March - Thimbleberry

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“We have gathered here to meet today because of the growing concern surrounding Gogi-Rose. We have been working on tracking this ailment. As you know, we put out a State of Concern for the Forest. That was in Guelder Rose. We are now declaring Gogi-Rose a rife. We recommend that all animals wear face conttonplasts, wash their paws with herbs, and stay in your huts if you are sick. How does that sound?” A group of scientists sat around a round table. They were from all over high society.

“It has to be. We have to put out this message today.” Dr. Bean sat in the middle of the table with a grim look on his face. “There is no good time to tell the forest news like this.”

“On top of that, Tweaker Duncan said that this rife is going away in the warmer weather. How are we supposed to break this news?” Dr. Ban asked.

“I don’t know, but we have to. We should get ready to broadcast the message.” Dr. Dutchington said, standing up.

All the animals arrived at an arena with a long wooden table and filed in. Rupert was the only one that was sitting in the audience.

“Hello, all. Thank you for tuning in today. We have gathered here to meet today because of the growing concern surrounding Gogi-Rose. We have been working on tracking this ailment. As you know, we put out a State of Concern for the Forest. That was in Guelder Rose. Today, the 11th of Thimbleberry, we are now declaring Gogi-Rose a rife. We recommend that all animals wear face V conttonplasts, wash their paws with herbs, and stay in your huts if you are sick. That is all for today, we understand how surprising this is, and we wish you all good health.” Dr. Bean read the message off of a scroll.

When the message finally reached the forest, there was an outcry. There was another family meeting in the skunk family.

“Chosen One Duncan did not say anything. The FHQ could be lying to control us. Nothing is official until our Chosen One says it is.” Sector said to

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his little brothers. “And, Mom said that rumors are going all throughout the Forest that Gogi-Rose is not even real! We have nothing to worry about!” The little skunk babies ran through the hut.

They sang, “Gogi-Rose is not real! Gogi-Rose is not real! Gogi-Rose is not real!” until they tired themselves out.

Meanwhile, in the Swamp, there was a meeting taking place.

“Sir, GHQ has declared Gogi-Rose a rife. We suggest that you follow.” Avery Mycal, an aide to Chosen One Duncan, said.

“Well, write up a statement.” Chosen One Duncan sat at the head of the table. “And make it fast.”

Two days later, Duncan sat behind a wood table, with his team on either side of him.

“Today, 13th of Thimbleberry, I am declaring a Forest emergency. We are declaring this because we want our animals to be safe. My team is recommending that all Forestians, including the young and healthy, work to engage in schooling from our huts when possible. Avoid gathering in groups of more than ten animals. Avoid pointless travel. If everyone makes these critical changes and sacrifices now, we will rally together as one nation, and we will defeat this rife. And we’re going to have a big celebration altogether. With several weeks of focused action, we can turn the corner and turn it quickly.”