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TW O - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 19,1999 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES US PS 240-420 Morrow County * Home-Owned Weekly Newipeper Published weekly and entered as periodical matter at the Poat Office at Heppner. Oregon under the Act of March ), 1879 Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon Office at 147 W Willow Street Telephone (541) 676-9228. Fax (541)676-9211 E-mail: gt@heppner net or gt@rapidacrve.ncL Web site www heppner n et Postmaster tend address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P .0 Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: S22 in Morrow County; $16 senior rate (m Morrow County only. 62 years or older); $29 else- where David Sykes.................................................................................................... - ..... Publisher April Hilton-Sykes..........................................................................................- ........... Editor Obituaries Justice Court Report The Justice Court office at the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the fol lowing business: Julie Michelle Jones, 23, La Grande-Violation of the Basic Rule, 73 mph in a 55 mph zone, $72 fine; Charles E. Ridley, 48, Mt. Home, ID.-Exceeding Truck Speed, 67 mph in a 55 mph zone, $112 fine; Douglas D. D rill, 67, La Grande-Exceeding the Speed Limit, 79 mph in a 65 mph zone, $127 fine; Joseph Basile, 36, Heppner- Violation of the Basic Rule, 78 mph in a 55 mph zone, $ 127 fine; Carla A. Morter, 33, Heppner- Permitting Unlawful Operation of a Vehicle, $72 fine; Lance Rishel, 40, Lake Grove- Missing Mud Guard, $104; M ichael Dean Glenn, 46, Nyssa-Violation of the Basic Rule, 72 mph in a 55 mph zone, $106 fine; Vicky Nicole Van Etta, 20, Heppner-Violation of the Basic Rule, 61 mph in a 45 mph zone, $106 fine; Sunny Von Scherrer, 23, Hepp- ner-Driving Uninsured, $72 fine; Dale R. Monks, 52, Canada- Truck Speeding, 65 mph in a 55 mph zone, $114 fine; Donald Rex McGill, Jr., 52, Selah, WA.-Violation-of the Ba sic Rule, 71 mph in a 55 mph zone, $106 fine; Dexter Martin Miles, 59, Hepp- ner-Violation of the Basic Rule, 78 mph in a 55 mph zone, $127 fine; Lucinda Brigeda Clement, 28, Heppner-Violation o f the Basic Rule, 71 mph in a 55 mph zone, $72 fine; Robin Lee Baker, 44, Ione-Vio- lation of the Basic Rule, 73 mph in a 55 mph zone, $72 fine; John Thomas Shepherd, 50, Heppner-Violation of the Basic Rule, 76 mph in a 55 mph zone, $127 fine; Teny Lee Riddle, 34, Heppner- Violation of the Basic Rule, 63 mph in a 45 mph zone, $72 fine; Daniel Robert Van Schoiack, 39, Heppner-Violation of the Ba sic Rule, 88 mph in a 55 mph zone, $237 fine; Adrian Michael Frink, 18, Hermiston-Failure to Use Seat Belt (passenger), $54 fine; Daniel Wayne Sharp Petit, 25, Heppner-Violation of the Basic Rule, 76 mph in a 55 mph zone, $127 fine; James M. Browning, 19, Hepp- ner-Passing Violation (solid line), $172 fine; Brian DeWayne Simmons, 32, Spray-Driving while License Sus pended, $292 fine; Lyle Verrall, 61, Heppner- Cnminal Mischief III, $302 fine plus restitution; John S. Sargent, 21, Heppner- Violation of the Basic Rule, 78 mph in a 55 mph zone, $127 fine. FAX PAPER D onna “ B u n n y” L ee O s c a r s o n -O r w ic k Donna “Bunny’* Lee Oscar son-Orwick, 73, of Oldtown, Idaho, died Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at her home o f natural causes. A funeral service was held Saturday, May 15, 1999 at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport, Washington, with a graveside committal that followed on Tuesday, May 18,1999 at the Lexington Cemetery in Lexington. Donna Orwick was bom Sep tember 21, 1925 at Heppner to Jesse and Columbine "Betty” (Griggs) Orwick. She attended grade school in Lonerock in a one room schoolhouse. While in grade school, she helped teach the younger children. She went to Heppner High School, but during her sophomore year had to quit to stay home and look after her mother. On November 20, 1943, she married Ronnie A. Oscarson at Loredo, Texas, and in 1945 they moved to Oldtown, Idaho. The couple later separated but stayed great friends. One of her greatest passions in life was collecting dolls, repair ing them and making them. She enjoyed the company o f her horses, cats and dogs. She also loved her family very much. Survivors include her ex-hus band and friend, Ronnie A. Oscarson of Oldtown, Idaho; sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Connie Oscarson and Oscar R. and Gaye-Lynn Oscarson, all of Oldtown, Idaho, and Rick and Jackie Oscarson of Femwood, Idaho; daughters and sons-m-law Shanna and Jim Zeth of Valdosta, Georgia, Kara and Richard Mar quis o f Oldtown, Idaho, and Kimbra Cemy of Spokane, Wash ington; brother, Dale Orwick of Chewelah, Washington; sisters, Selma Fae Green and Gloria Papineau, both of Lexington; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchil dren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. R o b ert A . M ille r Robert A. Miller, 76, of Harbor, Oregon, died Thursday, May 13, 1999, at Sutter Coast Hospital in Crescent City, California. Funeral service was held Wednesday, May 19, 1999, at the Heppner Elks Lodge. Concluding service and burial followed at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Miller was bom March 20, 1923, at Fossil, to Oscar and Edith Wilkes Miller. He was raised at Fossil and attended local schools, graduating from Wheeler County High School in 1942. He was employed at Kinzua Pine Mill until 1944 when he moved to Portland. In 1945, he married Arlene Rice. They moved to Condon in 1947 where they purchased and operated the Condon Hotel. They had also resided at Echo, lone and Kinzua, before returning to Condon. They later divorced. Bedding Plants Flow n Vegetables Herbs Fuller Canyon Lane Green House, 1 Open 10-6 M on.-Set through May Any odiar time, or for directions, call: 676-5016 1 Mr. Miller was employed by the Elks Clubs at Toledo and Heppner from 1967 until 1977. On Feb. 16, 1981, he mamed Inez Meador at Los Osos, California. They lived at Harbor, where they were engaged in commercial fishing. They retired in 1989. Mr. Miller was a member of the Elks, Masons and A1 Kader Shrine. He was an enthusiastic antique engine buff. Survivors include his wife, Inez, of Harbor; son, Robin Miller of Condon; stepdaughters, Tami Sneddon of Heppner and Leslee Meador of Harbor; brothers, Ray of Bend and Vernon of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; and three grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chetco Museum at Harbor, or the Condon, Fossil or Heppner museums, c/o Sweeney Mortuary, P.O. Box 97, Heppner, OR 97836. R u th M cN e ill Ruth McNeill, 80, of Pendleton and former Heppner resident, died Thursday, May 13, 1999, at Amber Valley Care Center. Disposition will be by cremation. A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 23, 1999. Anyone interested in attending may call Lois Allyn at 989-8419 for the place and time. Mrs. McNeill was bom December 17, 1918, at Lexington, at the home of her grandparents, George and Cora Allyn, to James and Elsie Allyn Cowins. She attended grade school and high school at Heppner, graduating May 21, 1937. She married Walter R. McNeill. The couple divorced in the mid-1940s. She came to Pendleton in 1946. On November 7, 1951, she joined the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 28 Auxiliary. She was local president in 1964-65, was Oregon State president in 1972-73 and received an Eagle State Service Award. Survivors include a cousin, Maxine Allyn Gower of LaQuinta, California; and an aunt, Lois Allyn of Lexington. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Rae Warfield of Heppner. Bums Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. J a m e s R o b ert K in g James Robert King, 37, of Heppner, died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, at Hermiston. Memorial services were held Saturday, May 15, 1999, in the chapel at Bums Mortuary of Hermiston. Disposition was by cremation. Mr. King was bom June 26, 1962, to Willis and LaVonne Evans King. He and his wife, Marcella, were married October 13,1990, at Everett, Washington. They came to Heppner from Alaska six years ago. Mr. King enjoyed camping, riding motorcycles and making things with his hands. Survivors include his wife, Marcella Monahan of Heppner; sons, Jason Bathurst of Hermiston and Paderic Monahan of Heppner; daughter, Sarah Monahan of Heppner; parents, Willis and LaVonne King of Big Lake, Alaska; and sisters, Lucretia King of Anchorage, Alaska, and Penny King and Ginger King, both of Big Lake, Alaska. Bums Mortuary of Hermiston was in charge of local arrangements. M ic h a e l W . G ra n t Michael W. Grant, 52, of Heppner, died Thursday, May 13, 1999, at his home. A memorial mass was held Monday, May 17, 1999, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Heppner. A graveside service followed on Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland, Oregon. He was bom January 23, 1947, at Baker to Kenneth and Mary Hammond Grant. He was raised and attended school in Richland, where he graduated from Eagle Valley High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Army, then returned to Oregon and attended Blue Mountain Community College. He worked for C & B Livestock in Hermiston for two years before working for the Morrow County Road Department for 20 years. He married Jeannie Daly and the couple moved to Bums. They then came to Heppner and later divorced. Mr. Grant later mamed Bonnie Schiller Palmateer. They also later divorced. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working with horses. Survivors include his father, Kenneth Grant of Richland; daughters, Jennifer Grant of Sacramento, California, Gema Grant and Josey Grant, both of Heppner; brothers, James Grant of Greenwater, Washington, Robert Grant of Mitchell and Joseph Grant of Lakeview; and sister, Mary Pirone of Buckley, Washington. