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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.
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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-
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There 's just nothinj. lik_e the
Cou~t~ air
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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