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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 26, 2024 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Obituaries Heppner were evident in his metal art, showcased at Heppner Daycare Center, Heppner Masonic Cemetery, and numerous homes. Most re- cently, he dedicated his time to grounds maintenance at Willow Creek Golf Course, where his cheerful demean- or and positive attitude made him a well-liked and respected figure among col- leagues and visitors alike. An avid golfer, Steve spent countless hours on the course, enjoying the game and the camaraderie it brought. He was also a tal- ented cook who took great pleasure in preparing meals and hosting dinners for family and friends. Steve’s kitchen was always a place of warmth and joy, reflect- ing his generous spirit and love for bringing people together. Steve is survived by his loving family, including his mother, Shirley Mar- tin, son, Montana Marlatt, grand-daughter, Ashlynn, brother and sister-in-law, Joedy and Tammy Mar- latt, sisters, Cathy Smith, Jennifer Jorgensen, and Susan Warner, and nu- merous friends who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Marlatt, and stepfather, Tom Martin. His family takes comfort in the many happy memories they shared with him and the lasting impact he had on their lives. A celebration of Steve’s life will be held at Willow Creek Country Club in Heppner, Oregon, on July 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Light dinner and drinks will be served. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Wil- low Creek Golf Course in Steve’s memory. Steve will be remembered for his unwavering enthusiasm, infectious smile, and ability to make everyone around him feel valued and loved. May he rest in peace. GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper SEARCH OLD COPIES OF THE HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES ON-LINE: http://oregonnews.uoregon.edu/ Published weekly by Sykes Publishing and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879. Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon. Office at 177 N Main St. Telephone (541) 676-9228. Fax (541) 676-9211. E-mail: editor@rapidserve.net or sykeschris@hotmail.com Web site: www.heppner.net. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: In Morrow County $35/year. Outside Morrow County $40/year. In County Senior Rate (65 years or older) $30/ year. 9 month Student student subscriptions $35/year. Chris Sykes ...............................................................................................Publisher Annalynn Black ............................................................................................ Editor Cindi Doherty.........................................................................................Advertising All News and Advertising Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. For Advertising: advertising deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. Cost for a display ad is $5.50 per column inch. Cost for classified ad is 50¢ per word. Cost for Card of Thanks is $15 up to 100 words. Cost for a classified display ad is $6.00 per column inch. For Public/Legal Notices: public/legal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. Dates for publi- cation must be specified. Affidavits must be requested at the time of submission. Affidavits require three weeks to process after last date of publication (a sooner return date must be specified if required). For Obituaries: Obituaries are published in the Heppner GT at no charge and are edited to meet news guidelines. Families wishing to include information not included in the guidelines or who wish to have the obituary written in a certain way must purchase advertising space for the obituary. For Letters to the Editor: Letters to the Editor MUST be signed by the author. The Heppner GT will not publish unsigned letters. All letters MUST include the author’s address and phone number for use by the GT office. The GT reserves the right to edit letters. The GT is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under “Card of Thanks” at a cost of $15 Obituaries Bridger Baker Bridger John Baker, 48, a former Ione resident, died, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Arizona while visiting family. A graveside me- morial service with Military Honors will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2024, at the High View Cemetery in Ione. A reception will follow at the Ione Legion Hall. He was born November 13, 1975, at Hermiston, Oregon, the son of Rob- ert Baker and Robin Bak- er-Krebs. He was raised and attended school in Ione, graduating from Ione High School in 1994. While in high school he played football and was chosen to play in the East/West Shrine football game his senior year. He also played football in Scotland and England. Bridger worked harvest for Gregg Rietmann and Rod Taylor. After gradua- tion in 1994, he joined the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1999. While in the Navy he served on the carrier USS AMERICA and also on the destroyer DAVID R RAY. Bridger traveled around the world three times. He also served in the National Guard for a time. Bridger retired as a Lieutenant in 2019 from the Oregon Department of Corrections. He met his wife Bar- bara Cody in 2005, they