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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 7,2007 Tarish to perform St. Pat’s weekend The band Tarish will be performing Friday, March 16, at 7 :30 p.m . at the H eppner E lem en tary gymnasium. Tarish is trio made up of Eddie Parente. Cary Novotny, and Hanz Araki. Araki is a flute player who has performed all over the w orld. In the U nited States, Araki has performed at p laces such as the Northwest Folklife Festival in S e attle and at the Milwaukee Irish Festival. While his love is Irish music, his deep roots are in the shakuhachi, the traditional bamboo Zen flute of Japan. He is the world’s only sixth g en eratio n shakuhachi player, follow ing in the footsteps of his father, Kinko Ryu G rand M aster Kodo A raka V. W ith no prior musical training, he took up the shakuhachi at age 17. Under his father’s tutelage, four months later he made his co n ce rt debut in Shimoneski, Japan. He went on to teach shakuhachi at Keio U niversity for two years before moving back to his hometown of Seattle in 1991. There, his American mother’s Gaelic roots came into play and he began teaching himself simple Irish and Scottish tunes on the flute and whistle. Araki went on to tour internationally with The Paperboys and The Casey Neill Trio and in 2(X)4 released an album of traditional Scottish and Irish Music, “Six of One, Five of the Other.” Tarish will perform .March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the HES gymna sium. V iolinist Eddie “ S k ip ” P arente has performed around the world in places such as Russia, E urope, A sia, and m ost recently in Pyongyan DPRK at the 24,h F rien d sh ip Festival. He performs his own jazz group and with his soon to be wife, Russian classical violinist Tatiana Kochanova, but is widely recognized in the C eltic music world having played w ith such groups as Touchstone, Cu Lan Ti, members of the Bothy Band, The Full Shilling (now The New Shilling) and also 11 years with The Trail Band. Parente has his own jazz cd of original music and is in high demand as a studio artist w ith guest appearances on many recordings. He is currently recording his own new cd in the near future of original, French Canadian, Italian, and traditional Irish music. Cary Novotny has been playing g u itar and singing professionally for two decades in the world of folk and popular m usic. Originally from the Great Plains of South Dakota, and a native of Portland now for over 20 y ears, he has recorded and perform ed with many great bands in the w orld o f Irish m usic, including Kevin B urke, B ridgetow n, and was a founding m em ber o f the perennial northwest favorite “Cul anTi.” Novotny toured and recorded two cds with “The B rid ie s,” a band formed in Las Vegas and featuring the fiery fiddling duo of Brenda Curtin and M aire Egan o f M ichael F la tle y ’s “ Lord o f the D an ce.” N ovotny also maintains a solo law practice w here he sp ec ia liz es in entertainment law. T h ere is no admissions charge for this event. This event is funded by the M orrow C ounty Unified Recreation District. G rand M arshall announced for St. P atrick ’s festivities The 2007 G rand Marshall for the St. Patrick’s FdkfiVfrieTs will be the Farley fitfully/' Jimmy Farley was born in Heppner to Peter Farley and Ellen Kelleher. His parents immigrated to the U nited S tates from County Longford, Ireland. Peter worked in the sheep business, first as a herder and then gradually buying and enlarging his own bands. Jim m y graduated from Oregon State College and then served as a 2n<l Lt. In the Army during World War LI. He fought in five major European campaigns. He returned to Heppner and married Louise Anderson. They had three daughters, Alisa (deceased), Trisha, and Shanny. T risha has two daughters, Anjie and Aimee, and is m arried to M ike H u d dleston. Shanny is married Mark M iller and they have two ch ild ren , Corey and Marcy. Jimmy was a Heppner businessman for 40 years and also a rancher. He passed way the week before St. Patrick’s Day. 2000. Jimmy thought that since many Irish families settled in Morrow County, th eir h eritage should be shared. In 1982 he contacted the KUMA radio station about bringing their Irish Editor ’.v Note: The following letter was sent from President Ronald Reagan to the city o f Heppner and ran in the March 15, 19H4 edition o f the Heppner Gazette-Times. Nancy and I wish everyone a joyous St. Patrick's Day. For the Irish and all the sons and daughters of Erin the world over, this is truly a festive day filled with pride and renewed hope for the future. It gives us an occasion to acknowledge the special qualities brought to our shores by those who traveled from distant and lovely Ireland. Like so many of the Irish before and after him, my great-grandfather, Michael Reagan, heard, in the words of an old favorite song,"... a whisper of a country that lies beyond the sea, where rich and poor stand equal in the light of freedom’s day.” He and millions like him left home and family