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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 23, 2024 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES Service Notice Rikka Tews 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. 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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 Terry Gene Corbin Terry Gene Corbin, 75, passed on October 10 th , 2024. Born on March 31 st , 1949, in Heppner, Oregon, Terry’s life was marked by a deep love for family, laugh- ter, animals, and service. Terry was extremely proud of his career as a K9 handler for the Port of Port- land Police Department’s bomb unit. Following in his father’s footsteps in law enforcement, he dedi- cated his professional life to ensuring the safety of travelers and dignitaries at PDX and the surround- ing communities. He even traveled out of state with his dogs to assist other agencies with bomb-related incidents. With Terry by his side, his first K9 dog, Major, was ranked the #1 Bomb dog in the United States. Both were notably recognized in their cameo appearance in the movie “Tower of Terror”. His love for animals was evident not just in his career but also in his personal life, surround- ed by the pets he adored. He was extremely proud of his accomplishments in his career. Known for his warm and approachable nature, he was the kind of person who would greet you with an in- fectious smile that seemed to light up the room. His joy was contagious, as he thrived on making others laugh, often with a well- timed joke or a playful prank. Terry treasured spend- ing time with his friends, family, and the outdoors. He always enjoyed be- ing at the cabin, working out at the ranch, or taking part in any gathering with friends and family. During hunting season in particu- lar, he looked forward to the camaraderie more than anything else, because, for him, it was a time to tell stories, share laughs, and connect with family more than anything else. Terry is survived by his loving wife, Linda Corbin; daughters, Tere- sa VanDoorn (Joey) and Kristina Corbin; grand- children, Connor Corbin, Zechariah Hintz, Michaella Emmel, Jesse Corbin, and Kaden Corbin; brother, Kay Corbin; sister, Cara Lee Hamilton; and several nieces and nephews. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Bert Corbin and Genevieve (Jet) Hanna Corbin. A service to celebrate Terry’s life will be held on Saturday, October 26th at 2pm at The Heppner Elks Lodge. Memorial Contri- butions may be made to the Eastern Oregon Hu- mane Society, honoring Terry’s love for animals. His legacy of joy, safe- ty, and love for the natu- ral world will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. Sweeney-Payton Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Please leave your condolence messages for the family at sweeney- mortuary.com. Heppner School Carnival promises fun for all ages on October 24th Heppner, OR – Hep- pner Elementary School is hosting its annual School Carnival on Thursday, October 24th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The eve- ning will be packed with family-friendly activities, games, and tasty food. What to Expect: Carni- val Games: Fun challenges for all ages with chances to win great prizes. Food Options: Baked Potato Bar and Hot Dog meals for $5, plus caramel apples for $3. Raffle Draw: Purchase tickets to win toys and other prizes. Junk Food Walk: A fun twist on the classic cake walk with a chance to win snacks. The Heppner Elemen- tary School PTC invites the community to enjoy this special event, bring- ing families and friends together. Don’t miss out on a night of fun and connec- tion! Event Details: Date: Thursday, October 24th Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Heppner Elemen- tary School A celebration of life will be held for Rikka Tews, formerly of Ione, OR, on Saturday October 26, 2:00 pm, at Zion Lu- theran Church, 101 W 10th St, The Dalles OR. All are welcome. Rikka was originally from Kindred, ND, and moved to Eastern Oregon after finishing nurse’s train- ing in Minneapolis, MN. She and her husband Paul lived and farmed for many years south of Ione prior to retiring in The Dalles. Rik- ka worked at Good Shep- herd Hospital in Hermis- ton and Pioneer Memorial Hospital, Heppner. She was active in Valby Lutheran Church and shared her mu- sical talent as organist or pianist for church services and countless weddings, fu- nerals, and Ione high school graduations. Rikka requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran World Relief, www.LWR. org. Cards for the family may be sent to Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Bel- mont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031. Good News Only by Doris Brosnan Asked for “good news” to share, last week Judy Buschke responded with great enthusiasm, “No snakes!” Last Thursday the Monthly Birthday Lun- cheon attracted twenty women to the Elks to cel- ebrate October birthdays: Edna Daltoso, Lorene Montgomery, Judy Bus- chke, and Bev Sherman. No lack of visiting among this largest gathering so far, and the chicken-linguine al- fredo served by Chef Heath was enjoyed by all. In Heppner from Salem in time to join this mother for that luncheon, Darci Brosnan came for a visit until her return home on Sunday. Also included in her sampling of what sometimes occupies her mom were a dominoes game, a trip to recycling, a trip to the mountain cabin and to Ukiah’s Thicket, and a close series of the Nertz card game, as well as a few scary movies! In Ione last Saturday night, Nancy Anderson’s grandson Carson McKay was the auctioneer for the Octoberfest, which benefits the Woolery Project. While here, he and her son Mark joined her and Allen for lunch and a short visit. The Wilkins family was honored as the Heri- tage family at Octoberfest this year. Nancy explains that the Woolery Project is not only about building an event center at Arlington, but also about preserving and honoring the history and heritage of our region. The fun evening included dinner, the auction, and dancing. Also last Saturday evening, the HHS Booster Club held its annual din- ner and auction, its most important fundraiser that helps support the variety of student activities each school year, for both the High School and Elemen- tary School. Kudos to the bidders who again showed strong support for the wor- thy cause. Residents