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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 22, 2021 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper 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. Good News Only By Doris Brosnan Surely no one in the small, scattered group gathered for the music-in- the-park on the 12 th could have enjoyed the concert as much as wee Ethan Wood, son of Sean and Laurie, who stopped enroute with mom and sister to the play- ground equipment. The tiny towhead cutie was drawn to the music, marched directly toward the musicians, stood for a long time in front of the bandstand seemingly mesmerized, showing no interest in moving on. And he continued to be totally focused as Laurie sat with him on her lap for anoth- er long time. A delight to watch this little guy, who eventually did enjoy the playground, probably still listening to the music. Mu- sic in the park will return next summer, along with the added entertainment al- ways provided by children. Get the word out: Story Time has returned to the Heppner Library. Everyone is welcome at 11 a.m. on Fridays. Kudos to Blake Carter, who wrote like a seasoned reporter in his GT sports article last week. And kudos to the GT for recognizing the contribution Blake will make to the publication as an intern. And kudos to the HHS enthusiastic, synchro- nized cheerleaders and pep band who were “tuned in” to what was happening on the field Friday evening. Good sounds coming from both. “Always Ready, Al- ways There” is the National Guard motto, and it has four recruits from HHS and IHS to help fulfill its pledge. The Hermiston Guards are fortunate to include HHS seniors Kason Cimmiyotti, Kegan Steagall and Brian Lindsay and IHS student Aubry Blakely on their rosters. Wow. The sidewalk work seems to be pro- gressing quickly on Gale, Church, Chase and Wil- low Streets. And JoAnna Lamb, chamber director, reports hearing that the new sidewalks are “the best for skateboarding on.” They are especially enjoyed by Katie Dog, so much more comfortable than gravel under her paws. And speak- ing of doggy paws: city hall reports that the paw prints in the cement in Thomson Square are there to stay. Many community members have come to the city park to support the Juarez family and Ta- cos Hometown while they were temporarily displaced by the work at Thomson Square. How many construc- tion jobs are simultaneously happening in our fortunate community? Five? JoAnna comments, “Construction everywhere but that just means everyone is working hard on making Heppner awesome for the future.” Improvements, attractive new looks, good news. Reported on Tuesday: During the middle of the construction at Thomson Square, a construction worker jumped into action and left his job to assist an elderly lady with her walker navigate the road crossing and got her safely to the sidewalk and on her way to the post office. Good news for the un- employed: A long list of employment opportuni- ties in our south Morrow County area can be found at heppnerchamber.com. Who hasn’t noticed that the BEO clock reports accurate temperatures but time that is also accurate except for displaying an hour earlier than every- one else’s clock? As the employees report to every inquiry every day, a big power outage “fried” part of the mechanism. The deci- sion remains: repair, replace or just wait until “fall back” time returns next month?. Busy times, rewarding times for John and Karen Griffith last month: “On August 19, our new grand- son, Byron Lane Griffith (6 months old), flew (like a veteran flyer.) for the first time to the Pacific Northwest, accompanied by parents, Aaron and Kirsti, from Van Horn, TX. Byron got to meet his great grand- parents, Don and Joann Griffith (Spray, OR) and Jo Smith (Hood River, OR). Fourth-generation pictures were taken. He also got to meet great aunts Donita Griffith and Kim Beam (Karen’s sister). A small luncheon was held, and Byron was the center of attention for all.” Then, on August 28, John and Karen had a Griffith fam- ily reunion at their home. About 45 people attended. The oldest was 89-year-old Bev Denney, the youngest was nine-month-old Brook, and the farthest traveled was Mark Griffith, who resides in North Dakota. Lots of stories, good eats and barbeque on a beautiful Saturday. If you enjoy reading these bits of good news, please share yours. Send your “good-news tidbits” before Monday afternoon to dbrosnan123@gmail. com, or call 541-676-5382 or 541-223-1490, or stop me on the street. Here’s hoping that some good news comes to everyone reading this. Obituaries Kathleen Ruth Chinen (Herold) Kathleen Ruth Chin- footsteps of her pioneering en (Herold) passed away mother and grandmother. peacefully on September 9, She worked tirelessly help- 2021, in Spokane, WA at the ing her students. “As she age of 84. She is survived taught between elementary, middle, and high by her six children, Rob- school, she be- in Monter, Randy Nagy, came a beloved Lori Wilber, Lisa Van figure within the Allen, Terry Chinen, and Morrow County Tina Holtz. She also has School District 14 grandchildren and 11 and communi- great-grandchildren. Kathleen Kay was born in Hel- Ruth Chinen ty of Heppner,” noted a family ena, MT on March 8, (Herold) member. 1937, to Fred and Ruth Upon retire- Herold. During WW2, her fa- ment, Kay moved back to ther enlisted as an aircraft Spokane, where she cared mechanic at Geiger Field for and comforted her par- and the family moved to ents until their time of pass- Spokane, WA. Kay grew ing. In the last few years, up in the era of Frank Sina- she lived with her sister- tra and James Dean. She in-law, Penny. She loved attended Marycliff all-girls to visit with her friends Catholic High School and and children and especial- ly enjoyed spoiling her graduated in 1955. Soon after, she married grand-babies. A celebration of life/ and raised four children, Robin, Randy, Lisa and funeral service is scheduled Lori. In 1979, she chased for 12:30 p.m. on Friday, her passion for teaching to October 1, 2021, at Heri- Heppner, where she raised tage Funeral and Crema- two more children, Terry tion. Graveside services will be held directly after at and Tina. In Heppner, she found Fairmount Memorial Park. All are welcome to at- her true calling as a special education teacher, follow- tend and