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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 21, 2016 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 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 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. Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk’s office has released the following report of marriage licenses: September 16, 2016: -Gerald Lynn Starr, 54, of Hep- pner and Eileen Marie Turner, 68, of Heppner. Kinzua Lunch Group The Kinzua Lunch Group had its monthly lunch at The Landing in the OHV Park. Members report an ex- cellent turnout, great food, and perfect fall weather for a bus ride through Kahler Basin and back on the Spray-Heppner Hwy. Those attending were Marvin and Bill Ledford, and Sam Ensley, Prineville; Janet and Charles Nelson, Fossil, and sister-in-law Peggy Nelson, Prineville; MaryLee Britt, Pat Hyatt, Rollene Allen, Wanda John, bus driver Linda Dunn, Marilyn and Marvin Mabe, and Marilyn Garcia, Fos- sil; Windy Litpak, Condon; Bruce and Dixie Hollomon, Hermiston; James Craig, Stanfield; Bonnie Camp- bell, Heppner; and Mike Todd, OHV Park. The next and last lunch for this year will be Oct. 21 at 11:30 at Service Creek. OTLD to meet Oregon Trail Library District will hold a board meet- ing Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. at the OTLD Board- man Branch. On the agenda are time for public comment, reports, and an executive session to review and evaluate the per- formance of an employee if the person does not request an open hearing. Community lunch menu St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish volunteers will serve lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at St. Patrick’s Senior Center. Lunch will include meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, roasted carrots and broccoli, cucumbers and onions, hot rolls, and brownies. Milk is served at each meal. Suggested donation is $3.50 per meal. Menu is subject to change. GOOD LUCK MUSTANGS! CHECK OUT OUR MUSTANG GEAR NOW CUSTOMIZABLE! Obituaries Kenneth C. Lindsay Kenneth C. Lindsay passed away surrounded by his family Sunday night, September 18, 2016 at the age of 73 after a brave battle with cancer. The family asks you to join in a cel- ebration of life service and meal, planned for the Hep- pner Elks Lodge in Heppner on Saturday, September 24, at 2 p.m. The family is plan- ning a private scattering of cremains for a later date. Ken was born June 24, 1943 in Twins Falls, ID to parents Esther (Gray) and Charles Lindsay. He graduated from Pendleton years working in Oregon, High School in 1960. He Idaho and Alaska. Ken en- married the love of his life, joyed spending time with Bunnie Baker, on May 20, his family—three children, 1963 in San Diego, seven grandchil- CA where he served dren and four great- four years in the grandchildren—es- United States Navy, pecially after set- ending with an hon- tling nearby back orable discharge. in Eastern Oregon a Ken and Bunnie few years ago. returned to Oregon, K e n n e t h C . He is survived living primarily in Lindsay by his wife, Bun- Morrow County. nie; children, Tra- Ken enjoyed a long career ci (Jesse) Jeffreys, Todd in the logging industry as (Missy) Lindsay, and Tami a truck driver for over 45 Graves; grandchildren, The View from the Green Over the Tee Cup Chamber Chatter WCCC Sunday men’s play results Columbia-Blue results for Indian Creek Nineteen Willow Creek senior men played in the monthly CBSGA golf tour- nament on Sept. 12. The competition was held at the par-72 Indian Creek Golf Club in Hood River. Results for the Willow Creek play- ers are the following: Columbia Division (Handicap 16 and below) Gross: 3. Dave Pranger – 81; 8, Duane Disque, – 88. Net: 4, Ron Bowman – 74. Blue Division (Handi- cap 17 to 23) Gross: 2, Jim Swanson – 89; 5. John Edmundson – 95. Net: 3, Mark Schlicting – 73; 7, Delbert Binchus – 77; 8, Bob Nairns – 79. Senior Division (Handicap 24 and above) Gross: 1, Roger Eh- rmantraut – 95; 4, Jeff Cutsforth – 103; 8, John Collin – 108. Net: 4, Mike Sweek – 75. The next Columbia Blue Senior Tournament will be at the Milton-Free- water Golf Course on Oct. 10. Tee-times are at 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Upper Nine Café at the course will open at 7 a.m., with lunch being served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wedding Tables Katie Garrett & Pat Keely October 22, 2016 A celebration of Jim Benson's Life September 24th, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. Boardman, Oregon Mile marker 40 D (Day Beach) Please feel free to bring pictures and stories to share we have a reserve block of rooms at the Rodeway Inn 217 North Main St., Heppner • Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426 Serving Morrow, Wheeler & Gilliam counties Since 1959 VETERANS’ FAIR -Continued from PAGE ONE Health Care. families. It is sponsored by the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Health Administration, and hosted by Morrow, Umatilla and Gilliam County Veterans Services. Veterans are asked to come with their questions about