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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 13, 2016 The Oficial Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Deaths Engagements Heppner Richard G. “Dick” Devin Sr.—Richard G. “Dick” Devin Sr., longtime northeast Oregon resident and busi- nessman, was born August 31, 1951 in Jacksonville, FL. He died on April 10, 2016 in Richland, WA at the age of 64 years. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 15, at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston. Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryherm- iston.com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of arrangements. Osmin, Wright to wed GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper SEARCH OLD COPIES OF THE HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES ON-LINE: http://oregonnews.uoregon.edu/ Published weekly by Sykes Publishing, LLC and entered as periodical matter at the Post Ofice at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879. Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon. Ofice 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 classiied ad is 50¢ per word. Cost for Card of Thanks is $10 up to 100 words. Cost for a classiied display ad is $5.75 per column inch. 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Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classiieds under “Card of Thanks” at a cost of $10. BIKE TOUR Community invited to celebrate bike tourism Thursday in Heppner Births Autumn Faye Prucha—Joshua and Barbara Prucha of Heppner announce the birth of a daughter, Autumn Faye Prucha. She was born at 11:02 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016 in a home water birth. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Scotty and Kimberly Wright of Ione, Ron and Sandra Prucha of Autumn Faye Prucha Vancouver, WA, and Bryan and Cindy Tyler of Portland, OR. bicycle enthusiasts who come from all over to enjoy the climb, scenery and great community,” says Heppner Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sheryll Bates. Bikers will begin their last leg of the journey in Heppner on Friday, April 22, winding along the Blue Mountain Century State scenic bikeway toward their final destination at Wild- horse. Follow along in the tour with the #TourDeMIKE and #ORGC tags on Twitter and Instagram. Bunco night at Holly Rebekah Lodge For everyone who likes to play Bunco and for all those that have always wanted to play or want to learn, now is your chance. Thursday, April 14, Holly Rebekah Lodge will host its monthly Bunco night. The dice will start rolling at 7 p.m. The cost is $5 for an evening of play and visiting with friends, both old and new. Snacks and prizes are included. Lexington Grange to host Bingo night The Lexington Grange will host a Bingo night Friday, April 29, beginning at 7 p.m. The event is an encore of the Grange’s highly successful irst Bingo night Jan. 30 of this year. A portion of the night’s proceeds will go toward sup- porting a scholarship fund for Morrow County students who display key principals of the grange, among which are faith, hope, charity and idelity. WELCOME TURKEY HUNTERS Turkey Hunter Breakfast Special 1/2 Order Biscuits & Gravy $2.95 OR add hash browns for only $1! Show us Your Bird and Miss Bella Will Buy Your Breakfast Special! Sat & Sun Breakfast Buffet NEW LOWER PRICE All You can eat ONLY $7.95 prime rib senior Sundays every Sunday's Saturday This meal will be night BBQ Pork Ribs Saturday nights are filling up fast! Reservations highly recommended Landing Lodge at Morrow County OHV Park Hours: mon-Sat 8am-8pm Sunday 8am-5pm 541-969-3822 find us on facebook www.facebook.com/TheLandingLodge The parents of Emma nanny. Jordan is the son of Kate Osmin and Jordan Timothy Wright, both of Tim and LeAnn Wright of Heppner, are pleased to an- Heppner and the late Misty nounced the engagement of Wright. Also a graduate of Heppner High School, he their children. Emma is the daughter went on to attend Oregon of Jess and Staci Osmin of State University in Cor- Heppner and Amy Betts of vallis. He now works as a La Grande, OR. After grad- wildland ireighter based uating from Heppner High out of Heppner. The couple plans to School she went on to study at Linn Benton Community exchange vows May 7 in then carry over to the fol- College in Albany, OR. She Heppner. is currently employed as a lowing year. Teams for the day’s play were assigned from members present. First-place team mem- The Heppner Gazette Times will print all letters to the Editor with the following bers were Nancy Propheter, criteria met: letters submitted to the newspaper will need to have the name Kris Lindner and Barb Col- of the sender along with a legible signature. We are also requesting that you lins. provide your address and a phone number where you can be reached. The Second place team address and phone number will only be used for veriication and will not be was Corol Mitchell, Karen printed in the newspaper. Letters may not be libelous. The GT reserves the Haguewood and Nancy right to edit. The GT is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classiieds under Arnson. “Card of Thanks” at a cost of $10. Winners for