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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 16, 1995)
E1llan Morrow <:olllty Far & Alldlo Hlppl• Gmnt-Twnes, Wed., Aug. 16, 1995 PRCA behind America's fastest growing sport Computer Scanning For Your Vehicles I ' We have the best and latest equip- ment to work on the newer vehicles. . . . . : . . \ I R C () :\ I) I T I O . I C . . .. New games arriving for the fair . Have fun at the fair Frank, Janice, Xim & Rob SKAGG'S AUTO CLINIC AND ARCADE 676-5102 Re ner Agricultural Testing GROWING WITH UMATILLA BASIN AGRICULTURE SINCE 1976 AGRI-CHECK, INC. AGRICULTURAL TESTl~,G LABORATORY ONE DAY TURNAROUND We Treat Farming As A Science! 323 6lh St. - P.O. Box 1350- Umatilla, Oregon 97882 (S03) 922-4894 TOLL FREE 1-800-537-1129 The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) is the main governing body behind one of America's fastest grow ing sports. Nearly 10,000 members fill the PRCA' s ranks, and the organi7.ation itself sanc- tions about 800 rodeos each year. For n early six decades, the PRCA has been setting the standards for the rodeo indus- try . It ensures that every PRCA-sanctioned rodeo' is well- managed and contains healthy, well-cared-for livestock. In addition, PRCA cowboys are without a doubt the most talented in the rodeo world. Members are eligible to com- pete in the richest regular eason rodeos and can vie for a spot in the National Finals Rodeo-an event worth nearly $2.9 million this year. In all, PRCA rodeos dish out more than $21 million during the course of a rodeo season. But the PRCA can trace its roots to more humble beginn- ings. In 1936, a group of cow- boys refused to perform at a prestigious rodeo at the Boston Gardens . They demanded that the promoter, W.T . Johnson, add their entry fees to the prize money and asked for more ob- jectivity in the judging. John- son tried to stage the rodeo with considerably less talented amateur cowboys, which pro- duced a chorus of boos from the audience. So Johnson final- ly relented and the Cowboys' Turtle Association was born. Originally called "the Tur- tles" not only because they started slowly, but also because they had the courage to " stick out their necks", the group changed its name in 1945 to the Rodeo Cowboys Association. In 1975 the name changed again, this time to the Profes- sional Rodeo Cowboys Associa- tion . Despite the organization 's name, PRCA membership isn ' t limited to rodeo contestants. Nearly every pe rson who par- ticipates in a PRCA rodeo is re- quired to have a mem ber sh ip card, ensuring the rodeo's qua- lity. Stock contractors, judges and contract person nel are all PRCA members. All membership administra- Lots of potential for exhibitors at Fair You go to the Morrow Coun- ty Fair to look at the flowers, or watch the 4-H members com- pete, but what makes fair real- ly fun is being part of the event! The Morrow County Fair will open to the public Wednesday, August 16. · Turn through the Fair Premium Book-you can see all sorts of exhibit potential : Choc- olate Sauerkraut Cake baking contest, sponsored by the Ore- gon Wheat Growers League; Amateur and Professional Art; Creative Writing; Photography; Crafts and Collections . You can enter vegetables, fruits and flowers that you have grown; clothing th;it you have constructed, wearaBle art gar- ments that you have decorated, needlework, quilts.. baked goods and table setting dis- plays. Don't overlook the cann- ed food exhibits, just be sure to use up-to-date recommenda- tions.!.