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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 12, 2018 -- TWO 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: $31 in Morrow County; $25 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 65 years or older); $37 elsewhere; $31 student subscriptions. David Sykes ..............................................................................................Publisher Bobbi Gordon................................................................................................ 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 $5.25 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 $6.05 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. Chamber lunch meeting The next lunch meeting of the Heppner Chamber of Commerce will be held Thursday, Oct. 4 at noon, in the Heppner City Hall con- ference room. This meeting will be for all entities re- ports. RSVP’s are required. The Chamber will also be holding a candidates forum on Thursday, Oct. 18 during the regularly sched- uled meeting. The public is A View from the Green Obituaries Over the Tee Cup Paul William Tews The Willow Creek Country Club ladies held the Eddi Skow gross and net club championship tour- nament Sept. 4 and 5 at the Willow Creek Country Club. Special snacks and a light lunch were available for the golfers on both days. The ladies low gross club champion was Nancy Propheter and the Eddi Skow low net club cham- pion was Pat Edmundson. New this year was the ladies senior division club championship, with the low gross club champion recognition going to Karen Thompson. The low net club champion in the senior division was Pat Dougherty. In the 36-hole tourna- ment, the flight A low gross winner was Virginia Grant. Flight B low gross went to Judy Harris in first place and Karen Haguewood in second. Flight B low net was Della Heideman in first and Betty Burns taking second place. First place low gross in flight C went to Shirley Martin and Jackie Allstott took second. The first place low net winner for flight C was Sue Edson. Long drive of the field Paul William Tews, of members of Zion Lutheran The Dalles, passed away Church. Paul was a WWII vet- Aug. 11 at his home at the age of 93. He was born in eran, a member of Ione American Legion, Seattle, WA to par- a longtime mem- ents Frank Charles ber of the board of and Elva (Troedson) directors for the Tews. As a teenag- OWGL, MCGG, er he spent several CBEC and the Ione summers with rel- School advisory atives working on board. Having al- their eastern Oregon wheat ranch, which Paul William ways been interest- ed in history, he also is where he acquired Tews became active in the his love for farming and a dream of becoming a old original Wasco County Court House in The Dalles wheat farmer. In his senior year of and was a member of The high school he enlisted in Dalles Kiwanis. Paul is survived by his the US Army. Following basic training at Camp Rob- wife of 61 years, Rikka; erts in California, he was daughters, Natalie Tews of sent overseas. He served Seattle, WA, Rondi (Mike) in the 5 th Army, 63 rd Signal Jeans of Sherwood, OR Operation Battalion in the and granddaughters, Han- Mediterranean. When the nah, Maddie and Audrey peace was signed, he served Jeans of Sherwood. He in the Army of Occupa- is preceded in death by a tion, stationed in Vienna, son, William Tews; infant son, Gregory Tews; infant Austria. After his return home, daughter, Jennifer Tews; his he attended University of parents, Frank and Elva and Washington and Wash- his sister, Joan (Sherman) ington State University, May. “Paul was an endearing graduating with a degree in agricultural economics. husband, father and grand- He returned to Morrow father, a very caring and County to work in the Ag giving man. He knew no Extension office where his enemies. He had a quick wit work would take him to with a dry sense of humor, visit the wheat ranches in was very optimistic and had a big smile for everyone.” eastern Oregon. The family requests In 1956, he met his future wife Rikka Trangs- contributions in Paul’s rud, a nurse at the hospital memory be made c/o An- in Hermiston. They were derson’s Tribute Center to married in June of 1957 at Zion Lutheran Church Trust her home church near Kin- Fund, designated to the ele- dred, ND. They returned to vator fund or the charity of Oregon where they rented your choice. A memorial celebration a wheat farm in the But- tercreek area of Morrow is planned for 1 p.m., Sat- urday, Sept. 15 at Zion Lu- County. In 1960, it was their theran Church (101 W 10 th good fortune to be able to St, The Dalles, OR 97058). rent and later purchase a Interment will be at a lat- wheat farm near Ione where er date at Valby Lutheran they raised their three chil- Church cemetery. Arrange- dren. In 1993, their son be- ments are under the direc- gan farming with them and tion of Anderson’s Tribute they moved to The Dalles. Center, Celilo Chapel, 204 While living in Ione, E. 4 th Street, The Dalles, OR the family was active at 97058. Visit www.Ander- Valby Lutheran Church. sonsTributeCenter.com to After moving to The Dalles, leave a note of condolence Paul and Rikka became for the family. invited to attend. Contact the Chamber at 541-676- 5536 to RSVP. