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TWO • Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 30,2009 Obituaries The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Nebraska at Lincoln. and the Mediterranean. Loren retired in After his honorable discharge, he worked for 1983. Retirement activi two years on the back of a ties included refinishing tar truck, which made him fu rn itu re for his fam ily, golf, volunteer realize the benefits work for St. Joseph o f higher educa Regional Medical tion. So, courtesy Center Family Hos of the G.I. Bill, he pice, reading and attended the Uni frequent trips with v e rs ity o f New Catherine, especial Hampshire. It was ly to their native there he met his fu L o ren New England. ture wife, Catherine A nselm He was a Irish. He graduated Dillon lifelong m em ber in 1951 and went to o f the C a th o lic work for the Depart ment of Health and Welfare Church, attending St. James in Dover, NH, as a social Parish in Lewiston from its worker. He and Catherine inception in 1970 to 2008, were married January 3, when he relocated to Boise for health reasons. 1953 in Wolfeboro, NH. Loren was preced In 1956, he began working for the Bureau of ed in death by his brother Indian Affairs as agency Malcolm, infant daughter social worker. This job took Mary, and nephew Daniel the family to New Town, Dillon. ND, Browning, MT, Poplar, Survivors include: MT, and finally in 1965 to his wife of 57 years, Cath the Northern Idaho Indian erine; children Dennis and Agency in Lapwai, ID, near Althea all of Boise, Nancy Lewiston. He took a leave Thorson (Cliff Smith), of of absence from 1961-1963 Tekoa, WA, Lora Vance to earn his masters of social (Randy) of Winnemucca, work from the University of Loren Anselm Dillon H eppner GAZETTE-TIMES Loren Anselm Dil lon, our loving husband, U.S.PS. 240-420 father and grandfather, M o r r o w C o u n t y ’s H o m e - O w n e d W e e k ly N e w s p a p e r passed away Monday, De P ublished w e ekly by S ykes P u blishing . L i t ' and entered as p e rio d ic a l m atter al the Post O ffic e at H eppner, O regon under the A c t o f M a rc h 3 .1 8 7 4 P e riodica l postage cember 21, 2009 of con paid at Heppner, O reg on O ffic e at 188 W W illo w Street Telephone (5 4 1 ) 676- gestive heart failure. He 9228. Fax (5 4 1 ) 676-9211 H -m ail e d ito r a rapidserxe net o r das idui rapidserxe was 88 years old. In his net W eb site: w w w .h e p p n e r net Postm aster send address changes to the H eppner G aze tte -T im e s, P O . B o x 337, H eppner. O reg on 97836. S u b s c rip tio n s $27 in final moments, Loren was M o rro w C o u n ty. $21 senior rate (in M o rro w County o n ly : 62 years o r o ld e r); $33 surrounded by his adoring elsew here; $27 student subscriptions D a v id S y k e s ............................................................................................................... Publisher family. Loren passed at his A u tu m n M o rg a n ............................................................................................................ E d ito r daughter Althea's home in All News and Advertising Deadline is Monday at 5 p m Boise, ID, where he and his For Advertising advertising deadline is Monday al 5 p m. Cost for a display ad is $5 per wife moved in 2008. column inch. Cost for classified ad is 50{ per word Cost for Card of Thanks is $10 up to Loren was born 100 words Cost for a classified display ad is $5 75 per column inch. For Public/Legal Notices public/legal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p m Dales for pub May 20, 1921 in Buffalo, lication must be specified Affidavits must be required at the time of submission Affidavits NY, the oldest of four chil require three weeks to process after last date of publication (a sooner return date must be dren to Daniel and Mary specified if required). For Obituanes Obituaries are published in the Heppner GT at no charge and are edited to (Walsh) Dillon. When Lo meet news guidelines Families wishing to include information not included in the guidelines ren was three years