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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 29,2012 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow C ou n ty’s H om e-O w ned Weekly N ew spaper Published weekly by Sykes Publishing, LLC and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act o f March 3 , 1179 Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon Office at 188 W Willow Street Telephone (541) 676- 922*. Fax (541) 676-9211. E-mail: editor@rapidserve.net or david@rapidserve. net Web site: www heppner net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-rimes, PO. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836 Subscriptions: $29 in Morrow County; $23 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 65 years or older), $35 elsewhere. *29 student subscriptions. • David Syk es.......................................................................................................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 tor a display ad is $5 per oolumn «tch Cost kx classified ad is 50« per word Cost for Card of Thanks is $10 up lo 100 words Cost for a classified display ad is $5 75 per column inch • For Public/Legal Notices publicAegal 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 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 ~ Letters to the Editor ~ The Heppner Gazette Times will print all letters to the Editor with the following criteria met: letters submitted to the newspaper will need to have the name o f the sender along with a legible signature. We are also requesting that you provide your address and a phone number where you can be reached. The address and phone number will only be used for verification and will not be printed in the newspaper. Letters may not be libelous. The GT reserves the right to edit. The GT is not responsible for accuracy o f statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under "Card of Thanks" at a cost of $10. Lexington citizens instrumental in new fire hall The citizens of Lexington gave much encouragement and support to the town officials in getting a new fire hall completed. As the mayor’s husband, I can attest to the many setbacks and struggles it took to see the project to completion. So, if you were unable to attend the ribbon cutting, I hope you can find time to visit it. It is a matter of pride that a small town was willing to undertake such a project, which will serve the town for many years to come. Sincerely, A1 R. Brazell Lexington Local girl in spelling Fundraiser planned championship for Ramirez family Olivia Schmidt of Hep pner will be one o f three students representing Mor row County this year at the Oregon Statewide Spelling Championship. Other coun ty students are Ryan Ibarra of Boardman and Kaitlynn Linnell of Irrigon. The spelling champi onship will take place at the Oregon State Fair in Salem on Saturday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Oregon Statewide Spelling Championship is not an oral spelling bee but rather a written contest. All spell ers in the same division will receive the same words. This y ear’s Spelling C ham pio n sh ip w ill be sponsored by Oregon Spell ers, an all-volunteer group funded solely by donations. The group was formed in 2009 in response to the ODE’s budget-driven deci sion to eliminate their state- level spelling contest. For more information, visit the Oregon Spellers’ website at http://oregonspellers.org. D e b ra G il, fro m KPTV’s Good Day Oregon, will be emceeing the state wide spelling contest this year. Students compete at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. First, second, and third place winners will receive U.S. Savings Bonds. The audi ence is also invited to test their skills by spelling the contest words along with the students. Clinics closed for Labor Day Morrow County Health District has announced that Pioneer Memorial Clinic in Heppner and Irrigon Medical Clinic will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3, for the Labor Day Holiday. Laboratory and Radiology departments at Pioneer Memorial Hospital will also be closed that day for non-emergent outpatient services. South Morrow resi dents are asked to support the Ramirez family at a benefit dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m. at the volleyball game when lone High School plays against Heppner High School. Armando and M ari an n a’s infant son Eddy was bom with a kink in his intestines and was operated on at Emmanuel Hospital in Portland the day after his birth. His intestine was removed and, for his short life, he was fed by IV. In spite of much effort on the part of his doctors, Eddy passed away on Friday, Aug 24. The fundraiser is being held to support his family— Marianna, Armando and brother, Jerson—and help with the financial burden they now carry. Donations will also be accepted at the Bank of Eastern Oregon. First Fridays Friends of Jesus First Fridays Friends of Jesus will meet this Friday, Aug. 31, for a morning of fun for all kids ages four to 12. Children are invited to come to All Saints Episco pal Church on the comer of Church and Gale streets in Heppner from 8 a.m. till noon. The Shared Ministry of Hope Lutheran and All Saints Episcopal Churches sponsors the event, which is free and includes Bible sto ries, crafts, games, singing and a delicious lunch. DeMayo honored at open house Parks department