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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 16, 2022 -- THREE Church to distribute food boxes Hopeful Saints Min- istry will be distributing boxes loaded with fresh and canned food and hy- giene supplies on Sunday, March 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the back entrance of the Episcopal and Lutheran building on the corner of Church and Gale. This gift comes with no strings attached and no questions asked but is lim- ited to one box per house- hold. Delivery to Heppner residents is available for the homebound and others who lack transportation by calling the church office at 541-676-9970 and leaving your name, address and phone number. Those deliv- eries will be made on Friday afternoon between 3 and 4 p.m. if requested by that time, with additional deliv- eries on Sunday afternoon if necessary. Residents of adjacent communities are asked to make their own arrange- ments for pickup or de- livery. More information about this and other ac- tivities of Hopeful Saints is available by calling the church office at the number referred to above. Port of Morrow announces internal search for next executive director During their March 9, 2022, meeting, the Port of Morrow Commission an- nounced that the Executive Director position would open to internal applicants. A letter of interest and re- sume will be accepted from interested Port employees from March 14 through April 4, 2022. The Executive Director position is responsible for the management and ad- ministration of Port activ- ities. The position was left vacant after the untimely passing of Ryan Neal in January. The Port presently employs approximately 135 full-time employees and is the second largest port in the State of Oregon after the Port of Portland. March proclaimed Red Cross month Good News Only By Doris Brosnan Our community was so distraught to learn last Wednesday that Randall Peterson had fallen and was badly injured. He was taken to Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston and had to have a partial hip replacement. (And plans for him to lead the Big Green Parade as grand mar- shal on Saturday had to be postponed until next year’s parade.) The gooder news is that Randall was returned to us last Saturday. He was ensconced in a hospital “swing” bed, where he is expected to rest and recover for twenty days. Get-well thoughts will be welcomed, can be mailed to Box 642. Hal Bergstrom reports that visitors who follow certain protocols will be allowed, as they keep in mind that Randall does need to rest. That parade was just one of the immensely suc- cessful events of last Satur- day’s return of A Wee Bit O’ Ireland, under sunny skies, in 60+ degree weather until late in the day. Welcomed, along with the weather, were the great number of visitors who helped to make the day a grand accomplish- ment after a two-year hia- tus. Some of those visitors came from significant dis- tances to share their pride in their classic cars, some came to add their talents and showmanship to the variety of local entries in the parade (which lasted at least twice as long as any parade in recent history). Such a wonderful day for visiting, for playing games, for eating and eating, for enjoying great Gaelic music of three different programs. Noted from the Information Booth: green top hats rang- ing from about 12” high to about 3” high; many – truly many – heads of natural red hair; people seeking the garbage containers for their discards; leashed dogs being polite, not using the sidewalks for bathrooms. And what a wide variety of the color green. Rick Drake reports that last Sunday, he and wife, Lucinda, spent their first night in the home on Chase Street that he has been working to complete- ly renovate. He adds that the quality of sleep was so much better than they have been used to because of no old-house creaks and groans. Although the TV and surround-sound system are working, some things still are not because many delays have resulted in work still being need- ed before completion of the project, but they hope to display the results of hundreds of hours of hard work at an open house soon. The building served as a catholic church for several years (article in the Morrow County Chronicles) before it was later purchased by the American Legion. More recently, it became the pri- vate home to Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Matteson. If you can take a few minutes to send your good news to dbrosnan123@ gmail.com or call 541-223- 1490, you will add some precious, positive moments to our readers’ days. Here’s hoping that some good news comes to everyone reading this. Ione Church to host weekly gathering Morrow County Commissioners Melissa Lindsay, Jim Doherty and Don Russell dedicated March as Red Cross Month. -Con- tributed photo. Morrow County Com- missioners passed a resolu- tion on March 2 proclaim- ing the month of March to be dedicated to “all those who continue to advance the noble legacy of Amer- ican Red Cross founder Clara Barton.” The com- missioners received a letter from the Red Cross central and eastern Oregon chapter requesting the county pro- claim the month of March as Red Cross Month. The resolution reads, in part: WHEREAS, in times of crisis, people in Morrow County come together to care for one another. This humanitarian spirit is part of the foundation of our community and is exem- plified by American Red Cross Cascades Region volunteers and donors; and WHEREAS, in 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, turn- ing her steadfast dedication for helping others into a bold mission of preventing and alleviating people’s suffering. Today, more than 140 years later, we honor the kindness and generosity of Red Cross volunteers here in Morrow County, who