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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 1, 2021 -- THREE A View from the Green Obituaries WCCC Sunday Men’s Play Sixteen players par- ticipated in men’s play on Sunday, August 29 at Wil- low Creek Country Club. In special events, Kelly Fox got KP on #4-13 with 10’4” and Dennis Peck got the ball in the hole for KP second shot on #6-15. Ron Bowman took first in gross with 66. Derek Gunderson was second with 69 and Barry Munkers was third with 70. Tim Wright and Dave Gunderson tied for first in net with 57 and Jim Bleth was third with 58. The next Sunday men’s play will be September 5 and will be hosted by Dave Creswick and Steve Marlatt. The cross-country tournament will be the next Sunday, September 12 and will conclude men’s play for the year. Over the Tee Cup Virginia Grant took low gross of the field at the Wil- low Creek Country Club la- dies play day on August 24. Low net of the field winner was Karen Haguewood and Corol Mitchell had the least putts. The cool day hosted nine ladies. For flight A, Corol Mitchell got the long drive and longest putt. Shirley Martin won low gross for flight B and Pat Dougherty got low net and the long drive. Shirley Martin also had the longest putt and a chip-in. Flight C winners were Kris Linder for low gross and Lorene Montgomery, low net. Jean Creswick had the least putts and the long drive. The Eddi Skow/WCCC ladies club championship will be held August 31 and September 1. Ladies must sign up in advance to play. Chamber Chatter Willow Creek Farmer’s Market ends this Thursday, September 2. It will be open from 4-7 p.m. at the Hep- pner City Park. Check out the Facebook page, email willowcreekfm@gmail. com or call 541-720-4399 or 757-285-5792 for addi- tional information. Sunday, September 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Mu- sic in the Park at Heppner City Park featuring Chas- ing Ebenezer, a Portland musical group. Chasing Ebenezer is a world folk- rock band with influenc- es from Celtic, African and Middle Eastern music. Hopeful Saints will be of- fering food for purchase by donation to their Mission and Outreach fund. Jerald Ellenberger Steven Bruce Sather Jerald P. Ellenberger, family, friends, and story- 77, of Stanfield/Heppner, telling around the campfire, he had a great OR, passed away peace- love of music, fully at home on August dancing, fishing, 19, 2021. He was born hunting, wood- in Pendleton, OR, on cutting, berry October 9, 1943, to the and mushroom late Albert and Lucille picking and an- Ellenberger. Jerald P. He is survived by his Ellenberger nual trips to the Oregon Coast to wife, Ellen Ellenberg- er; his children, Heather crab and take long walks on Nestalhi, Alison VanCor- the beach. A graveside memorial bach, Darolyn Marcum, and Destre Williams; seven service will be held at 10 grandchildren, Nicholas a.m. on Friday, September and Zachary Demos, Mi- 3 at the Pilot Rock Ceme- chaela, Lydia, and Garrett tery, East Birch Creek Rd. VanCorbach, and Amanda Pilot Rock, OR. Family and and Alexis Marcum; his friends are welcome to a brother, Chris Ellenberger gathering with refreshments and many nieces and neph- at the Ellenberger residence immediately following ews. Jerry graduated from the service at 85380 Hwy Stanfield High School in 339, Milton Freewater, OR 1961. He then served in the (parking at Ingle Chapel Army from 1961-1964 as a Church). The staff of Tri Cities heavy-duty equipment op- erator and mechanic while Cancer Center and Oncolo- stationed in France and gy at Saint Mary’s in Walla Germany. He retired in Walla helped the family 2003 after 40 years work- through this journey. To leave an online con- ing at the Hinkle Union Pacific Railroad as chief car dolence visit www.mun- sellerhodes.com. inspector. Along with his love of Heaven’s Angels are now rejoicing to the sound of Steven Bruce Sather playing his guitar as he entered God’s Heavenly Angel Band on Monday, August 23, 2021, at 69 years of age. Steven was born in Redmond, OR on May 23, 1952, and was preceded in death by his father, Al- vin E. Sather and mother, O’Dellia Sather. He is sur- vived by his son, Steven B. Sather, Jr. of Salado, TX; daughter, Jennifer Watts of Baton Rouge, LA; brother, Alvin W. Sather and wife Geraldene and niece, April Sather of Georgetown; and nephew, Wm. B. Sather and wife Maria of Round Rock, as well as numerous extended family members. Steven’s school years were spent at T.G. Terry Elementary in Dallas, TX where he resided at that time. He learned how to play the clarinet from his musical father who had taught him the music to the song “Stranger on the Shore.” It was known by his family that he learned it so well that he performed before his school mates at T. G. Terry. That was only the beginning of his love for music. Steven went on to finish grade school and part of high school in Dallas September 2-5, Gilliam County Fair. The fair in Condon features fun for the entire family including children’s activities, en- tertainment, music, rides, commercial vendors and a wide variety of food and attractions. September 18 and 19, Blue Mountain Century Scenic Bikeway ride. Reg- ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. istration and waivers are available at the chamber office or on the chamber website. Contact the cham- ber at 541-676-5536 to guarantee a spot as the ride will be limited to 100 riders. The Blue Mountain Centu- ry Bikeway is a scenic loop of approximately 108 miles beginning and ending in Heppner. October 28, vaccine clinic and communi- ty health fair at the Ione American Legion Hall. Additional information will be available at a later date and later after moving to Heppner with his mother, graduated from Heppner High School in 1970. After graduation, Steve continued with his love of music and had become quite an accomplished gui- tarist. He played in several bands during this period of his life and at one point during the 70s was the lead guitarist for the Louisiana Rock band, Potliquor out of Baton Rouge, LA. He was known by many in the musical industry as one of the very best guitarists and was inducted into the State of Louisiana Music Hall of Fame on October 27, 2013. Aside from his musical career, he spent 23 years employed as a machinist with SPM, Inc. of George- town, TX. During this time, he made many friends in the Georgetown area and was like family to all those who knew him. “He was friend- ly, talented, funny as all heck and loved by many,” said a family member. In lieu of local services, Steve’s wishes were to be cremated and to have his ashes strewn in the Wallowa Mountains near Joseph, OR. Donations may be made in his memory to the Georgetown Caring Place (Texas) or to your favorite charity. CCD classes to begin St. Patrick’s Catholic Church will begin Sunday CCD classes September 12 from 9:30 to 10:50 a.m. Stu- dents in grades kindergarten through eighth are welcome to attend and learn about the Catholic faith. Parents are required to bring their child into the Parish Hall to complete registration forms and meet the child’s teacher. For ad- ditional information, call or text 541-240-1513. TIME TO PLAN for next year. Bank of Eastern Oregon offers Operating Lines of Credit and term loans on Equipment and Land. HEPPNER IONE 279 N. 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