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Just be nice
If you’d like to learn the
true condition of the human
heart, here’s a little exper-
iment for you. Get on your
favorite social media site
and post something sim-
ple…. like maybe a ques-
tion about your goat. You
can even post a pic of her
bum and ask why it doesn’t
look right. OH my…. the
vitriol that ensues. One
would think you posted a
picture of your I LOVE
TRUMP T-shirt. “Some
people just shouldn’t own
goats” and “Everybody
knows that’s not a normal
goat bum”. While I haven’t
been brave enough to try
this experiment myself, I’ve
been unfortunate enough to
witness a fellow goat-own-
er experience this…. then
crawl back in the FB corner
and lick her wounds.
Thank you social media
for giving the mean girls
(and boys…. let’s be fair
and gender-sensitive) a
safe platform on which to
spew. They know they can
pick on anyone and walk
away (from their computer
or phone) unscathed, and
without a well-deserved
black eye.
So, what happened?
Have our kind hearts re-
ally changed that much or
have our tainted hearts just
succumbed to temptation.
The no-consequences for
bad behavior opportunity
(unless, of course, you are
thrown in FB jail for de-
fending Trump or unborn
babies) is just too much to
resist.
I read a lot of political
stuff. And yes, there are
times I’d like to create a
few black eyes myself, or
maybe just slap someone
a couple times until they
come to their senses. And
I know I may be accused
of being less than gracious
in my political expression,
but I do try to refrain from
personal attacks. Pointing
out hypocrisy, lies, and just
plain evil is something that
needs to be done. We need
to stand up for what’s right
and sometimes, evil needs
to be mocked….it helps to
get the point across. But
not everyone likes being
corrected, and, if you’re
a Christian, expressing
your opinion is considered
“judging” and you will
most likely be slapped with
everyone’s favorite “don’t
judge” Bible verse.
Is it possible to express
our opinions without being
rude? Yes. I used to tell my
kids…”There’s a nice way
to say that.” Can we do this
without offending some-
one? It depends on the audi-
ence. It helps to remember
that the ease with which
someone is offended does
not identify our motives or
define “hate speech”. Folks
usually have no problem
hearing that Jesus loves
them. But mention hell
and all of a sudden, you’re
a hatemonger. People might
not appreciate you warning
them about the cliff they’re
headed for, until they’re at
the bottom.
While I will continue to
express my opinions (and
may do a little mocking in
the process) I promise, if I
am ever given the opportu-
nity to meet Biden, I will
kindly and gently direct him
back to the White House
and help him up the stairs.
And if I ever meet Kamala,
I promise to kindly direct
her to a slow boat to Chi-
na….where she belongs.
“Be kind to one anoth-
er, tenderhearted, forgiving
one another, as God in
Christ forgave you.” Ephe-
sians 4:32
B y S u s i e C r o s b y,
Prineville, OR.
ODFW responds to record
Suicide prevention
fire season with flexible
awareness dinner and hunting options
Salem, OR – The Or- of reopening, and the sever-
auction Sep. 7 th
egon Department of Fish ity of the fire’s impact on
September is National
Suicide Prevention Month
– a time to remember the
lives lost to suicide, ac-
knowledge the millions
more who have experi-
enced suicidal thoughts,
and the many individuals,
families and communities
that have been impacted
by suicide. It’s also a time
to raise awareness about
suicide prevention and
share messages of hope.
During September, and
throughout the year, we can
care about suicide preven-
tion; connect to community,
culture, data, and research;
and collaborate with others
to address this public health
problem that has impact-
ed millions of Americans.
Join us for a dinner and
silent auction to support
one another, to raise aware-
ness and to raise funds for
those impacted by suicide.
This dinner will be hosted
by Dan & Diana Sharp in
memory of Dan’s son Shel-
ton Sharp, held on Saturday,
September 7th from 6-9pm
@ the Gilliam Bisbee
Building. Dinner provided
by Taste of the South BBQ
Truck, Silent Auction items
donated by area businesses,
individuals, and churches.
