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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 20,2010 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow 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: editor(a:rapidserve net or davidw rapidserve net Web 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 at 5 p.m Cost for a display ad is $5 per column inch Cost for classified ad is 50$ per word Cost for Card of Thanks is $10 up to 100 words Cost for a classified display ad is $5.75 per column inch For Public/legal Notices public/legal notices deadline is Monday al 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 meet news guidelines Families wishing to include information not included in the guidelines or who wish to have the obituary wntten 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. “Love, From Home” campaign underway shipping. Item s that are w elcom ed include 100% cotton tube socks, jerky, hard candies, phone cards, stamps, homemade cookies, books, and newspapers. N a m e s an d a d dresses can be submitted to Arlynda Gates at arlynda- gates@ hotmail.com or to Irene Holtz at lireneholtz@ aol.com. The lone American Legion Post 95 Ladies Aux iliary is compiling a list of names and addresses of area so ld iers d ep lo y ed o v e r seas for their “Love, From H om e” cam paign. Item s will be gathered and pack ages will be prepared and shipped to the soldiers. Once a list has been compiled, the Auxiliary will begin collecting items for Zachry recognized by Beautification Commission Barnett, Cooper to exchange vows Heppner Mayor Les Paustian (left) and Kay Proctor (right), member of Heppner's Beautification/Parks Commission, pres ent Dave Zachry with a letter and Certificate of Recognition. -C o n trib u te d P h o to The City o f Hep pner’s Beautification/Parks and Land Commission re cently presented a Certifi cate o f Recognition to Dave Zachry for his contributions to creating an attractive environm ent in the com munity. Zachry, an Arkan sas native, moved to Hep pner in 1980 to work for the US Forest Service. He chose to stay after his retire m ent because he enjoyed the town and its people. Besides shoveling snow from sidewalks and taking care o f neighbor’s law ns, he m ow ed Little League ball fields for sev- Maggie Barnett and Jacob Cooper -P h o to by K e lly N is s l Maggie Elizabeth Barnett and Jacob Winn Coo per, both o f Eugene, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Maggie is the daughter of John Barnett and Julie Barnett. She graduated from Condon High School in 2003 and received a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University o f Oregon in 2005. She has been working for a year and half as a lab assistant for Northwest Pathol ogy Services in Eugene. Maggie is currently working on her applications to graduate school. Jacob is the son o f Jim and Karen Gavin. He at tended Heppner High School from 1997-1998. He moved to Eugene six years ago and has been working for Brigham Construction Company for five years. Jake is looking at getting his contractors license in the near future. Jake and Maggie met in Eugene in 2007 through mutual friends. The couple will be married on Saturday, October 30, on their one-year anniversary in Eugene at Sweet Cheeks Winery. Friends and family are to attend the ceremony and reception. Those planning to attend are asked to please RSVP to Maggie at 541-965-0198. eral years because “that’s what neighbors are for.” Recognized by the local garden club for Yard o f the Month, a few years ago Dave com bined his gardening skills with his past Eastern Oregon teach- ing/coaching credentials. He teamed up with Mary Ann Elguezabal, teacher at Heppner Elementary, and weekly brings cut flowers from his yard to her class room. The flowers not only brighten everyone’s day, spelling and pronunciation o f their names are used for lessons in Mrs. Elgueza- bal’s reading class. Inland Northwest Chorale to begin 12th season Inland Northw est Chorale will open their 12th season with The Spirit o f Autumn under the direction o f R. Lee Friese, M yrna VanCleave, accom panist. Performances will be held on October 30 at 7 p.m.at the North Powder School gymnasium and October 31 at 3 p.m. at Faith Presbyte rian Church in