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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 24, 2015 A View from the Hill By Doris Brosnan Alvina Padberg has passed away and left a void that only her one-of-a- kind personality could fill. Residents and Staff miss the candid neighbor who brought some lively activity to the Willow Creek Terrace each Wednesday by hosting friends for an afternoon of pinochle. Alvina greatly appreciated their devotion to her special interest, and she also seldom missed the opportunities to play Bingo with her neighbors. When groups are not too large, the new sun room can be used for simi- lar activities on the Hill. Residents often have their morning exercises and dis- cussions as the sun begins to brighten the room and their day, and they listen to the reading of the Gazette- Times each week before the sun sets. They also enjoy the room for crossword- puzzle and jigsaw-puzzle work, and the Staff uses the space for administrative and confidential meetings. A fine addition to the Ter- race. Added to the usual Ter- race activities in June were the “special days” obser- vations that Residents and Staff enjoy, for conversa- tion value and often for the foods celebrated nationally. June is a great ice cream month: Rocky Road Ice Cream Day (5 th ), Chocolate Ice Cream Day (7 th ), Straw- berry Parfait Day (25 th ), Ice Cream Soda Day (30 th ). June included discus- sions about John F. Ken- nedy, roller coasters, the American flag, baby boom- ers, picnics and forgiveness. National Violin Day was on June 17. The 22 nd was Old Time Fiddlers Day, and the local Ol’ Time Fiddlers will be invited soon to entertain at the Terrace in recogni- tion of that celebrated day. Once heard, “A violin sings and a fiddle dances” might explain why the Residents enjoy the music of both instruments. On Fathers’ Day, the four men at the Terrace were honored at a barbecue. On the 24 th , Residents are “Celebrating the Senses” by testing their five senses and exploring the power of the senses. Everyone up to the challenge on the 26 th will be trying to best Juanita Martin’s record of 26 feet when she won the “Watermelon-Seed-Spitting Contest” several years ago. The 26 th is also “Take Your Dog to Work Day,” and although the Terrace no longer hosts any resident dogs, Manager-Dog-Sitter Nairns took her daugh- ter’s dog to work all of last week, and the pooch settled right in and enjoyed the attention. This week cel- ebrates “Backyard Games,” so residents are invited to participate in some outdoor activities, including ladder golf. June ends with the day commemorating the 1953 birthday of the Cor- vette, a perfect opportunity for a discussion and walk through memory lane. Only four Residents attended Music in the Park on the 14 th , but they and others have two more op- portunities to enjoy the outdoor musical programs in Heppner, on July 19 and another in August. The at- Ione announces honor roll Ione Community School has released the names of students named to the Honor Roll for the second semester of the 2014-2015 school year. The following are mid- dle school students who made the honor roll: Honor Roll (3.5-5.0)— Larysa Burright, Eva Mar- tin, Jessica Medina, MaLin- da Morter, Ola Rietmann, Emma Rietmann. Zoey Gilbert, Shaun Epperson, Mackenzie Heideman, An- nabelle McDaniel, Me- gan Doherty, Matt Orem, Samuel Grigg, Lexi Garrett, Susanna Teeman, Payton Miller, Renee Peterson, Aaron Smythe, Hayden Qualls. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.49)—Maricarmen Aguilar, Cameron Crum, Hunter Padberg, Madi- son Alldritt, Elaina Eh- rmantraut, Jake Heideman, Sarah Knop, Laura Ayala, Aidan Barresse, Gracie Crum, Joshua Gray, Nestor Ramirez Orozco, Tyler Carter. The following are high school students who made the honor roll: Honor Roll 3.5-5.0— Kaitlin Garrett, Sonia Me- dina, Morgan Orem, Maia Fuchs, Ally Haguewood, Tristan Estabrook, Katelyn Bass, Sergio Marin Far- ias, Sydney Qualls, Tatum Clark, Katie Gilbert, Ann Rietmann, Rachel Holland, Natalie Grigg, Jason Juarez, Jessie Flynn, Nupur Gorain, Brendan Thompson, Oskar Peterson, Lauren Garrett, TJ Patton, Joe Doherty, tendees thoroughly enjoyed the young steel drummers from the Tri-Cities again. In July, if weather permits, the Terrace com- munity will again set off their own fireworks on the Fourth while they enjoy All-American Root Beer Floats. If