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Page 6-Special Edition Morrow County Fair & Rodeo • Heppner Gazette-Times, Wednesday, August 8, 2001 Local youth nam ed to 4-H C ongress Twenty-five 4-H members, representing Oregon State University Extension Service 4-H Youth Development programs in 15 Oregon counties, have been selected as Oregon delegates to the national 4-H Congress. Shelby Krebs oflone has been selected for this honor. The Oregon delegation will join senior 4-H youth from across the United States and Puerto Rico at the congress, which is the 4-H Youth Development program's premier annual event. This year's National 4-H Congress will be held in Atlanta Nov. 23-27. "Attending the 4-H Congress as a delegate'is one of the pinnacles of a 4-H member's experience." said Mary Arnold, OSU Extension Service 4-H youth development specialist. While at the congress, youth participate in a program of educational and cultural experiences, community service, and opportunities to cultivate the powerful voice of youth in leadership, Arnold added. ITie selection of the delegation A w ards p r o g r a m p la n n e d A u g. 1 8 is based on the delegate's achievement in 4-H projects, communication, citizenship, leadership, community service and readiness to benefit from the congress experience. This year, in addition to Shelby, the Oregon national 4-H Congress delegates are: Erica DeBellis, Aumsville, Emily Zellmer, Beaverton, Jessica Durbin, Central Point, Amy Sachs, Heather Brink- Roby and Jessica Pliskin, all Corvallis, Alletta Brenner, Forest Grove. Natalie Lehnhardt, Grants Pass, Jacob Beach. Gresham. Kimberly Hescock, LaGrande, Caroline Weber, Madras, Nick Alston, Medford, Angela, LeFore. Milton-Freewater, Karyn Ostrom. Monmouth, Sarah Holman, Monroe, Brandy Hlavinka, Philomath. Michael Olson. Pleasant Hill. Alicia Bolster and Laurel Nugent, both Portland, Danielle Willis, Roseburg, Enn Murphy and Jeffrey Reeves. Salem, Amanda Bliesner, Sandy, and Julie Peters, Tillamook. Pennant bearers play im portant role The 2001 Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Pennant Bearers are Lacey Davis and Megan McCabe. Lacey is the 15-year-old daughter of Ted and Mary Ann Davis of Heppner. Lacey attends Heppner High School as a sophomore. She participates in Wranglers Riding Club and is in horse and sheep 4-H. Lacey spends most of her free time riding and training colts for herself and others. Lacey says she considers it an honor to represent Moreow County Fair and Oregon Tran Pro Rodeo this year as a pennant bearer this year. Megan McCabe is the 15-year-old daughter of Kevin and Lon McCabe of Lexington. Megan will be a sophomore at lone High School this fall. She is an honor student and a member of the volleyball and basketball teams at lone. Megan is also a member of the Ione/Heppner High School softball team. She is a 4-H member: and belongs to the North Lex Livestock club, where she shows in the swine class, and Granny's Snappy Snipers sewing club. This is Megan's second year serving as a pennant bearer. She is carrying on a long family tradition by helping to promote Morrow County. She says she has enjoyed her summer and is looking forw ard to the fair and rodeo. Oregon Best awards presented Businesses throughout Oregon are once again participating in the county fairs throughout the state by sponsonng "Oregon Best Awards" for a variety of contests. Look in the Premium Book on pages 53 through 58 to find the rules and prizes to be given. Sponsors of these contests are Tillamook Cheese. Oregon Fruit Products, Co., Santiam and NORPAC. Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods Inc.. Oregon Hazelnut Marketing Board, Hurst's Berry Farm, Oregon Fancy Foods Group, Gold.n.Soft Stick Margarine, and Hermiston Watermelon Growers who sponsor the Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest. For the kids, rules for the Onginal Oatmeal Baking Co. contest for children 15 years and younger are available on page 69 of the premium book. ¡Tie pnzes for these contests will be on display in the Foods Department during fair. 