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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 30,2013 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly by Sykes Publishing, LLC and enlered 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- 9228 Fax (541) 676-9211 E-mail: editor'qrapidserve net or david'O-rapidserve 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 years 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 5 0t 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 al 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 date 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 lo 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 right 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 Methodists to hold holiday bazaar USO night planned in Hermiston The Arc and Inland Northwest Musicians are teaming up to create a USO party at the historical Arc building at 2 15 W. Orchard in Hermiston on Saturday, November 9, from 6-8 p.m. The Arc building in H erm iston was built in 1942 and served as a hub for service men and women of the area. They gathered at the Arc for dancing, bingo and cam araderie. According to reports, the Arc hosted nearly 7,700 men and women in 1943. An article about the history o f the Arc and wartime in H erm iston is being prepared by Ron Ingle, Hermiston, who authored the book, “Oasis in the Desert,” published in 2002. The USO p arty is meant to honor veterans by reliving a day in history w ith m em o rab ilia and celebration. Betty and Louis VETERANS DAY SPEAKER -Continuedfrom PAGE ONE Heppner United Methodist Women member Jo Ann Burleson and Rose Crum from Murray's Drug work to put the finishing touches on two baskets that will be raffled off over the holidays. The Thanksgiving basket will he raffled off at the group's annual Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 8 and the Christmas basket will be raffled off following the evening performance of Christmas Is! -Photo by Andrea Di Salvo H o w a rd B r y a n t probably knows the secret for creating the perfect chicken casserole better than the members o f the Heppner United Methodist Women who serve the dish each year at their annual holiday bazaar. “My (late) wife Beth furnished the first casserole recipe,” Bryant said. “You need to follow the recipe to the letter and the most important thing is the crumb topping.” N obody, in clu d in g Bryant who has been a member of the church for over 60 years, or Ida Farra, another long-time member, seems to know when the bazaar was first held. “It has been going on a long time and it has always been a big thing.” he said. This y e a r’s holiday bazaar will be held on Nov. 8 in the community room o f the United Methodist Church. Doors will open at 10 a m. for those interested in having pie and coffee with lunch to follow. Lunch includes the UMW’s famous chicken casserole, gelatin salad, pie and a drink for $7.50. Pie and coffee are $5 per person. In a d d itio n to the lu n ch eo n , c ra ft item s and baked foods will be available to buy. Carlson of Heppner were credited as being a major inspiration to the USO party and have invited Adjutant General Raymond “Fred” Rees, retired director of the Oregon National Guard who has earned many awards and decorations for his distinguished service. The party will feature m u sic o f th e 1940s, in c lu d in g re c o rd in g s provided by Dale Bates of Heppner. A 1940s dance band is being organized and there may be a sing-along with some of the “golden oldies.” Tickets for the event will be $5 at the door and will also be available at the Hermiston Chamber o f Commerce. Veterans and active military service members will be admitted free. For more information, call the Arc, 541-567-7615. around the city, Dix took it upon himself to assemble a 20-man team; in clearing a hotel, a theatre and a number of other buildings, he captured 20 prisoners, including a high-ranking VC o f f ic ia l. He then attacked enemy troops who had entered the residence of the Deputy Province Chief and managed to save the official’s wife and children. Dix’s bravery inspired others during the fighting and resulted in 14 confirmed Viet Cong killed in action, the capture of 20 prisoners, 15 weapons, and the rescue o f 14 civilians. He was aw arded the M edal o f Honor by President Nixon at the White House on Jan. 16,1969, becom ing the first Special Forces NCO to win the award. Dix went on to accept a direct com m ission to 1st Lieutenant and, after a 20-year career in the military, he retired as a major. After leaving the Army, he worked in support of government-sponsored programs and owned and operated an air service in the Alaskan interior. lone Auxiliary plans holiday bazaar The American Legion Auxiliary in lone will hold its third annual holiday bazaar Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lone American Legion Hall, 325 W. 2nd St., lone. Area vendors will be selling hand-crafted items ranging from homemade soaps to h a n d -c ra fte d jewelry, from family recipe mixes to homemade sauces and jellies, handmade dolls to repurposed treasures and brand-name products. C in n a m o n r o l l s , pastries, coffee and hot chocolate will be available in the morning hours for SLA lunch of potato soup, roll and a dessert will cost $5 and will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Table space is limited but there are a few spots still available; table rent is $10. To rent a table or for more information, contact Becky Rietmann at 541- 422-7230 or 541-720-2040, or Sharon Rietmann at 541 - 422-7437 or 541-571-0738. Please leave a message if there is no answer. Obituaries Donna June Matlack Donna June Matlack, m emorized hundreds of 65, went home to be with her scripture verses, numerous Lord on Tuesday, October poems, and speeches of 22, 2013 near Pendleton, political figures. She was OR during a return trip from a tireless worker in special Houston, TX, where she causes and projects. She had been undergoing cancer loved animals, especially treatments. This ended her her dogs, most o f which courageous battle of w e re s tr a y s or nearly three years