were married in Culver, Oregon on June 26, 2009, and remarried in Redmond, Oregon on July 1, 2018. Their marriage created a blended family consisting of Bridger’s two children, Christopher and Made- line Baker, and Barbara’s son (adopted by Bridger) Deaven Baker, Bridger and Barbara went on to have a son, Bridger Baker, and later adopted Elias Baker. Bridger was a mem- ber of the NRA and had a lifetime membership with the Ione American Legion Post 95. He loved all things history and was very proud to have traced his fami- ly’s military history to the American Revolution, he was an avid genealogist. He also loved horseback riding, spending time with family, traveling, read- ing, and writing. His high school English teacher Jim Raible entered him in a writing contest sponsored by Korea. He took first place. Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Barbara Baker, his five children; Deaven Baker (Amiriya), Christopher Baker (As- pen), Madeline Baker, Bridger Baker, and Elias Baker; grandson Sawyer Baker, mother, Robin Bak- er-Krebs; siblings Joseph Baker (Kimberly), Corey Baker (Gina), Roseann Baker Jewett (Brian), Jeani Baker, and grandmother, Jean Harrison (Jim). Memorial contributions may be made to the Ione American Legion Post 95, PO Box 384, Ione, OR 97843. Sweeney Mortuary is in care of arrangements. You may sign the online condolence book at www. sweeneymortuary.com Steven Marlatt Summer Reading 2024: Read, Renew, and Repeat is officially underway! Need help logging into your child’s Beanstack ac- count? Reach out to the Heppner branch or visit our website for more informa- tion, get kids registered, and begin the summer reading fun. July’s Crafty Nights at the Library will be on July 10th at 6:00 pm. Register on the website or call 541-676- 9964 to reserve your spot. OTLD has two excit- ing new offerings on our website! Mango Language Learning is now available from the app stores! Man- go offers over 70 foreign languages and more than 20 English classes for for- eign language speakers. Little Pim, by Mango, is a language learning for kids. Mango also offers ASL and ...Pirate! Visit our website and log in with your library card for a summer of new language learning! Discover and Go, a new cultural pass program spon- sored by Libraries of East- ern Oregon (LEO) provides OTLD patrons with access to participating museums or local arts, culture, history, and recreation organiza- tions in our region. Visit our website to reserve these passes to go with all your summer road trips. Working on the farm got you missing out on your reading time. Check out our Playaway audiobook players. No CD player or internet is required. Play- away audiobooks are an all-in-one device made to go with summer work on the ranch. We will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. Happy Independence Day! Correction Death Notice June 5th MC BOC meeting William V. Bacon William “Bill” V. Ba- con of Hermiston was born February 21, 1953, in Bend, Oregon, the son of William and Kathleen (Skelton) Bacon. He passed away in Hermiston on June 19, 2024, at the age of 71 years. Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston is in care of arrange- ments. Steven “Steve” Martin Marlatt, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on May 5, 1961, in Heppner, Oregon, to Ralph and Shirley Martin-Marlatt, Steve spent his formative years in Heppner, gradu- ating from Heppner High School in 1980. Steve was an active and vibrant member of his community. During his youth, he excelled in sports, participating in foot- ball, basketball, and track. He also had a passion for rodeo, roping calves, and steer wrestling. Steve’s ad- venturous spirit extended to riding motorcycles, and he developed a lifelong love for the outdoors, especially bow hunting for elk and deer with his brother. Steve’s professional life was as varied as his interests. He worked on the oil pipeline in Alaska, built fiberglass boats, drove trucks, and crafted saddle trees for Merrill Barrel Saddles. Renowned in the barrel racing community, he even built the duplicat- ing machine for saddle tree parts. His artistic talents OTLD July happenings Caitlyn Ochsner to perform at MC Rodeo -Continued from PAGE ONE with a heavy dose of fiddle and pedal steel, Ochsner’s sound is a pure country blend. Known for her vocal range, high-energy per- formances, and ability to seamlessly transition be- tween emotional ballads and up-tempo anthems, it is Ochsner’s faith, west- ern heritage, and authen- ticity that truly captivate audiences. Her lead single, “Home,” pays tribute to her upbringing and showcases the raw emotion and trans- parency she brings to her songwriting. Don’t miss the oppor- tunity to experience Caitlyn Ochsner’s incredible talent as she performs at the MC Rodeo. Her performance is sure to leave a lasting im- pression on all who attend. For more information, visit Caitlyn Ochsner’s website at www.caitlynochsnermu- sic.com. The Port of Morrow Commission has agreed to donate a portion of the port owned property formerly known as the “Kinzua Mill Site” to Morrow County. The Port Commission has also agreed to donate up to $500,000.00 worth of in-kind labor for the labor and equipment use for the installation of a 12-inch water line from the City of Heppner connection to the edge of the Port property to provide water