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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 2, 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. Hats off to decorators To the editor: Hats off to the city crew. Hats off to the source of the Main Street decorations. I don’t know how long the crew has been working to decorate the trees and the features at the Heritage Park for the holidays, but I really appreciate their efforts, of- ten times in extremely cold weather. And I just noticed the new holiday decorations they have put up on Main Street. What delightful, colorful, bright additions someone has contributed to our town’s holiday spirit. You know who you all are, so please consider yourselves thanked. Doris Brosnan By Doris Brosnan Thanksgiving at Wil- low Creek Terrace – like most everyone else’s – was viewed as a one-of-a-kind (hopefully) event, but also a memorable occasion. Fewer diners to enjoy the traditional turkey-with-all- the-trimmings, but the first time some visitors joined the residents at the table via Zoom. Members of three families were present on the big-screen TV, to visit and share their reasons for giving thanks in 2020. And now the calendar page has turned and many activities on the hill prepare for Christmas. The halls will be decked tomorrow, adding some cheery touch- es that might lift many spirits. The annual creation of gingerbread houses will take time and attention next week. And then, on the 13 th , the “Twelve Days of Christmas” with a Terrace twist will begin, ending on Christmas Eve, as it should, of course. Starting at the end of the song but following the familiar tune and featur- ing some familiar items on the list, the Terrace’s rendition will introduce some new items and some new meanings to some traditional-sounding items. For instance: on the 13 th , “My true love gave to me,” twelve Tiny Trees…. On the eleventh day of Christ- mas…eleven Pipers Piping, but then ten Jumping Jacks (?), nine Reindeer Parading (around the building?), eight Elves Pampering (of- fering mini pedicures and manicures), seven Santas Singing (the public invited to help surround the Terrace with caroling voices), six Warm Drinks (a variety), five Onion Rings (watch the menu), four Surprise Photos (stay tuned), three Board Games (fun for all), two Turtle Doves (maybe a dif- ferent kind of “doves”), and one Big Screen Movie (a Christmas one, of course). Also, this month, cook- ies will be decorated, staff will help any resident who wishes to send Christmas cards, Alaina Lemmon’s bell-ringer group will per- form a lunch concert from outside on the 18 th . Eggnog and relaxing Christmas music will help bring Christmas Eve to a close, so Santa can get something placed in all the stockings hung by the doors, while dreams take the residents into Christmas morning. Santa gifts will greet them from under the tree, followed by a happy breakfast time and a later Christmas Day feast. Morning discussions will not only focus on A View from the Hill MURRAY'S 2021 MEDICARE PART D PLANS SILVERSCRIPT WELLCARE EXPRESS SCRIPTS ELIXER RX (HEPPNER AND CONDON ONLY) AARP CIGNA CLEAR SPRINGS HEALTH MUTUAL OF OMAHA ASURIS SUMMIT HEALTH CARE - - ADVANTAGE PLAN *Please note we are NOT a provider for Humana Murray’s Drug is listed as a provider for these plans at the Heppner and Condon locations. Boardman customers please see Murrays.com Want to know when your prescriptions are ready? Ask the pharmacy about text alerts. Sign up for our auto-refill program. 217 North Main St., Heppner, OR Phone 676-9158 Floral 676-9426 murraysdrug.com www.murraysdrug.com Gustav E. Peterson Ronald Wayne Haguewood Gustav E. “Gus” Peter- son, age 98, passed away November 14, 2020 in Red- mond, OR. A private family urn burial will take place this December, with a me- morial service to be held at the Monument Senior Center in Monument, OR at a later date. Gus was born on March 24, 1922 in Ione to Carl and Alverta (Wilcox) Peterson. He attended Dry Creek Elementary and graduat- ed from Monument High. Gus served in the United States Army from January 1945 to November 1946. After his discharge from the military, he married Ruth L. Scott in Canyon City, OR on November 7, 1948. Together they welcomed two sons, Pete, and Lonnie. Ruth passed away February 12, 2011. Gus worked as a fleet mechanic for Columbia Power Co-Op from 1957 until 1986 when he retired. He enjoyed collecting early day engines, tractors and memorabilia. As a vol- unteer in his community, he volunteered for his local fire department EMS services, search and rescue, sheriff’s posse and helped organize the five-year community reunion. Gus was also on the cemetery and school board, was a member of the Or- egon Tree Farmers Associa- tion, Early D a y G a s Gus Peterson Engine and Tractor Association and took pride in the Monument Senior Center. Gus is survived by his sons, Lonnie Peterson of Central Point, OR and Ture E, (Pete) Peterson of Terrebonne, OR and his granddaughter, Turice Ruth Peterson of Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Alverta Peterson; wife, Ruth Peterson; one older sister and two younger sis- ters and his granddaughter, Marissa Peterson. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to a charity of one’s choice or to Monument Fire Depart- ment, Monument Senior Center or the Monument Cemetery District through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. Christmas-related topics this month, as participants will have something to say about Scrabble (72 nd birth- day on the 4 th ), Walt Disney (born in 1901 on the 5 th ), Pearl Harbor (7 th ), the first powered flight (1903 on the 17 th ), the coffee percolator (invented in 1865 on the 26 th ), the 75 th anniversary of the Pledge of Allegiance (28 th ) and the bowling ball (introduced in 1862 on the 29 th ). New Year’s Eve will offer the viewing of the ball drop in NYC, and New Year’s Day will feature optimism and a festive breakfast. Myrtle McMillan will celebrate her birthday on December 20, adding an- other special day for ev- eryone to enjoy with her at one of her favorite lunches. The Terrace activities and announcements are on its Facebook page. So is information about the apart- ments. Anyone