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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 24, 2019 -- THREE A View from the Green Senior golfers play at Goldendale Senior golfers from Willow Creek Country Club played at the Colum- bia-Blue Senior Golf Asso- ciation tournament on July 8 at the par 72 Goldendale golf course in Goldendale, WA. Winners from Willow Creek in the Columbia Division (handicap 17 and below) gross category were Dennis Peck and Dave Pranger in an eighth-place tie with a score of 90. In net Duane Disque took fourth with 70 and John McCabe was fifth with a score of 71. Blue Division (handi- cap 18 to 22) winners were Dave Creswick in first place gross with a score of 85, Jim Swanson in second with 89 and Delbert Binchus in sev- enth with 91. Steve Marlatt took seventh in net with 73. In the Senior Division (handicap 23 and above) Roger Ehrmantraut was fifth in gross with 101 and Ralph Walker was sixth with his score of 102. In net Jeff Cutsforth and Al Scott tied for first with 71 and Gene Orwick came in fourth with 73. The next Colum- bia-Blue Senior Golf As- sociation tournament will be held at the Big River golf course in Umatilla on Au- gust 12. Players should call 541-922-3006 to reserve a riding cart. Glow Ball event a success The annual Glow Ball night golf scramble, held July 20 at the Willow Creek Golf Course on a warm, windless evening, was con- sidered a success by event hosts Scott Johnston, Tiffa- ny and Tony Clement and families. Participants spent a fun evening filled with golf, snacks and putting games with a clear view of the stars. Laughter could be heard echoing around the glowing golf course. The team of Casey Fletcher and Kennisyn Wilkins tied with Rick and Scott Johnston for first place. Regi Seitz and Shane Lazinka took second and Brandon and Krystal Seitz placed third. Cooking class to be held This month’s vegetar- ian cooking class will be held at the Heppner Sev- enth-Day Adventist gym on July 30 at 7 p.m. and is free for anyone who would like to attend. The summer treat of corn on the cob will be the focus of recipes that may not have been tried before. Recipes will be shared with attendees. For additional infor- mation contact Cynthia at 541-561-9132. Please Join Us Music In The Park featuring July 27 - 6PM Ione City Park Funded by Morrow County Unified Rec District Sponsored by ICABO ~ Letters to the Editor ~ Over the Tee Cup The Willow Creek Country Club ladies played in their weekly playday on July 16. Low gross of the field went to Virginia Grant, Judy Harris, Betty Burns and Karen Thompson. Low net went to Karen Hague- wood, Sarah Rucker, Sha- ron Harrison and Shirley Martin. Least putts of the field was awarded to Bev- erly Steagall. Flight A low gross win- ner was Eva Kilkenny. Vir- ginia Grant had the long putt. Flight B low gross went to Cindy Burright and Pat Dougherty received low net. The long putt winner was Karen Haguewood. Betty Carter and Bun- nie Lindsay took low gross on flight C and low net winner was Josie Kindsfa- ther. Least putts went to Sue Edson. The longest putt was a tie between Betty Carter and Kris Lindner. Cindy Burright got a chip-in on hole 11, Virginia Grant got a birdie on 18 and Sarah Rucker won KP. August 2nd Come enjoy the evening with us! Select Summer Wines - $5.oo/glass Country Rose Plants, Grab-n-Go Flowers & $1.00 Helium Balloons Summer Sales Inside! Shop until 9:00PM 217 North Main St., Heppner Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426 www.murraysdrug.com Editor’s note: Kathy Turner, who lives at the St. Pat- rick’s Senior Center apartments in Heppner is not the Kathy Melby Turner who wrote the letter to the editor titled “Repair facility still operates on property 75 years later” that was published in the Heppner Gazette-Times July 17. Repair shop not shutting down To the editor: I would like to thank everyone in the community and on social media for your support. I have been in contact with Mrs. Cutsforth/Armato and she has assured me that she does not intend to shut down or tear down Brannon’s Auto Repair. There are still Eighteen golfers par- Bowman and David Allstott issues to address and they will be. ticipated in men’s play at tied for second with 68. Thank you. the Willow Creek Country The next men’s play Sincerely, Club on Sunday, July 21. is the club championship, Marvin Brannon, Heppner First place net was a a two-day event starting three-way tie between Tim at 4 p.m. on Saturday and Wright, John Edmundson 8 a.m. on Sunday. Daily and Kelly Fox with a score events will be available for of 59. those only able to make it Rick Johnston took first for one day. Delia Anna Robin- times than we can count place gross with 67. Ron son, 61, passed away on how much she loved her Wednesday, July 17 with co-workers who became lifelong friends. The her loving family hospital supported her Gerald “Jerry” Davidson – A celebration of life beside her. A me- throughout her years for Gerald “Jerry” Davidson will be held August 10 at 2 morial service will working for them. p.m. at the Gresham Golf Course, 2155 NE Division St, be held on Saturday, Delia’s friends July 27 at 11 a.m. Portland, OR. knew she only need- Jerry was born September 28, 1944 in Heppner and at Hope Lutheran ed a Pepsi and snacks graduated from Ione High School in 1962. Davidson Church, 675 Alfalfa Delia Anna and was ready for a passed away January 16, 2019 at his home in Portland, St. in