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i I i I Page 4, THE GAZETTE TIMES, Heppner, OR, Thursday, Aug. v- r . J, WELCOME RODEO UK THE WAGON WHEEL CAFE and LOUNGE Will Be Open Sunday lo Seive You.... r ! AUGUST 22, 23, and 24 - HEPPNER WELCOME, FRIENDS, TO THE "FASTEST SHOW IN THE WEST" EVERY SHOW IS DIFFERENT - SEE THEM ALL j I 1 f . v. r - ' i I 1 1 I Morrow County Fair 4-H exhibit. Hold On IT'S TIME Morrow It's Western Atmosphere and color at it's best. You'll see some of the West's greatest cowboys competing for prize money in all the spectacular rodeo events. Fain coL'jGFCincliiJu 21, 1975 Dawn Peterson j . participates In rodeo finals' There were more than 10,000 spectators in the grandstands and 1067 contestants from 28 states and 2 Canadian Pro vinces on Sunday, Aug. 10 at the finals of the National High School Rodeo at Gallup, NM. The finalists, who had rated high in their events during the week, were the top 15 per formers in each event. Ione's Dawn Peterson scored 12th in the Girls' Barrels. There was a small fraction of a second difference in the times these top girls made. Oregon was well represent ed in the final performances by these state winners: Denise Hill, 15th in Breakaway Rop ing; Ron Parrish. 9th in Saddle Bronc; Terry Rivera, 7th in Bareback; Terry Riv era. 4th in Bull Riding; Tom and Dave Inmen, 3rd in Team Roping, and Arlen Driggers, 2nd in Steer Wrestling. The Oregon participants presented Oregon High School Rodeo Queen Rita Ericksen of Condon and National High School Rodeo Queen Julie Rugg of Athena with bouquets of red carnations arranged with wheat, barley and Ore gon grapes. Jeff Palmer, Terrebonne, thanked Julie for the outstanding job she had done in representing National High School Rodeo for the nation and for the State of Oregon. Dawn Peterson returned to lone on Aug. 12 from her exciting experience. She said it vi as very thrilling to have the announcer read telegrams from Oregon friends during the week. She would also like to thank many friends and relatives who sent her cards and gifts of good luck which made her experience extra meaningful. WKI.FARE OFFICE TIMES ' ,. ' - ' Mrs. Betty McDonald. Wel fare Assistance Worker, will keep office hours every Wed nesday except for the fourth Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Morrow County Office in Irrigon. Persons wishing to apply for public welfare or food stamps should see Mrs. McDonald during these hours. PADDNEIt FOR THE County I 'At T ..- . .-lCS- 4 All right you hombres. it's time for the Morrow County Fair and Rodeo and I ' hope to see all of you there. Well, that's not the exact words used by Ben Doherty. 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Di-nnis Doherty. but it conveys the messjge 11 i Ml Friday, August 22, 1975 and Saturday, August 23, 1975 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM. SPECIAL! FRIDAY NITE ONLY! Chicken, Roast Beef & Seafood Buffet by Jim Rogers 5-7.00 p.m. $3.50 person Elks and Out of Town Guests Only! - i j BP.O.E. N O.350 Presents THE DON I1ED School board hire two new teacher Morrow County School Board at its regular meeting, hired Diane Black from Boardman as language arts teacher at lone High School. Miss Black will replace Mrs. Unda Williamson who has resigned. The board also hired Jerry Deford of Cornelius to fill the vacancy of Math and P E. teacher at Heppner Junior High created by the recent resignation of Ed Sherman. In other business, the board hired Nina Hulse as assistant cook and Atha l-ewellen as cooks helper. Both positions are at Riverside. Action was taken to approve the inclusion of all employees of the district in a program to apply unused sick leave to retirement benefits. Mr. Doherty reported that the city council had not been able to accept the district's application for a building permit to place a mobile home at Heppner High School and that the council had asked the matter be persued through the planning commission. The board then voted to file for a variance with the City of Heppner Planning Commis sion. An offer by Adon llamlett of lone to operate the Heppner Lexington bus as a contract bus run w as approved for 45 cents per mile. tiffin V; Aug. 23 BOBBY G0LDS80R0 Sal .Aug 2? JO 1 9 30pm JOHNNYCASH -Sun .ufl Z-1 X 1 9 30pm B J.THOMAS SM.Aug ?XJ0p DRUMCORPS WEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS Sun .Aufl 317.30pm SEALS & CROFTS Mon . Spl 1? 30pm FIELD GROUP s A request from kindergar ten parents at A C. Houghton Elementary School In Irrigon to rent bus for midday bus run was approved. In final action. Mr. Earl Trudcau of Boardman was appointed to serve on the Boardman Irrigon Advisory Board, SM I TE TO OKKGON Tomorrow. NBC's "Today1 will present a twohour Bi centennial salute to Oregon. Millions across America will watch co host Jim Harti on location here between 7 a.m. and 9 a m. Harti will talk with former Gov. Tom McCall and others from the Pillock Mansion In Portland between 7 7:30. Dur ing the second half hour. Paul Cunningham will examine the logging industry as II was and is today, with a look at research geared lo growing "super trees" which would provide as much wood In 40 years as normal trees would In ft!) Rep. Al Ullman will be interviewed between a m. and 8 : .10 and a capsule history o( the state with a look al some of its natural wonders will be included, along with western country music during the last segment of Ihe program. m thru sept, ibticm FAIM HOURS 0Tf OMSK)H 10m.10pm Mon -TlHifi MuH SIM 1U.rn.l1pm.Fii Sluli13-17) II Sn. OwlOMS-lfl . MC tnlormalion cll MJ Wood COwnpxviMp MCA RODEO AU AMERICA HORSE SHOW JfNRYOlSON ni omn Riding Ad Aug 2121 vxt MONT MONTANA. IN. WwicHFomo.l Tiick W'Ox Hop Aug -31 i0!rtdair du'Hig ih ft Aug n um. t RMuming Sp( U-Oct 3 Your FrUndly Ucel CoptrHrt J
