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■V. . MM P—<* fc-«, , ^ « • - ■••••;- . ce#- : * • • M ■?'.. ; * j *~:c - . i - t i > J s < u «' V . - *— <4^0 .». • Hrppncr Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 10, 1968 • THRE£ Aug. 20 is Irrigon’s Fifth Annual Watermelon Festival The fifth Annual Irrigon Watermelon Festival «ill he held on August 20 The Irrigon Lions Club will be hosting the Watermelon Pickers Breakfast from 6 a m till 10 a m at the Manna Park The Fun Run begins at 8 a m at the Manna park For walkers and runners of all ages, the run has a I0K. SK and a I mile distance which wanders through the city and on inn the county before returning to the star ting point Runners should be pre- registored by August 12 to guarantee a t-shirt on race day Registration packets and late registration will be available between 7-7 45 a m race day For pre registration call Barb at 922-4175 evenings or write J Anderson at Rt 2 Box 471C. Ir rigon. 97R44 The Watermelon Festival Parade gets under way at 10 a m on Main Street and includes a "Kiddie Parade". Festivities begin at the Manna Park at the completion of the parade Several exhibitions are planned including a sheep shearing demonstration by former New Zealander and Mayor of Umatilla. Allen Lambert and a Tae Kw-oir-Do demonstration by Kim 's Tae-K won-Do Free entertainment begins at 11 30 a m and goes on all day kmc The emcee will again he Tony Madrigal, who has the wonderful talent of get ting his audience involved His 1950 * theme, limbo contests, and hula hoop contest are always a big hit Included in the entertainment is tnck horse "Silver Streak" the 4th great grandson of televisions first Lone Ranger's hone Silver. Her miston youth bike nders. Sun Coun try Shufflen swing dance group and several other local area talents Lots of game booths geared to the whole family, a dunk tank, watermelon eating and seed spitting contests, men's "best looking legs" contest, an ice cream eating contest and lots more The Bedrace begins at I p m For more information or sign up call Angie at 922-3130 If you're tired of the same old promotion* and want to do something innovative and original, sign up today This unusual 'athletic event" will he open to any business, church, youth gmup. or in dividuals wishing to participate Food of the homecookin' and nrrmt tm ttin v v»r«*«s w ill Hr av ailab le with something to tempt every member of the family, including stuffed baked potatoes, corn on the cob. tacos, and more Of course there will he coaim candy. snow cones, and plenty of ice cold watermelon for everyone The Lip Sync contest will he held at 7 p m with first and second place trophies being furnished by Coca- Cola Bottling Company of Pendleton Everyone is welcome to partcipate in the fun For sign up and more information call Barb at 922 4221 days or 922 4175 evenings ' ■•.I * r; • 'y 1 * a ...» * • • • • • i • * -♦• * * *•. * i * • .* »* « ^ • I’ 4 W % * ' * - * * Boardman • Irrigon N e w s • , \ * Call 676-9228, 567-7873 or 481-3274 With News Items ' • ♦ i *' i • I Kenney farms open melon stand in Irrigon j\ • • a 1 - To round off a "Family Fun" day, the Watermelon Festival Street Dance will feature the Tony Madrigal Band beginning at 9 p m at the park No admission price will be charged for persons with a numbered booster button Buttons arc on sale now for $1. (S2 on festival day) The lucky person whose number is drawn at the dance will receisc $ 100 1 ash You must be present to win For a fun filled day of relaxing family entertainment come join us ■ S *' . •>» • •/ : / • * •*»» * . U.7- ^V_ , r w • • • •%>. •. >» Boardman pulls together Chamber Chatter By C laudia H ugh*« O am towr Manager • New Chamber member Roger Williams was rapidly indoctrinated into Chamber as he grabbed a paint brush to spruce up new and old Main Street planters Many thanks to Roger, his son Mike, LoRayne Bowman and volunteers Way land Hyatt, Pat Hyatt and Larry Bowman In less than two hours ten planters were painted Unfortunately, the gallon ran out before the last two were completed Brushes arc available on request • Looking for a weekend by the water? Try the Boardman Marina The Morrow County Tourism Com mittce met there this month, the ob ject being to become familiar with all our county has to offer What a beautiful spot for an evening or weekend R and R There arc 