though they are not regularly scheduled into the routine at the Terrace, the OF Time Fiddlers are frequent visitors, and they delighted their audience again on Sep tember 7. The welcome mat remains out for them and their boot-tapping music. One routine on the Hill is to celebrate special, designated days, no matter how obscure, but these celebra tions offer anything but routine activities. For instance, one might try to picture the challenges and variety the residents and staff have in commemorating Assisted-Li ving Week, Patriot Day, International-Chocolate Day, Comic- Book Day, Ancestor-Appreciation Day, Teddy-Bear Day, World Smile Day, National Kick-Butt Day, and Make-a- Difference Day. Coming up soon is Flaunted-Refrigerator Day and Frankenstein Friday.... This Halloween, visitors to the Terrace will be haunted by some characters who look as though they might belong in an offbeat western movie. A horse and rider will have the greeter’s spot at the front door. And could a saloon girl be playing the organ? Many, many “cattle ears” are now accumulating in the parlor, so one will have to visit on Halloween to find out if the staff or the residents will have turned into cowboys/girls, Indians, or bovines! Trick- or-treaters are again welcome from 5 to 8 p.m. The routine and not-so-routine obviously keep the Community on the Hill on their toes. In the view o f one person, “Some o f these activities create an important, anticipated schedule, and some add a sense o f adventure, also important for anyone.” I t Sheriff's Report -Continued front Page SIX gon that a male subject was chasing him and was going to damage his vehicle. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irri- gon who believes that some one has poisoned all o f her puppies. Caller thinks she knows who had something to do with it. -B PD re c e iv e d a report from a caller who says while on break a man stopped and starred at the females and then left and came back and turned off his lights. -BPD received a re port from a caller who says they believe they found a container that has metham- phetamine in it. -BPD received a re port from a caller who says her mother is on the property and wants her trespassed. All parties were separated. -BPD received a re port from a caller who says her mother is in her house and won’t leave. All parties were separated. -BPD received a re port that the callers cat had been attacked by a dog that was on a leash. Subject was advised that this was a civil mater and that no laws were broken. -BPD issued a cita tion to Melissa Rodriguez, 21, for violation of the speed limit o f 37 mph in a 30 mph speed zone as well as no operator’s license. Narcizo Flores Fuentes, 30, was is sued a citation for permit ting unlawful operation of a vehicle. -Boardman Am bu lance received a request for a 91 year old female with blood in urine and general pains. Jul y 16: -M C SO received a report from a caller in Lexington that his water tanks had been shot at yesterday. -Boardman Ambu lance received a request for a 56 year old female. -BPD issued a cita tion to a male subject for failing to maintain a safe distance from an emergency vehicle. -BPD checked on a vehicle with 4-way flashers on. They were ok and just tying stuff down. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Hep pner that a five gallon gas can and high octane racing gas was stolen. -MCSO reports that a deputy in Irrigon was out on location regarding a code issue due to a basketball hoop in the street. -BPD received a re port from a caller that there was a man that was stranded and he is getting gas and needs a ride back to his vehicle. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irri gon who says there are dogs locked up in a vehicle at the marina with all the windows rolled up. Vehicle was gone when the deputy arrived. -BPD received a re port from a caller that there is a small vehicle eastbound on 1-84 with a male subject who is laying half out o f the driver’s side and is stopped in the fast lane o f traffic. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irri gon that a male subject has not paid her child support for approximately years. -MCSO received a report from a caller about a fire near the Pilot in Stan field. Hermiston Police De partm ent was called and they are aware o f the fire. -MCSO issued a ci tation to Lori Ann Patterson, 44, for violation of the basic rule. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irri gon whose pump house had been broken into sometime last night. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Ir rigon that there was alcohol at the skate park. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Hep pner that there was a dead deer in her back yard. Or egon D epartm ent o f Fish and Wildlife was taking care o f the call. -Boardman Am bu lance received a report that a juvenile female subject is diabetic and non responsive. The subject was transferred to Good Shepard Hospital. -BPD issued a cita tion to Jose Chavez, 40, for violation o f the speed limit of 50 mph in a 40 mph speed zone. -BPD received a re port from a caller about a service truck losing a large am ount o f d iesel on the ground. Jose Alvaro Men dez Aguilera, 32, was cited for operating with leaking load. -BPD issued a ci tatio n to M anuel V idal- bermudez, 33, for failure to wear seatbelt, no operating license, and failure to carry proof o f insurance. -BPD received a re port from a caller that the father o f her child wet to her house and assaulted her. -BPD received a re port from a caller who says her sister stole a jewelry box containing several pieces of expensive jewelry. -Boardman Am bu lance received a request for a juvenile male subject com plaining o f chest pains. -MCSO received a report from a caller that advised that there are two large piles o f chicken waste that have caught fire. -H e p p n e r A m b u lance received a request for a 90 year old female feeling light headed. July 17: -MCSO re ceived a report from a caller in Irrigon that says some tim e last night tires and wheels were taken from her property. Deputy responded and the property was re turned to the owner. -M C S O a rre s te d Jesse Salisbury, 21, on an Ir rigon Justice Court Warrant for contempt o f court and failure to complete alcohol education. