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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 25, 2024 -- THREE ~ Letters to the Editor ~ 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 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 Email to editor@rapidserve.net or upload to Heppner.net. Goat Flu Got the bug. Feeling poorly enough that it might even be The Man Cold… but maybe not. I’m still able to walk and nobody’s bringing me chicken soup. Besides, I figure as long as I can still crochet, it can’t be that bad. I t ’s k i n d a f u n n y, though. It used to be that you either had a cold or stomach flu. That was the choice. Not COVID, type A or B, Bird Flu, or any other popular bug. You treated the symptoms. You might even remember your mom slathering Vicks Vapor Rub on your chest. Yuck. I noticed that Newsom declared a state of emer- gency due to the Bird Flu. This falls on the heels of the non-destructive earthquake emergency relief. I guess fighting the Trump Effect costs more than he planned. Got to thinking. May- be I have the Goat Flu. All my symptoms became more severe this morn- ing as I watched nearly a dozen goats break through the fence and head for the alfalfa. That’s when the deliri- um hit. I lost all control and began screaming at the top of my lungs “I hate you! I’m getting the gun!” Next came physical violence. The grain scoop was the handiest weapon, and I connected several times with Billy the Perv (whom I’m sure led the escape). The effect on Billy was minimal (I think he enjoyed it), but I did feel a little better post-attack. Fact is, it probably staved off a mass slaughter. Beware of the Goat Flu, folks. Pretty sure I need to declare a State of Emergency, because I could sure use Federal funds to fix the fence. So, do you ever won- der why God doesn’t just heal everyone? I wonder about that sometimes. Jesus healed a bunch of people when He walked the earth. Many witnessed these heal- ings, including the Apos- tles, who never backed down on these claims even as they faced death because of their faith. Remember, some may die for a lie they think is true, but nobody dies for a lie they know is a lie. They died knowing the truth. I witnessed a miracle years ago when he healed my daughter’s heart. She was three months old when di- agnosed with a hole in her heart. I was told she would need surgery at six months. God had other plans. A friend prayed for a new heart for her. I remember listening to her heart with a stethoscope and hearing an obvious swishing sound. A week later, the doc intently listened to her heart, then said words I will never for- get… “You need to go cel- ebrate. There’s not a thing wrong with this child’s heart.” Yes, God still heals. But I do wonder what people would be like if they never experienced sickness or adversity. Would we even give God a second glance? A preacher told me once that God puts us on our backs to get us to look up. Makes sense. So look up, pray, and trust God with the results. Healed or not… He knows exactly what we need when we need it. “And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good for those who are called according to his purpose” (Roman’s 8:28). Heppner Chamber, MCHD December board meeting canceled WCVEDG plan annual luncheon The December board meeting for Morrow Coun- ty Health District Board of Directors has been canceled due to board member avail- ability. The board will meet for its regularly scheduled WCVEDG and Chamber members, and all other community partners and leaders are encouraged to attend. RSVP to reserve a lunch at https://shorturl.at/ HpDmU. Tacos Hometown will cater. The Willow Street In- novation Hub is located Lexington has an- evolve the conversation, at 188 W Willow Street, nounced the launching of drive consensus and ensure Heppner, OR. a new Lexington Com- lasting change. munity Development Hart’s scope of work Group (LCDG), a 501(c) consists of six major com- (3) non-profit organization. ponents: 1. Governance The town is looking for and policy development interested residents to form in tandem with 2. Board the inaugural board. development, recruitment The LCDG primary and succession planning, purpose is to promote the 3. Vision and mission de- wellbeing, growth and sus- velopment, 4. Leadership tainability of Lexington and board training, 5. Stra- and the surrounding area. tegic planning, 6. Strategic The inaugural board will plan progress and process set the vision, mission and consulting, and 7. Grant strategic goals and will act program development. as an important link to the Applications are avail- community’s needs. able on the Town of Lex- In October of this year, ington website at lexing- the Lexington Town Coun- tonoregon.com/projects. cil hired consultant Alison Lexington Town Council Hart and Associates to fa- will select a sub-commit- Pictured L-R: Austin Willis, Iker Bunce, Kaden King, cilitate the development of tee that will evaluate the Landon Tuttle, Havin Gray, Hayden Stills, Lizzy Finch and Rylee Palmer. Not pictured: Lily Nichols and Darby Spivey. the LCDG. Hart has more applications and provide -Contributed photo than 30 years of experience recommendations for ap- Heppner High School’s stress. The team’s success leading and developing pointments. For more information, Technology Student As- highlighted their mastery organizations. Her client portfolio includes chambers call 541-989-8515. Appli- sociation (TSA) chapter of engineering principles of commerce and small cations can be dropped off delivered an impressive and teamwork. businesses, as well as sup- at Lexington Town Hall performance at a recent Darby Spivey earned porting small business de- in person or in the wa- competition, bringing home third place in Flight Endur- velopment networks around ter payment deposit box awards in all three events. ance. He demonstrated his the country. or emailed to lexington. One of the standout expertise in aerodynamics She says she is liv- oregon@gmail.com. Ap- achievements was Lizzy and engineering by design- ing her passion of helping