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POWMTie Heppner GateUe-Tlme. Heppner. Oregon. Thursday. May 14, 14 Local girl recaps pilgrimage to Rome By LAN A REID April 9, 1984, five represen tatives from Heppner St. Pat rick's Church Joined 52 other youths and chaperones throu ghout the state for a pilgrim age to Rome. The Heppner people, privil edged to go, were, Dana Reid, Lana Reid, Theresa Lindsay, Helen Riehl, and chaperone Deena Reid. They arrived in Rome, Italy, Tuesday 8:45 a.m., - 11 p.m. Monday, our time. For the first stop of their 10 day venture, they walked three miles to St. Peter's Square after settling in at their hotel (residence). Everyone was appalled at the size and age of all the buildings. Tuesday was a day of lei sure, because the scheduled days of events had not yet begun. Wednesday afternoon began the scheduled events. Twenty thousand youths gathered at Castle St. Angelo, filed into the moat and were entertained by professional musicians for over an hour. The gathering then walked in a torch light procession to St. Peter's Square. This was their first audience with the Holy father, Pope John Paul II. Pioneer By JUSTINE WEATHERFORD Registration for the 31st an nual Morrow County Pioneer Memorial Picnic will begin by 10:30 a.m., Sunday morn ing. May 27, in the County Fairgrounds Pavillion Build ing. The opening ceremonies will start soon after 12:30 p.m., and dinner is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Folks are encouraged to come early and to linger to enjoy lots of visiting. This year's host family, the extended Doherty family, wel comes everyone. This family is descended from Catherine Grant Doherty who came to this country from Ireland in 1383 with sons Bernard F., CLEARANCE SALE EARTH CARPET TURF CUTTING SOD NOW! 1 MONTH ONLY! ! 8 V2 sq.ft. EARTH CARPET TURF CALL (503) 422-7204 . taM Spring Special j I Lube, Oil 5qt. oil, oil I ! Tune-up w scope $14s 95 , , pius pans I HOWARD'S CHEVRON I jAy After a very uplifting even ing they arrived back at their hotel at 11:30 p.m. for dinner. Thursday morning began with their first catechesis. This was held at San Sabina daily. The afternoons were filled with guided tours of Rome. Thursday evening part of the youths went to the Olym pic Stadium for a sporting ex hibition, followed by mass with Pope John Paul. Friday began the same as Thursday with catechesis at San Sabina.. The afternoon's guided tour included Treve Fountain, which was featured in the film "Three Coins In A Fountain." The evening was the day's highlight. All the youth gath ered at Circus Maximus for stations of the cross led by Mother Theresa. This was very much enjoyed by all. Saturday's catechesis was a bit different because the youth that gathered at San Sabina were invited to a wedding. After the ceremony. Mother Theresa spoke to the group, with "Love" as her theme. Following lunch a large por tion of the group processed to St. Peter's Square. Many people joined them along the route. At the end of the pigrimage to St. Peter, there was a Picnic set this Sun., May 27 James G. and daughter Mary (Kenny) to join daughter Sar ah (Cunningham). Those coming to the picnic are to bring along salads or desserts for the potluck tables. The dinner tables will be ready, and table service is being provided for all. The host family is furnishing pit barbequed beef, hot rolls, cof fee, tea and punch. Before dinner the Legion Post No. 87, Heppner, led by Commander Edward Baker, will open the memorial pro gram with the Presentation of Colors. A dedication will be given by Cliff Aldrich, and Gene Rietmann will blow taps. Next, a presentation of the flag of the Republic of Ireland temadTnDcrhertyd will & Filter $16 j filter, labor i Chevron lvi wc 5? general assembly with the Holy father. Palm Sunday began with mass in St. Peter's Square conducted by The Pope. We were very fortunate to have received reserved seat ing. Two of the Oregon groups received Holy Communion from Pope John Paul II. One of the youths from The Dalles was in the choir, and two had reserved seats on the risers beside the Holy father. There were 200,000 youths from 24 nations around the world, with a grand total of 350,000 people. The concluding day for the jubilee, Oregon's group of 57 traveled by tour bus to Assisi, which is a town about