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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppoer, Oregon Wednesday, December 2,1998 Obituaries Sandra K. Arntt Sandra “Sandi” K. Arntt, 48, ofHeppner, died Sunday, Novem ber 22,1998 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 5, 1998 at | 2:30 p.m. at S t Patrick’s Senior ( Center in Heppner. Sandra K. Sheeley was bom r April 2,1950, at Dennison, Iowa, to Lawrence and Alice Rodrick Sheeley. The family moved to Oregon in August 1951 and she attended schools at Willamina, G rande Ronde, Sheridan and McMinnville. On October 15,1973, she mar ried Rodger J. Arntt at Lincoln City. She was employed at the Rose Lodge at Alveta Nursing Home for a time, then took training at the I OOF Home in Portland to become a certified nurse’s aide. She had been employed at many nursing facilities, the most recent at P io n eer M em orial H om e Health and Nursing Home in Heppner. Mrs. Arntt enjoyed nursing and helping people. She was an avid collector, did craftwork, including crocheting, ceramics and other crafts. Survivors include her husband, Rodger, ofHeppner; son, Rodger J. Arntt II o f San Diego, Califor nia; daughter, Michelle Larsen of Portland; stepson, Daniel Arntt of Lincoln City; mother, Alice Marie Sheeley Rodrick, of Canby; sis ters, Barbara Smith o f Canby, Katherine Lucht o f Molalla, Toni Sheeley and Neda Harding, both o f McMinnville; brother, Terry Sheeley of Pendleton; four grand children and three step-grandchil dren. Memorial contributions may be made to Pioneer Memorial Hos pital, Nursing Home or Home Health, P.O. Box 9, Heppner, OR 97836; or the American Cancer Society. Sweeney Mortuary o f Hepp ner is in charge o f arrangements. Raymond J. Gronquist Raymond J. Gronquist, 81, of Pendleton, died Friday, November 27,1998, at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton. The funeral for Mr. Gronquist was held Tuesday, December 1, 1998 in the chapel at Bums Mor tuary o f Hermiston. Interment was at R iverview C em etery in Boardman. Raymond Gronquist was bom March 27,1917, at Proctor, Min nesota, to John and A gnes Gronquist. He grew up on a farm and went to school at Cloquet, Minnesota. He entered the U.S. Air Force at Cloquet and was sent to the Pendleton Air Base, then to the Boardman Bombing Range, be fore serving overseas, in Italy, during World War II. On May 13, 1943, he married Jerry Healy at Hermiston. They lived in Boardman from 1943 un til 1962 when they moved to Pendleton. Survivors include his wife, Jerry Gronquist o f Pendleton; sons, Keith of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Dennis of Arlington; a daugh ter, Karen Clough o f Heppner; a brother, Richard o f Pine River, Minnesota; a sister, Lucille Gatlin of Duluth, Minnesota; six grand children and four great-grandchil dren. Memorial contributions may be made to a chanty o f choice. Bums Mortuary of Pendleton was in charge of arrangements. Charles R. Patching Charles R. Patching, 69, of Weston, died November 24, 1998, at his home. Graveside services were held Monday, November 30, at the Weston Cemetery. Pastor Jim Huskey of the Weston Assembly of God Church officiated. Mr. Patching was bom December 28, 1928, in Portland to Charles Robert and Caroline Russ Patching. He married Lesley Belt in Newport on May 7, 1955. They farmed in Condon, Oregon and Ellensburg, Washington, and then he returned to college, earning a bachelor of science degree in agricultural economics from Oregon State University. He worked as an appraiser for Morrow County and then the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs. He was one of the first appraisers to receive certification from the state of Oregon. He taught appraisal courses for Blue Mt. Community College and was called as an expert witness in both state and federal cases in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. After retiring from the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs Mr. Patching performed private appraisals for lending institutions and government agencies. He was a member of the Oregon Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and the Heppner Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife at the home; two sons, William Patching of Kennewick, Washington, and John Patching of Texas; sister, Ednamae Rutz Mayberry of California and numerous other relatives in the lower Columbia River area and in Texas. The family suggests that contributions be made to the Weston Volunteer Firemen or to the Weston Library through the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main St, Milton- Freewater, Oregon. M C Health Dept. The Morrow County Health Dept, lists the following monthly schedule for blood pressures and immunizations: Thursday, Dec. 3-blood pres sures and immunizations, Hepp ner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 8-blood pres sures and immunizations. Board- man clinic, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 10-no Heppner clinic; Tuesday, Dec. 15-blood pres sures and immunizations. Board- man clinic, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 17-blood pres sures and immunizations, Hepp ner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 22-blood pres sures and immunizations, Board- man clinic, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 29-blood pres sures and immunizations, Board- man clinic, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 