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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 18, 2015 A View from the Hill By Doris Brosnan The Willow Creek Ter- race Community views the many individuals who come by regularly and who come for special occasions as one collective reason life on the Hill continues to be interesting and pleas- ant. Family members and friends interested in becom- ing more involved in the Terrace’s events are invited to let Manager Nairns, 541- 676-0004, know that they are willing to volunteer for activities they are comfort- able with. True, also, is that the many donations from in- dividuals and groups con- tribute importantly to life at the Terrace. A recent example of the impact of cash donations: Some dona- tions have made possible the recent purchase of a Precision Weather Station for the Terrace. Assisted by Janet Greenup of the Soil and Water Conservation District, and Larry Lutcher, Morrow County Extension Agent, Manager Nairns was delighted to have the weather station delivered and ready for installation in just a week. The weather- watchers will report its data to the SWCD, and the station will surely provide topics for conversation. While the weather is a recent focus on the Hill, residents continue to have a variety of interests and activities to also focus on. Eight residents attended last Thursday evening’s production of “Thought of Hope,” Fr. Gerry Condon’s latest drama to begin the St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Heppner. A big success again. Saturday’s Great Green Parade held interest for nine residents, who could then enjoy the festive atmo- sphere of downtown. A few residents also spent the day out and about with families. March began with Day- light Savings Time and with a couple of “tasty” days of national designation, so residents could enjoy “Pea- nut Butter Lovers Day” beginning an hour earlier (?!) on March 1, followed the next day with the touted “Banana Cream Pie Day.” Only “Black Forest Cake Day” on the 28 th will feature another special food, but the staff seems able to cook up a flavorful dessert even on an ordinary day. Several subjects have stimulated, or will yet stimulate, some thoughtful discussions in March. Dur- ing the week of March 1-7, Residents were encouraged to celebrate their names, whether a name that honors someone else or a name with special meaning ac- cording to information dis- covered by staff. This was also “Read a Book Week,” but at the Terrace, residents need no encouragement to do something most of them enjoy immensely. The Girl Scouts provided a topic for the morning’s conversation on the 12 th . Some other stimulating March topics on specially-recognized days nationally included But- terfly Day (14 th ), Mothering Sunday (15 th ), Folk Tales and Fables (16 th ), Puppy Day (23 rd ), Palm Sunday (29 th ), and Eiffel Tower (31 st ). The Terrace might DA’s Report Morrow County Dis- trict Attorney Justin Nelson has released the following report: -Josue Montano Prado, 30, was convicted of Unau- thorized Use of a Vehicle, a Class C Felony. The de- fendant’s driver’s license was suspended for one year and the defendant was sentenced to six months prison time with credit for time served and one year post-prison supervision. Prado was also convicted of Criminal Mischief I, a Class C Felony, and sentenced to six months prison time with credit for time served, sentence to run concurrent with previous count, and one year post-prison super- vision. One count of Theft II was disposed without conviction. Fines, fees, as- sessments and restitution totaled $2,635.80. -In addition, Josue Montano Prado, 30, was convicted of Escape III, a Class A Misdemeanor, and sentenced to discharge. Four counts of Criminal Trespass II were disposed without conviction. Fines, fees and assessments to- taled $100. -Amanda Suzanne Vaughan, 40, was convicted of Interfering with a Peace/ Parole and probation Offi- cer, a Class A Misdemean- or. Sentence of 180 days jail time was suspended and the defendant sentenced to 24 months bench probation, conditions of probation to include 30 hours of com- munity service, an alcohol evaluation, Antabuse if medically able, and a letter of apology to Deputy Na- than Braun. Fines, fees and assessments totaled $600. -Daniel Salinas, 26, was convicted of Harass- ment, a Class B Misde- meanor; sentence of 90 days jail time was sus- pended and the defendant sentenced to 24 months bench probation, proba- tion conditions to include 40 hours of community service, no contact with the victim, anger management evaluation, and compliance with the restraining order in another case. Fines, fees and assessments totaled $600. -Garduno Juan Luis Ayala, 33, was convicted of Resisting Arrest, a Class A Misdemeanor, and was sentenced to two years bench probation. Condi- tions of probation include no victim contact except to arrange parenting time. One count of Criminal Mischief III was disposed without conviction. Fines, fees and assessments totaled $600. -Juan Carlos Ceja, 26, was convicted of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, a Class A Misdemeanor. Sentence of 180 days jail time was suspended and the defendant sentenced to two years bench probation, conditions of probation to include 30 hours of commu- nity service and forfeiture of the firearm to the state. Fines, fees and assessments totaled $850. -Michael James Wright, 22, was convicted of Rape III, a Class C Felony, and was sentenced to 36 months bench probation subject to 180 sanction units with $225,000 90 jail units. Conditions of probation include sub- stance abuse evaluation, THIS HEPPNER HOME offers beauti- ful views of Willow Creek Lake! High completion of sex offender quality 2011 