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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 25, 2024 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES Obituaries Lisa Jean Gifford 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 177 N Main St. Telephone (541) 676-9228. Fax (541) 676-9211. E-mail: editor@rapidserve.net or sykeschris@hotmail.com Web site: www.heppner.net. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: In Morrow County $35/year. Outside Morrow County $40/year. In County Senior Rate (65 years or older) $30/ year. 9 month Student student subscriptions $35/year. Chris Sykes ...............................................................................................Publisher Annalynn Black ............................................................................................ Editor Cindi Doherty.........................................................................................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 $5.50 per column inch. Cost for classified ad is 50¢ per word. Cost for Card of Thanks is $15 up to 100 words. Cost for a classified display ad is $6.00 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 $15 Death Notice Lisa Gifford Lisa Gifford, 69, for- merly of Hermiston, died Friday, September 19, 2024, at her home in Port- land, Oregon. She was born January 12 th , 1955, at The Dalles, Oregon. A Cele- bration of Life will be held at 12pm, Friday, October 11 th , 2024, at the Heppner Elks Lodge, Heppner, Or- egon. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in care of arrangements. Heppner sweeps Dufur in four sets The Heppner Mustangs secured an impressive vic- tory against Dufur in a thrilling four-set match on Tuesday night, with scores of 25-17, 21-25, 25-12, and 25-13. After a slow start, the team found its rhythm, communicating better on the court and showcasing strong defensive plays and net presence. Key Performers: Hallee: 12 digs, 13 kills, 3 aces, 2 blocks Ava: 14 digs, 10 kills, 24 assists, 10 aces Maya: 5 digs, 13 kills, 12 assists, 1 ace Isa: 9 digs, 4 kills, 3 aces Avree: 4 digs, 1 kill, 2 aces Spivey: 24 digs, 5 as- sists After dropping the second set, the Mustangs quickly regrouped and came out strong, dominat- ing the next two sets to secure the win. The team started off a little slow but found success once com- Maya and Isa Payne both going for the block against Dufur. -Photo by Susie Hisler munication improved and they took better care of the ball. Tough play at the net and strong defensive efforts on the court helped seal the victory. The Mustangs’ defense, led by Spivey’s 24 digs, proved crucial in turning the momentum, while Ava’s 10 aces kept Dufur off-bal- ance throughout the match. Hallee and Maya led the attack with 13 kills each, showing versatility and power at the net. Heppner dominates Irrigon in straight sets The Heppner Mustangs claimed a decisive 3-0 vic- tory over Irrigon, winning in straight sets with scores of 25-15, 25-19, and 25- 18. Although the Mustangs faced early challenges with building momentum, they maintained their composure and focus, securing the win through consistent play. Key Performers: Hallee: 8 digs, 11 kills, 4 aces, 2 blocks Ava: 6 digs, 4 kills, 11 assists, 4 aces Maya: 6 digs, 7 kills, 7 assists, 3 aces Isa: 7 digs, 7 kills, 1 ace, 2 blocks Avree: 5 digs, 2 kills Spivey: 16 digs, 2 as- sists, 3 aces Despite the challenge of finding their rhythm early in the match, Heppner was able to capitalize on key plays both at the net and in defense. Hallee led the charge with 11 kills and 4 aces, while Spivey anchored the defense with an impressive 16 digs. Heppner’s ability to battle through the ups and downs of the game was ev- Hallee Hisler with the kill block against Irrigon. -Photo by Susan Hisler ident, as they remained fo- cused and steady through- out the match. Isa’s solid all-around performance, with 7 digs, 7 kills, and 2 blocks, helped the team maintain pressure on Irri- gon, while Ava’s 11 assists and 4 aces kept the offense running smoothly. DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5PM Lisa Jean (McCabe) Gifford, passed on Septem- ber 19th, 2024, at her home in Portland, Oregon, from Pancreatic Cancer. She was born January 12 th , 1955, in The Dalles, Oregon. A celebration of life will be held at 12 Noon, Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Heppner Elks Lodge with a meal provided. She was raised and at- tended school in Heppner, Oregon, where she graduat- ed in 1973. Her young years were spent teaching swim- ming to students during the summer months. She then worked part time in Central Market where her father and brother worked as butchers, managers, and owners. The first full-time summer job during high school was living with and working for Mahoney’s, where she had cooking and cleaning lessons, and then had the surprise of learning to drive the wheat truck during harvest! After graduation, Lisa began her business career in accounting, followed with Morrow County Court, and then continued her career by establishing Medical Clinics first in Prairie City, followed by a Medical Clin- ic later expanding to Urgent Care in Hermiston. She was the leader of the pack of twenty employees, most of whom called her “Ma”! Her adventurous per- sonality took her to many places in North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Pacific. An avid boater, she no- tably piloted and was solo skipper, down the Columbia River, through four dams, over the Columbia Bar, and up the Pacific to Canada! Her love for sports was equally extensive, engaging in swimming, sailing, bicy- cling a 100 miler through the Blue Mountains to Hep- pner, running, skiing, kay- aking. Let’s not forget her fishing, catching John Day Steelhead, ocean salmon, and hunting Eastern Oregon Deer, Elk, and Antelope trophies! Above all, Lisa cher- ished time with her family, and close friends. She adored her four grandsons and loved to share