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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 19, 2025 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner ‘Dublin Our Vision’ takes first at trivia night YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! 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. E-mail: editor@rapidserve.net or sykeschris@hotmail.com Web site: www.heppner.net. Post- master send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: In Morrow County $36/year. Outside Morrow County $41/year. In County Senior Rate (65 years or older) $31/year. 9 month Student student subscriptions $36/year. Chris Sykes ...............................................................................................Publisher Andrea DiSalvo ............................................................................................. 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 $5.65 per column inch. Cost for classified ad is 55¢ per word. Cost for Card of Thanks is $16 up to 100 words. Cost for a classified display ad is $6.15 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 $16 Oregon House recognizes Oregon Farmer and Rancher Day Recently, the Oregon House of Representatives passed House Bill 3141- A on a vote of 57-1. The bill sets aside the third Tuesday in March of each year, recognizing it as Or- egon Farmer and Rancher Day. “Border to border and corner to corner, Oregon is diverse in landscapes, rich in agricultural heritage, and includes vibrant rural com- munities. Our farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our great state. They helped to build our state into statehood, work to feed our local com- munities and show up when communities are in need. Despite their crucial role, the sacrifices and struggles of these individuals often go unnoticed,” said Rep. Bre- ese Iverson (R-Prineville) The third Tuesday in March is also National Ag Day, which creates the opportunity for further rec- ognition and synergy in highlighting the contribu- tions of Oregon’s farmers and ranchers. HB 3141-A now moves to the Senate for consideration. Jones brings home state medal in wrestling The Heppner junior high wrestling team sent four athletes to the 2025 Oregon MS State Champi- onship last week in Albany and made school history when Laila Jones brought home the second-place medal in her bracket. This makes Jones the highest-placing girl in Mus- tang junior high wrestling history, as well as the only girl to make it to the cham- pionship match at state. While Heppner qualifi- ers Aidden Ramos, Jayden Rowlette and Hayden Cim- miyotti were more disap- pointed in their state meet results, coach Kasey Jones said the whole team had a great season. “(I’m) super proud of how well you all did this year and the improvements you all made,” he told the team. Full stats for the state meet were: Laila Jones placed sec- ond in the girls 185 bracket, scoring 20 team points. After a bye in the champi- onship round 1, Jones won by fall over Peyten Ruth (Sunridge (Pendleton)) in the quarterfinal (Fall 1:02). In the semifinal, Jones won by decision over Kayelyn Jauron (Clatskanie) (Dec 15-8). In the first-place match, Harlee Ruth (Sun- ridge (Pendleton)) won by fall over Jones (Fall 1:26). Aidden Ramos, wres- tling in the boys 117 brack- et, scored three team points. In championship round 1, Landon Lantry (Adams Print & Mailing Services *Design *Print *Mail Sykes Publishing 541-676-9228 Stephens Middle) won by tech fall over Ramos (TF 18-2). In consolation round 1, Ramos won by fall over Liam Edgar (MacLoughlin) (Fall 1:30). In consolation round 2, Kason Blakely (La Grande) won by tech fall over Ramos (TF 18-0). Jayden Rowlette wres- tled in the boys 140 bracket. In championship round 1, Adan Garcia (Tillamook) won by fall over Rowlette (Fall 3:31). In he consola- tion round 1, Kale Wine- barger (Crook County Mid- dle School) won by fall over Rowlette (Fall 2:57). Hayden Cimmiyotti wrestled in the boys 195 bracket. In championship round 1, Brayden Fox (Ob- sidian Middle School) won by fall over Cimmiyotti (Fall 1:41). In consolation round 1, Darrell Griffin (Scenic Middle School) won by fall over Cimmiy- otti (Fall 1:58). Call 541-676- 9228 Or Email The team of “Dublin our Vision” won Heppner Day Care’s annual trivia contest last Thursday in Heppner. The team of Jennifer Ashbeck, Julie Baker, Kylie Coil, Heather Hendricks, Kay Proctor and Wacy Coil held on to first place through the entire competition, eventually winning by half a point. The annual event is a fundraiser for the day care. Staff say they appreciate all the support from community members who showed up to have fun and support the day care. -Contributed photo graphics @rapidserve.net We also offer St. Patricks weekend recap Heppner buzzed with anticipation on Saturday, March 15, 2025, as St. Pat- rick’s Day festivities began despite the cold weather. Clouds loomed overhead, hinting at rain, but people gathered anyway. Green hats, shamrock scarves, and raincoats lined the streets. Kids ran around, wearing leprechaun hats, tutus, and capes, chasing each other with energy. The morning started with the Bed Race. Teams pushed beds decorated in green and gold through the streets with determination. Next was the O’Planky Race, where people bal- anced on planks and raced to cheers. The Welly Toss came after, with contes- tants throwing rubber boots far, while kids tried too. Then the O’Ducky Race sent rubber ducks floating along a course, exciting the children. At the end of the pa- rade, the rain came, soaking floats, and spectators. Peo- ple clapped and hollered as the parade passed. Afterward, the crowd moved indoors. The Elks Club and Bucknum’s Tav- ern opened their doors, with the Elks serving corned beef and cabbage. Bands played Irish music, with fiddles and flutes filling the air. Kids ran between tables. At the Elks, a singer from Dublin performed, her voice telling stories and signing Irish folk songs and some modern American hits too. At the Gilliam Bisbee Building, a kids’ show en- tertained, while face paint- ers drew shamrocks and leprechauns on cheeks. The cold and rain test- ed Heppner, but the St. Lunch & Dinner Menu 3/20 - 3/26 Thursday - Bratwurst with sauerkraut and side of jojos Friday: Beer battered cod, salad, and garlic bread Saturday - Popcorn chicken wrap & side of cottage cheese Sunday - closed Monday - open faced hot corn beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy Tuesday - Southwest grilled chicken salad Tuesday Night 6-9pm $2 hard shell tacos Wednesday - meatball marinara sub with macaroni salad Upcoming Events March 20th - Installation of Officers at Lodge at 8pm (family welcome) Lodge Hours: Wed 4pm to close with dinner at 6pm Thurs 4pm to close (Lodge at 8pm) Fri & Sat 4pm to close with dinner from 5pm to 8pm off the menu design and printing Patrick’s Day spirit held. From the Bed Race to the indoor music and singing, the town kept going with laughter and community. 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