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T 9C6«!-000< 0 teupuA yebisribeW « rV j ® 9 s *T > tq #H • oebcfl * •*'• • >rO wcnoM n~ 3 1 Page 6-Special Edition Mono* County Fair & Rodeo ■ Heppner Gazette-Times, Wednesday, August 9, 2000 Fair herdsmanship contest reinstated A Herdsmanship Contest will again be held at the Morrow County Fair this year, after a one year hiatus. "Last year we tried something a little different and it did not have the desired effect," said Morrow County OSU Extension agent fair book. The Livestock Judging Contest is back by popular request too. "The last couple of years we have had judging clinics at the fair and not a contest," said Broderick. "This year we will again have a Livestock Judging Contest." There will be two classes of beef, sheep and swine and an oral reasons class. Bill Broderick. "Also, many people wanted the contest back." The contest will be conducted much the same as in the past. It will be a club contest rather than an individual contest. Contest guidelines can be found in the Parker Joins Farm Credit Services Meet Tiko the Ciown Kids are invited to play with "Tiko the Clown” on Thursday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Morrow County Fair. This year the Morrow County Fair Committee has been busy planning the Kick-Off Dance, held Friday, August 4, and the entertainment for the fair. They have spent numerous hours in planning, advertising and getting everything scheduled. If you have any ideas about what you would like to see at next year's fair, why don't you join the group and help out. They would appreciate having your help. The members of the Fair Committee are Ellen Kennedy, Renee Yocom, Stacey Wainwright, Denise Betsinger, C.J. Johnson, Martha Munkers and Sheri Gregory. Contact one of these women for further information. Contests, displays make fair fun Have you attended previous county fairs, looked at the exhibits and thought to yourself, "I can do that"? Kids to show pedal power at fair T h e P e n d le to n S ta ff o f F arm C re d it S ervices welcom es jo e P a rk e r a n d his wife Jan to th e area. Joe, previously a C re d it O ffic e r in Idaho Falls, Idaho grew up in n o rth e rn U ta h on a 4 0 0 head dairy a n d 2 ,5 0 0 acre g rain an d alfalfa o p e ra tio n . H e grad u ated from U ta h S ta te U niversity w ith a degree in finance. Whether it be baking, canning, growing fruits, vegetables or flowers, sewing, crafts, taking pictures or painting, there is a category for you at the fair. It is simple to become an active participant. All one needs to do is to go to the Morrow County Fair Office, pick up an exhibitor number and a premium sheet and then take the items to the various departments on Monday, August 14, between 1-8 p.m. LaRae Kindle, fair secretary, will be happy to answer any questions. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a m - noon and 1-5 p.m. New talent featured Joe is looking forw ard to assisting farm ers an d ran ch ers in G illiam , M orrow an d U m a tilla co u n tie s with th e ir fin an cin g needs. G ive Joe a call o r com e see h im a b o u t fi n an cin g your o p eratio n . 5 4 1 -2 7 6 -7 3 6 1 1 S outhw est N ye * Pioneer Implement will be at the Morrow County Fair on Wednesday, August 16, for the Pedal Power Tractor Pull at 5 P en d leton Farm Credit Services We understand agriculture like no other lender in the field p.m. Kids up to the age of 10 are invited to start working on those leg muscles and "come pedal." 'JhiúíJ/cdáu¿. H H art e p p n e r a r d w a r e Your Best Security Investment SpordngCoodi Jauel/aßta. Hardware P ro te c t Your Qua% and Valuable» HEPPNER V HARDWARE - Lifetime Guarantee - • America's Finest Safes • Superior Quality & Design • Listed Security Protection • 18 Models to Choose From with Deluxe Interiors Included • Fire Protection Standard on Many Models • Several Styles and Colors to choose from Also offers a variety of file and media storage and fine wildlife an Oregon Trail Safe Co. 475 W. Gettm an Rd • Herm iston, Oregon ( 541) 564-8667 • (800) 384-5552 Your complete hardware store and home products center HELP IS IUST AROUND THE CORNER IdJelconte. fyaiA and, (ladea ty a n i! 1 0 6 E . M ay A v e n u e • 6 7 6 -9 9 6 1 Come to the Morrow County Fair to check out new talent, Tina Colon, from Hermiston. Tina will perform on Thursday from 5-6:30 p.m. Performing mostly country music, Tina also sings some rock and roll. She has performed at Hermiston's Music In The Park series, Harry's Rockin’ Rodeo and Spudfest, just to name a few. Daily Lunch 6C Come join the "Inn" crowd at Dinner Specials Homemade Soups Karaoke Every Restaurant SC Lounge Thursday - Sunday begins at 8:00 pm -V --2 Full Service Lottery Pool Free hors d'ouevres 2 Every Monday - Friday . 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Friday St Saturday Nights Enjoy Live Music from 1703 SW Emigrant, Pendleton 9:00 pm - 2:00 am (541) 276-9422 l^iJLeside Ink poi /H i 'tyoui ‘P iin tia y 'H e c d â contact t6c 'P fc fifin c i tfa jette tin te d (541) 6 7 6 - 4 22t (54!) 6 7 6 -4 2 !!
