Page 12-Special Edition Morrow County Fair S Rodeo • Heppner Gazette-Times. Wednesday, August 9 .2 0 0 0 # # Ike Pryor to entertain at rodeo Judging contest back by request Arlington singer Businesses throughout Oregon Board, Hurst's Berry Farm, Zac Grooms are once again participating in Oregon Fancy Foods Group, the county fairs throughout the state by sponsoring "Oregon Best Awards" for a variety of contests. Look in the Morrow County Fair premium book on pages 53 through 58 to find the rules and prizes to be given. Sponsors of these contests include Tillamook Cheese, Oregon Fruit Products, Co., Santiam and NORPAC, Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods Inc., Oregon Hazelnut Marketing Gold.n.Soft Stick Margarine, and Hermiston Watermelon Growers, who sponsor the Watermelon Seed Spittirtg Contest. For the kids, on page 69 of the premium book are the rules for the Original Oatmeal Baking Co. contest for children 15 years and younger. The prizes for these contests will be on display in the Foods Department during fair. Destiny Road plans performance Ike Pryor of Klamath Falls will be the clown/barrelman at the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo this year. Ike has a hilarious program with acts that include miniature animals and audience involvement and interaction with kids. He has worked for 19 years throughout Northwest as a bullfighter and a rodeo clown and has won numerous awards making people laugh. Ike has been a member of the PRCA for seven years. "Rodeo is my number one love of things to do, but other than that I love taking my family and horses to the mountains." ke has two daughters, Nicole and Kimberly. "I enjoy taking time to visit and meet the fans of the rodeo,” he says. "If you see me around, don't be afraid to come up and say hi," said Ike. He also will be available during the fair for autographs. Don't miss this comedic side of the OTPR. Sweepstakes award back this year The Morrow County Fair will hold the sweepstakes awards again this year. The winner in each department receives an award basket on Saturday, August 19, at 4:3D p.m., directly before the 4-H awards show. The winners are asked to attend and get their pictures taken for the trophy case by the Fair Office. Don t Let This One Get Away... ROPE YOURSELF A DEAL TODAY! Every once in awhile, for just a little while, the weather outdoors is just perfect. The rest of the time, only Carrier can give you the custom made climate of your choice. Because only Carrier gives you complete control. Call your Carrier Indoor Weather Experts, and we’ll show you how it’s done. cunw mw mm memor Serving H en n isto n and Pendleton AreasI L R oad -R unner S heet M etal , I nc . HEATING a AIR CONDITIONING ccb # o 549 o 567-9190 or 276-3015 - - This year the Morrow County Fair will feature the contemporary Christian band, "Destiny Road," which has a performance scheduled on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Destiny Road performed in Heppner on St. Patrick's Day. One of the members, Dave Florea, is formerly of Heppner. Most of the band's material is original, with all five members of the band writing various songs. This band is very energetic and fun to watch with lots of audience participation. Although the music will be appealing to the "30-something" group, with a beat similar to the Eagles, this band is enjoyable for the whole family. The Morrow County Fair Committee is bringing back a favorite from last year, young country singer Zac Grooms from Arlington. Zac will perform on Thursday, Aug. 17, from 3-5 p.m. Come and enjoy. Hands On Science for kids at the fair Try your skill at the Monster Truck Race Do you want to show your ability to drive a monster truck? Amlie Enterprises will bring their remote control monster truck race game to the Morrow County Fair. One to four individuals will be able to race on a self-contained track that consists of jumps and other obstacles. The players Zac Grooms control their vehicles from steering wheels and are capable of going forward and reverse. This is an experience which is great fun for both player and spectators. So come on out to the fair and join in on the fun. This game will be in place Wednesday through Saturday at the far end of the pavilion. Kids of all ages are invited to explore science at the Morrow County Fair. Hands on Science will offer "science projects you can make and take” on Friday, August 18, from 1-4 p.m. Organizer Sarah Carlson said that six-eight different projects will be offered throughout the afternoon at approximately half- hour intervals. There is no charge to participate. SEAFOOD STEAKS ITALIAN “An Eastern Oregon Tradition Since 1959” W o/oom o to- tAo . f ilo - r r o io ( jo - u s ito Oregon- (F ra ti S to - Fiod ro. and jiio rro u j (ja u n ty F iod oa ^ íío r r o u j (ja u n ty Open: (Fa to M/Thurs 4-10 P.M. Fri/Sat 4-11 ¡# ' s ° cv ,V Oregon (F rt id * 137 S. Main Pendleton (541) 276-4314 (F ro F todeo ^ la y a tt /