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(,*+7+HSSQHU*D]HWWH7LPHV+HSSQHU2UHJRQWednesday, January 24, 2024 6KHULৼ¶V5HSRUW *RRG1HZV2QO\ E\'RULV%URVQDQ -Continued from PAGE SIX for a juvenile with an injury. to the residence. Parties racing on Utah Ave towards items. The reporting party requested contact by phone. - A harassment inci- dent happened at Bombing Range Rd/Wilson Ln in Boardman. The reporting party stated that a coworker threw a hammer at them and threatened to kill them. There were no injuries re- ported. The male suspect, known as “Darren,” may or may not still be at the scene. The incident took place at the new Amazon VLWHR൵%RPELQJ5DQJH5G The reporting party initially requested contact by phone. A deputy responded and the reporting party later re- quested no further contact, as the other person involved ZDV¿UHGDQGUHPRYHGIURP the site. - Another animal com- plaint was reported on Se Greenwood St in Irrigon. The reporting party in- formed that there is a kitten stuck under their house, possibly in a vent. They clarified that they do not own a kitten and requested contact to explore options. A deputy made contact with the reporting party and provided them with the con- tact number for Fuzzball Rescue. - A dog complaint was made at Heppner Day Care on NW Gale St in Heppner. A blue heeler with a collar was seen running around near the daycare. The re- porting party currently has the dog with them but needs to leave. They mentioned that they will leave the dog outside. The dog was later taken to a pet rescue facility. - Another dog com- plaint occurred on W Sixth Rd in Irrigon. The reporting party stated that there is a German Shepherd at their house that they would like picked up. The dog has been in the area on and off for around a month. A deputy responded and transported the dog to a pet rescue facility. - A driving complaint was reported on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon. A Chevy or GMC vehicle, located on Idaho/Tenth, was observed speeding towards Tenth St. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle. - A citizen assist oc- curred at the Morrow Coun- ty Sheriff’s Office on W :LOORZ 9LHZ 'U LQ +HS- pner. A call was received from an interpreter on be- half of a deaf individual. - Another dog com- plaint was reported at Se Thirteenth Pl/Se Thirteenth St in Irrigon. The reporting party informed that there is a dog tied up to a porch that barks non-stop all day. This is a recurring issue that happens every day. The dog in question is located at the very last residence on the left side of the Place. A GHSXW\ZDVQRWL¿HG - A driving complaint occurred at Se Utah Ave/Se Tenth St in Irrigon. A gray or silver Ford Escape was seen on Tenth St, speeding towards Utah Ave, and failed to stop at the stop sign on Seventh St. - A suicidal subject contacted the Morrow &RXQW\6KHUL൵¶V2൶FHRQ ::LOORZ9LHZ'ULQ+HS- pner. The male caller stated that he requires assistance from a crisis specialist. The male was transferred to CCS (Crisis Counseling Services), and the deputy at the scene was informed. - An EMS (Emergen- cy Medical Services) call was initiated at Irrigon Elementary School on SE Wyoming Ave in Irrigon. 7KH6FKRRO5HVRXUFH2൶- cer (SRO) requested medics to respond to the gym doors The Irrigon Rural Fire and Rescue (IRRA) and MCSO responded, and the patient was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital. - Another EMS incident occurred on Brace Rd in Ir- rigon. A 24-year-old female complained of being unable to walk due to foot pain. IRRA responded, but the patient refused transport. MCSO Nov 15 :DUUDQW$UUHVW 2൶- cer initiated activity at Se Cowins St, Heppner, OR. subject was arrested on a warrant for FT A/Con- tempt with a bail amount of $30,000. He has been lodged at UCJ. - Scam Report, Em- ployees at Dollar General in Irrigon fell victim to a phone scam. They scanned two barcodes over the phone for PayPal cash cards, one for $303.94 which went through, and another card WKDWZDVGHFOLQHG2൶FHUV have taken a report of the incident. - EMS, A 75-year-old man fell and hit his head on Nw Union Ave, Heppner. He was bleeding from the back of his head and has been