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EIGHT- Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 18, 2016 BRAZELLS SAY GOODBYE -Continued from PAGE ONE ho and moved to Morrow took over directorship. She group.” and moved to Jordan Valley, ID because they “couldn’t stand the rain.” “We decided to get out of there,” says Al. They stayed in Jordan Valley for ive years, where Al worked on a friend’s cattle ranch. While there, they started attending the Methodist Church. “We increased atten- dance by 200 percent,” says Jean. “There were four of us and only two members. The two threw themselves into the church; Al started a Bible study and Jean started a newsletter. “The very next Sunday after it went out, we had 60 people at the service,” she recalls. “We ended up with a really good congregation. Before we left, we even put on a musical.” In 1982, they left Ida- County, where Al worked for Wagontrail Farms as a mechanic for two years. When the machine shop in Lexington went up for sale in 1984, they bought that and ran it until 2006. They started attending the Heppner Methodist Church in 1982, where the two again became instru- mental to the church’s func- tioning. Jean, especially, threw herself into helping with many aspects of the church, especially the choir. “If you have people who are the perfect person for it, you ask!” she says of getting others involved. “That’s always been my philosophy.” When the existing choir director became ill and passed away, Jean, who had a long history of music, including a college minor, also played the organ at times, led the children’s singing and played in the guitar group for the guitar service. As if that wasn’t enough, she took over mak- ing church banners, did the lower arrangements for the Sunday service, ran the St. Patrick’s Day stew feed, and even made the commu- nion bread for many years. When the Methodist church stopped having a full-time pastor, she also served as one of the lay leaders. Both were also heavily involved in other volunteer work, too. “It’s been some inter- esting years. My biggest memory was teaching 4-H,” says Al who, with Merlyn Robinson, led horse 4-H for many years. “My best memories were 4-H. We had 20 kids in that horse Jean also cooked for 4-H camp, where they made everything from scratch. And that doesn’t cover Jean’s political career. In 1999, the town of Lexing- ton need a recorder, and her bookkeeping for the Lexington Machine Shop made her a good it. “That started my po- litical career,” she says. She went from there to being town mayor in 2010. The Brazell’s say that period was interesting, but “The gold star goes to building the town ire hall. That was an interesting experience,” says Al. He adds that he conducted a metal drive to raise money. “I put the word out and all my customers brought in all their aluminum and copper from where they’d thrown them in the corner of the ield.” In 2006, their world changed when Al had con- gestive heart failure and had to sell the machine shop. “Our world came to a screeching halt,” he says. “I couldn’t do that work any more and had to sell out. Their move now comes so they can be closer to their son, a master sergeant in the Army. They have plans to build a house on a parcel of land adjoined to his. Their daughter lives and works in Moses Lake, WA. “It’ll be interesting in a lot of ways. We’ll certainly miss the activities we were involved in,” says Jean, al- though boredom shouldn’t be a problem—among other things, she has already been elected to a road co-op up in Washington. She admits that as she packs boxes, though, it’s dificult to ind things to get rid of in the necessary downsizing. “It’ll be a different lifestyle,” she adds. We’ll certainly miss the area and the people in it,” says Al. “It’ll be an adventure for sure. But our life has been full of adven- tures.” Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk’s ofice has released the following report of marriage licenses: May 10, 2016: -Harley Bruce Young II, 57, of Hep- pner and Toni Lynn Clemens, 49, of Heppner. May 11, 2016: -Richard Robert Worden, 37, of Hep- pner and Kelsie Wain Fox, 26, of Heppner. Phone: (541) 676-9228 Cell: (541) 980-6674 Fax: (541) 676-9211 188 W. Willow P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 david@sykesrealestate.net Phone: (541) 276-2152 Cell: (541) 215-2274 Fax: (541) 278-6051 25 SW Emigrant Pendleton, OR 97801 chris@sykesrealestate.net Owner/Broker David Sykes Broker Chris Sykes Information deemed correct not guaranteed www.sykesrealestate.net www.pendletonproperties.net ASK ABOUT THE$5000 GRANTS FOR HOME PURCHASES! $165,000 $120,000 PRICE REDUCED Ranch style home located on a cul-de-sac. Large rooms and vinyl windows. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Fenced yard with covered patio, timed underground sprinklers. $178,000 E L A S NEW LISTING! G N I D N PE NEW LISTING! You will enjoy the many features of this 2 bedroom 3 bath custom built home overlooking Heppner on Rock Street. Ceramic tile gives a western look to the main rooms, and ciculating hot water under the tile will keep it warm. Other rooms feature pergo loors and a central vacumn system. There is a jetted tub, pantry and lots of widows for beautiful natural light. Outdoors are lots of fruit trees, garden space and a bread oven $30,000 PRICE REDUCED! $29,000 Buy this fixer upper and have a good first home or a rental unit. Located on quiet resi- dential street with yard. Call for an appoint- ment. Cash sale buys this! Large level lot. City water at site sewer across Hwy. Corner lot with 2 access near edge of city limits. $98,000 $159,500 525 LINDEN WAY, HEPPNER 280 S GILMORE., HEPPNER Just blocks from school and downtown shopping, this 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath charmer has a fenced yard for children and a separate small yard in the back. Enjoy your reading room, living room and kitchen with window looking out on the street. 215 S. COURT, HEPPNER 1065 JUANITA AVE, HERMISTON $129,000 2 sotry duplex on large lot. Recently installed hardwood floors and remodeling done in upstairs unit. Washer and dryer included with each unit. Excellent rental history. Each unit rented for $550 per month. Tenant pays all utili- ties except water and sewer.Extra large, almost one acre lot. Could possibly handle more construction. Call now to schedule an appointment to take a look at this investment property. SALE G N I D $89,000 N PE Nice 3 bedroom 1 bath home in quiet community of Ione. Hardwood floors, heat pump and garden area outside. And as a bonus a second small apartment out back features living area and bathroom all ready for the mother in law or guests. This home is priced right so call me today for a viewing!! 180 W SECOND ST, IONE 385 E AIKEN ST., HEPPNER SALE G N I D N PE .84 acre to 5.95 acre lots in Emert Addition #2 Ione. Utilities include - phone, water, power, septic approved. READY TO MOVE IN Bank repossessed. A 2 bedroom 1 bath fixer upper that has had water damage. Good location close to downtown, park and grade school. Possible mold is- sues. 130 QUAID ST., HEPPNER SOLD 2 bedroom 1 bath home on a corner lot. Hardwood floors with propane fireplace and oil monitor heat. One car garage makes a great shop. Some sprucing up but will make a nice home or rental unit. Lots of extras including refrigera- tor, stove, microwave and washer and dryer. Lots of tools, gun safe, mower and weed wacker included in sale. Tool shed and wood shed too. This home is priced right. Call me to take a look. 380 E MATLOCK ST, HEPPNER Acreage for Sale PRICE REDUCED! $40,000 35.44 Acres inside Heppner city limits 3.23 outside city limits $69,000 Has a good building spot and room for animals. Water and electricity located nearby. 2 bedroom 1 bath home close to downtown in Heppner. Recently new roof and sid- ing. Propane monitor heat. Laundry room. Stove and refrigerator included Nice parcel near residential neigh borhood and also close to the new Boardman City Center. City water and sewer available 5.9 acres m/l SALE G $124,000 N I D N PE Have a place in the country outside of great little com- munity of Ione, Oregon. 2 bedroom double wide manu- factured home on 82 acres with some CRP that brings in yearly payments over $879 year. Great view of the valley. Needs some TLC. Has a full basement and newly repaired septic system in 2014. 