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Sheriff’s Report
Spiritually Speaking
The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office has released
the following information:
What have you to offer to the Lord?
September 16 (cont.):
Morrow County Sheriff’s
Office received a report at
Sand Hollow Rd/Black-
horse Canyon Ln, Hep-
pner that a vehicle is broke
down, deputy assisting to
give the person’s boss a call
to let them know he broke
down.
-MCSO received a re-
port on I 84 W, Boardman
that a navy-blue BMW took
the 177 exit, all over the
roadway.
-MCSO received a re-
port that Daniel Pelayo-Gil-
bon was arrested by MCSO
on MCCC warrant.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Washington Ln,
Irrigon that a guy in a blue
convertible Jeep going up
and down Washington has
loud pipes and is speeding,
going about 60 mph.
-MCSO received a re-
port at S First St/SE Utah
Ave, Irrigon that an older
gray Honda Civic had a
2x4 coming out the window
over two feet. Unable to
locate.
-MCSO received a
report at Ruggs Ranch,
Hwy 207 Spray, Heppner
of a vehicle blocking Ruggs
Ranch entrance gate. Un-
able to locate.
-MCSO received a re-
port on SE Utah Ave, Irri-
gon of a brown and white
Boxer with a blue collar.
Unable to locate.
-MCSO received a
report that Ruben Acedo
Alvarez was arrested by
MCSO on IJC warrant.
September 17: Mor-
row County Sheriff’s Office
received a report at E Sec-
ond St/H St, Ione of a loose
dog. Unable to locate.
-MCSO received a re-
port at N E St/W Main St,
Lexington that there is a red
pickup with a Trump flag
driving through Lexington.
RP advised the individual
driving is a juvenile and not
old enough to be driving.
-MCSO received a re-
port on SE Utah Ave, Irri-
gon that a black Mitsubishi
came off Eighth. Picked up
speed and ran the stop sign
at Seventh.
-MCSO received a re-
port on E Main St, Lex-
ington that RP would like
contact in regard to an un-
safe building in Lexington.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Washington Ln,
Irrigon that RP believes
her residence was broken
into today. Items are moved
around and some items are
missing.
-MCSO received a re-
port on I 84 E, Boardman
that a black Dodge Charger
is failing to maintain lane.
Referred to other agency.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Doolittle Canyon
Lane, Heppner that sub-
ject is breaking NCO and
pulling backhoe into the
road and blocking RP’s
driveway.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Doolittle Canyon
Ln, Heppner that dogs are
barking at neighbor’s and
a harassment issue.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Wilson Ln, Board-
man that a black cow is
outside the fencing. Cow
owner took care of the
issue.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Hwy 207 of a dog
out. Sgt. put dog back.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Wilson Rd Trailer
Park on Wilson Rd SW,
Boardman that neighbors
are fighting both indoors
and outdoors. Unable to
locate.
his livestock. Harley Bruce
Young was issued citation
for dog as a public nui-
sance.
-MCSO received a re-
port on SE Utah Ave, Irri-
gon that there was a vehicle
parked out by his residence
that seems suspicious.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Hwy 74/Dee Cox
Rd, Heppner that there is
a brown horse with black
mane out near the golf
course. Worried someone
will hit the horse. Deputy
made contact with owner.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Love’s Travel Stop
on Tower Rd, Boardman
that a 33 yo male has been
having tightening in his
chest and tingling in his
face. Patient refusal.
-MCSO received a re-
port on I 84 W, Boardman
that a white semi is driving
15 mph in the slow lane.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Washington Ln,
Irrigon of a missing per-
son. 48 yo male, mentally
incompetent. Last seen
around 1030.
-MCSO received a re-
port on E Hwy 730, Irrigon
that a female in a blue car
is intoxicated.
-MCSO received a
report at Strawberry Ln/
Bombing Range Re, Lex-
ington that there is a vehicle
parked at the Blattner site.
Unable to locate.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Willow Creek Rd,
Heppner of a deceased deer
in the northbound lane.
MCSO moved the deer off
the roadway.
-MCSO received a re-
port on I 84 W, Boardman
that a white Toyota is going
100+ mph.
September 18: Mor-
row County Sheriff’s Office
received a report on SE
Utah Ave, Irrigon that white
Freightliner keeps turning
down Eighth and onto Utah,
keep parking overnight.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Doolittle Canyon
Ln, Heppner that RP was
advised by his attorney to
remove the speed bumps
his neighbor caused. RP is
concerned his neighbor will
be getting hostile.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Blakes Ranch on
Elk Trail Ln/Blake Ranch
Rd, Heppner that there are a
lot of cows out about a mile
north of Blake Ranch on the
way up to Cutsforth Park.