interested in more information is encour- aged to call 541-676-0004. Starting 2021 with a new neighbor would be viewed by residents and staff as a positive contribution to life on the hill. Ronald Wayne Hague- active member of the Hep- wood, 85, of Ione died, pner Elks Lodge BPOE Friday, November 20, 2020 #358. He was a master brick at Heppner. He was born mason, which he learned December 28, 1934 to Oli- from Vince Alleman. He ver George (Ol) and Vivian was also a pilot. Ron had Alice Fletcher Haguewood many friends and knew no stranger. in Ione, where he at- His love of tended his first three farming extended years of school. He far beyond retire- then transferred to ment, as he would Heppner, where he go out and help graduated from high Keven and Kel- school in 1953. wayne drive equip- In 1955, he mar- ment up to the age ried Bobbi Lynne Ronald of 84. Wright. They later di- Wayne Ron is survived vorced. In 1956, they Haguewood by his wife, Kar- moved to the ranch south of Heppner where he en Haguewood of Ione; and Bobbi raised their four a brother, Jerry (Judy) children: Kristi, Kelwayne, Haguewood of Pendleton; Keven and Kimee. At that children, Kelwayne (Mary) time, Ron was working for Haguewood of Heppner, Junior Leather Logging as Keven Haguewood of Ione, a cat skinner and choker and Kimee Haguewood of Pendleton; stepchildren, setter. In 1958, he worked for Trina (Craig) Lankford of Jim and Sue Valentine as La Grande, Dawn (Brent) a hired hand and farmed Brotherton of La Grande, for Jodie Morrison in Ione. Dulcie (Chance) Dixon of Jodie became Ron’s mentor Goodyear, AZ and Shane after Ron’s father passed Palmer of Reno, NV; away. At a young age, Ron 13 grandchildren, seven learned from Jodie how to step grandchildren; nine be a master mechanic, a great-grandchildren; three master welder and a master step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in farmer. He eventually pur- chased Jodie’s ground and death by a daughter, Kristi began his love of farming, Huber, a sister Mary Lou which he passed on to his Larson and his parents. A family graveside ser- sons Kelwayne and Keven. Ron married Karen vice will be held at the Hep- Lynn Hams Palmer on April pner Masonic Cemetery. Memorial contributions 28, 1990. After a brief time living on the ranch, they may be made to Pioneer moved to Emert Addition Memorial Hospital or Pi- near Ione, where he lived oneer Home Health and Hospice, both at PO Box 9, until his death. His hobbies includ- Heppner, OR 97836. Sweeney Mortuary of ed fishing, hunting, trap shooting, snowmobiling, Heppner is in care of ar- attending family sporting rangements. You may sign events and spending time the online memorial book at his mountain cabin at at www.sweeneymortuary. Penland Lake. He was an com. November weather Eastern Oregon near normal Workforce Board seeks local member Morrow County is seeking an individual to join the Eastern Oregon Workforce Board (EOWB). Each member county can have up to two represen- tatives on the board and Morrow County currently has one vacant position. The Eastern Ore- gon Workforce Board’s (EOWB) role is to develop a strategic plan and set funding priorities for the eight-county eastern Ore- gon area of Baker, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Mor- row, Umatilla, Union and Wallowa counties. One of EOWB’s functions is to facilitate partnerships be- tween local businesses with similar workforce needs. The Board meets quarterly, and meetings are open to the public. According to the Work- force Innovation and Op- portunity Act, the majority of board members must be representatives of business in the local area. Each busi- ness representative must meet the following criteria: - Be an owner, chief executive officer, chief operating officer or other individual with optimum policymaking or hiring authority. - Provide employment opportunities for in-de- mand industry sectors or occupations; and provide high-quality, work-relevant training and development opportunities to its work- force or the workforce of others. - Are appointed from among individuals nom- inated by local business organizations and business trade associations. Letters of interest must be received by close-of- business on Friday, Decem- ber 11. Please address let- ters to the Morrow County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 788, Heppner, OR 97836; or email them to rlutcher@co.morrow.or.us. For questions, please call the BOC Office at 541-676- 5613 or email the above address. According to prelim- inary data received by NOAA’s National Weather Service in Pendleton, tem- peratures at Heppner aver- aged near normal during the month of November. The average tempera- ture was 41.3 degrees which was 0.1 degrees above normal. High tem- peratures averaged 51.8 de- grees, which was 1.0 degree above normal. The highest was 75 degrees on the 5 th . Low temperatures averaged 30.9 degrees, which was 0.8 degrees below normal. The lowest was 17 degrees, on the 10 th . There were 14 days with the low temperature below 32 degrees. Precipitation totaled 2.07 inches during Novem- ber, which was 0.47 inches above normal. Measurable precipitation, at least .01 inch, was received on 15 days with the heaviest, 0.83 inches reported on the 6 th . Precipitation this year has reached 9.68 inches, which is 3.00 inches below normal. Since October, the water year precipitation at Heppner has been 2.73 inches, which is 0.01 inches below normal. Snowfall totaled 1.5 inches with at least one inch of snow reported on one day. The heaviest snowfall was 1.5 inches reported on the 9 th . The greatest depth of snow on the ground was two inches on the 9 th . The outlook for Decem- ber from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center calls for near normal temperatures and near normal precipita- tion. Normal highs for Hep- pner fall from 44.0 degrees at the start of December to 41.0 degrees at the end of December. Normal lows fall from 28.0 degrees to 25.0 degrees. The 30-year normal precipitation is 1.32 inches. Happy 90th Birthday to our beautiful Mother & Grandmother Beverly Wright With all our love, Dean, Dianna, Gerald & all your Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren
