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Page 4-Special Edrton Morrow County Far & Rodeo • Heppner Gazette-Times. Wednesday, August 12,1998 Show off that pet Young pet fanciers will have three opportunities to show off their "best friend"-- at the pet Awards program slated Aug. 22 show, the pet look-alike contest and the pet parade at this year's Morrow County Fair. 106 E May Ave 676-9961 Your complete hardware store and home products center. Welcome Fair & Rodeo Fans!" Cliff Green Do you ever feel there is too much emphasis placed on what is wrong with youth today? Here is your chance to see what is great about Morrow County youth - attend the Morrow County Fair Awards program, Saturday, August 22, at 4:30 p.m. in the Livestock Pavilion. The Awards Program is a must for 4-H and FFA youth, parents and leaders and anyone who enjoys young people. At the Awards Program, the 4- H and FFA awards are given, as well as the Open Class Creative Hand Award. It is always fun to see older youth receive the traditional "Grand Champion" and "Outstanding..... " awards. But is also fun to see younger members receive the "Champion Junior Cookie Maker” or "Most Enthusiastic Beginner Livestock PORT OF MORROW P. O. Box 200, Boardman, OR 97818 • Fax 481-2679 TVe are proud to support the Morrow County Fair and<Rffdeo. Commissioners; Dan Creamer, President Jerry Healy, V.P./Treasurer Larry Lindsay, Secretary Marv Padberg, Commissioner Deane Seeger, Commissioner Clothing department expanded MORROW COUNTY OREGON Ph. 481-7678 Member" awards. Most awards are purchased by the Morrow County 4-H Leaders Council with funds raised by volunteers through the donor campaign or Snack. Shack operation, These awards are separate from fair premium awards. Every youth who completes project requirements, registers for fair on time and competes is a winner. Encourage family, neighbors and friends of 4-H members to attend the awards program and congratulate youth for their participation in the 1998 Morrow County Fair. Local Facilities: Industrial land Airport and air industrial land Container terminal General purpose dock facilities Rail and interstate freeway In an effort to attract more open class clothing entries to the county fair, the clothing classes have been expanded and more detailed in the premium book. "Morrow County has many who sew beautiful garments and we would like to invite these people to enter some of their garments for others to enjoy," says LaRae Kindle, fair secretary. "We have divisions for the standard machine and also for the overlock. There are classes for every garment. If something has been overlooked, bring your garment anyway. Additional classes will be added to accommodate any clothing article,” adds, Kindle. Get involved in the Morrow Co. Fair We go to the Morrow County Fair to look at the flowers, watch the 4-H members compete, and check out the livestock. But there is no doubt that fairs are always more fun if we are part of the event. We still have time to participate. The fair opens to the public on August 19, but exhibits are accepted on Monday, August 17. Tum through your Morrow County Fair Premium Book right now and look at all the opportunities to be part of the fun. We can enter vegetables, fruits and flowers from our gardens, wearable art and -needlework. Don't overlook the chance to exhibit home-preserved foods, just be sure to use up-to-date recommendations for processing. Current USDA recommendations for canning are available at Oregon State University Extension Office Gilliam-Bisbee Office Building, Heppner. There is a special Creative Hands Award for the Outstanding Exhibitor in Home Economics divisions, based on total points for awards earned in clothing, needlework, preserving, foods, art and craft divisions. Creative Hands Awards are sponsored by Morrow County Family and Community Education Council. Be an exhibitor at the 1998 Morrow County Fair. It's easier than you think. Morrow County Abstract &Title Co., Inc. Cargill, Inc Committed to quality service. Specializing in marketing pro grams to help maximize your income per bushel Minimum Price NPE Unprice Basis Deferred Payments Option to Purchase Proudly Supporting the Morrow County Fair A Rodeo” Port erf Morrow/Boardman, Oregon, < Boardman Pasco 1-800-422-5756 1-800-572-9460 269 N. Main Street P.O. Box 576 Heppner, Oregon 97836 COMPLETE TITLE & ESCROW SERVICE Locally Owned & Operated Since 1929 Phone: 1-541-676-9912 or 1-800-436-9912 Fax: 1-541-676-9951 WELCOME TO THE FAIR & RODEO! FOLLETT’S “Complete Butchering Service Cutting & Wrapping to Please You Gam PmeuiavliMhmiU^Jariir 125 YEARS] 'V A vital link in the chain from Morrow County farms to Far East markets. WNOtfMULVBWMirTaS “We’ll Cure Most A 567-6651 I
