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The Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, Angvst , 1M4-FIVE
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Last week was the busiest week of the year for many who
were involved with the County Fair and Rodeo. Probably
more people gathered In Heppner between Saturday Aug. 16
and Sunday evening Aug. 23 than are in town during any
other week of the year. During the last two days bow hunters
coming through town added a bit to the traffic too.
The weather really cooperated with events: those still
harvesting in the higher spots were pleased not to have rain :
the fair workers, exhibitors and visitors were happy; the
horse show and Rodeo directors, performers and viewers
were delighted. The big Saturday morning parade moved
along under bright skies while a slight breeze kept down the
heat.
We wonder how many enjoyed the Saturday parade, our
guess Is that maybe 2,000 or more were pleased by it the
large school and community band from lone was such a
thrill. A parade sort of falls flat without a band, and how folks
cheered for those lads and lassies in their blue jeans, white
shirts and cardinal red vests, led by their Cardinal cheer
leaders. Their spirit was outstanding ; they even marched the
"extra mile", coming back along the street with an encore.
Humorous entries stimulated much laughter. The huge
sick patient on the Pioneer Memorial Hospital float and the
unusual nurses attending him or her, and the shotgun
wedding party with the parson walking backward and the
bashful, barefoot bride, her attendant and the loving groom,
followed by their honeymoon suite, were outstanding. We
heard from Hermiston friends that this group was
appreciated in the parade there, too.
Rodeo parades always have lots of pretty rodeo royalty on
their lovely horses with many of their subjects riding after
them. The visiting courts and riding groups seemed down in
number this year because, we suppose, like the Morrow
court, they have had to cut their traveling expenses-blame
OPEC. One appealing male rider was a well-costumed
mountain man in fringed leather riding with his shotgun at
ready.
Everyone was thrilled with the 20 white mules that came
from Baker. They maneuvered along Main Street nicely and
their skillful driver earned applause with them. A small
covered wagon was also notable.
A delightful 1980 parade feature, supplied by members of
the Soroptimist International, was the three, brightly
costumed clowns who walked along passing out balloons and
candy to entranced young viewers. Although their costumes
and makeup concealed them very well some folks were able
to recognize Bettie Doherty, Marlene Gray and Jeanne
Sumner.
The patriotic groups, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the
American Legion, rightly stood out. So did the Cub Scouts.
This being an election year, a goodly number of political
candidates appeared. A float reminded us that the Harvest
Festival at Doardman is near. The fine, large contingent
from Pendleton, as always, effectively promoted the coming
Pendleton Round Up.
The passing collection of vintage automobiles was most
interesting. What a nice variety came by. We liked every one
we saw, but really missed Shorty Peck's ancient beauty. The
shining, loaded log trucks and the old and new machinery at
the conclusion of the parade were great. Orville Cutsforth's
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old wood-burning steam engine operated by daughter Sharon
and son-in-law Monte Stookey provided such a contrast to the
huge new machnery paraded by the Morrow County Grain
Growers.
Later O W. explained that Monte had overhauled that
prized possession and Sharon had carefully painted it with
black, red and lots of silver. Orville had long wanted to own a
good, old steam engine. He found that one in 1957 when he
was visiting in Coos Bay. He saw it being used for skidding
logs and immediately negotiated for it with its owner, a Mr.
Stewart, who had also used it for general farm work. The Gar
Scott enRine was built in Buffalo, New York, in 1883. The
seller, who took $800 for it hauled it to Portland, and Orville
brought it to his place on a farm truck. It has starred in quite
a few Morrow County Rodeo Parades and in the Pendleton
Round Up. Maybe it will make a centennial appearance in
1983.
Saturday evening, according to Dr. Tibbies, there was a
good crowd in Baker watching the annual Shrine East-West
all-star football game. He says the weather was perfect and
the game was a real joy. The East team led all through the
game, but then with only nine seconds to go the West
completed a long pass with which they stole the game by one
point. ,
Both Morrow players, Heppner's Holland and lone's
Stefar, Dlayed most of the game and each discharged his
responsibilities most commendably.
One sad happening last weekend showed that although
lightning is supposed to never strike twice in the same place,
some drivers who smash into parked cars do strike twice in
the same place. Jim and Madge Thomson had their nice,
cider Buick sedan smashed up while it was parked in front of
their Court Street home about two years ago. Around 4:30
a m. Saturday their nice, newer Buick sedan, parked in the
same spot, was badly smashed by another driver. (It surely
couldn't have been the same one!)
If you enjoy reading, and want some real bargain books,
hurry to the Heppner Public Library's book sale now in
progress. This year there has been a special effort made to
up-date the children's department there, and therefore, this
sale is featuring more books for young readers than most
book sales offer.
Ah mothers-only five days more and you can turn your
young charges over to the school system. Maybe you will be
happy and relieved, maybe you will feel lonesome and sad.
Maybe you will feel cooperative with their teachers; maybe
you will feel critical of them. Your children learn more from
you than from any other teacher. If they observe your
cooperative attitude, they will feel cooperative and the year
will go well for them. If they observe your criticism, they
may also become critical and non-cooperative and this year
will not go too well for them.
Here's to a Happy School Year for all teachers and pupils
everywhere.
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