TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 5,2012
The Official Newspaper
of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow
H ep p n er
Obituaries
James L. Martin
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letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under
"Card o f Thanks" at a cost o f $10.
James L. Martin, 67, of Lexington.
He was a member o f
Lexington died Thursday,
U.S.P.S. 240-420
November 29, 2012 at Pio the Heppner Elks Lodge
neer Memorial Hospital in and enjoyed golf and flying
M orrow C ounty’s Hom e-O w ned Weekly Newspaper
Published weekly by Sykes Publishing, LLC and entered as periodical matter at the
Heppner. A funeral service as hobbies.
Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1179 Periodical postage
Survivors include: his
was
held Wednesday, Dec.
paid at Heppner, Oregon Office at 18* W Willow Street Telephone ($41) 676-
5, at l p.m. at the lone wife, K atherine M artin
922* Fax (541) 676-9211. E-mail editor@rapidscrvc net or david@rapidserve
net Web site: www heppner net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner
Community Church, with o f Lexington; son, Brent
Gazette- Times, PO Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97*36 Subscriptions: $29 in
concluding service and Martin and his wife Jill of
Morrow County; $23 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 65 years or older); $35
elsewhere; $29 student subscriptions.
burial to follow at High lone; daughters, Jacqueline
David Sykes...............................................................................................Publisher
Martin of Auburn, WA and
View Cemetery in lone.
Andrea Di Salvo............................................................................................. Editor
(Editor s note: This letter was originally sent to Kevin
Sherra Mogen and
M
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M
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rtin
All News and Advertising Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m.
Martin
at Umatilla National Forest Headquarters and
her
husband
Terry
was
born
August
For Advertising advertising deadline is Monday at 5 p m. Cost lor a display ad is $5 per
column inch Cost for classified ad is 5 0f per word Cost for Card of Thanks is $10 up to
of Missoula, MT; Todd Buchholz at the Heppner Ranger District, as well
18, 1945 in Pend
100 words Cost lor a classified display ad is $5 75 per column inch
brother, Tommy as other organizations and individuals.)
leton, OR, the son
For Public/Legal Notices public/legal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p m Dales for pub
During deer season, we noticed some new gates and
Martin and his wife
of
Roy
and
Juanita
lication must be specified Affidavits must be required at the time of submission Affidavits
Shirley of Lexing signs in the Umatilla National Forest, which indicate that
Bellenbrock Mar
require three weeks to process after last date of publication (a sooner return date must be
specified if required)
ton; five gran d many of our roads will be closed to motor vehicle access
tin. He was raised
For Obituaries Obituaries are published in the Heppner GT at no charge and are edited to
daughters, Jessica, on a yearlong basis, beginning in 2013. I will site two
and
attended
school
meet news guidelines Families wishing to include information not included in the guidelines
James
L.
Ashley, Samantha, examples: Road 2202 below Sunflower Flat and Road 020
in Lexington and
or who wish to have the obituary written in a certain way must purchase advertising space
Martin
for the obituary
lone. He attended
Emilee and Eva; at Hog Creek near Tupper. Both of these roads provide
For Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor M U S T be signed by the author The Heppner
and one grandson, access to deep canyons and draws, which provide excel
Oregon State Uni
GT will not publish unsigned letters All letters M U S T include the author s address and phone
lent habitat for deer and elk.
versity in Corvallis, OR. Derik.
number for use by the GT office The GT reserves the right to edit letters The GT is not
This country is very rugged. Even with these roads,
responsible for accuracy ol statements made in letters A ny letters expressing thanks will
Mr. Martin was a test pilot
He was preceded in
be placed in the classifieds under ‘Card of Thanks' at a cost of $10
game
retrieval can sometimes be a several-day task.
and a certified flight instruc death by his parents, Roy
Closure
of these roads will add to that burden. For older
tor for the Federeal Aviation and Juanita Martin.
hunters,
who
don’t have the physical ability for an all-day
Administration based out of
Memorial contributions
hike,
closure
of these roads will cut off access to these
Seattle, WA. He certified may be made to Willow
areas
completely.
Boeing airplanes, which Creek Terrace, 400 Frank
During elk season, I spoke to one o f your forest
included the 727 through Gilliam Drive, Heppner,
service
workers and asked why the Hog Creek road was
777
aircraft.