three hours away from Rome. This was one of the group's favorites. Father Mike Hart recited mass at the altar where the remains of St. Francis are entombed. This was very meaningful to the group. They enjoyed the afternoon meal at Assisi. They returned to Rome di viding into individual groups, touring Rome. Tuesday began with a tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sister Chapel. About half the group, then went to the Catacombs. The evening was brought to Hermiston, a fifth generation member of the host family. Janet Runnion, Pendleton, a member of the fourth genera tion, will lead singing. John Mass, Pastor of Hope and Valby Lutheran Churches, will present the invocation just before dinner begins. Pendleton's Mayor Joe Mc Laughlin, a member of the fourth generation of Doherty descendants, will be the Mas ter of Ceremonies and will make special introductions. A big feature of this year's picnic will be the presentation of Century Farm Plaques by Delpha Jones, president of the Morrow County Historical So ciety. This will begin the QqqiI Friendship Club plans picnic A no-host potluck picnic for all present and past residents of the Cecil-Morgan area along Willow Creek in Morrow County will be held on June 10, at 12 noon, at Hat Rock Park announced a spokesperson. The picnic is open to anyone who has ever lived in the Cecil or Morgan areas or to anyone who has ever attended either the Cecil or Morgan schools. A short program will recog nize past residents and the afternoon may be spent in Wrangler Wrangler's Secretary Mary Ann M linkers has submitted the following results of the club's first summer series play-day held Friday, May 11. Ages 7 and under Barrels: first Joey Hoff man; second-Sara Greenup; third-Charene Coe; fourth Casey O'Brien. Poles: first-Joey Hoffman; second-Charene Coe; third Rodney Ehrmantrout; fourth Sara Greenup. Figure 8: first-Charene Coe; second-Joey Hoffman; third-Katie McCoin; fourth Casey O'Brien. seven and under high point trophy winner for May 11, was Joey Hoffman. - viiMtj unci nTJMC Ju. GUARANTEED TO LAST THE WHOLE SANDAL SEASON ALL-LEATHER UPPERS SPLIT LEATHER INSOLE SPONGE RUBBER CUSHION CAN BE WORN IN FRESH OR SALT WATER M.n r.v . t onoes lor every a close with a banquet given for the Oregon group. A live band entertained them. Upon return to the Hotel, a closing night of sharing and prayer was held. The value of the trip truly came through in this sharing session. The next day the pilgims arrived at the airport early for their return home. They landed in Portland at 9:30 p.m. Weary but very well blessed from their ten day pilgrimage. Morrow County Centenial cel ebration which will continue throughout the summer and culminate with ceremonies February 16, 1985. Several prizes provided by the Hep-pner-Morrow County Cham ber of Commerce will be given out. The announcement of the 1985 host family will be print ed on the day's programs, which also state "We, The Doherty Family, would like to thank everyone who has con tributed to making this event a success. Your contributions at the registration table are greatly appreciated and are used for expenses incurred for the dinner." visiting and reminiscence. Everyone should bring food, table service, and lawn chairs. The event will be sponsored by the Cecil Friendship Club which was begun about 50 years ago and was continu ously active until the early 1970s when dwindling popula tion on the creek caused the decline of the club. With many young families once again in the area, the club has been reactivated as a means of getting to know and staying in Play Day Ages 8-10 Barrels: first-Heather Eck man, tecond- Sieve Hoffman; third-Scott Coe; fourth-Staci O'Brien. Poles: first- Scott Coe; second-Cheri Papineau ; third Staci O'Brien; fourth- Holly Eckman. Figure 8: first-Heather Eckman; second-Trevor Mc Coin; third-Scott Coe; fourth Steve Hoffman. Ages 8-10 High point trophy winners were Heather Eck man and Scott Coe. Ages 11-13 Barrels : first-Kristi O'Brien second -Judy Jepsen. Poles: first-Judy Jepsen; second- Kristi O'Brien. 11. i: warn ui 111c Mustangs face 2nd-ranked Rockets By TRAVIS HYATT The Heppner Mustangs had the unenviable task last Satur day of facing the second rank ed Pilot Rock Rockets. Hep pner almost beat them in the second game, coming up one run short. In the first game, Pilot Rock won 8-3 on a good pitching performance by Fred Haslam of the Rockets. Pilot Rock scored two in the first inning thanks to two walks and a double by Dave Earl. A single, triple, and walk, had two more coming in the second and Pilot Rock lead 4-0. Another triple and three errors by Heppner in the top of the third allowed Pilot Rock to up their lead to 6-0. The Mustangs came up in the bottom of the third with a two run homer by Mark Way cut the lead 6-2. Pitcher Jim McConnell set tled down after the third al lowing only two more runs as Pilot Rock won 8-3. touch with the neighbors. Further information about the Friendship Club and the picnic may be requested from Mrs. George Griffith. 422-7252, the president; Mrs. Richard Patton, 422-7453, the treasur er; and Mrs. David Cheney, 422-7252, the Corresponding Secretary. Results Fipure 8: first-Kristi O- Brien; second-Judy Jepsen. Ages 11-13 high point winner was Kristi O'Brien. Ages 14-18 Barrels: first-Bridgett Greenup ; second -Shelly Stro eber; third-Cindy Stroeber; fourth-Missy Schoonover. Poles: first-Shelly Stro eber; second-Missy Schoon over; third-Bridgett Greenup; fourth-Cindy Stroeber. Figure 8: first-Bridgett Greenup; second-Shelly Stro eber; third-Missy Schoon over; fourth-Cindy Stroeber. Ages 14-18 high point trophy winners were Bridgett Green up and Shelly Stroeber. Ages 19 and over Barrels: first-Joan Eck man; second Mary Ann Mun kers; third-Mary Knowles; fourth-Janice Smith. Poles: first-Gail Papineau; second-Mary Knowles; third Barbara Guiterrez; fourth Patty McCoin Figure 8: first-Gail Pap ineau; second-Joan Eckman; third-Mary Knowles; fourth Barbara Guiterrez. Ages 19 and over high point trophy winner was Gail Pap ineau. The next playday will be Firday May 18, 6 p.m. There will be high point trophies for each group. Concession will be sold on the grounds. Heppner had four hits in the game. Troy Hyatt had two of them. The Mustangs probably played their best game of the season in the second game losing 3 2. Pilot Rock scored twice in the first and once in top of the fifth. But Heppner put a dent in the Rockets lead in the bottom of the fifth. Loran Hayes and Troy Hyatt both singled and Travis Hyatt singled in two RBI's to cut the lead 32. But Dave Post pitched well out of the jams he faced and Pilot Rock won 3 2. It was our best pitching performance all year," said Ron Doherty, a Heppner Mus tang. Mark Way struck out seven and walked three in the loss Dave Post struck out seven for the win. First game II Z 3 4 i 6 7 KMC FR2 2 ! I I I "! Hrpfl 02 1000-344 HOMELITE SAVINGS 20 OFF ALL HOMELITE CHAINSAWS & GAS STRING TRIMMERS IN STOCK P O Box 367 Lexlnsrton. Oigon V7B39 I Spring programs set at Heppner schools Heppner Elementary School grades Kindergarten through four will present a spring program at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 24 at the junior high school gym announced el ementary music teacher Kitty Coon. Everyone is welcome to at-' tend and no admission will be charged. That same evening. May 24 at 7 p.m. the spring concert by the Heppner High School band and choir will -be held at the Please let me this opportunity to thank the Republican voters of District 59 for electing me their candidate fcr state representative. A very special thanks goes to my campaign chairpersons in each county and to all those who worked so hard on my behalf. I wish to personally commend my opponent, Irv Townsend, his wile, Susan, and all his supporters for their very positive and courteous campaign. Wwelv. RV French CLASS OF 1931-37 REUNION Saturday, May 26 Stop by and visit ivith your Don't Forget Class of 1974 Reunion June 9th Heppner Elks J , l x LAV--' ."r. v. '"f n Homelite Lightning Hug GENERATOR 600 watt 0XiX1 389 M.C.G.G. Morrov County Grain Ph hich school gym. '. ,i Elementary grades five through eight will present a band and choir program Thur sday, May 31. 7 p.m. at the junior high gym. The fifth and sixth grade and Juior high bands.the sixth grade music class and the juior high chorus will be performing. The same evening after the concert, the junior high gym will be open for parents to view a showing of students art work arranged by art teacher, Ron Forrar, friends! Growers INC. 989 8221 1(800) 452 7396 No Reg. Dinners Sat. Nite J ft m 1
