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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 11,2009 Obituaries The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES 240-430 isps M orrow C o u n ty 's H om e-O w ned W eekly N ew spaper Published weekly and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act o f March 3, 1X79 Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon Office at 1X8 W Willow Street Telephone (541) 676-9228. Fax (541) 676-9211. I -mail editor a rapidserve net or das id <r rapidserve net. Web site: www.heppner net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O Box 337. Heppner, Oregon 97X36 Subscriptions: $27 in Morrow County; $21 senior rate (in Morrow County only, 62 years or older); $33 elsewhere; $27 student subscriptions. 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The GT is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under "Card of Thanks" at a cost of $10. On the HEPPNER WEBSITE: www.heppner.net • Start or Change a Subscription • Place a Classified Ad • Submit a News Story • View Real Estate for Sale • City Council & Planning Minutes • Local Businesses • County Park • Willow Creek Park Reservations • Free Digital Postcards • Senior Housing • and more! Applications available for South ¡Morrow County Scholarship Trust Bill Rietmann o f lone was elected president o f the South Morrow County Scholarship Trust for the 2009 year at the SMCST’s annual meeting in Heppner on January 26. Barb Hayes was elected vice-president, Del LaRue was elected treasurer, and Sharon Harris secretary. Board members are Missy Cutsforth, Martha Munkers, and Car rie Grieb. The South Morrow County Scholarship Trust was established several years ago to provide funds to grant scholarships to graduating seniors from Heppner and lone High Schools. Applications for this year’s scholarships are available in the form of a computer disk at both high schools, starting in March. Deadline to turn them in will April 15. WCVEDG to hold annual meeting The annual meeting o f Willow Creek Valley Eco nomic Development Group will be held Thursday, Febru ary 19, at St. Patrick’s Senior Center. The hosted luncheon will begin at 11:30 with Kimberly L.indsay speaking on the economic impact of the Secure Residential Treatment Facility. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to Marcia Kemp at 676-2100 or Sheryll Bates at 676-5536 by February 17. Filing deadline for May election March 19 is the deadline for file for the May 19 election. A list o f open positions can be found in last week’s edition o f the Heppner Gazette-Times. Grief Recovery Group For those who have experienced the death of a spouse W h e n : f o b ru a ru 2 5 , 2 0 0 9 I ime: 6 :5 0 p.m. W h e r e : P lo n e e r M e m o r ia l f Jos M o s p ic e J ra in in g f^ o o m ; o n th e lo w e r le ve l 5 6 ‘T P I- P io n e e r P V iv e P le p p n e r New ATV Safety Laws FREE online certification New safety laws are now in effect for operating quads and three-wheel ATVs (Class I ATVs) and off-road mo torcycles (Class III ATVs) on lands open to public use. (See chart below for age-related timelines.) In order to make training as convenient as possible, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department now offers this free safety and education program and certification online on the website www.rideATVoregon.org. SAFETY TRAINING EXEMPTION: Safety training isn't mandatory for riders using an ATV or off-road motorcy cle for farming, agriculture, forestry, nursery, Christmas tree growing operations or when riding on private land. M a n d a t o r y t r a in in g A g es Daniel Andrew Anderson Daniel Andrew An derson, a resident o f Pendle ton died Friday, February 6, 2009, at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner, fol lowing an illness. He was 64 years old. Daniel was bom on December 18, 1944 in Pendle ton to An drew and F lo re n c e (T ra d e r) Anderson. H e w a s Daniel Andrew ra is e d in Anderson Heppner. On April 10, 1965 he married Jacqueline Studer in Hermiston. The couple lived in Heppner for the first six years and later moved to Pendleton where they lived for 37 years. He enjoyed playing pool, archery, fishing. Fast Draw “ C ow boy A c tio n ” C o m p etitio n s, and good conversation. He was also a member o f the Pendleton Senior Center and the NE O regon B ow hunter’s A s sociation. He is survived