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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 13, 2024 -- NINE Good News Only by Doris Brosnan Blue Mountains National Forests to Host Public Meetings April 2nd in Heppner PENDLETON, Ore. The Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman (Blue Mountains) National Forests are providing an opportunity for the pub- lic to participate in public meetings through the month of April 2024. The Blue Mountains National Forests are in the process of revis- ing the Land Management Plans (Forest Plans), which provide the overall strate- gic management direction She did it again! Ali Ball, granddaughter of Diana Ball, was named “Student Athlete of the Week” two weeks ago at Whitworth University in Spokane. Ali has earned this honor before, and she continues running for the school, now on outdoor tracks. Ali, a senior at Whitworth, is the daughter of Duane and Stephanie Judging by last week’s GT, our area seems a hot spot for young thespians right now, and today is not too late to enjoy. Ione’s Drama Club is staging a mystery come- dy this evening, Thursday, at 6:30. They first performed the production last evening. Tickets are only $5. Also today, at 2 and 7 PM, in their first-ever stage experience, the HES 6 th grade will present the comedy “Disorder in the Court,” at no charge to the audience. The timing of the two seems to enable attendance at both for everyone who wants to enjoy a double opportunity to laugh and to witness stage talent. The Northwest Chorale and Ensemble performed for an audience of approximately sixty last Sunday, first with the twelve movements of Vivaldi’s Latin “Gloria,” followed by four contemporary, inspirational selections. The performers, Conductor Lee Friese explained, range in age from twelve to 80’s. The youngest audience mem- bers, in the front row, ranging in age from twelve to only months, Ryder, Alana, William, and Theodore Spinden, came with their mother from Hermiston for the concert. Their father, Josh, was one of the baritone voices, and their mother, Brianne, plays with the full Northwest Or- chestra. William and Theodore let the music lull them to sleep, but older siblings showed rapt attention. Maybe concert music is in their future? Carolyn Willey is pleased to report that after some recovery time with Keith and Sharon Lewis, she has now returned to her home. Apropos to this week, we hear from Irishman Den- nis O’Donnell: Wife to husband: “Will you stop yawning when I’m talking to you?” Husband: “I’m not yawning, I’m trying to say something.” And “My neighbor just yelled at her kids so loudly that even I brushed my teeth and went to bed!” One last one, “I’m not going outside until the temperature is above my age.” And supposedly Irish online, rated “G”: “How come you can never borrow a few quid from a leprechaun?” “Because they are always a little short.” Who else, on Sunday – maybe more than once – checked a clock or watch for the time and then thought, “Yeah, but it is really only….” (one hour earlier)? When you see or hear something that makes you smile or laugh or feel especially good, you can share that with GT readers quickly by sending a few words to dbrosnan123@gmail.com or calling 541-223-1490. Here’s hoping that good news comes to everyone reading this! ‘Street Games’ back for another year Street Games have will start at 11:15 a.m., af- become very popular and ter the Leprechaun Run is are back again this year finished. Pick up a form up prior to the Great Green at the Information Booth Parade. Put a team of four and bring it with you or get together or participate as one from the organizer and an individual in this year’s meet by the shamrock at fun and entertainment! All 11:00 to get ready to race! The race will start at the Street Games are free! The Welly Toss will Shamrock, going around be held on Willow Street the barrels at Les Schwab between Murray’s and Ser- and returning to the Sham- endipity Designs and will rock. Prizes awarded for start at 9:30 a.m. All ages 1 st and 2 nd place finishers. The O’Planky Race are welcome to partici- pate (from young to old). will involve teams of four Put a team of 4 together and will follow the Bed or throw as an individual. Races around 11:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for Pick up a form at the In- the first 2 teams, best score formation Booth or get one for Individual Man and up from the organizers and Woman and $1 Gold Coin meet by the Shamrock at will be handed out for oth- 11:20 a.m. to get ready to er individual participants. race. The race will start at Winners will be announced the Shamrock to the chalk during the Great Green Pa- mark by the driveway into Heppner Market Fresh rade. The Leprechaun Run and back to the Shamrock. is for Grades K-6 and starts Prizes will be awarded for at 11 a.m. All participants 1 st and 2 nd place finishers. Whether you choose to will meet at the Heppner Library and run up Main compete or cheer on your Street to the Shamrock favorite team, make sure where they will receive a you come and watch. Rest assured that fun will be $1 Gold coin. 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