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ISRAEL
Have you wondered
why Israel is such a big
deal? Think about it. It’s
a country no bigger than
New Jersey. Does anyone
ever notice what’s going
on in New Jersey? Does
anyone care? Yet today,
the fate of the world rests
with Israel. WW3? Maybe.
But for thousands of years,
the people of Israel have
had to battle to survive.
Everybody and their dog
has been trying to take them
out….but to no avail. How
does such a teeny country
survive so many enemies?
I believe it’s this….God
wants them to exist. Why?
Because the plan of salva-
tion for the entire world is
wrapped up in the people
of Israel.
Then why all the hatred
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disappear? It’s not like
they go around spreading
hate and discontent (don’t
believe the media). Sure,
they have some odd ways
about them, but they’ve
had them for a long time
and those odd ways aren’t
hurting anyone. Maybe
it’s because they really are
God’s chosen people. That
puts a huge target on them,
and Satan doesn’t just shrug
his evil shoulders and say…
.”Oh well, let God have His
people. I’ve already got
Hollywood, Disneyland,
Mainstream News, Wash-
ington DC, and 99% of the
whole Democratic party.”
Here’s the insanity….
the same folks who want to
annihilate the whole state of
Israel “from the river to the
sea”, will demand you agree
with them…or they’ll call
you a hater, homophobe,
transphobe, xenophobe, or
whatever ‘phobe they can
come up with. If you’re
white, you’re an automatic
racist and if you believe the
Bible, you’re a terrorist. So,
there’s that.
And let the Jews try to
defend themselves against
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and they’re the bad guys.
So don’t defend yourself
folks unless you’re on the
Left side of things. Then
you should probably show
up with some matches and
burn the place down. Their
logic takes more twists and
turns than a mountain road.
So, here’s a quick his-
tory lesson for you. The
Israelis have a 3,000-year
history in Jerusalem. Check
out what God promised
Abraham in Genesis 13:14-
16, Genesis 15:18…. just
for starters. The Palestin-
ians arrived 200 years ago
and have never been a state.
Their leader is a terrorist
group that use them as hu-
man shields. If you wanna
protect the Palestinians, you
can start by protecting them
from Hamas, who would
rather shoot them than let
them escape to safety.
The future of Israel in
interesting. Look for Iran,
Russia, and Turkey to gang
up and try to take them out
(Ezekiel 38). No country
will come to their defense,
but God will stop them….
miraculously. By the way,
we just learned that Iran
launched approximately
350 “projectiles” at Israel
and managed zero fatalities.
I would call that a miracle.
So pray for Israel, the
Palestinian people, and
you’re loved ones. And as
you see all this prophe-
cy unfolding….make sure
you’re right with Jesus….
and listen for the sound of
a trumpet.
“I will bless those who
bless you, and whoever
curses you I will curse; and
all peoples on earth will
be blessed through you.”
Genisis 12:3
By Susie Crosby
Public-At-Large representative
needed for R&E Board
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and enhancement projects
throughout the state.
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Oregon.
The Restoration and
Enhancement Program
was created by the Ore-
gon Legislature in 1989.
The program is funded by
a surcharge on sport and
Good News Only by Doris Brosnan
OOPS! Last week’s
column misprinted the
phone number to call if
you wish to leave a mes-
sage for Cherry Clark as
she researches Sears hous-
es. The correct number is
541-667-7458.“Readin’,
writin’, and ‘rithmetic….”
And so much more! Our
young citizens are quickly
becoming thoughtful, car-
ing community members
as they work with their
advisors, fellow students,
and parents. Examples: At
HHS, the agricultural lead-
ership group has made for-
ty blankets to donate to lo-
cal organizations and plan
to make more blankets
later this year to donate to
Doernbecher’s Hospital.
The FBLA (Future Busi-
ness Leaders of America)
students and the volleyball
team combined funds to
donate $5,300 to Morrow
County Hospice in mem-
ory of Sharon Miller. Last
Wednesday, the National
Branch. Attendance is pos- Honor Society members
hosted a second blood
sible also through Zoom
drive at the high school.
https://us02web.zoom.
Commendable contribu-
us/j/83776386636.
tions, Citizens!
OTLD to hold meeting
April 17 th
Oregon Trail Library
District will hold a
monthly meeting Wednes-
day, April 17 th , 2024,
6:30pm at the Heppner
WCCC Ladies play
day results
There were 7 players in
the ladies game play at the
willow Creek County Club
on April 9 th . The weather
was cold and windy. The
results are as follows: Low
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Lindner and Karen Thomp-
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Sykes Publishing
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was Carol Mitchell, Flight
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Nancy Arnson. Chips-ins
were Virginia Grant with
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and Kris Lindner with six.
Karen Thompson has the
longest putt. The upcoming
game is April 16 th with tee-
time at 10am.
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and commercial poundage
fees and is overseen by
a seven-member citizen
board. This seven-member
board is made up of three
sport fishing representa-
tives, three representatives
from the commercial salm-
on industry, and one pub-
lic-at-large representative.
The board reviews grant
proposals from various
organizations and agencies
and recommends projects
for funding.
Board members, who
are appointed to four-year
terms by the Oregon Fish
and Wildlife Commission,
meet two to four times each
year in various communi-
ties throughout the state
to review project funding
applications, hear public
testimony, act as liaisons
between the program and
the public, and to conduct
other program business.
