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Brown requires
neighbors to call police
To the editor:
Oregon Governor
Brown has ordered anoth-
er shut down of our state.
She is not asking; she is
demanding no more than
six people for Thanksgiv-
ing at your home. She is
requiring neighbors to turn
in Thanksgiving families
that exceed six to the police.
Our forefathers dealt with a
similar tyrant, King George.
Here is my response Kate
Brown. For me and my
house we bow only to King
Jesus. City government and
county commissioners, it is
time to join other counties
and cities that are protecting
our businesses and families
against these unconstitu-
tional edicts.
So, what is really go-
ing on here? If government
shutdowns, school closures,
masks, social distancing
etc. etc. worked, why the
need to impose another de-
structive police state mar-
tial law on the citizens?
We are the living wit-
nesses and subjects of what
the Bible calls the rising
of the most ominous and
sinister world government
of all time. These tyrannical
government Covid sanc-
tions are worldwide. There
is only one republic in the
world that has the Christian
heritage/Constitution and
armed citizens to resist this
system the Bible calls the
“beast.” That republic’s
president is Donald Trump.
This “beast” world
government is built on
deception, sophistry and
satanic manipulation of
governments, news me-
dia, sports, entertainment
and every aspect of life as
we know it. For instance,
how could a mostly senile,
corrupt, 47 year career pol-
itician who never bothered
to campaign and could not
gather a crowd, win 87
million votes in a fraudulent
attempt to be president of
the last (struggling to be)
free nation on earth?
Sophistry, deception
and satanic manipulation.
Sure, dead people voted.
Sure, laws were broken.
Sure, votes were changed,
lost and manufactured out
of thin air. But 87 million
votes? Here is where Do-
minion voting machines
enter the equation. Dr. Eric
Coomer, a rabid Socialist/
Marxist, zealous Antifa
supporter, with a diabolical
hatred of President Donald
Trump and everything pro
American, invented, co-
owns and holds the patents
on Dominion voting ma-
chines. He also developed
the software for the hammer
and scorecard programs
that scramble the votes after
they are removed from the
voting machines. George-
town law Technological
Review has documented
how easy it is to manipu-
late electronic records of
ballots. For that reason,
Texas has refused to use
Dominion voting machines.
Unfortunately, all the rest of
the contested battle ground
states use Dominion and
their vote changing soft-
ware hammer and score-
card. Thirty-five percent
of the USA uses Dominion
voting machines including,
yes sir, Michigan, Pennsyl-
vania, Georgia, Arizona and
Nevada. Smartmatic voting
machines used in foreign
countries to flip the vote are
also being used in America.
President Donald
Trump has asked Ameri-
can citizens to write a letter
to him at President Trump,
Whitehouse, 1600 Penn-
sylvania Ave., Washington
D.C. 20500 and demand a
voting audit in every state.
These letters will be used in
the coming supreme court
battle for America. Do not
give up your liberty and
yield to this “beast” system.
Joe Biden has not yet been
certified as president of the
USA despite the lies and
manipulation of the press
and media. In God We Trust
is still on your dollar. Have
faith my friends. God is still
on the throne.
Stuart Dick, Irrigon
Obituaries
Spiritually Speaking
Douglas John
Gunderson
Be alert to welcome
Christ in the midst
of pandemic
Douglas John Gun- “Doug had a passion for life
derson, 65, of Heppner, despite his health issues. He
died Tuesday, November never gave up hope that one
17, 2020 at Heppner. Due day he would regain his mo-
to COVID-19 a private
bility,” his family
family graveside was
noted.
held at the Heppner Ma-
According to
sonic Cemetery.
his family, there
He was born at Hep-
was a big place
pner on August 1, 1955,
in his heart for
the son of Eddie and Douglas John his great-niece
Beverly Yocom Gun- Gunderson
Whitley and
derson. Doug was raised
great-nephew
in and attended school in Easton.
Heppner, graduating from
His mother Beverly
Heppner High School. He preceded him in death in
went on to Blue Mountain 2000. He is survived by
Community College where his father, Eddie; brother,
he graduated with an as- David Gunderson and his
sociate degree. Doug was wife Tricia all of Heppner;
involved in sports both in nephews Brent Gunderson,
high school and college and his wife Kimmie and their
was a member of the golf daughter Whitley of La
team at both schools.
Grande; and Derek Gun-
Doug was a super fan derson, his wife Meghan
of all Heppner High School and their son Easton of
sports, the Seahawks foot- Heppner.
ball team and a Mariner
Memorial contributions
fan. He enjoyed watching may be made to the Hep-
all sports on television. pner High School Booster
Before health problems Club, PO Box 917, Hep-
slowed him down, he en- pner, OR 97836, to Willow
joyed playing golf, bowling Creek Terrace Assisted Liv-
and playing pool.
ing, 400 Frank Gilliam Dr.,
His childhood was Heppner, OR 97836 or to
spent in casts for a great Pioneer Memorial Hospice,
deal of time. He endured PO Box 9, Heppner, OR
many surgeries in attempts 97836.
to correct his leg problems.
Sweeney Mortuary of
Despite being in bracing, Heppner is in care of ar-
he once pitched a no hitter rangements. You may sign
in Little League. Doug also the online condolence book
won a punt, pass and kick at www.sweeneymortuary.
contest in his earlier years. com.
Death Notices
Kim L. Skaggs, 63, of Heppner, died Friday, Novem-
ber 19, 2020 at Richland, WA. He was born July 5, 1957
at Joseph, OR. Arrangements are pending at Sweeney
Mortuary of Heppner.
