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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 16, 2024 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper SEARCH OLD COPIES OF THE HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES ON-LINE: http://oregonnews.uoregon.edu/ Published weekly by Sykes Publishing and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879. Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon. Office at 177 N Main St. Telephone (541) 676-9228. Fax (541) 676-9211. E-mail: editor@rapidserve.net or sykeschris@hotmail.com Web site: www.heppner.net. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: In Morrow County $35/year. Outside Morrow County $40/year. In County Senior Rate (65 years or older) $30/ year. 9 month Student student subscriptions $35/year. Chris Sykes ...............................................................................................Publisher Annalynn Black ............................................................................................ Editor Cindi Doherty.........................................................................................Advertising All News and Advertising Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. For Advertising: advertising deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. Cost for a display ad is $5.50 per column inch. Cost for classified ad is 50¢ per word. Cost for Card of Thanks is $15 up to 100 words. Cost for a classified display ad is $6.00 per column inch. For Public/Legal Notices: public/legal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. Dates for publi- cation must be specified. Affidavits must be requested at the time of submission. Affidavits require three weeks to process after last date of publication (a sooner return date must be specified if required). For Obituaries: Obituaries are published in the Heppner GT at no charge and are edited to meet news guidelines. Families wishing to include information not included in the guidelines or who wish to have the obituary written in a certain way must purchase advertising space for the obituary. For Letters to the Editor: Letters to the Editor MUST be signed by the author. The Heppner GT will not publish unsigned letters. All letters MUST include the author’s address and phone number for use by the GT office. The GT reserves the right to edit letters. The GT is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under “Card of Thanks” at a cost of $15 Death Notice Terry Corbin died at the age of 75 on October 10, 2024 from cancer. Memorial to be announced. Fall fun at the fair Oct. 25 th Mark your calendars for Friday, October 25 th for free classes at the Morrow County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Three different work- shops will be offered for all, ages 12-99, and all supplies and refreshments will be provided. The classes are led by specialists in their artistic fields! Participants need to preregister by call- ing Sue Gibbs at 541-379- 2298 or 541-676-9474 or by email at mcfair@co.mor- row.or.us. Class number one will be taught by the Boardman Quilt Group who displayed many beautiful quilts at the fair in August. This class is from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is limited to 15 spots. The class is geared for begin- ning seamstresses, and the sewers will be making pil- lowcases. One of the group leaders, Cheryl Tallman, can provide transportation from the Boardman/Irrigon area, so contact Cheryl if you need a ride to Heppner. The second class, from Noon to 4:00 p.m. is a fall themed mixed me- dia workshop, taught by Michelle Hopper. This class has 12 spots avail- able. Michelle, who lives in Stanfield, created the 2024 Pendleton Round-Up poster. Michelle’s artwork includes graphic/digital design, children’s book illustrations, fine art and developing her original art apparel and gift line called “Rancher’s Girl”. Rounding out the day is a flower arranging class taught by Cynthia Wenberg, who is the florist at Country Rose at Murray’s. This class is from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and is limited to 10 spots. Bud- ding floral designers will create an arrangement in a basket with fall flowers and natural elements. Cynthia says she had her first flower experience in Tennessee when her mother bought a flower shop and learned as she went! This event is sure to be a fun and educational experience for all. Sign up for one, or all three, classes and enjoy fall fun at the fair. Spiritually Speaking Father Thankachan Joseph Authority as service Most people see authority as a chance to promote their own honor and glory, but Christ saw it as an op- portunity to serve others, which is not that easy. Humans naturally think of themselves first. Even the apostles did, as we shall see in today’s Gospel. The servant leadership of Jesus pinpoints service and sacrifice as the criteria of greatness in Christ’s kingdom. In the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (53:10-11), the “Suffering Servant” prepares us to hear today›s Gospel (Mark 10:35-45), teaching on desire versus humility. The Servant of the first reading intercedes with God for the people, taking upon himself their wrongdoings and accepting retributions for their sins. This passage speaks of the servant giving “his life as an offering for sin.” The prophecy, “Through his suffering, many ser- vants shall justify many, and their guilt he shall bear” (53:11), was realized in Jesus, who lived and died for others. This passage also gives us assurance that if we stand for righteousness and justice, we need to go through all that the prophet experienced; later, we will receive the loving care of our Father, God, who 1will never abandon us. That is what the Prophet Isaiah is try- ing to convey. The concluding words of Jesus in today’s Gospel, about giving His life as a ransom for many, refer to the messianic prophecy from the prophet Isaiah. The second reading, from the letter to the Hebrews (4:14-16), notes that Jesus responded to the call from His Father to be the mediator or priest for the people. As a high priest, He can sympathize with us in our weak- ness because He has been tested in every way, though sinless, so we can confidently hope for God’s mercy. Jesus accomplished His mission of saving mankind by becoming the “Suffering Servant” and challenging His followers to become great by serving others: “Whoever wishes to be great must be a servant.” In the time of Jesus, ransom was the price paid to free someone from slavery. Sometimes another offered himself as a substi- tute for the slave. Jesus’s offering was just such a liberat- ing offering for mankind. This second reading ends with an invitation to every one of us to “confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help” (4:16). The Gospel reading is another classic response from Christ on the question of ambition and expectations. For the third time, Jesus