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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Celebrate the holiest of all days This Easter, Christians around the world come together to celebrate the ho- liest of all days – the annual celebration of God’s raising Jesus Christ from the dead following His crucifixion. Easter is a perfect occasion and opportunity to consider the nature of our relation- ship with Jesus Christ. Jesus was crystal-clear about the Christian Church’s purpose on earth: “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” - Mark 12:29-31 (NLT) Easter gives those of us that make up the Body of Christ an opportunity to revisit what our faith is all about, what it means to us and what we’re supposed to do with it! Easter gives those who have not yet be- lieved in and received the saving grace of Jesus Christ an opportunity to explore the Way and the Truth and the Life of Christ. Perhaps Easter of 2019 will be the time for them to recognize the emptiness and futility of a person’s independent ef- forts at finding purpose and meaning for their life and choose to receive the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Because of the cross and resurrection, believ- ers in Christ are given the opportunity to live in a reality that runs counter to nearly all earthly values and desires. The Bible, God’s Word, says that “Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” -2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) For those who believe in and receive Christ as Lord and Savior, the path forward in this journey through life is better than -Continued from PAGE THREE and discover ways to deal by loving people, amid the anything we leave behind or could do for ourselves. At the Ione Community Church we invite others to join with us as we strive for a way of life that relates who we are to who God is as revealed in Jesus Christ. We encourage one another in opening ourselves to be shaped and transformed by God. We seek to provide a rich sense of community for people of all ages and walks of life who care for each other, provide oppor- tunities to learn and grow and ways to serve others. Study and fellowship offer opportunities to ask honest questions, share opinions ~ Letters to the Editor ~ To the editor: I would like to share some information about myself and why I’d like to serve as your next com- missioner for the Port of Morrow. I am a lifelong resident of Morrow County, born in Heppner, educated in Morrow County and lone Community Schools and trained as a pharmacist at Oregon State University. Ann (my wife of 34 years who is also a pharmacist) and I own and operate Mur- ray’s Drug, a 60-year-old community pharmacy busi- ness with stores in Heppner, Condon and our newly opened Boardman Phar- macy. I am the proud father of five successful children and three granddaughters. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, gardening, snowmobiling, bowhunting, and traveling. As a healthcare profes- sional working in a family business, not only with my wife but also daughter Lau- rie and son Sean, alongside great employees, serving our customers brings me joy that only time with my grandkids rival. I am a person of faith and try to practice it each day with joy and hope and I look to the future with optimism. I am running for the po- sition opened by the retire- ment of my father-in-law, Larry Lindsay. His 52 years on the Port of Morrow is an unprecedented achievement as an elected official. He saw the development of the Port of Morrow and helped make it the phenomenal success it is today. I would like to carry on where he left off with gratitude for this amazing asset in Mor- row County. I was raised by my par- ents, Rod and Meg Murray, to give back to the commu- nities in which I live and work, and to that end I have served on local, city and county committees, service organizations, boards and school groups. I have been involved with Heppner city planning commission, local baseball league leadership and Heppner beautification committee. I am currently serving as board chair of the Morrow County Health District. I have enjoyed being a part of my commu- nity’s vitality and believe a person has a responsibility to participate in making their community better. I’m confident that my life experiences, training and passion for service will serve as assets to be a good commissioner. Operating a prosperous private busi- ness, I realize the require- ments needed to be success- ful. I will be an advocate for the businesses at the Port, as I know the challenges they face as they work to remain viable and relevant in our ever-changing local, state and global economies. “Cap and Trade” will likely be one of the biggest issues we will face in the near future. With the current super-ma- jority in state government, it will very likely be here this year