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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 2, 2022 -- THREE Spiritually Speaking Turn away from sin and turn to God By Fr. Thankachan Joseph I left the US on Wednesday and reached home on Fri- day. When I left Heppner, it was freezing, and I reached my home town in India to a climate of scorching heat. That made me reflect on the fact that the Church, too, is going through a season of transition. From Ash Wednesday onwards we are invited to introspect and make necessary adaptations in our lives, ready to enter the Fr. Thankachan season of Lent, a time of turning away Joseph from our sinfulness and turning towards God and godly ways. Like the grumbling Israelites in the Book of Exodus, we often forget the marvelous things God has done in our lives, leave Him aside and turn to worldly things for temporary advantages. For many of us, then, Lent is the spiritual equivalent of New Year’s resolutions. We set aside time to work on ourselves for forty days, so we don’t end up wandering around in the wilderness for forty years. (But in the early days of the Church, Lent was not so much a time to focus inward a time to focus outward, a time not just for personal growth, but for growth of the Church.) Lent is an invitation to fast, pray, and give alms for the forty days preceding Easter. On Ash Wednesday, as the priest applies the ashes on the foreheads of the faithful, he reminds each one of us that from dust we have come and to dust we shall return. So, before we return to dust, during the season of Lent the church invites everyone to fast and feast, for Lent can also be a season of feasting: Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ dwelling in them. Fast from emphasis on differences; feast on the unity of life. Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light. Fast from thoughts of illness; feast on the healing power of God. Fast from words that pollute; feast on phrases that purify. Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude. Fast from anger; feast on patience. Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism. Fast from worry; feast on divine order. Fast from complaining; feast on appre- ciation. Fast from negatives; feast on affirmatives. Fast from unrelenting pressures; feast on unceasing prayer. Fast from hostility; feast on non-resistance. Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness. Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others. Fast from personal anx- iety; feast on eternal truth. Fast from discouragements; feast on hope. Fast from facts that depress; feast on facts that uplift. Fast from lethargy; feast on enthusiasm. Fast from thoughts that weaken; feast on promises that inspire. Fast from shadows of sorrow; feast on the sunlight of se- renity. Fast from idle gossip; feast on purposeful silence. Fast from problems that overwhelm; feast on prayer that undergirds. Fifteen Great Ways to Fast during Lent – we still have time. Let’s turn away from our sinful ways through Lenten fasting. Lenten fasts have a tendency to be orient- ed or even limited towards things like giving up food or TV. Instead of giving up sweets or TV, why not try one or more of these “Lenten fast” ideas. They might bring your family more benefit than fasting from food or from watching less TV. I like to suggest fifteen different ways to make your Lenten fast more meaningful: 1. Fast from anger and hatred. Give your family that extra dose of love. 2. Fast from division. Strive for unity with everyone. 3. Fast from judging others. Remember how Jesus overlooks our faults. 4. Fast from low self-esteem, pessimism and negativity. Be positive in your outlook on life. 5. Fast from discouragement. Have hope. 6. Fast from personal anxiety, fear and worry. Jesus is watching over our lives. Put your trust in Him. 7. Fast from lethargy. Have enthusiasm for life. 8. Fast from prob- lems that overwhelm your life and wear you down. Pray and ask Jesus for help. 9. Fast from complaining. Stop and try to appreciate all the moments of joy. 10. Fast from too much self-concern. Put yourself in the others’ shoes. 11. Fast from resentments or bitterness. Forgive those who have hurt you. 12. Fast from negative conversations or gossip. Encourage one another. 