TW O - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon
Wednesday, November 21,2012
The Official Newspaper
of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow
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Local girls honored
at Auxiliary meal
American Legion Auxiliary member Evelyn Sweek with Tessa
Gould (left) and Larissa Gray (right) at the Legion and Auxil­
iary annual Thanksgiving potluck dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 13,
at the Methodist church in Heppner. As this year's Girl’s State
delegates, Gould and Gray were special guests at the potluck
The two gave a report on their week-long stay at the Girls State
Convention, held last June at Willamette University in Salem.
- Photo by David Sykes
Plant Science class
offers centerpieces
Area residents are in­
vited to brighten up their
turkey feasts with center-
pieces made by local high
school students.
The H eppner H igh
School Plant Science class
has been learning about flo­
ral design and has put their
creativity to the test creat­
ing a number of different
arrangements. They now
have some decorative cen­
terpieces available for sale
at Heppner High School
and Heppner City Hall.
HHS early release is at
1 p.m. on Wednesday, and
the City o f Heppner will be
open until 5 p.m. that day.
Prices vary per arrange­
ments.
Holiday Schedule!
Thursday 11722- CLOSED Happy Thanksgiving
Friday 1 1 /2 3 - Special hours 8:00 am - 6 :0 0 pm
RX HOURS 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Start treasure hunt... Will draw winner at open house
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Friday 11 /2 9 - Christmas Open House
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Open until 7 pm-
Light Parade!
Door prizes
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Street, Hermiston.
Memorial gifts may
“Doc” Huber died
be made to the
on October 16,2012,
Dr. and Mrs. H.
Huber Endowed
in Gladstone, OR.
A b rief interm ent
Scholarship fund
service will be held
at W alla Walla
University, Col­
at 1 p.m., Friday,
lege Place, WA.
November 23 at the
P lease sign the
H erm iston Cem e­
tery in Hermiston, Dr. H a r o l d condolence book
OR. The family will S a m “ D o c ” at bumsmortuary-
Huber
Letter to the Editor:
h erm iston.com .
host a celebration
Rick Johnston has stepped quietly into retirement
Burns Mortuary
of life reception im­
after many years of being a life-long servant of the Hep­
mediately following at the of Hermiston is in charge
pner community.
Oxford Suites, 1050 N P' of arrangements.
Rick (not always quietly) served the youth of Morrow
County through athletic programs and many school func­
tions. Rick cared about Heppner youth and loved of the
game of baseball. Those of us who appreciate hard work
and dedication, and who had the opportunity to witness
and be a part of his commitment, were blessed by it.
Rick mentored hundreds of young men and ladies on
William Henry Irving on I wo Jima and received a
“ B ill” Padberg Jr., 88. Purple Heart for his heroic their fields of dreams.
His love of the game carried over to his diligent de­
actions.
longtime Lexing­
velopment
and care of the Heppner High School Baseball
On returning
ton resident, died at
facility.
His
passion for this carried over to those who
hom e from the
Pioneer Memorial
came
under
his
tutelage. His win/loss columns tell a lot of
Hospital in Hepp­
military, he mar­
ner on Sunday, No­
ried Betty Baker of his story, but his impact on the development of the young
lone and the couple men is and will be long-lasting and immeasurable.
vember 11, 2012;
Rick’s accolades are many with these being a few:
had two children,
the date seem ed
William H. I.
Michael and Tura. Heppner Little League coach 11 years, Colt Basketball 12
fitting, given that “ Bill”
he was a veteran. A Padberg Jr.
They later divorced. years. Babe Ruth Baseball 21 years. High School varsity
Tura preceded him baseball coach 12 years, member of high school football
memorial service
chain gang 30+ years and still serving, and a major player
with military hon­
in death in 1995.
He married Annetta B. in the development and construction of Waterland Field
ors was held 11 a.m. Fri­
day, November 16, 2012 at Klinger on March 17, 1981. and Heppner High School varsity baseball facilities.
In 2007, Rick was honored by his peers as Oregon’s
the Lexington Community They continued to live on
Church.
the Padberg ranch. Annetta 2A High School Baseball Coach of the Year.
Rick would be the first to tell you that Susan has
He was bom August 3, preceded him in death in
been his constant and loyal partner in all his endeavors,
1924 at the Padberg ranch May of 2011.
in Clarks Canyon near Lex­
Bill is survived by: as she, too, shares his commitment to the youth of their
ington, the son o f William his son, Michael William community.
