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FOl'R-The Heppner Gaiette-Tlmes. Ileppner, Oregon, Thursday, July 2, ttmi Close to Home... . Mary Ann Cerullo By a stroke of luck my husband's mother and father, Eleanor and Duke, were able to grab an excursion flight out to visit us from the East Coast early this summer. They came from of city of four million where a large spread is a 200 x 200 foot lot and a typical farm holds maybe 500 acres, so it was perhaps understandable that my mother-in-laws first reaction of Morrow County was with panic. (We came in on Morgan Road from Arlington.) "But where are the people?" she cried. The fist several miles were all dry rangeland, sage and scrub brush over what seemed to be endless rolling hills. Slowly, evidence of life began emerging. A few head of cattle appeared by the road, eyeing us lazily as the car kicked up dust in their faces. Then the fields began, acres and acres of green. "What is it?" my inlaws exclaimed. It was wheat, growing tall, waving slightly in the warm breeze. "It's so lush," remarked Larry's dad. Many miles of wheat and cattle passed before Duke and Eleanor began relaxing over the view. Finally the words began: "Oh Duke, it's gorgeous." and "Beautiful simply beautiful." Eleanor later complained that "gorgeous" and beautiful" were the only two words she knew. One day Eleanor made a passing mention that she was interested in thunder eggs and other rocks from Oregon to take back with her. For two days friends were calling, trying to arrange for us to meet some area Rock Hounds. Mother was amazed at people's kindness. In the midst of all the thunder eggs, Larry and I learned about the Opal Butte area at the southern end of the county. So the four of us went driving. We discovered Tupper, Lone Rock. Anson, Wright Park, and of course they saw the areas bonafied ghost town. Hardman. While we were leaving the woods of Anson Wright Park, Eleanor shook her head. "This is pretty. Mary Ann." she said, "but let's go back to the rolling hills. They're so much more peaceful and relaxing." For two weeks Larry's folks saw North and Central Eastern Oregon. Duke and Larry went target shooting. 4-wheeI driving, and just plain investigating. I tagged along on some of their expeditions. But when Mother was invited to go along, all she would say is. "I'm not going on any crazy dirt roads!" It wasn't until the day before they had to leave that we managed to shove her into the truck, switch into 4-wheel drive and head for the back roads. You have never heard such a blood-curdling screech in your life! Four of us were packed into a three-person cab. Mother was propped up on Duke's lap. her feet against the dashboard, and her hands trying to cover her eyes and mouth simultaneously. Larry was driving and I was wedged somewhere in the middle. By the time we had reached the top of the rise, Eleanor had collected enough courage to peep through her fingers and look out over the folding golden hills. "Why. they look just like sofa pillows! "she cried. And sure enough, they did. The following morning Larry's parents said farewell to .several new friends. And as we drove away they turned to us and said never had they met so many warm and friendly people than in Morrow County. "It's God's country," Duke said. "You should be glad you're in it." We are. Dad. we are. Starting Monday, July 6 H6UHS Store. Farts & u El,Glj-e) p.Giiu I?JI!FE'U"J E3U"!f EI! CaDCD Lexington Office MORROW COUNTY GRAIN GROWERS Will Be Closed July 3 & 4 ; , SI i I i JulJ 1 ' ? bhov CV: OOrBAV-FQIDAV SAIUQDAV v7Fj!7G'SiNr ID 989 - 8221 Chemical Fertilizer Heppner man discovers huge puff ball mushroom ? : IBr . ... . . r r i.. V ' V (i it rH, - 1 i I .. : " -' ' ' . : . A I I V , t i mMmmmimt I ' f lninnnninii iMi ftUt Ed Tarnasky and son A.J. with a giant puff ball mushroom found Friday. June 2fi near Gurdane. Tarnasky said it was the biggest one he's ever found. The mushroom tipped the scale at Court Street Market 17 lbs. 14 ozs. When asked what he planned to do with the mushroom, he replied we're "going to eat it " County celebrates Fourth Fourth of Julv celebrations are scheduled this Fridav. July 3 at 9:30 p.m. at lone and Saturday, July 4. at Board man starting at 8 a.m. and concluding with a fireworks display at 9 :) p m. The Boardman celebration includes an 8 a.m. "Footstival Fun Run." a noon parade, kids' games at lp.m.. a 2 p.m. softhall game and horseshoe tournament, a 4 p.m pel show, an 8 p.m. dance and the 9:30 p.m. fireworks display. The lone fireworks displav is sponsored by the American I-egion and the Boardman celebration is sponsored bv the Boardman Commercial Cluh 422-7289 Heppner News William B Bill Hughes, a teacher at Sulherlin High SchiMil and his son Scott, a junior at Oregon Slate Univer sity were recent visitors at the home of Bill's mother. Mrs ( Hive Hughes, and his brother. Tom Hughes While here, thev also attended the Heppner Elks picnic Weekend guests at the Mildred Paribere home were her daughter and family. Mr