by: his wife Jacqueline A. Anderson at the home in Pendleton; sisters, Darline Schoonover o f Heppner, Helen Anderson o f Springfield, and Louise Anderson o f M exico; one brother Larry Anderson o f M adras; sons Jeff A nder son o f Spokane, WA and Jam es A nderson o f Stan field; daughter Jacqueline M. Futter o f Pendleton; as well as four grandchildren, Arie Futter, Andrew Futter, Adam Futter and Mercedes Futter; and several great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents Andrew (Andy) and Florence Anderson, and a grandson Aaron Gregory Daniel Futter. A funeral w ill be co n d u cted on T hursday, February 12, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Bethel Assembly o f G od C hurch, on A irport Road, in Pendleton. Burial will follow at Olney Cem etery. Burns Mortuary o f Pendleton is in charge o f arrangements. Kathleen M. Monahan Hisler Kathleen M. Hisler, 100, o f Heppner died Thurs day, January 29, 2009 at W illow Creek Valley A s sisted Living F acility in Heppner. She was bom Febru ary 21,1 908, in Condon, the daughter o f Frank and Marie Farley Monahan, early Gil liam and Morrow County sheep ranchers. She was one o f M orrow C ounties Centenarian Pioneer. In 1912, K athleen and her family moved from the Monahan-Murtha Ranch, on Rock Creek, near Con d o n , to H eppner. K athleen and her s ib lin g s Mary, Jimmy, P a tric ia , Kathleen ,, ... v, M. and cous- Monahan Hisler in, James Farley were raised on the M ona han’s Willow Creek Ranch, Penland Prairie, Linger Lon ger, and Ditch Creek Hold ings. Mrs. Hisler was a de vout Catholic. In early child hood, she attended school in H eppner and C atholic parochial school in Condon, and Mt. Angel, graduating in 1927 from St. Joseph’s Academy in Pendleton. On N ovem ber 14, 1928 she married Paul E. Hisler in Heppner. In 1929 they moved to the Hisler ranch on upper Little Butter Creek where they engaged in the sheep business and later converted to cattle. K athleen lived on the H isler ranch for 67 y ears, she w as a loving rancher’s wife, mother and homemaker, who loved and enjoyed country life. Kath leen and Paul moved into Heppner in 1995, the couple was married for 72 years. Kathleen and cous in Jam es J. Farley w ere honored to be Queen and Grand Marshall o f the St. P a tric k 's Day P arade in 1988. She was proud o f her Irish heritage. In early years, she was active in Morrow County Cowbelles, St. Pat rick’s Catholic Church, and a lifetime supporter o f the M orrow County Fair and Rodeo. K a th le e n w as a wom an w ith an am azing bright mind her entire life. When it came to knowledge o f Morrow or Gilliam Coun ty history, people would seek her help. She could recall it like it was yesterday. Her longevity o f life, can be accredited to wonderful health care providers, fam ily, friends, and her unwav ering deep faith and will to live. For over a century of life, she has touched all who have known her. Kathleen has resided at H ep p n er’s Willow Creek Terrace As- Farmer’s Market organization meeting to be held sisted Living since 2003, where she could not have been happier. Survivors include; d au g h ters, Joan S um ner and her husband Jim o f The Dalles and Francine Bris tow and her husband Tom o f Rockaway Beach; son, Paul H isler and his wife Susan o f H eppner; eight g ran d ch ild ren ; 13 g re a t grandchildren; two great- g reat-g ran d ch ild ren ; and numerous nieces and neph ews. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Paul in 2000; grandson, Shad Hisler in 1997; her parents; sisters, Patricia Barrie and Mary Causey; and brother, James Monahan. A funeral mass for Mrs. Hisler was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at St. P a tric k ’s C atholic C hurch in H ep pner. C oncluding service and burial will follow at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary was held at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 2, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Memorial contribu tions may be made to Wil low Creek Valley Assisted Living Facility, 400 Frank G illiam D rive, H eppner, Oregon 97836. Sweeney Mortuary o f Heppner is in charge of arrangements. DeLeva Mae Rill DeLeva “Dee” Mae Rill, 74, o f Othello, died Friday February 6, 2009 at her home with her family at her side. D eLeva w as born in Elgin on May 2, 1934 to F red and D o r t h y (Croghan) W ils o n . As a to d dler, De- Leva