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FO UR • Heppne. Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Obituaries Walter J. Avery Walter J. Avery, 77, of lrrigon, died Sunday, July 25, 2004, of cancer. A graveside service w ill be held at II a.m ., W ednesday, July 28 at Prairie Creek Cemetery in Joseph. Avery was born to John H enry and C elia Frances Moore Avery, on June 29, 1927, at Lostine. He w orked on several ranches throughout W allow a C ounty before m arrying Joy F rances Bennett of Joseph on Sept. 15, 1948. The couple moved to Portland, where Avery w orked on several area farms and later worked in the shipyards where he was a m em ber of the B oilerm aker’s Union for many years. The Averys returned to Joseph in 1972 where they stayed until 1988 when they purchased a home at lrrigon. Throughout his life, A very enjoyed hunting, fishing and working with horses. He loved to teach his grandchildren the hobbies he loved. He also enjoyed working on cars. He helped raise all four o f his grandchildren and was said to be a great support to his entire family. Survivors include his wife, Joy, of lrrigon; daughters, Violet Kelsey and Shirley Taft, both of Prosser, WA; his g ra n d c h ild re n , D onner T aft, W alt Taft, Wednesday, July 28,2004 Gerry Kelsey and Stacie K elsey; eig h t g re a t grandch ild ren ; brothers. Hank Avery of Pendleton and Larry Avery in W yoming; several nieces and nephew s and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and four brothers. M e m o r i a l contributions may be made to C olum bia View C om m unity C hurch o f lrrig o n or Vange John M em orial H ospital o f Hermiston. B ollm an Funeral Home of Enterprise is in charge of arrangements. Harry Lacy Green Harry Lacy Green, 76, o f L ex in g to n , died Monday, July 26, 2004 at his home. A g rav esid e memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 2, at Lexington Cemetery. Green was born at Eightmile near Heppner on Jan. 20, 1928 to Homer and M a r y B ra n n o n Green. He a tte n d e d school at Eightmile and at Heppner. He served in Harry Green the U.S. Army from April 4, 1946 to Sept. 4, 1947. He returned home and completed high school, g rad u atin g from H eppner High School in 1949. SIDEWALK SALE Ju ly 3 0 th , 9 a .m .-6 p .m . He married his high school sweetheart, Selma Fae Orwick on July 23,1949 at H eppner. They w ere married 55 years Friday. G reen w orked a variety of jobs including a gas station, in a garage, sawmill, wrecker driver and the Star Theater in Heppner. From 1964 to 1990, he worked for the Morrow County School District as a custodian and bus driver. He became friend and mentor to teachers and children. He cared deeply for them as if they were one of his own kids. He was honored at the Eighth Grade Class of 1988. G reen and Selm a adopted two children who were the “light of his life,” along w ith his grandchildren. E arly in his re tire m e n t, he enjoyed w oodw orking. He handmade hope chests for h im se lf and several members of the family. He also built complete dining furniture, china hutch and h an d crafted the kitchen cabinets. In the last couple of years, also with his wife Selma, he began making windmills using bike wheels and scrap metal and Selma w ould paint them . His grandchildren helped him make several he gave to nieces in Lexington. Survivors include his wife, Selma Green at the home; daughters, Ella Mae G reen, and frien d Tim R ogers, o f Portland and Betty Fae Voss, and husband Joe, o f M ankato, MN; g ra n d c h ild re n , Z ackary W ight, H annah W ight, M aranda W ight, G arret Jo h n so n and B randon Jo h n so n ; g reat- granddaughter, SunShine Wight; sisters, Lena Marvel of The Dalles and Dorothy Green of Lexington; and brothers, Kenneth Green and Floyd Green, both of Lexington and Jerry Green o f P en d leto n . He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, M yrtle VanSchoiack; and several aunts and uncles. M e m o r i a l contributions may be made to P ioneer M em orial H ospice, P.O. Box 9, Heppner, OR 97836. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in charge of arrangements. St. Patrick’s Senior Center U nited M ethodist volunteers host the senior noon meal on Aug. 4. The menu of the day is pizza, fresh veggies, fruity Jell-O and rhubarb crumble. RSVP has planned tw o sum m er picnics for volunteers and families in the M o rro w -U m atilla County area: one at Weston on July 28 and the other at the Boardman M arina on Tuesday, Aug. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bus will be available. Those who plan to attend should sign up in the Center office by Friday, Aug. 13 at 4 p.m . RSV P is providing hot dogs, fried ch ick en , b ev erag es and plates. Guests are asked to bring a salad or dessert and their own table service. Water aerobics for seniors is available at the swimming pool on Tuesday and Thursday each week from 5-6 p.m. The fee is $2 per day. The pool is open to senior activity only at the stated time. Heppner soldier activated with National Guard M ike Sw eek, o f Heppner, a sergeant in the O regon Army N ational Guard, was recently called to activ e duty. He is currently in Ft. Bliss, TX receiving training with his unit before being deployed overseas. Sweek serves as a medic with his unit. He recently sent his mother, Evelyn Sweek, a letter in which he included a cadence the unit is marching to that