TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon
Wednesday, October 18, 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
Weddings
Sykes, Parm wed in Michael “Mike”
outdoor ceremony Randolph Lott
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David Sykes ..............................................................................................Publisher
Bobbi Gordon................................................................................................ Editor
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provide your address and a phone number where you can be reached. The
address and phone number will only be used for verification and will not be Christopher and Rachel Sykes
printed in the newspaper. Letters may not be libelous. The GT reserves the
Christopher Sykes and
right to edit. The GT is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in
Rachel
Parm, both Pendle-
letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under
ton,
were
married in an out-
“Card of Thanks” at a cost of $10.
In Support of Congressman Greg Walden
My wife and I have Oregon’s electricity gen-
had the privilege of know- eration needs. As Chair of
ing Greg Walden since we the House Committee on
moved to Oregon in 1989. Energy and Commerce, he
Greg was representing Or- plays a key role in shaping
egonians in the Oregon America’s energy and com-
House of Representatives merce policies, including
when I first met him and hydro power, Oregon’s
was later elected to the Or- largest single producer of
egon Senate. In 1999 Greg low cost power. I appreci-
was elected to represent ate the importance his role
Oregonians in the 2 nd Con- plays in shaping the future
gressional District, a posi- of Oregon in critical areas
tion he continues to fulfill such as energy as well as
with integrity and vision.
many more.
Congressman Walden
Our region, as do oth-
has always taken the time to ers, shares a passion for
learn about and work with education and technology,
us on issues important to subjects which Greg sup-
our region. Vital economic ports in numerous ways as
issues such as growing our we push forward to expand
job base, prudent use of our educated workforce.
our natural resources and The staff who expertly as-
diversified energy sources sist Congressman Walden
are all part of his forward in the field and Washington
thinking agenda.
D.C. are predominately
Congressman Walden Oregonians. They do an
understands the importance outstanding job listening
and use of all types of do- and helping us with con-
mestic energy. I have found cerns and issues, along with
that Congressman Walden providing Greg the support
recognizes the connections he needs to effectively rep-
between capitalizing on resent the citizens of the
America’s energy abun- 2 nd Congressional District.
dances in hydro power, Please join us in supporting
natural gas, wind and coal, and voting for Greg Walden
with improving our energy to continue to represent us
infrastructure and job cre- in Congress.
ation. Clean, efficient hydro Gary and Kathy Neal,
power generates 42% of Boardman
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Three mules, two brothers, and a Jack Russell Terrier.
Together they rattle 2000 miles from Missouri to the great
American Northwest in a covered wagon.
Rinker Buck sets off to explore the Oregon
Trail like the pioneers: in a mule-drawn
covered wagon. Hear the
real life the story of this
four month adventure told by
Rinker in Honor of the 25th
anniversary of the Oregon
Trail Library District
DON’T MISS IT!
NOVEMBER 1ST
SAGE CENTER 7PM
NOVEMBER 2ND
HEPPNER ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL GYM 7PM
*FREE TO THE PUBLIC*
Obituaries
door double-ring ceremony
at Emigrant Springs State
Park, Meacham, OR, on
Sept. 23, 2017.
Rachel is the daughter
of Mark Parm, Pendleton,
and Dawn Parm, Condon.
Chris is the son of David
and April Sykes, Heppner.
Ryan Heath, long-time
friend of the groom, Pend-
leton, was the officiant.
Katie Heath, Pendleton,
friend of the bride, was ma-
tron of honor. Best man was
Andrew Sykes, Pendleton,
brother of the groom. Flow-
er girl was Jaylee Schlaich,
daughter of Jim and Amber
Schlaich, Heppner, friends
of the couple. Ring bearer
was the groom’s nephew,
August Hayes, son of Mat-
thew and Allison (Sykes)
Hayes, Van Nuys, CA. Jim
Michael “Mike” Ran-
dolph Lott, 56, of Lake
Oswego, OR, passed away
Wednesday, Oct. 11 at his
home.
A graveside service
will be held Friday, Oct. 27
at 2 p.m. at Heppner Ma-
sonic Cemetery, Heppner.
A meal and celebration of
life will be held at the Hep-
pner Elks Lodge following
the graveside service.
This is Mike Lott’s
story. Mike was a wonder-
ful man and will be missed
dearly. He had a passion
for classic cars, hot rods,
and a love for the game of
golf. He was a golf medal-
ist on the high school golf
team and enjoyed sharing
his passion of the game
with his children. Mike was
also a gifted artist and could
sketch, design, draw, and
paint virtually anything. He
was extremely creative and
was very ingenious.
Mike was born on Au-
gust 18, 1961, in Portland,
OR, the middle child to
Randolph E. Lott and Ber-
nice L. Lott. He grew up in
Heppner and had a strong
work ethic. He was an as-
piring business man from a
young age, strongly influ-
enced by his father. By the
age of 15 he started his own
lawn mowing and cleaning
business with a high school
friend. In his late teens, a
local auto body owner and
Lott’s Electric employee,
sparked Mike’s interest in
fast cars. Unbeknownst to
his parents, Mike built a
motor for his ’67 Camaro in
the basement of their home.
