TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
The Official Newspaper
of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow
Heppner
GAZETTE-TIMES
U.S.P.S. 240-420
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David Sykes ..............................................................................................Publisher
Andrea Di Salvo ............................................................................................ Editor
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TOUGH BY NATURE
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point engraving.
The exclusive mem-
bers’ exhibit will run at the
museum through Jan. 10,
2016. It kicked off with an
Oct. 9 reception and panel
discussion with Lanker and
Rugg, moderated by art
historian Peg Brand.
The exhibit tour is man-
aged by Landau Travel-
ing Exhibitions out of Los
Angeles with support from
the James F. and Marion L.
Miller Foundation.
Rugg seemed quietly
pleased at the recognition
but declined to comment.
That’s not surprising com-
ing from the woman who
earlier told the Gazette, “I
never wanted to be noticed.
Credit: Lynda Lanker, Shirley
Rugg, 1998, graphite, © Image
courtesy of the artist
The less conspicuous, the
better I liked it.”
But Rugg is being no-
ticed now, in a book, and
an exhibit, that will for-
ever include her among
icons of the American West,
among the women who
were “tough by nature.”
Chamber lunch
meeting
Tom Wolff and the
Columbia Basin Electric
Co-op Board of Directors
have invited the Heppner
Chamber of Commerce’s
all entities lunch meeting,
scheduled for next Thurs-
day, to a join the co-op’s an-
nual meeting on Thursday,
Nov. 5, at the St. Patrick’s
Catholic Church parish hall.
Lunch will be provided
and will be served at noon;
the chamber will proceed
with its standard all entities
updates at that time, and the
Columbia Basin Electric
Co-op annual meeting will
begin around 1 p.m.
Everyone is invited to
stay for both meetings as
schedules allow.
Morrow SWCD to
meet
Office closed Veterans’ Day
The Morrow SWCD
will hold a regular board
meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10,
at the Ag Service Center
meeting room at 430 Lin-
den Way, Heppner begin-
ning at 6 p.m.
Time will be set aside
at the beginning of the
SWCD meeting to receive
comments from the public.
The agenda for the SWCD
meeting includes review
and approval of the minutes
of the Oct. 6 meeting min-
MILES &
utes, bank reconciliation
for October, budget report,
staff reports and partner
reports.
A board position repre-
senting the Irrigon area is
currently vacant.
Meetings of Morrow
SWCD are open to the
public.
The SWCD also re-
minds the public that the of-
fice will be closed Wednes-
day, Nov. 11, in observance
of Veterans’ Day.
MILES OF SMILES
Obituaries
Robert (Bob) Clyde
Britt
At the age of 16 he
Robert (Bob) Clyde
Britt, 90, of Fossil, passed joined the United States
Navy in 1942, and
a w a y S a t u r d a y,
was attached to the
October 24, 2015
Navy Air Corp. He
at Mid-Columbia
served his first two
Medical-Center in
years in the Aleutian
The Dalles. Funeral
Islands, went home
service will be held
on Christmas leave
Saturday, October
and married his
31, at 11 a.m. at the
First Baptist Church Robert (Bob) sweetheart, Mary
Lee Sasser. The
in Fossil. Conclud- Clyde Britt
couple was married
ing service with
Military Honors will fol- on December 25, 1944 at
low at the Fossil I.O.O.F. the Fossil Baptist Church.
Bob’s remaining enlistment
Cemetery.
He was a lifelong resi- was served stateside.
Following his honor-
dent of Oregon. He was
born January 16, 1925 in able discharge, he and Mary
Fossil, the son of Clyde and Lee settled in various loca-
RJ (Younce) Britt. He grew tions in Oregon. He worked
up in Fossil and Kinzua, in a variety of occupations
where he attended school. including Kinzua Lumber,
Patricia L. “Patsy” (McDonald) Kwallek—Patricia
L. “Patsy” (McDonald) Kwallek was born on December
8, 1938 in Heppner. She died on October 23, 2015 at her
home in Hermiston, OR at the age of 76. A private burial
will be at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery, Heppner.
Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge
of arrangements.
as well as freight and lum-
ber hauling, which led into
his own business, becoming
owner/operator of RC Britt
Trucking.
Bob’s family members
wish to express the pro-
found love and respect felt
for him, and gratitude for
the unconditional love and
support he always gave to
those he cared for. He was a
blessing to the entire family.
Bob is survived by his
wife of 70 years, Mary Lee;
daughter, Kathy and her
husband Dave Gibson; son,
Paul and his wife Carleana;
son, Phil and his wife Teri;
five grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and
one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in
death by his parents; sis-
ter, Betty Knight; brother,
John; and daughter-in-law
Christy and her son Todd.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the First
Baptist Church, PO Box
365, Fossil, OR 97830.
Sweeney Mortuary of
Condon is in charge of ar-
rangements.
Elks celebrate Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week, the
nation’s oldest and largest
drug prevention program,
brings millions of Ameri-
cans together in celebration
annually on October 23-31,
and the Heppner Elks is a
part of it.
