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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 4,2009 - SEVEN “Homecoming” commences St. Patrick’s Day Celebration A new stage produc tion on Thursday, M arch 12, will mark the beginning o f the St. P a tric k ’s Day celebration in Heppner this year. “Homecoming” is the sixth dram a, since 2002, presented by an ecum eni cal cast that includes the St. Patrick Church Thespians. The initial performance o f this Condon-Lindsay play will be in lone on Sunday, March 8. Rather than reaching into the past for material, as Fr. Gerry Condon has done for his previous scripts, he places the initial action o f “ H om ecom ing” in a con temporary Heppner prepar ing for a St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebration. Then, from the conv erging of hotel guests with stories to tell, the performance transitions into a tim e-transcending experience. Co-writer Joe Lindsay takes the characters and audience into another realm critical to the life o f one character in particular. The audience can nan. Characters in the play “Homecoming’' practice for their upcom ing performances. -Contributed Photo again expect entertaining and thought-provoking dia logue, as w ell as m usic and humor o f the Irish, to whom St. Patrick brought the C h ristia n faith. The m usical “ d ra m a d y ” fe a tures the talents o f Michelle Stone (her debut with the St. Pat’s thespians), Brian Koll- man, Joe Lindsay, Corey Cooley, Stacy Cooley, Cord Cooley (the newest actor), Ken Turner, Luke Murray (another newcomer), Dick Jones, Isabelle Kramer (the inaugural perform ance o f this exchange student), Anne Morter, Tomas Elguezabal (new to the stage), Larry Lutcher, Barney Lindsay, and Dan VanSchoiack. Introducing the per formance will be Sheridan Tarnasky. Helping behind the scenes are Kim Armato, Nelson, Lois and Levi Con nor, Martha Munkers, Janet Greenup, and Doris Bros- Tom Price Ranch gives tour to animal science class H ostesses for the dessert theatre will be Mary- Ann Eleguezabal, Evelyn Sweek, Kathy Morter, and June Crowell as hospitality is provided by the St. Pat rick and St. William Altar Societies. D e s s e r t w ill be served in lone at 3 p.m. and in Heppner at 7 p.m. The lone performance will be in the Grange Hall. The Hepp ner production will be staged in the parish hall on Jones Street, behind the Catholic church. During an inviting prelude to the performance, Ann and Luke Murray will play Irish musical selections. “Homecoming” will begin approximately 20 minutes after dessert is serv ed. This production is free to the public. At the door, however, freewill do nations may be given. As in the past, all donations will be offered to a local, chari table entity agreed upon by the cast and crew. Alumni softball game to be held The 2009 Heppner High School softball team will be hosting a softball game fundraiser during St. Patrick's Day weekend. The game will be played on Fri day, March 13, at 4 p.m. on the Bob Kilkenny Field. The cost to play is $10. Those playing will re ceive a t-shirt at the game. Any Heppner High School female alumni that would like to participate are asked to contact Head Coach Petra Payne by phone or email for more informa tion: (541) 676-9138 ext. 2518 or Petra.Payne@mor- Erin Heideman's animal science class recently took a field trip to visit the Tom Price Ranch on But- row.kl2.or.us. tercreek. Manager Marc Orem conducted the tour for the students and talked about the operation The com m unity is of the ranch and students had the opportunity to see livestock and learn more about career options. invited to attend. Pictured are: back row (L-R) - Alex Rietmann, Alex Fetterhoff, and Kevin LaRue; front row (L-R) Cory Peterson, Matt Hams, RJ Ramos, Dennis Schmidt, Hailey Arbogast, Brianna Peterson, Brenna Rietmann, Stefanie Medina and Kylie McElligott. -Contributed Photo Kinzua Lunch Group to meet The Kinzua Lunch Group met at Apple Bees in Prineville on February 20. Those in attendance were Ada Schell, Bernice Wilhelm, Mary McClain, Montell McDonald, Nancy Christson, Bob and Peg Nelson, John and Midge Geer, Yap and Cenone