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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 17, 2019 McElligott scholarship recipients named 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. Concert to be held in Ione Ione Music in the Park, sponsored by Ione Commu- nity Agri-Business Organization (ICABO), will be held July 27 from 6 to 8 p.m., with the Seymour Baker Band performing. Everyone is welcome to attend the event and are asked to bring their own chairs and coolers. Funding is provided by Morrow County Unified Recreation District. Six Ione High School alumni have been named recipients of the 2019-20 Maryan L. McElligott Me- morial Scholarship. Rachel Holland, a senior study- ing biochemistry at Regis University in Colorado and Maia Fuchs, also a senior studying Egyptolo- gy at University of Mon- tana, both received $1,500 and were repeat awardees. Katelyn Bass, also a repeat awardee, a senior study- ing education at Eastern Oregon University, her brother Tanner Bass, study- ing electrical engineering at Portland Community College, Sonia Medina, a junior studying nursing at Western Oregon University and Morgan Orem, a junior studying Agro-business at Oregon State University were awarded $1,000 each. The Maryan L. McElli- gott Memorial Scholarship fund has awarded scholar- ships to Ione High School alumni each year since 1997. The scholarship is open to all college under- graduates, with preference given to students in their sophomore year and above. The fund was established in her memory after she lost her battle with cancer. Maryan McElligott was an energetic community volunteer who was rec- ognized in 1992 as the Morrow County Woman of the Year. She placed a high value on community in- volvement. She volunteered in the schools, the Ameri- can Legion Auxiliary Ione Post 95 and was a 20-year 4-H leader. An avid baker, Eva McMasters Radiologic Technologist Since 2013 “It’s not just what I do, it’s who I choose to be.” Friendly, Comforting, Diligent, Trustworthy A Healthier Morrow County is Within Me. Some of the best and worst times of someone’s life can happen within a medical facility. Having a familiar face around often makes those times more comfortable. Helping friends and neighbors during their greatest time of need has been a rewarding and special way to give back to the community that I love. Maryan and LJ McElligott she was well-known for her cakes and taught cake-dec- orating classes through Blue Mountain Community College for a short time. Education was very import- ant to her. Maryan and her husband, L.J. McElligott, raised eight children, all of whom graduated from Ione High School as well as col- lege; five having received graduate degrees. “I am pleased to see this scholarship is focused on second year and high- er college students, and I would encourage students to apply every single year of one’s college experience,” said Monica Swanson, a scholarship committee member. The scholarship com- mittee is composed of Ione residents Monica Swanson, Linda LaRue and Anne Morter, as well as Matthew McElligott of North Pow- der, OR and Vince McElli- gott, of Houston, TX, two of Maryan’s sons. Scholarships are award- ed to students who share and demonstrate Maryan’s val- ues but may lack financial resources needed to pursue their college education. The following criteria are used to select scholarship recipients: high academic achievement; demonstrated character; community, fam- ily and school involvement; and financial need. The L.J. McElligott family initially set up the endowment fund in 1994, and it is adminis- tered by the Oregon Com- munity Foundation. The Maryan L. McElli- gott Memorial Scholarship fund makes annual awards to graduates of Ione High School who are enrolled or will be enrolled in a full- time undergraduate course of study at any accredited post-secondary institution, including out-of-state insti- tutions. Applicants, includ- ing McElligott scholarship recipients, may reapply each year as long as they meet the eligibility require- ments. All Ione Community Charter School graduates are encouraged to apply. Applications are available through the Oregon Stu- dent Access Commission at http://www.oregonstu- dentaid.gov/. Print & Mailing Services *Design *Print *Mail Sykes Publishing Read About How We are Working Together to be a Healthier Community Today and 541-676-9228 HealthyMC.org Where healthier is happening... Boardman | Heppner | Ione | Irrigon | Lexington DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5PM 541-676-9133 Obituaries Merlyn Altha Robinson Merlyn Altha Robin- brought home from shows son, 92, a longtime Heppner in the northwest. area resident, passed away, Merlyn enjoyed all July 10, at Pioneer Memo- equestrian activities and rial Hospital. helped for- She was born mulate the September 5, first English 1926 and grew riding and up on the lo- jumping cal wheat and classes for