13. Fast from spending too much money. Reduce your spending by ten percent and give the savings to the poor. 14. Fast from too much of the world. Try to give extra time to Jesus. 15. Fast from forwarding anything that would hurt Jesus in any way. Justice Court Report Morrow County Justice of the Peace, Glen Diehl, has released the following Justice Court report: -Clerissa J. Arnold, 35, Ione, was convicted of vio- lation of basic rule, fine $200. -Juvenile, Lexington, was convicted of failure to display plate, fine, $115. -Juvenile, Lexington, was convicted of driving with improper lighting, fine $165. -Jonas M. Healy, 41, Heppner, was convicted of failure to display plate, fine $115. Valby Lutheran Church Valby Road Ione Oregon. 97843 Church Services 1st & 3rd Sundays 10:00 AM Available for: Weddings • Funerals Family Events 541-422-7300 Old Country Church All Are Welcome Obituaries Douglas Raymond Marlatt Debra Lee (Yocum) Jones Those who loved Doug- Douglas Raymond Marlatt entered this life las, remember him as a kind on September 25, 1969, in and giving soul, with the Pendleton, OR, the son of biggest heart, who served Wilma Lee Bothwell and everyone. Every family member has fond Wesley Virgil Marlatt stories of how he Sr. of Heppner. He en- would go out of his tered eternal life Feb- way to make their ruary 20, 2022, from lives easier through his home in Umatilla, his loving service. OR. Graveside ser- Douglas was vice for Douglas will be held in Heppner at Douglas Ray- a member of the the Heppner Masonic mond Marlatt IBEW local 112 as a material handler. Cemetery, at 11 a.m. He is remembered as a March 5, 2022. He was a member of hard worker who was re- The Church of Jesus Christ lentless in accomplishing of Latter Day Saints, Uma- difficult tasks and staying tilla River Ward, Hermiston until the job was complete. He was loved by his fellow Oregon Stake. He grew up in Heppner, co-workers for his wit and graduating from Heppner will be missed. Survivors include his High School in 1988, where he played football, and father, Wesley V. Marlatt loved learning. He was a Sr. of Finley, WA; sister, life-long learner and was Melody Marlatt of Santa an avid history buff. His Ana, CA; sister and broth- friends and family would er-in-law, Rosanna and Jo- joke about Douglas being seph Vandacar of Umatilla; quicker than Google in brother and sister-in-law, giving an answer and was Wesley and Sarah-Anne thus dubbed Doogle, for Marlatt of Irrigon; sister his quick mind and accurate and brother-in-law, Lovena and Lee Clinkenbeard of La memory. Douglas will be most Grande; sister and brother- remembered for his infec- in-law, Starla and Larry tious laugh and cunning Lozier of Finley, WA; sister, sense of humor. His niec- Alisha Looslie of Pendle- es and nephews looked ton; 10 adoring nieces and to him as the cool uncle nephews, and seven great who always brought great nieces and nephews. He fireworks and loved to was preceded in death by join them in playing video his mother, Wilma Marlatt. Sweeney Mortuary of games. He loved bringing smiles to people. Whenever Heppner is in care of ar- he saw something that he rangements. The online thought would bring joy, condolence book is avail- he would make sure they able at www.sweeneymor- tuary.com. received it. Debra Lee (Yocom) she especially loved the Jones, 66, of Pendleton, Seattle Seahawks. Watch- passed away on Febru- ing the games with family ary 16, 2022, at Legacy and friends each week was Good Samaritan Hospital her favorite thing to do. She in Portland, OR of COPD also loved creating art from and asthma complications. unconventional materials A celebration of life will and enjoyed sharing her be held Saturday, March 5, creations with others. Her hats for every season 2022, from 1 to 3 and holiday will be p.m. at the Pendle- missed by all. ton Shari’s restau- Survivors include rant banquet room. her daughter, Bren- All are invited to da (Tom); grandson, attend. Rylee; siblings, Mil- Debra was born lie, Jack (Renee) and to Joe and Hilda Debra Lee Marie (Darin); nieces, Yocom on April (Yocum) Olivia, Nicole and 18, 1955, in Altur- Jones Heather; nephews, as CA. She grew up in Lexington and graduated Travis, Justin and Zachary; from Heppner High School grandnieces and nephews, in 1973. She raised two Bryson and Airyanna, Bris- daughters, Jane and Brenda, bin and Ridley, Tommy as