special events were Loa Heideman with a chip-in and Karen Haguewood with a birdie. Ladies are reminded that the tee-off time for To The Editor, April is 10 a.m. but that We are writing in support of Melissa Lindsay for they need to arrive at least Morrow County Judge. We feel that Melissa is a highly 20 minutes prior to be qualiied candidate for this leadership position in county signed in by the hostess. government. Melissa has had a very successful business The View from the Green -Continued from PAGE ONE way that brings in many the cyclists will traverse parts of five designated Oregon Scenic Bikeways, including McKenzie Pass, Sisters to Smith Rock, Madras Mountain Views, Painted Hills, and our own Blue Mountain Century State bikeway. Along the way they also will stop to celebrate in ive communities, end- ing up at Gateway Café in Heppner April 21 from 6 – 8 p.m. The community is in- vited to cheer on the riders and help celebrate bicycle tourism in Oregon. “We are fortunate to have a beautiful state bike- Emma Kate Osmin and Jordan Timothy Wright. Over the Tee Cup Twenty-three ladies enjoyed a day of scramble play to kick off their 2016 golfing season at Willow Creek Country Club last Tuesday. The day began with a breakfast provided by the ladies’ board and was fol- lowed by the annual busi- ness meeting. New rules were applied for this year, including the cost of play, which will now be $1.50. Also changing are the rules for the hole-in-one club. All signed-up members in the club will be eligible for a drawing at year end if the fund is not won during regular play. The fund will pay four places, each at $50. The remaining balance will ~ Letters to the Editor ~ Vote Lindsay for proven skills WCCC Sunday men’s play results Twenty-four men par- ticipated in Sunday men’s play at Willow Creek Coun- try Club on April 10. Re- sults are as follows: Gross—1 st , Greg Grant, 63; 2 nd /3 rd (tie) Ron Bow- man, Duane Disque, 71. Net—1 st , Charlie Fer- guson, 56; 2 nd /3 rd (tie), Del- bert Binschus/Bob Mac- Donald, 58. Special Events—KP #5/14, Ron Bowman, 13’5”; KP 2 nd shot, #1/10 Roger Ehrmantraut, 1’3”; career as head of the mortgage loan department for the Bank of Eastern Oregon; in addition, she has served on several community boards and committees that have beneited from her work in the schools, health care and various other groups. She has always been willing to donate her time and energy where needed. Melissa is a highly Intelligent, motivated individual who has proven skills working with the public and her co-workers. Please join us in voting for Melissa Lindsay for Mor- row County Judge. (s) Larry & Betty Mills least putts, Delbert Bin- schus, 24. Next Sunday, April 17, will be the par-three chal- lenge. Greg Grant, Matt Scrivner and Bill Morris will host this event. April 24, the Mustang golf team will be hosting its annual scramble, so all men are invited to get their teams together. Finally, WCCC men are reminded of the Western Oregon University has announced that paint party on Saturday, Kolleen Chapa of Heppner has been named to the uni- April 16. versity’s Dean’s Honor Roll for winter term 2016. Chapa is the daughter of Jodi Segraves of Heppner. Chapa named to WOU honor roll Pro-life prayer event Local students make honor roll at Oregon planned in Ione A Morrow County Cities and a Right to Life State Right to Life prayer time is Float in the Ione Fourth of planned for Monday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ione city Park. Everyone is wel- come to attend. Other upcoming events include a trip to the Tri- July parade. The group invites the public to attend a planning meeting on May 2 at 7:15 p.m. at the St. Patrick’s Parish Hall. Deadline for news and advertising: Monday at 5 p.m. Several Morrow County students have been named to the Oregon State University Scholastic Hon- or Roll for winter term, the university announced this week. Making the list with a straight-A average are Oskar M. Peterson, sopho- ENERGY - VISION - TRANSPARENCY MORROW COUNTY ROOTS Proud of local heritage, born and raised in Morrow County, a 5th generation agriculture family. More than 25 years of inance, banking and private sector business experience. ENERGY & Actively involved in our communities, support local established FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PASSION business, encourage growth oriented County government. VISION FOR THE FUTURE Look to the future. Continue a focus on economic development throughout our county while maintaining our great way of life. For more information, visit my Facebook page or email melissaformorrowcounty@gmail.com more in pre-mechanical engineering, and Makenna M. Ramos, senior in human development and family science, both from Ione. Named to honor roll with a 3.5 or better aver- age are Mary V. Rietmann of Ione, senior in human development and family science; Bryan P. Holland of Heppner, senior in ish- eries and wildlife science; Jaqueline N. Lezama of Boardman, sophomore in pre-business; and Yvette Carrillo Gomez of Irrigon, junior in human develop- ment and family science. To be on the honor roll, students must carry at least 12 graded hours of course work. Deadline for news and advertising: Monday at 5 p.m.
