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THREE - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Heppner wrestlers have good showing in first meet Trevor Antonucci at the 2018 Enterprise Kick Off Wrestling Tournament Heppner High School wrestlers had a very good showing last Friday with multiple wrestlers placing in the top 4 in their respec- tive weight brackets. Roen Waite placed third at 106, Brian Collins placed second at 120, Trevor An- tonucci placed fourth at 126, Zach Bredfield placed fourth at 145, Conor Bros- nan placed third at 152, Jace Coe placed fourth at 170 and Charles Cason placed second at 195. The team placed fifth out of 12 teams. Sue Baker to retire from WC Terrace Sue Baker marked the 16th year of her relationship with the Willow Creek Ter- race in October of this year, the day the Terrace opened for business. She will “sort of” retire at the end of De- cember. Sue was raised in Pilot Rock, and her parents, a brother, and her daughter’s family continue to live there. She and husband, Jer- ry, have lived in Lexington for 34 years. She reports that she responded to an ad seeking employees for the Terrace because she “likes the el- derly” and thought she could do a good job of cooking there. She dis- covered that the position would be for a universal worker, rather than just a cook, but she was hired and looked forward to the new experience. At that time, only four clients had moved into the Terrace: Elmer Meligan, Nina Harshman, Jean Nel- son, and Floyd Raver. Sue says that this first set of residents were outgoing and “up for anything.” With so few needs to be addressed during her swing shift, Sue found that her and their idle time could sometimes be filled with other pursuits, such as poker games. Fun time had by all. Just over a year later, the 16 apartments at the Terrace were filled, some- times by individuals who had been living elsewhere and moved to be closer to where they had spent most of their lives or to family members. Sue was working swing and graveyard shifts for a time and continuing her responsibilities in the kitchen and in providing care. Through her years with Willow Creek Terrace, Sue has worked with three ad- ministrators: Tonya Adams, Nancy Vanderdoes, and George Nairns, the present administrator. And she has seen and experienced sev- eral changes. The number of resi- dents occasionally changes, but most of the apartments are rented most of the time, and over the years, some married couples have lived at the Terrace. Property has been added to the location, two garden spots have de- veloped, and improvements have included the addition of a storage shed and of the sun room. She now works swing shifts almost exclu- sively and has charge of ordering and keeping close records of the residents’ prescriptions, and she has seen the level of care rise, in general. She fills in for the administrator when Nairns must be away. More and more training for all employees has become an ongoing requirement, partly due to the added training for dementia care. Sue says that she has truly developed a family re- lationship with the residents Sue Baker who have shared their lives with her. She continues to maintain her “extended family” ties with residents who have moved and with families of residents who have passed on. The people are what have made her years with Willow Creek Terrace so fulfilling, and Sue will not have to miss them completely when she “sort of” retires on De- cember 31, for she will be easing into a real separation gradually. She will be re- turning to the Hill a couple days a week to continue her work with the ordering and checking in of the medica- tions until a replacement completes training for that responsibility. After that, her ab- sence will be greatly felt by staff and residents, but she will continue to be a welcome guest periodically, when she arrives for contact with her “extended family.” Gwen Healy celebrates 90 th birthday Back row: John Healy, Faith Futter, Megan Futter, Devin Futter, Janelle Ellis, Jon El- lis, Trisha Eckman, Jared Eckman, Sarah Matheny, Shane Matheny, Judy Healy, Brent Eckman. Third Row: Gaige Futter, Jerry Healy, Carmen Healy, Jonas Healy, Jim Healy, Laycee Navarrete, Dave Navarrete, Mike Hryciw, Second Row: Sabashtian Futter, Jo- seph Healy, Juliette Healy, Raquel Healy, Joseph Healy, Gwen Healy, Diana Healy, Isreal Healy, Jean Healy Front Row: Lanie Eckman, Lucas Matheny, Jack Eckman, Payton Matheny, Kamryn Winkler, Maddox Navarrete, Kollins Navarrete Matriarch of the Healy family, Gwen Healy of Heppner, celebrated her 90 th birthday surrounded by her very large family on November 24. Gwen was born on No- vember 28, 1928, in Fer- gus Falls, MN. The family moved to Oregon when she was nine years old. She graduated from Ione High School in 1946 and, that same year was a princess on the Heppner Rodeo Court. Gwen married Jack Healy in 1948. They had five children, Jean Marie, Jerry, James, John and Judy, and they raised their family in Heppner. She now has 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren with one great-grandbaby on the way, with granddaughter, Janelle, and her husband, ficult times. She also made all of the original “Irish family” banners that line main street during the annual St. Pat- rick celebration. In addition to all that, in her “spare time”, she enjoys sewing and quilting. On Mondays for over the past 20 years you could find her at the church hall with her “quilting ladies.” She also loves participating in activities with her children, grandchildren and now her great grandchildren. She hardly ever missed a game, school program, play or other school activity for over 50 years. She also likes to garden, receiving the honor of Garden of the Month. Gwen has also re- ceived the Town and Coun- try Lifetime achievement award. Planning Department reminds of flood hazards in county The Morrow County Planning Department re- minds our community that floods are a year-round hazard. The dangers of flooding do not end when the colder weather begins. Flooding can be damaging during winter due to heavy seasonal rains and melting snow. Our region may also see an increased risk of flooding due to the summer wildfires, which leave the ground charred and unable to absorb water, creating greater chance for flooding and mudflow. Ensure you are ready for a flood event by gather- ing supplies in case there is an evacuation and knowing the evacuation routes and shelter plans for your area. Be aware of where the The Oregon Wheat extended and growers’ in- lative leadership is working flood risk areas are in your on a proposal for 2019 to Growers League has an- put is needed. cap carbon emissions from According to a news nounced that the energy the manufacturing, utility release from OWGL, Legis- survey deadline has been and transportation sectors. The Neighborhood “Unless remedied, cap-and- trade imposes indirect costs Center Giving Tree is now on consumers (including on display at Heppner farmers) through increased Family Foods. The chil- fuel, energy and transporta- dren of local families (18 and younger) who receive tion costs.” 