Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 2021)
TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 15, 2021 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Obituaries Russell J. “Rusty” Estes 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. Russell J. Estes (Rusty) for Hutches’ Printing and died at the age of 63 at his learned to be a master home in Heppner, OR on printer. He subsequently December 9, 2021. worked for Heppner He was born to Sar- Gazette-Times and ah Jane Sannar and American Printing James Franklin Estes before being hired on August 12, 1958, by Morrow County in Enterprise, OR. Health District in He was the first born maintenance and of five children, “the Russell J. as an ambulance big brother.” Rusty Estes driver. He worked was raised in Hep- in maintenance for pner, attending elementary several years before taking school and graduating from his dream job of emergency Heppner High school. services coordinator for the He became a junior health district. fireman as a freshman in Rusty received his First high school, which began Responders Certification his lifelong service to the and Ambulance Driving Heppner Volunteer Fire Trainer Certificate in 1987, Service of which he retired volunteering for the South as chief in 2019. Morrow County EMT As- Rusty studied mechan- sociation. He continued ics at Mt. Hood Community on to receive his Emergen- College. Upon returning cy Medical Technician 1 home, he went to work (EMT) license in 1989. Good News Only By Doris Brosnan We still have another day for taking canned-food goods to Wheatland Insur- ance, to then be taken to the Neighborhood Center for distribution. One good feature of our early-dark afternoons/eve- nings: A great time to take a drive around town to view the holiday decorations on the homes. (And still have time for at least one more Hallmark Christmas movie before bedtime.) And the drive from Lexington to Heppner of- fers a welcomed view: snow in the mountains. Surely, more to come. Sunday’s scavengers’ hunt proved an enjoyable and meaningful activity for the many participants who were searching for “the true meaning of Christmas” as they visited five churches that contributed to the Mor- row County Hospice-spon- sored event. A ten-minute activity awaited the players at each of the churches: St. Patrick Catholic, Heppner Christian, Hopeful Saints, Seventh-Day Adventist and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Enacting the nativity was one such activity, and Muki the dog is said to have been a great hit with his camel’s hump. Yesterday, the Ione Community Church held its monthly luncheon for se- nior citizens. Approximate- ly 40 to 50 attendees enjoy the delicious meals created by Linda Halverson. The event oftentimes includes speakers, but yesterday’s gathering was simply one for enjoying the season’s music, visiting and the great food. On Mondays at the church, several people get together at 1:30 to play Mexican train dominoes. Last Thursday, Nancy Anderson hosted the Ione Topic Club in her home decked out for Christmas. The members took this op- portunity to present Susan Crum an arrangement of flowers in appreciation of her years of work on the school’s November book fair. Such good news com- ing all the way from Bruce Moyer (HHS Class of ‘62) in Montana, “I have been working on the Cunning- ham family history for the past several years. Recently, I came across the question of when the Cunninghams left their homestead on Lit- tle Butter Creek and bought the house on 175 Quaid St. in Heppner, where my sister and I were raised by my grandparents, William and Katie Cunningham. I called the county clerk’s office to inquire about property re- cords, without much hope that I would find records from the 1920’s. I was con- nected to Mike Gorman in the assessor’s office, who said he would research the records. I expected days, if not weeks, to pass before I would hear back, which I have experienced with other agencies in doing research. The next day, I received a call from Mike, who said he had some re- cords. He read them over the phone, and they were exactly what I was looking for and confirmed that 175 Quaid St. was purchased in 1929 and sold in 1973 when Cunninghams both died. He referred me to Kandy Boyd in the clerk’s office to get copies. Again, I was ready for a delay before receiving the records. They were mailed out the same day as my request reached Kandy’s desk. I am very thankful for their time and quick effort in fulfilling my request. Thank you, Mike and Kandy for your work.” One source of informa- tion reports that about 43 facial muscles are required to make a smile. What a great way to exercise our faces. Contribute to our exercise regimen by send- ing your good-news tidbits before Monday afternoon to dbrosnan123@gmail. com or call 541-676-5382 or 541-223-1490. Here’s hoping that some good news comes to everyone reading this. Wheat growers to host annual meeting The wheat growers of both Morrow and Gilliam counties, along with the Morrow County Livestock Growers are hosting a joint annual meeting on Wednes- day, January 5, 2022, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gilliam-Bisbee building in Heppner. Topics include industry news on animal health, crop production in our region, federal program requirements and saluta- tions from the state leaders of the Oregon Wheat Grow- ers League