63 hook ups. some next to the river, with spacious lawn, picnic tables, boat docks, and swimming area Next stop was the Kosk at the Board man rest area Plans have been sent to the Travel Info Center to fill one panel encouraging people to "Stay and Play Another Day" in Morrow County. • Plans are progressing for the Stale Fair booth, following the theme "Around The World In Eleven Days.” "Around Morrow County" will be depicted Chairman Jane Rawlins is looking for volunteers who might man the booth for a few hours dunng State Fair • Meanwhile, don't miss our own county fair Chamber will again be taking the shuttle bus to fair on Thursday, (no Chamber Tuesday) for lunch and entertainment by the BMCC St Patrick's Singers Catch the bus in front of Ixs Schwab a lit tie before noon See you there CEDAR SPECIAL O N E UNIT Mostly 10 Ft. 2 x 6 ’s Approximately 1150 BOARD FEET Std. & Better Reg Price 560.00 SALE PRICE $ 336 ° ° Lexington Lumber Yard The Boardman cimununity recent Wc appreciate the help and coopera ly handed several entities together in tH>n we received from Bob Miller. an effort to lure the Lamb-Weston General Manager of the Port of Morrow. Jerry Reid of the Oregon headquarters building to Boardman The City of Riwinlman Port of Mor State Department of Economic row, Boardman Development Co , Development, and the backing of Inc and the Chamber of Commerce Boardman Development Company, submitted a proposal to Lamb inc Without their able assistance, an Weston offering incentives such as offer of this nature wouldn't he land, building, utility and permit fee possible They know wc arc here, waivers and reductions It was an all that wc strongly support their con out effort by the community and a tinued operation here, and maybe showing of how well the various next time wc will get the nod." agencies work together "The com Kegler stated The Boardman community still munity needs a shot in the arm and we arc willing to go that extra mile holds one of the greatest potentials to sec that it happens,” says Mayor for development and the effort Art Kcgler "We pulled together to displayed by the Lamb-Weston pro make this proposal realistic with posal proves the community can and each agency offering what it could will pull together to nuke develop We work hard to maintain that ment happen Boardman just might positive atmosphere so that wc con he one of the next great growth areas tinuc to offer the kind of communi in Oregon ty desirable to prow in and develop New alfalfa compressor in Boardman By Mindy Nix The latest in farm machinery is now residing in Boardman Ivan Cook and Dave Murdock's own completely automated alfalfa compressor After seven months of hard work. the alfalfa compressor is complete The compressor was built from scratch After about a year of thought, Ivan Cook contacted Dave Murdock and dies designed wire and hydrolic diagrams to make sure it would all work when completed I he compressor takes 40", 130 lb bales and with 175 tons of push, compresses them to 18" hales, pnv- ducing six bales a minute The alfalfa is all locally bought and prepared for shipment overseas, where it is used for dairy cattle The purpose of compressing the alfalfa, is to fit more into the shipjv mg containers By the end of the year, they plan to hire 5-6 people fulltime to help with all the compressing and loading Pomona Grange met at Marina By Delpha Jones Wheatland Pomona Grange met July 31 at Boardman Marina for (he regular picnic and Memorial The roll call found several officers ah sent Introduced at this time was the newly appointed State GW A chair man, IXirns Ried from Hernusion She has been District 6 GW A chair man for several years It was an nounced that Delpha Jones, has been reappointed District deputy for Wheatland Pomona, for Clamo Grange, Mikkalo, Spray, Willows Greenfield ami 1-exington The memorial honored the following departed brothers and sisters Bcr niece Thompson from Willows, Stella Palmer from Mikkalo, Roy Bates and Jack Monty re of Green field There were five visitors from Cold Springs, three from Columbia and Mr and Mrs Metalfc from Registration for new students New students to the Riverside High School District may register beginning August 15-24 between the hours of 9 a m -12 .30 p m All students seeking to make schedule changes may do so between the hours and days indicated above