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of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow
Heppner
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U.S.P.S. 240-420
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Cowpolk calf show in Heppner
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Grace Schoenfelder, Board-
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is presented with a buckle
by MCLG president, Kyle
Robinson.-Photo contributed
Kendal Cavaletto, Win-
nie Worden, and Quincy
Worden, demonstrated their
dedication and enthusiasm
for the livestock industry. In
the 9-12 age group, Grace
Schoenfelder , Boardman,
emerged victorious, show-
casing exceptional talent
and expertise followed
in second place by Paige
Miller. Meanwhile, Kendal
Cavaletto, Miltonfreewater,
claimed the top spot in the
8-9 age group followed
by Cora Schoenfelder,
both impressing the judge
with skill beyond their
years. Additionally, Winnie
Worden captivated hearts
and minds in the 3-year-old
group, sometimes with her
twin sister, Quincy, in tow.
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Morrow County Extension
Agent Makenzi Evans ex-
pressed her delight, stating,
Cora Schoenfelder (Board-
man) and Kendal Cavaletto
(Milton Freewater), pay
close attention to judge, Nick
Nelson, during the inaugural
Littlest Cowpokes calf show
sponsored by Morrow Coun-
ty Livestock Growers. -Photo
contributed
“What a great experience to
be a part of and witness. It
was a complete joy to host
an event that fosters the
growth and passion of our
youngest cowpokes.”
Looking ahead, the
MCLG is already gear-
ing up for the 2025 show,
scheduled to take place
on Sunday, March 9th, in
Heppner. Anticipation is
high for another memo-
rable gathering of young
talent and community
spirit. For more informa-
tion about the Morrow
County Livestock Growers
and future events, please
contact: Makenzi Evans
Morrow County Extension
Agent Email: makenzi.
evans@oregonstate.edu
Phone: 541-969-5022
Wolves kill a calf in
Morrow County
Photo of a wolf.
-Photo contributed
Elkhorn Media
MORROW COUN-
TY – The Oregon Depart-
ment of Fish and Wildlife
has confirmed a wolf or
wolves in Morrow Coun-
ty attacked and killed a
3-month-old calf on March
26.
The depredation oc-
curred on private land in
the Balm Creek area of the
county.
A new area of known
wolf activity (AKWA) was
documented by ODFW in
2022, when a radio-col-
lared female wolf dispersed
from the Columbia Pack in
Washington and entered
Oregon. Since June 2022,
her movements indicate
she has become a resident
in southwestern Morrow
County, traveling with an-
other wolf. Two wolves
were documented in the
WA-123 group during the
count this winter.
Wolves in Morrow
County are currently listed
as endangered under the
Federal Endangered Spe-
cies Act. All management
related to the harassment
and taking of wolves west
of Highway 395 is regu-
lated by the U.S. Fish And
Wildlife Service.
Gazette Corrections
A correction from last
week’s Lexington City
Council meeting: It was
reported that MCREP
Chairman Clint Carlson had
spoken to Rep. Greg Smith
about ranked-choice voting.
However, this information
was incorrect. He did not
speak to Rep. Smith.
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Heppner Chamber of
Commerce to host forum
The Heppner Chamber
of Commerce will host a
Candidate Forum on Mon-
day, April 29th at 7:00pm
at the Gilliam & Bisbee
Building in Heppner. Mor-
row County Commission-
er Candidates and Umatil-
la/Morrow Circuit Court
Judge Candidates will be on
hand to answer questions.
If you have questions you
would like to ask, please
send them in advance via
email to heppnerchamber@
gmail.com or submit them
in writing at the event.
Chamber of Commerce to
host community yard-sale
The Heppner Chamber
of Commerce is coordinat-
ing a community-wide
yard sale on Saturday, June
8th from 8:00am-5:00pm.
Heppner, Lexington, and
Ione addresses will be ac-
cepted. If you would like to
add your home address to
the list for advertisement,
please contact the Cham-
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or via email at heppner-
chamber@gmail.com, no
later than May 30 th .
HR Lodge to host month-
ly & May-Day Bingo
Holly Rebekah Lodge
will be having their month-
ly meal and BINGO day on
Sunday,
April 28 th . For $5 this
month the Rebekah’s will
be having a salad buffet
starting at 3:00 p.m. At
approximately 3:30 BINGO
will start. For $5 a person
can purchase a packet of
10 cards to play. In con-
junction with the May Day
festivities in Lexington on
May 4 th the Rebekah’s will
be serving a soup buffet
and BINGO. For only $5, a
person will be able to enjoy
a cup of soup, dinner roll,
cookie and drink. BINGO
will start at 3:30. BINGO
is also $5 for a packet of 10
games or 50 cents a game.
This will be at the Lodge
Hall at 135 Main Street
from 12 noon until 3pm (or
until the soup is all gone).
A-May-Zingers for
Lexington May Day
Celebration
A May-Zingers sign. -Photo
by Jackie Allemen
In a heartwarming
gesture, Pioneer Memori-
al Hospice is taking yard
tributes to a whole new
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to celebrate the amazing
individuals in our lives.
People can express their
appreciation tangibly and
memorably by sending an
“A-May-Zinger” to a friend
or loved one in Lexington.
Pioneer Memorial Hos-
pice, known for its com-
passionate end-of-life care,
is extending its mission
beyond traditional bound-
aries by introducing this
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Lexington May Day Cele-
bration. The idea is simple
yet profound: transform
ordinary yards into extraor-
dinary displays of love and
admiration. Zingers are a 3’
x 4’ painted sign placed in
a yard that brings attention
to an individual or family
that is simply A-May-Zing.
The Zinger will be placed
in the yard for two days
and then moved by dedi-
cated hospice volunteers
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the impact extends beyond
the recipient. These yard
tributes serve as beacons
of hope and joy for the en-
tire community, fostering
positivity and lifting spirits
in challenging times. They
remind us of the importance
of connection and the beau-
ty of human kindness.
As we navigate the ups
and downs of life, let’s take
a moment to celebrate the
remarkable people who
make it all worthwhile.
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Good News Only by Doris Brosnan
Phillip Fishburn, 24-year-old grandson of Peggy
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runner must qualify for this marathon by meeting the re-
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previous marathon within a particular time frame. At the
time of this report, Fishburns, including Phillip’s par-
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the 26.219-mile race that included 30,000 runners this
year but had not heard his time. A delightful surprise
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ger planning to run in the marathon: A young man with
whom he had run cross-country when they attended high
school in Kennewick!
In case you missed the notice: Good news for every
Heppner-City customer is the voucher for one free load
of debris to the transfer station. Vouchers will be avail-
able at City Hall during business hours and are good
through May 19, great timing as the weather improves
and spring-cleaning outside and inside has us busy!
Good news/bad news: Dishwasher has no power….
Circuit breaker, wire problem? Appliance problem?
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replaced. Yes, replaced, not repaired. Apparently, to-
day’s appliances are disposable. Remember when “ap-
pliances were built to last”?
Space is available for your tidbit of positive!! A few
minutes to write to dbrosnan123@gmail.com or call
541-223-1490 is all it takes.
Here’s hoping that good news comes to everyone
reading this!
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P.O. Box 337
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