in Ireland to make their way to this country. While they came seeking the bounty of America, they brought with them a rich Irish heritage, a strong faith in God, and a love of liberty. They came imbued with sustaining talents great enough to make them an integral part of their new home and to spark a nurturing and enduring friendship between the peoples of Ireland and America. The annual observance of St. Patrick’s Day provides a fine opportunity for all of us to warm our hearts in remembrance of the bonds of history, family, and tradition that have come to us from the Emerald Isle. We join Irish Americans throughout the land in celebrating their truly singular contribution to our way of life. Ronald Reagan program to Heppner. This was held in the Farley dealership showroom. The coffee hour was eventually moved to the Elk’s Club to accom m odate the 200+ attendance. W hat was once a one-day event has now evolved into the weekend Chamber litter pick-up date set Chamber of Commerce volunteers will be cleaning up the highw ays through town for the St. Patrick's celebration on Tuesday, March 13, from 5 until 6 p.m. Volunteers need to meet at the library. Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk's Office at the M.C. Courthouse has released the following marriage license report: -M arch 2: H ugo H um berto Z am o ran o , 18, Boardman and Markel Velazquez, 18, Boardman. -March 5: Nathanial Lee Rea. 20, lone and Nadine Worsehech. 21. Germany. S \ festivities that we now enjoy. Jimmy’s wish to bring family and friends together was the idea for the first social hour. The Farley family invites you to help them celebrate the 25,h St. P a tric k ’s Day celebration. The social hour will be held on Saturday from 4-5 p.m. at the senior bus shed on May Street. Morrow County Clerk’s Office offering passport photos The Morrow County C le rk 's O ffice is now offering passport photos for $10 each. They can also pro cess your p assp o rt paperwork. Schedule of events for St. Patrick’s weekend Thursday, M arch 15: “ E m igration to Happiness” - 7:30 p.m., St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish H all, 560 NW Jo n es. O riginal play w ritten by Father Condon with original music by Joe Lindsay. Friday, March 16: Morrow County Creative Arts & Crafts - 10 a m. to 6 p.m., show and sale at Les Schwab; Heppner Public Library - Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Morrow County Museum - Open 1-5 p.m.; Vendor’s Square - Enjoy c ra fts, food and o th e r treasures form local and visiting vendors. All day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Neighborhood Center on Main Street across from the Library/Museum/ C ity Park. For m ore information call 676-5024; C orn erston e G allery - Special artist Apple Lee will be showing her work all weekend; Friends of the Library - Will be selling books at City Hall from 1-6 p.m. to benefit the Heppner Library; Mrs, O ’L eary’s Stew Feed - 5-7 p.m. at St. Patrick's Senior Center, 190 N. Main Street, prepared by the H eppner U nited Methodist Church members; Buffet Dinner - 6-9 p.m. at the Elks, 142 N. Main Street; E ntertainm ent-T arish - 7:30 p.m. at H eppner E lem entary gym nasium , funded by the M orrow County Unified Recreation D istrict. No a d m issio n s charge, Drawing for $100 Pot O ’Gold. Saturday, M arch 17: Breakfast - 7-10 a.m. at St. P a tric k ’s S en io r C en ter, p rep ared by O'Senior Center. $4 all you can eat; St. P a d d y ’s Motocross - Sign up from 7 -8 :3 0 a.m . w ith races b eg in n in g at 9 a.m . Sponsored by the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Committee. $5 admission, ages 5 and under are free; Sheep Dog Trials - Starting at 8:30 a.m. (all day) at T h o m p so n ’s Ranch, three miles northwest of Heppner on Bunker Hill Rd. off of Hwy. 74, between m ilep o sts 41 and 42; O'Daycare Activities - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Afghan raffle, Krispy Kreme doughnuts, coffee, face painting. All a c tiv itie s b en efit the H ep p n er D aycare & Preschool. Heritage Land Co., 278 N. Main; Carnival Games - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Sw eet P ro d u ctio n s parking lot. Proceeds go to HHS Drama Club; Kessler’s Kafering - Featuring bar-b- que. Located at City Park, corner of Church and Main St.; Friends of the Library - will be selling books at City Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to benefit the Heppner Library; Morrow County Museum & Farm Exhibit - Open 11 a.m . to 5 p.m .; M orrow C ounty C reative A rts & Crafts - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., show and sale at Les Schwab; Vendor’s Square - All day, N eig h b o rh o o d Center across the street from Library/Museum/City Park; Kuma Coffee Hour - 10 a.m. upstairs at the Elks Club. Come hear m usic, stories, and blarney! Enter the Irish Brogue Contest and win cash prizes. Drawing for $100 Pot O ’Gold; Heppner Public Library - Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; O ’Senior Center - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Have a taste of hom em ade Irish soup, rolls, cobbler with ice cream, and coffee. $6, 12 and under $3; Shamrock Lanes - Irish Sweepstakes/ M ixed D oubles N o-Tap B ow ling T ournam ent. 