Registration will take place in the counseling center at the high school Tillamook, as well as 30 members from Wheatland Die Greenfield grange ladies served the pntluck din ncr A fine time was enjoyed by all attending Christy Hibbick, 8, is surrounded by watermelons at the new ly opened Kenney Farm 's Melon Stand By Joyce Hensley Joining the delightful world of fruit stands along the oasis like stretch of Highway 730 between Ir rigon and Umatilla is the Kenney Farm Melon stand Unrated on the corner of Paul's Inn parking lot in Irrigon. the melon stand is the first one opened by the Bob Kenney family Kenney and his wife Bert and son Scott, chose a good year to open the melon stand "There has been an ex cellent crop."said Kenney, "and the Published August 3,10,17,^4 and 31 The Boardman City Library has mans fun activities planned for the remainder of the summer, so get to the library and "check it out " r -- s ‘ ! ■ ; ■* - Z V vj - ’ - s* .* / ' J - ' - V v-.-'.-fj • Ì " • ' * ^ The Mouse Factory ' V Beauty Salon “ i» • * l IS M TOMS JUDY DANIFIS Manager Operator *.■*■*: V ••i ÍC Hair Stylist 200-H A’K ' l u . B otinlm an ------------- t f L - i U l f t ________ If -.sa. “•». ^ »•* ■ V ' P io n e e r M e m o r ia l H o s p ita l * Vf -■ • E m e rg e n c y R o o m -X . * V FULLY STAFFED EACH WEEKEND - 676 - 9133 — • V - 1 * *vm*' ”• ». , $£ * I r ' V» " w » 1* No Appointments Will Be Made on Weekends. Visits Will Be Charged at the Emergency Rate * ** ,t.Vy c Good for the week of August 10-16 These Participating Heppner Merchants wish to make it easier for you! For every *20.00purchased at these participating businesses, you will receive I FREE ticket to attend Fair Wed . , Thurs . , or Fair & Rodeo Friday. For every *75.00 purchase you will receive / Button pass good for every day of the 1988 Fair & Rodeo. Com plim ents of your participating Heppner -. ■ r P Merchants! JOIN US AT THE FAIR £ RODEO! - - 1 • s ' *1 MEN'S UIEfl P O Bo» 70S M rcpnef Of eoor> r o h a »V Meintirr w * » .p* R T ïT ïT iQ ! k s v r k t t i a Amrtv a tur ■ v/u- Heppner r * Jri 4k (Limited to purchases in the Hallmark Department) Peterson’s - > ft. Jewelers 47* »700 3 L: hr #^nr •o* 143 N Mo .n p 1 / r 'J " . _ - ; » ■ TÎS’s i • ot > ’*9 676-5241 ♦ r y - -t * V * 4. . • ' w • /• By Mindy Nut 676 9tSH The Heppner City Landfill will be closed to the public starting August 8, 1988 U N TIL F U R T H E R N O T IC E . H e p p n e r G a rb a g e Disposal Service will be hauling to Hermiston U N TIL FU R TH ER NOTICE. With the exception of Walla-Walla sweet onions, the Kenney's will pf- fcr produce grown on their 180 acre farm Although, waterm elons and various soft melons will be the main feature, fresh garden vegetables, such as com and tomatoes, will be sold daily I"hc newly opened melon stand oi lers a ten percent discount to senior citizens and will be open 10 a m to • >«»<* m the evening days a DOING TO THE 1000 MORROW COUNTY FAIR 0 RODEO? 989-8586 LANDFILL CLOSING week, "or whatever hours the public demands," said Kenney Kenney's dad, Don Kenney, began the third generation family fami in 1932, "The original farm was right where the Irrigon fish hat chery is now." said Kenney When the John Day Dam hacked up. the family (arm was moved up along Patterson Ferry Road over looking the game refuge ll is now located between Irrigon and Umatilla along Highway 730 price is right." Results of “ Famous Eyes” contest at Boardman library The Boardman City Library's latest contest "Famous Eyes of Boardman" contest is complete Pic tures of eight pairs of "Famous Eyes" were taken to be identified by the children The eyes belonged to Jerry Alldredge. Ras Michaels. Susan Tolar. Dora Viali, Lisa Con stantine, Shirley Zielinski, Sally Larsen ami Mary Lou Daltovi Winners of the contest arc first prize, a pizza from Peetsa Komcr went to Juh Mason, second prize, a can of M A Ms went to iXesirce Trudeau, and third prize, a cer tificate from C A I) went to Kristi Mason and Jade Marston August I another contest started with the Summer reading program Scenes from well known childrens books were placed around town in business windows The children are to find the clues and guess the titles of the hooks to win To enter, fill out an entry blank when you check out a book . , ‘• ‘4 r located on the corner of the Paul's Inn parking lot along Highway 730 in Irrigon. 1
