TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
The Oficial Newspaper
of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow
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Obituaries
Bradley Michael
Lovell
Bradley Michael
Lovell, 23, died Saturday,
March 12, 2016 at the home
of his grandparents, David
and Dianna Lovell, Al-
bany, OR. A celebration of
Bradley’s life will be held
at 11 a.m., Saturday, April
30, at Oak Creek Christian
Center, Albany. Those in
attendance are invited to
wear the jersey or shirt of a
favorite sports team.
Bradley was born Sep-
tember 3, 1992 in Hermis-
ton, OR to parents Sheryl
Conklin and Chris Lovell.
He attended schools in Wal-
la Walla and Touchet, WA.
He graduated from South
Albany High School in
Albany, OR. Bradley loved
hunting, ishing, camping,
riding ATVs and watch-
ing sports—especially the
Mariners.
He is survived by fa-
ther Chris Lovell and step-
mother Kim of Phoenix,
AZ; mother Sheryl Riley
of Richland, WA; sisters,
MaKayla and Madison
Lovell of Phoenix, AZ;
brother Colby Riley of
Walla Walla, WA; grand-
parents David and Dianna
Lovell of Albany, OR, and
Dale and Linda Conklin of
Heppner; great-grandmoth-
er Iris Adkins of Union,
OR; uncles, Matt (Cheryl)
Lovell, Tucson, AZ, Ashley
(Teri) Conklin, Eugene,
OR, and Mark (Shannon)
Conklin, Vancouver, WA;
aunt Jill (Raymond) Lew,
Beaverton, OR; and seven
cousins.
Elmer Morford
Elmer Morford, 82, of
St. Helens, OR passed away
on March 30, 2016. At his
request there will be no
service, although a family
celebration of his life will
take place at Detroit Lake
on June 4.
Born on October 24,
1933 in Junction City, OR,
Elmer graduated from
Philomath High School.
He married in 1965 and
had two children, Elita and
Monty Morford. Elmer
worked mostly in the woods
building logging roads and
driving a logging truck for
several small family opera-
tions, both in Vernonia and
Corvallis.
Elmer met LaVonne
McMillan Bloodsworth
through mutual friends in
Corvallis and they were
married June 2, 1984. He
loved the outdoors, deer
and elk hunting, and ish-
ing at Detroit Lake. In
1996, when he retired, they
moved from Corvallis to
Mist, OR where they lived
in the country surrounded
by wildlife and their beau-
tiful lowers. For a number
of years they spent winter
months in Arizona with
friends. After 15 years in
Mist and three in Clats-
kanie, they moved to Spring
Meadows Assisted Living
Community in St. Helens in
December of 2015. Elmer
was a kind hearted gentle-
man and was well liked by
all. He and LaVonne were
voted Valentine’s King and
Queen in February.
His parents and a step-
daughter, Denise Rands,
preceded him in death.
He is survived by his
wife LaVonne of St. Helens,
his daughter Elita (Rick)
Davis, his son Monty Mor-
ford, his stepdaughter Bar-
bara (David) Anderson,
his stepson Jim (Carlita)
Bloodsworth, 11 grandchil-
dren, and 25 great-grand-
children.
THURSDAY $15
per person
APRIL 28th
6:00 PM.
FISHERMEN'S
NIGHT
Vote Lindsay for
local values
Vote Sweek for the
future of the county
Lindsay will bring
passion, energy to
county court
I am writing this letter in support of Greg Sweek for
Morrow County Judge.
During this election season, we need to consider who
best can handle the transition of the county court away
from having a county judge and two commissioners and
toward three county commissioners. Not to negate the
abilities of Lindsay and Doherty, it’s important to think
about having almost all brand-new commissioners run-
ning the county.
Voters of Morrow County need to think about how
their votes will impact the future of the county. With the
current candidates, Morrow County faces the possibility
of having two freshmen commissioners, leaving Don
Russell to oversee a new county administrator, along with
two commissioners who aren’t familiar with the inner
workings of the county.
Greg has the experience and temperament we need
to represent us in our county government. With over 30
years of dedicated service in the assessor’s ofice, and his
knowledge of the workings of county government, Greg
brings a wealth of information and background we need
in our county’s leadership.
Greg is soft-spoken but knows how to work with all
the people in our county, to bring solutions and good deci-
sion making to problems facing us now, and in the future.
Greg also has experience on the Columbia River
Enterprise Zone Board, and has worked well with the
Port of Morrow.
For these reasons I urge you to cast your vote for the
best candidate in the race for county judge, Greg Sweek.
(s) Louis Carlson, Heppner
Retired Morrow County Judge
Morrow County deserves a judge that has energy,
vision and passion. The candidate needs experience in
working with our local businesses, communities, families
and schools. Most importantly, the person needs to share
our values. Melissa Lindsay embodies all of these traits,
and that is why my wife Sherri and I could not be prouder
to support her for Morrow County Judge.
Melissa was born and raised in Morrow County. She
is a woman of hard work and strong values. With over 25
years of inance, banking and private sector experience,
she understands what it means to operate a business. She
and her family can often be seen volunteering and promot-
ing our county throughout the region at various events.