time with them. Her hobbies and travels were often shared with them and her son and daughters, creating lasting memories. Lisa is survived by her husband, Joseph, daughter, Emily Heryla, with grand- sons George and Oliver, stepdaughter Maisie Van- derhoof (Ryan), with grand- sons Aidan and Dylan, step- son Lionel Gifford, sisters Pam Doherty (Jim), Laurie Wilson (Dan), brother John McCabe (Sonja). She was preceded in death by her parents Ernie and Mary Jean McCabe. Lisa’s life was marked by her vibrant spirit and her enduring impact on her family, team members, friends, and community. Her legacy will continue to inspire all those who knew her. Memorial contribu- tions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Oregon Division Inc., 0330 SW Curry St., Portland, OR 97239 or to St. Jude Children Research Hos- pital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1492 Sweeney Payton Mor- tuary is in care of arrange- ments. You may sign the online condolence book at www.sweeneymortuary. com Bill Weatherford Good News Only by Doris Brosnan First of all, the lesson on proofreading before submit- ting an item to the newspaper: This writer’s confusing, garbled sentence in last week’s item about the coming classes’ reunion SHOULD HAVE read “…the museums and the high school will be available for touring, and that evening, dinner will be served at the Elks after a bit of socializing.” Proofreading is obviously an important step in writing! Recently, Karen and Tom Wolff traveled to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to visit their daughter Kelsey and her husband Steve. They visited the university where Kelsey is studying Art, went to the Hockey Hall of Fame and saw the Stanley Cup, took a Hop-On-Hop-Off bus tour around Toronto and enjoyed having dinner with some of their friends. Kelsey said the weather is always nice when family comes to visit, and this was no exception. Eleven area women gathered for their monthly Birth- day Luncheon Celebration at the Heppner Elks Lodge on September 19 th . This month’s celebrities were Robin Krebs and Dianne Mullins. Everyone enjoyed the variety of conversations, and the delicious meal prepared by Chef Heath Colvin. Kudos to the planners, organizers, and participants supporting the Lexington Fall Festival last Saturday. The weather cooperated for the day that featured breakfast, a silent auction, a raffle, several vendors of crafts and foods, live music, and many activities and prizes for children. Observation of a pedestrian-about-town: A “privacy fence” easy and inexpensive to establish and maintain is the one that begins with one or a few Virginia Creeper starts and quickly chokes out anything in its path. Soon it will provide a thick fence mostly impenetrable by pass- ersby. A few Heppner yards feature these. Adding tidbits to this column is as easy as jotting and sending to dbrosnan123@gmail.com or calling to report them at 541-223-1490. Here’s hoping that good news comes to everyone reading this. HRL hold monthly BINGO & dinner Sept. 29 th B i l l y We a t h e r f o r d (aka William Washington Weatherford III) passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2024, at Miramar Hospital on the campus of the Naval Medical Center San Diego. Bill was born to WW (Bill) and Lucile (Susy) Weatherford on Oc- tober 27, 1946, and grew up on their ranch outside of Heppner. He went to grade school through high school in Heppner, and attended Blue Mountain Community College, and Eastern Oregon College be- fore enlisting in the Navy in 1965. Over his twenty-plus year enlistment, he served as Boilerman on a variety of ships of the Pacific Fleet throughout the Vietnam Conflict, the Persian Gulf War and peacetime. With several commendations in his pocket, he retired a Master Chief Petty Officer and remained active in the Fleet Reserve Club in San Diego until his death. He is survived by his wife, Frieda; sister, Karla Weatherford Gray; children, William W Weatherford IV and wife Shonie, William Bay, Bonnie Weatherford, and Sherri-the stepdaughter he thought of as his own; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a niece and a nephew. Memorial services were held at the Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego August 16 th , 2024. His children will inter his ashes at the Arlington Ma- sonic Cemetery later in the year. Lunch & Dinner Menu Specials 9/26 - 10/2 Thursday - Tuna melt with salad Friday - Hot Turkey and tomato sandwich with corn chowder Saturday - Ham & cream cheese wrap with macaroni salad Sunday - Grilled Chicken Caesar salad Monday - Fish tacos with chips Tuesday - chicken plus burger fries Tuesday night 6-9pm $2 hard shell tacos Wednesday - chicken tortilla soup with quesadilla With the end of Sep- tember’s arrival that means it’s time for Holly Rebekah Lodge to hold their month- ly dinner and BINGO af- ternoon. This month the meal will be a hearty beef stew and cornbread. Both for only $5. This starts at 3pm on September 29 th , at the Rebekah Lodge Hall in Lexington. Immediately following will be BINGO. A packet of 10 game cards can be purchased for $5. Of course, more than 10 games are played on these cards. Individual cards are available for 50 cents each. These events are fami- ly-friendly. The Morrow County Historical Society’s annual meeting will be October 6th at 2pm at Hardman Community Center. All are welcome to attend and share stories of Hardman and the Community Center building. Contact Kay Proc- tor for more information at kayproctor@gmail.com. The MCHS to meet Oct. 6th Submit News, Advertising & Announcements Letters To The Editor Send Us Photos Start A New Subscription "EARS"OF EXPERIENCE Ready to help with your hearing healthcare needs 600 NW 11th Street Suite E-21 Hermiston, OR 97838 P.S. Ask us about our financing options! (541) 371-1900 Call Verna 541-371-1900 Offering complimentary hearing evaluation and/or to have your current hearing aids cleaned & checked, schedule today!
