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
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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.
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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.
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baby registry contact Lori
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