TWÖ - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 20, 2001
Elma E. Harshman
Heppner
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Dogs, trash mar beautiful little city
deeds and services to this
To the Editor:
Well, we moved here to Heppner community. Count your blessings.
on our 49th wedding anniversary. You can recognize our place-just
May 25, just one year ago. What across Willow Creek from the city
a warm, friendly welcoming park playground.... with the covered
wagon and stage coach that Paul
community we found. We really
like it here with good people, good handmade and a ton or two of
friends we've made, good water, concrete steps and terracing that
good churches and we do like our Paul has poured over this year that
we've been here.
home here.
I appreciate you letting us share
We were amazed at what this
little town has to offer besides the our feelings with you.
(s) Paul and June Jones
aforementioned things, like a
Heppner
wonderful museum and library, a
P.S. Now I have to let you know
nice swimming complex, lovely
the downside. We’ve never seen
golf course (if only we knew how
a community with so many dogs
to play), stately courthouse,
running loose and dogs that are let
restaurants, grocery store, video
bark day and rught. We have a small
rentals store, a hospital and nursing
home, soon-to-be assisted living,
dog but we don't allow him to bark
and annoy people. I take him for
and lots of fishing and camping
nearby. We've seen lots of people
walks and take with me a bag to
walking, running, skateboarders,
pick his droppings up.
bikers and scooters just to mention
As we walk I pick up trash that
a few of the activities going on here
others carelessly throw down. I find
And we've certainly used the "Twice
litter even next to garbage cans that
Upon a l ime Book Store". There
are provided by the city.
are too many stores to mention them
We are lucky to have such a fine
all.
park and children's playground and
Doing volunteer work (I call it
this facility is frequently used.
fun) at the Heppner Senior Center
People throw litter not only on the
has been a blessing as I've met
ground but in Willow Creek. We
residents and others coming in to
have taken all kinds o f trash out
the office. Most people in Heppner
of the creek. Last year there was
that we've met are so genuine and
even a grocery cart in it.
helpful and busy.. Wow. We're
Come on people, from kids to
impressed. We appreciate the
grownups... be a good citizen and
citizens of Heppner for making us
help keep our beautiful little city
feel like we are welcome and a part
clean.
of this community. We'll do our
There. I said it, and got my gripes
best to make you proud of us.
off my chest. But really the good
Do you realize what you have
things outweigh my gripes.
here? People are bustling with good
Arts & Crafts Club to meet
Morrow County Creative Arts
and Crafts will hold a meeting on
Thursday, June 28, at 1 p.m. at GD's
Restaurant banquet room.
Included on the agenda will be
the fair theme; destination and date
Willow Creek All Stars to
compete at Redmond
Obituary
The Official Newspaper
of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow
for the yearly trip; and the next
mural planning and sketch.
A large turnout o f members is
needed for their input, said a
spokesperson. New members are
welcome to attend.
Elma E. Harshman, 85, of
Heppner, died Thursday, June 14,
2001, at Pioneer Memorial Hospital
in Heppner.
Funeral services were held
Monday, June 18,2001, at the First
Christian Church in Heppner
Concluding service asd burial
followed at the Heppner Masonic
Cemetery.
She was bom September 5,1915
m Hardman, to Kinard and Ima
Allen McDaniel. She was raised
at Hardman and Lonerock and
attended schools there.
On May 27,1933, she married
Everett O. Harshman in Heppner.
The couple lived most of their lives
in Morrow County except for a time
when they owned and operated a
motel at Port Angeles, Washington.
They sold the motel and returned
to Heppner where they purchased
Nora's Apparel in 1960. The shop
then became Elma's Apparel. They
also operated a dress shop in Condon
for a time.
In 1967, they started a flower
shop, selling the business and
retiring in 1979.
The couple lived on a ranch on
upper Willow Creek that they had
purchased in 1962. They sold the
ranch in 1989 and moved into
Heppner.
Mrs. Harshman was a member
o f the Holly Rebekah Lodge.
Survivors include her husband,
Everett O. Harshman of Heppner;
son, Noel Harshman o f Echo;
daughters, Sandra Rill o f Heppner
and Teresa Harshman-Ward of
LaPme; brother, Delvin McDaniel
of Pendleton; 12 grandchildren; and
28 great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her parents;
a sister, Ramona Marshall; a brother,
Dallas McDaniel; and a great-grand
son, Adam Harshman.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Pioneer Memorial
Auxiliary, P.O. Box 9, Heppner
Oregon 97836.
Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner
was in charge of arrangements.
The nine-10-year Old Willow Creek All Stars team will travel to Redmond this weekend for
the All Star Tournament. Their first game will be against the Jefferson County Nationals this Friday
at 1:30 p.m. If the Willow Creek All Stars win their first game, they will play at 10 a.m. Saturday. If
they lose, they will play at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Pictured are (left to right): coaches Theresa Hams, Tony Clement and Jay Coil; back-Brent
Eckman, Wacy Coil, Jared Huddleston, Luke Young, Bo Foster and Josh Shank; front-Joe Pranger,
Dalton Wellman, Chance Day, Justin Key, Brian Holland and Matt Hams.
