Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon
Applications for Conservation
Stewardship Program due Jan. 17
W A S H IN G T O N -
The U .S. D ep artm en t
o f A griculture’s Natural
Resources Conservation
S e r v ic e ( N R C S ) is
opening the Conservation
S te w a rd s h ip P rogram
(CSP) for new enrollments
for federal fiscal year 2014.
Starting last Monday, Dec.
2 through Jan. 17, 2014,
producers interested in
participating in the program
can submit applications to
NRCS.
The CSP is a Farm
Bill conservation program
that help s e stab lish ed
conservation stewards with
taking their level of natural
resource management to
the next level to improve
both th e ir ag ricu ltu ral
production and provide
v alu ab le c o n se rv a tio n
benefits such as cleaner
and more abundant water,
as well as healthier soils and
better wildlife habitat.
CSP is now in its fifth
year and, so far, NRCS has
partnered with producers to
enroll more than 59 million
acres across the nation.
The
program
emphasizes conservation
performance— producers
earn higher payments for
higher perform ance. In
CSP, p roducers install
conservation enhancements
to make positive changes
in soil quality, soil erosion,
w a te r q u a lity , w a te r
quantity, air quality, plant
resources, animal resources
and energy.
Some
popular
DA’s Report
M o r r o w C o u n ty
D istrict Attorney Justin
Nelson has released the
following report:
- J a mmi e Leann
G om ez-Jarrett, 30, was
convicted of resisting arrest,
a Class A misdemeanor;
sentence o f 90 days jail
time was suspended and
the defendant sentenced to
two years bench probation,
conditions o f probation
to in c lu d e 40 h o u rs
community service and a
written letter of apology to
the victim. Total fines, fees
and assessments were $480.
-Jaime
Dawn
F u ersten b erg , 37, was
convicted o f Possession
o f M etham phetam ine, a
Class C felony. Defendant’s
d r i v e r ’s lic e n s e w as
suspended for six months
and the defendant sentenced
to 18 months supervised
probation, subject to 90
sanction units w ith 30
jail units. Conditions o f
probation included five
sanction units to be used
for 80 hours of community
service. Fines, fees and
assessments totaled $200.
-Jaime
Dawn
F u ersten b erg , 37, was
additionally convicted of
Failure to Appear I, a Class
C felony, and sentenced
to two years supervised
probation subject to 120
sanction units w ith 60
jail units. Fines, fees and
assessments totaled $60.
-Lori
Irene
L a m b e rto n , 38, w as
convicted of Possession
o f M ethamphetamine, a
Class C felony. Defendant’s
d r i v e r ’s lic e n s e w as
suspended for six months
and the defendant sentenced
to 18 months supervised
probation, subject to 90
sanction units w ith 30
jail units. Conditions of
probation included 7.5
sanction units to be used
for 100 hours of community
service. Fines, fees and
assessments totaled $200.
-Jesse Allen Salisbury.
26, was convicted of Theft
II, A Class A misdemeanor,
and sentenced to 24 months
bench probation, to include
40 hours o f community
Wednesday, December 4,2013
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To date. Cover Oregon
for coverage to begin Jan. has received nearly 890,000
1, 2014. Once processed, hits on the CoverOregon.
s e r v ic e . F in e s , fe e s , totaled $690.
assessments and restitution
- C r is tia n R u b is e l applicants will receive com website and more than
Hurtado, 22, was further letters letting them know 50,000 calls to the service
totaled $858.06.
- C r is tia n R u b is e l convicted o f probation whether they are eligible center.
Hurtado, 22, was convicted v io latio n . Probation is
o f Failure to Appear II, to continue on the same
A Class A misdemeanor. te rm s and c o n d itio n s
Execution of the sentence as the original sentence
of 180 days jail time was with the addition o f an
suspended and the defendant extension o f three years
sentenced to three years probation time from the
bench probation, to include hearing date. Defendant
40 hours community service was reminded that if he
The men of St. Patrick’s and St. William’s Catholic
and evaluation for anger moves states, he must see churches will hold their first Friday of the month meeting
management, life skills and parole and probation for on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6:45 a.m. in the parish office in
mental health treatment. possible interstate compact Heppner. The meeting will be followed by Mass at 7:30
Fines, fees and assessments compliance. Fines, fees and a.m.
totaled $438.
assessments totaled $195.