Hermiston. The Chorale con sists o f 35 volunteer sing ers from many locations in the area. They rehearse on Monday evenings at Harris Junior Academy in Pendle ton, and always welcome new singers. For additional in formation contact Judi Ma son atjudimasn@ eoni.com or 541-314-5407, or Lee Friese at 541-377-1865. Oregon Wheat Grower’s League retains Dennee as consultant The Oregon Wheat Grower’s League executive committee, in conjunction with the League’s executive di rector Tammy Dennee, announce that Dennee resigned as the executive director o f the OWGL and has been retained by the League as a consultant. She will be responsible for special projects and will assist in the OWGL’s transition to a new executive director. After December 31,2010 she will be free to pursue other career opportunities. The OWGL Board o f Directors ratified this agree Matthew Douglas Garrett graduated from The ment at a full board meeting on September 30, 2010. Colorado School o f Trades on August 4, 2010 with an The OWGL stated: “Ms. Dennee has been a val associate o f occupational studies degree in gunsmithing. ued, energetic and highly capable Executive Director o f He also recieved a special certificate o f recognition from the League for the last 10 years. The OWGL Executive Frank and Pete Brownell. Committee and Board o f Directors wish her well in her future endeavors.” Garret graduates with degree in gunsmithing Household Hazardous Murray receives Dean’s Waste Event M o r r o w C o u n ty w ill b e h o s tin g a n o th e r H o u s e h o ld H a z a rd o u s W a s te e v e n t FREE o f c h a r g e to C o u n ty re s id e n ts Saturday April 23, 2011 11:00 am - 3:00 pm L e x in g to n R o a d D e p t. 3 6 5 W . H w y 7 4 , L e x in g to n , O R Accepted during the event: Used oil (containers less than 25 gallons) Oil filters, Spent Antifreeze, Automotive batteries, Alkaline & rechargeable batteries, Propane Tanks (smaller than 25 gal.) Oil based paint, Paint thinners and solvents, Roof and asphalt patch, Adhesives, glues and contact cement, Caulks sealers and joint compounds, Lawn and garden chemicals and fertilizers, Pool chemicals, Household cleaners (including bleach, ammonia, furniture polish, toilet bowl cleaners, carpet shampoos) Sludge (soil contami nated with oil smaller than 25 gal. containers) Mercury thermometers, Florescent lamps, All types of aerosol cans, Used cooking oil, Road flares, PCB ballasts, Organic peroxides (hardening agents) Items not accepted: Empty containers, ammunition, explosives, biological waste, radioactive waste. M orrow County Public Works mcpublicwork@ co.morrow.or.us PO . Box 4 2 8 Lexington, O R . 9 7 8 3 9 5 4 1 -9 8 9 -9 5 0 0 Pharmacy Scholarship Laurie Murray recently received a $ 1,000 Dean’s Pharmacy Scholarship for this school year. Murray, a 2006 graduate of Heppner High School, is in her fifth year of the seven year pharmacy program at Oregon State LIniversity. The scholarship winners were honored at the Benefactors Reception on October 12 at Willamette Val ley Vineyards. M aggie E lizabeth B arnett _________ Obituaries Omar E. “Gene” Rietmann O m ar E. “G en e” American Legion, Masonic Rietmann died on Monday, Lodge, and the American O ctober 11, in N ew berg Federation o f M usicians, o f c o m p lic a tio n s as well as being an due to age-related avid reader and a illness. He was 82 longtime fan o f the years old. Portland Trailblaz- ers and OSU Bea He w a s b o rn in H ep p n e r vers. on May 7, 1928 to He w a s Omar “Dutch” Ri preceded in death etmann and Elaine by his wife, his par Freeland Rietmann. ents, his brothers He w as raised in Rietmann Paul and Larry, and lone graduated from his daughter Eliza lone High School (where beth Jean. he became band director in Survivors include: his senior year), attended his sons, Chris o f Mt. Holly O regon State University, Springs, PA, and Michael and served in the US Army and Kevin o f Newberg; his as a Military Policeman. grandson Alex o f Mt. Holly He m arried M ax Springs, PA; and his sister- ine E. Munford on Aug 6, in-law D ee (M rs. Sam ) 1961, in Nam pa, ID. He Smith o f Florence, SC. worked as a farmer until the The family requests early seventies when he and that donations be made to Maxine took over operating Newberg Faith In Action, his father’s hardware store. 