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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 29, 2021 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow ~ Letters to the Editor ~ Heppner 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. Email to editor@rapidserve.net or upload to Heppner.net. 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 188 W. Willow Street. Telephone (541) 676-9228. Fax (541) 676-9211. E-mail: editor@rapidserve.net or david@rapidserve.net. Web site: www.heppner.net. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: $31 in Morrow County; $25 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 65 years or older); $37 elsewhere; $31 student subscriptions. David Sykes ..............................................................................................Publisher Bobbi Gordon................................................................................................ 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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 $10. Good News Only By Doris Brosnan The lack of contribu- tions this week probably disappoints anyone who might have looked for- ward to “Good News” tid- bits from our friends and neighbors. Certainly, be- ing busy with Christmas gatherings could preclude even thinking of sharing those moments that made you smile. But maybe next week’s quieter time will help turn thoughts to con- tributing something for the pleasure of our readers. We would love to learn who “motored” up to see whom. The weather – won- derful for snow play in the mountains – created many worries, especially for grandmothers who take their job of worrying for family travelers very seri- ously. The good news for them was the safe arrival and return of their loved ones. The highlight for our column this week is know- ing that two such travelers were Aimee Turell and Trevor Antonucci, who were excited to share a big Christmas announcement with Aimee’s family: They are engaged to be married, though they have not yet set a date. Aimee attends Portland State University while also holding down a parttime job, and Trevor works for a HVAC compa- ny. Congrats. Readers are eager for some good-news tidbits so just a few minutes of your time can bring smiles to many faces. Contributions can come this way before Monday afternoon by writ- ing to dbrosnan123@gmail. com or calling 541-676- 5382 or 541-223-1490. A Christmas greeting to everyone. And here’s hoping that some good news comes to everyone reading this. Will we ever be back in World needs good news the vaccine passports to To the editor: a “normal” world? The Gospel, the teach- centralize the information To the editor: I have sat with many people on many occasions and have been asked this question. What is normal? The world we live in seems surreal and after almost two years of this pandemic we have all forgotten what life was prior to this. Holidays, birthdays, graduations, all gatherings are still not per- mitted. We are still not supposed to breath freely, shake hands, hug anyone or see a doctor with our faces being seen. You are not immune after one - two shots and a booster, how many more shots are they wanting to give of an unknown med- ication? What ever hap- pened to two weeks to slow the curve, what happened to the Governor’s own words of 70 percent and life will be “normal” again. Yet here we are in another extension of the state of emergency. Really? Three cases of the newest variant Omicron and we are keeping our state (one of very few states that are not open) under con- trol, so she can continue to receive federal money for the new surge of the “less deadly” variant. How many boosters are we going to have to receive before we have “normal life back?” Government has never taken your rights away and willingly given them back to you. They have gained power over the people, and this is what they want for our world, division of society. And they are succeeding. I hate watching families/friends divide over a shot. For what? Who is this all benefiting? Our borders are wide open, with absolutely no County weighs options for more office space Commissioners look at minor renovations up to new building in Heppner A small, cramped jury deliberation room is one problem with current courthouse spaces By David Sykes What to do about cramped and outdated of- fices and other spaces at the 118-year-old historic courthouse in Heppner has been an on-going topic at county commissioner meet- ings for some time, and the commission recently took possession of an extensive 120-page report detailing what to do about it. The main problem is the circuit court facilities at the courthouse have been deemed outdated and too small for court business and proceedings, and after com- plaints and talks with circuit court officials, the county hired nation-wide design company DLR Group to do an extensive study on the current facilities, and what can be done to alleviate the problems. The study came up with four options to fix the overcrowding and outdated facilities. Option 1 calls for minor courthouse renovation of the existing courthouse to address some circulation, security, and occupant ame- nities. It results in a more ef- ficient use of space but does not accommodate future growth or address all of the current space deficiencies. Option 2 is a more sub- stantial interior renovation of the existing courthouse to organize its operations primarily around circuit court functions. This op- tion would require county departments to relocate to another undetermined lo- cation or facility. Option 3 provides a substantial renovation and addition to the existing courthouse to fully accom- modate court and county space needs on the existing courthouse site. Option 4 provides a substantial renovation of the existing courthouse to organize its operations primarily around county functions and builds a new circuit court facility on a different site, the location of which is undetermined. Cost estimates range from $7.86 million for ren- ovation of the courthouse to $18 million for renovation plus an addition, and $12.8 million for a replacement courthouse. The study also said a seismic upgrade of the existing courthouse was necessary at a cost of about $4.4 million. Since the circuit court is a state court system ac- tivity, commissioners have learned there is money available