regardless of our personal beliefs. Commu- nicating our concerns to help shape the coming leg- islation with determination and respect should be a top priority. Testifying at the legislature and working with our state and federal legislators would not be a new experience for me. Ann and I received the Oregon State Pharmacist of the Year award for our work at the legislature on pharmacy issues such as pharmacy insurance transparency and patients’ access to services. We have worked with Rep. Smith, Senator Hansell, Rep. Walden and Senator Wyden on various issues through the years. As a port commission- er, I understand that we, as a commission, have only one employee and that our job will be to work with him to guide the Port toward con- tinued success while being fiscally responsible with its resources. My role will not be to micro-manage staff or advocate for favoritism based on location within the county. Having a business in both ends of the county and serving on the coun- ty-wide Morrow County Health District Board are wonderful reminders to me of what we can accomplish when we work together. Divisive thinking and ter- ritorialism have no place in a successful community, city or county. As your port commissioner I pledge to work for the betterment of Morrow County and to care for the valuable asset we have in our Port of Morrow. Writing this letter now reminded me of reading “Jack and the Beanstalk” to my granddaughter Oliv- ia recently. We truly have a “goose that lays gold- en eggs.” The Port is the envy throughout the state, thanks to the hard work and dedication of many people over the decades. As your commissioner I will strive to make a positive contribution to the Port and work towards its continued success. Your vote would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, John Murray Radie has the ability and skills To the editor: Debbie Radie is cur- rently in the running for Morrow County Port Com- missioner. She has the abil- ity, desire and leadership skills to fill the position with excellence. As a businesswoman, she has successfully man- aged Boardman Foods, Inc. for 27 years. Under her guidance the company has grown. She not only provides employment but is a caring employer. She is involved in many projects that benefit not only BFI employees but the commu- nities in Morrow County. I was very proud to be part of the Christmas box delivery this year. Debbie has been active with the Port of Morrow, so she brings experience in the needs of our county. She has a strong desire to build upon the progress the prior commissioners have worked so hard to accom- plish. On a personal level, Debbie can be counted upon in times of crisis as well as celebration. She is a member of several service organizations, including Kiwanis. I am very pleased to be able to write this letter and support Debbie Radie in her campaign for Morrow County Port Commissioner. Bonnie T. Carvajal, Irrigon Support John Murray To the editor: I am writing to endorse John Murray for election to the board of commissioners for the Port of Morrow. Murray is clear think- ing and analytical and he has a deep commitment to Morrow County as a life- time resident. Murray owns success- ful pharmacy businesses in Heppner and Boardman. He is knowledgeable of all sec- tors of Morrow County in- cluding business, industry, medical services, education and agriculture. I am pleased to support John Murray for election to the Port of Morrow Com- mission. John Edmundson, Hep- pner Join us in supporting John Murray for Port of Morrow Commissioner To the editor: We are writing in sup- port of John Murray for Port of Morrow Commis- sioner. John Murray is a hardworking, respected, ethical leader in our com- munity who we trust will make great contributions as commissioner. We believe John Mur- ray will work for the whole county as he has businesses in both Heppner and Board- man. We encourage every- one to vote and show your support for John Murray. Sincerely, Erik and Lisa Patton, Heppner Bunco fundraiser planned Creative Care Pre- school in Ione is hosting a bunco and silent auction fundraiser on Thursday, April 25 at the Ione Legion Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bunco begins at 6:30. Refreshments will be provided. many conflicting interests and issues of our times; -We pray that He gives us a growing sense of the welfare and true needs of the people of our commu- nities; and -We pray that he gives us a keen thirst for justice and rightness, and confi- dence in what is good and fitting, and the aptitude to work together in harmony, and peace, hope, joy and love in our lives at a level that is only possible through Him. Blessings to you and yours from the Ione Com- munity Church. Jeff Clabaugh, Min- ister A View from the Green The Heppner Gazette Times will print all letters to the Editor with the following criteria met: letters submitted to the newspaper will need to have the name of the sender along with a legible signature. We are also requesting that you provide your address and a phone number where you can be reached. The address and phone number will only be used for verification and will not be printed in the newspaper. Letters may not be libelous. The GT reserves the right to edit. 