abandoned. She was with cancer. Present an active financial with her at the time s u p p o r t e r of o f her death were numerous church, her husband Ken school and other Matlack, daughter causes, including Jennifer M atlack, D onna J u n e th e A m e r i c a n and brother Norman Matlack Cancer Society. Eppenbach. Donna D o n n a was died quietly and peacefully looking forward to going as she was sleeping during to be with her Lord and did the trip. Funeral services not fear death. She eagerly will be held on Monday, awaited the Lord’s return October 28, at 11 a.m. at but, if he tarried, she was Columbia View Community ready to go be with him. Church, Irrigon. A private D onna is su rv iv ed family burial will follow at by: her husband Ken at the Desert lawn Memorial th e ir hom e in Irrigon; Cemetery. her d a u g h te r Je n n ife r Donna was born on Matlack; granddaughters June 16, 1948 in Baudette, C heyanne M atlack and MN to parents Elbert and Steele Hackett o f Irrigon Faye (Paxson) Eppenbach. and D anielle A tkins of She moved to Irrigon in Pendleton; siblings Donald 1951 with her parents and and D onna E ppenbach six siblings; her last brother o f Irrigon, Norman and was born in Oregon the J a n i c e E p p e n b a c h of following year. Uma t i l l a , W ayne and Donna met her future J a n i c e E p p e n b a c h of husband Ken in the second Stanfield, Judy and Gene grade at AC H oughton Cunni ngham o f Ukiah, E lem en tary S chool in Elnora and John Marlow Irrigon. Ken was in the of Irrigon, Betty and Gary first grade and they shared Baird of Bedford, WY, John the joint classroom. and A nnette Eppenbach Donna attended Irrigon o f Irrigon; and numerous schools and graduated from nieces and nephews. R iverside High School She was preceded in in Boardman in June o f death by: her parents, Elbert 1966. She and Ken were and Faye Eppenbach, and a married on November 2, daughter, Stefanie Atkins. 1967. Donna was a loving Donna will be sorely and devoted mother and missed by many people hom em aker throughout who knew her caring and all her life. Donna and compassionate heart and Ken raised two daughters, loved her. Jennifer and Stefanie. Those who wish may Donna came to know make cont ri but i ons in her Lord when she was D onna’s memory to Pet seven years old in the Rescue, 1844 Geer Rd., Irrigon Community Baptist Hermiston, OR 97838. Church. She was a very P lea se sign the active Christian all her life c o n d o l e n c e b o o k at and loved attending church burnsmortuaryhermiston. and going to Bible studies com and church activities. She Burns M ortuary of was known for having an Hermiston, OR is in charge excellent memory and had of arrangements. Death Notice Alice I. Buckley—Alice 1. Buckley died on October 22, 2013 in Heppner at the age of 101. She was bom on July 12, 1912 in Heppner to parents Curtis and Cecil Alice Rankin Rhea. A private family burial will be held at Echo Cemetery, Echo, OR. Please sign the condolence book at bumsmortuaryhermiston.com. Bums Mortuary of Hermiston, OR is in charge of arrangements. Artifactory planned First Friday Friends for this Saturday The annual Artifactory and craft fair will be held this year on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at o f Jesus this week Last Wednesday St. Patrick’s Senior Center on the comer of Main and The November session of First Friday Friends of Willow in Heppner. Jesus will be held Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to noon at All Saints Admission is free to the public. Aside from a variety Episcopal Church. game night Oct. 30 of vendors, the senior center will have cinnamon rolls, hot dogs, Polish dogs, stew, French bread, drinks and more. Proceeds from table rental and food sales go to St. Patrick's Senior Center to keep the doors open and the space available for community events. Call 541-676-5826 for more information. Children ages four through 12 are invited to a morning filled with Bible stories, crafts and games, concluding with a free lunch. This month, children are invited to bring coins to help raise money to feed hungry people around the world. More information is available by calling the Shared Ministry office at 541-676-9970. Neighborhood Center to AWANA plans fun, give Christmas baskets games for Halloween The Heppner Neighborhood Center has announced AWANA Bible club that low- and fixed-income individuals can sign up at the Neighborhood Center for Christmas food baskets starting will have special activities on Thursday night, Oct. 31. Monday, Nov. 4. Boys and girls from Proof of physical address is required to receive a preschool through the sixth basket. grade are invited to drop in and attend as much of r. the evening as possible, even if they are not regular AWANA members. C h ild ren a tten d in g are encouraged to dress Nike Mustang Gear Available up as a Bible character or anim al. Games planned include pumpkin and candy com relays and a mummy w r a p ...a ll w ith candy prizes. AWANA runs from 6:30-8 p.m. at W illow Creek Baptist Church on Minor Street in Heppner. Call Dale Bates for more info at 676-5773. RETIREMENT PARTY FOR GREG SWEEK, RETIRED ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR Great Christmas idea! Order before November 4th HURRY! C h e ck It o u t a t: http://team-shop.lidsteamsports.com/ vfOrm/ShOW/HEPPNERMBB2013_______ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AT HEPPNER ELKS FROM 2 :0 0 -4 :0 0 P.M. »LEASE COME HELP US CELEBRA1 The Heppner United Methodist Women will host their “Last Wednesday Game Night” on Oct. 30 from 7-9 p.m. Board and card games of all kind, along with Mexican Train dominoes, will be available to play. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. The Heppner United Methodist Church is located at the comer of Church and Gale Streets in Heppner. Holly Rebekah to hold card party Holly Rebekah Lodge will hold its November card party this Saturday, Nov. 2, at the lodge hall in Lexington. The cost is still $5 for an evening of fun, visiting with friends and making new ones, and snacks throughout the evening. Card playing will start at 7 p.m. and is open to the public.
