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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 3, 1994 - THREE By Msrtyn Robinson Why compare apples with oranges when there are over 10,000 varieties of apples. And dried apple heads might make an in teresting fair exhibit. Since before the dawn of history apples have received notoriety in a variety of ways. The ancient Greeks had a legend that a golden apple caused quarreling among the Gods and brought about the destruction of Troy. My history recollections are about a large wooden horse that was involved in that fracus. The forbidden fruit that the Bible says that Adam and Eve ate in the Garden of Eden is believed to have been an apple. Was it a golden apple that we can blame for all of mankind's troubles? Perhaps that apple was laced with a meaty entree. The appetites of worms and birds certainly leaves less applesauce in the pot. Pm not a sure shot like William Tell with his trusty bow and ar row. Piercing an apple with a knife is difficult enough without it. Being perched on a head. Apples were prized by the ancient Romans. Apple-growing became common in England and many parts of Europe. Im migrants brought the apple to America in the form of seeds and twigs. Dried apples became a staple in the diets of this coun try's pioneers. The old saying " an apple a day keeps the doctor away'' must have originated with Johnny Appleseed, alias John Endecott. As one of the early governors of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, this man traipsed about the country planting apple seeds in sparse ly settled areas. Apple trees have a long life. Pear and apple trees, planted by my grandparents, still live here on this ranch. However a wind caused the destruction of a lone apple tree near the Heppner- Lexington Highway during a recent wind storm. It's said that the tree shaded a popular turn-out spot and has been there as long as anyone can remember. No one seems to know the history of that apple tree, so a possi ble scenario sparks the imagination. Did an apple-eating teamster pause there when he ate his lunch? Or did a bird make a pit stop there? It's sad to lose such old-timers as that apple tree and the 100-year-old locust trees that are being destroyed by locust borers. If continuing tactics prohibit the clean-up of dead trees in our forests, fire could wipe out all live vegetation. It would take a century to reforest those mountains. At this point I regard evergreen and shade trees with reverance, remembering that old poem that reads " I think that I shall never see, anything as lovely as a tree.'' However homemade ap plesauce is a 'smacking good' treat come winter and summer time shade is a blessing. D o n ’t w ash poultry before cooking Directions for preparing poultry often advise consumers to wash the raw bird first. Is this good advice? Are there any risks? According to Margy Wood- burn, head of the Oregon State University department of nutri tion and food management, the practice is not based on research. It probably began when consumers killed and dressed their own poultry, re cent experiments have found that washing does not significantly reduce the number of microorganisms on the skin. That's because bacteria are p’ obably trapped in pockets on the surface, making them dif ficult to remove by rinsing. However, they may still be transferred to other surfaces. Washing increases the chance of contaminating sinks, faucets and counter surfaces as well as the preparer's hands. Because washing ready-to-cook poultry gives no benefits, yet adds risks, Woodburn does not recommend this practice. To reduce the potential for cross-contamination, specialists suggest putting poultry pack aging materials directly into the garbage container, cleaning drips on work' surfaces, using only paper towels and plastic cutting boards, and thoroughly washing, and then sanitizing, utensils and work surfaces after use. A sanitizing rinse of three tablespoons chlorine bleach with one gallon water will kill Salmonella and E.Coli on your cutting board and work surfaces. ^Collectors Ornaments^ Have Arrived Large 1994 Display Don’t forget Heppner’s annual Super Sidewalk Sale Friday, August 19th Pick u p y o u r fo o tb a ll c a m p a p p lic a tio n s HERE! When a child has nothing to do Has your child run out of things to do this summer? There are remedies for the "nothing to do blahs" notes Carol Michael-Bennett, Oregon State University Extension agent in Morrow County. First of all, remember that do ing nothing isn't always negative. Most Children need a quiet, private time to do nothing and not get in anyone's way. Don't worry unless they ask you for something to do, says Michael. Giving them a project isn't always the easiest answer. Your child may need to develop skills to start his or her own projects. You may make suggestions, but sometimes the most creative projects come from the child's inspiration or from friends who are sharing the fun. Remember the dress-up box from your child's preschool years? A project box works along the same lines. Here are some ideas suggested by OSU Extension family life specialists. Storekeeping: collect empty food boxes, cans, play money, pencils and paper. Include a calculator. The children can set up a pretend store, shop, add prices, etc. Circus: Include clown make up and remover, scarves, hats and props. A sign kit: cut words with large print from magazines and newspapers. Get a set of rub ber letter stamps and an ink pad. Include a supply of surplus cardboard for container labels, art work, funny slogans or bumper stickers. Your project box can provide fun and creative activities for school-agers, as well as provide opportunities for successsful in- dependence, concludes Michael. Pharmacy & Your Health Boardman Pharmacy & Hardware 202 1st. N. W. P.O. Box 170 Boardman, Oregon 97818 481-9474 481-7351 Prescription & OTC Cough Medicines Coughing is a noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that can be caused by different things. If, for example, the cough is dry (no phlegm