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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 15, 2020 New minister and family make Heppner their home Pastor Quentin Byers has taken the associate min- ister position at the Heppner Christian Church where he will learn the ropes in preparation for taking over as head pastor when Pastor Ray DeLoe retires. Pastor Quentin, his wife Ashton and two daughters, Kyla and Alba recently moved to Heppner from Boise, ID. Pastor Quentin and Ashton were both raised in Wallowa County and were high school sweethearts. They attended community college in Salem where Pastor Quentin received a certificate in welding and Ashton obtained her dental assisting certificate. In 2010 the Byers fam- ily was devastated by the loss of Pastor Quentin’s younger brother to suicide. The loss made him decide he wanted to minister to hurting people, so in 2013 he heeded the call which took him to Boise Bible College where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in ministry and Associate of Science in church lead- ership. The call to ministry has been a part of the Byers family for many years. Pas- tor Quentin’s grandfather, Melvert Byers Sr. was a missionary and minister. His father, Melvert Byers Jr. has been ministering at Wallowa Christian Church Ashton, Alba, Kyla and Quentin Byers recently moved to Heppner. for thirty-one years. Immediately after Pas- tor Quentin graduated from BBC, he accepted a head minister position in down- town Boise. Pastor Quentin and Ashton said, “We were surprised that God had led us to a ministry in Boise as it had always been our intent to return to a rural community to raise our children.” They continued, “God had greater plans for the Byers family and we all grew from our time living in Boise.” In the move from Boise to Heppner, there wasn’t enough room to bring everything so Kyla and Alba had to leave their bikes behind. The young entrepreneurs decided to take matters into their own hands to earn the money to buy themselves new bikes. With that in mind, the girls set up a lemonade stand for three days over the 4 th of July weekend. With the help of the Heppner community, Kyla and Alba were able to earn over $200 from their ef- forts. The family set off to Alba (left) and Kyla Byers opened a lemonade stand in Heppner and earned enough Hermiston to look for new Above: money to purchase new bikes. bikes but found none were Below: Kyla (left) shows off her black bike and Alba shows her purple one. available in Hermiston. After making phone calls, bikes were located in Ken- newick, WA so the family loaded up the pickup and drove to Kennewick to see if they could find bikes the correct size for the girls. Although options were lim- ited, both girls were able to find their perfect bike. Kyla and Alba wanted to tell the Heppner com- munity, “Thank you for all your support and the encouragement you gave us as we worked our lemonade stand. We couldn’t have gotten our bikes without you.” Sheriff’s Report ...continued from page five April 29: Morrow County Sheriff ’s Office received a report at Cot- tage Creek Apartments, NE Chase St, Heppner of UEMV. Unable to locate. -MCSO received a re- port at SE Chase St/E May St, Heppner that a back- hoe is driving unsafely on Chase St. It went too fast down the hill and didn’t stop at the stop sign. Deputy made contact with the com- pany; they will slow down. -MCSO received a re- port at Irrigon Shell Station, E Hwy 730, Irrigon that Thomas Wayne Fritz was arrested on UCCC warrant and lodged at UCJ with no bail. -MCSO received a re- port on E Rock St, Heppner that RP needs an ambulance for her husband, needs oxy- gen. Transported. -MCSO received a re- port on Hwy 74 Lena, Hep- pner of vehicles in turnout on or near their property that appeared to be planning to stay. The subjects also appeared to either have shot or plan to shoot onto their property. Referred to other agency. -MCSO received a re- port at W Eighth Rd/Kanga- roo Ct, Irrigon that Robert Lloyd Fleetwood was ar- rested on MCSO LSA war- rant. Lodged at UCJ with holds. Also issued citation for driving uninsured. -MCSO received a re- port at Easterday Farms on Homestead Ln, Boardman of a rollover at the farm. Transported. -MCSO received a re- port on W Main St, Lex- ington that there is an alley behind her house where her kids found a container that has what appears to be drugs, looks like crystals. Substance was