transported for medi- cal attention. *UD൶WL ZDV GLVFRY- ered at Se Seventh St/Se Utah Ave in Irrigon. Some- RQHVSUD\HGJUD൶WLRQWKH electrical box where the new church is being built. The case has been referred to another agency. -Animal Complaint, Occurred on Peters Rd, in Boardman. Reporting possible animal abuse. An underfed horse is at the location and not being reg- ularly fed. 8QDXWKRUL]HG8VH09 Occurred on Columbia Ln, in Irrigon. Reporting a sto- len 4x8 utility trailer from the yard. Requesting phone contact for further details. Property Found/Lost, Occurred at Taqueria Dona Mary on E Highway 730. in Irrigon. Found a debit card. The owner is request- ed to pick it up at the front counter. Driving Complaint, Occurred on Se Utah Ave, in Irrigon. A black four- GRRU$FXUDFDPHR൵%UDQ- don with loud music and then sped towards Division. Scam Reports, Oc- curred at Dollar General on Columbia Ln, in Irrigon. An employee fell for a scam call and scanned 2 barcodes over the phone for 2 PayPal cash cards. One card for $303.94 went through, and another card was declined. Employee contact has been made. Driving Complaint, Occurred at Willow Creek Rd/Highway 207, in Hep- pner. A red dump truck was losing its load, resulting in rocks scattered along the road. Located towards the mountains in Ukiah. EMS, Occurred on Nw Union Ave, in Heppner. A 75-year-old male fell and hit his head, causing bleeding from the back of his head. Disposition: TRANSPORTED. Driving Complaint, Occurred on Se Utah Ave, in Irrigon. A silver Mitsubi- shi sped down the street and took a left on Seventh. Dis- position: UNFOUNDED. Driving Complaint, Occurred at Se Utah Ave/ Se Tenth St, in Irrigon. A red Dodge pickup with a short box and chrome rims was speeding towards Elev- enth, where the driver lives. Disposition: UNABLE TO LOCATE. Domestic Disturbance, Officer initiated activity at Se Kristen Dr, Irrigon, OR. A third party reported a possible domestic distur- bance. Sergeant and School 5HVRXUFH2൶FHUUHVSRQGHG were separated on arrival. 9HUEDODOWHUFDWLRQRQO\ &LWL]HQ$VVLVW 2൶FHU initiated activity at Se Al- falfa St, Heppner, OR. As- sisted a citizen with traps. Deputy set up traps for citizen. Citizen Assist, Oc- curred on E 3rd St, in Ione. A grandfather reported that his granddaughter lives with him, and he has allowed her to visit her mother. Howev- er, the granddaughter has not returned home, and she was told to be back before dark. Requesting phone contact from a deputy. Noise Complaint, Oc- curred at Se Utah Ave/Se Division St, in Irrigon. A blue Chevy pickup truck with extended cab was playing loud music. Dispo- sition: NO ACTION TAK- EN. Animal Complaint, Occurred at Wilson Ln/ Bombing Range Rd, in Boardman. A deceased deer was found on the side of the road, not posing a hazard. Located just before the ca- nal on the east side. Extra Patrol, Occurred on Kunze Ln, in Boardman. Requesting extra patrol to monitor speeding through a construction zone. Animal Complaint, Occurred at Division Rd/ Prickly Pear Ln, in Irrigon. A caller reported a deceased deer on the road near the location on the east side. MCSO checked the area but was unable to locate the deer. Graffiti, Occurred at Se Utah Ave/Se First St, in Irrigon. Two younger Hispanic males wearing all EODFN ZHUH VHHQ JUD൶WLQJ the area on foot. Driving Complaint, Occurred on I-84 E, in Arlington. Oregon State Po- lice received a driving com- plaint about a white Ford pickup swerving all over the road, splitting lanes, and varying speed. County and city units were unavailable at the time. Disposition: NO ACTION TAKEN. 0&621RY (062൶FHUUHVSRQG- ed to a call at Murrays Drug, Kinkade Rd Sw, Boardman, OR. EMS was en route to a shortness of breath call at the Boardman Immediate Care. BAMB responded, and the patient was trans- ported to GSH. -Welfare Check, Oc- curred on Se Skyline Dr, in Heppner. The reporting party advised that a female called her twice and said she was very confused. The female is in her 80s. The reporting party is concerned that she may be having a medical emergency. MCSO and HEPA responded, and the female was declared code 4. The patient refused medical assistance. *UD൶WL 2FFXUUHG RQ S First St, in Irrigon. Some- one tagged the side of a barn, the side of a house, as well as the neighbors’ properties and the mailbox- es. There is one camera on the property. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN. -Driving Complaint, Occurred at Se Division St/Se Utah Ave, in Irrigon. The reporting party advised that a silver Nissan Maxima drove past him at a high speed at the intersection of Division St and Utah Ave, heading towards Tenth St. $EDQGRQHG 9HKLFOH Occurred on Wilson Ln, in Boardman. A red Ford Focus has been parked outside the reporting party’s residence for three days. 9HKLFOHZDVWDJJHG -Driving Complaint, Occurred on Se Utah Ave, in Irrigon. The reporting party states that a silver G6 with tinted windows was 6th St. Disposition: UN- ABLE TO LOCATE. -Alarm, Occurred at Irrigon Elementary School on Se Wyoming Ave, in Irrigon. Zone 14 customer, general fire alarm at the high school. -Dog Complaint, Oc- curred at Wilson Ln/Peters Rd, in Boardman. The re- porting party found a small tan and white Chihuahua wearing a red collar. No phone number was pro- vided, but the dog has a license number. RP located the owner. -Alarm, Occurred at Bank Of Eastern Oregon on W Main St, in Ione. Commercial panic alarm at SEO. False alarm. -Citizen Assist, Oc- curred on Ne Garrigues St, in Heppner. The reporting party is trying to get a hold of a doctor to prescribe her medication. Patient’s med- ical history was provided with her information, and they will contact her within 21 days. -Driving Complaint, Occurred on E Highway 730, in Irrigon. The re- porting party advised that a white van was speeding, possibly going 85/90 mph, swerving in and out of traffic, and even hit con- struction cones. Unable to locate the vehicle. -Driving Complaint, Occurred on Se Utah Ave, in Irrigon. The report- ing party observed a blue Chevy Cruze with a license plate ending with MUD. The vehicle was seen driv- ing down Utah Ave towards First St. The reporting party mentioned that the driver has no license and was also seen driving near the school earlier today. -Trespass, Occurred on W 2ND St, in lone. The reporting party advised that she has been trespassed from this location and was MXVW QRWL¿HG E\ KHU IDWKHU that she was on the prop- erty (RP does not know the exact date). *MCSO made contact, and the female has been trespassed. -Driving Complaint, Occurred on Se Ninth St, in Irrigon. The reporting party observed a dark-col- ored Challenger speeding at approximately 50 mph heading towards Thirteenth St. Deputy was unable to locate the vehicle. -Welfare Check, Oc- curred on Se Skyline Dr, in Heppner. The reporting party advised that a female called her twice and said she was very confused. The female is in her 80s. The reporting party is concerned that she may be having a medical emergency. MCSO and HEPA responded, and the female was declared code 4. The patient refused medical assistance. -Extra Patrol, Occurred on Kunze Ln, in Boardman. The reporting party request- ed extra patrol as people were trying to break into their property (J&S) and were messing with the gate. 0&621RY (062൶FHUUHVSRQG- ed to a call at Murrays Drug, Kinkade Rd Sw, Boardman, OR. EMS was en route to a shortness of breath call at the Boardman Immediate Care. **BAMB responded, and the patient was transported to GSH. -Welfare Check, Oc- curred on Se Skyline Dr, in Heppner. The reporting party advised that a female called her twice and said she was very confused. The female is in her 80s. The reporting party is concerned that she may be having a medical emergency. MCSO and HEPA responded, and the female was declared -Continued to PAGE NINE Kay Fowler and son Bryce planned to use a couple of extra days combined with the long weekend for 0/.GD\WRÀ\WR3KLODGHOSKLDWRKHOSKHUVRQ%ULDQPRYH WRDGL൵HUHQWDSDUWPHQW$QGWKH\GLGWKRXJKPRUHWKDQ once they questioned the wisdom of their decision: The RULJLQDOWULSIURP3DVFRZDVDRQHVWRSÀLJKWEXWDLUOLQH GL൶FXOWLHVUHVXOWHGLQDGHOD\HGÀLJKWWKDWFRQWDLQHGWKUHH stops. And at the other end of their trip, after mission ac- complished and some good times enjoyed, another delay DQGFKDQJHLQÀLJKWUHVXOWHGLQDGD\ODWHUWKDQSODQQHG