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The lleppner Gazette-Timen. Hrppner, Oregon, Thursday, August 1.1, 1ITHREE Melons are ripe; work days sel for fair By BIHDINKTUI.MS. Morrow Extension Servic e Cantaloupe and watermel on nrc plentiful In the markets ' cm aummur waxon progrtwHpR. The Hcrmiston wat'rmlonn are jiiHt Blurting, mo you will soon be swing those sweet striped melons In your store, When it comes to selecting melons In the produce section of the supermarket, there are those who make their choice by sniffing, and others who squeeze, Are you a sniffer or a squeezer? Cantuloupe should hove a fragrant, sweet odor, with a course netting on the rind. A slightly sunken smooth scar at the stem end shows the melon was mature when picked. Watermelons will by syme trical in shape, firm to the touch, and velvety in apear ance when ripe. A yellowish color on the underside of the melon says the fruit is at its best. Crenshaw melons are more expensive. They have a thick, Juicy, very rich but delicious flesh. They're ready to eat when the skin color is almost a solid yellow, according to Velma Seat, food marketing specialist. Honeydew melons have a creamy yellow color Co. Health Dept. sets records By MAKY ANN CKIU'i.I.O Morrow County Health De partment set two records during the month of July, stated Put Wright, County Heulth nurse, in the July report to County Court. Friday, July 10, 52 people visited the Health Department office In Lexington and 59 people visited the Health Department office In Irrigon. Two cases of tulmrculosis were treated during the nionth. Thank goodness that today tuberculosis is rendered non-contagious after only a few days of medication," said Wright. It was decided during the July administrators meeting, that all Morrow County schools will deny enrollment to kindergarten and first grade students unless a shot report shows that the child has received recommended im munizations. Wright further reported that there is presently a confirmed case of measles in Condon. The Health Department is currently on the lookout for its possible spread into Morrow County. "Most of our susceptible individuals have been vaccin ated against it," stated Pat Wright. Two Morrow Co. women receive U of O degrees Eugene Mayor Gus Keller will be the featured speaker at the University of Oregon's summer term commencement on Saturday, Aug. 15. Ceremonies will be held at 10:30 a.m. outdoors at Hay ward Field. If it rains the event will be held in McArthur Court. The public is welcome to attend. Keller is serving his second term as mayor. Prior to the 1976 mayoral election, Keller was a city councilman for four years. He is currently an investment broker. Of the 1,000 degree candi dates eligible to participate in the ceremonies, 581 are slated to receive bachelor's degrees, 477 advanced degrees and two law degrees. Among the candidates are Gwendolyn Muriel Drake, Heppner, and Susan Kae Schnell, Irrigon. Parsley ranki at tha top of the vegetable list in vitamin A content. when ripe. If you see a whitish-green rind, it's not yet ripe, Unless completely ripe when purchased, honeydew and cantaloupes will be im proved by keeping them two or three days at room temper ature, rather than placing immediately in the refrigerat or. Melons will not become sweeter but , they will be Juicier and have a softer texture. High in vitamins and appetite appeal, melons are a good bet for summer meals WORK DAYS AT COUNTY FAIR Decorating and setting up the 4-H arena in the Annex is planned for Wednesday and Thursday. August 19-20. and a work day in the livestock area will coincide on Wednesday, All available older 4-H'ers, leaders, parents... are needed to put the final Inuehes on 'all the 4-H departments in pre paration for the start of fair on the following jn-eekend Bring your "brown hair" lunch. ..we'll get the coffee pot perking and really stir up a storm of activity. Plan to come about 9 a.m. SNACK SHACK It is not too late to sign up to work a shift in the 4-H Snack Shack. Help Is still needed on most shifts. Call B7fi 9042 to get the hours of your choice. 4-H'ERS O.N RADIO - A number of Morrow County 4 H'ers will travel to Hermis ton on Monday, August 17 to appear on.KOHU "This and That" show, telling their 4 H stories, and inviting people to see the 4-H exhibits and activites at Morrow County Fair. 4-H members are asked to call John or Birdine at 676-9642. if they would like to be a part of the radio show. AlarEcef PRICES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 13 THRU AUGUST 16, 1981 ' r SUMMER HOURS N 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon. thru Set. BO BEEF SIRLOIN TIP ROAST BONELESS USDA CHOICE BEEF SHORT RIBS ?L39 TURKEY WINGS 39c (m Tif mm m USDA CHOICE BAKE IN BBQ SAUCE BAKE IN BARBEQUE SAUCE LB. MILLSHIRl ROPE SAUSAGE ALL VEAL STEAKS .,. SNAPPER FILLETS STEAMER CLAMS ALL MEAT WIENERS SLICED BACON STAGE COACH LIVER SAUSAGE H"s PACIHC fRISM LOCAL PRODUCT rno7iw o FRESHNESS LB JENNIE-0 TURKEY 5-6 LBS. UNSLICED U 0 CflfJTfl TASTY DESSERT FAVORITE melon WHOLE RED RIPE & SWEET LB. EMERALD COLOR FRESH n ij HONEYDEW MELONS . O NATURE'S SNACK V t SEEDLESS GRAPES u, 7! WASHINGTON STATE GROWN t GREEN CABBAGE . 1! RPFAD 'lainwra A3( UllLfll WHITE Ofl WHEAT. 22 t OZ Uw POTATO CHIPS E&nFMM- WESTERN FAMILY DON UTS AH pcwDER 99 COTTAGE CHEESE ras'-: ;ri 69e WHIP CREAM o..o.. 49c GOOD 'N PUDDING ssks. 4.19 v EGGO kWAFFLES WESTERN FAMILY SHREDDEO HASH BROWNS MRS. SMITH'S 8 IN. REG. OR DUTCH APPLE PIE 26 oz GORTONS FISH STICKS 32 OZ 39c $1.59 $2.99 PURR-FECT CAT PET LITTER 25 LB. BAG : BOLD III POWDERED DETERGENT , 4.99 WISK HEAVY DUTY DETERGENT 70' OFF 128 OZ J6.79 HILLS BROTHERS COFFEE ub J6.39 HIGH YIELD COFFEE J '5.49 OCEAN SPRAY DRINK TXi.o, '1.39 79e 69' '1.09 '1.39 69c '1.49 DEODORANT DRY IDEA REG. OR UNSCENTEO 1 5 OZ. $1.99 PERMANENT TONI REG OR GENTLE WESTERN FAMILY TOMATO JUICE WESTERN SHORES BLEACH HUNT'S TOMATO SAUCE FARMAN'S DILL PICKLES CRAVE CAT FOOD 18 oz KRAFT SHREDDED MOZZARELLA $3.29 46 OZ 128 OZ 32 OZ 46 OZ . GENUINE REG OR KOSHER ULTI DEODORANT RIGHTGUARD AEROSOL 3 OZ. HI V 1.59 DRY SKIN LOTION RAINTREE 8 OZ Y $2.79 m mlcmt MM I1IMP IIS ..it .o. j. r n i. -- - - - - - ' m " " - - - - - - - - ij J J