predicts His own death (Mark 8:31, 9:31, 10:32), but James and John still could not under- stand Him and His style as leader. They thought of Him as a revolutionary freedom fighter and shared the Jewish belief that the Messiah would be a political king, sit- ting on David’s throne and ruling over a re-united Israel. Jesus’s idea of discipleship they could not grasp well. They were sure that the purpose of Jesus’s final trip to Jerusalem was to overthrow the Roman rulers. Hence, they wanted assurance from Jesus that He would make them His first- and second-in-command in His messian- ic kingdom. In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus wants us to understand the following for our daily living: 1) A challenge to give our lives in loving service to others. The best place to begin the process of “self-giving” is in our own homes and in the workplace. We must look upon our education, training, and experience as preparation for service to others. Whatever may be our place in society -- whether “important” or “unimportant” -- we can serve. “Life be- comes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier.” —Albert Schweitzer. 2) We serve by suffering. Misery and service go hand-in- hand. First, service always involves suffering because you can’t help another without some sacrifice on your own part. Secondly, we must learn to be sensitive to the suffering of those around us. One way to cultivate this sensitivity is by focusing on the needs of others, rath- er than on our own needs. 3) We accept the invitation to drink from the cup of Christ’s suffering. The best example can be found in our families: A happy family is the result of true sacrifice and humble service. The husband or wife, father or mother is ready to sacrifice convenience, comfort, and time for the good of other members in the family. We are challenged to drink the cup of Jesus by laying down our lives in humble and sacrificial service for others, just as Jesus did. Political signs are not allowed on state highway right-of-way in Oregon The ‘Red Barn Fun ODOT - With the Nov. This interactive map can th 5 national elections ap- also help identify ODOT Run’ Oct. 19 proaching, campaigns and their friends should remem- ber that ODOT will remove political signs posted on the state highway right-of-way. Only official traffic control devices are allowed in the highway right of way. Improperly placed signs can distract drivers and block road safety messages. Improperly placed signs will be taken down and held at a nearby ODOT district maintenance of- fice for 30 days. To re- claim signs, find the nearest ODOT maintenance office. Signs are prohibited on trees, utility poles, fence posts and natural features within highway right-of- ways. They also are pro- hibited within view of a designated scenic area. The width of the state highway right-of-way can vary considerably depend- ing on the specific location. If you’re uncertain whether you’re placing a sign on private property or high- way right-of-way, check with the local ODOT dis- trict maintenance office. right-of-way. Local municipal - ities may also regulate the placement of political signs. Political signs are al- lowed on private property within view of state high- ways with the following restrictions: Sign dimensions are limited to 12 square feet but can be up to 32 square feet with a variance from our Oregon Advertising Sign Program Resourc- es guidelines. Signs cannot have flashing or intermittent lights, or animated or mov- ing parts. Signs must not imitate official highway signs or devices. Signs are not allowed in scenic corridors. No payment or com- pensation of any kind can be exchanged for either the placement of or the mes- sage on temporary signs, including political signs, which are visible to a state highway. Hopeful Saints Trunk-or-Treat The Heppner High School Cross Country Team will be having their annual fund raiser fun run. The Red Barn Fun Run will be held on Saturday, October 19 th . Registration will be the morning of starting at 7:45am at the LDS Church, 400 Tom St. in Lexington. The race starts at 8:30am. There is a 1 mile, 2 mile and 5k run/walk. The course is paved and flat. Good for everyone - bikes, strollers, pets. It will be $15 to par- ticipate with tee shirts for $5. Finisher medals, fun prizes and treats. 100% You are invited! Christian Life Center Church Join us Sundays at 10:30 535 Morgan Street Heppner “All are welcome” of the proceeds goes to the cross-country team made up of runners from Hep- pner, Condon and Ione. A picture from last year’s Trunk or Treat. – Contributed Photo Hopeful Saints Min- istry will be hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event on Halloween night from 5:30 to 8:00pm. We are located at the corner of Church and Gale Street, in Hep- pner. We have 10 spaces available for you to park your car and participate in this free event. If you are interested in reserving a Trunk-or-Treat space please call the Church office 541- 676-9970, leave your name and phone number, we will assign a space for you. Spaces will be open un- til filled or until Monday, October 28th whichever comes first. George Nairns or Cody High will be in contact to give you your assigned space number. We can also help with suppling treats for you to handout. All are welcome to join in on this Halloween Fun! There will be free activ- ities inside too! Come in get warmed up watch the movie, visit Noah’s Ark and have some dinner, we will be serving hot dogs / chili and warm drinks Co- coa, Cider or Coffee. There is no charge for the food, drinks, treats or games. Contact George Nairns gn_arrived@live.com if you would like to volunteer to help with this free event. Looking forward to a Spooktacular evening, funded by MCURD. "EARS"OF EXPERIENCE Ready to help with your hearing healthcare needs 600 NW 11th Street Suite E-21 Hermiston, OR 97838 P.S. Ask us about our financing options! (541) 371-1900 Call Verna 541-371-1900 Offering complimentary hearing evaluation and/or to have your current hearing aids cleaned & checked, schedule today! Morrow County is seeking volunteers to represent the Boardman area and the Irrigon area. One position is open for each area. Planning Commissioners serve four-year terms. This recruitment is to fill a term that begins January 1, 2025. The Planning Commission generally meets once a month, alternating meeting locations between Heppner and Irrigon. Duties of the Planning Commission include reviewing land use applications, maintaining the county's subdivision and zoning ordinances, and working with the county staf f to maintain the county's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Interested parties residing in Morrow County who are interested in taking a more active part in land use planning in the county are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Morrow County Planning Department, PO Box 40, Irrigon, OR 97844, by 5 pm Friday, November 8, 2024.
