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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 28, 2020 -- THREE Obituaries ~ 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. Email to editor@rapidserve.net or upload to Heppner.net. Commend Sergeant Todd Siex To the editor: Editor’s note: This let- ter was sent to Sheriff Mat- lack commending Sgt. Siex. Dear Sheriff Matlack: I would like to com- mend one of your officers, Todd Siex. On the after- noon/evening of September 20 th I had a flat tire on my motorcycle about 35 miles east of Heppner on Willow Creek Road. As I’m sure you know, there is no cell phone service that far out. My riding buddy rode into Heppner and contacted the Sheriff ’s Office regard- ing my situation. Sergeant Siex arrived at my location shortly thereafter and had me join him in his truck as we were waiting for a tow truck to arrive. It was dark and getting cold and the wait with Sergeant Siex was comfortable and warm. In my experience of waiting for the tow truck with Sergeant Siex, it was actually enjoyable under the circumstances. After about an hour of waiting, we had conversations about many topics (current events, weather, sports, etc.). When the tow truck arrived, he helped load and secure my motorcycle on the truck. Please let Sergeant Siex know what a professional and friendly person he is. He went way beyond the call of duty to make a tough situation much better. You should be proud to have Sergeant Siex on your staff and I hope you can give him a pat on the back for a job well done. He is a true gen- tleman and a great ambas- sador for your department. Best Regards, Mike Daly DA’s Report Morrow County Dis- trict Attorney Justin Nelson has released the following report: Mitchel Ryan Gabriel, 20CR24895, Convicted of Unlawful Possession of Meth, Class A Misdemean- or offense. Defendant com- pleted inpatient drug treat- ment and made a required payment of $1,500 to the Morrow County Neigh- borhood Center. Sentenced to discharge by the court after completion of his conditions. Shavon Lee-Onne Er- ickson, 20CR25058, Con- victed of Unlawful Pos- session of Meth, Class A To the editor: I have known Glen Die- hl for many years. Glen was originally with Morrow County, then went to work for Umatilla County, and ultimately retiring from there. During his time with UCSO, Glen was involved with nearly all aspects of the criminal justice sys- tem. He worked in general patrol, as a supervisor, and ultimately as an administra- tor for the Sheriff’s Office. He was involved with all divisions to include civ- il, corrections, parole and probation, detectives, court security and the list goes on. His experience is well rounded to say the least. He has been present in court- rooms in one capacity or another most of his career. For most of the past year he has served as the Morrow County Justice of the Peace. A job I recommended him for. A Job the previous JP endorsed him for. A job that the State Dept Of Jus- tice recommended him for. He has served in this capacity honorably, effec- tively and with no com- plaints that I have heard. Glen has the knowl- edge, the real, first-hand criminal justice experience, and the mindset that makes him the best choice to con- tinue as Morrow County Justice of the Peace. Please join me in elect- ing Glen Diehl, Morrow County Justice of the Peace. He is the only choice in my mind. Sincerely, Steven L Myren Support Diehl for justice of the peace To the editor, We are writing in sup- port of Glen Diehl for Mor- row County Justice of the Peace. Glen has 35 years of criminal justice experi- ence. He is fair, impartial, empathetic and punitive, as needed. Glen displays a high degree of integrity in his professional and per- sonal life. He shows sound judgement and is able to make informed decisions. Misdemeanor offense, 24 months of former supervi- sion with Morrow County Parole and Probation Drug treatment and conditions imposed. No association with any persons known to use, sell, manufacture, deliver, or possess illegal controlled substances. Bobbi Jo Fleetwood, 20CR50131, Convicted of Theft in the Third De- gree (value of less than $100). Terms of treatment, community service, and restitution was added to a formal supervision case. To the editor: Sentenced to discharge after We would like to ex- conditions transferred to press our support for Glen other case. Diehl, Justice of the Peace for Morrow County. Glen and Tracy have been really good neighbors. We have We have seen this firsthand in his role as the current Morrow County Justice of the Peace. Above all, to fill this position you need experi- ence, knowledge and com- passion to do the job. Glen exhibits all three. Retain Glen Die - hl-Morrow County Justice of the Peace. Thank you, Gabriela Perches and Robin Jones, Hermiston Expressing support for Diehl New lube shop opens in Heppner Heppner’s new full-ser- vice vehicle maintenance shop, The Lube Shop will be open for business No- vember 2. Heppner Auto Parts owner, Jason Patter- son, is opening the newly renovated garage, located at 148 East Center Street. The new shop will pro- Elect Glen Diehl vide routine vehicle main- tenance needs, including oil changes, fluid checks and fills, light and wiper replacements and more. Appointments can be made by calling Heppner Auto Parts at 541-676-5009 or in person at The Lube Shop. known Glen for several years, and with his expe- rience, believe he should be retained as justice of the peace. P.C. Ferguison, Heppner HJSHS to host virtual Veteran’s Day celebration Heppner Jr/Sr High School (HJSHS) has an- nounced they will not be hosting an in-person Vet- eran’s Day celebration this year due to COVID restric- tions. Instead there will be a virtual tribute to veterans on the HJSHS website and Facebook page. The tribute will be available on the website at https://hhs.morrow.k12. or.us/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ HeppnerMustangs the week of November 9-15. ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. Cleo B. Childers Cleo B. Childers was born September 9, 1935 in Wapato, WA to parents, Jesse Glen Childers and Coy Ethel Bow- man Childers. He died October 22, 2020 at his home in Ione at the age of 85 years. He was raised and attended Cleo B. school in Mabton, Childers WA, graduating in the class of 1953. Cleo was united in mar- riage to Marilyn Bechtel on June 5, 1955 in Helix, OR. He worked for the Lester King Ranch before settling in Ione in 1961 where he has lived since. He worked for the Charles Carlson farm until 1969. Cleo owned and operated B & C Repair for 30 years as well as farming in various locations until his passing. He was a member of the Hermiston Gun Club, the NRA, Oregon Wheat League and Morrow Coun- ty Grain Growers. Cleo enjoyed trap shooting, var- mint hunting, playing cards, visiting at morning coffee and loved farming. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mari- lyn Childers, Ione; sons, Harvey Childers (Bobbi), Ione and Roger Childers (Barbara), Roseburg, OR; daughter, Laurie Barrow (Cris), Lex- ington; grandchil- dren, Maci (Chris), Kacy (Alisha), Molly (Josh), Sarah (Leon), Matthew, Lucas and Payton; 10 great grandchildren; sev- eral nieces, nephews and cousins. Cleo was preceded in death by an infant son, John; his parents; brother, Max Childers and a sister, Glenna Childers. A graveside service fol- lowing state guidelines will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Highview Cemetery, Ione. Those who wish may make contributions in Cleo’s memory to the Hermiston Gun Club c/o Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston, P.O. Box 289, Herm- iston, OR 97838. Please share memories of Cleo with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements. $300,000 in grant funding announced for businesses and nonprofits To g e t h e r, M o r r o w County Board of Com- missioners and Tillamook County Creamery Asso- ciation (TCCA) have an- nounced the availability of $300,000 in grants to local businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofits that were se- verely impacted as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant is an equal match of $150,000 from the TCCA’s Home- town Resilience Fund and federal CARES Act fund- ing provided by Business Oregon. The grant is limited only to Morrow County businesses and to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and must meet the following criteria: -The business must have 25 or fewer employ- ees. -The business must be headquartered in Oregon and have its principal op- erations in Oregon. -If required by Oregon law to be registered with the Oregon Secretary of State to do business in Or- egon, the business must be registered. -The business was affected in either one of the following ways: 1.) Prohibited from operation as directed by Executive Order 20-12 or 2.) Can demonstrate a one-month decline in sales of 50 per- cent or more, beginning in the month of March 2020. Funding amounts range from $2,500 to $25,000 depending on the number of employees and amount of 60-day fixed expenses, and the funds can be used for any business-related operating expenses. “Local businesses make up the fabric of our community and they are hurting due to the impacts of COVID-19,” said Melis- sa Lindsay, commissioner and chair, Morrow County Board of Commissioners. “Businesses can now access these funds, and we encour- age everyone who meets the criteria to apply as soon as they can.” The grant submission deadline is November 13, 2020. Application details and other information can be found at https://www. co.morrow.or.us/. Contact: Gregg Zody at 541-676- 5605 or email gzody@ co.morrrow.or.us Certain businesses and 501(c)(3) organizations may be ineligible to ap- ply for the grant. Among them are those that have al- ready received grant funds through the State of Oregon COVID-19 Emergency Business Grant program or from the Statewide Busi- ness and Cultural Support Program. Please review grant application for all restrictions and non-eligible conditions. “As a company, we always look for ways to strengthen the places where we operate and where our farmer-owners or employ- ees call home,” said Paul Snyder, executive vice pres- ident of Stewardship at the Tillamook County Cream- ery Association. “We built our second manufacturing facility in Morrow County over 20 years ago, so this community comprises an integral part of our family and we remain committed to do what we can to sup- port it through our Home- town Resilience Fund.” Print & Mailing Services *Design *Print *Mail Sykes Publishing 541-676-9228 Have a news story or photo for the Gazette? e-mail editor@rapidserve.net call 541-676-9228 or stop by the office on Willow St., Heppner Today
