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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 6, 2022 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. A View from the Green Obituaries Stuart Jay Walker Stuart Walker, son of where he has worked for Ralph and Sally Walker of more than 18 years until his Heppner, OR died on June death, rising to a superviso- 1, 2022. He was born on ry position. Stuart married August 17, 1971, in Molly Pedersen, the Missoula, MT. love of his life, on Stuart graduat- November 6, 2009, in ed from high school Las Vegas. He is also in Arlington, OR survived by his sister, in 1989, attended Carrie. Pacific Universi- Stuart loved most ty and Willamette Stuart Jay sports, especially golf University for one Walker and cycling as an year each before adult and their three joining the army for three years. After the stint in Corgis, one of which came the army, he obtained a BA from Kevin Hughes’ Ranch degree from OSU in 2000. here in Heppner…. the long He was always proud to be -legged one. A memorial gathering a Beaver. He began his career as a is planned for 2 p.m. on Sat- parole and probation officer urday, July 23 at the World in Hood River in August Forestry Center in Portland 2000 where he worked where memories of his life for three years. In January will be shared. Everyone is 2004, he accepted a job welcome to attend. with Multnomah County Death/Service Notices CBSGA players compete in tourney Mitzi Hess – A memorial gathering and luncheon will be held for Mitzi Hess at noon on Saturday, July 16 at Cutsforth Park. Attendees are asked to bring either a salad or cookies as well as bringing chairs. For additional The Columbia Blue Blue Division (14 to 19 information, call 541-571-3783. Senior Golf Association handicap) was Rich Hess hosted 82 golfers at the of Pine Meadows with a tournament held at Echo score of 88. Tim Hedman, Hills Golf Course, a par 72 WCCC, was third with 93, course, on June 13. Jim Swanson was fourth By Doris Brosnan Whoa, regretting an oversight, this column now First place in gross for with 94 and Delbert Bin- the Columbia Division (0 chus placed eighth with loudly applauds the Heppner Mustangs students and staff who handled many useful tasks on Mustang Mop-Up Day to 13 handicap) went to 101. Mike Jesch from The Dalles Michael Jordan, Pine before school ended for the summer. So many citizens Country Club, with a score Meadows, place first in net benefitted from their diligent clean-up work – including of 77. Willow Creek Coun- with 73 and WCCC mem- at least five tennis players who really appreciated the try Club (WCCC) member ber Dave Creswick was scraping away of weeds and sweeping away of debris from the courts. Duane Disque was fourth sixth with a score of 80. Better weather complemented the second First Fri- with 88 and Dennis Peck In the senior division placed sixth with a score (20 and over handicap), day event in Heppner last Friday. Sidewalk vendors, live of 89. Lynn Ihringer of Pine music, refreshments, attractions for youngsters. Kudos to Don Dacus of Echo Meadows took first in gross the Heppner Outreach Council. That was a perfect time for Kylee Boor, HHS gradu- Hills took first place in net with a score of 94. First with a score of 74. WCCC place in net went to Jim ate this year and entrepreneur, to open her new business. member Tim Wright took Baxter of Beacon Rock. Kylee’s “Wild Glow” features small house plants and second with a score of 75. From WCCC, Bob Nairns gift and décor items, many handcrafted. It is located just Scott Burright and Kelly placed second in gross with around the corner from Main Street, on Church Street, in Fox tied for fourth with a 96, Gene Orwick and Curtis a small shop addition to the house on the corner of Main score of 78, John McCabe Cutsforth tied for third in and Church across from the city park, the house recently was sixth with 80 and Dave net with a score of 76 and spruced up with a new paint job (the house that long-time Pranger took eighth with a Mike Gorman and Mike residents will remember as Lois Winchester’s). Kudos to the local baseball players on the All-Star score of 84. Sweek tied for eighth with Gross winner in the 83, also in net. team that successfully played six games a week ago in district play in Burns and now return for the state level of competition. Good luck. (Watch for a detailed report in the GT.) And Kamryn Dickinson, daughter of Tim and Beth, Seven WCCC ladies were Jeanne Creswick and was the Heppner softball player selected to complement gathered at 9 a.m. on Tues- Karen Smith-Griffith and the All-Star team that also competed in Burns. Kamryn, day, June 28 for the weekly low net for Flight C winner known especially for her catching skills, had an injury playday while enjoying was Lorene Montgomery. that precluded her being able to take the catcher’s stance, perfect weather, sunny and Long Drive in Flight C so she showed her skills in play on bases and in the slightly breezy. Low gross winner was Kim Carlson. field, helping her team place second in the final district of the field went to Virginia Closest to the pin for Flight competition. Grant and low net of the A was Virginia Grant and Cooler weather accompanied the July 4 holiday, but field to Shirley Martin. Pat Dougherty for Flight B. it remained comfortable for outdoor celebrations, includ- Least putts of the field was Kim Carlson had a Chip-in ing Ione’s day of activities and music. And the three-day presented to Kim Carlson. on Hole #12 weekend enabled many visitors to come to share time Low gross