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Nationally recognized cowboys to compete at Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo azette imes VOL. 111 NO. 32 8 Pages Wednesday, August 19, 1992 Morrow County Heppner, Oregon Clint Corey, Kennewick, WA, 1991 world champion bareback rider, will be competing Sunday at the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo The 1990 world champion Chuck Logue, is up in Saturday’s show. Other top name cowboys and cowgirls entered include Mel Sidewalk sale Queen Jenni follows family tradition this , ridav She also worked part-time at the Morrow County School District office. Her plans include atten ding a community college after high school graduation. Jenni is considering a career in radiology or the agri-business field. Queen Jenni will be heading up The Heppner Merchants will be holding their annual Sidewalk Sale this Friday. August 21. The sale lasts all day and will feature savings on many summer and other items. the H eppner parade on a registered 10-year-old quarterhorse/thoroughbred nam ed ’‘Little Pam Gal.” Her queen ly attire of white is accented by The People for the Pool com red, the color of her princess’ mittee are planning a baked food riding habits. sale in Heppner at 8 a.m. before Since Jenni has previously met the fair and rodeo parade. Two the reknown Bob Tallman who tables will be set up. one at the will announce this year’s rodeo post office and one by Miller's performances, she says that his * Chevron and Mini Mart. All pro repertoire and a new sound sys ceeds will go towards a swimm tem will add a great deal to the ing pool in Heppner. Cotton can shows. She and her court dy will also be sold before the members are looking forward to parade by the Heppner Junior awarding the trophy saddle and Bowlers. Proceeds from the cot other prizes to winners of the ton candy sales will be split bet PRCA event. They will also pre ween the junior bowlers program sent the Kinzua-sponsored saddle to the winner of the Morrow County Calf Roping contest. Coleman, saddle bronc; Charlie Sampson, bull riding and Marlene Eddleman in barrel racing. Many local contestants vie for purse money in both the perfor mances and Sunday morning slack. Entered are Butch and Mary Knowles, Kyle Robinson, Mike Mahoney, Jerry and Terri Gentry, Cliff Dougherty, Ron and Steve Currin, Tony and Kelli Currin, Sid and Randi Britt, Mary and Sheri Britt, Clay West, Jim Ward, Steve Miller, Mary Ann and Tiffanie Munkers and Shane and Maureen Crossley. Donnie Landis, an outstanding rodeo clown from Fresno, CA. will provide first rate clowning, whether he’s diverting a bull’s at tention to save a cowboy’s life or just plain entertaining the crowd. Along with Landis, Bruce Kimsey will provide additional thrills with his bull fighting skills. The Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo will have $1000 added purse money per each event. These events and sponsors are: Juvenile hospitalized following shooting A shooting incident in Heppner on Thursday, Aug. 13, resulted in a 14-year-old juvenile being struck in the face with a bullet, apparently fired from a .22 caliber pistol, according to Mor row County District Attorney Jeff Wallace. People for the Pool plan fund raisers Queen Jenni and her dog take time to help with harvest in her busy court schedule. Bareback Riding-Tidewater; Calf Roping-Anderson Seed; Saddle Bronc-Cocal Cola; Team Roping- wheat growers Tad and Mark Miller. Ron Haguewood, Ken Turner and Lyle Peck; Steer Wrestling-Morrow County Grain G row ers; Barrel Racing- Gray beal Distributing, Coors; Bull Riding-Les Schwab; Steer Roping-Dodge Trucks. The Mike Currin memorial buckle is donated by Judy Jean Currin, sid and Randi Britt, Bob and Sher- ree Mahoney, Jim and Susie Ward and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Committee. Rodeo action kicks off Friday night at 7 p.m. with Morrow County night. Saturday and Sun day’s performances begin at 1:15 p.m Sunday morning slack is 8 a.m. Ticket prices are: Friday night adults $3; 6-12 years $1.50; under six free. Saturday and Sun day, adults $5; 6-12 years $3; six and under free. Saturday night dance prices are couples $5; singles $3; 12 and under free. and the swimming pool fund. People for the pool are seeking baked food items for the