310 Villa Road, Suite 110, He also played piano semi- Newberg, OR 97132. professionally throughout His funeral will be eastern Oregon for nearly held Monday, October 18th, forty years. After selling the at 11 A.M. at lone Com hardware business in 1985, munity Church. Afterward, he and his family moved to fam ily and frien d s w ill Newberg where he worked gather at lone’s Highview for Newberg Hardware. Cem etery where Mr. and He w as a lo n g Mrs. Rietmann’s ashes will standing m em ber o f the be placed. Richard G. “Dick” Metz Reverend Richard G. “Dick” Metz died peace fully at home on May 13 after a two year struggle w ith p a n c re a tic cancer. Pastor Dick was a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and pastor. He lived life to its fullest, even playing golf with stepson, Greg and friends, 10 days before his death. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, O ctober 23, at the Valby Lutheran Church pear lone. A reception will follow at the church hall. M em orial co n trib u tio n s may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Pastor Dick, as he was affectionately known, was bom in M inneapolis, MN. He graduated from Richfield High School in 1964, with a hockey schol arship to Cornell Univer sity in New York. In 1971, he attained his BA from A u g sb u rg C o lleg e , fo l lowed by an MBA from the University o f St. Thomas and his Master o f Divinity from Luther Seminary, all in M innesota. He served in military service with the US Army Reserve, 5501st US Army Hospital Unit, Ft. Snelling. Dick was a second career pastor. It had always been his desire to become a pastor, and his call came after an illustrious career in business. This included Plant Controller, G.H. Bass Co; Leisure Dynamics, Inc., A ssistant Treasurer; Ste venson & Associates, Inc., Vice President o f Finance; Axia, Inc., Controller, Dave Fischbein Co.; The Toro Com pany, C ontroller, H I D iv.; A m erican A gco, Inc., Corporate Controller and Secretary; and during seminary, Lutheran Broth er- hood, Special Projects Consultant. Pastor Dick’s Ordi nation in 1997 took him to his first call in Heppner. In 2000, he moved to Zion Lu theran Church in Redmond, where he served until Sep tember, 2009 when he went on disability. His commu nity service included St. Charles Hospital, the Ore gon Synod-ELCA, Dean of High Desert Cluster. Being a pastor was Dick’s passion, and serm on delivery, his gift. Zion Lutheran moved into a beautiful new sanc tuary in 2004. The loving relationship he shared with the congregation made for a very successful ministry. Pastor Dick is sur vived by: his w ife, Jean Martinco; son, Ken Metz; son, Tim Metz and grand son, Drew; stepson, Todd (L aura) Schw artz; ste p son, Greg (Ann) Schwartz and grandchildren, Jennifer and Stephen; stepdaughter, Dawn (Q uay) R icherson and grandchildren, Jordan Jean, Jacob and Jared; two sisters, Sandy and Wendy, their husbands and chil dren. Correction In last week’s edition o f the Heppner Gazette-Times, the story “Heppner Schools losing students” according to Morrow County School Superintendent Mark Bur rows should have stated “The school board as required by law voted to refer to the voters on the May ballot abolishment o f the LSC. Their reasons: 1. The com mittees are inactive, 2. Rarely does anyone file for the positions - in 2009 no one filed for 18 open positions (three committees o f six) 3. School based site councils with parent representatives were created by the Oregon Schools 21st century laws. (These committees are ac tive in every building in the district) 4. The elections cost the school district money.” AND J acob W inn C ooper REQUEST THE HONOR OF YOUR PRESENCE AT THEIR WEDDING O c to ber 3 0 th , 2 0 1 0 J S w e e t C h e e k s W in e r y E ugene , OR R e c e p t io n | P lease RSVP M T he aggie at at 6 :4 5 pm to f o l l o w X < )^ 541-965-0198 by O ctober 28 th , 2010 c o u p l e is r e g is t e r e d a t T a r g e t Katie Olsen (Riney) October 23rd Condon Elks Club 11 am -1 pm Soup & Salad Luncheon Registered at M urray's (H e p p n e r & C o n d o n ) and Target Hostesses: Terri Camine, Megan Reece, Lori Snyder, Melissa Camine, Nancy Wilkins, Theresa Jamieson & Cassandra Flatt