for Flight Beginning July 5, play with their friends and family. B was Pat Dougherty. Low will start at 8 a.m. Archie and Diana Ball were fortunate to have friends gross for Flight C winners return last Friday, for almost three days of enjoying their years of friendship, refreshing of memories (with ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: many no challenges over one another’s accuracy), updating, and road trips to some surrounding places. HHS classmates Bruce and Diane Moyer now live in Montana. They were Jeffory Michael Rauch Jeffory Michael Rauch mained very strong friends. passed away after a mo- He is survived by torcycle accident in Idaho his constant companion, on June 26, 2022. He was Snoopy; mother, Janis (Ste- born November 16, 1970, phen) Palmer; father, Stan- in Pendleton, OR to Janis ley Rauch; brother, Jason Baker and Stanley Rauch. (Norma) Rauch; sister, Jen- nifer (Charles) He attended grade school Peck; step-broth- in Irrigon and high school er, Michael in Heppner, OR. He also (Liza) Mur- attended schools in Utah rell, step-sister, and California, graduat- Wendy (Matt) ing from high school in Brown; grand- Aptos, CA in 1989. After mother, Clarice high school he worked as Jeffory Baker; numerous a union laborer before Michael aunts and uncles entering the US Navy. Rauch and nieces and After his honorable dis- charge from the Navy, he nephews. He was preceded in joined the National Guard where he served for many death by grandparents, years until retiring in De- Clarence Baker and Irvin and Mildred Rauch. cember of 2019. A graveside service Jeffory held many truck and heavy equipment oper- will be held at 10 a.m. on ator positions. He settled in Saturday July 9, 2022, at Ridby, ID where he worked Echo Cemetery in Echo, for RC Heavy Haul for sev- OR. Burns Mortuary of eral years before joining the Hermiston is in care of crew at Bonneville County arrangements. To leave an online Road and Bridge in 2018. Jeffory married Donna condolence for the family Barnett in July of 1995. The please go to www.burns- couple later divorced but re- mortuaryhermiston.com. Good News Only Over the Tee Cup MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. Correction A story in last week’s G-T regarding passing of the health district’s budget inadvertently listed Ma- rie Shimer as principal at Ridgeview High School. Shimer actually works in the school district’s office as Director of Educational Services. joined by their daughter Randi and her companion, Chip Magnuson (self-proclaimed “whisperer” of sorts), of Spokane. Joining them and contributing additional stories for an evening on the Balls’ deck on Sunday were Kit and Shirley George and Doris Brosnan. Kristi Smiley, of Pendleton, daughter of John and Pat Edmundson, shares the following news with her area friends, “After a two-year hiatus, the 15 th Annual Special Olympics Fundraising Golf Tournament will be at Echo Hills Golf Club on Saturday, August 13. In the past, this event has raised over $4,000 each year to support ath- letes in Umatilla and Morrow Counties. Entry forms are available in the WCCC clubhouse. This fun event sup- ports special-needs athletes. We are currently providing the following sports programs: golf, bocce and athletics (track and field events). We will also provide bowling in the fall and basketball and powerlifting next winter. Anyone interested in providing hole sponsorships or door prizes, can contact me at 541-571-0997.” The home to the Hopeful Saints congregation has what looks like a new front door, but the entrance is actually the work of Bill McDowell. Bill’s expertise at prepping and painting the familiar doors has resulted in bright red stand-outs. Encouraging comments indicate that the sharing in this column of positive tidbits – funny, heartwarming, thought-provoking, astounding, etc. – continues to be appreciated by GT readers, including some readers who also use social media. So, hope is that every week we continue to have input from individuals who contribute, as well as read. Drop some details to dbrosnan123@gmail. com or call 541-223-1490. Please, share. Here’s hoping that some good news comes to every- one reading this. Public invited to ODFW meeting The Oregon Depart- ment of Fish and Wildlife would like to invite all interested people to at- tend a public meeting on Wednesday, July 13 from 6-9 p.m. at the ODFW of- fice in Heppner. The ODFW office is located in the old Kinzua mill office at 54173 Hwy 74 in Heppner. The discussion at the meeting will include the proposed tag numbers for the 2023 big game seasons as well as proposed new hunts for 2024. Justice Court Report Morrow County Justice of the Peace, Glen Diehl, has released the following Justice Court report: -Jerod L. Wickland, 46, Heppner, was convicted of dog at large, fine $265. -Bradley S. Rappe. 18, Lyle, WA, was convicted of VSL, fine $100 and driving uninsured, fine $265. -Daniel E. Reves, 42, Heppner, was convicted of driving while suspended, fine $440 and driving un- insured, fine $265. IONE 4TH OF JULY CRUZ-IN “THANK YOU SPONSORS” Bank of Eastern Oregon • Les Schwab Heppner • Wheatland Insurance Morrow County Grain Growers • Bailey Heavy Equipment Repair Midway Bar & Grill • Jerry & Lisa Rietmann • Dick & Jannie Allen Krebs Brothers • Ken & Julie Nelson • Columbia Basin Electric Loren & Della Heideman • Ione Market • Erin & Deacon Heideman Nancy & Allen Anderson • Bob & Sharon Harrison • Betty & Loyal Burns Sykes Real Estate • O’Reilly Auto Parts • Murray’s Drugs ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M.