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All Saints to show free movie This month’s free mov- ie will be shown at the All Saints Parish Hall this Friday, November 15, be- ginning at 7 p.m. The fea- tured film, rated PG, is a 2019 remake of a popular animated movie that tells the story of a future king and the challenges he faced as he grew into his rightful place in the circle of life. Pizza and beverages will be available and ev- eryone is welcome. More information is available by calling the Hopeful Saints Ministry office at 541-676- 9970. The Ione American Le- gion will hold their annual craft bazaar Saturday, No- vember 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ione Legion Hall, 325 W Second St. Breakfast and lunch will be available to purchase. Vendor space is still available for $10 per table by contacting Becky Riet- mann at 541-720-2040. Ione craft bazaar scheduled Darlene Marquardt named Toastmaster of the Year Darlene Marquardt was recently named Toastmas- ter of the Year. The press release stated, “When we failed to meet deadlines, she said, ‘I’ll still do it.’ When one more survey, form or registration needed to be created, she stepped up.” A spokesperson said, “I am not able to begin to give even a fraction of the help, assistance, guidance this person has brought to our district this past year. She continues to do so into our new year. Please join me in congratulating our Toastmaster of the Year Distinguished Toastmaster Darlene Marquardt.” Darlene is a retired Morrow County School District teacher and long- time Morrow County Hunt- er Education instructor. She lives in Athena, OR with her husband, Jim, and her two kitty cats. She has two grown children and two grandchildren. Each year, Toastmas- Darlene Marquardt ters District 9 selects one individual who exemplifies the Toastmaster Mission and Promise. Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speak- ing and leadership skills through a worldwide net- work of clubs. Headquar- tered in Englewood, Colo., the organization’s mem- bership exceeds 358,000 in more than 16,800 clubs in 143 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters Inter- national has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. Committee members needed Morrow County Trans- portation the Loop needs ad- visory committee members on the Special Transporta- tion Fund (STF) advisory board and the Statewide Transportation Improve- ment Fund (STIF) advisory board. These boards advise Morrow County employees Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 13, 2019 -- THREE Obituaries The Loop schedules Richard Alexander open house Riehl Morrow County Trans- portation the Loop will be holding an open house November 20 at 3 p.m. at the Port of Morrow admin- istrative offices in the Wells Spring Room. The open house will be to present a draft of the Port of Morrow fixed route that is in the planning phase. It will show the possible route that will be taken and the drop off and pick up points. All interested parties are encouraged to attend to give input on the route. The next lunch meeting of the Heppner Chamber of Commerce will be held Thursday, December 5 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Hep- pner City Hall conference room. The meeting will include a short crop up- date presentation by Larry Lutcher, OSU Extension. It will also be all entities reports. Lunch will be provided by Tacos Hometown for $10 per person and RSVPs are required no later than December 3. Lunch will consist of a chicken or beef burrito, chips and salsa and dessert. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other ac- commodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours be- fore the meeting to Sheryll Bates at 541-676-5536. The Heppner High School football team had 16 first team picks on the BMCC Football All-League roster, three second team selections and one honor- able mention. Mustangs named to the first team include: Defen- sive Backs-Kason Cimmi- yotti, Jayden Wilson and Mason Lehman; Lineback- ers-Jason Rea and Jackson Lehman; Defensive Line- men-Gavin Hanna-Robin- son and Blake Wolters; Of- fensive Receivers-Mason Lehman and Jackson Leh- man; Quarterbacks-Jayden Wilson; Running Backs- Blake Wolters; Offensive Linemen-Gavin Han- na-Robinson, Jason Rea and Kellen Grant; Receiv- ers-Kevin Rea; and Place Kicker-Kannon Wilkins. Second team awards went to Linebackers-Brock Hisler; Defensive Line- men-Roy Collins; Offen- sive Linemen-Roy Collins. Kevin Rea received honor- able mention as Offensive Lineman. Chamber lunch meeting HHS football players dominate All League picks K e n n e t h A . M c - Jr. and Misty Bellamy both Cullough Sr., 76 of Board- of Boardman and Jason man, died on Thursday, McCullough of Stanfield; November 7 at Walla Walla, brothers, Don McCullough WA. Funeral service will of Pendleton and Rob Mc- Cullough and sis- be held at 12 p.m. ter, Laura Davis of Saturday, November Richland, WA. He 16 at the Church of was also a loving Latter-day Saints in grandfather to seven Boardman. Grave- side service will be Kenneth A. grandchildren and at 1:30 p.m. at the McCullough two great-grandchil- dren. Lexington Cemetery Sr. Memorial con- followed by a pot- luck meal back at the LDS tributions, flowers, dona- Church in Boardman start- tions and condolences may be sent to the family at ing at 3 p.m. Kenneth was born Feb- 70060 Wilson Lane, Board- ruary 25, 1943 in Salt Lake man, OR 97818. Sweeney Mortuary of City, UT, the son of Jesse Dee and Anna Mae Mc- Heppner is in care of ar- rangements. You may sign Queen