and Mrs, Gordon Ross, two daughters. Heidi l.vnette and Holly Marie: and Mr. and Mrs. Charles,, Sampson and their two boys. Saturday dinner guests werp Pete McMurtrv. Hep pner. and Mildred's son. Eldon Tucker of lone. Dinner guests Mondav at the Padberg home were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Teigs and their two boys of Palouse, Wash., Mrs. Padberg's great grand daughter, Sabrina White and Teresa Henderson, both of lone. TEIE DIESEL LUVS ARE cor.ut:G Gas Economy In A Pickup Truck C:01V HERE TO SERVE YOU . a - win jerry gentry (left) and joe mcdonald have joined the sales staff of ron Mcdonald Chevrolet in heppner. jerry and joe are pleased to be part of the mcdonald team, and are anxious to meet the people of the morrow county area. BOli STOP BY AND SAY HELLO! McDonald f Potato could be vidian at Thn' "lit Ktiilli the baked piii, tin could lie one nl 1 1 villains in villi1 kiti Kin ol til vim Fourth nl .liilv picnic if nni stored properlv "In two 'iiscs. 11m V S ('enter for liense Control reported thiii restaurant pn rons become ill with hntiilisn1 til tor eating potato snl.id said M.irt'v .1 Wnnilhiirn head nl foods and nii'vttinn at Oregon State I'm. crsjiv "In . one ol the case poiaio salad had been made from baked pniatoes which hnxe been stored up to five riavs in n kitchen closet In a third outbreak. Tvpe A botulism invin was identified in potato salad, one of two foods associated with ' the illness "The oiiestinn arose, could botulism tnvin be produced in 1981 salmon seasons set Though the ocenn salmon regulations within the three mile limit have been official for a number of weeks ns a result of action by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commis sion, the rules hevond three miles were in doubt until last week At that time, the Secretary of Commerce sign ed into law the rules suggested bv the Pacific Fishery Man agement Council The sugges ted rules are the s-ime as the ones adopted hv the. Oregon Commission earlier this vear Following are the official ptttl Ocean Sport Salmon regulations (These regula tions are subject to in-season changes i 1 OPEN SEASONS' North of Cape Falcon - Mav 23 through September 7 for all salmon South of Cape Falcon - Mav 1" through September 2t for all salmon September 21 through Oct 31. all salmon except Coho BAG LIMIT: 2 salmon per WCCC to celebrate July 4 Saturday. Julv 4 will tie celebrated at the Willow Creek Country Club by a scramble play and barbecue. Plav will start at 3 p m . followed bv the barliecue Each family is to bring its own meat for the barbecue All last names beginning with A-I should bring a salad. J-Z last names should bring a dessert. Hosts for the afternoon will be Mr. and Mrs Boh Jepsen. Mr. and Mrs Darrel Wilson. and Mr. McDonald and Mrs Bon J" mm. r I ' - ,ii i ummim. 676-9921 the pi.'.i'.w"' stored afler b.iknit' bed. re heiiir ir-rd In make the salads"" said Wood burn "Researcher' have report ed ihat Clostridium holuliniim spores arc lound in soils in most parts nl the United Stales so their presence in the raw potato is likelv " The spores could be expect ed to survive durinu the hakim; process since the temperature ol the potato reaches onh )i dourees Ceuij. lirade a'Hi Fnrenhoit i Pota toes also have u favorable low aridity and supplv lhi noees sarv nutrients Woodhurn worked with H. Sugivama. a member of the Food Research Instiiiite at the rnivorsitv ol Wisconsin to lesi the effect of hiiliilinum sores no baked potatoes. SIZR t ! ITU- Chinook minimum legal length north of Cape F'nlcon - 24 inches; Chinook minimum length south of Cape Palnm 22 inches; All other salmon minimum length - Hi inches; it all. " 11 fl 5B1JW If p' " - v I ' X Art and ideas, advertising H GA Fourth of July picnic Since foil-wrapping" before linking Ir frequently itsed. fhe scientists wrapped potatoes In nreeut alumjnum foil tjqunres before hiiking. They inoeulat ed (he potatoes with 10 to UK). linn spores of C. hottillnum by stabbing or dropping the spores onto a potaloe eye. "One condition necessary for multiplication of C. botuli niini is an atmosphere without oxvL'on." said Woodhurn, "This was provided in stored potatoes wrapped In foil because botulinimi toxin was produced in potatoes which had been baked nl either a hitfli or low oven tempera ture." The baked potatoes did not have to be stored at room temperatures loin! before thev became toxic. "When we added Itl.lMMt spores of C, hntiilinum. two or three davs was lonu enniiuh." i All legal sized salmon are considered to be adults and must be recorded on the Salmon Steelhead tag). 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But there is an easy answer to the toxic baked potato problem . "After baking, store left over potatoes in the refrigera tor." said Woodhurn, "This also will prevent other spoil age problems. use of a handline or line without a Mile is prohibited when angling for or landing salmon; possession of fish dressed or mutilated so that the size or species cannot lt determined is prohibited