OR 97836 or to the lone
H arper Rae Coiner—Josh and Melissa Coiner an
going
to
be closed in 2013. He said that someone had tried
On April 2, 1965 he Education Foundation, PO
nounce the birth of a ^
_________
to
vandalize
a gate and had left some garbage. This is an
married Katherine Rea in Box 61, lone, OR 97843.
daughter. Harper Rae
outrageous
reason
to close a road. Why should all of us
Lewiston,
ID.
Following
Sweeney Mortuary of
Coiner, on November
be
punished
for
the
actions of one person or a few?
his
aircraft
pilot
career,
Heppner
is
in
charge
of
ar
6,2012. She weighed
Over
the
years,
we the people who hunt and play in
the
couple
retired
to
the
rangements.
eight pounds, six
the
forests
south
of
Heppner
have lost access to thousands
Martin
family
ranch
near
ounces and was 19
of
acres
of
land
around
Opal
Butte and French Prairie due
inches long.
to
such
entities
as
Opal
Butte
Outfitters and the Morrow
Harper joins old
County
OHV
Park.
Now,
managers
at the Umatilla Na
er brothers Jackson
tional
Forest
are
trying
to
lock
us
out
of even more land
and Keaton. Grand
by
closure
of
the
roads
that
we
need
to
get closer to the
parents are Joe and
draws
and
canyons
for
hunting
and
for
game retrieval.
Jeri M cElligott of
Ronald Charles Har captain.
To
say
that
we
are
upset
by
your
decision
to close these
lone. Barb Coiner of
ris, 73, passed away from
Ron joined the Mult
and
other
roads
is
an
understatement.
We
are
angry and
Harper
Rae
Coiner
Heppner, and Dan
natural causes on Wednes nomah County District 10
outraged
by
this
decision
and
fearful
that
you
will
leave us
Coiner of Sacramen
day, November 28, 2012 Fire Dept, in 1968, which
no
place
to
hunt.
We
want
to
see
this
decision
reversed.
to, CA. Great-grandparents are Morris and Shirley McCarl while vacationing in Maui, merged with the Portland
During elk season, both first and second seasons, we
of Lexington and Betty Snow of Salem, OR.
Hawaii. A Celebration of Fire District in 1984, and
gathered the signatures of 197 like-minded individuals,
Life will be held on Sunday, retired as a battalion chief
who also wish to protest your decision. Two of the people
December 16, at l p.m. at in 1994.
who signed are retired national forest service workers,
the Milwaukie Center, 5440
He married Judith Har
who
told me that the real reason the roads are being
SE Kellogg Creek Drive, ris on June 26, 1993.
closed
is that there was a mandate from headquarters in
Milwaukie, OR. A separate
Ron had owned and
Washington D. C. to close the roads in order to cut your
event will be announced for operated a ranch near lone
road maintenance expenses. What is interesting about that
H eppn er man Troy graduates were Cristina close family and friends.
since 1992 and was a mem
is that most of these roads have received no maintenance
Morgan has graduated from Bettesworth of Boardman,
Ron was bom to par ber of the American Angus
at
all in many years. In fact, Road 2202 at Sunflower
Eastern Oregon Univer with a Bachelor o f Sci ents Charles and Eva Harris Association. Ron enjoyed
Flats
even has a signed posted at one end that says “end
ence degree in on November 14, 1939 in flying his airplane, fish
sity with a M aster
vehicle
maintenance.”
of Science degree in
multidisciplinary Portland, OR. Ron attend ing, hunting, camping and
I
recently
found your decision document about road
education, the univer
studies/elemen- ed Gresham High School, travel.
closures
on
your
website. Protecting streams seems to
sity announced this
tary education; graduating in 1957. He
Ron Harris is survived
be
another
reason
for closing these and other roads. That
week.
Klarissa Hendrix received a Bachelor of Sci by: his loving wife, Judy
sounds
good
on
paper,
but I’ve hunted this area for 38
M o rg a n w as
o f Irrigon, with ence degree from Oregon Harris; his daughter, Pamela
a B ach elo r o f State University in agri Leymaster; five grandchil years. Most of the streams in the area are seasonal streams,
one of four Morrow
County residents to
Science degree culture-animal husbandry dren, Kayla and Kile Lee, which dry up during the summer months. In fact, when
Troy Morgan
in business ad in 19 6 1.While attending Keisha Covey, April Rose I drove the Sunflower Flat road in October, there was no
graduate from EOU
ministration; and OSU, Ron was a member of and Rachel Schultz; and water in the streambed at all.
this term, the only one
I am enclosing photocopies of the signed petitions.
to obtain a graduate-level Jacquelyn McPherson of ROTC and Alpha Gamma two great-grandchildren.