31 -blood pres sures and immunizations, Hepp ner clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Gilliam County Local scout pack No. 1 in popcorn sales voters recall DA By th* Condon Umos-Journal The vote in Gilliam County to recall District Attorney Cindy Spencer-Cutsforth has apparently done just that. The tally after Friday's election by mail indicated 465 voters favored the recall, and 289 were not in favor. Just over 58 percent o f the county’s 1,302 registered voters marked ballots for the second time this month, including the general election held Nov. 3. According to county elections officer Rena Kennedy Monday, the election returns have been for warded to the Secretary of State’s office and the recall is effective immediately. Condon resident Wayne Standiford initiated the recall mea Cub Scout Pack 661 sure back in July, accusing Spen The Heppner Cub Scout Pack cer-Cutsforth of “using vengeance No. 661 sold $6,000 worth of and overbearing tactics as she at popcorn in their fund raising tempts to fulfill her duties as drive, ending up the top selling Gilliam County District Attorney.” unit of the Blue Mountain “It is our concern,” Standiford’s Council, which consists of The statement continued, “that the Dis Tri-Cities, Walla Walla, trict Attorney does not seek jus Hermiston, Pendleton and tice with a consistent application Heppner. o f the law. This inconsistency Pack No. 661 also had the top does not afford each and every two salesmen in the council- citizen of Gilliam County an un top seller Grant Smith, the son prejudiced judicial system.” o f Lisa and Greg Smith of Standiford’s petition was filed Heppner, and second, Michael with the Secretary of State’s of Merrill, son of Dar and Kelly fice Oct. 19 with 135 valid signa Merrill, also ofHeppner. tures of registered voters in Gilliam "This not only speaks of the County. hard work of the boys," said DA Cindy Spencer-Cutsforth Kelly Merrill, chairman of the responded to Standiford’s charges popcorn fund raiser, "but also by submitting a statement ofjusti- how the communities of fication in which she asked for the Heppner, lone and Lexington support of Gilliam County voters. have supported them. We are Her statement noted that while she very grateful for their support." Kelly Merrill said that 30 has been Gilliam County District Attorney, since December 1994, percent of the sales monies will she has “stopped burglars (the go back into the pack. In individual top sales for the convicted ones have never been pack, Grant was first, Michael, back), stopped trespassers (those second, Seth Morgan, the son of who have been charged have Karen Morgan and Russ found somewhere else to fish and Morgan, Heppner, third, and hunt), sent child molesters tojail; seen that the judges order that you Matt and Bryan Holland, the be paid for stolen and damaged sons o f Doug and Kelly property, identified and convicted many who use to deal illegal drugs, and tried to insure that endangered By the City of H eppner children are placed and maintained For the month of November in safe environments." High Low Precip. “We have a very successful 41 50 .33 working relationship and accom 11/1 52 28 .00 plished a great deal,” Spencer- 11/2 53 31 .00 Cutsforth said in her statement of 11/3 11/4 46 37 .06 justification. 52 42 .47 The Secretary o f State signed 11/5 11/6 50 32 .03 the proclamation o f the recall 11/7 52 29 .00 election’s outcome Monday after 11/8 39 32 .72 noon, and the office of the gover 46 33 T nor has already begun the search 1*1/9 11/10 49 35 .00 process to find a replacement. 11/11 49 34 .00 11/12 54 32 .00 11/13 58 35 .00 11/14 58 46 .00 11/15 58 45 .00 11/16 62 34 T Landowners are reminded that 11/17 52 36 .14 weed control plans for yellow 44 11/18 36 .10 starthistle and rush 11/19 52 35 .01 skeletonweed are due by 11/20 53 47 .05 Tuesday, Dec. 15. 11/21 56 45 .08 A newly-adopted policy by the 54 11/22 42 .10 Morrow County Court that 11/23 51 47 .10 deals with the control o f ’A’ list 11/24 53 40 .02 noxious weeds is being phased 11/25 52 47 T in to bring more people into 11/26 61 54 .00 compliance with he county 11/27 66 40 .00 weed control ordinance, 11/28 48 35 .24 according to Dave Pranger of 11/29 45 40 .06 the weed control office. 11/30 51 37 Plans are to include maps of .08 infested areas and a description of control methods to be implemented. Documentation of control methods as well as follow-up visits will be* necessary for monitoring results, says Pranger. A "Nifty Fifties" party was Eventually all ’A’ list weeds held at Pioneer Memorial must be covered by a plan to be Hospital in honor of Sandra in compliance with the Arntt of Heppner. ordinance, he says. Other ’A' list The party, which had a 50s weeds include scotch thistle, theme, with music from the 50s musk thistle, dalmation and fall color decorations, was toadflax, purple loosestrife, made more special because it spikewped and tansy ragwort. was sponsored by Sandra's Anyone needing assistance sisters, Katherine Lucht of with a weed plan may contact Molalla and Barbara Smith of the weed control office at 989- Canby, and their aunt, Mary 9502. Gregory of Portland. Also in attendance were Sandra's mother Alice Sheeley- Roderick of Canby, her husband, Rodger, Heppner, her daughter-in-law Lynette Arntt o f San Diego, CA, and niece, Jennifer Rose of Molalla. Many of her friends from the Heppner area also attended. Sandra, who