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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 20, 2024 -- THREE ~ Letters to the Editor ~ Free fishing, clam- Heppner Episcopal ming and crabbing Church welcomes weekend in Oregon Pastor Joann Dickson Nov. 29 – 30 The Heppner Gazette Times will print all letters to the Editor with the following criteria met: letters submitted to the newspaper will need to have the name of the sender along with a legible signature. We are also requesting that you provide your address and a phone number where you can be reached. The address and phone number will only be used for verification and will not be printed in the newspaper. Letters may not be libelous. The GT reserves the right to edit. The GT is not responsible SALEM, Ore.—Make for accuracy of statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks fishing part of your Thanks- will be placed in the classifieds under “Card of Thanks” at a cost of $15 giving weekend plans with Email to editor@rapidserve.net or upload to Heppner.net. friends and family. Every- WHAT HAPPENED? This is kind of a con- tinuation of my last letter. I got to thinking that maybe some clarification might be in order. My perspective may be a little different than the gal with the election tears due to the generation in which I was raised. So let me go back a bit. There was a time when things were quite different. There was a definite moral code most people lived by. Not everyone went to church but knew they probably should. People believed in God and the Bible and knew the Ten Commandments were something to take seriously. Patriotism, hard work, good grades, charity, respect for parents and po- lice were all standards to strive for and be admired. Bad guys were easy to spot, and many were in jail where they belonged. Par- ents disciplined their kids and teachers backed them up…. but the last word be- longed to the parents. Foul language was usually mild and reserved for smashed thumbs. The F word would get you grounded or fired. We all knew the reality of good vs evil and society leaned toward the good side. Back then, you couldn’t tell much difference be- tween Democrats and Re- publicans. There was no Far Left or Far Right. We were all closer to the middle. We listened to the Nightly News and had the privilege of forming our own opin- ions. No commentary…. no twisting of the facts to promote an agenda…. just the news. So why the change? What happened? Some- where along the line we decided to boot God out of everything. Government, schools, and media became off limits. Separation of Church and State went from “Freedom OF Religion” to “Freedom FROM Religion” (not what they meant…. look it up). Bible thumpers need to stay home. Oh, and don’t pray on the street, un- less you wanna go to prison for 10 years…. true story. But the God of Self is wel- come and thriving, and the Golden Rule is now “Love yourself above all others”. Let’s look at how that’s working out for us. Hm- mmm…. since we’ve de- signed a society of man- made morals aka do your own thing (but make sure everyone else agrees), it’s been getting a little rough…. especially for the young. Celebrating the slaughter of the unborn, sexualization of little kids, normalizing perversion, excusing criminal behavior, and promoting a bunch of other idiotic ideas all in the name of “self-expression”. For those who love the self-first idea…. I have a question. What if pushing you off a cliff works best for me? Who are you to argue? Ooops…you can’t now. So sorry. My truth. And now Trump is gonna ruin it all…. bring- ing back the old moral code with secure borders, freedom of speech, jus- tice, self-defense, smaller government, fiscal respon- sibility, strong military, protection of the unborn, and maybe even letting God back in where He belongs. If this still brings you to tears, you haven’t been listening. Open your ears, and your eyes and really look at how our world has been since we’ve put our faith in everything but God. The Creator of the universe exists (look around you) and made you for a reason. I pray you put your faith in the One who cares more about your soul than your carbon footprint. “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3 By Susie Crosby Prinville one can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29-30, 2024. No fishing/shellfish li- censes or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag, Columbia River Basin En- dorsement or Two-Rod Val- idation) are required those two days. Both Oregon residents and nonresidents can fish for free. All other fishing reg- ulations apply includ- ing closures, bag limits and size restrictions. See the Oregon Sport Fish- ing Regulations for rules and remember to check for any in-season