Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (April 21, 2021)
TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 21, 2021 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Births Good News Only Send birth announcements to editor@rapidserve.net or upload to Heppner.net. Heppner Klancy Nicholas Fennern GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Kelsey and Justin Fennern announce the birth of a son, Klancy Nicholas Fennern, on April 3, 2021, weigh- ing 8 lbs., 4 oz. Klancy joins a brother, Ketch, and a sister, EllieGene at home. Grandparents are Greg and Janet G r e e n u p , H e p p n e r, Kim Camara, Port- land and Eric Fennern, Condon SEARCH OLD COPIES OF THE HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES ON-LINE: http://oregonnews.uoregon.edu/ Published weekly by Sykes Publishing and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879. Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon. Office at 188 W. Willow Street. Telephone (541) 676-9228. Fax (541) 676-9211. E-mail: editor@rapidserve.net or david@rapidserve.net. Web site: www.heppner.net. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $31 in Morrow County; $25 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 65 years or older); $37 elsewhere; $31 student subscriptions. David Sykes ..............................................................................................Publisher Bobbi Gordon................................................................................................ Editor Giselle Moses.........................................................................................Advertising All News and Advertising Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. For Advertising: advertising deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. Cost for a display ad is $5.25 per column inch. Cost for classified ad is 50¢ per word. Cost for Card of Thanks is $10 up to 100 words. Cost for a classified display ad is $6.05 per column inch. For Public/Legal Notices: public/legal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. Dates for publi- cation must be specified. Affidavits must be requested at the time of submission. Affidavits require three weeks to process after last date of publication (a sooner return date must be specified if required). For Obituaries: Obituaries are published in the Heppner GT at no charge and are edited to meet news guidelines. Families wishing to include information not included in the guidelines or who wish to have the obituary written in a certain way must purchase advertising space for the obituary. For Letters to the Editor: Letters to the Editor MUST be signed by the author. The Heppner GT will not publish unsigned letters. All letters MUST include the author’s address and phone number for use by the GT office. The GT reserves the right to edit letters. 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. Klancy Nicholas Fennern AWANA Club ends year with Grand Prix Obituaries Noel Gay Harshman Noel Gay Harshman, G Tavern in Lexington, H 87, died Monday, April 12, and P Café in Echo, and 2021 at Pioneer Memorial Ruggs Country Store. The Hospital in Heppner. couple were camp A graveside service hosts for Cutsforth with Military Honors Park and Anson was held Saturday, Wright Park. They April 17, 2021 at 1 started the Landing p.m. at the Heppner Restaurant at the Masonic Cemetery. OHV Park, and at Gay He was born on Noel one time they had a Harshman February 27, 1934, Hamburger Wagon, the son of Everette and cooked at the and Elma McDaniel Harsh- Heppner Elks Lodge at man at Hardman, Oregon, one point. “Harsh was the the oldest child and was promoter and Patty was the later joined by two young- plotter… and it worked.” er sisters. Gay lived in Harsh loved the moun- the Hardman area until tains, the Hardman house he turned 17. He joined that he was born in, hunting, the United States Airforce fishing, family, friends and during the Korean conflict life. and was stationed in Tex- Survivors include his as. He was honorably dis- wife, Patty, sons: Noel Jr., charged after serving four Everette, Randy, Andy and years and 27 days. daughters; Lindy Erevia and Gay moved to Alaska Missy Cutsforth, 16 grand- where he had several jobs children, 15 great-grand- with Alaskan Communica- children, and sisters, Sandy tion and Commercial fish- Rill and Theresa Ward. ing. He had a plane while Memorial contributions in Alaska that he used for may be made to Pioneer transportation. Memorial Hospice, PO Box In 1973 he came home 9, Heppner, OR 97836 or to to Morrow County. He mar- the Ione American Legion ried Patty Mahon Eubanks Post 95, PO Box 384, Ione, in 1974 and they raised six OR 97843. children: Noel Jr., Everette, Sweeney Mortuary of Randy, Lindy, Missy and Heppner is in care of ar- Andy. Gay and Patty were rangements. You may sign married 47 years. They the online condolence book were self-employed for at www.sweeneymortuary. many years with the V and com. New Baby in Your Family? Engagement? Wedding? We want to share your life events! Stop in the Heppner Gazette office or email us with details and photos. All birth, engagement and wedding announcements are always free! 188 W Willow Street Heppner, OR editor@rapidserve.net AWANA Grand Prix speed winners (L-R): Kinasyn Rietmann, first; Keltie Rietmann, second; and Moira Di Salvo, third. -Contributed photo. Winners of the AWANA Grand Prix trophies for best car design (L-R): Lauralee Jepsen, third; Kyla Byers, first; and Caleb Ensley, second. -Contributed photo Heppner AWANA Club concluded its club year with its traditional Grand Prix event for members and their families last Sunday in Heppner. Eighteen mem- bers from throughout South Morrow County and from as far away as Condon par- ticipated in the pinewood derby race contest, along with friends and family who joined in for fun. In a closely-run speed