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TW O - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 3,2010 Obituaries The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Timothy Thomas Welborn Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly by Sykes Publishing, LLC and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3,1879. Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon Office at 188 W Willow Street. Telephone (541) 676- 9228. Fax (541) 676-9211 E-mail: editorurapidserve net or davidiurapidserve net W'eb site: www.heppner net. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, PO. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $27 in Morrow County, $21 senior rate (in Morrow County only, 62 years or older); $33 elsewhere; $27 student subscriptions. David Sykes............................................................................................... Publisher Autumn Morgan..............................................................................................Editor All News and Advertising Deadline is Monday at 5 p m. For Advertising advertising deadline is Monday al 5 p m Cost tor a display ad a $5 per column inch Cost for classified ad is 50< per word Cost for Card ot Thanks is $10 up to 100 wonts Cost for a classified display ad is $5.75 per column inch For Public/Legal Notices: public/tegal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. Dates for pub lication must be specified Affidavits must be required at the time of submission Affidavits require three weeks to process after last date of publication (a sooner return date must be specified if required). For Obituaries Obituaries are published in the Heppner GT at no charge and are edited to m eet news guidelines Families wishing to include information not included in the guidelines or who wish to have the obituary written in a certain way must purchase advertising space for the obituary For Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor MUST be signed by the author The Heppner GT will not publish unsigned letters All letters MUST include the author's address and phone number for use by the GT office The GT reserves the right to edit letters 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. BEO Bancorp reports 2009 profit BEO B a n c o rp (OTCBB:BEOB) and its subsidiary. Bank of Eastern Oregon, announced con solidated 2009 earnings of $387,000. “BEO Bancorp remains profitable for 2009 despite charging $4,158 million during the year to income to add to the provi sion for loan losses and a $1,275 million charge to account for a decrease in collateral value in other real estate,” said Chief Financial Officer, Mark Lemmon. He went on to say, “Our net interest margin is in the upper echelon of banks in the nation. This is caused by securing low cost sources of funding and maintaining a strong liquidity position.” “ In the current banking environm ent, showing a profit for 2009 is something that many banks were not able to do. Our core earnings remain strong and provide a solid base for the bank to build upon,” according to Presi dent and CEO Jeff Bailey. “As has been stated on numerous occasions, 2009 was a very challenging year for banks in general and this was true for Bank of East ern Oregon. We continue to make sure our provision for loan losses is funded at an appropriate level to weather possible prolonged deterio ration in the national and regional economy,” added Bailey. Chief Operations Officer Gary Propheter said, “Total deposits ended the year at $204.4 million, up 8.2% year over year. Deposit growth is indica tive of customer trust in the stability of the bank, and the quality of service and professionalism delivered by our banking teams. The board of directors and em ployees take great pride in the fact that this year marks the 65th year that Bank of Eastern Oregon has been serving our rural eastern Oregon communities. Other institutions have come and Espresso Specials- gone, but we remain con- stant and committed to the economic prosperity of eastern Oregon.” “Bank of Eastern Oregon has a net interest margin that ranks in the 98,h percentile among our peers,” said Chief Credit Officer, E. George Kof- fler. “Total (net) loans are down 4.2% year over year. This has come about due to economic factors that have temporarily decreased loan demand in our markets and the structuring of our bal ance sheet.” Koffler went on to say, “We are pleased with the progress we have made during 2009 in man aging problem credits.” “Total assets grew 5.2% year over year to just under $240 million and shareholders’ equity increased 6.1% over the same period. We are well capitalized by all industry standards and have a Tier One capital ratio of 9.5%,” said Bailey. “BEO Bancorp launched a subordinated debt offering late in 4th quarter which bolstered our capital levels at the bank. We are pleased with the results of the debt offer ing, but still have concerns