Dick and Lynnea Sargent, Hermiston, OR
H. I. and Irene A llstott Padberg; three grandchil­
Padberg. He lived on the dren, Seana, Shane and
Padberg ranch his whole Shannon; and eight great­
life, except for his time in grandchildren.
the military and while at­
Memorial contributions
tending college. Bill gradu­ may be made to the Pioneer
ated from Heppner High Memorial Hospital Founda­
The good, the bad and the better. That’s what it’s all
School and then attended tion, PO Box 515, Heppner, about in small towns like Heppner.
Oregon State University. OR 97836.
The good is the much needed Heppner Masonic
In 1943, he enlisted in the
Sweeney Mortuary of Cemetery kiosk being built thanks to engineering by
United States Marine Corps Heppner is in charge of ar­ industrious men like Riney, Wolff and George. I’ve had
and served during World rangements.
out-of-town visitors attempting to locate specific graves,
War II. He was wounded
so this indeed will be a blessing and an attractive addi­
tion to a well-kept cemetery, due to Superintendent Jim
Rice.
The better includes improvements each year to the
Veteran's Day program at Heppner High School. Special
recognition should go to the extra work of people like
Ginger Bowman, Teri Gentry and others, including the
band and chorus; they presented a program honoring all
county veterans. The turnout of veterans who have given
so much to this country is indeed heart-warming. In ad­
dition to the video of veterans’ pictures, the huge wall
display of deceased veterans’ pictures also pays tribute
to their service.
The bad part is the loss of the Heppner Garden Club
greens workshop this year as folks, including myself,
who previously stomped on the wreath-making machines
have become a little less agile. The greens workshop has
been a good money maker and, in the past, all proceeds
were primarily used for scholarships, keeping the money
circulating at home. It could be a great school or 4-H
money-maker. Seems students and parents alike are busy
24/7. That workshop does require at least one day of
gathering greens in the mountains, and some have been
donated from residents’ yards. It also requires several
days or evenings of work to make around 100 wreaths.
These two fabric doll beds—one for each side of the Oregon However, the woodsy-scented, beautifully adorned
Civil War—are being raffled off by the United Methodist wreaths that have graced many Heppner doors each year
Church of Heppner. -Contributedphoto
provided a home-grown service, a splendid attraction for
The United Methodist in Kenya. The drawing will the holiday season and a long-standing tradition that the
Church of Heppner is sell­ be Dec. 9 at the end of the town will surely miss.
ing raffle tickets for two second performance of the
Merlyn Robinson, Heppner
fabric doll beds; one with “Christmas Is” concert.
the Oregon State University
Look for church mem­
Beaver theme and one with bers selling tickets at the
the University o f Oregon post office or senior meals,
Duck theme.
or call Dorine Enz at 676-
The money raised will 9224 for more inform a­
go to missionaries from tion.
Morrow County Health District has announced that
Oregon who are working
Pioneer Memorial Clinic in Heppner and Irrigon Medical
Clinic will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November
22 and 23, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Laboratory and
radiology departments at Pioneer Memorial Hospital will
also be closed those days for non-emergent outpatient
services.
Heppner Daycare and
“ Enjoy a fun night
Preschool will host their out with your family and
annual Mr. Bill’s Travel­ friends while supporting
ing Trivia fundraiser on the kids,” encourages a day
Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. at the care spokesperson.
Heppner Elks Lodge. The
Contact Merry or Ann
The Morrow County Extension Office in Heppner will
cost is $ 150 per table with at 541-676-5429 to pre-
a maximum of six players register, or sign up that be closed Nov. 22-23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Normal business hours will resume Monday, Nov.
per team.
evening.
Dr. Harold Sam “ Doc”
H uber — Dr. Harold Sam
Johnston local
youth hero
William H. I. “Bill”
Padberg Jr.
The good, the bad,
the better
Methodist church
raffling college-
themed doll beds
Clinics closed for
Thanksgiving
Mr. Bill’s Traveling
Trivia back Dec. 1
Extension office
closed for holiday
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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 F R 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. P lease call any of the following numbers
to set up a L O C A L appointment or just to talk;
Bobby Harris Q 541-676-9925 or 541-256-0175
Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) @ 541-676-9161
O R 1-877-695-4648 (1-888-MYLIMIT)
CommunityThanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 2 2 , 1 p.m.
All Saints Episcopal Church,
4 6 0 N. Gale S treet, Heppner
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Everyone is invited to attend
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T For more info or to have a meal delivered
Call Shelli Britt, 54 1 *6 7 6 -5 4 7 6
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