cattle ranches Merlyn Altha Robinson the horse of her parents, shows in Merle N. Kirk and Altha Morrow County. For a num- Devin Kirk. Merlyn and ber of years, she officiated her descendants became the as a certified horse judge at third, fourth and fifth gener- both 4-H and open shows ations residing on the fam- throughout the northwest. ily’s Sandhollow Century With merely the editor- Farm, homesteaded by her ship of the Heppner High maternal grandparents, M.J. School newspaper, “The and Sara Devin in 1884. Hehisch” for background After graduation from training, Merlyn went on Heppner High School in to become a self-taught 1944, Merlyn remained journalist. For 15 years at home that fall to drive she wrote South Morrow wheat truck for her father, County News for the East because all farmers were Oregonian, Pendleton. Her short of manpower due to human interest and histor- WWII. She attended Ore- ical stories were featured gon State College for two in Ruralite magazines and years. In 1947 she became Morrow County Histori- the Heppner Rodeo Queen cal Society publications. once the rodeos resumed She sometimes wrote for following cancellations the Agritimes newspaper during the war years. In along with the Heppner later years Merlyn’s daugh- Gazette-Times newspaper ter and granddaughter fol- columns. She also enjoyed lowed in her footsteps with spending time with her royalty roles for Morrow family, gardening, sew- County fair and rodeos. ing and working with oth- On September 26, 1948 ers. She stayed active and Merlyn married Donald O. maintained a large garden Robinson. The couple had through her 92 nd birthday. two sons and one daughter. She was honored as Nieces, nephews and other Heppner’s Woman of the children also were tempo- Year in 1996 and she was rary household members for chosen and served horse- lively ranch style summers. back as the Grand Marshal During the early part of 70 for the 1998 Oregon Trail years of ranch life, Merlyn Pro Rodeo. The Oregon helped manage a purebred State University College Polled Hereford cow herd of Agricultural Sciences that became known as the awarded her the Diamond Kirk & Robinson Ranch Pioneer Award for her “con- seed stock at cattle shows tributions to agriculture, and fairs throughout the natural resources and the western states. In later years people of Oregon.” the herd was diversified Merlyn was preceded while continuing to sup- in death by her husband and ply replacement stock for a sister Evelyn Kirk Broun. commercial operators. She Survivors include her sons held offices and was active and daughters-in-law, Kirk in several cattle organi- and Delia Robinson and zations and the Heppner Kyle and Darcy Robinson Garden Club. Merlyn and both of Heppner; daughter her husband were active and son-in-law Krynn and supporters of the Heppner Art Parham of Fresno, CA FFA Chapter and they were and grandchildren Rondi given honorary member (Rob) Davis of Vancouver, status. WA, Royal (Amber) Robin- Fairs, 4-H and FFA ani- son of Corbett, OR, Devin mals and horse shows were and Garrett Robinson of a way of life for Merlyn Heppner and Mitchell Par- and family. Merlyn was ham of Fresno, CA and a charter member of the many nieces and nephews. Wrangler’s Riding Club Memorial contributions and organized the club’s for those who wish may be first fund-raising, annual made to the Heppner High rodeo-time cowboy break- School FFA, PO Box 67, fast under the direction of Heppner or Morrow County president Bill Smithers. 4-H, PO Box 397, Heppner, Merlyn taught 4-H horse- OR 97836. manship for around 27 A memorial service years, served on the fair will be held on Friday, July committee and was a fair 19 at 11 a.m. at the Heppner board member for approxi- United Methodist Church, mately 15 years. In addition 175 Church St., Heppner, to raising and schooling OR. ranch horses also used for You may sign the on- gaming and pleasure, she line condolence book at focused on training versa- www.sweeneymortuary. tile Arabian horses. Many com. awards and ribbons were Free movie Friday The free monthly mov- ie night hosted by Hopeful Saints Ministry will be held this Friday, July 19, beginning at 7 p.m. in the air-conditioned comfort of the All Saints Parish Hall. The featured film, rated PG 13, will be a January 2019 American version of a 2017 French drama-com- edy that tells the true story of a wealthy paraplegic and the desperate parolee who becomes his caretaker. Pizza and beverages will be provided and ev- eryone is welcome. Addi- tional information about the movie is available by calling the church office at 541-676-9970. Community lunch menu Nazarene/Christian volunteers will serve lunch on Wednesday, July 24 at St. Patrick’s Senior Center. Lunch will be BBQ beef sandwich, classic creamy coleslaw and tomato cucumber salad. Milk, coffee and tea is served at each meal. Suggested donation is $3.50 per meal. Menu is subject to change.