However, Melissa’s passion is only outperformed by her
energy. She has a “can-do” attitude and works to bring
partners together to ind solutions. Whether you live in
Boardman, Heppner, Ione, Irrigon, Lexington or outside
of town, I can guarantee you that Melissa will put all of
her energy into serving you and your family.
Please join my family, along with citizens, business
leaders and elected oficials across the county, in voting
Melissa Lindsay for Morrow County Judge.
(s) Rep. Greg Smith, Heppner
District 57 Representative
To the Editor:
We are writing this letter in support of Melissa Lind-
say for Morrow County Judge. Melissa is the right choice
for this position; she has a lot of passion and energy for
making good things happen in Morrow County and will
do a great job in working with the other commissioners
to represent the county well.
We have known Melissa personally for years. She
comes from a family of long-time Morrow County resi-
dents and wants to do her part in helping Morrow County
continue to grow. Melissa is someone that you can count
on to help get things done. We have worked with her in
a professional capacity as well, whether it was when she
helped us to get a loan for our home or working on com-
mittees, clubs or coordinating events. Please join us in
voting for Melissa Lindsay for Morrow County Judge.
(s) Jim & Becky Kindle, Heppner
Ballard for circuit
court judge
Rea has proven track
record on court
To The Editor,
We are writing in support of Leann Rea’s candidacy
for Morrow County Commissioner. Leann has served as
county commissioner for the past two terms and she has
proven to be highly effective in her leadership role with
county government. Leann is highly visible in all of the
county and devotes many hours of time and energy to
attend meetings throughout the county and state.
We have found Leann to be very transparent in her
role as commissioner and she always takes the time to
answer the public’s questions and share any information
requested about county government.
We feel it is important to retain Leann’s experience
and institutional memory as the county moves from the
county court system to three part-time commissioners and
a full-time administrator.
Please join us in voting for Leann Rea for County
Commissioner
(s) Larry & Betty Mills, Heppner
To the editor:
I have been a law enforcement oficer in this area for
over 40 years. In 1999 I met John Ballard as he started his
practice in Hermiston and over the years have seen him
grow into one of the foremost attorneys in Eastern Oregon.
John’s integrity, honesty and knowledge are the rea-
sons we chose him when a member of my family needed
legal help. And he prevailed as expected.
I believe John Ballard will be an excellent Circuit
To the Editor:
Court Judge and he has the vote of the Drago family in
For those who have not yet heard, a group of indi-
the coming election.
viduals in Heppner, dedicated to assisting and support-
(s)Roy Drago, Boardman
ing people suffering the grief of losing a loved one, are
Retired Morrow County Sheriff
currently forming an informal, local grief support group.
Still in its formative state, this group is endeavoring to
reach out to those suffering the very real devastation one
suffers in such a loss. Often, those suffering grief feel
alone or lost. Such grief is a very personal thing, and
unfortunately, even family or friends who want to help,
MILES & MILES OF SMILES
often have no clue how to do so.
A very sad but true statement is that almost half of
all married today will one day have to face that state of
grief. For those of us who have survived at least some of
our journey through this waking nightmare of grief, most
have learned one thing. Grief shared, is grief diminished.
And as a double blessing, it diminishes the grief of both
parties, those who share, and those who are recipients
of sharing.
Bottling up of grief can be a mistake, because even
while it is pent-up, we are still processing it, but not nec-
essarily in a healthy way. Certainly, as individuals, we all
suffer the symptoms of grief in our own individual timing
and patterns, yet most ind processing grief in a moderated
group somewhat dulls its razor edge.
So, because our area is somewhat remote from such
help, this group plans to build a community support group
with the objective of helping assist and somewhat relieve
Our success... It's All About Kids,
local people’s grief journey. They intend also to have guest
Employees, & Customers!!
speakers knowledgeable in matters of grief.
Mid Columbia Bus Company provides a
Currently, they have planned meetings once a month
family atmosphere for the employees to
on
the
irst Thursday at noon at Sweet Productions in Hep-
come to work each day and know
pner. Contact persons are: Jean Adams, 541-676-5841, or
they are appreciated.
Mary Ann Elguezabal, 541-676-5774. If you are suffering
NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
grief, please come and share. If someone you know is
Starting Wage $11.75/Hr.
suffering grief, please tell them.
Apply at:
Thank you.
Mid Columbia Bus Co.
(s) Ray Grace, Heppner
Local grief support
group forming
541-676-5861541-481-7551
Death Notices
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oysters , cat fish , potatoes
bread and cole slaW .
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and other prizes
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Donald “Butch” Eubanks—Donald “Butch” Eu-
banks, 82, of Gresham and a former Morrow County
resident, died Saturday, April 23, 2016. A graveside
memorial service will be held May 7 at 11 a.m. at High
View Cemetery in Ione. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Ione Booster Club, PO Box 4, Ione, OR,
97843. A complete obituary will follow in next week’s
Gazette-Times.