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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 18, 2024 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 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 Andrea DiSalvo ............................................................................................. 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 Obituaries Shirley May Palmer Shirley May Palmer Shirley May Palmer of Condon, OR, died on Dec. 7 in Condon at the age of 86 years. Services will be at Valby Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. on Dec. 20. A cel- ebration of life and dinner will follow at Valby. She was born March 8, 1938, in Yakima, WA to Harold (Shorty) and Edna (Crump) Peck. Shirley was raised in the Heppner area. She married Roger Palmer on Dec. 18, 1955, in Hep- pner. They lived on the ranch at Eightmile. Shirley enjoyed collecting dolls, gardening and sewing. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Hardy (Sa- lem, OR); her children: Sandra Van Liew (Hep- pner), Karl (New Pine Creek), Cathy Hedlund (New Pine Creek), Larry (Heppner), Paula Hickey (Bend) and Jason (Hep- pner); 18 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Harold Jr.; sister, Marge Church; her hus- band, Roger Palmer; and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Summit Springs Memory Center, PO Box 687, Condon, OR 97823. Sweeney Payton Mor- tuary is entrusted with the arrangements. Condolence messages can be left at sweeneypaytonmortuary. com Good News Only by Doris Brosnan Kristy Crowell is proud to share: “Our grandson, Nash Moore, was chosen as one of the nominees of the ‘Ed Dougherty Football Award.’ This is for outstanding football players in Arizona. “Nash is a senior at Buena High School in Sierra Vista, AZ. He has been their quarterback for four years; this year he threw 32 touchdown passes and passed for a total of 2,112 yards. “We went down last month and watched his last three regular games, including ‘Senior Night,’ when we all went out on the field and he introduced us. The team advanced to the playoffs, where they went farther than the school has ever gone before.” Early morning wandering thoughts: How did gnomes become so ubiquitous, especially at Christmas time? (Has “elf on the shelf” been usurped by “gnome in the home”?) And untucked shirts and blouses—now the fashion, says who? (Have belt manufacturers gone out of business or had to cut way back on production?) And while wandering and wondering: Close-cropped and “five o’clock shadow” beards and mustaches have become de rigueur, right? Everyone is invited to share tidbits of positive mo- ments. One idea is to share stories of children’s antics and/ or words of wisdom as they react to this holiday season. Send to dbrosnan123@gmail.com or call 541-223-1490! Here’s hoping that good news comes to everyone reading this. Heppner Parade of Lights Thursday Heppner’s Parade of Lights will be this Thurs- day, Dec. 19, at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street. Entrants will line up at the City Park at 5 p.m. Individuals, families, busi- nesses and out-of-town entries are welcome. To sign up, stop by the Heppner Chamber of Commerce to pick up an entry form. Forms can be returned to the chamber office or via email at hep- pnerchamber@gmail.com. St. Patrick and St. William Christmas and New Year Mass Schedule Dec. 19 Penance Service St. Patrick - 6-7 p.m. St. William -7:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 22 Fourth Sunday of Advent Parish CCD Production Dec. 24 Tuesday, Christmas Eve Mass at 9 p.m. Carols begin at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 25 Wednesday, Christmas Day St. Patrick Mass at 11 a.m. St. William Mass at 8:45 a.m. Dec. 29 The Holy Family-Jesus, Mary & Joseph Jan. 1, 2025 Wednesday. Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God DECEMBER 24 RETAIL & ESPRESSO: 7AM-4PM PHARMACY: 9AM-4PM (NO DELIVERIES) DECEMBER 25 : CLOSED DECEMBER 26 RETAIL & ESPRESSO: 9AM-6PM PHARMACY: 10AM-6PM JANUARY 1 : CLOSED 217 North Main St., Heppner, OR Phone 676-9158 Floral 676-9426 murraysdrug.com Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm • Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 9am-2pm Pharmacy- Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Submit News, Advertising & Announcements Letters To The Editor Send Us Photos Start A New Subscription Nominations open for Town and Country The Heppner Cham- ber of Commerce has an- nounced that nominations are now open for the annual Town and Country Awards Banquet. The event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. at the Gilliam and Bisbee Event Center. The Town and Country Awards Banquet honors the South Morrow County Woman of the Year, Man of the Year, Business of the Year, Citizen-Educator of the Year, Lifetime Achieve- ment and Youth Award. Chef Alvin Liu will be preparing a tri tip din- ner for $30. There will be a no-host bar by Bro- ken Spoke. Dinner tickets are available for purchase at the Heppner Chamber of Commerce, Heppner City Hall and Market 87. Nominations are open until Jan. 10. Nomination forms are available online at https://heppnercham- ber.com/our-events/town- country-awards-banquet/. Sponsorships are available at $1,000 (Gold), $750 (Silver) and $500 (Bronze), as well as centerpieces for the silent auction at $200. Email the Hep- pner Chamber with questions, heppner- chamber@gmail.com. Heppner Schools’ Winter Concert shines with Christmas spirit and local charm 177 N. Main P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 Chris@sykesrealestate.net Broker Chris Sykes 541-215-2274 For Sale $240,000 Discover a timeless treasure with this beautifully preserved Craftsman-style home, featuring 1,174 sq ft on the main level and an additional 1,008 sq ft in basement, perfect for storage or extra space to customize. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath gem combines classic charm with modern comforts, including a newer furnace, forced air heat, and a freshly painted exterior. Located in a prime spot near the school and within walking distance to downtown Heppner, this home provides both convenience and a sense of community. Experience small-town living with easy access to downtown. Don’t miss the chance to make this spacious, character-filled home your own! 240 N COURT ST Heppner MLS#:24652848 The kindergarten and first-grade choir shares their hard work and sweet voices, showcasing songs they’ve been practicing for weeks. - Photo by Janelle Ellis By Chris Sykes On Dec. 11, the Hep- pner schools hosted their annual winter concert, showcasing the talents of students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The evening was filled with festive music, holi- day spirit and a uniquely Heppner twist that left the audience smiling and sing- ing along. The concert opened with students from each grade performing Christ- mas classics they had been diligently practicing in mu- sic class. Favorites like “Up on the Rooftop,” “Deck the Halls,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” set a cheer- ful tone for the evening. The eighth-period band stole the spotlight with its creative mashup, “Imperial Bells,” blending the dark and dramatic “Darth Vader Imperial March” from Star Wars with the holiday clas- sic “Carol of the Bells.” The unexpected combination brought laughs, applause and plenty of holiday fun. To wrap up the con- cert, kindergarten through sixth-grade students came together for a finale that celebrated their community. They performed “12 Days of Heppner Christmas,” a localized version of the classic holiday tune. Each verse humorously reflected life in Heppner, with lyrics like: For the twelfth Heppner Christmas, my family gave to me: Twelve months for fishing, Eleven days of planting, Ten four-point bucks, Nine holes for golfing, Eight seconds riding, Seven inches snowing, Six decades ranching, Five 4-H steers! Four combines for harvest, Three football titles, Two months of calving, And a barrel horse that’s fast as can be! The creative song was a hit with the audience, blending humor and pride in Heppner’s agricultural roots, outdoor activities and community traditions. The concert was a heartwarming celebration of the holiday season, a showcase of student talent and a joyful reminder of the unique spirit of Heppner. Did you know that Friday December 20th is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day? We are so excited to celebrate and see you all in the Christmas spirit! For Sale Approx 20 Acres Here’s the deal! 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