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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 15, 1999 The Official Newspaper of the Cit> of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner Obituaries Clifford A. Williams Clifford A. Williams, 83, Kellogg, Idaho, died at his home on Saturday, August 21, 1999. I I S P S 240-420 A family memorial service is planned at a later date. At his Morrow County's Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper request, he will be cremated and Published weekly and entered as periodical matter at the Post office at Heppner, Oregon his ashes will be scattered into the under the Act of March V 1879 Periodical postage paid at Heppner. Oregon Office at 147 Pacific Ocean by the U.S. Coast W Willow Street Telephone (541) 676-9228 fax (541)676-9211 K-mail gt <iheppner net Guard. His son, a retired Coast or gtinrapidsersc net Weh site wxsw heppner net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner O a/ette-l imes. P O Box 447. Heppner. Oregon 97846 Subscriptions 522 in Guard officer, will accompany his Morrow Counts $16 senior rale (in Morrow County only. 62 sears or older). $29 else- father's ashes and participate in svherc the ceremony. David Sykes ....................................................................................Publisher Mr. Williams was bom on .\p n l Hihun-Sykes ...................................................................... . Editor November 29, 1915, the eldest On the HEPPNER WEBSITE: www.heppHer.net son of Gilbert and Viva Williams • Start or Change a Subscnplion of Lewiston, Idaho. His early • Place a Classified Ad • Submil a News Story years were spent in Lewiston, • View Real Estate for Sale where he graduated form high • City Council & Planning Minutes school and Lewiston State Normal • Local Businesses • County Park • Willow Creek Park Reservations School. • Free Digital Postcards • Senior Housing • and more! He became a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. He also accepted the first of many positions as a public school Editor's note: Letters to the Editor must be signed. The Gazette-Times w ill not teacher at Worley, Kingston and publish unsigned letters. Please include your address and phone number on all Kellogg, Idaho. It was during this letters for use by the G-T office. The G-T reserves the right to edit. period that he married Frances Lucille Parrott. She died in 1983. During World War II, he served as a Coast Guard officer. He was an executive officer of an Army have been a great asset to us all in freight and supply ship stationed Morrow County, something we in in the South Pacific Theatre and To the Editor: lone are proud of. after three-plus years of honorable How sad things have become in For those involved with the service, was released in 1946. our community, when person or destruction of these plaques, I am Following the war, he was persons find vandalizing a not sure why you enjoy degrading employed for a time with the recreational activity. I recently the memory of someone you did Bunker Hill Company as a learned that memorial plaques on not even know, but of course you weighmaster. Upon obtaining a the benefactor and memorial could be the same sort that steal bachelor’s degree from Eastern display at the amphitheater in lone flowers off graves. Washington College of Education, have been destroyed. The (s) Joyce Graff he returned to teaching. He taught amphitheater and this display lone in many districts in northern Idaho and in Morrow County. In the early 1960s, he was accepted as a teaching assistant at the University of Kansas. After By Delpha Jones completing his master's degree, he The annual McNary District of The Justice Court office at the returned to the Pacific Northwest Rebekahs was held at Holly in courthouse annex building in to continue teaching and working Lexington Heppner reports handling the fol as an administrator. He was Coffee and cookies were lowing business recognized by numerous Daniel James Colilla. 28. Wash served at 9-10 a m in the dining accolades and achievements ington D C -Violation of the Ba room. The room was decorated during his years in teaching, sic Rule. 73 mph in a 55 mph zone. in the Hallow een motif with owls At 10 a m . the meeting was including a teacher of the year $ 106 fine: award. Vickcy M Burke. 