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TW O - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 7,2012 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner G AZETTE-TIM ES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow C ounty's Hom e-Owned Weekly N ewspaper Published weekly by Sykes Publishing. LLC and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3 ,1 ¿7V Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon Office at 188 W Willow Street Telephone (541) 676- 922*. Fax (541) 676-9211 E-mail: editor'airapidserve net or davidurrapidserve net. Web site www heppner net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97*36. Subscriptions: $29 in Morrow County; $23 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 65 yean or older); $35 elsewhere; $29 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 lor a display ad is $5 per column inch Cost lor classified ad is 5 0 * per word Cost lor Card ol Thanks is $10 up to 100 words Cost lor a classified display ad is $5 75 per column inch For PuWic/Legal Notices public/legal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p m Dales 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 G T 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 M UST be signed by the author The Heppner GT will not publish unsigned letters All letters M UST include the author s address and phone number for use by the G T office The G T reserves the nght to edit letters The G T 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. OCC shoeboxes due soon ~ 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 o f Thanks" at a cost of $10. Friends, neighbors, heroes Dear Editor: The blades of the helicopter can be heard throughout the canyon but nowhere more so than above my house on the hill. With the sounds come feelings of panic replaced with hope knowing that, long before the whirl of the blades were heard, there was a team of medical experts attending the wounded; performing, evaluating and sta bilizing for a flight to a facility with more equipment and specialty services. Not to mention the first responders and the skillful ambulance crew who brought the person or persons to the hospital. Then we have the volunteer firefighters there at the helicopter pad, helping the passage of the patient to safety. All the many hands that make all of this happen are our friends and family that we see daily at local stores, restaurants, the post office and local functions. I want to take this time to express my appreciation for all of them who make us feel safer in this wonderful rural community. Room the bottom of my heart, 1 do appreciate all that you do and the sacrifices that you make. Merilee McDowell, Heppner Stars come out for Parade of Lights Stephanie Schuyler of Heppner with one of the shoebox gift boxes she’s helping to collect for Operation Christmas Child. - Contributed photo Many local residents are busy packing a shoe- box to send to a needy child worldwide through Operation Christmas Child (OCC) this month. The local collection deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 14. Boxes can be delivered to the following churches: Willow Creek Baptist, Hope Lutheran, All Saints Episcopal and United Methodist, or left in a drop box at Keith and Deana Price’s home at 565 NW Gale Street. Boxes can also be taken to the area collection center in Hermiston before noon on Monday, Nov. 19 at New Hope Community Church. Hwy 395 South. South Morrow residents donated 114 shoeboxes last year and even more are hoped for this year. Nation ally, OCC hopes to surpass the 100 million mark for shoe box gifts packed and distributed since the project was started in 1993. Participants are asked to fill and wrap a shoebox or similar container for a boy or girl, ages two to 14, with school supplies, toys, necessity items, hard candy and a note o f en couragem ent if desired. Step-by step shoebox in structions are available at www.samaritanspurse.org/ occ. Contact Mike Ehrsam at 580-279-8720 for more information. CAPECO helps keep the heat on Winter can be the most expensive time of the year. During the winter, more accidents, more illness, a higher rate of unemploy ment and increased utility costs occur. For people who normally live on the brink, these types o f added ex penses can easily push them into financial crisis. The Community Action Program of East Central Or egon (CAPECO) strives to deflect some of these costs for the lower income resi dents of Morrow County by delivering the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Eligi ble households may receive a one-time payment which is paid to their heating ven dor. Eligibility is based on the household total gross income for the last 30 days. For one person the income level would be $1,844.87 two people, $2,412.53 three people, $2,980.18 four people, $3,547.83 five people, $4,115.49; six people, $4,683.14; etc.. CAPECO personnel will be in Heppner on Fri day, Nov. 30. The LIHEAP program is now open to the general public in south Morrow Counties. Those interested must call for an appoint ment; no “walk-ins” will be seen. Anyone wishing to apply for assistance this winter may do so by calling 1-800-752-1139. HEPPNER ELKS 358 676-9181 "H'here Friends Meet” 142 North Mail) N o ve m b e r 8 t h - L adies N ig h t - District Deputy Visitation, Nick Bettencourt P rim e R ib D in n e r Dinning Friday and Saturday Nights, except November 16th MCGG D N ovember 1 6 t h in n e r By Doris Brosnan The attractive trophy proudly displayed at the Bank o f Eastern Oregon seems an appropriate reflec tion of the twinkling lights that will brighten the starry (hoped-for) sky above Hep pner’s Main Street on Nov. 29. This trophy will be awarded to the business that has the winning float in the Parade o f Lights that evening. Introduced two years ago, it was first aw arded to Com m unity Bank and last year was won by BEO. Chamber of Commerce Director She- ry 11 Bates acknowledges that rumors are flying this month about some other businesses' employees and owners with their eyes on the prize and their creative juices flowing. “Spectators love to see the creative entries from m em bers o f the school classes, the churches, the organizations and the busi nesses. And it is really won derful that some individual citizens enter their lighted creations. Imagine the huge parade we would have if all of our business community entered floats!” Bates com ments. Columbia Basin Elec- Erna Lynn Winchester Ema Lynn Winchester, 64, died Thursday, Novem ber 1, 2012 at her home in Heppner. At her request, no service will be held. Ema’s ashes will be dispersed at the old Winchester cabin site on November 11, 2012 at 2 p.m. She was bom August 17, 1948 in Pendleton, OR, the daughter of Ernie and Lois Reid Winchester. She was raised and attended school in Heppner, where she graduated from high school in 1966. She then attended Eastern