FOtm-Thf Heppner Gaiette-Times. Heppner. Oregon, Thursday. June 12. 1980
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Not very many people missed the lone barbeque and
tremendous auction last Saturday. What a well-organized
sale it was; the attendance was probably the largest in the
event's 17 years. Practically everything offered was sold.
Nearly 500 persons were served the delicious noon meal in
the Willows Grange Hall's downstairs dining area which
looked great with its recently installed, warm, orange-tone
carpeting.
Just after noon, Norman Nelson in his busy model-T Ford,
picked up a colorful and exciting passenger at the United
Church of Christ parsonage, a real clown, and many of the
children at the auction were entranced by the gaily-dressed,
lively .character who even helped the auctioneer with the
selling of furniture. One bidder, who really wanted the
daveno the clown was demonstrating, tried to insist that the
lovable clown should come along with the furniture. When
uncostumed. the clown actually is the Rev. Cathy Barker,
pastor of the United Church of Christ.
Although a brief shower fell in mid-afternoon, the rain was
not detrimental as the eager buyers and sellers kept right on
doing their things. Many folks left lone after their hours of
good fun and visiting, with their cars and pickups well loaded
with exciting purchases.
In Heppner, the Junior Rodeo on Friday night and
Saturday and Sunday afternoon, was an interesting event.
The weather was so off-and-on for the first two days, but by
the Sunday afternoon performance proper rodeo weather
reigned. The sky -was blue with only a few white, puffy
clouds, the Fairground's flag waved nicely in the breeze, the
temperature in the grandstands was very comfortable-not
yet too warm and thankfully warmer than it has been
recently. There was just enough dust moved about by
performing animals to authenticate the rodeo atmosphere.
The events seemed to move along in good order. Attendance
may have been down some, but the human participants and
the animals seemed to be going through their paces nicely.
Several weeks ago many Morrow residents received most
attractive invitations to anjpen house at the Pendleton Elks
Club this Saturday afternoon and evening, June 14, in honor
of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald
Swaggart. On the invitation's cover is a very nice, oval,
colored picture of Gerald and Violet, who were so active in
Morrow County for the many years that they ranched on
Little Butter Creek. The anniversary party is being arranged
by their family. Many here will recall their three daughters
who were active, popular cowgirls and were among the fair
and rodeo royalty here for several years. The Swaggarts
have been living in Umatilla County near Mission for about
five years now. Gerald and the three Swaggart daughters,
Laurine, Geraldine and Christine and their deceased brother
Paul all attended Heppner High School.
One of our county's fine educational institutions that
doesn't attract as many local residents as it should is the
Morrow County Museum. Within the last month, curator
Rachel Harnett reports that several travelers from Texas
and one, Peiho Ito, from Japan have come to view its
exhibits. The usual spring busloads of school youngsters have
enjoyed their field trips through the museum's spacious
rooms. Some of the young visitors had picnic lunches in the
adjoining park, but some who happened along on the rainy
days had to enjoy their lunches on their buses.
A fine busload of third and fourth graders came from the
Harris Junior Academy in Pendleton; two buses brought 90
youngsters from Hermiston; 46 third graders came from
Boardman; Mrs. Kincaid brought her roomful from lone.
The museum's room-like exhibits, which afford a look into a
pioneer home, and the great collections of old guns, tools,
costumes and many pioneer-day household articles surely
make history more believable to the visitors.
Rachel says that several families stopped last Saturday
after the lone Auction, and other visitors who were in town
for the Junior Rodeo, came strolling through. Rachel is on
duty every Saturday and Sunday (from 10 a.m. Saturday and
from 11 a.m. on Sunday until 5 p.m. each day). Persons
interested in viewing the one-room. Democrat Gulch School
in the park, need only tell her they would like to see it and she
will gladly open it for them. The little school, a 1976
Bi-Centennial project, is an annex to the museum.
For sometime some of us have felt that a sidewalk sign
provided by the county or some generous organization or
donor, which could attract Main Street traffic to the museum
during the hours it stands open, would be helpful. During the
summer months many persons drive right by this wonderful
place not realizing the museum is open every weekend and
that they are most welcome to visit.
Many of us sympathize with job-hunting adults and
youngsters. The best deal for inexperienced workers we have
noted is that call for rye pullers at $3.50 per hour. High school
graduates anxious to start working are really having
difficulty getting first jobs now.
Bargain hunters and yard-sale buffs should be gathering in
back of the Farra Shoe Repair Store this Saturday by 8 a.m.
for the Degree of Honor outdoor rummage sale. The lodge
ladies promise a great pot-pourri of useful articles will be
offered at below pre-inflation prices.
On Sunday, June 15, at 1 p.m. everyone is invited to come
for a free swim in Heppner's Municipal pool. The sunshine is
cordially invited, too.
Herrick Family Reunion
slated in California
Mrs. Lois Potter, of Look
out, Calif., reports the Herrick
Family Reunion will be held
June 27. 28 and 29 at the Hat
Creek Campground, 15 miles
north of Lassen National Park
in eastern Shasta County,
California.
