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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - THREE Carlson, Matteson plan May wedding Fire Department presented with plaque of appreciation Phil and Kathy Carl son and Chuck and Sherry Matteson, all o f Heppner, announce the engagement o f their children, Jodie Ma rie Carlson and Ryan Lee Matteson. Jodie and Ryan are both graduates o f Heppner High School. Jodie graduated in 2002 and earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing in 2007 from Oregon Health and Science University through EOU in La Grande. She is employed as a nurse in St. Anthony Hospital’s Family Birth Center in Pendleton. Ryan graduated in 2001 from H eppner and attended Walla Walla Com m unity C o lleg e for tw o Jodie Carlson and Rvan Matteson years. He is employed with McLaughlin Landscaping in The couple is plan- d in g at P eace L u th eran Pendleton. ning a May 10, 2008 wed- Church in Pendleton. The Lexington Volunteer Fire Department was presented with a plaque o f ap preciation at the town council meeting last Tuesday. Pictured above left to right are Mayor Val Doherty presenting award to Fire Chief Charlie Sumner, and firemen Scott Hollis and Brian Rystedt. The award was sponsored by Jim and Yung Nelson o f Lexington for work the fire department did in burning an old structure in Lexington. “To the chief and all fire fighters who took part in burning o f the old house that was a hazard to the community on 28 January, 2008. Our sincere appreciation to all who took part, Jim and Yung Nelson,” the plaque read. A plaque was also presented to the Heppner Fire Department for assisting with the burning. Obituaries Marlene June Norris Marlene J. Norris, a resident of Lexington, was 74 years old when she began her jo u r i ney to be w ith the Lord. She passed away due to i l l n e s s on Ja n u a ry Marlene June 26, 2008 Norris w ith her nieces by her side at St. Claire Hospi tal in Lakewood, WA. She was bom Octo ber 25, 1933 in Heppner, the first o f eight children to Wil liam and Eva Mae Duran. Her parents preceded her in death along with her brother, Walter Duran (died 2001); her second husband, James Campbell (died 2003); and her third husband David Norris (died 2003). She is survived by her first husband, Joel Bar- nett and their children, Ran dall Barnett, Roger Barnett and JoJean Hamilton; four grandchildren, Esther Rae Barnett, Stephanie Barnett, and Robyn and Jonathon Huselton; six siblings, De- lores M cQ uigg, Frances Myatt, Viola Cable, Almeda (Ami) Caudill, Evangeline (Kay) Blackmon-Kelly, and James Allen (Al) Duran; and a host o f cousins, nieces, n ephew s, and c o u n tless friends. M arlene atten d ed grade school and high school in Heppner and went on to Portland where she worked for the Telephone Company and continued her education. She then married Joel Bar nett in 1953. They returned to live in lone in 1955. She spent part o f her life living in Alaska, New York, and K ennew ick, Tacoma, and S eattle, WA. She w as a caregiver for the later part of her years until she retired. She was also a member o f the Heppner Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Marlene was a per son o f many talents. She was an excellent seamstress, made many quilts over the years and was an avid ge nealogist. She loved to do research on family histories and volunteered her time to help others. M arlene’s passing will be felt by all the lives she touched and rem em bered for her positive spirit in life. A graveside memo rial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., March 1, 2008, at the Lexington Cem etery. The family appreciates Mar lene’s lifelong friend, Mr. Ed Hunt. lowing report: -Richard Keith Mc- daniel, 52, was convicted harassment, a class B misde meanor and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 90 days suspended, one year bench probation, complete 20 hours of community ser vice, other numerous condi tions, and pay $693 in fines, fees and assessments. -T rev o r M arshall Keith, 25, was convicted o f harassm ent, a class B misdemeanor and was sen tenced to 90 days in jail with 34 days suspended, one year bench probation, other numerous conditions, and pay $92 in fines, fees and Morrow County Jus ii i i i i . / i ✓ assessments. tice Court Judge Charlotte Gray has released the fol lowing report: -R o n ald E. O ugh Jr., 32, S tanfield, DW S- violation, $429 fine. Justice Court MC Gun Club open for shooting Heppner Booster Club would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their generous donations to the 2007 Steak Feed and Auction. Without their support, this annual event would not have been such a success! Gerber/Jim Warick ABC Baseball Camps AD Gear Jay & Sue Gibbs Allstott Construction, LLC John & Nancy Gochnauer Gordon’s Electric Alpine Meadows Golf Course Greg’s Custom Clubs Charlie & Marcia Anderson Anthony Lakes Hair Expressions Haguewood Ranch Bank of Eastern Oregon Banner Bank Sandra Haynes Bi-Mart Gwen Healy Campbell Motors, Inc Jean Marie Healy Heppner Booster Club Louis & Betty Carlson Phil & Kathy Carlson Heppner Family Foods Cascade Athletic Heppner Garden Club China Creek Golf Course Heppner High School Jay Coil Hermiston Glass Hisler Family Josh & Melissa Coiner Mike Hryciw