to help with up- grading and improving the court portion of any proj- ing of Jesus Christ in the it has on its citizens.” (Op. New Testament is com- Cit. Palmer, p. 11) England, monly known as “Good Australia, New Zealand, News.” Reminds us of the Canada and the rest of the encouragement of Doris world are following Eu- Brosnan’s column, “Good rope to establish radical News Only.” Never be- authoritarian dictatorships fore since the victorious under the guise of the Covid end of the Second World pandemic. Ok. Where is the good War has America and the world more sorely needed news? It is being censored, “Good News.” Neverthe- rewritten, banned and/or less, despite every effort, condemned. Our Godly every vaccine, every new forefathers, the same ones and more oppressive strat- berated by pro vaccine egy, the world grows more zealots, blessed America contentious, more locked with our Constitution, Bill down, more fearful, more of Rights, Second Amend- ment and love of the “Good ominous. Sports teams across News” of the Gospel of Je- the western world are ex- sus Christ. No other nation periencing new Covid out- on earth has the foundation breaks even though 97 per- of the “Good News” of cent of these athletes are Jesus Christ to provide a vaccinated. There is never strong defense against the a word of explanation in authoritarian tyranny taking the news, CDC, Dr. Fauci, over the world. Jesus came Pfizer etc. why these vacci- into the world to save man- nated athletes are not only kind, not condemn man- catching but spreading the kind. The Gospel of Jesus pandemic at a far greater Christ is the “Good News” rate than the general public. that defeats the coming Sporting events, theater tyranny of the rising ‘beast’ productions, numerous ven- government of worldwide ues of compulsory vacci- vaccine mandates. Trusting the “Good nated employees have been postponed or cancelled News” of Jesus Christ can- because of positive Covid cels and eliminates fear and infestation, yet the call for doubt. Trusting the Gospel vaccine passports to protect of Christ establishes hope the public grows by the day. and faith in the midst of Some countries in Eu- confusion and anxiety. A rope “have even banned un- commitment to the “Good vaccinated from gathering News” of salvation through in private homes.” (Phila- Jesus Christ establishes delphia Trumpet, “Lurch power and authority in the toward Tyranny,” Richard heart and soul of the believ- Palmer, p. 11, Jan. 22) In er. Trusting in the power of Austria “The unvaccinated the “Gospel” provides all can only leave home to buy the armor (Eph. 6:10-17) essentials, to work, or get required to stand against the the jab…Police now patrol vaccine mandates and wiles the streets, demanding to of the devil. The “Good see the individuals’ vac- News” of Jesus Christ pro- cination status.” (Op. Cit. claims, “greater is he that is Palmer, p. 11) In Oct 21 “It- in you than he that is in the aly became the first coun- world.” (I John 4:4) The “Good News” try in the world to require vaccine passports for its message of Jesus Christ is entire workforce.” (Op. Cit. our hope and confidence Palmer, p. 11) “The German against every Covid out- state of Hesse passed a law break, vaccination mandate allowing all businesses, and authoritarian power including supermarkets, to grab. Let us seize the ban- bar the unvaccinated from ner of liberty and freedom their premises.” (Op. Cit. promised in the “Good ect. Commissioner Melissa Palmer, p. 11) “The Euro- News” of the Gospel. Lindsay recently attended pean Union is also using Stuart Dick, Irrigon a meeting with the Oregon Judicial Department in Sa- lem where she presented the county’s new feasibility study to that group. Lindsay reported the information was “well re- ceived” by the state and the county should expect some money to help with con- struction costs, whichever option the county chooses. However, the most the state will contribute is $1.2 mil- lion to the renovation. She said the county has until January 24 to decide and then ask the state to partic- ipate with funding. Commissioner Don Russell said there have been problems with the circuit court facilities in Heppner for quite a while and it will probably take new construction to fix it. “It’s hard to remodel an ex- isting building and get more Friday December 31st space, and it (circuit court) needs more space,” Russell said. “The jury deliberation room is not big enough. It wasn’t big enough 25 years ago,” he emphasized. Rus- sell urged the commission to think about the county facility needs for the next 25 years when making a decision on what to do. control over who is coming in or what they may have (covid) yet we as free Amer- ican citizens are supposed to follow the orders for the greater good of humanity, how does that work? Who in the world gave our gov- ernment this much control over our bodies? Why are they willing to let people quit their jobs, be forced from them? Our military members are starting to be threatened with discharge if they don’t receive this shot. Fifteen percent of our mili- tary members are willing to walk away from their career over this; 210,000 members (2018-member count) are willing to leaving their live- lihood, future benefits over this. And our government is sitting there without a care what that would mean for your and my safety without a strong military. These are scary times, unknown times, uncertain times. This is why I started Freedom of Choice meet- ings. With all the uncertain- ties of this world and wait- ing for “normal” again, we need to have people around us, supporting each other as we navigate this world on a daily basis, to see a smiling face and knowing there are people out there that still believe in choice. It can feel very lonely (especially with division of family and friends). You are not alone. And together we can show support. Join us January 2 at 3 p.m. at Two Old Hags Pizza. We are all in this to- gether and we stand united together. We are here for everyone. Staying Loud and Standing Proud for you and next to you. Dawn Brosnan New Year’s Eve Steak dinner potatoes salad and vegetable Dinner starts at 6:00 pm. Elks members and guests only HEPPNER ELKS 358 ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: "WHERE FRIENDS MEET" MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 541-676-9181 142 N MAIN ST
