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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 21, 2018 A view from the hill Defendants involved in Halloween high- speed chase arrested Buddy James Buoy, 42, and Julia Rachell Kraus, 37, both of Portland, ended up in the Houston County Detention Center in Perry, Georgia, on Feb. 8 after the Houston County Sheriff’s Office and the Perry Police Department arrested them for theft by receiving stolen property. According to the Mor- row County Sheriff’s Office and court records, Buoy, Kraus and Michelle Carol McLean, also of Portland, stole five newer model ve- hicles from two Washington dealers on Oct. 31. Police found three of the vehicles and caught McLean first in Boardman. Buoy and Kraus were driving two other vehicles and led officers on a high-speed chase that ended on Rhea Creek Road and Highway 207 after they each crashed. Morrow County Dis- trict Attorney Justin Nelson said his office is working on a nationwide warrant to ex- tradite the pair to face local charges. But that is going to take a while because Hous- ton County gets to deal with them first. The Morrow County District Attorney’s Office charged each with five counts of first-degree ag- gravated theft, and charged Buoy and Krause with reck- less driving, attempted flee- ing and multiple counts of criminal mischief and tres- passing. McLean also has one count of unauthorized use of a vehicle. B u o y, K r a u s a n d McLean signed release agreements in December to get out of the Pendleton jail. According to those agree- ments, they could not have contact with each other or leave Oregon. He also said the third defendant, McLean, has been making good on her release agreement, calling into the court and staying in treatment. Her next pretrial hearing is March. Ione Library to meet The Ione Library District board of directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Ione Public Library, 325 W Second St. The public is welcome to attend. By Doris Brosnan At first, a February view from Willow Creek Te r r a c e s e e m e d m o r e spring-like than wintry, but cold and snow have returned, at least briefly. Another reminder that the seasons have not changed is the repeat of news reports that the flu season continues and the number of reported cases continues to rise. The community always enjoys company, but visitors to the Terrace are reminded to take seriously the request to visit only if not ill, are without flu symptoms for at least a week and only if no one in the home is ill. Hand sanitizer is provided at the entrance. Before slipping into this shortest month on the calendar, the residents took special interest at dinner on Jan. 30 in the State of the Union message, lingering after finishing their meals to hear the president and comment on what they heard. February contains Presidents Day, on the 19 th , so many of the morning conversations this month will be devoted, in part, to playing presidents trivia. Of course, everyone had an opinion on the 2 nd about Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction and they enjoyed learning some of the his- tory behind famous Phil’s popularity. This was his 132 nd prediction, but his accuracy seems to be run- ning at only 39 percent. Phil has competition from Staten Island Zoo’s Chuck, who supposedly has an 80 percent accuracy rate and a seven-year streak of correct predictions. The tradition has traveled from the Romans’ hedgehog, to the Germans’ hedgehog to Pennsylvania’s groundhog. The related on-line trivia test that morning rated as above average by the group who decided answers by majority-rule. Super Bowl Sunday also drew interest from ten fans, representing both ends of the field, watching the play-by-play. By game’s end, Gladys and Mary El- eanor had scored two of the four wins on the betting board. Tu e s d a y, F e b . 5 t h brought a wonderful sur- prise to the Terrace. Pauline Matheny and her visiting daughter, Sandy, came as part of Pauline’s birthday celebration. They brought cupcakes and Sandy brought some of her music, serenading everyone as she strolled the halls and sang in the common room. Last week found the halls festooned with Mardi Gras decorations, but some Valentine’s Day memora- bilia was also important on the dining tables when the Annual Sweethearts candlelight dinner took the stage. The 16 th was Chinese New Year, which the Ter- race Community also likes to acknowledge. This is the Year of the Dog, so morn- ing conversation included observations about loyalty, honesty, and quickness in learning – the canine char- acteristics of humans born in any year of the dog. This was also an important week for the staff on the hill, for on the 13 th a new education program began for them. Manager Nairns was eager to introduce the latest in- formation. This week began with the Daytona 500 NASCAR race, so some racing fans gathered in the sun room for the event. The week celebrates Homes for Birds, bringing the Terrace bird- feeders from storage and being put back into service. This nod to spring also has manager Nairns browsing strawberry-plants-order- ing options and asking for opinions on what to plant in the enclosed beds this year. Greeting Card Day was Feb. 19 th and is a good reminder of how important and appreciated are the wonderful homemade cards that Judy Handbury brings - THREE to the Terrace for anyone’s use. The week will end on National Dance Day, the 24 th , when the residents will add dance music to their morning exercise routines. Of course, throughout the month, many foods designated with special days will be enjoyed, many weekly activities will at- tract attention and several other topics will fill morn- ing discussions and stir memories – Boy Scouts and Kite-Flying (8 th ), Win- ter Olympics (9 th ), Friends (11 th ), Family (19 th ), Avia- tion (23 rd ) and Polar Bears (27 th ). With their average age at 93.5 years, residents encounter few topics that are not of interest and few topics on which they do not have information and opinions. On Sunday, the 11 th Gladys Van Winkle joined the 93 bunch when she celebrated with friends and family. Bud Wilson, who celebrated his 88 th birthday Feb. 17, is appar- ently among the younger set. Their neighbors view these two special celebra- tions as super important and they also view the op- portunity to welcome a new neighbor as something to look forward to. One apart- ment is available, so anyone wishing information should call 541-676-0004. Congratulations Lady Mustangs District Champs! ON TO STATE! HEPPNER CENTRAL LINN MUSTANGS vs. COBRAS Saturday, February 24th at 1:00pm at Heppner High School Left to right: Madison Combe, Jaiden Mahoney, Madelyn Nichols, Madison Ashbeck, Jenna McCullough, Sydney Wilson, Marlee Mitchell, Sophie Grant, Morgan Correa Front- Kacie Gray, Makayla Silvia, Jacee Currin. These Business and Individuals congratulate the Mustangs and wish them Good Luck! Allstott Construction Bank of Eastern Oregon Bucknum's Tavern Jim, Kirsti, Charles & Suzy Cason Columbia Basin Electric Co-op Community Bank Dale and Sheryll Bates The Currin Family David Sykes Real Estate Devin Oil, Heppner Mobil Jimmy Fichter The Futter Family Ken, Carrie, Page, Logan and Claire Grieb Heppner Gazette-Times Heppner Chamber of Commerce Heppner Market Fresh Brian, Amy, Rylee, Evan and Irelynn Kollman Todd, Missy, Maddie and Jake Lindsay Jess, Staci, Shayna & Kael Osmin Les Schwab Tire Center Peterson's Jewelers The Mahoney Family Route 74 Restaurant Miller and Sons Excavating and Store-4-U Disposal Service Sykes Brothers Printing, Morrow County Grain Growers Chris & Andrew Sykes Murray's Drug, Inc. Greg & Sherri Smith & Family Russ and Toni Nichols Steve, Mindy & Kelly Wilson. Oregon Trail Library District Wheatland Insurance Center, Osmin Century Welding, Heppner & Ione Frank and Cara Osmin ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M.