Benson and Bob and Lavonne Slinkard. The group will hold their next meeting at Service Creek on March 27 at 11:30 a.m. Health district completes Morrow Equity Loan Melissa Drugge (right) recently presented a check for $250,000 to the Morrow County Health District. The money is from the Morrow Equity Fund, administered by the Greater Eastern Or egon Development Corporation (GEOD('), of which Drugge is the executive director. Victor Vander Does (left), administrator of the Morrow County Health District, and Larry Mills (center), chairman of the board of directors, accepted the check. This loan will give the health district a better interest rate at one percent for 10 years. The money was used on the recently completed long term care nursing home upgrade and hospital remodeling project. -Contributed Photo Armato places second in Elks Most Valuable Student state competition On F eb ru ary 2 8 th Maggie Armato attended the Elks Most Valuable Student state competition in Oregon City where she placed sec ond. It was a day long event that began w ith a luncheon, continued with an afternoon o f interviews and an opportunity or the 14 district champions to meet each other. The evening concluded with a dinner and an awards cerem ony that included an introduction of all the attendees and the announcement o f the first through third place boy and girl winners. Armato and all dis trict champions will compete for the National Awards. Her attendance was spon sored by the Heppner Elks Lodge. Mrs. O’Leary’s stew feed to be held Mrs. O ’Leary’s Beef Stew will be ready for hungry folks on Friday evening, March 13, from 5-7 p.m. Dinner rolls, coleslaw, and a choice o f fine pies and desserts will finish the meal. The cost will be $6 for adults, $2 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under the age of 5. Members o f the United Methodist church prepare and serve the meal at St. Patrick’s Senior Center dining hall on Main Street in Heppner. Chamber lunch meeting announcements This week’s Chamber lunch meeting will begin at noon at John’s Place and will be an all entities meeting. The cost is $9. On Thursday, March 12, Will Hornyak, Story teller (entertainment for St. Patrick's) will be the guest The Census Bureau will be conducting employment speaker. On Thursday, March 19, the Civics Club will be testing on Thursday, March 5, at 1 p.m. at the OSU exten coming to make a presentation on their trip to Washington sion office. For more information call 866-861-2010. D.C. Census Bureau to conduct employment testing St. Patrick’s Celebration Schedule of Events -Continuedfrom Page ONE fundraiser for graduation -A lu m n i s o ftb a ll game - 4 p.m., Bob Kilk enny Field, contact Petra Payne 676-9138. -A m a te u r b o x in g smoker event - Starts at 8 p.m.; will be held at Hep pner High School Gymna sium; sponsored by Heppner C ham ber o f C om m erce/ UROCK Radio. Gates open at 7 p.m., admission - $10 (A dult-12 years o f age); $5 (11-8 years o f age) 7-under free. For information call Chamber office at 541 -676- 5536. ♦D raw ing for $100 Pot O ’G old. Shuttle bus available starting at 7 p.m. - Heppner Family Foods. Saturday. M arch 14. 2009 -B reakfast - 7-10 a.m. at St. P a tric k ’s S e nior Center, prepared by O ’Senior Center. $6-adult $3-12 and under -St. Paddy’s Motor- cross - Sign up from 7-8:30 a.m. w ith races beginning at 9 a.m. Sponsored by the Or egon Trail Pro Rodeo Com mittee. $5 admission. Ages 5 and under are free. -D o n n a S c h o n - bachler tribute walk - 9:30 a.m . U n ite d M e th o d ist Church (8:30-9:30 social hour). -S ile n t a u ctio n - HHS 2009 Graduating class I party - Heritage Land Com pany Office. -O regon Trail L i b ra ry D is tric t/H e p p n e r branch - Open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. -Sheep Dog Trials - Starting at 8:30 a.m. (all day) at Thompson’s Ranch, 3 miles northwest o f Hep pner on Bunker Hill Rd. off Hwy. 74, between mileposts 41 and 42. -L iv e m an n eq u in shows by HHS drama club - 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. - Sweet Productions Ice Cream Par lour. -Children’s carnival games 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - The Stable of Youth. -R o llin g T h u n d er BBQ - Featuring bar-b-que sandwiches (Tri-tip; corned beef; pulled pork, pulled chicken; BBQ nachos and bratwurst). Set up next to Heppner Family Foods on Willow Street -L ind's concession - open at 9 a.m.; Located in parking lot o f Heppner Fam ily Foods on Main Street. -K essler’s catering o ’ BBQ - Chicken and ribs at the City Park on Main Street. -Friends o f the Li brary - will be selling books to benefit the Heppner Li brary - City Hall 9 a.m.