TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Official Newspaper
of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow
by Doris Brosnan
Heppner
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Obituaries
Donny H. John
Hugh
Wilson
Currin
D o n n y H . Wi l s o n
passed away on March 30,
2025, in Kennewick, WA, at
the age of 70 years. A me-
morial in the mountains will
be scheduled at a later date.
Donny was born on
Aug. 8, 1954, in Heppner,
OR to parents Laurel and
Delores (Baker) Wilson.
He was raised in Lexing-
ton, OR. He married April
Lacey on Sept. 22, 1973, in
Lexington.
Donny worked at the
mill, in logging and as a
mechanic. He enjoyed go-
ing to the mountains and
loved doing anything with
his grandkids, who meant
the world to him. “Donny
enjoyed nothing more than
to yell at his grandkids.”
He is survived by his
wife of 51 years, April
Wilson; Daughter, Tam-
my Howey; grandsons,
Justin, Trent and Dylan;
great-grandchildren, James-
on, Avery and Sterling;
brother, Danny Wilson;
uncle, Wayne Wilson; and
numerous cousins, nieces
and nephews.
Please share memories
of Donny with his family at
burnsmortuaryhermiston.
com. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston, OR is in charge
of arrangements.
A View from the Hill
John Hugh Currin, 72,
of Townsend, MT, passed
away on March 9, 2025, at
Helena, MT. A service will
be held at a later date, when
he will be laid to rest with
his family at Olney Ceme-
tery in Pendleton, OR.
John was born Novem-
ber 16, 1952, in Pendleton.
He grew up in Pendleton
and Heppner, OR, attending
school in Pendleton before
graduating from Heppner
High School in 1971.
John lived and worked
in Eastern Oregon before
moving to Montana. He
worked in real estate for
many years and enjoyed
spending summers working
with his farming friends in
Helix, OR. He had many
friends, liked working with
cattle and horses, and was
an excellent card and game
player.
He is survived by long-
time partner Jackie Cre-
peau of Townsend, MT;
daughter Angela Currin;
and sons Brian Currin (Jen-
nifer, Morgan 13, Caleb
10), Casey Currin (Darcey
Ridgeway, Elizabeth 14),
and Joel Currin (Jess Dudar,
Harlan-brand new grand-
son).
He is also survived by
sister Celia Katz (the late
Harvey Katz) of New York
City, NY, and nephews
Robert and Andrew Katz.
He was preceded
in death by his parents,
Robert and Marie Currin
(Gassman), an infant broth-
er, Joseph, and sister Ann
Marie Currin (Bob Hand).
Since the view from the Terrace is sunnier and the
air is warmer, more residents have returned to their walks
on the surrounding sidewalk. Welcome, Spring! This
change has also encouraged many residents to get out
their gloves, wanting to start planting in the flowerbeds
and the garden spot, but experts are suggesting that they
be patient a little longer.
A welcome also has gone out to new Resident Care
Associate Ti Reimann, who joined the community last
month. Everyone is eager to welcome another associate
and another cook, so interested persons should call 541-
676-0004 or drop by the Terrace for a discussion.
At least the weather now is more hospitable than what
greeted celebrants on Heppner’s St. Pat’s weekend! The
residents who chose to go down to watch the Great Green
Parade want the Les Schwab crew to know how much
they appreciated being able to watch from the warm lobby.
On Sunday, the sixth, everyone was excited to cele-
brate with Joyce Ward and her daughters and granddaugh-
ter as Joyce turned 94 years old. Of course, she had the
pleasure of selecting the menu for her birthday lunch.
The Rebekahs from Lexington hosted lunch on April
2. The menu featured salads, ham, rolls and a lemon
cake. During the gathering, the members presented the
Community on the Hill with a donation of $100 to help
in the purchase of plant and vegetable seeds and starts.
Following that lunch, LaRae Kindle stayed to call
Bingo and hand out prizes to the winners, and the orga-
nization now plans to offer Bingo every Wednesday at
the Terrace. This will be in addition to the Monday play
already offered interested residents every week.
