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Special Edition Morrow County Fair & Rodeo Heppner Gazette-Times, Wednesday, August 7, 1996 - FIVE SIXTEEN Special Edition Morrow County Fair & Rodeo Heppner Gazette-Times, Wednesday, August 7, 1996 Western author to visit Pennant bearers/honor guard adds to co u rt The Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo queen's honor guard adds much to the court. The five girls, Donica Schneider, Maci Childers, Nonnee Walters, Sybil Krebs, Katie Bacon and their families travel to as many parades as they can at their own expense. Pennant bearers and their families are responsible for pro viding their own outfits; how ever, Penny Krebs donated the I ■ »« Pendleton wool for the vests, and Linda and Dot Halvorsen sewed them to perfection. Black lace-up boots, cream- colored jeans and tuxedo shirts, ponchos with green ribbon ties, and straw hats with green and black hat bands complete the outfit. The girls have to be able to ride well enough to control their horses while carrying the Morrow County flag. Donica Schneider, 17-year- old daughter of Theron and Tina Thomas of Boardman, is a welcome addition to this year's court. Donica has been involved with 4-H where she has participated in the 4-H horse show, market beef and rabbit exhibits. Donica showed her livestock expertise by ex hibiting the 1995 Grand Cham pion Market Steer. Maci Childers is the 16-year- old daughter of Harvey and Bobbie Childers of lone. She at tends lone High School where she participates in basketball, tennis and is on the Yearbook staff. Maci is busy preparing for the fair, where she will be in volved with 4-H horse, pig and cooking exhibits. Even with her busy schedule, she also finds time to help clerk with the food exhibits. Nonnee Walters, 13-year-old daughter of Joe and Linda Halverson of lone takes the time to not only carry the col- Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Pennant Bearers, back row L-R; Donica Schneider, Katie Bacon, Maci Childers; front row L-R: Nonnee Walters, Sybil Krebs ors, but participate in some rodeos as well. She is an active horsewoman and also partici pates at 4-H and Open Horse shows and was the 1995 High Point Winner in the 12 and under division at the Open Horse Show. Nonnee also com petes in track and basketball at lone Middle School. Sybil Krebs, 15-year-old daughter of Skye and Penny Krebs of lone, is an accomplish ed horsewoman. She has won many awards in competitions including the 1995 High Point rider in the 13-17 year old divi sion at the Open Horse Show. Sybil also participates in 4-H Livestock and Presentation and competes in volleyball, basket ball and track at lone High School. Katie Bacon is the 14-year-old daughter of Bill and Marcy Bacon of lone. Katie is a mem ber of the Wranglers Riding Club where she has won many awards at their Spring Play Days. She is an expert rider and participates in both 4-H and Open Horse shows where she has won numerous awards. Katie is active in vol leyball and track at lone Mid dle School. _ Lori w e n t fo r it a t B M C C , Y o u c a n to o ! Receiving her R.N. d e g re e was a fam ily affair, says Lori Straley, re c e n t BMCC graduate . She credits her husband Jay for, "b e in g Mr. Mom. He ju g g le d his work schedule a ro u n d our girls, le a rn e d to m a k e p o n y ta ils , a n d d id e v e ry th in g around the house. All I h a d to d o was g o to school (a 140 mile round-trip drive from H eppner) a n d Study - D e dicatio n on th e p a rt o f Lori a n d her family, financial support from local schol arships. a nd e n co u ra g e m e n t a n d profes sional training from BMCC staff h e lp e d Lori m e e t her goal. • S V A if *.# ’ • • • Two-year professional/technical program s, w ith 13 areas o f interest A com plete lower division transfer p ro g ra m w ith 30+ fields o f study O ne-year career "fast tra c k ' certifica te program s Adult Base Education for GED, English as a Second L a n gu age. A dult High School Diploma Personal enrichm ent courses offered th ro u g h C o n tin u in g E d u c a tio n • Fall term classes start September 23 • r ft X V TO t u t fUTVM U B lu e MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGI F O U N D A T IO N 541 / 278-5775 ft wcv TO T u t ÍUT UIIC 2411 NW Carden Ave. Pendleton. OR 97801 BLUE M O UNTAIN C O M M U N IT Y COLLEGE 541/276-1260 To add to the Morrow Coun ty Fair and Rodeo celebration this year, Twice upon a time..., the used-paperbacks store in Heppner, has arranged