By wearing red ribbons
and participating in com-
munity anti-drug events,
young people pledge to
live drug-free, as well as
pay tribute to DEA Spe-
cial Agent Enrique “Kiki”
Camarena. Camarena’s
murder in 1985 triggered
a national outcry against
the drug cartels. He was
kidnapped, tortured and
killed while successfully
investigating one of the
largest drug trafficking or-
ganizations in Mexico.
Teachers in elemen-
tary and secondary schools
banded together and wore
red ribbons as a symbol to
honor Camarena and his
fight against illegal drugs.
The ribbons also served to
bring drug prevention cam-
paigns and drug awareness
to schools.
Groups like the Elks
also have tried to keep
Camarena’s fight going
strong by initiating the
Red Ribbon campaign in
schools and through the
Elks National Drug Aware-
ness Program, which strives
to teach all children and
parents about the dangers of
illegal drug use and prevent
the abuse of legalized and
prescription drugs. It’s the
nation’s largest volunteer
drug awareness program,
relying on state, district and
lodge volunteers.
The Elks Drug Aware-
ness Program also honors
a law enforcement officer,
chosen from nominations
provided by state chairper-
sons, to receive the Enrique
S. Camarena Award. This
award is presented to a law
enforcement officer who
best exemplifies the quali-
ties of Agent Carnarena and
has gone above and beyond
his/her normal duties to
make their community a
better place to live.
In addition to the
officer receiving an award,
the lodge that nominates
the officer also receives
a life-size bronze bust of
The Elks Lodge is leading the
charge is celebrating Red Rib-
bon Week, the nation’s oldest
and largest drug prevention
program, by encouraging
community members to wear
ribbons like these.
Camarena to share with the
lodge’s community.
Ione Legion Auxiliary Check Neighborhood
plans holiday bazaar Center for Halloween
The Ione American Legion Auxiliary’s fifth annual
holiday bazaar is planned for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 deals
Bag sale next Wednesday, Nov. 4
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ione Legion Hall, 325 W. 2 nd St., Ione.
Breakfast, coffee and hot chocolate available for pur-
The Neighborhood play tables are 50 percent
chase from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., with soup, roll and dessert
Center of South Morrow off. Furniture in the storage
available for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Santa will be at the bazaar, so children are invited to County has announced that area is for sale by donation.
it has Halloween costumes
Proceeds help fund the
come and get their pictures taken with Santa.
for the family and Hal- Neighborhood Center’s
loween decorations for the food pantry. Donations of
home, just in time for the gently used clothing, shoes,
holiday this Saturday.
accessories and household
Also, the monthly items are always appreci-
Neighborhood Center bag ated, as well as paper and
sale will take place next plastic bags.
Wednesday, Nov. 4. All
The center is open
clothing, shoes and books Monday through Friday,
Morrow County Wheat ton Advocacy will give are included in the $10 bag 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The
Growers will have its an- a legislative update and sale, and items on the dis- food pantry closes at 4 p.m.
nual fall workshop and 2016 session forecast. Der-
dinner in conjunction rick Westoby of Omni-Fox
with the Morrow County Aerial will present on the
Grain Growers annual din- basics on drones and preci-
ner Wednesday, Nov. 4, at sion Ag. Kyle Carnine and
The Morrow County Clerk’s office has released the
the Morrow County Fair- Maddie Moore from the
following
report of marriage licenses:
grounds, Heppner.
FSA will give updates on
October
22, 2015: -Jose Eduardo Espinoza, 24, of
The Oregon Wheat ARC/PLC and CRP.
Boardman
and
Kimberly Alejandra Juarez Santana, 20,
Growers League workshop
USDA and OSU rep-
of
Boardman.
will begin at 3 p.m., fol- resentatives will also be on
lowed by the social and hand to answer growers’
dinner at 5 p.m.
questions.
Amanda Dalton of Dal-
Wheat growers fall
workshop, dinner
next week
Marriage Licenses
Community lunch
menu
United Methodist Church volunteers will serve lunch
on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at St. Patrick’s Senior Center,
lunch menu to be determined. Milk is served at each
meal. Suggested donation is $3.50 per meal. Menu is
subject to change.
Our success... It's All About Kids,
Employees, & Customers!!
Mid Columbia Bus Company provides a
family atmosphere for the employees to
come to work each day and know
they are appreciated.
NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
Starting Wage $11.75/Hr.
Apply at:
Mid Columbia Bus Co.
541-676-5861
Death Notices
Neighborhood Center
Canned Food Drive
Monday, November 2
Please have your food donations boxed
and on your porch by 5:30 p.m.
Also please leave
your light on.
Call 541-676-5024 for
more information
Human services
committee to meet
Morrow County Coordinated Human Services Plan
Committee will hold a meeting on Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m. at
Heppner City Hall.
Transportation
committee to meet
The Loop Morrow County Transportation advisory
committee will hold its monthly meeting on Nov. 3 at
Heppner City Hall at 3:30 p.m.
Bucknum's Tavern October 31st
The 4th Annual Halloween Hell Ride
WITH LIVE MUSIC BY:
James Hunnicutt ◆ Dog Bite Harris
Joe Undem ◆ Dank Williams JR.
Travis Bellamy ◆ Jake Roy
COSTUME CONTEST WITH PRIZES
HAPPY HALLOWEEN