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other ac- commodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours be- Nine golfers played fore the meeting to Sheryll Sept. 2 and there were ten Bates at 541-676-5536. players for the event on Sept. 9 at the Willow Creek Country Club. Sunday, Sept. 2 first place gross went to Charlie Ferguson with 69. Second was Kelly Fox with 72 and third place went to Tim The Heppner Water Control District will meet Wright with 77. Low net Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Ag Service Center conference went to John Edmundson room at 1:30 p.m. to discuss a project to assist with erosion with a 57, Jerry Gentry with control structures on the Hinton Creek fire area. Meetings 62 and a tie between Gene Orwick and Dave Creswich of the district are open to the public. with a 63 in first, second and third, respectively. In the special events Christian Life and Firelight volunteers will serve on Sept. 2, KP second shot lunch on Wednesday, September 19 at St. Patrick’s Senior went to Kelly Fox and Jerry Center. Lunch will be Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes Gentry. Least putts honors and gravy, orange kissed beets, cucumber salad, hot rolls went to Charlie Ferguson. and apple crisp for dessert. Hosts for the day were Milk is served at each meal. Suggested donation is Gene Orwick and John $3.50 per meal. Menu is subject to change. went to Nancy Propheter and Della Heideman on Sept. 4. The Sept. 5 long drive winners were Virginia Grant, Pat Dougherty and Sue Edson. KP winners on Sept. 4 were Jackie Allstott and Judy Harris. On Sept. 5 the winner was Della Heide- man. Obtaining the long putt on Sept. 4 was Karen Haguewood while the long putt on Sept. 5 was Pat Ed- mundson. Sue Edson and Pat Edmundson both man- aged a chip-in on Sept. 5, while Virginia Grant, Della Heideman and Nancy Propheter all got birdies. Sept. 25 will be the last day of organized play for the season, with a day of special play planned. A group photo is scheduled to be taken immediately prior to the 9 a.m. tee-off and everyone is asked to arrive 20 minutes early. The lady golfers will also be served a hosted lunch, with a short business meeting to follow. All Wil- low Creek Country Club lady golfers are welcome to attend. Men’s club results announced Water district to discuss erosion control Community lunch menu Edmundson. The competition on Sunday, Sept. 9 was orga- nized as a two-man, blind draw, net best ball. First place went to Dave Cre- swick and Jerry Gentry. Second was Charlie Fergu- son and Gene Orwick. The hosts were Tom Shear and Roger Ehrmantraut. The Sunday, Sept. 16 men’s play will be the final activity for the season, a traditional cross country tournament. At the con- clusion of play, the annual meeting will be held and will include the election of a board member. The hosts will be Dave Allstott, Dave Gunderson and Gary Watkins. Heppner Booster Club dinner Ione Education Foundation to and auction scheduled hold annual dinner, auction The Ione Education Foundation’s 16 th annual dinner and auction will be held Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Ione American Legion hall. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Dinner will consist of prime rib, salmon, baked potato, bread, salad, dessert and two beverages. Following dinner will be a live auction of items donated by community members and businesses, raffles and a silent auction. Please call Joe McElligott at 541-422-7257 no later than Sept. 20 if you are interested in donating items for the live auction Tickets are available at the Ione branch of the Bank of Eastern Oregon or at the door, if available. Ticket sales will be limited to 250 adults and may be reserved by calling the bank at 541- 422-7466. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for ages 7-12 and free for ages six and under. In addition to the din- ner and auction, the annual meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. The board has one di- rector, Jill Martin, who has reached her term limit and another whose position is up for renewal, currently held by Tara Proudfoot. Both will be going off the board and a nominating committee will be placing Joe Rietmann and Lara Ne- iffer on the ballot to replace them. The annual Booster Club dinner and auction is scheduled for Oct. 13 at the Heppner Elks Lodge. Doors will open at 5 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 and the live auction begins at 7 p.m. Dinner will consist of steak, potatoes, salad, bread and homemade dessert for $20 per person. VIP tables will be avail- able beginning Sept. 13 by calling 541-561-0234 to make a reservation. These Kimberly, Oregon Open 7 days a week 8 am-6pm ONLY BRING CONTAINERS FOR U -PICK CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES 541-934-2870 6-27-1c The City of Heppner in partnership with the Morrow County Sheriff Office have planned a Neighborhood Watch Workshop September 19th at 6:00 p.m. at Heppner City Hall Come and join with others and learn the basics of a Neighborhood Watch Program Power Point Presentation followed by discussion INESS CARD S U TERHEAD LE T OCHURES BR FLYERS S Peaches -Nectarines -Bartlett Pears--- Honey Crisp Apples -Prunes -Asian Pears B U-PICK REDI PICKED Club treasurer, reports, “Due to the amazing turn out and generosity of the Heppner and surrounding communities at our 2017 auction, the Booster Club was able to provide funds to literally every class, ath- letic program and formally organized extra-curricular school program at the Hep- pner Jr Sr High School. We hope to continue that four- year streak by having another well attended and supported event.” PRINT! E W THOMAS ORCHARDS Freestone Canning Peaches: Alberta, O’Henry, Monroes limited number tables in- clude reserved seating, spe- cial table décor, two bottles of wine and wait service during the meal. The events for the eve- ning will include the card game, heads or tails game, a general raffle, silent auc- tion and live auction. For additional information or to make a donation contact Brandi Sweeney at 541- 256-0358. Toni Nichols, Booster AND MORE! The Heppner Gazette-Times 188 W. Willow Call Dave Today (541) 676-9228 Saturday, September 15th at All Saints Episcopal Church Spaghetti dinner 5:30 p.m Trivia at 7 p.m. Dinner: $10/adults • $5/ children 6-12 • five and under FREE• $30 max/family Childcare provided Email George Nairns at gn_arrived@live.com or pick up/turn in at the Hopeful Saints Ministry office Event to help fund mission trip to El Salvador ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00