Heppner, with Robinson road trip. She was a reception to fol- OR. low at All Saints Episcopal very independent and loved Church, 140 NW Church doing for others. Delia is survived by her St., Heppner. Robinson was born husband, Kirk Robinson of September 16,1957 in Heppner; daughter, Rondi Recent fires in Ore- eas at risk and provide a Portsmouth, VA. Delia’s Davis and her husband Rob gon and across the west- roadmap of actions for the father was in the Navy, so of Vancouver, WA; son, ern United States have in- community to address its she and her siblings grew Royal Robinson and his creased public awareness wildfire risk. The 2019 MC- up mostly in Virginia and wife Amber of Corbett, OR; over the potential losses to CWPP Update builds on Pennsylvania. Her father a brother, Brian and Pam life, property and natural the expertise and informa- retired to Pendleton, OR Mildenberger of Pendleton; and cultural resources that tion contained in the 2014 and that’s how she got to sisters, Lynne Lindberg and fire can pose. MCCWPP and provides this side of the country. Pat Burgoyne of Orange The Morrow County important updates including That’s where Delia met and County, CA; brother-in-law Community Wildfire Pro- but not limited to alignment married Kirk Robinson on and sister-in-law, Kyle and tection Plan (MCCWPP) with national policy and June 16, 1974. They had Darcy Robinson and nieces is the result of a county- strategies, risk assessment, two children Rondi Lynne and nephews. She was preceded in wide effort initiated to updated Wildland Urban Robinson-Davis and Royal death by her father, Paul reduce wildland fire risk Interface boundaries and Kirk Robinson. Delia and Kirk moved Mildenberger; father-in- to communities and their updated maps. citizens, the environment The draft version of the to his hometown of Hep- law, Donald Robinson and and quality of life within 2019 Update to the Morrow pner in 1978. Once their son mother-in-law, Merlyn Morrow County. Citizens, County Wildfire Protection started school Delia found Robinson. Memorial contributions fire districts, county staff Plan (MCCWPP) is com- her life work; she worked and agency representatives pleted and available to be for the Morrow County may be made to Pioneer have worked together to viewed on our website, Health District for 33 years. Memorial Hospital, PO create a plan that would be https://www.co.morrow. She was a volunteer EMT Box 9, Heppner, OR 97836 successful in implementing or.us/planning/page/com- taking calls for MCHD for or South EMS, PO Box 9, fuels reduction projects, fire munity-wildfire-protec- over 30 years and was also a Heppner, OR 98736 You may sign the on- prevention education cam- tion-plan-201819-update. Hospice volunteer. She was paigns and other fire-related The Morrow Coun- very proud and honored to line condolence book at programs. ty Board of Commission- work for the hospital and www.sweeneymortuary. The MCCWPP is a ers will hold a hearing of service the patients they com. community-based plan fo- public interest to consider cared for. She stated more cused on identifying and adoption of the MCCWPP addressing the local threat on July 24 at 9 a.m. at the of wildfire. The MCCWPP Bartholomew Building in will help to identify ar- Heppner. The 2019 special fair edition of the Gazette-Times will be published August 7. The G-T is currently seeking fair and rodeo news to be included. Stories and events should be submitted to david@ rapidserve.net by the July 31 deadline. Contact the Ga- zette-Times at 541-676-9228 for additional information. Golfers have three- way tie for first Obituaries Delia Anna Robinson Celebration of Life Plan created to reduce wildfire risk Fair, rodeo news wanted Probation violation arrest leads to more charges Heppner's First Friday All are invited to bring chairs and coolers! Sit back and Enjoy the Music! The Heppner Gazette Times will print all letters to the Editor with the following criteria met: letters submitted to the newspaper will need to have the name of the sender along with a legible signature. We are also requesting that you 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 printed in the newspaper. Letters may not be libelous. The GT reserves the right to edit. 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. Adam Fredrick Abell, 31, of Hermiston, was ar- rested by Deputy Aaron Haak on an outstanding Parole and Probation (P&P) Detention warrant in Lex- ington on July 17. Depu- ty Haak was advised that Abell was just seen driving in Lexington where he lo- cated and followed the black Chevy truck. The Chevy truck driv- en by Abell pulled in be- hind a residence in Lex- ington, where the deputy, assisted by Deputy Tanner Cooney, arrested him for the P&P warrant. After further investigation, he was also charged with Pos- session of a Controlled Cindy Greenup Benefit Dinner and Auction Adam Fredrick Abell Substance-Meth, Felon in Possession of a Fire- arm, Possession of Certain Weapons by a felon (x2) and Carry Concealed Weap- on (x2). Abell was lodged in the Umatilla County Jail. Saturday, September 7, 2019 Starting at 6:00 pm Morrow County Fairgrounds The Veterinary Clinic in Lexington will be closed beginning July 27. Dick and Karen are going on vacation. Dan Hansen, DVM is available ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: HANSEN VETERINARY SERVICES MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 541-561-2941