and Oregon Cattleman’s Association. Breakfast will be host- ed by Breaking Grounds and lunch by Gateway Café. For those wishing to par- ticipate via ZOOM, please email blownawayranch@ gmail.com. More infor- mation can be found at the Morrow County Extension website at https://extension. oregonstate.edu/morrow or by calling, 541-676-9642. YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! Call 541-676-9228 Or Email graphics@rapidserve.net We also offer The Heppner Gazette-Times wants to share the holiday spirit! Please send us photos of Christmas lights and decorations. We want to share the wondrous beauty of the season with our readers and spread some Christmas cheer. design and printing services With permission from Cyde’s two sons, Chad and Eric, Rusty married Cyde Allstott Skroch on November 19, 1988, in Heppner and they became a family. Rusty was a 40-year member of Heppner Lions Club, receiving the District Governor’s Award in 2006. He was also a member of Heppner Elks Lodge #358, I.O.O.F Lodge #66 in Hep- pner, Willow Creek Coun- try Club and District 9 Fire Chiefs Association, serving his community through these organizations. In the early 1980’s Rusty was in a 4-wheel Jeep club and participated in competitions, adding to his love of speed. Lights and sirens were his pas- sion, with safety first. Rusty loved his occasional trips to the casino for a night of gambling and was well known for bantering while playing cards with friends and family. Rusty is survived by his wife Cyde; stepson, Chad Skroch, wife Sarah Lynn and their sons Cooper and Devin; stepson, Eric Skroch, wife Sarah Lee and their sons EJ and Skye and daughter Elli. He is also survived by his siblings, Rita Bergstrom and her husband Hal, Buck Estes, Ginny (George) Nairns and her husband Bob, Robin Traeger and her husband Rick; father, James F. Es- tes; nieces and nephews, Amy, Jeremy, Adam, Kiel, Blake, Emily, Krystal, Aar- on, Chelsey and Russell and many great nieces and nephews. A celebration of life for Rusty will be held January 15 at 11 a.m. at the Heppner fire hall with a dinner to follow at the Heppner Elks Lodge. Rusty believed in the safety of mask wearing to protect those we love. Memorial contributions may be made to Heppner Fire Department, PO Box 743, Heppner, OR 97836 or South Morrow County EMT Association, PO Box 9, Heppner, OR 97836. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in care of ar- rangements. The online condolence book is avail- able at www.sweeneymor- tuary.com. John Deane Graves John Deane Graves, farming and a long haul 85, of Lewiston, ID, died truck driver. He is survived by his November 20, 2021, at St Joseph Hospital in Lewis- sons and daughters-in-law, ton. Deane was born to John Eric and Leslie, Mike and Vi c k i ; d a u g h t e r, and Dorris Graves Candy and Rob Niel- on May 5, 1936. He son, Lewiston, ID attended Heppner and grandsons Mi- elementary and high chael Deane Graves schools. He joined II and Mackenzie the US Army and served his country, Deane Graves Michael Fettsch. His siblings are Jo while stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington. Ann and Howard Pettyjohn In August 1954, Deane (deceased), Betty Carlson married Pat Davis. Their (Louis, deceased), Reita children were Eric (Leslie) Hill (Walt) and many nieces of Aloha, OR and Mike and nephews. There is no funeral ser- (Vicki) Graves of Portland. Deane and Pat divorced vice planned. A graveside when the boys were young. service will be held at a Deane had various jobs, later date. including the US Army, Alumni basketball tourney to be held The 10 th Annual Hep- pner High School Alumni Basketball games will be held on Thursday, Decem- ber 23 and signups are now open. The cost is $25 and includes a t-shirt. The women’s game will start at 6 p.m. with the men’s game to follow. The games are open to any Heppner High School alumni and their spouses/ significant others. They typ- ically play two, 20 minute halves with a running clock. Sometimes additional time is added if there is a large turnout. Teams are split depending on numbers and age of participants. The admission fee for spectators is $2. This is a fundraiser for the men’s basketball program. Please encourage former team- mates and friends to play and attend. For more infor- mation call the high school 541-676-9138. ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: Heppner Gazette-Times Sykes Printing MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 20% off Montana Silversmith Jewelry Morrow County Grain Growers Green Feed & Seed Heppner - 242 W Linden Way - 541-676-9422 Free Throw Shooting Contest Please send your photos to editor@rapidserve.net Include the city where the photo was taken. When: Sunday, December 19, 2021 Where: HES Gym Time: 1:00 pm Who: Girls and Boys Ages 8-13 (as of April 1, 2022) from Heppner, Ione or Lexington – parents do NOT need to be members. Cost: FREE, sponsored by the Heppner Elks Lodge Girls and Boys compete separately in 3 age groups; 8-9 year olds, 10-11 year olds and 12-13 year olds. Each competitor will shoot 10 free throws than rest and shoot 15 more for a total of 25 – 8-9 year olds will shoot closer to the basket and 10-13 year olds will shoot from the standard free throw line. Winners from each age group will advance to the District Hoop Shoot in Hermiston on January 9. Questions? Contact Corey Sweeney at 541-256-0355
