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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 11, 2015 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 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- 9228. Fax (541) 676-9211. E-mail: editor@rapidserve.net or david@rapidserve. net. Web site: www.heppner.net. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $30 in Morrow County; $24 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 65 years or older); $36 elsewhere; $30 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 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. Death Notice Alberta “Bert” Johannes—Alberta “Bert” Jo- hannes, 96, of Heppner, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Hermiston, OR. A memorial graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 18, at 11 a.m. at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in next week’s Gazette-Times. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in charge of ar- rangements. Rhea to wed Henderson Obituaries Jennifer French Gilbert Llewellyn Leroy Robbins lived a home welcoming Jennifer French Gil- to family and friends. She bert, 53, of Culbertson, MT enjoyed testing new recipes died Thursday, February 26, or creating her own. She 2015 in Culbertson. Ser- particularly liked cook- vices will be held in Ione on ing for family and friends Saturday, March who came to help 28, at 11 a.m. at the work cattle. Jenni- Ione Community fer was an accom- Church. plished seamstress Jennifer was who delighted in born in Portland, making Halloween OR on August costumes and spe- Jennifer 24, 1961 to James French Gilbert cial-occasion cloth- and Rosemary ing for her girls. Baechler French. Jennifer was supportive of She graduated from Pend- her family as a ranch wife, leton High School in 1979 4-H parent volunteer, Girl and Oregon Institute of Scout leader and sports Technology in 1981 with mom. She opened her heart, an associate’s degree in and sometimes her home dental assisting. She later to any young person who earned a pharmacy techni- needed stability, guidance cian certificate. and love. Her caring heart, On November 17, 1984 sunny smile and laugh will Jennifer married Rick Gil- be missed. bert in Pendleton. They She is survived by later had two daughters, her husband Rick Gilbert, Brittany and Rachael. Dur- daughters, Brittany and ing the course of their 30- Rachael, and mother, Rose- year marriage Rick and mary French, all of Culbert- Jennifer lived in Arlington, son, mother-in-law Lorrene Enterprise and Imnaha, Or- Montgomery of Lexington, egon, Etna, California and sister-in-law Kathy Gilbert Alliance, Nebraska, where Prater (Mike) of Nampa, Rick worked on ranches ID, and by five daughters or in ranch management. and a son she gathered They moved to Culbertson along the way by choice. in 20014. She was preceded in Jennifer quickly made death by her father, James each house in which they French. Llewellyn (Lew) Rob- aries with a group from the bins was reunited with the Church of the Nazarene to love of his life, Darlene, help restore an educational when he passed away on unit. They loved to travel February 20, 2015 at the and took many trips to age of 84. Memorial ser- various parts of the United vices will be held States. Several cruis- March 21 at 10 a.m. es were enjoyed dur- at the Baker United ing their retirement, Methodist Church, one of which was a 1919 2 nd Street, 50 th year anniversary B a k e r C i t y, O R gift to the Panama with Pastor Ralph Canal in 2001. They Lawrence and Pas- Llewellyn visited many islands tor Elke Sharma of- Leroy along the way. A trip Robbins ficiating. Inurnment to Guam, which in- will follow at Mount cluded snorkeling and deep Hope Cemetery. Reception sea fishing for marlin, was will follow at the Senior enjoyed with family. Other Community Connection interests included wran- Center, 2810 Cedar Street, gling sheep and “mean” Baker City. cows on the farm, playing Lew was born October pinochle and cribbage with 25, 1930 in Philip, SD to friends and family, camp- Leicester and Inga Robbins. ing, horseshoes, fishing, October 1939, when he was hunting, carving canes, six, Lew and his family and attending various ac- moved to Nyssa, OR. He tivities of his grandchildren. attended Arcadia Grade He was an active member School and graduated from of the United Methodist Nyssa High School in 1949. Church in Baker City, Or- As a high school project, egon. Lew showed his love for ag- Survivors include ricultural science by grow- sons and daughters-in-law ing watermelons for seed. Denzil and Kathy Robbins He also custom-baled hay from Baker City, and Perry with his brother Norvelle and Connie Robbins from and Jack Winchell; the hay Burns, OR; daughters and was hand-tied with wire and sons-in-law Ree Ella and hauled to the coast. Carsten von Borstel from He met his future wife Grass Valley, OR and De while attending the Meth- Ette and Vernon Stofleth odist Church Camp at Wal- from East Wenatchee, WA; lowa Lake. He married Dar- grandchildren Kristopher lene Robbins on August 26, and Maranda, Brandon and 1951 in Nyssa. They had Jennifer, and Lauren and many things in common, Kassie Robbins, Brittany including the same last and Dean Dark, Miranda name, though not related. and Andy Aschoff, Landon They moved to Corvallis, and Savannah Hannaford where he attended Oregon and Bradley Robbins, Ber- State University. He gradu- nadette and Pete Goodrich, ated with a Bachelor of Seth and Deidra von Bor- Science in vocational ag- stel, Noah and Turquoise riculture. While attending von Borstel, Kelsey and college he belonged to the Katie Stofleth; brothers and ROTC program, as it was a sisters-in-law Merildean requirement at the time of and Winona Robbins, Nor- the Korean War. velle and Betty Robbins; In 1954, they moved brother-in-law and sisters- to Heppner, where Lew ac- in- law Brock and Ruth cepted his first teaching po- Robbins and Ione Wells; sition. In 1961, they moved and numerous great-grand- to Baker City, where he