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The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, August 31, 1978 THKEE r dL .in" Bine ribbons abound, tor : Morrow V '-' L, xMM Coimtians showing at State Fair ' ft . V v .- ' ' , ' f I I L J.' t Scott McEwen poses with his family after receiving Eagle Scout rank in a special Court ' ' of Honor held in Heppner recently. From left are brother Bob, Scott, and his parents, Betty and Don McEwen. Eagle Scout honors awarded to Heppner's Scott McEwen At a special Court of Honor held at the Heppner Elks Lodge Thursday, Aug. 17, Scott McEwen became an Eagle Scout reaching a goal that many young men strive for, but few attain. The son of Don and Betty McEwen of Heppner, Scott became involved in scouting through the Elks' sponsored Troop 661. Joining in 1972, Scott soon moved through the ranks of scouting and received his first class rating in late 1973. Glen Ward, a scouting leader and Elks representa tive to the troop, told the audience gathered for the ceremony that 1974 was "a year of fun and games for Scott as his record shows no advancement." Mrs. King donates new 'Old Glory9 to fairground A newer, larger flag has ' replaced the weather-worn issue of Old Glory flying over the Morrow County Fair grounds in Heppner. The replacement flag, do nated by Mrs. Martha King of Heppner, was installed at the fairgrounds by the recently reorganized Heppner Vete rans of Foreign Wars Auxili ary just before the beginning of the current fair and rodeo season. The flag was presented to Mrs. King on the death of her war veteran husband, Carl King Sr. in 1975. Mr King was on active duty with the Navy ! We are pleased to announce' i , ; that we now have a TV j I Service Man in the Heppner tarea every Thursday. If you j ; should need us give us f a cal Li r 1 H Ml I 'i Toyci JXJ J FUnrilTU HE 567-2201 - T V, and APPLIANCE SERVICE , T' 1 Ward continued with the scout's history, telling of him reaching his Star Scout rank in 197S and well on his way to the 21 required merit badges to become an Eagle Scout. Scott, at various times in his scouting career, has served as Patrol Leader, Asst. Troop Leader, Scribe, Quartermas ter. In addition, Scott is active in Heppner High School stu dent government, music and sports and is a high achiever scholastically, noted Ward. Ervin Williams, past presi dent of the Blue Mt. Council of Scouts, commended Scott in his keynote speech, saying, "Young men like Scott that follow the scouting program through, gain a step in life." Scott joins Bruce Young and Mark Piper in Troop 661's during World War II and the Korean War. Mrs. King, in turn donated the flag to the VFW auxiliary during a meeting of the Fair Board earlier this month. something fcr everyone in the SERVICE MINDED VOW: 2 warn s if -if i i I! V Eagle Nest, and several other Eagle Scouts from the Hepp ner area that belonged to other troops. Jerry Anderson, Exalted Ruler of BPOE 358, presented Scott with his Eagle Badge. Herman Winter, Assistant Scoutmaster, introduced the scout's family and special guests. Assistant Scoutmaster Del Piper conducted the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony. Oswalts parents of new son Mr. and Mrs. Bob Oswalt, Dallas, Ore., former lone residents, are the parents of a son, Philip Eugene, 8 lbs., 15 oz., born Aug. 9. He joins two sisters at home. We have the new BULOVA ACCUTRON QUARTZ watches. Quartz technology Superbly accurate and virtually Buiova Accutron Quartz is truly Come in today and see our full handsome quartz watches. You're sure to find one that suits you. Buiova Accutron Quartz for men and women. From $1 1 0.00. A. Goldtone oval. Textured whit dial. Arabic numerals. Or In silvertcne with hour markers, f 130.00 . Goldtone watch. Daydate. Champagne dial. -, Accuset feature. $160.00 ' Peterson's ! Heppner $ Morrow County is already well represented in the win ners circle at the Oregon State Fair, with a large number of local residents winning top awards in home economics and crafts categories. The county's 4-H tole paint ers fared partically well at the Salem exposition with Mar dell James and Arlene Gray, both of Heppner, taking cham pion and reserve champion honors for their skill with old tole designs. The James entry featured a painted popcorn popper with cups, with Arlene submitting a painted cannis-ter. Best of Special Award Winners for Best of the Show at the Morrow Fair were: Irene Anhorn, poultry and small animals-award donated by Sabre Farms ; Fred Deffer, commercial potatoes-award donated by Oregon Potato Inc.; Roger Palmer, commer cial crops-award donated by Sabre Farms; Corine Miles, fruits and vegetables-award donated by John and Ann Prag; Ken Miller, flowers award donated by Heppner Garden Club; Irene Crabtree, home economics-award dona ted by Eastern Oregon Far ms;Bonnie Graves, arts, cra fts, collections-award dona ted by Earl Trudeau; Shanna Evans, kids' corner'-award donated by Lindsay Ranch; Ken Grieb, beef-award don ated by Sabre Farms. Sweepstakes awards went to Mark Piper, photography; Del Piper, collectors' corner; Dr.Wallace Wolff, cut flow- A Comment From CHUCK BENNETT "Tax reform is the greatest challenge facing govern ment in . 1979. Changes in the state income and pro perty tax laws along with responsible allocation of the state surplus can re sponsibly remove the tax burden from home owners." Paid Advtimt. Morrow County Neighbors For Chuck Bennett, Dist. 55 Rep., Mike Sweeney, Chrmn. at its best maintenance free... the a classic in time. selection of these fft Jewelers I V XS. A n LJ & 676-9200 Janette Piper of Lexington won a champion ribbon for her wooden wall plaque depicting people and animals, with fellow Lexington resident Jodi Padberg taking top honors in the basic skills and brush stroke class with her lap desk. Wooden clocks decorated by Heppnerites Melody Goch nauer and Shelly Thompson took champion and reserve champion honors respective ly. In the advanced flowers class, Alice Abrams was champion for her recipe holder and Susan Gray was reserve champion. Both are also from Heppner. Show winners ers; Ken Miller, plants; lone Garden Club, community bo oth; Robert Palmer, wheat sheaf; Norm Nelson, wheat; Lindsay Ranch, alfalfa; Paul Tews, Hay; Hazel Hamlin, foods; Irene Crabtree, needle work; Ruth McCabe, clothing; Roy Quackenbush, canning; Dan Nix, bantam chickens; Irene Anhorn, pigeons, horn, pigeons. Fresh, Cut-up FRYERS tell ?SC ,. TWA . i Wm lat- 1 fmi SHAKE I BAKE I JL-J 4-V4 oz. I Pork or "5?a C I Chicken f Jf 1 I rt--CMXr. 6-Pak Con K00L J AID I 33-oz.- $169 i - Celery s r 1 3 C Fresh, Ripe Plums i Receiving blue awards in 4-H decorative painting clas ses were Cindi Bergstrom, Debby Paustain and Linda Keithly, all of Heppner. Receiving blue awards for 4-H food projects were Sylvia Ladd of lone, Trisha Maho ney, Heppner, Anne McLaugh lin, Heppner, and Carol McEI ligott, lone. Wendy Myers of Heppner won championship honors in 4-H leathercraft, and Diann Morter of lone received a blue award for her exhibit in the 4-H home environment competition. are listed The Judge's Choice Sweep stakes in Art went to Sue Duncan, and the Viewers' Choice Sweepstakes in Art offered for the first this year went to Mary Kilkenny. The total number of exhibits increased by 55 over last year. The person showing the lar gest number of exhibits this year was Ida Farra, with a whopping 135 entries. Hill's PICNICS Blue Bell Potato Chips Twin Pak COKE O ALL NEW QUIRST y cnisco SHORTENING 3-lb. Tin $1 99 Carrots 2-lb. Cello Pak 4f c pks Stalk MARKET Elizabeth McElligott and Natalie Tews, both of lone, each won reserve champion honors with 4-H clothing exhibits. Elizabeth exhibited a blue plaid wool outfit of four -gored skirt with semi-fitted jacket and a contrasted red vest. Natalie showed a floral print skirt with revers ible vest. A natural gauze blouse completed the outfit. Local exhibitors recieving blue awards in 4-H clothing classed were: Jodi Padberg, Lexington; Dee Walker, Sp Lots Of Room In The Ark The Ark Preschool 3-5's Not Attending Kindergarten Morning and Afternoon Classes MWF9:OO-H:30 1:00-3:30 TTH 9:00-11:30 1:00-3:30 Rates: $25 Month 3 Days Per Week $17 Month 2 Days Per Week Ph 676-9652 Child Care Also Available 7 12-oz. 6-oz. 7 - UP TABLE-MAID GLE0 i-ib. 39c Grocery k1'"""" si 4 : l Meat 66-9288 ' V "" i y Prices Effective ' ? Thursday, Friday Saturday - , k " Aug. 31 -Sept.'' 1-2 ray; Kimberly Hughes, Hepp ner;Trisha Mahoney, Hepp ner; Teena Galbraith, Hepp pner; Anne McLaughlin, Hep pner; Tara Mahoney, Hep pner; Anita Palmer, lone; Diann Morter, lone; Jyl Hobbs, Irrigon; Paula Pal mer, Heppner; Janet McElli gott, lone. For Western Family WEILMERS ALL BEEF Pkg Pacific Shrimp $"319 Can NABISCO SNACK CRACKERS 1 1 1 7SC ASSORTED KINDS Pacific Friend Mandarin Granges Sic Mectcrines & Peaches 4c lb 676-9614 A, I