40. Rose- called to order w ith Marlene Grey Mr. Williams is survived by his, burg-No Angling License. $77 as Noble Grand. Honored guests wife Rachel Richardson Stubbs; were President Joyce Lynn. Vice- fine. i son Norman Wayne and daughter- Donald L White: 20. Hcppner- President Donna Blades. Warden J in-law, Veronica, of Washington Clifton Walter and Grand Trea Exccssive Tire Noise. $54 fine: D.C; sister Enid Langbehn, and Rana Meek. 34. Salcm-Dnving surer Robert K. Lynn. The presi sister and brother-in-law Margaret While License Suspended infrac dent was presented a gift from and John Ballack, all of Spokane, Holly tion. $292 fine: Washington, and sister and The district meeting was called brother-in-law Mary Jane and Rosalie A Reed. 26. Heppner- to order by Noble Grand Geri Don Blair of Lewiston, Idaho; Dnving Uninsured. $72 fine: Karl E. Wanous. 34. Stanfield- Martin After the opening, the brother and sister-in-law Robert No Personal Floatation Device. president was presented a gift and Daphne Williams of Albany; from the district A meeting place sisters-in-law Barbara Williams $43 fine: of Lewiston, Idaho and Rose Cindy Tayloe. 28. Heppner- for next year. Milton-Freewater. Anne Parrott Hopkins of Vallejo, Maintaining a Dog as a Nuisance. was chosen, with chairman Shirley California; adopted brother and $43 fine, with probation with no Howard The meeting adjourned to RJ's sister-in-law Kenneth and Alene further violation of law : for a salad lunch. White of Twin Lakes, Idaho; Julie Watkins. 18. Heppner- The meeting was again called numerous nieces and nephews; Minor in Possession. $152 fine to order by the Noble Grand. Re and several step-children. He was u ith probation with no further vio ports of lodges were heard and preceded in death by two sons, lation of the law: Raymond, who died in infancy, Robert Wayne Harrison. 62. roll call was as follows: Pauline and Warren, an adopted son who Lexington-Violation of the Basic three. Holly nine. Integrity 12, died in 1969; and two brothers, Rule. 75 mph in a 55 mph zone. Beulah two. Social 2, Centennial 2 and Boring 1. Edward Williams, who died in $72 fine: 1973, and Leonard Williams, who Officers for next year are: Gaylin Bry ce Fickel. 55. Hepp- died in 1998. Shirley Howard. Noble Grand. ner-DUII diversion. $327 fine, di Those who wish may make a agnostic assessment and treatment Glady s Biggerstaflf. Vice Grand. contribution for their local food Betty Schubert, secretary and if necessary , attend victim impact bank in his memory. Vivian Larson, treasurer. session Due to other activities, the Evelyn V. Warren meeting adjoined early. Evelyn V. Warren, 86, of Hepp FAX SERVICE The next meeting the first one ner, died Thursday, September 9, of the fall will be held on Monday, S end o r R eceive 1999 at Pioneer Memorial Hospi Sept 20 tal in Heppner. Heppner Gazette-Times Graveside services were held 676-9211 at High View Cemetery in lone on Sunday, September 12,1999. Mrs. Warren was bom Sep tember 21, 1912, at Condon, to David and L illian K ennedy M cDowell. She grew up at One-hundred-nine seniors were served dinner Wednesday, Sept 8. Condon and attended schools Serving was done by members of the Seventh-day Adventist and Nazarene there, then moved to Morrow churches. There was a large crowd for the Assisted Living Facility County. On June 28, 1928, she married meeting following the meal. The Senior Board met at 12:30 p.m. in the Clarence A. Warren at Condon. office. The menu for dinner Sept. 22 will be barbecue beef sandwich on a bun, The couple farmed in the Goose potato rounds , coleslaw, molded blueberry salad and potato cake. berry area near lone. They moved Members of the Lutheran Church will serve. into Heppner in 1948. Mrs. Warren was a member of Nine volunteers folded news bulletins for the Extension Service Tuesday, after exercise. Exercise was also held Thursday morning. Cards the Degree of Honor, the Oregon W heat League and the lone were played Tuesday and Friday afternoon. Betty Green was back in the Senior Center office after having surgery. Grange. She enjoyed traveling, crochet Welcome back Betty, we missed you. Corol Mitchell brought in a ing and cooking. computer for the seniors to use. Several will be taking the computer class Survivors include a daughter, for seniors given by Blue Mountain Community College in October. It Barbara Bloodsworth; and a son, will be good to have a computer to practice on. Five seniors watched the movie "My Summer Story" Sunday evening. Arthur Warren, both of Heppner; A "55 Alive" class will be held in the center dining room Monday and 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grand Tuesday Sept. 