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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Sheriff’s Report The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office has released the following information: July 15: Morrow County Sheriff ’s Office received report of a parking complaint at Pioneer Me- morial Hospital in Heppner. The original incident was re-opened, and the report was canceled. -MCSO received report from an Irrigon resident that her neighbor on the corner has two pit bulls that were attacking her hors- es. MCSO responded and spoke to the owners of the dogs and the horses. -MCSO received report from Pioneer Memorial Hospital that their fire sys- tem would be in test mode until around noon. -MCSO received report from a subject on Short Rd. in Irrigon that his truck was damaged with a metal bar by a male at Green Acres. The incident is under in- vestigation. -MCSO received report of a black and white dog running loose at the Oregon Trail RV Park in Irrigon. A deputy responded, returned the dog to its owner and warned the owner to keep the dog inside. -MCSO received report of a farmer spraying water on Depot Lane, south of Wagon Wheel Loop. The caller wanted someone to speak to the farmer. -MCSO received report from a subject in Irrigon that a white German Shep- herd dog jumped the fence and chased him back to his house. The caller requested MCSO contact. MCSO responded and issued a citation to the dog’s owner. -MCSO received report from a subject on Utah Ave. in Irrigon that a maroon Subaru “flew past his house at a high rate of speed.” -MCSO received report from a subject on Utah Ave. in Irrigon of a Fed Ex van that “flew past his house at a high rate of speed.” DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5PM -MCSO received report of a disturbance on S.E. Utah Ave. in Irrigon. The caller said her sister and her boyfriend were fighting and the mother was not at home. MCSO responded and determined that it was a verbal argument, and no crime was committed. -MCSO advised of a deceased deer that need- ed to be picked up near Pettyjohn’s in Heppner on Linden Way. -MCSO received report of someone unlocking the caller’s front gate on Birch St. in Ione. The caller re- quested that MCSO drive by in the evening to make sure there wasn’t anyone on the property. -MCSO received report of a burglar alarm at Olam Spices on Bombing Range Road in Boardman. A dep- uty responded but was not able to enter because the gates were locked. -MCSO received report of a green Volkswagen Beetle swerving all over the road and leaving the highway several times. OSP was advised. -MCSO received report of a stolen vehicle at the Irrigon Shell Station. -MCSO conducted ex- tra patrols at the Ione RV Park for people spinning cookies in the grass and vandalism to the bathrooms. -MCSO received a call transfer from Benton Coun- ty advising that they heard what appeared to be a male moaning, and then an open line. It was determined to be an accidental dial. -MCSO received report of about six race cars going up and down Columbia Ave. in Irrigon. MCSO was unable to locate any speed- ing vehicles. -MCSO received report of a theft at the Baltimore Apartments in Heppner. The caller advised she was trying to kick someone out of her residence, and the subject took some of her items. Continued on page seven... ~ Letters to the Editor ~ The Heppner Gazette Times will print all letters to the Editor with the following criteria met: letters submitted to the newspaper will need to have the name of the sender along with a legible signature. We are also requesting that you provide your address and a phone number where you can be reached. The address and phone number will only be used for verification and will not be printed in the newspaper. Letters may not be libelous. The GT reserves the right to edit. The GT is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under “Card of Thanks” at a cost of $10. Email to editor@rapidserve.net or upload to Heppner.net. Stuart strikes To the editor; I have been review- ing past news articles and letters to the editor about the petitions to recall Com- missioners Melissa Lindsay and Jim Doherty. It seems there is a great deal of misunderstanding because of the confidential legal process that was required to be followed. On the surface, there seemed to be little information to make judgements. Then Stuart Dick en- tered the fray with his let- ters to the editor. Unless information is found to counter the details he pre- sented, hasn’t he slammed the last nail in the petition coffin? I’ve never met the man. More often than not, his letters to the Heppner Ga- zette-Times hold religious and political views that are not my own, but I do not question his energy and savvy in reviewing a topic of his interest. When we do seem to agree on an issue, I’ve got to say, go get ‘em Stuart. Who wants to debate with Stuart? Please put your head on the chopping block. Stuart, here is your ax. Bill Ewing, Heppner More information To the editor; I will admit that I’m a grumpy old man, just had a surgery canceled in Portland due to a defective robot. I just wanted to get home. Clearly, I should have read the article more thoroughly about the rock seal construction. So, with the wife driving, we came to this mechanical stop sign, so we stopped, turned off the car, nothing more to see, but we always obey a traffic signal. A sign that says, “Wait for the pilot car” or “delay might be 10 – 15 minutes,” would have been nice, but no, just this red stoplight, with a person sitting down the road maybe 30 yards, in an air conditioned pickup truck, probably with a radio so he knows what’s going on, watching I’m sure for bozos like me, who ignore the stop light or, gasp, get out of their car, especially when the pilot car is com- ing. After sitting 10 – 15 minutes with nothing hap- pening, at least that we could see, I got out of our car and went towards the person in the truck to ask for more information, like how long would the wait be. As I approached the pickup truck, the person comes barreling out and bawls me out for being out of my car, “Get back in your car (bozo), the pilot car is almost here.” He couldn’t talk, just wanted me back in my car. At least I figured out that there was a pilot car. But the person’s attitude did not fit what I expected from someone who deals with the public, someone from Morrow County, someone who must work for the county road department, paid by folks like me who pay our real estate taxes. I felt like I’d just been sent to the principal’s office back in high school. So yes, just a sign with a little more information would be very helpful. Dave Johnson, Heppner Price Reduced $160,000 Justice Court Report Morrow County Justice of the Peace, Glen Diehl, has released the following Justice Court report: -Xavier Bohanon, 21, Heppner, was convicted of failure to carry proof of insurance, fine $165. -Donita E. Counsell, 47, Heppner, was convicted of violation of basic rule, fine $200. -Yobany Avila Rojas, 23, Irrigon, was convicted of violation of basic rule, fine $165. -Skyler J. Hawks, 26, Heppner, was convicted of driving while suspended, fine $440 and failure to carry proof of insurance, fine $265. -John Douglas James Bowe, 40, Hermiston, was convicted of driving while suspended, fine $440. 