Chamber Chatter
By Claudia Hughes
Chamber Executive Director
St - Patrick's Senior Center
BULLETIN BOARD
Visitors from Belgium were in
the Chamber office this week,
inquiring about the Scenic Byway. By Liz Straley
Their first question was: "How do
Some kind soul brought buckets of pink peonies into the center for
you get to Ookeya?" Having just
all
the
residents to enjoy on Monday morning.
come from there, I figured out they
Dorris Graves is back from her trip for family graduations, visits
meant Ukiah. We had a good laugh
and visit. They were wonderful folks and sleepovers with relatives.
Tuesday was a welcomed all-day rain, with exercise class in the
who had flown into Salt Lake, rented
a car, traveled to Bend, and chose morning and one card table of players. Coffee and snacks were served.
to return to Salt Lake through remote Sylvia McDaniel, back from her "Bookworms" meeting, was lucky to
areas. I only wish I could have run get the last cup o f coffee while doing the puzzle. Velma Wight came
away from the office and invited back from the bus trip to Arlington Masonic Hall for the senior lunch
them to spend a night in "Ookeya" with five other participants with good food and fun for all.
on their way to Baker City. One
W CCC Ladies’ Play
There were 99 diners and takeouts on Wednesday with capable help
has to admire their spirit of
Tuesday, June 12
from
the Heppner Christian Missionary Fellowship. Dale Bates played
adventure, heading off into the
Low gross o f the field: Dana
guitar
and Irene Anhom, the piano, with a nice selection o f music for
mountains with businesses few and
Reid and Betty Christman 41. Low
the
fathers.
far between in a foreign country.
net of the field: Carol Norris 28.
Note: there will be no meal at St. Patrick's Senior Center on Wednesday;
Chamber President Sharon
Least putts o f the field: Lorene
Harrison and F attended the
July 4, but the meal will be served on Thursday, July 5, due to the holiday
Montgomery and Janice Paustian
Umatilla-Morrow School to Careers and family barbecues.
14.
Recognition Night in Pendleton at
Also, change your date calendar as the shopping trip to Wal-Mart
Flight A: low gross a tie be the Convention Center last week,
has
been
changed to Friday, July 13.
tween Luvilla Sonstegard and Pat honoring "Partners In Education."
Exercise
class was held Thursday morning. Lunch was three-bean
Anderson 45.
The Heppner Chamber was
soup
with
ham,
salad, rolls, gingerbread with whipped cream and beverage.
Flight B: low gross Donna Mor recognized for participation in the
gan 47; low net Betty Rietmann eighth grade school to careers day,
The afternoon movie, "Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves," with Kevin
33; least putts Betty Carlson 18.
displaying posters and having youth Costner was enjoyed. A meeting was held in the dining room with the
Flight C: low gross Barbara representatives on the board of volunteer drivers (RSVP) Judy Bushke, Corol Mitchell, Diana Ball and
Gilbert 53; low net Jackie Allstott directors. Also recognized was
John Church. The outcome will be reported at a later date.
40; least putts Dorris Graves 18. Pioneer Memorial Hospital.
On Friday, there were two card tables of players with the usual coffee
Skills Challenge: first place
Entertainment for the event was and cookies. The puzzle comer was busy and those participating enjoyed
Donna Morgan 6; second place a "Somebody Else". You guessed nght
their snack. We welcome our new RSVP office volunteer, Verna Bnnda,
tie between Betty Christman and if you thought they might be tied
Dana Reid.
to "Absolutely Nobody". Two of who is a good card player also. I hope she can help out for a long time.
Bud says, "Don't give up. Henry Ford went bankrupt three different
W CCC Family Barbecue
them had very familiar faces and
times
before building his first Model "T" in 1909." Bud also has an old
Sunday, June 17
we're hoping to invite them to Town
First place: Stub Lewis, Jeff and Country. Lucky for us, Joe
account book from the late 1800s which he thinks came from a store
Hunt, Gary Hunt.
Lindsay is still sharing his talent
in the vicinity of Gooseberry; he would appreciate some information
Second place: a tie between with the world at-large.
about the area.
Les Paustian, Jan Paustian, Bob
Stop by Klamath First Federal
Don't forget to sign up for the bus trips at the senior office, or call
Montgomery, Lorene Montgom to try out the leather recliner. Talk it in.
ery and Del LaRue, Linda LaRue, about rest for the weary, this recliner
The Wednesday, June 20, meal was barbecued chicken, mashed
is the ultimate in stress relief potatoes, fruit salad, green salad, muffins, nee enspy cookies and beverages.
Zach LaRue.
Most improved group: Miranda Proceeds from the drawing will
Hunt, Stephanie Holland, Barbara assist the Heppner Chamber in
funding the printing o f new
Holland.
Best switch hitter: Thomas brochures and purchasing Christmas
decorations and banners. It only
Holland.
takes one ticket to win.
Eagle chip in: Tyler Boyer.
Next week Janet Greenup of
SWCD will be informing and
updating the Chamber on SB 1010
We Print
and how it effects the Willow Creek
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