Those planning to attend,
she said, should take picnic
style food. A pancake break
fast will be served Saturday
and Sunday mornings. Also,
people should take musical
instruments for entertainment
in the evenings, she said.
Alvin and Pauline Herrick
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were the forebears of this
group and many of their
relatives live in the western
states, inducing F. Herrick
Herrick, formerly of movie
and TV activities.
Several persons are working
on the genealogy of these
families and plan to publish
the "Family History" within
the next few years, Mrs Potter
said.
Further information may be
obtained from Helen Herrick,
P.O. Box 1963. Chico, Calif.
95927. or by phone 1-916-343-0704.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Swaggart. both of whom are Heppner
High School graduates will celebrate their golden wedding
anniversary Saturday in Pendleton. See Justine Weather
ford's column at left for details, or friends may call 1-276-2348
or I-27R-58X2 for information.
Senior
Last week Heppner and
Lexington seniors were urged
to ride their bus to the lone
Auction. Paul Jones had
volunteered to drive. Only two
seniors signed up to go. So
again the trip was cancelled
and the bus not used. Unfor
tunately, this pattern of non
support discourages the
Senior Citizen Council, the
Transportation Committee
and the Neighborhood Center
from trying to schedule bus
trips. What can be done to
assure its usage? ,
The Rev. and Mrs. Sikes are
being missed by the diners at
the Heppner mealsite:
Menus at the three Morrow -
Farewell luncheon honors
Morrow County couples
Members of the congrega
tions of the Heppner Christian
Church and of the Lexington
Christian Church on Sunday,
June 8 joined in honoring the
Rev. and Mrs. Edwin Sikes at
a joint farwell potluck dinner
in Lexington.
More folks arrived to share
the meal than the small
church at Lexington expected
or could easily accomodate,
and it was a bit difficult to seat
the more than 75 diners. Mr.
and Mrs. Clifford Williams,
who have recently moved
from Lexington to Hermiston,
were also honored guests.
Their church friends gave
Kendalls parents
of boy born at
local hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Michael
Duane Kendall of Heppner
had a baby boy, Joseph
Edward Kendall, at Pioneer
Memorial Hospital in Heppner
June 3.
He weighed eight pounds
and nine ounces.
Grandparents are Mr. and
Mrs. Doyle McAninch of
Newberg and Betty Heath of
Hermiston. The great grand
mother is Myrtle Hughes of
Hermiston.
Heppner woman
to matriculate
in Spokane
Claudia Jo Huston, of Hep
pner has registered to begin
classes at Kinman Business
University in Spokane, WA.
where she plans to prepare for
a career in Professional
Accounting.
She is the daughter of Jo A.
Huston and a graduate of
Heppner High School, where
she was active in Girl's
Athletic Boosters, Spanish
Club and worked on the
yearbook publication. ,
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Citizens
County mealsites for next
week include: At Irrigon on
Monday. June 16-apple juice,
beef stew with fresh vegeta
bles, sliced tomatoes, cheese
sticks, fruit salad, corn bread,
butter and peanut butter and
rhubarb cake with topping.
At Heppner. Tuesday. June
17 -Hawaiian baked beans and
hotdogs. baked sliced potat
oes, stewed tomatoes, corn
bread, molded cheese salad
and cherry cobbler with
topping.
At lone and Heppner, Wed
nesday, June l-meatloaf.
scalloped potatoes. Harvard
beets, tossed green salad,
bran . muffins and lemon
squares with topping.
each couple hand-painted gift
plates created by Mary Nik
ander, a Heppner china paint
er. A special feature of the
farewell dinner was the birth
day cake presented to Irene
Padbcrg, Lexington, who had
carefully counted out 77 birth
day pennies at church that
morning. The Rev. Bob Nash
is the pastor of the Lexington
Christian Church.
The Rev. and Mrs. Sikes
who have been very active in
the Heppner community have
been re-assigned to Salem.
Last Sunday was their final
day in the church here. At
present, no replacement pas
tor has been announced for the
Heppner church.
FATHER'S DAY
GIFT
From the newest Father, to
the proudest Grandpa, we
think Pop is tops! Give a gift
from (iardner's to show DAD
how much you appreciate
hint!...
BFI.TSWe stamp name at no
extra charge.
GIFT CERTIFICATE
Friday 13th Sale
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Extension Topics
4-E leaders, spouses invited to a
By Hirdlne Tullls
Morrow F.xliMislon Service
A Thiiiik You F.vent
All 4 II leaders and spouses
have been invited to a special
"Lenders. Steak Fry" sched
uled for June 20, 6:30 p.m. at
the fairgrounds. Heppner. The
onunl event is the time when
lenders receive recognition
for their volunteer leadership
to the4-H youth of the county.
Plans call for an outdoor
harheque. with steaks provid
ed by Columbia Basin Electric
Cooperative. Steak chef for
the evening will be Paul
Sumners. public relations div
ision of the power company.