-2 p.m. -M o rro w C o u n ty Heritage and Agricultural M useum s-O pen 10 a.m.-5 p.m. -M o rro w C o u n ty C reative Arts & C rafts - 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., show and sale at Les Schwab. -V en d o r’s Square - All Day - Neighborhood C en ter 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. -O ’Senior Center - 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.-Have a taste o f homemade Irish soup/rolls, cobbler with ice cream/coffee for $6; 12 and under $3. -T h e S ta b le o f Y outh/Sham rock Lanes - Irish Sw eepstakes/M ixed Doubles No-Tap Bowling Tournament; 3 p.m.. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. -Leprechaun Run - 11:30 a.m., for ages K-6; meet at 11:15 a.m. at Vet eran’s Memorial Park. -C ruz-In Parade - noon on Main Street. An tique and Classic Cars. -The G reat Green Parade - 1 p.m. on Main Street -Face painting - 1 p.m. Cornerstone Gallery and G ift Shop on M ain Street. -C h ild r e n ’s hoop shoot - im m ediately fol lowing parade. - O ’K id d ie tr i c y cle races - Right after the parade for 2-5 year olds. Event to take place at BEO drive-thru. Tricycles will be provided. The event is sponsored by the Heppner Daycare and Preschool. -C eili - 2-4 p.m ., upstairs at the Elks. Irish en tertainment featuring John Doherty & the Irish Singers and more. -E w e-D o-B ingo - 2:30 p.m. Live sheep activ ity - in front o f BEO. Spon sored by the cheerleaders. -O ’Ducky race - 3 p.m. Starts at the bridge in front o f the Morrow County Courthouse. Adopt a duck to win a prize o f $10 to $100. Sponsored by Colt Football program. -St. Pat’s ham dinner and homemade pies - 4-7 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Parish Hall, 560 NW Jones Street. Live musical enter tainment on stage, Irish of course. -Buffet dinner - 6-9 p.m. - com beef and cab bage, etc. with music from 9 p.m.-2 a.m., at the Elks. -T e e n -d isc o club night - 8-11 p.m.; Ages 14- 19 years. Music, dancing, snack and specialty drink menu - $2 charge. -Entertainment-old time fiddlers show starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Fair grounds dance hall, funded by the Morrow County Uni fied Recreation District. No adm ission charge. Stomp your feet and clap your hands to some good old fiddle music. -E n te rta in m e n t - Will Hornyak, Storyteller and Lindy Gravelle - 6:30-9 p.m. at Heppner Elementary gymnasium, funded by the M orrow C ounty U nified Recreation District. No ad mission charge. ♦ Draw ing for $100 Pot O ’Gold. -O ’Casino night - 8:00-11 p.m. upstairs at the Elks Lodge; fundraiser for St. Patrick’s fund. -W ee H o u rs O ’ the M om in’ Breakfast - 9 p.m.-3 a.m. -T he Stable of Youth - Sponsored by HHS boy’s basketball team Sunday. March 15.2009 -B u c k n u m 's after hours breakfast- 1-3 a.m. at Bucknum's Bar & Grill. -Lind's Concession - open at 9 a.m. - Located in parking lot o f Heppner Fam ily Foods on Main Street. -C h u rc h - Y our choice. Visitor's welcome. -Vendor's Square All day at the Neighborhood Center across from Library Museum/City Park. -S heep dog trials - All day at Thom pson's Ranch. See Saturday for location. - T he S t a b l e o f Y outh/S ham rock Lancs- Irish Sw eepstakes Mixed Doubles No-Tap Bowling Tournament; 1-5 p.m. -R oad B ow ling 1:30 p.m. - Get your team o f up to four people ready to play. RV Parking Willow C reek RV Park: 541-676-5576 Northwestern Motel & RV Park: 541-676-9167 and Hermiston Comfort Inn & Suites. 541-564-5911 M o rro w C o u n ty F a irg ro u n d s: 5 4 1 -6 7 6 - 9474 For more inform a tion call 676-5536 or vis it w w w .heppnercham ber. com. \