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 $10. Vote Murray for Port Commissioner with life’s difficult issues and to grow in faith. We recognize that Jesus took all His power, author- ity, strength and love and poured it into His early dis- ciples, and today we believe that followers of Christ are called into the noblest, most important of tasks – sharing the hope, peace, love and joy of Jesus Christ with the world. This Easter our prayer for all those who make up the Body of Christ in the Willow Creek Canyon Communities is that: -God grants us the ability to lean upon His wisdom, strength and un- derstanding to love Him, A donation of $10 is requested to play bunco. Silent auction baskets have been donated by the com- munity and everyone is invited to come out and roll the dice to support Creative Care Preschool. Valby Lutheran Church Valby Road Ione Oregon. 97843 Church Services 1st & 3rd Sundays Available for: Weddings Funerals Family Events Easter Service 10:00 am Brunch to Follow Old Country Church All Are Welcome Senior golfers play at The Dalles Twenty senior golfers from Willow Creek Coun- try Club played in the April 8 tournament at the par 71 The Dalles Country Club course. Conditions were varied with lots of rain for the morning play and only a little rain and even some sunshine and blue sky for the afternoon play. Winners from Willow Creek in the Columbia Division (handicap 18 and below) gross category were Barry Munkers in second place with 82, Ron Bow- man in fourth with 84 and Tom Shear in sixth with 86. Blue Division (handi- cap 19 to 24) winners were Delbert Binshus and Rod Wilson tied for fourth in gross and Steve Marlatt in third place net with a score of 75. In the Senior Division (handicap 25 and above) were John Kilkenny in sec- ond place gross with 97 and Roger Ehrmantraut in fifth with 109. In net Al Scott took second with 72, Jeff Cutsforth third with 73 and Steve Rhea in fifth with 77. The next Columbia Blue Senior Golf Associa- tion tournament will be at Echo Hills Golf Course on May 13 with tee times at 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Men’s group announces results The Willow Creek Country Club Men’s club hosted a par three challenge on Sunday, April 7 with nineteen participants. Greg Grant and Erin Mason both got KP. First place in net went to Steve Marlatt with 53. Josh Coin- er and Mike Doherty tied for second with 57. The first-place winner in gross was Erin Mason with 58. Second place re- sulted in a three-way tie with Charlie Ferguson, Greg Grant and Brian Fal- low. Fourteen players came out on a cold Sunday to play on April 14 in the event hosted by Ron Bowman, Duane Disque and Barry Munkers. KP honors went to Kel- ly Fox with 12 feet, 11 inch- es and receiving KP second shot was Delbert Binshus with 7 feet, 3 inches. Least putts for the day was Barry Munkers with 27. Barry Munkers also took first place net with a 61. Second place was again a three-way tie between Delbert Binshus, Dave Cre- swick and Tim Wright. Charlie Ferguson placed first in gross with 69, Ron Bowman was second with 71 and Dave Pranger placed third with a score of 72. There will be no play on April 21 in observance of Easter and the Mustang Scramble will take place on April 28. The next men’s play will be a shoot-out tournament on May 5 host- ed by Dave Allstott, Gary Watkins and Dave Gunder- son. The tournament will be a two-man team event. Library plans events The Oregon Trail Li- brary in Heppner has hired Kathy Cutsforth to head up events at the library. The library will host a children’s story time on Fridays. Teen nights will be held the sec- ond and fourth Thursdays and adult crafts will be held on the third Wednesday of each month. Children’s’ story time will be held every Friday at 2 p.m. at the Heppner Li- brary beginning on May 3. The teen night that be- gins May 9 at 6:30 p.m. will have the teens creating a 3D project and an origami proj- ect on May 23. The project will teach teens about ori- gami and Japanese culture. Snacks are provided and there is no charge for teens only to attend. Adult crafts will begin May 15 and will be held on the third Wednesday of each month, with the first project being hoop embroidery. For additional informa- tion contact the Heppner Library at 541-676-9964. Administrative Professional Day Wednesday, April 24th Flowers - Hallmark Cards - Gift Baskets -Delivery Available- The Country Rose floral department - 541-676-9426