1.5 acre lot located on the northwest side OWGL asks that grow- monthly food boxes can ers help them calculate the request a toy and clothing The lot Sale Committee has announced that the lot known by their records direct and indirect costs of item they would like to as 1 Lake Penland Ref; R06040 legal description 5S2822A-01500 shall be an Oregon cap-and-trade get for Christmas. The gift offered for sale in a sealed bid process. The approximately 1.5 acre lot is policy by filling out a sur- tags are available for com- located on the northwest side of Penland Lake. vey .”We need better data munity members to choose In the event of a bid tie will be given 48 hours to submit a revised additional to understand the energy and sponsor a child. The bid. Bids must be RECEIVED by the Lake Penland Corporation Secretary at PO BOX 95 Heppner OR 97836 no later than MAY 24, 2019. Bids must be in a sealed needs of wheat and es- unwrapped gifts need to be envelope clearly marked “BID” on the exterior. Bids will be opened on Sunday May pecially eastside farming delivered to the center by 26, 2019 at 3:30 PM at the Columbia Basin Electric Board Room. For additional operations as we work Monday, December 17, at information contact Melissa Lindsay 541-561-0234 Lot Sale Committee Chair or 441 N Main Street in Hep- Alma Coston 503-720-5688 Penland Lake Board President. Additional information with the Legislature,” said pner. The Neighborhood OWGL. “Responses will be regarding the Lot can be obtained from Morrow County records, OR State DEQ and Morrow County planning for land use questions. The Penland Corporation aggregated and farm spe- Center is open Monday may reject any bid not in compliance with the bidding procedures. cific information will not through Friday from 9:30 The Corporation is selling the lot AS IS with no warranties, representations or guaran- be shared. Everything will a.m.-5:30 p.m. and on Sat- tees expressed or implied All potential bidders should conduct their own inspections at your leisure including but not limited to physical conditions, DEQ, water availability, be reported as averages,” urdays from 1-4 pm. For legal descriptions, and verifications of land uses and specific needs etc... No board more information, contact OWGL stressed. member or membership makes any representations or warranties with respect to the property. Title will be conveyed subject to all Deed restrictions, easements and other “If you have been Lisa Patton at (541) 676- reservations and exceptions of record at closing to be held within 45 days of acceptance working on your survey, 5024.” of bid and contract. All other closing costs not specified by law to be paid by the seller The Neighborhood will be the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Penland Corporation committee will be there’s still time to sub- accepting sealed bids for the purchase of the lot with a minimum bid price of NOT LESS Center will also have a bag mit” said an OWGL news than $50,000 The sale will be to highest bidder for cash, money order, cashiers check or bank financing at closing with Mid Columbia Title Company no later than July 15, 2019. release. “Please return it sale Wednesday, December ALL bids will include a letter of credit from bank or lending institution with statement of to the OWGL as soon as 5, from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. funds availability. The sale shall be deemed conditional until such time as Penland Lake Corporation Board formally accepts or rejects said sale. No bid will be accepted for less possible” to Oregon Wheat The first bag is $15 and any than the minimum bid amount. Bids must include Bidders full name, address, phone and Growers League, 115 S.E. additional bags are $10. Energy survey deadline extended, says OWGL Jon Ellis, expecting their first child any day. Gwen was an active member of St. Patrick Church Altar Society for many years. During that time she designed and made banners and altar cloths for the church. In 2001 she was honored by St. Patrick Church for all her years of service. She has also been a volunteer for the SMART reading program at the grade school, involved with Wranglers Riding Club, a 4-H sewing leader and delivered Meals on Wheels until the program was dis- continued. Always one of the first to volunteer to help on any community fund raisers, she has donated many hand- made quilts to be auctioned to help families during dif- area. The FEMA website has a flood risk map for anyone who is unsure of the flood risk where you are located. This website can be found at https://msc.fema. gov/portal/home. A huge problem peo- ple face with flooding is lack of flood insurance. Most homeowners insur- ance does not cover flood damage. Without the finan- cial safety of having flood insurance, a homeowner could be forced to cover thousands of dollars for damages caused by flood- ing. It takes 30 days for a new flood insurance policy to take place. Do not wait until the last minute to obtain this insurance if you live in a flood zone. For more information on flood insurance please visit the FEMA website at https:// www.floodsmart.gov/. The Morrow County Planning Department en- courages everyone to sign up for warning systems. Morrow County has an alert system called Alert Sense and it is free to use and download. This tool can be found at http://public.alert- sense.com/SignUp/?region- id=1395. Alerts will be sent about hazardous weather, public safety alerts, fire hazards and road closures. The Emergency Alert Sys- tem (EAS) is another way to receive emergency alerts. The Morrow County Planning Department has a Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan that could be helpful as well. This can be found atwww.co.morrow.or.us/ planning/page/natural-haz- ards-mitigation-plan. Giving tree up for Christmas Penland Lake Lot Available email. Bid will include property description above, written bid amount and statement as to sufficient funds to meet purchase price and where funds are held, along with Bank letter of credit for said funds. All bids will be signed and dated by potential purchaser. Giving tree is set up at Market Fresh in Heppner The sale includes clothing, off. Proceeds from the bag shoes and books. All other sale help to purchase food merchandise is 50 percent for the pantry. DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5PM
