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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - THREE Heppner Lions complete projects, induct MANHUNT LEADS TO ARREST new member -Continued from PAGE ONE $15,000. Above left: Dean Robinson (left) and Steve Rhea (right) receive awards of appreciation from District Governor Gerald Hop- kins. Above right: Jeremy Cimmiyotti (left) is inducted by Gerald Hopkins and sponsor Steve Rhea (right). –Contributed photo Although the Heppner Lions took a winter break from meetings, projects continued through Decem- ber and January with schol- arships being distributed, flags given out to first- graders, funds sent to the Meadowood Speech Camp, and glasses purchased for individuals in need. Presi- dent Dean Robinson said time would be given at the next meeting to evaluate strategy for the remainder of the year. Members said they en- joyed scholarships, fire- works and the rifle fund- raiser as projects, but the litter patrol topped the list as the favorite project. In evaluating new ideas, mem- bers said they would like to paint the baseball bleach- ers at the high school and create new youth projects. Visiting District Governor Gerald Hopkins handed out a booklet with a variety of projects for consideration by the membership. Hopkins then recog- nized the club with a Club President’s Member Sat- isfaction Banner Patch for display on the club banner. Immediate Past Inter- national President Barry Palmer wrote, “The 1.35 million Lions worldwide appreciate your club’s con- tribution to membership growth as you and your club members follow your dreams and strive to im- prove your local and world communities.” Hopkins then inducted the newest member, Jeremy Cimmiyotti, sponsored by Steve Rhea. Hopkins gave Rhea a stress reducer box- ing glove, theme of the district. Jimmie Fichter, Robin- son, and Rhea were present- ed certificates of apprecia- tion from the governor for outstanding work with the Lions. Fichter also received a chevron from Lions In- ternational for 15 years of service to his club. a shed on Morgan Street. Ironically, that shed was next door to the Bennett’s property, the scene of the original theft. MCSO arrested Mon- tano on one count of Un- authorized Use of a Vehicle related to the theft of Ben- nett’s vehicle, as well as four counts of Criminal Trespass. The four counts of Criminal Trespass all related to Montano’s flight during Thursday’s man- hunt, when several resi- dents stepped in to help police maintain the perim- eter and locate the fugitive. One Morgan Street resident reportedly “beat (Montano) off with a broom,” accord- ing to the MCSO incident log. Montano was also arrested on four felony fugitive warrants out of Washington State. The sus- pect was lodged at Uma- tilla County with bail set at A written release from MCSO thanked the citizens of Heppner for their as- sistance in apprehending Montano. “Multiple homeowners and residents were watch- ing to see if Montano at- tempted to escape from the perimeter put in place. They exercised appropriate cau- tion during the situation and played a significant role in the capture of this fugitive,” stated the release. According to MCSO Sgt. Sarah Smith, Montano is not being investigated in connection with the other recent vehicle thefts. Smith also said MCSO does not currently have suspects related to those incidents. Anyone having any information regarding Montano’s activities in the weeks prior to his arrest is asked to contact MCSO at 541-676-5317. BOYD TO RETIRE A wee bit o’ your time needed for St. Pat’s celebration How would you like to help this year’s St. Patrick’s weekend be a success? The 33 rd Annual Wee Bit O’ Ireland St. Patrick’s celebration is scheduled for March 13-15, and the dif- ferent groups involved are busy putting their events together. Heppner ’s Wee Bit O’ Ireland - St. Patrick’s Celebration Committee is always looking for volun- teers, because it takes a lot of people to make the event successful. Coordinators also say there are many op- portunities to get involved. Those interested in finding out more can attend the St. Patrick’s Committee meeting on Wed., Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. in the Heppner City Hall conference room. Pizza and beverages will be served. Those who can’t at- tend the meeting or who have questions can contact the Heppner Chamber of 676-5536 or email heppner- Commerce Office at 541- chamber@centurytel.net. An evening of drama shorts planned at HHS On Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m., the Heppner High School drama department will be performing Drama Shorts. It will be an evening of short clips from movies and TV, including some singing and dancing. It will be held in the high school cafetorium, and admission is free. Participating will be students Jasmine