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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 26, 2017 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. Engagements Kilkenny, Gerlach announce engagement Rory Kilkenny and Sara Gerlach John and Diane Kilkenny of Heppner, and Greg and Peg Gerlach of Highlands Ranch, CO, are pleased to announce the en- gagement of their children, Rory Kilkenny and Sara Gerlach, both of Seattle, WA. Rory is a graduate of Heppner High School, and received an engineering de- gree from Gonzaga Univer- sity in 2010. He is currently employed as a geotechnical engineer by Arcadis Engi- neering in Seattle. Sara received her biol- ogy and nursing degree from Gonzaga University. She later received her doc- torate degree as a nurse practitioner from the Uni- versity of Washington. Sara is employed as a nurse prac- titioner for Harbor View Hospital in Seattle. Rory is the grandson of Vesta Kilkenny of Port- land, and the late Robert Kilkenny of Heppner. The couple plans a July wedding in Seattle. Obituaries Dennis Edward Swanson Dennis Edward Swan- son, 79, a retired North- west Airlines captain, “flew west” for a final check on April 19, 2017. At his request, a private family funeral Mass was held on April 25, his birthday. A military graveside service will be held May 2 at Taho- ma National Cemetery. There will be a Celebration of Life at Denny’s sawmill on May 13 beginning at 2 p.m. All are welcome. Born in Ione in 1937, he grew up on the family wheat ranch. His love of flying was born at an early age. As a kid, Dennis would design and construct model airplanes, then employ vari- ous barn cats as pilots, a story which may be truer sawmill to cut historically in our imaginations than accurate lumber for the in reality. He attended the repair of the Mary Olson University of Port- barn, to longtime land, joined the Air Kiwanis member, Force ROTC cadet to substitute teach- program and, upon ing at the Muckle- graduation in 1959, shoot Tribal School, was commissioned to many years of as a second lieuten- Saturdays deliver- ant in the U.S. Air Dennis ing food with his Force, making his Edward grandchildren for childhood dream of Swanson the Auburn Food piloting aircraft a Bank, Dennis never reality. turned down an opportunity After his discharge to say, “Yes, I can help.” from the Air Force in 1966, He is survived by his Dennis flew for Northwest wife of 58 years, Joann; Orient Airlines and retired their four children, Mike as a 747 captain in 1997. He (Jackie) Swanson, Toni spent his retirement doing Swanson, Kellie (Pat) Kut- good for his community and key and Erin (Rob) Dickin- his family. From using his son; brothers, John (Kathy) 2017 EO Walk MS a success Fifty-eight walkers/ rollers turned out last weekend for the 19 th an- nual Eastern Oregon Walk MS. Despite what seemed to be a lower-than-normal turnout, walk committee co-chair Barb Orwick re- ported that the event raised a record amount of $8,085 so far, with money continu- ing to come in. She also mentioned that there is still time to donate; just contact Orwick at 541-256-0455 or go online at www.walkms. org or call toll-free 1-855- 372-1331. The event was also at- tended by Lisa Roth, Or- egon Walk MS chapter president. Lisa told the walkers about a new drug, ocrelizumab, which is the first drug to be approved for Secondary Progressive MS on March 28 th of this year. She also congratulated Fifty-eight people turned out for this year’s Eastern Oregon Walk MS, which organizers hailed as a success. Pictured are (L-R) walk participants Heath Colvin, Joyce Colvin, Mary Connor-Morehouse, Zaleta Masterson and Betty Jo Colvin. –Photo by David Sykes everyone on the continued success of the EO walk in Heppner. Committee member Nancy Gochnauer and volunteers made sure the walkers were well-fed with sandwiches, fruit and bev- erages. The NMSS Oregon chapter donated apples, oranges, bananas, Kind bars, donuts, bread and bagels. Sandwich meat was donated by Route 74 and Bucknum’s. Other food and condiments were donated by Tillamook Cheese, Hep- pner Market Fresh, Cash & Carry, United Methodist Church and Ruby Crosth- waite of Head-To-Toes. Local sponsors for the walk this year were Com- munity Bank, Bank of East- ern Oregon, Gregory Smith & Company, and Devin Oil, Inc.; All Saints’ Episcopal Church always donates the use of their facility. The event organizers say they were pleased with the turn- out and enthusiasm of this year’s event. “Without the support of our committee, volunteers, those who donated and all the participants of the walk, we could not have this spe- cial event,” commented co- chair Merilee McDowell. “It was a good year.” Lindsay to speak at Lexington Grange grief support group to hold Sunset 5K Walk/Run The Heppner area grief support group will meet at St. Patrick’s Catholic parish hall on Thursday, May 4, at 12 p.m. The group consists of a wide variety of people who have experienced an assortment of grief. The group meets together in an attempt to help one an- other and others with their journeys. Each month they invite speakers who make it easier for them to be of service to others. This month the group will hear from Kimberly Lindsay, who has been working at Community Counseling Solutions for 20 years. During that time, she has had an array of positions. She will speak on the grief that follows suicide and how to support individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. Lunch will be provided at noon with the presenta- tion to follow. Questions, please call Mary Ann Elguèzabal, 541- 676-5774, or Jean Adams, 541-676-5841. NOW HIRING ORDER EARLY FOR DRIVERS Mother's Day MAKE IT A DAY LIKE NO OTHER! -Plants -Balloons -Candy We have a great selection of cards for mom Beautiful arrangements from the Country Rose ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. and Jim (Monica); eight grandchildren, Dan, Logan (Tasia), Corrie (David), Zach, McKenna, Anna, Colton and Pearl; six great- grandchildren, Morgan, Kahlin, Kamdyn, Braxton, Lily and Marley; and a whole fan club of beloved nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother, Ron; sister, Jean Ann; and parents, Irene and Gar. In honor of Dennis, the family encourages every- one to make saying, “Yes, I can help” a part of your lives too. Perform an act of kindness, give time to a volunteer cause, or donate to a charity of your choice. 217 North Main St., Heppner • Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426 Serving Morrow, Wheeler & Gilliam counties Since 1959 The Lexington Grange will host a Sunset 5K Walk/ Run on Friday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. The walk/run will begin and end at the Grange building (66296 Marquardt Rd., Lexington). An ice cream social will take place im- mediately following the walk/run. Pre-registration can be done online at https://goo.gl/ forms/H8h7KJy3CXTfl5IX2, or registration will start at 6 p.m. before the run. The cost for the run is $12 or $20 with an event shirt. Proceeds from this event will go to Asher’s Army to help with Asher Schonbachler’s fight with Leukoystrophy 4H Syndrome. Community lunch menu Hope and Valby Lutheran and All Saints Episcopal volunteers will serve lunch on Wednesday, May 3, at St. Patrick’s Senior Center. Lunch will include build-your-own tacos, Mexican rice, seven-layer salad, Pico de Gallo, tortillas and ice cream. Milk is served at each meal. Suggested donation is $3.50 per meal. Menu is subject to change.
