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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 18, 2023 -- THREE ~ Letters to the Editor ~ 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 $15. Email to editor@rapidserve.net or upload to Heppner.net. Who do you trust? Who do you trust? I’m not thinking of political leaders. I’m referring to people. Whether they go to church is as irrelevant as their political party. What matters is whether they put their beliefs above ev- idence. Do they put Tribe above Truth? If they are unwilling to look at ev- idence, then the answer is beware. We all choose what we believe. But if we’re unwilling to put evi- dence above ourselves, we can’t even trust ourselves. We’re all tempted to do it. You know who I am talking about because we are related to them. They are our friends and neigh- bors. They are nice people. Need examples? Think of someone you know who will believe allegations from their favorite “fact” source. But not watch tes- timony sworn under oath if they think it threatens their belief. Telling lies is not against the law. False testimony under oath is. That’s why some people do everything they can to avoid it. Cross-examina- tion makes the veracity even stronger. If it’s the truth you fear, don’t watch. Do you know anyone who refused to watch the January 6th hearings, even if they had the opportuni- ty? I know lots of them. Some even send me uncor- roborated stories they find on the internet. If it con- forms to what they want to believe, they swallow it like the gospel truth. All propagandists know if you repeat a lie often enough, people will believe it. Today we wit- ness the ease of spreading lies. Millions believe the last presidential election was stolen based on alle- gations without evidence. Joseph Goebbels once said: “The more absurd the lie, the more people will believe it.” Q-Anon con- spiracy anyone? Voltaire wrote during the reign of terror following the French Revolution over 200 years ago: “If you can get peo- ple to believe absurdities, you can get them to com- mit atrocities.” Remember January 6th. Times may have changed. But people haven’t. If you have been fol- lowing the evidence, you know the former president knew he lost the 2020 elec- tion while he was (and still is) telling people he didn’t. He knows his audience. He actually has two: Those who believe what he says because they need to be lied to; and those who don’t care if it’s true be- cause they want power. James Tweed Ocean City, NJ QUESTIONS I had a mom who didn’t like questions…. especially from a little girl whose favorite phrase was “How come?”. “Because I said so now go clean your room” was the typical an- swer. One would think that maybe I would have learned through several room cleanings that my bouts of curiosity didn’t always end well. Maybe I should have taken a hint from a cat or two. My dad, on the other hand, was a lover of in- quisitiveness. My ques- tions were usually fol- lowed by long and detailed explanations, some of which exceeded my atten- tion span and my ability to sit still. Daddy was also a Standford grad and master of Jeopardy. I’ve tried my hand at Jeopardy. Until they come up with a “fam- ily milk cow” category, my opportunity to impress a studio audience and win the big bucks will have to remain on hold. It seems like a curi- ous little girl would grow into an adult who carries a plethora of answers in her head. But that doesn’t account for Dr Gundry’s “Leaky Brain Syndrome’. Though my quest for knowledge is impressive, my memory is not. There is one question I have that is still looming in my brain space….and it seems like I ask it daily. Why do people believe stu- pid things? Like we’re all here by accident and there is no intelligent designer (while everything they see around them was created by someone). Yep. So, we just happened to land the exact distance from the sun that we don’t fry or freeze. Sounds legit. It’s good to ask ques- tions. But let’s get the facts….as many as we can.…before we jump on the bandwagon of a certain mindset. Maybe there’s a lot more to the story that you don’t know. May- be what you’ve been told is a pack of lies with just enough truth thrown in to make it seem right. Just a thought. Would you get your advice on caring for a newborn from a doctor who’s performed thousands of abortions? Or might there be a bit of an agenda behind certain news organizations? Or how about asking Dylan Mulvaney what it takes to be a real man? Sources matter. So, use common sense, get the facts, and know your sources. And, by the way, if you’re thinking of joining a protest in support of a certain group of peo- ple, or maybe even known terrorists, I would consider what type of human beings you’re supporting and their treatment of their fellow human beings. Because there are times when ig- norance is no excuse…and expecting to get the truth from someone who wants you blown off the map is just plain stupid. “My son does not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path. For their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed blood.” Proverbs 1:15-16 Susie Croby Prinville Mustang Seniors pose with their families for Senior Night ( L-R)Seniors, Caden George, Camryn Proudfoot, Landon Mitchell, and Adriana Worden posing with their families for senior night - Picture by Tylynn Cimmiyotti Junior Cheer Camp girls Show off their Skills Junior Cheer camp girls showcase all they’ve learned led by Cheer Coach Caroline Robinson at Heppner’s Senior night - Picture by Tylynn Cimmiyotti Good News Only by Doris Brosnan MC Rural Fire Disaster Preparedness -Continued from PAGE ONE First Student Bus Company Bert’s Auto Salvage & Towing “This is about taking care of our community,” stated GSHCS President & CEO Art Mathisen. “We want to give our team the experience needed to be as prepared as possible for real-world occurrences.” Last weekend I finally had a chance to share time with all four grandchildren, the first opportunity in seven months! Carson, Conor (getting ready to put his hand over my eyes), Katie, and Amy. A great time in Corval- lis. Two expected tidbits offered for the column this week, and they didn’t reach us, so lots of newspaper space available for the Sheriff’s Report this week. Good News does surround us, however: much needed rain, continued sunshine and warm days periodically, visitors to our downtown as they come for hunting, OHVing, and family visits, beautiful Fall colors. Please, share your moments that brought a smile to your face, send your tidbit to dbrosnan123@gmail.com or call it to 541-223-1490. Hope good news comes to everyone reading this column! Holly Rebekah Lodge accepting applications for their Christmas Bazaar The Rebeka’s are ac- cepting applications for their Christmas Bazaar, happening on December 2 nd 10am-3pm For the application go to Holly Rebekah Facebook page or contact Kristen Espino- sa at 541-377-0002 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). Access to medical care will not be affected by the drill. “Good Shepherd will remain fully operational while the drill is underway. Patients may hear and see our emergency response system and local agency officials on our campus during that timeframe, but rest assured it is only a scheduled drill,” stated Mathisen. Santa Claus is going to the Holly Rebekah Lodge Dec 9 th. The Holly Rebekah Lodge will be having pic- tures and breakfast with Santa Claus on December 9 th . Children and Adults are welcome from 8am to 10am. Breakfast will con- sist of pancakes, scrambled eggs, and sausage links for $5. Lunch & Dinner Menu Specials 10/19 - 10/25 Thursday - Grilled chicken breast, mashed potatoes and brown gravy, and a roll $9 Friday - Full order of biscuits and sausage gravy, 2 breakfast bars, and 2 eggs $9 Saturday soup is clam chowder Monday - Pulled Pork Nachos $9 Tuesday - Chicken plus(deep fried chicken patty, Swiss, ham & mayo) with curly fries $9 Tuesday night - 6-9 pm $2 hard shell tacos Wednesday - Italian Wedding Soup, small turkey & cucumber dinner salad, and garlic breadstick $9 or $7 for seniors 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 North-End Station 69900 Frontage Lane Boardman, OR 97818 If you have any questions and/or concerns please let us know by emailing spointer@co.morrow.or.us or calling (541) 989-9500. We appreciate your continued efforts in helping to keep our county clean!
