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Mayberry?
Good News Only by Doris Brosnan
What a great weekend of the latest HHS classes’
reunion! Several locals hosted friends from out-of-area,
including Diana Ball. Her guests were Bruce and Diane
Moyer, from Montana, and their daughter Randi and
friend Chip, the major organizers and workhorses of the
reunion weekend. Adding to Diana’s pleasure was the
coinciding visit by her grandson Carter Ball, from Pull-
man, Washington. (Probably entertaining to observe his
grandmother interacting with school friends?)
Last Tuesday, Carson Brosnan and Alyse Wentz, on
the top step to the courthouse, exchanged wedding vows
they had written to each other in the ceremony officiated
by County Clerk Bobbi Childers and witnessed by some
immediate family members. A reception for family and
a few close school friends followed the ceremony in the
backyard of this grandmother’s home. The perfect weather
was so inviting and the conversations so enjoyable that
most guests remained well into the evening. The couple
stayed in the area the following day but had to leave for
his parents’ place in Prineville on Thursday and load a
few additional items before starting their road trip to New
Orleans on Saturday. Marine Second Lieutenant
Brosnan will be stationed in Louisiana for three years.
Last Friday’s homecoming game was another win
for the Mustangs, and it was another demonstration of
the support behind one of the entities that tends to unite
us. Focus on the schools, the students, and the athletes
created those important moments of nonpolitical, non-
controversial, family-oriented, positive energy. And the
Band.... Wow! Hats off to those musicians whose sounds
were loud and clear and their voices synchronized in loud
support for the cheerleaders and the football players!
Kudos to the FFA members and their adult assistants
who are working for the money they need to reach their
goal of attending the FFA National Convention. These
young people do not have their hands out for donations
but are creating useful ways to earn the money. They
are inspirational. (They do not turn down donations, of
course.)
Our area is fortunate to have in our midst individuals
with vision and positive can-do attitudes. As challenges
to the vitality of our communities come at us and fear and
rumors tend to discourage some, these people are putting
their heads together and looking to replace what was
but no longer can be with different, workable sources to
maintain the vibrancy of our existence. And we can share
ideas and show support.
On a stroll of Main Street, one oftentimes notices
surprising changes. The recent changes noted through
the window of Murray’s is one example. For many of us,
especially non-Facebook users, the move of the Heppner
Chamber office from Main Street to Willow Street is an-
other. And in its previous spot, we now have “Market 87!”
The weather is pleasant, so this is probably a good time
to stroll and have a look at these changes and additions!
Will you help keep “Good News Only” something
positive to read by sending something to dbrosnan123@
gmail.com or calling to report it at 541-223-1490. Here’s
hoping that good news comes to everyone reading this.
Election night watch party
The Morrow County Re-
publican Party will host an
Election Night Watch party
at the Gilliam and Bisbee
Building beginning at 5 pm,
Tuesday, Nov. 5. Murrays
will provide no-host craft
beer and wine. The Lindsay
family, Rick Drake, and Rick
& Jill Schoenberg will pro-
vide patriotic music. There
will be special local speak-
ers, donated raffle gifts, and
great fellowship The theme is
“For God and County”. This
was the trademark benedic-
tion of George Washington.
Dale Bates will provide the
sound system and election
returns. The Morrow County
Republican Party will offer
meat dishes. Attendees are
asked to provide potluck side
dishes and desserts. For more
information, call or text Jack
Meligan 541) 256-6104, Sam
Bellamy 541) 561-8881, or
Stuart Dick 541) 377-5451.
blasphemers, unholy, and
haters of good…for starters
I’ve been feeling a little (2 Timothy 3:1-5). It also
stressed about the election mentions a hatred of Jews
lately. November 5 th has and Christians, a one-world
th
been creeping up like a government, cashless soci-
bad pair of undies. Are we ety, wars, pestilence, natu-
The Lexington Fire Wednesday October 16 th .
coming to the end of Amer- ral disasters, and a major
Department is lifting the Must use screens on burn
ica as we know it? Maybe. attack on Israel (Ezekiel
burn ban starting at 8am barrels.
It’s pretty hard to trust the 38). Sounding familiar?
I think the lesson I’m
polls …. or the politicians.
Then there’s the fact that learning is this; God’s plan
we never have fixed the doesn’t rest on a Red Wave
last election maladies. And or a Blue Wave. He sees the
I can’t help but be a little future and He’s not wring-
peeved that illegals (includ- ing His hands wondering
ing terrorists) are being al- what to do if a particular
Specials 10/17 - 10/23
lowed to “help” choose our candidate doesn’t win (even
Thursday
-
Pepperoni
quesadilla
with corn
President. I don’t remember if someone cheats). Yes,
chowder
there is a spiritual battle.
voting for that. Do you?
Friday - Grilled ham and cheese with tomato
Listening to the news It’s real and obvious. But
soup
is not helping. The more I we need to remember….
Saturday - SW Grilled Chicken Salad
hear Kamala speak (no mat- God has never lost a fight.
Sunday - Loaded Baked Potato soup, salad,
And He says he will
ter which accent she’s using
and breadstick
that day) the more I like the never forsake us if we trust
Monday - BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich with
sound of fingernails on a in Him. Does that release
fries
chalkboard. And her run- us from our responsibility
Tuesday - Turkey Hoagie with cottage cheese
ning mate sounds more like to do what’s right? Nope….
something from Saturday and choosing the most pro-
Tuesday night 6-9 $2 hard shell tacos
Night Live. Such a knuck- life, pro-Israel candidate is
Wednesday - Chicken plus burger with potato
lehead ….and a great friend not that hard.
salad
But when the polls are
to school shooters too.
