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I TW O - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 4,2013 O b itu a rie s The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Edward M. Brosnan Heppner G A Z E T T E -T I M E S U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow C ounty's Hom e-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly by Sykes Publishing, LL(' and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1870 Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon Office at 188 W. Willow Street. Telephone (541) 676- 9228 Fax (541) 676-9211 E-mail: editor «rapidserve net or davidiurapidserve net Web site w w w 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 pm Cost for a display ad is $5 per column inch Cost for classified ad is 50« 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 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 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 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 of Thanks" at a cost of $10 ‘Christmas Is...’ program Dec. 8 A rea re sid e n ts are in v ite d to s ta r t th e ir Christmas season off with the fifth annual “Christmas I s .. . ” p ro g ra m to be presented on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Heppner United Methodist Church at the comer of Gale and Church Streets in Heppner. There will be two performances, a matinee at 2 p.m. and an evening performance at 7 p.m. Dessert and coffee will be served following both performances. M any c o m m u n ity members will be performing this year, including the Women’s Chorale, a Men’s Chorale, pianists, violinists and local children. The lone music classes will be performing at the matinee and the H eppner music classes in the evening. The main proceeds of the performances will be donated to both the lone and Heppner music programs. Tickets are $ 10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years old and younger and are available at the Heppner Chamber of Commerce and at the door. Ag class plans canned food drive B eth D ic k e n s o n ’s Heppner high School Ag II students will hold a canned food drive starting Jan. 21; the drive will run through Feb. 4. R e s id e n ts in th e communities of Heppner. Lexington and lone are encouraged to donate food items. All proceeds that are raised, canned food as well as donations, will go to the Neighborhood Center in Heppner and the Oregon Food Bank. Morrow County Courthouse helps feed the community Employees at the Morrow County Courthouse are currently collecting nonperishable food items for the Neighborhood Center in Heppner. The collection box is located in the foyer of the courthouse; donations will be collected through Dec. 11. HEPPNER ELKS 358 676-9181 "Where Friends Meet” 142 North ¡VIain LADIES NIGHT Thursday, ftombgr5th 6:00 pin p r im e "Rib d in n e r by Thp Mortircorps & fermys odge Memorial Service in honor of our departed members Richard Graham Gene Hall, per Robert Lovgren, PER Dave Matheny Ron McCabe John Mollahan Darryl Pruitt Jerald Rea "in the faults of our members we write upon the sands their virtues upon the tablets of love and memory" TOY DINNER Thursday, fto m b p r nth 6:00 pm Bring a npw unwrapped toy or a warmjsoat, receive a free dinner Items will be taken to the Neighborhood Center for Christmas Baskets frelks members & out of town quests- Edward M. Brosnan, 75, life lo n g H ep p n er resident, passed away at his home Saturday, November 30, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Mass will be heid 11 a.m. Saturday, December 7, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Heppner. Concluding service and burial will be at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery, with a reception to follow at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall. Recitation of the Rosary will be 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 6, at the church. He was bom May 18, 1938 in Heppner. the son of Jerry and Marian Good Brosnan. Eddie was a fourth- generation descendent of Irish immigrant pioneers Jeremiah and Mary, who established the family ranch on Little Butter Creek in 1875. He was raised on the family ranch along with brothers Dan and John and sister Joanne. Eddie was especially close to his grandparents John and Zetta, who were a huge part of his childhood. He was raised and attended school in Heppner and was active in FFA. A highlight of his high-school years was having the honor o f being chosen for the East-West Shrine football team. After graduating in 1957 from Heppner High School. Eddie spent time in the Army National Guard as a tank commander. On August 31,1964 he married Lorraine Hamden in Coeur d’Alene, ID and they made their home on the family ranch, where he devoted his life. The couple had five children. Eddie especially cherished time spent with his family, his faith and the family ranch. He was an active part of his kids' years in 4-H, as he was a leader for many years. He was also a member and president of the Morrow County chapter of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association. Survivors include: his wife Lorraine of Heppner; sons, Mike and wife Dawn of Heppner, Jim and wife Carolyn of Barboursville, VA, Jerry o f Pendleton, Mark and wife Sally of Lexington; daughter, Dyann and Greg o f Baker City; brother, Dan and sister, Joanne, both of Heppner; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother John Brosnan. Memorial contributions m ay be m a d e to D oem becher C hildren’s Hospital, 700 SW Campus Drive, Portland, OR 97239. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in charge of arrangements. Stanley Wellman Stanley Taylor Wellman, 86, o f Baker City died peacefully at his home on November 15, 2013. His funeral was held Friday, N ovem ber 22. at 1 p.m. at the First Church o f the Nazarene with Tim Fisher officiating; a reception was held at the Nazarene Church Family Life Center following the committal ceremony at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Stan was born D ecem ber 23, 1926 to Homer Leslie Wellman and Lucy Fay Hunt in Baker, OR. He was a proud graduate of the Baker High C lass o f '4 4 . While in school he played football, wrestled and participated in FFA. Stan was a member of the original Drum & Bugle Corps. Stan was a World War 11 veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy 1944-1946, commissioning the USNS Gen. LeRoy Eltinge and the USS Pickaway. He then returned to Baker County and continued to build his legacy. Stan’s first marriage was to Lucy Colvard; they had one daughter before the union ended in divorce. He then married Lorene Luff, adding two daughters and two sons to the family before they divorced. Stan married Karen Hankins, and she brought one son into this marriage that also ended in divorce. In May of 1981, Stan married the love of his life, Joann Emery Rowe. Joann brought two sons and one daughter to the marriage, which Stan always said completed his family. Stan was a very loving and caring husband, father, son and friend to many. His passion was always ranching. He ranched with his father Leslie eight miles north of Baker on Chandler Lane. Before the death of his father, there were times there wasn't always enough work to keep them both busy, so Stan was able to experience other lines of work such as saw mills, and the gold mining life in this area. He also logged, drove truck and worked a short time in Morrow County with his brother-in-law doing land leveling. He was a true “Jack of all trades.” After retirement he started new hobbies o f r e b u i l d i n g w agons and w oodw orking, and became a talented natural craftsman. Fie could make most anything he set his mind to, from nick knacks to fram es, furniture to wagons. Stan was a talented auctioneer and did the 4-H show for 15 years, as well as many other organizations. He would also do any special event s for his children, grandchildren or any of his rhany friends if things that were meaningful needed. to him. He was a Stan was a great storyteller, a citizen o f Baker lover of nature and County who all earthly beauty. started giving at a Stan is survived very early age to by: his loving wife his c o mmu n i t y , J o a n ; his s t e p county, state and S t a n t e mother, Effie Turner; country. He was an Wellman his children, Judy organizer and huge Wellman Thompson promoter for Baker County. h u s b a n d M i c h a e l of Stan was very active in Portland, Linda Wellman preserving antiques and Valentine o f Pendleton, living history about the Russell Wellman and wife Oregon Trail. He displayed Desi of Baker City, Janice many personal memorabilia Wellman King o f Federal at the Interpretive Center, Way, WA, Richard Wellman and many of his personal and wife Kim o f Baker co lle c tib le s have been City, OR, Richy Rowe Sr. donated to the community and wife Misty o f Pilot an d th e c o u n t y . He Rock. OR, Donny Rowe maintained an interest in and Tammy o f H aines, the political system both Garla Rowe o f Haines, locally and nationally, and Rick Hankins and and ran for Baker County w ife, Alicia of McGill, Commissioner. NV; 21 grandchildren; 18 St an was an avi d great-grandchildren; one horseman. He loved quarter great-great-grandchild; and horses and won several many aunts, uncles, nieces, awards from competitions. nephews, cousins and in He was also an avid hunter, laws. fisherman, boater, and Stan was proceeded snowmobiler. in death by: his parents, Stan was an honorable, Homer Leslie Wellman, and honest, caring and loving Lucy Gentry; sister, Inez son, husband, father and Miller; numerous aunts, friend. His entire adult uncles and cousins; and his life had been spent giving father-in-law, Joe Emery. many, many hours o f his Memorial contributions personal time to benefit so may be made to the Baker many people and so many FFA Ch a p t e r t hr ough causes. He enjoyed sharing Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer not only his time, but his Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., wisdom and knowledge of Baker City, OR 97814. Elks to hold annual Chronicles for Hoop Shoot Christmas The Heppner Elks Lodge will hold its annual Hoop Shoot free throw contest this Sunday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. in the Heppner Elementary School gym. This is a free event for girls and boys ages eight to 13 (as of April 1, 2014) from Heppner, Lexington and lone. Contact Corey Sweeney at 541-256-0355 for more information. Holly Rebekah to host card party Holly Rebekah Lodge will be hosting its monthly card party this Saturday. Dec. 7. at the lodge hall in Lexington. The cost to play, have snacks throughout the evening and visit with old and new friends is $5 per person. Play starts at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. WE NOW OFFER RENTAL SERVICE This year, a Christmas- gift idea comes from the Morrow County Historical Society: A set of the Morrow County Chronicles. “ Talk about a gift that keeps on gi vi ng, ” says spokesperson Doris Brosnan. “The Chronicles have been entertaining and inform ing readers since 1982 and continue yearly to offer stories about the county’s distant and recent past. “ They are a great addition to anyone’s library because they can be picked up and read for just minutes at a time or from cover to cover in a sitting. “ And t hey can be great resources for settling argument s and finding answers to questions on a variety of topics.” “This set of 28 issues of the Chronicles, tied up with a red ribbon, will look good under the tree. And we LEXINGTON AUTO BODY will even deliver locally,” Brosnan continues. “The $ 100 set can be purchased by calling Betty Carlson at 676-5302, Andrea Nelson at 989-8148, or me at 676- 5382. “ We a l s o h a v e individual issues for sale, so anyone with a partial set might consider completing it this Christmas.” The first two issues of the Chronicles are no longer in print, but plans to reprint the text of those issues are under consideration. If this happens, purchasers of the complete set will be offered the reprints for free. The content o f the C h r o n i c l e s has been indexed and made available online through a link from the Heppner website. The alphabetical list of names and of events can be explored by scrolling to the key word in question. Sew On Et Cetera ;6 5 N C STREET, LEXINGTON h a s m ooed to 541 - 989-8565 278 Pi. Main, Heppner (Next door to Hair I Am) Mending, Sewing, Supplies, gift items and more! 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