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, ff 'iff SIX The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Ore., Thursday, June 16, 1977 4-H Opportunities unlimited through 4-H The 4-H member who re mains active in projects throughout high school years will find many opportunities offered for exciting experi ences. The international pro grams available offer a wide variety of travel events, in cluding International Four-H Youth Exchange programs (IFYE), and the Young Agri cultural Specialist Exchange Program between the Soviet Union and the United States. The U.S.-Soviet Union Ex change, now in its second year, has attracted Mark Madison, Echo, along with 13 other young Americans. The group left June 4 to spend approximately ten weeks in Russia. First stop takes them to the Byelorrussia Agri cultural Academy near Minsk for academic training in agricultural technology. Next they will spend about six weeks living and working individually or in small groups on state and collective farms. Mark is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Madison and was a 4-H member for ten years. His sister, Valerie, also has been attracted by the international spirit, and was an IFYE to Switzerland this past year. She made many reports of her exciting and educational ex periences here recently. The Madison farm borders Mor row County, and the family is well known in this area. For the past three months, Mark and the others involved in the exchange have been studying the Russian lang uage, culture and agricultifre at the National 4-H Center in Washington, D.C. Anyone interested in further information regarding 4-H In ternational programs may contact the Extension Service. Summer Fun in 4-H Summer sunshine attracts many to the park in Irrigon, and 4-H is right there in the action with a new program offering for leisure time fun and learning. A creative arts project was launched this last week, offering macrame as the first learning opportunity, to be followed by others later as the summer progresses! Nimble young fingers quickly learn the knot tying skills which will be offered each Thursday afternoon, 1:30 p.m., as long as there is interest. Those who missed the first meeting are welcome to come join the fun. Food Drying Clinics Scheduled for July There's help in sight for all the gals and guys who have an interest in drying fruits and vegetables, and making fruit leathers. Two food drying clinics will be offered in the county mid-July, with sessions scheduled for Heppner and Irrigon. Both will be offered in the evening for the conveni ence of those who work. You'll want to watch for more in formation on this and plan to attend. Molly Saul, Extension L. s-v- s t"1 "t't ' I it' Briefs with Burdine Tullis Agent, will be the instructor, with assistance from Birdine Tullis. Molly has a food de hydrator made to Extension Bulletin specifications, and many will want to see and hear about it if they are considering making a food dryer. She is much in demand for her program on food drying. Foods can easily be dried in our dry eastern Oregon sun shine, as well as in de hydrators. You'll learn all about it, so put this on your list of summer events. 4-H Camp Plans A tent city and lots of happy faces will be showing up at Cutsforth Park the last week of June. That's the week that 4-H members from Morrow, Wheeler, Sherman and Gil liam counties will converge on the camping area for almost a week of good times. Staff will move to the mountain area on Sunday, June 26, for final preparations of the facility, and by 2:30 p.m. Monday, the eager campers should be in residence. Morrow 4-H staff regard the camp program as one of the special times of the year, as it is often the best opportunity they have to become ac quainted with each individual. It is also a time to observe the kids accepting responsibili ties, cooperating, sharing and growing. In addition to the classes, there are many traditional events that are much antici pated by campers... passed on from one year to the next. Campfire programs with group singing, skits, and ceremonies are highlights. The final campfire before departure for home is the time for special recognition and award programs. To most campers, the week passes far too quickly, and there's a bit of sadness at leaving new-found friends and returning home. Families of the campers are invited to bring along potluck and join the final events on Thursday, June 30. Right after lunch, there will be a short closing ceremony which will allow parents to see some of the week's activities and share camp experiences. Wheat Growers Livestock Show The weather was hot and so was the competition at the livestock show in The Dalles June 5-8, but Morrow 4-H'ers were right in there and came home with a number of ribbons for their efforts. Our leaders, parents and members were much in evidence when I arrived on Monday, with many having moved their campers down for the full time. Monday events were livestock and meats judging contests, with market animals and showmanship events on the following days. All Mor row County livestock clubs were represented at the show. ..either through partici pation in judging contests, or showing animals. It is always fun to look ... the competition, and spend some time behind the barn watching the kids groom their animals and ready them for show. And it's also great to see the