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TW O - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 11,2013 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 M orrow C ounty's Hom e-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly by Sykes Publishing, LLC and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3,1879 Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon Office at 188 W Willow Street. Telephone (541) 676- 9221 Fax (541) 676-9211 E-mail editoruirapidserve.net or davidurapidserve net. Web site: www heppner net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, PO Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. 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 for a display ad is $5 per column inch Cost for classified ad is 504 per word Cost for Card of Thanks is $10 up to 100 words Cost for a classified display ad is $5 75 per column inch For Public/Legal Notices public/legal 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 dale 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 certan 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 classifieds under "Card ol Thanks' at a cost of $10. Over the Tee Cup The Tuesday morning Willow Creek C ountry Club Ladies Board hosted a 27-hole Eddi Skow net play on Sept. 3-4. The two-day event was set up for nine-hole play on Tuesday and 18 holes on Wednesday. Both net and gross awards, along with special event prizes, were given out each day. Corol M itchell and Pat Edm undson hosted the m orning snacks for both days. Betty Burns, Judy H a rris, L o rren e Montgomery, Sarah Rucker and Pat Dougherty provided the makings for taco salads and dessert. The salad and dessert was served at the conclusion of play on Wednesday. The net Eddi Skow Award for 2013 was won by Nancy Propheter. There were 16 golfers on Tuesday with awards given as follow s: first low net, Pat Dougherty; first low gross, Nancy Propheter; second low net, Sarah Rucker; second low gross, Virginia Grant; third low net, Corol Mitchell; third low gross, Lorrene Montgomery; long drive, Nancy Propheter; longest putt, Corol Mitchell; high net, Kathy M artin; net mystery score (tie), Toni Nichols and Judy Harris; birdies, Virginia Grant; chip-ins, Sarah Rucker, L o rren e M o n tg o m ery , K athy M artin and Pat Dougherty. Ten golfers played on Wednesday with awards as follows: first low net, Nancy Propheter; first low gross, Pat Edmundson; second low net, Sarah Rucker; second low gross (tie), Corol Mitchell and Virginia Grant; third low net, Pat Dougherty; third low gross, Loa Heideman; long drive, Nancy Propheter; longest putt (tie) Virginia Grant and Lorrene Montgomery; KP second shot, Nancy Propheter; least putts of the day, Pat Edmundson; net m ystery score, Pat Dougherty; birdies, Nancy Propheter (2); chip-ins, Virginia Grant, Betty Bums, Lorrene Montgomery and Sarah Rucker. WCCC Sunday men’s play results G reg G rant sh o t a 67 to take first gross and Charlie Ferguson shot a 74 to win second gross in last Sunday’s men’s play at Willow Creek Country Club. Roger Ehrmantraut and Tim Wright had net scores of 60 to tie for first net. Special events were won by Greg Grant for KP 2nd Shot on #8/17 and by Gene Orwick for Long Putt on #9/18. Game nights planned at Methodist Church Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 25, game nights will be held every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m . in th e basement o f the Heppner United Methodist Church, on the corner o f Church and Gale. Everyone is welcome ~ 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 of statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under "Card of Thanks" at a cost o f $ 10. Volunteers can be heroes to kids Dear future HEROES volunteers, I hope you all had a wonderful summer and are ready to get back to reading with the Monstar Children at Heppner Elementary. Our reading theme this year is Monster (or Monstar) Reading. The students are very excited to get started. HEROES is planning to start on Oct. 7 and Monster Mash through to May 1. We are looking for more volunteers. If you would like to be a Hero to a kindergarten, first, second or third-grade child, please contact me or Mrs. Sweeney at HES. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer to make a change for the better in one child’s life, please stop by the school office to pick up the background-check paperwork. This must be filled out each year and returned to Mrs. Sweeney. (s) Deb Campbell Library> Tech/HEROES Coordinator, HES FFA to hold ‘chili run H e p p n e r FFA is organizing a 5K “Chili Run” walk/run on Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. Cost to pre-reg ister before Oct. 3 is $30 per person for the run, chili dinner and a t-shirt, or $20 for the run only. After Oct. 3, registration will go up by $5. To p r e - r e g i s t e r , contact Patrick Collins at 541-626-1913 by Oct. 10. Registration is available the day of the run for an additional cost. R eg istratio n form s are available at Heppner High School, Wheatland Insurance, Murray’s, and Dickenson Chiropractic Clinic. In a d d itio n to the run, chili will be served at the St. Patrick’s parish hall, located behind St. Patrick's Catholic Church. For those who do not want to participate in the walk/ run but who would like to join the group for the chili, the cost is $5 for ages six through adult and $3 for ages five and under. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Chili Run. “This is a great way to support your local FFA chapter, partake in a healthy, fam ily-friendly activity and enjoy a delicious bowl o f homemade chili and combread after completing the 5k,” says FFA advisor Beth Dickenson. The run/walk registration will begin at 5 p.m. at the parish hall. Domestic Violence Services announces fundraising walk A fundraising walk/ run planned for Boardman next month will help raise aw areness and support for D om estic V iolence Services. The Domestic Violence Awareness 5K Walk/Run will be Saturday, Oct. 12. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the Boardman Marina Park with the race set to begin at 9 a.m. Registration is $20 and T-shirts are available for $15. Although registrations will be accepted the day o f the event, people are encouraged to pre-register at h t t p : / / t b u f f y - e s 2 . eventbrite.com /?rank= l. C all 541-676-5665 for more information. Beth Moore simulcast Saturday Heppner Christian Church will host well-known Bible teacher and author Beth Moore via a national simulcast from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday at the church. All area women and girls are invited to attend for any or all of the day’s activities. to th e se e v e n in g s o f refresh m en ts, fun and games, which will include card games, board games, Mexican Train and more. This inter- denom¡national fun night is Apparently, there was lone.” sponsored by the Heppner a mistake in last week’s T h e P -3 8 w as a United Methodist Women. article, “A ir Force vet fighter and fighter-bomber relives 1944 mission to employed by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, not simply a bomber Member as written. According to the FDIC Encyclopaedia Britannica, the P-38, also known as the Lightning, “ ...served as a bomber escort, a tactical Great customer service — bom ber, and a p h o to only a phone call away. reconnaissance platform.” The editor apologizes Call or stop in to see us for the error. Correction Bank o f Obituaries ~ Melvin ‘Mel’ D. Hammons Melvi n “ M e l ” his knack for storytelling. D. H am m o n s, 81, o f One of his favorite patrons, Roseburg, OR died with Pat, loved to give Mel a his family by his side on hard time. He came in the September 8, 2013 at the shop one day and every seat was taken. It veteran’s hospital was Saturday, and in Roseburg after harvest had ju s t a long battle with ended. Pat was in a peripheral artery hurry to celebrate, disease (PAD). A so he asked Mel if graveside memorial he could cut his hair service with military a little short on one h o n o rs w ill be held at the Oregon Melvin ‘Mel’ side and make a bald National Cemetery D. Hammons spot on the other. in R o seb u rg on Mel said, “Okay, but that sounds kind of funny.” September 11 at 10 a.m. M el w as b o rn in Pat replied, “Well, that’s the Webster Springs, WV on way you cut it the last time May 29, 1932 to Cleve and I was here!” The waiting Sarah Hammons. patrons let Pat go first. He enlisted in the Army Mel loved to hunt and Air C orps in 1951 and fish. The great