TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 27, 2019
The Official Newspaper
of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow
Heppner
GAZETTE-TIMES
U.S.P.S. 240-420
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David Sykes ..............................................................................................Publisher
Bobbi Gordon................................................................................................ Editor
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Obituaries
Ruby Steers
Ruby Fay Steers, age
Ruby worked as a child
91, of Clinton, AR passed nutritionist in the Oregon
away Saturday, Feb. 2. school systems for many
Ruby was born Aug. 6, years. She was also a mis-
1927 at Rex, AR to
sionary to children
James Edmond Blaney
in the Philippines.
and Eva Myrtle Jones
She was a
Blaney. She was mar-
member of Clin-
ried to Samual Agus-
ton Assembly of
tos Steers Oct. 2, 1942. Ruby Steers God Church, serv-
They had no children.
ing and loving the
Steers was preceded Lord for many years. When
in death by her husband, asked how she was doing,
mother, father and six sis- she would reply, “Almost
ters. She is survived by two perfect.” Now she is.
sisters, Sue Hoyle and Betty
Cremation service is
Price, both of Bee Branch, under the direction of Roll-
as well as many nieces, er-McNutt Funeral Home.
nephews and friends.
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Morrow County Local
Public Safety
Coordinating Council
created
To the editor:
The Morrow County
Local Public Safety Coor-
dinating Council (LPSCC)
was created by Oregon
Revised Statute (ORS)
423.560. Designed to in-
clude a large cross section
of experienced public safe-
ty officials, the group meets
regularly to plan adult and
juvenile criminal justice
policies and make recom-
mendations to the county
board of commissioners.
This collaboration results
in coordinated responses
to issues and improved out-
comes in the public safety
system. LPSCC members
develop policies that are
functional and practical,
non-partisan and focused
on advancing a healthier,
safer quality of life in Mor-
row County.
Some items to be aware
of:
1. The Morrow County
Board of Commissioners
is the executive branch of
the county. The Democrat-
ic process depends upon
informed decision making
by the commissioners. The
LPSCC is comprised of
Nordic club finds
new snow
Pictured (L-R): Luanne Brownfield, Kristy Crowell, Jacob and
Tripp Finch, Dan VanLiew and Steve Brownfield.
elected officials and agency
directors who are experts
in their fields. They come
together to make recom-
mendations to the board of
commissioners on issues
affecting public safety.
2. Through a collab-
orative process, LPSCC
determined the following
were goals for 2019: Be-
havioral health resources
and statutory changes to
increase community safety
and activities and program-
ming for juveniles outside
of school hours.
3. As a resident of Mor-
row County, your opinion
matters. Public input is al-
ways welcomed at board of
commissioner’s meetings
and at LPSCC meetings.
The meeting information
is public record and is on
the county’s website. The
next LPSCC meeting is on
March 26 at noon at the Port
of Morrow.
Jessy Rose, LPSCC
Coordinator
Hood River, Wasco,
Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler
and Morrow Counties
Association of Oregon
Counties
The Arbuckle Nordic
Club found new snow and
acceptable weather condi-
tions on their Saturday, Feb.
23 ski trip.
The group began at
Sunflower Flat (22) Road
and skied east on 2122
road to the head of Rough
Canyon where they stopped
for a lunch break. They then
skied south down Rough
Canyon to the 071 road and
then back to their vehicles.
Estes receives
35-year pin
Long-time Heppner Lions Club member Rusty Estes received
his 35-year membership pin at a club meeting last week. The
club supports sight and hearing assistance for those who cannot
afford it, and members also hold fundraisers to provide yearly
scholarships to Heppner High School graduating seniors.
The Lions Club welcomes new members and anyone wishing
to join this worthwhile organization is urged to contact club
secretary/ treasurer Steve Rhea at 541-980-4232.
4-H group goes on field trip
Working Together to be a
Healthier Community
Today and
Pictured (L-R): Harley Anderson, KC Anderson, Hannah Palmer, Riley Palmer, Jennifer
Palmer, Lizzy Finch, Hannah Smith, Reece Houck, Anna Browne, Aubrey Smith, Lita Nelson,
Kasey Salgado, Savannah Browne, Ellie Sak, Nancy Jepsen, Kyra Shockman, Jolene Serrano,
Erin Anderson, Brionna Serrano, Darby Spivey, Stefanie Spivey, Preslie Bowles and Julianna
Chappel.
Morrow County 4-H sewing members embarked on a field trip to Tri-Cities last
week to obtain ideas for upcoming projects. Members from Heppner, Ione and Board-
man met at Columbia Center mall to gather ideas for their fashion projects prior to
going to JoAnn’s Fabric for their purchases.
The event was organized by Nancy Jepsen and was attended by several parents.
The county 4-H fashion revue will be held in Heppner on Aug. 12.
Chamber Chatter
Wednesday, March 6
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Agriculture Energy and
Processing Job Fair at the
SAGE Center. Stop by and
learn about local career
opportunities, meet with
employers who are actively
hiring and identify educa-
tion and training for high
demand positions.
Fridays, March 8, 22
and 29 from 9:30 a.m. to
3 p.m. at the Heppner City
Hall, Free In-Person Tax
Preparation Service. AARP
Foundation Tax-Aide offers
free tax preparation to any-
one of any age, especially
for those 50 or older or can’t
afford paid tax preparation.
Saturday, March 9, 15 th
Annual Bob Baker Memo-
rial Texas Hold’em Poker,
Bingo and Bunco Fundrais-
er at the Ione American Le-
gion Hall. Doors open at 5
p.m. for meal and bake sale,
6 p.m. sign up to play and
at 6:30 p.m. play begins.
Poker buy in, with re-buy
available until 7:30 p.m.,
is $40 and Bunco buy in
is $10. Bingo is scheduled
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
and Bunco from 7:30 to 9.
Heppner St Pat's
Saturday March 16th
Willow Creek Dam
Registration at 10am
Plunge begins at 11am
$20 entry fee goes for
Fuzz Ball Pet Rescue
Register at eventbrite.com
or the day of the event
Call 541-561-3337 for more info
There will be a pig and beef
raffle with two drawings
each for ½ pork and beef,
cut and wrapped. Raffle
tickets selling for $1 each
or six for $5 are available at
Ione Market, Ione MCGG,
at the door or from Legion
and Auxiliary members.
March 14-17, 37 th An-
nual Heppner’s Wee Bit
O’ Ireland St. Patrick’s
celebration. The event will
begin with Father Condon’s
play on Thursday, March 14
at 7 p.m. at the St. Patrick’s
Catholic Parish Hall. Ad-
mission is free and refresh-
ments will be served. In-
formation regarding event
schedules and registration
will be available soon.
Annual
lunch
cancelled
Due to the weather
the annual luncheon for
the Willow Creek Valley
Economic Development
Group that was to be held
on Thursday, Feb. 28 has
been cancelled. The lun-
cheon will be rescheduled.
is
MARCH
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
With an emphasis on screening and prevention, the
colorectal cancer survival rate has increased in the
last 20 years. It’s also important that you be aware of
the symptoms of the disease and share what you’re
experiencing with a healthcare professional. Don’t
feel embarrassed. Your life may depend on it and your
loved ones will be so happy you spoke up!
Join us at these locations for refreshments and an
informative discussion about colorectal cancer, plus
instruction on how to use an at-home screening kit
Irrigon Medical Clinic
March 14 / 4p - 6p
Pioneer Memorial Clinic, Heppner
March 14 / 2p - 4p
Ione Community Clinic, Ione
March 14 / 11a - 1p
Have Questions?
Please call: 541-922-2623
HealthyMC.org
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