children, nieces, nephews, taught Vocational Agricul- cousins and close friends. ture until he retired in June He was preceded in of 1985. He was an advisor death by his wife Darlene for the Future Farmers of Robbins; parents Leicester America, involving stu- and Inga Robbins; father- dents in various competi- in-law and mother-in-law tions. After retirement, he Austin and Grace Robbins; worked at Montgomery uncle Delbert Viken; and Wards until the franchise brother-in-law Elbert Wells. closed. Darlene and Lew Memorial contributions opened Robbins Arrow, may be made to the Lew where he worked as the Robbins Memorial Fund, service technician. They c/o Baker High School, continued in the retail busi- 2500 E Street, Baker City, ness until 1994, when they OR 97814. These funds will both officially retired. be used to purchase and In 1998, they went to update Vo-Ag welding and the Ukraine as lay mission- mechanics equipment. Wyatt Patrick Aleksa Mollie Henderson and Trevor Rhea Steve and Molly Rhea of Heppner are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Trevor Curtis Rhea, to Mollie Joelle Hen- derson. Trevor is a graduate of Heppner High School. He is currently employed with Rose Logging in Spring- field, OR. Mollie is the daughter of Dan and Lori Hender- son of Springfield. She is a graduate of Thurston High School in Springfield and is now employed at EWEB Employees Federal Credit Union in Eugene, OR. The couple plans a July 11, 2015 wedding at Hay- worth Vineyards in Eugene. Ione teacher recipient of awards LA GRANDE, Ore. (EOU)—Ione music teach- er Jordan Bemrose is one of 19 educators from Oregon and Washington to receive Eastern Oregon Univer- sity’s Inspirational Teacher Awards this year. First-year honor stu- dents at EOU who main- tained dean’s list standing during fall term were given the opportunity to nominate a teacher who influenced them on their road to higher Wyatt Patrick Aleksa, Wyatt loved to go fish- 13, of Ione died Friday, ing, camping and hiking. February 27, 2015 at his He loved animals and al- home. A memorial ways had one under service will be held his arm, whether it Saturday, March 7, be a chicken, tur- at 12:12 p.m. at Ione key or a cat. Wyatt Community Church was loved by many in Ione, OR. and always had a He was born smile on his face, May 6, 2001 at Trout- and he made people dale, OR. The family Wyatt Patrick happy. Aleksa lived in Washougal, Wyatt is sur- WA before moving vived by his moth- to Arlington, OR in 2010. er, Jana Aleksa Lehn; father, In 2011, they settled at Joe Lehn, older brother, J.D. Ione, where he attended Aleksa; younger brother, school. Wyatt participated William Lehn; and grand- in football, basketball and parents, Jerry and Linda 4-H. Wyatt was also active Aleksa, Joyce Aleksa, Patti in the U.S. Navy Sea Cadet Krahn, Frank Lehn, and Corps, a Columbia Basin Bruce Kincaid. Platoon out of Finley, WA. Class of 2019 to hold bake sale The Heppner High School Class of 2019 will have a bake sale in front of Les Schwab in Heppner from noon to 2 p.m. this Saturday, March 14, during the St. Patrick’s festivities. A variety of cookies, cupcakes and cakes will be available. Proceeds go toward the class’s eighth-grade education and academic graduation. excellence. Charlette Burghard, 2014 graduate of Ione High School, nominated music The Ione Library District Board of Directors will hold its teacher Jordan Bemrose. monthly meeting on Thursday, March 19, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Charlette is the daughter of The meeting will be held at the Ione Public Library, 385 Orissa Burghard. W. 2nd Street, Ione. EOU presents the The public is welcome to attend. awards annually in rec- ognition of outstanding high school teachers who encourage and represent the importance of higher education to their students. Amazing Grace Fellowship church members will serve lunch on Wednesday, March 18, at St. Patrick’s Senior Center. The meal will include pork chops, stuffing, green beans, cucumbers and ions, hot rolls, and chocolate mousse. Milk is served at each meal. Suggested donation is $3.50 per meal. Menu is subject to change. $225,000 THIS HEPPNER HOME offers beauti- ful views of Willow Creek Lake! High quality 2011 Adair home, 1 level, 4 bedroom, 2 baths. Vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, wood floors. Nicely landscaped yard with deck off both front and back of house. UGS, drip systems. Home and location both a must see! Cari Volger 541-377-5058 cell. #15211581 Ione library board to meet Community lunch menu WEDDING TABLES Travis Bellamy & Hannah Lankford Wedding - April 11 ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 217 North Main St., Heppner • Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426 Serving Morrow, Wheeler & Gilliam counties Since 1959 Wranglers to meet this week; fundraiser planned this month The Wranglers Riding Club will meet this Wednes- day, March 11, at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the Gilliam-Bisbee building. The club would also like to remind everyone that it has a can drive coming up. Club members will have a trailer parked in the back parking lot of Les Schwab in Heppner from Sunday, March 15, through Thurs- day, March 19; they will be sorting cans the evening of the 19 th . Then, next Saturday, March 21, the Wranglers will have a Bunco night fundraiser at the Lexington Grange at 5 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring what- ever beverage they would like; snacks and appetizers will be provided. Anything brought to share would be welcome. Cost is $10 per person. Anyone who would like to play, please call Heather at 541-676-5637 or email hhendricks30@ gmail.com to ensure enough tables for everyone. Ione juniors to hold car wash fundraiser Ione residents and anyone else who would like car clean and ready to roll are invited to help the Ione High School juniors put on an amazing prom during a class fundraiser planned for this Sunday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ione fire station.