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
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David Sykes ..............................................................................................Publisher
Andrea Di Salvo ............................................................................................ Editor
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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...
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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.
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