- C r is tia n R u b is e l
- C r is tia n R u b is e l
Hurtado, 22, was further Hurtado, 22, was further
convicted o f Failure to convicted o f Theft II, A
A p p ear II, A C lass A C lass A m isdem eanor.
misdemeanor. Execution Execution of the sentence
St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish members will serve lunch
of the sentence of 180 days of 180 days jail time was
on
Wednesday,
Dec. 11, at St. Patrick’s Senior Center.
jail time was suspended and suspended and the defendant
The
meal
will
include chicken parmigiana, noodles,
the defendant sentenced sentenced to three years
green
salad,
zucchini,
garlic bread and tiramisu.
to th re e y e a rs b en ch bench probation, to include
Suggested donation is $3.50 per meal. Menu is subject
probation, to include 40 40 hours community service
hours community service and evaluation for anger to change.
and evaluation for anger management, life skills and
management, life skills and mental health treatment.
mental health treatment. Fines, fees and assessments
The Morrow County
November 27, 2013:
Fines, fees and assessments totaled $690.
Clerk’s office has released -Steven Dario Quirconi, 55,
the follow ing report o f of Hermiston and Michelle
marriage licenses:
Kayden Claypool, 39, of
November
2 6 , Hermiston.
2013: -E ugene W alter
-Andy Robert Stelk,
MCSO gave the subject a dog’s owner's are taking the
Wiglesworth, 81, of Irrigon 32, o f L ex in g to n and
warning.
dog to the vet and advised
and Virginia Anita Aguirre, Jessica Jean Lehman, 35,
-MCSO received report him that he needs to pay the
71, o f Irrigon.
of Lexington.
of a dog sleeping under bill. MCSO responded via
a chair at the Baltimore telephone.
Apartments in Heppner.
-MCSO received report
The c a lle r said w hen o f a 1976 yellow Chevy
Wheatland Insurance and fun. This event will be
another tenant came out Cheyenne with a dent on
- In te ro ffic e H o lid ay held at the Heppner Elks
o f the apartm ents there its hood reported stolen
Challenge - canned food Lodge. Preregistration is
was conflict and the caller through Umatilla Police
collection now through encouraged - $150 per team.
had to run the dog off. The Department. The caller said
Dec. 13: All of the local Questions, call Heppner
caller said he had a picture. the vehicle had been seen
W h e a tla n d In s u ra n c e Day Care at 541-676-5429.
MCSO advised it was a by a friend driving around
Offices are having a canned
S u n d ay , D ec. 8 -
civil issue.
Lamb Weston.
food drive. Drop off your fifth annual “Christm as
-M CSO receiv ed a
-MCSO cited Kayly
nonperishable canned foods Is” community concert at
report from a man in lone Elizabeth A bercrom bie,
at the local W heatland Heppner United Methodist
that a friend o f his was 22, for D riving W hile
Office. The canned food Church: There will be two
threatened by another man. S u s p e n d e d , D r iv in g
will be distributed to the performances; 2 p.m. and
According to the caller, the U n in su red , F ailu re to
7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for
Neighborhood Center.
man said that he wanted the Register Vehicle.
Thursday, Dec. 5 - adults; $5 children 12 and
caller’s friend out of town
-MCSO received report
Merchants’ Holiday Open under and the proceeds
or he “will put a bullet in of a driver of a darker blue
House with extended store will be given to the lone
him.” The caller said the crew cab pick u p w ho
hours: The day will start with and Heppner schools music
man gave his friend an hour almost ran the caller off
a merchants’ open house/ programs and the Methodist
to get out of town. MCSO the road between Lexington
customer appreciation until Church. Dessert and coffee
responded.
and lone. The caller advised
7 p.m. The evening events will be served following the
-M C S O r e c e iv e d that a red Toyota pickup
start at 5:30 p.m. with the performances.
report of an older heavy- drove by quickly as well.