necessary, they will postpone lighting up the sky until weather cools and dampens, possibly in September. Mixed in with the na- tionally recognized days in July will be the Terrace celebrations of birthdays. Donna Bergstrom’s special day will be on July 8, Meg Murray will celebrate with friends and family on the 12 th , Lil Boyce will enjoy her choice for birthday lunch menu on the 18 th , and Velma Wight will see her 98 th birthday end the month’s celebrations on July 30. Residents of the Ter- race view the coming of official summer and these long, sunny days with plea- sure and view the coming of four more birthdays as the best reasons for celebrating. Daniel Holtz, Allison Esta- brook, Samuel Gilbert, Rita McElligott. Honorable Mention 3.0-3.49—Maggie Flynn, Roman Rodriguez-Shen- na, Austin Morter, Karsen Dumler, Hannah Flynn, Austin Carter, Hannah Pad- berg, Babali Peterson, Jorge Aguilar, Kelsey Van Os, Rory Barresse, Frances Knop, David Smidmajer, Audrey Guenther, Karina Rios, Brianna Snyder, Mi- randa Taylor. James Otto headlines Ione Fourth of July Grammy nominee and from James Otto hitting Academy of Country Music country airwaves around award winner James Otto the country. One of the most distinct vocalists in coun- try music, Otto received a Grammy nomination for vocal performance on his breakthrough song “Just Got Started Lovin’,” which became the biggest hit of 2008. A solid songwriter, Otto co-wrote Jamey John- son’s “In Color,” which won both CMA Song of the Year and ACM Song of the Year awards in 2008. Otto took time out of James Otto the limelight to concentrate will be the featured artist on his family and during performing on the outdoor that time expanded his writ- amphitheater stage in Ione ing circle, penning songs City park this Fourth of for John Anderson, Trace July. Otto will take the stage Adkins, Randy Owen and at 8:30 p.m. for this free many others including the Zac Brown Band hit “No concert. “Somewhere Tonight” Hurry.” Otto retums to the is the new infectious single industry refreshed and with THE LANDING RESTAURANT prime rib every Saturday night a greater understanding of who he is as an artist and the music he wants to bring to fans. He has a busy tour schedule lined up for 2015 and is continuing to write for his new project. The evening’s live mu- sic will kick off with the popular FrogHollow Band from Walla Walla, WA at 6:30 p.m. FrogHollow, with members Ty Lane, Jerry Yokel, Brian Richards, Bruno Giniesis, Kit Lane and Jim Pearson, showcases original material that cross- es genres, meshing Classic Rock, Classic Country and Alternative Country into a blend of music that is 100 percent all their own. DA’s Report Morrow County Dis- trict Attorney Justin Nelson has released the following report: -Richard Dean Holmes, 22, was convicted of Ag- gravated Theft I, a Class B Felony, and sentenced to 18 months prison time with credit for time served, sentence to run concur- rent with an additional sentence. In addition, the defendant was sentenced to three years post-prison supervision, to include no contact with co-defendant Alexander Alvin Abell and successful completion of obligations under Umatilla County cases. Fines, fees, assessments and restitution totaled $11,603. -Teddy Lee Collier, 22, was convicted of Dis- orderly Conduct II, a Class B Misdemeanor, and sen- tenced to 24 months bench probation in lieu of 90 days jail time; probation condi- tions include no offensive physical contact with the victim or victim’s family, obtainment of a GED, and the return of the seized firearm to its rightful owner. Fines, fees and assessments totaled $200. Sunday Breakfast Buffet No menu orders 8am until gone $8.95 Reservations strongly recommend senior Sundays This Sunday's meal will be hot prime rib sandwiches MORROW COUNTY PARKS & LANDING RESTAURANT PACKAGE RAFFLE TICKETS $1 2 night stay at any Morrow County Park and $50 gift certificate to The Landing Lodge Restaurant Proceeds to benefit Josh Owens Landing at Morrow County OHV Park Hours: mon-Sat 8am-8pm Sunday 8am-6pm www.facebook.com/TheLandingLodge Knights of Veritas members demonstrate medieval battle— complete with armor—for spectators that gathered in Ione June 16. –Contributed photo About 34 people, both children and adults, attend- ed the Ione library’s pro- gram featuring the Knights of Veritas in the Ione City Park. The crowd was treat- ed to a