to meet Morrow County Parks will hold its quarterly meeting Monday, Sept. 17, from 1-2 p.m. in the Columbia Basin Electric Co-Op conference room. We will be closed Monday for Labor Day! hoco lat ^ $3.25 hoco late S oda I t a l ia ^ $ 2 .2 0 Top: Retiring city manager David DeMayo (right) was honored with an open house last week at city hall. Mayor Les Paustain presented DeMayo with the Golden Shamrock award. City council member Jo Anne Burleson presented him with a photo of the Farm Museum old time scene. Bottom: Burleson also pre sented Neva DeMayo with flowers. Photos by D avid Sykes Wedding: October 6, 2 0 1 2 ^ MlUftij'i DllWJ- 217 North Main S t, Happner • Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426 Serving Morrow, Wheeler & Gilliam counties Since 1959 ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. The Heppner Garden Club announces Doug and Karen Dubuque as August’s Yard of the Month recogni tion recipients. L o cated at 125 E. C a m p b e l l Way, t h e Dubuque’s purchased their ranch-style home in 1990 from its builder and owner, Howard Cleveland. Terrac ing and cement work done when the home was built in 1974 remain in good shape. Also original to the shop are deep window boxes that Karen fills with bright red geraniums, her favorite plant. Tall locust trees shade the front yard, while a row of trimmed-up pine trees border the driveway. Karen has made a habit o f con stantly removing any and all fallen pine needles so vinca vine can grow unhindered beneath. Juniper shrubs were removed long ago for fire fuel prevention. A curved sidewalk to the front door creates a planting bed filled with pink roses, hardy geranium, red peony, lavender and large rocks for interest. Nearby is a working electric lamppost original to the house. The other side yard was recently terraced with landscape blocks by family friend, Aaron Griffith, and is a work in progress. A charming red gate leads to the backyard, where terracing levels the hillside and a covered pa tio provides outdoor living space. Wind chimes and comfortable furniture add to the relaxing atmosphere. Doug recently rebuilt a wood fence along the back border. The vegetable garden includes tomatoes and rhu barb, but a family of deer makes quick work of ripe strawberries and a nearby apple tree. Robins feast on the ripe berries of a moun tain ash tree. The Dubuque’s also keep a wild bird feeder going, and hummingbirds and pheasants have visited the yard, too. Watching over all the wildlife is Lotty, the family cat. Found and rescued in the mountains as a young kitten barely alive, the Dubuque’s nursed him back to health. Karen Smith- Griffith remarked how that lucky cat “won the lottery” by having a home with Karen and Doug; thus the name, Lotty. Some p l a n t s used throughout the yard’s land scape are lilacs, Oregon G rape, W oodw ardii ar- borvitae, hostas, bleeding hearts, coreopsis, Lily of the Valley, sedum, daisies, daylilies, salvia and roses. Karen especially appreci ates starts given to her by others. Shallow, rocky and al kaline soil is a challenge, but an underground sprin kler system and regular fertilizing keeps the lawn healthy and green. Doug states that Karen is the planner and pulls weeds while he is the “mower and worker bee.” The two first met when they were students at Hepp ner Elementary School and, except for service in the Navy for Doug and college, both have lived in Hep pner since. Doug worked for Kinzua Mill and Karen retired from teaching at the grade school. They are both community volunteers. When asked, neither Doug nor Karen could think of advice to offer other gar deners. They do say that they try to take good care of home and yard and work together on projects to get things done. Leading by example is probably the best advice to offer. Yard of the Month is sponsored by the Heppner Garden Club, the City of Heppner and MCGG Green Feed. Community lunch menu Wedding Tahh res Andrew Johnson & Holly Dame B y K a y P ro c to r Willow Creek Baptist Church will resume having their weekly church services in the morning on Sunday, Sept. 2. They have been meeting on Sunday evening for the past two months. Sunday school for all ages will start at 9:30 a.m., with church to follow at 10:45. There will also be a coffee hour and celebration of September birthdays this Sunday. Willow Creek Baptist is located at 560 N. Minor in Heppner. DRINK SPECIALS C A u g u st’s Yard o f the M onth w in ners, Doug and Karen Dubuque, with cat, Lotty. -Photo by Kay Proctor Baptist church returns to morning services NEW GIFT WARE ARRIVING DAILY V a n il l a C L a h e August yard of the month announced Route 74 Restaurant in lone will be closed Sunday, September 2 ISO Hwy 74, low OR • 541-422-7160 Hope Lutheran, Valby Lutheran and All Saints Episcopal church members will be serving lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at St. Patrick’s Senior Center. The menu is TBD. Milk is served at each meal. Suggested donation is $3.50 per meal. Menu is subject to change. Happy 80th Birthday Celebration for \ Rita Hedman DeZoete Saturday Septem ber 8th, 1pm - 4pm H eppner Elks Lodge «“ V i i u in m e V .IIU , l i a its the life in your years.* Please join our family as we celebrate these 80 yean of our cherished mother, Rita. We are creating a memory book for Rita so bring your ^ ______ fondest recollections and/or photos to be included j