We the people who hunt and play in the Umatilla National
Irrigon, with a Bachelor of Rho fraternity.
degree.
Memorial contributions
Other Morrow County Science degree in History.
He spent three years in may be made to the Ameri Forest protest the closure of these roads on a yearlong ba
the US Air Force and was a can Heart Association in sis. We want these and all other roads within the Umatilla
member of the Arnold Air memory of Ronald Charles National Forest that were open in 2011 and 2012 to remain
open at least during the summer months and up through
Society. He was honorably Harris.
the end of November for hunting-season users.
discharged with the rank of
You are the caretakers o f the land, not the owners.
Please keep that in mind and find another way to protect
habitat, while still allowing motor vehicle access for those
of us who wish to use these roads to hunt, play and enjoy
our beautiful Umatilla National Forest.
Heppner High School will hold a dodge ball tourna
Sincerely,
ment Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. at the high school; proceeds will
Molly
P. Keman, Tigard, OR
go toward the senior night grad project. Anyone who feels
competitive and would like to support Mustang seniors
in this project is encouraged to enter the tournament. For
more information, contact Craig Gutierrez at 541-256-
Those who haven’t got kick off this new service
0155 or Ann Jones at 541 -256-0149.
ten their whooping cough on Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1
vaccine have another shot p.m. at Murray’s Drug in
at it this week.
Heppner.
Due to a recent outbreak
The Morrow County
The Morrow County Clerk has issued the follow o f p ertu ssis (w hooping Health Department will
ing marriage licenses:
The December session Ecumenical Youth Group
cough) in Morrow County, also be offering free flu
November 30: -Ryan Curtis Angel, 34, of Irrigon the Public Health Depart shots and Tdap vaccines o f First Friday Friends of members will star in a no
and Jennifer Michelle Irwin, 36, of Irrigon.
ment has been working with to those without insurance Jesus is coming up this rehearsal Christmas pageant
M urray’s Drug to begin coverage during this time. Friday from 8 a.m. to noon to be held at Hope Lutheran
offering Tdap (whooping Vaccinations also are of at All Saints Episcopal Church. The afternoon will
cough) vaccine to Medicare fered regularly through the Church in Heppner. Chil include carol singing and
Part D Clients. They will MCHD office in Heppner. dren ages four to 12 are refreshments. The commu
invited for a morning filled nity is invited.
hold a joint clinic to help
with Bible stories, crafts,
More information about
games, songs, snacks and a activities in the Shared
free lunch. Newcomers are Ministry of Hope Lutheran
always welcome.
Church and All Saints Epis
th !
On Sunday, Dec. 16, copal Church is available
at 2 p.m. the “ First Fri by calling the church office
The Morrow County quarterly parks meeting will be
day Friends” and several at 541-676-9970.
Morrow County Health District
held Monday, Dec. 17, at l p.m. at the US Forest Service
will conduct the last free Medicare building in Heppner.
The public is invited to attend. Anyone with agenda
Part D Workshop for this year on items, contact Betty Gray, Morrow County Parks Chair
man, at 541-989-8214 or bgray@co.morrow.or.us.
Thursday, December 6th from
G AZETTE-TIM ES
Keep roads open on
forest lands
Birth
announcement
Ronald Charles
Harris
Heppner man earns
master’s degree
Dodge ball
tournament to
benefit senior night Whooping cough
vaccines offered at
Murray’s
Marriage Licenses
Medicare Part D
Open Enrollment
ends this Fridayf
December 7
Shared Ministry
plans First Friday,
Christmas pageant
County parks dept,
to meet
Route 74 Restaurant
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pioneer
Memorial Hospital in Heppner.
Please call 541-676-9133 or
1-800-737-4113 to make an appointment
MORROW COUNTY
HEALTH DISTRICT
I Excellence In Healthcare
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. 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-MYLIMIT)
will be closing early
on December
16 at 2:00 p.m.
RANT
541 - 422-7160