Program for the evening, in
addition to the awarding of
lender pins, will be a showing
of slides of Hungary by Debbie
(Hoeft) Nordheim. formerly
an IFYE exchange student to
that country. Leaders are
asked to take a salad or
dessert to help with the
dinner... .breads, drinks etc.,
will be provided by the
leader's council.
lO-speed bike given
as Superwalk prize
Lisa Collins won a 10-speed
bicycle for collecting the most
money. $558. for the March of
Dimes Superwalk that took
place on Mother's Day from
Heppner to Lexington and
back.
The grand prize was paid for
by Sears. Western Heritage
Savings and Loan, the Bank of
E'astern Oregon, Doris La
Rae's. Green's Feed and
Columbia Basin Electric.
Dawna Devin received a
popcorn popper from Morrow
County Grain Growers for
placing second in the amount
of money collected. '
Kathy Grissom won third
- prize, a camera from
Murray's Drugstore.
Sheri McMinn collected the
fourth place prize, a Talk'n
Tops tee shirt and transfer.
Janet Loughlin placed fifth
and received a six-pack of
pop.
Collins won a pair of tennis
shoes from the Shoe Box for
having the most sponsors, 143.
Second place in that cate
gory went to Devin. She won a
hooded sweatshirt from Gard
ner's Mens Wear.
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YWe would like to thank V
vevervone for attendance andv
(participation in the luneti
VL'.l'.f. Auction and Harheque. &
5 The day was a big success.
(thanks to community involve-A
anient. t
t Keith and Judy Kea X
It is the night when all say
"thank you" leaders. ...and
thank you. families, for your
contributions to youth!
Camp I'liins Completed
Counselors are working on a
prng-tim and Ideas for the
annual 4 II Camp at Cutsforth
Park. June 22-25. All interest
ed members, 4th through 7th
grades, are encouraged to
send in their registration
forms Immediately, so all
plans may be finalized. New
games and activities, hikes
and skits, ceremonies, are in
store for those lucky kids who
get their names in by June 13.
FimmI Preservation Helps
There is an unprecendented
interest in food preservation,
due mostly to inflation and the
resulting high cost of living, as
well as the increased interest
in home gardening. Those who
gardened early will soon be
reaping their harvest, as well
as more fruits and plentiful
vegetables appearing both in
markets and roadside stands.
Extension service has free
Third went to Grissom. who
won a buseball shirt from
Kroll's Dept. Store.
Fourth place went to Mc
Minn who won a $5 gift
certificate at the R and W
Drive In
The youngest walkers
award went to Tareenn Nash
and Teresa Linsay. who won a
medal from Peterson's
Jewelry.
Bob and Marian Ahrams
were the oldest walkers. They
won trophies from Petersons.
The largest family partici
pating in the walk was the
Abrams with children Rob and
Alice participating along with
their parents The Abrams
family won a pizza dinner at
the West of Willow.
FOREVErfc
LIVING
PRODUCTS, INC.
Aloe Vera Meeting
2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 13
Neighborhood Center
Heppner
Learn about Aloe Vera
Jel-Good for minor
burns, nonpoisonous
insect bites & stings,
diaper rash and
fungus conditions.
Heppner
Elks 358
June 15 10:30 a.m
Fun & Games For All
REFRESHMENTS
Special Program To Be Presented
SEE YOU THERE!!?
Elks & Out of
Town Guest Only
bulletins and fact sheets on all
' phases of food preserva
tion. ...canning, freezing, jams
and jellies, pickling and fond
drying. Directions for making
your own food dehvdnitor are
jilso available. More than 24
topics are available.
If you nre joining the ranks
of those "putting food by" for
future good eating, and have
questions, call your friendly
Extension service office, 670
9642. Time to Check Gauge
Before the harvest and the
canning season really urrives,
is a good time to check your
pressure canner gauge! This
should be done early to Insure
accurate processing of foods.
An inaccurate gauge may
result in food spoilage or
possibly even food poisoning.
There are no testing stations
in Morrow County, nut this
service is available at the
Pendleton Const to Coast
Store, and various places in
Walla Walla.
You do not have to take in
the entire lid. ...just the gauge
is needed for testing. If the
pressure canner has n weight
instead of a gauge, no testing
is necessary.
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The Annual Elks Picnic
POTLUCK DINNER
Cutsforth Park
steak fry
Pectin Substitutes
Molly Saul gives the follow
ing information on jams and
jellies using less sugar....
Cutting hack on sugar in jam
and elly recip"" "'n lead to
some surprises. Your end
product may be a syrup rather
than a gel.
Sugar promotes gel forma
tion in jams and jellies. The
correct proportions of fruit,
pectin, acid, and sugar or
needed to make these pro
ducts thicken. If sugar Is
decreased in reci(eB that rely
on pectin for thickening, the
products mfty have the consis
tency lo syrup,
used for low -sugar jellied
products Gelatin or vegetable
gums can be substituted for
pectin. Some pectin substitut
es can be found in the canning
sections of most supermar
kets. The jams made from
these products may differ in
flovnr and texture from Jams
with Mctin
Decreasing the sugar cont
ent also changes the keeping
qualities of jams and jellies.
Iiw-siigar ams and jellies
should he kept refrigerated or
frozen to prevent the growth of
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