delighted and surprised expressions on the faces of those who do well in the con tests. Clint Carlson, Rick Gil bert and Dawn Peterson, a judging team from Louis Carlson's club, carried the honors for the county in the livestock judging contest, with an honorable second place. Pat Clark, in the individual scoring, shared a three way tie for fourth place. Treve Peterson, lone, was named Reserve Champion In termediate Showman while Mark Sargent, Heppner, showed the Reserve Cham pion Hampshire Market Lamb. In marker judging, all Mor row County 4-H members re ceived blue ribbons and all their animals were rated choice. Included in the blue ribbon winners were: Dawn Peter son, lone, crossbred steer; Rick Gilbert, Heppner, steer in other crosses; Clint Carl son, lone, lightweight Here ford steer; Treve Peterson, lightweight crossbred steer; Barbara Devine, market lamb; and Pam Cantin for both her crossbred lambs. The meats judging contest is also a valuable learning aid for the young livestock pro ducers. ..they should be able to recognize a high quality fin ished product, as well as one on the hoof. The Hoof and Horn Livestock Club team of Pat Clark, Matt Clark, Bar bara Devine, Coleman Devine and Mark Sargent brought home a second place ribbon. Morrow 4-H'er Sweeps at Union Livestock Show Mark Sargent, Heppner, senior 4-H member, has had a full week of livestock shows, leaving The Dalles' show and traveling on to Union, where his winnings have been num erous. Mark may be the only Morrow 4-H'er showing at Union, but his champion rib bons are enough for a full club. He'll come home with a champion ribbon for his Cross bred market lamb; a cham pion on his Hampshire market lamb, and an additional Grand Champion ribbon on the Hampshire. In addition, he was named the Grand Cham pion Senior in Showmanship, and the highest scorer in the individual livestock judging contest. Mark is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Sargent, Heppner, and has been active in 4-H livestock events since he was old enough to be a member. He recently graduated from Heppner High School. During his senior year, he has served as a teen leader for one of the largest livestock clubs in the area. His interest in the sheep project has led him to de veloping a small flock of his own. O Kinzua Barbara Ptka Annual Dinner Held The Camp Five Women's Club held their annual dinner at the Shamrock Club in Fossil on Friday, June 10. Following the excellent dinner, several gifts were presented to Mr. and Mrs. K.A. Dunlap. Mr. Dunlap will retire in July. He has been employed by Eastern Oregon Logging since May of 1970. Those attending the dinner ON THE FFA places 2nd On Monday, June 6, eight members of the Heppner F.F.A. Chapter traveled to The Dalles to compete in the livestock judging contest at the Jr. Wheat League Live stock Show. The judging team gave oral reasons on one class of the total six classes of livestock. Heppner's advanced team took second place overall out of 25 teams. Crop estimate rises The June 1 estimate of the Oregon winter wheat crop is now placed at 41.8 million bushels, according to the Oregon Crop and Livestock Reporting Service. This pro duction is 26 per cent less than last year, but 6 per cent above last month's estimate. Above average and timely rains plus a break with cooler than normal temperatures defini tely helped eastern Oregon's Dancers end season The Grand Squares dance club ended their season of regular dancing with a Cal ler's Appreciation Dance, June 4, at Willows Grange Hall, lone. There were three squares attending, with two guest couples from Rocket Squares, Pendleton, and three guest couples from Square Knots, Hermiston. The evening dance donation money was given to caller Darrel Wilson in appreciation for his cooperation throughout Countryside gives you more space and more building for your money. The all-new Countryside destroys the myth that all-steel buildings are expen sive. Here's a complete line of farm and ranch buildings "packaged" for fast de livery from inventory. Clear span widths from 24' through 70'. Countryside build ings are 100 steel and anchored to a concrete foundation. To learn more about this exciting value call today! Yes, I'm interested in a no Cuckler Steel Buildings. Name: Phone: Address:. City: .St.: CounlrjsMo AUTHORIZED SALES & ERECTION A. J. D. Enterprises P. O.Box 87 lone, Oregon 422-7147 news 768-2861 were Mr. and Mrs. Mike Todd, Mr. and Mrs. Don Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Norris, Mr. and Mrs. K.A. Dunlap, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. Don Hardwick, and Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Murdock. W heeler Dealers Plan Bingo Party The Wheeler Dealers CB Club held a coffee break at the Denny Rogers' home Satur Members composing the team were Krynn Robinson, Ken Grieb, Julie Grieb, Jo Lynn Daly, Marie Van Schoiack, and Geri Grieb. Ken Grieb was third high indi vidual. Also judging as individuals were Chris Zita, Chuck Wal singham, and Pat Lovgren. On Thursday, June 9, Hep pner's F.F.A. judging teams went to Union, to compete in drought stricken wheat areas. In the Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Washington and Ida ho, winter wheat production is now estimated at 175 million bushels, 23 per cent below last year. Improved prospects were noted in all three states. Nationally, the winter