-MCSO received a
report at Pettyjohn’s on
Linden Way, Heppner that
there is a black lab with
a shorter chain running
around the area. RP advised
it isn’t aggressive, just run-
ning in and out of traffic.
-MCSO received a re-
port on I 84 E, Boardman
that a female is being fol-
lowed on the freeway. RP
is in a red Jeep Renegade.
Other vehicle is grey sedan,
unknown make or model,
no plates. Zaavan Evan
Dean Cafaro was issued
warning for failure to dis-
play plates.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Hwy 730, Irrigon
that RP is westbound on
730 and is following a new-
er white Ford with Utah
plates that is swerving all
over the road. Unable to
locate.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Doolittle Canyon
Ln, Heppner that the neigh-
bor’s dogs are barking.
Deputy made contact with
RP.
-MCSO received a
report on NW West St,
Heppner that a red car
just pulled into neighbor’s
driveway. The house is
vacant, and no one should
be there.
-MCSO received a
report on SE Cowins St,
Heppner that there is a deer
that is limping and looks to
be hurt.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Washington Ln, Ir-
rigon that almost constantly
a white sedan has gone
around the block honking
their horn.
-MCSO received a re-
port of a burglary on Hwy
730, Irrigon a door is bro-
ken, and he has not walked
in. Does not know if there
is anyone inside.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Love’s Travel Stop
on Tower Rd, Boardman
that there was a lady offer-
ing his 10 yo daughter to go
see kittens in her van. Was
complimenting daughter
in the bathroom about her
looks. Unable to locate.
-MCSO received a re-
port on N D St, Lexington
that female advised her
boyfriend just tried to choke
her out and is trying to take
her kids. Patient refusal.
September 19: Mor-
row County Sheriff’s Office
received a report on SE
Utah Ave, Irrigon that a
larger white German shep-
herd is loose going towards
Utah. Advised no collar and
no leash. Unable to locate.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Doolittle Canyon
Ln, Heppner that her neigh-
bor’s dogs are barking.
-MCSO received a re-
port that RP has neighbor’s
dog in his pickup and en rt
to the office. RP advised
they were trespassing on
his property and chasing
By Fr. Thankachan Joseph SDB, St. Patrick Church
On the second Sunday after Christmas, the solemnity
of the Epiphany celebrates the manifestation of our Lord
to the whole world as He is revealed to the Magi, who
represent the Gentiles. (Every culture, tradition, region
has its own understanding of the Epiphany. Some believe
that the three wise persons came from three different
continents to worship the newborn King Jesus.) The feast
of Epiphany is known as “The Adoration of the Magi” or
“The Manifestation of God.” The three kings were Caspar,
Melchior and Balthasar. According to an old legend based
on a Bible story, these three kings saw, on the night when
Christ was born, a bright star, followed it to Bethlehem,
and found there the child Jesus and presented Him with
gold, frankincense and myrrh. The feast of Epiphany
reminds us that the wise men came searching for Christ,
found Him, worshipped Him and offered Him gifts. What
have you to offer to Jesus today? Are you willing to give
yourself and your heart to the Lord?
The Prophet Isaiah (60:1-6) mentions non-Jews
bringing gifts in reverence to the God of Israel. Here the
Prophet Isaiah, consoling the people in exile, speaks of
the restoration of New Jerusalem from which the glory of
Yahweh becomes visible even to the pagan nations. Thus,
the prophet in this passage celebrates the Divine Light
emanating from Jerusalem and foresees all the nations
acknowledging and enjoying that light and walking by
it. As a sign of gratitude for the priceless lessons of faith
offered by Jerusalem, the nations will bring wealth by land
and sea, especially gold for the temple and frankincense
for the sacrifice. Similarly, Psalm 72 declares that all the
kings of the earth will pay homage to and serve the God
of Israel and their Messiah.
St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians (3:2-3, 5-6) affirms
the mystery of God’s plan of salvation in Christ and in-
structs that the plan of God encompasses both Jews and
Gentiles. Jesus implemented this Divine plan by extend-
ing membership in His Church, making it available to all
peoples. Thus, the Jews and the Gentiles have become
“coheirs, members of the same Body and co-partners in
the promise in Christ Jesus through the Gospel.” Hence,
there are no second-class members in the Church among
Christian believers. Paul claims that he has been commis-
sioned by Christ to make this mystery known to the world.
