Heppner gazette-times., August 08, 1990, Page 9, Image 9

Page 4 - Morrow County Fair & Rodeo - August 8, 1990
Open class home ec has changes
Wearable Art-A new exciting
department for those who sew
decorated clothing has been added to
county fair clothing classes this year.
“Wearable Art” is any decorated
article that may be worn. It could be
patchwork, sequined, beaded,
painted, pieced, or have any com­
bination of decorations. Look for
classes for wearable art listed under
clothing in your county fair premium
book.
The new category has also rated
a special award. The donor of the
award promises that anyone should
be delighted with the sterling silver
necklace that will be awarded to
"Best of Show...Wearable Art.”
Clothing Classes Re-
vamped-In an effort to attract
more open class clothing entries to
county fair this year, the clothing
clases have been expanded and more
detailed in the fair premium book.
“Morrow County has many who
sew beautiful garments ...that’s a
proven fact,” says Birdine Tullis,
clothing superintendent. “I'd like to
offer a special request that some of
these beautiful things come to fair
for everyone to enjoy. It is a great
encouragement to others to learn the
creative arts of sewing when they see
tne accomplishments of others.”
There are classes for every gar­
ment. But if something has been
overlooked...bring your garment
anyway. Additional classes will be
added to accomodate any clothing
article.
Quilts.. .A new division this
year-quilts and comforters have
become a favorite item for creative
sewers, so this year they will
shown in a new division.
To spotlight the importance
quilts, talented quilters will be
hand with a quilt in the quilting
frame to show you how.. .or perhaps
even let you quilt a few stitches.
Look for quilts and quilters in the
main exhibit hall. Theta Lowe and
Maxine Gray are heading up the
special quilting attractions at fair.
Come and enjoy the quilting and
quilters.. and be sure to bring your
entry for this new division. Show it
off. and let everyone enjoy your
handicraft.
Quilts may be hand sewn, or by
machine, and must have quilting.
Those that are tied should be entered
as comforters. Either may be piec­
ed, appliqued. embroidered, and
may be any size. Also included in the
quilt and comforter division are wall
hangings.
Scarecrow contest to
highlight fair theme
Scarecrows have ever been a part
of country scenes, and entries in this
year’s scarecrow contest (p. 53 of
premium book) will be staged in
numerous spots around the grounds
to point up the theme of “Blue
Jeanss and Country Scenes.”
Entries will be judged by age
group: youth, up to 18; adult, 18 to
65; and seniors over 65. Prizes in
each group are first-$10; second-$7
and third-$5 with $25 to the overall
grand champion scarecrow.
Artists active at fair
Members of the Morrow County
Creative Arts and Crafts have ben
active in the fair for many years. The
members have strived to make the
display more show-worthy by haul­
ing in old bam boards so all the pain­
tings could be displayed on like-
backgrounds. Signs were made to let
the public know judging categories
so they could pick out the ribbon
winners easier. Recently the
members have put in a booth to
display a lot of items that aren’t be­
ing entered for judging.
While Cork Norene was serving
on the board of the Eastern Oregon
regional Arts Council, the members
got behind the artist-in-residence
program in the schools. Since then
the club has also put an art learning
experience into the Fair. The
membership hires an art teacher and
provides free lessons for all school­
age children.
The Morrow County Creative
Arts has also sponsored classes for
adults given by professional artists.
Some classes are directly set up by
the membership, others through Blue
Mountain Community College. This
fail a class through BMCC is in the
planning stages. A class of mini-type
oils may be offered. Samples of
these mini-type oils will be displayed
at the fair near the class area of the
school-age lessons.
“We hope you all will enjoy a lit­
tle art at the Fair. Remember to vote
on your favorite piece of art,” said
an MCCAC spokesperson.
There ’s just nothing like the
County Fair
And there’s nothing like
the people young and old
who take the opportunity
to show off their efforts
at the Morrow County Fair:
Whether it’s a 4-H project, an
FFA project or the work of those
entering in open classes, we like
your spirit and support your
many fine efforts.
YOU’RE ALL WINNERS.
Bost Wishes from the folks of
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These may uc made of any
material, look like any character,
person, or thing and should be free
standing or sitting.
Any exhibitors needing straw for
stuffing their scarecrows may come
to the fairgrounds and get what they
need by asking at the fair office.
Entries should be brought Tues­
day. Aug. 15.to the area by the north
doors to the annex or the main ex­
hibit building.
All are urged to participate.
Beef BBQ Dinner
All Saints Episcopal Church - Corner ot Church I Gale Sts.
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Sat. Aug. 18th
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