Garcia, Julissa Sanchez, Kane Sweeney, Jacob Moses, Ryan Cecil, Joe Schmidt, Olivia Schmidt, Erica Nelson, Cara Arbogast, Meranda Lemmon, Emily Cecil, Caitlynn Bailey, Kaelyn Lindsay, Caitlyn Scrivner and Ryan DonPierre. SLOWER PACE FOR MED STUDENT Local families needed Heppner is a little more Manning says. “I really expensive and less varied for exchange students like how, here, time slots than what he is used to. -Continued from PAGE ONE aren’t limited to 15 minutes per patient, because I have time to talk to the patient and figure out what’s going on without feeling rushed.” Of course, Manning says life in Heppner is a far cry from life in Portland. “There’s the obvious difference in size,” he says. “It’s a lot more conserva- tive (here). People are nicer here.” Despite the many dif- ferences, Manning says he has only found one real negative in his time here. “At home I have my whole arsenal of things I like to cook, trying new recipes,” he says, adding that the food selection in Other than cooking, Manning fills his spare time with “Whatever I’m feeling like in the moment—read- ing a book or reading up on something that interests me, whether it’s something like medicine or politics. I try to exercise,” he admits, “but that doesn’t always happen.” Overall, Manning seems to value the chance to try something new, both in the medical setting and in the smaller community. “I really like the expo- sure I have, in just having the doctors’ confidence,” he says. “Everyone here is really nice, and welcoming and warm.” O rder e arly fOr V alentine ' s d ay V alentine ' s d ay is f eBruary 14 Murray’s Country Rose ASSE International Student Exchange Pro- grams (ASSE) is seeking local host families for inter- national high school boys and girls. These students are 15 to 18 years of age, and are coming to this area for the upcoming high school year or semester. The ASSE says the se- lected exchange students are personable and aca- demically selected, as well as conversant in English, bright, curious and anxious to learn about this country through living as part of a family, attending high school and sharing their own culture and language with their newly adopted host family. 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After seven years at Hines and Allison, Boyd’s work took him back to Rager, where the family remained for the rest of his time on Ochoco. Boyd then took a job working on the Bitterroot National Forest in west- central Montana. He spent two years there before look- ing back to his native state. When a position opened in the Heppner Ranger District on the Umatilla National Forest, he took it. “I just wanted to get back to Oregon,” says Boyd. “This position came up, and I’ve been here since 2003.” With nearly three de- cades fighting fires for the Forest Service, and nearly a third of that here in Hep- pner, Boyd says leaving the job will be bittersweet. “It’s time to do some- thing else,” he says. “It’s been a good career. I’m definitely gonna miss the people are the best part.” Boyd says he has a list of items to fill his planned free time. “Right off the bat, fin- ish all the remodeling proj- ects I have that are half done,” he says. “I’m not going to get too wrapped up in finding another full- time job, because I’d like to spend more time relaxing, doing things I enjoy, like camping.” Along with camping, hunting and fishing also make the list of his plans. “All those outside en- joyments,” adds Boyd. Still, he says he’s not ruling anything out right now. “I’m not really calling it a retirement. I’m calling it a career change,” he says. “I’m gonna play it by ear for a while.” The Forest Service is planning a retirement party for Boyd, with cake and gift presentations, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. at the Heppner Elks. NE commission on transportation to meet Feb. 5 in La Grande LA GRANDE, Ore.— The North East Area Com- mission on Transportation will hold its next meeting Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Oregon Department of Transportation Region 5 Headquarters, 3012 Is- land Avenue, La Grande, OR. The general public is invited to attend. The meet- ing location is accessible to persons with disabilities. The NEACT is com- prised of transportation stakeholders from Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa and Baker counties, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reser- vation. Time has been set aside for public comments re- garding project proposals and other transportation- related topics. To schedule time on the agenda at NE- ACT meetings, contact Lisa Hill at 541-963-3179. An Area Commission on Transportation is an advisory body chartered by the Oregon Transporta- tion Commission to help address all aspects of trans- portation. 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