lost b o th o f her par DeLeva Mae Rill ents. Her au n t H a zel as well as her entire extended family raised her. She graduated as Valedicto rian from Elgin High School in 1951. While in high school, DeLeva was a member o f the Drama Club, p artici pated in 4H and played in the school band. She also was active in the Order o f Rainbow for girls. She was a very talented musician and received a music scholarship to Eastern Oregon College (University). W h ile a tte n d in g EOC, she met Myron Rill. They married on August 16, 1953 in Elgin. They lived in Heppner where she and My ron farmed. When Myron left to serve in the Army at Ft. Sill, OK, DeLeva went with him. While in O kla homa, she worked at the PX on base. A fter M yron was discharged, they returned to Heppner and the farm. They bought a farm near Connell in 1965 and moved there until 1982 when they settled on a farm near Othello. DeLeva worked as a dietary aid at the Othello C om m unity H ospital for over 20 years. She was still working one day a week un til July o f last year. She was a member o f the Children’s Hospital Orthopedic Guild in Othello, The Grange and the Othello Relay For Life. She loved all animals and especially enjoyed raising poultry. She acted as the poultry and rabbit superin tendent at the Adams County Fair for many years. DeLeva always en jo y ed v isitin g and loved having people drop in for some o f her baked treats. She was a talented painter and enjoyed creating greet ing cards with her artwork. She was an avid garden er and would spend many hours working in the garden with her husband. DeLeva’s special joy was being a wife and being with her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered as a giving person who was very real from the first time you met her. She was preceded in death by her parents and her aunt Hazel. S h e is s u r v iv e d by: h er h u sb an d M yron o f Othello; a son Rodney “ K im ” (D e b b ie ) R ill o f Mesa; four daughters, Trina (Mike) Wieseler o f Mesa, D en ise (Ja k e) W eise o f Salkum , WA, Joy (R ick) Weeks o f Freeland, WA and Sheena (Stuart) Woods o f Kennewick, WA; 11 grand children and four g re a t grandchildren. A celebration o f her life will be held at Stevens Funeral Chapel on Wednes day February 11, 2009 at 1 p.m. Final services will be held at the Elgin Com munity Center on Thursday, F eb ru ary 12, 2009 w ith burial to follow at the Elgin Cemetery. Memorials are sug gested to the C h ild re n ’s Hospital Orthopedic Guild care o f S tevens Funeral Chapel. You are invited to sign the guest book and leave a note for the family at stevensfuneralchapel.com. Irrigon Booster Club to hold dinner and auction A Farmer’s Market organization meeting will be Irrigon Jr/Sr High School Knight’s Pride Booster held Thursday, February 26, at 5 p.m. at Heppner City Club will be holding their third annual dinner and auction Hall. Everyone is invited to attend. Locations, days, times on Saturday, March 14. and other topics related to starting a local farmer’s market For more information contact Meredith Young at will be discussed. 922-3499 or Vickee Carroll at 567-7645. Senior Center Menu Willow Creek Baptist Church members will be serving lunch on Wednesday, February 18. The menu will include spinach fandango, hash browns, fruit cocktail, hot rolls, and cake. Year Mandatory Safety Training Age Jan 1,2009 Youth 15 and under and adults supervising youth LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION Jan. 1, 2010 30 and under Jan 1,2011 40 and under Jan. 1,2012 50 and under February 10th, 11th and 12th from 5 :0 0 to 7:00 /:U U p.m. at the Heppner Neighborhood Center, er’ 6 1 m gm Boys ages 5-12 and Girls ages 5 - 1 1 are eligible to enroll to play. Jan 1, 2013 60 and under Jan. 1, 2014 All riders must have an ATV safety education card Morrow County OHV Park is active in these changes and do offer the hands on training. ATV Safety Insti tute and the MSF Motorcycle safety foundation do have instructors on site Any questions or concerns please contact Morrow County 541-989-9500. T-Ball, Minors and Majors Baseball and Softball. Fee is $30.00 per participant $60.00 per family. After the February 28th deadline the fee is $40.00. No exceptions. All participants will need a CURRENT copy of three documents showing your physical address. Any questions or comments contact Sandi Putman 541-989-8469 Home 541-240-1761 Cell.