celebrate Kay’s ing in the schoolteacher life. Linda Ruth Tefft Linda Ruth Tefft, age 68, died Friday, September 3, 2021, at her home in Heppner. She was born in Pendleton July 28, 1953, to Archie Dale Tefft and Irene Ruth Perkins. She was the oldest of three children. Linda is survived by her son, Michael Black of Maplewood, Minnesota and her daughter, Diana Sharp of Heppner, 10 grandchil- dren and 15 great-grand- children. Forest Public Use Restrictions reduced to Phase A Umatilla and Wal- lowa-Whitman National Forest officials will reduce Public Use Restrictions (PURS) to Phase A on Fri- day, September 17, 2021. Phase A is the first level of restrictions, generally implemented when the fire danger is moderate to high. PURS are phased in collec- tively, as conditions war- rant, and may differ from forest to forest. Restrictions under Phase A include: -Chainsaws may be operated only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time. A one-hour fire watch is required after saw operations cease. Saw op- erators are required to have an axe (minimum 2 lb. head, 26” length), shovel (8” wide, 26” length), and fire extinguisher (minimum ABC 8 oz.) in their posses- sion. -Smoking is allowed only in enclosed vehicles, buildings or cleared areas. -No off-road/off-trail vehicle travel or travel on roads not cleared of stand- ing grass or other flamma- ble material; no vehicle travel on those Forest Ser- vice roads where access has been impeded or blocked by earthen berm, logs, boul- ders, barrier, barricade or gate, or as otherwise iden- tified in the Fire Order. The public is also en- couraged to practice safe campfire principles when recreating in dispersed and Linda was preceded in death by her father, Archie Dale Tefft; her mother, Irene Ruth Cain; her broth- ers, Bill Tefft and Frank Tef- ft and one great-grandchild, Jasper Duree McKenzie. She was loved by many and loved spending time in the mountains, working in her garden, reading and spending time with her fam- ily. A private celebration of In partnership with life will be held to honor her Lead for America and Til- memory. lamook Creamery Asso- ciation, Morrow County is hosting Aaron Moss, to help bridge the digital Vonna L. Shutter – of Heppner is in care of divide in the communi- ty. He will work to assist Vonna L. Shutter, 86, of arrangements. Lexington, died January 5, Colleen Ployhar – the county’s efforts in im- 2021, at Hermiston, and her Colleen Ployhar, 88, for- proving internet speeds, husband, Francis P. Shutter, mer Heppner resident, broadband availability, plan 82, of Lexington, died, July died January 23, 2020, at affordability and growing 5, 2021, at Heppner. They Hermiston. She was born digital skills among citi- are the parents of Alita January 4, 1932, at Hep- zens. While the internet’s Nelson of Heppner. A cele- pner. A graveside memorial impact on the world is not bration of life will be held service, following state perfect, the county believes Saturday, September 25, covid 19 guidelines, will that high speed broadband 2021, at 1 p.m. at the Mor- be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, is an important tool for row County fairgrounds in September 25, 2021, at the education, work, medicine Heppner, following state Heppner Masonic Ceme- and leisure. There will be multi- covid 19 guidelines. A meal tery. Sweeney Mortuary ple opportunities for the will follow the celebra- of Heppner is in care of community to engage in tion. Sweeney Mortuary arrangements. this process, and to kick that participation off Mor- row County residents are Morrow County Justice of the Peace, Glen Diehl, has being asked to perform an internet speed test, both released the following Justice Court report: -Anthony D. Looney, 32, Heppner, was convicted at their work and at home. of driving while suspended, fine, $440; failure to carry No personally identifying proof of insurance, fine, $265; and failure to obey traffic information is collected during the test. Everyone’s control device, fine, $265. Funeral Notices Justice Court Report developed campsites. For- est officials recommend the following campfire safety precautions: -Campfires should be in fire pits surrounded by dirt, rock or commercial rings and in areas not conducive to rapid fire spread. All flammable material shall be cleared within a three-foot radius from the edge of the pit and free of overhanging material. Use existing pits wherever possible. -Campfires must be attended at all times, and completely extinguished prior to leaving. -Persons with camp- fires should carry a tool that can serve as a shovel and one gallon of water in their possession. The intent of this recommendation is to ensure individuals with a campfire to have the tools necessary to completely extinguish their campfire. The public’s awareness of the fire danger and coop- eration is essential to a safe fire season. Recreationists, firewood cutters, hunters and other forest users can all help by closely adhering to restrictions, operating safely and cautiously and keeping up to date on the latest orders and regula- tions. Please remember that it is everyone’s responsibility to know what restrictions are in place when visiting public lands. Residents asked to test internet speed participation in the speed tests will help identify gaps in service, areas that need improvement in connectiv- ity and establish standards for internet speeds moving forward. County residents’ help in these tests is an important way to focus the work that will be needed. It takes ap- proximately three minutes to perform the test with the following instructions: -Go to https://speedupa- merica.com -Click on the icon above Take the Test. -Select Use My Brows- er’s Location, then Get My Location and Let’s Begin -Choose Work or Res- idential -Enter as much addi- tional information as you would like, including how are you connected, price per month and advertised download speed. -Click Take Test and wait for test to complete. For questions about this test or the county’s work on broadband, feel free to reach out to Aar- on Moss through email at amoss@co.morrow.or.us or by phone at 541-676-5664. YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! Submit Ads heppner.net Call 541-676-9228 Email graphics@rapidserve.net We also offer design and printing services Heppner Gazette-Times Sykes Printing