had terminal cancer, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, at PMH. Weather Report Weed control plans due Dec. 15 Party held at PMH honors Sandra Arntt Holland, Heppner, tied for fourth. "In the struggle of finding wholesome opportunities for our youth. Scouting still holds true," said Merrill. "It teaches morals and values-the fundamental values of c itiz e n s h ip , h o n e s ty , helpfulness, kindness and respect for others. It's a great program." This year's annual sale of Trails End Gourmet Popcorn was held November 6-21. The popcorn sale helps provide supplemental income to finance Scouting activities for the council as well as individual Scouting units. Last year the Blue Mountain Council sold 10,000 containers o f popcorn and raised more than $150,000 for the council and local unit activities. C L A S S IF IE D A PS C A R t^ n > tA N K S The wonderful musical drama “Herstory” was a true gift to our community given to us by Father Condon and St. Patrick’s church. Your generosity and thoughtful ness is appreciated. Cam Wishart _____________________12-2-lp Thank you to all my friends and church fam ily for your thoughtfulness, prayers and flow ers since my recent surgery. Thanks especially to Shelli and Dr. Joe for always being there when I need you. I’m so lucky to live in such a caring community. Debbie Basile _____________________12-2-lc I want to thank all o f my Rebekah sisters, OddFellows, friends and family who were able to attend the wonderful party you gave me Sunday. The lovely cake and decora tions of guardian angles and poin- settias were outstanding and the food was fantastic. I was touched by all of the beautiful cards I re ceived. Thanks again, Delpha ______________ 12-2-lx Deadline; Tuesday at will greatly increase the financial stability of our facility. We are very grateful to be situated in a community that shows a willing ness to pitch in and help our young children. Thank you. The board and staff of Heppner DayCare, Inc. 12-2-lp NOTICES Free counseling for victims of abuse and sexual assault. 24 hr. Crisis Line, 1-800-833-1161. Shelter available. ___________________ 6-17-52c Get a new car for $500 down and $ 100 a month by joining a car club. And also make some in come for joining. Ask me how, 989-8365. ____________________ 8-12-tfc P lanning a bulk m ailing? Ask about our complete design, printing, folding and mailing ser vices. We can handle it all. Hepp ner Gazette-Times, 676-9228. ?-16-tfx HELP WANTED WANTED: person to w rite Heppner High School girls’ bas ketball articles. Call April or Dave at the G-T. 676-9228. ___________________ 11-11-tfx Heppner DayCare/Preschool would like to thank the commu nity for supporting us these past several months during our letter writing campaign to raise funds Help Wanted: for the purchase of our building. Part-time bartenders We are a non-profit service and needed. Applications rely solely on parent fees and do available at nations of both time and money. We couldn’t exist without lots of people. And knowing that we 152 N. Main, Heppner have support from lots of people 676-5274 makes the jobs we do a little easier. Need woman, preferably flu Most specifically: The Bank of ent in English and Spanish with Eastern Oregon; the Port of Mor good communication, counseling row; Bob and Eva Kilkenny; and networking skills to work Kelly and Bob Hale; John and with victims of domestic violence Diane Kilkenny; Brian and Susan and sexual assault in Morrow Thompson; Pat Kilkenny; The OddFellows Willow Lodge #66; County. Full time, with benefits. the Heppner Elks Club; Bill and We train. Apply through State Rena M arquardt; Judy and Employment Dept. Delmer Buschke; Mr. and Mrs. ____________________ll-25-3c M orrow County Frank Anderson; Dick and Vir Sheriff’s Office ginia Wilkinson; Pat and Trish Communications Officer Sw eeney; Betty M cD onald; For an opening for a part-time G eorge and D ebbie K offler; position and to build an eligibil Randy and Bemiece Lott; John ity list-job requires typing, gen and M ildred Eubanks; Fritz eral office experience and ability Cutsforth; George and Winnie Flynn; Fred Painter; Aloha to function in stressful situations. DeSpain; Dan and Doris Brosnan; Duties include taking 9-1-1 calls, Larry and Betty M ills; Van radio dispatching, teletype opera Schoiack Ranch; Richard and tion, working with word process Susan Johnston; Louis and Betty ing and computer files. Must be Carlson; Evelyn and Patricia Bell; willing to work any shift. Office Dennis and Babbette Wall; Cyde operates 24-hours a day. Pay and Russ Estes; Paul and starts at $ 1,808.80/m onth Claudine Warren; Marshal and uncertified ($ 1,904.00/month cer Edda Lovgren; Larry and Corrine tified). Apply at Sheriff’s Office, 325 Lindsay; Keith and Sharon Lewis; Willowview Drive, Heppner, OR. Glen and Joyce Ward; Linda Phone: 541-676-5317. Return by Shaw and the Lutheran Brothers. closing date, Friday, Dec. 18, (I really hope I did not leave any 1998, 5 p.m. one off.) Morrow County does not dis We raised a little over $3,000. criminate on the basis of race, This money will be used to pay color, natural origin, sex, religion, additional insurance and closing age and handicapped status in costs. The cost of our loan will employment or the provision of be slightly less than our current rent and we will have the build services. ing purchased in 15 years. This ___________________ ___ 1 2 -2 -3c BUCKNUM’S,