Thursday, December
lighting of the Christmas
-MCSO received report
set man lying on the ground
tree by the post office, local 1 9 ,h _ Heppner Chamber
m o an in g and y e llin g , o f a white alpaca, three
children decorating the C h ris tm a s E v en t - 6
possibly intoxicated on gray or brcfwn ponies and a
tree with their homemade p .m ., at the M orrow
Hwy. 730/S.E. Fourth St. brown horse in the roadway
ornam ents and carolers County Fairgrounds: Start
at Columbia Lane. Irrigon.
in Irrigon.
walking around downtown. collecting rewards cards
-MCSO received report M CSO responded and
Santa will be set up inside when you shop locally at
from a Lexington man that located the owner.
Heppner Family Foods, so participating merchants.
he had hit a dog and the
make sure you bring your Bring them out and enter for
the prizes you want, enjoy
cameras.
Friday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. a good meal catered by a
- Heppner Day Care Inc., local merchant, pictures
Presents Mr. Bill’s Trivia: with Santa, and participate
Mark your calendars and in the penny board and raffle
D a te s Saturday, Decem ber 7th
start forming teams of six or items and try to get a reward
Tim es 10am - 1pm
less. Lots of prizes, laughs or two from Scrooge.
W h eres Bev Sherman's home
enhancem ents used by
fa rm e rs and ra n c h e rs
include:
-U sing new nozzles
that reduce the drift o f
pesticides, lowering input
costs and m aking sure
pesticides are used where
they are most needed;
-M o d ify in g w a te r
facilities to prevent bats
and bird species from being
trapped;
-B urning patches of
land, mimicking prairie
fires to enhance wildlife
habitat; and
-Rotating feeding areas
and monitoring key grazing
areas to improve grazing
management.
Eligible landowners
and operators in all states
and territories can enroll
in CSP through Jan. 17 to
be eligible during the 2014
federal fiscal year. While
local NRCS offices accept
CSP applications year-
round, NRCS evaluates
a p p l i c a t i o n s d u r in g
announced ranking periods.
To be e lig ib le for
this y e a r’s enrollm ent,
producers must have their
applications submitted to
NRCS by the closing date.
A CSP self-screening
checklist is available to help
producers determine if the
program is suitable for their
operation.
L earn m ore ab o u t
CSP by visiting the NRCS
website, your local NRCS
field office at 430 Linden
Way, Heppner, OR, or by
calling 541-676-5021.
Catholic men to
hold first Friday
meeting
Community lunch
menu
Marriage Licenses
Sheriff’s Report
October 4: Morrow
County S heriff’s Office
cited O leg ario G arcia
Navarrete, 40, for Violation
of the Basic Rule, 70 mph
in a 55 mph zone.
-MCSO received report
o f vandalism to the west
side o f the Com m unity
C o u n se lin g S o lu tio n s
building in Heppner with
black spray paint.
-MCSO received report
from a Boardman woman
that her 16-year-old son was
out of control and wouldn’t
give her car keys back so
she could go to work. She
requested that an officer
talk to him.
-MCSO received report
from a male who advised
that a female with warrants
was walking down Frontage
Rd., ju st past the Army
Depot in Hermiston.
-MCSO received report
of a cooler full of food and
beer taken out of the back
of a pickup in Heppner the
previous night.
-M C S O r e c e iv e d
request for a deputy to
make contact with a subject
at a residence in Heppner
con cern in g a dog that
keeps getting into garbage
at a park, dragging off deer
hides and being a nuisance
to campers in the park.
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Hourly Door Prizes
* Mini wine tasting
* Fill out your wish list
* Cookies & Cider
*
Wish list registry drawing December 19th
at Heppner's Christmas event
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