Not to be a killjoy, but closed, and all votes count-
with three assassination ed…where should our trust
attempts, seething hatred be? In a great voter turnout?
coming from the Left, and In Greater Idaho? In a good
a sketchy election pro- prepper supply? Surviv-
cess….my hope of a Trump al skills? There are some
MAGA Whitehouse come practical attributes in all
November is not too solid. these things. But how much
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So, pray for our coun-
election. That’s shameful.
Christians…. get off your try. Pray for repentance.
And pray for mercy.
duffs and vote.
“If my people who are
I WAS hoping for a
reprieve from all the non- called by my name humble
sense. I was hoping for an themselves, and pray and
America like it used to be. seek my face and turn from
I was hoping for Mayberry. their wicked ways, then I
But the Bible I read doesn’t will hear from heaven and
by Doris Brosnan
make that promise. Instead, will forgive their sin and
it warns us that, in the last heal their land.” 2 Chron-
Dorothy Green’s 101st birthday celebration on Sep-
days, people will be rebel- icles 7:14
tember 30 turned the page of the calendar into October,
B y S u s i e C r o s b y, which began with Dorothy’s suffering a broken ankle
lious, prideful, selfish, un-
forgiving, traitors, perverts, Prineville, Or.
that has taken her to Pioneer Memorial Hospital tempo-
without natural affection,
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gell family. Her daughter Sheryl Angell will be seeing throughout, this home blends timeless elegance with
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her quite often, apparently, since Sheryl comes to the modern updates.The remodeled kitchen exudes a
Terrace every Thursday as the registered nurse for the cozy, down-home feel, boasting quartz countertops
and updated appliances with gas range. Enjoy
facility.
Also new to the Terrace – not as exciting as a new outdoor living with a BBQ on the back deck or relax
resident but still important, especially to the staff – are on the inviting front porch on a quiet street.The two-
the double ovens that work and a commercial-grade car garage doubles as a shop for all your projects,
clothes dryer that has replaced the standard household and there is ample garden space. Additional features
include RV space forced air heat, central air cooling.
one. And the new roof project is completed.
As usual, volunteers and donations continue to be Located close to downtown Heppner, this home also
important to the Terrace, and the residents and staff of- offers a remodeled full basement with a living area
fer a big “THANK YOU” to Jeff and Chris Bailey, who and a bonus room. MLS#: 24205860
purchased a pig at the fair and donated it to them. Also 220 W Center St. Heppner.
donated was the cutting and wrapping of the pork by
Eastern Oregon Mobile Slaughter. Other donations have
included many fruits and vegetables from various com-
Morrow County road crew participants standing beside
munity members, with a special thanks going to Bob and
a road grader earlier this year. (L-R) Justin Hoeft, Josh
Henricks, Luke Barnett and Adam Richmond. - Contributed Sharon Harrison and Virginia Peck’s family for weekly
deliveries! Everyone enjoys the special treats that Chire-
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Josh Hendricks: 13th place often shuttling individuals to appointments.
AnnaGrace Wenberg is now considered not a vol-
Justin Hoeft’s Reflections Snowplow Event:
unteer, but she has volunteered to answer the call for a
Justin said, “That week, Justin Hoeft: 20th place
a few of us from Morrow Overall Results:
substitute chef now that she has moved on to explore
County had the opportunity Justin Hoeft took 1st place other employment opportunities. The residents continue
to travel to Medford and overall and was crowned to sing the praises of their chef, and Cynthia Wenberg
compete in an equipment “Top Gun.”
helps in the kitchen twice a week, but still a part-time
skills rodeo! This is the
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pated. Last year, I learned a was a blast and that he at the Terrace.
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lot, and this year I returned plans to return next year.
Recently, a flu-vaccination clinic came to the Com-
with a couple of specific Eric Imes, Morrow County munity, and some residents enjoyed a caramel-apple
goals for how I wanted to Public Works Director, said, party, both signs of fall. They watched on TV last week’s
perform.”
“Our road crew does an Mustangs’ homecoming game. And in a prelude to Hal-
He also pointed out amazing job and are highly
loween, this Friday, they will be decorating jack-o-lan- Discover this stunning 1,700 sq. ft. ranch-style
that going too fast in the skilled, but their efforts of-
home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, perfect for
events could result in losing ten go unnoticed. So again, terns.
On Halloween, interested residents will greet Trick families. Recently updated (2019-2024), it features
points.
thank you — we at Public
Event Results:
Works are proud of these or Treaters with treats, from 4:30 until 6 PM. Some res- a bright, open floor plan, paint, water heater, kitchen
Road Grader Course:
accomplishments.” The idents plan to wear costumes, and some will choose to flooring, countertops, and appliances. Energy-
efficient with a new heat pump, AC, insulation, and
Justin Hoeft: 1st place
last time Morrow County wear their special Halloween t-shirts.
So goes life on the Hill, a mix of routine and wood stove. Enjoy refinished wood floors, updated
Josh Hendricks: 7th place won Top Gun was in 2011,
Luke Barnett: 11th place when Jay Papineau took special activities. Many residents view wondering what electrical system, Trex deck, and repaved driveway,
newer roof. The private lot offers beautiful views
Adam Richmond: 14th home the trophy. The tro- the day will bring with great pleasure.
place (out of 90 contestants) phy will remain in Morrow
and is close to the hospital and elementary school.
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