outdoors was served overseas during the like a home to him. One of Korean War. He received his favorite things to do was many awards and medals target shoot. He reloaded for his service, including his own shells and had an the Korean Service Medal, impressive gun collection. the United Nations Service Mel was preceded in Medal for Korea, National death by his wife, Margaret; Defense Service Medal and sister, Genevieve Wilson; the Marksmanship Badge. a n d g r a n d d a u g h t e r , He jo in e d the O regon Elizabeth “Beth” Baker. National Guard in 1980 and He is survived by: his served until 1996, receiving children, Connie Hammons m any c o m m e n d a tio n of Winston, OR, Glorene aw ards, along w ith the “ G lo ” L e s p e ra n c e of Army Achievement Medal. Heppner, Nathan Hammons He served a total of 24 years o f Hardman and Jeanine in combined service and D illey o f St. H elen s, retired one o f the oldest OR; his brother, David active m em bers o f the Hammons of Richland, OR; National Guard. sisters Linda Reiss, June He worked in the saw Yoder of Killbuck, OH and mills around the Roseburg Susie Craig of Lakeland, area until 1965, when he FL; six grandchildren; 10 decided to become a barber. great-grandchildren; and 12 He graduated from Eugene great-great grandchildren. Barber College in 1966 and Donations may be sent pursued a career in hair care to woundedwarriorproject. and “B.S.” org. In 1971, he purchased a T a y l o r ’s F a m ily barber shop in Heppner. The Mortuary in Winston, OR is patrons called him “Mel in charge of arrangements. the Barber” and enjoyed Eugene G. ‘Gene’ Hall E ugene G. “ G en e” Hall, 88, longtime Heppner resident, died Thursday, Sept. 5,2013 in Ontario, OR. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at All Saints Episcopal C h u rc h in H e p p n e r. Concluding service with military honors followed at the Heppner Masonic C em etery. A reception and meal followed at the Heppner Elks Lodge. He was bom February 11,1925 at Brevard, NC, the third son of Clarence F. and Nora English Hall. When Gene was seven years old, the family moved to New Mexico. He attended high school in Alamogordo, NM, where he excelled in sports and held the state record in the 100-yard dash. In 1942 his family moved to Kinzua, OR. He attended Oregon State College until entering the United States Army, serving with the 10151 division of the paratroopers and gliders. On July 3, 1948 he married H arriet A. Ball at Heppner. The couple moved from Camp 5 to Heppner in 1951. They started farming on lower Rhea Creek, and continued farming in the Heppner area for 40 years. A long w ith raisin g his family and working. Gene kept busy working with the youth of Morrow at BEO Mortgage Division! Arietta A m spiger N M L S #508276 Mortgage Lending Manager Call Arietta for all your New Home, Refinance, 8c Construction loan need« B EO M ortgage D ivision -1-877-472-6217 Apply online — www.beobank.com/homeloan» The class of 1973 is having their reunion on September 20th Elks members are invited to stop by after the game, to visit & dance County in 4-H, FFA, Boy Scouts, and as a gun safety instructor. He was involved in o th e r c o m m u n ity activities, including being a charter member of the W illow Creek C ountry Club, past master o f the Masonic Lodge, member of the Royal Arch Masons, and Past Exalted Ruler of the Heppner Elks Lodge. He was also a member of the Episcopal Church in Heppner. S u rv iv o rs in clu d e: sons, David Hall and his wife Nancy o f H elena, MT, and John Hall and his wife Maureen of Ontario; g r a n d c h ild r e n , Jo d ie Koterba and her husband Cory o f Great Falls, MT, Jason Hall o f Portland, L inda Brow n and her husband Kevin of Helena, and Jeff Hall and his wife Stacey o f Meridian, ID; seven great grandchildren, Victoria, Amber, Kaitlyn, Cody, Mary, Lukas and Elijah; and niece, Sandy Johnson and her husband Tom o f Eagle, ID. He was preceded in death by his parents; his w ife, H arriet; and his brothers, Junior and Luke. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heppner Elks Scholarship Fund, PO Box 494, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in charge of arrangements. WE MAKE BANNERS & SIGNS Heppner Gazette-Times Phone: 541-676-9228 Fax: 541-676-9211