The Gospel of St. Matthew (2:1-12) teaches us how
Christ enhances those who carry Him in their hearts.
Since the Magi came with joy in their hearts to visit the
Baby Jesus, God allowed them to see wondrous things.
At the same time, today’s Gospel hints at different re-
actions to the news of Jesus’s birth, foreshadowing His
passion and death, as well as the risen Jesus’s mandate
to make disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19). The Gospel
also tells us the story of the encounter of the Magi with
the evil King Herod. This encounter demonstrates three
reactions to Jesus’s birth: 1) Hatred (A destructive group
of people headed by Herod planned to destroy Jesus.) 2)
Indifference (One group composed of pharisees, priests
and scribes ignored Jesus.) 3) Adoration (The members
September 20: Mor-
row County Sheriff’s Of-
fice received a report on
SE Utah Ave, Irrigon that
neighbors are playing loud
music and she can hear it
inside her residence. Re-
questing deputy to tell them
to turn it down.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Kunze Ln/Tower
Rd, Boardman that a cow
is loose on the shoulder of
the road. Unable to locate.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Willow Creek Coun-
try Club on Hwy74, Hep-
pner that a horse is loose
on the highway. Owner was
contacted and will be taking
care of the issue.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Willow Creek Res-
ervoir on Willow Creek
Rd, Heppner that there
are two dogs loose. One
has porcupine needles in
its nose. Both don’t have
collars. Dogs transported
to pet rescue.
-MCSO received a re-
port on SE Utah Ave, Ir-
rigon that a white Dodge
Journey came off of Eighth
and sped down Utah and ran
the stop sign on Seventh.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Doolittle Canyon
Ln, Heppner that the neigh-
bor’s dogs have been bark-
ing most of the day.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Paul Smith Rd,
Boardman that there are
two dogs on his property
chasing his livestock. Un-
able to locate.
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of a third group – shepherds and the magi – adored Jesus
and offered themselves to Him.)
The destructive group: King Herod considered Je-
sus a potential threat to his
kingship. Herod the Great
was a cruel and selfish king
who murdered his mother-
in-law, wife, two brothers-
in-law and three children on
suspicion that they had plot-
ted against him. In today’s
Gospel, Herod asks the chief
priests and scribes where the
Messiah is to be born.
The group that ignored
Christ: The scribes, the phar- Fr. Thankachan Joseph
isees and the Jewish priests
knew that there were nearly 500 prophecies in the Hebrew
Scriptures concerning the promised Messiah. Unfortu-
nately, they were more interested in their own selfish
gains than in discovering the truth. Hence, they refused
to go and see the child Jesus, even though Bethlehem was
quite close to Jerusalem.
The group that adored Jesus and offered Him gifts:
The shepherds offered the only gifts they had, love, tears
of joy, and probably woolen clothes and milk from their
sheep. The Magi, probably Persian astrologers, were fol-
lowing the star that Balaam had predicted would rise along
with the ruler’s staff over the house of Jacob (Numbers
24:17). The Magi offered gold, in recognition of Jesus as
the King of the Jews; frankincense, in acknowledgment
that He was God; and myrrh, as a symbol of His human
nature.
The feast of the Epiphany teaches us, like the Magi,
to offer to the newborn Baby Jesus our three gifts: 1) The
first gift might be friendship with God. After all, the whole
point of Christmas is that God’s Son became one of us to
redeem us and call us friends. God wants our friendship
in the form of wholehearted love and devotion. 2) The
second gift might be the gift of reconciliation. This gift
repairs damaged relationships. It requires honesty, hu-
mility, understanding, forgiveness and patience. 3) The
third gift of this season is the gift of peace, seeking God’s
peace in our own lives through prayer, the Sacramental
life and daily meditation on the Word of God. It is out
of humble gratitude that we give Him from the heart our
gifts of worship, prayer, singing, possessions and time.
As we give our insignificant, little gifts to God, the good
news is that God accepts them. Like the Magi offering
their gifts, we offer what we have, from the heart, in re-
sponse to what that Child has given to us - Himself. Let
us conclude with a 19 th century English carol, Christina
Rosetti’s a Christmas Carol, which begins, “In the bleak
midwinter….” The carol sums up, in its last stanza, the
nature of “giving to the Christ Child.”
“What can I give him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I could give a Lamb.
If I were a wise man, I could do my part.
What I can I give Him? Give Him my heart!”
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