UHWXUQ$QH[HUFLVHLQÀH[LELOLW\ This coming Saturday, the 27 th ZLOOIHDWXUHWKH¿UVW “Barney Lindsay Scholarship Dinner and Auction” at the Gilliam and Bisbee building. At the time of this writing, tickets for the “incredible beef-brisket dinner prepared by Ashley Lindsay” were still available at Murray’s or from Kimberly (kimbers97839@yahoo.com), $40 per ticket. The dinner and silent auction will begin at 6 PM, with Joe Lindsay’s music featured during dinner, and the live auction will begin at 7. Barney, among his other accomplishments, was a long-standing member of the Morrow County school board. In his memory, his wife, Kimberly, has started the scholarship, four of which will be given out each year, available to seniors at every high school in the county. What a delightful scene last Thursday in the Brosnan driveway: Jerry Healy, in a red Ranger with a shovel on the front, was having fun moving snow out of WKHGULYHZD\:KDWDWKRXJKWIXOJLIWKHJDYHIDUJUHDWHU than the gift of cookies he received from the thankful KRPHRZQHU Jan Huddleston shares that “We are blessed with the best neighbors. Alan Gregory and Ken Bailey can be found early AM or late PM plowing driveways for the Shobe Canyon residents. This was a job done by another special neighbor, Archie Ball, before his passing. Neigh- bors looking out for one another. Thankful. Huddlestons need to invest in a plow, so they can return the favors of WKHVH¿QHPHQ´ Betty Gray offers a shout out to the several thoughtful Ione citizens who are looking out for others. Shoveling snow and even going shopping for others: :D\QH +DPV$UWKXU (NVWURP -RKQ 9DQGHQEULQN -RH Orem, Jason Carson, and Allen and Nancy Anderson. Arthur also came to Betty’s rescue one day when her car ZDVVWXFNLQDVQRZEDQN1HLJKERUVKHOSLQJQHLJKERUV Jan also adds her and Mark’s thanks to all the Morrow County Road crew for keeping Shobe Canyon 5RDGVDIH6XUHO\WKHVHDUHRQHRIPDQ\WKDQNVH[SUHVVHG by citizens who appreciate the extra work that county and city crews are doing to combat the challenges on the roads, streets, and sidewalks. Last Saturday at the Gilliam and Bisbee building, Emily Jack was the honored Mother-to-Be as over thirty women and several babies and toddlers gathered for her baby shower. A few family members and friends could not come because of the weather, but they have told Em- ily they are looking forward to meeting Baby Jack, who is due on February 27. Emily’s sister-in-law, Charlie, hosted the event and had several friends help with the preparations. The decorations were elegant, and the array of foods was spectacular. The toddlers who were dazzled by the mountain of wrapped gifts minded their manners and were occasional helpers. Shirley Connor proudly shares that grandson Jake, son of Greg and Jodi Connor, has graduated from Lewis and Clark College in Lewiston with three degrees – two in computer science and one in business management, ZKLFKKHDFFRPSOLVKHGLQMXVW\HDUV 6KLUOH\ ZLOODOVREHLQ,GDKRLQDERXW¿YHGD\VEXWDERXWPLOHV south of Lewiston, when she undergoes “reverse shoulder replacement” surgery in Boise at the end of January. More levity from Dennis O’Donnell: “I choked on a carrot this morning, and all I could think of was, ‘I’ll bet DGRXJKQXWZRXOGQ¶WKDYHGRQHWKLVWRPH¶´³,W¶V¿QHWR eat a test grape in the produce section, but you take one bite of rotisserie chicken and it’s all, ‘Sir, you need to OHDYH¶´ If you smiled or felt good about something share- able, the GT readers will join you if you send your info to dbrosnan123@gmail.com or call 541-223-1490 to get it into the Good News Only column. Here’s hoping that good news comes to everyone UHDGLQJWKLV PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE +(/36$9(285 $08%8/$1&(6(59,&( Come to a meeting 6:00 PM, January 25th at St Patrick’s Senior Center. LIVES DEPEND ON IT! Lunch & Dinner Menu Specials 1/25 - 1/31 Thursday - 1/25 Grilled chicken sandwich with jojos Friday - 1/26 Grilled club sandwich with mac n cheese Saturday 1/27 Chicken tortilla soup & a quesadilla Monday - 1/29 Sweet and sour chicken, fried rice, egg roll Tuesday - 1/30 Minestrone soup & grilled ham and cheese, 6-9pm $2 Hard shell tacos Wednesday - 1/31 Popcorn chicken mashed potato bowl