with lon- gevity will remember the Halloween yard-decora- tions competitions encour- aged many elaborately scary scenes in our communities. Even without incentive of a contest, some residents are heavily into the spirit of the season. Take time for a look around Heppner, Lexing- ton, and Ione and you will see some great displays, some complete and some still in development. Sharing your up- beat items with the Ga- zette Times readers is as easy as sending them to dbrosnan123@gmail.com or calling to report them at 541-223-1490. Takes so few minutes. Here’s hoping that good news comes to everyone reading this. I r t h r I g h t Birthright of Morrow County will be having a 4-year anniversary dinner with a speaker on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 5:00 pm. St. Patrick’s Parish Hall. Tickets are $20.00 per person or $35.00 a couple. Purchase tickets at Murrays or pay at the door Call for more information at 541-676-0530. Please come out and support us! Lunch & Dinner Menu Specials 10/24 - 10/31 Thursday - loaded baked potato soup with a cottage cheese BLT bowl Friday- popcorn chicken mashed potato bowl Saturday - Shrimp salad Sunday - chili dog & jojos Monday - chicken bacon ranch wrap with chips Tuesday - 1/4 cheeseburger with jalapeño bacon cheddar cheese tater kegs Tuesday night 6-9 $2 hard shell tacos Wednesday - Hot turkey and tomato melt with spicy deep fried green beans. Spiritually Speaking Father Thankachan Joseph Do you call on the lord daily? The servant leadership of Last week guided each one of us to be compas- sionate and caring towards each one in the society. This week’s central theme is the overflowing kind- ness and compassion of an affectionate, loving, and pardoning God. The Prophet Jeremiah (31:7-9) clearly portrays a forgiving and compas- sionate God who healed the spiritual blindness of His Chosen People, who walked from His affection- ate and caring love into the path of sin, which led to captivity by the Baby- lonians. Subjecting them to captivity and then liber- ating them depicts a com- passionate and merciful fa- ther. The Book of Jeremiah uses the image of the small number of people who es- caped Assyrian captivity in 721 B.C. to describe the return of the Babylonian captives as they are led on their joyful journey home to Jerusalem. The passage foretells God’s promise to give His people life in all its fullness. Through their exile and suffering, the people learned to humble themselves and turn to God with sincere repentance. The Letter to the He- brews (5:1-6) defines Je- sus as the priest of the new covenant. It compares Him to the class of an- cient priests (sympathetic and patient, not glorifying Himself) and then distin- guishes Jesus from the others (because the Father called Jesus His Son). The people, addressed in this letter, had been put out of the synagogues when they accepted Jesus. The writer of Hebrews tries to comfort them by depicting Jesus as a superior replacement for the priests they had for- merly depended upon. The Jewish high priest was a sinner, and his role was to offer sacrifices to God and serve as a representative of the people. But Jesus was sinless, and He of- fered Himself as a sacrifice for sins, and He contin- ues to act as our mediator at “the throne of grace.” Further, Jesus the Son of God was appointed direct- ly by God to an even bet- ter priesthood (“the order of Melchizedek,” Psalm 110:4). Hence, through Jesus the High Priest, we can approach the throne of grace with confidence and boldness, and we can ex- pect mercy and favor from God. The Gospel of Mark (10:46-52) describes Je- sus’s final journey to Je- rusalem through Jericho, where He spots a particu- lar blind man in the crowd and meets Bartimaeus, the blind man of Jericho. (The story of Bartimaeus is the last healing miracle record- ed in the Gospel of Mark.) While the majority of those who received healing in the New Testament are not mentioned by name, in this case, the beggar’s name, meaning son of Timaeus, is given. When the people told Bartimaeus the news of Jesus’s travel through the city, he began to shout his remarkable statement of faith: "Jesus, Son of Da- vid, have mercy on me." A large crowd surrounds Je- sus. Amidst the noise and dust, people are pushing around for attention and beggars cry out for alms. Despite this uproar, Jesus hears one voice crying out. Who would have expected a messianic greeting from a blind beggar? Despite the crowd's objections, Je- sus stops and, recognizing Bartimaeus’ faith, calls the blind man to Him. (Psalm 146 proclaims that God gives sight to the blind, lifts up those who are bowed down and loves the righteous.) Through the healing of the blind man of Jeri- cho the Lord wants us to reflect: 1) Instead of remaining in spiritual blindness, let us pray for spiritual sight. Each one of us suffers from spiritual blindness – greed, anger, hatred, prejudice, jealousy, evil habits, etc. – which prevents us from seeing the goodness in our neighbours and God’s presence in them. A clear spiritual vision enables us to see the goodness in oth- ers, to express our appreci- ation for all that they have been doing for us, and to refrain from criticizing their drawbacks and per- formances. 2) "Cry out" to Jesus, as Bartimaeus did. Like Bartimaeus, we must seek Jesus with trust in His goodness and mercy. Sometimes our fears, an- ger, and habitual sins pre- vent us from approaching God in prayer. Even when we feel that our prayers are not answered, we should keep calling the Lord. 3) We need to have the cour- age of our convictions. We need to be like Bartimaeus, rebuked by the crowd for shouting for help, by refus- ing to be silenced by sec- ular leaders of our society. He kept on calling on God, “Jesus, Son of David have pity on me” (47). Let us also call on the Lord, like the blind man of Jericho did. Print & Mailing Services *Design *Print Sykes Publishing *Mail 541-676-9228 Medicare Part D Plans Cigna Healthcare Assurance Rx (PDP) Cigna Healthcare Saver Rx (PDP) Cigna Healthcare Extra Rx UHC (PDP) Wellcare Value Script (PDP) Wellcare Classic (PDP) Wellcare Medicare Rx Value Plus (PDP) AARP Medicare Rx Saver From UHS (PDP) AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) SilverScript Choice (PDP) Re-enrollment is October 15 to December 7th Any changes to plans need to made in this time frame. 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