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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 13, 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 Morrow County Wheat Morrow County Chronicles Growers and livestock producers gather for joint meeting 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. 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Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under “Card of Thanks” at a cost of $15 Spiritually Speaking Father Thankachan Joseph Caution – be prepared As we near the conclusion of this year and move towards the New Year, the theme for our reflections and meditation is clear and vivid: “Caution – Be Prepared.” During the course of a single week, we hear a lot of words, but how many of them are worth remembering? Every Sunday we hear the words of Christ, words that were written down by the people who knew him and were preserved for us over the centuries by the Church. Thus, Christ’s promise has come true: “All things will pass, but my words will remain.” How well do we listen to His words, and how hard do we try to practice them in our lives? Today the readings direct our attention to the end of time. We are promised that if we are faithful and loyal to the commandments and teachings of Christ, we shall not be destroyed. We are told that the one great sacrifice for sins has been made and we must cling to the Lord. God will gather His elect, and we must be ready. Many people live in fear of the end of the world, the end of time, the great gathering of people by the Lord. The fear comes because there is always the possibility that we may not be counted among those who are cho- sen. “Then the King will say to those on his right hand, ‘Come you whom my Father has blessed, take as your heritage the kingdom prepared for you since the founda- tion of the world’” (Mt 25:34). The Book of Daniel (12:1-3) describes the proph- et’s vision of the end of time. It introduces the belief in a resurrection of the dead and the notion of retribution after death. “Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake; some shall live forever; others shall be an everlasting horror and disgrace” (12:2). This is the kind of statement that causes us a bit of fear. We hope that we will be among those who shall live forever. If we look at Scripture as a whole, this possibility of hell, of being rejected, is always there. On the other hand, it is never the great focus of Scripture. The focus is, rather, to emphasize God’s everlasting love for us, God’s desire that all be saved, God’s walking with us to lead us into the Kingdom of Heaven. While we should always be aware of our capacity to reject God and His ways, we should be more aware of God’s love for us and should try to respond to that love. God invites us to know His love, His saving power, His delight in us. The Letter to the Hebrews (10:11-14) states that a high priest cannot make a complete alteration for our sins. Neither you nor I can atone completely for our sins. It takes Jesus, who is God and man, to make the one sacrifice for sins that never needs to be repeated. Sin is overwhelmed in Christ Jesus. Sin is only over- come when we become one with Christ Jesus. The Gospel of Mark (13:24-32) deals with the es- chatological dimensions of the Kingdom of God. It is all about the final coming of the Lord and the fact that no one knows the day or the hour. How often we hear predictions based on Scripture about when the end of the world will happen; however, in the words of the Lord: “But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the an- gels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father” (13:32). The challenge is not to know when the end is coming but to live today as if the end will be right now. There is no sense in pretending with God. God knows our hearts and our minds, even more than we do. We must simply get on with living now as if this is our last moment— with no fear and no upset, completely trusting in the love of the Lord. I am reminded of a beautiful quote of Mother The- resa of Calcutta, printed and kept in the sacristy of all the convents of Missionaries of Charity: “Priests, of- fer this Holy Eucharist as if your First Mass, your last Mass, and your only Mass.” Reminds everyone about the shortness of life and to be prepared to reach the desti- nation. Observing the commandments of God and Love of neighbor are the easiest way to reach our destination. God doesn’t ask for 100% success, only our best efforts. MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. Murray’s workers Terry Felda, Devin Hurlburt, and Aileen Wilson with the Morrow County Chronicles. -Photo by Kay Proctor. (l-R) Oregon Wheat Growers League Vice President, Erin Heideman, Morrow County Wheat Growers President, Jake Lindsay, and Oregon Wheat Commissioner, Brent Martin, at the annual county meeting in Heppner this past week. Heppner, OR — Mor- row County Wheat Grow- ers and Livestock Growers came together last week for a successful joint meeting held at the historic Gil- liam-Bisbee building in Heppner. The event brought together agricultural pro- ducers from across the county, fostering collabo- ration and knowledge-shar- ing aimed at improving local farming practices. The Wheat Growers kicked off the day with their morning meeting, where participants discussed industry trends, shared best practices, and heard from presenters on innovative strategies for crop management and soil health. Following the morning session, attendees enjoyed a lunch of De- Spain Pizza, generously sponsored by AniPro. In the afternoon, the focus shifted to the Livestock Growers, who explored topics relevant to animal husbandry, sustainability, and enhancing livestock productivity. The event pro- vided an invaluable oppor- tunity for local producers to learn from experts and each other while building camaraderie within the ag- ricultural community. “We appreciate the growers who attended and our presenters for the event,” said Jake Lindsay, President of the Morrow County Wheat Growers. “It’s encouraging to see growers working to improve their craft and farming practices. Events like this are crucial for ad- vancing agriculture in our county.” The joint meet- ing marks another step forward in strengthening local agricultural practices through shared knowledge and resources, ensuring the continued success and resilience of Morrow Coun- ty’s wheat and livestock industries. the Bank of Eastern Oregon Heppner, Ione, Boardman, and Irrigon branches. Cur- rent and past issues may be bought at the Morrow County Heritage Museum in Heppner or by contacting Kay Proctor, MCHS Presi- dent, at kayproctor@gmail. com. For information on how to purchase a complete set of all 41 issues down- loaded to a thumb drive, contact Chronicle Editor, Bill Monagle at charles- monagle@yahoo.com. The public libraries in Irrigon, Boardman, Ione, and Lex- ington have donated issues for perusal. Nichols finishes 6th at state Lily Nichols, a Hep- pner high school athlete, garnered a commendable 6th place finish in the state track competition last weekend at Lane Com- munity Collage in Eu- gene. Competing among top-tier athletes, Nichols showcased her skill and determination, earning recognition in the highly competitive event. 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