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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
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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
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Old Time Fiddlers will
be at the Stokes Landing
Senior Center in Irrigon
on S aturday, April 26,
at 6 p.m. A dm ission to
the performance is $5 for
adults; children are free.
Food will be available.
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