touched him and he wanted to share with others. “This is a cadence that we march too. I never heard it before, and you can put it in the paper. Kind of brought tears to my eyes.” ‘The Colors of the United States Army’- The Army color, the color of red, to show the world the blood we shed. The Army colors, the color is white, to show the world we are fit to fight. The Army colors, the color is blue, to show the world that we are true. The Army colors, the color is green, to show the world we say what we mean. The Army colors, the color is gold, to show the world that we are bold. The Army colors, the color is brown, to show the world we won’t back down. The China Creek Golf Spedai Seniors (+55) 2 for 1 Green Fees 2/18-holes w/cart $35 2/9-holes w/cart $24 2/18-holes for $18 2/9-holes for $12 Present this coupon Monday to Friday Present this coupon Monday to Friday Please call ahead for tee times and information Coupon expires 8/31/04 1700 Railroad Ave. Arlington. OR. arlingtonor.com * China Creek 541-454-2000 T-SHIRTS - 1/2 PRICE B y Nike am i Wrangler SPORT SHIRTS 1/2 PRICE OR LESS Shop Jieppner! B y A rrow and Enro WESTERN SHIRTS 1/2 PRICE loin us (or our By Wrangler and Panhandle Slim IHeppner AnnuaC SidezvaÙ £ Saie LADIES’ JEANS 40-50% OFF B y Wrangler and Roeky LADIES’ BLOUSES 40-50% OFF B y Wrangler and Roeky p l u i r p oelds A ends..., reduced prices on older itemsl Jew l« n of America Inc. Peterson's ^ NIKE SHOES Starting at 1125.00 (541) 676-9218 • 193 N. Main Street • Heppner Monday • Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. a â ) CffiJ « r f l a ü j| ' 3 3 » ! c?*?-! I9 Ü V lip R ü iîF , ;?*& s W ttese d-uU- jL-cccaij Heppner M have B-52 mochas or lattes... I watermelon Italian sodas or Amalfi's... « Lots of great sale items 1,d FREE Hot Dogs & P o p ! f,uit Fnr r * f,,K M <” * 11 « 676-9200 and I« É Murray's Annual Sidewalk Sale Friday, July 30 starting at 9 a.m. él ' rfffl - - «fffffffffW-fy, g f P S P à 1®PJ '.VUUURUB?/ c , 3 C5"E wAde jtiopfcitiy a t sm 7 J ew elers/ ôeginning at 9 a.m. Gardner’s Men’s Wear j H 4 B y fe e § Friday, July 30th •V.H MEN’S DENIM JEANS Rc(¡. Í2 9 .9 R NOW 510.95 & BIG SIDEWALK SALE MulMUJ'i D«U) 217 North Main • Heppner I m Friday, July 30th Enter to win a (with purchase) Drawing to be held at the end of the business day Friday WE WILL HAVE LOTS 676-9158 w m HEPPNER HARDWARE OF SIDEWALK SALE Murray's « ITEMS DUE TO OUR 1 f t Country Rose ! 7hujfl/a£u& r®. ■ * f t 2: 106 May Street • Heppner, O R 97836 676-9426 REMODELING! I Phone: (541) 676-9961 • Fax: (541) 676-5496 si , <mm>. M m wmm mm*. m mms m ±mm. ‘mmm m m Serving Heppner. Lexington & lone Wo 233 N. Main • Heppner Army colors, the color is black, to show the world that we w ill fight back. The Army colors. -T he United States Army, For Freedom.” For those interested in sending cards or words of encouragement to Sweek, his address is: Sgt. Michael H. Sw eek, 5035 GSU (MRCS), C/O HHC 3-116, 2444 C assidy R oad, Ft. Bliss, TX 79916. Sweek’s mother has also been instrumental in putting the yellow ribbons back up in H ep p n er in support of the troops. Chamber Chatter By Claudia Hughes, Exec. Dir. Heppner Cham ber invites all interested persons to jo in them d u ring the weekly no-host luncheon at John’s Place on Tuesday, Aug. 3 at 11:30 a.m. U.S. Congressman Greg Walden and tw o E conom ic Development people from Washington D.C. will be in attendance. Congressman W alden w ill w elcom e q u estio n s from those present. Attendees are asked to please RSVP to 676-5536 by Friday, July 30. N otice the yellow rib b o n s? The H eppner Chamber and other donors purchased them . Evelyn Sweek, Myrtle M cM illan and additional volunteers put them on the trees and w ill keep them looking good. We co n tin u e to recognize our many men and women in the area who are serving our country. The Gazette would like names, addresses and pictures. All enjoy hearing from home. The smell of smoke wafting through the air this morning felt like fall and we aren’t ready for that season quite yet. The wind must be blowing in the smoke from the fire at Warm Springs. C ooler tem peratures are forecasted, which will make this com ing C eleb rate Historic Heppner weekend much m ore p leasan t for everyone and reduce fire danger. Ready for the Friday Sidewalk Sale and the Short People Parade? Think snow (you’ll feel cooler) and start shopping for the holidays. Then enjoy an evening in the park. Joe and L eanne Lindsay are tuning up to en tertain one and all betw een the free BBQ sp onsored by B ank o f Eastern Oregon and the Pie A uction sp o n so red by Sherrell Insurance and the H eppner C ham ber. W ho knows, Joe may have a song about pies as he auctions off the entries and announces the winners. Proceeds from pie sales assist the Chamber in carrying on marketing and com m unity ev en ts. Remember to bring lawn ch airs for this H eppner family happening followed by the Little McKay Creek Band and Street Dance at 8 p.m. The Morrow County Fair and Rodeo is the next big event. Rumor has it that on Saturday there w ill be another awesome historic Dinner at the Cemetery with some new and returning actors. Proceeds go toward the museum murals. Books, yard sales, q u ilt show, music, food and fun. Enjoy and invite friends for a great Heppner weekend. T hought for the Week: “The mind is like a TV set, when it goes blank, it’s a good idea to turn off the sound.”
