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.
The Bed Race will had by all!
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Kallen Gutridge in his
Beavers uniform.
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as he signed a full ride
scholarship to Oregon State
University for football. The
talented quarterback put
pen to paper in December,
securing his spot on the
Beavers’ team for the next
four years. With aspira-
tions to major in Business,
Gutridge aims to balance
his passion for football with
his entrepreneurial dreams
of owning his own business
someday.
Gutridge’s athletic prowess
has not gone unnoticed, as
he received enticing offers
from various other schools.
North Dakota expressed in-
terest in recruiting Gutridge
for basketball, while the
Air Force and Connecticut
made their pitches for his
football skills. Ultimately, it
was Oregon State that won
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him the perfect opportuni-
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sport he loves while pursu-
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Growing up, sports were an
integral part of Gutridge’s
life. He fondly reminisces
his childhood filled with
hours spent on the football
and basketball court. Eager
to continue his basketball
journey in college, Gutridge
hopes that his coaches at
Oregon State will support
his ambition to participate
in both sports.
The Gutridge family has
a history deeply rooted in
sports. His mother Jennifer
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MADE IN THE U.S.A.
and guidance for the Blue
Mountains National For-
ests. Revising these Forest
Plans represents a commit-
ment to managing produc-
tive and sustainable forests
for the American people.
April 2, 2024 Umatilla
National Forest – Gilliam
& Bisbee Event Center 106
E May St. Heppner. 5-8 pm
with doors opening at 4:30
p.m. The meetings will be
in person or virtual.
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University. And his father
Shane, played basketball
as well at Blue Mountain
Community College. Cur-
rently the Currin’s are nom-
inated to be this year’s
Grand Marshals for the
annual St. Patrick’s parade
and festivities in Heppner.
As Gutridge embarks on
this new chapter of his life,
he is grateful for the oppor-
tunities that lie ahead. His
dream of playing football at
the collegiate level is finally
coming true, but he also
understands the importance
of education and looks
forward to the academic
challenges that await him
at Oregon State University.
With his sights set on a fu-
ture in Business and an un-
wavering love for football,
Gutridge stands poised to
make a lasting impact both
on and off the field. As he
steps onto the turf wearing
the Beavers’ colors, it is
clear that his journey is
just beginning, and the
Wilsonville community
eagerly awaits to see what
this talented young athlete
will achieve.
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