Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 19, 2020 -- THREE
Obituaries
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Matlack for sheriff
To the editor:
I am writing in support
of Ken Matlack for re-elec-
tion as Morrow County
Sheriff.
I have worked with Ken
on various public safety
issues. He has always been
accommodating and help-
ful. He works to prevent
accidents. Most recently, in
cooperation with Bob Grei-
sen with the Oregon De-
partment of Transportation,
the marking of the new en-
try to Willow Creek Coun-
try Club was improved and
made safer.
Sheriff Matlack has
done a good job of heading
up the Sheriff’s Department
and he has earned and de-
serves re-election.
John Edmundson
Armato plans to work
towards goals
To the editor,
A short while ago I
announced my bid to run
for the position of Morrow
County Commissioner.
As a current county
employee and longtime
resident of Morrow County,
I come into this position
with existing knowledge of
both the county’s policies
and the persons, both de-
partment heads and elected
officials, that are in charge
of the county. This back-
ground will aid me in work-
ing with the county officials
and to assist as we strive to
shape the departments and
the culture of the county
government, creating a
better and more cohesive
government.
I believe that econom-
ic development and ac-
cess to housing are two of
the larger challenges that
face our county. As such,
I plan to work with local
business leaders, the port
commissioners and other
authoritative people in our
county with those two goals
in mind.
I will work with local,
state and federal agencies to
re-evaluate flood mapping.
Re-mapping would allow
development in new areas
for both commercial and
residential use, stimulating
economic growth.
I will focus on improv-
ing housing by working
with our cities to help de-
termine areas that could
be developed into build-
able housing sites. As new
construction occurs for
residential housing, older
housing stock could in turn
become rentals. My loftiest
goal will be to work with
the Department of Land
Conservation to find a way
to modify the existing land
use legislation. Currently,
it is required to parcel off
a minimum of 160 acres in
Exclusive Farm Use Zones
before an owner can get a
building permit. However,
I believe that with proof
of poor soils, construction
should be allowed with
fewer acres. This would
create highly sought build-
ing sites throughout our
county.
I firmly believe that de-
termination, care and drive
have shaped Morrow Coun-
ty into the home we’re all so
proud of and I would love
to hear from you. Please
stop me in the grocery store,
the post office or wherever
you see me to share your
thoughts on the challenges
our county and home faces.
While these goals are
lofty, I intend to work tire-
lessly with the current com-
missioners and county of-
ficials to accomplish them,
if you will allow me. I will
work diligently to focus
on local government needs
while putting the citizens
of Morrow County first and
foremost on every decision
we make. In conclusion, I
would like to request that
you kindly consider voting
for me and giving me a
chance to work for you at
the county level.
Thank you,
Joseph B Armato
Malachi “Mac”
Kane Campbell
Malachi “Mac” Kane Community College Board.
Campbell, 90, a longtime He also gave time to other
resident of Hermiston died civic organizations. He was
at his home surrounded by involved in his children’s
activities, everything from
family on February 11.
Recitation of the Holy tee-ball to 4-H and FFA.
Rosary will be held on He was a devoted husband
who called his wife
Tuesday, February
his “best decision”
18 at 10:30 a.m. and
and a loving father
will be followed by
who supported each
Mass of Christian
child’s pursuit of his/
Burial at 11 a.m. at
her own happiness.
Our Lady of Angels
He was always avail-
Catholic Church, Malachi
565 W. Hermiston “Mac” Kane able to listen, give an
encouraging word and
Ave., Hermiston, Campbell
make his family and
OR.
Mac was born on July friends feel loved.
On almost every Tues-
22, 1929 in Condon, OR
to Irish immigrants, Pat- day he could be found at the
rick and Kathryn (O’Brien) Northwest Livestock Auc-
Campbell. He was raised on tion where over the years he
a sheep and cattle ranch in developed many strong and
Lonerock, OR and it was lasting friendships.
He had a curious mind
there that he developed
his love for the livestock and was open to new ideas
industry and the people and had a strong faith,
who worked in it, especially which he lived but never
imposed on others. To sum
sheepherders.
Mac attended grade it up, he was a good man,
school in Lonerock, grad- his family said.
He was preceded in
uated from Heppner High
School and later earned an death by his parents; sis-
accounting degree from ters, Patricia Campbell,
the University of Portland, Martha Baily and Katie Van
which he used in his jobs Schoiack and brothers John,
at Rohrman Motors, C&B Peter and Jimmy,
He is survived by his
Livestock, Marlette and
eventually, as a farm and wife, Veronica; children,
ranch real estate broker. In Patrick Campbell, Fran-
addition to these jobs, Mac ces (Mike) Patterson, Tara
developed his own ranching (Yoji) Mineishi, Peter
operation. It was stated that Campbell, Sarah Campbell
he was a natural cattleman and Kara Campbell; grand-
who had a gentleness that daughter, Ava Mineishi;
animals responded to. He brother Tom Campbell and
was referred to as the “cattle numerous nephews and
whisperer” by his family. nieces.
Contributions in Mac’s
On August 20, 1960, he
married Veronica Doherty memory may be made to
in Hermiston. From that Vange John Memorial Hos-
day a lifetime of adventures pice education fund. Please
share memories of Mac
began.
