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+HSSQHU*D]HWWH7LPHV+HSSQHU2UHJRQ Wednesday, December 06, 2023 7+5(( Good News Only by Doris Brosnan %\FDU.RGLDN$ODVNDVHHPVWREHEHWZHHQ DQGPLOHVIURP+HSSQHU%\DLULVDQRWKHUVWRU\ of course. And that story “Thanksgiving” could tell if she could talk… but Thanksgiving is a pigeon. The Cameron Sweeney family has, as reported in a past GT, ten homing pigeons. On Thanksgiving Day, the pigeons were in the air enjoying whatever homing pigeons do in the air, and when they returned to their pigeon loft, they brought home a visitor they had picked up while out and about! The newcomer seemed totally content to move in with her new-found friends. Since the band on the calm, IULHQGO\QHZFRPHU¶VOHJLGHQWL¿HGKHUDVDSLJHRQIURP Kodiak, the Sweeneys have tried to contact her owner, to no avail. So, for now, the Sweeney’s have eleven pi- geons, and one of them – now named “Thanksgiving” – could probably tell some hair-raising stories about her adventurous travels, if only she could talk! David and April Sykes spent Thanksgiving week in Carey, North Carolina, visiting their daughter Allison and her family: husband, Matt, and sons, Sebastian, and August. In addi- tion to enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, they spent time visiting and catching up on news. They also rode along when taking the boys to school and visited the beautiful new city park that had just opened. On the way home, the Sykes’s got an unexpected side trip: Because RIIRJDW3DVFRWKHLUÀLJKWZDVGLYHUWHGWR6HDWWOHZKHUH WKH\VWD\HGRYHUQLJKWDQGÀHZKRPHWKHQH[WGD\7KH airline did provide accommodation and meals. MaryAnn Elguezabal shares that “Last week I wished Carter Adams good luck on his hunting trip and added that I would love to have some deer burger. Two days later, he showed up at my doorstep with several packages of deer burger and a great big smile on his face!” (Of course, Carter refused UHPXQHUDWLRQ IRU WKH PHDW EXW KH GLG ¿QDOO\ DJUHH WR take some fresh, homemade tortillas.) MaryAnn contin- ues, “Speaking of deer, my granddaughter Emily, who is one and a half, also knows how to say ‘deer’! One of the blessings of living in Heppner!” From our Heppner library: “Come join us for ‘Crafty Night’ next Wednes- day, December 13 at 6 PM. This month’s craft will be a Reindeer Punch-Needle Wall Art.” This program is for adult crafters only, and registration is required by calling the library or stopping in to register. (Sounds like fun, and WKHSLFWXUHRIWKH¿QLVKHGSURGXFWLVUHDOO\FXWH 7RQLJKW Wednesday the 6 th , we can go to the annual holiday/winter evening of music featuring grades K through 12, at the elementary school. This will be an opportunity to add to our Christmas/holiday cheerfulness that many, many individuals tuned into at the lighting of Heritage Park and music at the ag museum last Thursday! Such a great job by the City Crew, ag museum volunteers, preschool singers, school choir! This could be the season during which acts of kindness and positive happenings increase, and GT readers hope to read about them, so please share your stories: dbrosnan123@gmail.com or call 541-223-1490. Here’s hoping that good news comes to everyone reading this! 3ULQW 0DLOLQJ6HUYLFHV *Design *Print Sykes Publishing *Design *Print 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. DEAR SANTA “Dear S an t a”, s h e wrote, scooted up to her desk. ³1RZWKLVDLQ¶WWKH¿UVW time I’ve made this request. <RX NQRZ ,¶YH EHHQ good, well… far as cow- girls go But with all due respect Sir, your response has been slow. Now, I’m guessin’ the cowboy I ordered’s a hot item And I’ve delt with these EDFNRUGHUVEHVWQRWWR¿JKW ‘em. ,¶P¿JXULQ¶RQPDNLQ¶ it easy on us both So, I’m changin’ my order a bit…here goes. The part about bein’ tall, dark, n’ handsome (Not the part about money, ‘cause I still prefer he have some) Well, nobody’s per- fect, an’ what’s a few extra pounds. Don’t have to be “show ($562) (;3(5,(1&( 021'$<6$730 5HDG\WRKHOSZLWK\RXU KHDULQJKHDOWKFDUHQHHGV Butcher’s Deluxe Package 4 Butcher’s Cut Top Sirloins (5 oz.) – MAKES A – 4 Air-Chilled Boneless Chicken Breasts (4 oz.) GREAT GIFT 4 Individual Scalloped Potatoes (3.8 oz.) 4 Caramel Apple Tartlets (4 oz.) 1 Omaha Steaks Seasoning (3 oz.) 8 FREE PureGround ™ Filet Mignon Burgers (6 oz.) 74222DHC separately $221.94 SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE $ 99 99 Get 8 FREE Burgers 1.855.223.9747 ask for 74222DHC OmahaSteaks.com/Deluxe8448 Savings shown over aggregated single item base price. Standard S&H applies. Exp. 12/31/23. | Omaha Steaks, Inc. $195,500 Sold! Three bedroom, one bath home on quiet street in +HSSQHU5HDOZRRGÀRRUVDQGNQRWW\SLQHZDOOV give a warm and comfortable feeling when you walk inside. Large fenced backyard with excellent soil will give you a great garden, and there is an access gate R൵WKHEDFNVWUHHW 5LYHUVLGH IRUDGGLWLRQDOSDUNLQJ $IXOOZDONLQEDVHPHQWLVZDLWLQJIRU\RXWR¿QLVK out and add lots of additional living space. New pellet stove. 335 W Union Ave, Heppner MLS#: 23220466 1:WK6WUHHW 6XLWH( +HUPLVWRQ25 36$VNXVDERXWRXUILQDQFLQJ RSWLRQV &DOO9HUQD 2൵HULQJFRPSOLPHQWDU\KHDULQJ HYDOXDWLRQDQGRUWRKDYH\RXUFXUUHQW KHDULQJDLGVFOHDQHG FKHFNHG VFKHGXOHWRGD\ ! d l So $140,000 This house is ready to go. Recently updated windows, kitchen and bathroom. Heat on demand water heater, new paint, fridge, washer, dryer and dishwasher. Large back yard. Within walking distance of the Heppner pool, high school and VRIWEDOO¿HOG485 W Morgan St. 0/6 $26,000 Lot For Sale $259,000 541-676-9228 quality”, just long as he’s sound. Hair would be nice, but not a requirement. Wouldn’t mind a guy with a real good retirement. Teeth need to be clean, but they can be store bought, Long as they work, and he don’t take ‘em out a lot. It would be great if he came with a horse… Boots, chaps spurs… his own tack, of course. Won’t be too fussy ‘bout the horse he rides. If he can get on by him- VHOI,¶OOEHVDWLV¿HG Well, my stocking’s hung up, there’s room under the tree. I’ve left you some cookies, and some real good corn whiskey. Now, I know you’re busy, but please rush if you could ‘Cause I’m startin’ to worry ‘bout what’s startin’ to look good”. By Susie Crosby Prineville, OR 4 Boneless Pork Chops (5 oz.) Broker Chris Sykes Sykes Publishing *Mail ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: *Mail 541-676-9228 3ULQW 0DLOLQJ6HUYLFHV ~ Letters to the Editor ~ 177 N. Main P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 Chris@sykesrealestate.net Broker Chris Sykes $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 ZLQGRZV60DLQ6W+HSSQHU0/6 177 N. Main P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 Chris@sykesrealestate.net Broker Chris Sykes 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 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