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m.; Cruz- In Parade - 12 p.m. on Main Street. Antique and classic cars; O’Shanty Race & O ’Planky R ace - between parades on Main Street; Irish Parade - 1 p.m. on Main Street; O ’Kiddie Tricycle Races - Right after parade for 2-5 year olds. Meet at Heritage Land Co., 278 N. Main. Tricycles will be provided! This event is sp o n so red by H eppner Daycare & Preschool. Ceili - (pronounced Kay-Lee), 2-4 p.m. upstairs at the E lks. Irish entertainment featuring John Doherty & the Irish Singers and more; Ewe-Do-Bingo- 2:30 p.m . Live sheep activity. Main and Center Streets. Sponsored by the cheerleaders. O’Ducky Race - 3 p.m. Starts at the bridge in front of the Morrow County Courthouse. Adopt a duck to win a prize o f $10 to $100. Sponsored by Colt Football program; St. Pat’s pit ham d in n er and homemade pies - 4p.m. to 7 p.m . at St. P a tric k 's Catholic Parish Hall, 560 NW Jones Street; O ’Farley Social Hour - 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., senior bus shed. Come and reminisce with friends and m eet m ore; B uffet dinner - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., corn beef and cabbage, etc. with music from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m . at the E lks; Blue Mountain Fiddlers Show - 6:30 p.m . H eppner Elem entary School gym. Stomp your feet and clap your hands to some good old fiddle music! Drawing for $100 Pot O ’Gold; Lads & Lassies Teen Dance - 9 p.m. to midnight a drug and alcohol free event for teens at HHS c afeto riu m . S p o n so red by M orrow County Unified Recreation District; Wee Hours O ’The M ornin B reakfast - 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. by Volunteer Fire D ept, at 190 NW Willow. Sunday, March 18: Breakfast - 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Nazarene Church, 335 N. Gilmore; Shamrock Lanes - Irish Sweepstakes/ M ixed D oubles N o-Tap Bowling Tournam ent. 10 a.m. to noon; Church - your choice, visitors welcome; Vendor’s Square - All day at the Neighborhood Center acro ss from L ib rary / Museum/City Park: Sheep Dog Trials - All day at T h o m p so n 's Ranch. See Saturday for location; Road Bowling - 1 p.m., get your team of up to three people ready and m eet at the courthouse steps. Parent/ Teacher Group gift basket d raw in g s a fte r Road Bowling. For m ore information call 676-5536 or 6 7 6 -9 6 1 8 or visit www.heppnerchamber.com St. Patrick celebration play to be held “ A Wee Bit o ’ Ireland” comes to Heppner, O regon, this year on Thursday, March 15, and continues through Sunday, March 18. The celebration begins with another stage production written by local priest Father Gerry Condon. “ E m ig ratio n to Happiness,” says actor and composer Joe Lindsay, “is Father’s best play so far.” Last year, L indsay encouraged Condon to write an o th er dram a, a m ore contemporary one, rooted in Irish history, and Condon soon started work on this script, while in Ireland last sum m er. His p rev io u s dramas have reflected early Irish history, based on the legends of St. Patrick, St. Brigid, and Columcile. This year’s production focuses on 1845 Ireland, during the huge immigration of Irish people into America. During the years of famine in Ireland, from 1842 to 1845, the p o p u latio n dropped from eight million to four and a half million. M illions of Irish citizens em igrated for the United States in what have become known as "famine ships.” Condon’s drama focuses on the fate of a husband and w ife and som e o f th e ir 1 neighbors who decide to seek new and better lives in America. Joe Lindsay is one of the acto rs in C o n d o n 's repertory group that features members of the St. Patrick C hurch in H eppner, St. William’s parish in lone, and tw o m em bers o f the Heppner Methodist Church. Lindsay has written songs for the production, and Rick Drake and Keith Brudevold, the M ethodists, have also contributed some lyrics. The action begins in Ireland and fin ish es in Oregon. Drake is the main character, Tom McCarty, a po tato farm er. Janet Greenup portrays his wife, Patricia. Completing the cast of friends and neighbors are Josh Coiner, Joe Lindsay, K enny T urner, G ayle Arbogast, Brian Kollman, Larry L utcher, Dan Van S ch o iack , R ita Van Schoiack, Pat Sweeney. Dan L indsay, Ann M orter, Debbie Gutierrez, and Tom Wolff. A perform ance of Emigration to Happiness, a three-act drama, will take place on the church’s parish- hall stage on T hursday, March 15, beginning at 7:30 p.m. This production will follow a prem ier performance in lone on the previous Sunday. March 11. O nce again, the dessert-theatre presentations will be free to the public, with any donations going to the charity that the cast and production crew selected, the St. P a tric k ’s S enior Center in Heppner.