over the economic recov ery in our trade area along with Oregon as a whole. National economic indica tors tell us things appear to be improving, but high unemployment levels and low consumer confidence in the overall economy are still issues, as are concerns in the global financial mar kets. The board of directors will continue the safe and prudent course of building capital through retained earnings during these un certain economic times. Therefore, the board of di rectors has voted not to pay a cash dividend for fourth quarter 2009.” For further infor mation on the company or to access internet banking, please visit our website at http://www.beobank.com. N J Nathan A. “Nate” Arbogast, 39, of Heppner died Sunday, February 28, 2010 as a re sult of a ski ing accident at Anthony Lakes. A fu neral service will be held Nathan A. “Nate” 10 a.m. Fri Arbogast day, March 5, 2010 at the Heppner High School gymnasium, with a recep tion immediately following in the school cafeteria. A graveside service will be held 4 p.m. Friday, March 5, at the Monument Cemetery in Monument. He was bom Feb ruary 26, 1971 at Oregon City, the son of Hal A. and Judith A. Cavender Arbo gast. He was raised and attended school at Molalla until the ninth grade when he moved to Monument to live with his aunt and uncle, Jan and Paul Jewell. He graduated from Monument High School in 1989. He went on to attend Portland State University where he graduated in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree and then to Eastern Oregon State College in LaGrande where he received a post bac calaureate teaching degree in 1995. On June 13, 1992 he married Chandra Bender in Monument. The couple moved to Heppner in the mid nineties, where he Applications are available for the South Morrow County Scholarship at Heppner High School and lone High School. Criteria used in awarding this scholarship include scholarship, leadership, citizenship, financial need, and probability of success in the student s chosen field. The deadline for these to be turned in is April 15, 2010. For more information call Sharon Harrison at 541-989-8496. • Floral 678-M26 worked for the Morrow County School District. He then followed his true pas sion in life through his com pany, Wind Wave, which was bringing high speed internet into the area, espe cially for the benefit of the rural schools so the students could learn and compete with the larger schools. He enjoyed spending time with his family, skiing, hunting, golfing, movies, computer games, and also serving as deacon for many years at the Christian Life Center. Survivors include: his wife, Chandra Arbo gast; children Cade, Kai, and Cara, all of Heppner; mother, Judy Cavender of Portland; father Hal Arbo gast of Pendleton; brother. Matt Arbogast of Tracy, CA; and grandfather. Jack Cavender of Monument. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Nettie and Floyd Arbo gast; grandmother, Alda Clyde Cavender; uncle, Paul Jewell; and cousin Jaime Geinger. Memorial contri butions may be made to the Christian Life Center, PO Box 145, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in charge of arrangements. Clarence R. Greenup Clarence R. Gree nup, 80, of Portland died Sa t u r d a y , F ebruary 27, 2010 at his home. A grave side service was held at 1 p.m. on M o n d a y , Clarence R. Ma r c h 1, Greenup 2010 at the Heppner Masonic Cem etery in Heppner. Clarence Raymond Greenup better known as Clancy was bom Septem ber 10, 1929 in Hamilton, Montana to Price and Peggy Morgan Greenup. Clarence was the youngest of four brothers. He lived in Hepp ner during his teenage years and participated in football, basketball, and tennis and he lettered in all three. He would go to Alaska during summer vacations to earn money. In 1948 he gradu ated from Heppner High School. During his high schools years he caught the eye of Rita Dell Johnson while walking to school. They were married in Boi se, ID and spent their life together in Portland, where they raised five children. Rita Dell and Clarence were married for 61 years. He enjoyed hunt ing in Eastern Oregon and learned the love of golf in his early twenties. He participated in golf tourna ments with celebrities and friends. Clarence had a true love of flying, and earned his pilot’s license in 1952 in the state of California. He would fly his airplane not only for pleasure, but for his business buying and selling heavy equipment in and outside of the United States, mostly the Pacific Northwest. Clarence always had room in his heart and home for animals, both do mestic and wild. He loved to feed them and would worry about not only his own pets but everyone else’s. He en joyed his outings with his grandkids and loved fam ily get-togethers especially family picnics. Survivors include: his wife, Rita Dell Greenup of Portland; daughter, Rita Marie Greenup-Matney of Estacada; sons, Michael Greenup of Arizona, Mitch Greenup of Bend, and Matt Greenup of Heppner; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Greenup in 2008 and by brothers, Everett, George, and Don. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner was in charge of arrangements Rayburn graduate Army Basic Combat Training Kendra Rayburn, a 2008 graduate of Heppner High School, graduated Army Basic Combat Training February 12,2010 from Fort Jackson South Carolina. Rayburn is now stationed at Fort Huachuca, AZ for AIT. She is the daughter of Randy and Vicki Rayburn of Heppner. She is the granddaughter of Jerry and Sonja Smith Kendra Bombing Range reopens to traffic of Heppner, Bonnie Freeman of Green- Rayburn Bombing Range at the intersection of Highway leaf, ID, and Bud and Ann Rayburn from 207 is now open for traffic. The road, however, is not Joseph. paved and drivers are advised to proceed with caution. Paving will take place mid-March and a short term closer will be implemented. American Legion plans party Heppner Water Control birthday The American Legion will hold a birthday party on Tuesday, March 9, in the Heppner United Methodist District to meet Church basement, starting at 6 p.m. p a liti® Steens”' Shatw00^ Plants Large Selection of St. Patrick's Day Items Party • Press up • Cards • P ecorations • t . New Sweat Shirts ft long Sleeve V n T-shirts for St. Patrick’s Day NewNMR- Monday -Friday % M w i D auq w in g 7:30 am! * * * « - * « 217 North Main • Happnar • Phona Nathan A. “Nate” Arbogast South Morrow County Scholarship applications available , March 12 yam-jpm Saturday , March 13 8am- 6pm Sunday , March 14 8am- 3pm Ì Friday He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Thomas War ren Welborn, and maternal grandfather, James Terry Phillips. Memorial contri butions may be made to Condon Dollars for Schol ars, PO Box 385, Condon, Oregon 97823. Sweeney Mortuary of Condon is in charge of arrangements. The Heppner Water the Ag Service Center at Control District will meet 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, at Agenda items in clude approval of previ ous minutes, treasurer’s Kiwi Italian Soda $2 for 24 oz report, election of 2010 Chocolate chip Mint Frappe $3 for 16 oz officers, discussion of ex piring CRP contracts in the Pralines-n-creme Breve $ 3.75 for 16 oz district, 2010 creek clean up discussion and landowner tree concern along Hinton Creek. Meetings of the dis trict are open to the public. St Patrick’s Schedule - Timothy Thomas Welborn, 26, former Gil liam County resident, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at his h o m e in P o r tla n d . Funeral services were held at 1 p.m . on T u e s day, March Timothy 2, 2010, at Thomas the United Welborn Church o f Christ in Condon. A light reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. A graveside service was held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at the Hep pner Masonic Cemetery in Heppner. He was bom April 16, 1983 in The Dalles, the son of Timothy P. and Carol A. Phillips Welborn. He was raised in Lonerock and attended school in Condon, graduating as salutatorian of the class of 2001 at Con don High School. He then attended Linfield School of Nursing at the Portland Campus. He graduated with a bachelor of science degree in nursing in 2005. Follow ing graduation he began working for Faulkner’s Cascadia Behavioral Health in Gresham. He also taught CPR for the Red Cross for over five years. He found his greatest joy in volunteer ing, whether in high school, college, or in his adult life working with older people. He participated in FFA and 4-H and while still in high school became certified as a basic EMT. He also enjoyed fishing. Survivors include: parents, Tim and Carol Wel- bom of Lonerock; brother, Clark Welborn of Metolius; companion, Chad McVeigh of Portland; paternal grand mother, Beth Welborn of Lonerock; maternal grand mother Shirley Sheldon of Phoenix, AZ; and uncles Dan Phillips, and Brian Phillips. Rx qavn-6>pvn Closed 1-2 lunch ________________Saturday 9 am -6pm The meeting will be potluck. Holly Rebekah Lodge to host monthly card party Holly Rebekah Lodge will be hosting their monthly card party this Saturday, March 6, at the Lodge Hall in Lexington. Play will once again start at 7 p.m. The cost for an evening of fun, visiting and HEPPNER ELKS 358 676 - 9)81 "W here Friend\ M eet" 142 North Main ER Old Timers Night Thursday, March 4th Inner 6 p.m. Lodge 8:00 p.m. ST6AK DINNER snacks is still only $5. In addition to the weekly BINGO game on Thursday afternoons start ing at 2 p.m., the Lodges will be hosting an eve ning of BINGO on Friday, March 12. “We invite every one to these events,” says a Lodge spokesperson. “A person is able to have a lot of fun for a small amount of money.” Senior Center Menu Nazarene/Seventh- Day Adventist members will be serving lunch on Wednesday, March 10. The menu will include tuna salad sandwiches, corn chowder, coleslaw with pineapple, and butterscotch pudding.
