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Historical Society
releases 2023
Morrow County
Chronicles
Stating the Obvious
Sitting here in the
warmth of my home, lights
are on, there’s food in the
fridge, hay in the barn,
and fuel in the truck. What
could possibly go wrong? I
wonder how many Israelis
were feeling that way a
few days ago. In a few mo-
ments, their lives have been
changed forever, if they
managed to live through
their worst nightmare. My
heart is breaking for these
people. And my mind is
trying to fathom how this
was even possible. The nor-
mally effective Iron Dome
was breached, and they
had no warning that 1,000
terrorists and thousands of
rockets were about to befall
them. How could this hap-
pen without the benefit of
any intelligence? The IDF
is not inept. They are a very
capable fighting force. I
don’t believe this was with-
out the help of a very large
and powerful country or the
“help” of 6 billion dollars
given to Iran by our own
president, Traitor Joe. He
has since said he supports
Israel. I hope so, but his
credibility is questionable.
Here are a few big DUH
questions. Do we really
think this could not happen
here? That the millions of
illegals that have crossed
our border in the last year
might not contain more than
a few terrorists? I’ve felt for
a long time that we’re in for
a huge surprise….one that
will make 911 look like a
walk in the park. I hope
and pray that I’m wrong.
I have to wonder….is this
what it will take to make
the Left finally open their
eyes? And how astute do
you have to be to recognize
the obvious…aka….open
borders are not safe, the 2nd
amendment is necessary,
the womb shouldn’t make
babies fair game, there are
only two sexes, children
should not be mutilated, the
climate has been changing
forever, evil exists, and
there is a God and we ar-
en’t Him. The Woke needs
to wake up. I wonder…..
when it’s their loved ones
being dragged through the
streets by terrorists if they
wouldn’t mind having the
Orange Man back.
We need to get our
house in order. There are
those who hate us, and they
have been given free admis-
sion into our country. Our
enemies know that we’re
weak, and our leader is
demented. They know who
his buddies are. They aren’t
going to wait for Trump to
get back in the White House
before they act. They know
time is of the essence and
that we’re more vulnerable
now than we’ve ever been.
If you’ve read the Bi-
ble, you know what’s com-
ing for the enemies of Isra-
el. Ezekiel 38 says it well.
But where is our country in
these last days? If we con-
tinue to shove God away
and wink at evil, then I fear
for our future. Maybe our
fate resides in our repen-
tance. Maybe it’s not too
late. Pray for America. Pray
for unbelievers. Pray for
Israel. And make sure you
are right with God through
Jesus. He is our only Hope.
“Repent, then, and turn
to God, so that your sins
may be wiped out, that
times of refreshing may
come from the Lord.” Acts
3:19
Susie Crosby
Prineville, OR
(L-R) Amelia, Lea, Nicole, and Jennifer of Heppner’s Bank
of Eastern Oregon. - Contributed Photo
Morrow County His-
torical Society recently
released the 2023 Morrow
County Chronicles.
Bill Monagle, Editor,
dedicated this year’s edi-
tion to Butch Laughlin and
Archie Ball. Jeanne Collins
authored why these two
dedicated volunteers were
called “The GO Boys” for
their behind-the- scenes
work on many communi-
ty projects. Other articles
are about Gordon Meyers,
Wayne Hams, Ed Glenn,
Bev and Cal Sherman, Dor-
othy Krebs, Billy Gentry,
Key Organizers of Hep-
pner’s St Patrick’s Cele-
bration, Peterson’s Jewelry,
Amanuel and Katie Petteys,
and more. Chronicles may
be purchased at Murray
Drugstore, the Heritage
Museum, and all Morrow
County branches of the
Bank of Eastern Oregon.
Monagle has also worked
with Tom Glass to have all
past issues of the Chronicles
digitalized and put on flash
drives with the new edition
and will be announcing
more about this soon.
Blue Mountain FFA District
Leadership Camp held
(L-R) Brooklyn Hendricks, top beginning VP, and Avree
Lathrop, top beginning treasurer, shake hands in aknowk-
agement of their accomplishments. - Photo by Beth Dickenson
Good News Only by Doris Brosnan
On October 3, Cindi and Mike Doherty took her
parents from Hermiston, Jerry, who is 91 years old, and
Ione Martin, to Lincoln City for a three-day stay. Jerry’s
sister Mary Kay and her husband, Rocky Peterson, joined
them, as did Jerry’s brother Larry and his wife, Linda,
all of whom came from /Waterloo, Iowa. Larry’s son
Sam also came down from Seattle. Cindi reports that the
weather was great, the food was good, and everyone had
a great time. Their trip included a visit to the Tillamook
Creamery, and the Iowans said that they have Tillamook
cheese in Iowa but not the Tillamook ice cream.
Recently, Allen and Nancy Anderson returned to
Ione from Detroit, Michigan, where Allen was one of the
thirty-five veterans who attended the annual reunion of
the Army’s A Troop 4-12 Cavalry Unit. The unit was in
Vietnam, stationed near the DMZ at Quang Tri, for three
years, 1968-1971, during which time 1200 troops were
processed through the unit. A Troop has now disbanded,
but in 2000, its veterans began yearly reunions, with
a different platoon choosing the location and making
arrangements each year, a time for celebrating coming
home and remembering those who did not come home. A
highlight for Allen on the trip was the scheduled tour of
the Ford Motor Company factory. And the dinner cruise
on the Detroit River was especially relaxing.