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 18, at 4:30 p.m. in the Wilkinson Arena. The awards program is a must for 4-H youth, parents and leaders and anyone who enjoys young people. All fair categones are recognized at the awards program, 4-H and open class. It is always fun to see youth receive the traditional "grand champion" and "outstanding ...." awards. But is also fun to see younger members receive the Round-Up tickets now on sale The Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon announced that tickets for the third annual U.S. Bank/Pendleton PBR Classic went on sale Tuesday, July 31, at the Round-Up office and through TicketMaster outlets. The award- winning Pendleton Classic is a sanctioned U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Division event which will be held at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, and Tuesday, Sept. 11, in the Happy Canyon Arena. "The U.S. Bank/Pendleton PBR Classic has become a traditional crowd-pleaser in its three years of existence," said Happy Canyon Director Doug Corey. "Being named event of the year two years in a row shows that we're putting on a quality show for bull riding fans." Round-Up Director Steve Corey said he was pleased to welcome U.S. Bank back as title sponsor for the second year. "U.S. Bank has a rich history o f sponsoring events in Oregon," he said. "They were the first sponsor o f the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon many years ago." Mark Ellingson, U.S. Bank market president said, "We are proud to be supporting the PBR Classic as the title sponsor for the second year. This sponsorship is a great addition to the numerous community and civic activities U.S. Bank supports in the Columbia Basin." PBR is the only athlete-owned bull tiding organization, best known for its 29-city $7.2 million Bud Light HEPPNER AUTO PARTS tm m . ON FARM SERVICE • Have Cleaner. Will Travel” Seed Cleaned and Treated with Farmer's Choice c/H Jim ’s Seed Cleaning & Treating Jim Harting ( 509 ) 382-4874 I 627 Harlem Road Dayton WA 99328 ----------------------------------------- T 7 mm * T ak e tim e o u t to ta k e in th e Fair... 4-H E x h ib its & C o n te s ts ... 4-H S n a c k S h a c k ... M arket S a le ... WELL SEE YOU THERE! M ike, T ra c ie fir A u d r a B u n c h (541) "champion junior cookie maker" or "most enthusiastic beginner livestock 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," said 4-H and livestock agent Bill Brodenck. "Encourage family, neighbors and friends of 4-H members to attend the awards program and congratulate youth for their participation in the 2001 Morrow County Fair." 67 6-9 123 IIMPJi Cup tour. Riders compete in events like the U.S. Bank/Pendleton PBR Classic to eam points toward qualifying for the tour, as well as for cash prizes. This year, Round-Up and Happy Canyon have added $40.000 to the purse, making the U.S. Bank/Pendleton PBR Classic one of the biggest paying events in both the Touring Pro Division and the Bud Lite Cup Tour. The Pendleton PBR Classic, held in the Happy Canyon Arena, features the worlds best bull riders and meanest bulls. It is highlighted by hard-driving music, fireworks and laser lights. Tickets for the Round-Up, Happy Canyon Night Pageant, and the Round-Up and Happy Canyon Music festival are also available. For more information call Ticket Master at (503) 224-4400; or contact the Round-Up office at 1-800-457-6336 or, locally, at 276-2553. Shad Hisler buckle on display The Shad Hisler Memorial calf riding buckle, which will be awarded to the boy or girl who is the winner o f the Morrow County Rodeo calf riding event, is now on display in Heppner TV's show window. The buckle, given in memory o f 1993 champion calf rider. Shad Hisler, was hand crafted by Red Bluff Buckle Co. The buckle is given by Shad's family, Paul, Susan, Shaun and Annie Hisler. Last year the title went to two riders, with Brandon Davis and Madison Bailey both claiming the championship. Everyone is invited to stop by Heppner TV and take a lot at all the Morrow County Rodeo buckles. The Morrow County Rodeo will be held August 19. To enter, call Teresa Hughes a t 676-8779 on August 12 or 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kiss a pig and raise funds Do you have a "favorite" fair board member that you would like to see "kiss a pig"? Stop by the fair office during fair week and deposit money in the container with your favorite fair board member's name on it. The one raising the most money will have the honor of "kissing a pig”. All monies raised will go toward the new boys' dorm. Fair Board members are Shirley Adams, Sheri Gregory, Kelwayne Hague wood. Alan Holmes, Mark Jones, Lon Seitz and Jim Swanson. 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