regulation updates too, especially for salmon and steelhead fishing. Click on the zone where you want to fish to see regulation updates. The Recreation Re- port is updated weekly and features the best bests for fishing for the upcoming week. Depending on water levels and conditions, fishing could be good for Chinook or coho salmon; again be sure to check reg- ulations first because not all rivers are open. Trout will also be stocked the week before Thanksgiving at several popular lakes in the Willamette Valley. For beginners, Easy Angling Oregon is a great guide to getting started fishing in Oregon, https:// m y o d f w. c o m / a r t i c l e s / easy-angling-oregon-in- troduction. And if you live near Portland, Bend, Med- ford, Roseburg or in Lane County, there are lots of nearby options. Prefer to crab or clam instead? MyODFW.com has all the information you need to get started clam- ming or crabbing. Re- member to check ocean conditions and take safety precautions—always clam with a friend and never turn your back on the ocean. Call the ODA Shellfish safety hotline at 1-800-448- 2474 or check their Shell- fish Closures page before you go clamming or crab- bing. The Oregon Depart- ment of Agriculture reg- ularly tests shellfish and closes areas when naturally occurring biotoxins get to levels that make crabs and clams unsafe to eat. Currently, crabbing is open in bays, beaches, es- tuaries, tide pools, piers and jetties along the entire Oregon coast. Crabbing is closed in the ocean due to the annual closure from Oct. 16-Nov. 30 each year. As of mid-November, razor clamming is closed from Cascade Head to the California border due to high levels of the marine biotoxin domoic acid, but closures may change by Thanksgiving Weekend so check before you go. WWW.HEPPNER.NET Submit News, Advertising & Announcements Letters To The Editor Send Us Photos Joann Dickson Heppner, OR — On October 26, Joann Dickson, pastor of Hopeful Saints Episcopal Church, was ordained as an Episcopal minister. While already serving as the congrega- tion’s pastor, her ordination officially authorizes her to consecrate bread and wine for communion, a key ele- ment of Episcopal worship. A Life of Service Joann Dickson has a longstanding connection to faith and community ser- vice. She grew up attending Methodist church services with her mother, which in- stilled in her a desire to help others through faith. Over her career, she has worked in various roles, includ- ing managing two school libraries and directing the theater program. Originally from South- ern California, Dickson moved to Bend, OR, in 1974. She later lived in Lakeview for 30 years and La Grande for five years be- fore taking on the pastoral role in Heppner. Dickson has four adult children—two sons and two daughters—three grand- children, and five “grand- cats.” Her personal interests include reading mysteries, yoga, and travel. She also enjoys discussing faith and its practical application in daily life and encour- ages others to talk about WWW.HEPPNER.NET their faith in conversational ways. Pathway to Ministry Dickson earned a Bachelor of Science in En- glish and Philosophy from Eastern Oregon University (EOU). She later received a certification in spiritual direction from the Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, where she learned and continues to guide oth- ers in their spiritual jour- neys. In 2022, Dickson com- pleted the three-year forma- tion program at The High Desert School of Ministry (HDSM) in Cove, Oregon, part of the Iona Collab- orative developed by the Seminary of the Southwest. The program, a joint effort between the dioceses of Eastern Oregon and Idaho, prepares candidates for ordained ministry. Continuing in Her Role Now officially or- dained, Dickson’s responsi- bilities include performing communion ceremonies, among other pastoral du- ties. She noted that becom- ing ordained fulfills a goal she has worked toward for many years. Moving Forward Dickson’s move to Heppner has been a posi- tive experience, as she has quickly developed a fond- ness for the town. Her per- manent role as an ordained leader is an exciting mile- stone for the congregation, as Hopeful Saints Episcopal Church has been awaiting its own ordained pastor. Dickson looks forward to continuing her mission of faith-based support and connection, bringing her passion and knowledge to her role as pastor of Hopeful Saints Episcopal Church. Deadline: Monday 5pm “FALL” IN LOVE WITH HEPPNER MARKET FRESH DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5PM COME JOIN US FOR OUR OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 22ND 5:30 TO 7:30 LOTS OF GREAT FOOD AND DRINKS TO SAMPLE A DRAWING WILL BE HELD THE SAME NIGHT TO WIN ONE OF OUR HOLIDAY MEAL DEALS
