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The Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Tharsday, Jaly II, IttS-FIVE Wheatland Grange meets by Delpha Jones Wheatland Pomona Grange met at the Rhea Creek Grange hall on Saturday for their regular meeting. The meeting was presided" over by the Master Rolland Johnson from Rufus Grange. The chaplains chair was filled by Stella Palmer with Ceres by Ruby Pock, Treasurer Harold Kerr and assistant Steward Vernon Root. Distinguished guest! wel comed and Introduced were Ralph Fenton and Mrs. Fen ton. He Is the state deputy from Powell Butte Grange, and Barton Clark of Rhea Creek Grange who Is chair man of the State Agriculture Committee. Introduced were Art White, master from Greenfield Grange, Vernon Root from Rufus Grange, and August Strecker of Spray Grange. There were no resolutions to be acted on but there was a petition from Tillamook Pom ona Grange, with the commit tee of Dorris Graves, August Strecker and Art White ap pointed to study the petition. The master gave a few meaningful words about the recent held state session. He told the group that a few of the state officers were getting a raise of 9 percent, and that the next state session will be held the third week in June. Several of the resolutions originating in Morrow County were passed, and the National Grange was approving a raise in dues which comes under the confederation of each state. Mrs. Johnson, who is one of the Committee on Women's Otivitiea district chairmen, ported thst there were 117 stuffed toys made for this session. These are presented to the various wards In children's hospitals. There were 7 scholarships given from the Women's Activity Committee. A $1,000 scholar ship was given to Judy Pike from S. Oregon. A griant of IttOO was granted to the deaf school . Marie White of Greenfield won a blue ribbon on her macrame work. Mrs. Johnson reminded the group of the various contests that mem bers can take part In, such as painting or photography, and urged the grangers to further Qncourage their members to ike part in these. Rhea Creek Master and Ag. chairman reported that the Ag. Committee recently met in Salem with several groups delegated to consider the problem of herbicides. There were representatives from the mill businesses in Oregon, chemical companies, the For est Service and farmers. People don't really realize the need of the herbicides, adn it is the job of the farmer to educate these people by talk ing of the importance, in order to raise crops of outstanding value. Mr. Clark also reported on the insurance meeting, telling the group that AJ Grant of S. Oregon is now elected to the Grange Mutual Insurance Board and that Ray Edwards is now president of the company. Mr. Strecker gave a fine report on Spray Grange activ ities and invited the group to their picnic Aug. 3 at Shelton Park. The Rhea Creek grange members invited the group to the Anson Wright Park to the Rhea Creek Grange picnic August 10. Members from each grange reported on the activities of JheirjndJvldual.rinjuJIn the absence of Margaret Akers, Dist. 6 chairman, her report was read. A lovely turkey dinner with all the trimmings was served at noon by the Rhea Creek Grange ladies. Following dinner, a cake walk was enjoyed and a program consisting of slides and a talk by County Agent Harold Kerr on a trip taken by county agents throughout Texas, Arkansas, and Louis iana and Mississippi. This was sponsored by the Dow Study Tour. A lovely piano solo by JoJean Stevens and readings from Lexington grange were enjoyed. At the return of the business the resolutions committee re ported that no action was taken on the petition, as It needed more Information, and the No. 2 resolution was a thank you to Rhea Creek Grange for their hospitality and lovely dinner. Letters of resignation were read from Edna Melby as Ceres and Anna Warren as Chaplain. An election of these officers was held with Mildred Wright from Rhea Creek being elected Chaplain, and Ruby Pock of Rufus as Ceres. These ladies and Bar ton Clark as Steward, and W.G. Weimer as member of the executive board were Installed by the State Deputy Ralph Fen ton. Mr. Weimer gave a few Interesting words on corpora tion taxes, and Art White told of the need of Interesting the younger people in the work of the grange, starting with the Junior Grange. State Deputy Ralph Fenton spoke of the summer camps for young grangers and sug gested that the help as counselors was needed and a most interesting experience. He told of a few articles recently In the newspapers concerning bills for congress and the election of officers which we, as grangers, should pay heed to. Mrs. Fenton thanked Rhea Creek for their hospitality and gave a few words on the working of the grange. Mikkalo Grange Issued a cordial invlsitation to meet there In Oct. The invitation was accepted by the group. Roll call was as follows: Willows 1, Lexington 2. Spray 2, Clamo 0, Rufus 11, Mikkalo 5, Greenfield S, and Rhea Creek 13. Anti trapping measure