display of knights dressed in correct clothing, demonstrating medieval combat moves. After showing fighting moves, the knights talked about life in the Middle Ages, including the Code of Chivalry. The children were able to try on a helmet and hold a sword, and then they made their own “weapons” out of cardboard. Afterward, snacks do- nated by the Ione Topic Club were served. The Knights of Veritas is an educational organiza- tion dedicated to providing information about medieval arms, armor, combat and chivalry. They can be contacted at infor@KnightsofVeritas. org. Ione pool to offer swim lessons July 6-23 Ione Community Pool will offer 2015 swim les- sons in one three-week session July 6-23. Cost is $45 for the en- tire session; anyone inter- ested is requested to pay before the session begins. Checks should be made payable to Ione School District. Sessions will be offered in five age/ability levels; level one will begin at 9:30 a.m. Contact Keri Heideman at 541-571-9666 for more information and specific times. The public is also re- minded that adult water aerobics will take place from 6-7 p.m. at the Ione pool beginning July 1. Sheriff’s Report November 2: -A person in Heppner reported a sub- ject passed out or sleeping in a car in front of his resi- dence. Heppner ambulance responded. Subject refused transport. -A caller advised Mor- row County Sheriff’s Office of a motor vehicle accident in the area of 1-84/Hwy. 730, Irrigon. A semi and a pickup were involved. Boardman fire, Boardman ambulance, Boardman PD and MCSO responded. A juvenile male driver was arrested. -A man in Heppner ad- vised MCSO that the little building beside the library in Heppner had a panel or piece of the door that had been kicked in and he was worried about kids going in and playing there. November 3: -A male advised he had storage units in Lexington and had to put a lock on a door due to non- payment, but the lock had been cut off and everything removed from the unit. -A woman in the Ione area advised she had received phone calls from men with strong accents stating they were from the IRS and she owed them money. They of- fered to settle the matter right then or said an officer would be en route to her residence to arrest her. She requested contact from an officer. -A male advised MCSO that his tires had been slashed at Cutsforth Park on Nov. 1 some time. November 4: -Fish and Wildlife advised MCSO they would be dispatching an aggressive doe north of the Heppner fairgrounds. -A man in Irrigon report- ed that his house had been broken into. The only thing that he could see had been taken was a Dyson vacuum cleaner. -A person in Ione report- ed they found animal parts stuck under the fence and their dogs have been getting sick and they were concerned someone did it on purpose. -MCSO was advised that Pendleton PD arrested William Eugene Stoltz, 40, on a Morrow County Circuit Court warrant for parole violation/Burglary II. Sub- ject was lodged at Umatilla County Jail on a Umatilla warrant with holds placed for Morrow County. -A male in Heppner advised that his step-dad was missing. He was last seen about five hours before, headed to Heppner in a U- Haul with car dolly; he took the Westland exit off I-84 and hadn’t been seen since. FATAL PICKUP CRASH -Continued from PAGE ONE Earn While You Learn Program At Community Bank we recognize the importance of education and would like to encourage our student- customers in their academic success. Find out how your kids can earn money for their good grades! The annual program is available through July, ask your banker about it today or see details online. 30-year-old Krebs, was found dead at the scene when medics arrived. The others involved reportedly had non-life-threatening injuries, deputies said. Madden wrote in a re- lease that alcohol and speed were believed to be factors in the accident; however, no charges had been filed, as the investigation was still underway. No other information was released. Murray's Bridal Registry Trevor Rhea & Mollie Henderson Wedding - July 11 Heppner 127 N Main St 541-676-5745 541-969-3822 find us on facebook Ione treated to Knights of Veritas program Local Money Working For Local People www.communitybanknet.com Member FDIC WE ALSO HAVE A BABY REGISTRY To set up a bridal table or baby registry contact Lori Snyder 541-676-9158 Murray's Drug, 217 N. Main, Heppner • Phone 676-9158