to Kinzua site. If there are additional grants available, then all parties’ expenses should be reduced. Heppner Christian Church host VBS Heppner Christian Church will be hosting VBS on July 8th-12th from 9:00am to 11:30 pm. 3yr to 5th grade can attend. YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! Submit Ads heppner.net Call 541-676-9228 Email graphics@rapidserve.net We also offer design and printing services Heppner Gazette-Times Sykes PrintingQua L. Tiorum Spiritually Speaking Father Thankachan Joseph Reach out and touch him! The Gospel this Sunday narrates two amazing mir- acles performed by Lord Jesus during His public min- istry: two sick women; one is an adolescent brought back to life and faith, and one is an old woman who was socially dead for nearly twelve years. Both women believed in Jesus. The old woman believed that all she had to do was touch the hem of His robe and she would be well. And just as soon as she contacted Him, power flowed out from Him and He healed her. The thirteenth Sunday scripture readings invite each of us to have this experience of healing and touch by the Lord in our life. The first reading, from the Book of Wisdom (1:13-15, 2:23-24), clearly portrays God’s plan for each of us. God has created all things so that they might ex- ist. He has made us all in His own image. Hence, we can affirm that we exist because God in His loving plan wants us to exist. We are neither the errors of nature nor those of our parents. Perhaps, our parents did not want us or planned to destroy us when we were formed in the womb. But, if we continue to exist despite human at- tempts to destroy us, it is a confirmation that God wants us to exist. Secondly, we can affirm that God wants us to exist forever because He has not created us for death, but for life. The third affirmation specifies the way to live forever: “righteousness is immortal.” Another word for righteousness is “right relationship” – love. Love does not die, though our mortal bodies may undergo decay. For today’s Gospel, we continue to read from Mark (5:21-43). Last Sunday we heard about Jesus calming the storm, the first of four miracles Jesus per- forms in the district of the Sea of Galilee. Each of these four miracle stories offers us a glimpse at Jesus’s power. Now we hear about the third and fourth miracles, skip- ping the second miracle, the healing of a man from Ger- asene who was possessed by a demon. Mark reports in these two healing stories about a father’s great love for his dying daughter and about a desperate woman who risks much as she seeks healing from Jesus. In each story, the request for healing is it- self a courageous act of faith, and yet very different cir- cumstances are represented by the life of each suffering person. Jairus is described as a synagogue official, a man of significant standing in the Jewish community. Dis- tressed over his daughter’s poor health, he approaches Jesus and asks Him to heal her. Although Mark doesn’t provide many details, we can imagine that the daughter has been ill for some time and that her condition is dete- riorating. As Jesus leaves with Jairus, Mark describes a second person who seeks healing from Jesus, a woman with a hemorrhage. This woman secretly touches Jesus from behind and is immediately cured. From both miracles we can learn: The contrasts be- tween Jairus and the woman with the hemorrhage are unambiguous and revealing. One is a man, the other a woman. One is an important person in the community. The other is a woman who has lost everything to find a cure to a condition that separated her from the communi- ty. One approaches Jesus publicly. The other approaches Jesus secretly. One woman is nearly dead physically: the other socially and psychologically. Jairus’s daughter represents the adolescent group, and the adult woman is old. Yet in both cases, faith leads them to seek out Jesus in their time of need. Jesus asked, “Who touched me?” His focus turned to the frightened and trembling woman. She hadn’t planned on being found out. Just a touch and she would sneak away. Of course, Jesus knew who touched Him. He wanted to complete this miracle by speaking assur- ance and love to her hurting heart: “Daughter,” (a beau- tiful term of endearment, by the way) “Your faith has made you whole. Go in peace and be well of your ill- ness.” Do you need a special touch from the Lord today? Has illness or trouble or circumstance beset you and you feel hurt, lonely, and hopeless? I pray that between the lines of this message, you will hear the loving voice of the Master calling you into His Presence. Don’t be sat- isfied to “rub shoulders” with the Lord! Reach out and touch Him! The Gospel concludes with Jesus’s instruc- tions to remain silent about this miracle. Lunch & Dinner Menu Specials 6/27- 7/3 Thursday - Chili dog with mac n cheese Friday - Turkey & ham bagel sandwich with fruit Saturday - 2 sausage & cheese English muffins with hashbrowns Monday - Chicken bacon ranch wrap in a garlic herb tortilla with chips Tuesday - Chicken plus burger with potato salad Tuesday night 6-9pm $2 hard shell tacos Wednesday - Fish sandwich & jojos IONE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BURN BAN No Open Burning - No Burn Barrels FIRE BAN STARTING JUNE 24th UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE By order of Fire Marshall