contest, Kinasyn Rietmann took first place, followed by her sister, Keltie Rietmann, in second place. Moira Di Salvo took home the third- place trophy. In the contest for best car design, Kyla Byers took first place, followed by Caleb Ensley, second, and Lauralee Jepsen, third. Along with the Grand Prix races, attendees lined up for hot dogs, cookies, 541-676-9884 HEPPNER BRANCH 541-676-9125 Our Team of Local, Experienced Mortgage Specialists takes the stress out of BUILDING THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS. ents who are jumping for joy, throwing parties, run- ning off for a cuppa or hitting high-fives with other parents whose children returned to local schools last week… The students also started their sports practices last week and are now getting lots of fresh air and exercise at track meets, softball and baseball games, and golf and tennis competitions. And T-ball is back as of last weekend. Entertaining for spectators; exciting and educational for the four-six- year-olds being introduced to organized sports. What the little “newbies” might lack in skills they make up for with their wonderful enthusiasm. And kudos to the coaches. (Just an idea for read- ers looking for something to do.) Anyone interested in another outdoor activ- ity now that the weather allows, which could be informative for this column and its readers? Stroll, bike, or drive around Heppner, Ione, and/or Lexington and note the benches that have been donated and installed as memorials to individuals who have died but remain in hearts and minds. If you send your lists of names in to be published, we can all take time to honor those so remembered. Though this was a week of fewer than usual “good news tidbits,” we needn’t be concerned, right? Good things continue to happen, and we continue to appre- ciate reading about them. Anyone who has a tidbit is invited to email it to dbrosnan123@gmail.com or to call 541-223-1490 (can leave a message if necessary) or stop me on the street. As always, hoping some good news comes to everyone reading this. Oregon House of Representatives allows K-9 ambulance transport Four years ago, a little pointy eared Dutchie was born. About 7-8 weeks later she went to KnightWatch K9 in Arizona where she learned to become a Police K9. When she was two years old she began work- ing in Morrow County and continues to do great things, said the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office “And a big thank you to the Oregon House of Representatives for Passing K9s. What a great present,” HB2650, the bill allowing said a MCSO representa- ambulance transport of tive. COVID-19 Moderna vaccine clinics Friday mornings at Murray’s pharmacies Call to schedule an appointment. MORTGAGE Teresa Hughes, Hailey Shultz, Mortgage Loan Officer Kaitlin Orcutt, Desirae Ruth, and Mortgage Loan Officer Raymond Seastone. and ice-cream floats served by volunteers. The Heppner AWANA program is the combined effort of local churches to teach children what the Bible is all about. AWANA stands for “Approved Work- men Are Not Ashamed,” based on II Timothy 2:15. Games, songs and a Bible lesson are included during a typical club meeting. The AWANA Heppner program met virtually for the 2020- 21 club year, but leaders say they are anxious to return to in-person meetings next fall if able. For more information on the Heppner AWANA Club, contact AWANA Heppner secretary Andrea Di Salvo at awana.hep- pner@gmail.com, 757- 285-5792, or via Facebook Messenger. By Doris Brosnan Notice more announce- ments of newborn babies? Great news for the parents and for “Grandma”, “Gram- ma”, “Granny”, “Gram- my”, “Gramsy”, “MeMa”, “Nanna” and “Nanny,” who are eager for some hours of holdin’ and huggin’. (And “Grandpa”, “Granddad”, “Papa”, and “Gramps”, too, of course.) Jill Miller reports that 22 Heppner High School sophomores and juniors submitted applications to next year’s work experience internship. The applications required a cover letter, re- sume, and one letter of recommendation. These in- ternships will foster new ca- reer skills that students can carry on to their future. Ku- dos, students, to your hard work and follow-through getting this first step. Next round will be interviews. “Earth Day” tomorrow. Great reminder to do some- thing special for this old globe. After all, it’s the only one we have, and it could really use some extra lov- ing, ongoing treatment so it can continue to take care of our future generations. “Music in the Park” is returning. Outdoor oppor- tunity to enjoy our corner of this earth while also enjoying some great enter- tainment. Watch for details before the July, August, and September events. Eager for the “go- ahead,” several Bingo play- ers are waiting for the return of the game at St. Patrick’s Apartments. No word yet, reports Manager Nancy Gochnauer, who is eager for permission to reopen to the public, for the senior meals on Wednesdays and for the popular weekly Bingo games. They run, they jump, they throw and hit. Not talking about elated par- Local in-house draw process for your builder. Local in-house inspections. Borrow money as needed throughout term of the loan. Permanent financing available. TALK TO US ABOUT PURCHASING A HOME OR REMODELING. Member FDIC KAITLIN ORCUTT NMLS #1043345 / RAYMOND SEASTONE NMLS # 937744 / #414459 / RATES & TERMS MAY VARY. ALL LOANS SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL. Heppner 541-676-9426 Condon 541-256-1200 Boardman 541-481-9474 217 North Main St., Heppner, OR Phone 676-9158 Floral 676-9426 murraysdrug.com CONGRATULATIONS, HEPPNER & IONE 2021 GRADUATES! Join us in honoring and congratulating this year’s Graduating classes from Heppner and Ione. We will be publishing photos of the seniors in the May 28th issue of the Heppner Gazette-Times. The cost is $10 to have your name, business or family included. Email - graphics@rapidserve.net Call - 541-676-9228