Collier’s Market Columbia Basin Electric HT Athletics & Dan Gusick Columbia Basin Guide Service/ Hollomon’s Mike Gorman Jan Huddleston Columbia Dental Clinic Mark Huddleston Columbia River Processing Joyce Hughes Cottage Flowers Dr. Durk Irwin Country Shears J & G Services Coyote Springs PGE Mary Ella Johnson Crown Paper & Janitoral Supply/ Ginger Keith ley Mark Huddleston KIE Irrigation Jeff Cutsforth John & Diane Kilkenny Kim Cutsforth Rick Koffler Bob DeSpain Les Schw ab Tire Center Rene’ Devin Jerry & lone Martin Devin Oil Dave, Patty, Shane & Dobyns Pest Control Stefan Matheny Dougherty Ranch Chuck & Sherry Matteson Mark & Pam Dowdy Ernie & Mary Jean McCabe Elguezabal Family Tom McElligott Echo Golf Course Miller & Sons Eclipse Heating & Cooling, LLC Larry & Betty Mills Cliff Ellis Slater & Darcy Mitchell Peggy Fishbum Terry & Barb Moore Frederickson Farms Morrow County Grain Growers DA’s Report Schedule of events for St. M o rro w C o u n ty District Attorney Elizabeth Patrick’s festivities Ballard has released the fol Murray’s Drug Alita Nelson John Nickey Ooh La La/Adrienne Swanson Opal Butte Outfitters Oregon Wheat Growers Barb Orwick Ostler Orthodontics Tina Palmer Papa Murphy’s Patriot Auto Glass Debbie Peck Peterson’s Jewelers Jackson Pickard Port of Morrow Mark & Tami Rietmann Gordon Robertson Kyle & Darcy Robinson Rock Thoughts Rolling Hills Hunting Preserve Greg Smith Family Sportsman's Warehouse Daye & Michelle Stone Dick Temple, DVM Brian & Susan Thompson Treo Ranches Dr. Dennis Turner, DMD Irv & Lynne Uitto US Fastpitch Camps Wal-Mart Dennis & Babette Wall Wheatland Insurance Wilcox Furniture Wildhorse Resort & Casino Willow Creek Country Club Rod & Janet Wilson Women of Hope Luthem Church Wood on Wood/Bob Hagar Wright Chevrolet The Morrow County Gun Club is now open for shooting every Sunday at 1 p.m. The public is welcome to come out and sharpen their shotgun skills. ^ j / ^ -Continued from Page one o f BEO. This event is spon sored by the cheerleaders. -O ’Ducky Race will be held at 3 p.m. and will start at the bridge in front of the Morrow County Court house. Adopt a duck to win a prize o f $ 10 to $ 100. This event is sponsored by the Colt Football Program. St. P a t’s Pit Ham Dinner and Homemade Pies will be served from 4-7 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Par ish Hall. There will be live musical entertainm ent on stage, Irish, of course. -A buffet dinner will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Elks Club and will include corn beef and cabbage, etc. with music from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. -The Blue Mountain Fiddler’s Show will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds D ance Hall. There is no charge for this event that is funded by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District. -Tarish will perform from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Hep pner Elem entary School g y m n asiu m . T his event Heritage Land C o . 278 N. 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Heppner Booster Club The Most Trusted Same In The Car Business 296 East Main, Hermiston, OR 97838 541-567-6487» 1-800-567-6488 Q u ality S ervice * G M Parts • W e O nly R epair W h at Is N ecessary Q I Goodwrench t is funded by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District and is free to the public. -Wee Hours o ’the M ornin’ Breakfast will be held from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. at the Volunteer Fire De- partm ent/S heriff’s Office Auxiliary. S u n d a y , Ma r c h 16 - The Stable o f Youth/ Shamrock Lanes will hold an Irish Sweepstakes/Mixed Doubles No-Tap Bowling Tournament at 10 a.m. and noon. -Lind's Concession will open at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of Heppner Fam ily Foods. The concession will feature corn dogs, el ephant ears, funnel cakes, nachos, beer battered onion rings, cotton candy, caramel apples, etc. -C h u rc h : y o u r choice, visitors are w el come. -V e n d o r's Square will be held all day at the N eighborhood C enter on Main Street. For more infor mation call 676-5024. There will be crafts, food and other treasures from local and visiting vendors. -S h e e p D og T r i als will be held all day at Thompson’s Ranch -The Morrow Coun ty Museum will be open from 1-5 p.m. -Road Bowling will be held at 1:30 p.m. Get your team o f four people ready and meet at the junction of W illow C reek and Balm Fork. Also, St. Patrick's raffle tickets are available at City Hall and Heppner TV. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Proceeds will go to support St. Patrick's ac tivities. Raffle items are on display at Heppner TV and City Hall. The tickets will be sold through Saturday, March 15, and will be drawn during Saturday evening's entertainment. You need not be present to win. There will be various prizes including a men’s basket and a women's basket. RV parking for the w eekend is a v ailab le at W illow C reek RV Park (5 4 1 -6 7 6 -9 6 1 8 ), N o rth western Motel and RV Park (541-676-9167), and Mor row C ounty Fairgrounds (541-676-9474). For more informa tion about any o f th ese events call 676-5 5 3 6 or 676-9618 or visit \v \s w hejv pnerchamber.com and click on Events, then Featured Events.