will be on Nov. ballot The Oregon State Secre tary's Office announced July 18 that an initiantive which seeks to limit trapping of Oregon wildlife has been certified by the state office and will appear as "Ballot Measure No. 5" on the Oregon November General Election Ballot. Ballot Measure' No. S, If. approved by Oregon voters Nov. 4, would prohibit the use and sale of snare, leghold and body grip traps In Oregon, except in areas where human health or safety in endangered as determined by the Oregon State Health Division or in areas where livestock losses have been verified by the Oregon State Departnentof Agriculture (until 1985, after which trapping for livestock predator Control would be . phased out). Mouse, rat, gopher and "live box" traps are not affected by the ballot mea sure. Morrow County preschool shot clinic slated Free Physical Assessment and Immunizations Clinics for Morrow County preschoolers and out of state transfers will be available Wednesday, August 13, at Sam Boardman Elementary School In Board man and Thursday, August 14. at Heppner Grade School. All children starting school for the first time are eligible. Appointments must be made ahead of time so please call the following for your appointment as soon as pos sible: 481-7383 for Preschool ers Clinic in Boardman; 989-8256 for Preschoolers Clin ic in Heppner. Bring your child's shot record along if the health dept. does not already have a copy. This is an Important step in meeting state and county requirements for school en rollment for your child. Friday, August 1, immuni zation clinic is canceled. Nominating certificate presented to Smith " V J 1 t ft. ""'W ' I , if v;.. I;'' t .v, . LL,.1-; .Sl Secretary of State Norma Paul us presents Congressional nominee Denny Smith with his certificate of nomination during an informal ceremony In her office. Smith won the Republican nomination for Congress from the 2nd District with 76 percent of the vote in the May election. Umatilla County Fair On August 4, 5 and 6, the Sixth Annual Snaffle Bit Futurity and related events will be held in Hermiston, at the Umatilla County Fair grounds. The Herd Work Go-Round will commence at 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, to be followed by the Bridle Horse Gass and the Youth Reining. On Monday evening, at 5 p.m., a no-host dinner will be held at the Snaffle Bit Head quarters, the Frasu Restaur ant, and then at 7 p.m., the Team Cow Penning will be held back at the fairgrounds. The Team Penning is a new event this year, and has been a fun event for the contestants and the audience, and does not require any special training, or joining of any association to enjoy. On Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. the Reined Work Go , Round will be held, followed by the Fence Work in the Snaffle Bit Futurity, and then the Hackamore class. On Wednesday evening, following the Horse Pulling Contest at the fairgrounds, the Snaffle Bit Futurity Finals will be held at approximately 9 p.m. The Snaffle Bit Futurity has an estimated purse of $8,000, and there are contestants entered this year from Ore gon, Washington, Idaho Nev ada, California and Canada. Well-known trainers are going to be showing horses. The very successful Bobby Ingersoll of Pleasant Grove, California, the 1979 champion, is back again, and, in addition, Stan Fonsen, who has placed high in the California Reined Cow Horse Association contest in Reno many times, as well as other Snaffle Bit Futurites. Also entered is Skip Brown of Bar Eleven Quarter Horse Ranch in Red Bluff, Cali fornia, who won the Tri Futurity High Point trophy saddle donated by the Oregon Reined Horse Assoc., the Mt. Baker Quarter Horse Assoc. Snafle Bit Futurity, and the Idaho Reined Cow Horse Association in 1979. Souvenir programs will be given out during the week covering the entire contest and during the fair, giving the list of contestants and the list of awards and the donors of the same. On Sunday evening preced ing the start of the futurity itself, a hospitality hour will $U?? Get 11 Time SIZE 10 & OVER SHOES ,,r1 Thursday July 31 August 9 Does Not Include Sport Shoes Heppner ! ' ! -4 r 1 be held at 7 p.m. at Frasu's Restaurant, during which the draw for the working order of the contest will be made. Contestants, friends, family and interested persons are invited and encouraged to attend this event. A trophy saddle will be donated to the winner of the Snaffle Bit Contest, donated by Sun Shine Stables, Outlook, WN., Boxaro Quarter Horses (Bill & Marilyn Pearson), Prosser, WN., and Payless, Hermiston. Buckles will be given to the top six in the finals, and trophy buckles will be given to the winners of the Bridle Horse class, the Hack amore class, the Youth Rein ing class, and also the Non Pro Champion and Ladies Champion of the Snaffle Bit Futurity itself. To the winner of the Snaffle Bit Futurity will also go the J.L. Bartlett Memorial trophy, which is a perpetual award that is given by the family and friends of the late J.L. Bartlett, who was a well