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+HSSQHU*D]HWWH7LPHV+HSSQHU2UHJRQ Wednesday, November 22, 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 FDQEHUHDFKHG7KHDGGUHVVDQGSKRQHQXPEHUZLOORQO\EHXVHGIRUYHUL¿FDWLRQDQGZLOOQRWEHSULQWHGLQWKHQHZVSDSHU/HWWHUVPD\QRWEH 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(PDLOWRHGLWRU#UDSLGVHUYHQHWRUXSORDGWR+HSSQHUQHW TURKEY TRIALS I’ve known a few turkeys in my life. Even dated a few (rarely suc- cessfully). So the idea of creating a home for them (the Thanksgiving kind) on my little acreage took a bit of thought. I needed some questions answered before I attempted their care and containment. What do they eat? Are they kind to chickens and farm ladies? Do they really have a sin- gle digit IQ, and do they really drown in the rain? Since turkey-keepers were in short supply in my area, I received very little help with my search. Most folks were of the opinion that the birds were not worth mess- ing with. They could only regurgitate a most unkind description of “Dumbest Creatures on Earth?”. Not one to encourage these sorts of disparaging remarks, I would answer “But maybe they aren’t ALL like that. Maybe it’s a small percent- age. I mean, what if that’s MXVW RQH SDUWLFXODU IDPLO\ of turkeys from the shallow end of the gene pool giving the whole species a bad rap?” These comments usu- ally elicited looks of pity. Seems I’ve gotten those looks before, quite possibly back in my dating years. So, I began planning my Turkey Farm. I put my money on the fact that ev- eryone deserves a chance and they all can’t be that stupid. I would start small and work my way up to supplying the whole town with their Thanksgiving WXUNH\V,¿JXUHGDERXW birds would suffice since LW¶VMXVWDRQFHD\HDUJLJ After hearing the general public’s opinion on raising the Dumbest Creatures on Earth, I believed the chance of losing my cash crop to DQ\¿HUFHFRPSHWLWRUVZDV slim. Now the search was on. Since most turkeys don’t come with degrees or even diplomas, I had to go with what was available and hope for the Brightest and The Best. Before long, I was the proud owner of two Toms and one hen. I would sharpen my turkey-raising skills on these lucky birds and quickly expand my ÀRFN WR WKH SODQQHG The next few weeks and months were filled with excitement and anticipation as my little flock grew. Though the “ugly duckling” stage seemed to last a little longer than my other poul- try breeds…quite a bit lon- JHU DFWXDOO\«WKH\ ¿QDOO\ became fully feathered and began making those endear- ing turkey sounds we’re all familiar with. They gobbled in the morning. They gob- bled at night. In fact, turned out they rarely DIDN’T gobble. It appeared Tom and his sidekick Jerry were really the talkers. Trixy was a bit stoic. The boys tried so hard to get her attention, VWUXWWLQJWKHLUVWX൵DVRIWHQ DVWKH\FRXOGMXVWWRFDWFK KHU H\H 7KH\ ZRXOG SX൵ out their chests, do their gobble thing, which I’m sure is the equivalent to our human mating call “Hey baby….watch this”, and wait for her eager response. 6DGO\WKHLUH൵RUWVUHWXUQHG null and void. She was not impressed. I’m sure they were quite perplexed at her lack of enthusiasm. If only they had a mirror. What she saw, but they didn’t, was that the beautiful array of feathers they thought were on display had been whit- tled down to almost nothing by a couple turkey-chasing cow dogs. Little did they know that they each had been robbed of all but one lonely feather. Yes….one. The sight of those turkeys strutting their stuff, only WR¿QGRXWWKHLU³VWX൵´KDG gone from Harley to Moped was bit painful to watch. So, was my adventure a success? Success is a relative term. Some peo- ple view any attempt at conquering a new skill as success, whether that particular skill is mastered or not. Sometimes, things like turkey farms or rela- WLRQVKLSVMXVWDUHQ¶WPHDQW WR EH$QG MXVW WR DQVZHU the looming question, and though nobody drowned under my care, yes….they really are that stupid. eloquently on his own mil- itary experiences that I’m sure other soldiers in the audience could relate to. The HHS Chorus and their selection of patriotic songs were outstanding this year and of course, the luncheon served by the students is always a highlight for Veterans and their guests. Giving tree goes up in Les Schwab As a former HHS gradu- ate, I’m proud to live in a community whose local high school takes the time each year to remember and honor all those who serve and have served. Please know how much it is really appreciated. Chris Brown Heppner Oregon The Neighborhood Centers’ Giving Tree and Kids’ Shopping Day This is our favorite organization would like to time of the year for the adopt a family please let Neighborhood Center. the Neighborhood Center This is the time when know as soon as possible our communities come so we can match you to a together to give to others so family. they can have a wonderful Another event for Christmas. our client families is The The Giving Tree will Kid’s Shopping Day. be decorated at Heppner This activity helps the Market Fresh the day after children in these families Thanksgiving. to experience giving The ornaments on Christmas gifts to their the tree will be gift siblings and