a single mom. They lived and Miranda, Hannah and in Spokane, Milton-Free- Lincoln. She was preceded in water and Pendleton Debbie was a devoted death by her parents, Joe “Nam” to her grandson, and Hilda; daughter, Jane; Rylee, and had a very spe- nephew, Joseph and broth- cial relationship with her er-in-law, Leland. Sweeney Mortuary of grandnephew and grand- niece, Bryson and Airyan- Heppner is in care of ar- na. She was “Aunt Deb- rangements. The online bers” to her nieces and condolence book is avail- able at www.sweeneymor- nephews. As an avid NFL fan, tuary.com. Chamber offers tourism learning opportunity The Heppner Chamber invites everyone to come learn how the Destination Development project for Morrow County will help communities cultivate re- gional visions; identify strategies to harness the power of tourism; and de- velop unique experiences in culinary and agritour- ism, outdoor recreation, bicycle tourism, cultural heritage tourism and more from Umatilla and Morrow County Tourism Director Karie Walchli. The meeting will be held at the Gilliam and Bisbee Building at noon on March 3, with lunch catered by Upper Place Concessions. “Building tourism in a manageable, sustainable way can stimulate the local economy, protect, and en- hance local resources and foster community pride— without compromising the qualities that make this place so special,” Walchli said. Lunch will consist of homemade chili and corn- bread for $10 per person. Please RSVP to heppner- chamber@gmail.com or 541-676-5536 by 4 p.m. March 2 to receive a lunch. No RSVPs are required if not requesting a lunch. The meeting is open to everyone. A second, more in- depth meeting with Karie Walchli will be held March 31 at 7 p.m. also at the Gil- liam and Bisbee Building. Additional information will be available at a later date. Beverly Lucille (Blake) Fitzgerald Beverly Fitzgerald, 77, ability to relate to the el- passed away October 18, derly and often spent time 2021, at her home in Salem visiting with and driving from complications of Par- older friends to church, etc. kinson’s disease. Beverly Bev was preceded in was born March 13, 1944, death by her husband, Da- in Pendleton, OR to Willard vid Fitzgerald and her par- ents, Willard and and Shirley Blake. She Shirley Blake. spent her childhood in She is sur- Heppner and graduat- vived by and ed from Heppner High will be greatly School in 1962. missed by her She went on to grad- daughter, Anna uate from Oregon Col- lege of Education with Beverly Lu- Fitzgerald; her a degree in elementary cille (Blake) sisters, Barbara Fitzgerald Teachout (Dale), education. While there Jenny Weaver she met and married Da- vid Fitzgerald. They were (Allen), Karen Kreder married for 55 years and (Butch), Kathy Ross (Steve) and her sisters-in-law, Carol had one daughter. Bev spent more than Dryden (Bill) and Terry 30 years teaching in the Sa- Crocket (Randy) and many lem-Keizer school districts. nieces and nephews. Beverly will be remem- After retirement she was active in the Salem Retired bered during the regular Teachers Association and morning worship service the Salem garden club. She at the Hopeful Saints Min- made 100s of pounds of istry (Episcopal-Lutheran candy for the garden club’s Church) on Sunday March annual Greens Show fund 13, 2022, at 10 a.m. Please join Beverly’s sisters at raiser. Bev took her love of noon for a gathering up- teaching and her creativity stairs at the Gilliam and and worked and taught Bisbee building, where classes at the Stampin Cat local friends are providing in Salem for several years. food, and everyone can She also played a big part in reminisce and tell their organizing her high school favorite Bev stories. Memorial contributions reunions. She and her hus- band David delivered for may be made to the Hopeful the Meals on Wheels pro- Saints Ministry, PO Box gram in Salem. All her life 246, Heppner, OR 97836. Beverly had a wonderful Morrow SWCD to meet Morrow SWCD will meet Tuesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. virtually via Zoom. If you wish to attend the Zoom or join over confer- ence call, please contact the SWCD beforehand at 541-676-5452. Meetings of the Mor- row SWCD are open to the public. O ld T imers ’ N ighT Thursday, March 3rd Dinner at 6:00pm Steak Salad Roasted Potatoes Asparagus Garlic Bread Dessert
