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,
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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
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cember 21, 2009 of con
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gestive heart failure. He
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was 88 years old. In his
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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
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family. Loren passed at his
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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:
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Hydraulic Fluid
Kecyciers Transmission Fluid
Call: 541-676-5805
Heating Oil
Fax: 541-676-5757
Diesel Oil
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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
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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
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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.
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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.