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I TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Obituaries The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Edwin H. ‘Tad’ M iller Jr. Heppner E d w in H. “ T a d ” the Navy to earn his diploma and served on boards for for Oregon State football Miller Jr. passed away on from B eav e rto n H igh Farm Credit Services and for 15 years. To say Tad was School. He then Morrow County Rodeo. He a Beavers fan would be an April 17, 2014 at ____ U.S.P.S. 240-420 attended O regon was an active member of St. understatement. One would P endleton at the Morrow County's Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper State University. In Patrick’s Catholic Church, most often find Tad clad in age of 87. A Rosary Published weekly by Sykes Publishing, LLC and entered as periodical matter at the September of 1948, where he was a member of Beaver orange and black. will be offered in 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- Tad moved home to the Holy Names Society, his hon o r at St. He was preceded in 9228 Tax (541) 676-9211 E-mail: editor «rapidserve net or davidtarapidserve Eastern Oregon to Patrick’s Catholic and the Heppner Elks Club. death by: his p aren ts; net Web site www heppner net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, PO. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions. $29 in fulfill his lifelong Tad was the recipient of the sisters, Colleen and Marian; Church in Heppner Morrow County, $23 senior rate (in Morrow County only, 65 years or older); $35 dream of becoming OSU Diamond Award, and and brother, Jim. on Tuesday, April elsewhere; $29 student subscriptions 22, at 7:30 p.m. A V " , n H. a wheat farmer. On was honored as the Morrow He leaves: his wife of David Sykes...............................................................................................Publisher Miller Andrea Di Salvo.............................................................................................Editor November 6, 1948, County Conservation Man 65 years, Melba; daughter funeral Mass will be Jr Tad married the love of the Year, as well as the M ic h e lle and so n -in - held on Wednesday, 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 o f his life, Melba G rand M arshal for the law Don; son Mark and April 23, at 11 a.m. column inch Cost lor classified ad is 50< per word Cost lor Card of Thanks is SfO up to at St. Patrick’s Catholic Crawford. The couple lived Morrow County Fair and daughter-in-law Shanny; 100 words Cost for a classified display ad is $5 75 per column inch Church, with concluding on the family farm for the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo. daughter Nancy and son-in- For Public/Legal Notices publrc/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 service and military honors next 60 years, and raised Tad was a very active law Mike; and son Steve and require three weeks to process after last date of publication (a sooner return date must be to follow at the Heppner four children there. m an, and w ould w alk daughter-in-law Rhonda. specified if required) In addition to farming, several miles a day. He Five grandchildren and two Masonic Cemetery. For Obituaries Obituaries are published in the Heppner GT at no charge and are edited to Tad w as b o rn in Tad served on m ultiple loved to golf, and got in as great-grandchildren add to meet news guidelines Families wishing to include information not included in the guidelines or who wish to have the obituary wntten in a certain way must purchase advertising space Heppner on September 15, boards and com mittees. many rounds as he could. his legacy. for the obituary 1926 to Edwin H. and Ann He was president of the He quit golf multiple times, Memorial contributions For Letters to the Editor: Letters to the Editor MUST be signed by the author. The Heppner Doherty Miller. He attended Oregon Wheat Growers but always came back to it. for those who wish may be 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 sc h o o l in L e x in g to n , League, and also served on Tad was a huge sports fan, made to the Mid Columbia responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters Any letters expressing thanks will Heppner and Beaverton. its board of directors. He and watched as much as he Ag Research Center, c/o be placed in the classifieds under "Card of Thanks' at a cost of $10. Tad joined the Navy traveled across the country could, whether on TV or OSU Foundation, 850 S.W. prior to his I8,h birthday, and to South A m erica in person. He was an avid 35th St., C orvallis, OR and served on the aircraft promoting Oregon wheat. supporter o f the Heppner 97333. carrier Tokanis Bay. After Tad also served as director Mustangs and the Oregon Sweeney Mortuary of serving his country, Tad for the Morrow County S tate B eavers. He and Heppner is in charge of Dorothy Fae Scott— Lifelong Heppner resident used his high-school credits G rain G row ers B oard, Melba had season tickets arrangements. Dorothy Fae Scott, 84, died Thursday, April 3, 2014 at and credits earned through her home. A memorial graveside service will be held l p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery with a reception to follow at the Heppner Elks Lodge. Sweeney Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The N e ig h b o rh o o d Center has a happier face a - ’1 W ~ L ' l l - - ' a . these days, thanks to the reconstruction of its storage shed and wood compound. The “d erelict” shed and loped-over chain-link The Morrow County Heritage Museum in Heppner fencing has been converted will hold an open house Monday, April 28, at l p.m. to to a solid, workable facility, honor Heppner woman Ida Farra for her dedication to the Neighborhood Center staff Morrow County Museum. The public is invited to attend. says. The sh ed w as r e roofed; the inside was Above: Before (left) and after shots show the results of the tender loving care the Neighborhood fired and framed and the Center’s storage shed got recently. -Contributedphoto walls completely sealed; replaced the older model; was donated. Organizational County for purchase of electricity was installed and the compound fencing funds and grants obtained materials made the work through the W ildhorse possible. for lighting; a cement floor was all reworked. The Heppner United Methodist Church Women will was poured; a stout door Labor for the project Foundation and Morrow host their Last Wednesday Game Night at the Methodist Church next Wednesday, April 30, from 7-9 p.m. Board and card games of all kind will be available to play. