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TW O - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 3,2011 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner Obituaries Buttercreek Boys at Music in the Parks Hugh Eric Hiatt G A Z E T T E -T IM E S 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@rapidscrve.net or david'urapidserve. net Web site: www.heppner net. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $27 in Morrow County; $21 senior rale (in Morrow County only; 62 years or older); $33 elsewhere; $27 student subscriptions. David Sykes................................................................................................Publisher Andrea Di Salvo............................................................................................. 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 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 Obituanes: 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 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 dassifieds under "Card of Thanks' at a cost of $10 Farmers market to be at fair Buttercreek Boys members (L-R) Win Weston, Curt Claugh ton, Tom Watkins, Todd Asher and Jim Simpson. Not pictured: Robert Emert. -Contributedphoto The Morrow Coun ty Unified Recreation Dis trict and Portland General Electric is proud to present The Buttercreek Boys to the Irrigon Marina Park on Monday, August 8 at 7 p.m. The group, which performs acoustic, old-time music, is led by founder, or “instigator,” Curt Claugh- ton. Claughton plays the bass fiddle and guitar and sings vocals. Win Weston from Irrigon plays lead guitar, Tom Watkins from Hermiston is the group’s fiddler, Jim Simpson from Hermiston plays banjo and sings vocals, and Todd Asher performs guitar and vocals and serves as sound man. When Robert Emert from Echo can join in, he plays bass and guitar. Heppner “H” hi-jinks Hugh Eric Hiatt, 46, o f Heppner died Sun day, July 17, 2011 at his home. H ugh was born March 27, 1965 in North Dakota. He joined the Na tional Guard in the early 80s and received multiple honors and awards. Among his accomplishments was a four-m inute mile. He received an honorable dis charge after nine years. Hugh was a “Jack o f all trades, m aster o f none’ who worked mostly as a day laborer for the last 20 years. He lived in Hep pner for 31 years. While he never considered Heppner a permanent home, he always said, “It’s a good place to be from!” Hugh used to say he was “never too busy for a good-payin’ job or an adventure.” He loved to work jobs that paid both in cash and a good meal. He had college-level reading skills despite his ninth- grade education, and was an amazing horse handler. He had an excellent sense of humor. Hugh never judged anyone or considered him self better than anyone else, and he would share his last piece of bread with anyone in need. He was a Christian and an anim al stew ard. Most of all, he was a good and loyal caregiver and friend who always made time for those he considered friends. Those who were close to him will look long and hard to find a friend to match him. Survivors include: sister, Rhonda Looney of H eppner; brothers, Jeff Hiatt and Nick Hiatt of the Pendleton area, and Jorden Hiatt o f the Seattle area; and close friend Robert McEwen. “Vaya con Dios, friend. We’ll see you up the trail.” WESTERN ARTIST -Continuedfrom PAGE For Smith, inspira ONE tion comes in many forms, Who changed the date on the Heppner “H”? -Contributed photo Ginger Keithley isn’t out of her gourd; she’s just showing off one of the Keithley’s original gourd creations in front of their table at the Willow Creek Farmers Market on July 29. The market has drawn several new vendors this year, and now looks forward to appearing at the Morrow County Fair on August 19. -Photo by Andrea Di Salvo The Willow Creek Farmers Market will aban don its space at the Heppner City Park during the Mor row County Fair. Instead, market vendors will set up shop on the football field at the fairgrounds on Friday, A ugust 19. Fair market hours will be the same as normal, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market—now in its third year—has more By Doris Brosnan .. •„ Spuie confusion and mystery seem to sur round the changé of thè “ft” and number on the hillside above the fairgrounds. One person sug gests that leprechaun trick sters made the changes, but another person-on-the- street is certain that the task involved child labor. When some—mostly gray haired— individuals who were gathered at the fair grounds on Saturday were asked if they knew how the changes came to be, many vendors than ever this sea son, with more continuing to join, according to farm ers market coordinator Mar garet Flaherty. On Friday, July 29 the market had an eclectic group of 15 ven dors from Heppner, Pilot Rock and Hermiston. Those who haven’t had a chance to stop by are encouraged to wander down and check Now is the time for out the local food, art and archers to begin their annu crafts. al pre-scouting trips to the woods. August 27 is not far away, so hunters should be spending this month locat net, Pat D ougherty had ing the elk and deer herds. least putts, Sarah Rucker Many of the animals found had the long drive, and Pat now will be in the same general location come the Edmundson had K.P. In flight C, Jackie season opener. High eleva A llstott held low gross, tions are the place to look. Betty CArlson had low net, Besides, it’s a great time to Luvilla Sonstegard had the be in the woods to avoid least putts, Ann Elgin had most o f the heat found in the long drive and Pat Ed the valleys. If your child didn’t mundson had K.P. Jan Paustian had a draw a tag, they can apply chip-in on #14 and Betty for the Youth Fjrst Time Carlson had a chip-in on Hunt program. Children age 12 to 17 who have never #16. drawn a 100, 200 or 600 series tag are eligible for a guaranteed tag in each se ries. Apply by September l (or earlier if your hunt starts early in the fall). Willow Creek Res ervoir is open for trout, ODFW news Over the Tee Cup Low gross of the field on July 26 was held by Pat Edmundson; low net was taken by Burul DeBoer and least putts went to Jan Paustian. For flight A, Corol Mitchell had low gross and long drive; Loa Heideman had