sale and volunteers for the food tables and cotton candy sales. Baked goods may be left at the Neighborhood Center or the Heppner Bowling Alley. Volunteers may contact Theo Greenup 676-9795 or Walt Foster 676-9208. Volunteers are also needed to help with the float for the parade. Please contact George Nairns 676-9252. The shooting victim was hospitalized and treated tor a gun shot wound. Charges have been filed against another juvenile in connection with the incident, said Wallace. No hearing date on the petition has been set, he said. HHS yearbook signing Sept. 3 The Heppner High School yearbook signing party has been scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Heppner High School Cafeteria. For those who have not already purchased a book, there are a few available at $17 each. Gardner’s and Kinzua to sponsor saddles been active in student council as the junior class president and was selected as a homecoming princess in 1991. Last year as the vice president of the Heppner FFA chapter she attended the na tional FFA convention in Kansas City. She is also on the varsity FFA judging team and she attain ed the Star Chapter Farmer degree. As an active 4-H’er, she has participated at fairs with her horse and sheep and with tole painting projects. While this year she is concentrating on court duties, she plans to enter the barrel racing at the Morrow County show. It is an event that she has participated in at the Wrangler Riding Club playdays. This summer, along with court life, she helped drive truck dur ing the family’s wheat harvest. ‘‘Hats O ff' to Queen Jenni Ashbeck of the 1992 Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo. For this charming young lady her reign is the fulfill ment of a dream that began at a very early age. ‘‘When we were very little my sister, my cousins and I used to practice waving at imaginary crowds while galloping along on our horses,” Jenni says. So a lit tle girl’s dream of becoming queen became a reality for this third generation Buttercreek ranch girl. Quite predictably. Queen Jen ni followed in the role that had The public is invited to attend been filled by family members. After three years as a pennant the annual beef barbecue bearer for other courts, last year prepared by members of the All Jenni was selected for a princess Saints Episcopal Church Satur on the court of her sister. Queen day. August 22 following the Jodi. Aunts and cousins have also Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo. The dinner, served from 4 to preceded her as court members. 7 p.m., includes pit barbecued Queen Jenni. the daughters of beef, baked beans and coleslaw, Alvin and Julie Ashbeck. also has baked potatoes, garlic bread, ice a brother, Andy, who was a pen cream and beverage. Price is $7 nant bearer for the 1989 court. adults. $6 senior citizen 60 and Other supporters are her grand parents Leo and Mary Ashbeck. over; and $3.50 children age six Buttercreek, and Earl and to 12. Children under six are free with an adult. This year’s event Delores Ayers, The Dalles. Jenni will be a senior this year is chaired by Ned and Kathy at Heppner High School. She has Clark L-R: Kinzua personnel manager Paul Sumner and the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Court Queen Jenni, princesses Stacie, Shel ly and Angie display one of the trophy saddles to be given away. All Saints puts on barbecue L-R Marilynn and Roe Gardner and saddle maker Rich Boyer display one of the trophy saddles donated by Gardner’s Men’s Wear A custom-designed trophy sad dle will be given to the All Around Champion at the 1992 Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo this weekend. The saddle, donated by Gard ner's Men’s Wear, was made by Rich Boyer of Hermiston, who operates an independent saddle business at Roemark’s. Boyer hand builds several saddles a year, including one for Randy Corley. 1991’s P R C.A. An nouncer of the Year. Kinzua Corporation will be sponsoring a Crates trophy sad dle that will be awarded this weekend to the Morrow County Amateur Calf Roping Champion. 1992 marks the 43rd year Kin- zua has sponsored the saddle. Kinzua invites all past winners to ride horseback with their saddles or ride on the float Kinzua will enter in the parade to honor the winners. 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