old, the or who wish to have the obituary wntten in a certain way must purchase advertising space family moved to Revere, for the obituary MA, where he graduated For Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor MUST be signed by the author The Heppner GT wilt not publish unsigned letters All letters MUST include the author's address and phone high school in 1939. number for use by the GT office. The GT reserves the nghl to edit letters. The GT is not Loren entered the responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters Any letters expressing thanks will U.S. Navy January 1942 be placed in the classifieds under 'C ard of Thanks' at a cost of $10. serving in the USN Armed Guard as a gunner’s mate until December 1945. He was very proud of his ser The Heppner Gar- about his first semester in vice to his country, which den Club will be meeting on college. took him across the globe, Members are en Monday, January 4, 2010 often in hostile waters, in at the Senior Center. Due couraged to bring food cluding Italy, Egypt, India to the weather, a no-host items that will be given to brown bag lunch will be the Neighborhood Center. The meeting will held at noon. The program will be discussing the final plans be presented by Matt Hol for decorating for Town & land, the scholarship re Country’s annual event. The Awana Program will be moving back to cipient, who will share meeting on Thursdays, rather than Wednesday, starting on Thursday, January 7. Meetings will be held at Willow Creek Baptist Church from 6:30-8 p.m. If transportation is required, contact Dale Bates at 676-5773. Used Motor Oil Heppner Garden Club to meet NV, and Roberta Lutcher (Larry ) of Heppner; surviv ing grandchildren are Matt Thorson, Kevin, Eric and Melanie Vance, Dillon and William Lutcher and Cath erine and Loren “M ick” Dillon; great-grandchildren include Lucas, Malcolm and Ava Thorson; a brother, Daniel (MaryAnn) of Re vere, M A and sister, Althea Lundberg (John) of Middle- ton, MA; as well as numer ous nieces and nephews. An Irish wake was held in the Boise area on Sunday, December 27, at Accent Funeral Home in Meridian, ID. In Lewiston, vigil service will be on Friday, January 1,2010, at 4 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church. Memorial Mass will be on Saturday, January 2 also at St. James Church at 11 a.m. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be sent to St. James Churcli, 1519 Ripon Ave., Lewiston, ID 83501. Condolences may be made to the family online at www. accentfuneral.com. Awana Program changing New Year’s Eve Bingo to be held New Y ear’s at 2 p.m. Participants are meeting day starting Jan. 7 Eve, the On Lexington IOOF asked to bring snacks and Certified We pump your unwanted: O il 2 Hydraulic Fluid Kecyciers Transmission Fluid Call: 541-676-5805 Heating Oil Fax: 541-676-5757 Diesel Oil W Owner Jack Meligan D E Q C e r t if ie d W After Christmas Sale Continues 1/2 OFF All Christmas items Drink Special White Chocolate IVIacadema Hut Annual Elks Hoop Shoot to be held The annual Elks Hoop Shoot will be held on Saturday, January 9, at 1 p.m. in the Heppner High School gymnasium. Colt signups will also be held at this time. The hoop shoot is free for boys and girls ages 8-13. For more informa tion contact Corey Sweeney at 676-5530. Chamber to hold annual luncheon Heppner Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual luncheon on Thursday, January 7, at All Saints Episcopal Church beginning at 11:30 a.m. Dino’s Delectable Catering Services will provide lunch. The cost is $10 per person. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to the Chamber of Commerce no later than Tuesday, Janu ary 5. Boyer graduates from Linfield College Tyler Boyer graduated on December 20 from Linfield College with a bachelor’s in science degree in psychology. During his time at college he was a part of the Linfield Wildcat football team for three years. A 2005 graduate of Heppner High School, he is the son of John and Kelly Boyer of Heppner. Toasted Marshmallow Mocha Ne wjfear' s_ Store. Hours: December 1 - Regular hours January 1 - CLOSED Have a Happy New Year! New Years Eve Party| TMdmQ labile. Non-Alcoholic Brett Barber & Shannon M illigan Games, Movies, Refreshments Wedding-December 5, 2009 Bring the whole family! 