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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 21, 2025 -- THREE HHS Newsies performance delivers on opening night scene with emotion, bring- ing history to life on the cafetorium stage. Under the direction of Alaina Lem- mon and Joanna Lamb, Au- brey Smith, the lone senior, led the spirited ensemble of twenty-something cast members and their dedi- cated tech crew in an ener- getic performance that had the crowd cheering along with the characters as they celebrated their victories on stage. In the weeks leading up to their show, several of the drama members had the opportunity to watch the Broadway version per- formed by Kennewick High School. Taking inspiration, the cast and crew then got to work, spending time “customizing” the script to fit HHS’s available cast, many of whom took on multiple roles. Whole scenes, the ro- mance, and at least one musical number did not make the cut, as the final production was adapted to fit the limited stage area, props, equipment and back- stage staff. Though they may have been “winging it” through- out the night, and none of our actors are professional singers or dancers, they de- livered a performance wor- thy of a standing ovation. With Rylee Palmer leading the choreography, the cast showed up, letting their characters shine through, bringing the stage to life. Final curtain call: Thursday, May 22, 7 p.m., at Heppner High School. Taken straight from the mouth of one of our News- ies, “The things we do today, will be tomorrow’s news.” Don’t let this show be just another headline you read in the ol’ papes; make sure you’re there to expe- rience it firsthand. I highly recommend securing your- self a front row seat! ~ Letters to the Editor ~ The Heppner Gazette Times will print all letters to the Editor with the following criteria met: letters submitted to the newspaper will need to have the name of the sender along with a legible signature. We are also requesting that you provide your address and a phone number where you can be reached. The address and phone number will only be used for verification and will not be printed in the newspaper. Letters may not be libelous. The GT reserves the right to edit. The GT is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under “Card of Thanks” at a cost of $16 Email to editor@ rapidserve.net or upload to Heppner.net. Gravy Train I don’t know how I could live this long and not think about retirement. Maybe because old age Jack Kelly, played by senior Aubrey Smith (center) talks to crept up on me while I David, played by Moira Di Salvo, in the opening scene of was doing dishes. Not fair. Newsies Monday night in Heppner. -Photo by Andrea Di Salvo I blinked and went from sticky kid fingerprints on the furniture and “Mom…. Mom… MOM!” to a mail- box full of AARP, hearing aid offers and “Plan Now for Your Cremation Ser- vice.” Where did all the “in between” go? I heard Billy Graham was once asked what the biggest surprise in life was. His reply was, “The brevity of it.” Truer words never spoken. With all this in mind, I The newsies gather around to read Denton’s article about their famous strike right before breaking into “King of New catch myself thinking about York.” -Photo by Andrea Di Salvo the value of time. I’ve nev- er been a fan of waste. If By Tylynn Cimmiyotti beginning in 2011. there’s a teaspoon of peanut Extra! Extra! Read all This story follows butter left in the jar, you can about it! The opening night young entrepreneurs in bet I’ll be digging it out be- for Heppner High School’s New York City who are fore I chuck it. So, wasting drama production of News- exploited by big names and time is bothersome to me. ies was a huge success, to forced to fight for their sur- One would think that would say the least. vival as devastating price make me a good steward With an all-star cast, hikes threaten their liveli- of it. Nope…and ADHD powerful voices and syn- hoods. doesn’t help much. I spend chronized choreography, Inspired by the labor a great deal of time just the performance held a strikes occurring around trying to remember what I captivated audience to the them, these determined was doing two minutes ago very end. newsboys with big dreams and wondering where I set Despite last-minute ad- take control of their as- my phone. Things were a ditions and the occasional, pirations and futures by lot easier when phones were minimal mishap, the drama forming their own, unoffi- attached to walls. crew has truly outdone cial union and helping set Along with my awak- themselves, delivering a a new precedent in a time ening to the rapid passing crowd-pleaser that’s sure to when children and workers of time has come the desire be the talk of the town for across the country faced to be more productive with weeks to come. widespread abuse. what I have left. Some- Newsies, a production Now, Disney’s fictional one recently told me, “You inspired by true events set retelling of this courageous probably have a good 10 in the late 1800s, unfolds true story comes to life in years left.” He said it to during the Industrial Rev- the heart of our small com- reassure me. It didn’t. Be- olution and at the start of munity. ing a younger fellow, he the Progressive Movement. In just seven weeks, didn’t realize how recent Originally released as a the cast at Heppner High “10 years” ago was. I have live-action film by Disney not only embraced their unfinished sewing projects in 1992, it hit the stages roles but also infused each older than that. I guess I had better get busy. There’s one big prob- lem. Stuff is always get- ting in the way. Things like “work,” for exam- ple. Employment is a big time-stealer. It’s hard to For more information a.m. on Tuesdays. South Morrow County get those important proj- More information re- ects done when you aren’t Seniors Matter (SMCSM) about SMCSM, visit the is pleased to announce website at www.smcse- garding how to enroll in the home. Things like planting that it has been awarded niorsmatter.org or attend art or cooking classes will 50 more tomato plants, a $14,000 