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+HSSQHU*D]HWWH7LPHV+HSSQHU2UHJRQ Wednesday, November 8, 2023 7+5(( ~ 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 YHUL¿FDWLRQDQGZLOOQRWEHSULQWHGLQWKHQHZVSDSHU/HWWHUVPD\QRW 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 ZLOOEHSODFHGLQWKHFODVVL¿HGVXQGHU³&DUGRI7KDQNV´DWDFRVWRI Email to editor@rapidserve.net or upload to Heppner.net. Schlaich wins Western Junior Rodeo ~ G-T Trophy Corner ~ The Heppner Gazette Times would like to see pictures of your trophy animals from this hunting season. Please send a photo along with your name, age, town you live in, location of the hunt and a description of the animal to editor@ rapidserve.net, upload to Heppner.net or text to 541-215-2274. WONDERLAND I really do love the beauty of a frosty morning. Everything’s all pretty and glittery like a fairytale. I can dream of log cabins in WKHZRRGVDQGWKH¿UVWZLQ- ter’s snow on the ground. I can picture the huge stack RI¿UHZRRGOHDQLQJDJDLQVW the house and almost hear WKH FUDFNOH RI WKH ¿UH DQG smell the aroma of the de- licious hot chocolate that my handsome, imaginary VLJQL¿FDQWRWKHUVRORYLQJO\ made me. Yep. L.L. Bean himself couldn’t come up with a better, more wonder- ful winter scene. So, my mind wanders DV , ÀLS WKH VZLWFK RQ P\ fake fireplace, smelling the decomposing mouse that obviously didn’t make its way out of the heater vent, and wondering how the smell of hot chocolate would go with a 3-day-old dead mouse. As I gaze out the window at my sparkling little farm…I wonder as I wander… I wonder where the ax is…probably have to use a shovel to break the ice in the troughs. I wonder where the shovel is. I wonder if the goat is frozen to the ground or if he’s just choosing not to move. I wonder if it’s really 10 degrees and if there’s a chance it might warm up to 20 by the time I get to the barn. I wonder at what temperature milk will actually freeze in the udder. I wonder why a dog’s tongue doesn’t stick to the frozen water in his bowl. I wonder if Rosie would notice if I didn’t milk this morning. I wonder what land prices are like in Florida. Unfortunately, my day- dream is rudely interrupted by the sound of a hungry cow and the reality that she will not milk herself. Time to “man up” and start the chore list of a Farm Lady on a cold day…. which goes something like this: 1. Check outside tem- perature. 2. Put on ten layers of clothing. 3. Discover ringing phone is under layer #2. 4. I g n o r e r i n g i n g phone. 5. Imagine every sin- gle catastrophe possible that could warrant a phone call. 6. Dig through nine layers of clothing for phone. 7. Curse the Auto Warranty Specialists for their eighth phone call in the last 2 days. 8. Gather milking supplies and head to barn. 9. Notice water is fro- zen in Rosie’s trough and realize that the “leave hose running a bit” thing does NOT work in 10-degree weather. 10. Beat on frozen wa- ter with frozen hose. 11. N o t i c e n e a r b y hammer and beat on frozen water with hammer. 12. Wipe freezing wa- ter and tears from face. 13. Scoop ice out of trough with hammer and foot 14. Scoop/chip away IUR]HQSRRIURPEDUQÀRRU 7DNHR൵ZHWIUR]HQ gloves, sit on 10-degree stool, and milk Rosie. 16. Put frozen bag balm on Rosie’s cracked teats. 17. Consider warming frozen hands in warm milk. 18. Collect frozen eggs DQGOHWFKLFNHQVRXWWR¿QG unfrozen water. 19. H e a d b a c k t o house, place 10-degree hands in warm water. 20. Perform Lamaze Breathing technique to manage Fingers on Fire Syndrome. 