20-21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. This is a good opportunity for children; and three great-great seniors to brush up on their driving skills. grandchildren. She was preceded A local flea market will be held at the Senior Center October 8-9. This in death by her husband, Clarence; is a way to raise funds for organizations, families or individuals. To daughters, Linda and Diane; son reserve an 8 foot table for $10, call 676-9030 or 676-9435. Dennis; and a brother, David The Senior bus will go to The Dalles Discovery Center Sept 30, leaving McDowell. Heppner at 8 a.m. People in lone will be picked up there if they wish to Memorial contributions may be go. The bus will also go to Hardman for the oyster feed on Oct. 2. Seniors made to Pioneer Memorial Nurs who wish to go may sign up at the Senior Center. Departure time is 3:30 ing Home, P.O. Box 9, Heppner. GAZETTE-TIMES Letters to the Editor Vandals the kind who steal flowers from graves Justice Court Report Rebekahs meet St. Patrick's Senior Center Bulletin Board p.m. Oregon 97836. Sweeney Mortuary ot Hepp ner was in charge ot arrange ments. Annita Wright Margaret Annita Margaret Wright, 86, Hermiston, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at Good Shepherd Community Hospital in Hermiston. A private graveside service will be held in Caldwell, Idaho. Mrs. Wright was bom on April I, 1913, in Billings, Montana, to Clarence Elijah and Sybil Diana Shaffer Walters. As a child, she moved to San Diego with her parents and completed school there, graduating from San Diego High School. On October 31, 1932, she married Richard Glenn Wright at San Diego. They lived in the Los Angeles area before moving to Caldwell, Idaho, in 1938. In 1979, she moved to Heppner, and three years ago moved to Hermiston to live at the Good Samaritan Center. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Heppner. Mrs. Wright enjoyed her family and friends. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Lindsay Kincaid of lone; a sister Doris Cunningham of La Mesa, CA; granddaughters, Margaret Kincaid of Madras and Mary Kincaid of Radford, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn, her parents and five brothers and sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heppner Methodist Church through Bums Mortuary of Hermiston, P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, OR 97838. Floyd A. Lantis Floyd A. Lantis, 91, of Condon, died Friday, September 10, 1999 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner. A private inurnment service will be held at the Mayville Cem etery. Disposition was by crema tion. Mr. Lantis was bom August 16, 1908, at Condon, the son of Ward and Edith Robertson Lantis. He was raised in Condon and attended a country school near there. He then graduated from The Dalles High School. He returned to Condon in 1954 and started farm ing his g ra n d fa th e r’s and u n c le s’ ranches. On August 26, 1935, he mar ried Lauretta Riddle at Vancouver, Washington. The couple farmed near Condon, retiring in 1972. Mr. Lantis enjoyed spending time with his family, working, the outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Lauretta Lantis; daughters Edith Maley of Lethbridge, Alberta. Canada, and Ellen Kennedy of Lexington; son Ray Lantis of Condon; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lena Brown; and brother, Dan Lantis. Memorial contributions may be made to Pioneer Memorial Hos pital, P.O. Box 9, Heppner, Oregon 97836, or the South Gilliam County Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 85, Condon, Oregon 97823. Sweeney Mortuary o f Condon is in charge of arrangements. Chamber Chatter By Claudia Hughes, Exec. Dir. The next four months in Heppner will certainly keep us as busy with events as we wish to be. No one need ever be bored in Heppner. The Oregon Barrel Racing Association will be running barrels September 19 and the state finals will be October 8-9. These events are just the beginning of many uses for the Wilkinson Building, which will bring visitors to Heppner. Call the Rodeo Committee for further information. Add hunters, football games, the Booster Club Steak Feed and Auction, the school carnival and the Hardman Oyster Feed and we move quickly through October. November with Thanksgiving and Christmas will be right around the comer. The annual Artifactory is scheduled for November 20 and the Stroll Heppner and Light Parade is Thursday, December 2. Remember to check Channel 3 as you plan for