for Gary D. Trump to come to Heppner Friday, Aug. 16. “This is our first effort to bring an Oregon author to our area, and we are extremely pleased that Mr. Trump agreed to join the festivities,” said Twice upon a time... owner Doris Brosnan. “ He seems eager to come over, saying that he looks forward to visiting with fair and rodeo fans and especially with area residents who will share their knowledge of local history." Trump will be at Twice upon a time..., next to Heppner Ci ty Hall, from about 1-2:30 p.m. From 3-7 p.m., he will be at the Twice upon a time... booth at the Morrow County Fair Pavi lion. “ We know Mr. Trump's visit will be an addition to the western atmosphere of the weekend,“ said Brosnan. “We Morrow County Fair Morrow County Rodeo & the Oregon Trail Pro Rodoo Welcome to all participants & spectators i 124 N. Main Heppner IJMA The Sp irit o f U m atilla County AM 1290 Zellers lone Market "Biggetf Little Store in the State" Serving lone Since 1914 M a in Street 422 1122 le n e . C re a m A IR C O N D IT IO N IN G S E R V I C E D & R E P A IR E D ON THE FARM SERVICE * Bearings ★ Filters ★ Hydraulic Hoses Custom Made B & C REPAIR, INC. 422-7409 IONE FAX 422 7418 The 4-H Leaders Council has purchased beef, sheep, and swine Learning Laboratory Kits. “They will be a great help for leaders in teaching hands on skills to livestock mem bers," said Bill Broderick, OSU Extension agent. The cur riculum covers quality assurance, breed ID, parts of the animal, cuts of meat ID, conform ation traits, and homestead management. “ This is a great set of materials to use in the 4-H clubs as teaching to o ls,“ said Broderick. “This will make a new and fun way to learn about livestock." The kits are for all livestock clubs to use. Those wishing to use the kits should call the Morrow County Exten sion office, at 676-9642 or 1-800- 342-3664, and reserve the one you need. There is some assembly required, but the Ex- tention office hoped to have 107.7 FM iter Let ’Er Grow In Morrow County Extension now has new curriculum Blue Mountain Offers... • Gary D. Trump Your Les Schwab Tire Center is proud to support the hope that our customers and everyone who is a fan of the western paperback will take ad vantage of this opportunity to visit with Mr. Trump and to share stories with this story teller." “ We want this to be the first of many visits by Oregon writers," Brosnan continued. “ We will hope to host writers in the future during special events in the area and maybe to celebrate special dates in the world of literature." Gary Trump is a fourth-gen eration Oregonian, who was raised on a small ranch in northeast Oregon. His occupa tions have been varied, pro viding a experience from which to draw his stories. As a teen ager, he worked for ranchers and had his own small herd of cattle. From high school, he entered the U.S. Army and served a tour in Vietnam. He returned and worked as a welder, journeyman meatcut- ter, police officer, forestry ser vice worker, Little League coach, high school business teacher and high school base ball coach. Trump is currently writing the "Uncle Bud" books which include “ I Remember When, Sweet Memories, Lookin' Back" and the recently releas ed "Reflections." In the books, Uncle Bud owns a small cafe on the outskirts of what used to be a small town, now a large city. All the old “duffers and duffet- tes" come in to drink coffee and state an opinion or tell a tall tale. “ Written with humor and plain speaking, he captures an America fast disappearing," said Brosnan. them ready for check out by the middle of June. The office also has two new video tapes, “ A Question Of Ethic" and "A Step Beyond.” These two tapes discuss live stock ethics in junior livestock shows. “They are very educa tional and interesting to watch," added Broderick. “ All 4-H & FFA members, leaders and parents need to watch these tapes." They may also be checked out through the Exten sion office. at the Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Congratulations to Queen Brenda and her court Cowboy Auction slated Aug. 17 Morrow County Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Friday and Saturday, August 16 & 17 Morrow County Rodeo, Sunday, August 18 A cowboy auction, where team ropers will be auctioned off, will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, at 8:15 p.m. at the Heppner Elks Club. The evening will feature live music and a buffet dinner, ................................ Keep listening to KUMA AM 1290 and KUMA FM 107.7 I 1
