SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 7, 2025
A View from the Hill by Doris Brosnan
By Doris Brosnan
With warmer and lon-
ger days serving as a stim-
ulus, Willow Creek Terrace
has been and will continue
to be a busy place! And if
the three available apart-
ments become rented, the
place will certainly become
even busier. More and more
residents can be seen com-
ing in and out!
Last Saturday, Bev
Sherman traveled to Port-
land to enjoy a week of
visiting, so everyone will
be eager to hear her report
when she returns this Sat-
urday.
Last Saturday, the
Community on the Hill
was very excited for Jas-
mine Haak, who got mar-
ried! Three staff members
attended the wedding near
La Grande and report that
it was a beautiful event
even though the weather
was a challenge. Jasmine’s
return to work is looked
forward to.
This Sunday will fea-
ture a special Mothers’ Day
dinner for everyone, and in
the afternoon, Jill and Dick
Schoenberg will be there
to hold a church service
and play some music for
everyone interested.
On Thursdays, Peggy
Connor recently began of-
fering a weekly Bible study
for anyone interested in
joining the group. And this
Wednesday, the Rebekahs
will return for their once-
a-month offering of Bingo.
Next week—on the
15 th —will see a group of
HHS students at the Terrace
as they participate in Mus-
tang Mop Up by taking care
of a variety of jobs for the
Terrace residents.
Also next week, on the
16 th , some residents and
staff will be attending Pat
Prock’s graveside service.
Everyone regrets having
lost “Patty’s” upbeat, posi-
tive attitude and interesting
contributions to conversa-
tions.
Another resident whom
they have had to say “good-
bye” to is Rita DeZoete,
who has moved to a facility
in Hermiston. Another loss
felt deeply.
Next Saturday, the 17 th ,
everyone will be well-wish-
ing Virginia Peck as she
celebrates her 89 th birthday!
Grand occasion that will be
shared with family and her
neighbors.
The recent comple-
tion of the 1000-piece jig-
saw puzzle in the common
area was a grand occasion
because it was a success
long-elusive, which al-
most didn’t happen. JoAnne
Burleson seems to be the
most avid fan of jigsaw
puzzles, and this time she
often felt defeated, ready
to “throw in the towel!” But
repeated encouragements
and hands and eyes willing
to help her eventually led
to success.
The sunnier weather
has drawn three residents
out for relaxation in the sun.
Alex Camarillo, Carolyn
Wiley and Bobbi Angell
can be found outside al-
most daily. Soon more will
surely follow. Bobbi and
Pat Carty also appreciated
the improved weather when
they recently traveled to the
Arlington Rodeo to watch
their grandson Carson An-
gell participate. And Ed
Baker is happy when he
can get to the HHS softball
games, to root for his grand-
daughter Maya.
Now is the time to start
planting bloomers and veg-
etables, so the Terrace com-
munity wants to let readers
know that donations of
seeds and starts would be
greatly appreciated. They
also appreciate the work
the maintenance crew from
the Health District is doing,
which now includes care of
the grounds.
Memorial Day will
highlight the last days of
this month, but even before
that, casting our ballots in
this month’s election on
the 20 th will deserve our
attention; many candidates
running for some positions.
Also up for a vote is the
proposed Morrow Coun-
ty School bond measure,
which the residents heard
explained last week by
Brandi Sweeney and Matt
Combe. Many residents
view their votes as import-
ant opportunities to weigh
in on issues.
Bob Kilkenny Field
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is the one thing no one can
take from you.”
Though modest in
means, Bob lived a life of
quiet generosity. If a stu-
dent in town needed a coat,
gloves, or a backpack, he
would drive to the nearest
town, buy what was needed,
and deliver it anonymously.
“In our college days,
Dad didn’t have two nick-
els to rub together,” said
his oldest son, Russ. “He
couldn’t afford to visit us
at school (when Pat and
Russ were attending the
University of Oregon). But
that never stopped him from
supporting someone in need
back home.”
Bob was a lifelong
sports lover. He believed
in the power of the game to
build character, bring peo-
ple together, and strengthen
the community.
The groundbreaking
he started at PK Park came
full circle on February 27.
2009, when Oregon Base-
ball returned to the field for
the first time since 1981. In
front of a sold-out crowd,
the Ducks beat defending
national champion Fresno
State with a walk-off single
by Andrew Schmidt. Bob
was there to see it.
In his final days, Bob
stood proudly on the mound
at PK Park and threw out
the first pitch; a strike on
his last visit to the field that
had come to mean so much
to him and his family. Less
than 30 days later, on May
24, 2016, Bob passed away
at the age of 86. That same
day, he was honored with a
title that captured his spirit
perfectly: “The Mayor of
PK Park.”
Now, his legacy lives
on in a new and lasting
way. To celebrate Bob’s
contributions and the con-
tinued support of the entire
Kilkenny family, the field
at PK Park will be officially
named Bob Kilkenny Field.
A new logo featuring
five blades of wheat—sym-
bolizing each of Bob’s five
Duck children—will be dis-
played on the outfield fence
and behind home plate as
part of the park’s rebrand-
ing. The Oregon Baseball
team will also wear the
logo on their helmets for the
May 9, 10, and 11 games
against the University of
Washington and each base
at PK Park will feature the
logo, too.
“Bob’s presence will
forever be felt at PK Park; in
every pitch, every cheer and
every homecoming,” said
Head Coach Mark Wasi-
kowski. “We are thrilled
to recognize the Kilken-
ny family. Our program
would not be here without
Bob, Russ, Pat, Kelly, John,
and Kevin. They are great
Ducks.”