low net and Pat Ed mundson had K.P. On flight B, Lor- rene Montgomery had low gross, Ann Elgin and Lyn- nea Sargent tied for low Rita Van Schoiack Financial Advisor • Investment Management • Retirement Plan “ Rollovers” • Retirement Planning • IRA’s » Tax Advantaged Investments • Bonds, Stocks , Mutual Funds • Investment Consulting and Guidance • Investments for Retirement Income For an Appointment Call: 541-6 7 6 -5 2 2 6 Toll Free: 1 -8 6 6 -3 2 5 -5 3 2 6 Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through Multi-Financial Securities Corp Member FINRA/SIPC Blue Mountain Investment Management LLC is not affiliated with Multi-Financial Secunties Corp. The Pettyjohn Buildina, 430 W. Linden Way Heppner, OR 97836 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ritaWan@multifin.com_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ looked stumped (their natu ral state?),at)d a few,s^id nothing but seemed unable to suppress a slight smile. Surely, 68-year- old Heppner High School graduates could not have scaled the steep hillside in the 90-plus degree weather on Friday, so the best guess o f anyone who agreed to be quoted for the Gazette- Times is that “Some friends o f the Class o f ’61 must have decided to pay tribute to the students celebrating their 50lh reunion!” crappie and bass. Crappie anglers are reminded of the eight-inch minimum length and 25-fish daily bag limit; crappie Fishing has been slow. Trout fishing is fair. Black bear season opens August l throughout eastern Oregon. The Hep pner bear population is increasing but the popula tion level remains low for the unit. Hunters targeting those areas with good berry production will have the highest chance of seeing a black bear. Black bear in the Heppner unit are pre dominantly in the northern portion of the forest. Cougar hunting is also open. Cougar are well distributed in our forested areas. Call with distress calls or cougar vocaliza tions can be effective when you do not have a cougar kill to work. Morrow County Health District will sponsor Free Sports Physicals at Pioneer Memorial Clinic For all Morrow County Students Girls Tuesday, Aug. 9th, 1:30 to 5 p.m. Boys - Wed., Aug. 10th, 1:30 to 5 p.m. Students may come either day if necessary. If exam is not done during these tw o days there w ill be a $30 charge. Pioneer Memorial Clinic is located at 130 Thompson Avenue. Heppner, OR 541-676-5504 - or photographic enhance ment. Her art, like her life, reflects her love of horses and the outdoors. “The majority of my artwork does pertain to the ranching lifestyle; it’s what makes me tick,” says Smith. “I think it has to do with the values that I admire from a simpler time, but also the integrity that the western characters por trayed. I am an idealist and am happiest this way.” Being an idealist doesn’t mean seeing the world through a rose-col ored camera lens, though. “I do think we need a realistic balance in art,” she says. “Nature shows us both sides o f how life can be. I like to show what I consider beauty but to create, as well, a poignant statement. I share the good rather than the ugly, but I can find beauty in some of the starkest realities.” While Smith works in many media, her current favorite is her digitally- enhanced photography. She says she likes it because it offers a contrast to the more controlled work of oils and acrylics. “I get a chance to walk on the wild side with the photography, something I can’t make myself do with painting,” says Smith. “1 love to see what the tools in the computer can throw at me. I sometimes let the computer control me in this art form, then it becomes a dance. It leads and I follow, or not.” but rarely as a lightning bolt. “I love it when, ‘whoosh! ’ it comes together all at once, but most o f the time it’s not like that with me. I work, rework, rework and then finish and rework some more.” Because o f an ad mitted gift o f gab, Smith says she works best when left alone. “I can work well anywhere I am not dis tracted; in my studio, for example, listening to music. My favoiite place is in the mountains just listening to nothing but the creek or the wind in the pines.” Smith says there doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day for all the art she would like to create. For instance, she would like to delve into sculpture and learn more about mono printing...and maybe do something even bigger. “I always wanted to do a car wrap with my photography,” site admits. S m ith says she doesn’t expect to become financially wealthy, but in dicates that there are things that bring more richness than money could.. .such as family, ranch life and art. “Artists reflect the affluence of a society, yet they themselves are not and typically have not been af fluent. [Artists] are rich in other things that make their lives wealthy. Creativity is important in our world. We thrive because of it. It is a part of our legacy.” Lunch to honor grand marshal A potluck lunch will be held Saturday, Au gust 20 to honor the grand marshal of this year’s fair and rodeo, Roice Fulleton. The lunch will be at the Heppner City Park immedi ately following the fair and rodeo parade. Interested parties, friends and relatives are invited to attend, eat and visit with Roice. Those at tending are asked to bring either a salad or a dessert, as well as chairs to sit and visit for the afternoon. The main dish, drinks and table service will be furnished. Roice says he is looking forward to being in the parade, catching up with friends and family, and visiting with new acquain tances. For more informa tion, contact Diana Ball at 541-676-5306 or Rebecca Cannon at 541-676-5896. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available and that help Is FREE of charge. If Y O U have a family member who suffers from gambling addiction, Y O U can also receive FR E E treat ment even if the gambler is not receiving treatment. If you are a resident of Morrow County and you wish to take advantage of the services above or desire more information, Please call any of the following numbers to set up a LO C A L appointment or just to talk Bobby Harris @ 541-676-9925 or 541-256-0175 Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) @ 541-676-9161 O R 1-877-695-4648 (1-888-M YLIM IT) I
