TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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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
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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).
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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.
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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
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printing
Patrick’s Day spirit held.
From the Bed Race to the
indoor music and singing,
the town kept going with
laughter and community.
As the day ended, the rain
stopped, leaving Heppner
with a memory no storm
could chase away.
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