Board members are volun-
teers; however, board-re-
lated business expenses are
reimbursed.
For more information,
go to the R&E Program web-
site at http://www.dfw.state.
or.us/fish/RE/ or contact
Marty Olson, at (503) 947-
6232 or Martin.P.Olson@
ODFW.Oregon.Gov
EOU records in indoor and
outdoor track, and now he
has added “steeplechase”
to his resume. Encour-
aged by his coach to try
the 3000-meter race that
includes 28 barriers and
seven water pits, Hunter
has now placed in three of
these challenging races!
Congrats, again, Hunter!
Look up as you stroll Main
Street and you can see the
photo banners of the HHS
students who will graduate
this year. Only two and a
half months from now will
see these ten seniors accept
their diplomas as they con-
template what lies beyond
high school.
Ione citizens just re-
ceived good news: DEQ
and EPA have approved
their wastewater-treatment
plan, so bids opened on
Wednesday and will close
on May 23. Soon after, a
choice will be made and
work can begin. The proj-
ect will include new sep-
tic tanks for all homes, a
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and pumping of all tanks
on a regular schedule. As
today demonstrates there
is always room for more
good news, so please take
time to contribute yours at
dbrosnan123@gmail.com
or call 541-223-1490.
Not only is Chad
Doherty Heppner’s Public
Works Director, he is also
a scholar, a Blue Moun-
tain Community College
student. And Chad is to
Here’s hoping that
be congratulated on be-
good
news comes to ev-
ing included in this year’s
eryone
reading this!
55-member Oregon Com-
munity Colleges Associa-
tion All-Oregon Academic
Team! Selection is based
on academics, leadership,
and community service.
Chad will be a speaker at
the “recognition luncheon”
in Salem on Friday.
Hunter Nichols, son
of Russ and Toni, holds
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Spiritually Speaking
Father Thankachan Joseph
Are you a shepherd? Then
lead, feed and protect
Usually, this fourth Sunday of Easter is known as
the “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Good Shepherd here re-
minds us of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. He gave us
a good example of leading, feeding, and protecting His
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be shepherds.
Who is a good shepherd? I checked the dictionary
meaning of “shepherd,” which was explained like this: a
person who protects, guides, or watches over a person or
group of people. In the Christian term, shepherd mostly
refers to pastors, members of the clergy, etc. Shepherd is
not, however, limited to clergy alone. All who are under
the care and protection of someone else are generally
being shepherded. For example, parents, teachers, em-
ployer etc., are all shepherds. Shepherding is nothing
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For example, that of a parent-sibling relationship, teach-
er-students, employer-employee relationship, etc.,
It is good to understand the characteristics/tasks of
a good shepherd. John’s Gospel explains a shepherd as
having mainly three tasks: 1) one who guides the sheep,
2) who feeds/provides for the sheep, and 3) who protects
the sheep from all dangers.
Guide the sheep: it is the duty of the shepherd to
show the sheep greener pastures, to graze them there.
Those of you who are reading my article, I am sure,
are in one way or another a shepherd. How do you lead
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sheep that is under your care is looking for good models.
There should not be a disparity in our doing and talking.
The dichotomies are actually confusing the sheep these
days.
Feed the sheep: Psalm 23 begins with “The Lord
is my Shepherd…” I shall not lack. Like the psalmist
“But He would feed Israel with the best wheat. I would
satisfy you with honey from the rock” (Ps. 81:16); or
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like a shepherd” (40:11). Are you only worried about
providing material things? Do you pray together with
your family? Do you provide for the spiritual growth of
the sheep under your care? I know many parents look for
best school, best sports centers, and other matters per-
taining to this world. How many of you really spend time
with your children to impart spiritual matters? Have you
ever asked your kids to put aside the electronic gadgets
and asked them to spend a little more time in prayer?
Protect the sheep: Jesus says in John (10:11): “I am
the good shepherd: the good shepherd lays down his life
for his sheep.” I am sure this is true of every parent.
Recently, I saw a picture on Facebook that struck me:
A young deer goes to drink water from a lake. As it is
gulping water. A crocodile comes to eat up the young
one. Noticing the danger, the mother deer comes across
the younger one and becomes the prey to the crocodile.
A good example for laying down one life for the sake of
someone else. It is the case of every parent.
The Good shepherd Sunday theme invites every one
of us to be like Jesus the Good Shepherd. We need to ask
ourselves two important questions: (1) Am I a faithful
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the guidance of the shepherd could ever hope to arrive
at the green pastures or be safe from the greedy wolves.
(2) How could I participate more closely in the work of
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to their divine calling, God promised His people that He
Himself was going to be their shepherd, their good shep-
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prophet Ezekiel “You have not strengthened the weak,
you have not healed the sick, you have not bound up the
injured, you have not brought back the strayed, you have
not sought the lost, but with force and harshness you
have ruled them. So, they were scattered because there
was no shepherd; and scattered, they became food for
all the wild animals” (34:3-4). Like the Good Shepherd
after the heart of Jesus Christ, let’s try to lead, feed, and
protect the sheep that are under our care with dedication,
commitment, and, above all, unconditional love of Jesus
Christ.
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