produced), inflammation of the lungs or windpipe could re sult from inhaling fumes, getting a small food particle stuck in the throat, or laryngitis. If the cough is not dry and one has a runny nose, the cough could be due to a cold or bronchitis. There also are other causes of cough. Cough medicines (called anti- tussives) suppress coughing by acting on the so-called “cough cen ter” located in the lower part of the brain. These medicines should be taken only when there is need to reduce coughing frequency. An ex ample is when the cough is not producing phlegm. Codeine, a nar cotic, is the cough medicine ingre dient by which most other antitussives are evaluated. Hydro- codone is a derivative of codeine that is often combined with decon gestants and antihistamines in cough/cold medicines. Benz- onatate is thought to suppress coughing by its local anesthetic effect. Dextromethorphan is a syn thetic, non-narcotic cough medi cine that some authorities believe to be equally potent to codeine. Diphenhydramine is an antihista mine that works against coughs. Diphehydramine and dextro methorphan are found in many non- prescription cough medicines. New record set at W alleye Tournament nine fish weighing 42.90 Governor's Cup set for Labor pounds for a payout of more Day weekend in Umatilla. than $3,000. Wally Moser and "The best of the best in all three Phil Caldwell of Gresham tournaments will compete in claimed second place with eight the circuit's tournament of fish weighing 30.85 pounds champions September 24 and at Umatilla," according to and Stan and Steve Romig of 25 Ed Glenn, circuit president. Umatilla and Battle Ground Additional results are as placed third with six fish for a follows: fourth-Terry and Mary total of 28.15 pounds. Rykman, Toledo, 10 fish, 26.85 "While the average walleye pounds; fifth-Steve Lacey, was a little smaller this year, Gresham and Travis Hyder, there were plenty of them and Boardman, three fish 26.65 there were, of course, a few pounds; sixth-Steve Daulton lunkers," Hyder said. The and Boyd Hulse, Irrigon, 11 Fishin' Derby is in its 11th year, fish, 22.70 pounds; seventh- and the 15.10 pounder topped Evert McKenzie and Wally the previous tournam ent Blakuly, Umatilla, seven fish, record by nearly two pounds. 22.60 pounds; eighth-Del Hyder's big catch came early Bareither, Kennewick and Mike Sunday morning. Doug Bussell Hepper, Richland, six fish, Restrictions and Jimmy Rogers of Finley 21.15 pounds; ninth-Bob tagged the big one on Saturday Simms, Corbett and Kurt in place for at 10.10 pounds. Halgren, Portland, eight fish, The Boardman Fishin' Derby, 19.65 pounds and 10th-Merlin fire season sponsored by the Boardman Cassens and Jan Wilson, of Commerce, is a Umatilla, four fish, 18.80 A restriction on the use of Chamber member of the Columbia River pounds. campfires, travel, smoking, and internal combustion NORENE VETERINARY HOSPITAL engines went into effect SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY & MEDICINE Saturday, July 23 due to ex Office Hours 9 - 5 Mon.-Tues.-Thurs.- Friday treme fire danger, predicted Emergency Services - Nights & Holidays continued hot and dry Ph. 676 - 9656 weather condintions and con cern for public safety. Phil Kline, acting Umatilla Na tional Forest supervisor said HAY & FORAGE TESTING this restriction prohibits By building and tending open campfires until further notice, CENTRAL OREGON LIVESTOCK SUPPLEMENTS except in fireplaces at designated recreation sites, on D.H.I.A. Computer Analysis the Umatilla National Forest. 503 676-9040 Forest vistors may use liquid Fax 503-676-5337 fuel or bottled gas stoves. In addition to campfire _________ discounts to A N IPR O customers restrictions, use of internal combustion engines, specifically chainsaws and Come Worship With Us generators, is prohibited in at timber, grass, or brush. Smoking is allowed only in enclosed vehicles, buildings, and developed recreation Sundays at 3 p.m. sites. Generators are permissi ble with a factory-approved Meeting in the muffler and/or spark arrester 7th Day Adventist Church when installed in a recrea 560 North Minor tional vehicle or within an area cleared of all flammable material within 10 feet. Travel restrictions prohibit “A U G U S T SPECIAL traveling off developed forest roads, including forest trails, except when traveling to and from campsites located within 10% Off all 300 feet of a developed forest Silver Jewelry/Buckles road. Visitors are advised to use extreme caution while * Montana Silversmith traveling throughout the forest. All vehicles must abide 1 > * Santa Fe Silver by all laws and regulations pertaining to the area of travel. Restrictions on logging and other industrial opera tions have aslo been placed in effect. MONTANA These restrictions apply to J R jlL t LRSMITHS all National Forest lands, roads, and trails administered by the Heppner, North Fork John Day, Walla Walla, and Pomeroy Districts of the GREEN FEED & SEED Umatilla National Forest. Campers may use fires in the H eppner designated recreation sites which include Penland Lake, Bull Prairie and vs Fairview. Extreme caution is advised. For additional sites contact the Ranger District office. More walleyes than ever before were caught in the Boardman Fishin' Derby last week-end July 30 and 31. The biggest one set a new tourna ment record according to Wren Hyder, tournament director. Forty-two angler teams weigh ed in 137 fish in the two-day event Saturday and Sunday. Hyder's son, Travis, the only Boardman angler in the field, set the new tournament record with a 15.10 pound walleye. Bob Gritski of Pendleton and Paul Wagner of Plymouth won the event with a total catch of Willow Creek Baptist Church Hwy 207 Heppner 676-9422 ! CHEVROLET. , Over the years some things never change at a quality dealership HONESTY-INTEGRITY-RESPONSIBILITY-SERVICE see us for PRINTING Doing business for over 45 years in the same old fashioned way Gazette-Times SHERRELL CHEVROLET • • • • Business Forms Business Cards Letterhead Envelopes 676-9228 Herrniston, Oregon Phone 567-6487
