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The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, November 3, 1977 THREE Rodeo Fair ...Continued from Page 1 jthe rodeo and they are opposed to breaking tradition in reducing the size of the Fair & Rodeo C.ourt. (See seperate story. Page 1) Asked about the decision to cut the RCA rodeo in favor of a jackpot event, Hisler said, "We're going to a jackpot rodeo to see if we can do better with it." The past two years have seen the rodeo lose about $4,500, while the fair this year just broke even. "We need to add to our facilities out there and we canTdo that if we lose money every year," noted Hisler. Up to the last two years the Fair Board has been able to deposit profits in a special fund for the purpose of constructing a new exhibition building. Hisler said a special com mitted formed at the Fair Board meeting in September and comprised of Fair Board, Rodeo Committee, Fair Com mittee and other interested persons, made the decision jointly. "Most of the committee agreed that all of the changes were good ones," said Hisler, adding, "But there was some mixed feelings about the rodeo." The Gazette-Times asked Hisler if the special commit tee had ever met to discuss the changes, between the time the committee was formed on Sept. 12 and when the dec isions were made Oct. 10. "No," answered Hisler, "but we discussed it pretty heavily that night (Oct. 10)." Virginia Grieb, a Fair Board member, said she based her decision to vote for a jackpot rodeo on several points. "First is the money the rodeo lost and second, the RCA show benefits mostly performers that fly in and fly . right back out," said Mrs. ' Grieb. "Our local businesses support the rodeo 100 percent, but they don't get anything back out of it." "My third reason is that we receive State Racing Com mission money to operate the fair and nowhere does the Racing Commission say any thing about rodeo," continued Mrs. Grieb, "and in good conscience I can't vote to use those funds for something that's losing money." "I made my decision, but I have an open mind on the matter and would like to hear from others. ..what they feel," said Mrs. Grieb. While the decisions made by the Fair Board are final, a group of rodeo promoters, including many from the Rodeo Committee, have come lup with a proposal they expect to send to Fair Board members this week. (See seperate story, Page 1) The issue of dropping RCA sanctioning and reducing the size of the Fair & Rodeo Court is expected to be discussed at the next Fair Board meeting on Monday, Nov. 14. ...Continued from Page 1 showed a small profit in 1974 and 1975 The amount of money lost the last two years corresponds directly with money lost at the annual rodeo dances. In 1975, the dances netted over $4,000. In '76 and '77 the dances showed a profit of only $2,000. During the same five-year period, receipts from gate admissions has increased. "We're thinking of spread ing the dances over the year. ..making them fund rais ing affairs," said Mahoney, "and possibly aiming at different age groups with the different dances." "We also plan to add some races to the rodeo perform ances, such as chariot and oval track races, to stimulate Seamstresses to posse gets their man model woolens Heppner will play host to the district "Make It Yourself With Wool" competition for the first time, this Saturday, Nov. 5, as young seamstresses gather from Gilliam, Morrow, Umatilla and Wheeler Counties. They will model their wool fashions at the West of Willow beginning at 12:30 p.m. Contestants will register at 9 a.m. on Saturday at St. Patrick's Church accoring to groups: Pre-teen, 10-13; Junior, age 14-17; and Senior, 18-24. Entrants will model their own garments. Judges look for coordination of the fabric to the pattern, poise and presentation; suitability of the garment to the contestant's age and way of life, as well as skill in sewing, knitting or It put a little crimp in some of their elk hunting schedules but the Morrow County Search and Rescue Posse came through again this week. About 11 members of the Posse, along with members of the Sheriff's office and a couple of volunteers, spent three hours tramping around in the snow and mud around Mallory Creek before locating a Portland hunter who had become separated from his hunting party the previous afternoon. Sheriff Larry Fetsch said his office received a call Monday morning that Anton Hager, Portland, was lost in the woods around Mallory Springs. Fetsch and his depu ties headed for the area, alerting Posse members by radio along the way. After three, hours of searching, Hager was located about 10 miles from the place he was last seen. Hager had spent most of the night walking since he had no way to start a fire. more spectator interest," Ma honey said. Cutting expenses is another area the Rodeo Committee is working on. Last year 80 percent of all fair and rodeo advertising and 80 percent of the cost of the Court's outfits came out of the rodeo budget. "We can save about $900 if we pay only our fair share of those two items and wVre talking with our stock con tractor about getting a little better deal there," said Ma honey. "The bottom line is we are going to present to the Fair Board a budget we think everyone can live and work with and still maintain our RCA show," said Mahoney, "but we're simply not inter ested in helping with a jackpot rodeo." The Fair Board meets Monday, Nov. 14 in regular session and the rodeo issue is expected to be discussed then. GAZETTE-TIMES CLASSIFIEDS 676-9228 j Elks Calendar j Thursday, Nov. 3 Ladies Night I Dinner 6 p.m. ? Lodge 8 p.m. I Initiation and State 3rd V Vice President Visitation Friday, Nov. 4 Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. Dinner 6-8:30 p.m. Elks and out -of B.P.O.E. 358 Saturday, Nov. 5 No-Host Farewell Party for Dave and Mary McLeod 5-8 Dinner 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 Senior Citizens 4:30 p.m. j Wednesday, Nov. 9 Senior Citizens 4:30 p.m. I Pinochle 7:30 p.m. j town guests only ! Heppner, Oregon j HEY, JUNIORS! Let's Go G&CSA-GGQ CALIFORNIA SPORTSWEAR ...in khaki end black-with a touch of gold JUST RIGHT FOR Wt HOLIDAY SEASON! Lebush Shoppe 133 MAIN HEPPNER LOWER LEVEL DODGE CITY INN BOARDMAN crocheting. Tax time again Property owners who have not received their property tax statements should contact , their i county tax collector, if ' they want to take advantage of the early payment discount. The three percent discount is open to anyone who pays their taxes in full on or before November 15. It is up to the owner of the property at thetime taxes are due to pay the tax whether or not they have received a tax statement. Tax collectors mail statements to persons listed on the official records. water fund.... ...Continued from Page 1 tillable irrigated lands are threatened by critical ground water hearings that could shut down deep wells on those properties. In addition, about 43,000 acres of land currently occu pied by the Navy for a bombing range could come under irrigation by small farmers when the Navy moves. In addition, secondary uses affected by an approved project could also be author ized for funding. Examples might include municipal and industrial water, power gener ation, flood control, wildlife and natural 'resource conser vation and recreation. The proposed legislation voters are being asked to approve passed the Oregon legislature withour a dissent ing vote and has the support of all .Oregon agencies affected by it. 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Equally important to understand is that farmers are not getting a subsidy, as they must repay the loans with interest. ..And there is no risk to the State as property secures the loan. 2. WHO WILL BE HELPED? Mostly, Oregon's small farmers. Ballot Measure No. 1 prohibits large, out-of-state corporations from using the fund for irrigation. Ballot Measure No. 1 would provide funds for our small farmers at a price they can afford to improve the productivity of their lands and put new lands under irrigation where diversified economic crops can be grown.. .It's the only way for the small farmer. 3. WHO WILL BENEFIT? Tens of thousands of workers on Oregon farms and many more in industries for which Oregon agriculture is the base, such as the food processing plants in Boardm an... Consumers benefit because many of the foods raised closer to home are cheaper... And the small businessman and his employees benefit because the economy is stronger. 4. 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