Oregon University in La Grande be fore transferring to Oregon State University in Corval lis, graduating with a bach elor’s degree. Because of her love of animals, it had been her childhood ambi tion to be a veterinarian but, as life often does not allow us to follow our dreams, this was not to be. Em a Lynn was true Morrow County royalty as she served as a princess of the Morrow County Fair and Rodeo and the follow ing year as queen. She spent many years raising paint quarter horses and you can be assured she never met a dog she did not love. Her dogs were her favorite companions, and she always found those that needed a home and plenty of love. Ema worked for Co lumbia Basin Electric Co op for many years until her rheumatoid arthritis would no longer allow her to walk the long distances to com plete her responsibilities. Her smile and laughter were infectious; she never met a stranger, whether hu man or animal. Survivors include: her brother, Lowell Lee Turn er, and his wife, Mary, of Longview, WA and nieces, Kim Moulton and Kisha Turner. She is also survived by multiple friends who will miss her immensely. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oregon Humane Society, PO Box 11364, Portland, OR 97211- 0364, or to the charity of your choice. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in charge of ar rangements. Jepsen featured soloist in concerts The trophy for the winning business float in the Parade of Lights is on display at the Bank of Eastern Oregon in Heppner as incentive for local businesses to try their hand at outshining their competition. -Contributed photo trie sponsors the Parade of Lights and the $25 prize of fered for the winning entry in each of four categories: individual(s), community (churches, organizations), school class, and judges’ choice. The trophy of stars is the incentive for the busi nesses. Throughout 2013, while it shines from its place of honor in the lobby o f the winning business, it can offer repeated oppor tunities for explanations of its importance—thus, brag ging rights to the winning business of 2012. The sponsors hope that readers who haven’t already begun will begin to think, “Lights, lights, lights!” And, one spectator has observed, a theme is always a nice touch. Catholic men to hold fall meeting, mass Eric Jepsen, lo cal violinist and col lege senior at Eastern Oregon University, will be the featured violin soloist in two upcoming concerts this month by the Grande Ronde Sym phony Orchestra. The first perfor mance will be on Sat urday, Nov. 10, at 1 Eric Jepsen, who has been playing p.m. at the St. Francis the violin for 15 years, will be the de Sales Catholic Ca featured violin soloist at two concerts this month. -Contributedphoto thedral in Baker City. The second concert will take place on Wednes ers from the EOU Commu day, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. nity Choir, the Pendleton at the United M ethodist High School C hoir and Church in La Grande. Orchestra, the Baker City Jepsen will be perform High School Bel Canto ing all three movements of Choir and the La Grande the Barber Violin Concerto High School Choir. by 20lh-century composer Jepsen has been play Samuel Barber. The or ing violin for 15 years. He chestra is under the direc enjoys both fiddling and tion of conductor Leandro classical violin. Lisa Rob Espinosa from Eastern Or ertson has been his classical egon University. The Bar violin teacher for the past ber Violin Concerto will 10 years. comprise the first half of the Tickets are available at concert. After intermission, the Eastern Oregon Univer the orchestra will perform sity Bookstore, and will be selected movements of Mo available at the door. Prices zart’s Requiem in D minor are: adults $10; seniors $8; along with a 120-voice EOU students $2; grades choir and pipe organ. The 8-12 $1, and younger chil choir is composed of sing- dren are free. Booster club to meet The men of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Heppner The Heppner High School Booster club will meet and St. William’s Catholic Church of lone will hold their Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. in the HHS Home Econom annual memorial Mass and fall dinner meeting on Thurs ics room for election of officers. day, Nov. 15. A memorial Mass for the deceased men of the parishes will start at 6 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Heppner. The dinner and meeting will follow in the parish hall. Community lunch menu Willow Creek Baptist Church members will be serving lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at St. Patrick’s Senior Center. The meal will include barbecued brisket on a bun, macaroni and cheese, broccoli salad, sliced tomatoes and strawberry mousse. Milk is served at each meal. Suggested donation is $3.50 per meal. Menu is subject to change. 'BASKETBALL FUNDRAISER^ PIES! HHS girls basketball players will be preselling scrumptious pies throughout the month of November. _ _ _ _ _ _ ______ _ FfSny varieties are available OWL» $12.00 and sugarless pies are $13.00 O rders due by Friday, Novem ber 16th Pies w ill be available fo r pickup on N ovem ber 20th a t 6 p.m. at HHS gym just in tim e fo r your Thanksgiving feast Please c o n ta c t a n y h ig h s ch o o l g irls b a s k e tb a ll p la y e r to o rd e r pies o r c a ll C oa ch W ilso n 2 0 8 -7 39 -4 50 9 o r C o ach w L in d sa y 5 4 1 -2 5 6 -0 3 6 4 fo r questions. f Obituaries Letters to the Editor ~ Driver’s safety class offered in lone AARP and Blue Moun tain Community College w ill present the AARP D river’s Safety Class in lone on Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the lone American Legion Hall. In celebration of those who have given so much and continue to do so, AARP is offering this class for free to any current or past military personnel and their spouses during the month of November. Proof o f status will be required on the day of the class. The class is also open to every one else. The cost is $ 12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members, payable on the day of the class. Since 1979, the AARP Driver Safety Program has offered the nation's first and largest course for drivers 5(H and has helped millions of drivers stay in command of the road. The goal is for participants to learn proven safety strategies to help maintain their confidence behind the wheel. Topics will include safe driving tips, coping with health is sues, vehicle maintenance and an update on d riv ing laws. Participants who complete the course may also qualify for a discount on their personal vehicle insurance. Pre-registration is re quired, as the instructor is traveling from out of town and must have a guaranteed minimum enrollm ent to hold the class. Pre-register by contact ing Anne Morter ofBMCC at 541-422-7040 or am- orter@bluecc.edu or Ron Dowse, instructor, at 541- 575-4268 or charlesrd@ centurytel.net. I
