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on domestic wells, and the
opportunities to participate
in well sampling under the
project. To identify areas
where connection to public
or community water sys-
tems is viable, a database
of sampled wells and GIS
layers illustrating nitrate
level distributions will be
developed. Bilingual out-
reach materials will be
implemented to ensure all
community members are
aware of the nitrate contam-
ination issues and educated
on ways to protect their
health.
Funded by the EPA,
the county’s grant is set to
expire on September 30,
2026, but work on this com-
prehensive project is ex-
pected to be completed by
August 1, 2026, according
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Heppner Jr/Sr High stu-
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where life has taken them
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to the following Heppner
graduates for spending
their morning at their ole
stomping grounds, shar-
ing their experiences and
words of wisdom with the
current Heppner Mustangs:
Dr. Shelley McCabe (Class
of ‘02), Tanner Britt (Class
of ‘04), DVM Shanna Sal-
lee (Class of ‘05), Josie
Miles (Class of ‘08), Torri
Nicol (Class of ‘10), Brett
Harrison (Class of ‘11),
Garrett Robinson (Class of
‘13), Stephen Thompson
(Class of ‘13), Tate Gen-
try (Class of ‘14), Paige
Grieb (Class of ‘15), Macy
Goodwin (Class of ‘15),
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Obituaries
Robert Buschke
Robert “Kyle” Bus-
chke, 66,
of Heppner
died, Mon-
d a y, D e -
cember 25,
2023, at Pi-
oneer Me-
morial Hospital in Heppner
after a three-year struggle
with Cancer. A memorial
service will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, January 13, 2024,
at the Heppner Elks Lodge
with a meal to follow. A
graveside service will be
held at a later date. He was
born December 3, 1957, at
Heppner, the son of Delmer
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He was raised and attended
school in Heppner where he
graduated in 1976. He con-
tinued his education at Mt.
Hood Community College
and became an Automotive
Machinist. He worked
in that capacity for many
years in the Portland area.
He was a hard worker and
started working at a young
age delivering newspapers,
mowing lawns, and when
he turned 16, he went to
work for Cal and Bev Sher-
man at their service station
in Heppner. Kyle learned
excellent work ethics from
Calvin as well as from his
parents. In 2007 Kyle had
the opportunity to go to Port
Lions, Alaska on Kodiak
Island. He loved the out-
doors and lived for hunting
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like living his dream, and it
was. He spent eight won-
derful years in Port Lions.
He worked for Dock and
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ness Beach Lodge doing
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boats, and jack of all trades
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his heart’s content. Kyle
also worked for the City
of Port Lions public works
during these years. He ran
all kinds of equipment for
the city. The Kennedy’s
sold the Lodge and Kyle
worked for the new owners
for a while, but in 2015 he
returned to Heppner to help
his mother Judy care for his
father who was suffering
with Parkinsons. Kyle
made many friends while
in Alaska and still kept in
touch with all of them. After
returning to Heppner, he
worked driving trucks for
Krome for a couple years
and then went to work for
SilverCreek as a truck driv-
er and remained there until
December of 2020 when
he was diagnosed with
cancer and had to retire.
Kyle loved working at Sil-
verCreek and reconnected
with many Heppner fami-
lies he had known growing
up. Deer and elk hunting
were what he loved, and
he looked forward to hunt-
ing camp, every year. He
started hunting deer and elk
when he was very young
with his brothers, Mike
and Scott, and their dad’s
hunting group; Doyle Key,
Matt Hughes, Howard and
Jo Pettyjohn, Dan James,
Cecil Rill, and of course all
of their kids. And in later
years he and his brother
Scott continued to hunt
together. Even this year
while suffering through
cancer treatments he was
still making a list of things
to take to hunting camp.
Kyle was a 45-year mem-
ber of the Heppner Elks
and supported the Elks
until his death. He never
married or had children, but
happily shared in raising his
nieces and nephews. He
loved them and was very
proud of all of them. Sur-
vivors include his mother
Judy of Heppner, broth-
ers; Mike of Colton, Scott
(Lori) of Estacada, Aunt
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nieces and nephews, and his
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(Tia), and numerous cous-
ins. Also, many friends and
classmates. Kyle was pre-
ceded in death by; his father
Delmer, grandparents, Max
and Grace Buschke and
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Grey (Dale), Aunt Carole
Shipps, and his best furry
friend, Bandit. Memorial
contributions may be made
to Pioneer Memorial Home
Health and Hospice, PO
Box 9, Heppner, OR 97836
or to Heppner BPOE #358,
PO Box 494, Heppner, OR
97836. Sweeney Mortuary
is in care of arrangements.
You may sign the online
condolence book at www.
sweeneymortuary.com.
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Meredith Jean
Thomson
Walters
On December 17, 2023, the
world
lost a
beloved
friend,
mother,
grand-
mother,
great
g r a n d m o t h e r
Meredith also known as
‘Meredee’ was Born Octo-
ber 5, 1939, to James and
Madge Thomson in Port-
land, Oregon. She grew up
in Heppner Oregon with
her siblings: Bernice and
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family grocery store, she
developed skills that would
last a lifetime. Graduating
from Heppner High school
in 1957, she then received
her elementary education
teaching degree from Or-
egon State in 1961, where
she pledged the Alpha Omi-
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attending Oregon State she
met and married Charles
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raised four boys: Rusty,
Duane, Ammon and Aaron.
She lived in various Cal-
ifornia areas including
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Village, Canyon Coun-
try, Santa Maria and Shell
Beach. Meredith and Tom
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Pharmacy in Santa Ma-
ria for 18 years. She was
a faithful member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of
latter-day Saints where she
served in many capacities.
Her commitment to service
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tions remained strong all
her life including the Amer-
ican Red Cross. In 1999 she
returned to Heppner until
2022 when she relocated
to Utah. Those who knew
Meredith immediately
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of heart, sweet spirit, and
willingness to uplift, listen,
and express sincerity, grati-
tude while then providing a
hug and warm smile to all.
She was her very happiest
when she was with family
(especially grandchildren)
her dear friends or meeting
someone new. Her love was
genuine, pure, and uncondi-
tional. Meredith is survived
by her four children: Rusty,
Duane, Ammon and Aaron
and their spouses, thirteen
grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren. Listed
on the Legacy.com website
to share your thoughts is
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ers the family has asked to
send donations to: Alpine
Credit Union, Attention
Kendra Sorenson 120 N.
850 E. Lehi, Utah 84043
Make payable to Meredith
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