VA benefits. Repre- sentatives will be on site to support them with infor- mation and application for services through local, state and federal agencies. Also at the event will be the Vietnam veterans 50 th anniversary commemora- tion, with presentations by Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs and VA A veterans’ town hall is planned for 6:30 p.m. Spouses, families and loved ones of veterans are encour- aged to attend. To p i c s c o v e r e d a t the event will include VA healthcare, claims assis- tance, women veterans, LGBTQ veterans, elder care, resources and ben- efits for veterans’ family members, education assis- tance, homeless, specialty programs, employment, in- formation and assistance on locally available resources, housing loan information, and more. Those planning on at- tending are asked to RSVP at 541-922-6420. HEALTH PRACTITIONERS gardening, catching and -Continued from PAGE ONE ORDER EARLY FOR HOMECOMING TRY OUR PUMPKIN FRAPPES! Death Notices Bernice F. Thomson—Bernice F. Thomson, 73, of Tualatin, OR died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center in Tualatin. She was born August 18, 1943 at Pendleton, OR. A graveside service Weather was sunny Mitchell had low gross and will be held Saturday, September 24, at 3 p.m. at the Hep- pner Masonic Cemetery. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner but cool for the ladies who long drive. For Flight C, Sue Ed- is in charge of arrangements. teed off at Willow Creek Country Club Sept. 13. Low son had low gross, Jackie gross of the field went to Allstott low net and Bev Virginia Grant, while Betty Steagall least putts. Karen Thompson had Burns and Pat Dougherty had low net of the field. a KP second shot, and Vir- Thursday, Sept. 29, that will be set up on the Karen Thompson had the ginia Grant had a chip-in. 2-8 p.m. – Multi-County mezzanine and all that their In other events, the Veterans Resource Fair homemade, home grown least putts of the field. For Flight A, Nancy ladies had a blind best ball and Vietnam Veterans 50 th selections. Plan on making Propheter had low gross competition; first place Anniversary Commemo- a day of it; there will be and long drive, and Eva went to the team of Nancy ration – Port of Morrow food vendors and outside Propheter, Karen Thomp- Conference Center: Come activities, plus you can go Kilkenny took low net. For Flight B, Corol son and Sue Edson. with you family and ask through the SAGE center questions about your VA exhibits for free throughout benefits. Representatives the day. There will be beer will be on site to support and wine tasting, horse and you with information and buggy rides, a kids’ corner application for services and local vendors. through local, state and Thursday, Oct. 20, federal agencies; there will Candidates Forum for The final 2016 Sunday men’s play for Willow Creek be 20 service providers Heppner Mayor and City Country Club was held on Sept. 18. The cross-country available. There will be a Council Members during event was played on a modified course with a par of 69. veteran’s town hall at 6:30 Heppner Chamber Lunch The results are as follows: p.m., and flu shots will meeting from 12-1 p.m.: Gross—1 st , Joe Pranger, 76; 2 nd , Greg Grant, 78. be available for veterans. This forum is open to the st nd Net—1 , Charlie Ferguson, 70; 2 , Dave Pranger, 74. Please RSVP at 541-922- public, lunch will be served Special Events—KP #1, Joe Pranger, 17’8”; KP #13, 6420. and the cost is $10 (if you Joe Pranger, 14’5”; Long Drive, Dave Gibson; KP 2 nd shot Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 want lunch). The Chamber #8-13, Dave Pranger, 17’9”. a.m. - 5 p.m. – Morrow lunch meeting is held in the This was the final men’s play event for the year. On County Harvest Festival at Heppner City Hall Confer- Saturday, Sept. 24, the Elks will host a tournament. Marty the SAGE Center: Come ence Room. RSVP to the Brannon is in charge of this event. and check out the vendors chamber at 541-676-5536. NEW ITEMS AVAILABLE! CALL JACQUE IN OUR FLORAL DEPARTMENT TODAY 541-676-9426 Amanda (Brian) Kitchin, Zach (Chelsie) Kurtz, Kay- la and Sami Graves, and Maddie and Jake Lindsay; great-grandchildren, Hail- ee, Brooke and Braxton; and brother, Jim (Sharon) Lindsay. He was proceeded in death by his parents; grand- son Daniel Jeffreys; great- granddaughter EmmaLee Kitchin; and brother Jerry (Nancy) Lindsay. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in charge of ar- rangements. In his free time, which he admits is rare, he en- joys traveling and says he has been to 15 different countries and 41 of the 50 states. He also has varied outdoor interests including camping, fishing, hunting, pinning insects, riding mo- torcycles, and shooting and collecting guns. Tiemann says he also likes “pretend- ing to be a big-time farmer on my small-time farm in Hermiston where we have a cat, a dog, five chickens IONE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BURNING BAN LIFTED EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 THOSE WHO WANT TO BURN NEED TO CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT
