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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 28, 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 Jepsen, Matthews announce engagement Rebecca Jepsen and Richard Matthews. Bill and Nancy Jepsen of Heppner are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca Jepsen to Richard Mat- thews, son of Pastor Tom and Tami Matthews of Ju- neau, AK. The bride-to-be is a 2012 graduate of Ione High School and a 2015 graduate of Whitworth University in Spokane, WA. She is starting her final year in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the Eastern Washington University campus in Spokane. The groom-elect gradu- ated in 2007 from Juneau- Douglas High School and from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA in 2011. Matthews is also in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at EWU. They will both receive their degrees in June of 2018. The couple plans to exchange vows on Sept. 2, 2017 at Bethel Church of the Nazarene in Spokane. Births Emma Joan Kintz—Janet and Jourdan Kintz of Portland, OR welcomed their firstborn girl, Emma Joan Kintz, on June 18, 2017. Emma weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Pete and Nancy McElligott of Ione. Maternal great-grandparents are Eunice McEl- ligott of Ione and Joan Wade of Condon, OR. Paternal grandparents are Victor and Karen Kintz of Stayton, OR. Paternal great-grandparents are Cliff and Sylvia Coleman of Stayton. Grief support group suspends meetings during summer Obituaries George John Luciani George John Luciani, whom he was introduced 91, of Echo, OR passed to by his sister Carmelita away peacefully at his home and her husband Fiore Bor- on Butter Creek surround- ghese. After basic training ed by his family on at Camp Roberts, he June 23, 2017. A fu- and Beatrice were neral service will be married February 4, held on Wednesday, 1945 in Pendleton, June 28, at 11 a.m. OR. He served in at Trinity Lutheran the Philippines at Church, 485 W Lo- an Army hospital cust Ave., Hermis- George John and later was sent ton, OR. Burial with Luciani to Japan, where he military honors will achieved the rank follow at 2:30 p.m. at the of Staff Sergeant. Shortly Echo Cemetery, Echo, OR. after he was honorably George was born in discharged and returned to Echo in a Union Pacific Echo. section house on Octo- George’s love of farm- ber 2, 1925, to Giovanni ing started 70 years ago “John” Luciani and Rosina working for local farmers. Dimico Luciani. George A lease partnership was was raised and attended formed with Leo Ashbeck school in Echo, where he at Pine City until he pur- excelled at basketball. He chased his own farm in graduated from Echo High 1965, which is still located School in 1943. A year later on Butter Creek. he enlisted in the United Committed to the com- States Army. During that munity, George was active time George met the love in many activities and or- of his life, Beatrice Hau- ganizations over the years, gen, a sweet Norwegian including Morrow County girl from South Dakota Bill J. Reed, 84, of Pendleton passed away on June 25, 2017 in the loving company of his wife and children. A memorial ser- vice will be held on Friday, June 30, at 10 a.m. at Sun Ridge Retirement Commu- nity, 3234 SW Nye Ave in Pendleton. Bill was the youngest of seven, born to Clarence and Ethel (Keller) Reed on November 5, 1932. During his youth Bill worked at a local dairy and, after gradu- ating from Boone High School in 1951, he joined the Navy. During his time in the Navy he was stationed in Hawaii and a short time in Tokyo, where he served on an aircraft carrier as a postman. After being honorably discharged he met and mar- ried, and they adopted two daughters. He moved to Minnesota to take a desk job for his employer, found he was not an office person, and soon left that for self- employment as a candy vendor. The family enjoyed many vacations together, Bill’s favorite being Ha- waii. He also enjoyed base- ball games, gambling, golf, fishing and constructing model airplanes and cars. Later in his life he began writing fiction books (close friends and family provided much inspiration for char- acters.) Once Bill retired he bought a lake home to share with friends and relatives. He also traveled, which brought him to visit his sis- ters in Sun City, AZ. Now a single man, it was during one of these visits that Bill met the love of his life, Jean. Shortly after meeting Sav e t Wine & Beer Tasting Aug. 17th “Pre-Eclipse Party” Closed July 4th Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day! CORVALLIS—Four South Morrow and four North Morrow students were among those who made the Scholastic Honor Roll for spring term, Or- egon State University an- nounced this week. Earning a straight-A av- erage were Garrett K. Rob- inson of Heppner, senior in agricultural sciences, and Oskar M. Peterson of Ione, senior in pre-mechanical engineering. With a 3.5 GPA or bet- ter were Caitlynn N. Bailey of Heppner, sophomore in pre-business information systems, and August H. Peterson of Ione, senior in agricultural sciences. North Morrow students on the honor roll are Sonia A. Barrera of Boardman, senior in Human Develop- ment and Family Science; Erick Rodriguez of Board- man, senior in biohealth sciences; McKenzie L. Byrd of Irrigon, junior in public health; and Adriana Sanchez of Irrigon, senior in accountancy. To be on the honor roll, students must carry at least 12 graded hours of course work. BURNING BAN Effective June 29, 2017, the Fire Chief of the City of Heppner is imposing a CLOSED SEASON for open burning based on local fire safety concerns. This burning ban is for the City of Heppner. A reminder that open burning also includes