He had a lifelong inter- with his family at burns-
est in education and served mortuaryhermiston.com.
as chairman of the Hermis- Burns Mortuary of Herm-
ton School District Board iston, Oregon is in care of
and the Blue Mountain arrangements.
Looking for info on lost
ski areas
To the editor:
I am documenting the
history of abandoned or lost
ski areas in Oregon. In the
Heppner area, there are two,
Arbuckle and Cutsforth
Park. I have been able to
glean some information on
the history of both of these
places through archived
newspapers.
I am looking for pho-
tographs of people uti-
lizing either of those ski
hills or other memorabilia
that readers may have and
would be willing to share.
I can be reached via
email at sskamp@bend-
broadband.com. My stories
about lost ski areas can be
found on Facebook on a
page called Lost Oregon
Ski Areas.
Thank you,
Steve Stenkamp
Bend, OR
Glen Franklin Ward
Glen Franklin Ward, programs, such as teaching
age 92, of Heppner passed hunter’s safety and wildlife
away February 7 in Hep- courses at outdoor schools
pner. Glen was born May and 4-H camps. He was a
23, 1927 in Haines, OR Scout leader for 22 years, a
Little League coach
to parents Raymond
for six years, girls’
and Olga (Maxwell)
softball coach for
Ward. A Heppner civ-
five years, and sup-
ic leader for many
ported the swim
years, Glen’s contri-
team for seven
butions have been
years. In 1973, the
long-lasting through-
Glen Franklin Morrow County
out the area.
CowBelles honored
Glen was raised Ward
him by naming him
in Haines, attending
school there and graduat- their Father of the Year. In
ing with the class of 1945. later years, he was either a
He then entered the US hunting partner or part of
Navy and was stationed at the cheering section for his
Pearl Harbor. Upon leaving grandchildren’s activities.
Part of Glen’s endur-
the Navy, Glen attended
Eastern Oregon College ing legacy is the effort he
(University) before trans- put into helping grow his
ferring to Oregon State community. He served on
University where he grad- the first Morrow Coun-
uated with a degree in Fish ty Planning Committee
and Wildlife Management. for 27 years, the Heppner
Soon employed by the Or- City Budget Committee
egon Department of Fish for 25 years, the Pioneer
and Wildlife (Game Com- Memorial Foundation for
mission), Glen moved to 32 years and was secretary
Heppner. There he met and of the Heppner Elks Club
married Joyce Buschke in for over 40 years. He was
1957. Glen and Joyce had named Man of the Year by
three children, Ron, Sandra the Heppner Chamber of
Commerce in 1995.
and Judi.
Glen is preceded in
While working for the
ODFW, a wildlife manage- death by his parents, Ray-
ment district was created mond and Olga Ward and
that included Wheeler, Gil- brother, Raymond Ward.
Glen is survived by
liam, Morrow, Grant, Crook
and Sherman Counties. his wife of 62 years, Joyce
Glen managed the area Ward; son, Ron (CeCe)
for 37 years. He helped Ward of Portland; daugh-
introduce new species such ters, Sandra (Lee) Rice and
as wild turkeys, chukars Judi (Kimo) Gabriel, of
and antelope into the area. Hermiston; and grandchil-
Throughout his long career, dren, Mitch, Tyler, Jeni,
Glen received awards in- Tate, Patrick and Megan.
Internment with Mil-
cluding Outstanding Biolo-
gist NE Region in 1988 and itary Honors will be at 2
State Game Commission p.m., February 29 at the
Employee of the Year in Heppner Masonic Ceme-
1972. He was also instru- tery. A Celebration of Life
mental in the Bull Prairie will be held at the Heppner
and Penland Lake develop- Elks Lodge at 3 p.m. with a
ment and helped with other dinner to follow.
Memorial contributions
projects such as the Veter-
ans’ Hide Drive, wherein can be made in memory of
Glen helped collect over Glen Ward to The Heppner
Community Foundation PO
12,000 hides.
Years ago, when the Box 12, Heppner, Oregon
local theater burned down, 97836.
Sweeney Mortuary of
Glen helped provide enter-
tainment to local youth by Heppner is in care of ar-
showing movies on week- rangements. You may sign
ends at the local Legion the online condolence book
Hall. Over the years, Glen at sweeneymortuary.com.
helped with several youth
Catholic men to meet
on Shrove Tuesday
The men of St. Patrick’s and St. William’s Catholic
Parishes will meet on Shrove Tuesday, February 25 in
Ione to prepare for Lent.
Holy Hour will start at St. William’s Church at 5:30
p.m. A no host social period, dinner and meeting will
follow at the Route 74 Restaurant at 6:30 p.m.
Library board to meet
The regular monthly meeting of the Oregon Trail Library District Board of Directors
will be Wednesday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Irrigon. Items on the agenda include
the 2019 strategic plan, inclement weather policy and the director report.
P ancake S uPPer
All you can eat!
Pancakes, Ham, Fruit
Coffee, Tea, Juice, Milk
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
5pm - 7pm
All Saints Episcopal Parish Hall
(corner of Gale & Church)
All proceeds benefit mission and outreach
needs in our local communities
Adult $5, Student $4, Family $15
Sponsored By Hopeful Saints Ministry
All Saints Episcopal Church & Hope Lutheran Church