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Morrow Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 926, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner was in charge of arrangements. Music student competes at state solo contest Trail park pass program in third year Recreationists on the Umatilla National Forest are reminded that they are required to display a Trail Park Pass in the windshield of their vehicle when parking within 1/4 mile of a designated trailhead. The Umatilla National Forest now has 38 trailheads participating in this six-year demonstration project and passes can be used on other participating forests, including the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The cost to recreation trail users is $3 for a day pass and $25 for an annual pass, good for one calendar year. Passes are available at all Umatilla National Forest offices and at several locations in the area. The Trail Park Pass Project is part of the recreational fee demo program Congress approved in April 1996 and is now in its third year, scheduled to end in 2001. At that time, Congress will review reports of improvements, public sentiment and revenue, then make a decision to continue, modify or end the program. As public demand for recreation opportunities have continued to increase, budgets for these opportunities have decreased, according to a Umatilla National Forest news release. The fee demonstration program is being tried as another way to generate funds for much- needed maintenance work on national forest trail and trailheads. Eighty percent of fees goes back to the forest for trail projects. The Umatilla National Forest received $18,000 for trail maintenance from funds collected in 1998. Though similar to the Oregon/Washington Sno-Park Permit program, the Trail Park Pass is not interchangeable and cannot be substituted for a Sno- Park Permit. We Print BUSINESS CARDS Heppner G aiette- Time* 676-9228 Matt Japsan and Daborah Wryn Heppner senior music student Matt Jepsen recently competed in the 1999 Oregon State Solo Contest Championships at the University of Oregon in Eugene. Matt competed at the state championship in two instruments-trumpet and bass violin. He qualified to play at the state level after winning the District 6 competition held in Hermiston in March. Twelve districts are represented at the state finals. Only three students are chosen as winners in each of the 29 different instrumental and vocal divisions. Matt performed the first movement of the "Haydn Concerto for Trumpet" and competed against 20 other trumpets in that division. In the String Bass division, he played Marchello's "Sonata in E Minor". He received very good performance marks on both solos by the judges. He was accompanied on the piano by Deborah Wryn of lone. Matt is the son of Bill and Nancy Jepsen, Heppner. He has been taking trumpet lessons for the past nine years and bass violin lesson for the past two years. In addition to playing in the Heppner High School Band, he also plays with the Willow Creek Symphony and the Oregon East Symphony. He will continue his music studies at the University of Idaho next fall. Music in the Parks returns Get out your picnic basket and dust off your beach chairs, relax and enjoy a free concert. Music in the Parks, a series of free, weekly performances on the edge of the Columbia River, begins Monday, June 7, at the Boardman Marina Park. Tim Cundell, a performer with an easy listening style, kicks off the 12 free performance series. Tim's music is a mix of contemporary, country, blues and oldies. "Everyone will recognize and enjoy these favorite times," said Carol Michael, Boardman Chamber of Commerce. All Music in the Parks performances begin at 7 p.m. and alternate between Boardman and lmgon marina parks. Performances are in Boardman the first and third Mondays and in lrrigon the second and fourth Mondays of June, July and August. To find Music in the Parks on Monday, June 7, take the Boardman Main Street exit (164) from Interstate 84, head north about 1/2 mile, then go west on Marine Drive to Manna Park Picnic area. Music in the Parks is never cancelled; the location in the event of inclement weather is Riverside High School for Boardman and A.C. Houghton Elementary School for lmgon. , Generators Alternators Starters R E B U IL D E R S Rebuilders for Automotive, Truck, and Industrial units. Pendleton’s best only rebuild shop. Quick turnarounds. Service is First. 1200 Airport Road Pendleton, Oregon 278-1708 See ami im e fomtaJt, Kit,eri, CASA Munleen Like Sue and Steve, you can help abused and neglected chil dren who are caught up in the complexities of the court sys tem. Volunteer to speak up for a child in court. 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