destroyed. -MCSO received a re- port on SE Utah Ave, Irri- gon that a white Ford F150 came down Seventh with loud music. April 30: Morrow County Sheriff ’s Office received a report at French Ln/Gurdane Rd, Heppner of a request for agency assist. Unable to locate. -MCSO received a re- port on I 84 E Boardman of Trax van speeding about 80 mph through a construc- tions zone. -MCSO received a re- port on Hwy 74 Lena, Hep- pner of 93-year-old female that pushed emergency button. Assisted. -MCSO received a re- port at SE Division St/SE California Ave, Irrigon of boards in the dirt that was unsafe. Unable to locate. -MCSO received a re- port at Bank of Eastern Or- egon on S First St, Irrigon that a gentleman is walking up to the drive-up window and leaving weird notes. Unable to locate. -MCSO received a re- port at Irrigon Shell Station on E Hwy 730, Irrigon that RP believes there is drug activity going on. -MCSO received a re- port on SE Utah Ave, Irri- gon that a white Ford F150 is playing loud music. -MCSO received a re- port on I 84 E, Boardman of large chunks of tire tread in the road. Referred to other agency. -MCSO received a re- port on I 84 E, Boardman of a red a Ford Focus that keeps changing speed, go- ing 60 then 90. Keeps pass- ing then braking in front of RP. Referred to other agency. -MCSO received a report at W Eighth Rd/ Froberg Ln, Irrigon that a Pyrenees dog has been hit but is laying in the road. Being aggressive. -MCSO received a re- port on SE Utah Ave, Irri- gon that a white Ford F150 had loud music coming from the truck. RP advised he was in the shower when he heard it but knows it was him. Deputy made phone contact as requested. -MCSO received a re- port at Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge, River- view Ln, Irrigon of three shots. Warning for illegal discharge of a firearm in the refuge. -MCSO received a re- port at SE Division St/SE Utah Ave, Irrigon that at the construction zone there is a pile of dirt and there are people on dirt bikes going on and over them. May 4: Morrow Coun- ty Sheriff’s Office received a report on SE Utah Ave, Irrigon that a white Ford Focus went past his home at high rate of speed. -MCSO received a re- port of a violation of re- straining order on NW Gale St, Heppner. -MCSO received a re- port on NW Gale St, Hep- pner that someone came onto their property and stole two scooters. -MCSO received a re- port on SE Utah Ave, Irri- gon that a white Ford pick- up with a temp tag came off Seventh and cranked the music. Doing it to harass. -MCSO received a re- port that Drion Mark Don- ner was served IJC warrant. -MCSO received a re- port on Hwy 730, Irrigon that a yellow semi ran him off the road, he had to lock up his brakes and go off the shoulder so the vehi- cle could go around him. Semi going 55 in 45 into Irrigon. Deputy responded and located the vehicle. Driver was warned for fail to maintain lane. -MCSO received a re- port on SE Utah Ave, Ir- rigon that RP could hear loud music. He wanted to show us how irritating it is. “Every time I hear it, I am going to call you guys so I can be irritating with you guys as much as the music is irritating to me. Until it stops.” RP disconnected right after, was unable to get further. Unable to locate anyone playing loud music. -MCSO received a re- port on SE Utah Ave, Irri- gon that people keep driv- ing up and down his road and turning their music up. He states this is harassment. RP stated that if MCSO doesn’t deal with the issue he will “gladly put them in the hospital and off the streets.” He disconnected while being told not to escalate the situation any further. MCSO checked the area and was unable to locate anyone playing loud music. -MCSO received a re- port on Paul Smith Rd, Boardman of shots being fired. Appears the rounds Print & Mailing Services *Design *Print 188 W. Willow P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 541-980-6674 Information deemed correct not guaranteed $139,500 NEW LISTING! $70,000 Price Reduced! 725 S CHASE ST Heppner Sykes Publishing 541-676-9228 NEW LISTING! david@sykesrealestate.net One of Heppner's premier homes with so much to offer. Have room for a large family or when friends and relatives gather. 4 bedroom 3 bath with large living room, family room. Lots of storage everywhere. Enjoy a great view of the city from your front window, or enjoy a barbeque on one of two private decks. 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