If you would like to donate
an item you can contact
committee members, Cyde
Estes, Dan & Diana Sharp,
Donita Counsell, Katie
Fuller and George Nairns.
Guest Speakers will share
information about aware-
ness, education and support
opportunities. Childcare
will be provided by Hep-
pner High School Cheer-
leaders at Hopeful Saint
Ministry. Kids of all ages
are welcome (adults will
be present to assist) $10
for a single child , $25
for a family. For question
contact Coach Caroline
Robinson or Nichole High.
We will also have a ‘Mem-
ory’ Tree, with hearts to
decorate in memory of
someone lost to suicide /
mental illness. Hang it on
the tree for the evening
and take it home with you.
There will be brochures and
handouts with information
about how you can reach
out for help or how you can
be in action to help others.
Your mental health matters.
Mental health is just as im-
portant as physical health.
Good mental health helps
you cope with stress and
can improve your quality
of life. Get tips and re-
sources from NIMH to help
take care of your mental
health. https://go.nih.gov
/1VtK7eA #shareNIMH
L e t ’s Ta l k A b o u t
Suicide Prevention
Help raise awareness
about suicide prevention
by sharing information-
al materials based on the
latest research. Everyone
can play a role to help save
lives. Share science. Share
hope. https://go.nih.gov/
FZQbJN0 #shareNIMH.
N e e d t o Ta l k
People can call or text 988
or chat 988lifeline.org for
themselves or if they are
worried about a loved one
who may need crisis sup-
port. No matter where you
live in the United States,
you can reach a trained
crisis counselor who can
help. https://go.nih.gov/
hoMF6tt #shareNIMH.
5 Action Steps to
Help Someone Hav-
ing Thoughts of Suicide
If you think someone might
be considering suicide,
be the one to help them
by taking these 5 steps:
Ask. Be There. Help Keep
Them Safe. Help Them
Connect. Follow Up. Learn
more at: https://go.nih.gov/
ZpZ0h0J #shareNIMH
Dan & Diana have a strong
desire to raise awareness
and support in presentation
of suicide and to provide
support to families and
friends who have been im-
pacted. Mark your calen-
dars and join in the action
on Saturday, September 7,
2024, from 6-9pm at the
Gilliam Bisbee Building in
Heppner.
WCCC Ladies play day results
There were 6 players Flight A, low gross was
in the ladies’ gameplay at Karen Thompson, flight B
the Willow Creek Country was Karen Griffith-Smith.
Club on August 27 th . The Long Drive Flight A, Vir-
weather was windy with ginia Grant, flight B was
an overcast. The results Kris Linder. Upcoming an-
st are as follows; Low Gross nouncements include, Sep-
of the field was Virginia tember Tee-Time is 9am.
Grant. The low Net field Ladies funday is September
will be missing work due was Kris Linder and Tiffany 24 th / fall meeting scramble
to going back and forth to Clement. Least putts of the play + hosted lunch.
Portland. She was injured field was Sharon Harrison.
in a car accident and was
flown to Portland. The
auction will be held from
10am-3pm. If you or some-
one you know would like
to donate something to the
auction please contact by
phone or text to either LaR-
ae Kindle at 541-310-9499 177 N Main St.
Broker
or Kirsten Espinola at 541- Heppner, Or 97836
Chris Sykes
377-0002. All donations O: 541-676-9228
are appreciated.
E:sykeschris@hotmail.com 541-215-2274
Silent auction to benefit
local family at Lexington
Harvest Festival Sept.21
On September
21 st in conjunction with
the Harvest Festival in
Lexington there will be
a silent auction held at
the Rebekah Hall at 135
Main Street with proceeds
going to Challis Buck and
her family. For those of
you that don›t know her,
she is the cook at Broken
Spoke and her husband is
the maintenance person for
the city of Lexington. They
have two children, a first
grader and a freshman. He
and Wildlife (ODFW) has
announced measures to
assist hunters affected by
this year’s record-breaking
fire season, which has sig-
nificantly impacted wild-
life habitats and hunting
areas across the state. As
wildfires continue to burn
through several key hunting
units, ODFW is working
to ensure hunters have a
quality experience or the
opportunity to delay their
hunts if their chosen areas
are severely impacted.