A family member stated,
“By golly, was Randy sur-
prised.”
After graduating from
Heppner High School,
Mike attended Blue Moun-
tain Community College.
While attending college,
Mike had an auto repair
hobby in Lexington, which
soon developed into a suc-
cessful auto body repair
business, Lexington Auto
Body. He was the own-
er operator of Lexington
Auto Body until 1987. He
married Shelly Biddle and
moved to Pendleton where
he was employed at Pend-
leton Auto Body and taught
auto repair night classes at
Blue Mountain Community
College.
In 1987, their son
Lance was born, 3 years
later in 1990 their daughter
Jenessa joined the family.
He was a devoted father
who supported his children
in their activities. Mike
eventually expanded his ca-
reer path and was owner of
Property Damage Apprais-
ers in Pendleton. He later
moved to Portland and was
the quality control produc-
tion manager at Leif’s Auto
Collision Repair.
Mike is survived by his
son Lance Lott of Pendle-
ton, daughter Jenessa Lott
of Bend, mother Bernice
L. Lott and a sister Patti
Pappas both of Heppner.
He was preceded in death
by his dad Randy Lott and
a brother Don Lott.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the Willow
Creek Country Club, P.O.
Box 64, Heppner, Oregon
97836.
Sweeney Mortuary of
Heppner is in care of ar-
rangements.
A funeral service will be held
on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the
Ione Community Church at 11
a.m. with concluding service
and burial to follow at High
View Cemetery in Ione.
He was born Nov. 9, 1935
at Heppner, the son of Marion
and Geneva Pettyjohn Palmer.
Lee was raised and at-
tended school at Ione where
he graduated from Ione High
School in 1954. He farmed
in the Ione area for most of
his life. On Feb. 26, 1956 he
married Mary Ann Jensen at
Heppner. The couple made
their home at Ione where they
raised four daughters,
He was a member of the
Ione Community Church,
where he served as deacon at
one time, the Willow Grange
where he served as Master
and Assistant Steward for
several years, and served as
president of Small Woodlands
for several years. Lee was also
a member of the Cattleman’s
Association, Sheep Growers
Association, Wool Growers
Board.
He en-
joyed his
grandchil-
dren and
attending
their ac-
tivities and
s p e n d i n g Marion Lee
time in the Palmer
mountains.
Lee is survived by his
wife Mary Ann Palmer, daugh-
ters; Barb Zeller and her hus-
band Norm, Donna Rietmann
and her husband Joe, Debora
Wood and her husband Dan,
Anita Pranger and her hus-
band David, 9 grandchildren
and 7 great-grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his
parents.
Memorial Contributions
may be made to the Ione Com-
munity Church, P.O. Box 346,
Ione, OR 97843 or to the Ione
Education Foundation, P.O.
Box 61, Ione, OR 97843.
Sweeney Mortuary of
Heppner is in care of arrange-
ments.
Schlaich and Cameron
Sweeney, Heppner, long-
time friends of the groom,
were ushers. Musicians
were Myron and Heather
Huie, friends of the groom,
Walla Walla, WA.
The bride wore a blush silk
charmeuse strapless mer-
maid gown with an ivory
beaded lace overlay made
by the groom’s mother. She
carried a bouquet of white
roses and peach ranunculus.
After the ceremony, a
dinner reception was held at
Hamley’s Slickfork Saloon
in Pendleton.
Following a honey-
moon trip to Wallowa Lake
and Boise, ID, the couple
is at home in Pendleton
where she is employed with
Interpath Laboratory and he
Marion Lee Palmer, 81, Association, and the Oregon
is co-owner of Sykes Broth-
of
Ione,
died Monday, Oct. 16, Wheat League and served on
ers Printing and Sykes Real
2017
at
Richland,
Washington. the Morrow County Rodeo
Estate.
Heppner schedules
community cleanup
days
The city of Heppner has announced that a free dump-
ster for garbage collection will be available at the city
yard on Riverside Ave from Oct. 14 through Oct. 22. A
spot will be available for yard debris and burnable mate-
rial, but the city will not accept tires, hazardous waste or
household chemicals.
Please contact the City of Heppner for more informa-
tion 541-676-9618.
Marriage Licenses
The Morrow County Clerk’s office has released the
following report of marriage licenses:
October 16, 2017: -Rodmiro Rodriguez Telles, 43,
Boardman and Fatima Zavala Hernandez, 40, Boardman.
HALLOWEEN
Marion Lee Palmer
PARTY
When: October 28 2017
Time: 4-7 pm
Where: Heppner Elks Lodge
Cost: FREE
Come join us for a night of fun
for the family.
Costume Contest!
Organized by the City of Heppner
FREE DUMPSTER for garbage collection
available at the City yard on Riverside Ave.
Saturday October 14th -
Sunday October 22nd.
There will also be a spot to leave
yard debris and burnable material. FREE
The City will not accept tires, hazardous
waste or household chemicals
Please contact the City of Heppner for more information
541-676-9618
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