wheat crop is placed at 1.5 billion bushels, down 3 per cent from last year but 3 per cent more than the May 1 forecast. the season. Outgoing presi dent Marvin Epley presented gifts to Wilson and his wife Bev. Officers for the next dance season beginning the first Saturday in September in clude: president, Don Wood, Lexington ; vice president, Elmer Heath, Heppner; trea surer, Daisy Collins, Hep pner; and secretary, Dorothy Warren, Lexington, who will also serve as the club histor ian and keeper of the club banner and calendar. by Cuckler - obligation call about .Zip:. i r fti. mil i p V I UltDIHQS 5 H day evening to make final plans for the bingo party and pie auction to be held at the Isobel Edwards Hall in Fossil on Saturday, June 18, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to come and enjoy an evening of fun and some very good pies. Archery Meets to be Held The Wheeler County Archery Club will have a registered shoot on Thursday, June 23, at 4:30 p.m., at the Archery Course in Kinzua. A potluck dinner will be held following the shoot. The members are also re minded that an Invitational Shoot and potluck will be held Saturday, June 25, at 9 a.m. overall the judging at the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show. There were two teams from the Heppner Chapter, Ad vanced and Greenhand. Mem bers on the greenhand team are in their first year of F.F.A. membership or starting their first year. Judging on the Greenhand team were JoLynn Daly, Geri Grieb, and Marie Van Schoiack. On the Advanced team were Krynn Robinson, Ken Grieb, Ann Van Schoiack, and Julie Grieb. Heppner's Advanced team placed third overall and the Greenhand team took fourth in their division. Ken, Julie, and Geri Grieb exhibited their Angus cattle in the show. l7ould you sacrifice 2 of you? stand to sbvq ilis iIiole field? So don't wait an other day. A couple of revolutions next month could make the year for you. New Baby Arrives Nancy and Larry Christen son, Ontario, are the proud parents of a daughter, born May 27 at the Weiser Hospital. The tiny girl, granddaughter of Clarence and Betty Benson, arrived a little early and weighed 4 pounds, Wk ounc es. She is doing very well and has been released from the hospital. However, Carrie Lee's mother is not doing quite as well. Nancy was trans ferred to St. Alphonce Hos pital in Boise on June 3. Betty and Junior were called to Boise last Tuesday to be with her. Nancy had surgery on Wednesday. She is still in the intensive care unit, but is now FFA annouces election results The Heppner F.F.A. Chap ter held officer elections the last week of school. This year for the first time all six officers for the 1977-78 F.F.A. year are girls. They are: president, Krynn Robinson; vice president, Geri Grieb; secretary, Jackie Mollahan; treasurer, Julie Grieb; reporter, Marie Van Schoiack; sentinel: JoLynn Daly. The officers will attend the Leadership Camp held at Cove on Aug. 21. If you bet on rain and are about to lose, we can really help you. Put in a Valley'Center Pivot, right now. And as a special incentive, we can offer the cash bonus from the factory for taking ad vantage of this in-season installation. Three summer finance plans are available, too. 1. Flexible season payments 2. Lowest ever 10-year lease rate with minimum down 3. Interest free interim financing So, call us today and keep in mind that you don't damage more than 2 of a stand by installing AFTER the crop is in. We'll treat your field like it was our own. There are other good reasons to install a Valley Center Pivot right now. Ask your self, do you think it'll cost less next year? Do you think good yields wait for rain? And you could probably swing a deal easier with a well driller at this time of year. Valmont Northwest Pasco, Washington (509) 547-1623 reported to be improving rapidly and maybe ready to go home by the time this is printed. Kinzua... Hershel and Betty Murdock went to Crooked River this weekend to work on their garden. While there, they saw Verlin and Lavina Conner, who were also doing their gardening chores. -4 Don and Jackie Nickelsen went to The Dalles Friday afternoon for medical atten tion. Don and Bruce Pike spent Saturday and Sunday in The Dalles, where Bruce pur chased a large road cycle. Sunday they attended the CB break held at The Dalles Armory. Jim and Billie Lou Nickel sen and sons took a weekend trip to visit Grand Coulee Dam in Washington. Sunday they visited Columbia Center at the Tri-Cities before going on to Irrigon to spend a few hours with Billie Lou's sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Mc Namee. Ray and Betty O'Neal and Donna went to The Dalles Saturday to take care of some business. Steve and Roberta Conlee and sons Robbie and Scott left for Portland Friday morning to attend the showing of the new 1978 television sets. They stayed with Steve's brother Jarrett and family while in Portland. Saturday, the group enjoyed watching the Rose Parade. The Conlees also went to Good Samaritan Hospital Friday to visit Kinzua logger Stan Benson, who has been hospitalized since his leg was badly broken March 18. Stan has already had several sur geries and still faces three more surgeries in the next month or so. Right now, he has both legs in casts and hooked together. Stan's address is Good Samaritan Hospital, Room 204-1A, 1015 NW 22nd, Portland, OR 97210. '5IJ.II" 'IT 1