Ronald W. Haguewood, 85, of Ione, died Friday,
November 20, 2020 at Heppner. He was born December
28, 1934 at Ione, OR. A memorial service will be held at
a later date. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in care of
arrangements.
Frances A. Peck,78, of Hermiston and formerly of
Heppner, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at Hermiston.
She was born December 21, 1941. Arrangements are
pending at Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner.
Thomas James Mabbott was born on February 27,
1940 in Clarkston, WA. He died November 22, 2020 at
his home in Hermiston at the age of 80 years. Burial will
be at a later date in Idaho. Please share memories of Tom
with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
BEO Bancorp announces
2020 dividend
Bank of Eastern Ore-
gon has announced that div-
idends for 2020 will soon
be paid to shareholders of
BEO Bancorp. President
and CEO Jeff Bailey noted,
“I am pleased to announce
that the Board of Directors
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of BEO Bancorp has voted
to declare a $0.95 per share
dividend for 2020. The
dividend will be paid to
shareholders of record as of
December 8, 2020 payable
on or before December 15,
2020.”
According to Board
Chairman Joe Gonzales,
Jr., “BEO Bancorp has paid
a dividend 34 of the past
35 years. Dividends reflect
the financial stability and
profitability of the bank. We
are very happy to be able to
provide this dividend to our
shareholders.”
“The dividend of
$0.95 per share compares
to a $0.90 dividend paid in
2019, an increase of 5.55
percent. It is indicative of
Bank of Eastern Oregon’s
strong capital position. The
board of directors and em-
ployees work hard to im-
prove the overall strength
of the bank, add value to
our shareholders, as well
as provide the brand of
banking that our customers
appreciate and expect from
Bank of Eastern Oregon,”
said Bailey. He concluded
by saying, “The support of
our shareholders, commu-
nities and employees have
made it possible for us to
continue to be successful.”
By Fr. Thankachan Joseph SDB, St. Patrick Church
Advent season reminds us that we are already into
a new year. Let me begin
with a quiz. You are sleep-
ing. You are dreaming. A
big lion is chasing you. You
try to run away, and you
see a tiger coming in front
of you. You turn sideways,
but every side you turn to,
you find a ferocious animal
coming after you. How can
you escape? The answer
is: Wake up. As we begin
Advent, Jesus warns us to Fr. Thankachan Joseph
prepare ourselves because
He might come suddenly. “Stay awake,” the alarm
sounding on the first Sunday of Advent, also reminds us
to wake up from our slumber and stagnation we had till
now because of the pandemic.
Isaiah 63: 16-64:2-7 contains a prayer praising God
for his fidelity to Israel in spite of their infidelity. The
prayer was possibly written just after the exile, when the
Israelites were returning to their homeland ravaged in
their absence, but it is pertinent to us today. The prophet
acknowledges the sins of the people and their abandon-
ing Yahweh in spite of His goodness towards them. The
prophet implores God to come back to them, “Tear the
heavens open and come down.” Without God, the people
are like withered leaves blown away like the wind. The
prophet concludes with the assurance that God will not
hide His face from His people because “Lord you are our
Father; we are the clay, you are the potter, we are all the
work of your hands.”
In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians (1: 3-9), the
apostle reminds the Corinthians of the many gifts and
graces they have received through Christ, all for the
purpose of building up the Church through a genuine
Christian life. Paul maintains that all Christian life is
a constant vigil waiting for the coming of Christ. The
attitude of joyous expectation should characterize our
lives, in spite of the trials and tribulations we face at the
moment.
In the Gospel reading from St. Mark (13: 33-37), we
can see a warning that Christ gives to all of us; the need
is to be on guard, stay alert. This parable of the man who
is traveling and leaves his staff in charge, cautioning them
to remain on guard and watch for his return, says very
clearly the time of the Lord’s return is unknown. Each
servant has been given a specific task to do, and the job
must be completed when Christ returns - the greatest trag-
edy would be not to have completed the job Christ gave
us to do. Christ is returning unexpectedly, suddenly - we
do not want to be caught “napping sleeping.”
Four tragic things can happen to a believer/faithful
while waiting for the Lord to return: 1) A believer may
fail to wait long enough. As the days, weeks, and years
wear on, he may grow drowsier, nodding more and more.
2) A believer may delay or postpone or slack up in his
work for the Lord. He may figure he has time to do it later;
therefore, he feels that he can set it aside for a while. He
feels that a little side-track here and there will not hurt
that much. 3) A believer may think he can go ahead and
do what he wishes and cover it with the Lord later. He
may think he will have time to correct the matter before
the Lord returns. 4) A believer may begin to think like the
rest of the world. However, God knows how the world
thinks, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many
years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.” “But God
said to him, ‘You fool. This very night your life will be
demanded from you. Then who will get what you have
prepared for yourself?’” (Lk.12: 19-20)
Christ warns every one of us to watch. No one is
exempt - no believer, no unbeliever. Everyone is to be
on guard. “Be alert.” As we begin the new season of
liturgical celebrations let us pay heed these warnings of
Christ. 1) Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be
men of courage; be strong. (1 Cor 16:13). 2) So then, let
us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert
and self-controlled (1 Th 5:6). 3) But you, keep your
head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of
an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry
(2 Tim 4:5). 4) The end of all things is near. Therefore,
be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray
(1 Pet 4:7).
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