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irri gon that says a male subject was given perm ission to live on the caller’s property in exchange for work. The subject is now refusing to complete any work and the caller says the subject has until the 1st to be out. -M C S O i s s u e d Shaw na Faye H ahn, 38, a Morrow County Circuit Warrant for grand jury in dictment for unlawful pos sessio n o f m eth am p h et- amine. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Hep pner who says that a male subject took o ff running when he saw som e male workers. Travis Leroy Da vis, 33, was arrested on theft charges. -BPD issued a cita tion to Lawane D. Yoder, 30, for violation of the speed limit o f 86 mph in a 65 mph speed zone. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Ir rig o n w ho says that his nephew and his wife were just at his residence and just had a dispute. -M C S O a rre s te d Joshua Lee Kent, 21, on a warrant for probation vio lation and theft in the 3rd degree. Subject was lodged at Umatilla County Jail. -BPD issued a cita tion to Mackenzie Elizabeth C olgan, 18, for violation o f the basic speed limit o f 87 mph in a 65 mph speed zone. -BPD issued a cita tion to C arlos M ontoya, 21, for failure to yield at a roundabout. -BPD was attempt ing to locate a subject who was transported to the hospi tal last night. The subject left the hospital in a rage with IV ’s still attached and left their medication there. -BPD issued a cita tion to Thomas Allen Mur phy Jr., 24, for driving un insured. -BPD received a re port about a subject who was laying face down in the playground for 20 min utes and had not moved. An officer responded and the subject was intoxicated and issued a citation for an MIP. July 18: -BPD re ceived a report about a sus picious vehicle. An officer responded and made con tact. It was determined the subject worked out there. -MCSO issued a ci tation to a subject for viola tion o f the basic rule o f 70 mph in a 55 mph speed zone. Subject was also cited for no operator’s license, and driving uninsured. -BPD reports a sus picious subject looking for something along the fence. -BPD received a re port to do a welfare check on a truck driver who was parked on the ramp who looked to be slumped over the wheel. -HPD arrested Dan iel Robert Futter, 51, on an Irrigon Justice Warrant. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irrig on that his neighbor’s house had been vandalized. -MCSO issued a ci tation to Nelsine Norbeck Rasmussen, 61, for violation o f the basic rule o f 74 mph in a 55 mph speed zone. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Hep pner who says someone took 5-6 feet o f hose. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Ir rigon who says she heard pistols going o ff around midnight. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irri gon who says the neighbor’s dog has been leaping at the fence at her child. -BPD received a re port that there was a motor vehicle accident with minor injuries. Brandlyn A. Mc- Cleary, 28, was issued a citation for driving while suspended license m isde meanor. -MCSO received a report that some restrooms that were locked had blood all over them. -BPD received a re port from a caller that says there have been frequent thefts from his father’s or chard. -MCSO received a report from a caller who was concerned about her sister stealing from her mother. -BPD received a re port from a caller who says that her brother was scream ing on the phone, possibly being assaulted. -MCSO received a report o f a motor vehicle accident on highway 207. Vehicle is in the ditch and the occupants have already been transported to the hos pital. -BPD issued a cita tion to Lance Allen Seism, 30, for doing 74 mph in a 55 mph speed zone. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Hep pner about a dog barking. -MCSO received a report from a caller who says that there was a truck driver throwing beer cans out o f the vehicle. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Hep pner who said a bicyclist threatened to shoot her dog and that the Sheriff’s Office had given authority to. The deputy advised the caller that if the dog was attacking a person, that person has the right to defend themselves. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Hep pner who says someone took 5-6 feet o f hose. The caller would like extra patrol. -MCSO received a report from a caller in lone that there was an altercation. A male subject had pushed his pregnant wife. Mason Tyler, 22, was arrested for harassment and interfering w ith a 911. Subject was lodged at Umatilla County Jail. -BPD advised that there was a door open on the school. He checked the area out and secured the door. -BPD issued a cita tion to a male subject for no operator’s license. -BPD received a re port from a caller who says there are subjects running through a yard. An officer responded and was unable to locate the subjects. -MCSO issued a ci tation to Juan Isidero Ro driguez, 23, for no opera to r’s license and unlawful amplification. -B PD /A m bulance/ Fire Department received a rep o rt about a vehicle rollover. A female subject is out o f the vehicle and shaken with possible minor injuries. -BPD received a re port about a disoriented female. -BPD received a re port from caller saying there are juveniles on the road and refusing to move for traffic. -BPD received a re port from a caller about a male subject who was hang ing out at a place of business which was closed. July 19: -MCSO re ceived a report from a caller in H eppner who advised there was a dead calf in the pasture across the highway from a ranch. The caller called back and advised it was actually a sheep and ap pears to have been shot. -BPD reports a ve hicle that has been parked at the rest area for a long time. The driver just keeps mov ing it form place to place and has been staying at the rest area for two weeks. He was asked to move along. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Hep pner about water escaping from a tank up on the hill above the cemetery. -BPD received a re port from a caller who says she just woke up and found that her suburban had been vandalized. -BPD received a re port about a large dead stur geon on the beach. -B P D re c e iv e d a report from a caller who had been trying to reach her father for days and has had not contact. The caller is concerned in regards to the female he is living with causing him harm. -BPD arrested Miguel Valera Olvera, 43, for failure to appear/crimi- nal possession o f a forged instrument 11 and failure to pay fine/false information to a peace officer. Subject was lodged at Umatilla County Jail.
