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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 20, 2019 -- THREE Obituaries Louis “Poppie” Carlson Louis Andrew Carlson, time with family, especially 89, of Heppner, passed the love of his life Betty. away from health com- Together, they created a plications October 21 in beautiful life filled with Bend, OR. Louis was the countless memories that youngest child of Leonard spanned 69 years of mar- riage. “The legacy he and Julia Carlson. leaves in his family He was born Feb- and community will ruary 6, 1930 at the never be forgotten.” family homestead He is survived located in the Valby by his wife Betty Community (Ione, Graves-Carlson OR). He had three and their four chil- older siblings: Joyce dren, sister-in-law Carlson-Darst, Cliff Louis Rita Graves-Hill Carlson and Mil- “Poppie” Carlson and brothers-in-law dred “Millie” Carl- Walt Hill and Dean son-Hope. Louis attended Oregon Graves. Louis leaves behind State University and mar- ried Betty Graves-Carlson eight beloved grandchil- of Heppner December 22, dren; Andrea Frey-Nelson 1950. Together they had (Andrew), Amanda Rich- four children: Sandra Carl- ardson, Brad Frey, Jodie son-Richardson (Danny), Carlson-Matteson (Ryan), Cheri Carlson-Frey (Thom- Amy Frey, Kyle Carlson as), Phil Carlson (Kathy) (Brenda), Alex Carlson and Clint Carlson (Sarah). and Julianne Carlson; along Louis was Oregon State with nine great-grandchil- Conservation Man of the dren and many beloved Year in 1967, president of nieces and nephews. Louis is proceeded in Oregon Wheat League in 1982, board member of death by parents Leonard Columbia Irrigation Dis- and Julia Carlson, brother trict and Port of Morrow, Cliff Carlson and sister-in- Morrow County judge for law Marion Carlson, sister 12 years, Blue Mountain Joyce Carlson-Darst, sister Community College foun- Mildred Carlson-Hope and dation member, double brother in law Bob Hope, bass player for the Inland in-laws John and Doris Northwest Orchestra, ac- (Wilcox) Graves, How- tively involved in the Mor- ard and Jo Ann (Graves) row County Museum and Pettyjohn and son-in-law Historical Society and a Thomas Frey. The family invites ev- 4-H member and leader, as well as a member of many eryone to celebrate his life local, state and national and legacy on Friday, No- vember 22 at 4 p.m. in Ione agricultural boards. C a r l s o n w a s a at the Legion Hall. Those third-generation farmer who wish may bring a salad and rancher involved in the or side dish to share. Donations in memory Cattlemen’s Association. He was dedicated to Valby of Louis Carlson may be Lutheran Church and his sent to the Valby Memorial Christian faith. According Fund, 60492 Valby Road, to a family member, Louis Ione, OR 97843. The online was fair, compassionate, condolence book is avail- hard-working and loved by able at sweeneymortuary. many. He enjoyed spending com. Christmas tree permits available Umatilla National Forest will offer permits for purchase online through new pilot program Christmas tree permits for the Umatilla Nation- al Forest are available to purchase at forest offices, several local businesses and now online. The Umatilla National Forest is one of 13 National Forests partic- ipating in a pilot to offer permits online through the Open Forest system. The Open Forest program al- lows the public to purchase a 2019 Christmas tree per- mit from home, or by using a mobile device, instead of traveling to a Forest Ser- vice office. Christmas tree permits purchased online will have to be printed to be valid and can only be used on Umatilla National Forest lands, as specified on the permit. Permits cost $5 each and are limited to one per household. Tradition- al Christmas tree permits will still be available at local Forest Service offices, or participating vendors. Forest Service offices are open for business Monday through Friday at the four Umatilla Ranger District offices in Ukiah and Hep- pner, OR; and Walla Walla and Pomeroy, WA; and at the Supervisor’s Office in Pendleton, OR. Partici- pating vendors are conve- niently open evenings and weekend hours. Traditional permits are valid on Nation- al Forest System lands only and do not authorize tree cutting on private, state or other federally managed lands. As part of the national Every Kid in a Park initia- tive, all fourth graders are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit from their local national forest. In order for students to receive a free tree permit, they must pres- ent a valid paper voucher printed from the Every Kid in a Park website. Visit www.everykidinapark.gov and follow instructions to obtain and print the paper voucher. Bring the paper voucher to a local National Forest office to claim the free permit. Students must be present to pick up the free permit. These free permits can only be issued through a National Forest office and will not be avail- able through local vendors who sell permits. For more information about purchasing a permit and gathering a Christmas tree online, please visit https://openforest.fs.usda. gov. ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. ~ Letters to the Editor ~ 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. Voices need to be heard To the editor: I am writing this from Eugene. In a couple of days I will swear in as the Pres- ident of the Association of Oregon Counties. This will allow Morrow County and all of the Columbia Basin region statewide influence, at a time when it is para- mount that our voices be heard. There is legislation that is returning to the fore in Salem that needs the mea- sured input of Oregon’s 36 counties. Closer to home, I would like to turn my attention to the arts and robotics pro- gram that we will be craft- ing for the students of the county. This is coming from the first of several poten- tial SIP agreements. These programs will set Morrow County schools apart from the rest of the state over the next 15 years. The unincorporated ru- ral areas of the county need to share in the success. Our farms and ranches remain the backbone of our econ- omy. I