Oregon hosts the Uni-
versity of Washington for a
three-game series starting
Friday. First pitch is at
6:05 p.m. Tickets can be
purchased at www.goducks.
com/tickets.
Spiritually Speaking
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Father Thankachan Joseph
Are you a shepherd? Then feed, lead and protect
Jesus tells Peter to feed and tend His sheep, and
usually, the fourth Sunday of Easter is known as “Good
Shepherd Sunday,” reminding us of Jesus as the Good
Shepherd. He is a good example of leading, feeding and
protecting His flock that was entrusted to His care. We
are all called to be shepherds.
Who is a good shepherd? I checked the dictionary
meaning of “shepherd”: a person who protects, guides
or watches over a person or group of people.
The Christian term mostly refers to pastors, mem-
bers of the clergy, but “shepherd” is not limited to clergy
alone. All those who are under the care and protection of
someone else are being shepherded. For example, parents,
teachers, employer, etc., are all shepherds. Shepherding is
nothing but self-giving for the sake of someone else—a
sacrificial love, dedication, commitment towards the flock
that is in one’s care. For example, that of a parent-sib-
ling relationship, teacher-students, employer-employee
relationship.
It is good to understand the characteristics and tasks
of a good shepherd. John in his Gospel explains 1) who
guides the sheep, 2) who feeds/provides for the sheep,
and 3) who protects the sheep from all dangers of life.
Guide the sheep: it is the duty of the shepherd to
show the sheep greener pastures for grazing. Those of
you who are reading my article, I am sure, are in one
way or another a shepherd. How do you lead the flock
entrusted to your care? The sheep under your care is
looking for good models. There should not be a disparity
in our doing and talking. The dichotomies are confusing
the sheep these days.
Feed the sheep: “The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed,
guide, and shield me], I shall not lack” (Psalm 23). I am
sure all of you are working hard and spending time in
your workplace to earn more so you can provide better
things to your children and family. Like the psalmist: “But
He would feed Israel with the best wheat. I would satisfy
you with honey from the rock” (Ps. 81:16). Or again in
Isaiah we see: “He shall feed his flock like a shepherd”
(40:11). Are you only worried about providing material
things? Do you pray together with your family? Do you
provide for spiritual growth of your sheep under your
care? I know many parents will look for the best school,
best sports centers, and other matters pertaining to this
world. How many of you really spend time with children
to impart spiritual matters?
Protect the sheep: the third task of every shepherd
is to protect the sheep from all harms and dangers. Jesus
says in John (10:11): “I am the good shepherd: the good
shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.” I am sure this
is true of every parent. Recently I saw a striking picture
on Facebook. A young deer goes to drink water from
a lake. As it is gulping water, a crocodile comes to eat
up the young one. Noticing the danger, the mother deer
comes across the younger one and becomes the prey
to the crocodile. A good example for laying down one
life for the sake of someone else. It is the case of every
parent. Have you ever asked your kids to set aside the
electronic gadgets and asked them to spend a little more
time in prayer?
The Good Shepherd Sunday theme invites every one
of us to be like Jesus the Good Shepherd. We need to ask
ourselves two important questions:
(1) Am I a faithful member of God’s flock? Only
those sheep who follow the guidance of the Shepherd
could ever hope to arrive at the green pastures or be safe
from the greedy wolves.
(2) How could I participate more closely in the work
of shepherding God’s flock in my family? Because of the
infidelity of the shepherds to their divine calling, God
made this promise to his people: that He Himself was
going to be their shepherd, their Good Shepherd (Ezekiel
34:15-16). This promise was fulfilled in prophet Ezekiel:
“You have not strengthened the weak, you have not healed
the sick, you have not bound up the injured, you have not
brought back the strayed, you have not sought the lost, but
with force and harshness you have ruled them. So, they
were scattered, because there was no shepherd; and scat-
tered, they became food for all the wild animals” (34:3-4).
Community luncheon to high-
light power of arts and culture
The Heppner Commu-
nity Foundation, in collab-
oration with the South Mor-
row Art Center, is inviting
local residents, community
stakeholders and business
leaders to a special lun-
cheon on Monday, June 2,
aimed at highlighting the
powerful role arts and cul-
ture play in economic and
community development.
Titled “Catalyze Your
Community Through Arts
and Culture,” the event will
take place from 12-1:30
p.m. at the Innovation Hub,
located at 188 W Willow
Street in Heppner.
The luncheon will fo-
cus on how strategic in-
vestment in arts and culture
can drive economic growth,
enhance education, boost
tourism, and foster inclu-
sive, resilient communities.
The keynote speak-
er will be Liora Sponko,
Senior Program Manager
for the Oregon Arts Com-
mission and the Oregon
Cultural Trust. A well-re-
spected figure in Oregon’s
arts community, Sponko
has more than 20 years
of nonprofit experience
and a strong track record
in community-based arts
leadership. She formerly
served as executive director
of a regional arts council in
Oregon and holds advanced
degrees in international
peace and development,
sociology and Spanish.
Seating is limited. At-
tendees are encouraged to
RSVP by contacting ksirim-
urray@gmail.com.
5/8 - 5/14
Thursday - BLT with macaroni salad
Friday - Popcorn chicken mashed potato bowl
Saturday - Chili dog and chips
Sunday - Closed. Happy Mothers Day
Monday - 1/4lb Buffalo blue cheese burger
with cottage cheese
Tuesday - Chicken noodle soup with
cheesy broccoli
Tuesday Night 6-9pm $2 hard shell tacos
Wednesday - Turkey and Avocado croissant
sandwich with fries
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