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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 20, 2017 LEXINGTON -Continued from PAGE ONE -Continued from PAGE ONE that it is really up to the voters and didn’t feel the council should make that decision for them. Finally it was decided to sign the resolution and put it on the ballot. In other business, Reid Miller gave the fire depart- ment report and Ed Dick- enson gave the city main- tenance report. Dickenson reported that puncture vine is taking over in some loca- tions. He has been pulling and disposing of the plants and seeds wherever he can. City recorder, Janette Eldrige reported on infor- mation she has received regarding the formation of a regional wastewater treat- ment system between Lex- ington, Ione and Heppner. She reported that funds are available to do a feasibility study, which would be the next step. The council voted to move forward, asking Eldrige to pursue obtaining funds for the project. Eldrige also report- ed that back-flow testing would be done on Sept. 17. She and Dickenson would both be available that day to assist. She also report- ed that the city is still in need of dirt to complete the park beautification project. She will contact Morrow County about dirt being removed from the arena at the fairgrounds. Council members were asked to approve an ordi- nance where Windwave Technologies could con- struct a telecommunications network in Lexington. The council decided to table the discussion for a later date as they were not sure what the impact would be on the town. There were no representatives from Wind- wave available to answer questions. Lexington town coun- cil meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the town hall. All residents and the public are invited to attend. Current council members are Bill Beard, Deona Siex, Sheila Miller and Bobbi Gordon. The position for mayor is still open. Boardman wants voters to decide on new Service District During their Sept. 5 th meet- ing, the Boardman City Council passed a resolu- tion approving a Morrow County order to initiate the formation of a Morrow County Extension Service District. In August, Coun- cilors heard a presentation from representatives of the OSU Extension Service regarding the formation of new special districts in Morrow and Umatilla Counties. The Extension Service of Morrow and Umatilla Counties are pro- moting the formation of a new extension service district in each county, and asked the city council to support putting it on the May 2018 ballot for voter’s consideration. The Exten- sion Services plan to ask the voters of Morrow and Uma- tilla Counties to approve the formation of the new districts with a $0.33 per thousand assessment rate, generating an estimated MISSIONARIES 1.5 million dollars a year. Because of the way special districts receive their taxes, councilors’ chief concern is the loss of revenue to the City of Boardman, and other special districts, if this new special district is formed. There was consen- sus from the council that they would not be in sup- port of the formation of a Morrow County Extension Service District, although, they are in favor of the Ex- tension Service bringing the idea before the voters. In other city business, the council approved a reso- lution to receive a $60,000 infrastructure grant from Morrow County. Two other resolutions were passed, one regarding providing worker’s compensation for volunteers, and the other a budget transfer. The next Boardman city council meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Boardman City Hall. at Trevecca Nazarene Uni- versity and, with similar goals and life calling, were married in 1987. In 1988, with a bachelor of science degree in aviation technol- ogy, his commercial pilot licenses and his mechanic ratings, Tim began his ca- reer in aviation at Atlanta, Georgia. Over the next nine years he gained experience before being deployed as a missionary to east Africa. In August 1997, they were assigned as Naza- rene missionaries to the Africa East Field to be- gin the work for Nazarene Mission Aviation. They also worked to expand the church throughout east Af- rica until 2003. The Ebys then took a three-year leave of absence, serving as youth pastors in Moscow, ID. Tim completed his master’s de- gree in Christian education with an emphasis on youth and children’s ministries. He also completed his stud- ies and was ordained as a minister in April 2006 in the northwest district. The Ebys have four children: Chris, with his wife, Cristen, has twin boys, is living in Seattle and serving in the U.S. Army; Heather is living with her husband Marc Trembly, in Valparaiso, IN, and has recently gradu- ated from Olivet Nazarene University; Amber, who is a sophomore at Trevecca Nazarene University; and Jonathan, a high school junior at Dakar Academy, Senegal. “God continues to work through the ministry of Tim and Michelle as they serve Him on the mission field,” said a Nazarene spokesper- son. “Their passion is to see the development of national leaders who will lead the church in Africa to maturity and significance. Their po- sitions require much travel and great wisdom as they develop tools of evangelism and discipleship that are ef- fective for the African con- text. Please pray that God will give them strength, wisdom and safety as they teach and preach the good news of Christ in every corner of West Africa.” Christian Life Center to host events Christian Life Center will be hosting Cupcakes and Conversation on Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. to discuss starting a mental health support group. The group is open to those that are fight- ing depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, schizo- phrenia, etc. along with friends and families. Please rsvp to clcheppner.hope@ gmail.com. Over 50 percent of Americans will fight a men- tal health condition at some time in their life. Mental Health First Aid courses for adult response will be held on Oct. 13 and youth response on Oct. 14, both days from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a short lunch break. These classes are offered through USA Men- tal Health First Aid and are eligible for continuing education credits. Each 8-hour course will teach potential risk factors for developing a mental illness, recognizing the signs and symptoms, and a step-by- step plan to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. These courses are fully subsi- dized through Providence St Joseph Health, a value of $170 each and are hosted by Christian Life Center, 535 W Morgan St, Hep- pner, OR. To register, email clcheppner.hope@gmail. com. It is recommended that participants bring a lunch or contact CLC to order lunch. ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. Sheriff’s Report April 18: Morrow County Sheriff’s Office received re- port from a subject in Board- man who said his mother gave him a blank stare, then took off from their residence in her nightgown, which, he said was unusual. -MCSO received report from a woman in Irrigon who ad- vised there were extra cows, a cow and a calf, in her drive- way. -MCSO received report from the Boardman Bank of East- ern Oregon that a $100 coun- terfeit bill came in from the Irrigon Shell station. -MCSO received request for contract from a Heppner subject who said he wanted deputy contact regarding his son bullying his little sister. The request was cancelled. -MCSO received request for a placard for vehicle removal. -MCSO received report from an Irrigon subject who said a person ran down Idaho avenue with a gun in his hand. MCSO made contact and determined it was a drill and not a firearm. -MCSO received report from a subject on Wilson Lane, Boardman, that someone tried to steal his motorcycle. He said the person left in a silver Honda. -MCSO received report from a subject on Wilson Lane, Boardman, that someone stole his double barrel 12-gauge shotgun. He said it had been taken the previous night or that day. -Heppner Ambulance received a report from Northwest- ern Motel in Heppner that a 48-year-old man was having abdominal pain. The subject was transported. -Heppner Ambulance received report of a one-year-old male having a seizure. The baby’s mother was on the scene and said that his eyes kept opening and closing, but he was breath- ing. He was transported. -Boardman Ambulance re- ceived request for assistance for a 21-year-old female who was 22-weeks pregnant and with a “hole in a tube into her kidney.” She was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston. April 20: Morrow County Sheriff’s Office received re- port of suspicious activity on Park Place in Irrigon. The caller said someone was out- side her home, looking in her window. She said she just saw a male wearing a sweater and a hat. -MCSO received request from a Heppner subject to have a welfare check on his mother. She said her sister also lives there, but may be intoxicated. -MCSO arrested James David Town, 25, on a parole and pro- bation detainer. He was lodged at Umatilla County Jail. -MCSO, Boardman Ambu- lance received report that an 87-year old female fell from standing at the River Lodge & Grill in Boardman and hit her head. She was transported. -MCSO received report of a possible domestic disturbance between subjects on Water St. in Heppner. -MCSO received report of trespass at the Oregon Trail Library in Heppner. Someone was reported to have been in the old school house, moved some stuff and took items. The library board advised they would be meeting and would inventory the school house items. -MCSO received report from a subject on Linden Way in Hep- pner that someone had broken her shop windows within the past three days. The caller said it may have been done by her neighbor’s boys. The report was under investigation. -MCSO arrested Nicolas Lan- deros Garza, 19, on a Morrow County parole and probation warrant for three counts of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He was lodged at Umatilla County Jail. -MCSO received report of a juvenile complaint at Ione School. -MCSO received request for contact from a Heppner man who said a male passenger in a mini-van drove by and yelled out to his 15-year-old daughter on Water St. -Emergency Services, Board- man Ambulance received report of a 20-year-old man having a hard time breathing, had a bad headache all day and tingling in his right arm and finger and pain in his chest. The patient refused transport. -MCSO received a call from Umatilla County Sheriff’s Of- fice that they received three 911 calls from a male stuck on the Western Route. They said the number returns to a male in Lexington, but they hadn’t been able to confirm that. April 20 (cont.): -MCSO re- ceived report of an abandoned vehicle at the Irrigon Fire Hall. -Emergency Services, Board- man Ambulance received report of an elderly female having a hard time breathing at Driftwood Park on Kunze Lane in Boardman. She was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston. -MCSO received report from subjects in Heppner that they would be playing the Game of Fugitives around town that evening. -MCSO received report of an on-going issue with a red- haired female driving a silver, possibly Dodge van, flying through Utah Ave. then slam- ming on her brakes. -Boardman Ambulance re- ceived report of a 23-year-old female having a hard time breathing, possibly having an anxiety attack. She was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston. Morrow County Health Department 541-676-5421 Electric Co-Op to Perform Tree Trimming Operations in Area Columbia Basin Electric Co-Op, and their subcontractors, Trees Inc., will be conducting their biennial tree trimming operation throughout the service territory during the next few months. Trees Inc. is scheduled to begin trimming on September 25th and are expected to be in the Columbia Basin Electric service territory for approximately three months. Any inquiries about trees obstructing power lines or the removal of them may be made to Brian Kollman at 541-676-9146, briank@columbiabasin. cc or Josh Coiner, joshc@ columbiabasin.cc Flu Clinic Schedule 2017 Date Location Time Tuesday September 19 Boardman Senior Center 100 Tatone Rd. Boardman, Or 541-481-3148 11:00am-1:00pm Monday September 25 Stokes Landing Community Center 195 NW Opal Place Irrigon, Or 541-922-3603 10:30 am-1:00pm St. Pats Senior Center 182 N. Main Heppner, Or 541-676-5380 9:30 am-2:00pm Wednesday September 27 Ione Fire Hall 150 W. Main St Ione, Or 541-422-7504 4:00 pm-7:00pm Monday October 3 th Boardman Clinic 101 Boardman Ave. Boardman, Or 541-481-4200 8:30am-7:00pm Thursday October 5th Heppner City Hall 111 N. Main Heppner, Or 541-676-9618 9:30am-7:00pm Wednesday September 27 **Reminder to bring insurance card, Medicare card and/or Medicaid card** **Tetanus and Pneumococcal Vaccinations also available** **FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE AT ALL REGULAR MORROW COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.** ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M.