McCullough. the condolence book at He is survived by his Juan Rodriguez wife, Lorraine McCullough; www. sweeneymortuary. tion, Barajas and Rodriguez children, Ken McCullough com. were arrested. Abraham Barajas was charged with Burglary I, Criminal Trespass II, Carry Concealed Weapon-firearm, Unlawful Use of Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Firearm. He was lodged SILVERSCRIPT in jail with a total bail of WELLCARE $78,500. J u a n R o d r i g u e z ’s CLEAR SPRINGS HEALTH charges were Burglary 1, CIGNA HEALTHSPRING Criminal Trespass II, Carry Concealed Weapon-fire- ENVISION arm, Unlawful Use of Fire- EXPRESS SCRIPTS arm and Felon in Posses- AARP sion of Firearm. Since this subject is a current Parole AARP WALGREENS and Probation client with MUTUAL OF OMAHA Morrow County Communi- ASURIS MEDICARE SCRIPT ty Corrections, they placed ENHANCED a no bail detainer on him. The Morrow County Medicare Advantage plans: Sheriff’s Office was assist- MODA HEALTH PPO ed by the Boardman Police Department and Oregon *Please note we are NOT a provider for Humana State Police. Enrollment ends December 7th. Morrow County Veterans Services and the Community Health Improvement Partnership of Morrow County will be hosting community resource roundtable discussions throughout the county. If you are an interested community member or an organization that provides human services to area residents, please join the conversation to establish a network to inventory current resources (for example, transportation, nutrition, housing, grief support, social opportunity, medical, mental health), identify areas of need, and establish a means to regularly update and circulate information. The initial meeting will be held: November 19, 2019, Heppner City Hall, 9:30 a.m. Kenneth A. McCullough Sr. Two arrested on home invasion in Irrigon on projects and give guid- ance on how to best serve public transportation in Morrow County. If you are interested in being on either or both of these boards please contact The Loop office at 541-676- Abraham Barajas 5667 before December 1. Abraham Barajas, 20 of Irrigon and Juan Rodri- guez, 24 of Irrigon were both arrested and lodged in the Umatilla County Jail after the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office received a call from an Irrigon resident that two individuals had entered his home uninvited and one pointed a firearm at him. During the call to the communications center at approximately 7 p.m. on Nov. 10, the caller said the two suspects had left the Wine & Design scene. Thanksgiving Centerpiece with Candle Shortly after the call, Sunday, November 24 at 2:00pm Patrol Sgt. Todd Siex and $30 Sign up and pay in advance at Murray’s Deputy Tanner Cooney 217 North Main St., conducted a high-risk fel- Heppner, OR ony traffic stop on the sus- Phone 676-9158 pect vehicle on Depot Lane Floral 676-9426 in Irrigon. After investiga- The Country Rose Richard Alexander Rie- father, loyal companion hl, a resident of Hillsboro, and perfect grandfather OR died in his home Octo- to his new grandson. He ber 30. He was 52 years old. loved nothing more than Rick was born May spending time with his children and watch- 18, 1967 in Portland, ing UFC fights on OR. He was the son Saturday nights. He of Thomas and Helen was an avid hunter Riehl and the oldest and loved to take of three brothers. The long, mostly fast, family moved to Hep- rides on his street pner, OR where he bike. He also had graduated high school Richard a secret passion for in 1985. Alexander gardening. On August 15, Riehl Richard is sur- 1987 Richard married his high school sweetheart, vived by his two children, Michele Noel Miles. He Tyler Riehl of West Linn, later joined the US Army, Theresa Hatton (Riehl) of which stationed him in Milwaukie; girlfriend, Jen- Germany. During this time ny of Hillsboro; grandson, they welcomed the oldest Dain Hatton; parents Tom of two children, Tyler. They and Helen Riehl of Boring; later returned to Oregon brothers, Bob Riehl of Bor- and had their second child, ing and T.R of Damascus; Theresa, and moved from sister, Robyn Rasler of Eagle Creek to Damascus. Sandy and many nieces, Following the passing of his nephews and friends. A funeral and celebra- wife in 2009, he relocated tion of life will take place to Hillsboro. Rick worked as a spe- on Friday, November 15 cialty welder for the Sheet at 11:30 a.m. at Sunnyside Metal Workers LU #16 for Foursquare Church in Hap- 26 years and was set to re- py Valley. A private burial tire just a few years down will be held at Willamette the road. He had plans to National Cemetery. Contributions may be purchase property on the Trask River and live there made to Freedom Service with his longtime girlfriend, Dogs of America. Sandy Funeral Home is handling Jenny. Rick was a devoted the arrangements. Wheatland is hosting our annual food drive. We will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items throughout November and December. Please stop by your local Heppner and Ione offices and help us help our neighbors in need. All donations will be donated to the Neighborhood Center and distributed throughout South Morrow County. Office hours 8 – 5 Monday – Friday MURRAY'S 2020 MEDICARE PART D PLANS Want to know when your prescriptions are ready? Ask the pharmacy about text alerts. Sign up for our auto-refill program. Shingrix Vaccine available at the pharmacy. It’s not too early to think about Christmas. Come in and see our new Holiday goodies! 217 North Main St., Heppner Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426 www.murraysdrug.com