Everyone looks forward to Easter on April 20, as they
will hold their annual egg hunt in the Terrace and enjoy
their traditional ham dinner, as well as choose to attend
various services in the community.
In May, Kathie Turner plans to bring her piano stu-
dents to the Terrace for some recitals, always a delight
enjoyed by all.
Residents who use internet services are delighted with
the recently added broadband service, thanks to donations
and assistance to make it happen! Another step into the
new and different has come with the installation of solar
panels on the Terrace roof. Everyone is eager to learn the
ins and outs of this technology.
Recently established, the Resident Council members
meet monthly with the administration to share the ideas
and suggestions with which residents have contacted
them. Everyone at Willow Creek Terrace is invited to feel
a sense of ownership in what their “home” has to offer,
and the recently formed Resident Council is viewed as
an important tool for attaining this.
MoCo Republican Party to
meet
The Morrow County
Republicans will meet at
6 p.m., Wednesday, April
16, at the Bellamy House
in Lexington. PCPs and
anyone interested in the
county Republican Party
are encouraged to attend.
There will be discussions
about the 2025 fundraiser
events and voter participa-
tion activities.
Precinct Committee
Person (PCP) positions are
open for Heppner, Board-
man, and Irrigon. Individu-
Wolf Advisory Committee
Receives Grant
Open House
580 S MAIN ST Heppner
$415,000
Saturday April 19
11 am - 2 pm
Animal lovers will love this 0.77-acre property
in Heppner, perfect for horses, FFA animals, or
chickens. It includes a livestock pasture with a
year-round creek, two chicken houses, a barn with
a lean-to, and a deer-proof garden. A greenhouse
supports year-round gardening, and a 10x12 cold-
room shop is ideal for storage or projects. Located
within city limits, the 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home
(including a master suite with private bath) blends
small-town charm with modern updates. Recent
improvements—new main-level flooring, hardy
plank siding (2019), new windows, updated electrical
(2024), and ductless heating/cooling—make it move-
in ready. The outdoor space features rock retaining
walls, an attached tool shed, and a partially finished
basement for extra space. Just a short walk from
Main Street, this property offers the best of both town
and country living—ideal for animal care, gardening,
or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
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Wolf Depredation Advisory
Committee to meet April 15
The Morrow County
Wolf Depredation Advisory
Committee was recently
awarded $56,556 by the Or-
egon Department of Agri-
culture for livestock losses
and preventative measures
in 2025. Applications for
compensation to livestock
producers will be available
later this year.
The next meeting of the
Wolf Depredation Advisory
Committee is scheduled for
Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m.
in the upper conference
room of the Bartholomew
Building, 110 N. Court
Street, Heppner.
The South Morrow Coun- you see us,” she adds. “Wave,
Topics addressed at the
ty MS Walk is planned for Sat- honk, smile!”
meeting include the 2025
South Morrow MS
Walk April 26
urday, April 26. Participants
will meet at Hager Park in
Heppner at 10 a.m.
“This is a come as you are
event. You can walk, scoot,
bike or run,” says walk orga-
nizer Barb Orwick. “You may
come early for chatting, wear
crazy outfits, you may join at
any time along the walk.”
The event will include
picture-taking opportunities,
prizes and, of course, a no-host
brunch at Bucknam’s Tavern.
The walk itself is about
a mile long on even ground,
but participants are warned to
watch for vehicles and dogs.
Those who cannot attend
can send contributions to
Orwick.
“Please make noise if
als interested in one of these
positions are encouraged to
attend this meeting to learn
about the positions. PCP
appointments can be made
during MCRP meetings.
The Republican Par-
ty is open to individuals
interested in conservative
ideals and values. The Re-
publican Party platform can
be found at https://oregon.
gop/. For more information
on the Morrow County
Republican Party, contact
mocoreps@gmail.com.
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grant, recent depredations
and election of officers.
The agenda will be posted
in the Agendas and Minutes
page of the Morrow County
website by 5 p.m. on Fri-
day, April 11 (https://www.
co.morrow.or.us/meetings.)
Contact Committee
Chair Dean Robinson at
541-980-2350 or the office
of the Board of Commis-
sioners at 541-676-5613
with any questions.
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