TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 31,2012
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Obituaries
Sandra R. M. Goodell
Sandra R. M. Good
ell, 72 years young, died
Wednesday, October 24,
2012 at her home in Hep
pner. A Celebration of Life
was held 11 a.m. Tuesday,
October 30, at All Saints
Episcopal Church in Hep
pner.
She was bom Septem
ber 3,1940 in New Orleans,
LA, the daughter of Warren
Joseph Carver and Dorothy
Olive Fontquberta.
On July 4, 1992 she
was united in m arriage
to John Clyde Goodell in
Hermiston, OR.
She loved to can, cro
chet, bake, sight-see in the
countryside, and spend time
with family and friends.
She had a wonderful sense
of humor and a smile that
could light up any room.
She was an amazing wife
and devoted mother to all
her children. She was their
mentor, confidante, rock,
best friend and now their
angel.
Survivors include: her
husband, John C. Goodell
of Heppner; and children,
Warren Givens of Heppner,
Anna Givens of Kentwood,
LA, Paul Givens of Deca
tur, TX, Jason Givens of Ft.
Smith, AR, Lucas Givens
of Dell, AR, Frank Givens
o f H erm iston, Doashea
“Dodie” Qualls of Heppner.
and Seth Givens o f Pine
Bluff, AR.
She was preceded in
death by: her children, Lo
retta Ann G ivens, John
Clyde Givens and Walter
Brian Givens; and a sister,
Sheila Camp.
Memorial contributions
may be made to All Saints
Episcopal Church, PO Box
246, Heppner, OR 97836.
Sweeney Mortuary of
Heppner is in charge of ar
rangements.
Oscar Arthur Kennard
Oscar Arthur Kennard,
85, of Heppner died Thurs
day, October 25, 2012 at
Pioneer Memorial Hospital
in Heppner. A memorial
service will be held Sun
day, November 4, at 3 p.m.
at Willow Creek Baptist
Church, 560 Minor Street
in Heppner.
O scar was born De
cember 4, 1926 in Burl
ington, KS to Charles and
Elizabeth House Kennard.
They settled in Grandview,
WA in 1935, where he at
tended Grandview High
School.
He served in the United
States Navy from 1944 to
1946. Mr. Kennard married
Cleo Kannow in 1948 and
the couple had a daughter,
Catana “Tana.” He was in
the trucking industry for
33 years.
Oscar loved fishing,
camping and rock hunting
in the Opal Butte area, and
had always loved coming to
Heppner. After Cleo’s death
in 2006, Oscar decided to
make the move to Heppner,
where his daughter and son-
in-law had already moved.
O scar loved getting
together with all his friends,
w hether it was playing
cards, bingo, or eating at
the senior meal site.
On September 11,2010
he married Betty Locke,
and they enjoyed two won
derful years together.
S u rv iv o rs in clu d e:
his wife, Betty; daughter,
Tana Nagel and her hus
band Dwayne o f Camas,
WA; grandchildren, Christi
Nagel-Templer, Dwayne
Nagel Jr., Candyce Nagel
Yoder and Wyatt Nagel;
and great-grandchildren,
Tyrel and Trenton Nagel,
Megan and Kallie Templer,
and Cody Ferguson. He is
also survived by Betty’s
children, Deana Price, Jerry
Lock and Becky Carver.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Pioneer
Memorial Hospice, PO Box
9, Heppner, OR 97836 or
to Tri-City Cancer Center,
Patient Needs Fund, 7350
W. Deschutes Avenue, Ken
newick WA 99336.
Sweeney Mortuary of
Heppner is in charge of ar
rangements.
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An electoral ‘perfect
storm’?
As the perfect storm brews over and around the East
Coast, could it be a harbinger of another perfect storm
called a national election? While there is much talk and
polling that indicates the presidential election might be
very close, we recall the close one between George W.
Bush and A1 Gore. The Supreme Court had to make the
final call, and the results were not immediately forthcom
ing. Surely history won’t repeat. But don’t be surprised
if it does.
Meanwhile, out here in fly-over country (as Rush
Limbaugh refers to us country folk), life will go on regard
less. The outcome of the national election is important,
but we don’t have near as much influence on it as we do
our local elections.
And, even though we complain that the major popula
tion centers run our state, we do make a difference. For
example, the point was made at the Republican 2nd Con
gressional District Convention this year that there were
several instances in the last election that could have had
a different outcome if just a few more voters had turned
out. Eastern Oregon could have been the few that made
the difference.
There is a lot hanging on this election right here in
our community and state. There are numerous issues to
be decided and several candidates to be elected. We, the
members of the Willow Creek Tea Party, are proud to be
members of this great little community. We are confident
that as you exercise your right to vote, the outcome will
be positive and we will continue to thrive out here in
fly-over country.
If you haven’t already done so, please get those bal
lots filled out and sent out right away.
Thanks,
Jack Meligan, Heppner
For Willow Creek Tea Party
Rea shows ‘strength
of good leader’
Dear Editor,
This letter is written in support of Leann Rea’s can
didacy for Morrow County Commissioner
1 have watched Leann’s performance during her
tenure on the commission and have been impressed for
several reasons.
Leann has the strength of her convictions and makes
sound decisions that benefit the people of Morrow County.