7 pm 'til New Year Reception to be held in February ^ Mowtuj'i D m INC. 217 17 North Main • Heppner < • Phono 676-9158 • Floral^Ti 6-9426 H eppner S O A Church 5 6 0 Minor S t. Any questions call 6 7 6 -5 0 3 6 and Rebekah's will be host ing Bingo. The c a llin g o f numbers will begin at 7 p.m. The charge is 25 cents per card. There will be no Bingo in the afternoon but will resume on January 7 Morrow County Court weekly meeting held The Morrow Coun ty Court met on December 23 in Heppner with Judge Tallman, Com m issioner Grieb, and Commissioner Rea in attendance. Follow ing is a summary of the meeting provided by Leann Rea. The court reviewed and approved the minutes of December 9 and Decem ber 16. The court reviewed and approved accounts pay able and payrolls in the amount of $69,791.83. Sheriff’s Department Pre-authorizations for four new patrol rifles was reviewed and approved. A pre-authorization for a 2010 Ford F-150 for use at the OHV Park was re viewed and approved. The traffic problems on Tower Road were discussed. Planning Department The reading and adoption of the following amendments were reviewed and approved: Ordinance adopting amendments re garding section 4.130 hard ship dwellings; ordinance adopting amendments to the zoning ordinance Article 2 Establishment o f Zones; and an ordinance amend ing the comprehensive plan Serving Heppner, Lexington & lone A tten W inter Veteran’s Services .......... or------- t io n recreation facilities available , S ledding , celebrate a holiday , snowmobiling or J U S T T A K E A B R E A K FR O M YO UR W IN T E R B L U E S A N D S P E N D IT IN T H E B L U E S A T O N E O F O U R H E A T E D C abins . W e offer a variety of accommodations ; e call 5 4 1 - 9 8 9 - 8 2 1 4 . ■jn m Hours: 9 -1 2 am & 1-4 pm First Thursday of each month GHIIam Building, Heppner Please call for Appointment Phone 922-6420 Please leave a detailed message HEPPNER ELKS 358 676-9181 W soft drinks. Due to the holiday weekend, the monthly pi nochle card party will be held on January 9 starting at 7 p.m. Both of these events are open to the public. "Where Friemth M eet" » \ 142 North Main • I • Elk5 PER Association New Year’s Eve Dinner C ra b fe e d with ham D e ce m b e r 31st Dinner Served at 6 :0 0 pm and map to include a lo cally significant aggregate resource site. Assessor The information re garding properties that have been taken by the county for non-payment o f property taxes was reviewed and minimum bids were set of the properties. There are three lots in Irrigon (and three more from last year), one lot in Heppner and one lot with a cabin at Blake Ranch that will be adver tised for sheriff’s sale. Needs and Issues T he f o llo w in g extension requests were reviewed and approved: Stokes Landing, building and garage upgrades in the amount of $10,014.06; Town of Lexington, gen erator for well and park fencing in the amount of $22,017.15; Boardm an Cemetery District, fenc ing project in the amount of $5,000; and Riverside Booster Club for a conces sion project in the amount of $40,000. The court conduct ed the following business: Bob Jepsen addressed the court regarding the history of and the importance of the county road system. Named Commissioner Rea and As sessor Greg Sweek to the Columbia River Enterprise Zone Board; the amend ments to the county policy manual were reviewed and approved; the invoice for National A ssociation o f Counties was reviewed and approved for payment; mis cellaneous correspondences and upcoming meeting no tices were reviewed. Any one wishing to be placed on the list to receive county minutes, please contact Karen Wolff at (541 >676-5620. Senior Center Menu H ope/V alby/A ll Saints members will be serving lunch on Wednes day, January 6. The menu will include baked ham w ith raisin sauce, scalloped potatoes, applesauce, hot bread, chocolate/peanut butter parfait.