known horseman in this area. For information regarding entry and rules of these events contact Silvia Nash, Orcha Secretary, Route 3, Box 3810, Hermiston, OR. 97838, phone 503-567-7016. Volcano heard far and wide but not near The OMSI Volcano Sound Project (June 26 edition Hep pner Gazette-Times) has gathered over 1000 responses from people as far as Alberta, Canada and Missoula, Mon tana, according to Clara Fairfield, orginator of the project and curator for the museum. No one living near the volcano heard or felt the blast. Physicists say this is due to high atmospheric deflection sound shooting skyward from the volcano and bouncing back to earth from the upper atmosphere creating a quiet zone circle. Persons who heard the May 18 volcano eruption are asked to write a post card with their name, location and type of sound they heard to OMSI Sound Project, 4015 SW Can yon Road, Portland, Oregon 97221. as Your Fall and Winter Shoes Now.... Good To Buy For School!! ON ALL WOMEN'S 676 - 5241 Get it all pyBlrdineTullis, Morrow Extension Service Invitations have been mailed to all 4-H girls to attend the annual p re-fair training event scheduled for August 5, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the 4-H Annex at the Fairgrounds, Heppner. Luncheom will be a part of the day's events, with members asked to bring 50 cents each to cover the cost of supplies. , Materials will be on hand for each to make her own nutritious sandwich. . Topics Include "What's a Style Show" by style revue chairman, Francine Evans, and a brief style revue of current fashions by Erin Evans, with assistance of two younger sisters, Marl and Angle. All about looking your best will be discussed with Jan Stroebw, local cosmetologist and 4-H leader. She'll include tips on hair styles, make up and other topics of interest to all girls. Those planning to enter food contests at fair will receive helpful hints on organization planning and competing from Ann McLaughlin, 4-H mem ber. Home ec judge, Ruth . McCabe, and members Kim Wright, Kim George, Noella Rill and Mary Despain will show and tell all about meeting the judge for an interview .at. fair. Erin will give buying tips and wardrobe planning ideas to help the girls be wise consumers. It's an action packed day . . . planned specially to help all 4-H girls "Get It All Together" for the County Fair. Planning for the event was carried out by Erin Evans as part of her summer studies at the University of Idaho, where she will be a second year student in home economics. Erin was one of Morrow County's outstanding 4-H members; she volunteered her time and services to help all young 4-H members pre- pare for good experiences at fair this year. Mothers, leaders and all Ted Waterworth and his washiw machine really shin&They save PGE customers more than $64000 each year. Ted Waterworth and the men he works with save PGE customers more than $64,000. They wash and restore literally inci iiatnrs used than 42,000 miles of trans- Higher equipment costs, mission and distribution lines in our service area. The salvaging and restoring costs only $3,400. That's compared to new replacement costs of about $68,000. It's a yearly saving of more than $64,000. Savings that mean a lot right now. together Interested 4-H girls, or boys, are invited. Fair Pre-Registrations Mailed Every enrolled 4-H member should have received Informa tion the past week concerning the county fair contests and 1 events. Pre-registration forms should have been Included. To insure time and scheduling of all events to make the fair a happy time for all. , .registra tions are due in the County 1980 Dance Honoring PrimcsBS Nancy IMIilteir Saturday August 2 feature Admission angles" 300 Couples 5 Concessions Electricity costs are going up everywhere, it's not just here. Both private and Dublic utilities millions ot throughout the on the more facina soaring fuel costs and interest rates have everyone on a tight budget And the rapid growth of new customers in our service area is another of the problems we face. --.J t' ': ' .n Y i f J 1 Extension Office by August 4. Entry Forms for Sew With Wool Available Those planning to enter the district "Make It Yourself With Wool" contest this fall will find entry forms available now at the Extension Office, Heppner. All details, requirements, and an entry form are Included, and may be picked up at any time. r A ) 91 a.m. Come Join In The tf' srrM But, at PGE, we are fortunate to have people like Ted Waterworth , working hard to keep costs down wherever they can. People with cost-saving ideas for you. country are prices .A- ft t"" M sin 1 nmt'' gewtag wttfc Plaids . Sewing back to school gar ments? Noticed that plaids are very important In the fashion scene for fall? Plaid fabrics require special thought and care in sewteg attractive garments. A helpful bulletin, PNW 187, "Sewing with Stripes, Checks, and Plaids," is available to help you solve the mysteries of plaids. Available free. r" I V ; 1 Fun Don't Miss The RODEO n Heppner Aug. 23-24 (