will be spending more time over the next years working to return commodity prices to a level that allows sustainability and hope for a future. This one hits close to home; I want to turn my own ranch over to my son Bryce and his wife Hannah someday. They love it as much as my wife and I do. The growth of the in- dustrial partners on the riv- er, rail and interstate routes of our northern border give no indication of waning. I look forward to working with them on responsible growth. After several years it looks like we are prepared to lead the state in fixed rural route transit, which will allow us to continue our economic development. Crafting houses is nec- essary but our number one resource remains the peo- ple, young and old, of Mor- row County. To continue this we must focus on the health and culture of our communities. I am honored to repre- sent you and look forward to the ability to carry the message and craft the future of Morrow County. Jim Doherty, Commis- sioner Planning Department seeks commissioners The Morrow County Planning Commission is seeking volunteers for open commissioner positions. Positions are available representing the greater Heppner area, the greater Ione area and one at-large position. Morrow County Planning Commissioners serve four-year terms, with these openings beginning January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2023. Planning Commission duties include approving land use actions, maintain- ing the county’s subdivision and zoning ordinance and working with the County Board of Commissioners to manage the county’s land use Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission generally meets once a month, alternating between Heppner and Boardman. Interested parties must reside within Morrow County and in the commu- nity they are representing. Those interested are en- couraged to submit a letter of interest by mail to the Morrow County Planning Department, PO Box 40, Irrigon, OR 97844 or by email at scooper@co.mor- row.or.us, by close of busi- ness on Friday, December 6, 2019. Wheatland is hosting our annual food drive. We will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items until December 17th. Please stop by your local Heppner and Ione offices and help us help our neighbors in need. All donations will be donated to the Neighborhood Center and distributed throughout South Morrow County. Office hours 8 – 5 Monday – Friday The Country Rose Wine & Design Thanksgiving Cornucopia Centerpiece Sunday, November 24 at 2:00pm $30 Sign up and pay in advance at Murray’s 217 North Main St., Heppner, OR Phone 676-9158 Floral 676-9426 Guest Editorial Are your books in order and do you have a plan? By Greg Smith It’s hard to believe, but the end of 2019 is nearing, and business owners have multiple items to address. One of the most import- ant things owners can do is make an appointment with their tax professional now, before tax season, so they won’t be surprised by an unwelcome and hefty tax bill. If given enough time, an accountant can advise whether additional allow- able business purchases can be made to reduce any tax liability. For an accountant to accurately assess the fi- nances of a business, the books must be in order. It can be a very easy task if income and expenses have been entered in a regular and timely manner. If not, the owner has a big job ahead, and it may be very wise to hire a bookkeeper as it is essential for this to be completed right away. Thoroughly evaluate financial statements which include the following three common documents. If unsure how to generate these or interpret the infor- mation, ask the account for assistance. Reviewing this information should occur on regular intervals instead of just once a year so adjust- ments can be made, helping to ensure profitability and growth. -Balance Sheet: This includes business assets, liabilities and equity and provides a snapshot of how the business is doing at a specific point in time. -Income Statement: Is the business profitable? The income statement itemizes expenses and revenues and quickly tells the owner if the business is showing a profit or loss during a se- lected time period. -Cash Flow Statement: Greg Smith An illustration of how mon- ey is flowing in and out of a business from oper- ating activities (income and expenses) and assets purchased and sold. It is also not too soon to begin planning for 2020. If a person has a business plan, spend time reviewing it and ask whether it accu- rately summarizes the ob- jectives with specific plans and budgets to achieve stat- ed goals. Perhaps there are new opportunities on the horizon which will necessi- tate a change in operations, additional key employees or financing. On the other hand, if there is no business plan, now is the perfect time to create one. There are many online resourc- es available and capable business advisers at a local Small Business Develop- ment Center can assist. Benjamin Franklin is often credited for the fol- lowing quote, “If you are failing to plan, you are planning to fail.” Small business owners should take that to heart. Greg Smith is the direc- tor of the Eastern Oregon University Small Business Development Center, which is located at 1607 Gekel- er Lane, Room #148. To schedule an appointment for free, confidential busi- ness advising, please call 541-962-1532 or email eousbdc@gmail.com. We have Heppner Mustang gear! Come get your Hoodies, Shirts, Hats, Stickers & More! Murray’s will be closed Thursday, November 28th. Happy Thanksgiving! MURRAY'S 2020 MEDICARE PART D PLANS SILVERSCRIPT WELLCARE CLEAR SPRINGS HEALTH CIGNA HEALTHSPRING ENVISION EXPRESS SCRIPTS AARP AARP WALGREENS MUTUAL OF OMAHA ASURIS MEDICARE SCRIPT ENHANCED Medicare Advantage plans: MODA HEALTH PPO *Please note we are NOT a provider for Humana Enrollment ends December 7th. Want to know when your prescriptions are ready? Ask the pharmacy about text alerts. Sign up for our auto-refill program. Shingrix Vaccine available at the pharmacy. 217 North Main St., Heppner Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426 www.murraysdrug.com