21. When fingers be- come functional again, search Farmers Only for possible victim/mate. By Susie Crosby Prineville, OR Jaylee Schlaich standing with her prizes from winning the Western States Junior Rodeo, her accomplishments include; IDVWHVW WLPH IRU %DUUHOV ¿JXUH <HDU (QG %DUUHO 5DFLQJ Ollie had a hell of an elk hunt. Took down a dream 6x6 bull at &KDPSLRQ5HVHUYH<HDU(QG*RDWÀDQNLQJ&KDPSLRQ<HDU 450 yards in steep Blue Mountain terrain with his 6.5 end Figure 8 Champion, All-around Champion Creedmoor that he’s named Grenadine. So proud of him! - Erin Melton Anderson Birthright of Morrow County Celebrates their 3 rd year anniversary Volunteers of Birthright, (L_R) Julia Finch, Laurie Wood, Mary Ann Elguezabal, Monika Elguezabal, June Rollis, Marge Rolen, pose for a picture during their anniversary dinner. - Contributed Photo Birthright of Morrow County celebrated their 3 rd year anniversary. With about 40 members in atten- dance, Becky Cherry spoke about her role as a doula, and Julia Finch spoke of the importance of a pregnancy care center, Julia Finch said “it was a special evening.” Birthright is an organiza- tion dedicated to providing essential help and support to women and girls facing a crisis pregnancy. Their mission is simple: to enable these individuals to carry their fetuses to term by offering them a safe and judgment-free environment ¿OOHG ZLWK ORYH DQG VXS- SRUW7KH\R൵HUDUDQJHRI services to meet the needs of those in crisis, including the provision of baby cloth- st ing, diapers, wipes, and maternity clothing. The center is open on Commission meetings are Mondays from 10 am to held once per month, with 3 pm, Thursdays from 5 the option of in-person and pm to 7 pm, and Saturdays remote participants with video technology. to apply YOUR AD please submit a letter of in- terest to the Morrow County COULD Planning Department, PO Box 40, Irrigon, Or 97844, BE or by email to mramirez@ co.morrow.or.us by noon HERE! Friday, December 1 st , 2023. The next Planning Com- mission meeting will be Call December 5 th , 2023, in Heppner, OR at the Bar- 541-676- tholomew building. from 1 pm to 3 pm. As a volunteer-based orga- nization, their schedules may vary from week to week and month to month. It’s important to note that while our primary focus is on pregnant women and girls, we also provide friend counseling to men who seek assistance or guidance. We believe that everyone de- serves a safe and non-judg- mental space to discuss their concerns and receive the support they need. Print & Mailing Services *Design *Print Sykes Publishing *Mail 541-676-9228 ($562) (;3(5,(1&( 5HDG\WRKHOSZLWK\RXU KHDULQJKHDOWKFDUHQHHGV 1:WK6WUHHW 6XLWH( +HUPLVWRQ25 36$VNXVDERXWRXUILQDQFLQJ RSWLRQV &DOO9HUQD 2൵HULQJFRPSOLPHQWDU\KHDULQJ HYDOXDWLRQDQGRUWRKDYH\RXUFXUUHQW KHDULQJDLGVFOHDQHG FKHFNHG VFKHGXOHWRGD\ Morrow County 2024 Planning Commission Positions due Dec. 1 Are you interested in land use and development? Would you like to be a part of settling land policy in Morrow County? If so, Morrow County is seeking volunteers to represent the Heppner and Ione areas on the Morrow County Planning Commission. As a volunteer, you will be appointed a four-year term ending December 2027. At the end of the term, there is the option for re-appoint- ment for another four-year term, if interested. Planning FBLA Pie sales until Nov. 8 th Once again, the Hep- pner High School FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) is starting its annual pie sale. Pie order forms are now available and will continue until Novem- ber 8th. If you would like to place an order you can call Heppner High School and ask for Mrs. Collins or, we can have an FBLA member bring you a form. We will not be selling Pecan this year due to increased prices; however, we will still be selling: Lemon Ice box, Berry, Apple, Cherry, Pumpkin, and Peach for $22 each and Oreo for $15. All pies except for Pump- kin will be frozen. The Pumpkin will be baked on Monday, November 20th. Pies will be delivered by November 20th and 21st, unless we can deliver soon- er. Pies just in time to be on your table for Thanks- giving! Remember all pies are made from scratch! We greatly appreciate your support! 9228 Or Email graphics @rapidserve.net We also offer design and printing ser vices Heppner Gazette-Times Sykes Printing Morrow County Services would like to thank all Veterans for their service to our country. It is a great honor to offer our help in return. Please visit us at 215 NE Main Avenue in Irrigon, Monday-Thursday 8 am to 12 pm and 1-5 pm Or contact us at 541-922-6420 or scase@co.morrow.or.us