She also has the ability to reconsider decisions after get
ting additional information and input, and modifying her
stance, a strength of a good leader.
She is uniquely qualified, having lived in all geo
graphic areas of the county. Her knowledge of all areas
of the county gives her a perspective that few have.
I have watched her in budget meetings, nonprofit
boards and economic development committees. She
shows good common sense and has a gift of getting to
the heart of the matter, and is a problem solver.
Please give her your vote for Morrow County Com
missioner.
George Koffler, Hermiston, OR
Perry cares about
Heppner
To the Editor:
I am writing in support of Joe Perry for Mayor of
Heppner.
Joe has taken the time to become very familiar with
the local city government and has attended the city council
meetings on a regular basis. Joe has been actively involved
in City Government Committee (Police Commission). Joe
has gotten involved in many local community activities,
chamber of commerce, and coordinates the local parades
that occur in Heppner (Christmas Light Parade, St. Pat
rick's Great Green Parade and the Morrow County Fair
and Rodeo Parade), and has become very active in the
community.
I truly believe Joe really cares about the Heppner
community and will do a great job as mayor.
Sincerely,
Les Paustian, Heppner
Catholic men to
hold First Friday
meeting
“Antone Minthorn: For All the People”...how true.
Over the last several months, 1 have had the privilege
to read, learn and actually work side by side with this
quiet, always-methodical man. What knowledge and wis
dom. I have yet to meet a person that has done so much
for Eastern Oregon, not only for the Native American
but for all of us.
Rebuilding of Celilo Falls housing was a priority of
Mr. Minthorn. He has been the best friend of the fisherman
by implementing the return of the salmon to the Umatilla
River. The economies of the Port of Umatilla and the Co
lumbia River are no strangers to Antone. Moving grain,
coal, and introducing irrigation from the Columbia for
the farmers (remember Buckets for Buckets?) have been
but a few items championed by Mr. Minthorn. Roads,
pipes, and electrical infrastructures in place for more
growth at the Wildhorse area (divita, hotel, casino, forest
service, and Cayuse Technologies).. .these were Antone’s
vision and they have come to fruition and grown. In the
Wallowa Lake project, Antone is already working with
all the concerns and working to correct the problems to
this beautiful area. The environment of Hell’s Canyon is
always under his watchful eye. Healthcare and education
are Antone's biggest concerns. The vision of cyber and
new innovations beyond what we see now is what Antone
wants in our children’s education, keeping the history of
our land free and pure.
When elected, I know Mr. Minthorn can bring unity
and good open conversations to get real work done in
Salem. Antone Minthorn will not see business as usual
but will be for all the people. I am pleased to place my
vote for Antone Minthorn.
Sue Petersen, Pendleton, OR
Lieuallen will work
tirelessly
Dear Editor:
This letter is written in support of Jon Lieuallen
for Circuit Court Judge in the 6th Judicial District of
Oregon.
I have known Jon Lieuallen for 42 years. Through
our many ventures together, whether personal or orga
nizational, financial or non-monetary, I’ve always found
Jon to be a good listener, someone who’s intellectually
reflective respectful in his decision-making processes and
treatment o f others.
Jon is an exceptional advisor and arbitrator who
possesses the ability to interpret and enforce rules of pro
cedure as well as establish new rules in situations where
there are no procedures already set in place by law. He
will also effectively use relevant information and sound
individual judgment to determine whether events or pro
cesses comply with laws, regulations or standards.
He brings a wide array of knowledge to the bench as
he has acted responsibly in his duties as an Assistant D. A.
in Crook County, and both public defender and private
practice attorney in Umatilla County.
Jon will bring an invigorating and revitalizing energy
to the 6th district, as will be witnessed by his strong work
ethic and never-tiring persistence to labor until the task
is completed correctly.
1 firmly urge you to vote for Jon Lieuallen for circuit
court judge.
Justin Lieuallen, Amity, OR
Social media class
held in lone
Heidi Nelson (standing) taught a class of nine about using social
media like the popular Facebook at a class at the lone library
recently. Also pictured are (clockwise from right) Barb and
John Collin, Mary Walker, Jean Moore and Kathy Morter.
-Contributed photo
WHAfS UP WITH OBAMA?
N ovember 16 th MCGG D inner
5.5 Million Homes in
Crisis/Foreclosure
The class was so well
received that the library
has decided to repeat it
one evening for those who
were unable to make the
afternoon time. Information
about a second class will be
out soon.
Watch for posters or
articles or contact librar
ian Kristy Crowell at 422-
7564.
VOTE Cody
$ 4500 Drop in
household Income
100% INCREASE IN G A S
PRICES
/
Minthorn: for all the
people
Nine people attended a
class in using social media
at the lone Public Library
on Oct. 24. Heidi Nelson, a
The men’s group of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of
representative from Media
Heppner and St. William’s Catholic Church of lone will
Ventures, conducted a class
hold their first Friday o f the month meeting at 6:45 a.m.
on the use of Facebook. At
in the parish office in Heppner.
tendees ranged from those
First Friday Mass will follow at 7:30 a.m.
who wanted to sign up on
Facebook for the first time
to some who wanted to
learn how to use Facebook
for their business.
Dinning Friday and Saturday Nights,
except November 16th
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