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will lONE, OR-Auditions his six sisters, a rollicking complete with costumes, all rehearsals. Snacks and be served. will be held for the Missoula pirate crew, Jim’s ruffian scenery, props and makeup. meals will be provided for The Heppner United Methodist Church is located at Children's Theatre (MCT) friends, seacoast villagers MCT tour actor/directors the student actors at each the comer of Church and Gale Streets in Heppner. production o f Treasure and cuddly gulls. lone and will conduct rehearsals rehearsal. Island on Monday, May Heppner students grades throughout the week and Treasure Island will be 5, in the lone High School kindergarten through 12lh each student actor will presented on Saturday, May cafeteria from 3:45 to 5:45 grade are e n co u ra g ed receive a rehearsal schedule 10, in the lone High School The monthly Kinzua Mary Lee Britt, and Marilyn p.m. Those auditioning to audition. No advance for their role immediately gymnasium at 7 p.m. should arrive by 3:45 p.m. preparation is necessary. f o l l o w i n g a u d i t i o n s . The Missoula Lunch Group met at Service Garcia, Fossil. The Fossil All School and plan to stay for the Assistant directors will also Rehearsals will generally C h i l d r e n ’s T h e a t r e Creek on April 18. Among those attending were Rol lene Reunion was discussed; the full two hours. Some of be cast to aid in rehearsals be from 3:45 to 8:15 p.m. r e s i d e n c y in l o n e is Allen, Fossil; Bobby and invites will be mailed this the cast members will be throughout the week and to Tuesday through Thursday, brought to you by the lone LaVone Slinkard, John Day; next week and the reunion asked to stay for a rehearsal take on essential backstage 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Topic Club with support Friday, and dress rehearsal from the Morrow County Jean Ann and OL Adams, will be May 25 at the Isobel immediately following the responsibilities. The M i s s o u l a from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Recreation D istrict. For and Bonnie Williamson, Edwards Hall in Fossil. For auditions. Among the roles to Children’s Theatre (MCT) Saturday. However, not all more information, call Lisa Heppner; Frank and Melba more information, contact be cast are Jim Hawkins, touring productions are roles will be required for Rietmann at 541 -422-7181. C e c il, S p ray ; W inday Barb Sitton. Liptak, Condon; Pete and The next Kinzua lunch Jackie Hester, Redmond; will be May 16 at Service Shirley Gregson, Redmond; Creek at 11:30 a.m. There Bruch and Dixie Hollomon, will be not a lunch in June Hermiston; and John and as the Kinzua Reunion is M idge G eer, Bob and planned for June 21. Bl ue Mo u n t a i n The series is scheduled advisor and owner of Blue registration is required; C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on M o u n t a i n I n v e s t m e n t call Anne Morter at 541 - 422-7040 or email her If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, (BMCC) will offer a series three consecutive Mondays Management LLC. o f retirem en t planning beginning May 5. Classes The classes are free and at am orter@ bluecc.edu. help is available and that help Is FREE of charge. and investment classes in will meet at the Pettyjohn include a dow nloadable' Students may also register If Y O U h a v e a fam ily m e m b e r w h o su ffers from Heppner beginning May 5. Building, 430 West Linden w o r k b o o k . A d v a n c e online at www.bluecc.edu. g a m b lin g ad d ic tio n , Y O U c a n a ls o re c e iv e F R E E tre a t T h e c l a s s e s a r e Way, Heppner. The May 5 m e n t e v e n if th e g a m b le r is n o t re c e iv in g tre a tm e n t. designed to help attendees class will cover investment If yo u a r e a re s id e n t o f M o rro w C o u n ty a n d you gain the skills to estimate basics, May 12 will cover w is h to ta k e a d v a n ta g e o f th e s e rv ic e s a b o v e o r d e s ire m o re in fo rm atio n , P le a s e call a n y o f th e follow ing how much m oney they retirement basics, and May n u m b e rs to s e t up a L O C A L a p p o in tm e n t o r ju s t to need to retire, learn how 19 will be on retirement talk: B o b b y H a rris @ 5 4 1 - 6 7 6 - 9 9 2 5 or 5 4 1 - 2 5 6 - 0 1 7 5 to create retirement goals, income planning. The Heppner United of Kenya on Friday, April Community Counseling Solutions (C C S ) @ 541-676-9161 review investment basics The instructor is Rita Methodist Women will host 25, at the church. O R 1 -8 7 7 -6 9 5 -4 6 4 8 (1 -8 8 8 - M Y L IM IT ) and more. Van Schoiack, financial a sewing day for the children The event will begin at 9 a.m. in the church’s c ommuni t y room. The ladies invite all sewers to come out and help them make pillowcase dresses for Kenyan children. For more information, contact Nance at 541-676- 5444 or dietrichbeef@ gmail.com. GAZETTE-TIMES Funeral Notice N eighborhood C enter gets a facelift M useum to honor local w om an Last Wednesday Game Night next week Treasure Island auditions planned in lo n e Kinzua Lunch Group BMCC to offer retirement planning, investment classes in Heppner Methodist women plan sewing day for Kenya Affordable Family Eyewear Marchon & Viva 2014 Trunk Sale Friday, April 25th 50% Off Frames & Lenses ONE DAY ONLY!! 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