plications are due by Jan. Finch and Rylee Palmer ing and constructing a light- leaders sharpen their focus, 24, 2025. in the Manufacturing Pro- weight rubber band-pow- totype event, earning first ered model aircraft capable place with their innovative of sustained flight. and practical design. The Heppner TSA This category required team’s strong showing re- students to identify a prob- flects the hard work and lem, develop a solution, dedication of both students and present a fully realized and their advisor. These prototype, showcasing cre- achievements not only ativity and technical skills. bring pride to their school They made toys to donate but also underscore the to charity. importance of STEM edu- K a d e n K i n g a n d cation in preparing future Landon Tuttle also excelled innovators and problem Ready to help with your in the Structural Design solvers. hearing healthcare needs and Engineering category, The Heppner Junior claiming second place. The High TSA chapter also 600 NW 11th Street competition challenged par- competed in gliders and Suite E-21 ticipants to build and test a towers. They won all three structure for maximum effi- places in towers, and first Hermiston, OR 97838 ciency and durability under and second in gliders. P.S. Ask us about our financing Willow Creek Valley Economic Development Group (WCVEDG) and Heppner Chamber of Com- merce have announced their annual luncheon will take place at the Willow Street Innovation Hub on Wednes- day, Jan. 22, from noon to 1:30 p.m. This is a free lun- cheon. Grant recipients, Lexington community development group seeks inaugural board applications Heppner TSA Shines at Competition "EARS"OF EXPERIENCE Mustang varsity boys score two wins at Holiday Hoop Fest The Heppner Mustang boys’ basketball team won two games this past week- end at the Heppner Hol- iday Hoop Festival. The Mustangs (5-3) defeated the Vernonia Loggers 53- 22 and the Echo Cougars 60-49. Against the Loggers, the Mustangs started out scoring quickly and led at the end of the first quarter 18-6. The Mustangs con- tinued to dominate the pace of the game and led 31-13 at halftime. In the third quarter, Heppner scored 15 points, and their defensive pressure held Vernonia to only four. Heppner stretched the lead to 46-17 as the fourth quar- ter started. Heppner held the Log- gers to single-digit scoring in each of the four quarters of the game. In the final quarter the Mustang de- fense held the Loggers to only five points. Everyone on the Mustang team got to play significant minutes in the game and Heppner came away with the win by the score of 53-22. Keaton Coiner had a double-double (scoring and rebounds) on the night and led the Mustangs with 19 points. He also hauled down 12 rebounds in the game. Freshman big man Gage Heideman was next with nine points for the Mustangs and he also had three rebounds. Joseph Albitre had eight points, two rebounds and three assists on the night. Scor- ing five points each were Mason Orem and Caleb George. Mason also had three rebounds and one assist while Caleb recorded two rebounds. Jace Wilson scored three points, had one rebound and dished out two assists. Jackson Coiner scored two points, had two rebounds and two assists in the game. Caylan Proudfoot also scored two and he also had three assists. Tripp Stewart recorded three re- bounds and one assist, Mar- ty Medina had one rebound and Alakae Rodriguez had one rebound and one assist. Darby Spivey contributed two rebounds and one assist for the team. On the second day of the Holiday Hoop Festival, the Mustangs played the Echo Cougars. Heppner started the game out fast again as they scored the first 13 points of the game. The Mustangs led at the end of the first quarter 18-5. Heppner kept the defensive pressure on the Cougars and continued to stretch the lead even more. Heppner led at halftime 38-16. The third quarter saw Echo come out of the locker January meeting. Board member applica- tions for the vacant position will be accepted through Jan. 17 for review at the Jan. 27 meeting. room fired up. They put on a press to speed the game up and scored the first 10 points of the quarter. Echo continued the fast pace and cut the Mustang lead down to only six points at 40-34. The Mustangs then found their footing at that point and went on a scoring run of their own to take back control of the game. The Mustangs outscored the Cougars 11-6 from that point on to take a 51-40 lead into the fourth quarter. Heppner scored the first nine points of the fourth quarter to push the lead back to 20 points at 60-40. Echo then finished the game on a nine-point run that made the final score 60-49. Recording the sec- ond double-double of the year for the Mustangs was Mason Orem. Mason had 15 points and ripped down 11 rebounds in the game. Scoring 11 points each were Keaton Coiner and Gage Heideman. Keaton also had eight rebounds and one assist while Gage recorded four rebounds. Finishing with 10 points, five re- bounds and two assists in the game was Caleb George. Joseph Albitre scored six points and had two assists, Marty Medina tallied five points and two rebounds while Caylan Proudfoot scored two points, had two rebounds and two assists. Jackson Coiner had two rebounds and four assists on the night, Tripp Stewart recorded one rebound, and Alakae Rodriguez had one rebound and one assist for the Mustangs. This week, Decem- ber 27-28, the Mustangs will co-host, along with Weston-McEwen, the 2A Preview, which will be held at the Pendleton Conven- tion Center. The other teams that will be participating are the Enterprise Outlaws, Knappa Loggers, Kenne- dy Trojans and Oakland Oakers. The Mustangs will play the Knappa Loggers on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, the Mustangs will take on the Kennedy Trojans at 3:30 p.m. The Mustang girls’ team will play the same teams in games starting at 6 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday. ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: Friday AT 5:00 P.M. options! 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