New neighbors, new adventure: JoAnne Burleson
moved into the Willow Creek Terrace last Saturday.
JoAnne is a long-time resident of Heppner, and she was
one of the original board members when the Terrace be-
came a reality, rather than just a dream. Her son, Warren,
grandson, Jimmy, Shirley George, Sheryll Bates, and
three young, helpful volunteer missionaries of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made JoAnne’s tran-
sition a smooth operation.
Last Thursday, Diana Ball welcomed former class-
mate Ginny Moore Parrish for a three-day visit. Ginny
and her husband live in Colfax, WA, and his hunting trip
to this area presented her with the opportunity to spend
some time with Diana in her hometown, where she lived
with parents Tim and Laura Moore.
Betty Gray had a wonderfully restful weekend of
visiting with her daughter, DeLoy Marcyes, who was
down for the weekend from Renton, WA. DeLoy’s friend
Brenda Colton, from Buckley, joined her for the visit,
which included Saturday lunch at Bucknum’s and a brief
walkabout. Betty reports that the two days were totally
enjoyable and truly restful, partly because the three dogs
that accompanied DeLoy and Brenda were so polite.
HHS Mustangs’ homecoming football game last Fri-
day was a win over the Riverside team. Halftime featured
introductions of the homecoming court members, and a
dance topped off the evening’s events. Congratulations,
All!
The Black Mountain Water District Improvement
Company celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the annual
meeting on October 7 at Blake Ranch. Several families
were honored as they continued the legacy of landowners
in the rural community. Gary Anderson was honored for
17 years of service as General Manager,2006-2023. Gary
was unable to attend but his wife, Yvonne, was present
to accept his recognition. Thirty-five people attended
the meeting held in Harvey and Pat Simmons’s large
shop and everyone received a door prize and enjoyed
delicious food.
CBEC Announces Annual
Meeting Nov 2 nd.
The Annual Meeting of
the Members of Columbia
Basin Electric Cooperative,
Inc. is planned as a luncheon
for Thursday, Nov. 2 nd at the
Isobel Edwards Hall in
Fossil. Registration starts
at 11:15 a.m. with lunch
served at 12:00 p.m. The
annual meeting and election
of Directors will follow
the lunch. Multiple door
prizes will be awarded. All Beth Dickenson and the FFA group strike a goofy pose.
members are welcome to - Photo by Beth Dickenson
come and learn about their
Congratulations to
Beth Dickenson said
the Heppner FFA repre- Brooklyn Hendricks who
Electric Co-Op.
sented our community and was named the top begin-
th
competed in three ritual ning VP & Avree Lathrop
contests, a knowledge con- who was the top beginning
test, and participated in treasurer! The alternate
th
several workshops. We got team won 2nd place and
to know the district & state these smart cookies won
tee shirts. The race starts officers who helped to put it 2nd in the General Knowl-
at 8:30am with finishers on, and we had fun—even edge test too! Dickenson
awarded medals and other those of us who learned the said she was so proud of
fun prizes. Proceeds for truth behind the warmth the growing, learning, and
the run go to Heppner High factor of a blue corduroy leadership that happened
Cross Country Team.
this weekend.
jacket.
LDS Church’s 10 Annual
Fun Run Oct. 14
The LDS church is hav-
ing their 10 th annual Red
Barn Fun Run on Saturday
October 14 th . Sign up at
the LDS church on the
corner of Highway 74 and
Tom Street in Lexington at
7:45am. $10 to run/walk
5k, 1 mile, or 2 miles on
a paved course and $10
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DEADLINE:
Morrow County is holding a FREE Hazardous Waste event
so you may take some of these items: Used oil, Oil filters,
Spent Antifreeze, Automotive Batteries, Alkaline &
rechargeable batteries, Propane tanks (smaller than 25 gal),
Roof and Asphalt patch, Adhesives, Glues and Contact
cement, Caulk sealers and Joint Compounds, Lawn and
Garden Chemicals, Fertilizers, Pool chemicals, Household
cleaners (bleach, ammonia, furniture polish, toilet bowl
cleaners, carpet shampoos), sludge (soil contaminated with
oil), mercury thermometers, florescent lamps, all types of
aerosol cans, Used cooking oil, road flares, PCB ballasts,
Organic peroxides (hardening agents).
HO U S E H O L D
H A Z A R D O U S
W A S T E
JOIN US OCTOBER 21ST, 2023
and get rid of the
HAZARDOUS WASTE lurking in
or around your home!
EVENT:10/21/2023
BETWEEN 9AM-12PM at the
North-End Transfer Station
MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M.
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The above photo taken at a recent HHS volleyball
game speaks volumes about the respect these young la-
dies have learned. They were absorbed in their computer
games when the Star Spangled Banner started. They in-
stantly stopped, placed their hands over their hearts, with
their eyes on the American flag, and stood at attention
until the anthem ended: Olivia Robinson, Haidyn Seitz,
Emery High, Reiley High, Morgan McCabe.
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