155 S Chase St.Heppner Tons of possibility with this 3 bed 2 bath home fea- turing open floor plan, spacious living area, and up- stairs bonus room perfect for home office or gather- ing area. Tons of storage can be found through out. Finished basement ideal for workshop/crafting area or potential 4th bedroom. Bring your ideas home!! $227,000 MLS# 22393385 Destiny George 541-980-1148 Destined Realty Group Keller Williams Realty Portland Central 503-548-4848 Beautiful view of Heppner from the huge front windows and large covered patio. This 3 bed 2 bath family home is perfect for a handyman. Propane fireplace with extra-large living and dining rooms and an unfinished basement. There is a tool shed out back with a low maintenance yard. Washer, dryer, refrigera- tor, dishwasher, stove/microwave-hood comb and small freezer outside all included. Call for a showing before its gone. 435 S CHASE ST Heppner 188 W. Willow P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 david@sykesrealestate.net Owner/Broker David Sykes 541-980-6674 Men and women in uniform bear the consequences To the editor; This letter is dedicated to our service men and women, especially those disabled, battling PTSD and our remaining Vietnam vets, many still suffering from Agent Orange poi- soning. From Vietnam to Afghanistan, America has disingenuously engaged in wars started by politicians with our soldiers and their families bearing the never healing results. Presently we have a career corrupt elderly politician poking a lethal, treacherous, ma- lignant, poisonous dragon (China). This will not end well because China has prepared while America has compromised, squan- dering our blessings. Every American will bear the consequences of the reck- less policies of the current administration one way or another, especially our men and women in uniform. For most of the 19 th and 20 th centuries, Great Britain, and after WWII, America controlled the sea gates of the world. Nine- ty percent of the world’s trade travel by sea through policed sea gates. God had blessed America and Great Britain by controlling the sea gates of the world. “I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed…and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies.” (Gen. 22:17) No nation in history has equaled the blessing upon the English speaking coun- ties of the Great Britain Commonwealth and Amer- ica as promised by God for a nation that will serve and honor Him. “I will mul- tiply thy seed as the stars of heaven.” (Gen.22:17) There was a condition for this national blessing. “But it shall come to pass if thou wilt not harken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all his com- mandments and statues… all these curses shall come upon thee:” (Deut. 28:15) What is happening to Amer- ica today is a result of God’s curse for our disobedience to His commandments and statutes. Our political lead- ers, our press and media, Hollywood, Disney, most schools and higher educa- tion, etc., mock God and his commandments and statutes. God warns He will bring a nation of fierce countenance “which shall not regard the person of the old, nor show favor to the young.” (Deut. 28:50) “And he shall besiege thee in all thy gates.” (Deut. 28:52) China controls the South China Sea where one third of the maritime trade (5.3 trillion) of the world must pass through. While America, under Pe- losi and Biden/Obama, pursue progressive global anti-American politics, like the January 6 fiasco, China has prepared relentlessly for war. “Over the past 20 years we’ve witnessed the largest military buildup since WW2 by the PRC (China).” (Associated Press March 20. 22). China has militarized the S. China Sea. They have built three military staging artificial islands in the territorial dis- puted South China Sea with airfields, missile systems, and soon to be the largest navy in the world. All the sea gates of the world once controlled by America or G. B., are now controlled by the ene- mies of America, Israel and English Commonwealth. Strait of Hormuz (Iran), Port of Gwadar (China), Panama Canal (both gates controlled by China), Port of Hambanthota (China), Strait of Malacca (Ma- laysia), Bab el Mandab (China), Suez Canal (Egypt controlled under Russia/ China sphere), Strait of Bosporus (Turkey /Rus- sis), Gilbralter (soon to be controlled by EU), Hong Kong (China), Black Sea ports (Russia). 90 percent of world’s products travel through these sea gates. Pelosi’s saber rattling and Biden’s ineptitude does not bode well for all Ameri- cans. No longer can Amer- ica proclaim, ‘In God We Trust.’ What must Ameri- cans do in the face of this reckless provocation by politicians empowered by a broken and tainted elec- tion system? Number one: America must return to the God of our forefathers and that may well be harkened by the loss or constraint of our liberty and freedom. Number two we all must do what our compromised leaders are failing to do: Prepare to endure. When the sea gates of the world are shut down in any degree there will be an economic siege, especially in Amer- ica. I exhort my brethren to stock up on essential commodities as best you can. Number three, and most important, establish a personal relationship with the creator of the sea gates and the world, the Lord Jesus Christ. That relation- ship will carry all that yield their heart to Him through whatever trial awaits us. This tribulation is upon us, and we must prepare to endure to its conclu- sion: the return of the Lord Jesus Christ, just as He promised. (“Be watchful and vigilant,” Thankachan Joseph, G.T. 8/3/22) “If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and heal their land.” (II Chr. 7:14) Stuart Dick, Irrigon