ODFW’s announce-
ment comes as hunters
prepare for the start of ar-
chery deer and elk seasons
on August 31, with many
expressing concern over
whether they will be able
to use tags that may have
taken years to draw.
“We understand that
many hunters have been
looking forward to this
season for a long time,”
said ODFW in a statement.
“We are committed to mak-
ing decisions about rein-
stating points or offering
tag refunds as soon as we
have enough information.
However, this is a balancing
act. We need to ensure that
any decisions we make are
well-informed and not pre-
mature.”
ODFW is closely mon-
itoring the situation with
active fires and associated
land closures, working in
collaboration with the U.S.
Forest Service (USFS), Bu-
reau of Land Management
(BLM), and other public
land managers. The agen-
cy is considering several
factors in its decision-mak-
ing process, including the
proportion of the hunt area
affected by fire, the accessi-
bility of the land, the timing
big game.
Currently, the most im-
pacted units are Silvies,
Ochoco, and Heppner,
where significant closures
have occurred. ODFW has
already reached out to hunt-
ers in these units to offer
point reinstatement and
tag refunds. However, the
agency cautions that deci-
sions on other hunts might
not be made until closer
to or even after the season
begins, depending on how
the fire situation evolves.
ODFW is urging hunt-
ers to ensure they have a
valid email address regis-
tered in the state’s licensing
system, as email will be the
primary method for com-
munication regarding point
reinstatements and refunds.
Hunters are also reminded
that choosing not to hunt
due to fire activity without
first receiving confirma-
tion from ODFW does not
automatically qualify them
for a point reinstatement.
Additionally, once a hunter
begins using their tag, they
become ineligible for a re-
instatement.
“As we approach the
start of the hunting season,
we ask for hunters’ pa-
tience and flexibility,” the
statement continued. “We
are hopeful that conditions
will improve, and areas
will reopen in time for a
successful season.”
For those whose hunts
are imminent and who have
not received communica-
tion from ODFW regarding
closures, the department
advises contacting their of-
fices directly at (503) 947-
6301 or via email at ODFW.
WildlifeInfo@odfw.ore-
gon.gov.
Participants of the FCMGT
-Continued from PAGE ONE Second place are Bailey
this year, for the late Steve
Marlatt. The First-place
team members were Rick
Johnston, Scott Johnston,
and Dale Holland. Mem-
bers of the teams tying for
Haguewood, Brian Roth,
CJ Kindle, Jim Kindle, then
Jim Swanson, Stuart Bance,
Kristin Smalley, and Mark
Smalley.
Ladies Night
September 5th at 6:00 PM
Barbecue chcken, baked beans, green
salad, roll and angel food cake
Prepared by Regi Lazinka
Lodge 8:00 PM
177 N. Main
P.O. Box 337
Heppner, OR 97836
Chris@sykesrealestate.net
Broker
Chris Sykes
541-215-2274
WCCC Sunday Men’s Play
Thirteen participated
in the men’s play on Sun-
day August 25 th , at Willow
Creek Country Club. Re-
sults are as follows: Net- 1 st
Rick Johnston 57, 2 nd Roger
Ehrmantraut 59. 3 rd Tom
Shear 60. Gross- 1 st Dennis
Peck 67, 2 nd -3 rd Tie Dallas
Harsin,David Allstott 73.
There is no play on
September 1. September
HHA to meet
Sept. 10 th
The next meeting of the
Heppner Housing Authori-
ty for the Heppner Senior
Center will be Tues., Sept.
10, at 4:00 p.m. in the St.
Patrick’s Senior Center
dining room.
7 th and 8 th will be the men’s
club championship. On
Saturday play will be start-
ing at 4:00 pm, and Sunday
at 8:00 am. Players must
participate on both days to
be eligible for the champi-
onship. You can still play
only one day and have an
opportunity for day prizes.
Lunch will be provided fol-
lowing Sunday play.
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