65660 IONE GOOSEBERRY RD., IONE $25,000 $22,000 Price Reduction! One of the last available view lots on Lakeview Ct. End of the cul de sac overlooking Willow Creek Lake. Good investment property or build your home now. Has CCRs so check out the link on Sykes Real Estate Web site. $450,000 SOLD LEXINGTON SCHOOL This nice 2007 Marlatt home is in excellent condi tion. Everything was done right when this home was put in. It has a deck, cyclone fenced yard and a 18 X 31 garage. Ceiling fans, along with the en ergy package will keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There is a den/office, liv ing room and lots of extras. Must see inside this one. Call and schedule an appointment today. 345 LINDEN WAY, HEPPNER Recently Reduced $670,000 3500 sq ft mixed use investment property in downtown Pendleton, Oregon. Anchored by a long-term office tenant on the ground floor, there is also a large apartment with a consistent rental record on the second. Solid brick con- struction with good electrical, heating and roof, this prop- erty has shown consistent return on investment over the years. Let us send you the spread sheet. MAIN STREET, PENDLETON $40,000 $120,000 SOLD $119,500 2 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home on rare small acreage. 2.73 acres fenced and level. Large barn and lots of room for parking your toys and RVs. 58108 HWY 74, LEXINGTON $125,000 2 bedroom 2 bath in Heppner See sykesrealestate.net for map of all available lots Nice 3 bedroom 1 bath out of the flood plain on quiet street in Heppner. Close to grade school. Lots of nice appliances are included in sale. Detached garage and a back yard for dogs or kids. Heat pump for efficiency. New siding in 2013. All double pane windows. Have look inside of this home. 205 E AIKEN ST., HEPPNER PRICE REDUCED! Boardman $8,500 - $10,500 - $11,500 - $14,500 $15,000 $17,500 - $22,500 SOLD 215 W CHURCH ST., HEPPNER LAKEVIEW CT , HEPPNER Affordable Building Lots Available! $8,500 3 bedrooms 2 bath home in Heppner. Good sold house close to downtown, schools and across street from park. Main level and full basement 117 W CHURCH ST., HEPPNER $365,000 New paint on inside. Dining area off kitchen, large open living room with vaulted ceilings. All wood in house is Oak. Family room off kitchen, new furnance, new ireplace never used, hot water heater in 2012, vinl siding, exhaust fan in attic . Large fenced back yard with R.V. with storage shed. NEW LISTING! 455 E. CANNON, HEPPNER Heppner/Spray Highway S S A A L L E E G G NEW LISTING! D N I N I D N N E P PE 2 Bedroom near schools and downtown Heppner $69,000 Three units waiting here for you. A cute 1 bedroom home and also a separate 2 unit with upstairs and downstairs. Live in one and rent out the others, or rent all three out for additional income. All three have quality remodeling and are move in ready. You will enjoy the hardwood loors and wood work, as well as the solid construction of the home. Various features in each of the units. Ask for your showing and see all thes offer. 235 ROCK ST., HEPPNER 125 NW ESTHER CT, IRRIGON $59,250 SOLD View lot at Lakeview Heights. Own one of the last view lots at Lakeview Heights. 84 X 120 ap- prox. Water, sewer, phone and power available. $25,000 LAKEVIEW CT., HEPPNER SOLD $39,000 Nice little 4 bedroom 1 bath fixer upper priced right for a home, town home or rental unit. Wood heat. City water and sewer. Come take a look inside. 420 S CHASE ST, HEPPNER SOLD PRICE REDUCED! This is the hunting place you are looking for. 1989 singlewide trailer with added metal roof. Lots of fur- niture, tools, etc.. included with sale. Needs some work, but basics in good shape. Owner says septic, electric and plumbing works fine. Have your place in the mountains on .92 acres at Blakes Ranch 81112 COYOTE LN, HEPPNER $79,900 SOLD On the hill out of the flood plain nice 3 bedroom 2 bath home with propane fireplace, wall to wall carpeting and a tool shed out back. Washer, dryer, refrigerator and stove all included in sale. Call me for a showing today. 435 S CHASE ST., HEPPNER
