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EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Creativity finds a home at South Morrow Art Center MS Walk supports MSFocus Participants in the 2025 MS Walk at Hager Park in Heppner April 26. -Photo by Dale Bates The South Morrow Art Center has now opened its doors to creative community members of all ages at 188 Willow St. in Heppner. -Contributed photo The South Morrow Art Center (SMAC) has offi- cially opened its doors in Heppner, offering a fresh and welcoming space for creativity, connection and community art. Located at 188 West Willow Street in the historic Heppner Gazette building, SMAC is now a vibrant hub for artistic expression in Morrow County. Led by Executive Director Andrea Nelson and Assistant Di- rector Jamie Mullins, the center aims to serve artists and makers of all ages and skill levels. “We want SMAC to be a place where everyone feels welcome to come in, explore art and just create,” said Nelson. “It’s about building community through creativity.” The center features open studio hours where visitors can drop in and work on projects at their own pace. With a wide vari- ety of materials available— including paint, yarn, air- dry clay, beads, paper, oil pastels, and more—guests can choose from suggested art activities or bring their own ideas to life. Open stu- dio sessions are currently available on Wednesdays and Thursdays for either a $5 or $10 drop-in fee. In addition to open studio time, SMAC of- fers classes taught by local artists, covering a range of subjects from painting and pottery to crafting and mixed media. This Friday will feature a “Sip and Paint Night” Wranglers results for May 4 The Wranglers Riding Club has announced the following results for its May 4 play day: Stick-Horse Race 3 & Under: 1st – Klancy Fennern 2nd – Dawsyn Knowles 3rd – Ruby Rosenburg 4th – Brantlie Blair 4- & 5-Year Olds: 1st – Sheldon 2nd – Shayne 3rd – Maverick 4th – Ada Osborn 6- & 7-Year Olds: 1st – Blaney Milligan 2nd – Lotus Armstrong/ Oakley Bergstrom 3rd – Rune Armstrong 4th – Iris Armstrong Barrels Lead-line: 1st – Lotus Armstrong, 33.327 2nd – Maverick Rhea, 35.243 3rd – Ada Osborn, 35.505 4th – Iris Armstrong, 35.982 Peewee Wranglers: 1st – Kinsley Schlaich, 20.797 2nd – Price Hines, 23.433 3rd – Rhemi Rey Osborn, 36.510 Lil Wranglers (8–11 Years): 1st – Jaylee Schlaich, 18.945 2nd – Lydia Knowles, 20.585 3rd – EllieGene Fennern, 21.380 4th – Kathryn Knowles, 25.596 Junior Wranglers (12–15 Years): 1st – Ashlee Knutz, 22.447 2nd – Brooklyn Hen- dricks, 22.615 3rd – Allison Crum, 22.676 4th – Catherine Lindsay, 24.372 Senior Wranglers (16+): 1st – Olivia Humphreys, 20.189 2nd – Saige Jensen, 20.980 Poles Lead-line: 1st – Lotus Armstrong, 47.210 2nd – Rune Armstrong, 48.740 3rd – Ada Osborn, 50.014 4th – Maverick Rhea, 52.365 Peewee: 1st – Kinsley Schlaich, 27.170 2nd – Price Hines, 28.743 3rd – Rhemi Rey Osborn, 70.796 Lil Wranglers (8–11 Years): 1st – Jaylee Schlaich, 22.212 2nd – EllieGene Fennern, 23.201 3rd – Lydia Knowles, 24.134 4th – Karter Jo Hines, 27.185 Junior Wranglers (12–15 Years): 1st – Ashlee Knutz, 25.724 2nd – Brooklyn Hen- dricks, 26.121 3rd – Morgan Milligan, 32.708 4th – Allison Crum, 43.707 Senior Wranglers: 1st – Olivia Humphreys, 27.235 2nd – Saige Jensen, 34.163 Ring Race Lead-line: 1st – Sheldon Milligan, 20.303 2nd – Sawyer Ham, 22.022 3rd – Ada Osborn, 22.583 4th – Maverick Rhea, 23.101 Peewee Wranglers: 1st – Kinsley Schlaich, 26.205 2nd – Price Hines, 32.607 3rd – Rhemi Rey Osborn, 59.939 Lil Wranglers (8–11 Years): 1st – Kathryn Knowles, 32.259 2nd – EllieGene Fennern, 33.283 3rd – Jaylee Schlaich, 40.189 4th – Ella Mullins, 45.215 Junior Wranglers (12–15 Years): 1st – Allison Crum, 32.639 2nd – Morgan Milligan, 33.226 3rd – Ashlee Knutz, 43.373 4th – Brooklyn Hendricks, 46.469 Senior Wranglers: 1st – Olivia Humphreys, 43.209 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. On Mother’s Day, May 11, SMAC will host a begin- ning wheel throwing pot- tery class at Plow and Har- row Studio in Heppner. For current hours, up- coming classes and event details, visit www.mysmac. org or follow SMAC on Facebook and Instagram. You can also contact Jamie Mullins at 920-629-8803 with questions or to get involved. DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5PM On a sunny Saturday in April, about 50 walkers arrived at Hager Park by 10 a.m. to provide support for MSFocus. Walk organizer Barb Orwick began the walk with a prayer then sent the group on the one-mile tour of downtown Heppner. Although there were three planned stops for pictures, Orwick said the group was “like herding cats.” Some had ball games, Heppner Clean Up or other activities to go to. Not to worry, though; Orwick said this is how the MSFocus Walk was designed. Most of the walkers gathered at Bucknam’s Tav- ern at the end of the walk for a no-host brunch. More information was available, along with quizzes and prizes. “Overall,” said Orwick, “it was a fun, profitable morning.” Orwick said she is grateful for all the people who showed up and gave money to fight with the MS warriors to “live their best lives.” Some local busi- nesses contributed financial aid for the walk, including Bank of Eastern Oregon, Les Schwab and Murray’s Drug. Dale Bates took photo- graphs, Steve and Tia Eg- bers organized “swag” and Bucknam’s Tavern opened early to provide a special brunch. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, or MSFocus, has several outlets to pro- mote healthy living. The magazine highlights assist- ed technologies, diet and emotional help to navigate this disease. The website also has online courses in chair exercise, expert neurologist discussions and grants for necessary home improvements. Anyone needing support in their MS journey is encouraged to check it out. Call us for all your plumbing, heating and water system needs. 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Answers from April 23rd edition Puzzle: Farmyard Teaser Q: You have 3 rabbits (4 legs each) and 5 ducks (2 legs each). You trade 2 rabbits for 4 chickens (2 legs each), but 1 duck flies to a neighbor’s farm. How many legs are left on your farm? Solution: • Answer: [(3 - 2) × 4] + [(5 - 1) × 2] + (4 × 2) = 4 + 8 + 8 = 20 legs. Wordplay Riddle Riddle: I plant seeds that “sprout,” but what’s “seed- ing” my view in the field? Answer: Eyes Question: What Morrow County town, was named after a visiting girl? Answer: Ione A fast easy way to send a letter (pre-written) or change to your own. This currently will go to 20 legistators by just putting in your info. PLEASE NOTE: RITE AID JUST ANNOUNCED BANKRUPTCY. LACK OF PHARMACY ACCESS IN OREGON IS SERIOUS! 217 North Main St., Heppner, OR Phone 676-9158 Floral 676-9426 murraysdrug.com Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm • Sat 8am-6pm • Pharmacy- Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Espresso Mon-Fri window only 6am Espresso Sat 8am to 4pm/Sun 9am to 2pm window only