a “burn barrel.” Murray’s Drug, INC. 217 North Main St., Heppner Phone 676-9158 her he proclaimed to his Reed and Marilyn Cro- sister that he was “going han; wife, Jean (Turner- to marry that girl one day.” Runnion) Reed; children, On March 10, 1998 William (Kelly) in Reno, NV the two Runnion, Steven were wed. Their liv- (Vicki) Runnion, ing arrangements on Todd Runnion, Ja- a golf course year- net (Ray) Koch, round in Woodburn, Teresa Strong and OR and Surprise, Barbara (Adam) AZ allowed for the Lofgren; 11 grand- two to indulge in Bill J. Reed children; five great- all the golf they grandchildren; and wanted. Bill also found a multiple nieces and neph- lot of joy as Jean played the ews. piano and sang songs. They Contributions in the enjoyed all of the time they memory of Bill may be were able to spend together, made to Sun Ridge Adult and among their family and Care Facility c/o Cheryl in their travels together. Newsom, 2810 SW Nye He is preceded in death Avenue, Pendleton, OR by four siblings, Charles 97801. (Betty) Reed, Robert (Fran- Burns Mortuary of cis) Reed, Fearl (Stanley) Pendleton is handling the Richmond and Marie Seiler. arrangements. Sign the Bill is survived by his online condolence book at siblings, Donald (JoAnn) www.burnsmortuary.com. Local students make Neighborhood Center honor roll at OSU bag sale next week Community lunch menu he Beatrice “Bea” Luciani, Echo, OR; children Karla Anderson (Doug), Sheila Cozad (Bob), Patty Ma- theny, and John H Luciani (Karen); 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren with one more to come any day; and numerous nieces and nephews. George was proceeded in death by his parents; three sisters, Carmelita Bor- ghese, Dorothy Brown and Marion Hibbard; beloved niece Pam Haugen Fish- man; and son-in-law David Matheny. Those who wish may make contributions in George’s memory to the Echo Historical Society or Vange John Hospice Vet- erans Honor Program c/o Burns Mortuary, P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, OR. Please sign the online condolence book at burn- smortuaryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston, Oregon is in charge of arrangements. Bill J. Reed Due to vacations and schedules, the Heppner grief support group will not hold meetings this summer. Monthly meetings will resume in October. Although the group has some ideas for future meetings, they say they St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish volunteers will serve would appreciate ideas and suggestions for upcoming lunch on Wednesday, July 5, at St. Patrick’s Senior Center. meetings, as well. Please call Jean Ann Adams or Mary Ann Elguezabal Lunch will include hamburgers, jo-joes, coleslaw, cucum- bers and onions, and lemon snow for dessert. with any questions or ideas. Milk is served at each meal. Suggested donation is $3.50 per meal. Menu is subject to change. We’ve made some changes. Come check out our new section and inventory... te! Da Fair and Rodeo Board, where George was honored as grand marshal in 1990. George was involved in various community activi- ties including: member of the Echo School Board, an Echo Quarterback Club founding member, life member of the VFW & Heppner Elks Lodge, Or- egon Wheat Growers As- sociation, Morrow County Grain Growers, McNary Yacht Club charter member and longtime member of the Lutheran Church. His hobbies included being a rock hound, and he enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, hunt- ing and boating. George lit up whenever friends and family would visit—the hospitality was abounding no matter who walked into the room. He absolutely cherished time with his family and supported the numerous activities of his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his devoted wife of 72 years The closed season will remain in effect until further notice this fall as per ORS 478.960. Center closed for July 4 holiday The Neighborhood Center’s monthly $15 bag sale fundraiser will be held Wednesday, July 5, from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The bag sale includes all cloth- ing items and shoes. All other merchandise is 50 percent off this day only. The Neighborhood Center is located at 441 N Main Street in Heppner. Store hours are Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; the food pantry closes every day at 4 p.m. Dona- tions of brown bags and plastic bags always needed and appreciated. The Neighborhood Center also has announced it will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. Chamber lunch meeting The next lunch meeting of the Heppner Chamber of Commerce will be Thurs- day, July 6, in Heppner City Hall conference room. Chamber members are in- vited to arrive a few min- utes early if possible; lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. with the meeting to begin as close to noon as possible to get through all discussions by 1 p.m. The chamber will receive a legislative update by Oregon State Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alison Hart, as well as discussing the up- coming solar eclipse taking place Monday, Aug. 21. The next all entities report will take place Aug. 3. Cost of lunch is $10; Two Old Hags Pizza will cater. Because of the up- coming holiday, chamber lunch attendees are asked to RSVP at 541-676-5536 by June 30, but no later than July 3, to guarantee a lunch. A request for accom- modations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to Sheryll Bates at 541-676-5536. MASSAGE SPECIAL EXTRA 5 MINUTES To 60 or 90 minute massages JULY ONLY Space Limited Call, text, or email Kaley Patterson, LMT Located at: Licence # 12837 Dickenson Chiropractic Clinic 133 W May Street Phone: 541-219-1662 Heppner, OR 97836 kwaypatterson@gmail.com