parents. This suggestions for those on LVGL൵HUHQWWKLV\HDUDVWKH the Neighborhood Center’s shopping will be at the St. list of families who qualify Patrick’s Senior Center. for food baskets. Children High school students from these families have will help arrange the gift chosen a need and a choices and clean the wanted gift. Often these dining hall after the event. are clothes, furniture, This year’s Shopping or a toy. These are all Day will be December anonymous gifts from our 10 th between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Times generous communities. If you would like to for families will be by give a child, up to the age prearranged appointment. If your family is on of 18 still living at home, please take an ornament our client list, return By Susie Crosbey from IURP WKH WUHH DQG IXO¿OO your applications to the Prineville the requests. Bring the Neighborhood Center by wrapped gifts to the November 16, 2023. If Neighborhood Center you want to contribute by December 18 th . The to these events, please 1HLJKERUKRRG&HQWHUVWD൵ bring donations to the I would like to public- will give the gifts to the Neighborhood Center by ly thank Heppner High families. Please include December 8 th . New gifts School (HHS) for another the ornaments with your and monetary donations ZRQGHUIXOMRELQKRQRULQJ gifts. If your family, work are always welcome. local Veterans at the Cele- group, church or civic bration on November 9 th . ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: My family has served in combat units in the US Army for three consecu- tive generations (WWII, Vietnam, Afghanistan), so as Veterans we do un- GHUVWDQGWKHVDFUL¿FHRI service to this nation. Principal Gerry, your students were very polite, and respectful, and asked good questions about what it means to be a Veteran. I would like to publicly recognize Jeannie Collins for her tireless support in orchestrating this event again, and her work is This house is ready to go. Recently updated windows, kitchen and bathroom. Heat on demand most appreciated by all water heater, new paint, fridge, washer, dryer and who attended. Thanks dishwasher. Large back yard. Within walking also to Ken Grieb for his distance of the Heppner pool, high school and “roll call” duties, and Mr. VRIWEDOO¿HOG485 W Morgan St. MLS#: 23328135 Mike McCabe who spoke “A Veterans Thank You” MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. The Heppner Les Schwab’s giving tree. - Contributed Photo Giving Tree -Contributed Photo The holiday season in South Morrow County brings with it numerous op- portunities for the residents to come together and spread Christmas cheer to those less fortunate. One such way to contribute to the spirit of giving is through the giving trees located at Heppner Les Schwab. This is the fourth year for the giving tree at Heppner Les Schwab. While many Les Schwab locations partici- pate in toy drives, the Hep- pner branch partners with the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide Christmas gifts for children in foster care in the county. Those wishing to provide a gift or two can pick a tag R൵WKHWUHHDQGWKHQUHWXUQ the unwrapped gift to Les Schwab. DHS staff will collect the gifts, wrap them, and distribute them to foster children in Morrow County. The tree will be put up right after Thanksgiving and will be available until the 12 th of December. ($562) (;3(5,(1&( 5HDG\WRKHOSZLWK\RXU KHDULQJKHDOWKFDUHQHHGV 1:WK6WUHHW 6XLWH( +HUPLVWRQ25 36$VNXVDERXWRXUILQDQFLQJ RSWLRQV &DOO9HUQD 2൵HULQJFRPSOLPHQWDU\KHDULQJ HYDOXDWLRQDQGRUWRKDYH\RXUFXUUHQW KHDULQJDLGVFOHDQHG FKHFNHG VFKHGXOHWRGD\ ! d l So $140,000 $26,000 Lot For Sale $275000 177 N. Main P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 Chris@sykesrealestate.net Broker Chris Sykes 541-215-2274 $380,000 Price Reduction 9.09 ACRES A beautifully remodeled 2-story home in Heppner. This spacious residence boasts approx 2,400 square feet of space, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. This house has undergone extensive renovations, with almost everything being brand new. New dry wall, SDLQWÀRRULQJEDWKURRPVNLWFKHQZDWHUKHDWHU windows. 510 S Main St. Heppner MLS#: 23687525 177 N. Main P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 Chris@sykesrealestate.net Broker Chris Sykes 541-215-2274 For sale: Prime commercial lot on Main Street, Heppner, Oregon. Property presents a golden opportunity to establish your presence in a vibrant community. Embrace the potential and seize this chance to make your mark in Heppner, Oregon. Act now and turn your visions into reality. Main St MLS#: 23022056 177 N. Main P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 Chris@sykesrealestate.net Broker Chris Sykes 541-215-2274 Secluded mountain property! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to own your own mountain property. Whether you’re looking for a hunting retreat or a permanent residence, this property has it all. With approximately 9.09 acres of land and a private pond you can embrace the beauty of nature and create a life of serenity in the mountains you’ve always desired. MLS#:23510132 177 N. Main P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 Chris@sykesrealestate.net