your personal calendar of events and keep in mind the recommendation by many churches to keep Wednesdays free for family and/or religions activities. The Chamber of Commerce endorsed and supported the idea at their last meeting. Everyone needs balance in their lives and "time to breathe." This will be possible if we all work together. It's not too early to think about participating in the Heppner light parade... trucks, tractors, trailers, warm bodies all qualify as long as they are lit (with lights). As I remember a walking Christmas tree received an award last year. Out of town entries are more than welcome. Challenge friends and organizations to join in the friendly competition. Wouldn't an ice skating rink top off the evening. Hold that thought as future plans are pulled together for the use of our old pool. If you dream it, it can happen. Look out 2000-here we come. Thought for the week: "We can't take credit for our talents; it's how we use them that counts." Madeleine L'Engle Pool renovation meeting rescheduled A meeting concerning possible renovation of the former Hepp ner swimming pool site has been rescheduled Anyone interested in participat ing in the project is invited to meet at the pool at 6:30 p m on Tues day. Sept 21 For more information, contact Becky Breazeale. 676-5733 Road Construction Status Report Notice to the citizens who utilize and enjoy the Willow Creek (Coal Mine Grade) area: The U.S. Dept, of Transportation lists its planned construction activities on Willow Creek Road for the week of Monday, Sept. 13: Tidewater completed the asphalt paving on Monday, Sept. 13. There were some minor problems with the asphalt plant that delayed the start of paving until Wednesday, Sept. 8. They started finishing the shoulders and ditch line on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Tidewater has scheduled the paint striping crew to be here on Wednesday, Sept. 15 and they should be completed the same day. The guardrail subcontractor finished placing the posts for the rail on Sept. 8 and will return on Thursday, Sept. 16 to hang the guardrail on the posts. They should be completed with this by Friday, Sept. 17. Tidewater will be working on cleanup and finishing small projects that need attention prior to acceptance of the road. As scheduled this week, the road should be opened for traffic by Monday, Sept. 20. The week of Sept. 20, Tidewater will be grading and adding rock to the Shaw Creek Grade to get the road in repair for final inspection and traffic will be on FS 53 Road (Coal Mine Hill). The only truck traffic that should be on the FS 53 Road and the Shaw Creek Grade (detour route) will be logging and chip trucks. Emergency access through the project will be maintained throughout the construction season. Willow Creek Road will remain open to local traffic only, as far as Cutsforth Park. The park will remain open through the normal season. The detour route through Shaw Creek Road to the four comers, to Penland Lake and Ukiah, is and will remain open to all traffic. During the 1999 construction season, Willow Creek Road (Coal Mine Grade) (FS 53 Road) will remain closed to all through traffic, from Cutsforth Park to the intersection of FS Roads 5321 (Penland Lake Road). There will be some logging truck traffic from the FS 21 road (Penland Lake Road) and chip truck traffic from the FS 5350 road (Texas Pit Road). Watch for log and chip trucks, travelers, campers and wood cutters, observe the warning signs, including the speed limit, on the Shaw Creek Road detour route, and observe the barricades at both ends of the construction zone. Have a safe summer and remember that the barricaded road closures are for the traveling public's safety. Federal Highways asks the traveling public for their patience, consideration and cooperation, and appreciates input from the public. Contact Robert G. Toops, project engineer, at (541) 676- 5904 in Heppner for additional information. CHECKING 5S ai ^ accounts it’s our 65th Birthday! (No presents Please.) Help us celebrate by opening a new checkins account and receive our birthday gifts to you: PERSO N A L Accounts B U S IN E S S Accounts H FREE first order of checks n S NO monthly fees for the first year* n $50 Loan fee coupon U p to $100 credit on first order of checks $50 Loan fee coupon Hurry on in as this sale ends 9-30-99! Klamath at Federal Heppner Branch: 111 N. Main Street 676-5407 We’d be honored. Account will revert lo appropriât» monthly m aintenant« Fee at end oF one year.