continue to carry out Clara’s lifesaving legacy. They join the millions of people across the United States who volunteer, give blood, donate financially or learn vital life-preserv- ing skills through the Red Cross. Bert J. Houweling Bert J. Houweling, age his employees and the peo- 71, passed away peace- ple he interacted with daily fully on March 10, 2022, at his store in Heppner. in Kennewick, WA. Bert “Above all, Bert loved his was born June 15, 1950, in children, Charlene, Jason Den Haag, Netherlands to and Candice.” Bert was preceded in Albert and Maria Houwel- ing. Bert’s family moved death by his parents, Albert Houweling and Ma- to Salt Lake City, UT ria (Van Der Meer) when he was six years Houweling. He is old. He always had survived by his chil- fond memories of his dren, Charlene M. childhood there. Houweling, Jason When Bert was E. Houweling and 12-years-old, his fam- Candice Felstad; ily moved to Bellev- Bert J. siblings, Hubertina ue, WA where he was Houweling Seal, Mary Skid- hired by a neighbor more, Albert C. to clean stalls and ex- ercise horses. It was then Houweling, Jeannette Rui- he discovered a love for jgrok, Jessie Hargrove and Shirley VanSchie. horses. Donations may be Bert served in the US Army as military police and made in Bert’s honor to was honorably discharged Chaplaincy Health Care, in September 1976. Bert 1480 Fowler St, Richland, later became a member of WA 99352. A celebration of life the Odd Fellows and the Elks Lodge. As a young will be held Saturday, April man, Bert worked at Fred 23, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Meyer and became their Einan’s at Sunset Event youngest store manager. Center, 915 Bypass Hwy, From there he went to As- Richland, WA 99352. In- sociated Grocers in Seat- urnment will immediately tle and eventually owned follow at Sunset Memorial Heppner Family Foods in Gardens in the Veteran’s Heppner, OR. Bert enjoyed Memorial Wall. Destination Development event scheduled Heppner Chamber of Commerce will host Karie Walchli, representing Mor- row an Umatilla County Tourism, for Destination Development at 7 p.m. on March 31 at the Gilliam and Bisbee Building. Desserts and refreshments will be provided by AJ’s Baked Goodies. “Building tourism in a manageable, sustainable way can stimulate the lo- cal economy, protect and enhance local resources and foster community midweek time together as a community of faith. Ione Community Church is offering this new program- ming to complement its regular offerings on Sunday morning of Children and Adult Church School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. A weekly Bible Study is also available on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. Please contact Pastor Editor’s Note: See pho- Jeff Clabaugh at 971-517- tos of all events and the 0548, for additional in- parade on the picture page formation. Everyone is on page eight of this issue. welcome. The Heppner Cham- ber of Commerce has an- *Design *Print *Mail Sykes Publishing 541-676-9228 Ione Community school supports “Team Tom” Church Services 1st & 3rd Sundays 10:00 AM Available for: Weddings • Funerals Family Events Old Country Church All Are Welcome Ione Community School staff dressed in red t-shirts in support of the son of one of the teachers who has cancer. -Contributed photo. Ione Community School staff came together recently to support Ryan Rudolph, a long time teach- er and athletic director, pride-without compromis- ing the qualities that make this place so special.” Come learn how the Destination Development Interactive Studios for Mor- row County will help com- munities cultivate regional vision, identify strategies to harness the power of tourism and develop unique experiences in culinary and agritourism, outdoor recreation, bicycle tourism, cultural heritage tourism and more. Wee Bit O’ Ireland winners announced Print & Mailing Services Valby Lutheran Church Valby Road Ione Oregon. 97843 541-422-7300 Ione Community Church will be hosting a weekly event “The Gath- ering” every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will begin with a family dinner pro- vided at 5:30 for all who wish to attend. This will be followed by a new mid- dle School Youth Group Meeting at 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. A social hour / games will be provided for adults and youth family members during this time. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy this Obituaries whose son Tom has cancer. Everyone wore matching t-shirts saying, “Together we are stronger.” Tom is doing well and expected to make a full re- covery. The community has done many things to show their support. nounced the winners of the games and parade partic- ipants who turned out for the first St. Patrick’s event since 2019 on Saturday. Sunny and warm weather greeted the huge crowd who gathered to enjoy the fun and games. Taking first place in the bed races was the team from Murray’s. Second place went to Les Schwab. Lucky Bastards took first in the O’Planky race and Murray’s was second. Wel- ly Toss winners were Jenna O’Brien taking first in the women’s division with 140’ 6” and Patrick Collins for men with 267’7”. Team winners were Murray’s in first with 223’ 3” and The Booheeds in second with 168’ 8”. Road Bowling win- ners were Peter Wenberg, Nels Wenberg and Elliott Strouse. The Great Green Pa- rade Irish Theme winners were Sparks Cheer Club in first and Heppner Christian Church in second. Pendle- ton Unmounted Cowboy Band took first in the mu- sical group category with Heppner High School Pep Band in second. Classic automobile winners were Archie Ball/Irish Bumble- bee in first and Frank and Cara Osmin second. Bank of Eastern Oregon took first in the local business/ corporation category and Two Old Hags Pizza/Kerry McQuisten was second.