Adair home, 1 level, 4 treatment if recommended bedroom, 2 baths. Vaulted ceilings, by the supervising officer, granite countertops, wood floors. Nicely mental health evaluation, landscaped yard with deck off both front and back of report as a sex offender, house. UGS, drip systems. Home and location both a 80 hours of community must see! Cari Volger 541-377-5058 cell. #15211581 service, no contact with the smell distinctly Irish today, since the menu will feature corned beef and cabbage and soda bread. Although wearing it isn’t required, any Irish who chance to visit the Terrace today will surely be impressed by the noticeable presence of green. Several residents claim some Irish heritage and others simply like to don some green. Some re- member when not wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day invited being pinched, and they wonder if that holds true today. The menu on March 29 will feature Marge Burgess’s choice for her birthday lunch. Marge will celebrate her 97 th birthday with neighbors and family. Soon after, on April 1, Lu- cile Peck will not be fooling when she selects a favorite menu for her 94 th birthday celebration, and RG Wat- kins will be invited to do the same for his 85 th birthday on April 10. Some of the happiest celebrations on the Hill continue to be for VIPs’ birthdays, viewed as trumping all other events. - FIVE Road bowling winners announced Road bowling was again a popular event this year. First place for the event went to (pictured with their trophy) the Bowl Roaders, made up of Nels Wenberg, Peter Wenberg and Elliott Strouse. Finishing second was Bohica 2.0 with Chad Doherty, Jake Roy and Jason Hanna. Third went to the Effers, Adam Futter, Chris Fritz, Justin Futter and Andy Futter. –Photo by Megan Futter 2015 Great Green Parade winners Heppner Chamber of Commerce has announced the winner for the 2015 Great Green Parade. Winners are: Irish Theme – Green: Hermiston Funrunners. Commercial: Morrow County Grain Growers and Morrow County Museum. Antique & Custom Vehicles: Bob Hartwell with his El Camino and Dennis and Karen Bailey with their 1928 custom Ford pickup. victim or residence within Merchant Trophy: Bank of Eastern Oregon. three miles of the victim’s home, no contact with any female under the age of 18 without prior written More than 80 individu- romy Wilson, Brian Spivey, approval from the court, and no involvement in any als and a great lineup of Rocky Turner and Jon El- organization that would teams showed up on Willow lis. Third place went to place the defendant in di- Street in Heppner to throw “The Fabricators,” Jay Coil, Jode Coil, Wacy Coil and rect contact with children. the welly last Saturday. For teams, first place Chance Day. Fines, fees and assessments The longest women’s went to “Beat Tom Cat,” totaled $200. -James Robert Martin, with participants Brent individual throw was by 25, was convicted of Bur- Eckman, Lane Bailey, Cameron Snook at 54’ 7”. The longest men’s indi- glary I, A Class A Felony, Blas Elguezabal and Sean and sentenced to three years Murray. Second was “The vidual throw was by Cody supervised probation sub- Extinguishers” with Je- Wizner with 85’ 11”. ject to 180 sanction units with 90 jail units. Condi- tions of probation include 10 sanction units to be used for 160 hours of community service, substance abuse Giselle Moses of Heppner and Brent Martin of Ione and alcohol evaluations, were winners of the St. Patrick’s Celebration Button Antabuse if medically able drawings. Each received $100. and if directed by the pro- bation officer, and no direct or indirect contact with the victims within 500 feet. Probation also includes 30 sanction units to be used for The Heppner Water Control District will meet Thurs- 30 days jail time with credit for time served. Martin was day, March 19, at the Ag Service Center conference room, also convicted of Theft 430 W. Linden Way, beginning at 7 p.m. Agenda items include minutes of the previous meet- I, a Class C Felony, and sentenced to two years su- ing, treasurer’s report, election of officers, 2015 project pervised probation subject discussion, appointment of 2015/16 budget officer and to 90 sanction units with review of May 19 election. 30 jail units. Conditions of probation include five sanction units to be used Morrow County Justice of the Peace Ann Spicer has for 80 hours of community service, theft counseling released the following Justice Court report: -Jared R. Kohnert, 21, of Lexington was found guilty and no contact with the victim within 500 feet. Ad- of Violating the Basic Rule 81/55 and was fined $260. ditional charges of Criminal Mischief II were disposed without conviction. Fines, fees, assessments and res- titution totaled $976. SALEM—Oregon’s The Oregon Blue Book 2015-16 Blue Book is now has been published every available. Copies can be other year since 1911. 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Welly Toss winners St. Pat’s button drawing winners Water control district to meet Justice Court Report 2015-16 Oregon Blue Book Available We don’t fly airplanes We can’t train elephants We’re not good cooks We don’t build computers We can’t raise wheat We don’t practice law We can’t set a broken leg We don’t put out forest fires We can’t measure & cut lumber We don’t sell fat quarters We don’t rent movies We won’t charm snakes We don’t rotate tires We’re not painters BUT We can’t resole shoes WE We don’t fill cavities We don’t sell antiques SURE We don’t know jewelry CAN We can’t fill prescriptions We don’t savvy hardware We can’t fill propane tanks (and set up We don’t sell or bag groceries WEBSITES!) We shouldn’t run with scissors PRINT HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES 188 West Willow • 676-9228