grant from the the senior lunch at 11:30 be coming soon. adding to my fabric col- Roundhouse Foundation lection and snuggling baby to provide monthly art and goats get put on the back cooking classes for older burner. Just sad. And since adults in South Morrow Sharpen your mind with our Gazette Puzzle Pop! my chances of becoming County, to be held at the Weekly math, word, and local trivia from our five independently wealthy in Willow Creek Innovation towns—no internet or phones allowed. Answers in my current circumstances Hub. are rather slim, I figure I next week’s edition—grab a pencil and show off! The classes are de- need to rethink my financial signed to enrich the lives plan. Besides, even though Math Quizz of seniors through creative my hens are producing expression and culinary Level - Easy fairly well, a dozen eggs skills. These funds will Q: Which number doesn’t belong: 2, 3, 5, 7, 10? per day still falls a little help make the classes ac- short of making a mortgage cessible and provide se- payment. niors with an opportunity Level - Moderate So, here’s my new plan. to engage in meaningful, Q: I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest man can’t I will work for another educational activities that hold me for long. What am I? year…and then quit. And foster creativity, build new since it’s “standard proce- skills and promote social dure” to receive a year’s connections. pay (plus benefits), I would Morrow County Trivia Challenge be riding the Gravy Train The Roundhouse Foun- dation is a private family for a whole year. Then… Level - Easy foundation based in Sisters, get hired on again…and Q: Which Morrow County river is tributary of the OR. It supports creative repeat. And if I really want- Columbia. solutions to the unique chal- ed to rake in the proverbial lenges associated with rural dough, I could find myself culture and the landscapes a good lawyer and someone Answers from May 7th edition of the Pacific Northwest. to sue. Maybe change my For more information, call Puzzle: Snail mail gender for a bit and get 541-904-0700 or visit their Q: A snail climbs 5 meters up a wall each day but someone to address me by website at www.Round- slips back 3 meters at night. How many days to reach the wrong pronoun. Heck, 10 meters, and why’s it so determined? houseFoundation.org. just think of all the fabric SMCSM serves the A: 4 days (Day 1: 2m, Day 2: 4m, Day 3: 6m, Day and goats I could acquire. older adults of south Mor- 4: 5m up to 11m, done). It’s determined because it OK, so it does sound a little row County through weekly dreams of being a mountaineer! greedy. But remember, we lunches and a variety of Joke all have priorities. Waste programs and activities Q: Why don’t raindrops ever lie? not…want it all. purposed to enhance their A: Because they always come clean! “Teach those who are Morrow County Trivia wellbeing. rich in this world not to be Q: In which Morrow County town was the Star The- proud and not to trust in atre opened on February 5, 1919 destroyed by a fire in their money, which is so un- DEADLINE: 1962? MONDAYS reliable. Their trust should AT 5PM A:Heppner be in God, who richly gives SMCSM receives grant from Roundhouse Foundation for art and cooking classes The Gazette Puzzle Pop Riddle us all we need for our en- joyment” (1 Timothy 6:17). Susie Crosby Prineville, OR Schools are our commitment to the future Dear Editor, I write this letter in support of passage of the Morrow County School District bond. Rural schools are the heartbeat of any ru- ral community. Our schools are our community center and our commitment to the future. The current bond issue taxes us at the same property tax rate as 20 years ago with many times the amount of infrastructure improvement. Imagine buy- ing something today for the same price as you paid 20 years ago, except you are getting much more of it. Our school infrastruc- ture is out of date and fail- ing. Without the funds this bond issue provides, we are failing our children, our community, and our future. If you have any concerns about the excellent value received for the proposed spending, please visit the Morrow County School District website and see for yourself. Please join me in mak- ing the best investment we can make in our communi- ties continued vitality and vote yes on the Morrow County school bond issue. Thank you. William J. Kuhn Heppner, OR Is universal healthcare right for Oregon? Oregon’s health care system is at a breaking point. Hospitals on the verge of collapse. Birthing and dialysis centers are closing down, leaving Or- egonians in the lurch. Hos- pitals and clinics are relying on outside corporate private equity firms for injections of cash just to stay afloat. This cedes ownership and operations to those with a profit motive, those who are accountable to their shareholders and not the patients served. Should Medicaid fund- ing be taken away, one in three Oregonians who rely on the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) will lose access to care. Countless others will face rising costs and shrink- ing options. The stakes have never been higher. Health Care for All Oregon (HCAO) believes the solution to many if not most of these problems is a publicly-funded, universal health care system mod- el. And thanks to the cur- rent work of the Universal Health Plan Governance Board (UHPGB), which is actively designing a plan that we Oregonians can vote on in the near future, Oregon is the state closest to enacting this type of sys- tem for our residents. Readers are encour- aged to learn more about the UHPGB by reviewing their website on Oregon.gov and to get involved, tune into the public meetings, and make your voice heard about what you want from a new type of healthcare sys- tem in Oregon. Readers can also visit http://www.hcao. org to learn more about this work and other strategies to increase not just coverage but true access to care. Va l d e z G . B r a v o , FACHE President, Health Care for All Oregon YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! 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