~: processing. USDA re- '····························~····~·~--~~············· There 's just nothinj. lik_e the Cou~t~ air - And there's nothing like the people young and old wlao tah the opportunity to slaow off their effort, al the Morrow County Fair: Whether it '1 a 4-H project, an FFA project or the work of those entering in open claues, we like your spirit and support your many fine efforts. YOU'RE ALL WINNERS. Best Wlalles fro• tile folks of - IAMB-WESTON BOARDMAN tion is handled at PRCA head- quarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, home to the PRCA since 1979. The headquarters building sits adjacent to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame . In 1987, the PRCA appointed its first commissio ner and in- itiated a series of organizatio nal changes within its internal structure. Since tha t reorgan i- zation, professional rodeo has experienced the most pheno- menal years of growth in its h istory. The PRCA now em- p loys abou t 55 people full time, with the staff growin g to near- ly 100 during peak times of the rodeo year. commendations for canning are available at the Morrow Coun- ty Extension office, Pettyjohn Office Building, Heppner, or by calling 676-9642 or 1 800 342-3664. There is a special Creative Hands Award for the Outstan- ding Exhibitor in Home Eco- nomics classes, based on points earned in clothing, needle- work, canning, foods, open class art and crafts divisions . There is one Creative Hands Award for age 39 and under, and one award for age 40 and over. The Creative Hands Awards are sponsored by Mor- row County Family and Com- I munity Education Council. You can get involved as a volunteer, attending 4-H and FFA activities. Youth always appreciate a supportive au- . dience. The foods contests in the 4-H annex on Wednesday and Thursday will entertain you and provide tasty snacks. regon Trail Pro Rodeo Committee Wishes to thank these sponsors Gardner's .............. All Around Saddle Les Schwab ................... Bull Riding Bsnk of E.O ................ Beck-a-Aoo's Coca-Cola Bottling ....... Saddle Bronc Finley Butte Landfill. ....... Bareback M.C. Wheat Growers ... Team Roping M.C.G.G ............ ...... Steer Wrestling Partlow Livestock .Clowns/Bullfighting Graybeal Dist ............... Calf Roping Carner' s Auto Center ... Barrel Racing Day Care to have fish pond The Heppner Day Care/Pre- School will have a fish pond at the fair, Wednesday, August 16, during Family Night, from 4-8 p .m ., or until all 100 goldfish are gone. Enjoy pre-parade breakfast at park 4-H horse show .held Th e Morrow County 4-H Horse Sho w was held Sunday, August 6 at the Morrow Coun- ty Fairgrounds. The horse show is held before the fair begins so many times people don't know when it is held. The show is an all-day event and there is no charge to get in. Special Edition Morrow County Fair & Rodeo Heppner Gmtlt- TIINI, Wed., Aug. 11, 1115-fM ·--1......11.o.- Inland Empire Ba Local.ly owned and proud to support the Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo 481-9201 Members of the Heppner Masonic Lodge will cook break- fast in the park on Saturday morning, August 19, before the parade. The group will start serving about 6:30 a.m. and finish d uring the parade. Hot cakes, eggs and ham will be served, alon g with coffee and milk. The charge will be $3.50 for adults and $1.50 for kids under 12. Proceeds from last year's breakfast went toward a schol- arship to Meadowood Speech Camp for a local student. Pro- ceed s from this breakfast w ill be used toward community projects or local scholarsh ip s. Come to the park for break- fast and stay and watch the Morrow County Fair and Rodeo Parade. "Committed to People and Community" Member FDIC loardman Wranglers plari Cowboy Breakfast The Wranglers Riding Club will hold the 46th annual Cow- boy Breakfast, Sunday, August 20, from 7:30-10:30 a .m., at the Morrow County Fairgrounds in Heppner. The traditional menu ot all- you-can-eat hot cakes, ham, eggs, hash browns and cowboy coffee will be served for a cost of $5 for ad ults and $3 for children 10 and und er. Come for breakfast, watch Morrow County slack, and stay for the Mo~ow County Rodeo. Some Thinas Are WortL. Holdina On To. Like A Good Pair Of Boots. W-dh a a,,np/dL line o f ~ banJ..wor/cing Jiyk.,, Lana, prou4ly ma/cu 6oot., wit/,[beJamevaluA,QJ/bepmp/Lwl»tWarlllem. 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